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THE PITTSBURGH COURIER THE CARE POZERO Telephone: 0256,000 For Public Industrial Cols- Towns. Be Improved. THE BIRD TOWNS CONFERENCE Washington, a committee of prominent women, which appeared before the society, organized on industrial expatriation in Hawaii and recently in beberge. He was introduced by Senator Bidens of Kentucky providing for an appointment of 120,000 for an exhibition of the progress of the race since emancipation. Senator Root of New York presented and Senators Crane of Mississippi, Taylor of Tennessee, Mississippi of Nevada, Paynter of Kentucky, Douglas of Wisconsin, Jones of Washington, Works of California, Goune of North Dakota and Swanson of Virginia were present. The members representing the Negro Association associating with Major R. B. Wright of Sawyers, Indiana; Dr. R. B. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Magazine, Philadelphia; Professor W. R. B. De Biss of New York and Rev. I. N. Bass of Washington, each having assigned to take a particular phase of the discussion. After Secretary appointed the meeting Senator Bidens introduced Major R. B. Wright, who held the object of the expatriation the success he had had for the past four years in exhibiting the progress of the Negro in Georgia and southern why national aid should be given to the expatriation. The settlement since 1858 has given much to the community over $25,000,000 and has provided much of the income for the community. only 1 per cent of that amount, $250,000, which is only 21 cents for each Negro inhabitant in the country. Major Wright then introduced his son, Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., who would show the committee what progress the Negroes had made which would warrant an exhibition. This was done by a comparison between the condition of the race in 1860 and in 1910. Dr. Wright said the population had more than doubled, being 4,500,000 in 1860 and 10,000,000 now; the illiteracy had been cut in half, being 96 per cent in 1860 and 44.5 per cent in 1900, possibly under 40 per cent today. Public school attendance had risen from practically nothing to 3,000,000. In labor Negroes have risen from farm laborers to the control of 917,000 farms and the ownership of 250,000 farms. They have held their own as farm laborers, besides developing other trades. New occupations, unknown fifty years ago, have emerged. There are 60,000 Negroes in professions today. Negro physicians, lawyers, etc., unknown in the south to the generation before the war, are now in every city. Negro teachers number 25,000. Negro property holders have emerged. No accurate count has ever been made. Fully 500,000 homes and farms are owned. Wealth of the Negro is estimated at $1,000,000,000. Negro literature, art and music tell a story of progress. There are over 200 newspapers. 500 Negro authors. Some of the most popular music of the day is written by Negroes, and Negro musicians have appeared on every principal American stage, and Negro artists exhibited in our leading art galleries. Dr. Wright told of the growth of Negro banks, insurance companies, real estate operation, etc.; also of Negro organizations, their, towns, churches, secret orders, saying that, whereas the rare fifty years ago was not organized, today organization is the rule rather than the exception. One above twenty-one years of age is organized. These items represent some of the facts of our progress, a story Straw Vote For President VOTE YOUR CHOICE If you have a vote fill in blank space above, whom you favor for President, and either give to our agent or mail direct to The Courier office. AFRICAN SOCIETY HAS MADE GREAT WEALTH Barriers Which Make Entrance into Organization Difficult Cause Waiting List. The constitution of the New York African society limits the total membership to fifty persons and provides that the entrance fee shall be $100, with monthly dues of 25 cents. Twenty years' membership in good financial standing exempts members from payment of dues. Members receive $15 per week when sick, dating from day of illness for ten weeks, and $5 for ten weeks, after which no member will receive more than $200 during one year for sickness. Any member receiving benefits who may be found spending his time in brothels, gambling or tipping shall be expelled from the society and forfeit all his right of membership in the society. The work of Mr. Edward V. C. Eato in behalf of the society has been highly beneficial to the membership. The limited number makes it hard for a person to gain admission. It is said that there is a waiting list of nearly 1,500 applicants for membership, but the society moves carefully before acting and has had little chance to act on these applications, because few of its members die and none resign. It is certainly an object lesson to the new school Negroes who fritter away their time and money on get-rich-quick schemes which only benefit their foreseen promoters. The two pieces of the case closed by the organization, which are 100,000, resemble the kind word of the society beaten at from 10,000 to 10,000. TO GET REGISTERED Wednesday, March 13, Is the Last Day to Qualify For April Primaries. VOTES TELL REAL POWER Soon the vote-getter will be active in the interest of his candidate for this or that office, and every man who has a vote will find himself a valuable asset in the eyes of the politician. Too, there may arise a necessity for a few votes in behalf of a Negro candidate, and certainly we do not wish to defeat ourselves by our own failure to secure the necessary qualifications. No one will probably realize the value of his vote until he is called upon for it; no one may hope to cast a vote who willfully neglects to provide himself with it. As long as we neglect to register, so long will we be ignored politically, for the very plain reason, we are of no value. It is utter folly to boast of a Negro population of 16,000 when we have only about 9,000 actual voters. What we need is to register every Negro in the city and county, and then when we are approached for our ballot, we, like the Hebrews, may ask: What shall we receive in return for our support Numbers count for naught in politics. it is the votes, nothing less. Get registered now. BETHEL SYMPOSIUM A sacred concert and symposium will be given at Bethel A. M. e. church under the auspices of the Adult Bible class on Sunday, February 25, 1912, at 5 p. m. Rev. P. A. Scott, Miss Agnes Gould, John T. Writt, R. L. Vann, Esq. F. R. Stewart, Esq. Dr. Jas. A. Page, Miss Sara Writt and Bghel choir will appear on a well arranged program. "Am I My Brother's Keeper," will be discussed from the standpoint of businessman, lawyer, doctor, clergyman and politician by the above named speakers. Mrs. Jas. A. Page, class instructor, is mistress of ceremonies. NOTICE ALL OUT-OF-TOWN NOTES MUST BE IN THIS OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY NOON. TO ALL AGENTS—WE FIND IT NECESSARY TO MAKE OBLIGATORY UPON ALL AGENTS TO SEND REMITTANCE WITH NOTES TO INSURE PUBLICATION. Straw Vote F VOTE YOU FOR PRESIDENT If you have a vote fill in you favor for President, and mail direct to The Courier of Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. FIRST YEAR OF LABOR BUREAU IS SUCCESSFUL 154 Men and Boys Are Placed By Brooklyn Branch of the Y. M. C. A. During 1811 SUPPLIES COMPETENT HELP Brooklyn.—The first year of the employment department of the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in this city as a registered agency under the employment agency laws of New York proved successful. Good paying positions were secured for 154 men and boys. Mr. Arthur L. Comither, the assistant secretary of the association, has charge of this department. The need of such a department had been apparent for some time, and on Dec. 20, 1910, the department was opened with an appointment to the Standard Oil company, New York city, and since then it has done substantial service for the unemployed. The work done in the department has been systematic. The ability of every applicant is ascertained with care and accuracy. It has been the chief motive of the employment department to bring the colored men and boys whom it handles up to their greatest efficiency in the various positions now opened to them, together with finding and opening new opportunities for them. It has put forth special effort in the way of se- ARTHUR L. CORETHER. curing new employment for them, knowing that there are many positions in which the colored man or boy is seldom if ever given a chance to even prove his worth. The utmost care has, been exercised to make sure that the first applicant sent to a position fills it creditably. The idea of making the best of the positions now offered the colored man and boy and the efforts to open new employment for them have both worked out well. A great deal of time has been spent in counseling dissatisfied employees, advising them to be painstaking and thorough with their work, impressing upon them "to work well means to advance," to be patient with trivial annoyances and to be punctual. On the other hand, frequent conferences are held with employers, regarding reasonableness of hours, wages, etc., and frequently the department has made peace between employer and employee where both may have become excited over some small indiscretion: The department has also had the chance to prove to a few firms that there are colored men who can fill the clerical and executive positions. It has helped men and boys in the most stringent circumstances. Young men poverty stricken and without homes have been helped to employment and thereby given a start. The head of the employment department has made a study of the employment conditions for colored people in Greater New York, particularly regarding employment for men and boys, and sees in the development of this work a boon for the colored man and boy. This year the department has taken on some new features with the idea of creating a larger work. It has employed the services of a solicitor, whose duty it will be to call on employers and explain to them the kind of service the employment department is rendering in order to assist reputable young colored men and boys to positions. Every effort for making the work more concrete and of greater benefit to the people is being put forth. Always Unpopular Bachelor. Bachelors were taxed under W bam II. of England. Chicago. — Jesse Hunger, Chicago's only Negro banker, married here to Miss Eudora Johnson, said to be the wealthiest colored girl in the city. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride. Two Negro ministers officiated at the wedding. Binga conducts a private bank on South State street. LOENDI SYMPOSIUM HEARS W. D. GRIMES "THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH." (Ru. Elizabeth BURGH.) (By Elizabeth Jones). Wm. D. Grimes, Eased, formerly Assistant District Attorney of Allegheny county, addressed the Symposium on Sunday afternoon, February 18, on the subject, "The Spirit of Pittsburgh," was well received by all who heard him. He said in part: "We differ from the foreigner who comes to this country as this is our country. Spirit is developed by our attitude toward its progress. Spirit of city like man's spirit, can be broken. Horses are no longer "broken" in order to be able to manage them but trained. A spirit, an indefinable thing. Spirit in Pittsburgh should be preserved, keep it from being crushed. A broken spirit makes a worthless individual. Spirit broken by crime. Let us get the spirit back that is all the matter with us. All men are naturally good. Conditions change men. Every institution is but the shadow of the man so the city reflects the people thus different citizens have different spirits. Pittsburgh promotes progress, turns out millionaires fast in the past years, in fact, the city seems to go too fast. Crime committed are being met in a more humane way than formerly. It is right here with us to make Pittsburgh whatever it may become. We Americans can make more out of it than any other because we can understand from start a spirit of hope of joy of patriotism. Let the spirit of "I will" prevade the atmosphere. Chicago said: "I will," and it did: "I will" makes progress, always do the best you can toward progress." When introduced Mr. Grimes was likened to Sir Henry Irving in physiology but in closing his talk he brought him more forcibly to one in his beautiful quotation added to his wonderful magnetic powers was a splendid fitting ending to a wide awake affect. Monday, February 19, marked the graduation of Miss Clara Maude Scott, Minnie Louis Harris, both of this city, and Miss Harriet Walker of Buckhannon, W. Va., from the Nossokoff School of Hair-Dressing, Manicuring, Electric Massage and Beauty Culture. These popular young ladies are receiving many congratulations for their aptness in so quickly winning their diplomas. Propinencies of great success in their chosen fields of operation are many and glowing. Misses Scott and Harris will remain in Pittsburgh and operate hair dressing and manicuring parlors, the former at 95 Elm street, and the latter at 6107 Kirkwood street, while Miss Walker will open a large establishment in Buckhannon, W. Va. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING WEEK Frank Morgan ..... Pittsburgh Laura Johnson ..... Lock No. 4, Pa. Reuben Thurston ..... Pittsburgh Georgie Carter ..... Pittsburgh Perry Gross ..... Pittsburgh Laura Johnson ..... Pittsburgh Dondridge Mitchell ..... Pittsburgh Estella Lightfoot ..... Pittsburgh James E. Reed ..... Pittsburgh Grace Polindexter ..... Pittsburgh 3 J. E. MOORLAND OF WASHINGTON, D. C. Colored Secretary of the International Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association a Foremost Leader of Colored Young Men. BIG MEN'S MASS MEETING. Bethel Church, Wylie Avenue. SUNDAY, FERRUARY 25 AT 4 P. M. Branch, Quartet Sing. PLOT IS LAID IN SOUTHLAND IN "The Testing Fire" Alexander Corkey gives us a novel embracing an optimistic discussion of the race problem. While some of the characters lack a touch of realism, it leaves a much better taste in one's mouth than "Lady Baltimore," "Red Rock" and the vagaries of some other writers. Depending upon the writings of T. Booker Washington as material for building his Negro characters, the author's good intentions are slightly marred by failing to portray a description of the unrest and discouragement among the thousands of Negroes of the south who have found that intelligence and wealth do not give them the right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," but this is less cause for criticism than his failure to capitalize the word "Negro." Building his arguments upon the theory that the Negro is a child race, the author strives to champion the cause of the Negro and at the same time offer encouragement with an almost but not yet attachment which he hopes will palliate the traditions of the white south. In referring to the Negro as a "child race" he forgets that a black king was among the three who came in response to the message from the skies to pay homage to the child that had its first "peep o' day" in a manager. Perhaps Divine Providence purified directly the steps of the black king to this scene of self sacrifice that he might transmit the spirit of patience and forbearance to the unborn black children who were destined to inhabit the then unknown world below, the setting sun. He forged that the Negro had made many attempts to become the first traders from Africa to American shores, and is using the term "child race" instead of race of child beings he forgets that fifty years of freedom—nay, half freedom—have transformed 4,000,000 "child beings," as it were, stunted by 200 years of serfdom, into 10,000,000 beings, all human and worthy of consideration. The plot is laid in Dotham, Ala., where Peter Legree, an unscrupulous fellow who as political boss runs the town by using the "bogy man" of Negro domination to keep the white voters in line on election day. Jefferson Lilly, a young white man from northern Alabama, drops into Dothan to visit an old college chum, Donald Shelby, and incidentally meets Florence Ashley, the belle of the city. Mr. Lilly straightway gets himself into trouble by carrying Mose Thomas, an old Negro whom he found badly wounded and unconscious by the roadside, into a hotel and at the point of a pistol ordering the proprietor, who objected to having a Negro in his hotel, to phone for a physician. When Legree bears of the incident he calls Lilly a "white nigger" and sends word that he must leave the city at once, but Lilly, fearless (and infatuated with Miss Ashley), "beards the lion," Legree, in his office and tells him that he will not leave the city and that he may do his worst. Rose Atkinson, a young lady from Pittsburgh, comes to town and thoroughly captivates Dothan's smart set with her charming manner and "rich contralto voice" until they learn that she is a teacher in Harbison institute, an industrial training school for Negroes. She is immediately ostracized, along with the other members of the Harbison faculty. In accordance with her determination to convince white Dothan that the educated Negro is more desirable as a citizen than the ignorant, she calls on the leading white minister. Rev. William Durham, and after hearing his radical views in an unexpected manner leaves him this thought: "You are not Christ's representative in Dothan in the spirit you show to the unfortunate African at your door." If, as the author tries to prove, Legreism could be stamped out by the acquisition of knowledge and the accumulation of wealth on the part of the Negro. Mr. Corkey would not have performed a thankless job. But with all the Negro's advancement Legreism is still rampant in the south. Harriet Beecher Stowe found it there. Mr. Corkey found it still there, and if he looks around him he will find it everywhere in the United States. The story is well told, and no white person, prejudiced or unprejudiced, could read it without a feeling of toleration toward the Negro, who simply asks for justice and chance. No Negro could read it without seeing in it a hopeful sign for an early realization of human brotherhood. The book is neatly bound, illustrated and contains 303 pages. It is published by the H. K. Fly company of New York and retails for $1.25 net. Victory Not for the Sluggard. The pri菲詭 boy must wake up or he will be left behind by the poor boy. A.M.E. BISHOPS HOLD SEMIANNUAL SESSION Institutions Suffer For Lack of Foods and General Proj uction New Existing. "Industrial schools for negroes are almost invariably philanthropic enterprises, and their work is usually hampered by insufficient funds," says the United States commissioner of labor in his annual report on industrial education. "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. . . . As a further difficulty they have had to contract the prejudice 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 ambitions. 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 condition in which emancipation has placed them." Each of the most prominent negro industrial schools is written up in the Report. This noteworthy reference is made to the Armstrong Manual Training school, Washington, D. C.: "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." LETTER OF PRAISE I wish to take this opportunity to say that the Race has the power to a permanent name in these words, and the people have learned to look for it anxiously every week. It is indeed a grand paper and the Race should feel proud of the great sacrifice the promoters have made to give our people such a creditable paper. It deserves the loyal support of all good wishers in the up lift of the Race. It is a clean cut newspaper and can ever be found on the firing line ready to battle for our cause. Your promptness in coming out on time is another great point and a valuable asset in any journalistic effort, so admirably lived up to by the safe and sane, Pittsburgh Courier. The alertful, progressive, self-repecting Afro-Americans of Union-town (and they are not a few), are delighted with the paper. Wishing you even greater achievements, I am. Most sincerely yours for success. REV. W. E. ANDERSON, D. D. Pastor A. M. E. Church. The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph with no discernible features. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. RICHARD B. HARRISON At Bethel A. M. E. Church, Monday evening, mission 25 cents. Mr. Harrison has a national reputation as a d West he is widely known as an ente trainer of Clubs and at Private Houses, under the manage- ern Lyceum and Musical Bureau and the Behovy "Richard B. Harrison, favorably known to men of this city, ranks with the best. It there were a ance of Harrison alone would insure success of a Angeles Examiner. Frederick Douglas said: "I am willing to leave the Negro to Richard B. Harrison." Paul Laurence Dunbar said: "Mr. Harrison b of my verse." At Bethel A. M. E. Church, Monday evening, February 26, 1912. Admission 25 cents. Mr. Harrison has a national reputation as a dramatic reader. In the West he is widely known as an ente rtailler of Chauauquas, exclusive Clubs and at Private Houses, under the management of the-Grats Western Lycum and, Musical Bureau and the Bohymer Bureau. "Richard B. Harrison, favorably known to members of exclusive Clubs of this city, ranks with the best. If there were no other star, the appearance of Harrison alone would insure success of an entertainment."—Los Angeles Examiner. Frederick Douglas said: "I am willing to leave the dramatic future of the Negro to Richard B. Harrison." Paul Laurence Dunbar said: "Mr. Harrison has no equal as a reader of my name." To the Manager- FIVE CENTS A COPY OPS HOLD UAL SESSION Many Aspirants For Bishopric Among Visitors—Business Discussed Privately. MAYOR ATTENDS BANQUET Baltimore—The semiannual session of the board of bishops of the Africae Methodist Episcopal church, which was held here at Bethel church on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 15 and 16, was attended by many prominent ministers from various sections of the country. Many of the candidates for various positions within the gift of the church were also in attendance. At the opening session the sermon was preached by Bishop Evans Tyre. During the two days the bishops discussed behind closed doors various matters of interest to the church as well as the text of their quadrennial address to the general conference. A big reception was tendered the sifting ministers and prelates Thursday night. Addresses were delivered by Governor Goldsborough, Mayor Preston, Councilman Harry S. Cummings and the Revs A. L. Galnes, C. H. Stepbean, P. J. Jordan; B. E. Ford and Harvey Johnson, the latter representing the other denominations of the city. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, who has been in charge of the work of the denomination in South Africa since 1908, delivered an illustrated address on "South Africa" at the closing session. At the various public meetings speeches were delivered by the following prominent speakers: Professor J. R. Hawkins, commissioner of education for the denomination; Financial Secretary John Hurst, who is prominently mentioned in connection with the bishopic; Secretary of Missions W. W. Beckett, whose friends are pushing him for the bishopic; G. W. Allen, editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, who has the backing of Georgia for the bishopic; F. N. McDonald, editor of the Western Christian Recorder; R. B. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder, the which positions the re-election and for which Dr. A. B. Galanes of Baltimore is in aspiration; L. N. Ross, pastor of Metropolitan church, Washington, whose friends are urging that he stand for election to the bench of bishops; B. F. Watson, secretary of church extension; Ira T. Bryant, secretary of the Sunday School union; Professor B. T. Keeling, editor of the A. M. E. Review; R. C. Ransom, who is mentioned as the successor of Professor Keeling; W. A. Lewis of the Connexional Preachers' Aid society. J. C. Caldwell, secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor league, and Bishop L. J. Coppin, whose work includes the Baltimore conference. The arrangements were in charge of a committee of the Bitomitre conference, consisting of Revs L. S. Flagg, C. H. Stepteau, J. W. Norris, M. F. Sydes, A. L. Gaines, R. E. Ford, C. H. Murray, P. W. Wortham, J. G. Martin, D. G. Hill, pastor of Bethel church, and others. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. by evening, February 26, 1912. Ad- dication as a dramatic reader. In the container of Chautauquas, exclusive the management of the Great West- tier the Behrwuer Bureau. Down to members of exclusive Cluba there were no other star, the appear- success of an entertainment."—Los tailing to leave the dramatic future of J. Harrison has no equal as a reader TWO WIT AND HUMOR NOT PROPERTY THUNDER. Even the greatest actor-managers do not know all there is to be known about stagecraft, to judge from a curious story concerning Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, says the London Times. It appears that at the rehearsal of a certain play at His Majesty's theater a wonderful climax had been reached, which was 'to be heightened by the effective use of the usual thunder and lightning. The stage carpenter was given the order. The words were spoken and instantly a noise which resembled a succession of pistol shots were heard off the wings. What on earth are you doing, many! asked Sir Herbert, rushing behind the scenery. "Do you call that thunder?" It's not a bit like it." "Awfully sorry, sir," responded the carpenter, "but the fact is, sir, I couldn't hear you because of the storm. That was real thunder, sir." A JUDGE OF WINE. George C. Bolt, hotel man, was talking in New York about wine. "The average American is now a good judge of wine," said Mr. Bolt. "He is no longer fooled by elaborate and imposing labels. He has learned to appreciate a wine's bouquet, flavor and body. "I heard, the other day, a mild-looking chap in a restaurant, who said: "I understand they've been having wine riots in France, waiter." "Yes, sir, I believe so, sir," the waiter answered. "Well," said the mild-looking chap, "the wine you've served me here would be enough to start a riot anywhere." WE'RE ALL GUILTLY. In a Fourth of July address Mayor Shank once said, apropos of George Washington and truthfulness: "Few of us, alas, can lay claim to that absolute veracity which was Washington's boast! Thus the shoe pinches us all when the story of Jack Smith comes up. "Little Jack Smith's Sunday school teacher, after a lesson on Ananias and Sapphira, said: "Why is not everybody who tells a lie struck dead? "Little Jack answered gravely: "Because there wouldn't be any body left." —Indiaapolis News. KNOWLEDGE OF ART. Robert Henri, the eminent New York painter, was talking about those millionaires who buy, merely to show off, doubtful "old masters" at fabulous prices. "Their knowledge of art," Mr. Henri said, "is about equal to that of the sausage manufacturer who said to Whistler: "What would you charge to do me in oil?" "Ten thousand,' said Whistler promptly. "But, suppose I furnish the oil?' said the millionaire."