Pittsburgh Courier

AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES AT THE OFFICE BY OF EACH WEEK TO BE ED UNDER THIS HEAD. MUST BE TUESDAY PUBLISH JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (Br Aima) The Sabbath day services were well attended. Dr. Lee preached morning and evening. At 3 o'clock Rev. J. M. Davis preached from the subject, "The Christians Rest." The V. C. E. topic, "Home Missions" provoked a lively and interesting discussion. Questions were readily answered and mentent Leader, Mrs. A. L. Anderson. Monday evening, through the downpour of rain, two hundred and fifty persons attended the leap year reception. The program was unique. The members generously applauded. Addresses by the Revs. P. A. Scott, G. W. Kincaid, C. H. Trusty added memoranda and watched the occasion. The "Rehearsal" by the V. C. E. choir proved a pleasing number. The audience unconsciously humming the reef of the "Songs of long ago." Madame Cora Boykins was at her best and responded to an encore. Afterney Robert L. Vaan was an ideal master of ceremonies. Mrs. Estella Robinson and watcher Amelia Annamell, the diamond rink. In the room cover rooms were laid for the two hundred and fifty guests, carnations and roses were used in the table decorations. Amid the sweet strains of Steith's orchestra the pleasant social hour was spent. The entire affair was one of beauty and grace, the ladies and matrons fired up. The committee will be able to present to the trustees a neat sum of money from the proceeds or the reception. The Senior Choir will render the music for the anniversary of the G. U. O. of F. O., at Kenyons hall, North Side, May 14, also for the K. of P. at Bethel church on May 21. Miss, Naomi Green and the J. S. Caldwell, Female quartet, pleased a large audience at Bapteh Baptist Church evening. Sunday, May 14, the Young Women-Missionary society, will have charge of the services, special musical program at 3 p. m. Bishop Geo. L. Blackwell, Philadelphia, Pa., was a visitor in the city last Tuesday. Mrs. Blanche Dillard of New Castle, was the guest of Mrs. W. L. Lee. Mrs. D, attended the reception and is en route to the general conference at Charlotte, N. C. Died. Mrs. Edith Manly Rowly, a consistent member of John Wesley church. Mrs. Rowly had been in ill health nine months, died on Thursday, April 25. The funeral services were held on Sunday at 2 p. m., from her late residence. No. 3 Horton street. The many friends of Mrs. Burry N. Parker were grieved to learn of her death on Sunday, April 28, in Charlotte, N. C., where she had gone in the hope of regaining health. The church and friends extend heartfelt sympathy to both the bereaved families. BROWN CHAPEL CHURCH (By C. N. Collins) Last Sabatha was a red letter day at Brown Chapel church, it being Mens' Day, the services were conducted all day by the men, with preaching in the morning by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Morris, and a platform meeting in the afternoon, and in the evening at 7:45 Rev. James Dumlee of Washington, Pn., delivered an excellent discourse. Everett Thomas had charge of the dining room and served two well prepared meals to a large number of guests. Presiding Elder R. H. Bumry was present at the morning services and delivered a short address. Wm. Pasco the manager of the Courier, was present in the afternoon and addressed the men. Attorney R. L. Vann delivered an address. In the evening Attorney Randolph addressed the men. The collection for the day was $15. The men banked the money that assisted in making Mens' Day a grand success. These are some of those who contributed on last Sunday. JAMES H. PAGE. Who Has Raised Over $3,000 Since the Storm Damaged the Church. He is the Father of the Manager of the Courier. Meredith Zinn $1,000,000,000 Young Meer $1,000,000,000 R. H. R. Moyes $1,000,000,000 R. H. R. H. Moyes $1,000,000,000 N. Nathaniel Darlington $1,000,000,000 M. Marshall Sowenston $1,000,000,000 I. Issa Butler $1,000,000,000 P. Helen Howse $1,000,000,000 T. Thea Garcia $1,000,000,000 A. Harvey R. Vallam $1,000,000,000 I. James Hendricks $1,000,000,000 J. Edward Taylor $1,000,000,000 M. James Paz $1,000,000,000 M. Mrs. Snowden $1,000,000,000 M. Hardwick $1,000,000,000 M. David J. Jofferson $1,000,000,000 J. John Smith $1,000,000,000 H. Herbert Grunston $1,000,000,000 C. Chancey M. Thompson $1,000,000,000 J. Thomas H. Johnson $1,000,000,000 J. L. J. Jones $1,000,000,000 J. James Paz $1,000,000,000 M. Mrs. J. T. White $1,000,000,000 Leonard Hards $1,000,000,000 H. William King $1,000,000,000 H. Himan Meyer $1,000,000,000 M. Margaret Harps $1,000,000,000 M. Adam Wilson $1,000,000,000 W. H. Harrison $1,000,000,000 W. N. Price $1,000,000,000 M. Mar H. Bissell, $1; Annie Lewis, $1; Mason Washington, $1; George Zimmerman, $1; Lulu Johns, $1; James Dandridge, $1; Saraff Lethick, 50 cents; Myrtle White, $1; Fannie Zimmerman, $1; Twentieth Century club, $10; Tracy Watson, $1; Chauney Thompson, $1; Sallie Crabble, $5. All the clubs are busy now preparing for the grand opening on Sunday, June 21, which will be in connection with the faculty meeting the clubs will report in the morning and evening on that day. There will be two weeks of various entertainments during the opening. The interior of the church has been beautifully painted and the members are busy getting in order for the opening. The services are being held in the Sabbath school room at present. This Sunday afternoon the Y. M. C. A. will hold a meeting for men, only at Brown Chapel church. All men are respectfully invited to be present at 4 o'clock. Mr. Pearl Crumpleton is still in Ohio visiting her parents. Rev. P. A. Scott or Bethel church, and Rev. A. Wakefield of Avery Mission church, made a special visit to see Mrs. Georgetta Collins who is seriously ill at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Morris. