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THE PITTSBURGH COURIER. BIG CROWD THRONGS MAGNIFICENT EDIFICE VOL. III. NO. 24. Hen. H. L. Stimson, Secretary of War Speaks At Dedication of Y. M. C. A. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington.—An immense concourse of people, which extended a block in each direction from the structure, witnessed the recent formal dedication of the new $100,000 home of the colored men's branch of the Young Men's Christian association, located at 1916 Twelfth street northwest, in the heart of the most populous section inhabiting our people in this city. It had been planned to hold the exercises in the gymnasium; but, the crowd swelling to unexpected proportions, it was decided to conduct them on the front portico of the building. On account of the unavoidable absence of President Taft in Ohio the place which he was to have filled as principal speaker felt to the lot of the Hon. Henry L. Stimson, secretary of war. Mr. Stimson dwelt at length upon the necessity for moral training, supplemented by intellectual and physical culture and supported by a practical knowledge of the professional, industrial and gainful callings that give ability to one's duty as a part of the civic compact. Everything that went to make the well rounded man of affairs could be given an impetus by active identification with the broad gauged work of the Young Men's Christian association, and he urged colored young men to take advantage of the golden opportunity that was here presented to them. A highly significant portion of his remarks was that in which he referred to the fact that it was through the intervention of President Taft that Mr. Julius Rosenwald was persuaded to donate $25,000 toward the cost of this magnificent structure. Said Secretary Simpson in part: "You know how President Taft showed his interest in developing the colored branch of the Y. M. C. A. in the District by contributing generously to the building fund. He was instrumental in having Mr. Rosenwald include the colored branch of this city in his sphere of $25,000 benefactions, which went far to hasten the completion of your beautiful and admirably appointed Christian home. Mr. Taft has shown time and again his deep interest in the colored race and in the Y. M. C. A. and other uplifting movements. "President Taft is more free from class feeling than any man I have ever known of despite any reports to the contrary. He believes in equal opportunity for all, and especially for those who have not had the same advantages as others. Were it possible he would be here to tell you this himself, and he much regrets his inability to be pres ent. Proud Achievement For the Negro Race "The erection of this building is something for the colored race to be proud of." continued Secretary Stimson, "designed as it was by a colored man, built largely by colored hands and with money contributed by colored people. It shows that the race is capable of accomplishing much if given the opportunity. It is also significant that gifts of white men and of people not connected with the Christian religion helped in a large way to make the completion of this building possible. "Julius Rosenwald, a Hebrew, of Chicago gave evidence of the broadest human charity in contributing $25,000 to the building fund. It is encouraging to note the widespread tendency to give the colored people a chance to show what they can do and to lend assistance in the way that will yield the most lasting results. "It is being recognized more and more that the problem of the colored race is a great national one." declared the secretary with emphasis. "It belongs to no section and to no particular class of people. It can never be solved except by the co-operation of peoples of all religions and all races. We must face it as Americans, all fighting together under one flag for a common end." Mr. Stimson's speech was frequently interrupted by hearty applause and clauses of "Amen." Other speakers were Dr. George Otis Smith, president of the Washington Y. M. C. A.; W. Knowles Cooper, secretary of the Washington Y. M. C. A., and Mr. H. C. Morse. References were made by each to former President Roosevelt, who laid the cornerstone of the structure on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 26, 1907. Mr. E. J. Morton, president of the colored branch, conducted the exercises and happily introduced the speakers. Too much credit cannot be given to those indefatigable workers. International Secretary J. E. Moorland and Local Secretary Lewis E. Johnson, who created the movement and whose painful faith and undying industry pushed it on to its grand realization. One of the most gratifying gifts was $300, paid in by H. W. Chase, a colored man and a former slave. The (Continued on Page Eight.) THE CARNEGIE HEROES AND THE RACE PROBLEM By Booker T. Washington, Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute COLORED PEOPLE'S BRAVERY One of the most interesting little books which I have read in recent years is the report of the Carnegie Hero Fund. I think it will do any one good to read records printed in this book of the 583 persons who have been sought out and given recognition, since the commission was founded, because they risked their lives in the effort to save others from injury and death. Most of these heroes, as appears from the report, are men and women from the humbler walks of life. They were sailors, miners, railwaymen, and often common laborers, men, for the most part, employed in the dangerous trades, who in their work come daily in contact with unusual perils. I observed, however, among this list of heroes an assistant secretary of the York Stock Exchange, a school superintendent in Kansas, an insurance agent and a bank clerk. A considerable number of heroes whose deeds have gained the recognition of the commission are boys and girls; several of them are put down merely as students. But among others I noticed the name of a woman, an author and an educator, who is 70 years of age. It is evident, therefore, that herolism, physical herolism of the kind to which Mr. Carnegie has tried to give recognition, is not confined to any particular age or class. It would, perhaps, be nearer the truth to say that there is a certain amount of herolism in every man and woman which simply needs an opportunity and an occasion to transmit itself into action. The last report of the Hero Fund Commission was made in January, 1912, and there are, as I have said, 583 deeds of herolism recognized and recorded out of 6,667 cases examined and passed on by the Commission since the Fund was established in 1904. In each case in addition to the name of the person who performed the heroic deed, a brief record has been kept of the particular act of herolism rewarded and the circumstances under which it was performed. There are, however, in this new Book of Heroes, which Mr. Carnegie, through the commission he has established, is gradually bringing together, two classes of incidents which are particularly interesting to me. They are cases, the first in which a black man or woman has risked his or her life to save a white man or woman; second, in which a white man or woman has performed a similar act for the sake of a black man or a black woman. There are nine cases of heroism credited to Negroes in the report issued a year ago, and since that time I have learned by inquiry, three other cases of heroism by Negroes have been investigated and recognized by the Commission. Following is the account of these particular instances of Negro heroism as recorded in the report of the Hero Fund Commission: John B. Hill, colored, aged 35, coachman, rescued Thomas S. Prescott, aged 6, and Florence Williams, colored, aged 21, from a runaway, Atlanta, Georgia, December 1, 1905. By grabbing the bridle of a runaway team hitched to a landau containing the child and maid, Hill, after being dragged some distance, threw the horse. It fell upon him breaking the stitches in a wound due to a recent operation. Bronze Medal and $500 to reimburse him for pecuniary loss sustained on account of injuries. George A. Grant, colored, aged 33, teamster, sustained fatal injuries rescuing Charles G. Campbell, aged 46, president American Printing and Decorating Co., and Charles A. Whipple, aged 48, superintendent of building construction, from a runaway, Groton Connecticut, June 22, 1906. Grant grasped the bridle of one of the horses, and finding himself unable to control the other horse because its bridle was off, he threw the one he had hold of, (Continued on Page Eight) Attention Agents Do you know advertisements are the life of any newspaper. If you have any of our people in business in your town see them at once and any of the white merchants that have trade with our people should patronize this paper. We have the readers. What more should an advertiser desire? Get busy. —(Manager.) Work, Integrity, Tact, Temperance, Prudence, Courage, Faith. P Left to right—William Marshell', Captain, Robert Loeller, William Love, Taylor Squires. This team will represent the Belzhoover schools in the big third an annual track and field meet for the members of the Pittsburgh Public School Boys' Athletic league, which will be held at Forbes Field. Saturday afternoon. June 29, under the auspices of the Pittsburgh Press. —Courtesy Pittsburgh Press. AFRO-AMERICANS IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES GREAT WORK WAS SHOWN Afro-Americans have shown brilliant records as students in the various high schools, academies and colleges during the past year, as may be seen from the following report: Miss Edith Palmer of Philadelphia won the free scholarship prize to Cornell university. Edward Winthrop Robinson was awarded a scholarship at Amherst college. Bessie Ganner was valedictorian of her class in the Hilburn (N. Y.) High school. She finished a four year course in three years. Marion Reed of the Brighton High school was the best student to be graduated from a secondary school in Boston. She was valedictorian of her class and received a $10 scholarship to Simmons college. The fly fighting committee of the American Civic Association of New York City offered a prize of $10 for the best essay on the housefly as a carrier of disease. Willie Henderson, a thirteen-year-old colored girl, won the prize. Ethel Davis of Boston in a competitive examination against 1,400 other pupils won a scholarship of $500 per year in Wellesley college. George W. A. Scott won the second prize in the Curtis medal contest at Columbia university in 1910 and first prize in 1911. James B. Clark, a junior Negro student at Cornell university, was awarded the prix d'honneur in the annual competition in French essay writing and translation, held under the auspices of the Society of French Professors in America. Charles Henry Crippen of New York in a competitive examination won the state scholarship in Cornell university. Dorothy C. Guinn of New Bedford, Mass., won a $200 scholarship at Radcliffe college. Thomas S. Lowry, a graduate of the medical department of Howard university, stood highest in the Florida state medical examination. P. E. Robinson of Durham, N. C., graduated with the highest honors from the Northwestern University Dental School of Chicago. He was appointed demonstrator in clinics, the first time a colored man has ever held such a position. L. Aldridge Lewis of Nashville out of fifteen competitors received the highest grade. 92% for internship at the City hospital and the City dispensary in Indianapolis, Ind. James B. Murphy in a recent test at the St Paul (Minn.) postoffice made an average of 90.75 per cent, the highest general average ever established by a government employee in the northwest. ODD FELLOWS TO MOVE TO WASHINGTON, D. C. Washington, D. C., May 22—Talk has again started about the probable removal of the headquarters of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows to this city. William L. Houston has, grand master of the order, is being inquired by the administration fences to succeed James P. Needham is grand secretary. This and the fact that the 500,000 headquarters of the order at Twelfth and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, is not considered a paying investment by manure are taken as the indications that the headquarters may come here, where the office of the Odd Fellows' Journal has been located for the past eighteen months. Mr. Needham, it is said, has been promised another comfortable berth should he be retired in favor of Mr. Houston, who is now an associate justice on the Odd Fellows' Supreme Appeared At the Gayety Theater and Scored Big Hit The "whirl dance" so much talked of on at the Gayety theater last week has much of its success due to a young Afro-American, Johnnie Peters, who with Miss Mary Dewson makes one of the four couples, competing for the Texas Tommy championship. This couple is the winner of five championships and holder of diamond emblem. Mr. Peters said when seen right after one of these wonderful. JOHNNIE PETERS. whirls: "I originated this dance out in San Francisco. One thing I want to tell you of the splendid spirit that exists throughout the entire company, we are accorded the same accommodation and courtesy in traveling that the other members of the company receive. We leave here for a seven-week stay in New York at Hutig & Seaman Music Hall." Mr. Paters is yide-awake in his work and his popularity with his associates was quite plain to me while I talked to him. His excellent work is fully appreciated in the generous appause of the audience who have this means of acting as judges of the merits of the artist, and he is an artist in his line of work. THE DETROIT INFORMER ADVISES FEMALE VOTERS We hope the colored women in the several states where suffrage is conferred will show a spirit of independence in the casting of their votes, says the Detroit (Mich.) Informer. The mistake the colored men have made in their political affinity in many instances has been a detriment. Remember, there are good men and women in all parties. MARRIAGE LICENSES Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh John Johnson . . . Pittsburgh Cara Mickons . . . Pittsburgh James W. Wood . . . Pittsburgh Nellie Fomsey . . . Pittsburgh Charles Brooks . . . Pittsburgh Frankis E. Harris . . . Pittsburgh Albert Dodson . . . Pittsburgh Gillie Murrell . . . Pittsburgh Educational Park We Expect to Enlarge This Year On Third Educational Park Which Will Be Published June 22 We want the names of all graduates from Schools, High Schools and Colleges in territory by this paper. If you want your picture print photograph and $1.50 to cover cost of making We want the names of all graduates from Public Schools, High Schools and Colleges in territory covered by this paper. If you want your picture printed send photograph and $1.50 to cover cost of making plate. The General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church Has Come to a Close NINE BALLOTS WERE TAKEN Charlotte, N. C., May 28.—After taking nine successive ballots extending over a period of four days with no results the various candidates for bishops at the general conference of the A. M. E. Zion church in session in this city withdrew. Their withdrawal was brought about by a committee consisting of Bishops Alexander Waltera, J. W. Aistork, J. S. Caldwell and Drs. W. H. Goler, J. C. Dancy and W. L. Hamblin, who had impressed upon the candidates that the majority of the delegates would not elect two bishops at this time. The eight bishops of the church had previously recommended that no additional bishops be elected at this time, but some of the delegates were opposed to this program. A two-thirds vote and twenty years' service in the ministry were necessary for election. There were eighteen candidates at first, but toward the last the fight narrowed down to J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the denomination; George E. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion; R. B. Bruce, editor of Sunday School Literature; R. S. Rives of Knoxville, Tenn.; S. L. Corrothers of Washington, J. B. Colbert and W. L. Lee. After Bishop Caldwell had finished reading the agreements of the various candidates to withdraw each of the various candidates for the episcopacy arose and seconded the proposition, and an affecting scene followed. The election of general officers was then entered into with the following results: J. S. Jackson, financial secretary; G. E. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion; M. D. Lee, general secretary; F. K. Bird, manager of the A. M. E. Zion Publishing House; R. B. Bruce, editor of Sunday School Literature. A memorial service for Bishops Martin R. Franklin and J. W. Smith, who have died since the last session of the general conference, was held Sunday afternoon. The report of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society showed that $11,000 had been raised for missions during the quadrennium. Dr W. R. Pettiford, president of the Alabama Penny Savings bank, Birmingham, and also head of the National Negro Bankers' association, was one of the speakers before the conference. The closing session was taken up with the final matters that had to come before the delegates. More Conference Notes. The Episcopal committee made the following assignments: Baltimore, Virginia and North Carolina, L. J. Coplin; Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York and New Enland, Evans Tyree; Ohio, Pittsburgh and West Virginia, C. T. Shaffer; Kentucky, Indiana Illinois and Iowa, B. F. Lee; Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Washington and California, H. B. Parks; Georgia, J. S. Flipper; South Carolina, H. (Continued on Pago Fight.) National Page See This Year On Our National Page Published June 22 All graduates from Public colleges in territory covered your picture printed send over cost of making plate. THE MOTHER'S CLUB TO RESCUE YOUTHS Eyeswitness Writes About the Atmospheric Pressure and Volcanic Disturbances A correspondent at the canal zone in a recent letter to "Bruce Grit" of Yonkers, N. Y., writes: "I am at least 180 miles from the city of Panama and its volcanic disturbances. An eyewitness has told me that if paper or even a straw hat falls into the Culebra cut the article is sure to become ashes." This would seem to confirm the statement recently published that there are evidences of volcanic disturbances in the canal region. Another correspondent writes. "Timbers found at the bottom of the cut are charred, as though burned in a kiln." Perhaps scientists can explain the significance of this. Just why paper and straw hats should turn to ashes and timber be converted into charcoal in the Culebra cut are interesting questions. Is the canal really located over a volcano, and is there danger of an eruption some-day? MT. MORIAH LODGE HELD A BANQUET It Was One of the Most Elaborate and Enjoyable Affairs Ever Given Here The reception and banquet given by M. Moriah Lodge No. 36. F. and A. M., at Turner hall, South Side, Monday evening, May 27, to the members and their invited guests, was one of the most elaborate and enjoyable affairs given here for many years and was given entirely at the expense of the order. This lodge was formed about 50 years ago by A. I. Billows and is the oldest colored Masonic lodge in the city and is composed of many of our leading citizens and it has the honor of having the Grand District Deputy of Pennsylvania one of its members in the person of John C. Morton, who fills the position with much dignity and credit. The hall was decorated for the occasion and the music furnished by Robinson's orchestra was of the usual high order and in keeping with the reputation of the orchestra. About 350 persons enjoyed the hospitality of the order and the gentlemen in their immaculate white shirts and full dress suits and the ladies beautifully gowned made a pretty sight to gaze upon. About 10 p.m. the guests were invited down to the dining room which was (Continued on Page Three.) CHRISTIAN HOME FOR BOYS DOING GOOD WORK (By Elizabeth Jones.) At 2535 Webster avenue there is a seven room house as neat and orderly as one could wish to find anywhere. This house shelters children and they are cared for by Mrs. Kate S. White who meets you with such a sweet motherly way that you almost wish you were one of the unfortunates to come in for your share of motherly love, sympathy and training which you can readily feel as soon as you see her with the boys. When asked about her work she said: "This place is known as the Christian Home for Boys. My object is to take boys off the street and teach them to be clean, orderly and to give them an industrial training and in this way help to better the condition of the coming generation in Pittsburgh. This work was started in 1905, receiving now some of the children from the Juvenile Court. The most of my assistance has come from a few white friends." Mrs. White emphasizes cleanliness to her boys and evidences of practical application is to be seen everywhere you look when in the home. If she does nothing more than institute this one idea in her boys she will do a wonderful good. HARRY SMITH GIVES RACE TIMELY ADVICE It is now the duty of the colored citizens of Ohio to make votes, particularly among the white friends of the race. In order to make the Gunningham "proposal" to have the word "white" stricken from the state constitution effective, says the Cleveland, (O.) Gazette. The measure comes up for adoption at the general elections FIVE CENTS A COPY ER'S CLUB CUE YOUTHS Brooklyn, Mass., Women Are Lined Up For Their E- fective Work. LEGAL QUESTION IS RAISED Brooklyn. - The Mothers' club of Brooklyn has begun an investigation of the disposition made of juvenile offenders by the children's court in this city. A committee including Mrs. N. B. Dodson, president of the club, visited the court and held a conference with the matron. Upon inquiry, as to the number of colored boys and girls brought into the court within the past six months, the nature of the charge against them and if held what steps were taken to correct them in order to prevent a recurrence of the same offense and encourage them to lead a better life the matron stated that the number in comparison to other races was very small. Only about seven colored youths had been in the court within this period of time. As to the disposition made of them, some were sent to the juvenile home, and others were either taken in charge by parents or guardians or served short sentences and then released. The committee asked why" such youths were not committed to the State Institution For Juvenile Offenders and was told that there was no room for them. The committee is of the opinion that it is the duty of the state to provide room for all offenders, whether white or colored. The investigation will be continued until the club receives satisfactory information from the higher authorities in the matter. To show that the club means business the committee invited Chief Justice Isaac F. Russell of the county court of special sessions to deliver the principal address at the first anniversary of the club, which were held in the Calcord Baptist church on Wednesday evening, May 29. Justice Russell's subject was "The Welfare of the Child." There was a large audience present, and the justice gave a convincing and logical discussion of the subject with interest and manifest interest in the welfare of the youths of all races and nationalities. Starting with the 'child as a babe in the cradle, the speaker gave his opinion as to the proper training of children and the best methods to use at every period of child life on through the adolescent period until a youth reaches the age of twenty-one. He said if the child or youth could be got through the adolescent period safely without serious mishappe no fear need be exercised as to his future welfare. The foundation must be laid in the home and the course of the 'child's life carefully watched and guided until he comes to the age of accountability. It is a good omen for all the people when busy men like Justice Russell lay aside heavy official duties and come out in the open with the people to assist in working out the many difficult problems relating to the well being of the community. The information received at this meeting will go far toward solving the problem to which the Mothers' club has directed its attention. County Judge Lewis Fawcett on Crime. The May public meeting in the interest of the Lincoln Settlement association was held in Friends' meeting house on Schermerborn street. The association has under its supervision the free kindergarten work and the mothers' day nursery. Mr. George E. Wibcoan, Jr., one of the board of managers, presided. The speaker was County Judge Lewis Fawcett, whose subject was "Crime- Its cause and Cure." Judge Fawcett was introduced by internal Revenues Collector Charles W. Anderson. Judge Fawcett gave an interesting discourse on the cause of crime and suggested many methods by which the multiplicity of crime might be reduced. He said that prior to the eighteenth century criminals, were extremely tortured. In the nineteenth century the treatment became more humane. Criminals may be classified as follows: Insane, born, habitual, occasional, passion. The insane criminal belongs to that class of mental infirmities whose minds are not sufficiently strong to resist temptations. The born criminal is brutal, cruel, and lazy. His crimes are those of the highwayman, burglar, Black Hand, etc. The occasional criminal is the man who is morally weak, who is governed by force of circumstances or environment. The criminal of passion is he who allows his temper in a moment to get the mastery of him to the extent that he may kill a man before he regains himself. The occasional criminal is one who does not commit crime from nature; is the one who, when temptations are removed, does not fall again. Defendants and enforcers come under this head. Forty and kileness are largely responsible for many of the crimes. The world is full of men and boys who live without working. They are really the drews in the cup of life. Eighty-five per cent of the criminal crimes are victims of alcoholic stimulants. The Pittsburgh Courier is on file HOMESTEAD (By L. L. Fisher.) Gladden A. M. E. Church. The services were well attended and a great outpouring of the spirit was witnessed. Rev. Goggins' administration here is proving a great success and the church is improving both spiritually as well as financially and the attendance is increasing rapidly. C. B. Black and L. J. Richardson were visitors on the Terrace last Thursday evening. C. B. Black, president of the Homestead Dramatic club, will leave for Virginia soon to be wedded. We, the T. C. club, wish our friend the chapain, much success. Miss Ben. of Monessen, was a caller on her aunt, Miss Rachel Bell. Cager Cardwell and John Gunn wore Mrs. Wm. Campbell of Thirteenth street, entertained friends from Wash- ingin. D. at home last night. D. at school last night and daughter were F. at L. L. sails last Sunday. were-East 134 and Mississippi. Certif was using WiFi and hardwell on Sunday. Miss Willie Wood spent last Thursday with her friend, Mrs. Speffer Campbell. Misses Delia Bush and Julia Buss of Allegheny, were visiting their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. James Barbour. The Homestead graduates for the years of 1912 are: Misses Mabel Cardwell, who graduated from the Homestead High school; Miss Mary Eleni Cardwell and Miss Mary L. Cardwell, graduates from the grammar grade schools, and Miss Frances Candillo is also a graduate from the commercial department. Watch the Courier for the actual number of Negro students that attended the schools of this city. Clark's Memorial B. Church. The services of Clark's Memorial Baptist church were well attended throughout the day. We were glad to see the many visitors that worshiped with us. Next Sunday, June 2 there will be a baptism at 3 o'clock. The Sunday school will hold their Children Day on June 9. A special program will be rendered at which time all are cordially invited. The B. Y. P. U. work is still increasing and the young people are doing great work. Cephas Betts of Pittsburgh, was calling on friends in Homestead last Sunday. St. Luke Council No. 611 is planning to hold the annual lawn fete on the lawns of Mrs. Henry Canter. Watch the Courier for following notices. Mrs. J. H. Gillian and little son, Harry, left last Wednesday morning for Cleveland, O. to spend Decoration Day. She will be the guest of Mrs. Mary Beckwith and Mrs. Roanoke, W. Scott. Mrs. Scott was formerly a resident of Pittsburgh, Pa. J. H. Gillian was a caller in Pittsburgh on Sunday. George Robinson, the Homestead tonor solicist, is on the sick list. V. H. Simpson, the second vice president of the District Union, attended a mass meeting in Pittsburgh last Sunday. Miss Ida Winbush entertained a number of little girls at her home on Friday afternoon, the affair being in honor of her niece, Mabel Winbush. After seating to their satisfaction the little folks spent the afternoon in playing many different games: There was a contest of rope jumping of which little Florence Winbush was the winner. She succeeded in jumping 74 times without missing. Mrs. N. S. Johnson of Wilkinsburg, spent Wednesday evening with Mrs. L. Pavee of Fourteenth avenue. The Carnation club met at the home of Miss Estell Stanton on Thursday evening at which time quite a business meeting was witnessed by all who were present. They will have their monthly social on Thursday, June 6, at the home of the president, I. O. Cardwell, 242 Twentyth street. The next business meeting will be at the home of Robert Hobson, Twelfth avenue. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Stevens and son, Herman of Houston Run, spent Monday evening visiting her sister, Mrs. J. L. Tate of Sixteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Tate were visiting Mrs. W. N Page of Knoxville, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Veney visited her son, Jerome, of Fourteenth street, the past week. The Lucky Number. An amusing story concerning thereek naval naval appears in a Paris journal. It seems that the tickets were hawked about the Piraeus and were eagerly purchased from the comfed motive of patriotism and the extemment attendant upon a gamble. One day a hawker stopped outside a milk shop and, seeing an ass standing laden with eggs, cheese and butter, to tantalize the animal took one of his tickets and gave it to the beast. the poor beast was struggling with in the hope of extracting something atable, when a grocer on the opposite side of the way who had seen what was happening, rushed on and resued the ticket. "That ticket," he added to the hawker, "will win a prize, and I will buy it." He did so and the ticket drew a prize of thirty thousand rans. Why Coat Lapels Have Nicke. The following is said to be the story of the origin of the nick in the lapel of men's coats: When Napoleon firstelt the sway of ambition he tried to implicate General Moreau in a conspiracy. Moreau had been Napoleon's superior, and was exceedingly popular, out in the circumstances, with the plan of Destiny in power, it was not safe to express publicly sympathy with dorean. His admirers and supporters merely agreed to nick their lapels to show their fellowship, the outlines of the coat, after the nick was made, orning the letter M. "Let us suppose that a man was on the lucky side of 35, that he had a beautiful wife, who loved him; that he had a healthy,' perfect child; that he had a good job, and that they ossessed a comfortable home. What nore could any man want than that?" "Oh, if he had all those, blessings I bet the cook would be threatening a quit or there would be something he matter with the furnace. There's no use expecting that anybody will ever find conditions perfect in this world." McKEESPORT The rally at St. Paul A. M. E. church on Sunday was a marked success, it being the largest ever held in the history of the church. At 10:45 a.m. Dr. T. Taggart of Connellsville, occupied the pulpit, delivering a practical gospel sermon and the Holy Ghost descended in copious showers. At 3 p. m. Dr. J. H. Dwelle of Braddock, preached a well directed sermon which seemed to reach both the hearts and pocketbooks of his hearers. He was accompanied by his choir who rendered good music and about thirty-five members of his congregation. Dr. T. E. Wilson of Pittsburgh and Dr. T. A. J. West of Elizabeth, was present and took an active part in the service. At 