-Dallas News. Stella—Jack was on his bended knees to me last night. Bella—Well, poor fellow, he can't help being bow-legged—New York Sun. Scraps The spoiled-child hides the rod. When a man does protest too much, anyone can tell it's leap year. The modern girl doesn't mind shaking her switch out the window to dry—men are said to have no illusions. Some girls nurse their complexions as they never will nurse their yupng ones in the sweet by and by. It takes a strong-minded man to say he can't be coaxed, and then act it. A man who enjoys a joke at his own expense never thinks not to try a joke on the other fellow. The prettiest girl I know is losing her good looks trying to live up to the dearest dimple. Happiness is the cold cream to beauty. Some girls dance as though they want all the world to know their partner bores them. When an artist marries a homely girl, all the world knows he believes in inspiration away. The only way to keep a secret is to take on another. True love is kind when its kindness is neither wanted nor needed. There are such things as practical dreams and working after them. Poetry may move the will towards beauty, but the bank book will buy it. Vanity utters many words in its defense; sincerity has but to give one look. To hold up the mirror to an ape would simply be showing him his idea of what his master looks like. A small truth now and then is best aired before it brings on sudden combustion. A frivolous woman does a lot of settling when she's put in a three-room flat without help. WASHINGTON Miss Rhita Scott, now residing at Monongahela, was a business caller in Washington last Wednesday and Thursday. While in town she was the guest of Misses Laura and Estella Wassler. Miss Elie White of Youngstown, is visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Richard Staples of North Lincoln street. Mrs. I. E. Asbury of North Franklin street, spent the past week as the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. J. Guy of Steubenville. Mrs. J. T. Brandy and daughter of Gibson avenue, spent last Saturday and Sunday with relivatives in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Dessele Grooms of Canonsburg, was Washington caller the first of this week. Miss Birdie Fitch of McGovern, attended the play at Odd Fellows hall last Monday evening. Miss Lulu Ransom and Inez Woodson were Pittsburgh visitors last Saturday and Sunday. Wray Banks and Inez Ulysses Waters of the Pine Orchestra but now residing in Pittsburgh, attended the play Odd Fellows' hall on Monday evening. Clinton Skinner attended the dance given by his "cub" in Pittastast Tuesday. Sick The many friends of Mrs. S. G. Walters, who has been confined to her home for several weeks by reason of an accident, are pleased to know that she is able to be out again. Word received the past week by Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Crovett stated that their wife, Pearl J. Thomas of Norfolk, Conn., had been injured by a fall. No particulars were given. Miss Edna Walters of Forest avenue, who was taken suddenly ill last undey night at this writing is somewhat improved. Mrs. Eva Griffin, who has been critically ill the past week is improving under the efficient nursing of her mother, Mrs. Chambers of Canons- Mrs. Ida Gamble is a patient at the hospital, she having a very sore ankle. Reuben Wassler, Sr., of West Walnut street, who has been on the sick list for several weeks is improving. John Herrington of New York, formerly of this place, is ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Minnie Thomas of Burton avenue. Social Mrs. Maud Hoe and Mrs. Anderson of Pittsburgh, and mother Hoe of this place, were dinner guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Gamble last Sunday. Mrs. Fred D. Johnson of College street, entertained in dinner last Sunday Richard Bolden, Misses Mary Woods, Olara Yancy and Mrs. Wancy, Vance Mrs. Jennie Burgess of McGovern was given a surprise dinner last Tuesday, those present being Mr. and Mrs. Milton Fitch, Miss Birdle Fitch and Mr. and Mrs. Davis. The play entitled Our New Minister was held before a crowded house at the Odd Fellows Hall last Monday night. The cast was made up of local talent and the play from start to finish was highly appreciated by the vast audience as shown by their continued applause. The committee was C. Honesty, E. Pike and W. N. Butler, wish to thank those person taking part in the play the members of Household of Ruth, who had charge of refreshments and all persons by their presence helped to make the affair a success. The Lucy Thurman club will meet next February 27, at the chestnut street. Rev. W. H. H. Butler returned from Baltimore on Saturday and occupied the pulpit at both services last Sunday, the second a special rally for the treasures is asked. In the morning the collection will be in charge of the women and at night the men's collection will be taken. On February 29 the "Slabtown convention" will be given by the R. H. Baker, Jr., club for the benefit of the rally. Watch for the "Juniors" on March 14. They do things. Further announcement later. Regular teacher meets next Wednesday evening at 4 o'clock. The Allen C. P. league will meet every Friday evening and it is hoped to bring this organization up to its formal high standing. Every one is invited to attend. Samuel L. Brooks is president. Nazareth Baptist Church. An unusually large crowd attended services at this church last Sunday. Rev. H. G. Hoee spoke upon "Repentance." and with a carefully prepared german held the congregation spellbound. One new member was selved. She Sunday was pleasingly named by Mrs. Anderson, Pittsburgh, who is the secreta of the Western division of the State Sunday school movement. The Bible classes and B. Y. P. I. were also largely attended. Many visitors were present last Sunday. All our sick are slowed down and are introduced revival services at the Mt. Olive church at Cancunburg last week with great success. Good Hint. Those who keep up a regular correspondence with several friends will find it a good plan to keep envelopes addressed to each of them in some convenient place, and into these to slip newspaper cuttings and notes of things which will illuminate the day. When the time comes to write the letter it will be found that the task is practically accomplished. Monarch's Odd Menu Peter the Great loved, and most frequently ordered for his own special enjoyment, a soup with four cabbages in it, gruel, pig, with sour cream for sauce; cold roast meat, with pickled cucumbers for salad; lemons and imprets, salt meat, ham and lumberger cheese. He began dinner with cabbage water, and closed the banquet with robbles of burgundy. The One Essential Point The permanent interest of every man is, never to be in a false position, to have to the weight of nature to back him in all he does—Emerson. Terriera Kept Busy Three terrifiers recently killed 250 rats in half an hour when a wheat stack was being threshed at Bishop's Stortford, England. GREENSBURG Mrs. Lizzie Williams was the guest of Miss Maude Chambers on Sunday afternoon at dinner and in evening was at a swell chicken supper at White's cafe. Bosnian Bassass of Jeannette and Mr. Douglas of Latrobe, worshipped at the Bethel on Sunday morning. Mrs. George Brown entertained at dinner on last Tuesday Miss Nannie Kenney and Mrs. V. Nichols. Frank Stokes has accepted a position in Altoona. Miss Mabel Bealey of Pittsburgh, was the guest of Miss Daisy Swan of Jeannette. Gene Linnery, our christie, is getting Easter music this week and Bethel' choir will be very busy from now on practicing for Easter. Miss Rosie Draper of Homewood, is spending a few weeks with Mrs. Lillian Paris. Miss Margaret Grisby and Edith Moore of Scotdale, are the guests of Miss Nellie Hackney. Mrs. Louise Mason of East End, was visiting her brother, Wade Gibson. Wm. Hutchison has accepted a position in Lionier. Miss Cloma Ball of Irwin, was spending a few days with Miss Martha Dickson. Miss Eva Stevenson, Miss Anna Stokes and Jno. Winney were visiting Miss Augusta Stokes of Euclid avenue, on Sunday. Miss Daisy Swan of Jeannette entertained at dinner on Saturday. Misses Mabel Beasley, Margaret Grisby, Edith Moore, Nellie Hackney, Nannie Katherine Kelle Brown. Miss Nannie Kenney has returned to Pittsburgh on Monday after a long visit. Miss Nellie Hackney entertained at her home on last Saturday evening Misses Edith Moore, Mabel Beasley, Daisy Swan, Katie Brown, Cloma Ball, Margaret Grisby, Nannie Katherine, Henrietta Anderson, Rosie Draper, Katherine and Zella Lewis, Belva Harris and Martha Dickson; Lawrence Anderson, Thomas Stokes, Archie Swan, Raymond Hackney and Joseph Dickson, Jr. Orie and Arthur Stewart of Johnson are attending the annual supper and visiting their mother, Mrs. Ida Williams. Westmoreland Lodge No. 35 K. of P., will hold services in Bethel church on Sunday, March 10. Those who attended the annual supper and bazaar on February 15 and 18 were: Mrs. Eva Wright and Simon Slime of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Roy of Mt. Pleasant, Miss Maze Williams and aunt, Mrs. Q. Mash of Herminie, Ray Armstrong and family, Miss Bessie James, Miss Arthur, Thomas Douglass, Mrs. Stevenson and family and Mrs. Annie Swan and family of Jeannette and Rev. E. N. Thomas of Bellaire, Mrs. Bellaire which was held in Robinson's ball on Thursday and Friday evening was well attended by white and colored, but owing to our expenses being so great we did not clear much as we had hoped to, yet we feel very grateful as it is. We made the sum of $213.57, cleared after expenses, $9 Emory Stokes and a dollar George selling the highest number of tickets which was 57. Rev. Powell preached to a fair sized audience on Sunday morning, taking for his subject, "The Boundless Prayer of Faith," and in the evening he preached a soul-stirring sermon, "Good Out of Nazareth." Don't forget the entertainment on February 29, given by the Adelphia club. School day school, 9:45 a.m. ; morning service, 10:45 a.m. ; evening service, 7:45 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 8 p. m. Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D. pastor, 513 West Otterstern street, Bell phone 387 J. George Mundy holds the honor of being referee of the Greensburg's Company 1. Basketball team; they have been to Mt. Pleasant, Red Union, Scottsdale and Greensburg. They have taken the honors and they call him the "Red Union Kid." Give agent your candidate for President. See printed slip on Page One and DO IT NOW. Johnstown, Pa. (By Mrs. Wm. Keys.) Henry Cohn of East End. Pittsburgh is visiting Bernard Hensley, the well-known chauffeur for H. Y. Hawrs. Mr. Cohn is also a chauffeur. Charles and Arthur Steward attended the annual supper at the A. M. E. church, Greensburg, Pa. returned after sending a few weeks with relatives in Pittsburgh. Jack Johnson of Westwood, entertained Mr. Cohn at dinner on Monday evening. Mrs. Henrietta Canie of Bedford street, has been sick. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Terrell is very ill with pneumonia. Ms. Alice binks of Pittsburgh is visiting Mrs. Ellen Poole. The many friends of Mrs. John Cook are glad to hear that she is home from the hospital. The Coachmen and Porters' held a fancy dress ball on Wednesday evening. The best dressed person, Elise Bryant, won the prize of a large box of cake at the shape of heart. Each received a small heart shaped box of candy. Mrs. Nichotus Williams, who was a patient at the Mercy hospital, is now able to be at her home in Moxham. Mr. John Williams, who had been ill for some time, is able to be out again. Good Substitute for Sandines The fact that Maine herring, when quite young, are canned and marketed for sardines done up in olive oil, is fairly well known. As the home product is about as tasty and wholesome as the imported article, there is not much use of getting excited over the imposition. Keeping Child's Ears Straight. When there is any danger of baby's ears growing out it is a good plan to let him wear at night a small open-work bonnet of cambrie or nainook, which will help to keep the ears flat. Care should be taken that it is not in the least tight and so prove uncomfortable for the little sleeper. THE COURIER MONESSEN, PA Clarence Humbery of Waynesburg, called on his aunt, Mrs. William S. Harris, on Monday. The Sewing circle met at Mrs. Fisher in Aberdeen avenue on Thursday and Mrs. Williams over a dairy luncheon was served. Mrs. Anna Butler of Ninth street, is on the sick list. E. Mansfield of Aberdeen avenue, is ill with rheumatism. Mrs. Taylor is slightly indoposed. Mrs. William, Mrs. Jackson and Charles Franklin and Mrs. Blanche Phillips were shopping in Pittsburgh during the week. The Mount Olive Baptist church was well attended on Sunday. The revival service has been a success. So far eight have been converted. The services are conducted by Rev. A. McMorganan, W. Va. He is a wonderful speaker. The B. Y. P. U. opens at 6:30 SUN evening. It is conducted by Harry Penn, president and Willie Turner, vice president. The other officers are: Misses Rosie Stamps, secretary; Miss Miss Brooks, assistant secretary; Miss Annie Crawford, organist, and Miss Alberta Brooks, assistant. We have fine program meetings in the evenings. The Sabbath bank of the Mt. Olive Church is well attended every Sunday. The roll includes about 60 members; Jack Crawford, superintendent; R. S. Payne assistant; Mary Brooks, secretary. Mrs. T. J. Johnson and two sons took dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Brooks on Sunday. Misses Alberta, Cleta and Mary Brooks entertained Miss Mabel Wonzer of Charlerol on Sunday. Mrs. Brooks and daughter. Miss Alberta Brooks, attended the funeral of Thomas Gordon. Joseph Winkle of Pittsburgh, is writing the home of her daughter. Mrs. William Gasaay. The Wayman A. M. E. church was well attended on Sunday. Rev. Gardner of Monongahela, preached in the evening. Rev. H. G. Thomas has been carrying on his revival service for the past two weeks. So far his meetings have been successful. Rev. Tysier of Washington, D. C., paid Monessen a visit the past week. While here he visited at the home of William Colman. Miss William of Charieroi, was visiting in town on Sunday afternoon, and attended the revival at the A. M. E. church. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed slip on Page One and DO IT NOW. BUTLER, PA. (By Grace J. Booth.) Ernest Brown was called to Nashville, Teen, on Thursday on account of the illness of a brother. Mrs. A. G. Brown of Cleveland street, was a visitor in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Rally services were held at the Shiloh Baptist church Sabbath. At the afternoon meeting held at the Tberacille in Butler where the Oliver Evangelistic campaign has been going on they took up a special collection for Rev. D. B. Dade and his church, giving him $1.99, which was greatly appreciated and $162.09 was realized from the rally. The former Shiloh Baptist church wish to thank all who aided them in their rally. Ernest Greer of Pittsburgh, spent Monday in Butler. Mrs. W. M. Hill was called to Pittsburgh on Thursday by the death of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. George Hillman played the Lyrical theater part of last week heapped at the home of W. M. Hill of Bluff street. Mrs. Charles Barnhart has gone to Pittsburgh to spend some time. The many friends and relatives of Miss Minnie Rollins are pleased to learn that she has fully recovered, after taking a quantity of poison on Wednesday, February 14. Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball H.S. C. Brent and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Jones held an oyster supper at the A. M. Echurch on Friday evening, February 16. Miss Carrie Gross has returned to Pittsburgh after a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. L. W. Jones. We regret to say that Mrs. George Holmes of Cleveland and street, continues to be quite ill. Harry Thompson is still quite ill at the Butler County General hospital. Mrs. M. Waters has moved from Whitmire avenue to Cleveland street and continues to Master Harold Mills received a very bad sprain. We hope that he will soon be able to get around. JEANNETTE Mesdames Eda B. Hoiley and Mary Morris of Greenburg, were visiting their mother, Mrs. Sarah Stevenson, Saturday evening. Miss Laura Smith, who was stricken with side pleurisy and pneumonia, is now able to be out again. It was not Miss Nora who was sick as was reported in the Greenburg, but George Park has been confined to his bed for the last three months with rheumatism. He has been seriously ill. All wish for a quick recovery. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stevenson were Unlontown visitors on Sunday. Mrs. Stevenson was visiting her mother on Saturday and joined her in Sunday morning and both returned to their home here on Monday night. Mrs. Stevenson is improving. Misses Anna May Thompson and Josie Smith and Geo. Jenkins were visiting in Penn on Sunday, at the home of Mrs. Robert Thompson. Myles Stevenson is St. Andrew. At just the boys are awakening to the fact that they need a club (no Mabel this is not a bachelor club) so they are organizing an athletic and dramatic club with the object of reorganizing the Dauntless Baseball team. They should make it a big success as there is more and better material to store. The ladies want to give their year dance for the benefit of the team, so, fellows, show the ladies how you appreciate their co-orts by sticking together. The Pittsburg Courter is on file at Carnegie Institute Periodical Rooms WATCH THE COURTER GROW! ALTOONA, PA (By: Gertrude M. Dawson.) Sixteenth Street A. M. E. Church. Services were well attended at the Sixteenth Street A. M. E. church regardless of the inclementy of the weather and were indeed inspiring. The Country Girl's tea party will be given under the auspices of the Stewardesses. March 7. All are cordially invited to attend. Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The service was conducted at the Mt. Zion Baptist church closed on Sunday evening after most fruitful services. A. M. E. Zion Church. Services were held at 11 o'clock a.m. and were well attended. In the evening Rev. C. H. Sloane preached a most practical and stirring sermon from Ezek. i. 10. 8ick. Miss Mattie E. Carl, matron of the P. R. R. station, who was confined to her home for the past week with bronchitis, is able to be out again. James L. Mack, the popular tonsilist who was seriously ill at his home on Beale Avenue, is slightly improved. Mrs. E. E. Jackson has been on the sick list for several weeks. Her tournage with a pin last week and a doctor was necessary to prevent blood poison. It is thought she is out of danger. St. Barnabas Mission. The St. Barnabas Episcopal Mission held holy communion at 8 a. m. and morning prayer and sermon at 11 a. m., conducted by Rev. E. H. Oxley. Services were, very inspiring and well attended. The concert given last Wednesday evening by the Willing Workers sub of St. Barnabas Mission was well attended and successful. Some were home and out-of-town talent took part. The College chorus of five young ladies and gentlemen were a special and was greeted with warm applause. Social. M. C. Greene of Pittsburgh, was in the city on business last week. Charles Long, District Grand Deputy; James T. Mack and Walter Sheff, paid their semi-annual visit to Johnstown Lodge No. 21, Knights of Pythias, Monday night and were cordially received. Miss Sarah Johnson of Bedford, spent a few days visiting in the city. S. B. Handy paid a flying visit to Johnstown on Sunday and William-Banks of Johnstown visited Wendell Philips Lodge, G. V. O. of F. on Wednesday evening. A very pleasant time was spent and they brought greetings from Andress Mercer Lodge of the Flood City. HOLLIDAYSBURG Mrs. Jennie Huff is on the sick list. Services were well attended on Sunday, Rev. C. H. Sloane preaching both morning and evening to large and appreciative audiences; evening text, Prov. xvi, 2. UNIONTOWN UNIONTOWN SPARK8 AND FLASHE8 (By Miss Nellie E. E. Grant.) Great will be the entertainment given by Garnes' band in the K. of P. hall on Thursday night, February 29. Don't miss it. If you do you will miss one of the greatest events of the season. St. Paul A. M. E. Church ... This church is the center of attraction not only to the city people but to persons outside of the city. William Johns outside of the city, Lawrence of Poah,衣�ished at St. Paul last Sunday morning. Several strangers were noticed in the great audience at the evening service. Rev. Dr. W. B. Anderson, pastor, preached two well prepared seminars last Sunday. Two women joined the church at the morning service. There is much rejoicing among the members and friends for St. Paul over the splendid condition of the church. Sponsor Memorial Service for, the Late Rt. Rev. Wesley J. Ganes Rev. Dr. Anderson with the assistance of others have everything ready for the memorial service for the late Rt. Rev. Wesley J. Ganes at St. Paul on Sunday evening, February 25, at 7:45 o'clock. A large turnout of the people is looked for at the meeting. Papers will be read, books, chores, addresses will be rendered. The La Favorita quarter of the leadership golf, will be or two selections. Mrs. Emma Sothers and Mrs. Dora Minion will give an entertainment in St. Paul church on Thursday evening, March 7. They will be assisted by the Senior and Junior Stewardesses Boards. Mrs. Mary B Skinner and her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Logan, were visitors in Smithfield Park on week Charles Roberts of Columbus, O., brother of Mary B. Skinner is on Mrs. Skinner's residence in McCormick avenue. Mrs. Meredith of McCormick avenue, on the sick list. Mrs. Meredith is a great friend of the Courier. Miss Monzella Hawkins gave a party in honor of her Sunday school class. She was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Grace Jackson and Mrs. Stanton. Numerous games were played. Miss Wilma Gambles played games over mobiles on the plane. Those present were Charles Nelson, John Hubert, James, Charles Buchannon, Carl Smith, Carl Hawkins and Robert James. Dainty refreshments were served. A. M. E. Zion Church. The Ladies Church Aid society is preparing to give a banquet for the pastor's visit to BSA. A fine program is being prepared. Mr. and Mrs. Bell of Pittsburgh, were week end visitors of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. N. McClure and Mr. and Mrs. Elsie Callahan. Mrs. Nanie Jackson and daughter, Miss Pauline entertained Mrs. Ollie Smith at dinner on Sunday. Norman Willman calls at the home of Miss Monzella Hawkins on Sunday. P. J. Woodward, the popular and up-to-date chef at the Dauquesne hotel, visited friends at Vanderbilt on Thursday. Mr. Woodward formerly lived in Connellsville. H. H. Austin attended a social gathering of Vanderbilt society on Thursday. Pessie Hattie and Rebecca Barker of Brownsville, were guests of their sister, Nellie Aldridge last week. Russell Flood was visiting relatives and friends at Charleroi over Sabbath. Russell all news for the Courier to 187 Morgansdon street or phone Bell phone 411-B. by 5 p. m. on Tuesday of each week. Williamsport, Pa. (By Isabella Fairfax.) Rev. Dr. Williams preached a soul-satisfying sermon last Sunday morning, which touched a responsive cord in the congregation. Sunday morning the choir rendered the second of its sacred concerts, also the address of Rev. Mr. Lane. At a church conference held on Monday night, the suggestions offered by the pastor Williams, were accepted. The interest manifested in this conference between church for the prosperity of the church. The hobo social given by Captain Kilson's company was a success. A large and enthusiastic audience greeted Bishop Geo. L. Blackwell, of Philadelphia, when he lectured at Salem A. M. E. Zion church under the auspices of the Young men's Categorical club. He took as his subject, "The Making of a Man." which was handed ably. The bishop was highly entertained while in the city. Rev. Mr. Wilkinson gave a very interesting and helpful talk on Sunday afternoon at the Home for Age or Oversee Women's theme, the Unorthodox of Christ." The ladies highly appreciated his remarks. Rev. Greenwald, student of Dickinson Seminary, addressed the inmates of the home last Friday night and his talk was highly enjoyed. Mrs. Mary Slaughter, matron and founder of the home, is an earnest and enthusiastic worker for the home. The beautiful and chapel stand as a tangible evidence of her earnest efforts. Rev. Dr. Williams attended the Bishops meeting at Baltimore. He exchanged pulpits with Rev. Dr. Thompson of Ebenezer Baptist church last Sunday morning. The lecture of the Star course given by Bishop Alexander Walters, D. of New York. February 22, at Bethel Church on the subject, Opus and Closed Doors," was highly appreciated by the representative audience present. Mrs. Hattie Hall, who underwent an operation at the Williamsport hospital, is doing nicely. Peter Hull, who died at the Williamsport hospital, was buried from the Ebenezer Baptist church on Sunday. February 10. Miss Flora Wood of Pittsburgh, is in the city, having been called here by the serious illness of her sister, Miss Bessie Wood. Miss Wood is improving. Mrs. Annie Goings has had a relapse and is now in a worse condition than before. The last year reception given at Shiloh Baptist church was a grand success. NEW CASTLE The announcement of the severe illness of Rev. J. M. Wilkes, ex-pastor of Bethel church, filled the hearts of the officers and members of Bethel church with intense sadness. All hope for his speedy recovery. Mrs. F. D. Wilkes has been very ill, but she is still thriving. Mrs. Herold Fisher is still improving, and also Mrs. G. C. Ward, who was brought down stairs. Mrs. Allen Bailey is very ill with pneumonia at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Young. Mrs. H. Motch has been able to be out just a little. She had a very severe attack which kept her confined to the house since the birth of her son, David D. Weson of Sharon, Pa. even the guests of their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Dillard, last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Dillard-celebrated their fifteen anniversary Thursday, February 8, with an elegant reception. The home was beautiful in its decorations of spring flowers and valentine favors were distributed to each guest. Mrs. Dillard was charmingly gowned in white. Those receiving it with other of Sharon, Mrs. Jas. Davis, Mrs. Julia Roots, Miss Crable, Miss Jula and Carrie Brown, Miss F. Howard, Mrs. Jos. Williams and Mrs. A. Holmes. After a very pleasant evening with music and conversation the guests left, wishing the couple many more such aniversaries. The benefit concert given by Mrs. F. D. Basset of Youngtown, O., while not so well attended was a success. The program was exceptionally good, especially the recital by Little Olive Taylor. The humorous recitals by Florence Bassett were mirth providing. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson of Neshannock Falls, were calling on friends here recently. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gardner entertained Mr. and Mrs. Louis Miller, Miss F. Howard and Leonard Howard and several of her friends at a 6 o'clock dinner last week. Mrs. Millie Wash of the Eastbrook home was a caller in Pittsburgh and Bradlock last Monday. The Board of Managers of the Eastbrook Home field the monthly meeting at Castle on Friday, February 23, at 3 p. M. Much business was transacted. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed slip on Page One and DO IT NOW. APOLLO, PA. (By Thomas F. Tucker). Attendance was good at both morning and evening services. At 11:30 a.m. the pastor preached from Jan. xx. 1. All present went away. From 11:30 a.m. again preached from Isaiah xix. 17. At this service three expressed a desire for prayer. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Walker, who died on Saturday, was buried at 1 p.m. on 19th inst. The bereaved has the sympathy of all who know them. The mother is sick and we have been severely ill. We are all glad to hear that Mrs. Hayden, who has been confined in Allegheny hospital for some time, will soon be home. Miss L. Cole, Miss L. G. Hayden of Vandergrift and Miss M. Jackson of Paulson, spent Sunday at the hospital, but Frye and sister Mrs. Frye and daughter have returned home and report a pleasant stay in Washington, Pa. SELLING A SPECIALTY FREE INSURANCE BEST LUNCH OR FIRST CLASS HOTELS D. Baldory Lunches Royal Hospital and Hospital No. 1317 Wyndham Place, Pittsburgh, Pa. Morgan & Co. Publishing of buying this cheapest hall and see my list before booking, and if I haven't what you want PIL-get it for you. Bell Phone 3455-W Grant RAGE ADJUSTMENT ESSAYS ON THE NEGRO IN AMERICA BY KELLY KILLER Bury of the College of Art and Science Broadway University, Washington SARAH OCEAVO; S.J.A. postmaster, 212 CINEMA SAN FRANCISCO Air Courthouse The Courier is For Sale by the Following Agents Thos. H. Harrison, 1310 Wylie ave. E. K. Thumm, 1400 Wylie ave. Jessie Harris, 869 Wylie ave. Mounts Old Book Store, 602 Wylie ave. Mr. John Peterson, 1613 Franklin aln. S. Miss Gertrude Belt, 563 Francis street, City. Frank Scott, 3529 Mahon street City. Mr. Ray Berry, 131 Chafonte st. Belkhoover. W. Jones, 2642 Wylie ave. Mr. John Woods, 319 Jackson st. N. S. Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 41 Arthur st. City. Frazier & Brown, Frankstown ave. near Penn. Miss Minnie Harris, 6106 Kirkwood st. city. J. W. Dooley, 20th st., Homestead, Pa. Mrs. E. H. Brooks, 226 Burton ave. Washington, Pa. Stewart F. Cook, 201 North Seventh street, Stuebeville, O. Mrs. Eva Holmes, 709 6th ave., Beaver Falls, Pa. Miss Marie Thornell, 222 Walnut st., Bellevue, Pa. Miss Ela Kennedy, 1033 Chapline st, Wheeling, W. Va. Miss Ruth Alston, 116 Pulaski st, Dayton, O. Mrs. Mary Broady, 49 Hulburt st, Akron, O. Miss Grace Gant, 106 Cleveland st, Butler, Pa. ATTENTION AGENTS ATTENTION AGENTS We find by being linked with some of our agents they are not settling their accounts promptly. However, it will be necessary for all agents to settle weekly before we regroup this action in necessary. We regroup this action in necessary. ERIE NOTES BY MARKET J. K. Theotherwise, the St. James was organized by the St. James A. M. E. church by the Brothers of St. Andrew from the Wayne street A. M. E. church (white). The object is to promote the social and religious qualities of the young men. All are cordially invited to join. Earnest Powers is president; James Purser, second vice president; Baker White, third vice president; Walter Lawson, fourth vice president; Gilbert Lawson, secretary. A very instructive sermon was delivered to this society by the pastor, Rev. J. N. Gibbs. Instead of Miss Eva Burleigh of New York, visiting her parents, it was M. K. Burleigh of New York - correction from last week's issue. Mr. and Mrs. Kemp of Brooklyn, N. Y., who played at the Cabolian-theater last week were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell. Mr. and Mrs. S. Mackey of Glard, spent a few days in the city last week. They attended the reception given by Mr. and Mrs. Night, Mr. Mackey being floor manager. Deborah Court No. 15 held one of the most successful receptions since the organization of the court on its fourth anniversary. The hall was beautifully decorated with colorful together with vaintitudes. One of the leading features was a valiant affair was a decided success. Deborah court is one of the leading secret societies in the city. A brief history of this court will appear in next week's issue of the Courier. Miss Minnie Jones of Elizabeth, is in the city of the guest of Mrs. Nella B. Phillips. Theottage prayer meetings are to be continued. Great good is being done by these meetings. All persons are cordially invited to attend. The Woman's day rally, program that was rendered on Sunday evening was very interesting. Mrs. Margaret Kittrell was appointed District Corresponding Secretary of the Non-State Pittsburgh district until July. At that time the convention will be held in Erie. Mrs. Kittrell is filling the unexpired term of Miss Blackburn, who has moved out of the North Pittsburgh district. Mrs. Samuel Le Fevre entertained a beautiful applauded pink tea on the Reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Mrs T. Cooper assisted in receiving the guest while Miss Bertie Long of Monessen, Pa. the honor guest, poured tea. Among those present were Meadames M. Russell M. Rhodes, Catherine L. Phillips, Cooper, E. Wilson, N. Phillips, W. Singleton, E. Wilson and Hines Eda Blackburn and Minkle Jones. A delightful afternoon was spent. “ . \ Se nr ateemernmneren oH a eeneNe pena - § . ‘ . | OTE | | gua: | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1911. * - tHE COURIER. sore fo i eisieweages [lie AN UNTOUCHED FIELD FOR «soma cei zat. | eee nie | they themselves have af e.g i | ! Even the poorest and moat shifviess * 2 ' WHITE DAILY NEWSPAPERS) or us race have to buy clothing and ? 1 . food and ate therefore possible cum ‘ ee ! 