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Bethel church is preparing for its big rally the second Sunday in July and has divided itself into fifteen colonies. Sunday the Alabama Colony, under the governorship of Mrs. Julia Washington, held Women's Day. Rev. Robinson of Ohio, who conducted the church, was expected to preach at the morning services. He came to the city but was called home on Saturday, so his place was filled by Rev. Scott, who preached an elogent sermon. In the afternoon, a service was held at which time the B. Y. P. L. choir of the Ebenezer church sang, and at night completed the services of the day. New York colony will hold its bazaar on the 16th and 17th of May. The members are working very hard to make it a financial success. Don't fail to keep it in mind and attend it one night. The second Sunday in May is celebrated Mother's Day, and a white ceremony is worn in honor of mother. The young ladies of Bethel church forming Pennsylvania Colony under the governorship of Misses Estelle Wells and Mary Turner, will have charge of that day. Will all the young ladies who took part in the Girl's Day and those who have spoken to please the Wednesday arrangements for the variety bazaar to be given May 28, 29 and 30. The grim reaper, death, has taken two of our oldest and respected members last week in the persons of Mrs. Maria Curry and Mrs. Eva Butler. Both were members of the Stewardess Board and wived a lifetime of the care of Mrs. Curry was taken to lier home in Georgia by her husband and son, and Mrs. Butler's remains were conceived to her old home in Tempionet, Pa. She is survived by a husband, three sons, Dr. C. V. Harry and Paul, a mother and sister. The church feels its loss and extends to the bereaved members of both families. A pink tea will be given by the Alabama Colony at the residence of Maria Russell, 2024 Center avenue, on Thursday evening. Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church Dr. C. W. Montgomery, the superintendent of the Home Mission work in the Presbytery of Pittsburgh, deserved last sabbatical morning a strong and highly instructive sermon to a large and appreciative audience. He said the church had never been as hopeful and promising addition as A. Markland Taylor delivered an interesting sermon on Sunday evening. The quartet is making an excellent impression in its splendid rendition of select music. The good music in the service is an invaluable contribution to the quality and tone of the high grade of service being maintained. The Sabbath school under the management Mr. Dr. Taylor will serve weekly. On next Thursday night the parents of the children are to be the guests of their children and refreshments will be served at the expense of the school. The Swift Missionary band had its regular meeting last Thursday in the interest of Home and Foreign Mission. The pastor has appointed Mr. Tate, Mrs Scot and Mr. Cox to provide needed improvements in connection with the church and soon we will have results which will add to the comfort and joy of members and friends. The pastor will preach on "Aggressive Christianity." next Sunday morning. St. Paul A.M.F. Church superintendency of James Jones, is doing fine and growing apace. Those were fine impromptu speeches made on Monday evening by Messrs. Askew Temple and Brown. Mrs. Dr. Temple capped the climax with a neat, clean talk on the Mission, as well as on Missionport, as present Monday night and so was Miss Estella West. Miss Lila Lettridge is St. Paul's illy. MT. CAVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Wilkinsburg, Pa. Sunday school at 10 a.m. m., superintendent Smith. Sunday school was well attended. At 11 a.m. m., Rev. Jones addressed the Sunday school children. At 7:20 p.m. m., the pastor preached from the subject, "The Sermon on the Mount." Thursday literary is successfully carried on under the leadership of W. M. Allen, president. This literary has recently re-elected officers all consisting of officers elected as follows: W. Allen, president; James Barnes, vice president; Roddie Miles, secretary; Miss Ellesse Sprile, assistant secretary; Joe White, chaplain; Wm. Calvin, sergeant-at-arms; Geo. Barnes, assistant. Mrs. Leamar Brooks from Washington*B. C. has come here to make her home. Mrs. Banks of 1104 Burns street, is very ill and is not expected to live. James Williams is improving after a severe illness. Sunday next is communion. (By Mrs. Bertha Carroll.) Brother Robert Roberson filled our pulpit on Sunday evening and his short talk was very interesting to all who were present. We are all looking forward for a great success in our $50 rally on Sunday, May 5, 1912. Mrs. William of Rach street, is much improved, but not able to get out to church. William E. Hail, who has been in our city for 16 weeks, has returned to his home, Rochester, N. Y. The parlor social that was held at Mrs. Edward Taylor was well attended by the guest by New York club, C. T. Cauce, captain. There will be a grand cantata entitled "The End of Rain Bow," on May 7, 1912, given by the Maryland club, Mrs. Fannie Diggs, captain. MT. ZION CHURCH (By Mrs. Sarah Taylor.) Reg. Calvary preached on Sunday morning. In the afternoon the congregation meeting was held by the members of the Missionary circle and a large number was in attendance. There will