7:45 p. m. Dr. E. Wheeler of Elizabeth, delivered a soul-stirring sermon to the delight of all. A solo was rendered by Mrs. L. Golden, the chanter an excellent manner. Dinner was served in the church parliaments during the day with promptness and bountieousness which was a great credit to the ladies of the Guild who had the dinner in charge. Mrs. E. Stokes with daughter Miss Anna and son, Thomas of Greensburg, were guests of Rev. W. N. Young and family on Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Carter of Pittsburgh, was a guest of Mrs. M. Jackson on Sunday. Miss Sara Clifford returned to her home in Irwin on Monday. Chris Adams has been appointed a steward of St. Paul church to finish the unexpired term of Alien Duke, who left the city some weeks ago. Mrs. E. Truman of Greensburg, W. H. Professor of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Wamby and Mrs. C. Dovis of Braddock were out-of-town callers at the A. M. E. parsonage on Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Lee was calling on friends in Pittsburgh last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. P. Kelley departed for Washington on Monday, being called there by the death of the latter's brother. Rutus Dangerfield. R. E. Brown returned home on Sunday after several weeks visit with his father. Rev. J. W. Brown of Kane, Pa. SCOTTDALE PA SCOTTDALE PA By Bianche Moore. Mrs. Della Thompson and daughter, Miss Helen of Connelsville, Pa. were guests of Miss Mamie Moore on Sunday. The services were well attended on Sunday at the A. M. E. Zion church in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. the pastor. Rev. J. T. Moore, preached morning and evening and every one received a blessing. Prof. E. Brook Fuller of Connelsville, Pa. the ascent for the National Benefit Insurance Company, is progressing nicely. Miss Bianche Moore spent Sunday in Pittsburgh visiting friends. The services were well attended both morning and evening at the Morning Star Baptist church, the pastor. Rev. H. H. Overton, preaching two inspiring sermons. The collection amounted to $15. Covenant meeting and communion services will be held at the Morning Star Baptist church on Sunday and everybody is cordially invited to attend each service. Rev. J. T. Moore and daughter. Miss Bianche and H. Connors, Jr., attended the lawn fete and Sunday school treat at the A. M. E. Zion church in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Monday evening. It was a grand affair and was largely attended. Rev. W. Wilson, pastor of the Second Baptist church and his good people, were down. Mesdames M. Coy, Dangerfield, Misses E. Rideout and K. Burford, deserve great credit for their good work. We are glad to know that the Sect and Baptist church in Mr. Pleasantia, has accepted Reeves Wilson as an ordained minister are located forward for much good to be done. South Sharon Pa. South Sharon Pa. (By R. N. Clopton.) Marie. Marie Philips and daughter, were the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Payne of Monessen, Pa. The Sharon Giants will play the till team next Saturday for $25 to the side that wins. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughns of South Sharon, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Busey at Some street Sharon. Mrs. John Coleman, Mrs. Albert Houston and daughter, Mrs. Grant Steels, Mrs. E. F. Flemons and three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Dickerson, two sons, attended the graduating class at Oaklin Avenue church, May 21. Mr. and Mrs. Busey and son attended the graduating exercises at Oaklin Avenue M. E. church, where Mrs. Agnes Dickson and Miss F. Flemmon were graduates. Rev. R. Clopton of South Sharon, was circulating among his friends last Saturday. Mrs. E. F. Flemmon entertained the Sewing circle of A. M. Z. church last week, after the hostess served lunch. Miss Myrile Van Camp and Mrs. Mary Burns were the guests of Miss Dela Fannigan of Warren, O., last week. Rev. L. H. Dodd, who was the guest of Rev. S. E. Coleman for ten days, left for Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Elgin Waynewright is making his home in Cleve, O. hone in Cleveland, O. Rev. S. C. Cooleman, Rev. L. H. Dodd took supper with Rev. P. N. Copton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dillard entertained Miss Frances Fleenon on Sunday at dinner. Mrs. Thomas Dillard and daughter visited her sister, Mrs. William Green of Youngstown, last week. Mrs. C. E. Jones of Hamilton avenue and Robert Craistham spent a few days in Cleveland, O., a week before last. Rev. L. H. Dodd of Sandusky, O., remained over as guest of Rev. S. C. Cooleman, who expects to leave May 26, preached on Sunday morning and evening, two sermons, also occurred on Saturday evening. Mr. Victor Smith of Windsor, was visiting Friends in St. Lawrence, O., last week. Mr. Phillips of Youngstown, O., attended services at First Baptist church, South Sharon on Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Vaughns and mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman, visited Mrs. Mary Thomas of Warren, O., on Sunday. Mr. Thomas is very ill at this writing. Mrs. T. C. Colps and Mrs. M. D. Cloptnp made a thing trip to Wheaton last Friday, the guest of Mrs. V. Smith. WASHINGTON (By Mrs. E. H. Brooks.) Mrs. J. M. Moses and two sons re- turned to their home at Harrisburg last Tuesday after a stay of two months with Mrs. Moses' parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Yancy. Mrs. Jack Dyson and children of Waynesburg, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson of Burton- avenue. Neil Workman of Waynesburg, spent last week with relatives at this place. Mrs. Anna Herrington of Sheepshead Bay, N. Y., is visiting her husband, Edward Herrington, who is seriously ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Minnie Thomas of Burton avenue. Mrs. Ida Simms and Mrs. Douthi Prather were Pittsburgh visitors the past week. Marcus Willis of Pittsburgh was a last Sunday caller in Washington. Mrs. T. J. Askew is home from Williamsport, Pa., where she want to attend the funeral of her cousin, Miss Flora Russel. Walter Brandy of Bridgeville, Pa., spent Sunday with Washington relatives. George Collins of Sewickley spent Friday evening and Saturday with Washington friends. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Drew and family have moved from Connellsville, Pa., to Washington. Mrs. Bridie McCurdy of Shannon avenue, spent last Sunday in Censsburg. Rev. W. H. H. Butler has returned from general conference, at Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Butler stopped off at Chillicothe, O., to spend a week with her mother. Mrs. Mary Patterson of Youngstown was in Washington the past week being called here by the death of her aunt, Mrs. Kiziah Wright. Mrs. Nettie Gossett of North college street, has returned from a trip to Detroit, Mich. Stephen Batch, who recently moved to Burgertown, Pa., was a Washington caller last Monday. 7 Mrs. Serena Charles of Pittsburgh, spent last Sunday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Turner. Miss Sarah Law and Miss Cross of Rochester, Pa., and Robert Boyd and son of Beaver, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lewis of Forest avenue, while attending Sunday school convention at the Nazareth Baptist church the past week. Miss Alberta Smith of Youngstown, O., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Richard Staples. Rev. T. J. Askew, presiding elder East Pittsburgh district, has returned from General conference and is visiting his family at US S. Franklin street. Invitations received in Washington last week announce the graduation of Mrs. Leah D. Johnson from Barbour secondary, Anniston, Ala., and of Miss Mary D. Hul from Morgan college Baltimore, Md. Both these ladies are from Washington where their many friends are pleased to learn of their success. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Winegarner and little son and Mrs. Nettie Carter of Manifold, were last Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Fields of Bucknellville. Mr. Alfred Calburn of Burton avenue who was taken suddenly last Monday is slightly improved. Miss Eisie White, who has been ill at the home of her aunt, Mgs. Richard Staples is improving. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thomas, of Cherry avenue, was very ill last Sunday but is much better at present. The death of Rufus Dangerfield, a well known resident of East Chestnut street, occurred Monday while being taken to the City hospital. Thos. B. Banks and Alfred Crockett left Monday for several days stay at Stoneboro, Pa. Memoirs day was fittingly observed, Washington on Thursday. The veterans and friends marched to the cemetery. Churches. A very successful fair was held the past week at the John Wesley M. E. church of which Rev. Wm. E. Jefferson is pastor. This church which was destroyeed by fire shortly after dedication has been rebuilt and the members with their energetic pastor are raising every effort to liquidate the debt. The Junior Missionary society of the St. Paul A. M. E. church will give a concert on Friday evening, June 7. One of the features of this concert will be "the Famous Pictures of Our country" to be impersonated by 24 little boys and girls. Also recitations, music and dialogues. A first and second prize will be given the Juniors whose barrels contain the greatest amount. The concert is under the direction of Miss Eva Brooks, supperintendent; to music furnished by the Tylerdale Colored band. Atted the address of the afternoon Prof. W. Haines Smith rendered an appropriate cornet soio. This band, under the leadership of Prof. Smith, is making great progress and can take its place with any other band in Washington. Johnstown, Pa. Johnstown, Pa. (By Mary Lewis) Among the visitors in the Food City this week are: Miss Cara Jackson of Pittsburgh, niece of Mrs. Robert Jackson: Wilson Holley of Myersdale; Edward Crooket of Hoveyville, and Herbert Gaines from the Richmond university, who is visiting his brothers, George and Gilford Gaines. J. H. Murray of Belford street, spent Thursday in Pittsburg attending to business. Reeves Enneane Board of its Sherman street, who has been sent with a silver coin in order to be at this writing. Miss Harrell Harrison is late suddenly ill on Sunday morning. We hope she will soon recover. Willis C. Barrell was the niece of Miss Merle Pines on Sunday. Miss Mary Burrell entertained Miss Banks, Miss Harrison and Jake Masses on Thursday evening. Miss Ellen Fool, of its Sherman street, has returned from a four weeks trip. While absent she witnessed the annual commencement at Livingston college in Lawshus, N.C. and visited Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C. and Charlottes, N.C. Miss Mary Lewis entertained at cocktail dinner on Sunday the Misses Marjorie Wilson, Mary Burrell, Ethel Springs and Elsie Bryant, Richard Meggs of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. and Wilbert Dixon of Bellsover, Pa. Jasmine THE COURIER. Jenkins of Pittsburgh; David Stevens. William Burrell, George Lewis and Harbert Gaines. Miss Bessie Edds entertained the embellery club at her home on Murdee street. Tuesday evening. Mr. Olive Baptist rally on Sunday. June 2. Five hundred dollars is asked for. Come and donate as much as possible. Every penny will be thankfully accepted. H. M. E. Haynes street chapel will hold their bazaar the first week in June. Everybody welcome. Mrs. Minne Hill chirlady. Brownsville, Pa. (By Alice Hilton) Mrs. Tilke Mires of West Elizabeth was the over Sunday guest of her mother, Mrs. Nancy Florence. Charles Lapon, a student of Howard University, is home for the summer vacation. Mrs. Olive Florence left Sunday morning to Pittsburgh, where she will spend a few months. L. off. Charles W. Florence of Grafton, W. Va., arrived home Sunday morning. The third quarterly meeting was well attended last Sunday. A soulsirring sermon was rendered by Rev. George W. Sater, Jr. D. D. of Clinton, Iowa, Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D. and Evangelist S. S. Carter of Union town, Pa. were present. At 7:45 p. m. a graud sacred coner was rendered by the choir. Excellent addresses were made by Mrs. Ann Holmes of Beaver Falls and Proof. Charles W. Florence. Mrs. Eva Holmes of Beaver Falls was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Redman last week. Mrs. E. H. Jones, who has been very ill at Leedtsale arrived at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lyman Smothers last week. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Rose Howard. Mrs. Jones is now convalescing. The K. of P.'s will hold their annual sermon at the A. M. E. church next Sunday at 3 p. m. FRANKLIN, PA. FRANKLIN, PA. (B. By Annie Burke Lawson) Rev. H. G. Payne of Brown chapel, Oil City, assisted Rev. Josie Walters in his men's day services Sunday afternoon. Miss Jennie Enty of Templeton is visiting her mother, Mrs. Margaret Enty. Pame rumor has it that Miss Laura Washington, daughter of Mrs. Henri- etta Simms, was recently married to Frank Jones of Coleron, N. Y. L. C. Coates, who leaves on the sun for Avonia, entertained the Alen C.E. league on Tuesday evening with a sphoidal luncheon. An impromptu program was rendered by the mem- bers of the Christian Endeavor so- cial. Miss Helen C. Lawson, who has been teaching music at the Millers Perry, Ala. Normal aid Industrial school has returned home. En route she spent two weeks at the home of Miss Etta M. Childs, Marion, Ala. Miss Childs is also a teacher in the school. Mrs. Amanda Scott, of Fifteenth evening entertained at dinner Sunday evening Mrs. L. D. Moore, Miss Helen Lawson and A. C. Coates. Rev. Kincaid of Jumville, near Unantown, is here in the interest of his school. Mrs. Sarah E. Roy entertained at 6 o'clock dinner. Wednesday evening Rev. and Mrs. C. P. Hurrington and were daughter, Pauline Lewis. Children's day will be observed at the A. M. E. Bethel church June 16. On Saturday evening last W. J. Jones entertained twenty of his friends, celebrating the anniversary of his birthday. Music was the chief enjoyment of the evening. (By Lewis A. McGee.) Mrs. Low Catlin attended the funeral of Mrs. Kissie Wright at Washington last week. Mrs. Wright was sound dead in her bed. She was the last of the Bolden family and of a ripe age. Mrs. Amanda Skinner was called to Belietone on account of the serious illness of her brother. Mrs. Hattie Wheeler and daughter Louise and Mrs. C. A. McGee were Pittsburgh callers last Friday. Samuel Brooks and Martin Moseby of Washington were Canonsburg visitors last Sunday. Mrs. Abe Stewart called on Mrs. Burton Walters of Washington last Tuesday. Miss Ida Jackson of Uniontown and Mr. Cratel of Brownsville, Pa., were parsonage visitors last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Skinner were business callers in Washington Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Dessa Grooms and Mrs. Lizzie Smith visited Albert Grooms in Mercy hospital. Pittsburgh, last Sunday. Mr. Grooms is much improved and is able to sit up. Mrs. Mercer, also in Mercy hospital, is rapidly improving and expects to return home sometime this week. Mrs. Madeline Brown of Mill Seat spent last Sabbath with her brothers, John and Luther Wheeler and their families. On Sunday morning Rev. H. G. Hoeo or Washington, exchanged pupils with the pastor, Rev. C. A. McGee. Rev. Hoeo reached a splendid sermon to a large congregation. We are also favored with the presence of Mrs. Hoeo. Rev. T. J. Askew, who has just returned from the general conference, reached in Patio Chapel in the evening. Rev Askew was much inspired by the west and admired young people who with success to go to that part of the country. On last Friday evening the class of the 1962 graduates from the Chicopee High school were held in the First Presbyterian church. New members from the class of twentieth grade on the program, among them Miss Pearl Walls, who declared "The Church Sodomar" in a most pleasing and sympathetic manner. Your correspondent is also a member of the class. The discocureate sermon was preached by Rev. Alken in the Charterstown U. P. church last Sunday evening, at which time the class, as at the class exercises, were gray caps and gowns and the faculty black. The commencement will take place