1 —— tomers for the advertiser's goods: it i ‘A weekly magazine for newspaper Southern Life Magazine, which is Recent French Invention That) = | workers’ and advertisers is published | devoted to helping the negro people to é Opens Great Possibilities. |, lim New York city under the name, | higher tdeals in home, religivus, civic, = | I a i dh tn ‘The Editor and Publisher.” In its is-| and commercial life, tells the newspe- 3 —— sue of December 23, 1911, under the| per publishers that if they desire te z Photographs Can Be Sent by Tele i | heading, “Southern News Notes,” this |/s¢cure the negroes as readers and ad- e* graph With Great Accuracy and = | statement appears: vertisers they must make some effort . ‘Some Speed Whenever Neo | “What a pity the negro population | to > sive them the kind of news they} _ 4 | of cities like Chariotte, Atlanta, Mont- | eesary Apparatus Exists. MN. og | oF Cities hike Chariotic, Atiante, Set i re fe undoubtedly tree that the Gaily- Paris—It has been possible fos Some time to send photographs by wire with great-accuracy and some speed, wherever the necessary appe- ratua exists. Buch transmission has for a year or. 20 formed part of the regular Paris service of ap enterpris- ing London journal. Suppose, however, that m reporter finds himself at a country telegraph siatlon and desires to send to his paper = picture of some ‘kind in connection with his story— portrait, or the photograph of some building or locality. He is evidently no better off than he would have been a century ago. A recent process, how- ‘ever, the invention of a French en- sineer named Mortter, would make it possible tor him to send his picture over a single wire, with the ald of the ordinary telegraphic instruments—or Father, it- would enable fim to tele raph data from which the picture could be built up af the receiving sta- tion. This process ia described by R. Bounin in La NaturW, where we read: “Mortler’s process requires neither costly and delicate apparatus nor any Decullar installation, nor a special wire. It will work anywhere, using undér normal conditions the eusting telegraphic plant of the smabiést lo- calities and without the least inter- ference with its ordinary administra- tion. . “What was necessary to obtain this result? First, to take up in = new form one of the original conceptions it Charles Cros, about 1869—the trans- lation of images into @ series of num fers, then to give to the symbolic as | [et PAT 4 SIS . & a rT 7 NX J bm 4 : y> CL_£) Elemente That May Combine to Form the Human Face. numerical text 2 form that will make It transmissible by all telegraphs, with or without wires. Finally, to effect @ typographic reconstruction of the image. “The first thing to do fs to cut the picture up into tiny squares, each one ‘* which bas the tone of the part of je image in which ft fs situated which tone is represented by » con- ventional gure serving for its tele sraphic transmission. But this process, which has the inconvenience of being slow and uncertain, has been happily ceplaced by Mr. Mortier by the follow: ing, which may be called automatic: “The picture to be transmitted 1s first. printed in an enlarged form sus- ceptible of easy analysis. This ana Istic print has two valuable properties first, It is naturally cut up by a gril: lage of fine lines; secondly, the squares do not appear as more oF less gray of transparent elements whose tone cannot be evaluated mu merically, nor as groups of points whose fight value can be stated in aumbers only after a laborlous meas urement, but rather as black sil houettes against a white ground or vice versa, of forms so diversified as tc embrace an extended scale of shades and so striking 2s to be identified at sight. “These expressive figures arise spon taneously in the course of the manipu tations, simple engueh, that turn ou! the analytic proof Ly. what artifice has {t been possible so to discipline -the actinic force of the light that 1 shall express fts own tonalitles {0 characters more discernible than fig ures? The zoned cellular transpar ency. a simple sheet that has beer placed In the pripting frame between the original negative and the sensitive paper, before the printizg of the ana Iytle proof. operates this miracle b3 Atseif alone. At first sigh: tis trans parent sheet shows a simple marking fn squares, but under the microscope the appearance of the network gives place to an arrangement of square cells of complex structure which re produce exactly the trpicai outline: of the symbolic sithoueites of the pre ceding illustration, “after the Preparation of the print the analysis of 1t amounts to no more than the simple reading of a page ant the jotting down of the figures in or der.” er Russians Sell Children. - don.—A doctor in Orenburs re ports terrific: suffering among. peas antry fo southeastern Russta. ” He says starving peasants on the River Ural, not having received ans assistance, are seiling their childrer to Khirgese nomads.” < Many people hate died from hun ger and typhus, and more than 7% per cent. of chitiren are stricken witt tearful epidemic: * ——— amnane® eda Tear. “New York—Old Smiles. the two horned Rhinoceros in the Centra ‘Perk, soo, has wild headache. He get Reghting drunk Sunday on a quar ‘of whisky given with quinine to cure Dis cold. . AFRO-AMERICAN GULLINGS “Marriage,” sald = negro preacher, addressing bis congregation, “Is 8 mighty serious affair, specially fur de man. Dar was Peter an’ Jobo. De wasn't marryin’ men Peter wouldn't fab mayried de daughter ob de sub ner, an’ John he wouldn't hab jined ban'y wid de prosecutin’ ‘turney’s frnly chile. Dem men was smart, lemme tell yer. Day bad hoss sense Look at all de:big men in de Bible what did not get married. Samson, he got married, an’ bis ole wife pare lysed him. Then Job he got married, an’ dinged if do ‘oman didn't want him ter cuss God an’ die, She didn't care so-much ‘bout him cussip’ God; de dying part was what she was arter. Sho was a bad ‘oman an’ would bab got any man inter trouble. Yer all know de story ob Adam. S'pozen he hadn't got married. He'd er done well, lemme tell yer. It was marryin’ dat broke him up in business. I might go on dis way citin’ facks till your ha'r ould tora wpite, ao’ tll Fou, young folks would Keep on a tinkin’ “bout getting married. Yer's got de notion in yer head, somehow, an’ no amount ob Teason will get {t out.” Just then the old man's wife entered the church. “Yas,” be continued, “as I was say- ing, there 1s nothing’ like marryin’ a good ‘oman. Ef I had nebber married Dut onct an’ had happened to cotch her first my happiness in dis life would have been as eternal as the flowin’ of the spring er de glorious rising of the sun. I'se In fabor ob mariage, I Is, an’ when Paul says, ‘He-what marries does well,’ right dar I agrees\wid him.” “Hole dq dar," exclaimed the old man’s Wife’, “A pusson come up ter de house jeg now an’ sald dat yer was down be&h ginnin me s mighty blast afore all dese people.” “Dat am de wust fabrication, chile, what I eber bearn. I'se been standin’ ‘here complimentin’ yer fur de las’ Sf. ‘teen minutes, an’ I's sorry now dat yer wan't here. It would habe done yer good. Yes, bredern, if Samson ‘had married de righ ‘oman he might ‘bad been Ibin’ till yet an” enjoyin ‘hisse'f om de fat ob de Ian’, An’ dar’s Job. Bf go bad married a good ‘oman. like my wife, fur jnstance, she would n't had ‘vised him ter cuss God’ put—" His wife stepped from the door, and the olf’man, observing the movement, Continued, “She would have jhustled him outen de bed an’ made Re cu wood an’ fetch. water. As Tae got ter go now an'y watch dat ‘smokehquse, de-congregation will be | dismissed."—Ex. Real fatherhood as realized-by man does not consist in mere physiéal re- Jationship. Nor is it phyaical likeness. A person may be physically the son of another; but if all tles of affection are Jost, he is as though he wefe not a son. Affection is all. There fuay be two children who are in the game fam!ly— one a son by nature, the ‘other by adop- ton. Suppose tke son by nature grows up out of all sympathy with the par- ents. He follows paths directly oppo- site to those wished for by the parents. He is a continual sorrow to them. But the adopted son grows up in sympathy with the femily. He honors its name, sacrifices for it and, instead of bring: ing tp it sorrow. he brings to it honor. ‘This one {s the Joy of his parents, yet he fs not thelr son by nature. Which one, however, {s accounted more the son, or is deserving more of the fatb- erly love? The second, we agree. His relationship 1s that of spirit with spirit—Christian Recorder. The Savannah Tribune, thinks that “elaborate funeral displays” have be come too much of a tax. It says: “How {nifinitely better would it not be to eliminate so much unnecessary tax- ation as {s placed upoa the members whenever a death occurs within their ranks and to incréase the monthly dues fuist a trifle, thereby allowing a slight: ly larger sick and death benefit and to cut out entirely all street parades and large outlays at funerais.” Tell a negro, an Irishman or an Italian that he cannot have a big funeral when he dies, and he will at onge Toco all interest ia the socleties «dat care for the sick and bury the fans Many people would think lif¢ not worth Iving if they were to hdve no big funeral when they die It ts the policy of Tuskegee insti tute to employ its graduates wher- ever it ig found expedient to do so. Thirty-six graddates are now employ: ed as teachers, some of them having charge‘of divisions. Among the oldest and most valuable teachers ‘Wiil be found many” graduates of the inst ‘tute—The Southern Latter: We are pleased to rot the deter mination of our countr teachers to improve themselves mentally and to Keep sdroast. of new ideas and thoughts, We are-giad to nove this spirit, as it shows that our tcackers are wide awake. Thorough prepara- ton is absoluteiy essential if a teach- er wishes to succeed in her professien. —Southera Mgesioner. A race is like an Individual, ix wit pe whacever it will make of itse!t— na mgre and ro les Nashville Claz- ee And yet some foolish people say ther Is no heil. ‘We ksow not what is “down yon- der,” but the sulphur fumes of injus- tlee which 0 often rise to suffocate the negro are wonderfully suggestive of the region presiied over by his Satanic majesty—Birmingham Amer- ean, : ' We cannot get along in this world simply by trusting God and doing ‘aething. God permits even -praying Icafers to starve to death —Richmond Phuiect. Negroes, as a majority, ride on the trains as much as any people, though it be but = short distance. For most of them four or five miles is 8 good journey. However, !t does seem that, as much as many of them have had the opportunity to ride on the trains, it is time they were learning to keep their heads from out the windows. This habit in. itself makes many of them unbearable on the railways. However cold it may be, ané- how: ever much they may cause others to suffer, they will hoist the windows Almost as soon as they sit down, sim ply to have the opportunity to poke their heads out at the next station. . It would seem sometimes that all their relatives and friends ahead for four or five stations have a know- edge of their being on board. If no- Body ,{s at the train to see them pass they will imagine so anyway, and whém-it rolls up to the station their heads are out the windows, and they are yelling and waving their hands, like a set of fools, at they know not’ what or whom. We are made to wonder sometimes why con- ductors will allow so much of this Kind of thing. But we remember that many conductors wish to be kind to and lenient with this thoughtless element; and very often only in cases of pressing necessity will force _them to put down the windows. 5 On one occasion a gentleman kindly asked a young man who was sitting just In front of him to put down the window, and the young man insult- inly informed him that he, would not put down the window. So it is in many case, good and well-behaved people have to be made uncomfort: able on the railways by the self-im- portant young Negrose who think they have the right to make it un- pleasant for all other passengers aboard the train. ‘We want all our people who travel on the railroads to Iga that glass indows were made Yo look through and that they can seo through them all they want to see while traveling: It will not benecessary to poke their heads out the windows—Southern ‘Stiaaheann. The yegro preacher should be very attentive to bis church dutles at all times. He should not bum around o¥ the streets but should be at home or ip his study preparing himself for each and every service. ‘When they spend the majority of thelr time loafing around gossiping it is impossible for them to instruct the people only in an unintelligent way from which no benefit’ whatever can be derived. : If your congregation will not sup boi you-on account of your inability, jen. quit preaching and go to the farm or sore other honerable labor. We know ‘some divines who vill preach from one to five Sundays to the month and during the week lug around with a drummer's valise, which ig a disgrace to the ministry and the race as a whole. It you can't preach, let preaching alone. If you can carry the. drum- mer’s valise, then carry it and stop disgracing yourself and the ministry. —Palestine Plaindealer. The sins of white men seem to re turn upon them as a loathsome plague. White men are mistaken for negroog in thelr society and are compelled to fice for thelr lives. This was clearly manifested when a Russian Jew, in company with a white woman, entered one of the fagbionable cafes. On ac- count of bis dark complexion, he was thought to be a negro. The whole-elty was aroused at once and pa ft not been for the swiftness of the victim's feet and legs which enatled him to leap high buildings and dodge his as- sailants and would-be Iynchers, who, in het pursult, were crying for bis blood.—Pine Bluff (ark.) Herald. A great many negro husbands are natural asd incorrigible rovers. They have a string of cities, with a family in each, from New York to Chicago, and they keep on moving from ome to thelr families to the other; until the undertaker catches them. The roving system is hot only bigh- ly immoral but leads “to some very ghastly tragedies; say, when two ro- Yers meet in the same house at the same time and dispute as to which of them {s the busband of the woman of the house, It is to be hoped that the system wiil grow less in favor as the tregedies of it increase in number and ghastliness—New York Age. |. Same time S50. bone ene ee ed that 5,000 negroes should march to |vachington, D. ¢., and there and then ‘demand President Taft to do some {hing towards putting a stop to mob that the suggestion ll not be acted “upon. First, the expedition would do no good. Second, there are plenty orher ways in which the resro can fn will play the fool wishout imi:at- Hug Coxes’s army. : | We must be able to differentiate be. ‘uwsen the man who believes’ in a Vsquare dea! for all men, aed the man [who Ras ro good word or encourage. I mrent for ang ene with a Diack face— ion Uky.) Torebligh:. Our business. men will not grow faint hearted because of failures among themselves, While distrust and opposivion will more than ever obstruct their pathway: they will meet fe all with renewed and redoubled de- termination {0 succeed.—Huntsrille (Ata) Jozrnal ‘The only thme that The Independent feels like getting out of the profession fa. when we Tentize how much alone we are when We undertake to main tain the dignity of the profession —At- ‘tenon fikenemaenk, AN UNTOUCHED FIELD FOR WHITE DAILY NEWSPAPERS ECE Se eee weet ee ee, ‘A weekly magazine for newspaper workers and advertisers is published in New York elity under the name, “The Editor and Publisher.” In its is sue of December 23, 1911, under the beading, “Southern News Notes,” this statement appears: “What a pity the negro population of citfes like Charlotte, Atlanta, Mont- gomery, Mobile, New Orleans, Hous ton, Galveston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Shreveport are not better newspaper readers.” ‘The only reason why they are not Detter readers of white daily newspa- pera is because no bid is made’ for their interest. Practically all of the business a newspaper gets must be gone after. Schemes are devised for securing circulation in designated sec- tions or among certain classes of peo- ple; solicitors are sent after advertis: ere with all kinds of stags ropost- tons and arguments. Now, if the white daily papers want larger num- ders of negfo readers, they have got to get out and go after them. A white daily in Jacksonville, Fla, for years employed a young educated negro on Its staff of reporters to cover all bappebings of interest among the colored people there. Tbe Dally Rec- ord of Columbia, S. C., has hed on its staff for years a prominent colored minister, the Rev. ¥. E. Lowery, D. D., who has contributed to its columns almost dafly important éccurrences among his people. And these two dailies are subscribed for and read by a large number of the colored people In the cltites where they are published and in the surrounding country. ‘On frst thought it might appear that the negro weeklies and month- Mes would not welcome the activity of white daily newspapers seemingly stealing thelr thunder by publishing each dgy a negro’s report of the news whites ona be of interest to his peo- ple. The fact, however. 8 that such a move would be ‘welcomed by the negro press, for it would make a large number of our people habitual readers of newspapers and magazines, and it would train them to pay for them when they subscribe for them. Tratn- ing along:these lines would materially Increase the pfosperity of the colored publications. Many of them are back- ed by secret organizations and can lve at all hazards. White southern daily papers are a long way from being able to take over ‘the patronage of the negro papers by thib method, even though every one of then were to start an Afro-American copemnn for each day's issue and put tan army of solicitors taking sub- scriptions. These solicitors would, absolutely, get a large list of sub seribers. But there are mnmny. occurrences among the negroes which white daily papers could not handle as satisfactor- fly as the negro newspapers do. One of the saving features of our papers {s they will mention a colored woman as “Miss” or “Mrs.” and a colored man as “Mr.” We can show off our social life and inner racial life far bet- ter than a white paper would dare to do. The field of the negro newspaper fs unique and secure. Still, the white daily papers could @o much to obtain better negro pat- ronage boyf trom readers and in adver- tising contracts from our larger and most successful business men, many of whom recelve considerable white custom as ft {8. The fault in this matter does: not Me with the negroes. In this day and time practically all of them—more than two-thirds of them—can read. Our race is an unworked field for white dally newspapers, and it Is pos- sessed with unbounded posstbilities. It {s up to the white dailies to make a bid for this business, as they have to do for all other kinds, If they would haeectt: . . (The foregoing editortal was repro- duced In the January 6th Issue of The Faitor and Publisher, a weekly jour- nal for newspaper workers and adver- Users, issued from New York city. Following Is the editorial comment of that journal thereon:) “ «A NEGLECTED FIELD.” We reprint elsewhere in this {s- sue (referring, of course, to that Issue, of the Editor and Publisber just men: tioned) an editorial from Southern Life. Magazine, of Atlanta, Ga. on a tople that shonld be of interest to every newspaper publisher whose city contains a considerable number of ne- stoes. The editorial is based upon a paragraph that appeared in a recent number of the Editor and Publisher in which recret was expressed that there wore £0 few newspaper readers amone the colored peopla in the larger cities In the course of the articie Warren S. Lowery, the editor, deciares that the reason Is not thar the nezroes can- not read, for the most of them can. but heeause the “white” newsparers make no effort to win thelr support throneh the publication of social and business news about the men and women of that race. There are many recroes-of wealth in the larger cen- ters Gf population in the cast, south and middle west. These own exten: sive farme, manufacturing establist ments, retail businreses of vario::s kinds, hotels, restaurants and, thea- ers, ‘Then there are rienxamore nesvons who belong to the middte clase—those who work for salaries cr Wazes, These are, ag a rule. thrifty, steady of habtt and industrieus. Ther sen? their children to sehcol and teach the when old encugh, to work Ther or anxious to Lave their bors and gi:!s ALL THROUGH. ‘The American lady, with the Inevit able bleu veil fiying from her head: gear, rushed breathlessI* up to the eulda in the Vatican. “Can you tell me—hare I seen the Pantheon?” she panted. “Surely. madame must know that better chan 1.” was ihe astonished re. ply, which Drought another swift question. “Has ita hole fo {t2" The admission that it had a bole elicited a nick sigh of grathude. “Then,” spake cceee Nive pean & or ee they themselves have af Even the poorest and most shiftless of thes race have to bay clothiag sad food and ate therefore possible cus tomers for the advertiser's goods: Southern Life Magasine, which is devoted to helping the negro people to higher {deals in home, religipus, civic, and commercial life, tells the newspe- per publishers that if they desire te faccure the megroce as readers and ad vertisers they must make some effort to give them the kind of news they want. It is undoubtedly true that the daily newspapers have neglected this tm portant field. Probably they have fett that it was not worth cultivating. But {t would deem as though the time had come when it would pay the publish- ‘ers to go after this new business. A reader 1s a valuable asset to a iews- paper whether his skin is black, yel Jow or white, because he is = possible purchaser of the articles advertised in its columns. The more readers a newspaper has, the more valuable it becomes ss an advertising medium, and the greater its income. Therefore ‘any field that will produce new read- ers ought to be carefully and perse \veringly cultivated. * , Some cities contain so few negroeq ‘that it might not be profitable to maké any special effort to interest them as ‘@ class, but as citizens they should not be overlooked merely because ‘they are not white people. A GOOD WAME AND HOW TO ACQUIRE 11 By ALICE M. RUSSELL. Whet is In a mame? A good name 1s the richest possession that we have while living and the best remem brance we leave bebipd us when we depart to another world. A good mame will last forever. it is here when we are no more. ‘There are many ways of obtaining 8 good name. It is obtained by being ‘virtuous, industrious, and often by the curtivactig of patience and per severence. We can lose a good name very easfy, especially through folly and ignorance. Some people, even after obtaining a good name, lose It through being indiscreet, egotistic and over-ambitious. ‘A good name, says the wise man, 1a to be cho¥en rather than great riches, and It does not depend on the uncer- tainty of popular opinion. It is based on permanent excellence, and is as immutable gs sre virtue and truth. It consiets in a fair, good and just reputation, one that is formed under principles which promote virtue tn all her influences, and tt is given to us by those who are intelligent and of good standing. In such a name we look forward to independence or a determination to be governed by an enlightened knowl- edge of our duty. And, too, when we have thls name, we must possess & spirit of kindness and good will to- ward all men and a regard for all moral action and moral qualities. We should not be as some who: suppose their names to be great and good be cause they are very stern and haughty, passing by many, with whom they come into contact, with a spirit @ hatred and contempt. We must possess the true qualities of a good name, which are the very life of tt. __A good name is within the reach of all, no matter how humble the place of birth or dwelling. No one is ex cluded. One might say, in the form ing of a good name we .must frst have personal exertion and virtue which make for true heroism. All virtue is the result of untiring appl cation and industry. The most important things one can possess are a reputation and Ife it self, Some are more anxious to pos- sess a fair reputation than to deserve it. A good name, like strong will power, is gained by many commend- abie actions, but fs eastly lost by one act or destroyed in 8 single hour. Although a good name {s won by al- most a life of self-denial, yet we are rewarded after all, and the rewards are great and enduring. While & good name will secure for one the esteem and confidence of many people who Go not themselves possess the same, it Is esteemed and looked upon witn regard mostly by those who possess high qualities. Que of the most essential elements of a good name is to possess good mora! principles. Moral principles give new life to the mind. Not pos- sessing these, one would seek In vain to acquire that priceless posseselon— swe Base - NOT SO GREEN. Being very fresh and from New ‘York, they thought they would try some of their New York humor on the = Stationmaster at the country ste tion. | "Well. uncle." sald one of the Foung men, “wheu does the 9:40 train get in?” | The old man looked at the young |man and, without moving a muscle of his face. said: | “Waal, she generally geta in just 1a leetie behind the engine. young | mar."—Ladieg Home Journal. | No NEED OF IT. | One day Mark Twain was being shaved by a very talkative barber and wax forced to listen to Taany of bis nagerdotes he barber had to strop his razor, ant when be was ready, brush in hand, to commence again, he asked: “shail T go over it again?” “No, thanks." drawled Mark, “It's hardly necessary. I think I can re |mumber every word."—Eversbody's, |the product of the Great Repubile, jclosing her Bacdeker with a bang. |“ reckon I'm through with Italy."— Pr Times. TOUCHING. si Jennie — Everything be touches seems to turn to gold. . Sim—Yes; he touched Me todas tor a eovereign.—London Opinion. A laughing beart goes long way, ‘and keeps its comrades merry. at PE a a Rts ee | ° cea ee es oe Le bess, ees ee rey pea 9 SP SenT or a a td = ~ 96236 WYLIE AVENUE The Largest Colored Grocery, Meat and Provision Store in Pittsbargh We Gucoeed Because We Strive to Please WM. H. THOMPSON, Pres The Original Poro Hair Grower Imitation is the sincerest flattery; and the fact that so many people of ‘St. Louis and throughout the country think it worth+ whil to imitate “PORO” HAIR GROWER Is the best proof of the merits of “Pore.” We were the first to engage in the business of growing the halr regardiess of its condition and the condition of the scalp, and in our work ae used the preparation which {s known as “Poro.” ‘This is made and sold exclo- sively by myself. I have the exclusive right to that name;,and I, alpne, know the secret of the composition that bears that a From fs use in my treatment hundreds have received direct benefit. Our claim has always been that when the hair begins to grow a5 the result of the uge of “Poro” it will continue to so if only this the hair and scalp is kept clean Many persons are constantly finding that is trae. \You cannot afford, Dy using mere imitations, to risk not attaining the result you detire. ‘Be gugé that the name “Poro” is on every box; not genuine without it It your hair is dry, harsh, brittle. and falling out—nuse<"Pero.” It stops the falling and starts the hair to growing at once. 3100 Pine Street, eset Office Frankstown Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. WSA.Clay MRS, POPE-TURNBO. eS - 1 : aa | aad . = 4 Years ago my Hair . was only a finger length, and my tem- ples were bald half ceatet ach one a 6. Dr. Courtenay entered the Confeder ate army as a surgeon, and after the surrender found himself without home family, or fortune. His right coat. sleeve dangled empty; the hand that had saved so many lives could not save Itself. It had been amputated after Gettysburg, and the story goes that Lee himself—the name {s always pronounced slowly and reverently tn ‘Tippab—had sald, “I wish I could give my hand to save yours, doctor.” An. other loss, equally” grave, but less conspicuous, was that of his left lung. it was this trouble that had brought him to Tippeh’s mild-climate, for near ly 20 years he had lived there alone tn his threeroom cottage, riding out ev- ery day to bis tle farm, Sve miles from town, and feading and smoking far into tho night His brary was the wonder of Tippab. Books in fire languages lined the walls of bis house —all in the cheapest bindings, for the doctor was poor; but, as he used to say, it was the meat in the nut he cared for, not the sbell outside. He ever practiced meine, exqept_ oc casloually ‘among petwous’ too oor t pay for medical advice, or, more fre quently, in serious cases when called in consultation.» It was known that he had never taken a fee in Tippab. Exery one belleved implicitly in bis skill, It was a common thing to hear ft sald, after a death, “Nothing could have saved him; Dr. Courtenay sald so."—Lillan Kirk Hammond in the ‘Atlantic, . ‘\ Right Giving. Our giving must be such as truly to enrich both giver and receiver. But we can all Judge these things fairly wel! for ourselves; if we make mix takes sometimes those mistakes will be forgiven to us where the motive was right. ‘Poor Horse. ‘The family horse was shedding bis coat. “Oh, mamma,” exclaimed small Sadie, “do come and look at old Dob- bin. I believe he's ell moth-eaten!™ ————— ieee tek:benh-ee: eck Peddler—“Can I sell you a watch- dog, mister?” Pede: rian—“Don’t need one, my friend. I've the wolf at ‘my door."—Boston Transcript. MRS. vee A | WH cy re ! ee. Bees sara Be eae 4 as E . ee i i | 4 Years ago my Hair just covered my shol- ders, — How many school children would recognize historical personages, other than perbaps Washington and Lincoln, it they met them face to face? A South Side matron recently returned from a tour of the British Isles, was speaking. She sald: | “In Great Britain every little town has its wax works sbow: It s a mys tery to me why we Americans with our farfamed. business sagacity have 0 long neglected so.fertile a field. ‘They are ascommon and as cheap there as moving picture shows are here.” In these places all the famous characters of history and Uterature are depleted. A school child is abla to go Into a wax works show and get an accurate idea of the costumes, faces and figures of any particular time. How many of us can get such an {dea from a pile of clothing lying ticketed on a museum shelf? Mime. Tussaud's wx works In Lom don are=probably. the most complete of its kind fn the world. Thousands of figures and scenes aro depleted n so close Imitation of life that one Teally llves bistory over again there.” Adhere to Lofty ideat Never allow yourself to ive habita- ally beneath your loftest fdeal, for, if you do, that ideal will fade from before. you, as a painter's who might pain: sunsets, but contents himself with painting sigzboards.—Henry Van Dtke, Lack of Enterprise. Generally: the trouble with a man sho doesn’: Ret anywhere is that he has-zot enough confidence in his judg- mer? to bet anythitg on it Original “Posten” - Posters are so called because in former times the rosds and footpaths of London were separated by lines of posta on which announcements were pasted. See" > au peur cobeontiptten 7 Yeu bmw WE NEED THE MONEY o THE PITTSBURGH COURIER C. W. POSEY, President. H. E. RICKMOND, Secretary. R. L. VANN, Treasurer. MAIN OFFICE: 1209 Wylie Avenue. 