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THIS PAPER IS NOW READ BY 10,000 COLORED PEOPLE WEEKLY THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. Effective Social Agencies Consolidate For the Purpose of Doing a More Constructive Work For Improving Conditions Among Afro-Americans Results of Previous Efforts Shown. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.—The committee for improving the industrial condition of colored people, the Nation League for the Protection of Colored Women and the committee on urban conditions among colored people in New York have consolidated under the name of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People. This is the first time that a number of social agencies have got together with a definite aim of uniting their work and preventing overcharging and duplication. The objects of the dego are, first, to promote and to carry on constructive and preventive social work for improving the social and economic conditions of the race in urban centers; second, to bring about coordination and cooperation among exclosing agencies in urban centers; third, to develop other measures where necessary; fourth, to scme and train members of the race for social work and to make such studies in cities as may be required. The membership of the league consists of equal representation from the membership of the three organizations. EUGENE KINOKLE JONES. The officers are; Professor E. R. A. Seligman, chairman; Dr. William L. Bulkley, Mrs. William H. Baldwin, Jr., and Jacob W. Mack, vice chairmen; Edward E. Pratt, secretary; A. S. Erisell, treasurer; L. Hollingsworth Wood, assistant treasurer. This new movement toward the consolidation of activities in New-York and other large cities is the outgrowth of the work of the committee on urban conditions which was organized largely through the efforts of Mrs. William H. Baldwin, Jr. in 1910. The work of the committee during the year has been peculiarly successful. Besides bringing about the organization of the national league, it has made a preliminary survey of the Harlem district which has resulted in a local movement among the residents for improvement. The committee is also conducting the work of the central bureau of fresh air agencies. It supervised all the fresh air work in New York city the past summer. It conducted a model camp for colored boys at Manorville, N. Y., and a playground was established in Harlem. One of the most interesting parts of the committee's work will be continued under the National League, is the work done in the department of social science at Pisk university. This work has been contributed with great success by Professor George E. Haynes. There are two graduate fellowships under the committee of urban conditions. Two students, one a graduate of Pisk university, and the other of Atlanta Institute choice are studying at the New York school of philanthropy and Columbia university. The National League for the Protection of Children Women has been doing an important work. Sisters have been established in Norfolk, Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and New York. It also keeps a list of relocation employment agencies in Philadelphia. Several amusement clubs for young women have been established, and probation work among colored women in New York has been carried on. Eugene K. Jones, 43 East Twenty-second street, is the field secretary. PROF. BOAS, THE GREAT ANTH OPOLOGIST, AND SCIENTIST SAYS. GIVE THE COLORED MAN A CHANCE AND HE WILL MAKE A GOOD CITIZEN. MANY CUTRUN THE WHITES A contribution to the discussion of the negro problem in the United States, of quite extraordinary interest, is made by Prof. Franz Bos, the eminent American anthropologist, in "The Mind of Primitive Man." Not so much on humanitarian as on ethical and scientific grounds he defends the negro race, whose present social economic status is sufficiently explained by the forcible removal from African soil, the consequent complete loss of the old standards of life, the demoralization of slavery and the following period of disorganization and severe economic struggle against heavy odds. Professor Bos holds that there is no proof of the theory of the negro's hereditary inferiority. Give the colored man, says the anthropologist in effect, opportunity and he will fulfill the duties of citizenship as well as his white neighbor. Although he may not produce as many great men as his white race, and although the level of his average achievement may not quite reach that of the whites, there will be "endless numbers who will outrun their white competitors and who will do better than the defectives whom we permit to drag down and to retard the healthy children of our public schools." Whether the persistence of the pure negro type is practically impossible, as Prof. Boas believes, or whether the efforts in many southern states to prevent all racial intermixture will be black-matter little. even handed justic one to both races. BIBLE EMERGENCY MEN. The Christian Recorder Selects 'David and Joseph as Examples. The world owes much of its development to emergency men—men who fill the breach in times of danger or calamity. These men, with brave hearts and true courage, are the ones who often save an army or a state, says the Christian Recorder. Often these men who come to the front are unknown and would have been unheard of had no emergency arisen. Had things gone on smoothly the places of honor would have gone to the men of age, of long standing and experience. But when emergencies come and sons, nephews and cousins falter because they fear failure, with consequent disaster to their reputations, or because of other considerations fall to shoulder the burden, then it is that the emergency man comes forth. David was an emergency man. When the army of the Philistines shouted defence at the hosts of Israel and the mighty Goliath mocked at Israel's God where were Israel's great men? Where were the sons and nephews of King Saul and his great men? Where were the experienced generals, who had won victories on many battlefields? Why did they falter? Was it because they feared for their reputations? Was it because they feared for their families? Was it because they were cowards? Why was there none to fight Gollath? Yes, there was one Gollath raised up an emergency man. He was david. But who was David? A mere boy, an untrained warrior, with no reputation, no family, no responsibilities, and he had no haunts. David was a novice. But David compelled Gollath. This mere slip of a boy, unknown, untrained, with no noble associations, compelled Gollath. And God rewarded him. Joseph was another emergency man. He was a boy. He didn't run with the gang. He was a member of no clique. His brother despised him. The king threw him in prison. When Pharaoh's wise men and soothsayers could not interpret his dream God sent an emergency man. He was Joseph, and he was young and inexperienced. But when the wise, the experienced, the greatly honored failed. Joseph filled the breach. Did Pharaoh put Joseph back in prison after the emergency passed? No. Horthea Pharaoh was too fair, or was it that he was only too wise? The Bible and modern times furnish many examples of emergency men—men whom greater or less emergencies have brought to the front. It is for every man to so prepare himself in heart, love and mind, for he may be needed when the time comes. Origin of Carca. The use of cards is said to have been derived from the Turot cards, which were originally used for occult purposes. Reform in Connecticut Twenty quarts of milk offered for sale in Connecticut contained ten quarts of water. Connecticut is improving. The classic nutmegs were all wood. HISTORY OF THE PROGEEDINGS Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson Tells an Interpreting Story of What Happened at the New Famous Graves-Davis Trial in Atlanta—Weighty Testimony of Prominent Citizens. Atlanta, Ga.—The superior court of Fulton county, Ga., was recently the scene of the trial of the case brought by Odd Graves against Benjamin J. Davis. The fact that Mr. Davis is one of the most prominent Odd Fellows of the United States made the case one of national importance. Mr. Davis is at present the chief justice of the Odd Fellows' supreme court and editor of the Atlanta Independent. The case resulted in the complete vindication of Mr. Davis, as will be HON. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON. seen from the following interview given out by Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson who was Mr. Davis' attorney: Very often in human experience, it happens that it is through evil that the highest good is evolved. We see through our glasses dimly at times, but if we possess our souls in patience, relying upon truth and upward guidance, if our souls right and our cause is just, righteousness will eventually triumph, and the truth will make us free. So it happened in the recent prosecution in the courts of a pretended act of wrongdoing against B. J. Davis, the great Old Fellow and the well balanced and courageous The superior court of Fulton county was crowded when the case brought by A. Graves against B. J. Davis was sounded for trial and entered upon. Through some unkindly newses both at home and abroad and of this indictment against B. J. Davis was heralded to the four corners of the earth in order that his hand might be stilled and stayed. Evil disposition and malignant purpose had done its work to take the insecurity of our civilization, there are courts of justice where cases are tried and their truth and facts, not supposition and slander, will make or unmake the accused. after the prosecution had offered the treason of its witnesses, even to them, and fell in order that the truth, and whole truth, could be known, a few additional truths were called, and before B. J. Davis called on at all to give up his claim for want of proof, and the judge in the court of the prosecuting attorney directed the jury to return a verdict of acquittal. Before it was waited, however, scores of the guilty and innocent were brought to the leading merchant and laborer and department white ministers of the state, and to a man they will tell that they had known D. J. Davis that they had known the best. Aided to the witness testimony of the leading ministers of the state taken from various views of life, his most prominent lawyers its most widely known political leaders its most prosperous and snowy lands its devout and poors control. Now, it often happens to a man that such a salting of the brightest products of civilization in a state should so unanimously in town court and under oath sings but one song and tells but one story—that this much presented man was good honest man. Among the white people of Georgia no man since brighter among its citizens than Hon. I. Z. Rosses, the magnificent lawyer; than George Muse, the Christian man than prince; than Hon. M. J. Tooman of Warwick, one of the prominent of the Army of southland; than Hon. Obadiah Stephens, of unstaffed railroad commissary of the state. Of the best blood and the bright civilization of the southland it has more positive an expanse than in Henry S. Jackson. Among the people in Georgia, the best man in Georgia and Burgess, no more widely known and accomplished than the Pens and A. D. Davis, among the miserable none whose life is so clearly plaus and distinguished than Dw. E. C. Carter. These are the prized men who were paid to the good character of B. J. Lewis. I have never seen such high happening in a courthouse during many years of experience therein and in this public way. To the many whom I know I desire to indicate this thought—that be whose life is right, whose mind and energy is right, whose spirit and the spirit of his state and country, as is characteristic of B. J. Davis, need have no fear of those who would persecute. U. S. Commissioner of Labor Discusses Subject in His Annual Report. DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED SEVERAL INSTITUTIONS HAVE MADE NATIONAL REPUTATION AND ARE PLAYING IMPORTANT PART IN RACE ADJUSTMENT. Washington. D. G.—The United States commissioner of labor, in his annual report on industrial education, just issued, devotes considerable space to the negro industrial schools throughout the country. Speaking of industrial education among negroes generally, he says: "Industrial schools for negroes are almost invariably philanthropic enterprises, and their work is usually hampered by insufficient funds. They have also had to face special difficulties owing to the fact that apprenticeships are practically never open to colored workers and hence their students must receive all their preliminary training before leaving school. "The difficulty regards in finding in a skilled trade, unless it is one to which they can work independently or as separate groups, limits the scope of their work, and owing to the deficient education of a portion of their students much of their instruction must be elementary. As a further difficulty they have had to counteract the prejudices of their own race who have been inclined to look upon clerical, commercial and professional callings as the only ones which could be considered by the ambitious. "In spite of all these difficulties the negro schools have done good work. Several have won for themselves a national reputation and are playing an important part in the adjustment of the race to the new conditions in which emancipation has played them." The report also devotes several pages to both Tuskegee and Hampton schools and a number of other negro industrial schools throughout the country, including Snork Hill Normal and Industrial school at Snow Hill, Ala., Berean Manual Training and Industrial school at Philadelphia, Watchman Industrial school at Providence, R. I., Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical college at Alcorn, Miss., State Agricultural and Mechanical college at Normal, Ala., Claflin university at Orangeburg, S. C., and other similar institutions. Four pages of the report are devoted to Armstrong Manual Training school of this city, of which Dr. W. B. Evans is principal. In speaking of this school the commissioner of labor says: "It is said that graduates from the trade courses of this school are able to hold their own in their respective trades as finished workmen." SCHOOL VISITOR ISSUES CALL An appeal to the Xero race in behalf of our boys and girls with the New Year coming in. Let us make new resolution for the future to better our conditions in all lines of business. The day has dawned in our behalf, and let us come together and grasp an opportunity while it presents itself, and open business enterprises into which we can employ our boys and girls and give them something so when they have finished their education they will have a place to go, like all other races. The race problem we must solve on our behalf and we solve it by saying we can do it. Let us come together in God's name and consolidate ourselves together and so it we can look farther into the future and demand our rights as a race. We have both too well satisfied at the other; and expiring at the other;ellow because we are looking after the welfare of the race. Let us use aside all justice and jealousy and our ownness. We should have in all public buildings and schools, our boys and girls each clocks and teachers, but we can only blame ours for the present conditions. Our girls and boys have never had an opportunity to do doors have been closed against them. I appeal be careful to educate themselves sq when we appeal in their behalf it cannot be said there is none qualified to hold positions offered them. We must remember that the Lofi is still ruler and we must trust Him and so go forward and I am sure we will conquer. My life's success in business has been gained by trusting in him, and at the end of the next four years I must and will accomplish something for my people. I want the heart support of all the lovel colored citizens. I will begin the first Friday in the New Year to lay my plaqs and I want every good thinking man to come to help us. A meeting will be called at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 1947, at 20:55 Wylie avenue, W. H. Thompson. For the Teacher. In teaching reading there are just two ends to be taught: (1) To make the learner automatic and quick in the recognition of word and letter forms and values; (2) to secure his interest in the content, the spiritual element of the printed forms COLORED EDITORS ISSUE STATEMENTS Western Negro Press Association Takes Aggressive Stand For Rights of Race. Following is the address to the country in full as adopted by the Western Negro Press association at its recent annual meeting held in Topeka, Kan.: We, the members of the Western Negro Press association, in convention assembled, acknowledge our thanks to the Supreme Ruler of the universe for the blessings which have come to the convention members individually and collectively, to the race presents and all mankind. With these presents come our greetings to the country at large. We would appeal to the bar of public opinion and ask that discriminations based upon color shall be at an end. We do this believing that the fundamentals of American jurisprudence, the tenderness of our present day civil law, that the nature of our worth shall count and that nothing shall stand between the worthy and the rewards of his labors. This is done with the involved purpose of making better, the standard of American manhood and cultivating that spirit of interdependence of thought and activity, the need of education and the growth in greatness and her perpetuity is more completely assured when every man counts for one and nobody for more than one. That righteousness which exhorteth a nation should and must be more clearly demonstrated in American law, with faith in the justice of our cause we would ask that disfranchisement and discrimination because of color and anything that savors of unfairness before the law shall cease. We believe that there is enough fairness in the American republic to finally secure this result. We would adore and denounce lawlessness, crime, indolence and prodigality in any race and are not unmindful of the fact that these exist among the white race as well as the Negro race. We would urge upon them a higher conception of duty to family and they save money, purchase homes, become property owners and tillers of the soil. To the farm, where are unlimited opportunities, we would advise them to go. The tillers of the soil have ever been the sturdy yummy, the foundation of society and the forerunners of a powerful commercialism which has moved the world. We argue earnestly for education both high and industrial and believe, in the preparation of our youth to fill every avenue open to the citizens of a republic. The members of the Western Negro Press association pledge themselves to stand for the highest in journalism and for the propagation of all things uplifting and inspiring. We ask members of all professions, activities and varied employments to join in the progressive approach better and stronger the race of which we are a part and prove our right to all the guarantee of our federal constitution by a wise and faithful performance of the duties therein imposed. MRS. BROOKS WINS PRIZE Star Reporter of The Courier Leads in Recent Contest. Mrs. Brooks, our efficient representative of Washington, Pa., was successful in winning the Prize of Ten Dollars offered the one who secured the greatest number of subscriptions up to December 25, 1911. Mrs. Brooks is one of our most loyal and most competent correspondents and agents, and the great good she has accomplished for her home city in establishing the Courier in practically every household there, must certainly be appreciated by every thoughtful Washington leader. No great race project can succeed without the help of unselfish, patient, intelligent workers of the caliber of Mrs. Brooks. We congratulate her on this well deserved success. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK Peang, C. Harward. Pittsburgh Ethel E. Conner Pittsburgh James P. Adams Pittsburgh Carrie Wilson Pittsburgh Simon Wise Pittsburgh Ruth Carpenter Wilkinsburg, Pa. George Cooper Wells, W. Ohio David Tate Pittsburgh Ella Allan Pittsburgh William C. Brown Pittsburgh Frances E. Madison Pittsburgh John Burks Pittsburgh Carrie White Pittsburgh James Green Pittsburgh Katie Shorter Pittsburgh Leo Brown Pittsburgh Ella M. Campbell Pittsburgh William H. Crump Pittsburgh Lizzie Jeffreons Pittsburgh John W. Shomaker Pittsburgh Helen L. Brooking Pittsburgh Henry Jones Aspinwall, Pa. Ida M. Smith Aspinwall, Pa. Donald C. Leland Franklin, Pa. Irene E. Wesson Samuel D. Caliman Cincinnati, Ohio Catherine E. Grey Pittsburgh Carence Asaford Pittsburgh Lennie James Pittsburgh Charles Stauffer Pittsburgh Edna Patterson Pittsburgh Charles W. Weatherst. Pittsburgh Lottie P. Wells Pittsburgh Peter Clemons Pittsburgh Susan Dodson Pittsburgh Let Us Make the Best of It. It is announced by an English scientist that our winters will gradually get warmer during the next 400 years, but he warns us that after the 2294 there will be a change for the worse. Let us by all means enjoy the sunshine while we may. FORMER REGISTER OF UNITED STATES TREASURY ELOQUENTLY ADDRESSED PEOPLE OF JACKSONVILLE. Doctor Vernon came to Jacksonville upon the invitation of the Pastorin council of the East Florida conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, whose president is Rev. R. T Gordon, D. D., and whose secretary is Rev. R. L. Brown. Members of this ministerial organization were present showing a commendable interest it all that was done and said. The rostrum, was occupied by the speaker, Doctor Attaway, president of the Edward Waters college; Doctor Gordon, Dr. R. B. Brooker, Dr. C. H. Eoger, Dr. J. E. Ford, the new representative, and many other persons of prominence. After appropriate introductory remarks, in which Doctor Gordon told his peculiar experience in bringing to the city the man whose name has been on the tongues of many for the past several weeks, and of how he met this distinguished man while on his vacation last summer, and secured from him an engagement to come to the city of Jacksonville and address the people of this city. Doctor Vernon, in personal appearance, vividly reminds one of the lamented Dr. J. C. Price of North Carolina. Of all other things, he is an agreeable speaker. Discarding manuscript, he came before his audience to speak out of the abundance of his experience. Doctor Vernon spoke wholly on matters that are of prime concern to his race of people. He is no pessimist, painting heaven and earth with all sorts of ugly things, and seaming life's highway all over with the gorge of despondency. The speaker would have his people to know that their's is not unlike the course of all races of mankind that have amounted to anything in this world. To sustain this he traced, with a wonderful faithfulness to real history, man's progress from primeval times. Especially did he deduce the evolution of human freedom, specifying Runemede, Magna Charter, the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation proclamation. The strange shufflings of civilization, the tortuous course of strivings after the highest, the best, and that which is most enduring, formed no small part of this address, which was frequently unnuncted with applause. In referring to his race in this country, it was thrilling, the manner in which he told of their having been the burden-bearers both in war and peace; how at Yorktown black men stood at order arms in Washington's army, while Cornwallis surrendered to the great American general, and how nearly one hundred years after black men stood and died for the Union and their freedom. Inauspicious from Jamestown to the dawns of the better day, the race has found that its greatest need is simply to be left alone. Never traitors in any war in which they took part, never tried on impeachment charges while lawmakers in the halls of congress, and ever loyal to home, after allowed to know really what that word meant. The speaker paid a golden tribute to the church and Christian education, cliting the many benefits accruing from these two agencies. His tribute to the fathers of human freedom was truly transporting, individualizing the lamented Frederick Douglas. This powerful lecture found its closing in an appeal to the youths, clenching all that had been said with a masterly appeal to the young to take up what those who have done so well without the advantages of present day methods. He held up the direful consequences of the boys who live in the streets and have lodging places at home; to girls who do not learn that there is golden opportunity, often, in rags. The speaker, as he approached the conclusion of his discourse, saliently pointed out what struck all as so many places of danger. In doing this he declared that there is no race problem, but there is a human problem. Adjustment, so as to be of actual value, in the solution of this, was another strong point. The relation of duty and rights was vividly brought out, and the conclusion was reached in a broad vein of patriotism that swayed the audience with a captivation as complete as if a religious tidal wave had been set in motion by some of the famous revivalists. Doctor Vernon sat down amid a storm of applause. All were pleased to the point of being jubilant. Hundreds came forward and shook the hand of the speaker fervently. Cat's Advantage. The following composition was written by a ten-year-old nephew of Josh Billings, when the teacher gave him "Dogs and Cats" for a subject: "Dogs and kats always file it either when the kit a chance; but a dorat isn't match for a kat, because a kat klm make her tall biggern a ball club and run up a tree whil a dogs gittin riddy." A-Physician's Answer. A patient once asked her physician why his mustache was black and his hair was gray. "Why," he replied, "my mustache is twenty years younger than the hair on my dead." FIVE CENTS A COPY PLEA FOR CLOSER UNION OF FORCES Broad Minded Minister Gives Timely Advice to the Race. WORK FOR THE UNFORTUNATE Much Interest Has Been Aroused by Progressive Afro-Americans In Wil- mington Favoring Cooperation With the 'Red Cross Society—Dr. W. H. Moore Pledge Loyal Support. BY GEORGE FRANCIS LING Wilmington, N. C.—There is a growing interest in this section of the south to conserve movements for the good of humanity, and the better element among the Afro-Americans is quite conspicuous in giving impetus to commendable activities. A nagable work that is an essential factor in alleviating the suffering of the lowly element of both races in this city is the Red Cross society. This organization is encouraged by the progressive Afro-Americans. Foremost among them is a cuet, unassuming, but progressive minister in the person of Dr. W. H. Moore, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church. He is identified with many organizations which are directing the Negro's activities into avenues of higher usefulness. He believes that our people can become a desirable element in any organized body which has for its object the proper development of the masses. "I believe that as a race we should register the fact that we are not aliens to anything that meets the approbation of good citizens. The Red Cross society is doing a good work among us, and it is a concrete index to the fact that we must become more public spirited for our good. "We need in this city many other movements that will reach the element of our race that is left to evil tendencies. What we need is a movement that will reach the class of our young people who have not had the proper kind of environment. There is an encouraging spirit on the part of our leading colored men and women of this state to work for the unfortunate of our young people, such as the reformatory for the youth of the race, which is now, the cynosure for, those interested in saving the young. "This organization will prevent hundreds of the youthful incorrigibles from becoming associates of hardened criminals, and hundreds of this class of boys who are sent to the road will become inspired by the principles of the institution in which they will be trained and will live useful lives. I will contribute all that I am capable of giving to any movement that will help us and the community in which I resident," said Dr. Moore when he was asked by a representative of the press what was the inclination of the Afro-American folk in North Carolina toward any effort for charitable purposes. Dr. Moore is highly esteemed by citizens of both races in this state. He is an optimist and believes in the great possibilities of the Negro becoming a worldwide factor in the advancement of Christian civilization. He is an admirer of young men who are interested in themselves to the extent that they will sacrifice much to make material advancement. After receiving his literary training he did pedagogic work in Pender county, this state, and later accepted the principalship of the graded school abConway, B. C. During the period that he was reaching the lives of hundreds of boys and girls of his race he felt divinely called to the ministry. In 1895 he was ordained and became a power for the advancing of the cause for which he had been especially prepared. He soon became one of the leading ministers in the Middle District Baptist association: Crummall School on Historic Spot. The site on which stands the Alexander Crummall school in Washington once belonged to Notley Young. He was one of the five original proprietors of the tract which now includes the District of Columbia. Robert Breast, who married the daughter of the first mayor of Washington over a century ago, had his mansion, Brentwood, on this site. The house is still in an excellent state of preservation. TWO BRADDOCK, PA. By Mary C. Hamilton.) Bell Phone 201-R. P. and A. Phone 895-1. Miss Ida Thomas of Corey avenue, left for Durham, N. C. last Thursday for an indefinite time. Miss Thomas goes south this time with the hope of improving her health, as she is much better while there. Mrs. R. H. Jones was in town on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Honn Jackson of Sixth street, spent the afternoon and evening of Xmas in Monongahela, Pa. Deacon Frank Williams of Sewickley, was the guest of Mrs. Mallie Fraser on Xmas day. She was at the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church was largely attended. The exercises of the little ones were very impressive and a large number of hearts were made glad. The F. L. C. club, a newly organized club of the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church, has placed a fine electric light out in front of the church, a very impressive improvement. Miss Emma Morris and daughter, Miss Irene, were callers in East End, Pittsburgh, on last Wednesday. Christmas Sunday was observed at the New Hope Baptist church by appropriate sermon and music. The congregation was surprised when the pastor, Rev. J. H. Dwelle, D. D. scorted Dr. J. B. Rendall to the pulpit. Dr. Rendall is the President of Lincoln university of which our pastor is an alumnus. He is the engraver of the great congregation with helpful remarks. The New Hope Sunday school of which J. M. Morton is superintendent, held Xmas exercises on Saturday evening. The church was crowded and a spilted program rendered. Our pastor, Dr. Dwelle, offered the for the best speeches, the school's games and the to the girls. The boys prize was won by Master Burnet Poies and the girl's prize my Miss Lonora Brown. Miss Brown being one of the larger and also one of the most accomplished declaimers in the Sunday school withdrew her claim to the prize which when to Miss J. W. Ruffin. The girls were w. W. C. Warren. Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Leo-da Norris. Next Sunday afternoon will be Women's afternoon at the New Hope Baptist church. Rev. J. R. Saunders of Mckeepsburg, pastor, pastor of the church. The officers-desire to raise $200 next Sunday. Rev. Saunders is a powerful pulpit orator and a sweet singer in Israel. The woman of Braddock, Rankin, Homestead and Xavier are cordially invited to come and help Miss Estella Ford spent Xmas in Braddock. Miss Esther Anthony is much improved. Almstead Carter and L. Lindsay Roy have gone South to spend the holidays. The high price of turkeys did not worry the mind of Sister Kesiah Lanier of Sylvan avenue, the folks down home sent her a real, live, full blooded opossum, in all his silent story, his appearance in all his silent story, his deatiers all around him. No mummy, "dar wan some good times up on the all, when de dambayet." Mrs. Catherine Robinson Manly of Pittsburgh, the mother of the Household of Kith was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Newes of 550 Corey avenue, during the holidays. Miss Sadie joins of Cliff Street, Nidda Hill, Pa. who has been confined to her bed for some time is able to be out again. Edward Gentry and his brother are spending their holiday vacation with their mother in Virginia. C. T. Hamilton, Seward Raymond and Colvin Jones spent Ymas with their mother and sister, Mrs. Olivia H. Jones of Brownstown, Pa., who has been confined to her bed for several Miss Bessie Jones and Mrs. A. B. Eskridge have entered the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church choir. Rev. C. P. Harrington of Franklin, Pa. will open revival services at the Corey Avenue A. M. E. church on New Year's night. The congregation of Sixth street is confined to his bed with regalism. Miss Irene O. Morris and her two sisters, Louise and Hunnille, are spending a part of their holidays with friends in Monongahela. Richard Presston is confined to his bed with measles. Miss Louise O. M. E. church choir rendered a splendid sacred concert on Xmas evening in their new surpligs. The music was sweet and impressive and greatly enjoyed by a large audience. The Corey Avenue A. M. E. congregation will observe each meeting immediately after the regular Sunday events in next Sunday. All are initially invited to come and join. A Haitian New Year to all - Agent. BANK OF PA Bell Phone 201- R. Bardock. P. and A. Phone 205-1. Braddock. (By Mary C. Hamilton.) Mr. Harfried of Miller street and his sister, Mrs. Bed's Jackson of Fifth avenue, have returned from Virginia, where they attended at their father's. The childre's Xmas treat at the Mr. Olive Baptist church was largely attended and the folks held their audience spell bound with elegant exercises. Mrs. R. H. James was taken quite ill while spending Xmas with relatives. Mrs. Ruth Morrison is badly crippled up with rheumatism. A Happy New Year to all. - Agent. SHARON, PA. (By Hazel Feemon.) Miss Mame Logan spent the holidays with her aunt Mrs. Hattie Roberts of New Castle. Her cousin, Mrs. Bertin Johnson, will accompany her home. Mimer Saunders, and Miss Anna Charlston of New Castle, spent Christmas with the former's brother, James Saunders of Cleveland, O. The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. James Christman that was so badly cared for a glass last week, is improving nicely. The 19-year-old boy who was gored dentally shot is doing nicely at Bath hospital, but is not out of danger. Mrs. T. Roy Fowler of Vieeland, Mrs. T. Roy Fowler of Vieeland, University of St. Mary's George Steele spent Christmas with his brother, John Steele, of Apollo, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith and daughter-spent Christmas in Wellsville, the guests of relatives. Rev. and Mrs. E. C. West took their Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Turner of Wheatland, Pa. Mrs. George Lewis and daughter of Franklin, Pa. and Mrs. Raglan of Youngstown, Pa. and the guests of Wheatland last week. Rev. West presented the Sunday school with a front line state certificate on Monday evening which makes it equal to the white Sunday school. This Sabbath school will take up all the departments and graded work in the other schools. Mrs Henrietta Parms of Hubbard, O. was a guest of Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Wheatland last week. John Turner of Little Washington, spent Christmas with relatives in South Sharon and Wheatland, Pa. FRANKLIN, PA. FRANKLIN, PA. Rev. Walters of the A. M. E. Zion church, he d early morning services in the morning and in the evening the Sabbath school had their annual treat and exercises. The A. M. E. Bethel church services at 10:30 a.m. Christmas morning was well attended. This was a grand meeting, spiritually and long to be remembered by those present. At night the Sabbath school had an annual masses which were included by all present. Dan Enty of Templeton, Pa., was a Christmas visitor this week. M. Rollo Wilson was up from Pittsburgh Christmas day and spent a few hours with relatives and friends. Rollo was one of our brightest young men and was the first news correspondent of the Afro-American Movement in Evening News, and we shall read with pride his article in this week's News, the Afro-American as seen in Pittsburgh by a former News correspondent. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Osborne visited for a few days last week Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lawson of New street. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne were on their turn trip from Detroit to Mrs. Osborne. He had not been there for ten years. They are now living at Detroit, Mich. Miss Phoebe Stewart has returned home after an absence of two weeks in New Castle, Pa., and Youngstown, Ohio. Richard Sheaf died at his home, Hillside avenue. Friday night and was buried from the home of his mother, Rabi Sheaf. Hillside avenue. Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. Mrs. Streets of New Castle, is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Day and Phoebe Stewart of Eagle street. SCRANTON, PA SCRANTON, PA (By Frederick Smith.) The Young Men's Progressive club gave an entertainment at Bethel hall last Tuesday night with marked success. Services at Bethel church was most inspiring last Sunday and the collection for the day was $40.20. The Masonic lodge, Oriental, has their annual sermon preached at Bethel church at 3 p.m. last Sabbath by Rev. F. W. Means and a large concourse of people were present. There will a New Year's dinner held at Bethel, followed by a dinner at 12 oclock and concert at night. James A. Carrier is the chairman of the committee. Every member of the church is requested to take dined with the committee. The trustees of Bethel will hold a grand rally on January 25. Every member is requested to each other for dinner. Rev. G. Smith was appointed to serve on the committee of fourteen by Scranton Ministerial association to arrange for a campaign of the Men and Religion movement. Mrs. Mary Nailer of Montrose attended services at Bethel last Sunday, the guest was Mrs. G. T. Smith and family were entertained at dinner Christmas day by Mrs. F. A. Crump. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent. The largest donation given by B. Petel was a tendered Rev. Smith and family first Friday night. Among the many useful and palatable articles brought over here, there are quilts and hams with canned goods and vegetables galore. The members of B. Petel make this donation annually to the pastor. Miss. E. Combs, a niece of Mrs. Cepa Scott, is spending the holidays with her. Those present at dinner at the home of Mrs. F. A. Crump at which Rev. and Mrs. G. C. Smith were the guests of home at Mr. and Mrs. Smith and daughter, Hilda, Mr. and Mrs. John King and Mrs. Smith of Staunton, Va. mother of Mrs. Carter, Mrs. F. A. Cump is a great entertainer. The Christmas treat at Bethel on Monday night was far in advance of anything ever held at this church. Mrs. Alice Morton easily won the distinction of "Queen of the street" as the prize one of the most enjoyable child entertainments ever given in the history of our church in Saranat. Mrs. Goo Heder will give a musical and literary entertainment at Bethel ball on January 25. This simple announcement is sufficient to fill the hall for his entertainments are always up to date. Everybody who reads magazines buys newspapers, but everybody who reads newspapers doesn't buy magazines. Catch the Drift? Here's the medium to reach the people of this community. ALTOONA PA (By Gertrude Dawson.) Spiritual interpretation of the word Xmas both in worship and song was observed Sunday evening at the Sixteenth Street A. M. E. church. Rev. Burnett preached as usual in his most eloquent and stirring manneer to a large and appreciative audience. The program rendered at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on Sunday evening was perfect in every particular for the day. The recitalic exercises and dialogue were reedered with spirit and enthusiasm. On Monday evening, December 15, Rev. W. J. Winston, D. D., president of the Clayton Williams university, Baltimore, Md., conferred upon Rev. Daniel Cave, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, the degree of D. D. in token of the excellent work he has performed in the ministry. A very elaborate program was arranged for the occasion. Mrs. James Hooper, who has been ill is convalescing. Mrs. Louisa Bell, who has been quite ill is much better at this writing. Mrs. Bertha Bauttin is able to be out again, having been confined to her home by a sprained ankle. Mrs. Frank Turner of Germantown, Philadelphia is the guest of her brother. Mrs. Edward Johnson of Washington, D. C. is spending the holidays with her husband. Miss Lorie Johnson of Johnstown is the guest of Mrs. Lula Dedford of 1415 Eleventh avenue. Mrs. Jessie Tollie and daughter, Emily Dedford were from a very pleasant visit to Germantown. While there they were the guests of her sister in law, Mrs. Stella De Foster. Mrs. Charles Dawson has returned home after a pleasant visit to Pittsburgh, where she was the guest of Mrs. George Greene. Mrs. Catherine Greene, who has been involved in Rev. and Mgr. G. K. Ormes for the past ten days, returned to her home in Bellefonte on the 18th inst. much pleased with her star in the city. Weaver Busie, a student at Lawrenceville, Va. and Miss Regina arrived home to spend the Xmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greene. Leo Whiting of Frederick, Md., the guest of his brother, George Whiting. James Hall left Saturday for Wilmington, Del., to spend Xmas with his sister. On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Hearn entertained at dinner in honor of Mrs. Catherine Greene of Belfonte. Those present were: Mrs. Catherine Greene, Mrs. James Hooper, Mrs. James L. Mack, Mrs. George Whiting and Mrs. Edward Ormes. Monday, December 25, Mr. and Mrs. James Lane entertained at a Xmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Curtis daddy, Mr. and Mrs. Paul, son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bailey, two daughters, Miss Signora Mason, Miss Martha Taylor and Messrs. Richard Nicholas and Daniel M. Glychrist. A subpoena was awarded in the divorce case of Daniel M. Glychrist vs. Mannie S. Glychrist, returnable the first Monday in February, 1912, libelant alleges that respondent deserted him without just cause. R. A. Hen- Rev. Burnett, pastor of the Sixteenth Street A. M. E. church has opened up a barber shop in Logan town. We wish him much success. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson are speeches to the guests of Mrs. Jackson's parents. Mrs. Thomas of Bellefonte, sister of Arthur Thomas is visiting friends and relatives in the city. Mrs. William Dedford entertained at dinner on Xmas in honor of Miss Lorie Johnson of Joyce Washington, D. C. Those present; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson, Miss Lorie Johnson, Miss Mattia Carl, Theodore Breakbridge and Clarence Jones. Mr. and Mrs. George Peck entertained very beautiful at the Enterx Xmas evening, Mr. James Mrs. Mattie Carl, Miss Mildred Ducan, Horace T. Taylor and J. B. Lewis. Mrs Naomia Pratt of Fifth avenue and Thirty-first street, who has been visiting relatives in Chester, Philadelphia and German town, has been honored by the couple accompanied by the couple, Miss Brown. William Jones and Lawrence Downing attended the ball in Johnstown on The pastor preached two excellent sermons last Sunday. Mrs. Johnson and Walker entertained many friends at their home watching for Xmas at 12 p.m. An audience of 1000 attended an enrolment a whole-season past. Miss Triplett and Mrs. Patilla of Pittsburgh are visiting in our town. Mrs. Martha Carter of Pittsburgh is spending the week with her son, Rev. W. A. Mason. Mrs. Lowe, son and daughter of Ditter, Pa. are visiting their relatives here. Mr. Stevenson, our agent, is spending Nixas at Jeanneville, Pa. his home On Xmas evening Proof, Robinson entertained his friends with an old Virginia Xmas dinner. The was laden with many good things. All of them were happy. Music was mumiled by Mrs. Hawkins and the professor. HOMESTEAD By Blanche Dooley. Misses Madlene Cole, Marion Black, Daisy Clayton and Thomas Brown. Charles Dunder, W. Moss, W. Oozer were callers on Miss Blanche Dooley on Monday afternoon. James Scott of McKeesport, called on his sister, Mrs. Dooley of Tentheth avenue, on Sunday evening. W. Hall of Brushton, was a caller on Mr. and Mrs. Dooley of Twentieth avenue on Monday. Miss Elizabeth Wilson, who has been very ill at her sister's. Mrs. J. R. Wilson, is improving under the care of Dr. Harzave. Mr. and Mrs. Baker spent Sunday and Monday in Washington, Pa. Mrs. and Mrs. Crampton were callers in Pittsburgh on Monday. THE COURIER. Mr. and Mrs. A. Green. The St. Luke council will meet in the home of Mrs. J. H. Gilliam, January 12, 1912, at which time all members are requested to be present. There is some important business to be attended to. Miss Mary and Ellen Allsberry of Miss End, were calling on their cousin, Jessie Jackson, Sunday. Miss Lillian Williams was a caller on Miss Mary Elen Cardwell on Monday. Mrs. Jessie Jackson and Mrs. Summer were callers at the parsonage on Monday. Mrs. Mabel Cardwell, Jessie Sundif, Eva Cardwell, Raymond McClellan and Benjamin Pace were calling on the Smith sisters on Monday evening. The evening was spent in music and games. Bert Jones, who works for the Pullman Company, was visiting his cousin, Mrs. Fred Dooley last week. Mrs. Spencer Campbell, who on December 16 attended Pullmanville, Pa., to spend the holidays with her cousin, Mrs. Nellie P. Merrill. Gladden A. M. E. Church Notes. On next Sunday night watch meeting will be observed at the Gladden A. M. E. church. Everybody is invited to attend. 6 Rev. C. R. Goggins and family were kindly remembered on Saturday evening by a number of the church members and friends in the way of provisioning. The services Sunday were very well attended in spite of the bad weather. The Christmas seismon in the morning by the pastor. Rev. C. R. Goggins was inspiring and uplifting. Rev. R. H. Morris of Brown Chapel, North Side, preached a soul stirring sermon in the afternoon, at which time the Lord's supper was administered with the assistance of Dr. Bentley of Euclid Avenue and other ministers. In the evening Dr. Bentley, P. E. preached a thoughtful and well praised sermon. The music by the choir was inspiring. It was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. JI F. Alexander and mother, Lucy J. Alexander of Fourteenth avenue, Homestead, Pa. entertained their invited guests and relatives, with a delicious Xmas dinner. All the delicacies of the season were serbed. Their home was beautifully and seasonably decorated. Dinner was served at 3 o'clock, after which the guests retired to the parlor where they enjoyed the rest of the opening. The guests followed: Ben Schoenberg, William Russell, Peter Simpson, Mrs. Spencer Milner, Mrs. Samuel Parmell, Mrs. Nathan Harris, Mrs. Peter Simpson and Mrs. John Warkin. BUTLER. PA. BUTLER. PA. Miss Grace J. Gant and Jies Booth were married on Monday afternoon, December 25, at the home of the bride, 106 Cleveland street, Butler, Pa. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gant of Butler and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. hoores of Butler. Mrs. hoores performed by Rey. W. W. Brown, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church, Pittsburgh, Pa., performed the ceremony. The wedding march was played by Miss Belle Lowy of Butler. The best man Monroe Booth, is a brother of the groom, Miss Ida Lowy of Butler. W. W. Idia Booth of Columbus, O. a sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. George Bruce of Butter was groomsman. The color scheme was pink and white. The bride and maid of honor carried white roses. The bride was dressed in white satin and more of honor carried in white satin and more of honor was dressed in white satin and more a hair band of white pearls. The bridesmaid wore a gown of white cashmere trimmed in satin. Raymond Baker a nephew of the bride was usher. Covers were laid for fifty. The out-of-town guests were: Miss Monroe Booth, St. and Va.; Miss Pearl David of Lynchburg, Va.; Miss Ida Booth of Columbus, O.; William Cooper, Reb. W. W. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey, Frank Carl of Pittsburgh, Miss Anna Thompson of Swissville, Pa. and A. T. Scott of Elizabeth, Pa. The bride and Mrs. Harvey were girls. Rey. and Mrs. Jones spent Christmas at Kittanning, Pa. SCOTTDALE PA (By Blanche Moore.) John Griley, the superintendent of the A. M. E. Zion Sunday school and Mesdames Mary, Dewal, Nannie Hickman and Mary Connex deserve great credit in the way they conducted the program they delivered which was followed by many girls of the friends. J. R. F. Moore spent a few hours in Mt. Pleasant, Fa. Xmas day. The services at the Morning Star Baptist church were well attended by many people who presented seminars at both services. Rev. H. H. Overton is a fine speaker. MEADVILLE By W. M. D. Mrs. J. A. Wilson, who has been the guest of Mrs. Hudson has returned to Pittsburgh. Mrs. Arthur Smith and son are visiting Mrs. John Green for the holidays. Vern Austin, who has been visiting his father, Wim. Austin, has left the city. The Misses Edna Blackburn and White White of Erie, attended the Penman-Hunter wedding on Wednesday. A pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Pennan when their daughter, Margaret Maidenae was united in marriage to James E. Hunter of Des Moines. The occasion, a seminar being held, the color scene was pink and white. The bride entered the parlor on the arm of her brother, Woodson Pennan. Mrs. C. culissa, sister of the bride acted as bride-mad, while E. Lanaster acted as best man. The bride wore a beautiful blue tulle外套 and carried a small purse. About six successes were present. Covers were laid for ten at the bridal table. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter departed on train No. 6 amid showers of rain and conflict for their future home in Jersey City. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. Hell and daughters Misses Estella and Hazel of Greenville, and the Misses 'Edna Blackburn and Millie White of Erie. We wish them much success in their new undertaking. All persons owing agent will please please before the New Year. The Christmas program was held by the Sunday school on Monday evening. A fine treat was given to all and the program was a great success. A neat sum was raised at the game supper held on December 19. Messrs. Gilbert and Walter Lawson of Erie, were Meadville visitors over Sunday. Misses Virginia and Marion Douglass are spending a few days in Townville, the guess of Miss Mary Bennett. (By Alice Hinton.) Henry James and Walter Ankrum of Roscoe, guest of Miss Mattea Florence on Sunday. Mrs. Mary E. Brown is able to be out, after suffering with grippe. Mrs. Maud Strublin and John Sorrell are on the stick list. Mrs. Blanche Hilton is spending the holidays with Mrs. Alice Burgess at Mr. Pleasant, Pa. The social given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holmes on Saturday evening was quite a success. Mrs. Melinda Peyton entertained Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smothers and Miss Alice Hilton at dinner on Xmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Everett entertained Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Redman at dinner last Sunday. Miss Olive Florence of Uniontown is spending a few days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Florence. Miss Tamson Butler has returned after an extended stay at Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Maggie Louis of Pittsburgh, was the guest of Mrs. Mary M. Arnett on Sunday. Chas. Florence of Gratton, W. Va. Chas. Lamon of Illinois University, Miss. Court of Morgantown, W. Va. and Miss Lottie Lomax of Monongee, W. Va. are spending the holidays at home. A large audience was present at the sacred concert on last Sunday evening. The program was well rendered. On Monday evening the Log Cabin and annual treat was large 'y' attended and the children were greeted their father. Short talks were given by Miss Lottie Lomax, Chas Florence. Wm. Freeman of Washington, D. C., B. R. A. Tilghman and Rev. M. A. Dyer, after which old Santa Claus made his appearance and presented each child with a beautiful box of candy. The B. R. band was present and reminded some very nice music. Next Sunday at 11 a. m. will be love feast and church conference at 3 p. m. Sunday school, Allen Endeavor or will begin at 8 p. m., after which a sermon will be preached by Rev. M. A. Dyer, subject, 'Turning Over a New Leaf'. Lawyer Hagen of Clarksburgh, W. Va., Dr. Winston of Pittsburgh, spent Christmas with Wiley Prouty and family on Water street. Russell Peyton spent Xmas with relatives at Monongahela. A New Company Mustered in. Energetic Company No. 25, composition of twenty-seven members of the Lodge No. 41, K. I., were mustered Into the Pythian army on Thursday evening at the Odd Fellow's hall. Colonel J. Howard Cook of Pittsburgh, Major W. L. Winson, Lieutenant Fred Hallon,卸owntown conduct officer, neonomonitor officers have been chosen; Captain, Frederick L. John; First Lieutenant, L. A. Peak; Second Lieutenant, C. H. Tate; First Sargeant, Nicholas Gardner; Guard, W. S. John; Recorder, R. Measurus; Peyton, Quarterman, J. E. Hooper; Seutel, W. K. Gaines. The company meets for drill each Tuesday evening at the Odd Felows hall. GREENSBURG GREENSBURG (By Nellie V. Hackney.) Alex. Jackson of Saltsburg, spent Xmas with his brother, Clarence Jackson. Ross Stewart and wife and William Dorssey of Johnstown, were the guests of Mrs. Ida Williams for Xmas. Charles Anderson and Clarence Anderson and Lewis Nimney were the guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams and Jimmie. For Xmas. Miss Katie Brown and niece and nephew, Carvin and Odessa, are the guests of Miss Lena Baxter of Uniontown. Quite a number of out-of-town visitors attended the sacred concert on Sunday evening at Bethel. Mrs. Little of Diqueree, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ella Truman, on Xmas. The Xmas program rendered by the children of Bethel Sunday school on Monday evening deserves much praise. Mrs. credit should be given to Superintendent Nimney and his official teachers. J. Howard Black of Unifontown, was the mistest of his brother. J. N. Huckney, for Xmas. Elton and Ethel Simpson of Irwin, were calling on Greenburg friends Xmas day. Miss Daisy and Archie Swan spent Sunday in Pittsburgh. Raymond Hackney entertained Thomas Stokes at dinner on Xmas. Johnstown, Pa. (By Mrs. Kess) William Lorsey, chauffeur for William Wallers, or Saturday for Gershwin, Pa. to visit his mother, Mrs. Ida Willams. Mrs. Little Toliver of Chapin street, returned from Balt more, Md., where she relatives and friends, She brought with her sister Mrs. Bessie Tasker, who will spend the holidays with her sister and Mrs. Patterson. James Hall of Cumberland, Md., spent Christmas with his sister, Mrs. Otha Cooper and family of Railroad street. Mrs. James Patterson and Mrs. Lucy Copeney and children Louse and Spence Copeney, left for Wiltshire, Pa. where she will spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Power. Mrs. Lucy Johnson leaves on Sunday, Mt. Moriah, where she will spend the day with friends after which she will join Mr. and Mrs. Keys in Tirrone, where they will be the guests of Mrs. Amelia Sprigs and family. WAYNESBURG (By Mary Workman.) Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bruce spent Christmas day at Washington, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Penny of Beaver, Pa. is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Workman, Mrs. and Mrs. S. Smith dined with Mrs. Louise Davison on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hickey entertained at a family turkey dinner Christmas day. Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Smith ate turkey dinner with Mrs. J. Kirby Tate Xmas day. It was very appetizing, and it only prepared them to eat another turkey dinner at 9 o'clock Christmas night with Mr. and Mrs. David Ponzo. Oh, but the turkeys did suffer in Waynesburg Xmas day. Beaver holiday of Washington, Pa. is spending holiday week with Miss Ora Brown. Williamsport, Pa. (Pr L R Fairfax ) Truly, Rebel church under the leadership of Dr. G. W. Williams is coming to the front. Last Sunday was a high day in Zion. In the morning the Dr. took for his theme "The Significance of a Name." In the evening his theme was, "Solem Thoughts. He did justice to people went away feeling that they had been well payed for being present at the services. On Monday the pastor and family were entertained at Job Jones for dinner. The Sabbath school gave their Christmas cantata and tree lighting, under the management of Miss Rebecca Jackson, Mrs. Goings and Mrs. Prewington. After this, the presents were given to the children and friends from the Xmas tree. The pastor and his family came in for a large share of the presents also a large share conducted by Mrs. Willis, the pastor and friend of the pastor's for which the pastor and his wife feel that they cannot find words in which to thank Mrs. Willis and the many friends for this large and liberal donation and presents. The annual fair is now going on to the management of Mrs. O'Brien, from the present outlook promises to be a great success. The sick of our town are convalescing all except Mrs. Newark, the mother of Mrs. Cora Boykin, who at this writing is lying very low. Master Charles Williams, son of Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Williams, underwent an operation for adenoida. Dr Beetet attending physician, Miss Bexley, nurse. Lewis Grey of Pittsburgh, is spending his Christmas vacation in this city. Mrs. Annie Nolan, of Jersey Shore, spent Xmas in Williamsport visiting Mrs. Gilbert of the Aged Colored Woman's Home. Alex Davlege of Brooklyn is in our city. Davlege is an old Will sporter on bee roads on trees since! Mr. and Mr. anax, Sr. of Mulberry imined at dinner on Sunday. imion being the joint birthday ca. imion of Mr. and Mrs. Fairax. Those present, Mrs. Hey Russell, Alex Davlege, Harry Newman, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Failfrig, Jr. Miss Virginia, Ransom of Milwaukee, Pa., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Fairfax, Jr., of 24 East Fourth street. Shiloh Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, kinster, Zion A. M. E. church, Rev. Balock, pastor, and Bethel A. M. e. church, Dr. Williama pastor, united for a union retreat meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Much good is expected to be the outcome of this united effort and great interest is already manifested. The meetings will start on the 5th of January. OIL CITY, PA. (By Valera C. Johnson. On Xmas morning at 8 o'clock the marriage of Miss Clara Poe and Meivin Cloppon of Sharon, was solemnized at the home of the bride on Hoffman avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. G. Payne and witnessed only by relatives. Following a wedding breakfast the left for Sharon, where they will take up housekeeping in their newly furnished home. The announcement, Miss has been the honor guest at a number of pleasant functions. "Neerou" Green, a former Oll City boy, made a short visit in the city last week. George Poe of East Liverpool, was here to attend the wedding of his sister on Xmas morning. John Grayson of Monongahela, Pa., spent Xmas with his wife and daughter, Mrs. H. G. Payne. Mrs. Grayson will return with her husband after an extended visit to her daughter, James of Klanning, spent Xmas with Lloyd Milton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jacksonen, trained Mr. and Mrs. John Grayson at Xmas dinner. Mrs. Laura Grecyr and Miss Josie Davis of Titiusville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. Langster Xmas. Allen Pike spent Xmas in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jenkins of Titiusville, spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. William Milton. Charles Sweeney of Pittsburgh, was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Sweeney, last week. Hollo Wilson of Pittsburgh and Canvass Hudson of Franklin, were Xmas callers in the city. Robert Wilson and Edward Lawrence of Franklin, Pa., spent Xmas Sunday here. Vaughn entertained a number of friends at Xmas dinner. LEETSDALE PA (By Howard Lee) The Xmas entertainment on Thursday evening, December 25, was well attended and all those who were present were much pleased and entertained. A beaunting and Santa to distribute the gifts made the occasion an enjoyable one to the little folks. Velma Irene, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, who has been in the Swickey Valley hospital for the past two weeks, is slowly convalescing. 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Miss Ruth Alston, 116 Pulaski st., Dayton, O. Mrs. Mary Brody, 40 Hulburt st. Akron, O. Miss Grape Gant, 106 Cleveland st. Butler, Pa. Mrs. Kreba T. T. Tilghman, 116 Shenango st., New Castle, Pa. Ethel Rice, 5212 Broad street, East End, City. ATTENTION AGENTS We find by being lenient 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 papera. We regret this action is necessary. By order, PITTSBURG COURIER PUB. CO. Lee spent Christmas with his son and his family, Will H. Lee, of Salem, O. They report having had aorious time. CHARLEROI Rev. L. V. Jones preacher a very interesting sermon on Sabbath. Sabbath evening the choir conducted a sacred song concert, rendering the following program: Organ preude, W. A. Springs; solo, "New Born King; Mary E. Thomas; anthem choir; doctor E. Howard and Rosella abble with Me; amphibian by choir, "Star of Bethlehem solo, H. W. Thomas, Jesus, the Thought of Thee; solo, Roela Thomas, "The Land of Peace; anthem by choir, solo, "Ave Maria, Mrs. Harry Perry; anthem by chicle and two very good papers, appropriate for the occasion, were trial by Miss Beulah H. E. Lee and Henry D. Primas. Mrs. Oscar Harden was a Pittsburgh business caller recently. Mrs. Ripell Flood of Unionville, related relatives and friends here over Xmas. Harrison Freeman and A. L. Bollin of California, attended the church Xmas exercise at St. James on Monday. Miss Oceola Wallace of West Brownsville, has been visiting Mrs. S. G. Jones for the past week. Mrs. Smith of Pike Run, called on her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Jones of Meadow avenue, recently. After a lingering illness of tuberculosis died at her home on December 15, Services were held in the A. M. E. church here, conducted by the Rev. L. V. Jones, interment in Belle Vernon cemetery. Parents, a brother and three sisters, survive. St. James A. E. school held the funeral exercises on Monday evening. They were excellent and a good crowd to witness them. The treat was also given. Mrs. Katherine Jones of Youngstown, O. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. West of Meadow avenue. Rev. L. V. Jones was a business caller in Pittsburgh a few days ago. Mrs. Randolph and daughter Maud of Monongahela and Matthew Atkins of Toledo, O. were recent Charierol callers. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 30. 1911. We take this method of thanking our patrons who have been reading the Courier for the past year. You have not only helped us by paying for the paper but the good things said by you concerning it have had their effect. The Courier is growing in popularity and influence in Uniontown. Rev. J. W. Starks, pastor of John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, left last Wednesday night for Orange, Va., to attend the funeral of his sister who died December 26. A boy child was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Truly on Lawn avenue, December 19. The Union revival will commence at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church on Monday night, January 1. Rev. R. H. Bumry, P. E., held a successful quarterly meeting at St. Paul last day. The Holy Spirit came on the meeting in great power. Rev. Dr. Anderson conducted the love feast at the morning service. The boys vested choir was par excellent in singing their Xmas pieces. Rev. M. A. Dier, D. D. of Brownsville, preached at 3 p. m. The presiding elder followed with the holy communion, which was a real feast. The evidence of the old time religion was shown at this service and there was a mighty shout in the camp. It looked for a time that the Divine presence had touched everybody in the house. Rev. Dr. Bumry, P. E., capped the climax in the evening in the delivery of a sermon that moved the great audience to inspiring thoughtfulness. Quarterly Conference. The quarterly conference was held on Monday at 4 p.m. which was well attended, and the reports showed progress and harmonious co-operation between pastor and people. Special mention should be made of the report of the boys vested choir and its reference to Mrs. W. B. Anderson, the leader. It is said: "We must express our many obligations to Mrs. W. B. Anderson, our leader, for her true devotion to us and our moral welfare. She has proved herself a blessing to us to our church and the community." The presiding elder expressed his delight with the good condition in which he found the church. The Sunday school of St. Paul under the management of Misses Leona Baxter, Helen Curry and Jessie Dyson, rendered a fine cantata on Christmas night before an audience that packed the house. Everybody is loud in their praise of the splendid affair. Theodore C. Carter, secretary to the superintendent of the combined normal and industrial departments of Wilfordforce university, was the guest of Reb. Dr. and Mrs. B. Anderson a female teacher at Mt. Olivet, Baptist Church. Rev. P. H. Thompson preached a song inspired sermon last Sunday evening to a good sized congregation. Many visitors衣 shipped with us. The visiting pastor was Rev. Jacob Moon. The Sunday school Kmas musicale was a decided success. The church was crowded. The choruses, solos and recitations by the children were grand. The opening chorus was renamed the second time by special re- Misses Lunetta, Warmack, Lilian Starks and John Trent were guests of Mrs. George Jackson and daughters Miss Monzella, last Sunday evening. The solos rendered by Misses Warmack and Starks were highly appreciated. Miss Carrie V. Harris, a teacher in Downington Industrial school of Downington, Pa., is home for the holidays. Miss Harris is looking well and likes Doering very much. She will return about the first of the year. Miss Florence Brown and brother Ralph of Scotlandd, were guests of friends here on Saturday and Monday returning home on the evening after attending the Nuns' exercises at Mr. G. J. Baptist church. William Dillard and Lawrence Thomas called on friends in Oliphant last Monday. Mrs. Helen Stockton and bain are seeing friends in Brownfield. Misses Carrie V. and Elizabeth Harris left on Tuesday morning to visit friends in Scottsdale. Mrs. Mattie V. Harris is able to be an instructor a severe sick spell. Mrs. Mary Settle, Jordan Poole and Cindles Settivich are improving. Miss Alice Anderson, who is attending Wibforce university, spent the holidays at home with her parents enjoying a most delightful time. She in company with Miss Mamie Trevy, will spend the holidays with her parents will return to Wibforce January 2. Mrs. Marie Redman spent Xmas in Pittsburgh Visiting, Mrs. Berry, her daughter. Joseph Dorsey, Jr. of Homestead, is here visiting his grandparents during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walker of Homestead, were the guests of his sister, Mrs. Grace Jackson on Christmas. Miss Jones on Hawkins sang a beautiful tune entitled "Rejoice the Lord Has Come" at Mr. Oliver Bap tis church on Christmas night. Miss Katie Cunningham, after spending some time in Pittsburgh has returned home to the delight of her family. George Jackson of Pittsburgh, was the house guest of Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Cunningham during the holidays. Mrs. Edward Battles assisted Mrs. W. R. Anderson in doing honor to the distinguished guest at St. Paul parsonage in a turkey dinner Xmas day. Mrs. Battles is a passing cherrier. Miss Nike Hackney of Georgetown was the guest of Miss Helen Curry this week. We are many of our subscribers have no reason to complain of non-receipt of their partery plumage. A Resourceful Woman. Our idea of a resourceful woman is one who can stand her family skeleton in a corner of the parlor and make folks believe it is bric a brac. Best Sewage Filter. Experiments with fish and chemical analysis show that the best material for filtering sewage is natural turf. D. Howard Jaffries, banker's son, under the evil influence of Robert Underwood, followed—a student of the family of James and his son, who died in prison, and is disowned by his father. He is out of work—and he is not a well-known health to be known who had once been engaged to Howard's stepmother. Alicia, is apparently in prosperous circumstances, is an ungrateful young man of the first time. He becomes part of social highwayman. Discovering his true character, Alicia denies him the name of his son, he has been present in suicide. Art dealers for whom he acted as commissioner, demand an accounting for the company's goodwill. He demands his apartments in an intoxicated condition to request a loan of $2,000 to enable him to take up a business property. He said he had to be in auditing condition, and goes to steep on a disvan. A caller is announced and Underwood's name is the same name. Alicia enters. She demands a promise from Underwood that he has not taken his life. He refuses that he wills him to take a share of his income. Underwood kills himself. The report of the plan was found by Howard. And Underwood dead. Howard is turned over to the police. Capt. Clinton, notorious for his brutal treatment, of the third degree, and finally gets an alleged confession from the harassed man. Anne, Howard's wife, declares her� has been a husband's friend. He calls on Jaffries to be refused to help unless she will consent to a divorce. To the extent of the case, he has found him to find the elder Jaffries does not intend to stand by his son, except financially, she acorns his help. Anne appeals to the court to make a decision by the Jaffries. He declines it. It is reported that Anne is going on the Judge the banker and his wife will on Judge Brzewster to find some way to prevent it. CHAPTER XV-Continued. "You're going on the stage?" She nodded. "I've had a very big offer." The judge leaned forward, and in a low volce, so that no one in the outer office might bear, he said: "Well, I'll give you twice as much if you refuse the engagement." She laughed ironically. "You mean that my father-in-law will give it," she said, lightly. Then she went on: "You know it's no use your asking me to concede anything unless you agree to defend Howard." The lawyer shook his head. "I can't—it's impossible." "Then neither can I," she exclaimed, defensively. Judge Brrewster could not refrain from smiling. This young woman had actually enveligged him into an argument. Almost mockingly, he said: "So you're determined to have me." "Yes," she said, simply. "But I don't argue criminal cases." "That's just it," she exclaimed, eagerly; "my husband is not a criminal. He is innocent. I don't want a lawyer who is always defending criminals. I want one who defends a man because he isn't a criminal." Judge Brewster waved his hand contemptuously. "Go and see some other lawyer—there are plenty of 'em." She leaned eagerly forward. Her face was flushed from excitement, her eyes flashed. "There's only one Judge Brewster," she exclaimed. "He's the greatest lawyer in the world, and he's going to help us. He is going to save Howard's life." The judge shifted uneasily on his chair. He didn't like this forceful, persistent young woman. Almost fretfully, he said: "You always say that. Upon my word, I shall begin to believe it soon." "I shall say it again," she exclaimed, "and again every time I see you." The lawyer turned round. There was a comic look of despair in his face which would have amused his visitor had her errand not been so serious. "How often do you intend that shall be?" "Every day," she replied, calmly. "I shall say it and think it until—until it comes true." Judge Prewster tried to feel angry, although inwardly he had hard work to keep from smiling. With pretended indignation, he said: "You mean that you intend to keep at me until I give way—through sheer, exhaustion?" She nodded. "That's it exactly," she said. The lawyer resumed. The lawyer gasped. "Well. I must say you—you—you're very brave." Annie shook her head. "No, I'm not," she said, earnestly. "I'm an awful coward, but I'm fighting for him. Howard Jeffries lifted me up when I was way down in the world. He gave me his name. He gave me all he had, to make me a better woman, and I'm grateful. Why, even a dog has gratitude, even a dog will lick the hand that feeds him. Why should I hesitate to express my gratitude? That's all I'm doing—just paying him back a bit of the debt I owe him, and I'm going to move Heaven and earth to bring his father around to my way of thinking. I've got you already—" The judge bounded to his feet. Could his ears have heard bright? "Got me already?" he exclaimed. "What do you mean by that?" Annie returned his angry look with the utmost calm. She was playing her cards well, and she knew it. She had bit the old man in a sensitive place. Quitely, she went on: "You'd say ye'e' in a minute if it wasn't for Mr. Jeffries." "Oh, you think so, do you?" he gasped. "I'm sure of it," she replied, condescently. Boldly she went on: "You're afraid of him." Judge Brewster frowned. He did not like the instinuation that he was afraid to do the right thing because it might interfere with his enquiries. Yet, secretly, he had to ad- The NARRATIVE OF METROPOLITAN LIFE THIRD DEGREE BY CHARLES KLEIN AND ARTHUR HORNBLOW ILLUSTRATIONS BY RAY WALTERS mit to himself that she had almost guessed-right. Now he came to think of it, he had taken this stand in the matter because he knew that any other course would displease his wealthy client. After all, was he doing right? Was he acting in conformance with his professional oath? Was he not letting his material interests interfere with his duty? He was silent for several minutes, and then, in an absent-minded kind of way, he turned to his visitor. "So you think I'm afraid of him, do you? "I'm sure of it," she said, quickly. "You liked my husband, and you'd just love to rush in and fight for him. His father thinks he is guilty and, well—you don't like to disobey him. It's very natural. He's an influential man, a personal friend of the president and all that. You know on which side your bread is buttered, and—oh, it's very natural—you're looking out for your own interests—" Judge Brewster interrupted her impatiently. "Circumstances are against Howard. His father judges him guilty from his own confession. It's the conclusion I'm compelled to come to myself. Now, how do you propose to change that conclusion?" "You don't have to change it," she said, quietly. "You don't believe Howard guilty." "I don't?" exclaimed the lawyer. "No, at the bottom of your heart. You knew Howard when he was a boy, A A "You Take Too Much for Granted." and you know he is as incapable of that crime as you are." "Mrs. Jeffries, how do you know that your husband did not kill Robert Underwood?" "I know it," she said, confidently. "Yes," persisted the judge, "but how do you know it?" Angle looked steadily at him, and then she said solemnly: "I know there a God, but I can't tell you how I know it, that's all! Howard didn't do it. I know he didn't." The lawyer smiled. "That's a very fair sample of feminine logic." "Well, it's all I have," she retored with a toss of her head. "And, it's a mighty comfort, too, because when you know a thing you know it and it makes you happy." or the other—see He said nothing. "Well, I guess—that's the worst She stopped she further. Her boss hot tears were cheeks. The old his head so that the suspicious re Moving toward around. "Well, you have judge. I'll go now to-morrow. Perh. news for me." The lawyer was seat with a comma could not resist mination around face was an exp seen there before Judge Brewster laughed outright. "Feminine deduction!" he cried. "Think a thing, believe it, and then you know it!" Looking up at her, he asked: "Haven't you any relatives to whom you can go?" She shook her head. "No," she said, sadly. "My father died in—Sing Sing—and the rest are not worth—" "Yes, yes, I know," replied the judge, hastily. "I got your family history from Mr. Jeffries after your marriage. It is sled away among the family archives." She smiled sadly. "It's a wonder you don't burn 'em up—my folks were not a very brilliant lot." Earnestly she went on: "But my father was all right. Judge. Blood was thicker than water with him. He'd never have gone back on me in the way Howard's father has on him." The lawyer looked at her fixed without speaking. Their eyes met, and the silence continued until it became embarrassing. Judge Brewster shook his head. "It's too bad. I'm sorry for you, really, I—" Amie laughed, and he asked: "Why do you laugh?" "What's the use of crying?" she said. "Ha! Ha! It's almost a joke. You're sorry, my father-in-law is sorry, and I suppose my mother-in-law is shedding tears for me, too. You're all sorry and you are all weeping for us, but why can't some of you do something?" The lawyer said nothing. He still The lawyer smiled She shook her head. She smiled sadly. A NARRATIVE OF METROPOLITAN LIFE DEGREE DEIN RNBLOW WAY WALTERS stared at her in a strange, absent- minded mind of way, until finally she lost patience. Boldix she said: "Well, you sent for me. What do you want to see me about, judge?" "I want to tell you that you mustn't come here again," he answered. "Anything else?" she explained. The judge began to fuss with the papers on his desk, as he usually did when embarrassed for words. "Of course," he stammered, "you will be amply compensated." "Of course," she cried. Rising from her chair, she shrugged her shoulders, and said: "Oh, well, this is not my lucky day. They wouldn't let me into the prison to see Howard to day. Capt Clinton doesn't like me. He has always tried to prevent my seeing Howard, but I will see him to morrow, capt or no captain. He can make up his mind to that." The lawyer looked up at her. "Poor girl—you are having a hard time, aren't you!" "Things have been better," she replied, with a tremor in her voice. "Howard and I were very happy when we first—" A soch choked her utterance, and she forced a laugh, saying: "Here, I must keep off that subject—" "Why do you laugh?" demanded the lawyer. Already hysterical, Annie had great difficulty in keeping back her tears. "Well, if I don't laugh," she sobbed, "I'll cry; and as I don't want to cry— why—I just laugh. It's got to be one A or the other—see— He said nothing, and she continued: "Well, I guess I'll go home—home—that's the worst part of it—home—" She stopped short, she could go no further. Her bosom was heaving, the hot tears were rolling down her cheeks. The old lawyer turned away his head so that she might not see the suspicious redness in his eyes. Moving toward the door, she turned around. "Well, you have your own troubles, judge. I'll go now, but I'll come again to-norrow. Perhaps you'll have better news for me." The lawyer waved her back to her seat with a commanding gesture she could not resist. There was determination around his mouth; in his face was an expression she had not seen there before. "Sit down again for a moment," he said, sharply. "I want to ask you a --- Forgot His Own Dinner Party. There was a surprise for a couple of men in the Hotel Knickerbocker at New York recently when one found the other eating a fire-course dinner alone in the cafe. The latter man had asked 30 friends to join him at an elaborate dinner in a private dining room there and in an absent-minded moment had walked into the cafe as usual. He was half way through his repast when he was seen by one of his guests. "What are you doing here?" asked the guest. "Why shouldn't I be here?" asked the host. "But what about us?" Photography by Phosphorescence. There is sometimes employed abroad an ingenious method of making photographic copies of plates and engravings in books which cannot be removed from the libraries, and where the use of the camera is prohibited. A cardboard is coated with a phosphor escent substance, exposed to sunlight or electric light, and then placed at the back of the engraving, while a dry photographic plate is placed on the face of the engraving. The book is closed, and after a period varying from 15 to 60 minutes, depending largely on the thickness of the paper, a satisfactory negative is produced. The book is enclosed in a black cloth. Then the fact that his own dinner party was to take place in half an hour came to the host. The Woman in the Moon. About nine days after the new moon a pretty unmistakably feminine face appears on the western half of the disk. This lady, who is worth watching for, is formed by the mountains and tablelands embraced by the Seas of Tranquility, Vapors and Serenity, and is best seen through an ordinary opera glass. THE COURIER M. question. How do you account for Howard's confessing to the shooting? "I don't account for it," she replied, as she resumed her seat. "He says he didn't confess. I don't believe he did." "But three witnesses—" "Who are the witnesses?" she interrupted, contemptuously. "Policemen?" "That makes no difference," he said. He made a concession, and signed—Annie leaned forward. What did this question mean? Was the judge becoming interested after all? Her heart gave a leap as she answered eagerly. "He confessed against his will I mean—he didn't know what he was doing at the time. I've had a talk with the physician who was called in—Dr. Bernstein. He says that Capt. Clinton is a hypnotist, that he can compel people to say what he wants them to say. Well, Howard is—what they call a subject—they told him he did it till he believed he did." "Oh, well, what's the use—?" The judge quickly put out his hand and partly pushed her back in the chair. "Don't go," he said. Then he added: "Who told you he was a hypnotic subject?" Her hopes revived once more. Quickly she said: "Dr. Bernstein. Besides, Howard told me so himself. A friend of his at college used to make him cut all sorts of capers." "A friend at college, eh? Do you remember his name?" "Howard knows it." "Umi! ejaculated the lawyer. He took up a pad and wrote a memorandum on it. Then aloud he said: 'I'd like to have a little talk with Dr. Bernstein. I think I'll ask him to come and see me. Let me see. His address is—" "342 Madison avenue," she exclaimed, eagerly. The lawyer jotted the address down, and then he looked up. "So you think I'm afraid of Mr. Jeffries, do you?" She smiled. "Oh, no, not really afraid," she answered, "but just—scared. I didn't mean—" Judge Brewster was enjoying the situation hugely. He had quite made up his mind what to do; but he liked to quiz this bold young woman who had not been afraid to show him where his duty lay. Striving to keep a serious face, he said: "Oh, yes, you did, and I want you to understand I'm not afraid of any man. As to allowing my personal interests to interfere with my duty—Annie took alarm. She was really Annie took alarm. She was really afraid she had offended him. "Oh. I didn't say that, did I?" she exclaimed timidly. Judge Brewster forced his face into a frow. "You said I knew on which side my bread was buttered!" "Did I?" she exclaimed in consternation. "You say a great many things, Mrs. Jeffries," said the lawyer solemnly. "Of course, I realize how deeply you feel, and I make excuses for you. But I'm not afraid. Please understand that—" He rapped the table with his eyeglasses as if he were very much offended indeed. "Of course not," she said apologetically. "If you were you wouldn't even see me—let alone talk to me—and—and" Pointing to the piece of paper he held in his hand, she added; "And—" "And what?" demanded the judge, amused. Half hysterical, now laughing, now crying, she went on: "And—and take the names and addresses of witnesses for the defense—and-think out how you're going to defend Howard—and—and all that—" The lawyer looked at her and laughed. "So you think I'm going to help Howard?" he said. "You take too much for granted." (TO BE CONTINUED) Photography by Phosphorescence. There is sometimes employed abroad an ingenious method of making photographic copies of plates and engravings in books which cannot be removed from the libraries, and where the use of the camera is prohibited. A cardboard is coated with a phosphorescent substance, exposed to sunlight or electric light, and then placed at the back of the engraving, while a dry photographic plate is placed on the face of the engraving. The book is closed, and after a period varying from 15 to 60 minutes, depending largely on the thickness of the paper, a satisfactory negative is produced. The book is enclosed in a black cloth during the manipulation. Bee Culture The flora of Switzerland possesses qualities that produce delicious honey, and thousands of colonies of bees may be seen in the country, being utilized by the people to increase the food supply and commercial products; in fact the production of honey and wax constitutes an industry of considerable importance to the confederation, as is shown by statistics furnished by the Swiss Society of Apiculturists. THE STUDIO OF THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE OF THE UNITED STATES 2635 WYLIE AVENUE The Largest Colored Grocery. 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From its use in my treatment hundreds have received direct benefit. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow as the result of the use of "Poro" it will continue to so if only this the hair and scalp is kept clean. Many persons are constantly finding that is true. You cannot afford, by using mei imitations, to risk not attaining the result you desire. Be sure that the name "Poro" is on every box; not genuine without it. If your hair is dry, harsh, brittle and falling out—use "Poro." It stops the falling and starts the hair to growing at once. MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO St. Louis, Mo. New Castle, Pa. New Castle, Pa. Two very excellent sermons were delivered by Rev. W. H. Truss on December 24. At 4:30 a splendid Xmas program was rendered by the Sunday school and on Xmas mornings a sunrise player meeting was held. At 8:30 p. m. many friends from Bethel attended the very enjoyable Xmas treat at the Second Baptist church. The church was very pretty decorated and the little ones gave an excellent program to a large crowd. Mrs. Emma McAllister entertained the Allen club on December 26 with a timely dinner. The dining room was decorated beautifully with Xmas greens and all left voting Mrs. McAllister a splendid hostess. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Albert Weir and Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Wilkes, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gardner and Master Ward were guests. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Young gave an elaborate Xmas dinner at their home to children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Hank Griffin and Mrs. Jackson of New York, were guests also. The table was beautifully and seasonably decorated. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Watkins extend sympathy to them in their bereavement over the loss of their man, who was buried on November 26. Miss Julia Roots of Grant avenue gave a very pretty luncheon, to her many friends on December 26. The little ones at Eastbrook Home enjoyed Xmas in a most happy manner. The matron, Mrs. R. Johnson, had prepared a sumptuous dinner and Mr. Johnson and had procured a tree. The lady Sherman club of Washington, Pa. Rebecca Aldridge club of Peer Valley and Mrs. Gibbons and the Married Women's Culture Club, the Euclid Avenue A. M. E. Sunday school, Pittsburgh, the E. J. Moore club of East End and many other friends are thanked through this columns for the kindness shown to the children in the home. Mrs. E. Gibbons of Beaver Falls and Mrs. M. Swafford visited the home on Xmas day. Miss Veen Johnson is the guest of friends in Beaver Valley. Ray Loring is a Xmas guest of Gordon Fitzhugh. THREE Pittsburg Office 2 89 Frankstown Ave. Mrs. W. A. Clay McKEESPORT Rev. W. N. Young, pastor of A. M. R. church, is rapidly getting the church affairs in working order. The entire membership is making every effort to hold up the arms of this earnest Christian gentleman. At the Sabbath school concert the public had the extreme pleasure of listening to Rev. Young and family. J. W., Miss Emma D. and Miss Golden. They are certainly capable and efficient musicians and McKeesport welcomes them in our midst. Miss Virgile White of Youghlougheny avenue, spent the Christmas holidays with friends at Mon-essen. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams were recently entertained at dinner at the Old Orchard and Mrs. Arthur Walker of King alley. The yeasons' bishop of the Bottlehem Baptist church have organized a Pastor's society. Mrs. Samuel Wilkins is president and Mrs. H. Brown, secretary. Egrest Johnson of Jenny Lind street, is confined to his home suffering with pneumonia. We hope for him a speedy recovery. J. H. McColough is still confined at the City hospital. Miss Annie Saunders, daughter of Rev. J. R. Saunders, will leave on Sunday, December 24, for Washington. D. C., where she will spend the Xmas with her grandmother. W. E. Montgomery and his brother C. W. Montgomery, were in Monongahela recently attending the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Bias of that city. 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All remittances should be made by check, post office or express money order, and sent to Pittsburgh Courts Publishing Company, Inc., 1299 Wylde avenue. Incorporated under the laws of Pennsylvania, 1910. Entered as second class matter at the Pittsburgh Post Office, May 10, 1910, under the Act of March 3, 1879. SPECIAL NOTICE All matter intended for publication in the Courier must be written on one side of paper. Social, church and personal news will be freely published. Essays and poetry are only accepted for publication from our special correspondents. 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 advertisere will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. COLONEL BOPE'S LETTER. In the issue bearing date December 16, the Courier took occasion to comment upon the attitude of Mr. H. P. Bope toward Negro labor, as expressed in his article appearing in the Iron Are some weeks ago. Our comment was placed in the hands of Mr. Bope and a request made of him that he furnish us with an expression of his attitude toward the Negro as a labor factor. We publish here with a letter from Mr. Bope which is self explanatory, and which, we confess, carries with it a more encouraging tone that did his famous article. The letter reads: Dec. 18, 1911. Robert J. Vann, Editor. The Pittsburgh County, No. 111 Fifth Ave. City. Dear Sir, While I have not seen the copy of the Chuckle, mentioned in your letter of the above, and I am going away tough work does I have thought easily to reply to your communication. I do not mention the Nexro in the master of 45 common labor, in my search, because he never has been a factor in this particular class of hour, but I do not know just why, exctly, that he has not approached to fit into the class of work we know as industrial labor around plants, but acctually he has been the exception and not the rik. He does not seem to be just fitted for this kind of work. I do not mean by this that there are not many. Negroes employed around plants, but they are rather the exception than the rule; and, judging of the future by past experience, it did not seem to me that the Negro would be a factor in the matter of common labor in the future. It is only possible, of course, that it comes the man when the short-supplier will have to turn to supply; but even at that it is not of sufficient quantity to supply the demand there is impending. DIVIDED AGAIN. Now and direct political issues are grinding which will necessitate another stimulus to their new spirit, and the Nexia stands is divided as even. It seems impossible for him, as a voter, to group the slings with any degree of apredication. If power of swat has been done for him in the past or of what may be done or him in the future. The usual cost of the political strength of the voters of Alleghany county can be heard at every corner; but nothing is being done to concentrate that strength. Factions and individuals are waging war one against the other—a situation most pleasing to the white man—overlooking the opportunity to get the best possible results from their ballot. The habit has developed into a disease, and so firmly does the malady lay hold of the Negro that the white man gives himself little or no concern about the much "boosted" strength of the Nesto vote. Common sense does not find room in Negro politics. The man or man who have done something for the black voter is soon forgotten, and the usual striving after strange gods is evident all about us. Until Mayor Mayson broke all precedents and argued a Negro to a position of rank, the cry of Negroes was "institutional appointment." selves the proprietor of supporting Mr. Fairman and his policies. William B. Kirker, prothonary of Alleghen county, has given the Negro recognition for many years, and yet Mr. Kirker is not certain of the Ne- gro's support. These examples are sufficient to show that the Negro does not fully appreciate the men who break down the barrier and give the Negro political recognition in the face of criticism from the white organization. Let us not forget what has been done already: nor torture these who have been our friends because others will not follow the example set by them. What we need is an organization, free and unnumbered, with leaders whose hearts are with the race and who will not contort the entire Nero zone because of some petty grievance or their own. Let us devote forever for our known friends and against those who are not our friends. Let us abandon individual politics and join hands with the masses, pledging ourselves to our friends who have demolished on their friendship, and as devotion against those whose only interest is as a factor is to keep us divided. Let the white man have no man, and the blacks fight as he pleases; but let the Nero come to him who has the manly courage to give us recognition. THEY LYNCHED HIM. in a little hunk't head. Baltimore. Md. a Negro was confined in prison awaiting trial for having shot a whiteman in a quarrel over a game of pool, in which the white man and the Negro were engaged. There was no game about the prison, nor was there any precaution taken to prevent the dastardly lynching which was the natural sequence to the shooting. The white man and the Negra were indulging in social equality around the pool table, and there was no objection, because the white-man elected to play pool with his black associate. It was a matter of election. The lynching was likewise a matter of election; for the man who led the mob elected to enforce his law by the force of the mob, and there is no objection. The law takes its course when the whites elect it. Such disrespect for the law is rapidly undermining the white man's civilization. It is only a question of time when he will lynch his own as freely and with as much daring. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. J. T. Dorkins and granddaughter left for Richmond, Va., Tuesday night to visit Fairnie Grasty who is attending Hawthorne college. Mrs. Dorkins will visit Washington and other eastern cities before returning home in about 10 days. Watch the Courier grow in 1912. Best receipts last week since paper started. If you are not with us don't knock, because every knock is a boost. We have a mission to promote and if you want to help the Courier read the Courier weekly. We need you and you may need us same day. Remember we want the news and our local columns are open to everybody, but remember programs and news of advertising must be paid for to be run in this column. Mrs. Evans of Chillicothe, O. is spending the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. O. S. Johns. Miss Vanda Lett of Zanesville, sister, spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs. W. N. Page. Chas. F. Weller, secretary of the Associated Charities, has subscribed to the Courier. The All Star musical at Warren church last Friday evening, was an entertainment of the highest order and while the night was very unfavorable a fair but appreciative audience present. There was no drama on the stage and every number was enjoyed. If there ever was a pastor in Pittsburgh who has made a special effort to give our people benefit of the very best talent among our Race and the white race regardless of expense, Rev. Virgil is the man, and his efforts should be fully appreciated. We all the artists were white and all of them stars, Earnest Scott, the blind humorist and the Imperial quartet were highly appreciated and the audition went into custody over their respective conditions. Watch the Courier grow in 1812. We told you this in 1811, and didn't we tell the truth? The Courier is now sold in Philadelphia. Drop a card or call up 130-F Machin Hill 600-W if you have any news you want published. We don't know it till, and if you do, we will thank you to give us the benefit of your knowledge. The Charity club presented a few poor families with a Christmas basket of eatables this year as they did last Christmas, and they are to be con- gregated for the good work they are doing. This paper has now six agents handling 100 papers and more weekly and several others near the mark. Washington, Wheeling, Beaver Falls, Youngstown, Braddock, and Union- town. Prof. George Simpson of Wilber- crest college was the guest of Win. N. Page a how-to book. Resolved. That mixed schools do not promote the best interests of the Negro at large is the subject of the debate to be held before the Fifth Ward Progressive club at their regular meeting at Thompson's Park, Wake and Francis streets. Tuesday evening, January 10, 1912. A Barclays and S. Patel will debate in the affirmative with A. Haines and N. W. Scott will defend the negative side. Garland N. R. Stewart will defend. All members and friends are cordially invited to be present. 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. Leave your news in the Chelsea box and Frazier. To lie—Four room house, bath and toilet, gas and water, pool, stairway, enclosed cellar, range, already set, front and rear entrance, 610 Howard street, W. Louis, I. L. Wyle avenue. If you want real gold brick ice cream set, your ice cream at Salgo's, 1000 N. 10th St., paper. See ad in this paper: Mrs. Melliss Anderson, wife of Dr. ```markdown ``` GAS ADMINISTERED Bridge Work a Specialty DR. BISHOPS, MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, pushes the mouth and assists in arresting the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 221-8 R GRANT. Office Hours—Daily—4 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 Pittsburgh, Pa. Fudersdon, deceased, of Baltimore, is here with her children and is stopping with her sister, McIlle, wife of Dr. Turfly. Her many friends will be glad to see her and sorry to hear she is not in the last of health. D. R. Johnson, who has been connected with the office of Clerk, Quantmaster at the Arsenal, Thurstin, and Butler streets, leaves the path of December to take up similar work in the Philippines to be gone three years. D. J. H. Boudiere is visiting in the city from South Carolina. He leaves the first of the year to take up practice in Fairmount, W. Va. Miss Sleenett Dickinson of Cutter, O., and Leonard Dickinson of California, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Woods last week. An important business meeting of the Philomathans will be held at the residence of Phloo Smalls, Thursday, January 4, 1911, at 7:30. Members are urged to attend. The second annual New Year's dinner will be held at Bethel A. M. E. church next Monday by a committee of ladies who assures them a first-class turkey dinner for 25 cents. Dinner will be served from noon until 9 p. m. Attention G. A. R. Post No. 206—Officers elect will be installed in their respective offices on Friday evening, January 5, 1912, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial hall. Fifth avenue and Grant boulevard, Oakland. The post meets every first Friday evening in each month, when all comrades of the post in good standing are requested to attend. The comrades would do well if they would reserve this notice for future reference as to the meeting nights. Mrs. Hannah Carter wishes to extend thanks to her many friends who so kindly remembered her with tokens and messages of good cheer on Christmas. Anderson Jones of New Castle, Pa., spent Xmas with his daughter, Miss E. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Taylor and Miss Lilly Crawford sport Xmas at Oberlin, Ohio. The stock visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Parker on Sunday evening and left a fine baby boy. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Mrs. Winston from Ohio, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. May Tapicco. Mrs. Prior and daughter of Mr. Keesport are the house guests o. Rey, and Mrs. E. R. Bazier. The great progress made by the General J. B. Switzer Camp No. 95 and the Ladies' auxiliary, will be demonstrated at an important meeting to be held by these orders at Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Schenley Farms, on Friday evening, January 12, 1912. Every member and invited guest is urged to be present to enjoy the program that will be offered. We are sorry to hear that an agent, Mrs. A. L. Anderson, has been quite ill during the past week with a illness. Physicians, lawyers, business men and ministers were special guests at the first annual reception for the benefit of the Fairfax Baby Home at Ogden auditorium, East End, last Thursday night. "Treatment of Infants," Legal Methods and Substantial Help," What We Owe to Ourselfs" and "The Work or Charity," were the respective subjects discussed by prominent representatives of each of the classes named. The affair was successful from both a social and intellectual standpoint. A. L. Ballard, T. T. Jackson, J. B. Jones and J. W. Reed and D. J. B. Shepard comprised the committee in charge. We have heard that Mrs. Malissa Bryant F. Anderson, wife of Dr. Fenderson, deceased, of Baltimore, has gone to Passavant hospital for an operation. The many friends of Walter Tierner will be glad to hear he has left the hospital and the operation was successful. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Holland of San- vide, O. are the aunts of Mrs. Hol- land's mother, Mrs. L. Worl o. M. Washington, for the holidays. Mr. Holland is Grand High Priest of the Grand Chamber of Ohio and met the Cyrene Commandery at their meeting this week. Mrs. Dora Bond Jackson of Wheeling, W. Va., is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Miss James Bond. Miss Jennie Proctor went to Chicago this week for a few days. We want a good agent for Hopiewood and Wilkinsburg *Sell the Courier. Good opportunity for some school girl or boy to make some money. Apply at Courier office. If you have any news you want published drop us a card or call up Hill 699-W or 1301-F Main. On account of many requests the liberal offer of One Dollar for a year's subscription to the Courier has been extended to January 1 at which date it will positively close. The first anniversary exercises of the Westin district Sunday school under auxiliary to the Baptist Sunday school convention of the State of Pennsylvania, met at the Carlton Street church on Thursday at 10 p.m. December 8. All Sunday school workers included. Wm. Stoebner presides; John H. W. Colson, the president; Mrs. Jennie D. Anderson, recording retreat; Miss Amanda, corresponding secretary; E. N. Nathor, consumer. Madeline Azalea Hankley, the assistant sophomore clergy in the house and will have this session for tour through Texas. A teacher makes an faraway tour of the spelling visiting, and the large audience in the country and expects a large Patricia On December 26 the Press of Harper Lease met at the residence of Mrs. Chas. Michael, and were entertained royally by the bestress. Colors were red and green. Mrs. Olive Ross read a fine paper, "The Legends of Christmas." Club adjourned to meet on January 2 at the residence of Mrs. L. H. Monroe, No. 6 Watt street. J. T. Harris, represisting the Union Ink Company, a Pittsburgh concern. called at the Courier office last week. Look for his advertisement later. TheYucung Women's Missionary society will meet at the residence of Mrs. J. Dobkins, 10 Haines street on Thursday evening. Mate. Eina Wright Pleasant of Hialeah, the locationist, is the house guest of Mrs. J. M. Crall of Jennifin street. Louis for D. Crall of the Vatican Christian English or John Wester Church every Sunday evening at 6:00 o'clock. Miss Mabel Walt Whiting of Gilbrough, O is the house guest of Miss Carrie Lovett of Cannegie, Pa. Houve of Wooden, and Jock Granville, are it home in Washington. Dr. Charter gave spent the holidays as the guests of his mother Mrs. Jesse Gray. Mr. Woodon is a government architect at the Treasury at the Cannel. On account of many requests the Liberian offer of Ors Dollar for a year's extension to January has been extended to January which at date it will positively close. THE NEW YORK TIMES ORLOF COLLINS, of Olean, N.Y. There will be a grand musicale of Brown's Chapel church on Thursday evening, January 4, under the management of S. Nelson Arter. The program will include such stars as Miss Sarah Writt, the famiess soprano singer of Pittsburgh; Orlon Collins, the great tenor singer of Boston; and tour artists posed in orchestra, and tour artists posed in the blind school with the pleasing humoist. E. Ness Scott, who made such a decided hit at Warren church several weeks ago. You don't want to miss this rare opportunity to hear such an aggregation of stars. THE CHIEF OF THE TOWN OF BROOKLYN JAS. D. GROSS Messenger to County Treasurer Frank Harsau. The above is likeness of Captain Jas J. D. Gress, who has received the appointment as messenger to the County Treasurer. Mr. Gress was rewarded for his long and efficient service in politics in the Third ward. He is prominent among the K. or PIs, Elks and Masons. WOMEN WANTED Sunday, afternoon, December 21, at the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, in Arthur street, the colored women' s missionary mass meeting. We will hold an old fashioned missionary mass meeting. We will old-fashioned because spirituality rather than formally will be the element sought after. For one hour it is proposed to have closed doors in which time the women will discuss and endeavor to analyze many perplexing present day problems pertaining to themselves and environments. All women who desire new instruction for the year 2021 are invited to sign the last afternoon of the old year in this great conservation service. Miss Sidney D. Davis o. Koeckus, Iowa, will be the principal speaker of the afternoon. Men will be admitted to the meeting after 4 o'clock. HOLIDAY VISITORS Quite a few out-of-town visitors cant some part of the holidays in Pittsburgh. Mrs. W. H. H. Burler of the A. M. E. parsonage, Washington, Pa., attended the Grey Colliman wedding on Tuesday. Mr. Jackson and family of Wheeling is visiting relatives here during the holidays. Rev. T. J. Askew, presiding elder of the East Pittsburgh district, spent Christmas with his family in South Franklin street, Washington, Pa. Mrs. Joseph Archie of South Side, Pittsburgh, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Gassaway of Monessen. Fred D. Tanner spent last Sunday and Christmas day with relatives in Washington, Pa. Mesdames M. Criss and Daisy Cross of Marion Hill. New Brighton, were shopping in Pittsburgh last Saturday. Mrs. M. P. Robinson of the North Soho, and Mrs. Catherine Anderson from Columbus Ginny guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ciss. R. Johnson of Leander Park. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. W. and Catherine, Mrs. M. M. of Winston- ton, spent Christmas hours as stores of Mrs. W. W. in Leander and Mrs. W. W. in Leander. This Anderson and Lagoon of Monsieur Pa. are visiting friends over Christmas. Miss Martina Burges and Miss Marie Houle or Patsy Urchh, were guests of Roh. and Mrs. C. Addison of El- zebra on Christmas. Miss Sallah of Monsieur, lived in the city over Christmas. Robert P. spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pearl of Fulton street, Washington, Pa. Mrs. E. Stamper of Monsieur spent Christmas day among friends here. Joseph Stanton left on Tuesday night for Detroit, Mich., after having ISEM & JEFFRESS Tailors 70 PULSON ST. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD WITH NEW STYLES FALL AND WINTER. PLACE YOUR ORDER PAY AS YOU PLEASE Fit Style and Workmanship Guaranteed SEE T. & J. WITH WORLD'S FASHIONS P. & A. PHONE 356 2 F. PITTSBURGH, PA. spent a week at home. His many friends were glad to note that he is looking well and prosperous. Mrs. Joseph Rawlins of Titusville, is spending the holidays with her mother and brother, Mrs. Franklin and Dr. Franklin. Among the local students spending the holidays at home herecrowds are Miss Washington of Wylie avenue, and Miss Maude Jordon of Bussington, who were accompanied home from St. college, Harper Ferry, by Miss Dee Clopentine Douglass of Canonsburg. Dr. S. Outlaw Cherry of Pittsburgh has left the city for a few days to be a guest at a New Year's dinner at the residence of Dr. R. K. Cherry of Philadelphia. Pa. Dr. Cherry expects to be back at his office January 8. L. H. Fisher of Washington. D. C., is spending his holiday week from Howard university among his many friends and acquaintances here. Mr. Fisher, it will be remembered, successfully represented a large colored insurance firm in this city last summer. While in Pittsburgh he became so fond of the Smoky City that he decided to return at first opportunity. A number of social affairs have been given in his honor. Mrs. Chas. Woods and sister Miss Leoda Giles of Hollace street, spent the holidays at their home in Parkersburg, W. Va. MONESSEN, PA. (By Julius Smith) Thomas Anderson and James Parl were visiting in Pittsburgh over Christmas. D. W. Williams left for his home in Cadiz, Ohio, recently. Rev. J. T. Johnson received a number of fine Christmas gifts from his congregation. Mrs. Joseph Archie of South Side, Pittsburgh is visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Gasway. Mrs. Stamper spent Christmas day in Pittsburgh, visiting friends. Thig. Mt. Ollige Baptist Sunday school and the Wayman A. M. E. Sunday school held their annual treat. The program was well rendered and a large number attended. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perry of Charicler were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luki Springgs on Christmas day. Linda Springs on Christmas street Percy Morris of Lucas street is visiting friends in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Jackson Crawford is visiting Mrs. Jackson Crawford is visiting in Roanoke, Va. Miss Sailors was visiting in Pittsburg over Christmas. Miss Annie Crawford returned home to Homestead after visiting her grandmother for a few weeks. For the best news read the Pittsburg Courier. West Mason visited his children in Locain, Ohio, over Christmas. ERIE NOTES (By Margaret J. Kutrell) The scholars of the St. James A. M. E. Sunday school rended their Xmas program on Tuesday evening. At the close of the exercises the annual treat was given. Judson Saunders of Cleveland, O. spent Xmas in the city, the guest of Miss Eilea Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. J. Rhodes, who has been absent from the city for some time, returned home last Tuesday. Dr. J. B. Hankal of Knoxville, Tenn., who had spent his summer vacation in our city, is now a practicing physician. He is one of Knoxville's young doctors and has established a good record during the short period he has been in the city. In several of his operations he has brought himself into the lime light. He has been successful in curing a case of gout without the removal of the glands. A very masterful cure. No small part of success is due to his pliomatic living among the people. He bows with courtesy and delight to every man and woman from the local home to the marble mansion. Dr. J. B. Hanl is well known in Erie and was made a host of friends during his stay here. He is the son of Mrs. Alice Callens of 622 East avenue, this city. Mr. and Mrs. John Russell equateate dinner in honor of Mr. Rhodes. The house was beautifully and tastefully decorated for the occasion. Washington, Pa. --- One of the most brilliant affairs of the holiday season was the reception given on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. T. R. Banks in honor of Mrs. Samuel Cullman (nee Green), whose marriage was celebrated on Tuesday evening at the family residence, Camp street, Pittsburgh. Assisting Mrs. Banks to receive were Mrs. Samuel Cullman, Miss Mardie Gray of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Ann Wheeler, Mrs. Guy Jefferson, Mrs. T. J. Askew and Mrs. L. C. Honests. The parlor and dining room were beautifully decorated with Christmas colors, while the dining table, which was pristied over by Mrs. Bessie Smith and Mrs. John Cordock, was adorned with a centerpiece of handsome design and on it silver candles sticks with red and green candles. The aides Miss Nishia Jefferson and Amarinta Banks, Mrs. S. E. Brooks and Mrs. Adrienne Cooke. The hours were from 10 to 5 and at 6 o'clock an elaborate tuxedo suit or was served the receiving tuxedo and aids. In the evening a party for the young folks was given by the same hostess in honor of Mrs. and Mrs. Cullman. Masks and games were the evening's attraction and the guests departed wishing Mrs. and Mrs. Cullman all happiness and voting Mrs. charm hosts. Brett Small and Miss Gray returned to Pittsburgh Wednesday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Caliman left on Thursday morning en route to Cincinnati, where they will be at home to their friends at 201s Kemper Lane. SOCIETY 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 RUNNING NUMBERS drawn, one calling for FIVE DOLLARS and one calling for TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD. The running numbers will be announced in this paper from time to time. (EDITED BY ELIZABETH JONES.) Entertained. Miss Madah and Emma Thompson entertained a few friends at the home of their mother, Mrs. Robt. A. Forrest, in Morgan street on Sunday evening. The trimming of a Xmas tree, music and a dainty appointed luncheon furnished amusement for the evening, the guests wore: Miss Minerva Alfred. Miss Nellie Hummings of Wheeling, Miss Maud Scott and Miss Nannie Walker. Miss Francese Robinson Misses Beulah and Ella Scott, James Pollard, Herman Socks and Walter Scott. Smoker The Fifth Ward Progressive club enjoyed a holiday smoker at the residence of A. J. Boykine last Tuesday. After a short business session a luncheon was served. The affair was also enlivened by several speeches and musical selections rendered by the Donizetti quartet. Mr. Jackson of Wheeling, Va., was among the guests. Banquet. George W. Poe was the guest of honor at a banquet given by the Millionaire's last Saturday evening on his arrival from East Liverpool, O. The boys wished to show their appreciation to loyal and faithful members, who are about to leave them. President Harry Washington was toastmaster for the evening and his speech was entitled "Is Marriage a Failure." Those present were: Eugene Coleman, vice president; David Mellontire, secretary and treasurer; Harold Butler, Reese Jackson, William Clore, Earle Martin, Joseph N. Ashley, John Bailey, George Duglass, William Watson and William Hughes. Lean Year Dance. The leap year dance to be given by the Mercedes club on Monday evening, January 1, at Arcade hall, is to be one of the events of the Yuletide season. "What . club?" Mercedes! Nuf Ced. Six O'Clock Dinner. Mrs. J. P. Stokes of Columbus avenue, North Side, entertained a few friends at 6 o'clock dinner on Sunday evening, in honor of her husband's birthday. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tajior, Mr. and Mrs. F. Burns, Mr. and Mts. Theodore Cickl. J. H. Parker, Isaac Rutherford and B. Bridwell. Music was the main feature of the evening. Mr. Stokes was the recipient of some valuable presents. Xmas Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Page entertained a few friends at an elaborate dinner Xmas. The table decorations were in pink and white carnations. Covers were laid for teg. The guests were: Mrs. A. B. Stidum, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Page, Mizo Zoe Self, Miss Vanda Lett of Zanesville, O.; Prof. George T. Simpson of Wilberforce, O.; Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Morsell. Grey Caliman One of the society events o. the Christmas time was the marriage of Miss Catherine Elnora Grey and Samuel Calilman on December 26. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white trimmed in lace. She was attended by her sister, Miss Martineau and Robert Smalls was best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. P. A. Scott of Bethel A. M. E. church at atter: January 6, 1912. Mrs Nellie Jefferson entertained at Christmas dinner for Wray Banks and James E. Dunge and Mrs. Viggle Monton. Mrs. Milford Pea. of Pittsburgh spent Christmas day with her patients, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lions of Poplar street. She was accompanied home by her two small sisters Gladys and Dorothy Lions who spend the remainder of the week with her. Mrs. John Cordeck has returned from a two weeks' visit to her sister's Mrs. Lace and Mrs. Simpson of Pittsburgh. She was also a dinner guest of Mrs. Evelyn Pearl, who is superintendent of the Nurses Training class at Lincoln hospital and three nurses under training, and is meeting with great success. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1911. FRESS E LEAD WITH NEW STYLES AND WINTER. PAY AS YOU PLEASE Workmanship Guaranteed WITH WORLD'S FASHIONS 356 2 F. PITT$BURGH, PA IETY the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Grey in Camp street, at 7 o'clock followed by an informal reception. Mr. and Mrs. Caliman will reside in Cincinnati, O. Eikh odge Sacred Session. Ramess Lodge No. 125, J. B. D. D. E. W. will observe a sacred session at peer rest at 706 Wood street, Wickingsburg, Pa. Sunday afternoon, January 7, 1912. Hon. G. A. Smith of Cambridge Springs, will be the leading speaker. The program includes the Exalted Ruler J. E. Brown, M. D. Secretary W. H. Edmunds, Dr. C. V. Butler, Mrs. W. W. Jackson, Rev. P. A. Scott, Miss Mayne Frazier, Attorney R. L. Vann and others. The memorial committee on program are Wm. J. Bayless, J. E. McGraw and W. H. Morton. Miss Blanche Spurlock entertained informally on Wednesday evening at her home in Frankstown avenue Music, cards and dancing were indulged in during the evening. Out-of-town guests were: Miss Ruth Lee of Baltimore and L. H. Fisher of Washington, D. C. Wilson—DeLand. In the parsonage of Brown Chapel Rev. R. H. Morris officiated at the marriage of Miss Irene Wilson and Donald C. DeLand of Franklin, Pa. on Saturday, December 23. Entertained at Dinner Mrs. Lalile Washington of Chatsan street, North Side, entertained at dinner Mrg. Annie Banks and Miss Florence Fairfax in honor of her guest, Miss Helen Givens on last Sunday evening. Five O'Clock Dinner. Mrs. Fairfax of "Stewart street" North Side, entertained Mrs. Moranda Deacons and. Mrs. Annie Banks, on Xmas at a 5 o'clock dinner. Elaborate. Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Donald gave an elaborate dinner at their home in Braddock on Xmas day. Covers were laid for fourteen. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hall of East End. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Green and son of Grushton. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lindsey and son of Wilkinsburg. E. Yates. Jas. Yates of Wheeling. Miss Mattle Scales and Master Visia of Monessen. Pa. Music and games were the entertainment for the evening. In the parsonage of the Metropolitan Baptist church, North Side, Rev. Holden, the pastor, officiating, Johnson Burks of North Side, was married to Miss Carrie White of Thorn street, Sewickley. Mr. and Mrs. Burks will be at home after January 1 at 13:35 Fremont street, North Side. Leende Club New Year's Reception. One of the leading events for New Year day and evening will be the annual reception tendered its members and friends and a hearty welcome is extended to the ladies to be present at the evening entertainment. Meals will be served during the afternoon and evening and a large attendance is expected at this reception. Outsnoken. Little William has not yet learned to be diplomatic, and, when tired of a certain situation, does not hesitate to say so. Not long before two little girls, somewhat older than himself, spent the day with his mother. In the morning William found them charming, but at the lunch table he hid, so formally requesting the guests with eyes wide and earnest: "Mother, I don't think we want them in our house all the time, do we?" That Explains "Everybody at this performance seems to be a deadhead. "Well, you see, this is what pen artists call the passing show." igo's and Ices Ice Cream of one-half gal- will be given one ticket for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1911. Dr. C. V. 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Each light represented a farmhouse, and each house, like the one in which Nell was staying, was full of happy, noisy people. 6 And Nell was not happy, she wanted quiet. Like a hunted animal she looked this way and that for some place The Snow Began to Fall. The Snow Began mal she looked this way and that to Fall. for some place where she might be alone. On the crest of a hill, far up the road, stood the schoolhouse where she taught. It was closed now and dark. "I will go there," Nell said to herself, and just then a voice behind her called: "Supper is ready." "I don't want any," Nell said wearily. "I'm going out for a little while, Mrs. McGregor. I'll be back by ten." The snow began to fall softly as she left the house, and by the time she reached the school it was beginning to drift against the fennes. There was no fire within, but Nell lighted one, and when the warmth began to steal into the room, she drew the one big chair close to the hearth and in the peaceful oneliness gave herself up to her thoughts. But she was not to remain in peace long. There was a sound of sleigh-bells without, heavy steps on the threshold, and she looked up to see the burly form of a young farmer in the doorway. "Well, well," he said, "I saw the light and came in. Who would have dreamed that you would be here alone?" Nell smiled wryly. "I came to be quiet." "Then you don't want me." "Oh, sit down," she said, somewhat ungraciously. But he stood by the fireplace and looked down at her. "What's the matter?" he asked abruptly. "Nothing," faintly. "Don't tell me that; I know better." "I if I tell you," she asked, "you mustn't give me any advice. I have had so much advice I hate it." He sat down beside her. "Tell ahead," he said, "and I'll promise to listen like the Sphinx." "You see, it is 'my uncle in town miserly old man, and he made me miserable when I lived with him. I'm not going to tell you about my childhood, how little love there was in it, and how I was starved spiritually and mentally, as well as physically. When I grew old enough to understand that he could give me things, and had not because he wanted to save and save I left him andcia me here to teach; and now he has written to me to come back, and I don't want "What's the Mat- he has written to me to come back. and I don't want to go, yet he is sick and old and alone. I told Mrs. McGregor and she tells me to stay here. Then all the family talked about it and every- body advised. They meant well—but I couldn't stand it, I—I don't want to go, but I must." He started to say something, then checked himself. "I'd like to break that promise," he said. "No, you mustn't." she said firmly. "You've all been so good to me here, and if you," she caught her breath. "Join the others in asking me to stay, it will make it, so hard for me to go." Harvesting tomatoes at Christmas time is a novel industry that keeps 35 men busy at North Wales. The tomatoes are growing on a four acre tract, all of which is under a monster greenhouse, the largest in the world. Some years are a company that made a speciality of raising American Beauty roses put up a greenhouse 150 feet wide, 555 feet long and 520 feet high on its grounds in North Wales and 45,000 plants were grown in the great greenhouse. The profits were no satisfactory that abothed greenhouse "He doesn't deserve much at your hands," the man stated. "I know," she said wearily, "but to-morrow I begin a new year, and I don't want to begin it wrong, yet I don't know the right." "I don't believe much in saying things," the young farmer remarked. "my policy is to do them. And now are you going to stay here in this lonely place much longer? It is snowing and it is late." "I suppose I ought to go," she said doubtfully, "but it is so lovely here in the silence." "Look here," he said suddenly, "don't you keep your tea things in that little cupboard? I have got to go to town, and when I come back I'll bring something for a little supper, and we can watch the old year out. Then I'll take you home in the sleigh." "How good of you." She held out her hand to him. "You haven't bothered me with advice, and you are doing something to make me comfortable. That is just like you, Jack Norton." He blushed a little, this big kindly man, who looked upon the little woman from the city as a being from another sphere; she was so dainty, so different from the girls in his own village. THE STREET CAFE Nell knew what she was doing when she told him not to ask her to stay; she had known for a long time of the question that trembled on his lips. She knew he wanted to marry her, as a woman knows who is wise in the ways of men. She thought of the life she might lead if she married him, a life in the big farmhouse, sun- "Are You Going lead if she married Back With Me?" him, a life in the big farmhouse, sunshiny in summer and secure in winter. Then she thought of her life with her uncle in a dark apartment in the streets of the city. She knew that, in a way, it was a false idea of duty that would take her back. Yet she had to go, some force that was in her seemed impelling. The wind blew in great blasts against the little house, the snow had drifted up to the window sills, and whife lines of it pointed across the window pane like ghostly fingers. Dragging footsteps came up the path. Nell listened. It was not Jack Norton; these were the steps of an old man. From the door a voice quavered: "Are you there, Nell?" "Uncle," she said, fearfully, "how did you come here?" "I met a young man down the road," he said. "I wanted him to guide me to the McGregors. He told me you were here. "You didn't answer my letter," the old man went on, when she had made him sit down. "Are you going back with me?" Now that she was face to face with his meanness, it seemed to Nell that she could never go with him. "I don't know," she faltered. "Here's a grateful girl," the old man stormed, and just then the sleighbells jingled and, in another moment Jack Norton was in the room, his arms full of bundles, his eyes beaming. "So this is your uncle," he said. "I thought so when I directed him here. You'll stay and have supper with us, won't you, sir? We are going to see the old year out and the new year in." "Who are you?" the old man growled. "I? Jack's eyes flashed from Nell's cowering figure to the grimness of the uncle. Then suddenly he took things in his own hands. "I'm the man your niece is going to marry," he said. "What?" the old man shouted. "I'm the man your niece is going to marry," he said securely. He had seen the joy in Neil's face. "But she is going home with me." Jack shook his head. "No, she is going home with me. You can come whenever you wish, sir. The old house is big enough for twenty arcles, or if you like it better, there is a cottage at the edge of the farm where you could stay if you wish." "I'm the Man She The old man flashed a crafty glance at him. "Would it cost me anything?" he asked. "Nothing," said Jack. "Then marry her," said the old uncle, "and I'll come and live in the cottage alone." Nell's face was in her hands, and as Jack tent over her, she whispered, "Oh, I can't let you do it." her, she whispered. Is Going to "Oh, I can't let you do it!" Marry." "It is the only way that you can make my New Year happy." he told her, and as she looked up into his face she knew that, what he said was true. of the same height and width, but 700 feet long, was built. As it was not completed in time for last year's planting of roses the owners raise tomato sins in it. Apparently the returns were even greater than those from rose. For this year tomato plants were again planted. There is virtually a big truck farm under glass, and 50,000 tomato plants are now producing fruit, which is sold at high prices in the big cities. Elsewhere on this tract 55,000 carnation plants are now in bloom. THE WORLD'S FINEST FASHION THE WORLD'S FINEST FASHION THE COURIER. Pretty There is no end to the variety in shapes and styles designed for children this season. Taking their cue from the liking for bonnets shown by grown-ups, designers have copied nearly all the shapes, modifying them more or less for little folks. This branch of millinery—millinery for children—has shown a wonderful development in the past three years. This is the result of specializing, on the part of designers and trimmers, who showed a marked talent for making children's hats. The bonnet shown, made of alternating folds of beaver cloth and plaid velvet, is modeled on the Dutch cap, with the crown extended. It is distinctly childish. The ribbon ties and bow at the side are of plaid, corre- So Great the Expenditure for Clothes That Little Is Left to Be Employed Elsewhere. The cost of dress, the absurd lengths to which expenditure goes on luxurious and sumptuous clothing, is now pushed to such an extreme that a woman's fortune, like that of a savage beauty, may often be seen on her person, and there is no margin left for entertaining, for all that makes social intercourse delightful. Three years ago it was said by a senator's wife that only the very rich could now give dinner parties at all, and that for modest fortunes entertaining in any form, except the mild dissipation of afternoon tea and cakes was out of the question. What, it may be asked, is the use of all this amazing expenditure on finery, if the furs and trinkets, the hats and robes are not to be exhibited on festive occasions to friends and admirers? A woman may be dressed to perfection from head to foot, but if no one is to see it, and sociability goes by the board, in the effort to be beautiful, to what end has she made all this effort? The matter is grotesque, and why her men folk do not put a stop to it is food for wonder. You might as well, if you were a child, have a doll which is attired in such costly and sumptuous fashion that you can never take it out of its cupboard, nor afford to ask your little friends to tea to look at it. There is no doubt that in France, where the love of dress originates, and where our woman first fall a victim to this ever for clothes, they worship to the point of absurdity the well-dressed woman. BOOTS TO MATCH THE GOWN Costume and Footgear Must Be of the Same Material—Shoes for Dancing. "How much do I require for a pair of boots?" is the question which the smart woman may have to ask next time she is buying material for a new frock. A representative was informed at a leading house the other day that the latest fashion from Paris decrees that costume and footgear must be made of the same material. Thus a striped tweed will necessitate a pair of boots of the same tweed, and a blue serge will be worn with blue serge boots. The representative was told that it was usual to have the entire boot made of the dress material, but it was permissible to have the fashion carried out only in the uppers. "The boots are very comfortable to Blouses made of thin fabrics often look untidy and unfinished at the back, owing to the difficulty in concealing the sewing on of the hooks or buttons. A near way to do this is to stitch on a small box plait after the hooks have been sewed on, or the sewing will have plait through can be covered over with lace, a band of embroidery or any suitable trimming. When it is the placket hole that is hanging loosely, and in the case of a fragrant fabric, it seems likely to tear, sew a hook and eye as for down each side as possible and press the hook together to keep it from coming unfastened. This will hold the ends of the placket hole together and prevent any chance of their dragging and tearing. Due dat Roses Artistically. Faded artificial flowers are well worth wearing if made to look the new by the following plant: Buy a vacker of one of the many cheap dyes in the desired shade. Prepare it and cut it with white muslin to be sure it is the right shade, and then, after sponding to the velvet, and the design is bright and attractive. This little bonnet is comfortable, protecting the head from cold and has the additional virtue of being inexpensive. A little Napoleon shape made of plain velvet is faced with shirred chiffon at the front and trimmed with a rosette of this soft material placed at each side of the crown. The brim droops at the back over the hair. This is a beautiful and comfortable model upon which it would be hard to improve in any way. It is more dressy than the bonnet of plaid and cloth and may be worn with or without ties of chiffon. An elastic band fastens it to the head in either case. wear," it was stated, "and they make the feet look much smaller, as no prominence is given them when they are clothed in the same material as the skirt. "In the matter of house and evening shoes the rule is not stringent. Patent shoes are being worn a good deal, and so are satin laced-trimmed shoes. "Gilt and silver kid shoes will be very popular for dancing."—Chicago Inter Ocean. D Of orchid mauve charmeuse. The corsage is of gold meshed lace, caught in by a swathing of pansy velvet. In Realm of Neckwear. One-sided effects still hold sway in the realm of neckwear. A central strip of lace, tucked material or embroidery is flanked on one side-by an immense frill. Beading, eyelet embroidery, lace heavy and fine may be used at the line of junction, and ball fringe has made its appearance on some novelties. Gunmetal for Mourning Gunmetal chain bags are being featured for mourning use, and they solve nicely the problem of what to select as a Christmas gift for one who is dressing in black. brushing and shaking the flowers free from dust, dip the beads into the dye, lift out and rinse in cold water. Then, if they are flowers with centers of a deeper shade, such as roses, mix a small quantity of the dye in a thicker consistency, so that it is a few shades darker, and paint the middle petals only very lightly with a paint brush dipped in this, after the first coating lies dried. The stalks and leaves should be painted all over with gum. Muff Cords Again. Some years ago it was the fashion to wear the muff hung from the neck by a cord, ribbon or chain. It is likely that this fad will return. This muff suspended from the shoulder by a thick tasseled silken cord is the latest novelty at the furriers. Carried in this fashion the muff suggests one of the enormous aumoniere hats which were the fad of the moment a season ago. When worn with an evening wrap the muff, made en suite with the cloak, is suspended from the wrist by platted satin ribbons. THE JUST BEE DRY GOODS STORE "WE DO NOT STING ANYONE" 6442 Frankstown Ave., Betwe THE 10% D COLORED DRY Some 1-3 Off Specla Men's Heavy Fleeced Lined Underwea regular 90c and $1.00 grades. School Ginghams, 8c and 10c per yar pay more elsewhere? Table Linens worth 50c pay us 35c; quality pay 20c. Boys' 25c Blouses, slightly soiled, for 10c Off On E $5.00 Binkstown Ave., Between Park and Line THE 10% DISCOUNT COLORED DRY GOODS STORE 1-3 Off Specials This Sale By Fleeced Lined Underwear, 38c, a garment, or and $1.00 grades. Shams, 8c and 10c per yard; good value at 13c sewhere? Is worth 50c pay us 35c; 35c quality pay 28c, 20c. Houses, slightly soiled, for 19c. Off On Every Day $5.00 $5.00 THE 10% DISCOUNT COLORED DRY GOODS STORE Men's Heavy Fleeced Lined Underwear, 38c, a garment, or 75c a suit; regular 90c and $1.00 grades. School Ginghams, 8c and 10c per yard; good value at 13c and 15c. Why pay more elsewhere? Table Linems worth 50c pay-us 35c; 35c quality pay 28c, and for 30c quality pay 20c. 10c Off On Every Dollar! This Coupon entitles the bearer to a 10 Per Cent Discount on all purchases made and is redeemable when $5.00 has been spent. $5.00 $5.00 Our prices are as low as you can get. The quality of our goods is as good as And we give you 10 Per Cent Discount you cannot get ANYWHERE. Line Complete Ask us for anything in drgyoods. We short notice at bottom prices and Sa Hosiery, Men's Furnish "Right Training Better Than" Character Building, Don Instrumental Music are between the ages 4 to 16 a Jenkins Industrial Home 2013 FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURG NEW LOCATION MRS. L. W. JENK Write For Folder THE IMPERIAL EMPLOYE AND AUTOMOBILE Affords protection to those that are seen old citizens. We do not require any days; no money consideration whatever Our Automobile - WE HAVE TWO THOUSAND DO BILES FOR OUR YOUNG men and boys branches. Repairing, operating and to stay. Twenty-five dollars cash or this a life-time income. After the holidays. Send for my own design blue book on dollar prepaid in advance. are as low as you can get anywhere. Of our goods is as good as you can find anywher e you 10 Per Cent Discount on all goods purc get ANYWHERE. Complete Quality Une anything in drgyoods. We have it or can get at bottom prices and Save You the 10 Per C Sierery, Men's Furnishings, Notions, Right Training Is Matter Than Richest Character Building, Domestic Science, W strumental Music are offered Colored en the ages 4 to 16 at the Industrial Home For Colored FIFTH AVENUE, NEAR SENAC PITTSBURGH, PA. LOCATION NEW FD S. L. W. JENKINS, Mana Write For Folder of Information PERIAL EMPLOYMENT EXC AND AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL ention to those that are seeking employment to We do not require any deposit down , so ag y consideration whatever until the position has For Automobile Department THE TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS INVESTED OUR YOUNG men and boys to learn automobile repairing, operating and running cars is a trac enty-five dollars cash or thirty dollars on time w ome. After the holidays we will have a cla own design blue book on how to operate auto in advance. Our prices are as low as you can get anywhere. The quality of our goods is as good as you can find anywhere. And we give you 10 Per Cent Discount on all goods purchased. This you cannot get ANYWHERE. Ask us for anything in drgyoods. We have it or can get it for you on short notice at bottom prices and Save You the 10 Per Cent Discount. Hosiery, Men's Furnishings, Notions, Etc. "Right Training Is Better Than Riches" Character Building, Domestic Science, Vocal and Instrumental Music are offered Colored Girls between the ages 4 to 16 at the Jenkins Industrial Home For Colored Girls 2013 FIFTH AVENUE, NEAR SENACA ST. NEW LOCATION NEW FIXTURES MRS. L. W. JENKINS, Manager Write For Folder of Information THE IMPERIAL EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE AND AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL Affords protection to those that are seeking employment to strangers or old citizens. We do not require any deposit down, no agreement on 30 days; no money consideration whatever until the position has been secured. Our Automobile Department WE HAVE TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS INVESTED IN AUTOMOBILES FOR OUR YOUNG men and boys to learn automobiling in all its branches. Repairing, operating and running cars is a trade that is here to stay. Twenty-five dollars cash of thirty dollars on time will insure you a life-time income. After the holidays we will have a class for women. Send for my own design blue book on how to operate autos. Price, one dollar prepaid in advance. Our Store Department Here you will find a complete line of all kinds. Thanksgiving and Xmas laundry, magazines, papers of all kinds, cards. Eleven years in one block on General Agents For The Subscriptions Re Imperial Auto and New will find a complete line of important post car Thanksgiving and Xmas novelties. Reyn kines, papers of all kinds, leading colored chu on years in one block on Wylie avenue, is our General Agents For The Pittsburgh Co Subscriptions Received Here Trial Auto Employ and News Stand Here you will find a complete line of important post cards and notions of all kinds. Thanksgiving and Xmas novelties. Reymer's candies, laundry, magazines, papers of all kinds, leading colored churches on postcards. Eleven years in one block on Wylie avenue, is our record. General Agents For The Pittsburgh Courier Subscriptions Received Here Imperial Auto Employment and News Stand 1310 Wylie Avenue, HATS TRIMMED 50c The Place to Get Good Looking Mrs. Bessie Hi 2227 Centre Avenue Full Line of Fashi MED 50c HATS MA e to Get Good Looking Hats at a Reasona s. Bessie Hill's, Mill re Avenue 0 Full Line of Fashionable Neckwear HATS TRIMMED 50c HATS MADE $1.50 to $2.00 The Place to Get Good Looking Hats at a Reasonable Price is Mrs. Bessie Till's, Millinery Are You Glad You Tip? Two Chicago waiters, who have been thrifty and saved the humble tips, are about to take a trip of a month to Europe. They will tip in turn, but "no vulgar display" is their motto. "Would you like to live in a town like Austin?" "No—not by a dam site." Better it is in an error that makes us happy, than a truth that plunges us into despair. Breen Park and Lincoln Aves. DISCOUNT GOODS STORE als This Saturday: car, 38c, a garment, or 75c a suit; card; good value at 13c and 15c. Why 35c quality pay 28c, and for 30c 19c. Every Dollar! $5.00 Quality Unexcelled we have it or can get it for you on have You the 10 Per Cent Discount. things, Notions, Etc. ning Is Riches" Domestic Science, Vocal and offered Colored Girls be- at the One For Colored Girls NEAR SENACA ST. GH, PA. NEW FIXTURES KINS, Manager of Information DEYMENT EXCHANGE FILE SCHOOL seeking employment to strangers or deposit down, so agreement on 30 until the position has been secured. Department DOLLARS INVESTED IN AUTOMO- ns to learn automobiling in all its running cars is a trade that is here dirty dollars on time will insure you we will have a class for women. how to operate autos. Price, one of important post cards and notions novelties. Reymer's candies, leading colored churches on post- Wylie avenue, is our record. The Pittsburgh Courier received Here Employment s Stand Pittsburgh, Pa. HATS MADE $1.50 to $2.00 Hats at a Reasonable Price is Mill's, Millinery Open Evenings Reasonable Neckwear Differences of Opinion It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse races possible. Mark Twain. Keep Your Temper. The one who wins in business life is the one who keeps temper under guard and gives no sign of feeling that there is anything to endure when annoyances break in upon the peaceful events of a busy day. water elephant The water elephant is a newly discovered animal found in central Asia. FIVE AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT ONE OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH, WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH North Side Pittsburg, Pa. Christmas services were held on last Sabbath at Biggen Chapel church, Rev. Dr. Morris is delivered an excellent sermon on the "Birth of Christ," and in the evening his subject was upon the "Life of Christ." It was enjoyed and very highly appreciated by all. The Sabbath school was largely attended. His sermons music was rendered by the orchestra and quite a large number of visitors being present. On Christmas night the Sabbath school held their exercises and treat. The program, under the instructions of Mrs. E. J. Moore was very nice. Among the many children that took part in the program were Little Miss Virginia Huge, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Page. She sang a Christmas solo which was loudly applauded. All the children played well. Mrs. Lizzie Smith of Cononsburg, was the house guest of Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Morris over Christmas. She attended services on Sunday and on Monday night went to the children's exercises, leaving on Tuesday morning for her home. Rev. Dr. Morris is slowly recovering from the wonderful surprise served on him by the Stewardesses and members of his church at his residence, 35 Mayflower street, East End. On Wednesday evening, December 20, Dr. Morris attended prayer meeting as usual and after dismissing the meeting left for his home in the East end, there to find a dim light to greet him after entering the hall to his great surprise that the house was filled with a large number of members from his church and a surprise donation to our pastor and wife. They brought a mammoth donation and a huge amount of refreshments were served to all. The Rev. and Mrs. Morris were escorted into the dining room and seated at the table, followed by a number of their members. Mrs. Fannie Zimmerman, president of the Stewardesses Board, acted as mistresses of ceremonies. She introduced Mrs. Adela Murry, president of the Women's Milt Missionary society, who delivered an excellent address in honor of Dr. Morris and wife, after which Mrs. James Page, Robt. A. Johnson. Charles Stewart, James Page spoke very encouragingly to the pastor and wife. Mrs. R. H. Morris responded and assured them that she very highly appreciated all that had been said and done, after which Dr. Morris arose and said that he could hardly find words to express his gratitude to the dear ones that had come to brighten his pathways and cheer his heart. He also very highly-appreciated their kindness and good words spoken of him. Miss Adela Harris presided at the piano. All departed at a late hour rejoicing over the evening spent in their pastor's home. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Morta desire to thank their many friends for the huge donation and Christmas presents given them. Wishing all a happy and prosperous new year. Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Baptist Church The public was highly pleased with the Xmas smiles Sunday. The Xmas tree on Tuesday evening was a treat to the little people of Bethany. Wednesday evening will be prayer meeting it being the last one in 1911. We hope to see a good attendance on Thursday evening. The Simpson Library will be in session. This always carries a crowded house, Friday evening. A musical concert, a wood sawing and a greeting contest under the management of Miss Nettle Soft. Sunday, December 21, 1911, is known as the Willing Worsers day, there will be three services at the conclusion of the evening service the meeting will be turned over to Dr. D. L. Costy of Providence, R. I. who will conduct a days meeting. The public is certainly invited to attend. The church is highly pleased with the officials and members of the church and congregations and product for said church a bright future. Miss Rosalie Payne and J. N. Nungare reportings. The pastor and members were high I is pleased to have Rays H. W. Ed wards and Dandridge with them on Sunday evening. Euclid Avenue A.M.E. CHURCH Euclid Avenue A.M.E. CHURCH (Br. Minnie Harris) Iast Sunday was truly a spiritual feast at Englid, Dr. T. Askew, P. E. deliver our lecture and instructive course and evening to hurry and a appreciative audiences. Dr. Askew visited the Sabbath school at 2:20 p. m. He made some very appreciative remarks to the school. The Allen Endeavor league rendered an excellent program at 6:30 p. m. The topic for this Sabbath is "Things I want to Do Better Next Year," Phil. tii, 12. 14. The regular evening service will begin this Sabbath at 7:45 p. m. and fast until 9:30 p. m. as usual, and the watch meeting services will begin at 11 p. m. Our revival services will begin this Sabbath at 7:45 p. of 50 voices have volunteered to sing. We pray that the influence of the Spirit be blessed in Jesus' precious being brought to Christ. Rev. C. A. Gowin was present with us last Sabbath and will be with us during the revival. There was scarcely standing room in the lecture room Christmas evening. The room was packed with an appetitive audience to see the contata. The children played their parts well. The children was decorated with red and green. Each child was given a large box of toys and their teachers. They then displayed presents. Everyone spent a beautiful evening with the members of the Altar Girl who kindly bobbed off of the meeting on Tuesday. Janvier 2 at 3 o'clock in the ladder. There is a busy list of importance to be transcribed Miss Minnie Harges, president. The S. S. F. Church will meet at the residence of Edward Wilshire 511 Wicklow street, on Wednesday evening, January 5. Officers will be elected. Miss Mary Wilson is president. We are sorry to hear Little Candy Edmundson one of our Sunday school scholars, is very ill with diphtheria. Mrs. Susie Sheffery and Mrs. Sarah Vroom left the girl on Tuesday morning to be present at the wedding of their brother, Isabell Hamilton, at their home in Dalkeen, N. C. They will remain one month. The members of the Violet Art club royally entertained their husbands at Pazzer and Brown's jail on Thursday evening, December 21. An excellent program was rendered, after which a summits repast was served. Miss Iva Hunter is visiting in New Brighton, Pa. Miss Pearl Food of Kirkwood street, entertained a few of her girl friends on Tuesday afternoon. Misses Lillie and Edwina Woodward, Jessie Baird, Dorothy Forest and Anna Laird were present. A very dightiful afternoon was spent. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Ella Caves of Milpitas street entertained the Marshall Brothers orchestra and other guests on Thursday evening, December 25. William Thompson and his brother, Robt. Thompson, are spending ten days visiting their mother at Front Row. Will give our agent one more week to secure her dollar subscriptions for paper for one year. MT. ARARAT BAPTIST CHURGH (By Mrs. Tabb.) On last Sunday, which was Christmas masse, morning service was largely attended. The pastor took for his text Lake ii. 10, subject, "Universal Joy." At the evening service at 8:30 the pastor talked from John 411, subject, "Who Has Beloved Our Report?" Christmas night was a sala night for the Sunday school children. A program was rendered consisting of duets, trios and solos and dances by the little folks. Afterwards Santa Claus made his appearance, which gladdened their hearts. The tree was full of nice things for them which Santa had sent and the children all went home wishing Xmas would soon come again. Bob for a good time consisting of the Dancer, Musical company consisting of Nathan Thornton, W. Willbert and McDaniels, Ross Cribbett and Orlando Thornton, and James Marshall will appear at Mt. Ararat Baptist church, Auburn Street, East End, Thursday evening, January 4, 1912, under the dispices of the Deaconesses of the church. Refreshments will be served by the committee, consisting of Medesdam J. Table E. Erwin and A. Graves. Come and enjoy yourself. Bethel A. M. E. Church The ladies of the Bible class of the A. M. E. Sunday school are rehearsing a spectacular fancy drill called "The Vestial Virgin Drill." It is one of the most beautiful spectacular drills ever given upon any stage. The statue grouping and graceful poses, combined with striking tabeaux whose beauty is farther enhanced by calcium or colored lights, make up a scene so stilking and pleasing as to be long remembered. The representatives of the Musses is one of sublime instrumental and vocal selections and recitations will further help to make this one of the season's most delightful entertainments. The date of its resolution will be announced later. CLOCKS AFFECTED BY COLD Change in Weather Causes Oil in Bearings to Get Gummy and Hard. Two or three times in the course of a month this man's clock had stopped with no apparent reason, for when he swung the pendulum it would start off again and run all right. But it also now began to display another eccentricity; occasionally it would strike once about 15 minutes before he hour and then strike the rest of the strokes for that hour at the regular time. So he thought he had better take it to the clockmaker. There on a shelf behind the counter he saw rang d along a dozen or more clocks of air set as many styles. "All patient," said the clockmaker, "and most of them with slight alli- ments like yours. We always have many clocks brought in with colds. They run along all right, but when nasty weather comes the oil on the bearing gets hard and gummy and then the clock is liable to stop. It needs cleaning and reolling. "It is always so; we have more clocks brought in to us when the weather is bad than at any other season." Society and Religion "Eidfully it is not of real and given society that we are speaking when we explain by the action of society the religious attributes of the human soul. It is of ideal society, of society in so far as it strives after that, that justice, that happiness, that truth, that superior harmony, of which religion is the expression"—E. Boutroux. Want'd Cheap Corks If any ingenious person can invent a substitute for corks in champagne bottles he may be sure of a very comfortable fortune, for champagne corks are expensive, a really good cork costing as high as ten cents. The reason for this high cost is principally the length of time that must elapse before a cork grower can realize on his investment. Champagne corks are made only from the finest Catalonia corkwood. After the tree is planted 20 years must elapse before it is ready for the first stripping, but this bark is too coarse for champagne corks, as is the second bark, taken of eight years later. Another eight years must pass before a champagne cork cork is gathered, making in all 80 years that the grower must wait before he can get any material return from his trees. Furthermore, champagne corks are cut by hand and not by machinery, as are less expensive corks, as they must be perfect in size and shape, or else the quality of the wine will suffer.—Harper's Weekly. The Seeker. have come from to sing for joy The little boy, the singing of them When we were boys we sing the songs The frees of it the morning low. And shall I find you on the hills Be calm to put on the midnight sun. Or where the pathfinding streams are lost In oceans of oblivion? Or shall I find him where the wind is? That ancient vagrant, did his birth. O mild the towns of mollining towns. That number the old patient earth? A RACE A SERMON There is something exciting about a race as a usual thing, and often there is danger connected with it also; for a winner whether man or beast, may drop dead from heart failure. Automobile races have killed many people and injured many. In these days races through the air are quite common, for men have traveled hundreds of miles in balloons or flying machines, perhaps passing over mountains or other dangerous places or landing in some lonely district and having difficulty in returning home. Some men will do almost anything for money or for the sake of having people talk about them, but if asked to make a sacrifice, for Jesus, they will quickly refuse. Long things for self, but nothing for him who gave his life for them. You may wonder why men should get so reckless, for they seem to get wild to have an evil spirit to control them. This reminds me of a runaway horse or cattle in a stampede: for Satan tries to put this wild spirit in every living creature, knowing that it is a sure way to ruin them for time and eternity. The Lord gives his children rest of soul, that is, takes out this wild, reckless, restless spirit and nature, for he makes them happy and contented by satisfying the longings of the heart. A person may win a race, but he is not satisfied, for nothing earthly can give satisfaction. Racers will do everything to win and that is a great lesson we should learn from them. The Christians must follow their example if they want to win the race to heaven, for the Bible tells us "to lay aside every weight and run with patience the race that is set before us." To win a race on earth may not much mean, in fact, it cannot; but to make the race to heaven means everything. To fail is to reap everlasting punishment, to succeed is to enjoy eternal life and bliss: A runner cannot run if he be loaded with weights nor can he a horse trot fast if he is hitched to a heavy wagon, neither can persons travel to heaven with weights weighing him down, for if he tells lies, steals or breaks the Sabbath and bears malice for his neighbor, he is not running on the way to eternal life. Sins are also compared to a heavy rope which binds a man and will surely pull him down to destruction. A drunkard cannot run rapidly for about all he can do is to stagger. The Bible says: "No drunkard can inherit the kingdom of God," which shows it is impossible for such a one to run a spiritual race. Tobacco is a great hindrance also and card playing has kept many a person from the narrow path of duty. Therefore, do not load yourself with weights, for you cannot win if you do. The reading of trashy books and papers is one of the worst evils known, for it a person's mind and heart are not clear and pure his feet cannot run in the Way of God's commandments, for Paul said to Timothy: "Keep thy self pure." Another great evil is the moving picture snow business for many young lives have been ruined by it. So let this be a warning that you may not lose your life but you will surely lose your soul; for no one can be a lover of these places and make the race to heaven, for the Bible teaches clearly that anyone that runs this race must lay aside every weight that would hinder. One cannot run 'Sword-heaven and Satan's kingdom at the same time. Another great truth is that it will take all there is of a person to run this race; namely, all his strength, all his time and all his talent. Then remember, dear children, that: "Life is the mirror of king and page. It's just what we are and do: Then give to the world the best you have. And the best will come to you." J. CORBETT EDWARDS, Class of 1908, Clifton University, Orangeburg, S. C. TOO TALKATIVE. It was a beautiful evening and Ole, who had screwed up courage to take Mary for a ride, was carried away by the magic of the night. "Mary," he asked, "will you marry me?" "Yes, Ole." she answered softly. Ole lapsed into a silence that at last became painful to his fiancée. "Ole," she said despairingly, "why don't you say something?" "Ay tunk," Ole replied, "they bane too much said already"—Success Magazine. The Playwright—All the audience is calling for the author. The House Manager—I hear you but you can eat out at the mall and I'll head to white wine over here it—Puffed up Everywhere Balthus. NOT MUCH USE TO HIM "Has it any, by right, char- ter?" "Yes; but he's too weak to asser- t it."—The Smart Set. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS THE COURIER. The value of societies to the benefit of the people is of recognized importance; but, aside from the burial of the dead, there should be, in existence, a sturdy purpose for the elevation of the living. There is somewhat of a divine spirit in the human heart which prompts to deeds of charity; but it is somewhat doubtful that our efforts in this respect are actuated by a spirit of love. Various motives are the forces which induce adherence. Curiosity leads some, while others are impelled by a desire for the frivolous. Only a comparative few realize their far-reaching scope of usefulness, and are willing to sacrifice largely for the welfare of their brethren. To the many, the real meaning of such organizations has not occurred; nor have they the least conception of the mighty deeds capable of being accomplished by united endeavors. If in fostering the growth of societies, the aim reaches no higher than paraphernalia, grips and signs, then we weave to little purpose the threads of life, and will fall to bring forth fruitful worthy of acceptance. Zeal, improperly directed, may lead as far in the wrong as in the right direction; and whatever might be the honesty of purpose underlying the act, the injury wrought is the same. The things most helpful to any people are those which improve their conditions, and remove the hindrances which obstruct their course. Organized bodies are effective means for the accomplishment of such results; but wise leadership and proper discipline are required to bring these things to pass. There is power in numbers, drilled and systematized; but, unwieldy objects are difficult to handle and often produce more inconveniences that the profit they create. Could the necro be made to see the abundant opportunities to be obtained and utilized through the various organizations which he controls, his situation in the commonwealth would be more commanding, and the respect from his fellowman be greater. There is naught to be gained from any pursuit benefit of lofty ideals; and ridicule greets the ludicrous side of any undertaking. It is wise to aim high if you miss the mark; because, then you demonstrate to the world your desire for the noble. In the prosecution of an honorable purpose, there is no disgrace in failure. If you don't surrender to despair. The greatest successes have often been the outcome of repeated failures, and have brought glory and honors to victorious achievements. Tenacity prevails; but the objects grasped should be worthy; otherwise we destroy the good effects of the service in our eager search for trifles. Through lack of understanding, grave errors are committed; and through our blindness even though convinced of the fact, we refuse to correct mistakes. These short-comings appear to be the inheritance of the sons of Hami; and to a wonderful extent handicap his operations in the march, of progress. In his daily intercourse, theory and practice are seldom in accord—even strangely variant, the former often gaining the mastery; yet, we boldly proclaim the unty, despite contrary evidence. Through judgment rightly exercised in the fostering of the organized numbers, vast machinery could be moved by these accumulated mites. It is hoped, however, that the negro will not always resist the appeals of his well-wishers to change his tactics regarding his material welfare. Lest, through his own neglect, the golden opportunities now opened to him may close their doors forever.—Atlanta Pharma. 11 The United Ministerial alliance of the city of New Orleans, by a resolution offered by the Rev S. J. Channel, denounced the action of the New York court in releasing Ulrich, the culprit who assisted Dr. Boehner T. Washington in the city of New York several months ago. This alliance is interim nominational and is composed of ministers from all of the coloured churches of New Orleans, and has an enrollment of more than one hundred ministers. They expressed the greatest confidence in Dr. Washington, declaring that Ulrich should have been fully punished for his wanton attack on the educator. The meeting was held at the Young Men's Christian Association hall, the Rev. John Marks presiding. The cruel winds of the north have come in, and the cotton pickers are coming from every point, with no more than they had before they left when the days were warm and pleasant. If you are not profiting by leaving home to go on cotton picks, the best route to protect yourselves is to stay at home. The lay preacher, as he is known in England, should have greater encouragement in our own church. We have in mind several talented Christian young men who could be of greater service in the communities where they reside if they would aspire to place on a lay preacher.—Philadelphia Missionary Syn. The new materials continually pull down each with what with wind and and through various ways, which the masses use for training to be here to. Given your arrival and all whining and help - shouting 16, your success will be of interest and putting him down. The business the Master has for me is a service - National Baptist Union Review. Thank God, we're yet men! - Baltimore more Times. The arraigned attitud of the Southern church to its duties and possibilities in the training of the colored people is a hopeful sign. Some of the most significant work in relation to the Negro question today is being done in the Young Men's Christian associations and other organizations in white Southern colleges by well-trained, broad-minded, Christian young men. And the following from the Louisville Courier-Journal is suggestive of the attitude of the best Southern press: "The whites cannot prosper if the blacks langual. We are, whites and blacks, in the same boat, and we must sit fair and row steady if we expect to be happy and to make progress." Concrete examples of progress are not wanting. Better supervision for all the schools is rapidly coming to the South. In Virginia a special state supervisor of colored schools as an assistant to the superintendent of public instruction has been appointed. And already the helpful influence of his work is being felt in colored schools all over the state. In many sections school authorities are seeking how to increase the interest of both the white and colored people in the Negro schools. And, almost invariably, wherever the colored people come with substantial contributions towards the betterment of their schools, the school officials and private white citizens have met them with extra appropriations and helpful contributions. At Harrisonburg, in Virginia, for example, the colored people have raised some $400 for their school during the last two years. The city has increased the number of teachers from three to five, and is now erecting a $10,000 school house for the colored people.—W. T. B. Williams in the Southern Workman. It is understood that the farmer who farms for a living 'should raise enough foodstuff for his own consumption, and not wait on other progressive farmers for it; but many of our farmers have failed to follow or practice this method. Some have raised nothing. Most of our farmers in East Texas plant three-fourths of their lands in cotton and the other fourth in corn and a few cowpeas. Looking at this, he plants less eatables and more non-eatables. When cotton is ready for the market, the farmer has spent eight or nine months in cultivating and gathering 'the' staple; most times holding it several months for prices. Then you will go to your neighbor or to the city, borrow money to get supplies. Suppose you planted truck and several acres of stock feed and provender, then you could plant several crops of truck on the same land within four or five months, and sell your produce throughout the season at good prices, making a fair profit amounting to about twice that of cotton. Plant some cotton and use the truck money in the summer when times are usually hard with the farmer; then he is not wholly dependent upon his cotton. The great truck campaign is on in Anderson county and the farmers 'who live near the city will miss it if they do not plant some truck. Truck brings good prices throughout the season. Every farmer should plant three or four acres.—Palestina Plaindealer. The negro race has amid its great mass more moral teachers, according to its growth and advancement, than any other race. Every third person met is an advisor or an exhorter of some kind; but the main fault of the great number of these teachers or righteousness and goodness is, they do not practice what they teach, and this practice has hurt more professional people and race advisors, as well as the masses, than any other pretended practice. Men of the professions and leaders of the people, be careful that you are sinege and follow what you teach; otherwise tall out of line and let the right man enter who will do the right thing. Our people have been made scrutinizers and ridicuellers of our leading men who have not lived up to their doctrines. Keep your light of advocacy ever bright that it may shine before your people. undaunted, unblemshed.—Palestine Plaindealer. A New Orleans paper takes great pains to point out the desirability of giving the negro a square deal and refers to many disabilities under which the negro labors in the south and nation. Some injustice may be expected under the circumstances. When it comes to the courts it is better that the negro stay out of them. The sooner the negro learns how to attend to his business and to avoid clashes with any and everybody the sooner he will learn the lesson which present unavoidable conditions are designed to teach. The point is not to be concerned too much about the privileges that are denied and to be concerned about the right use of those which are retained. Provide for a rainy day by taking out an insurance policy in a reliable company. The prudent man looketh ahead and safeguards his family against want, in the event that reach of misfortune overakes him.—Washington National Union. The honest, truthful, lawful and responsible neuro is treated kindly by southern white men, who want him to remain here. Go from your homes in grief of the death of all wrong for the day, and you will be forever off aloud—Ophisian City Times. Liliana has made negotiations for her great borrow. She will now start life anew to make a better record in the history of nations. BRETHEL A. M. B. CHURCH borer Wylie avenue and Jim street Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 1:45 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm street. Bell phone 2987 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL MISSION. 319 Jackson St. N. B. Pbg. service, 10:45 A. M. and :4:48 P. Sunday School, 12:30 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meet- ing, 7:45 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge. John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 40 Arthur Street. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Varrick C. E. Society, 6:30 p. m. Sunday school, 13:00 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; class meeting, Friday evening; communion services every first Sunday in the morning. Rev W. L. Lee, pastor. Bell phone 2293-R Grant, 40 Arthur street. EUCLID AVENUE A. M. E. CHURCH Corner Euclid avenue and Harvard street, Pittsburg. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Sunday; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Allen Endeavor League, 6:30 p. m.; evening worship, 14:56 p. m. Sunday. D. S. BENTLEY, D. D., Pastor. Parsonage, 5714 Broad street. Hours of study, 10:00 to 12:00 M. lally except Monday. Telephone, 1764-R Highland. RODMAN ST. BAPISTIST CHURCH East End, Pittsburg, Pa. Communlon, first Sunday in each month, 3 p. m. Pastor's Study at church from 12 to 3 p. m. Peaching every Sunday, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. REV. O. S. SIMMS, D.D., Pastor, 620 Thompson street Bell Phone, 3897 W. Highland Payne A. M. E. Church Preaching every Sunday, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m; Alien 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. Eps., 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 p. m. REV. CHAS. HENRY TRUSTY. D. D. Pastor. Brown's Chapel. Services at Brown's-Chapel A. M. m. church, Heinlock and Boyle streets, North Side. Sundays—Morning service, 10:30; sunday school, 2:00 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:45. Wednesday—Prayer meeting 3 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 5 p.m. by Sunday school, 10 a.m. Sunday free. All welcome. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. REV. F. A. SCOTT, Pastor. 126 Walnut street, Bellevue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor. Telephone: 1145-R Schenley Predhaching, Sunday, 11 a.m. Sunday school, 2 p.m. Eworth 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. 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, Toga and Dumfriesline Streets. B. F. Cornbush, B. D., Pastor. Service bath, 11 h. 8 p. m. People meeting, 7 h. 8 p. Bath school, 2:30 p. m. Prayer meetings Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meeting. Friday evening. Visitors cordially welcome. UNIONTOWN Pa Mt. Olivet 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. Zion A. M. E. church—Rev. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching. 1045 a. m. Sunday school. 2:30 p. m.; C. E. so ctey. 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. B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. SATURDAY DECEMBER 30, 1911. St. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D., pastor—preaching 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; C. E. society, 6:30 p. m.; preaching 7:45 p. m. Waymen A. M. E. Preston avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school 10 m. Seats free. All welcome. Rev. F. A. Scott, pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. Rev. F. 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 second Sunday, 8 p. m. Church meeting, Friday, before second Sunday, 8. n., m; Communication services every second Sunday at 3 p. m. Sunday at 5 p. m. Women's Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 5 p. m. Sunday school teachers' meeting, every Tuesday from 5 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. 2 p. m., Wednesday and Friday. Services at Bethlehem Baptist Church, McKenport, Pa. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sabbath school at 2 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. All are welcome. Rev. J. R. Saunders, pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, McKeesport. Preaching at 11 a. 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. Gladden A. M. E. Church, Homestead, Pa. C. R. Goggins pastor—Services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening; literary Thursday evening. The Peoples' Mission, Wilkinsburg, order of services—Sunday school at 2 p. m., the Juvenile Missionary band at 3:30 p. m., preaching at 7:45 p. m., Wednesday evening prayer meeting. FRAZIER, BROWN & CO. LICENSED EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Reliable Positions Furnished Reliable Colored Help Our Specialty 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 claim 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. Poor Remuneration. The unique services of the clairvoyant are lightly esteemed in Austria. So it would seem, at least, from a curious tale that comes to hand. Frau Blirehauer, who dream correctly where a savings bank deposit book for $2,500 had been hidden by a man before death, has just received $4 from his heirs in the Vienna courts "for services rendered." Corrosion In Metals Corrosion in metals is said to be prevented by the passage through the metals of a weak current of electricity. This is a "like ice-like" treatment, for the pitting of the metals is said to be due to the local electrical action, that is, feeble current developed by the acidular water on dissimilar metals, often impurities in the metal itself, at the point of corrosion. How does it happen that in after life we hear so little of the fellow who wrote the class poem? SUBSCRIBE FOR THE COURIER Everybody who reads magazines? boys newspapers, but everybody who reads newspapers doesn't buy magazines. Catch the Drift? Here's the medium to reach the people of this community. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1911. SECRET SOCIETY NOTICES GRAND LODGE OF F. & A. M. Seventh Masonic district—Brother John J. Morton, R. W. G. Jr. Warden and District Deputy Grand Master, 16 Miller street, Pittsburg, Pa. Mt. Morah No. 36—Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Frederic B. Lee, W. M. Edward W. Johnson, secretary. St. John's No. 59. Sewickley—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Lewis Hallstock, W. M.; J. G. Mac Jesus, J. secretary. Star West No. 62—Stated meeting second Saturday each month. Samuel Scott, W. M.; Marlon 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. Jererah Boulding, W. M. Lewis Fewing, secretary. Montana Star No. 71. Carnegie- John A. Miles, W. M.; D. P. Townes, secretary. Stated meeting first Monday each month. Washington No. 77. Washington- C. A. Strawthers, W. M.; C. W. Jones, secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. Monessen No. 79. Monessen—Julius Smith, W. M.; Ashby Berry, secretary. Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Eureka No. 82. Bellevue—Stated communication second Wednesday each month. Elizabeth No. 88. Elizabeth—Joseph Bell, W. M.; Robert A. Batch, secretary. Stated meeting fourth Tuesday. M. Pissah No. 91. Uniontown, Pa.— A. P. McGlure, W. M.; J. H. Robinson, secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. Alpha Lodge No. 92. Pittsburgh- Frank R. Steward, W. M.; Herman Zask secretary. Stated meeting Tuesday. Progress Lodge, U. D.—W. S. Janki- lis, W. M. Wm. Washington, secreta- tive. Stated meeting second Friday. Auxiliary No. 98 meets third Friday night of each month. A. S. Lodge, Connellville—Meeting Light first and third Tuesday night in the month. Sandy McNeal, W. M. James Strange, Sec. Iron City Lodge No. 17, I. P. O. E. W. Slaves second and fourth Thursday, E. W. Lost, Feton Street, Charlotte, E. R.; H. E. Brooks, F. Sec. North Lodge Lodge No. 124, L. B. P. O. E. W. Meets second and fourth Thursday, Old Felbours hall, corner Jackson and Iowa, avenue, North Side, P. E. R. Carl Hardy, E. R. Jesse Harris, F. Sec. Greater Pittsburg Lodge 115, L. B. P. O. E. W. Meets first and third Motlaug of Ellis Rest, 6487 Frankstown avenue, East End. (Leme Pax- k, P. L. Rose F. Sec.) Ramnese Lodge 129, I. B. P. O. E. W—Meets second and fourth Wednesday at Elk Rest, 706 Wood street. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Chas. Boone, E. R: H. Edmunds, F. Sec. Summit Lodge No. 115, I. B. P. O. E. W—Meets first and third Friday at McClure hall corner Main and Morntown avenue, Uniontown, Pa. W. L. Winston, E. R.: Geo. Brown. F. Sec. Coke City Lodge No. 126, Connellsville, Pa—Meets first and third Tuesday at Elk Rest, 152 E. Main street. Fenton Jackson, F. Sec. Tuna Valley Lodge No. 156, Bradford, Pa—Meets first and third Thursday in Chambers street. Rev. P. H. Williams, E. R.: J. E. Enty, F. Sec. malta Commandary. Eminent commander, George Cochran; generalissimo, Samuel P. Buckler; captain general, David D. Richards; recorder, Charles Richardson; treasurer, Lewis W. Wagoner; senior warden, James C. Dews; junior warden, Charles Coy; standard bearer, John H. Theronton; sword bearer, Clarence Findley; warder, George Robinson; sent el. 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. 1615, first and third Wednesday evenings. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 508 West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge, No. 2514, first and third Tuesday evenings. George W. Stevenson, secretary, 54 McNaugh or avenue. Allegheny Council, No. 232, fourth Thursday evening. W. W. Jacobs, secretary, 1987 Irwin avenue. Household of Ruth, No. 56, first and third Friday evenings. Household of Ruth, No. 1784, second and fourth Wednesday evenings. Mrs Brydie Crankleton, secretary, 1116 Decatur street. Allegheny Patrarchry, No. 11, fourth Monday evening P. L. Anderson, secon- tary, 605 West Jefferson street. News items affecting these lodges please mail to The Pittsburg Courier. KNIGHTS 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. North Side Lodge, No. 124, E. 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. S. Gen. J. B. Swetzer Camp, No. 98, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. - Meets at Memorial hall, Fifth avenue, on second and fourth Friday nights of each month. New Castle Lodge No. 25, K. of P. meets first and third Friday of each month. Alexander Williams, C. C.; Commodore Tilden, K. of R. S. Damon Lodge No. 25, K. of P. meets first and third Thursday each month at Odd Fellows hall, Willie 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. Meetings second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at Odd Fellows hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. O. L. P. JACKSON, V. C. Sewickley Star, No. 40, K. of P. meets first and third Tuesdays of each month on Beaver street. N. L. Young, C. C.; C. H. Prory, K. of R. & S.; L. Alexander, M. of F. Damon Lodge, No 28, K. cf P. meets first and third Thursdays of each month at Odd Fellows Hall, corner Wylie and Benton. Frank R. Steward, 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. Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Mattle Sutton W. Glass City lodge, 4392, G. U. of O. F., Charleroi, Pa. Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Charles Wonzer, secretary. H. of R., 1413, Charleroi, Pa. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. L O O E ST. LUKES 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. 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. Reformers building, at S o clock p.m. Mrs. R. E. Payne, Worthy Matron, 131 Flavel Apt. East End; Miss Soz. Booker, Worthy Recorder, 141 Lennox 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, S. p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. and S. Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T.—Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Com.; Sir Samuel P. Buckner, generalissimo; Sir David D. Richards, Capt. Gen.; Sir William S. Lewis, recorder; Sir John T. 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 agulum, 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. Esther chapter No. 7. Order of the Eastern Star—Stated meeting third thursday of each month at 6004 Center avenue. Rosa E. Hill, W. M.; Luciille Lewis, secretary. Naomi T. Tarnacee No. 29. Daughters of Tailor. Meeting first and third Tuesday night in each month at Re- formers' hall. Fannistock Avenue East End. Julia Tabb. H. P. 1. Mayflower street. East End; Mazzie Moore. V. R. 6525 Upland street. East End. McKeesport, 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 Callaultha, No. 267, meets first Thursday evening of each month at 1118 Market street. ELIZABETH, PA. Waltwright Ridge, No. 45, K. of P. Brother A. T. Scott, C. C.; Brother French E. H. Greene; Brother Stanley Young B. Barron; prelate; Brother Wesley H. Stratton; M. of E.; Brother Charles S. Batch; M. of F.; Brother Shelley Simmons; K. of R and S. Brother R. E. Punsham, M. of A. Brother Charles Henderson, I. G. Brother George E. Saunders, O. G. Brother George B. Saunders, M.-W. Brother Charles Preston, Brother French E. H. Greene, V. C.; Brother Simmons, trustee; Brother French E. H. Greene was elected delegate to the grand lodge. Advance Lodge No. 2009 of G. U. O. of O. F. election as follows: Guardian Bram Simmons, warden; James Bar- nold Grand, Oscar; Goodrich, wizard Grand, Frenke Sweet; worthy chartan, Rev. John Lottorbury, rarty treasurer, Fred R. Batch; E. Ernest Moore; P. S. Fred R. Bruch; P. N. G. A. T. S. F. Jr. Joseph K Burges; P. N. F. Frenke 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. H. 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. Truss, grand lecturer. The officers of the grand commander 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, M. E. grand generalissimo; 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, meets second and fourth Tuesday night in each month at Odd Fellows hall, corner Beaver and Broad street, Sewickley, Pa. Mrs. Mattie F. Bowden, H. P.; Mrs. Martha Anderson, v. P.; Mrs. G. H. Ha'lard, C. R.; Mrs. R. H. Lee, V. R.; Mrs Lucy Blackson, C T. NOTICE NEWS FROM ALL OHIO CORRESPONDENTS MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK. MANAGER. DAYTON, O. Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Fifth street, entertained at Xmas dinner the following persons: Rev. and Mrs. Alston, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. George Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Susie Williams, Mrs. Martina Joplin, Sadie and Ruth Alston, John Transue, Mrs. Lyons, Mr. Calsselmer, Myrtle and Luella James, Almeda Farrow. An enjoyable dinner was served. Everyone left declaring Mr. and Mrs. Brown ideal hostesses. Wm. Nicolas and Miss Florenma Roberts of New York, were joined in marriage at Eaker Street A. M. E. parsonage on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. Alston. Eaker Street Sunday school rendered a very excellent program on Sunday afternoon at the church. The treat was given and a large number was present. Misses Verna Thomas and Katheryn Duncan attended the reception at Springfield last Friday evening. Mrs. Alston entertained her Sunday school class of young men at her home on Tuesday evening. Each young man brought a young lady friend. A very nice time was had. The young man of Eaker Street's Y. P. A. entertained the young ladies to a reception on Thursday evening at the home of Miss Daisy Crawford of Cline stuy. An enjoyable time was had: Mr. and Mrs. Duran entertained to dinner on Monday Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Sarah Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cannon and daughter, Mary, spent in Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson and daughter Heien, are visiting in Cincinnati and Ripley. Miss Letha Mandany spent the holidays at her home in Lima, O. Smithfield, Ohio (By Viola Carter.) Miss Mary Beall of Cleveland, is the guest of her parents, Jas. Beall and wife. Miss Odetta Little of Steubenville, is the guest of Miss Irene Washington, Mrs. Geo. W. Veney was the guest of friends in Steubenville on Thursday. Gerald Binns was the guest of Miss Alice Faithful on Sunday. Miss Eva Smith and Irene Smith of Fernwood, are the guests of Mrs. Abbie Palmer. Rev. S. W. White and wife were the guests of friends in Steubenville on Thursday. The Stewardesses entertainment at the church was quite a success under the management of Mrs. W. H. Veney, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison of Pittsburgh, were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward West from Saturday until Monday. Mrs. Rev. John Christian and grandson, John Lyons of Steubenville, were the guests of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. West Sunday and Monday. Miss Minnie Beall is on the sick end. Christmas exercises held at the A. M. E. church on Monday night were attended. The children under a very good program under the management of Mrs. W. White. Finley Davis of Pittsburgh is the guest of Miss Julia Veney. Mrs. Jordan Powell entertained at dinner on Tuesday for Rev. Louis Oakes of Midtown. Mr. Gill and wife of Arlon and Miss Evelin Thomas as of Canton, are the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Thomas. Homer Harris has moved to Maple Avenue. Rev. D. L. Davis is indicted. Mr. and Mrs. Cary Harraire entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dorser of Homestead and Miss Anna Guide of Bran Maver, Pa. and Rev. S. W. White and wife at dinner on Monday. Mr. Doughton of Akron spent Monday with his guest, Mrs. D. L. Lewis. Mrs. E. H. Harris entertained on Monday in honor of her children. Mrs. Jordan Powell entertained at dinner on Sunday (A. C. Dorser and wife of Homestead Mrs. Geo. Davis is visiting Martins Farm. Youngstown, O. Youngstown, O. --- Miss Bessie Lewis established Inver Lair Smith in honor of Ms. Howard in 1908. Unknown. Pa Those present were Miss Bessie How and Miss Eliza with friends. Frank J. Chales and Bessie Lewis. Lang- gins and Ms. Alverna Smith. Mrs. Bocot Brannock and Miss Rhoda Hines are able to be around Mrs. W. R. Green will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rob's of A'ran, giving the holidays. The who and overthrown relatives and methods around the funeral of the five Rob's, Kemp, as work Mr. and Mrs. Chansell, Rob's son of B. and Mrs. A. and Johnson of the 1st, 2nd, and Mrs. Henry Myers of THE COURIER Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, Miss Ebel Dickson and Diziel Pont of New Castle; Mrs. Ellen Terry of Salon; Mr. and Mrs. Baker of Ashtabula. Rev. Fiazier, pastor of St. John's church, officiated. Buckeye lodge of Elks No. 15, gave a dance at their rest on Monday evening. Flunton Ross Berry, III. of Manchester, England, son of Plunton Berry, II. who died in England two years ago, arrived in the city last Sunday morning and is the guest of his grandfather, P. Ross Berry. He will make this city his rite of home. Alexander Thomas, aged 45, died at his home Sunday morning. December 15, after a short illness of lung trouble. Gabriel Thomas died Saturday morning, December 16, after a long illness. The deceased was a veteran of the late war. Miss Mattie Porter of Detroit, Mich., was called to her home, Braddock, Pa., on account of the death of her aunt, Mrs. Hurt, and stopped off here on her way back to visit some friends. Davog Boggess of Revanna, spent Monday with his father, Richard Boggess. Mrs. Frank Curtis and company spent Nmas in Salem. Mrs. Thomas Lonesome is on the sick list. Henry Finney and Torrence Cross, now of Cleveland, spent Xmas in the city. Mrs. Robert Docket returned from Toledo on Sunday and Mr. and Mrs. Docket spent Xmas in Salem with relatives. Richard Boggess celebrated his seventy-fourth Xmas with a dinner on Monday, December 25. A number from New Cast e. Sharon, Warren, Salem, Steubenville and other surrounding towns spent Xmas here. The Elks Xmas tree and dance on Monday evening was a treat and a success. Thomas Harvey, aged 32, died on Thursday after a after a short illness. He was a member of Logan Lodge and Gold Leaf, Company D. K. of P. The body was shipped to his mother in Alexander City, Ala. Sunday, by the order over the Pennsylvania railroad. Mr. Harvey was well known in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Yancey of Wick, Pa., is the guest of Sarah Clark this week. Mr. and Mrs. David Boannock and family are the guests of Mrs. Branock's relatives in Natchaz, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. John Proctor of Philadelphia. Miss Banch Miller of Boston, and Mrs. Edna Thomas were guests at the patty at Mr. and Mrs. John Clark in honor of Charles Clark, twenty-third birthday. Dr. and Mrs. Simpson spent Xmas with relatives in Akron. Mrs. Bias of Lincoln avenue, is the guest of her mother in Wheeling, W. Va. Steubenville, O. (By Stewart Cook.) Mrs. A. E. Kent and family are spending the holidays at her home in Cadiz. Mrs. Lucy Burrell spent Xmas with friends in this city. Mrs. Walter Goode went to Toledo to spend Christmas. Mrs. Carter of Chicago, was the guest of Mrs. Mary Queen last week. Mrs. N. J. Howard was able to attend sequestres on Sunday. The treat of Simpson Sunday school was held Christmas night. There were a large number in attendance and the Little folks enjoyed themselves to the highest degree. Quite a number for the members of the Baptist church went to Martins Ferry to spend Christmas day with Rev. Grandison's family. Mr. Palmer of Alliance, was visiting Misses Ethel and Mertle Boyce on Christmas. Morgan Smith of Wellsburg, was the house guest of the Misses Ross on Sunday. Harry Quarrels of Cambridge, O., spent Christmas with Miss Daisy Ross. Miss Daisy Ross was a holiday shopper in Wheeling last week. Quite a number of Steubenville people attended the dance at East Liverpool on Wednesday evening. Jas. Milliner of Cleve'and, was the guest of Miss Martha Winston for Christmas. Miss Martha Winston entertained at Christmas dinner Jas. Milliner, Bart Guyder and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Viney. Mrs. Anna Brown entertained Christmas evening in honor of Jas. Milner of Cleveland. Harry Gibson left on Sunday to stand Xmas in Basie City, Va. AKRON O AKRON O (By Mary Broadway) The short severe illness and death of Miss. Linda Whiting, the daughter of Rev. Pawl Woodriss, which occurred last week at the City hospital, caused by typhoid pneumonia, brought sadness to her many friends and acquaintances. She was very going and leaves a child old enough to miss her and too young to understand the cause of her absence. Her funeral was held at Wadsworth, O. on Sunday afternoon, Rev. R. A. Jones of this city, officiating. Douglas Johnson of Cleveland, O. formerly a doctor of the Second Baptist church of this city, was a very welcome visitor to the church on Sunday morning. Among those who are spending the holidays out of the city are Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Li and son at Chester-East Lvetpool, O. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lippen, C. Thomas, O. Mrs. Louis Booey, N. W. Custon, Ph. Mrs. E. D. W. B. Schoen, S. Tha. A. A view of the grown visitors here for the holidays are Jos. Brown from Clovis, O. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, Mossman, O. Mrs. W. Gin and son Y. Musselman, O. Mrs. R. B. Haith and Brushler, Mrs. L. Inverness the Queens, Mr. and Mrs. Murray, N. Na's day dinner. Nathan O'Brien and Mary Browne were the guests of Edw. Annie on Xmas' 17th day at the home of his mother of six years, Lord forcett. The there was a procession Xmas might to list in to the program of Saint Hippolyte. Sir Hippolyte is born and attaches the distribution of presents both with very interested by the one of the present clerics of the church. The superintendent was on to the front of the picture and presented with a flute. At the time of his death he gave for his efficient service as a servant. perintendent for four years. The presentation speech was made by Jos. Riley, the assistant superintendent. Must have notes hereafter in our office Tuesday to be published. Manager. Wheeling, W. Va. (By Ella Kennedy.) The social gathering of the Musical and Literary club of Wheeling to entertain the strangers in the city was a very interesting affair. Beside the social diversions, a very interesting and instructive program was rendered, which was as follows: Music, selection by the club members; edulogy on Dunbar, Miss Dora Lucas; selection from Dunbar, Miss Mamie McMeechen; music, selection from Dunbar, Miss Ethel Sinkford; edulogy on Frederick Douglas, Miss Lynn, of Martins Ferry; selection, Miss Jean Jones; music, club; paper, "Works and Purposes of the Club," Miss Manie McMeechen; remarks from Ernest Berry. Refreshments furnished by the club were served to over forty strangers and visitors after the program. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wood entertained with a 5 o'clock dinner on Christmas day a number of their friends. The tasteful decorations of the home, in keeping with the day, added much to the occasion. Those who shared her hospitality were Miss Phoebe Perry. Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Kennedy, Attorney Graham, Attorney Basset, Mr. Perry of Geneva, N. Y., and Ella Kennedy. Miss Alma Lightfoot entertained very elaborately on Monday evening with a 5 o'clock dinner. Nothing was wanting which would have added to the hospitality or decorations. Those who had the pleasure of sharing this hospitality were: Misses Gertrude Pondleen, Miss Ethel Sinkford, Hurry Jones, Leonard Drewry of Obern college and Earl Jones. Miss Marrian Henderson of Indianapolis, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Mollie Henderson on Charlotte street. Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Gray have returned to the city from Johnstown, Pa., where they spent their Christmas with the former's brother. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Jackson and daughter, Austina, of this place, are the guests of friends and relatives in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Matilda Mason spent Christmas with her son, Mitchell, in New Castle, Pa. The Sewing circle of the Wayman A. M. E. church will meet at the residence of Mrs. Etta Johnson in Morrow street, on Tuesday evening. The friends of Miss Florence Cobb teacher in the Fairmont Public school, were delighted with her presence a few hours last week while en route to her home at Columbus, O., to spend the holidays. Mrs. Katie Lightfoot, who met with a very painful accident last week by spraining her ankle, is improving rapidly. Wm. Norris, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Wheeling, finished the work assigned to him for this life on Friday, December 22, at 2 p. m. and was laid to rest from the Simpson M. E, church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins officiated, assisted by Rev. J. F. Fariey, Mrs. Norris, better known as Uncle William, was one to whom all citizens looked up and honored owing to his historical life. After Lincoln, Seward and Grant dug the ore from the great mountain of liberty he was one to help put it through the furnace least of the rebellion. Mrs. Wm. Hill of Eofn Street, entertained in a very tasteful manner the Ladies' Bible and Literary club last Friday evening. Miss Gorttine Granlson entertained the Ladies' Friday Afternoon club at her home in Martins Ferry. After a very profitable and interesting program the hostess served a delicious luncheon. Miss Lacie Redmond entertained at dinner on Sunday at her home in Martins Ferry, Miss Maude Reed of Middlesboro, Ky. Frank Walker was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank leavett on Sunday. The Men's Fraternial Un'on wishes to thank the public for interest manifested in their behalf last week during their supper which was very successful. Miss Effy Davis, who is on the sick list is improving slowly. We will give our Wheeling readers one more week from date to subscribe at the Dollar per year rate.—(Manager.) Canonsburg, Pa (By Lewis A. McGee.) Ezekiel Betts is visiting relatives in Ohio. Miss Bessie Wheeler is visiting in Irenton, O. Chas. Banks spent the holidays at his home in Irenton, O. Miss Cornelia Lewis was a parsonage guest on Christmas. Albert Griffin and Miss Grace Dickinson were married at home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. John Rodmen on Xmas morning at 6:30. They departed on the morning express to visit relatives and friends in Cutler, O. Mrs. Lizzie Smith visited Mrs. R. H. Morris last Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Sampson Collins was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lenzy Carrington on Tuesday, December 12. Mrs. Floyd Rose and Mrs. Sampson Collins were visitors at the home of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harper, who live near Bishop station, several days ago. Mrs. Minnie Arget who has been seriously ill is improving slowly. A petition of the Harper family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harper of Bishop station, on Christmas day. At about 12 o'clock dinner was served, covers being laid for dinner. After dinner Mr. Harper assisted all the guests in one room, where the stated the purpose of the touring and also called upon Rev. A. M. McDree, who was present, to sit. He then presented every child with a Christmas gift. Besides Mr. Harper's children there were children grandchildren present and all taught a nursery Xmas. Mr. and Mrs. Golden of Pittsburgh and Mr. and Mrs. Walsh of Washington saved Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Davis. A special program was carried out at the Sunday school treat Christmas night. The music was turned by the Sunday school choir and other extras were given by members of the school. Mrs. Mary Wollam served a Christmas dinner to a number of her friends. Girls were present from Pittsburgh, Washington and this city. Mr. and Mrs. Wrylie Wallace acted as hosts on Christmas when they served a turkey dinner to a number of friends. A pleasant afternoon was spent by those present. A linen shawer was given in honor of bride to be Miss Grace Dickinson, by Miss Lydia and Bessie Wheeler at their home in East College street, on Tuesday, December 19. The rooms were tastefully decorated in pink and white. About thirty young ladies were present and a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Miss Dickinson received many handsome gifts by her friends. Mrs. C. E. Praul announces the marriage of her daughter, Bertha Praul, to John F. Goodley at 11:30 o'clock, Monday, December 25, 1911, the ceremony being solemnized by the Rev. E. N. Thomas in Bellevue, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Goodley will be at home after February 1, in East Canonsburg, corner of Euclid avenue and Fourth street. WASHINGTON (By E. H. Brooks.) Homer Williams of Columbus, a former resident of this place, was visiting relatives here the past week. Ray Thomas, who has spent several months in the East, spent the holidays, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas, of Sumner avenue. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Walters and daughter, Miss Mozella, spent Christmas day with Mrs. Walters' brother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harding of Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Batch and children, Edgar and Olive, spent Christmas with Mr. Batch's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Batch of Monongahela, Pa. Charles Jackson, who has been at Cleveland, O. for some time, has returned to his home on Gibson avenue. Wm. Thomas of California, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nesley Thomas of Railroad street. Miss Sarah Brooks spent Sunday at McGuenen, the guest of Miss Birdie Fitch. Miss Margaret Kelly spent Christmas at her former home in Wes: Middletown. Mr. Henry Comedy and son, Thom as, are spending holiday week at their former home in Parkersburg, W. Va. Fred. D. Tanner of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday and Monday with relatives at this place. Rev. T. J. Askew, presiding elder of the East Pittsburgh district, spent Christmas with his family at 3S South Franklin street. Mrs. W. H. H. Butler of the A. M. E. rarsonage, attended the Gray-Callman wedding on Tuesday. Harvey Blake of Homestead, was a Christmas guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mosebay, where Mrs. Blake and little daughter have been visiting the past two weeks. Robert Pearl of Pittsburgh, spent Christmas with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pearl of Fulton street. Robert McCurdy of Butler, is a holiday visitor to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McCurdy of Shanon avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Evan E. Baker of Homestead, were Sunday and Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Baker of North Lincoln street. Mrs. Mark Brown of Dinquesne, is visiting for sister, Mrs. Anna Wheeler and her little son, Wm. Brown. Louis E. Godson of Washington, D. C., is a holiday visitor to relatives here. Miss Lila Leftridge of South Side, Pittsburgh, is the guest of Miss Isabel Askew of Franklin street. Albert Griffin and bride (nee Dickerson) of Canonsburg, passed through Washington on Christmas morning on route to Mrs. Griffin's former home at Cutler, O. The new colored band of Washington made quite a hit when it paraded the principal streets on Xmas day and rendered beautiful and popular airs. Much credit is due the leader, Prof. Haines Smith. Emmett McNeal of Connellville, spent Xmas with friends in Washington and attended the dance at Odd Fellows hall on Monday night. Social. W. N. Butler, Esq., and Mrs. Fran- cis W. Gross were dinner guests on Sunday, December 17, of Mr. and Mrs. George Wicks of the Washington Country club. An elaborate menu was served. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown enter- tained at Christmas dinner the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ory, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Garnes of Moness- en, Pa. Mr. Mansfield Brown of Canc- sburg, Mrs. Carlotte Hopper and Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Anderson of this city. Covers were laid for fourteen. The festive board was adorned with a beautiful Christmas tree on which Santa had placed handsome gifts for each guest. J. C. Ramsey of East Washington, and Mrs. Vankirk and son of Tyle- dale, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patt on Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. George McCurdy of Shannon avenue, entertained at Xmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bruce of Wavensburg, Mr. and Mrs. George Deham and daughter Ida of Morganza, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bush and daughter, Missa Stella and Sada, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Derham, Mr. and Mrs. Giy Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs Wm. Backwith, Rev. and Mrs. W. H. H. Butler, Mrs. Louis Gordon, Miss Lily Patterson and Robert McCurdy. A metry time was spent by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peyton of Charleroi, and Russell Peyton of Brownville, and a few home friends were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Tobias on Christmas. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The reception tendered Rev. W. H. Butler and family last Wednesday night was a brilliant affair. Welcome addresses were made by representatives of different auxiliaries and by visiting pastors all of which were sitting responded to by Rev. Butler. The reception in the was handsome decorated with bells, Christmas colour, and glass and dainty refreshments were served to all program. Out of town visitors were Rev. A. S. Scott of Penskeville, Mr. A. M. Mecte of Ganbury, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson and Mrs. Henderson of North Side, Petschurch, also Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Hoege of the Nazareth Baptist church and Rev. T. H. Turner of Writchman's church. On Last Sunday Rev. Butter spoke in the morning on 'The Inagination: the nights of Room 123.' She met me in the morning on Monday, rendered by the Rev. On Monday evening the SEVEN MRS. E. JONES Dealer and Manufacturer of HUMAN HAIR GOODS Switches, Puffs, Transformations, Straightening Combs and Hackles. Artistic Wig Making a Specialty. 905 WYLIE AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA. COLES GO-OPERATIVE CO. An organization for promoting all race enterprises, including contract work, company stores, farming, etc. For information write to or call on NOAN GOLES, President 6317 Broad Street MRS. M. C. CALLOWAY 2531 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 Fine Carriages for Opera Parties 1309 Wylie Avenue, and 1308-1310 Bingham St., S. B. Telephones: Bell, 9015 Hemlock / P. & A., 1301-F The oldest undertaker in Pittsburg and a member of the Undertakers' Association. WANTED WANTED. Twenty-five young laces to secure subscriptions for the Courter. Wythe 1209 Wyle avenue or call Page, Court 3288, or Hill 698-W. NOTICE WANTED--50 boys from Grosvenor Filmingburg to sell the Courier Friday and Saturday of each week. Come Public day evening to 1209 Wylie avenue for papers. FOR RENT ROOMING HOUSE Nicely furnished rooms for respectable men. Centrally located. 1838 Wylie avenue. Rate reasonable. GG established house. Mrs. Ada Palmer. Proprietress. Rooming House centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great success. Inquire at once. 1012. Wylie Avenue. cantata entiled "Santagrams" was given to a crowded house with great success. On New Year's evening the cantata "Our 'New Minister,' will be rendered with a very able company of performers. This play promises to be 2 pleasing event and will be the closing social affair at this church until after the revival. WAS HISTORIC OLD BUILDING Mint at Philadelphia Was the First Building Erected by Authority of Congress. In removing the foundations of the colonnage building of the old mint, at Nos. 37 and 39 North Seventh street, some quaint specimens of oldtime building construction, including several curious vaults, were uncovered. The cellar in which the vaults were located was reached by heavy stone steps, supported by brick or stone arches, a method handed down from medieval times. One of the vaults in which builton was stored consisted of a vault within a vault, and was designed, it is said, at the time of the war of 1812 to conceal materials which could not be readily transported to other hiding places. Several small windows in the cellar were protected by heavy hand-wrought iron bars. These have been preserved, and will be added, along with other relics, such as locks and hinges, to the collection in Independence hall. In digging out an old well in the yard a number of copper coins, bearing the dates 1816 and 1818, were found, as well as a quantity of scrap copper from which the coins had been cut. From old papers relating to a lawsuit, found by Frank H. Stewart, president of the company which owns the property, it was ascertained that two buildings were originally included in the old mint, all of them grouped around the colonnage building. It is an historic fact that this old structure, which was the last of these buildings to be razed, was the first building of any description erected by authority of the United States congress.—Philadelphia Record. Sure To Be Found. Nothing seems so hopelessly lost, when it is lost, as a heart; yet nothing, when it is lost, is by the experience of the centuries so abol- lately certain of recovery—Puck. Cultivate Kind Voices A kind voice is a joy, like a tark's song, to a hearth at home. It is a light that sings as well as shines. Train it to sweet tones now and it will keep in tune through life—Ellas Burritt. RIGHT AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COL ORED PEOPLE OF THE SOUTH FROM BOOKER T. WASH- INGTON. This is it season of the year when for several years it has been my privi- lege to call the attention of our peo- ple to the importance of improving the facilities for public school educa- tion, in the education of the passes on civilization in the small As I hope you before, I think a very small percentage of the children of our country will be able to carry their own school. We are not in a position to send them to school. We are not in a position to send them to school. We are not in a position to send them to school. 7 The school object to calling attention to this matter is its importance to the business meant to author and serve with the importance of the good, conductable, well far- reached conditions in every community. You will not not apologize much in the way of education, no matter. If you need a teacher may be secured from a well comfortable school in many cases, especially in Galway, where the schoolships pro- vided in the education of the稚 public are disregarded. In some they may not be for an adult to enter it is to be in the position more familiar and practical to compel their schools to authorize them to be schoolled for the children to learn The king that I serve upon good community is that they make in their cars this tool and winter in pro- viding a good, comfortable school- house. Every person will contrib- ure a small amount in the way of payment or hire or lose kind of farm work within a few months in good formal schoolhouse can be built and furnished in every community in which any people live. Good school work will remain in the future good work and a second term lasting the months in the year. If the who read this communication have already good schoolhouse of the community, it certainly be- come necessary to build the school garden to fit it in. It also helps to save money at the second school. It is much known a way be- come that this has been provided to the people of the book of good work. No matter how inclusive of collapse may only cause should not get into an accident or suffer complete failure to grow properly. Wherever we are in position of cause, the public school must therefore should be asked to provide a diet in accordance. Where it is not possible to obtain a suitable diet, the age of children, the people should be given appropriate and exact foodie device that meets the needs of pupils and teachers. In regard to the cities and small towns in the south, thousands of children are suffering for education because there are not enough schoolchildren in the south to properly seat all possible for the negro children. Where this is true, our leaders should not fear their and forman- In schools and bring them before the public school authorities. They should continue to urge their needs, with school buses are provided for our people. I have noted that in some of the public nearly one-half of the co-operative schools are of school origin. In connection with what I have read in this book, we have a race in mind that one half of the children in the south do not attend any school at all. Unless these conditions are speedily changed, our race in this and succeeding generations will be greatly handicapped by ignorance. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. AFTER THE HONEYMOON. "Am I required to exchange wedding gifts in the department from which they were purchased. "Not at all." said the doorwalker. "Thank you. I would like to exchange a rose air for a trying pan." —Louisville Courier-Journal. FRIENDLESS PROPHET. Jonah entered the whale. "I suppose I am now a middleman," he cried. Herewith he feared he would be hated—New York Sun HOW IT HAPPENED. "There's some shot in this turkey. Was it a wild turkey?" "Nope. Some of the shot that was intended for me must have hit the turkey"—Kansas City Journal. Death of the Old Year He lieth still: he doth not move. He will not see the dawn of day, He heath no other life above. He gave me a friend and a true true love, And the New Year will take 'em away. Old year, you must not go; So long as you have been with us, Such joy as you have seen with us, Old year, you shall not go. He froth'd his bumpers to the brim. A jollier year we shall not see. But tho' his eyes are waxing dim. And tho' his foes speak ill of him. He was a friend to me. Old year, you shall not die; We did so laugh and cry with you. I've half a mind to die with you, Old year, if you must die. He was, full of joke and jest, But all his merry quips are, o'er. To see him die, across the waste His son and heir doth ride post-haste. But he'll be dead before. Every one for his own. The night is starry and cold my friend, And the New Year blithe and bold, my friend, Comes up to take his own. How hard he breathes! Over the snow I heard just now the crowing cock. The shadows flicker to and fro. The cricket chirps: the light burns low. Tis nearly twelve o'clock. Shake hands, before you die. Old year, we'll dearly rue for you. What is it we can do for you? Speak out before you die. His face is growing sharp and thin. Alach! our friend is gone. Close up his eyes; tie up his chin. Step from the corpse, and let him in That standeth there alone, And waiteth at the door. There's a new foot on the floor, my friend, And a new face at the door, my friend, A new face at the door. Tennyson Pin These Up Resolved—That I will not air my troubles; it only puffs them up and makes them look bigger. That I will not say mean things—for the person who says a mean thing is capable of doing one. That I will not complain that the world is growing worse, when I am doing little or nothing to make it better. That I will not borrow where I see no means of repaying—for he who doeth this fracturethe eighth commandment. That I will sit down on all my bad habit—but not as though I suspected the presence of an inverted tuck thereon. That I will not let the grass grow under my feet—and on the other hand. I will avoid that swiftness which can result to grow prematurely over each other. That I will not criticise others—for criticism of others is only a negative form of self-conceit. Instead, I will cultivate forbearance until my heart yields a rich crop thereof. That I will instate down this "new leaf" with the strong clip of determination, so that the winds of Weakness and Temptation shall not blow it back. The Message of the Deals The metal tongue of the big bell rings out many changes to our modern ears. In many parts of England the bell which tolls the old year out is called the "Old Lad's Passing bell." In western England the beils peal marryly on "Oak Apple Day," to celebrate the escape of Charles at Boscobel. Another bell rings at the beginning of Lent, is known as "Pancake Bell," because, in old time phrase, it "summons people away from their pancakes to confession and fasting." A lively peal of beils is often rung at the end of the Sunday morning service, and is called "Pudding Bell." Perhaps its purpose is to announce to the stay-at-homes that service is over and that the pudding may come out of the oven. Every night at 9:05 "Great Tom," the great bell of Christ Church college at Oxford, booms out its ponderous note 10 times. This particular number was chosen in accordance with the number of students at the foundation of the college. A Healthy and Wise New Year "Resolution No. 1—I will try to become more intelligent concerning my body," says Dr. Jean Williams in Woman's Home Companion for January, "looking with greater respect upon my physical resources and trying to realize more fully that upon them the force and success of my life largely depend. "Resolution No. 2—I will arrange it possible, to supply sufficient pure air for every breath I take, thus better to combat every source of disease that might attack me, to improve my chance for long life and to increase my efficiency. "Resolution No. 3—I will be kinder to my digestive organs, avoiding all excess and not asking them to struggle with food for which they have repeatedly shown antagonism. "Resolution No. 4—I will treat my brain and nervous system with greater consideration, and 50 hours of each week shall be devoted to sleep. Resolution No. 5—I will try to do in eight hours as much hard work as I should do in one day. Resolution No. 6—I will devote at least two of the 24 hours to such exercise as I find most beneficial. Shakespearean Mottoes for the New Year Heaven grant us its peace.—Measure for Measure. Let each man do his best.—King Henry IV. Time is the nurse and breeder of all good.—Two Gentlemen of Verona. Take from my mouth the wish of happy years.—King Richard II. Time shall unfold what plaited cun- ting, hides.—King Lear. That it hold companionship in peace with honor as in war.—Ceri- lanus. There's rosemary and rue, these keep Seeming and savour all the winter lore.—Winter Tale. Let all the ends thou aimst at be thy country's Thy God's and truths—King Henry VIII. Be of good cheer: They shall no more prevail than we give way to—King Henry VIII THE COURIER ELIZABETH The A. M. E. Sunday school held their Christmas treat on Monday evening. The children under the direction of Mrs. Nona House and Miss Frances Addison, rendered a fine program, much to the delight of the audience. Santa Claus was there and brought a number of things for the children. The Baptist school treated on the same evening and rendered a program in keeping with occasion. Watch meeting services at the A. M. E. church begin at 9:30 on Sabbath evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Rideout of Charlerol, spent time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Bryans. Miss Mabel Phillips of Monessen, and Miss Elverna Davis of Charlerol, were guests of Miss Jutta Bryans on Christmas. Mrs. Sara E. Vaterette and children of Monasteria spent Xmas at the home of her patrons. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Barthorn Miss Mutha Burges and Miss Marie Houke of Pittsburgh, were guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. Addison on Christmas. Mrs. Eahl Hilton and children of Mofonheahe, spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Hannah Davison. Miss Hannah Davison, who has been spending her holiday vacation at home will leave to take up her school work at the first of the year. Stephen Bryans, Jr. and Arthur Rideout visited relatives at Terrace, Pa. on Tuesday. James Smith of West Elizabeth spent last Sabbath at Finckville, Pa. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid society was held at the residence of Mrs. Mary Redman on December 14. The house was beautifully decorated with Xmas colors and after a short business session, a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Rev. C. E. Wheeier of West Elizabeth, has moved his family there recently. SEWICKLEY (By Teddy.) A few weeks ago I spoke about "Dan Cupid" spitting around the western end of Thorn street. His dart found a resting place in the heart of Miss Carrie White of 50 Thorn street. The many friends of Miss Carrie White will be surprised as well as pleased to know that she and Johnson Burks of Pittsburgh, North Side, were quietly married on December 21, by Rev. Holden of the Metropolitan Baptist church, North Side. The ceremony was performed in the parade-of the church. Miss White's many friends in Sewickley will miss her very much as an associate. She will be at home to her friends after January 1 at 1535 Fremont street, North Side. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose King of Greensburg, Pa., were guests of Mrs. Mary L. Mathews of Ferry street on Christmas day. Mrs. Mathews is Mrs. King's mother. Mrs. Henrietta (Daugherty) Banks, a bride of a few days, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Banks, her brother and sister-in-law, of Centennial avenue on Christmas day. For the past week patrons of Triumph Baptist church have been treated to a series of Concerts. Christmas services were held on the 25th in the evening, a spelunk program by the Sunday school. On the 26th a musical concert was given by Miss Fannie Webb of Pittsburgh. Miss James' program on the 25th and Mrs. Branson's on the 28th and Prof. Terry's moving pictures were thoroughly enjoyed. Rev. R. B. Cobbs is pastor, Mrs. Luella Brooks, secretary. The reception given by the Wilson Cornet band and orchestra on Wednesday evening was well attended and greatly enjoyed. The Owl club of the Ohio Valley gave another of those enjoyable dances at Junction park, Rochester, Pa. The attendance was large and everyone had a great time. Charles Johnson and Carroll Butler of Sewickley are on the committee. The Christmas tree at St. Mathews A. M. E. Zion church was a center of attraction Christmas night. There seemed to be presents for everybody. Reb. and Mrs. and Master Henry Durham came in for a great share of gifts, one of them being a fifty dollar silver set presented by the members and friends of the church. Mrs. Mary L. Mathews and Mrs. Louis Hailock were solicitors. They received a set of cooking utensils from friends in Carnegie. Other gifts received were: Two silk umbrellas, box writing paper, bettie of perfume shaving set, three boxes of candy, water, cufflinks, shirt waist, handkerchief, five napkins, magnum dispenser, one four-inch round turkey and four pound chicken. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Banks have taken up their residence in Swickle; Alam Frazier of Swarthmore, Pa., is a great friend of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Day, and is visiting his old acquaintances who know him of Swarthmore. The are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Gox, Ellis Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Mebion C. Wilson. Gox, Dr. has been quite ill for two few days. We have he will continue to improve. Miss Mary Tucker is spending Gulbards with relatives in Virginia. The stay social given by Samuel Movers at his residence on Wednesday the night was largely attended. SHARON, PA. SHARON, PA. Mr. and Mrs. T. Dillard of South Sharon, will spend Christmas in Youngstown, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Green. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, South Sharon, a son. Rev. Mrs. C. Coleman entrained in honor of her niece, Miss A. Oldham during the holidays. The name given the affair is a house plant. Miss Oldham will leave for her southern home after the holidays. Rev. P. N. Cliffon of South Sharon, receives a telegram from Rev. Jones of Akron, O. informing him o the death of a sister of Mrs. Mary Thoumas. Mrs. M. D. Cliffon of South Sharon, has been on the sick list but is improved at this writing. Miss Mary Burke visited Youngstown, O. on Friday. Master Yvill Burke is working in Youngstown, O. during his Xmas vacation. Master Burke is a member of the High school Freshman Class. Mrs. Lucie Berry of Mercer, Fa. is visiting Sharon friends. (By Eva Holmes.) PIONEER MEMBER OF ZION A. M. E. CHURCH. DIES - GRAND MUSICALE. IS PLANNED. William Ford, one of the oldest and best known mer. in Beaver county, departed this life on last Friday evening. He was ill only a few days. He was a pioneer member of the Zion A. M. e church. Biggewater' at which his funeral services took place. They were conducted by the pastor. Rev. J. H. Trimble, who spoke very feelingly of the deceased. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Lee Belmont, two sons, James Ford. Ohio and Wilbur at home. To the bereaved family, weep not, for husband and father he has gone to abide with Him in whom he had so much faith. Some day God will make these afflicctions plain to us. Miss Flora Webster, who is a teacher in the Charleston, W. Va., school, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. R. J. Webster, of Rochester. Mrs. Florence Swain has for guest her daughter, Mrs. John Blaine and children of Genevieve, O. Richard Wagner is still confined to his home with illness. Please remember that January 9 is the date of the Xanorphica musical to be given at St. John's A. M. E. church. West Bridgewater. They come highly recommended and will be assisted by competent talent, such as Miss Emma Howard as soprano soloist, who always captivates her audience and Madame M. Ophelia Bell as reader. Madame Bell is one of the accomplished elocutionists of the Race. She is a daughter of Rev. Carter Wright, pastor of the church. Ralph Ford of Salem, O., will render a tenor solo. Mr. Ford possesses a fine tenor voice. Come out and hear one of the finest musicals that has been given in Beaver Valley. Chas, Robinson, as manager of this entertainment, is putting every effort to make it a success. The members of Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church Sunday school, gave a seldom concert at the church on Christmas evening. It was well attended and the program was replete with encoses. The choir was considered excellent by all who attended it. The children did fine and they also had a well filled tree. On January 12, 1912, there will be a fine concert given a this church, at which time Miss Emma Howard of Salem, M. will render a solo. - Madison Ida Cross and Daisy Cross accompanied by Miss Georgia Tomas, were shopping in Pittsburgh last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Robinson of Beaver Falls, had for their guests at a well appointed dinner on Christmas, Mrs. Hannah Chatman, Mrs. Robinson's mother and Miss Hannah Kerr, a piece from Youngstown, O., Mrs. M. E. Robinson, matron of Avery Mission school, Aliegheny, Mr. Robinson's mother and an aunt, Mrs. Hallie Jones and Mrs. Catharine Anderson of Pittsburgh. John Anhorn spent Christmas with relatives and friends at Salem, O. Clyde C. Perry is the guest of his sister at Wheeling during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Beaver Falls, served a five course dinner on Sunday, December 24. They had for their guests Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews and daughter, Miss Madaline, Mrs. Zone Dawson, Miss Anna Murray, and Mr. Hall Logan, all of New Brighton. Mr. Williams of Washington, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Dan Miller. Mrs. Hattie Burgert's daughter, Mrs. Lillian Love, of Willock, is spending a few days here. Alfred Palmer of Detroit, Mich., is here on a visit to his father, A. C. Palmer, the barber of Fourth avenue. Alfred has many friends who are glad to see him. He has a position in the Packard Automobile factory of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. John Copiand of Fourth avenue, Beaver Falls, entertained at a fine dinner on Christmas evening, their guests (from Crafton, Maria Nash, Miss Edwards and Mr. Jones. Miss. Georgia Tuckey of West Bridgewater, attended the entertainment at New Brighton on last Monday evening. The singing and playing of Mrs. Lan Miller at the concert in New Brighton on Christmas was much enjoyed. Mrs. I. C. Cobb of Beaver Falls, entertained Mrs. Henry Moody at dinner on last Sunday. Madame Margaret McCoy and Lottie Green are visiting friends in Wheeling, W. Va. CONNELLSVILLE. CONNELLSVILLE. (By M. L. Washington) Martha T. Tippin, Restoring Church Mount Zion Baptist Church The services in the Mount Zion Baptist church were largely attended all day on Sunday. The pastor, Rev R. D. Epps, preached morning and evening and the 2nd session played both services. We could say as the devotions of old, "Did not our hearts have little be talked to us by the day." The committee from the Sunday school had beautifully decorated the church under the supervision of Mrs. M. J. Epps, Deacon Moffey, and Key, R. W. Sanders. Everything ought on church showed that Xmas season was fully upon us. Too much credit could not be given the committee for furnishing the mammoth chimney and mantle for Sapra Claus to nouse his selent. The little ones of primary class were the attraction, of the evening and showed great care on the part of Mrs. Epps who trained them. Mrs. Harry Freeman and daughters Misses Ogeal and Nadine, returned on Wednesday to their home in Brownville, Pa. after spending several days at the home of Mrs. Jenne Jones and Mrs. Edward Washington. The men of our church are much enthused over the service which they will conduct on the first Sunday in January, Dr. Thomas H. Ford will reach the sermon to them at 5 p.m. Prof. Rolling Burkley, assisted by R.W. Sandler, will conduct the singing by the choir. Charles Wade returned home last week from Palaska, Va., and his brother, Lee Wade, from Morgantown, W. Va., to spend Xmas with their mother, Mrs. Amanda Wade. Mrs. Rachel Campbell of Hempstead, is the guest of Mrs. Edward Morrilla. 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This confidence of the readers in the Courier is its strongest asset as an advertising medium. MAY WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NUMBER YOU AMONG OUR SAT- THE PITTSBURG COURIER Pittsburg's Only Colored Paper 1209 Wylie Avenue; Pittsburg, Pa. That information along any line of Life Insurance can be had FREE. Call or write Suite 1-2-3-4 Smith Bidg., 806 Wylie Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. BELL PHONE 9104-J GRANT. Our Company Incorporated in Penna., May 9, 1870. Has Paid Out Millions. Is Examined by the Insurance Department of Penna. We Pay Liberally for Good Business. Our Record: 41 Years in Business. Get Particulars To-Day. Agents Wanted in Every Part of Penna. and brother. She will remain until spitting. Fred R. W. Sander spent Tuesday in Unthought in the interest of Men's Day. Joseph Cain is very sick. Sham Cip, is very sick. Mrs. Easter Baker is still confined to the house. The Lady's Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Eggleston. They had a very pleasant meeting. They are preparing to hold a memorial service soon. The pastor and family desire to thank the members and friends who so kindly remembered them Xmas. The Xmas exercise "Christmas Angels," given at Payne A. M. E. church by the Sunday school on Monday night was a deigned success and we wish to thank all who so willingly made the program a success. Rev. Tazgart and family dined with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marilla of Brookvale on Tuesday. Rev. Tazgart and family wish to thank the many friends who so kindly remembered them during the Xmas season with the famous Xmas turkey and all the other daffies and provisions of the Yuletide season. Mrs. Rachel Campbell of Homstead, Pa. is the house guest of Mrs. Marilla and family. Mrs. A. M. E. Sunday school will be held at 2 o'clock p. m. instead of 1 o'clock a. m., beginning Sunday. December 21, 2011, until further notice. Social. Deacon S. R. Smith spent Xmas with family and friends. Mrs. John Johnson entertained on Xmas. 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Call or write Jackson Agency 106 Wylie Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 9104-J GRANT. Used in Penna., May 9, 1870. About Millions. Finance Department of Penna. For Good Business. Years in Business. Dollars To-Day. Every Part of Penna. dinner on Tuesday Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Epius and Mrs. Harry Freeman and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Strothers and son. Mrs. Edward Washington and son. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Reid and Gregg Wright. Charles Lange and family of Wheeler, attended Xmas events on Monday night at Mount Zion. Rev. Thomas Ford, D. D., of Mr. Rose Baptist church, spent Thursday evening with Mrs. Black and Mr. and Mrs. Reynold. Daniel Burrell is sick at its home. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Duff entrained at Xmas dinner. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Strange and Mr. and Mrs. Mask Washington. Mrs. Black is sick at her home in Eighth street. Willie Boone was the guest of Miss Ethel Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds entertained at Xmas dinner. Among the guests present were Mrs. Flecher, Mrs. Sarah Burrel and Louise Smith. Among those who attended the Xmas ball at Uniontown were Bennie Larney, Alonzo Scott, Miss Beatrice Taylor and Miss Laura Woods. Miss Lucille Saunder is the guest of sister Nathaniel Scott. The Elite Embroidery club will meet at the home of Mrs. R. D. Flint on North Seventh street, West Side. All members are asked to be present. Vanderbilt Roy of Homestead, spent Xmas with his mother, Mrs. Mary Weg. J. L. Strader and Mrs. Cathrine Wallace presented Rev. and Mrs. R. D. Epps with handsome presents. The Hardest Part. It takes some speakers quite awhile to get started, but stopping is the really difficult achievement.