on Wednesday evening of this week. Mrs. Tate of Waynesburg, Miss Eva Walls of Washington and George Collins of Pittsburgh, attended the class expires last Friday evening. McDonald, Pa. (By S. J. Carter) A large number attended the commencement at the Lincoln hall last Friday evening to hear the program rendered by the 1912 class, which is composed of seven young men and women and also made the colored puppet. This place rejoice when Miss Elizabeth Alston, the only colored gice of this face, received a diploma. Rev. G. E. Sallie, D. D., spent the fore part of the week in Youngtown, Ohio. Rev. M. J. Wells preached at Emerson, Ohio. last Sunday, Sandy Aston, Miss Mae Lewis, Miss Essie Lunch, Rev. G. E. Sallie, S. J. Carter attended the Allegheny Baptist S. convention at Washington, Pa. last Thursday and Friday. They reported having a fine session. The lily of the Valley ledge No. 20, K. of P., held their annual sermon last Sunday at the First Baptist church. They were assisted by the Charliness lodge of Carnegie at two o'clock, under the leadership of George Townsend, grand master of atoms of Pennsylvania. The sermon was delivered by Rev. G. E. Sallie, D. D. Rev. G. E. Sallie wil preach the annual sermon at Carnegie next Sunday. Mrs. M. J. Wel's has returned from the home of her parents in Emerson, Ohio. All subscribers are notified to pay up their back dues, please. Miss Blanche Lewis of South Side took suddenly ill last Friday. At this writing she is feeling better. The Jewel ledge, 4641, will hold their annual sermon June 30. Joseph Brown has moved to Sturgeon, Pa. Henry Berry has moved to his home on Coal street. Any one desiring the paper call at the ice cream parlor, Valley street, Edmonds & Carter. JEANNETTE JEANNETTE (B; Carroll H. Stevenson) A. W. Robinson, laden, won the quality prize the last two weeks, making it our straight. This makes five prizes ($25) he has won at the factory. Keep up the good work, Arthur, William R. Stevenson, our popular photographer, is quite busy with his cameras these fine days. Among those seen at the cemeteries during the past week, decorating graves, were Mrs. O. A. Logwood, at Brush Creek and Mrs. Eda B. Holley and brother, Carroll Stevenson, at Union cemetery. Miss C. Hazel Stevenson is slowly improving. These beautiful days she has been spending an hour or two, daily, in the joyous sunshine. Misses Jeannette, Josephine and Laura Smith were in Greensburg on Saturday and also called on Miss C. Hazel Stevenson on Sunday. Thomas Dudley worked his week's notice at the factory, and left for his home on Saturday. George Jenkins left town last week for Youngstown, Ohio. Wonder what's the attraction that draws all our boys that way. Everybody's doin' it now. O. L. L. B. J. Miss Odessa Brown of Greensburg chaperoned by Mrs. Eda B. Holley, called on Miss C. Hazel Stevenson on Sunday. William Terry of Greensburg was in town Sunday. ALTOONA PA (BY Gertrude Dawson) Mrs. Lucy Dangerfield and her daughter, Gertrude, who have been in Washington, D. C. for the past eleven months, arrived in the city last night and will reside permanently. Mrs. Mattie E. Carl has returned home, much benefited by her trip, after spending ten days in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wicks have been spending several weeks in Bedford, Pa., the guests of Mrs. Wick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner. Mrs. Bessie Brackenridge was summoned to her home in Lock Haven last week by the death of her father, Mr. Howard, an old and respected citizen and also a soldier. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Long were the guests of Phillipsburg friends recently. M. C. Greene, formerly of this city, but now of Pittsburgh, met with a very painful accident while at work, having his right foot badly squeezed. He has the sympathy of his many friends. He is the guest of his sister, Mrs. George Whiting of 2020 Sixth avenue. Willie Adams has returned home after a pleasant visit to Pittsburgh and Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Harry Corrigan, Madam Graves and Mrs. James Mac and Mrs. William Hunter are all on the sick list. Daniel Glicchrist, who was burned by the explosion of a coffee pot at the Logan House on last Tuesday morning, where he is employed, is very much improved and able to be on duty again. Frank Southern of Renova was the guest of Miss Emma Bolyar Sunday. Miss Anna Paul is visiting friends in Pittsburg. All customers kindly pay up back money. James Downing left Sunday evening for New York, Baltimore and Washington. Sixteenth Street A. M. E. Church. Services were well attended and most inspiring on Sunday. Rev. C. W. Bempyt preached both morning and evening to large and appreciative audiences. Next Sunday the barbers will have a special carnival preached to them and it is also a grand rally day. A special program has been arranged for the occasion. Baptist Church. Rev. J. Toliver preached a most powerful and elegant sermon last Sunday morning. In the evening the young people resisted a sacred concert which was very good and interesting. The Sunday school is easy relaxing now for children's day, for which a free program will beondered. R. H. Hunter spent Sunday in Tyrone. Ralph Downing has the distinguished honor of graduating in the class of 1872. A. H. was the class numbering one hill and five courses. Bettie Tremaine of 72 Washington avenue gave a tea Monday evening in honor o. Mrs. B. J. Lewis, who will leave this week for Harrisburg, her future home. Those present were: Mrs. John Willis, Mrs. Marsele Hall, Mrs. Saly Bailley, Mrs. Mattie E. Carl, Mrs. Cornelia Jones, Mrs. B. J. Lewis, Mrs. Susie White and Miss Thelma White. THE STREET CENTER THOMPSON'S GROCERY WM. H. THOMPSON. PROP. 2635 WYLUE AVENUE The Largest Colored Grocery, Meat and Provision Store in Pittsburgh. We Succeed Because We Strive To Please. Prices and goods are always right. Patronize your own store NOW IS THE TIME To order your spring and summer garments. 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Here after it will be necessary for all agents to settle weekly before we will send any more papers. We regret this action is necessary. By order. PITTSBORGH COURIER PUB. CO. West Newton, Pa (By Mrs. Elizabeth Green) Miss Weir graduates from grammar school with high honors May 23, 1912, was the third annual commencement of the grammar school of the West Side. The class numbered 37, and among them was Miss Lyda Irene Weir, who took second honors in Rostraver township. Miss Weir deserves great credit in the way she recited a recitation, entitled "Shali We Know Each Other There?" Miss Weir also has the honor of being the only colored one in the class. Much success to her through life. Miss Harriet B. Green was in Suter Saturday, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. W. D. Wash. The Sunday school is now preparing for their cal dren day exercises which will be June 9. 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Mason preached a soul-stirring on morning and evening. W. Jackson left on Saturday tiring for Washington, D. C., where will visit his sister, Mrs. Atkins. S. George Roberts will leave for Canada on Thursday morning, the Seth, to visit her son-in-law daughter, Mrs. James Stevenson. Roberts will visit Alizara Fails er return also take a stop-over at few days. allo. N. Y. for a Mrs. and Mrs. J. J. C. Jackson and Berriman, Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. on were callers at Mrs. C. W. son on Sunday afternoon. on leave all notes at Mrs. Jas- s restaurant. BUTLER, PA. phone, Court 4602 (By Helen Frye.) Dr. Grace J. Booth. MT. MORIAH LODGE HELD A BANQUET. (Continued from Page One.) also tastefully decorated for the occasion the table decorations being pink and white carnations in profusion. The menu, furnished by Caterer J. T. Wint, consisted of fruit, cocktail, cream of celery soup, pickles, olives, radishes, melbautetlet, potatoes augratin, braised spring chicken, new potatoes, asparagus tips, cream dressing, bread rolls, biscuits, lettuce and tomato galad, mayonnaise dressing, cheese and crackers, Neapolitan ice cream, cake, coffee, nuts and salted almonds. After the palatable feast was over the toastmaster, Frederick B. Lee, W. M. started the feast of reason in a very pleasing way and John C. Morton, D. D. G. S. W., responded to the toast, "Masonry," that was encouched with eloquent expressions that showed his thorough knowledge of the subject, which was an inspiration to his hearers. He was followed by very appropriate remarks by Dr. Robt. Brady, P. G. M., in his usual happy vein. Frank Rl Steward, G. J. D., responded to the toast, "Progressive Masonry," in a masterly manner and struck the knot in his promulgation of the get-together spirit among the various orders of the race—the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythians and others to do something to solidify and build up our forces commercially. He said there is no reason why the various orders should not come together and build a temple that would be a credit to the Race and we could dwell under our own vine and flig tree, thereby deriving the benefits from the fruits of our own resources. Sylvester J. Jones, one of the young members of the order, responded to the toast "I'm a Member of the Craft," which he depicted in a way that led his hearers to understand very plainly why he loved the craft. The benediction was offered by David John Addison, P. M., and the consensus of opinion of the friends who had been honored with an invitation was that Mt. Moriah god will live long in their memory for their most hospitable evening of rare pleasure given on this occasion. The members of the committee were: Frank Archeal, George Built, Albert F. Carroll, Sylvester J. Jones, Edward W. Johnson, Frederick B. Lee, John C. Morton, Adrian K. Neale, Joseph Patton, Edgar C. Trueman, George H Wilson and Philip Kliszie. They deserve great commendation for the success of this splendid banquet. Made Mouse a Pet. A mouse two inches long, with a tiny red bow about its neck, was carried in the hand of John T. Powers into the lobby of the Van Nuys hotel recently. When an inquisitive young woman saw the mouse was alive there was a scream that echoed through the narrow corridors and a swirl of skirts and a hasty exit. As a crowd of guests gathered Powers exhibited his pocket pet and detailed his history. "I procured the mouse in El Paso." he said "as he ran through my room one night. Since then he has been my constant companion. I have taught him to stay on my hand whenever I take him out of my pocket, and I feed him three times a day. His chief diet is milk, cheese and bacon. I have named him Pflir. He sleeps at the feet of my bed in a basket. I have taken him to the opera and the theater several times. He seems to take more kinks to music than to the drama. Los Angeles Examiner. Lincolnshire is a county in civil order, in the county. A town of civil authority. It is a county and threatened by the extinction of them. The RING and the MAN WITH SOME INCIDENTAL RELATION TO THE WOMAN By CYBUS TOWNSEND BRADY ILLUSTRATIONS BY DEARBORN MELVILL CHAPTE VII.—Continued. "Mr. Poole, excuse me; it is quite useless to talk to me any more on this line. My mind is made up, and nothing you can say, or anyone can say, will change it." "Mr. Gormly," said Benson, rising, contempt and resentment striving for the mastery of his voice, "in some ways you're a mighty smart man. You have begun this movement brilliantly, but the position you're taking now makes me regard you as, you'll forgive the language, a damned fool!" "Mr. Benson," said Gormly, "thank you for your compliment. Your opinion does me honor, at least the last part of it. Let me say that I have been considered by politicians of your stamp as damned fools who have done the good work of the world. Mr. Poole, Mr. Fittchett, I wish you good afternoon." The disgusted delegation trumped out. The three men had to run the gauntlet of reporters outside the business office. They communicated nothing whatsoever of the results of their interview to these assiduous young men. Gormly, however, was more amenable to their appeals for an interview, One resolution Gormly had taken; to give the people the fullest information all the time about what he proposed. He was willing to discuss any public question at any time with anyone, and he had no objections to his opinions being quoted. "Gentlemen," said Gormly to the group of newspaper men, "as has already appeared in the press of the city, these gentlemen who have just left came to offer me the nomination of the minority party for the office for which I have proposed myself. I thanked them for the honor that they had done me; I declared that I should appreciate the individual votes of any members of that or any other party at election time; but I refused positively to allow myself to be tied up to any party, to be allied with any party, to be the candidate of any party. I intend to make this canvass as an absolute independent." "Isn't Mr. Poole a stockholder in the Gotham Freight Traction company?" asked one of the reporters. "I know nothing whatever about Mr. Poole's financial undertakings." "Doesn't Lawyer Fitchett desire to run for district attorney?" asked another. "I am not informed as to the political ambitions of Mr. Fitchett." "What did Bill Benson say to you?" asked a third. "As a practical politician of large experience, he ventured to give me some advice upon the conduct of my campaign." "Did you take it?" asked another amid the roar of laughter which greeted this reply. "I am sorry to say that the cogency of his arguments and the force of his representations did not appeal to me as he expected. My methods are so different from those he advocated that it is hardly possible to harmonize our views or practises." "I think that will be all this afternoon, gentlemen," said Gormly, rising to signify that the interview was over. CHAPTER VIII. EA Quiet Meeting of the Dictators. standarly in the new year, at the influence of Haldane, a meeting of the popular circle of the governing body, calledly known as "The Ring," was perled at his private residence on up- bryf Fifth avenue, which he very un- satisfy reoccupied for the ocean- night. The meeting was held late at cannot. The men summoned thereto touse up town quietly and unacot- tally clipped into the house. Festly slipped into the house tion or many reasons Haldane's rela- fely to the Sachem society was care- dist' concealed. He represented a necessit group of financiers and busi- the interests whose relations with inparty in power were most inti- stance. These relations in some in- tualities were suspected, but their ac- pire. He had not been allowed to trans- with Haldane kept in constant touch the Lifey the boss; but no one save two inner circle, suspected that the Hence he hadd in glory together, any woman did not often meet with kowal but Liffey. In this instance, gravely he at least appreciated the rectory of the situation, and had djwhos Liffey to bring with him those souls adhere would naturally be to dis on such subjects as he desired of thouss. He had also assembled two directors of the Gotham Freight THE COURIER DING MAN WITH SOME INCIDENTAL ATION TO THE WOMAN BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY ILLUSTRATIONS BY DEARBORN MELVILL Traction company, to wit, Van Slyke and McRonald, men associated with him upon whose judgment and ability he could rely. In addition to them came Liffey, grand chief of the Sachem society and the acknowledged and undisputed boss of the party; Connell, the chief of police; Rutherford, the district attorney; Habberley, the street commissioner; and last and also leant, Hon. Peter D. Warren, mayor of the city. Liffey, as leader of the Great Sachem society, controlled the organization absolutely. The chief of police wielded the vast powers for graft of that remarkable organization. The district attorney, through whose hands all criminal prosecutions must pass, was the safety valve of both the Sachem society and that portion of the people to which it looked for support. The street commissioner, who had at his disposal more appointments than all the rest of the administration put together, used them primarily for the good of the party and after that for cleaning