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Essays and poetry are only accepted for publication from our special correspondents. All persons subscribing for the Courier will kindly submit a script when further notice shall have expired without further notice from us. Any person of official whose conduct unbecoming or discourteous to our subscribers or advertise to our kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. NO CHANGE OF VENUE. The petition of Attorney General Bell to the Supreme Court, asking that the remaining Coateville cases be tried in another county than Chester, the home of the offenders, has been refused, and the remaining seven must be tried at "Home Sweet Home," like which there is no other place on the map. This refusal has a twofold meaning. It will mean the freedom of the culprits now under indictment; and the removal of all responsibility from the shoulders of the district attorney, who tried to secure a conviction. But what of the blight and shame? Larger than when the crime was committed secured and tucked away in the records of the two courts the cases will pass down to coming generations, with the blame and shame fixed upon no one, because the Supreme Court has said that the remaining seven shall be tried at home, and that means a speedy acquittal, if the previously tried cases are any criterion. This is the kind of decision Teddy had in mind while speaking at Columbus last Wednesday, when he declared that the people should have the right to recall decisions, if not the judges making them, when the decisions appear evidently to be against popular will. Now when all are set free by a Chester County jury, everybody will say, the Supreme Court is to biame, not the people. LYNCHED IN COURT Southern outlawry has delved once more into the cesspool or savagery and brought forth another type of mob violence bitherto unattempted. Right in the court room, where the victim was being tried according to the law of the land, the cowards were allowed to gather and formulate their scheme to defeat the law, and with the exactness of a telegraphic signal they shot, all at once, and riddled the Negro with bullets while he was being tried by his peers. This is a new method resorted to in the land of sin and shame; and its results are more dangerous to the American civilization than at first glance apparent. The court is an institution long revered and respected by all citizens because of its dignity and power, and all men alike have bowed to its rulings and accepted them as final. The recent southern episode will serve to shake the confidence of the citizens in the safety and protection of the Courts; it will lessen the reverence and respect so long accorded to it by all men; it will tear away from it that dignity and power without which the institution is nil. But what do the Southerners care? They only shot and killed a Negro. They meant no insult to the Courts, of course not. They were not seven thinking of the Court when they shot, and certainly this is sufficient reason to acquit them of any charge of contempt of Court. And the killing of the Negro—well that can be adjusted. The country is now where the Negro has predicted it would come. The ignorant white man has brought it there, too, and not the Negro, and what will Congress do about it. What will the President do about it? If the white man of the South is allowed to destroy the Courts and their dignity what will become of his civilization? Is there any wonder that the Socialist is attacking the Court? But the Negro's position is safe. He will be the spectator while the white man tears down his own civilization. COATESVILLE, PA., STRICKEN. "Now don't everybody speak at once." just because Coatesville, Pa., is stricken with an epidemic. And it is not because Coatesville burned Zack Walker; and it is not because the prayers of some believ'n soul, praying for her downfall, have been answered; but because that same ignorance which dictated the burning of a human being is too deeply rooted to allow them to see the necessity of a pure water supply. It is reported that the water supply has been infected for more than a year, and so reported to the borough, but nothing was done to change the situation. That these people should be guilty of such negligence of their own welfare is nothing remarkable. A curse of sin and ignorance is likely to manifest itself if more than one manner. Any people living in the light of the present civilization (North of Georgia) that can relate into barbarism in a night, can hardly be expected to maintain a modern reservoir. Judging from the enthusiasm aroused by Mr. Roosevelt's visit to the Buckeye State, the people can "come back" too. LOCAL NEWS Misses Georgia and Mary Johnson of East End, were calling on Mrs. Gertrude Hollen on Monday evening. Mrs. Lillian Johnson of Webster was left on Thursday, for bus O. where she will reside for the future. On account of the sudden death of his mother, Mrs. Anna Brown, Moprope Smith of 38 Sylvania street, was called to Pern, Ind, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Jennie. Mr. Smith will return within ten days, leaving his daughter in Indiana to stay about three weeks. Mrs. E. J. Moore, President of Dresslass W. C. T. Union, prospects are good for an overflow meeting on Sunday afternoon at Brown Chapel church, North Side, when the Dresslass W. C. T. U. will have charge of the program. Dr. J. W. Gozaway of Xenia, O., will be the principal speaker. All temperance workers are requested to be present and bring at least one person. Bayless 'The place to eat'—1207 Wylie avenue. Mrs. Y. Wickfield of Jamestown, N.Y. is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Thomas of Kirkpark street. Miss Wickfield's stay in the city is indefinite. Hrs. Thomas was formerly Miss Bessie Wickfield, one of Jamestown's most popular belles. The Monticello Athletic association has been re organized. The following are the officers and members: Howard E. Rickmond, president; George V. Cole, Jr., vice president; George R. Mahoney, manager; E. B. Brady, vice president; W. C. Douglas, treasurer; Cumberland Posey, captain basket ball team; Dr. William M. Writt, Ceasar D. Lowndes, William S. Rickmond, Seward Posey, James Dorsely, Israel Lee, Walter Clarke, Sellers Hall, Howard Hall, Robert Lovett, Charles N. Rickmond, Jesse, Brown. In view of the fact that the Monticello Athletic association expands bring the M. A. A. to the arena here for a game during March, a dance will be held at Arcade hall, February 16, 1912, in order to raise funds to defray the expenses. Invitations have been issued for this affair and it is hoped that friends of the M. A. A. will show their appreciation of their efforts by attending this function. Mrs. Lucy Paukeys of Webster avenue will be glad to know that she is being approved after several weeks' illness though she is still confined to the house. A surprise luncheon tendered Rev. C. W. Ross, pastor of the Second Baptist church, Rochester, Pa., formerly of this city, by the Official-Board lead by Mr. Harris and Mr. Taylor. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Quail, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bord, P. Bord, Drew and Cobbs, trustees; Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Messrs. Parrish and Williams, Miss Jones and Rev. Cheatham. A stirring revival is in progress at the Jerusalem Baptist church of West End. Many accessions are being gained and the church is taking on new life generally, under the patronage of Rev. W. L. Chatterjee. The being is conducted by Dr. H. W. Childs. The Baptist, Ministerial Alliance will hold session at the Carron Street Baptist church on Monday, the 26th. At 3 o'clock p. m., on address will be delivered by Miss Sidney J. Davia of Keokuk, Iowa, Missionary of the National Baptist Association Board, on behalf of This County and the Africa Across the Country. Visitors are welcome. Miss Clara Maud Scott, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. P.A. Scott, who graduated from the Nossokoff school of manicuring, hairdressing and electric massaging, in Pittsburgh, February 19, and will open, if once a hair dressing and manicuring parlor at 95 Elm street, City. Her Bell telephone number is 2887 Grant. Home work will be given special attention. Jerome Hill has been quite ill for the past week is able to be about as able to值班 Trusty, son of Riv. Trusty, in seriously ill with anemia. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Knott leave for Heiskell, Tenn., Friday, to make this place their future home. Mrs. Knott will be missed for her beautiful lyric soprano voice has been a source of much pleasure to hundreds especially those who attend Grace Memorial church. Master Henry Payne is recovering from an illness of a couple of weeks duration. Miss Ethel Scott, Misses Elizabeth and Cathelen Brown returned after a delightful visit to Akron, O. for the Hesperia dance. While in the city they were guests of Miss Mari Cole. Bruce Brown, who has been once ill for the past week is recovering. Bayless—The place to cat—1207 Wylie avenue There will be a parlor social given at James Hamilton's on his birthday, Friday, March 1, 1912, by the 'Ethers Board of John Wesley church at his residence. No. 20 Junilla street will be a parlor where the one on the sandwich with the lucky number. Come and see who will be the lucky one election from Blue Ribbon quartet. Duet from Misses Edna Bennett and Carrie. Committee, Mrs. J. Hamilton, Mrs. S. Robinson, Mrs. S. Williams; Rev. W. S. Lee, pastor; Mrs. K. C. Stewart, secretary; John Shumake, president. B Bridge Work a Specialty DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, purifies the mouth and assists in arresting the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 2251 R GRANT. Office Hour—Daily—9 a. m. to 2 p. m.; 5:30 p. m to 9 p. m. Sunday; 2:40 a. p. m. 2170 CENTER AVENUE Pittsburg, Pa. Lunch served by committee. Admission 5 cents. Rev. Dr. John W. Gazaway, exporter and builder of the new, Brown Chapel church, North Side, Pittsburgh, but now of Xenia. O., will be present at Brown Chapel church this Sabbath and will preach on Sunday evening at 7:45 p.m. On Sunday afternoons will address the Temperature Society. A special invitation is extended to all to come and hear Dr. Gazawar. See Frazier-Brown Realty Company, for Fire Insurance on you house and household goods. Call in and get a rent list. 6321 Penn avenue, East End, 5927 Hiland. Miss Julia E. Scott was the recipient of several social attentions during her short stay in Pittsburgh as the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. C. Jenins. Mrs. Connie Jenkins' friends will be glad to know that she is convalescing after a few days of illness. Bayless — The place to eat — 1207 William St. James P. Spencer of G street, Oakmont, Pa. is now able to take charge of his business again. An automobile ran into his cab and wrecked it. He sustained a few bruises about this head and body. J. H. JOHNSTON. "Willing Workers" was the subject of a masterful address which J. H. Johnston delivered to the members of the Willing Workers club of Belleville A. M. E. Zion church recently. Mr. Johnston is a successful speaker. He is with the Pelican Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia. Long experience in this business has given him many practical views on the request, which was the theme of his lecture. Mr. Johnston is a witty and pleasing speaker and he is well able to handle his audience. Baylees—The place to est—1207 Wylie area. John W. Ray, A. J. Booker, Jackson Houston, James A. B. Bus, J. S. Patton, Joseph Herbert, William brick, Daniel Washington and Vinn Cofffield were appointed as the campaign committee of the Fifth War Progressive club, and a Campaign Fund was also liberally contributed to at a rousing meeting presided over by Capt Frank B. Stewart, cannibal of the First Vigil a five district. "Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses," "Albertus Magnus," "Long Lost Friend" at Mount Old Book Shoppe, 602 Wylie avenue. We have been receiving quite a few letters of commendation, and am delighted to receive from Mrs. Braxton, Salina, Fa, who said she would not be without the Coaster twice its cost. Elizabeth Holloway of the North Side, who has been for less than a year, and is still studying under the Pittsburgh's best vocal instructors, made her first public appearance in the day. Her sweet, clear and red-tone bones have already won her heart appreciation of the social and literary who heard her. A brief history is predicted. Mrs. Cora Branch was operated on Thursday, February 5, at Mayley hospital, is now doing very well. Safe—To place your insurance with the Thomas T. Jackson Agency, B Phone 910-14 Grant, 806 Wylie acres, Pittsburgh, Pa. JONES' JUNK It is reported that John forwent the pharmacist, will give up that business because of his health. In Atlantic City to the north of Minneapolis he home recently from a college pleasure trip through the country. Rev. W. W. Brown, pastor of E. E. ezer Baptist church is in the ing revival meeting with cess. After a visit at the bap- mother at her home in avenge Abur Brown left the West. William Allen, a well Fittsburner, has been past three weeks. Mrs. W. W. Brown of P. who has been 111. shows some improvement Among the sick is that he is very low at his Hollace street. If your shoes need shine stop in at Jon avenue and get Gloren. Jones will untie your call him at the Phone. Don't forget the Fifth Ward P. Tuesday night. Wylie and Benton. Hot lunches a Jones' Lunchery, W. Stop in. Give Meot,ier items to write up ting to be some reporter. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The colored men's branch of the M. C. A. is already finding it so severely taxed to accommodate the in creasing attendance at its Sunday THE COURTIE. men's meetings. For this reason the religious work committee has planned to hold one-meeting each month outside the building at some church. The first of these big meetings occurs this Sunday at Behel church. Will reeve a column at which time international Secretary J. E. Moorland of Washington, D. C. will speak. Mr. Moorland's reputation as a leader of men, and organizer of Y. M. C. A. building campaigns, and as a magnetic speaker, is national. The opportunity to hear a rave or a special music by the Branch quartet will be rendered. This meeting will inaugure the membership campaign. The membership campaign has adopted the slogan "500 for Pittsburgh," indicating the number of men they pledge to see enrolled as members of the three teams in the field are the "Boosters." Captain R. H. Logan, the "Boosters," Captain GEO. Newman, and the "Boosters," Captain IJAN Harris. The most successful captain will be awarded a fountain pen, and the first member of the branch to report five new fully paid members will be given a year's membership ticket by the membership committee. On Monday night at the building a campaign supporter will be served to the management branch at fifteen or twenty cents per pate. The teams will be organized and sump speeches delivered by the captain and their supporters. Five men responded last Sunday at the men's meeting to the strong appeal made by Dr. Scott of Bethel church to lead the charitable life championship. Ciequo tournament will start this Saturday at the building. Interesting times are expected. The following men joined the branch this week: Wm. S. Neal, Cumberland Posey; William Strother and Arnold Carver. ERENBZER BIBLE CLASS The Pegasus Bible Bible held an open meeting at Sunday afternoon, at which time the ladies who have been doing missionary work throughout the city under the leadership of Mrs. J. S. Morton, made their first monly report. Seventy homes, containing more than a hundred children were visited by these Christian women, and it was found that less than 25 per cent of the interviewees were connected with any church or the parens for not sending their children to some Sunday school was lack of proper clothing. The Bible class has already furnished clothing for a number of the children and takes this opportunity to again solicit the cooperation of the other churches and Sunday schools. The Warren M. E. John Kesler and the St. Giles Gass were represented at the meeting last Sunday. Mrs. McCannah, superintendent of the Warren M. E. Sunday school spoke in commandantial terms of the work and appointed Mrs. Odessa Mussenden, special missionary, to co-operate with the ladies of the Bible class. Next Sunday at 3:30 o'clock J. E. Patton, Mr. of the Pittsburgh, will be the secretary of the Brotherhood Protective Association of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, will address the Bible class. Mr. Reed's subject will be "Prussian Christianity." The public is invited to be present. 50. BABIES WANTED. There will be a special baby week at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church on Tuesday evening, March 5, 1912, under the auspices of the Church Extension Board for babies aged from 1 to 3 years. This will be a contest in weight. Each baby will receive a prize as there will be three grand prizes given in each class to the one that proves to be the heaviest. For further particulars address C. E. Jones, G3 Arthur street, Pittsburgh. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! Fire insurance written on furniture and buildings at a reduced premium. D. R. Lewis, agent, 1317 Wyle avenue. Bell phone 3455 W. Grant. WANTED — Good reliable young men or women to take up a sick, accident and death benefit agency. A good opportunity for an energetic hustling individual. The Laborer's Aid Union is one of the best sick and accident noces in the city. A rare opportunity for reliable energetic workers. Apply Room 7, Smith Building, 206 Wyle avenue, City. Recital A musical and literary recital will be held at Warren M. E. church, Tuesday evening February 27. It will be a high-class entertainment and is under the direction of J. Edw. Artter, reader and cellist. By request, the musical and literary recital "By the Rio Grande" and it is singing the two compositions by James Cedman, the famous Pittsburgh writer of Indian songs, "The Moon Boops Low" and "From the Land of the Sky, Blue Waters." These numbers have never been sung at the church. Miss Sarah B. Writter, Pittsburgh archivalaria she used at Bethel church, recital. It will be well remembered that Miss OLOF C. COLLINS. ```markdown ``` "Prizesong" from the mastering's which will pay from memory. Mrs. Grace Mahoney, formerly of Washington, D. C., is a pianist of rare attachment and her playing will prove a revelation to Pittsburgh. Her piano can be appreciated for she has secured twenty weeks' engagement of a recital nature at one of the well known North Side white schools. Olof L. Collins, the artistic young baritone of Ocean N. Y., has a wonderful sweet voice. The method which assures beauty of tone. The recital is given under the auspices of Warren Chapter, J. N. Peters, president; Rev. S. A. Virgil is pastor. Literary Clubs Influential and ambitious, enjoying the confidence of a host of young people as well as the respect of a. l. Thomas Vaughan is very well fitted for the position which he hold as president of the widely-known Hawthorne literary school. His training in the long man has labored constantly to bring others to realize the great possibilities in organized church literary work. Success, not perhaps measuring up to his own ideals, but praiseworthy in the eyes of the thoughtful public, is crowning his efforts. The Literary Union, in which he has active involvement in its fancy. Great accomplishment surely awaits it. The following lecture course is how in progress at Carron Street Baptist church, East End. Admission free. Program of lecture - February 23, R. M. Tate, secretary Pioneer Printing Company, subject, "Our Work." March I, Dr. G. H. Bolling, M. D., subject, "Why Not Live Five Score Years." March 8, R. Martin, Third Assistant District Attorney, subject, "Etiquette in Public Conveyances." March 15, E. Shaller, Subject, Response to the New York Broth. March 22, Miss Gertrude Gordon, authorized reported of the Pittsburgh Press, subject, "Institutions of Correction;" March 29, R. L. Vann, attorney-at-law, subject, "The Benefits Derived from Literary Work." Though this column will be general, rather than personal, its treatment of this great force, "Literary Endeavor," brief biographical mention will be made from time to time of those characters that are monumental in the local development of that force. Problems of leadership, work in the leadership, organization in churches, in communities, in cities and affiliation with larger literary groups, should also be discussed. Wide awake presidents of literary societies will urge an interest and a "practical" appreciation of this medium. Club journalists are invited to submit condensed news items for publication. The Hawthorne Literary society of the Homewood A. M. E. Zion church meets every Tuesday night at 8:30 o'clock. We cordially invite all friends to visit our society. We have a good program at every meeting. Our pastor, Rev. J. M. Davis, is deeply interested in the young people. Thomas Vaugh is president and Mr. Amuol Johnson is president and matriarch. We meet short addresses here from Rev. Klgore, Rev. Boyd of Kansas, Mo. and Rev. Davis. o Concert will be given under the auspices of Avery Chapel Literary and Church Aid society at Avery Mission church, corner of Avery and Nelson street, North. The society is anxious that this affair shall be a success. They will have representatives from Calvary Baptist church Literary, Imperial Literary society and others. They are to participate in a picture matching contest, an idea of Mr. Kelly, who is the president. In Boling, M.D., will be the speaker at the institute ictures held under the auspices of the Booker T. Washington Literary society of the Carron Street church, East End, on Friday evening March 1, 1912. His subject "Why Not Live Fire Score years," will be presented. Special music Admission free. The public cordially invited. Notice - Because of the great amount of good being accomplished by young people's literary societies and of the resultant increases of public interest and appreciation of them, the Courier requests their secretaries or reporters to send in condensed news of their doings each week for publication in the Literary Column on this page. OBITUARY Lulu Anderson. Lulu Anderson, the 10-day-day daughter of Mrs. James J. Anderson, of 62 Arthur street, died on February 10, 1912, and was buried from her parents' residence home on February 12, 1912. Bipley, Johnson. Ripley Johnson of 33 Rowley street, formerly a deacon at Ebenezer Baptist church, died on February 7, 1911. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Johnson and a host of sorrowing friends. David Lee David Lee, a member of Brown Chapel church, died on Sunday night after an illness of several months. His funeral on Wednesday. His funeral on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wednesday Rev. Dr. Morris officiating. Mrs. Alice Bogle. Mrs. Alice Bogle, formerly a resident of this city died in Philadelphia, Pa. on Wednesday morning, February 14, 1912. She was removed from her home 233 North Tennessee avenue. Atlantic City, N. Y., in September to Douglas hospital and there she was removed where she remained until her death. She was connecte with the John Wesley church of this city and the Price Memorial M. E. church, Atlantic City. She is survived by a husband and two children. James and Mamie Bogle. Francesca Hawkins Porter. Frances Hawkins Porter, aged 57 years, died February 20, 1912, at 26 Robert street and was buried in Lincoln cemetery from Ebenezer Baptist Church. David Lee. David Lee, aged 57, of 1494 Creighton street; North Side, died Sunday, February 19, 1912, and was buried from Chapel church. Interment was made in Uniondale cemetery. Mrs. John Ward. Mrs. John Ward, aged 21, of 17 address, street, died February 2. E. P. Brown, aged 29 years, died on Monday, February 19, 1912, at 1 p. m., in the Passavant hospital of concussion of the brain, resulting from a fail. Mary Anderson. Mary Anderson, aged 2 reams 1 month, infant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, corner Grape and Rowan streets, East End, died Sunday, February 18, 1912 and was buried in Woodaww cemetery. Homewood Notes The Boys' Glee club have their club room repaired and very beautifully decorated and will have the open or dedication services on Wednesday. All are invited to attend. Corner dumferline and Sququehanna streets. The Homewood Literary and Social club met at the residence of Harry Draper on Friday evening, February 16 and transacted the local club business and received four new members. After a short program was rendered the club adjourned to meet on Friday, February 23, at the residence of John Lewis, 7513 Susquehanna street. We support the continued illness of Samuel Jennings of 1302 Collier street. Miss Rosa Draper of Finance street, is visiting friends in Greenburg, Pa., this week. The first annual reception of the Boys' Glee club will be held at the residence of Mrs. T. M. Sellara, 7301 Susquehanna street. Admission 15 cents. Good music and refreshments free. We sincerely hope that all come out and help the boy a good unceasingly to make the affair a pleasant one and we do assure all who attend a good time. Invitations are out for a church birthday party at the Homewood A. M. E. Zion church on Thursday evening, February 29. There will be a splendid program also refreshments. Each person is requested to bring as many cents as they are years old which makes them well as well as a birthday party. We promise a good time to all. Given by Captains Mrs. Wm. Brown and Mrs. Homer Allen. The social at the home of Mrs. Alice Charles on Monday evening was well! attended despite the sloppy weather and quite a neat sum was raised for the benefit of the church rally. A musical entertainment given by the Ways and Means club of the G. O. of East End Enclave. Fellowls hall on Wednesday evening. March 6, 1912. An excellent program will be rendered. Everybody welcome. Admission 10 cents. The services on Sunday at the A. M. E. Zion church was well attended morning and evening. Rev. J. M. Davis, the pastor, very ably filled the pulpit each time. He preached from the parables of "The Wheat and the Tares" in the evening, which sermon was well delivered and fully explained; each one felt that it was well to have been there. HOMESTEAD HOMESTEAD (By Blanche Dooley.) The Independent Art Needle Work club was organized 8.1912 at the residence of Mrs. Samuel Broadus with the following officers and members: Mrs. Broadus, president; Mrs. J. R. Wilson, vice president; Miss Ida Winbush, secretary; Miss Erma Hobson, assistant secretary; Mrs. Charles Winbush, treasurer; other members: Miss M. E. Wilson, Mrs. E. Tahon, Mrs. B. Bond, first the necropsy, the home of Mrs. W. Barber on February 15, 1912. The ladies made a very fine showing of some of the art needle work which is being very skillfully done. Mrs. Barber served a dainty luncheon in honor of the club. Edward Venable was a caller in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Milberry of East End were callers on Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gilliam on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis of Sixteenth Homestead and Mrs. Gibson of East End, were callers on Mr. and Mrs. William Payre. All members of the Carnation club must report to committee on refreshments on Sunday. By order of the President, J. O. Cardwell. L. J. Richardson, the original poet and monologue writer will recite poems with some of the making musical and dramatic entertaining clubs in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio, on the 27th. All St. Luke's Council No. 611 are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. J. H Gilliam on March 8. Desert and important business be attended to. Arrangements will be made for their Easter entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Casteman wish to announce to their friends that they will be at their new home after March 1, 1912, at 1220 Glenna street. Mrs. Wm. Celf was a caller on Mrs. C. B. Castleman on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goode will take up their residence again in Homestead on March 1. Miss Ida Winchub entertained on Thursday, Feb 15, at a valentine party, the guests numbering 21, were principally of Homestead, including a few friends from Wilkinsburg. Miss Winchub was assisted in receiving the guests by her niece, Miss Wood. A program was held by the Leap Ski Club, which was quite amusing. Each person then received a letter from Cupid's post office containing a valentine. The guests were served with a luncheon by the hostess. The colors of red and gold which adorned the room in the form of Cupid's hearts, etc. The war between the White and Red Rose clubs of the Gladen A. M. E. church has become very interesting. On Tuesday evening in February 27, the Williams family will give a concert and will be served by some talent from North Slide. Supper be served by Mrs. Saille Barber and Mrs. Alice Tyler. Halward Logan of New Brighton, is stopping with his cousin, Mrs. Gant. He will soon leave for the South. Anybody wishing to buy the Courier route call at 240 Twentieth avenue. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed alip on Page One and DO IT NOW. Little Telegram, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Simpson of Corry avenged late-September quite ill for the past week. She is greatly with spamme. Mrs. Sarah Christ the mother of Mrs. L. L. Christ of Corry is much happiest, and able to go short. Way Toughee of Fifth street, he moved to Oyster street. The family avenue A. M. in church choir will give an old-fashioned jubilee and classical concert on March 6, 1812. These people are known through the Pittsburgh district to falsely claim to give satisfaction to any concert will make a great treat. Miss Peter, Anthony of Cedar street, has been in the Braddock Genera hospital for quite a long time, in once more greeting her many friends on the streets again. Richard Lawson of Seventh street, had a fire on Tuesday night about two o'clock, from an over-heated fire, destroying all of their clothes in the clothes press and room. They were silenced at the time the fire broke out. Mrs. Furner entertained at dinner last Tuesday. Covera were laid for five. Mrs. Sasay of East Pittsburgh, the phys of Braddock, Mrs. Darrell of Rankin and Miss Carey of East Pittsburgh were the guests. Girl's Day at the Corry Avenue A. M. E. church. Just Sunday was a grand success. The services were in charge of the girl evangelist, the services seat was utilised. Many out-of-town visitors were present. BANKIN, PA. Bell Phone 201. R. Braddock. P. & A. phone 835-1 Braddock. M. phone 835-1 Borders of Harriet street, is confined to the house threatened with pneumonia. The many friends of Mrs. Ruth Morrison, who has been confined to the house for several months with rheumatism, were glad to meet her at church last Sunda. Mr. Mitchel, who has been working for sometime at Wood awn, Pa. is sick at his mother's home, Mrs. Ruth Morrison. Brownsville, Pa. (By Alice Hilton). Charles Hamilton of Braddock, worshipped at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Zion church on Sunday morning. The Sewing circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Manning on Friday evening. An Afro-American social club was organized at the M. E. M. church last Friday night, after which a Dutch luncheon was served. Services were well attended on Sunday evening and an interesting speech rendered to Mrs. Dyer on the subject "Christian Baptism." Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting and Girls' Day. Miss Burgess, the girl evangelist, will be with us, also Presiding Elder Rev. R. H. Bummer. Please turn out and help make this day a success. The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hackett was destroyed by fire last Thursday evening. The family escaped. All the household goods were burned. Rev. A. S. Lomox was a visitor at Hartraught last week. Mrs. Nettle Redman, "Mrs. Maud Striblin and Miss Alice Hilton attended the patrons day exercises at the South Brownville High school last Friday. Francis Lawson is suffering with muscular rheumatism. All news when sent through the mail to be published in the Courier must be accompanied by the sender's name. All news must be received by Tuesday evening. Henry, Ankrum of California, was the guest of Miss Mattie Florence on Sunday. Hilton attended the funeral of his uncle, Charles Hilton, at Pittsburgh last week. Beautiful appointments marked the leap year progressive dinner given by the ladies of the Mercedes club. St. Valentine day, at the palatial home of Miss Olive Arnett in Baltimore meant where the main dinner was set. The house of flowers and many potted plants, the color scheme being red and white, this was carried out in splendid taste. Valentine novelties also added to the decorations. The drawing room and dining room were opened in to one immense room while covers were laid for twenty-six with dalty hearts for place cards. With the decorations, special illumination and the beautiful gowns worn by the ladies made the scene one of splendor. The house of Mrs. Emma Batler and the kind "Butter makes," as well as the dessert and after dinner coffee. Mrs. Mary Peyton and Mrs. Butler joined the happy crowd here to make the grand finish at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Johns, where after dinner speeches and cigars were in order a number of leap year dances was the feature of the evening. "Frank" as pressed himself as be well! pleased as the walk gave him an appetite for the next course. Out-of-town guests and Blanche Carpenter, Mononghela; Mrs. Colvin James. East Pittsburgh; Harry Brooks, Monessen; Edward Simpson, Charlerol. At the last regular meeting of Fayette lockie No. 41, K. P., the following officers were installed: John E. Hooper, C. C.; Louis Willis, V. C.; John Kenngy, M. of W.; Russell Heyton, M. of E.; R. and S. W.; M. of E.; W. and M. of F.; O. Hodbock, M. at A.; C. H. Tate, O. G.; Eston Redman, I. G. What is considered a step forward for this lockie is the change of meeting place to the Colored Odd Fellows hall. The first and third Thursday nights have been secured. And Deputy Griggsby made his first official visit hire on Friday and left a good impression with the boys as a G. D. Value in Giving. In giving, a man receives more than he given, and the more is in proportion to the worth of the thing given. —George MacDonald. SEPTEMBER JANUARY 84 - 1911. SOC (EDITED BY ELIZABETH JONES.) OCIETY Dinner Dances at Club The progressive dinner dance given at the Loendi club on Wednesday evening was a brilliant affair and one that will not soon be forgotten by the participants. The dance was arranged by Eugene Lewis, Howard Rickmond and Anthony Perperla. The club was all aglow with lights and music. The menu program consisted of dances between each course which was a most delightful arrangement. Among those participating were Mrs. Lewis, garbed in mull and Irish face over pink with peals; Mrs. Douglas Foster, in black point de spray, oven silk with diamond pin; Mrs. Wm. Randolph wore black velvet princess gown with diamond sunburst; Mrs. Price in black lace overdress with pink drop and topar pendant; Mrs. James Page was garbed in red velvet gown entrained with cut jets; Mrs. Nellie West, lace over pink with flowers; Mrs. Eddie Johnson wore grey pame velvet with lace half bodice and chiffon trimmed with diamond and sapphire jewelry; Mrs. Sylvester Jones wore a gown of red chiffon handsome embroidered over red silk with pearl pendant necklace; Mrs. Hunter Johnson, yellow with drop over of black net and fringe trimments, diamond ornament; Mrs. Jerome Hill, chiffon over black and white silk drop-rose hid bouquet and coral ornaments; Mrs. Frank Stewart wore pink silk with white lace with pearl ornaments; Mrs. Frank Stewart wore blue crepe silk crystal trimming, pearl ornaments; Miss Cathleen Brown, old rose satin with corsage bouquet of roses; Mrs. Wm. Stanton wore pink satin lace trimmed bodice and peals; Mrs. Summond, cut jet ornaments with black lace gown over silk; Mrs. Cora Lee in pink crepe with pearl ornaments; Miss Marie Fulton wore white marquise over pink with flowers; Miss Eva Sammonds, pink landsdowe with fringe trimming, with lace; Mrs. Wm. Wood, black lace jet spasm, diamond brooch; Mrs. Dan Todd, white lace net over pink satin slip entrained with pink and white trimming and rose ornaments; Mrs. Thomas Jaskson wore pale satin with crystal trimming; Miss E. H. Jones, creme sander with inch lace bodice; Miss Sara Writt in red velvet, corsage bouquet of flowers with black cut jet trimming; Mrs. Harry Brown, figured chiffon over white; Miss Marie Fulton, white volle with lace trimming; Miss Denny wore a beautiful black velvet with broad lace bands. Mrs. Dougas Foster of Highland avenue. North Side, entertained a week-end party quite elaborately which ended in a seven course dinner on Sunday. Covers were laid for twelve. Decorations were pink and white. Loendi Club Symposium. W. D. George, prominent real estate dealer, will address the Symposium on Sunday, February. 25. Philip S. Pryor will also be there with his "Southland Nightingales." A very pretty birthday party was given by Mrs. Byrdie E. Crankleton of Decatur尉 North Side, in honor of her son John and daughter Elfrieda Virginia, on Thursday afternoon. The table was decorated with a beautiful birthday cake designed with Little George Washington hatchets, arrows and hearts, which was presented by Miss Ada Price, white hollys also adorned the table. The color scheme was pink and white. Among the little guests were Misses Ruth Bazier, Lillian Timpson, Martha Stevenson' Delta, Tapsico, Corene Wheeler, Margaret, Grace and Cecelia Smith, Geneva Burks, Masters Cecil Bazier, Oliver Burks, Clarence Carroll, Samuel and Theodore Taylor, Arthur Cook, James Hardy, Jesse and John Crankleton. The presents were numerous and beautiful, Mrs. Crankleton was assisted by her uncle, Basel Snowden, Mrs. Carl Hardy, Mrs. Edward Taylor, Mrs. Chas. Carroll, Mrs. Mary Courtney and Mrs. Jennie Burks. Homewood Social Literary Club. The Homewood Social and Literary club held its second meeting at the residence of Miss Adeline Williams. Thoga street, on Friday evening. Quite an interesting program was rendered by the following persons in instrumental selection. Harry T. Drapier; soil. "The Harbor of Love." Jas W. Pollard; recitation. Miss Cora L. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` MISS CLARA MAUDE SCOTT. Miss Clara Maude Scott, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Scott, who graduated from the Nossokoff school Week-End Party. Party. Ross; solo, "The Vale of Dreams," Jas. H. Tyler. After the program a mose delicious and appetizing buffet lunch was served by the hostess, Miss Adelline Williams, assisted by Miss Nettle Holliday. The next meeting of the cluo will be held at the residence of Hairy E Draper, Finace street. For Departing Guests. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. H. McCard of Webster avenue, very elaborately entertained on Monday evening, February 19, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Knott, who leaves the city to take up their residence in the Sunny South next week. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Knott; Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Brown; Mr. and Mrs. Matthews and the McCard family. The evening was spent in games and music, and at a late hour a very dainty lunch was served. Hesperia Pre-Lenten Dance. The Hesperia club gave their prelent dance on Tuesday evening at Arcade hall which was one of the best attended affairs of the season. Many beautiful gowns added to the brillancy of the affair. While they were unable to carry out their first intentions concerning the cotillion owing to the numbers the favors crinkle paper hats of green with red quills, red hatcets and cherries. Quite a number of out of town guests were present among them were Miss Elizabeth Jackson of Harrisburg, who wore cream silk-trimmed in lace and fringe. Miss Eloot Soott of Meyersdale, pale blue satin; Miss Gathleen Brown of Holidaysburg, old rose and crystal trimmings; Miss Elizabeth Brown, Holidaysburg, yellow satin; Mrs. Chas. Jackson of Chicago, black velvet and cream lace; Mrs. Vaughn, East Liverpool, O., green crepe meteor. Mercedes Easter Dance. At Union Labor Temple the Mercedes will give a dance on Tuesday, April 9, 1912. "Nut-Ced!" Mrs. Henry Thompson Entertained. Atgather home on Chester avenue, North Side. Mrs. Thompson, entertained at an informal dinner. Covers were laid for twenty-four, the center piece being cut ferns and the favors were red hearts shot with cupid's arrows. The dining room was elaborately decorated in red hearts. The colors were fully carried out in red and green. Richard B. Harrison will appear as Bethel church on Monday evening, February 26 in the following numbers: "The Raven, Edgar Allen Poe. Humorous selection, 30 minutes, Dunbar and others. Damon and Pythias, Bain. Scenes 1, "Damon, thine hour has come." 2—Road to Scaffold, "A Moments Pause, Officer." 3—Damon and Pythias, Pythias's sacrifice, "For six hours we defer thy death;" 4—Damon and Calanthe, "Mercy, Damon, Mercy;" 5—Calanthe and Dronysius. "The tyrant has decided to interrupt this, Damon." 6—Pythias in Dungeon, "I do prefer the certainty of death to the possibility of dishonor." 7—Damon at home, "Husbands, look at us, we are at thy feet; 8—Lucullus, "I slew his horse, never more shall he return." 9—Scaffold, Calanthe's Scorn, Pythias's Anuxility, Damon's Return, Dionysus' Pardon, "Cry wide through the city that Dionysius, tyrant though he is gives back his life to Damon." College Play by Philomaths Quite a treat is in store for the many friends of the Society of Philomaths on Friday, April 26, on which date the Philomaths will give their first play. This play has been talked of for quite a while, and the young men of the club are working hard and earnestly to make this eclipse in every way anything of its kind heretofore presented to the public in this city. There are all indications that it will do so. There is quite a bit of talent in the club, most of its members having had previous experience in this line, either in school or elsewhere. The play is well adapted to the players who are to enact it. Bubbling over with mirth and true college spirit, full of action from beginning to end and containing those amusing and interesting portions of college life which are sure to interest and please the audience, the play could not be better suited to college students. The second act alone is worth the price of admission, for it combines both the humorous and the serious. It has a fine stage setting and the whole is enlivened with real college singing. April 26 is the date for the production of the play. On Friday evening, February 16, Mrs. Mabel Watson gave a leap year party at her residence in Duquesne avenue, North Side, the honor guests were Misses Lucille Saunders and Elizabeth Young. Out-of-town guests Misses Freda Wooten, Oakdale; Carrie Taylor, McDonald, Pa.; Blance McPhail, Coraopolis, Pa.; Martha Smith, Carnesie; Messrs. Edff Jeffries, Donahn, Pa.; Alonzo Scott, Connellsville, Pa.; George Logan, Oakdale; William and George Thornhill, Oakdale; Misses Cora and Hattie Ross, Gertrude Crump, Carrie Saunders, Hilda Anderson, Thema and Irene Jones, Z. ```markdown ``` is quite a popur' a young lady among the younzer set and gives promise of a successful young business woman in her chosen profession. Richard B. Harrison. DENTIST IS NOW LOCATED AT 6258 FRANKSTOWN AVE., E. E. Near Broad Street Bell Phone 1937-R, Richland. BARBER, BAINDRESSING, AND MANICURING SCHOOLS By our method everybody can karm the trade in short time. expenses small, and you can spend money will be at school send for information. A special invitation is extended to pros- pective colored students. BARBER, BAINDRESSING AND MANICURING SCHOOLS By our method everybody can learn the trade in short time; expenses small, and you can earn money while at school; and you can fulfillment. A special institution is extended to pro- spective colored students. NOSSOKOFF, 1405 PENN AVENUE. PITTSBURGH, PA. Artist Johnson SIGN PAINTER, DECORATOR AND CARTOONIST Teacher of Sign and China Painting CALL OR WRITE, 1400 WYLIE AVENUE, BOTH PHONES, AT E. K. THUMM. Arcade Dance Hall WHERE THE VERIBEST PEOPLE GO. DANCING DANCING Every Monday, Thursday Afternoon and Thursday Evening. ROBINSON ORCHESTRA. Admission ..... 25c This hall can be rented for all occasions, A. J. Robinson, manager, Center and Highland avenues, East End. Bell Phone 1589 Highland. Braxton, Alberta and Ruth Trent, Maggie Ramsey, Messrs. Charles and Clarence Anderson, Christopher Crawty, Oscar Johnson, Robt. Patterson, L. Hardy, Walter Washington, Hampton, Washington, Raymond Bransom, Mr. and Mrs. G. Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. H. Crankleton, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lyles, Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson. Music for the evening was furnished by the Pittsburgh orchestra. Mrs Henry Thompson of Chester, avenue, North Side, city, entertained the following guests at a dinner given in honor of her husband: Dr. Temple and wife, James Williams and wife, J. R. Snowden and wife, Mrs. Louisa Henderson, Mrs. Devey and Miss E. Snowden, all of the North Side; Dr. P. A. Scott and wife and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Howard of Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Brown of Washington, Mrs. W. H. H. Butler of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Watts of Kirkpatrick street, entertained on Tuesday evening informally. Music was the main feature of entertainment. Among the guests were Miss Manely, Miss Naomi Green, Mrs. Jennie Dobbins, A. F. Carroll, Robt. Smalls, Robert Brown, John Bronder. Wm. Gilland. Light refreshments were Washington Society G. Fred Anderson, one of the best known young men of Washington, was treated to a genuine surprise last Thursday evening when upon going to his home he found about 20 friends gathered there in honor of his birthday. Mrs. Anderson had planned the surprise for the 13th, his natal day, but owing to another engagement had it on Thursday, the 15th. The decorations were red and white while the dinner table fairly groaned with good things. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present and they all, with the addition of the Courier, wish this genial young man long life, happiness and prosperity. Women's Clubs There will be a high-class and instructive motion picture exhibition with musical intermission given at Frazier and Brown's hall, corner of Frankstown and Penn avenues. March S, Friday evening, under the auspices of Emma J. Moore L. and A. Circle. Productions of Mephisto. Macbeth, the artists Visitor, etc., for benefit of Destitute Colored Children at Eastbrook, Pa. Passport, 10 cents. Refreshments will be served. The Married Women's Culture club was entertained at the residence of the president, Mrs. McNeal, on Thursday, February 15, 1912. Embroidery work was done by the members of the club. Very interesting remarks were made by Mrs. Rev. S. Lee, president of the Equal Franchise league: Mrs. Isabelle Tanner - Temple, of Bellefonte, Pa. - president of the Women's Mite Missionary society and Mrs. Rebecca Aldridge, president of the State Federation. The other guests were Mrs. Martha Sutton, Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Laura William and Mrs. Monroe of the F. E. W. Harper league. A very dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, after which they all returned to their homes. The club is to meet on Thursday, March 7, at the residence of Mrs. Davis, 419 Freeland street. Martin R. Delaney Circle 122. Ladies of the G. A. R. celebrated Lincoln's birthday, February 12, at the residence of Mrs. Carroll A. Washington, Island avenue, in a very appropriate manner. The circle's patriotic instructor, Mrs. Clinton Robinson, made a very interpeting talk on Lincoln. Rev. R. French Hurley addressed the circle with a very fluent speech which suited the occasion. Comrades R. J. Waters and J. Keys gave closing talks. Quite a number of guests were present and all spent an enjoyable evening with Mrs. Washington as our pleasant hostess. The Womens Charity club of Bethel A. M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. Eliza Franklin, 1505 Wylie avenue, on Thursday, February 15. After the regular business there were two very elegant papers read by Miss Gettie Van Cleaf and Mrs. Abbie Snyder, which were very highly commended by all the members present. THE COURIER. A vote of thanks was tendered both ladies. The hostess served an elegant lunch that was enjoyed by all present, after which Dr. Wm. Franklin, accompanied by Miss Maud Scott, rendered several very fine solos that were enjoyed by all present. The club decided to celebrate their first anniversary on Thursday evening, March 7, 1912, at Bethel A. M. E church, at which time the famous blue ribbon quartet will render several choice selections; the program will appear in the next issue of this paper. The club adjourned to meet on Thursday, March 14, at the residence of Mrs. Alice Banks, Breckenridge avenue. The regular meeting of the Equal Franchise leage of Colored Women of Pittsburgh will be held at the residence of Mrs. J. Wifred Holmes, 730 Adeliade street, Herton Hill, Friday, March 1, 1912 at 2 p.m. Business of importance. By order of the president, Mrs. I. S. Lee; Mattle Sutton, secretary; Mrs. I. T. Temple, correspondding secretary. The So-Re-Lit club was entertained by Mrs. Jerome Hill on Tuesday afternoon. There was a large number present. Plans for the future were discussed after which a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be March 5th at the residence of Mrs. A. G. Gantt, Euclid avenue. SHARON, PA. (By Hazel Flemon.) The baseball notice of last week should have read catchers for 1912 instead of 1913 as was stated in last week's issue. The revival at the First Baptist church will continue this yeek. The pastor, Rev. S. C. Coleman, was assisted last week by Revs. P. N. Clopton, A. W. Irvine and Brother M. M. Luck. Miss Estella Langdon of Wheeling, W. Va., is the guest of Mrs. Rev. Coleman and niece. Mrs. Edward Crippens of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Harry Capitol of Bellaire, O., are visiting their husbands at 1040 Emerson avenue. Miss Mary Burke entertained a number of little friends on Saturday afternoon at her home on North Irvine avenue, in honor of the sixth-birthday anniversary of her nephew, Master William Burke. Dainty place cards with miniature chicks and rabbits attached were presented to each guest. The afternoon was spent in playing various games and a dainty lunch was served. Master Burke received some very pretty gifts. Those present were: Misses Virginia, Helen and Edith Dixon, Minnie Houston, Margery Burke, Pauline Flemon and Master Alfred and Floyd Fitch, William Houston and Harold Flemon. Miss Josephine Danks visited Pittsburgh this week. Valentine social held at the home of Mrs. James Carroil was an enjoyable affair and was attended. Miss Mamie Metz of Brooklyn, N. Y., left on Wednesday for her home after a visit with South Sharon friends. Rev. Irvine of South Sharon, preached at the A. M. E. Zion church on Sunday night. Rev. Mrs. Coleman is able to be un and about the house again. Mrs. Henry Sawyer, N. Miller and H. V. Young, who were reported sick are all doing nicely at this writing. Mrs. Dillard of New Lisbon, O., has returned to her home after a week's visit here. She was accompanied as far as Youngstown by Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Dillard. Mrs. Alice Wynn is reported on the sick list. Mrs. Lizzie Cuff and Mrs. Jennie Vaughn were in New Castle attending the Baptist Sunday school union on February 18. Mrs. L. Busie entertained Mrs. Q. Winston at dinner on Sunday. Making Up Natural Defects A French physician has discovered the means of planting artificial eyelashes and eyebrows. The former operation is very painful, but the latter less so. East Liverpool, O. (By Izet. a Dorssey.) Charley Benford of Wellsville, O.. is very ill. Harrison Brown, Canelius Lewis were Pittsburgh visitors on Sunday. Mr. Logan of East End, has been very ill. Fred Clark of Beaver Fal. s. visited Southail on Sunday. Miss Alverda Simmons of Monongahela, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Viney of Steubenville, O., Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith of Sharon, Pa., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vaughn. J. A. Goode, W. T. Thomas were Cleveland visitors this week. Mrs. Bush of Wellsville, O., entertained in honor of her daughter's fifteenth birthday. Wednesday evening. At the A. M. E. church four evening clubs were organized with the following persons as captains: Miss Q. V. Upsahaw, W. H. Prier, Mrs. J. A. Goode, and F. D. Curtis. The rally will be held the second Sunday in May. At the A. M. E. church on Thursday night a union meeting was held with the members of the A. M. E. and Second Baptists, and Wellsville A. M. E. churches to form a league to better the condition of our people in general. Rev. Dr. I. R. Hall delivered one of his famous lectures, subject, "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." The meeting was well attende and an organization affected. The following officers were elected, President, E. E. Foster; first vice president, R. S. Breedlove; second vice president, Matthew Smith; secretary, Miss Beatree Lozan; assisting secretary, Miss Katherine Moore, Mrs. Walter W. Allen, treasurer, F./D. Curtis, corresponding secretary. Rev. Cotton of Wellsville, O. has closed his revival services with great success. Mrs. F. D. Curtis of Chester, W. Va., is very ill. Mrs. C. D. Vine of Steubenville will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vaughn to the Hesperia dance at Arcade hall. Pitburgh, also to attend the Gypsy Love," at Nixon on theater. Mrs. Will Mahoney gave a valentine party in honor of her son Harry's fourteenth birthday. Many guests were present. The evening was spent in music and games. A delightful lunch was served. Thomas as Monroe. William Forney. Oliver Southall. Roland Lewis were guests of Miss Alma Meson on Sunday afternoon. A dainty lunch was served. Maland Lewis, a student of Wiperforce university, preached an able sermon at Wellsville on Sunday. How Six Feet of Golden Thread Colled in a Man's Aorta Made It Strong Again. Philadelphia.—With the walls of his heart reinforced by a coll of wire through which electric light passes, just as it follows an electric light wire, John Braden rests at the University hospital, and expects to resume his usual routine in life in a few weeks. The heart is the pump which keeps all the machinery of the human body in motion. It has valves just as all other pumps have, and when an engineer finds a valve leaking in a pump under his care he stops the engine and introduces a new valve if the defective one is beyond repair. The main valve in the heart of John Braden leaked. All through the day he was disturbed by its unnatural noise, and at night it kept him awake. Finally the pressure became so very severe and the peril to his life so immediately grave that he was removed to the University hospital, where Dr. Coll of Gold Wire Inserted in Heart's Aorta. Coil of Gold Wire Inserted in Heart's Aorta. Charles H. Frazier essayed the delicate task of tightening up the valve of his heart and reinforcing the entire structure. Examination disclosed the fact that the aorta was about to rupture. This would inevitably have resulted in death. Dr. Frazier opened the aorta as near to the heart as possible and deftly inserted a hollow needle which had been electrically insulated. Through this needle Dr. Frazier pushed and arranged in evenly distributed coils more than six feet of solid gold wire. This thread of wire was guided by the surgeon through the pulsing blood vessel by the sense of touch alone, and it was built up in the aorta, at the point of its weakest dilation, just as a weakened building wall would be strengthened at its most perilous point. Thus the heart was bound round, on the inside, with a coil of strong but fine wire, caught and held in place by the surgeon's trained fingers. Then the problem of preventing hemorrhage arose. Coagulation of the blood was the great, the vital end sought. It was decided to employ electricity to obtain this purpose. Coagulation takes place at both ends of the galvanic current—that at the positive pole being small, black and hard, and that the negative being larger, softer and of yellowish color. It happens that the blood is the very best agency in the body for the conducting of electricity, and when, as in this case, both poles are inside the sac and near to each other, a mild current of electricity will cause vigorous electrolysis. In applying the current to Braden a rheostat was used to control the flow and to prevent shock when it should be cut off. Thus by coagulation the reinforcement of the heart was accomplished over the gold wire framework and nature is building a new wall within the valve, stopping all leakage and giving John Braden a new lease of life. CAT FOSTERS STRANGE BABES Mother Pussy, Having Lost All but One of Her Babies, Adopts Three Squirrels. Knoxville, Tenn.—A squirrel is about the last thing one would expect a cat to adopt. Yet a motherly, gray pussy, having lost all but one of her own babies, took charge of three gray squirrels in their stead, and brought them up as carefully and tenderly as she did her own remaining kitten. They played about her, with one another and with the kitten as uncon- A Happy Family. cernely as though they had never had any other mother. This happy little family was kept on exhibition in a show-window in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., for a long time—indeed, until they were so well grown that they needed no further care. PATIENT'S HEAD AS PAYMENT Oklahoma Doctor Waited Twenty-Five Years and Now Wants Settlement According to Contract. Middlesboro, Ky.—Representatives of Dr. Blair of Apache, Okla., were traveling through the mountains of eastern Kentucky recently to Whit堡burg, where they will claim the head from the body of Smith Fouch, promised 25 years ago as payment for Dr. Blair's services in saving Fouch's life. Fouch was shot in the eye. Dr. Blair performed a hazardous operation, and discovered, he says, that Fouch was able to perform normal functions with a bullet in a tube of his brain. After Fouch's recovery he said he could not pay the doctor, but offered to will the doctor his head. The doctor accepted, and when Fouch died two days ago he left a note asking that Dr. Blair be reminded of the benefit. Fouch's kinmen say they will permit decapitation of the body. Dr. Blair wants to prove Fouch lived 22 years with a bullet in his brain. All ministers who intend attending this Conference should make it known at an early date, addressing the President, so that reservation can be made for them. The Summer School and Chautauqua of the National Religious Training School will open July 3, 1912, and continue for six weeks. The most complete and most up-to-date Summer School for the Colored Race in the United States. For particulars and terms address President JAMES E. SHEPARD DURHAM, N. C. 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 care is a trade that is here to stay. Twenty-five dollars cash or thirty dollars on time will insure you a lifetime 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 list of all kinds. Novelties for every magazine, papers of all kind, leading Eleven years in one block on Wylie. General Agents For Subscriptions Imperial Auto and New 1310 Wylie Avenue There Is Gold In Snow Ice Cream On all orders of our lon and over there each quart purchase of every 2000 tie RUNNING NUMBER FIVE DOLLARS DOLLARS IN GOLD will be announced at time. REMEMBER THERE IS NO will find a complete line of important post cards Novelties for every holiday. Reymer's car papers of all kind, leading colored churches on one block on Wylie avenue, is our record. 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Snigo's m and Ices Of our Ice Cream of one-half gall- here will be given one ticket for purchased. On the run of the reel 10 tickets there will be TWO JUMBERS drawn, one calling for CARS and one calling for TEN GOLD. The running numbers ceased in this paper from time to NO ICE CREAM LIKE SNIGO'S 607-11 FIFTH AVE., PITTSBURG Napkin Known to the Ancients. The napkin, in its primitive state, found its origin in China. During the Man-Daub dynasty (4,000 years ago) the napkins were already in general use; they were of silk or certain kind of linen and canvas; later came the paper napkin. AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT ME OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (By Alma.) Dr. W. L. Lee was at his best on Sunday morning, preaching one of his most forceful spiritual sermons. Surely the Spirit of the Lord was present to bless. At 8 p.m. Dr. Robinson, the evangelist, preached from the subject, "The New Birth Or Ye Must Be Born Again." Five persons joined the church during the day. Sunday, February 25, Rev. Geo. Gains of Philadelphia, will occupy the pulpit morning and evening, also gave a short address to the missionary society at 3 p.m. The praise and song service given by the V. C. E. choir at 6:30 was greatly enjoyed by the large crowd present. *Trustee's rally, March 17. Special services all day.