be a leap year entertainment given at Mrs. N. E. Washington's residence on Thursday evening, May 2, for the benefit of the T. B. C. H. league of Pennsylvania. All are invited. Final arrangements have been made by the vice president of the East End Tuberculosis club on Wednesday evening, May 29, at 8:00, when the reception will begin. Truger hall will hall opening chorus by Wila Washington and others. Dr. Christian, Dr. Brown and Dr. Gant will be present; Mrs. S. Gambie the state president, will close after which Meyer's orchestra will furnish music for the rest of the evening. Mrs. Wicoff is much improved at this writing. AVERY MISSION NOTES (Martha J. Williamson). Rev. W. A. Wakefield has gone to Charlotte, N. C., to attend the general conference, to attend his absence Miss Amanda Henderson, the local preacher, will have charge of the church. The lemon party which was held last Thursday was a grand success. There were quite a few friends from Homewood over. The June fair will be a red letter week at which time we expect to raise $300. Quarterly meeting was observed here Sunday. Rev. P. A. Scott preached at 3 p. m., at which time the presiding elder, Rev. W. H. A. Pringle, administered the communion. An elaborate concert under the auspices of the Altar circle, will be given at the church May 9. All are invited. Mrs. Grace Newman,nee Whitman, d. on Sunday, April 29, 2014, at her home. Montrose avenue. Funeral services were held on Monday evening at 8 p. m. interment on Tuesday morning at 10 a. m. She leaves her husband, a brother and her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Upsher, to mourn her loss. WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH BELLEVUE WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH BELLEVUE THE COURIER Homewood A.M.E. Zion Church (By Cora L. Ross.) Sunday was Willing Workers day at A. M. E. Zion church. Sister Solomon was with us and delivered a masterpiece sermon in the morning and in the evening the members of the club entertained us with a sacred concert. Mrs. Buckney of East Liberty was present and read one of her excellent papers which will always remain fresh in the minds of the people. The literary hour given by the Busy Four, for the benefit of the pastor was a grand success. Miss Gertrude Gordon, a writer of the Press, was present and gave us very excellent talk on the life of the working girls. The entire program was rendered by some of the best talent of Pittsburgh. The handsome sum of $43.75 was realized for the pastor. With other donations he was presented with $15.75. Rev. Davis received the money with many hands and when he left on Thursday morning for Charlotte, N. C., where he will attend general conference. After the business was transacted an hour was spent in music. The hostess served an elaborate lunchroom. Boys' Glee Club. The Boys' Glee club will give a social at the residence of Mrs. F. M. Sellers, May 17. Tickets are on sale. The Junior Missionary society will give a drama, viz., "After the Game," on June 16 at Homewood F. M. Z church, his life public affair given by the club and it promises to be one of the best ever given in Homewood. See the committee and secure your tickets now. Miss Florence Reeze of Sewickley, was a Sunday visit of Miss Mildred Morrison. Miss Florence Jones spent last week with Miss Laura Williams of the North Side. Miss Franklin, son of Mrs. Estella Franklin, who has been ill with pneumonia, is slowly improving. Miss Helen Smith, who has been very ill at the home of her brother is expecting to go to the Mont Alto sanitarium for treatment. How Long a Cigar Will Last Stx members of a Parisian club took stx cigars out of the same box, let them simultaneously and tried to make them last as long as possible. The winner smoked his for 2 hours and 17 minutes. Supreme Test There is real love and confidence in full flower when neighbors accept an invitation to a mushroom dinner, knowing that the mushrooms have been gathered by the host.—Galliopolis Tribune. ERIE NOTES (By Margaret J. Kittrell.) The Drama entitled, "Thompkins Hired Man," that was given in St. James A. M. E. church last Thursday, was a success. It was for the benefit of Stewardess Board. Henry Davis has gone to Coraopolis, Pa., where he accepted a position, the Wolverline, but has recently been touring the Great Lakes and the letter which he received from the Secretary of the Navy beautifully portrays his excellent and faithful service he rendered during his time. He is now happily domiciled with his wife, the Wolverline, and his anita at the home in West Second street. All friends are pleased to give him a hearty welcome home. John S. Hicks, Clarence C. Kittrell, David Mende went to Franklin, Pa. Thursday morning to dedicate the Masonic hall or Nursery Lodge, F. and A. M. John S. Hicks, district deputy, acting grand master, Clarence C. Kittrell acting grand marshal, Clarence C. Kittrell acting grand marshal, they also assisted in initiating several into the assisted in initiating several. Harry C. Thompson was a visitor from Erie. Deborah Court No. 15, H. of J., will give a May party in Macabee hall, May 15. Jackson's orchestra will furnish the music. Mary Franklin spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Franklin of Youngstown. John S. Hicks donated the large A. M. E. hymns to the St. James A. M. E. church. Mrs. Hattie Valentine spent the weekend in Meadville, Pa. the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Green. Mrs. Katherine Simms left the city Thursday for Pittsburgh to be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Evaline Simms Pearl. The writer of this column would like to have 100 subscribers for the Courier by June 1. Subscription for the year, six months or three months and can be given to Master Harold Slow, the carrier of this paper. APOLLO, PA (By Thos. F. Tucker.) Services last Sunday were nicely attended both morning and evening. Row Mason preached two white seminars. Dr. C. C. Frazier in Apollo his week on business. Mrs. Coleman Harris of Johnstown spent a few days in Apollo last week listening to his sister-in-law, Mrs. Thos. Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Robert son of Vandergrift, entertained a few friends in honor of Mrs. Harris April Music was the feature of the evening. Clever Enty of Vandergrift made a business trip to Kittanning and Tempeston last week. Misses Hirn in Sutherland and Charlton Earls in Kittanning. Misses Hirn in Sutherland and Tempeston last Sunday at the A. M. E. was quite a success. Row W. Mason of Stich Baptist preached an interesting service. Music at this service was led by Stich Baptist church and evening service by the Stich choir. The church exhorted them to our sister in calling us in our strung-out. Row M. M. B. Barker pastor of Vandergrift. Misses Hirn in Sutherland and Tempeston has acclimated in Georgetown, Pa. Misses M. Armstrong of Hallettville preached in Aloha and Vanessa Simpson preached M. B. M. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (BY E. O. SELLERS. The Director of Evan- gine Department, The Moody Bible In- surance). LESSON TEXT-Lk. 6:20-25 and 12:13-14 GOLDEN TEXT-"A man's life consists not in the abundance of the things he possesseth."-Luke 12:15. Last week we were studying the fundamental principles of this new kingdom Jesus came to establish. Today our study presents another of his seeming paradoxes, viz., the blessedness or the happiness of poverty, hunger and persecution. Spoken primarily to the twelve, Jesus intended these words for all the people—present and prospective. Jesus is distinctly the poor man's friend. He knew the meaning of hunger and thirst, of weeping and mourning, and so contrasts the joy that shall be to the "happy one" with the "woo" that shall come to those who from out of their joy and their abundance fall to respond to the needs of mankind. What it is and Why. The last half of the lesson is intended to illustrate the teachings of the first. Let us look at the illustration. "A certain rich man." He was not of sufficient importance even to mention his name. How few rich men ever succeed in really perpetrating their names. Not one succeeds in any measure at all except as in some mannar he emulates the life and teachings of Jesus. How few monuments really perpetuate names. Character alone is what lives. This rich man, however, did not lose out simply because he was a rich man. Verse 25 tells us why he was in anguish. His life had been that of a selfish seeker and he had had his reward. Now conditions have changed. Once clothed in purple and faring sumptuously, now he is the beggar. Ignoring the cry of need at his gate now he is compelled to make his cry atar of. "A certain beggar named Lazarun." It is better to be a beggar vainly seeking a few crumbs and to rest in Abraham's bosom than to live in life in the needy and to live in hell hereafter. Lazarus did not gain glory hereafter because he was a beggar, but rather because of his character. Angels announced the coming of the Son of Man, angels welcomed the returning of this son of mankind. Which of the twain, Dives or Lazarus, really enjoyed life? Eternity is a long time, it begins where imagination ends. The name Lazarus really means "God-helps" and God always does help the poor. Lazarus had some friends for we read that the dogs showed their sympathy. It is always true that those poor as poverty are most ready to rejoice in their success and out of their penury will give the most abundantly to relieve distress. Leaves All Behind. "the rich man died also." Thus ended his life of ease and luxury for shrouds have no pockets. "How much did he leave? He left it all." All of his loved ones, all of his hopes were left behind. There is something appallingly sad in the death of a rich man who trusts only to his wealth having no faith in God. Millions for a moment of time. The sarcasm of Jesus' words is quite apparent, "and he was buried." Only a clod of earth, no longer useful, of the earth, earthy, bury him, get him out of sight. But did this end all? By no means, for when he reached the other side he did not lose consciousness nor reason. No soul sleeping there. He saw, he observed, he felt, he remembered, he reasoned. Back upon earth he had brothers who were following his same mode of life. Here he was suffering, crying and "marry," for an alleviating touch of cool water, yet in that cry there was no note of repentance. He and his brethren had lived for the tongue and had pampered it now, it the seat of taste, of bold words, etc, is crying for cooling relief. But would those behind repent even if one were to rise from the dead? No, except that they might escape a like torment. The desires of their hearts would be the same. Being out of state's prison is of itself no particular honor. The message of Jesus strikes deeper than outward forms and ceremonies. It is the heart motive whereby we are to be judged. Dives sought to excuse or to justify himself (v. 30), but Abraham tells him plainly that both he and his brethren had sufficient light. If they will not listen to Moses (the Pentateuch) and to the prophets neither will they repent even though one care from