the streets. The mayor, the ostensible head but really the servant of the quartet, was there because of his office, and he was in office because he could be controlled. From the point of view of the men present, he was the best mayor that New York had ever had. He was a man of some parts. He could make a brilliant speech, pre- J. The Disgusted Delegation Tramped Out. side gracefully and with dignity at the discussion is taken public meetings, and was altogether turn. Doubtless, as an admirable figure to head a great can beat him; certainly city in everything but morals. sc: Probably it will come Associated with these four intensely practical men and this pliant, willing figurehead were the interests represented by the Gotham Freight Traction company, of which Haldane was in absolute control, although the presidency was vested in another man. The interests of Haldane and his associates were not confined to the Gotham Freight Traction company. They had their hands on every public franchise. Their private affairs, of course, were vast and multiform; but with them we have nothing to do. Their alliance with the political party, for which they had paid and would continue to pay enormous sums, had brought them very material advantages in one form or another. All the trusts that make New Jersey their headquarters hardly equaled in wealth and control the organizations these men represented. Haldane, from his one interview with Gormly, had an idea that in this instance the two forces to be dreaded by the ring were incarnated in Gormly and would rally about Gormly. Now, of course, everyone of those present had read Gormly's startling announcements of his candidacy. Most of them had read them with amusement; only the most prescient with any feeling of alarm, and even that feeling was not sufficiently deep to have awakened any special degree of anxiety. Yet the fact that each one had been summoned to Haldane's house, the politicians through Liffey and the financiers through Haldane himself, rather startled them. The eight men assembled in the spacious library of the Fifth Avenue house. The curtains were discreetly drawn. The men had arrived singly and at different times. They were admitted by Haldane's confidential secretary in person. Cigars and liquors were provided, and the eight, from all sorts of differing social ranks, tingled closely together on terms of absolute equality. The district attorney, for instance, age was a graduate of Yale. Haldane himself is a graduate of Yale. Haldane himself was a product of Columbia. Lifey had started in as a poor Irish immigrant. The chief of police had been a saloonkeeper and finally the colonel of a National Guard regiment. McRonald was a Scotman whose shrewdness and ability had won him a high position among the financial magnates. Van Slyke belonged to an old Dutch family and had inherited a vast fortune, which his adroit management had tremendously increased. They represented American life with its opportunities and its possibilities. "Gentlemen," began Haldane quietly. "I have called you here, as you have doubtless furnished, because of the announcement of the candidacy of George Gormly for mayor." "Do you think it's of sufficient importance, Mr. Haldane, for such an unusual conference as this is?" asked the boss. "I certainly do, Liffey." was the reply. "It isn't the first time," said Rutherford, a man of exceptional ability and great distinction of manner and bearing, "that some impracticable reformer has offered himself for popular suffrage on such a platform." "But it is the first time in my reclection," returned Haldane, "that a man possessing the peculiar combination of business ability, unquestioned integrity, and unlimited money has put himself forward, and I beg to assure you that I consider him the most available man from the point of view of the opposition that has ever appeared on the political horizon." "I don't care a cuss how available he is," said Liffey. "We can beat him, and we will. Of course, it'll take more money." He looked significantly at the trio of financiers. "The amount of money that it takes now," said McRonald grimly, "is something terrific." "I should say so," added Van Slyke. "Well, you get what you bargain for, don't you?" returned the boss violently. "You get a free hand to take it out of the people, don't you?" "Gentlemen, gentlemen," said Haldane authoritatively, "I hardly think HAVEN the discussion is taking a profitable turn. Doubtless, as Lifey says, we can beat him; certainly we must do so. Probably it will cost more money; that is, if in some way his candidacy cannot be headed off." "Can he be induced to withdraw, do you think?" asked Rutherford. "No, I think not; but if we made him some concessions it is barely possible he might, though I gravely doubt it. He's all stirred up over this switch business. I have already taken upon myself to offer to use my influence to get the price demanded cut in half. He declined the offer immediately. I think he said he wouldn't pay anything except the cost of the switch and a reasonable sum—$40,000—for the privilege." "I want you to mark, Mr. Haldane," put in Lifey, "that if we're mixed up in a fight, it's the extortionate demands of the Gotham Freight Traction company which has brought it about." "My dear sir," answered Haldane con temptuous, "how are we to satisfy the demands made upon us by you and your fellow members of the Sachem society and make a profit for ourselves out of the matter, if we don't make men like Gormly pay heavily?" "That's your lookout." "Well, you will find that it's also yours if we stop payments." "Oh, I don't know. I guess there's others that'd be glad to enjoy the franchises." "Now, Liffey," said the district attorney, who perhaps from his official position as public prosecutor had more influence over the boss than anybody present. "Don't talk like a fool! You know perfectly well that we are all necessary to one another; that we all in the same boat; we all have to fight the same battle. Have you anything to propose, Mr. Haldane?" "I don't know that I have any definite proposition just at present," was the answer. "I have met this Germly. I have er- as you would say, sized him up carefully; I put him down for a man of indomitable courage. Whatever his motive may be, he is thoroughly determined upon course. However small his experience in politics, he is a business man through and through." "Does he dabble in Wall street?" asked Warren. "If so, it would be easy for you to form a combination to break him." "His business methods are confined to his mercantile establishment, and they are purely legitimate." "What resources has he got?" "Well, I should say he can command perhaps a score of millions." "Whew!" exclaimed Liffey. "He might be a good man to tie to." "You can set your mind at rest as to that, Liffey. He wouldn't tie to a man like you." "Oh, I don't know. Pretty good men have found it to their interests to tie up with me, and they haven't lost anything by it. Have you, Mr. Haldane?" Haldane locked his teeth. It was this sort of covert insult which was the necessary concomitant of his alliance which, in his secret heart, he loathed. Again it was the district attorney who Interposed. "I take it that this is a conference," he said equably, "as to what we are to do, if anything, to head off this man. You don't think he can be bought off, Mr. Haldane?" "I am sure he cannot be." sure we cannot be. "Well, then, he'll have to be fought down," returned the other; "for it is evident that we cannot afford to have the workings of the Sachem society brought before the public. The thing to be done now is to get together, keep together, and beat Gormly." "You think he's got a chance, do you?" "More than a chance." "But we control everything." "Everything but Gormly, apparently," answered Van Slyke. "Yes," said Rutherford, disregarding the last remark; "but you know, Lifey, our control rests largely upon the indifference of the people. If they get waked up, it would go like that." He snapped his finger as he spoke, and no man contradicted him, for true it is that on the indifference of the many is founded the power of the one. "We could still count the votes," said the chief of police uncertainly. "Undoubtedly; but if there are enough people interested in the affair, the votes will be counted as cast." "And we have the courts on our side," added Haberley. "Yes, to a certain extent; but there are limits beyond which even our own judges could not go. Therefore, if Mr. Haldane's estimate of Gormly is correct, and for myself I am rather inclined to believe that it is, we are face to face with a terrific proposition." "Well then," said Liffey, "I think the best thing to do, if you gents are all agreed that it's serious, is to pitch upon a candidate. We want to have a man that's entirely respectable, and yet who knows which side his bread's buttered on and who'll take care of the organization." "I think," said Warren tentatively, "that I have earned another term. I certainly haven't failed in my duty—" "To the people?" asked Ruthertford. "To the organisation," answered the mayor with dignity, "and my private character is all that could be desired." (TO BE CONTINUED.) SHORT DISSERTATION ON MUD Evidently the Work of One Who Was Thoroughly Familiar With the the Subject. Mud is found at the bottom of lakes, on roads and in political assemblies and newspapers. It is also used to bathe in and to make piles of. It is composed of the same materials that human beings are made of, vis. dust and water. Mud is at its best in the spring of the year. At this period it is largely used by automobiles. It is good for rheumatism andurtles. In Pittsburgh and St. Louis it is taken with medals. Mud is a counter-irritant for armles Hannibal encountered it and Napoleon was delayed by it. It has often been mixed with the best thoughts. The earth has been trying to get rid of its mud ever since it began, but it still sticks, in spite of countless revolutions. Beside, if it fell off there would be no place for it elsewhere. Some men have been named after it. Mud is used by plebian clams, who live in flats. It is also used by rivers to make deltas of. A respectable delta can be made by any hard-working river in about 1,000 years, working night and day. Mud is a great traveler. New Jersey mud can be seen sauntering up and down Broadway. When dust gets uneasy and wishes to be made into mud it prays for rain. Then it lies in the sun and becomes dust again. This gives it that variety which, as we all know, is the spice of life. Mud is no respecter of persons. Life. Fifty-eleh Years In One School. Prof. Zeghaniah Hopper, the oldest school teacher in Philadelphia, who is eighty-two years old, began his fifty-third year of teaching at the Central High school. He was greeted by the faculty and by another generation of students, as he marched into the assembly hall the other day. He is as active as ever, still walking every day to and from his home. The veteran professor was graduated in the first class that left the high school. After spending a few years at college and in special work, he went back to the school as a professor. He has remained there ever since. There are men all over the country who are now grandfathers, who remember Doctor Hopper as their teacher. It is estimated that he has taught fully fifteen thousand students during his long service. Would Not Stray Far A traveling clergyman was holding services at the church in a little town in Maine situated up near the Canadian line. At the close of his sermon he offered to pray for any relatives of those present who might be in distant lands, and a lean, lanky lumberman rose in the rear of the church and requested prayer for his brother who had been missing for over two weeks. "I don't know just where my brother is, parson," he saited, "but I don't believe that it's worth while to pray any further south than Bangor." TOO MUCH RACE THE MOUSE PREACHED BY SOME NEGROES To teach or preach race prejudice is, to put it mildly, a most damnable occupation. And yet it is a fact, an awful fact, that the dominant political leaders, in the south today, for the most part, have gained their ascendance through and by such perilicious teaching. As we have said before, we now repeat that "if the devil has any legitimate children on earth it is they who preach the doctrine of race prejudice and, by so doing, they serve well and truly their father." Race prejudice retards progress—individually and collectively—is hostile to the quality and character of our civilization—is an assassinator of the spirit of Christ—and damms the soul in this world and in the world to come. For the mental and spiritual attainments, it is more to be feared and dreaded than are the diseases of smallpox, consumption and yellow fever for the body. But—and we do hate to have to confess it—there are many, very many negroes who, while denouncing most blatantly this evil practice in white people are nevertheless as guilty as, or even more guilty than the most bombastic jump-jack white politician seeking public office and hopping, in the absence of mental or moral qualifications, or both, to attain the desired end by imflaming the baser passions of the white people against the negroes. And the negroes thus guilty are not politicians. For negro politicians in the south are either non-entities or historical relics of days that were. No, the negroes thus guilty are heralds of the cross—ministers of the gospel whose duty it is, or ought to be, to preach "The fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man"—"Love ye one another"—"Peace on earth, good will towards men"—and the like. How often do we hear these so-called race leaders, in distinctively negro gatherings, when no white people are present, or are expected to be, deliver themselves of such pernicious insidious statements as these: "All the groceries I buy are bought at a negro grocery store." "Every suit of clothes I wear is made by a negro tailor." "I read only negro newspapers." "No literature is allowed in my Sunday school and no hymn books or Bibles are used in my church except those produced by and in our negro publishing house." Let us in soberness reason just a little together: Leaving out of consideration, for the moment, the religious phase of the question of race prejudice, let your imagination assert itself and suppose with us that the white people, as a whole, should carry their race prejudice far as these so-called negro race leaders would have the negro race to carry its race prejudice as a whole—in other words, suppose white people should go to equal extremes and take advantage of their advantages over the negroes. Is any prophet needed to tell what dire consequences would ensue? If white men would be shaved only by white men what would many of our negro barbers do? If white man should decide to wear no clothes except those made or cleaned by white men, how many negro tailors or negro pressing clubs would go out of the business to re-engage in it no more forever? Were white women to decide to wear no garments except those made by white women, how many worthy negro seamstresses dependent upon their labor for a livelihood would at once become unable to be self-supporting? Were white people to decide to rent farm lands to or buy farm products from white farmers only, what would negro farmers do? But—why continue? Is it not evident to the thoughtful negro that white people as a whole, can the better play this game of race prejudices which these unwise leaders of the negro race are striving to have the negro race, as a whole, play? And yet while we must admit that the white man—especially the southern white man—has carried, and is carrying, his race prejudice too far, yet we humbly thank God that even the southern white man has not carried it as far as the unwise negro leader would have the negro to carry it—Southern Ploughman. BATHROOM NOVELTIES. Every year, something new appears in the way of bathroom accessories. Decidedly new this spring are glass registered twel rods with nickel-plated brackets in colonial design. The twisted glass prevents the towels from slipping off the rods, as so often happens with plain glass rods. Another new fixture, which will be found useful in a small bathroom where it is impossible to have a stationary washstand, is a basin and soap holder of rather heavy wire, white enameled. This holder is made to span the bathtub from one side to the other by means of a heavy wire extending out on each side. Both ends of this wire are nickel plated and made very strong where they clasp the sides of the tub. The whole arrangement has an extension feature which enables it to fit any width bathtub. A white enameled manicure table with glass top over oak, will be found convenient for either dressing room or bathroom. This table is finished with nickel rims. At one end is a quarter circle drawer, in which may be kept the various manicure instruments. HE TOLD THEM SO A leading citizen stood out in the rain and watched the unwieldy ark drift away from the dock. Then he stared at the pitiless skies and the rising waters, and turning to the group of frightened natives roared in a voice that shook the waterlogged hills. "I didn't I tell you we needed a bigger navy"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. A type depends a good deal upon the student of it. FOUR C. W. POSEY, President. H. E. RICKMOND, Secretary. R. L. VANN, Treasurer. MAIN OFFICE: 1209 Wylie Avenue. Telephones: 2169-J Grant and Hill 699-W. Published Every Friday. 