* Bert Jackson of Hallett street, was called to Cambridge, O., suddenly on Thursday, February 15, by the sudden death of his father, Louis Jackson. He has the sincerest sympathy of the entire church and choir. AVERY MISSION NOTES (By Martina T. Williamson.) Services were well, attended on Sunday. Three joining the church. The members of the Helping Hand are joined over the success they had at the Valentine social at Mrs. John Taylor's home. The Sunday school teachers will meet at the church on Monday evening from 7 until 8 o'clock. The Young choir is getting ready for a grand sacred cantata entitled the Great Light," which is to be given at the church Easter Monday night. We expect to present something new at this time. All the members of the different church choirs who wish to take part in this cantata, please meet at the church Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Amanda Ware is slowly improving. The Avery Chapel Literary and Church Aid society will give a grand concert and oyster supper at the church on March 7. Th. Missionary societies of the church are going to have a rally on March 19. Miss Laura Williamson of the North Side, is spending a few days with Miss Jones of homewood. Mrs. Mary Scott of Homestead, was visiting her parents, Mrs. J. S. Williamson, last week. Charles Waters, J., who has been sick is able to be up and out at this writing. MT. ARARAT RAPTIST CHURCH (By Mrs Tabb) On last Sabbath the pastor, Rev. Carter, preached two sermons from which every one present was benefitted. In the afternoon communion services were largely attended. On the first Sunday in March Rev. Dally of Virginia, will conduct revival service for a month. You come and hear him, too. On the fourth Sunday, in the afternoon at 3 p. m., the Mr. Aranut Missionary circle will hold a consecrated meeting. All circles and friends are cordially invited to attend. Sister Labb, president; Sister N. E. Washington, vice; Sister E. Leck, secretary; Sister R. A. Franklin is improving very slowly. Mrs. Tahin is added to the sick list, also Mrs. D. Davis. We hope them a steady recovery. Nassau Tabernacle No. 29, Daughter of Tabor of East End, will give a chilling supper at the residence of Dr. Ama Phils, corner Carver street and Harrison avenue. East End. Thursday evening, February 29. The person running the Chinaman queue in the right place will be awarded a prize. All Temples Tabernacle and friends are cordially invited. Come and enjoy yourself. Committee: Dr. Tafo, Dr. J. B. Yours, Dr. Phils, Dr. M. D. Davis, Dr. Foste Armstead. ALLEN CHAPEL (By Mrs. B. B. R. Haira (Carroll) Mrs. R. Haira praised a very interesting season Sunday afternoon at McKeeport. Mrs. Sara What of Marquis street is the best girl? Mrs. Foster of Hudson street, is basked in her teacher, Mrs. Spence, on the side street. Mr. Poir of Belville, has had a recollection. His friends are sorry to hear of his illness. Mrs. Chloe of Brown of Freemont street, wishes to thank all of her friends who have helped her during her three years of illness, especially the members of her household, as they have been so helpful to her. She is so thankful to the ladies of her church. Avery Mission A. M. E. Zion Church Avery Mission A M E Zion church, corn. Avery and Nelson streets, North Side. Suite, services, 11 n. m. Bed 5 p.m. class meeting, 1 p.m. Sunday, suite 2 p.m. Christian Cloverdale 7 p.m. Sunday school teacher, meeting room. Monday at 7 p.m. prayer meeting Wednesday, 5 p.m. Literary Thursday, 5 p.m. Jewel Watfield, pastor, residence 275 East Jennifer street, North Side. Trinity Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church (By David Durall) Never before in the history of the Trinity Baptist church did the people witness such a crowd at the morning service as was witnessed last Sunday morning. "The occasion for this rush was the preaching of a special sermon on the soul, by Dr. Ernest Hall, whose sermons are now stirring all Pittsburgh. We feel safe in saying that needs before did the people hear a Negro preacher talk, so learnedly on a mataphysical question as did Dr. Hall. Without a note or manuscript of any kind, he held his audience spellbound for fully an hour without seemingly any effect on his part. MT. ZION CHURCH (By Mrs. S. A. Taylor.) The services were well attended at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on Sunday. Rev. Boyd from Kansas City, Mo., preached two able sermons which everyone enjoyed. The Baptist Miniisters' Conference of Pittsburgh and Vicinity. Monday, February 19, 1912, will ever be looked upon as a red letter day in the Baptist Ministers conference. More real work of a lasting character was done than ever before in a single meeting. Dr. J. W. Web filled the chair with honor and distinction, and, when, necessary, was assisted by his vice, Dr. T. H. C. Meber. Quite a number or the brethren made their reports, which were listened to with marked attention. Dr. Carter and Smith expressed their joy, joy being permitted to attend the session again after several weeks absence. Dr. R. R. Jones was all around through the building shaking hands with the brethren whom he had not seen for two weeks. Dr. Jones attended the state board meeting at Hartburg. A splendid report coming from Dr. A. M. Patterson' recognition service, by Ernest Hail, master of ceremonies, was joyfully received, and many expressions of "good luck to you" were heard on every hand. The pleasant face and congenial smile of Dr. O. S. Simms and J. C. Tautton were missed, the former being ill and the latter kept away on special business. There were in all about twenty ministers present, among which number the following named strangers and visitors: Rev. Boyd, Kansas City, Mo.; Rev. Revn, Washington. D. C.; Rev. Coleman, Philadelphia. Pa., all of whom made timely addresses when presented to the conference. A lively time was had when the Rev. Ernest Hail, chairman of the committee on constitution and bylaws made his report. Fully an hour was spent in discussing certain portions of the bylaws, but not a single section was changed from its original statements. Mrs. Lucinda Johnson, president of the Fairfax Baby Home, will address the conference next Monday on the needs of the home, and the general public is invited to attend the lecture. Beginning with the first Monday in March, the conference will open the eyes of the community with a program the like of which has never been rendered by any conference in the city. The conference is preparing to do real work in the future. There will be a course of lectures given by specialists bearing upon the different phases of ministerial life that will be worth every minister's hearing. The minister's voice, body and food, and church ventilation and sanitation are only a part of the rich things in store for the ministers of the conference. We have decided to make our conference the best in the country, and a good start has already been made toward attaining that end. Watch us grow. The conference has been thoroughly-organized with the following officers: Dr. J. W. Webb, president; Dr. T. H. C. Messer, first vice president; Dr. W. J. Carter, second vice president; Rev. J. R. Saunders, secretary; Rev. J. C. Taulton, assistant secretary; Dr. I. R. Hall, treasurer; Prof. W. H. Smith, critic; Rev. Ernest Hall, journalist. Members of committee will be published next week. The constitution and by-laws governing the Baptist Ministers' conference of Pittsburgh and vicinity will also appear in these columns next week. MOST PATIENT OF THIEVES In San Francisco a Man Was Discovered Stealing the Parts of Roller Skates. Out at the Coliseum skating rink there has been discovered evidence of one of the most patient and hopeful thieves in America. A day or two ago he undertook to steal a pair of skates plecemeal, but the evidence of his work was discovered and he remains in possession of three wheels, a bolt or two and a couple of pieces of metal that can be of no earthly use without the remaining sections of the skates, w' remain in possession of the management. To compensate for the loss the Coliseum stands in possession of one felt hat, with the name of the dealer cut out of the hand and a gap wh the owner's initials were carrie. To evade the regularity of the rink the optimistic crook obliged to carry an extra hat or and a set of tools which ensured him to take the skates apart. The unpurloined, portions were discovered by a special policeman in an unfrequented corner of the pavillon.—San Francisco Bulletin. New Town on the Map A little girl in the Archie denot was watching a freight train go by. "Mamma," she said, "where is Capa city?" "I don't know; city?" asked the mother. "I see it on a car there," she replied. "Capa city" happened to be "cajunery, fallow pounds," which she really saw. Time's Greatest Evil. The greatest evil of the times is not the love of pleasure, but the love of ease. Letter Undraped. Little Lola, aged five, went to the door in answer to the postman's ring, and was handed a postal card, the first one she had ever seen. "Oh, mamma," she exclaimed, "here's a letter for you, but it hasn't got any skirt on!" Pineapple for Diphtheria Pineapple is declared to be one of the best known remedies for diphtheria. It has been tested, we are told, with good effects in cases of great severity. WEEK'S SERVICE PLANNED Sewickley, Pa—Opening services of the St. Mathews African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, Rev. Henry Burham, pastor, admitted to be the most beautiful church edifice in this community, will begin Sunday, March 3, and continue all that week. Great satisfaction is felt by Sewickley folks of the A. M. E. connection, and in fact of all connections and of both races in the successful completion of this $15,000 structure, upon which the present indebtedness is only $2,500. Prominent Sewickley churchmen and prominent divines and laymen from the surrounding districts will take part in the exercises. Hosts of visitors are expected. Presiding Elder W. A. H. Pringle of the Ohio district, will preach the Sunday morning sermon; Rev. D. F. Bradley, presiding elder of Allegheghy district will deliver an address to the Sunday school at 2 p. m. and one hour later a great mass meeting will be held, presided over by Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of the Seventh Episcopal district. A brilliant array of local orators have been marshalled, each to deliver a short address at this hour, which includes Dr. W. L. Lee, Rev. P. A. Scott, Rev. A. Wakefield, Rev. Daniel Lash Marsh, M. A. L. T. B. Rev. R. B. Cobbs, Attorney J. Welford Holmes, Attorney R. L. Vann, Hon. Frank G. Paulson and Edward A. Woods At 7 o'clock p. m., on Sunday, the women will conduct a Missionary meeting addressed by some of the leading women missionary leaders in the Ohio and Allegheny district. At 8 p. m. bishop J. S. Caldwell of Philadelphia. Ra. will preach Special music, particularly that rendered by accomplished solisters such as Miss Edna Curtis, Miss Mazie Brown, Kelly Minor, Fletcher Brown and Quincy Adams, will be features of the meetings during the entire week. Participation of the other church, denominations, of Sewickley will characterize the St. Mathews A. M. E. Zion church openings services. Tuesday, March 5, is Episcopal Evening, when Rev. A. C. Howell will preach on "The Shadow of a Rock." Father Damon will also speak on "Martin Luther," and Hon. F. G. Paulson will give a short talk. The following evening, Wednesday, will be known as United Presbyterian Evening, when Rev. E. M. Milligan will deliver the sermon on "The Christ Who Saves," from Heb. xiii. S. and J. C reed will offer a few remarks. "Making the Negro of the South." is the attractive subject upon which Rev. Hugh Lenox Hodge is the talk on Thursday, March 17, Presbyterian Evening. Bayard H. Christy will also speak on this evening. Methodist Evening, Friday, March 7, will close the series of services. Remarks by A. H. Diel will conclude a program upon which Rev. Daniel Lash March will appear as the central figure. Subject for Rev. March's sermon will be "The Church of the Living God." Refreshments to be served each evening in the dining room constitutes one other phase of the good things planned. Cordial welcome has been ex- readed to all. Church Organization. Bishop, J. S. Caldwell, Philadelphia. Pa.: preiding elder, Rev. W. A. H. Pringle, Lisbon, O.; pastor, Henry Durham, Swickeyley. Pa.: trustees, James Parker, Horace Blockson, Lewis A. Hallstock, Joseph Carrington, Benjamin Blockson, James Matthews William Mossett. Heads of Departments. Heads of Departments Stewardess, Horace Blockson, Lewis Hallstock, class leaders, James Parker, Benjamin Blockson; Sunday school, Lewis A. Hallstock, superintendent; stewardesses, Mrs. Mahlon Wilson, Mrs. Minnie Hallstock, Pastor's Aid society, Mrs. Martha Gibson, president; W. H. and F. Missionary society, Mrs. Carrie Mossett, president; Y. W. Missionary society, Miss Maze Brown, president; Buds of Promise, Mrs. Minnie Hallstock, president; Query club, James Reese, president; Daughters of Conference, Mrs. F. L. Mathews; Sewing guild, Mrs. L. A. Durham, president; Organist, Mrs. M. Brown. Finance Committee. Finance Committee Edward A. Woods, chairman, B. H. Christy, secretary, Hon. Frank G. Paulson, treasurer. PREDECESSORS OF CAPT. LUX Colonel Sausier, General Zurlinder and Others Have Escaped From Prisons in Germany. About a dozen precedents for the escape of Captain Lux from his German prison can be found in the history of the Franco-German war, and a large proportion of the heroes of them lived to become famous. A notable case was that of General (then colonel) Saussier, ultimately commander-in-chief of the French army, who was detained at Grandons, in the extreme east of Prussia. It is said that he put his bolster to bed instead of himself, hid in an obscure corner of the fortress until nightfall, and then, having obtained a disguise by the help of his orderly, was allowed to walk out of the main prison gate. He crossed the frontier to Poland and returned in France by way of Austria and Italy. Gengar Zuriliden was another prisoner who got out of his prison at Glogan in Siliaea, on Christmas eve. He made his way in disguise through Berlin, Frankfurt and Karlsruhe to Basel, a feast which was, not difficult for him as, being an Alsatian, he spoke German quite as well as his fallers. Thirdly, we may note the experiences of M. Paul Deroulede, who escaped from Breslau, and it is pliant to recall that that vehement anti-Semitie did not disdain to disguise himself as a Polish Jew. He was very nearly betrayed by a peasant whom he had bribed to guide him into Bohemia; but he drew his knife with a ferocious gesture and the peasant changed his mind, with the result that M. Deroulede saw the final fights of the war as a sub-lieutenant of Turcos. THE COURIER. "THE PHILOSOPHY OF LEISURE" A Sermon And there Isaac's servants digged a well.—Genesis 26:25. We are here for work. This fact needs to be repeated again and again with never-decreasing emphasis. The world owes nobody a living, whereas everybody owes the world his powers. Only the very few are so fortunate as to feel justified in wallowing in indolence. And there is a second fact which should be accentuated. No man should toll incensantly. Everybody stands in need of periodical rest. If it is true that "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," all play and no work leads to the same undesirable results. The frequency with which the Scriptures refer to the Sabbath day leads to the inference that among the reasons for its institution man's requirement of weekly relaxation is by no means the least. Valuable as it undoubtedly would be to exhort people nowadays to observe the Sabbath in the proper spirit, these remarks shall concern themselves with the spirit, which is to mark the enjoyment of our everyday leisure. Although ours is a very strenuous life, there are but few people whose muscles are on a tension all the time. With nightfall offices shops and factories close their doors and people put aside their books, wares and tools. As there are well-defined principles governing every calling, so there are inviolable rules underlying all recreation. What the nature of leisure should be is, to my mind, beautifully suggested by an incident recorded in Sacred Writ. We are told that in his wanderings from place to place the patrarch Isaac, who led a pastoral and agricultural existence, had his servants dig for wells, without the clear water of which the fertility of the soil could not have been preserved, and the life of the people could not have been spared. In the pursuit of achievement along specific Hes every man must not only manifest talent, ambition and application, but must also command leisure to insure him endurance. And the leisure must, like the well of refreshing waters which Isaac's servants digged, yield only means of refreshment. There is a philosophy of leisure. One may reveal wisdom or folly in resting, as he does in tolling. This philosophy has, as yet, not been mastered by all persons. There are hundreds—aye, thousands—who do not know how to rest. For them it is a period of enuil. They waste their leisure time in sitting around in idleness, in walking the streets without aim, in indulging in worthless gossip, in playing dangerous games of chance, in reading immoral literature and in frequenting places of amusement in furnishing questionable entertainment. What is the benefit which one derives from such leisure? None whatever. He that takes his leisure hours in any one of these ways indeed misses leisure's real purpose. "The life of indulence is a miserable mackery of happiness," says Sir John Lubbock. Leisure must not be dull and wearisome. It must not make men stupid. It must not wreck them nervously. It must not break them physically. It must not weaken them mentally. It must not degrade them morally. It must not kill them spiritually. Leisure must not mean the complete cessation of noble effort and energy. The rest for which it makes should be change of activity. Resting is not rusting. Every act in life must raise us above the brute. Our leisure should tend toward recreation, reinforcement and rehabilitation. Intended to divert our attention, leisure should be the means of self-improvement in directions of necessity neglected by us in the pursuit of our specific daily duty. Always ask yourself: "What benefit will accrue to me from this diversion? Will it refresh me or will it enervate me? Will it be the means of my upbuilding or will it help to annihilate me?" I would have you take your leisure sanely, rationally, profitably. Let him that uses all the the muscles of the body devote himself to some mental discipline. And let him who employs his brain day after day derive his recreation from physical exercise. I would have you value time at its proper worth. Every minute of your earthly existence is given you as a sacred trust. You should guard it carefully. It should be turned to some honorable use. It should be a blessing to you and to others. Would that I could teach the large leisure class its responsibility. Many persons belonging to this class certainly require direction. Observation will demonstrate their frequent dissipation of precious opportunities. If you be among those who can be identified with the leisure class and who in the past have squandered time, let me counsel you to do something which will help to develop you personally and indirectly tend to improve the condition of others. Nobody has the right or privilege to spend his or her leisure in idleness. Idleness is in almost every instance the forerunner of degeneracy. But let no one imagine that I would advise merely the so-called leisure class. I wish to counsel all who stand in need of counsel—the young and the old, the men and the women, the rich and the poor, the informed and the Charles N. Pray, congressman-at-large from Montana, tells of a midwestern congressman who got a letter recently from a vexed constituent. "I notice," wrote the constituent, "that you are sending out a great many of your speeches through the district without any stamps on the envelope. Why should a congressman be permitted to use the mails free of charge any more than anybody else? By rights, you ought to be compelled uniformed. Unless this advice is disca- calionally tendered, the philosophy of leisure may at times be forgotten. A reminder is especially opportune at this season of the year. The winter months are upon us. They find us using our leisure for the most part within doors. I would have you cultivate the habit of taking your leisure to a great extent at home. The healthful companionship of your dear ones and the wholesome atmosphere of mutual confidence are sure to prove refreshing influences. Spend your evenings within your family circle. Sit around the table in your library or your living room. Discuss matters of common family interest. Read healthful literature—biography and history, fiction and poetry, magazines and journals enjoying the endorsement of thinking men. Exchange views on problems that beset your community, the problems of the country, the problems of the world at large. If at times you wish to take your leisure away from home, as you are justified in doing, let your walks lead you into nature's temple, where you must needs be uplifted, and not into the haunts of temptation, where you will be annihilated. Visit playhouses where your higher impulses will be stimulated. Listen to some of the great variety of lectures which are being delivered in your community. Attend the concerts given under public and private auspices. Take an active part in good government, in social endeavor and in settlement work. Remember that a man is judged as much by the way he takes his leisure as by the way he performs his duties. Civilization depends as much on the nobility of man's relaxation as on the nobility of man's work. One of the most regrettable facts is the indifference with which some people treat the wasteful use of leisure by their children. Such wastefulness is sure to form bad habits. And bad habits in children in turn are sure to develop worthlessness in men. If your leisure does not benefit you, no one is at fault but yourself. The wells of relaxation which we should dig are not always stopped up by others, as in the case of the patriarch Isaac, but are often stopped up by ourselves. Amid the toll of your daily life dig wells of leisure wisely, so that the diversion they yield may help to preserve that strength, that dignity and that nobility of which we stand in need for the proper living of the life which God has given us. WILLIAM ROSENAU. DISHEARTENED NEGROES GIVEN GOOD ADVICE ONE OF VIRGINIA'S LEADING WHITE DAILY NEWSPAPERS REMINDS NEGROES THAT WHITE MEN DO NOT LOSE CONFIDENCE IN THEIR RACE BECAUSE A Few OF THEIR BUSINESSES FAIL ON ACCOUNT OF MISMANAGEMENT. "Undoubtedly the most grievous result of the smash of the True Reformers' bank, the colored institution in Richmond, and the defalcation and flight of Reuben Hill, the cashier, will be the tendency to destroy the confidence of the negroes in themselves and their own men," says The Roanoke Times, a white daily newspaper of Virginia. "The people of that race in Richmond and in many parts of the state were very proud of the True Reformer enterprises, the bank and hotel and stores. They were proud also of the negro insurance organizations, apparently well managed and successful. All these seemed to prove the ability of the negro as a financier and business man and his right to be trusted with the management of large affairs and money belonging to others. The Richmond white people rather gloried in the achievements of their negro neighbors. The True Reformers' bank, the negro bank, with its 90-odd stenographers and clerks, was becoming one of the show places to which tourists were taken, and the negro hack drivers—poor fellows, probably with some of their own money in the institution—used to grin with conscious pleasure and pride when they pointed it out. "Now there is a smash. Many hardworking, thrifty, trusting negroes have lost their savings. Worse than that, they are in danger of losing confidence and hope in their own people. It is known now that the True Reformers' business has been muddled and jugged through years and that some of the officials not only have been guilty of the wildest kind of financiering, but have been dipping into the money. Yet this is no reason why the negro should be discouraged. The blow is cruelly hard on them because they have so little. But there should be some comfort for them in the recollection that white people with all their intellect, skill, experience and traditions, constantly are doing things just as bad. By neglect, by loose methods, by lack of knowledge and rascality, they wreck banks, ruin depositors and stockholders, give demonstrations of folly, incompetence and fraud as bad as can be. Therefore there is no reason why the negroes should lose faith in their own institutions or religious or business leaders. They must do as white people do and try to learn from the hard jars they get; try harder than ever to build up their race and its enterprises, and next time watch things a little more closely and carefully. The fact that now there is a state, official whose business is to supervise financial institutions like the True Reformers will be a great safe-guard bereafter and guarantee of better management." to put a one-cent stamp on every speech you mail out." Then followed a postscript which said: "Since writing the above I have read one of your speeches, and now I know why you don't have to put a one-cent stamp on them. They are not worth one cent." Punishment of the most fitting kind can only be administered by the workings of circumstance and not by individuals. Corner Wylie avenue and Elm street. Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 3 P. M. Class meeting, Friday, 3 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, resident 95 Elm street. Bell phone 1267 Grant. ST. AUGUSTINE MEMORIAL MISSION. 119 Jackson St. N. E. Flg. Sunday services, 18:45 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Sunday School, 12:45 P. M. Wednesday evening prayer meet- ing, 7:45 P. M. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge. John Wesley A. M. E. Zien Chure, 40 Arthur Street. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Verrick C. E. Society, 6:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; class meeting, Friday evening; communion services every first Sunday in the month. Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor. Bell phone 2293-R Grant, 40 Arthur street. BUCOLID AVENUE A. M. E. CHURCH. Corner Bedid avenue and Harvard street, Pittsburg. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m., Sunday; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Allen Endeaves League, 6:30 p. m.; evening worship, 7:45 p. m., Sunday. D. S. BENTLEY, D. D., Pastor. Parsonage, 5714 Broad street. Hours of study, 10:00 to 12:00 M., lully except Monday. Telephone, 1764-R Highland. BODMAN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH East Bad, Pittsburgh Pa. Communion, first Sunday in each month, 3 p. m. Pastor's Study at church from 13 to 3 p. m. Peaching every Sunday, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school, 1:30 p. m. R. Y. P. U., 6 p. m. Beats free. All are welcome. REV. O. G. SIMMUS 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. Zlion Baptist—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m.; communion second Sunday in each month. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. R. D. Epps, pastor. Highland Baptist church—Sunday service, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; communion fourth Sunday in each month; Sunday school, 2 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Rev. C. J. Wells, pastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist church—Sunday services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 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. E. church, Hemlock 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 8 p. m. REV. R. H. MORRIS. Pastor. WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. Preston Avenue. Services every Lord's day at 10:40 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcome. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p. m. REV. E. N. THOMAS. Pastor. 535 Monroe avenue, Bellevue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. S. A. Virgil, Pastor. Telephone: 1148-R Schenley Preaching, Sunday, 11 a. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. Epworth League, 6 p. m. Evening service, 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening service. 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. Clats 12 m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend. REV. E. R. BAZIER, Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tioga and Dumferline Streets. Rev. J. M. Davis, Pastor. Service Sabbath 11 a. m., 7:45 p. m. Toing People's meeting 7 p. m. Bab- bath school, 2:30 p. m. Prayer meet- ings, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Class meet- ing. 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. R. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p.m., and preaching at 7:45 p.m. Zlona A. M. E. church—Rev. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching, 10:45 a.m. Sunday school, 2:30 p.m. C. H. m. society, 6:30 p.m., preaching, 7:45 p.m. Mt. Rose Baptist church—Rev. Thomas Ford, pastor—Preaching, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p.m. R. Y. P. U. 6:30 p.m.; preaching, 7:45 p.m. A. M. M. R. chauvin, M. D. R. D. paternoster, M. 0.58 a. m.; Bunny school, M. a. m.; C. R. activity, 8:30 p. m.; preschool 7:48 p. m. Good Hope Baptist Church Goddard. Fifty-third and Fourth Avenue Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Preschool, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. D. Y. P. U., 9 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 p.m. Compensation services every second Sunday at 8 p.m. Wesley's Memorial circle, first Tuesday at 8 p.m. Sunday school teacher's meeting, every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. Bow, T. H. C. Messor, D. D. Pastor, residence, 6109 Damnell street, Benton/Bed. Office in the church. Hours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday and Friday. Services at Bethlehem Baptist Church, McKennaport, 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, McKees- port. Preaching at 11 a. m., sunday school at 2 p. m. Allen's Christian Mendeavor 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 People's' Mission, Wilkesburg, order of services—Sunday school at 2 p. m., the Juvenile Missionary hand at 3:30 p. m, preaching at 7:45 p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting. WHEELING, W. VA. Simpson M. E. Church, Boff street, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, D. D. pastor- Sunday services, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 2:35 p.m.; H. B. Clemens superintendent; Epworth leage, 8:40; preaching, 7:45. Wayman A. M. E. church, Market street, Rev. J. T. Farity, pastor-Sunday services, 10:45; class meeting, 12; Sunday school, 2:30; Christian Endearer, 6:45; preaching, 7.45. House of Prayer Rescue Home, Mother A. Johnson, Sheperders-Regular services Sunday, Tuesday. GREENSGURG, PA. GREENSBURG, PA. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Pennsylvania street—Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.; morning services, 10:45 a. m.; evening services, 7:45 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D., pastor, No. 213 West Otterman street; Bell phone 387-J. FRAZIER, BROWN & CO. LICENSED EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Bellable Positions Furnished Bellable Colored Help Our Specialty Bell Phone 5927 Highland. 6321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa... The Pittsburgh Courier is the only Afro-American Newspaper published in Greater Pittsburgh Read H. H is your paper. My friend, the only way you can do justice to the Race and yourself is to become a member of the Negro National Auditorium Association. THE LIFE OF A MAN BY JOHN H. HARRIS 1900 JOHN E. HUDSON, President. Fail, and you rob yourself of that united help due you in case of mis- fortune or distress. Once a member always a member. PETER H. Life membership $2.00; no monthly dues, no assessments. Address all communications to the Negro National Auditorium Association, Box 283, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1811. GRAND LODGE OF F. & A. M. Sewenth Mallouse district—Brother John G. Morton, R. W. G. Jr. Wardes and District Deputy Grand Master, 38 Miller street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mt. Morail No. 38—Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Produc- tive B. Lee, W. M., Edward W. Joh- son, secretary. St. John's No. 50, Sewickley—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Lewis Hallstock, W. M.; J. G. Matt- ler, Jr., secretary. 