the dead. The disciples were poor in both this world's goods and one of them, Matthew, adds that the happy ones are those who are poor in spirit also. They knew the meaning of hunger and of privation and were ready to learn of him. Jesus is not so much in this illustration trying to give us a picture of the hereafter, of the future life as he is to show the results of our living in this present life. He shows us plainly that there are different states over there and that these states are the result of our conduct in the life we now live. Riches are a temptation, a temptation to gain by fraudulent means and to spend foolishly. Many a young man is cursed by great riches, all honor to those who overcome that handicap. The temptation for men is to trust to the arm that secures the riches and not to the strong arm of God. "Corporate wealth is the supreme porl of America;" so spoke a judge of the Supreme court of the United States. Why is this so? Because it tends to selfishness; it tends to the abandonment of faith in God; to the breaking down of any attempt to live the golden rule. The strength of America is not represented by the dollar mark but is in that true altruism that is to be found only in the hearts of those who are poor in spirit. That great mass of our population who are not rich in this world's goods but who are rich in faith and love. Bethel A. M. E. Church. Corner Wiley avenue and Elm street. Sunday services 10:30 A. M. and 7:45 P. M. Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm street. Bell phone 2987 Grant ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL MISSION. 319 Jackson St. N, S. L., Pittsburgh— Sunday services, 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school, 12:30 p. m.; Wednesday evening prayer meeting, 7:45 p. m. Rev. Scott Wood, priest in charge. JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Varrick 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 2939-R Grant, 40 Arthur street. EUCLID AVENUE A. M. E. Church, Corner欧克利大道 and Harvard street, Pittsburgh—Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Allen Endeavor League, 6:30 p. m.; evening worship, 7:45 p. m. S. Street, D. Pastor M. M. Headon street. Hours of study, 10 to 12 m. daily except Monday. Residence phone 1385-J Highland. BODMAN ST. PARTIST CHUCH RODMAN ST. BAPTIST CHUCH. East End, Pittsburgh, Pa.—Communion, first Sunday in each month, 3 p. m.; pastor's study at church from 12 to 2 p. m.; preaching every Sunday, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sun, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sun, p. m. Seats free. All are welcome. Riv. O. S. Simms, D. D. pastor, 620 Thompson street, Bell phone 3897-W Highland. Payne A. M. E. Church. Preaching every Sunday, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p.m.; Amien Endeavor league, 6:30 p.m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p.m. Mr. T. Taggart, pastor. Mr. Zion Baptist—Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 7:30 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. Walls, pastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist church—Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday school, 1:30 p.m.; prayer meeting Wednesday night; communion every third Sunday in month. Rev. J. H. Brown, pastor. GRACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. 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. 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, 1:45 p. m.; Christian Edeavor, 6:30 to 7:45 p. m.; even ing 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 meet Wednesday at 8 p. m. REV. E. N. THOMAS, Pastor. 532 Monroe avenue, Belvue, Pa. WARREN M. E. CHURCH Center avenue and Watt street Rev. C. W. Trigg, Pastor Telephone: 1148 R Schenley Preaching, Sunday, 11 a.m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. Epworth League, 5 p. m. Devotional service, 7:45 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Trustees' meeting the second and fourth Monday nights of each month A. M. E. Zion Church. Services every Sunday at 11:30, evening 8:00, Sunday school 12:30, literary every Tuesday at 8:00 p. m. Rev. Ware, pastor. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH North Side, Pittsburg. Morning worship, 10:45 a. m. Class 12 m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are invited to attend. REV. E. R. BAZLER, Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tippa and Dunfermline Streets. Rev. J. M. Davis, Pastor. Service Sabbath 11 a. m. 7:45 p. m. Young People's meeting, 7 p. m. Sabbath school, 2:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m.; class meeting, Friday evening. Visitors occasionally welcome. UNIONTOWN PA MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Thompson, pastor—Preaching 1 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:29 p. m. B. Y. P. 1 p. m.; 6:39 p. m. and preaching 1:24 p. m. ZION A. M. E. Church Rev. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching 10:05 a.m. Sunday school, 2:30 p.m. c. C. E. Scribner, 6:30 p.m. preaching 7:15 p.m. MT ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Thomas Ford, pastor - Preach- ing, 10:15 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p.m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m.; preach- ing, 7:45 p.m. Sh. Paul A. M. E. church, Rev. W. B. Anderson, D.; D. pastor, preach-ing, 10:15 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p.m.; E. society, 6:30 p.m.; preach- ing, 7:45 p.m. Good Hope Church Service Fifth Street and Penn Avenue. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m. SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1928 Prayer meeting, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Official meeting, Thursday before Official meeting. Thursday, before second Sunday, 8 p. m. second Sunday at 5 p.m. second Sunday, Friday, before second Sunday, 8 p.m. Communication services every second Sunday at 3 p.m. Women's Missionary circle, first Tuesday at 8 p.m. Rev. T. H. C. Meissner, D. D. Pastor, residence, 5109 Dauphin street, East End. Office in the church. Hours. 11 a. m. to 2 p. m., Wednesday and Frid. day. Services at Bethlehem Baptist Church, McKeesport, Pa. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 3 p. m.; Sabbath school at 2 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30. All are welcome. Rev. J. R. Sausandus, pastor. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, McKeesport. Preaching at 11 a. m., sunday school at 2 p. m. Allen's Christian Endeavor at 6 p. m. and preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. W. W. Young, pastor. Gladden A. M. E. Church, Homestead, Pa. C. R. Goggins, pastor—Services 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday evening; literary Thursday evening. The Peoples' Mission, Wilkinsburg, order of services—Sunday school at 2 p. m., the Juvenile Missionary band at 3:30 p. m. preaching at 7:45 p. m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting. AVERY MISSION A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Avery Mission A. M. E. Zion church, corner Avery and Nelson streets, North Side—Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; class meeting, 1 p.m.; Sunday school, 2 p.m.; Christian Endeavor, 7 p.m.; Sunday school teach'-ing, 7 p.m.; prayer meeting Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Literary Thursday, 8 p.m.' Rev. A. Wakefield, pastor, residence 225 East Jefferson街, North Side. MONONGAHELA. PA. Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. A. Smohe's, pastor—Services, preaching, 10:45 a. m; class, 11:30 a. m; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m; Alien preaching, 3:30 p. m; prayer meeting, 7:45 p. m; prayer meeting, Wed- day evening, 7:45 p. m. WHEELING, W. VA. Simpson M. E. Church, Eoff street, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, D. D., pastor- Sunday services, 10:45 a. m.; Sunday school, 2:35 p. m.; H. B. Clemens au- sual, 10:45 p. m. *poworth leage, 6:40* *preaching, 7:45.* *Wayman A. M. E. church, Market* *street, Rev. J. T. Farly, pastor-* *Sunday services, 10:45; class meeting,* *12; Sunday school, 2:30; Christian* *Endevor, 6:45; preaching, 7:45.* *Home, Mother A. Johnson, Sheperdess-* *Regular services Sunday, Tuesday.* GREENSBURG, PA. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Pennsylvania street—Sunday school, 8:45 a.m.; morning services, 10:45 a.m.; evening services, 7:45 p.m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, p. 8. Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D. pastor, No. 213 West Otterman street, Bell phone 387-J. JOHNSTOWN, PA R. M. E. Zion church, corner Haynes and Grant street, Rev. C. O. Waters, pastor.—Services, preaching, 11 a. m.; class noon; Sunday school, 5 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 7 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m. Weekly prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m.; Literary, Thursday, 8 p. m. MONESSEN, PA. (By Junius Smith.) Mrs. Thomas E. Cooper of Erie, Pa. attended the funeral of W. R. Matthews the past week. This was a mistake of last week's issue, it read Cooper attended reception while she was called here to W. P. Matthews' funeral. Miss Day in the A. M. E. church Sunday, May 12. W. B. Johnson was in Green- burg last week on business. The anniversary sermon of the Mt. Olive Baptist church was preached by Rev. W. B. Johnson on last Sunday at 3 p. m. and was well attended. E. Scott was visiting in McKees- port on Sunday. Mrs. Chas. Franklin was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs at Donora on Sunday. E. Payne was in Pittsburgh on Sat- uary. Harry Penn left Monessen on Mon- day. He has been a resident of this town for several years. Rev. H. G. Thomas, pastor of the Wayman A. M. E. church visited Donora on Sunday and in preached in the A. M. E. church. The Wayman A. M. E. church was well attended on Sunday. Men's Day May 12, 1912. R. L. Vann will make an address at 3 o'clock in the morning. William N. Paig will make an address in the evening at 5 p. m. Come out men and hear him. We need $29. C. Edward Stewart of Chicago, Ill. spent several days in Monessen last week as the guest of his cousins. A. W. Jones and brothers of 507 Summit avenue. Mr. Stewart was born within three miles of what is now Monessen and passed by boyhood in Monessen immediate vicinity, but has since removed to western clines, being now located in Chicago, where he has lived for the past twenty-four years, with the exception of four years spent in Los Angeles. Cal. Mr. Stewart, with his son, Franklin Stewart, are employed with the postoffice department in Chicago. While here, W. Newton, Washington and Mustard, Pa. leaving on Sunday noon, accompanied as far as Pittsburgh by R. P. Jones. A. W. Jones was on a pleasure trip to West Newton the past week. Remember That every added subscribe has to make this paper for everybody EIGHT Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ashton and little Baughter, Marie, left on Monday for a visit of several weeks with relatives, in Buffalo, N. Y., and in Canada. Mrs. Milton Lewis of Forest avenue, spent several days the past week visiting her aunt