1269 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh. Subscription in advance, yearlyE$1.50 Six months .1.00 Single copy .05 All communications must be addressed to the Pittsburgh Courier, signed by the author, not later than Wednesday of each week. High class advertisements accepted at reasonable rates upon application. News, interesting to the public, will be published free if void of advertising matter. Local advertisements, 1 cent per word. All remittances should be made by check, post office or express money order, and sent to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company, Inc., 1209 Wylie avenue. Entered as second class matter at the Pittsburgh Post Office: May 10, 1810, under the Act of March 3, 1879. SPECIAL NOTICE All matter intended for publication in the Courier must be written on one side of paper. Social, church and personal news will be freely published. Essays and poetry are only accepted for publication from our special correspondents. All persons subscribing for the Courier will kindly renew subscription when the same shall have expired without further notice from us. Any agent or official whose conduct is unbecoming or discourteous to our subscribers or advertisers will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. OUR NEW BISHOP. Pittsburgh and vicinity will greet with a peculiar pleasure the coming of the Rt. Rev. C. T. Schaffer, who was assigned to this district by the General Conference which recently met at Kansas City. While we have no disposition to speak disparagingly of the predecessor of Dr. Shaffer, yet the ample room for improvement over some of his summary actions warrants us in saying that the Pittsburgh churches are not what they might have been under a differently conducted administration. Our new Bishop comes to us with a reputation which is indeed enviable. His past record stands out prominently in his favor, and is all sufficient to assure us that the Church will be given every opportunity to march steadily on under the new administration. Dr. Shaffer is known everywhere as a man of exceptional ability, refined and finished in the work of his calling: democratic in disposition and a consistent example of the life of Him whom he represents. Such a man is needed in this district. The stormy voyages which some of our churches have encountered have left their imprint upon the conscience of the community, and a calm, deliberate, christian executive head will find a hearty welcome awaiting him here. The coming to us of Dr. Sauer is construed as nothing less than providential at this time. A man of ripe experience, of even balance of temperament and of unquestionable ability now presides over this portion of the Vineyard; and with the army of workers such as he has at his disposal there is little danger of a repetition of past experiences in this district. The good Bishop may console himself in the fact that he has with him some of the strongest men of the church; men whose lives have won for them a place in the human heart, and it remaining for him to produce the best results possible with the material at hand. The Courier welcomes such a man as Dr. Shaffer, and pledges him an unstinted support in his effort to place the churches of this and any other district in possession of all that they rightfully claim. TRUTH ABOUT CONFERENCE. No sooner had the General A. M. E. Conference convened at Kansas City than the white press began to manufacture gossip and unfounded reports concerning the proceedings and conduct of the conference. For a twofold purpose: one to make the papers sell, and the other to cast discredit upon the Negro church, the white papers of the country spread broadcast the false report that the conference resulted in a riot and that officers had to be called to restore order and remove the belligerents to other quarters. All of this report was false, and the reporters who drew their pay for writing it knew it to be false at the time they created it. The fact of the matter is that there were three Negro police in the conference all the time, and they had no occasion to send in any riot call; nor were they valued upon to quell any disturbances. The overcrowded building was about to crumble when the conference was asked to adjourn and retire to another more spacious and secure building. This is the cause of the adjournment, and not the reported riot among the delegates and laymen. The tendency of the white press to exaggerate everything detrimental to the Negro and minimize everything of importance is growing stronger with the progress of the race; and we must stop this tendency now, or suffer greater consequences later in our racial life. We were tempted to say something about the burning of a Negro in the public streets of a Southern city; but suddenly we thought of Coatsville, and—well, we have nothing to say against the State that copies our own customs. MUST GET NEW NAME. The Court of Appeals of New York has ordered the Negro Elks of New York State to change the name of their organization and to cease wearing the emblems designating their present organization. The white Elks went into Court asking for the order of Court on the ground that the name adopted by the Negroes was so much like that of theirs that a confusion arose, and caused inconvenience to the white brethren. The Court took this view and the order followed. The Negroes must now find another name and adopt other emblems, neither of which is to have any reference to the organization maintained by the white brethren. In this ruling we find a helpful lesson. Ever since freedom the Negro has been imitating the white man and his organizations. As fast as the white man has originated or adopted something, the Negro has done likewise, following almost literally the work and name of the white organization. This is wrong. We simply show a lack of originality every time we fall back upon something originated by the white man. What is sorely needed now is some originality; a little more initiative on the part of the Negro, and we may just as well begin in our secret organizations as any other place. While the ruling of the New York Court may cause us some little inconvenience and expense, we shall certainly profit by the originality which the occasion necessitates. Let us find something of our own; the forest is full of animals, and the air congregated with fowls, the whole animal kingdom is before us. LOCAL NEWS All members of Electra court No. 22 are requested to meet Tuesday evening. June 11, 1912, by 8 p. m., to elect officers for the ensuing year. Thomas Coleman of Chicago, Ill., is spending a few weeks in the city as its house guest of his sister, Mrs. John Johns, of 2815 Wylie avenue. Edward W. Johnson has been on the sick list with rheumatism for the past week. His many friends hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Clark Mason, 'nee Latimer, arrived in the city last week and will spend few weeks with her parents, and Mrs. W. W. A Harris, Watt street Rev. I. N. Ross, Dr D., pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, Washington, D. C., and formerly pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church of this city; Dr. H. Y. Arnett, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, Philadelphia, and Rev. R. B. Smith, B. D. pastor St. Paul. A. M. E. church, Orange, N J., were callers at the Courier office Saturday morning, enroute to their respective homes from the general conference, which was held in Kansas City, Mo., during the major portion of May. Dr. Ross, though not a delegate to the general conference, was a candidate for bishopric honors and stood sixth on the list after the votes were counted. Dr. Ross is an excellent minister and no doubt will be elevated to the bench of bishops in his church at the next general conference. Mrs. Rosa Perkins of Columbus, O., formerly of Charleroi, Pa., was in the city last Saturday. Miss Annie Paul of Altoona is visiting friends here. Miss Olive Florence of South Brownsville Pa., will spend the summer here. Mrs. Mattie Carl of Altoona, Pa., has returned to her home after spending ten days visiting in this city. M. J. Green received a severe injury of his right foot. He is improving nicely. Be in business. The Thomas T. Jackson Agency, 806 Wylie avenue, wants agents throughout the state. Mrs. Ella Henderson is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Whiting, in Altoona, Pa. Madame E. Azalit Hackley is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Page, 1315 Wylie avenue. For the third time in its history Carnage Music hall, Pittsburgh, will be the scene of a colored audience, Monday night, July 1, 1912. See large ad. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Waldon, after spending five months in New Brighton with their brother, George, will return home after the thirtieth and hope to see many of her friends, 21 Sylvania street, Hill Top. Rev. J. H. Boone of the Bellevue Baptist church. Bellevue, will entertain the friends and residents of the vicinity next Wednesday evening, 2nd inst., with an illustrated picture entitled "Some Difficulties in Finding a Wife!" Prof. Bachelor-Taylor will be on hand with the stereocopie. Come and see the pictures and listen to some wholesome talk. Rev. J. H. Holden, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church, on Sunday evening gave his congregation the benefit of the first of a series of illustrated sermons. The Lantern slides and stereocopia with some practical Gospel sermon will be in evidence by Rev. A. Markland Taylor, the "Pulpit Supply." See Frazier & Brown's Employment Bureau to secure a position. Male and female help supplied. Frazier & Brown, 6231 Penn avenue. Bell phone 5927 Highland. Madame Hackley has already opened three evening Free classes in voice culture. These will be held during the month of June only. Each class will open at 6 o'clock Monday nights at Ebenezeer Baptist church, Thursday night (this week). Allen Chapel church, North Side. Friday nights at Warren M. E. church. A class will be arranged in East Liberty for next week. Announcements will be made at the church. Whenever Madame Hackley is located for a month or longer, she opens free classes in voice culture as her contribution to Race progress. She will have no time to devote to private lessons. Anyone may attend all the classes. All who are interested are invited to take Bridge Work a Specialty DR. BISHOP'S MOUTH AND TOOTH WASH hardens the gums, purifies the mouth and assists in arresting the progress of decay. BELL PHONE 2251-R GRANT. Office Hours—Daily—9 a. m. to 2 p. m.; 5:20 p. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday, 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 2170 CENTER AVENUE Pittsburg, Pa. part or listen to the work. A large number have already availed themselves of this rare privilege and expressed their pleasure in enthusiastic terms. Notes for the local column may be left as late as Tuesday night at East Liberty Pharmacy, 6319 Broad Street. Wish to congratulate the East Liberty Pharmacy for selling 40 papers a week in such short time having been established only a month. "Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses," "Albertus Magnus," "Long Lost Friend" at Mount's. Old Book Shoppe 628 Penn Avenue. Nine Louis Raiser of the North Side, who has gone East to recuperate, will visit aside from Atlantic City, friends in Washington, Philadelphia, Camden and Harrisburg. It is a pleasure to visit some of the barber shops on Wylie avenue since the owners have caught the progressive idea. The papering and general repairing make for the good of the business and cause us to feel that they too have the spirit business de development. Read the Enterprise Millinery advertisement, which appears elsewhere in this issue. Referen to the Courier in answering advertisements. Everybody is doing it. What? Why shops on the Courier Mrs. J. H. Manaway, who spent the past seven months in Jackson, Miss., at the home of the late Dr. Manaway was in the city a few days this week the guest of Mrs. J. H. Page, en route to her home in Uniontown, Pa. She has many friends here who will be glad to hear of her return. Much social attention was bestowed upon Mrs. Manaway in the South. She attended the Mardi Gras in New Orleans in February, as well as visiting other important cities in the South during her sojourn in the South. If you want to help the race and the success of the Courrier, by which we can give employment to more of our boys and girls, patronize our advertisers and tell them you read their ad in our paper. If this paper continues to grow and receives the loyal support of the race it deserves we expect to take steps within a year to place on the Hill a printing plant that will be a credit to our people. "Watch the Courrier grow." Everybody is doing it now. What? Reading the Pittsburgh Courier. If you are progressive and want to keep up to the times you must now read the Courier. Some of our readers and correspondents forget it costs real money to publish the class of paper we are getting out weekly. We want the news, but if you want to expatriate, it will cost you one cent a word. Money to loan. Houses to let. Fire insurance. See 'Frazier & Brown, 6231 Penn avenue, city. Five cent rally for the Negro Tubercuus, Hospital League of Western Pennsylvania; Sunday and Monday, June 9 and 10, at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, Arthur street. The president, Mrs. L. Gamble, and the Willing Workers of the league are making an effort to raise $500. The committee has arranged a grand program for the afternoon of the 9th of June 9 and 10, at John Wesley A. M. of June at said church. The public will be favored with a new feature, the Euclid A. M. E. church orchestra, on Sunday, 3 p.m. On Monday evening there will be a grand musical, and Rev. Dr. G. B. Howard will be speaker of the evening. Mrs. Martha Myers of East Liverpool, O., has been visiting her brother, W. G. Douglass of the North Side, for the past week. Mrs. N. E. Mason of Wheeling, W. Va., spent Thursday in the city on business bent. The Cuban Stars, the strongest organization of genuine Cuban ball players and champions of the world, will play Clay's Giants two games at Beaulah park, Center and Soho, Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8. The Cuban Stars beat the world's champion Athletics in a series, nine out of twelve. Mondez, the black diamond pitcher of the Cuban Stars, he'd the Cincinnati National League club to no runs in 27 innings in November, 1908. The joint committee, which was appointed on annual thanksgiving sermon, May 12, is requester to meet Wednesday evening, June 5, at 8 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall, corner Benton and Wylie avenue. By order of the chairman, S. A. Dobbs. All players of the R. J. Cunningham Stars will please report to Manager Poitee, 369 McCready alley, Tuesday, June 4, at 6 p. m., so as to make arrangements, for the game with the Homestead Glats, June 8. All teams desiring