36—Stated meeting second Saturday each month. Samuel Scott, W. M.; Marion W. Hall, secr- tory. Golden Shield No. 69, East End- David D. Richards, W. M.; Wm. S. Lewis, secretary. Stated meeting first Thursday. Morning 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. Strawthrop, W. M.; C. W. Joes- secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. "Monesen No. 79, Monesen—Julius Smith, W. M.; Ashby Boyer, secretary. Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Eneuke No. 83, Bellevue—Stated communication second Wednesday month. Elizabeth No. 68, Elizabeth—Joseph Bell, W. M.; Robert A. Batch, secre- tary. Stated meeting fourth Tues- M. Pt. Pisgah No. 91. Unintown, Pa.-A. P. McClure, W. M.; J. H. Robinson, secretary. Stated meeting second day each month. Lodge Alpha Lodge No. 92, Pittsburg- F.R. R. Steward, W. M.; Herman Gooka, secretary. Stated meeting albed, Tuesday. Astaph Lodge, Connellville, Moeting night first and third Tuesday night in the month. Sandy McNeal, W. M.; James Strange, sec. Iron City Lodge No. 17, I. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets second and fourth Thursday, Elk Rest, 29 Foul street. Chas. Gantt, E. R.; H. E. Brooks, F. Sec. North Sld Lodge No. 124, I. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets second and fourth Tuesday, Odd Fellows hall, corner Jackson and Irwin avenue, North Sld. P. E. R.; Carl Hardy, E.; Jesse Harris, F. Sec. Greater Pittsburg Lodge 115, J. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets first and third Monday at Elks Rest, 6487 Frankts town avenue, East End. Leme Paxton, E. B.; B. L. Rose, F. Sec. Ramess Lodge 120, I. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets second and fourth Wednesday Elk Rest, 706 Wood street. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Chas. Boone, E. R.; Edmunds, F. Sec. Summitt Lodge No. 115, I. B. P. O. E. W—Meets first and third Friday at McClure hall, corner. Main and Morgantown avenue, Unlontown, Pa. W. L. Wintown, E. R.; Geo. Brown, Coke City Lodge No. 126, Connellsville, Pa.—Meets first and third Tuesday at Eik Rest, 132 E. Main street, Fenton Jackson, F. Sec. Tuna Valley Lodge No. 156, Bradford, Pa.—Meets first and third Thursday, I. Chambers street. Rev. P. H. Williams, E. R.; E. J. Entry, F. Sec. Either Chapter No. 7. Order of the Eastern Star. Started third Tuesday each month at 6004 Center avenue. Rosa E. Hill, W. M.; Blanche D. Hill, secretary, 2911 Wylie avenue. Chosen Friends Chapter No. 6. Order of the Eastern Star, stated third Tuesday each month at Little hall, Wylie avenue and Roberts street. Jennie Granville, W. M.; Helen Turner, secretary. ODD FELLOWS. Meetings of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Odd Fellows hall, Brown avenue and Jackson street, North Side. Union Western Star Lodge, No. 1515, first and third Wednesday evenings. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 506 West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge, No. 2514, first and third Tuesday evenings. George W. Stevenson, secretary, 46 McNaugher avenue. Allegheny Council, No. 222, fourth Thursday evening. W. W. Jacobs, secretary, 1987 Irwin avenue. Household of Ruth, No. 54, first and third Bridday evenings. Household of Ruth, No. 1784, second and fourth Wednesday evenings. Mrs. Dyrkle Crankleton, secretary, 1116 Decatur street. Allegheny Patriarchy, No. 11, fourth Monday evening. P. L. Anderson, secretary, 506 West Jefferson street. News items affecting these lodges please mail to The Pittsburgh Courier. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Smoky City No. 29. Meeting first, and third Tuesdays of both month at New Odd Fellows hall, North Side. James Mason, C. C. F. A. Wilson, K. of R. North Side Lodge, No. 124, L. B. P. O. E. of W.-Meets at the Rest, 206 Robbins street, North Side, second and fourth Mondays of each month. J. Walter Frasier, E. R.; Jesse W. Harris, F. H. Gen. J. B. Sweitzer Camp, No. 28. 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. 38. K. of P. meets first and third Friday of each month. Alexander Williams, C. C.; Commodore Tilden, K. of R. S. Damon Lodge No. 28. K. of P. meets first and third Thursday each month at Odd Fellows hall, Wylie and Benton. Frederick C. Gould, C. C.; Jas. A. Baldwin, K. of P. & S.; Jesse Harris, M. of F. ROYAL GRAND NO. 31. K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at Odd Fel- riss street. lows bar. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. I. P. JACKSON, V. C. ROYAL GRAND NO. $1, K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wednesday days of each month, at Odd Fellows hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, Q. Q. L. P. JACKSON, V. Q. Jericho' Lodge, U. D.-Stated meetings, every second Friday. R. L. Vann, W. M.; J. W. Morgan, secretary. 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. Pryor, K. of R. & S.; L. Alexander, M. of F. Damon Lodge, No 28, K. of P. meets first and third Thursdays of each month at Odd Fellows Hall corner Wylie and Baldwin, Punk Hall R. Stewart, C. C.; James 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. B. Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Mattie Sutton, W. R. Glass City lodge, 4329, U. G. of O. F., Charlerol, P. Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Charles Wonzer, secretary. H. of R. 1413, Charlerol, P. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. LO OF 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 Father streets. St. Elizabeth, No. 504, meets first and third Thursday nights at Odd Fellow's hall, corner Wylie avenue and Benton street. Richardson's White Rose. No. 725 meets second and fourth Thursday nights. Zenobie council, No. 766, meets first and third Monday nights. Keystone council, No. 779, meets second and fourth Monday nights. Hometead council, No. 601, meets second and fourth Tuesday nights. second and fourth Tuesday nights. Barton council, No. 694, Braddock, meets first and third Tuesday nights. Gen. J. B. Bweltzer 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 the lodge room, Reformers' B. B. Parma, Worthy Madron, 134 Flavel street, East End; Miss Sog, Booker, Worthy Recorder, 511 Longe street, East End. NOTICE Golden Eagle lodge, No. 22, Knights of Pythias, meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Malta hall, Sheraden street, East End. Hour of opening, 8 p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. and H. Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T.—Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Com.—Sir Samuel P. Buckner, generalisimo; Sir David D. Richards, Cast. Gen.; Sir William S. Lewis, recorder; Sir John S. Thornton, treasurer; Rev. C. Powell, D. prelate; Rev. H. Dandridge, assistant pre-musical director—Meets fourth Monday of each month at asylum, 6004 Center avenue, East End. IRON CITY COUNCIL Meets every first Monday at Odd Fellows' hall, Wylie and Benton street. J. W. Anderson, secretary; J. T. Dorkins, W. M. Naomi Tabernacle No. 39, Daughters of Tabor—Meeting first and third Tuesday night in each month at Reformers' hall, Wylie and Benton street. Julia Tabb, H. P. I. Mayflower street, East End; Maggie Moore, V. R., 6828 Upland street, East End. McKeesport, Pa. Glittering Diamond Taboracle, No. 37, Daughters of Tabor, meet second Tuesday night of each month at 1118 Market street. Lily of the Valley Court of Callaulha, No. 267, meets first Thursday evening of each month at 1118 Market street. ELIZABETH: PA. Wainwright lodge, No. 48, K. of P. Brother A. T. Scott, C. C.; Brother French E. H. Greene, Brother Stanley Young B. Burton, prelate; Brother Wesley H. Stratton, M. of E. Brother Charles S. Batch, M. of E. Stalter R. Simmons, K. R. and S. Brother R. E. Pangburn, 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, trustees. Brother French E. simmons, trustees. Elected delegate to the grand lodge. Adance lodge, No. 239, of G. U. or O. F. electin as follow: Guardian Hiram Simmons; warden, James Bar bable; noble grand, Oscar Goodrich; vice grand, Frenk, Sweeny; worthy chaplain, Rev. John; John Ratch; E. S. Forest Moore; P. S., Fred R Batch; P. N. G., A. T. Scott, N. F. Joseph K. Burgess; P. N. F., French E. H. Greene; advocate, Jesse Greene; degree lecturers, Fred R. Batch and French E. H. Greene. WAYNESBURG, PA The most worshipful grand lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons of Pennsylvania officers: H. E. Workman, G. master; Joseph Washington, Dep. G. master; Jerry M. Lannon, G. sr. warrior; Richard Staples, G., Jr. warrior; Jas. Lethwick, G. treasurer; La Royal Wilson, G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Ford, grand chaplain; Rev. W. H. Truss, grand lecurer. The officers of the grand commandery of Knights Templar of the state of Pennsylvania are: Sir Knights Joseph L. Thomas, M. E. grand commander; John Thomas, M. E. dep. 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, meet second and fourth Tuesday night in each month at Odd Fellows hall, corner Beaver and Broad street, Sewickley, Pa. Mrs. Mattle F. Bowden, H. P.; Mrs. Mattle Anderson, v. P.; Mrs. G. H. Hallard C. P. Fowler, Lee, V. R.; Mrs. Luxy Blackson, C. T. Queen Ester Tabernacle No. 516 O. O. of F. Daughters of Tabor meet the third Tuesday night in each month at Odd Fellows hall, 220f Wylie avenue, Wilkinson, V. P.; Mrs. D. Childs, C. R.; Mrs. E. Masley, C. T. NOTICE NEWS FROM ALL OHIO CORRESPONDENTS MUST. REACH THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK. MANAGER. AKRON O (By Mary Broady.) The leap year supper-given by the Bible class of the Second Baptist Sunday school, 12th inst., was a decided success as well as social. The nineteenth anniversary of the pastorate of Jones of the Second Baptist church, will be celebrated on Sunday, March 3, with three services. The pastor-reviewing his pastorate at the morning service, platform meeting in the afternoon. Anniversary sermon* in the evening by Rev. R. L. Thomas, pastor of Good Hope Baptist church, Yongtown. Reception on Wednesday evening by Senator B. Y. P. Evening morning. After being informed regularly of the improved condition of the health of Moses Polland, who had gone to his old home, Venita, Va., hoping to recover, his health, the news of his sudden death was shocking to friends. He was a beloved friend of the Seccl Church. He leaves three children who are now without father and mother. Rev. E. A. Jones and the two sons of Mr. Polland attended the funeral his daughter having accompanied him on his trip there. The Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. O. W. Childers pastor, held a successful valentine society 40th inst. in 1981, and preserved Founders Day of that denomination on Sunday. The many friends of Mrs. Jenny Archer regret she was unable, on account of illness, to attend the leap year entertainment given by the Bible class after she had worked faithfully for its success. Mrs. Emma Alexander is reported to be doing nicely after undergoing a successful operation at the City hospital. The friends who visited the sick and lonely will be welcome to the home of Mrs. Hall, High High street, who is alone and sick. The mother of Turner Alexander, who was left homeless by his recent elopement, is making her home with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Picklett. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jones are now proud parents of a fine son. As the patrons of the Courier seem to well pleased with the manners of the agent and prompt delivery of the Courier, those who haven't been paying weekly arduous to do so as it is very discouraging to him as he has to pay weekly for the paper. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed slip on Rage One and DO IT NOW. Steubenville, O. --- The sale of tickets for the Stanton Social club's recital, February 26, has exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine. Arrangements are being made to accommodate a large crowd, possibly exceeding the seating capacity of the house. The assistance of Miss Britt before Steubenville musical audience is being judging from her recent most successes, every one will be satisfied. The Xenorphica Mandoin quintet, headed by Prof. Lemuel Brooks, mandolin vertuo, has to be heard to be appreciated. The class of music rendered by them is seldom seen on any program outside of the high class music tour in New York, Boston, Earl C. Jones of Wheeling, has a visitor at the club Sunday. He sang several selections and shows rare improvement in voice and style in the rendition of some of the most difficult compositions. He is the only lyric known. We are all very proud of him. Sutton Murray will no doubt contribute all of the show's performance of him in the evening entertainment, bids fair to rank with the leading tenors of the country. So great has been his improvement from recent hard study. His friend nights will be on hand to hear him. Prof. L. N. McCullough will render two songs, especially suited to the volume and resonance of his voice. He was never in better form than Wheeling's musical experts will be. The program consists of 11 numbers and a rare evening's enjoyment is promised. Earl Jones of Wheeling, W. Va. was the house guest of Mrs. C. V. Murray of Adams street, last Sunday. Madame C. V. Murray's school of THE COURIER. physical culture, delisarte and dancing gave their first annual dance on Thursday, February 22. A number of guests from Wheeling, Wellingburgh and East Liverpool, attended. It was a grand success. The new school is quite an uplift to the young men and girls of Steubenville. Joseph A. McCullough died on Sunday, February 18, 1912, at 2 o'clock, a complication of diseases being the cause of his death. from the home of his only brother, Isaac N. McCullough on Tuesday, February 18, 1912, at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Ella Valle, wife of the late Henry Valle, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edwards, at Bulger, Pa. February 4, and was buried from the home of her sister, Mrs. C. Boman of Steubenville, on February 6. Youngstown, O. My Friends from Dixie Company played at the Grand Opera house the last half of the week to packed houses at each performance. It was headed by J. Tenbble Hill and included some of the best talent among on people. The Progressive club's valentine party and dance on Wednesday evening was a grand success. Miss Thelma Lucas is able to attend school after her illness. Geo. Fountain was caught under a load of coke on Walnut street hill last week and was moved to the hospital. He was not seriously hurt. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jackson of Myrtle avenue, spent Sunday with friends in Salem Mr. and Mrs. Harry Erwin and Mr. and Jack Anderson entertained at dinner J. Leubie Hill on Friday afternoon. Rev. Taylor filled his pulpit on Sunday and preached a grand sermon. Mrs. Palmer is out again. Mrs. Rev. Taylor is very sick. Mrs. Mayers and Mrs. Polindexter called to see Mrs. Taylor. Rev. L. C. Manuel, D. D., who was called to Fifth Street Baptist church is getting along fine. Mrs. Angle Rose, Mrs. Charles Lincoln spent Sunday with Mrs. Andrew Jackson and family in Girard. James Holland who had his leg burgled on Monday, is getting along nicely. The Covenant lodge No. 59 of F. and A. M., gave a gand valentine social on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Dr. F. H. Simpson, who underwent an operation at City hospital some time ago, is getting along nicely. Loiss Edwards Court No. 30 of Calanthe met Wednesday evening. The meeting was well attended and will institute five new members on Wednesday evening, in January 28, and on March 19, give a musical and leap year party in Eorster's hall. All invited to attend. Mrs. Blanch Roberts entertained a couple of "My Friend from Dixie Company" performers on Saturday evening, when he lunch with friends, social talks were the features of the evening. Jack Anderson is on the sick list. (By Ella Kennedy.) Rev, J. E. Morris of Braddock, Pa., who lectured in the Wayman A. M. E. church Monday evening, February 12, while en route to the bishop's congress, left a lasting impression upon the people. His subject, "Education of the Race," was handled in a most able manner. He had food for both young and old. The celebration of Lincoln's birthday in the Simpson M. E. church, Monday evening, was one of marked interest. Dr. W. Wright and Attorney Graham being the main speakers, Miss Mamie M McEechen, under whose instruction the affair was given, is one of the prominent teachers in the Lincoln school here. The leap year and valentine supper which was given in the lecture room of the Wayman A. M. E. church under the auspices of the presiding elders' Aid society last Wednesday evening, was one of great interest to the friends. Don't forget Madam Wright pleasant to be in the city to render some of her selection in the Wayman A. M. E. church the first week in March. The Ministerial association met in the Eubenezer Baptist church on Monday, February 12 at 10 o'clock, and a very profitable meeting was held. The Brotherhood of the M. McGee church and elected the following officers: President, Dr. W. A. Wright; vice president, Mr. Greenlee; second vice president, C. A. Hall; third vice president, Ashby Jeffries; fourth vice president, G. W. Hall; secretary, N. W. Newsome; treasurer, I. W. Jones; chaplain, W. H. The spider web social given at the home of Miss Lillian Berry was one at which much enjoyment was had. The Musical and Literary club met at the home of Mrs. F. Turner. This club is doing good work and is facing the public in the Easter week and will show for itself what has been done. The Laddes Bible class is doing very nicely with its charity department. If any outsiders who have anything stored away in their storeroom or attic we would be very glad to accept the charity from the cheerful giver. Miss Ella Nuttley, Miss Ella Kennedy or Mrs. Mamie Coffman, chairman of the sick committee. Mrs. Nellie Mason and her niece, Miss Clara Steel, were in Pittsburgh on Sunday, February 11, returning home the following Monday evening. J. R. Mason, who was kind to sick last Monday, was suffering in his bed at this writing. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Last Sunday was rally day in the Wayman A. M. E. church. It was a very successful day. Of the twelve tribes sent out, Mrs. Kennedy brought in the largest amount. Little Ivan Turner, who has been among the sick for the past six months, is convalescent. Mr. Majors, who fell last week and caused injuries which needed medical attention, is doing very nicely. Dr. C. Herriott gave him necessary attention. Mrs. Jennie Davis, who has been on the clock list for the past week, is able to greet the many friends at the door. Dr. E. S. Kennedy has thoroughly renovated his office at 1003 Chapline street, and has purchased many new medical appliances which makes his office one of the most modern in the city. Linaly Jones of New York city, who has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. Wm. Rageland of East Wheeling, left on Saturday. Give agent your candidate for President. See printed slip on Page One and DO IT NOW. QUEEREST PRISON IN WORLD Arizona County Jail Is Blessed Out of a Mountain Called Gold Quartz Rock When the authorities of Graham county, Arkansas, decided to look about for a place in which to confine criminals, they found a natural depression in the side of a hill. This was enlarged into what might be called an artificial cave, divided into four compartments. The cave was excavated parallel to the side of the mountain in which it was made, and daylight admitted by holes blown out of the wall with explosives, the windows being guarded by a network of heavy steel bars. The entrance to the depression was also closed in the same manner, and a vestibule or porch of masonry built out from it to provide quarters for the sheriff and his assistants. This vestibule is also divided into compartments, which are connected by gates of steel bars. The only way of entering the prison is through the vestibule of masonry, and in order to escape the inmates would have to cut their way through three sets of bars which are an inch in thickness, as the dows are so high, the rock would not reach the calls that they could not reach them. It is necessary, however, to have a very secure place, as the criminals in this part of the country are of a most desperate class, and the inmates frequently include murderers and highwaymen. The mountain which has thus been turned into a prison is composed of solid quartz roc., and the excavation was made principally by the use of explosives. The fall is located in the town of Clifton, the county seat—Wide World Magazine. FAMOUS CONS' OF COLUMBUS One Rose to Distinction as an Admiral and the Other Was a Great Scholar. How often do we hear of the sons of Columbus? Yet the great discoverer had two sons, one of whom, Don Diego, rose to distinction as an admiral, and the other, Fernando, as a scholar. Fernando was a great traveler. He not only twice visited America, but subsequently traversed the whole of Europe and almost every accessible portion of As' a and Africa. In his will he stipulated that his library, conta- using 20,000 volumes, which he gave to the cathedral of Seville, should be free to the people, and it is so to this day. From books in his collection Washington Irving obtained a considerable portion of the information on which his "Life of Columbus" was founded. The following quaint epithet, almost obliterated by time, appears upon the site of his tomb: "What does it profit me to have sprinkled the whole world with my sweat, to have three times crossed to the new world' discovered by my father, to have embellished the showes of the tranquil Guadaluquer and preferred my simple tastes rather than riches, or that I have assembled round three divinities from the source of Casas del Rey, from the sacred gathering by Ptolemy, if, passing in silence over this stone, thou shouldst fail to address a single salutation to my father's memory, or to myself a slight'remembrance?" Climax of Red Tape This is a tale of a self-confessed murderer who wished to be arrested, as related by a writer in Le Matin, Paris. Some time ago a man named Berge was stabbed to death at Algiers. Three men were arrested on suspicion, but, as they proved their innocence, they were released and the matter was abolished. A few days ago a man called at the office of the local police commissary and said to that official: "My name is Marius Yvora. I killed Berges, and this is how I did it." The commissary listened to the man's confession and said: "You had better see my secretary." The secretry also listened to the man's confession, and, after a little reflection said: "Now, look here, my good man, this is not the way to get arrested. You must write us a letter confirming the oral statement made to us. Then we shall be able to attend to you. Now, get along." The man left the office, and, perhaps because he was not a good writer, he has not been seen since an Alster. War Time Coffee. This was the formula of a coffee mixture that sold freely in the days of gross adulteration during and immediately subsequent to the Civil war, before matters began to right themselves, as they did without the help of food laws: Best Java coffee, one pound; rye, three pounds. Carefully clean the rye from all bad grains, wash to remove dust, drain off the water and put the grain into the roaster, carefully stirring to brown it evenly. Roast the coffee separately. Grind the mixture and pack in airtight containers. An essence of coffee was prepared by boiling down molasses until hard and then grinding it to a powder and mixing it with a half pound of good ground Java coffee, using four pounds of the powdered molasses.—From the Ideal Grocer. Abe Martin Saya Art Mopps has got a 'divorce' from his wife. He has no plans for th' future 'cept he'll take a long rest. Many gone 'bone broke' trusta! Providence. For Mouse Holes To stop mouse holes, fill with common laundry soap and stick a few pins or sharp pointed wire nails through the soap. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 25. BAPTISM AND TEMPTATION OF JESUS. LESSON TEXT—Mark 19:13; Matt. 4:1-11 MEMORY VERSES—Matt. 4:3-4 GOLDEN TEXT—For in that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted—Heb. 1:11. Three things deserve special notice in connection with the scene of the baptism of Christ: The baptism itself, the descending dove, and the heavenly voice. The baptism of Christ is connected with the fact that Christ was thirty years old. This was the age when Lerutical priests were set apart and consecrated to their office. The baptism, therefore, has reference to the priestly office of Christ. By submitting to baptism Jesus identifies himself with the world's sin. He appears as the "Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." Christ was born with specific reference to man's sin, so he here identifies himself with that sin, for removal of which he had come into the world. Christ's baptism then was not personal—for he himself was sinless. The lesson tells us that while others, after their baptism, stood confessing their sins in the Jordan, he immediately went up out of the water, for he had no sins to confess—but official and representative. Christ submitted to the same baptism which the generation of vipers had received, not because he was one of them, but because he was their representative, and had come to take upon himself their sins. Christ, in submitting to John's baptism, set his seal upon the divinely appointed ministry of John as the fulfilment of the Old Testament prophecy. He recognized in John's baptism God's plan for him, and he submitted to it without questioning. If any man in his own right did not need baptism, it was Christ. By this act, Jesus set his seal upon the rite of baptism, a rite which may be abandoned only when it no longer teaches any truth. Rebellion against customs and rites for rebellion's sake is vicious individualism. The descent of the Holy Spirit indicates Christ's equipment for his service. In his sermon in the synagogue he referred to this treatise, he said, the spirit of God is resting upon the heart because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel. Even Christ could not accomplish his life work without the aid of the divine spirit. Nor can we. The voice from heaven could scarcely have been heard by Christ without his associating it with the identification of himself with the servant of the Lord in the prophecy of Isaiah (chapters 42 to 60). The temptation is closely allied to the baptism of Christ; indeed, it is based on the proclaimed sonhip of the baptism. From this we learn that the greatest temptations oftimes, indeed generally follow the greatest blessings. The temptation was a real event, and not a mere mental or soul struggle. The personality of sinner is as dependent on personality of Christ in the narrative. Now is there anything in the story to indicate that it is an allegory, but everything predicates a reality. All of the temptations were along the line of Christ's intention to establish the Kingdom of God in the world. Satan's suggestion to Christ was to take a short cut to the obtaining of the Kingdom. The adversary did not ask Christ to do a single wrong thing; he did suggest doing right things in a wrong way and with wrong motives. There is nothing wrong in being hungry and satisfying hunger, but it is sinful to use wrong measures to satisfy even so natural an appetite. Nor is it wrong to trust in the word and promises of God for deliverance when we find ourselves in places of danger, but it is wrong to unnecessarily place ourselves in compromising positions because of the temptations of the evil one, and then presume to rely upon the promises of God to extricate us from a position into which we have thus been brought. Such is not an act of faith, but of presumption—it is tempting the Lord God. Nor is it wrong to engage in the act of worship, but it is sinful to worship anything or anybody other than God, even though by thus worshiping we gain a worldly enoblemment thereby. Christ's method of victory is significant. He does not resort to dangling inventions or manifest any attempt at shrewdness in his answers. He does not even try to be original. He goes to the quiver of God's word, and takes out an arrow, that had been polished by much use, and huris it at the adversary. He exemples the power of expression: The word "I kid in mine mind" not sin not sinn thee." No doubt Jesus quoted from memory. Heres him the blessing of learning gospel texts, and of storing the memory with scripture. Jesus was tempted in all points like as we are. We must not think that these three temptations were the only ones Christ endured, even in the wilderness. The narrative says that "When Satan had finished all the (whole cycle of) temptations, he left him for a season." This implies that there were other temptations, and that his whole life was beet by temptations. There is not a single note in the great organ of our humanity, which, when touched, does not produce a sympathetic vibration in the mighty scope and range of our master's being except the jarring discord of sin. He was tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin. He is able, therefore, to sympathise with and help us in all our temptations. Bell Phone, Court 4882. Union Printing Company J. T. CORT, PROPRIETOR, 428 FOURTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. COLES CO-OPERATIVE CO. An organisation for promoting all race enterprises, including tenth work, company stores, farming, etc. For information write to or call on NOAH COLES, Prosserland STOCK NOW ON SALE AT 6317 Broad Street Board meetings every Monday evening. 