at New Brighton. Thos. B. Banks and daughter, Miss Arminta, attended the play given by the Philomaths in Pittsburgh last Friday evening. Henry Dyer has opened the new restaurant on North Lincoln street. Mr. Dyer is one of Washington's progressive young men and we wish him unlimited success. Mrs. Byrdle E. Gordon, who has spent the past two months with her sick mother of this place, has returned to Washington, D. C. Marcus Willis of the Pittsburgh Life and Trust Company, was a welcome visitor in Washington last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beckwith of Bentleyville, spent Sunday, April 21, with Mrs. Beckwith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCurdy of Shannon avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Derham and daughter, Ida, of Morganza, were last Sunday visitors in Washington. Mrs. L. C. Honesty and son, Leonard, spent last Saturday and Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Allen of North Side, and Mrs. Wm. Lee of Rose street, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Honesty also appeared on the program with the Philomaths last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Dewlap and daughter Leona, and Miss Olive Sluby, all of Carsonburg, were last Sunday, April of Mrs. Emma Charlton and Miss Alice Charlton. Miss Augusta Flannigan is home from a week's visit with friends at Wheelin Rev. T. J. Askew, presiding elder of the East Pittsburgh district, who has been visiting his family here, left on Wednesday for Kansas City, Mo., to attend the general conference of the A. M. E. church. Rev. Askew is one of the four delegates elected last fall to represent the Pittsburgh conference branch. Clinton Skinner, Ulysses Walters and Wray Banks, members of the Pearl orchestra reciting in Pittsburgh, spent Monday evening in Washington at the orchestra dance given at Odd Fellows' hall. Mrs. Anna V. Banks was a Pittsburgh visitor the past week. Rev. W. H. H. Butler, D. D., and Mrs. Butler of the Tuesday A. M. E. church on the morning for Kansas City, Mo., to attend general conference. Rev. Dr. Butler, besides representing the Pittsburgh conference, is the attorney of the A. M. E. connection and is interested in several cases which will come before this great book of ministers. Moses White of Uniontown, visited his sister, Mrs. J. P. Hayden of Hall avenue, the past week, while on route to Wheeling, W. Va. John P. Hayden, district grand master G. U. O. O. F., has returned from a trip to Johnstown, Pa. While in that city a grand reception was given in his honor by the ladies of Household of Ruth 682. Mrs. Kate Perkins of Pittsburgh, visited her mother, Mrs. Sarah Banks of Barton avenue, the past week. Social. Mrs. Fred Warner of Victoria street entertained last Thursday evening, Mrs. T. J. Askew, Mrs. Tanner, Mrs. J. M. Moses of Harrisburg and Miss Lucy Howard. Mrs. M. E. Ramsey of Harrison street, was dinner hostess last Monday evening to Rev. W. E. Jefferson and Mrs. Jefferson of Washington and Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Willis of Canonsburg. One of the most charming events of the season was the party given last Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jefferson of Terrace avenue, in honor of the birthday of their daughter, Miss Nilila Vanetta. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white, and the guest list numbered about forty young people. Miss Jefferson was the recipient of many handmade presents and at a late hour the guests departed, wishing her many happy turns of the day. The guest guests were, Mrs. Monique Monteine McGee, Ray Lacilla Simmons of Monongabella, Miss Lacia Simmons of Monongabella, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cordeck of Metlover, Wray Banks of Pittsburgh and Henry Lawrence of Duquesne. The wedding of Desley White and Misa Hannah Walls was solemnized last Saturday evening. The groom is one of Washington's most popular young men, son of Mrs. Elizabeth White, and is prominent in church and fraternal affairs, being an active member of McFarland lodge 202, G. U. O. F. F. Mrs. White is the chief daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Walls, and is also prominent in church and social affairs, being a vocalist of great ability, being a companion has the best wishes of a host of friends for a happy married life. Barracus Willis of Pittsburgh, was a dinner guest last Sunday at the home of Mrs. T. J. Askew. Wright's Chapel. Quarterly meeting was held at this church last Sunday. The pastor was assisted by Rev. E. P. Smith of Carnegie in the morning, and the sacramental sermon was preached at 1 p.m. by Rev. Wm. E. Jefferson of John Wesley M. E. church. A musical and Literary entertainment was given last Monday evening under the auspices of the Stewardess Board and was a complete success. These ladies wish to thank all persons who took part in the affair Rev. Turner left on Tuesday for Pittsburgh, but expects to return Saturday and occupy his pulpit next Sunday. Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. J. T. Reddick took the ministerial examination on April 19, before a council from the Western Allegheny association, Rev. J. H. Johnson, moderator. Rev. Reddick passed a very creditable examination after which the council was royally entertained by the ladies of the church. We wish for the Reddick much success in his future work. Nazareth Baptist Church. I took services were held last Sunday, each department being well represented. On Thursday evening a grand reception was given in honor of Mrs. Kelly, grand secretary of the Lady Elks. Next Sunday, May 5, the annual sermon to the Ladies of the L. B. P. O. E. will be delivered by Rev. Hoe. St. Paul, A. M. E. Church. Last Sunday was really day and three services were held. A number of visitors from Canonsburg and other churches were present and the days' collection amounted to $72.80. Owing to Rev. Butler's absence for three weeks at general conference, a Cleaning Day will be held the fourth Sun- day in May at which time this sum will be greatly increased. On Wednesday evening, April 23. Mrs. Adelia Murray, district superintendent, lectured to the Women's-Mite Missionary society. While in the city Mrs. Murray was the guest of Mrs. S. E. Brooks. During the pastor's absence the pulpit will be filled by visiting ministers. Sick. Mrs. Agnes Leech has been confined to her home by illness for several days. Mrs. Wm. Banks of Burton avenue, has been on the sick list the past week. The funeral of Miss Juanita P. Baker, who died last Thursday morning, took place from Wright's chapel last Sunday afternoon. Juanita was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baker and has been in failing health for some time. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The interment was in the Washington cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baker and children wish to thank their many friends for their assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter, Juanita P. Baker. LOENDI CLUB'S GRANT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (Continued from Page One.) an exhaustive subject could only be well handled after careful thought and consideration, and Dr. Page's treatment of the subject showed plainly it was ably prepared. Too much credit cannot be given the committee in charge of the Grant banquet for the admirable manner in which the affair was arranged; in its treatment of the subjects for discussion and the men by whom they were to be discussed. The bringing to Pittsburgh of such men as Hon. Assistant Attorney General Lewis and Judge Robert H. Terrell, affords opportunity for display of what Pittsburgh really means to the Negro Race, and what they are accomplishing. it affords an opportunity for example to be offered to other portions of the country, for we pride ourselves in having in the Loendi club the most representative aggregation of colored men in the country. It speaks well for the Race that such a great occasion in the history of the country as the natal day of General Grant should be observed in such fitting gnarner, and -it speaks well for Pittsburgh that the opportunity is here and now for such celebration. Long live Loenid, and long live Race pride in the memory of General Ulysses S. Grant. BURGAW NORMAL SCHOOL CLOSES FOR THE SEASON. (Continued from Page One.) The subject of the message brought to both races by Dr. Messerve was, "The Gospel of Work." This noted educator didn't once try to win favor with either race, but gave both a straightforward, wholesome and practical address on the subject, which was listened to with close attention by every one present. He directed his remarks to the white and colored people alike, telling them that if they respected themselves and each individual realized the fact that he was a factor in the progress of civilization and tried to obey the mandates of God such an individual would be respected in the community. Among the vital facts comprehensively discussed by Dr. Meserve was the notable evidence that the birth rate among Afro-Americans, especially in Washington and northern cities, while the Negrocs could be found in larger numbers, was decreasing and that the death rate was increasing to an alarming extent. His utterances were strong in showing that the Negro should remain in the south and elicited strong applause when he said, "The colored people are so foolishly leaving behind them in the south excellent opportunities to become desirable and progressive citizens and entering northern cities." A commendable feature of the address of Dr. Meserve was that he never tried to cater to the whims of either race, but told the white man about some of his cardinal faults and the bad example that he sets for the Negro. He preid a fitting tribute to the Negro and said that his progress was largely due to his devotion to education and that no race had ever made such progress in so short a time. He gave interesting statistics in support of his argument. Dr. Meserve was given an ovation at the conclusion of his address and was personally congratulated by the town and county officials. Every speaker praised the work of Professor J. II. Fennell, principal of the school. The citizens narrated instances where the influence of the school was and is still a recognized factor in the development of the citizens of the community. Professor Fennell is a product of Shaw university, and each speaker touched upon the character of the students and graduates of the school and said that their lives reflected credit upon the institution and the work of its principal. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE COURIER. Bethany Baptist Church TIOGA ST., BRUSHTON. (By Rev. E. H. Kilgore.) Bethany is still growing in interest, many friends and visitors attended the services. _ Dr. Howard will deliver an instructive sermon the third Sunday in May at 2 o'clock. All friends are invited. The pastor's reception will be held the following Monday, May 20. Admission 25 cents per couple, single persons 15 cents. Ministers and clerks. The public is cordially invited to attend both services. 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