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Mm. Ada Palmer, Proprietor. Rooming House centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great merrier. Inquire as soon. 1012 Wythe Avenue (By Mrs. Charity A. Nesbitt Parker). The ladies of St. Phillips P. B. church gave a birthday social at the church on Monday night, which was quite a successful affair. Obituary. In the death of W. J. Loryd, one of Buffalo's oldest settlers who came to this city before the war, Buffalo has lost one of its best citizens. He was a devout Christian and died a joyful death, was buried from Potter Street Congregational church which he was a member, Monday afternoon. Rev. W. H. Parker, his pastor, assisted, assisted by Rev. J. C. Taylor of the A. M. E. Zion church. R. G. Shaw Circle No. 11, Lady of the G. A. R. gave a Lincoln entertainment at their hall on Tuesday evening, February 13, 1912, under the auspices of Miss Chara Bradshaw. Patrioticress assisted by the Misses Francis. This circle was organized over 14 years in the State of New York and the first of any circles in the City of Buffalo. Mrs. M. J. Dover who was the founder and organizer, was the first president. Hayward Porter No. 12 was the first white circle set up by Shaw Circle and others followed it would take up too much space to tell of the good worker, circle of being a good worker, president of Being a Good Porter No. 12, white also Mrs. Castle, past president and other white members were present at the entertainment. The valentine social and supper given at Potter Street Congregational church on las; Wednesday night. February 14, was quite a success. Committee was Mrs. C. A. Parker, D. W. Smith, E. J. Spencer. Mrs. E. D. Walker of Michigan street, received the sad news of the death of her niece, Miss M. Dunkan, of Detroit, Mich. ADDITIONAL CHURCHES BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH North Side Pittsburgh, Pa. Quite a large crowd greeted the pastor last-Sabbath at Brown Chapel. Bob Dr. Morris had been on the slick list for the past week, but was then able to fill his pulpit and preached a wonderful sermon. At 7:45 p. m. the choir rendered an excellent program which was very much enjoyed. The Sabbath school is increasing in interest and in numbers, one new scholar joined on last Sabbath. Mrs. Morris' Bible class of ladies will give musical sometime in the near future. The members of Brown Chapel gave a surprise and donation on Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pier a few days ago, and on last Thursday evening they surprised Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Washington with a donation. The Steve Chenese and quite a number of the members of Brown Chapel church visited their pastor, Rev. Dr. Morris, during his illness and brought flowers and tokens of their respect and high regard for their beloved pastor. Dr. R. H. Morris desires to thank his many friends for the attention and kindness shown him during his recent illness. There will be a temperance meeting on Sunday, February 25, at 3 p.m. at Brown Chapel church under the aupies of the Douglas W. C. T. U. Anexcellent program has been arranged. Rev. Dr. J. W. Gazaway, exporter of Brown Chapel, but now of Nexia, O. will be present and deliver an address. You are most cordially invited to be present. Emma J. Moore, president: Izetta Jefferson, secretary. The second quarterly meeting will be held at Brown Chapel Church on Sunday, March 3. Rev. E. W. Wilson of the North Side, will preach at 3 p.m. and his chair has been invited to sing. P. E. Dr. N. D. Temple, will connect the services. Mr. Georgetta Collins is still quite ill at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Morris. Miss Lily Wright, who has been on the sick list for the past five weeks, was out to church last Sabbath morning. Euclid' Avenue A. M. E. CHURCH (By Minnie L. Harris.) There was a glorious day at Euclid Avenue church last Sabbath. The weather being favorable, an unusually large audience was in attendance. Dr. Bentley was able to fill his pulpit and he preached an inspiring sermon. The congregation paid the closest attention to the sermon from beginning to end. Two hundred people attended the Sunday school in the afternoon, at the close of which the pastor made a forceful statement of the great need of the Christ Hfe among men. Rev. G. W. Abey preached an interesting discourse to a larger congregation on Sunday evening. Two persons united with the church. Special evangelistical services of great spiritual power are now being conducted by Dr. J. G. Hobinson of Ohio, and will continue until the 29th inst. To these services a cordial invitation is extended to all. The ladies of the Stewardesses Board will give an afternoon tea at the residence of Mrs. Clara Veaney, 520 Borland street. East End, Thursday afternoon, February 29. from 2 until 5 o'clock. All are invited to attend. Miss Maud Scott, Miss H. Walker and Miss Minnie Harris have completed the course in hair dressing at the Nossokoff school. Miss Walker has returned to her home in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Miss Lulu Tanner of Washington, Pa. Mr. Lamb and Mr. and Mrs. Hood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Goud of 6642 Deary street East End. WEST END A. M. E. ZION CHURGH (Fe. Ocella Barnaby.) Rev. Williams preached a soul-stirring sermon on Sunday night from Matthew, third chapter, on Baptism and sanctification. Rev. Chandler, pastor of Jerusalem Baptist church, is having a successful revival; souls are being-saved. Two persons, a man and a young girl, have been wonderfully saved at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barnaby in the afternoon prayer meeting. The concert that the Church Aid society gave on February 4 was largely attended. The president, Mrs. Tolliver, is well pleased and thinks those that helped her. Mrs. David Hardge and Mrs. Walker are on the sick list. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH North Side, Pittsburg, Pa. Rev. J. H. Holder, pastor. Last Sunday was a big day at the old church. Everyone was full of life. We had several ministerial ministers with us. Our revival started on Sunday. We have Rev. C. H. Johnson from Boston, Mass. better known in his young days as the boy preacher now a pulpit orator. Rev. Johnson was formerly from Indiana, but later called to Boston, Mass. Our work is going along very nicely now and wish your kindly attendance in attending our meetings all the week. Dr. Johnson will be with us all weeks, don't tail to hear him. ELIZABETH ELIZABETH (By Elizabeth F. Scott.) Rev. C. E. Wheeler held his quarterly meeting at West Elizabeth on last Sabbath. Rev. C. Addison delivered a good sermon at the afternoon service. This service was attended by a number of people from Clairton and Elizabeth. The Willing Workers club will hold a grand concert at Allen Chapel on March 11, 1912. The valentine social given by the Girl's Industrial club was quite a success, both socially and financially. P. C. Simmons of Monongahela was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Simmons on Sabbath. Miss Elizabeth Scott is taking a course at the Nosskof school in manicuring and hair dressing. S. O. Truman of Apollon, was an Elimbert visitor this week. Mrs. Saul Leffrich of Blaine, O. visited at the home of her parents, Mr. Julia Finley. E. A. Cassels returned to Alliance, O. on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson of Coal street, spent Saturday in Pittsburgh. Riley Griffy gave a dinner in honor of his wife's birthday. D. E. Taylor was in the city on Monday. James Viverett is able to be at work again after being confined to the house with a sprained ankle. George and Walter Wright were Braddock callers on Sunday. Miss Catherine and Blanche Carpenter attended the progressive leap year party given by the Mercedes club at Brownville, Pa. Misses Eva Hilton, Grace Pitts and Waverly Clanton called on the Misses Catherine and Blanche Carpenter on Sunday. W. Davis of Charleroi, was calling on friends here on Sunday. Richard Kemper entertained at his home, 800 Cheas street, in honor of Miss Emma Brown's birthday of Denora, Pa. Mr. Kemper presented Miss Brown with a handsome gold watch. At a late hour dainty refreshments were served. The decorations were pink and white. The honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smith of Youngstown, O., Rush Woods, Walter Taylor of Charleroi, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Rachel James of Cleveland, O. Richard Kemper is attending the automobile show. He is thinking of buying a car soon. Mrs. Craft, the mother of Mrs. S. A. Batch is on the sick list. We are sorry to note that Helen Batch is not improving very fast. Master Clarence and Ralph Jackson were week end visitors with their grandfather, Levi Griffy of Moneasen. CONNELLSVILLE. The sister prayer period on Sunday morning was conducted by Sister Sadie Ried and Dorcas Richardson. A large audience greeted them and the service was marked with the presence of the Divine Spirit. Our pastor spoke from Psalms cxxxix, 7-9, on the subject, "Omnipresence of God." at 11 a. m. At 2 p. m. there was a great turn out to the Sunday school and the pastor reviewed the school. The B. Y. P. U. was conducted by Brothers H. H. Smith and Andrew Coles. Sisters Rosa Hart and Florence Corbin conducted the devotional exercises. At 8 p. m. Rev. Emps spoke from Luke xxill, 43. The Characters." Dr. A. J. Tyler of Washington, D. C., is assisting our pastor in a few weeks revival meeting. The Missionary met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Minnie Coles. The Ladies' Church Aid society held their meeting last Friday at the home of Mrs. Mamie Smith. C. H. Crable of Uniontown addressed the officers and teachers of our Sunday school on Monday night. The leap year social given at the home of Sister Ada Hicks was quite a success. Payne A. M. E. Church. The service last Sunday was conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. Tagairt, who preached two soulstirring sermons. The spiritual condition of Fayne Chapel is better now than it has been for years. The Sunday school under the direction of newly elected superintendent J. W. Strange has put on new life and Christian usefulness. The superintendent is trying to bring the fathers and mothers to the Sunday school by organizing them into O. A. B. class. The Allen Christian Endeavor league is another live branch to this church. The meeting was led last Sunday by Miss Mary Thompson and next Sunday it will be led by Miss Lulu M. Tobin. The A. C. E. league has completed their arrangements for a leap year luncheon to be given on February 28, 1912, at the church. This entertainment is given for the steward's department. The Stewardess of Payne A. M. E. church have completed arrangements for a mock conference to be given on March 6. Rev. T. Taiggairt and choir and members worship with Rev. Bell of Scottdale, Pa. on Sunday, March 25. Mrs. James W. Strange and Mrs. John. Poindexter and a number of members gave their pastor. Rev. Taggairt and family, a lovely donation last Friday night. The pastor heartily thanks Mrs. Strange and Mrs. Poindexter and all who so kindly remembered them. Rev. R. D. and Mrs. Epps were called to the home of Rev. Elijah Thompson, who is very ill. Howard Jenkins of Scottdale, Pa. and Carl Lantz of Mt. Pleasant, viewed the site of the Western Maryland railroad last Sunday. Mrs. Francis Swan of Uniontown, Pa. and Mrs. Bessie Dillard of Jacob Creek, were the guests of Mrs. M. J. Epps, on Monday. The Elite Embroidery club met at the home of Mrs. J. H. Johnston last Thursday evening at which time a very tasteful luncheon was served by the hostess. Next meeting will be held March 7 at the house of Mrs. Wm. Johnson. Mrs. R. W. Saunders was visiting in Scoutdale, p. on Sunday. Mrs. Charles Harding passed through our city en route to Aitona. Po. beautiful in every detail was the leap year valentine reception tendered the gentlemen by the members of the Hygnery Eight club at the home of the Misses Mamie and Sadie Taqgaita last Wednesday evening. The color scheme was red and green. A very elaborate buffet luncheon was served by Henry Wooard, chef of the Baltimore hotel. Several gentlemen gave toasts to the ladies and they responded. Each guest received a beautiful valentie favor. The outstaff guests were Ross Hill of Scotdale, Pa., and Nathaniel Jones of Cumberland, Md., who sang two beautiful solos. The evening was spent in music and games. Miss Mamie Massey was tended a beautiful surprise party at her home on Monday evening in honor of her birthday. She received many presents. Various games were the amusement of the evening. There were about twenty-five guests present. The out-of-town guest was Mrs. T. H Bowne of Vanderbilt, Pa. At a late hour the guests all entered the dining room where luncheon was served by the hostess, Mrs. J. H. Johnston. Color scheme were pink and green. Mrs. Alice Jackson of Brownfield, Pa., was visiting her daughter last week. Nathaniel and Alonso Scott attended a party at the home of Miss Lucille Sandera on Friday evening in Pitta- and Mrs. Washington Simmon, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith and son Clarence of McKeesport, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. J. West on Sabbath. Mrs. Lennie B. Simmons has been suffering from a fractured rib this week. Dudley Thompson died at the McKeesport hospital on Monday, after a brief illness, the cause of his death being peritonitis. Mr. Thompson had lived in this vicinity for a number of years and the community was shocked to hear of his death. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist church, from which church the funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. SEWICKLEY (By Teddy.) The reception given by the Bandana Girls was quite a success and largely attended, there being patrons from Pittsburgh, Coronopolis, Sewickley and Rochester. A delightful evening was spent. The Bandana Girls looked quite picturesque in their colonial styled costumes and bandana handkerchiefs and powdered hair. Beauty's orchestra provided splendid inspiration. Mrs. Martha Turner, Minkle Floyd, Maretta Bolden, Miss Pearl Mimms and Miss Reba Vance are the "Bandana Girls." Mrs. John Caldwell, who sustained a fractured arm by falling on the ice is slowly improving at her residence in Edgewood. The start presented at the residence of Fletcher Brown on the 14th a valentine in the form of a baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely and Fletcher wears a broad gown. The Men's day at St. Matthew's A. M. E. church, unday, was very befittingly observed and those who were present at the services all day received a grand oratorical, literary and musical treat. The pastor, Rev. Henry Durham, preached the usual morning sermon: in the afternoon a Men's Day sermon was delivered by Rev. Ball, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church of Coropolia. The evening service consisted of musical and literary exercises. A large male chorus, a seven-piece orchestra, made very excellent music, interspersed by speeches by Horace Blockson, James Reese and James Parker. Frank Hallstock read an interesting paper and also played a very creditable violin solo. William Holland and Prof. Wilson played a violin duet. A quartet consisting of Fletcher Brown, Quincy Adams, David Curtis and James Matthews, Sr. Kelley Minor sang a solo. Lewis Hallstock was master of ceremonies. The financial proceeds of the day were large. Rev. A. J. Tyler of Washington, D. C., conducted a very successful revival at the Triumph Baptist church. The revival closed on Sunday evening with 12 new members added to the church and reported the largest amount of money raised during a revival in the history of the church. The amount was $112.95. Rev. R. B. Cobbs is pastor. There will be a grand sub-rally at the St. John's A. M. E. church on Sunday, February 25. In the morning and at night R. Aldridge, evangelist, of Pittsburgh, Pa., will preach Rev. Herbert Agale, pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. The night school opened by Miss Newsm is in session every Monday and Thursday night. All new scholars wishing to enroll will please call at 310. Elizabeth street. The Misses Carrie and Elsie Gilkerson and Venzella Newsom spent Thursday in Pittsburgh among friends. They report an ideal time. Elmer' Andrews of Williamsport, Ph.. spent Sabbath as the guest of Miss Venzella Newsom. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Blockson of Centennial avenue, attended the birthday party of Samuel Hemphill of Fair Oaks on Tuesday evening. They report a grand time. MONESSEN (By Helen I. Batch.) Mrs. Katherine Harris and Pearl Montgomery were in Pittsburgh on Wednesday where Mrs. Harris had 19 teeth extracted. She is resting comfortable. Chas. D. Batch left on Sunday to spend a few daws with his family in Waynesburg. Mrs. Grey of Brownsville, attended the rag social on Friday evening. S. B. Batch and daughter. Miss Helen, were McKeesport callers on Wednesday. Mrs. Levada Norris of Braddock, attended the rag social on Friday. The rag social was quite a success on Friday evening. There were some very fine rags there. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. Frank Simmons and Perry Simmons. The Misses Grace and Mildred Lee of Charleroi were callers on Miss Helen L. Batch on Friday and attended the rag social in the evening. Mr. Miller is on the sick list and had to get to his home Saturday in Canonsburg. Miss Ella Gardner is spending the winter with Mrs. Dorsey of Pittsburgh. M. G. Gardner is on the sick list. John H. Parker, Jr., of Fourth avenue, who has been sick with acute bronchitis, is able to be out again. Miss Mary Pangburn returned to her home in Elizabeth after spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Viverett. Master Charles Viverett accompanied her home to spend a few days with his grandparents. The valentine social at the A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening was a big success. Miss Missionary society of the A. M. E. church had a Martha and George Washington tea and bazaar on Thursday, February 22, 1912. Mrs. Chas, Jackson, Mrs. Red Pitts, Miss Hazel Pelt, Misses Iva and Ze'da Montgomery attended Gir's Day at Braddock on las. Sunday. Geo. Smith of Youngstown, was a Sunday visitor with his wife. Mrs. M. B. Jones entertained Rev. and Mrs. Smothers at dinner on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. McPherson entertained Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McPherson and Mrs. Mary Hilton at dinner on Sunday. Miss Bertha Winbush and her house guest, Miss Bertha Washington, of East End, Pittsburgh, were visitors in the parlor over Sunday. Mr. Lawson, Mr. Dennis and Miss Anna Goggins of Donora, were Sunday callers here. Mrs. Lewis of Akron, O., is visiting over night with Mrs. Fannie Washington, also her mother, Mrs. burxh. Pa. Prof. T. H. Browns of Vanderbilt, Pa. left on Wednesday night for Philadelphia, Pa. to meet the commissioners of the emancipation proclamation celebration to be held in Philadelphia, 1913. Prof. T. H. Browne is the commissioner from Western Annayvania. Rev. Taggairt spent Monday and Tuesday with Rev. Fraser of West Newton, Pa. and Wednesday at Washington, Pa. at the presiding elders council. Esau Gardner was taken to the Cottage State hospital last Wednesday afternoon and two twoes amputated, the resulted of frosted feet. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris of Banning were guests of Mrs. Katie Williams last week. Mrs. Esau Garner and Miss Mamie Taggairt visited Mr. Gordon at the hospital on Friday afternoon. BEAVER FALLS The sacred concert given at St. John's A. M. E. church last Sunday evening was well attended and an excellent program was rendered. Miss Marcella read a fine paper on the life and works of Richard Allen. Mrs. Mary A. Cole gave a brief history on the A. M. E. church hymn book. Reading Allen's youthful sons by Mrs. R. J. Webster. Paper on church loyalty and how to promote it by Mrs. Martha Adams, who gave us good reflection. Madam M. O. Bell gave a sketch of the department of the A. M. E. church. Miss Nellie Reynolds read an excellent paper on the man of the hour and it was in a manner only as Miss Reynolds can do. The choir, furnished several fine selections for the occasion. Beverley Carter of Beaver, was a visitor in New Brighton and Beaver Falls on last Sunday. Mrs. J. C. West accompanied by her sister, Miss Lena Webster of Rochester, attended services at St. John's A. M. E. church on last Sunday evening. Richard Wagner of Rochester, still continues to be quite poorly. Don't forget the musicie to be given at Zion A. M. E. church, West Bridgewater on next Monday evening, February 26. All are invited to attend this entertainment as it promises to be one of the best held this season. The Mesdames Mary A. Cole and Madame M. Ophelia Bell were callers in Rochester one day last week. The Mesdames Amand Johnson and May Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Alston of Rochester, attended the sacred concert at A. M. E. church, Bridgewater, on last Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Parish of Rochester, had for their guests at dinner on last Tuesday, Rev. and Mrs. Ross and Master William formerly of Pittsburgh. The Mesdames Watkins, Lewis Hubbard and Miss Lulu Moses were callers at the home of Mrs. C. N. Ross in Beaver. Mrs. Fred Moulton and C. M. Master Russell, are the guests of friends in Youngstown, O. The people of the valley will soon be given a fine treat in the very near future by the cantata "Jeptha's Daughter," to be rendered by the young people of Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church, New Brighton, under the management of Mrs. Moria Matthews and Prof. Robert Brown as musical director. Mrs. Lydia Jordan was a Beaver Falls caller on last Saturday evening. Mrs. Hattle Burgett, who has been quite ill is somewhat improved. Mrs. Clara Moody had for her guest on last Friday the Dan Miller of Ninth Street Beaver Falls. Mrs. Welley, pastor of Second Baptist church, Beaver Falls, delivered two fine sermons on last Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Brodley of Youngstown, O., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Burrell, of Beaver Falls. Miss Adda Matthews, who has been ill is much better at this writing. There will be a meeting of the Sawickley and Beaver Valley ministers at the Second Baptist church, Beaver Falls. Grant Early was a Pittsburgh visitor one day last week. We are glad to welcome Miss Emma Howard in our midst again. She will study voice culture under Prof. Klinger of Beaver Falls and she has accepted the position as organist of St. John's A. M. E. church, West Bridgewater, and assumed her duties on last Sunday. Billy Kendall and his jubilee singers are playing at the Savoy this week. Mr. Beaver County Sunday School union will meet at the Second Baptist church, Rochester, on Sunday, February 25. An excellent program will be rendered. All are cordially asked to attend this meeting at 3 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Wellman of Fifth street, entertained at dinner on Sunday last, Rev. and Mrs. Bass and Master William. Mr. and Mrs. Wellman of Fifth street, entertained at dinner on Sunday last Rev. and Mrs. Bass and Master William. Canonsburg, Pa Canonsburg, Pa Mrs. George Spiller of Washington, was the guest of Mrs. Grutde Asbury on Wednesday. February 7. Mrs. Julia Chambers has been in Washington for several days, called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. John Griffin, who is very seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. James Washer of Meadowlands, and Mr. and Mrs. P. Bolden of Washington, were week end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Walls. Mrs. Anna Walls and daughter. Miss Pearl and Mrs. Lee Durham, were Washington callers on aturday. Rev. Robinson of Bridgeville, Pa., preached at the Baptist church last Sabbath morning. Sunday closed the successful evangelistic meetings. During the revival four were converted and two remained. A candle class held a called meeting at the home of Miss Sadie Vactor on Monday evening. The meeting was largely attended and arrangements were completed for starting a class in sewing. Mrs. Dessa Grooms enjoyed the services at St. Paul A. M. E. Washington last Sunday evening. Mrs. Grooms remained in Washington on Monday, calling on friends. Mrs. Jennie Betts and Mrs. Henry Wheeler are on the sick list. Little Doras, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler of Elm street, is improving. Young Men's Brigade gave a smoker and chicken and waffle sup- (By M. L. Washington.) Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Payne A. M. E. Church. THE COURIER (By Helen Holmes.) (By Lewis A. McGee.e) (Continued from Page One.) which cannot but interest and encourage all who have at heart the progress of our country. The committee showed special interest in the recital of the program. Nent Signator Crane introduced Dr. W. M. B. De Bois of New York, who told the plan of the expedition. It is to be held between Jan. 1, 1912, and Dec. 31. There are to be, first, collected maps, pictures, models, etc., representing Africa and African industry. There would also be exhibitions of, second, the Negro physique; third, Negro population; fourth, Negro occupations; fifth, Negro education; sixth, Negro organization; seventh, Negro in civics, Negro cities, etc. These would be awards and medals for meritorious exhibit. A grand historical pageant, a musical festival and finally a permanent exhibit. Dr. J. N. Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan church, Washington, made the closing address on the good such an exhibition would do. His speech was pronounced one of the most eloquent and pointed five minute speeches ever made before the committee. Dr. Ross said in substance: "Such an exposition would show the real significance of the American form of government and the meaning of American opportunity. "Second--It would be an inspiration to millions of our people who do not know the opportunities that are theirs and who are despondent because of ignorance of the progress made by their race. "Third—It would inspire hope and respect in the whites. They would then see a side of the Negro which is not usually seen and would be brought to respect him more, thus bringing about a more friendly feeling among the races. "Fourth—It would also show the world that America has interest in all her people." Senator Bradley then made a few remarks, and Major Wright thanked the committee, which went immediately into executive session and after a short deliberation decided to report the bill favorably, which has since been done and also placed on the regular senate calendar. per to its members and friends last Monday evening, which was heartily enjoyed by all present. Checkers and other games were indulged in and the Brigade was addressed by the pastor, Rev. C. A. McGee. Samuel Warfield is president of the Brigade. The Sewing Circle was entertained in its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Lou Catlin, Central avenue. A number of deacquesses visited eick friends at the home home at Arden last week. Mrs. McDaniels of Pittsburgh and Thomas Wheeler of Washington were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheeler. Miss Lida Wheeler was `a Pittsburgh caller` on Tuesday. Harry Banks was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Ida Vactor and family last Sunday. SCRANTON, PA Services at Bethel A. M. church were most interesting and helpful. The attendance at both services was good, the church being crowded. The pastor, Rev. G. T. Smith, seemed to be at his best and the great congregations were afame while the good doctor discoursed on the subject of "Elijah's Journey to the Mountain top." The interest manifested at night was intense. Many strangers were in the congregation. Collection for the day was $42.79. The new church movement goes on with increasing interest. The revival at Bethel has begun with glowing prospects. Rev. H. L. Hughes of Pittston, is assisting the pastor and is making good. He is a powerful preacher. The members of Bethel are highly pleased with him. A great meeting is confidently looked for. The Willing Workers club gave a chicken supper last Thursday night which was a grand success. The proceeds amounted to $25. The entire church is organized from the little children in the Sabbath school to the oldest person in the church, and there are not dates enough in the month for entertainments. The agent sent one yearly subscription last week. Who will be the next? The pastor organized a company to deal in real estate with G. W. Brown as president and E. R. Johnson secretary. A charter is being secured and some valuable real estate will be purchased soon. The independent broker of True Reformation, a been organized in Scranton, and a charter has been secured. One subordinate order has already been instituted. Notice is hereby given that all persons desiring information about same can write Mrs. Eiridie Plater, secretary, 308 Kressler Court, Scranton, Pa. OIL CITY, PA. (By Valera C. Johnson.) Last Sunday was set apart as a day of interest in the cause of the Y. M. C. A. Every church was to be filled with a Y. M. C. A. speaker, but through some misunderstanding we were disappointed by a speaker. Rev. Payne gave an excellent talk on the subject which would have been difficult for any one to improve upon. In the evening union services were held in Trinity church. Plans are now completed for a new Y. M. C. A. building, which we hope will be open to our boys and girls as much, so as the present one. The valentine party given by the Myrle club at the parsonage was attended by only a small number. It is known to every one that this club is endeavoring to finish paying for the piano which they placed in the Sunday school. It is to be hoped that we will consider this a Christian effort, not be discouraged by those showing a lack of interest. Mrs. John Gant entertained last Monday evening at a Dutch lunch, the following in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Harriet Milton: Mesara Smith, Langatera. Robinson, Jones, Wilson, Riley and Mesdames Smith, Langater, Nelson and Scott. The following are on the sick list: Sylvia Thompson, Mrs. John Gant and Robert Stewart. 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Miss Sara Kuhn of Wamut street, departed for Franklin, Pa., Sunday where she will reside in the future. Mrs. Grace Holley entertained at dinner on Monday Misses Lo's Enty. M. Golden Young, Rev. W. N. Young and Rev. C. A. James. Mrs. Holley is noted for her ability in the culinary line and this was one of her most successful dinners. Miss Helena Beasley of East End, Pittsburgh, was the guest of Miss Helena Pryer from Saturday to Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Adams were guests of residency in Washington on Saturday. The following out-of-town persons were calling on Rev. W. N. Bungu and last week, Elisha W. Bungu, C. Addison of Elisha W. Bungu, W. Bungu of Kane, T. A. J. West of Elisha W. Bungu, Mr. and Mr. W. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston of Irwin, Mendennis T. E. Wilson of Pittsburgh, M. Jackson and M. Wiles of Braddock Moser, R. A. Johnson of Pittsburgh, White and Staples of Braddock, Mrs. Marshall of Jamaul Lind street was calling on friend Elizabeth last Tuesday. Mrs. Bibbons Pryor and Mrs. Grass Pride took part in the Girl's Rally Day conference in the A. M. E. church of Braddock on Sunday. The members of the Negro Worker Gold were established on Friday afternoon at the battle field Laura, Roberta, Arvine, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nebuchadnei who has been confined to the hospital from injuries resulting in said rider war, who pleaded in the house on Monday. Mrs. Nebuchadnei was sentenced to imprisonment and will be sent home by the court.