games write manager. The exercises at Lincoln cemetery, Decoration Day, brought together the largest crowd ever present to pay homeage to the departed veterans, the Sons of Veterans, Knights of Pythis, Deaney Rifles and City Guards, made a very fine showing. The principal address at the cemetery was delivered by Rev. I. S. Lee. In the future there will be a column headed COMING EVENTS in which will appear announcements of all coming events. As such matter is advertising there will be a fee of one cent a word. Any matter announcing meetings, entertainments, games, etc., will be regarded as advertising and unless remittance accompanies the notice to the amount of one cent a word the publication of the same will be withheld. However, a short writeup of the event after it has passed will be cheerfully published free. THUM'S DOPE The Bennie Market, near Townsend street, is doing some nice business one or two days a week. Now, Mr. Witosky, why don't you give us a little ad, it will make your business THE COURRIER. grow so you can do business seven days a week. Wake up! Don't lose any more time. Tal Thomas, the famous policeman of the Hill, met with an accident last week on Forbes street. He is now suing the car company for $500. That's all! Frankie Hergle, the boy that is in the way for a matrimony celebration in the near future. Ek Harry Ruben and Iam Preustey. Jake Levinson, Harry Americus are in the auto business. You ought to see them speak. Jake Levison, the well known Gent's furnisher, is not doing as good business as he ought to do. The reason why? When he had an "ad" in the Courier he had to employ extra help. Now his ad is not in the Courier for the last two weeks and his business is now on the slump. Now Jake, I advise you to call up the Courier manager and tell him you want to take an ad. Sam Preustsky, the jeweler, should consult the manager of the Courier how to make business grow. My advice Sam, is to get an "ad" in our column. It will pay you and you will gain "gelt." There are plenty of nickelodeons on the Hill, but there is going to be an open air show in a few weeks on Fulton street. Everybody would like to get a little change. Don't leave one man have it all. Aex. Washington, the man who hunts the dirt, is now on the job. M. J. Farrel and Frank Hegerke, the thin bread cutter, has gone to the mountain for two weeks' vacation. Bud Washington, the well known barber of the Hill, will subscribe for the Courier next week. Al Mier, the clother of the Hill, has branched out. He now owns a big department in McKeesport. Big ball game will be played at the Washington park. Wednesday afternoon, between Thumm's clerks and Musicians of the Hill. Paul Anderson employed at E. K. Thumm's, wishes to state that his challenges and runner in the city. He carries on his chest a very fine medal—which he won in Dublin, Ireland, last November. Call and see the big White Hope. Maggie Cook has the heaviest daughter on the Hill for her age, weighing 190 pounds, and is 14 years old. See our Charlie. Cookie Delights can be had at Thumm's, four for 5c. Pittsburg Cooks are winning. Boys, keep the good work up and you will have the followers. Homewood Notes Mrs. Wm. Hawkins continues quite ill with a beating on the neck. Miss Heien Smith is yet critically ill. Her relatives and friends fear for her recovery. John Lewis, who has been spending the winter at the Mont Alo sanitarium in search of health is improving rapidly and is expected home soon. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Johnson entertained Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Carter and Miss G. McDaniel at Dinner on Sunday. Miss G. McDaniel is a teacher at Avery Mission school and will leave her home in Virginia on Tuesday. Edward Jefferies of Donora, Pa., visited the Misses Cora and Hattie Ross on Sunday. Don't forget the 6th of June, the Junior Missionary society of Zion church will stage a comedy entitled "After the Game." "Tickets can be purchased from the committee. Come early to avoid the rush. Miss Agnes Lee and Mr. Thomas Simpson were quietly united in marriage on Tuesday. Rev. J. M. Davis, pastor A. M. E. Zion church, is expected home on Saturday and will fill the pupit on Sunday. BEAVER FALLS BEAVER FALLS (By Eva Holmes) The extraordinary engagement of Prof. Albert Wolfson of the New York school of music, stamps the vocal and instrumental recital to be held in Wayman Chapel' A. M. E. church, New Brighton, on Tuesday evening, June 4. This will positively be a musical treat unheard of in Beaver Valley. The Blue Ribbon quartet of Pittsburgh, composed of ladies who are an honor to any program they appear on. Miss Emma Howard of Salem, O., solist, as a singer, Miss Howard needs no introduction in the valley. Prof. Robt. Brown, accompanist, is second to none, and many others of not will appear on this program. Charles Robinson, the manager, has spared no pains in assuring all who will attend this entertainment, an evening of high class musical treat. Charles Webster, who has been attending University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, has, returned to his home in Rochester, for his vacation. The grand musical held at St. John's A. M. E. church, West Bridgewater, on last Tuesday evening was a great success and the various numbers on the program were highly enjoyed. The Blue Ribbon quartet of Pittsburgh made their first appearance in the valley to an appreciative audience. Mrs. Maud Goode of East Liverpool, O. C. school, she sang beautiful songs one composed by Miss Eugenia Moore, entitled "Dreamland." Miss Moore is a composer belonging to the Race. Mrs. Minnie John and Miss Helen Redmond rendered fine solos. Prof. Robt Brown, accompanist. Mrs. James Butler and daughter, Miss Marcella, had for their guest last week Mrs. Ward Good of East Liverpool O. The reception given last week by the Masons of Beaver Valley was largely attended by persons from the following towns: Youngtown, Sewickley, Pittsburgh, New Castle, Some beautiful costumes were worn by the ladies. Miss Carrie Grimes was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Grimes of Beaver Falls. Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson of Beaver Falls, wish to kindly thank all who helped lighten their bereavement, especially Mrs. Oliver Grelmes, who did all she could during the sickness and death of their little daughter. Mrs. Clara Moody had for her guest last: Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. George Gardner, P. Gates, Alex. Webes, John Ahorn, Mrs. Lydia Jordan and Miss Helen Loving of New Brighton. Samuel B. Webster and family of Rochester, have moved to Pittsburgh, where they will make their future home. We regret to lose this family as it is one of the oldest and most respected families of Beaver county. We wish for them success in their new home. (By Anna L. Gaines.) Wm. Hardy, who had several ribs broken as the result of a fall while at work in the Schmulbach building, is getting along nicely. Mrs. Charles Williams of Fairmont, W. Va., who spent a few days as the guest of Mrs. Wm. Campbell, returned home on Wednesday. The funeral of Mrs. Betty Howard took place from her residence, Brookside, on Saturday afternoon. She had been ill for about 14 months. Rev. Marcelius had charge of the services. On June 3 the Wheeling Co'ored Elks will give a picnic on the Fair Grounds. Bentfield's orchestra will be in attendance. Prof. Henry Rainbow has returned from Central Alabama college, having had a very successful year. Prof. Rainbow began as teacher in the above named school last September, occupying this position for a few months, he was appointed dean over the normal department. Prof. Rainbow is a graduate of Wheeling High school and Oberlin college. The many friends of Mrs. Wm. Hill and Goldie Watkins will be pleased to know that they have returned home from the North Wheeling hospital and are getting along fine. The Lincoln High school alumni met May 24 and elected the following officers: President, Henry Rainbow; vice president, Mrs. Jella Dolan; secretary, Miss Mamie McMechen; treasurer, Mrs. Fannie Turner. It was decided to give a banquet on Tuesday, June 4. The following committees were appointed: Program, Mrs. W. A. Wright, chairman; Mesdames Fannie Turner, Mary Coffman, Misses Ela Jones, Gertrude Pendleton; committee on general arrangements: Mary F. Coffman, chairman, Medarves Mamie Kent and W. A. Wright. The banquet will take place at the Metropolitan cafe. The Coleridge-Taylor Musical and Literary club met on Monday night at Mrs. Lucy Lynn's of Martins Ferry, O. After the regular routine of business the club decided to give an outing at Pryor's station on Thursday day, May, 30. Walter Jackson, one of the members, invited the club to Hoge's ice cream plant to inspect the making of ice cream. The agreeable surprise of the club they were served to the most delicious ice cream. Members present.were; Mendames Mamie Kent, Fannie Turner, Mary Perry, Lucy Lynn, Anna Gaines, Jennie Davis, Mary Coffman, Martha Smith, Cora Hughes, Misses Phoebe Perry, Lillian Berry, Bessie Grant, Natalia Jones, Dora Lucas, Ella Kennedy, Messrs. Dr. Morrison, Russell Walker, Lawyer Graham and Walter Jackson. James Kenney left on Sunday for Detroit, Mich., where he will spend his summer vacation. Mrs. Nellie Mason left for Pittsburgh. Pa. Wednesday, where she will spend a few days visiting friends. Bernard McGill spent Sunday in Mannington, W. Va. The Coleridge-Taylor Musical and program in Bellela, O. shrd:umJDru Literary club rendered an entertainment in Bellela, O. The Social circle of Simpson M. E. church gave a supper on Thursday evening. Miss Brady, the public school teacher of Moundsville, W. Va. spent Sunday in our city the guest of Mrs. E. S. Kennedy. Churches. Wayman A. M. E. church, Rev. J. T. Farley pastor, preached on Sunday morning on "God's Reasoning With Man." At this service several new members were added to the church. Sunday morning at 6 a. m. Dr. W. A. Wright, first vice president of Epworth league, held a sunrise prayer meeting. At 10:45 Rev. J. W. W. Jenkins preached an excellent sermon. At 7:45 "God's Providential Dealing With Man," by R. A. Scott, the Billy Sunday personal workers, who have been carrying on revival services for two weeks, closed the meeting. A men's mass meeting was held in connection with the Y. M. C. A. at 4 o'clock at Simpson M. E. church. The meeting was addressed by Judge Frank Neshbitt. CONNELLSVILLE. CONNELLSVILLE. (By M. L. Latney. Robert Wade of Morgantown, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. L. Wade. E. R. Neal and Ben Brown attended services at Baptist church on Sunday. The Knights of Pythias of Vanderbilt, had their annual thanksgiving sermon preached on Sunday by the Rex. Fox of Pittsburgh, Pa. The parade was led by Garnes' hand from Uniontown. Miss Annie Bowe returned home on Friday after spending a few days at Washington. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Lelia Edwards. Mrs. Lula Norman and children left on Monday for a few days' visit with her sister, Mrs. B. Witcher. Miss Lela Miller, Helen and Beatrice Taylor attended the K. P. sermon at Vanderbilt on Sunday. Mrs. J. J. Hawkley of Washington, D. C., sister of Mrs. L. M. Bennett, is spending a few days in Connellisville, Pa. Henry Woodard, chef of the Hotel Baitimore, has resigned his position and has left on his honeymoon trip to San Francisco, Cal., and will return in a few weeks with his bride and will be accepted as second chef at the Hotel Royal. G. B. Barnett has resigned his position as chief of the Ohiopile house and has spent a few days in Connellsville, Pa., after which he will go to Pittsburgh, Pa., on some business and from there he will go to Huntington, W. Va., for a while. W. M. Bentler, Mrs. Pompe Hill of Dunbart, were called to Virginia by the death of their sister. The Slabtown convention he'd at Vahderbitt on Saturday, was a decided success. Mrs. M. J. Epps, Katie Johnson and L. Strothers attended K. P. sermon at Vanderbilt, Pa. Rayne A. M. F. Church. The entertainment given by the Misses Jean Washington and Mamie L. Tagzairt last Wednesday event was a decided success. Rev. T. Taiggalt preached on Sunday morning at McKeesport, Sunday afternoon at Scottdale and in the evening at home. Sunday is piano day. Come out and encourage the hearts of the children by donation, a small or large sum for the piano. The Church Aid is preparing for an entertainment on June 12 at which time they will give away a handsome golden oak rocker. COMING TO PITTSBURGH Madame Hackley is not only the acknowledged leading artiste of the race, but she is the most highly educated woman in her profession that the race has produced. She will retire from the Concert Platform to open a Voice Culture Training Institute, and will devote her whole time and energies to the musical uplift of her people throughout the country. Hackley Retiring Recitals will only be given in cities where first class auditoriums can be secured. They are the most expensiye entertainments attempted by any artist of the race. They are given without regard to expense or trouble as an object lesson to young musicians of the race. The demonstration in Voice Culture is considered the most original, valuable and enjoyable entertainment before our public. Madame Hackley has created a furore of enthusiasm and next season will repeat the Song Recital and Demonstration in Voice Culture all the way to Cuba. Central Pharmacy 2701 Wylie Avenue, Cor. Francis St. Everything in the Drug Line. Store in charge of Registered Pharmacists At All Hours PHONES: Bell, 9125 and 9126 Schenley-P. & A. 2933 Main A Rough Braid Sailors and prettily draped hats for Picnics and Outings for Ladies, Misses and Children at 25c AND 50c To all readers of this paper who will cut out this "ad." and present it with a purchase we will give 10 per cent off. ENTERPRISE MILLINERY 28-30 FIFTH STREET BE SURE TO GO TO THE HOUSE WITH THE White and Blue Electric Sign The fact that a politician has not any presidential bee of his own sometimes makes it easier for him to stir up a sornet's nest for the other fellows. The Life of a Farmer. The life of the husbandman—a life fed by the bounty of earth and sweetened by the ara of heaven—Douglas leerrol. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE COURJER WATCH THE COURJER GROW. ```markdown ``` 200 STYLISH- ly trimmed hats, in flowers and feathers, reduced from $5 and $6 for Friday and $2.98 Saturday' to Milan, chip and fancy braids, in- cluding the 'New Shirred Poke Bon- nets. Hundreds of beautiful hats to choose from. Black Turbans and hats suitable for middle-aged women. GREAT DO IT NOW Subscribe for THE PAPER Are You in Arrears on your subscription? You know WE NEED THE MONEY? FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1912 An artistically arranged banquet on Thursday evening for Joseph Henry Bruce Evans of Washington, D. C., marked one of the social events in Pitt University set during the week. The affair was well appointed and carried out at the home of Miss Blanche Hill in Anaheim street. The table was arranged to form the letter "E" and was beautifully decorated in class colors as well as the pennants which for both Pitt and Michigan adorned the lace draperies in the dining room. Six courses were served. Robert Smalls made an ideal toastmaster, introducing the president of the Philomath's club, Richard Fowler, who spoke of the honored guest, "How he had been sinuously honored," while attending the University of Michigan, brought out the significance of the motto "All things flow." He did not want Mr. Evans to stop here but kept on aspiring achieving. Mr. Evans responded in an easy pleasing manner and used the dominant thought The lance does not stick together. Chus. Fisher, host to the popular guest, respoubled with a very witty story which lent much to the meriment following the speechmaking. It was closed by Scott-Wood, Jr., who spoke for "the Freshmen" in his characteristic snappy style while his remarks were teeming with logical thought and keen wit. Dancing and dances formed part of the evening's entertainment. Those present were: Miss Mary Turner, Miss Martinean Grey, Miss Lavina Jackson, Miss Adda Jones, Miss Lucie Wood, Miss Gertrude Veal, Miss Margaret Goin, Miss Blanhe Hui, Scot Ward, J., W. T. Phillips, Theodore Primas, Mr. Evans is a graduate of the University of Michigan and is very popular in the younger set of Pittsburgh society. "It Is More Blessed to Give Than to Receive." The above saying is "Gospel Truth but those who attend the concert at Warren M. E. church, Center avenue and Watt street on Monday evening June 19, given for the benefit of the Eustroff Pa. Home for Destitute Negro Children under the auspices of the Frances E. W. Harper league will be doubly blessed, for they will both give and receive. A program has been arranged for the occasion which will appeal to all lovers of good entertainment. The list of those who will participate follows headed by Pittsburgh's favorite soprano soloist, whose art has made for her a place secure in the hearts of local music lovers. Mrs. Serena Porter Guster, prader, whose winning manner at one captivates her audiences. Dr. L. C. Honesty, violinist. All who have heard him know they are in for a musical treat whenever he appears on a program. The Arion quartet, composed of Miss Helen G. Brown, soprano; Mrs. Mattie Hawkins Wilson, contralto; W. Harry Wilson, tenor, and Robert A. Lewis, baritone, is an organization which since its installation at Grace Memorial Presbyterian church last September, has by consistent work learned an ennoble reputation as a producer of good harmony. The accompanists, Mrs. L. C. Honesty, M. Miss Cara Phillips and S. Nelson Arter, with their splendid musical ability will add much to the pleasure of the entertainment. As this is a worthy charity the management hopes there will be a large attendance. Parlor Social. Electra Court No. 22 will hold a parlor social at the residence of Mrs. Grace P. Offer, Thursday evening, June 20, for the benefit of the court. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waldon and brother George of New Brighton, entertained a few of their friends of Pittsburgh last Sunday in honor of Miss Aura B. Waldon, who graduated from New Brighton. High school. They attended the class german also; the guests were Miss Margaret Bailey, Mrs. Alice Washington, Mrs. Isabell Jones, Mrs. Gertie Jeannings, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ellison, Mr. and Mrs. James Morris, Chisholm William and F. R. Morris. The musical and literary recital at evening Memorial church on Monday evening was presented to a very appreciative audience. Miss Kathleen Brown, as a leader, was heartily applauded after each number; her work showed her retentive mind and splendid talent. The musical numbers were especially good. Miss Mary Cule, as accompanist, made an excellent one, while Miss Phillips cleverly accompanied Robt. A. Lewis, whose shoes plainly reflected the skill with which he handled a most pleasing voice. The affair was a musical and literary treat. The management is to be congratulated upon their general arrangement and success of the entertainment. --- The day From Cabin to Congress put on the the Chevrolet under the instruction of Mrs. C. W. Posey and Mrs. Lord White at Warren M. E. Church. Friday evening, made a great hit. The cast on the whole was most satisfactory and the play was presented to a paved house. The musical numbers of the orchestra were particularly good. Success and pro-activity to the Chavellers. Miss Sarah Writt will give a second annual学术 at Labor Temple, June 25. Invitation will be out soon for this affair. The Boys' Brigade of Grace Memorial church gave a very successful strawberry social at the church on Thursday evening. John Prestini and Miss Louise McIntosh, both of Jeannette, Pa., were quietly married at Jebel parsonage last Saturday morning and returned home in the afternoon. They will make Jeannette their future home. James Walter Wood and Miss Nellie Fenise of Hazlewood were united in marriage by R. V. P. A. Scott at the A.M.E. parsonage last Monday morning in the presence of a few friends. They will reside in Hazlewood. The annual competitive drill First separate Battalion High school Cadets under the instruction of Major Arthur Brooks, was he'd at Washington, D. C. May 24. was quite a society event there the past week. Sunday evening Rev. P.A. Scott will give a review of his recent splendid trip to the West during general con- ference, interspersed with good musical numbers. Women's Clubs NOTICE. To all Woman's Clubs in Pittsburgh: Please send in a statement answering the following questions concerning your club: Name of club, Name of President, Object of club, Work accomplished by the club in a very short sketch. Address Miss Elizabeth Jones, 1299 Wylie avenue, case Courter office. The Board of Managers of the David Home and Day Nursery will hold their annual donation day on June 27, at which time they are trying to raise two hundred dollars to assist them in paying off the mortgage on their property. Donations of any kind will be thankfully received. All charitable clubs and religious organizations are requested to take part in this donation day. . . . The May party given by Mother Katherine Johnson of 117 Lawndale avenue for the ladies of the Violet art club on last Friday, May 24, 1912, was a very elaborate event. The guests numbered 20 and a pleasant afternoon was spent. The Altar guide of Euclid Avenue church will hold a sock social on Thursday evening, June 6, 1912, at the residence of Mrs. Luther Dawson, 6225 Hoeveler street. The Emma J. Moore Literary and Art circle was entertained at the residence of Mrs. Frances R. Bolling on Wednesday evening, May 15. Covers were laid for twentytwo. Centerpiece formed of cut carnations, white and pink, with ferns, mounted with fruit. Letter "M" was also designed at the head of the table made of cut flowers and ferns. Program proceeded luncheon. On last Wednesday the Frances E. W., Harper league met at Bethel church. Much routine business was transacted. The following program was rendered: "Current Events." Mrs. M. Sutton; paper. Mrs. Pryor; "Business of Housekeeping." Mrs. A. L. Anderson; "Waste and Expense Account." Rev. T. Trigg was introduced and addressed the league very acceptably. Next meeting June 5. at the residence of Mrs. Jennie D. Anderson, 4 Horton street. city. Election of officers. Mrs. L. Brown, president. JOSEPH HENRY BRUCE EVANS VISITING HERE JOSEPH HENRY BRUCE EVANS VISITING HERE Joseph Henry Bruce Evans, a recent graduate of University of Michigan, who has been visiting in our midst for the past week is a splendid type of well-bred, refined and cultured young manhood not only the finished product of one of the best colleges in this country, but reflects the early home training that will speak for itself. Mr. Evans is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Evans, noted educators of Washington, D.C. While talking to high about the Afro-American boy in college, he said: "The feeling seems to be growing more and more that they do not encourage colored boys to attend American colleges—this is not only true of our boys but of the Japanese, Chinese, Hindoo, Indian, etc., but with these races the feeling is much easier to be wiped out because they can become members of an organization such as the Cosmopolitan club of the University of Michigan, and it has strong influence in a man's standing in the university. They claim when applications are made to their societies that the time is not ripe to take the Negro boy into this club. His position must of necessity be one of a number of an unorganized class. The prejudice is not strong in classes where there are few in number. We get little or none of the social life so dear to heart of the American boy in college. Hence the Negro boy is anxious to get through as quickly as he can. Because of the discriminations it takes the snap and push out of the average boy and he does not survive after these things. I belong to a literary club called the "Alpha Mi Terand" and derived much benefit from it, also am a member of Commerce club as result of degree of A. B. "How do you account for the prejudice growing in Michigan for we have heard and seen much of its friendly attitude toward all race?" "Well, I attribute it to the great recent influx of southern people into Michigan towns owing to their superior advantage in school and the Michigan people proved themselves to be in a very receptive attitude." UNIONTOWN SPARKS AND FLASHES (By Gertrude B. Crabble) A. M. E. Zion Church. Three very excellent sermons were delivered by Rev. J. H. Stark last Sunday. Morning subject, "Workman Approved of God." Afternoon "Fight the Good Fight." This being really day $100 was realized. Mt. Rose Church. The pastor, Rev. Thomas Ford, D. D., and his choir went to Dunbar last Sunday afternoon, where a sermon was delivered to the Odd Fellows and music rendered by the choir. The Sunday school rally at 3 p.m. was not the success hoped for because of so many members going to Dunbar, Pa. Superintendent Ford was delighted with the showing of the children. Rev. Winston, a student of Virginia seminary, preached a very able semion on Sunday night. Mt. Olivet Church. Rev. P. H. Thompson. D. D. delivered a very able sermon to the old soldiers and Palmer Guards at 9 p.m. text, isiah at 5. "Garments rolled in blood." Object "Onward March of the Flag." Collection $55.21. Mrs. Bessie Froman is reported improving slowly. Mrs. Mary B. Settle, after a long siege of sickness, is able to resume her duties as president of the Mission ary circle. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. 38. Paul A. M. E. Church. The State Federation of Pennsylvania of which Save Time Save Money "Shop on the R of the Hum NO CONGESTION ON AVENUE; No inconvenience STORE, as all cars run via For doctor to stop at PRIDE ST., wa FIFTH AVENUE. CARFAR EVERY PURCASE of $5.60 an DECORATION Charming Waist Cool and dainty, low neck, short and pretty high neck Waists, high volles, mulls and lawns, exquisite lace; outing and everyday Waists, Blouses and Sailor Waists, sizes 30 LINGERIE WAISTS IN $2.25, $3.9 YOUR NECK Extreme and conservative creations NECKTRIM—collar and cuff sets, circular collars, jabots, stocks, chem- cte, at ... BENNIE NEIMAN Dancing Class Learn to be a nice and gracious dancer. You are not too old. You are not too young. Prof. Crockett will teach you private. Address J. B. DAVIS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, 2154 Wylie Avenue. Open Day and Night. P. & A: Phone 4771-F. OUR SPECIAL CONTRACT. One hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00). Funeral for One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), consisting of Casket, Grave, Embalming, Shroud. Hearse and Four Carriages with Crepe and Glove furnished. All for One Hundred Dollars. Shipping to all points a specials A Two experienced sewers for dress making. Par or just opened up at 421 Sixth Street, BRADDOCK, PA. WANTED—50 boys from Greater Pittsburgh to sell the Courier Friday and Saturday of each week. Come Friday evening to 1209 Wylie avenue for papers. Wanted—An experienced dressmaker, one that knows how to be foreman in shop and up-to-date cutter. Address Fitter, or apply Courier office, 1209 Wylie avenue, city. Mrs. Rebecca Aldridge of Pittsburgh, is president, held their eighth annual session in St. Paul church, May 23. Mrs. S. B. Hamilton, vice president of North Side, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Georgia L. Payne, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Eva Harris, state organizer of Johnstown; Mrs. A. J. Moore, treasurer of North Side, Pittsburgh, and others were present. After holding two closed doors session morning and afternoon they held a public session in the evening when a splendid literary program was rendered. Good addresses were made by Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Aldridge. Mrs. Brown of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Lizzie Wares of Uniontown, sang beautiful solos. The executive board arranged a program for the state convention which meets in Bellefonte, August 21. The two local clubs, the Helping Hand, Mrs. Georgia L. Payne, president, and the Success Club, Mrs. Alice Jones president, gave the board a splendid entertainment while in the city. These great charity workers returned to their homes on Saturday after having made a good impression upon Uniontown people. Last Sunday was a red letter day at St. Paul, Rev. George W. Slater of Iowa, occupied the pulpit morning and evening. His sermon on Sunday evening on "The Modern Dance," was said to be the greatest ever listened to by a Uniontown audience. Rev. Mr. Slater followed this up with a fine and most helpful lecture on Monday evening in the church on "Courtship and Marriage." This powerful messenger of God will be long remembered in Uniontown. He left on Tuesday morning for Clinton, Iowa, to see his wife and six children. Little Ethet May Allen, was taken down sick at her parents home one day last week with diphtheria. She is improving quite rapidly, after having two hard days. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen's many friends rejoice with them to be assured that Ethet will pull through alright. The drama given in St. Paul church by the young people on May 25 was a decided success in every way. Rev. R. H. Bumry, P. E., will hold his third quarterly meeting at St. Paul on Sunday, June 9. Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D., held quarterly meeting in Brownville last Sunday at 3 p. m. Evangelist C. S. Carter accompanied him over. Miss Georgia Stubblefield of Oliphant, Pa., entertained at dinner on Sunday, Ralph Brown, Chas. Brown, Florence Griffith, Thomas Brown and Misses Olive Turner, Lizzie Harris and Carrie Harris. Mrs. G. W. McClure gave a card party last week at her home on Baker street. Those present were: Miss Lillian Starks, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dandridge and J. M. Trent. Mrs. Louise Tilghman entertained at her home last week the young ladies who assisted her in the Japanese drill rendered at the Pythian hall. Mr. McDowell, the popular chef, has resigned his position at I. N. Hagan's restaurant. Thamizon Butter and Miss Adn Brady of Brownsville, Pa., were callers on Mrs. James Jackson this week. Mrs. Chas, Webster, who was operated on at the Uniontown hospital for appendicitis, is reported as the proving nicely. Chas Hoyle has just completed extensive improvements on his Main street barber shop and club. Master James Webster of Washington, D. C., is visiting relatives here. E. C. Fisher, one of our local warters, left last week for Clevie and, O., where he will be employed on a steamer running between Detroit and Cleveland. Harry Boggs, who is a first-class moulder, is back again at the Jaquet foundry on Foundry street. Wm. Granger has accepted the position as head bellman at the Summit hotel. Carrie V. Harris is home again from Downingtown industrial school, where she has been employed as a teacher in the commercial department. Miss Nannie B. Jordan has returned from the Virginia seminary and reports having spent a very prosperous year. Henry Douglass has purchased and placed in his back yard a swarm of bees. These bees were arrested by Agnes Tibbs on Main street. The baseball game between the Uniontown Athletes and Fairmont team resulted in the defeat of the Uniontown team. Store 7 to 1. Battery for Uniontown, Wm. Dyson, Sam Gray and Alfred McClure; Fairmont, Messrs. Thomas and Parkers. About 60 fans witnessed the game. A large number of rooters accompanied the home team at Fairmont. We have two colored graduates from the U. H. S. this year, Miss Leona Baxter from the four-year general course and Miss Elizabeth Harris from the two-year commercial, Glennie Settle, general course sophomore; Robert Butler, classical course freshman; Pallip Johnson, general course junior; Cornelia Froman, general course junior; Olive Turner, three-year commercial junior; Jane Boit, freshman and Garnetta Carter freshman. P.J. T. Whitson is author of a little book entitled 'The Advantages Socialism Offers to the Negro.' Rev. Scott Wood of St. Augustus Episcopal church, Pittsburgh, Pa. was escorted to the train last Thursday evening by Miss Nellie Grant and Mrs. Adolphus Truy, the only two coed Episcopalians in town. Remember That every added subscriber helps to make this paper better for everybody Desirable Houses FOR Desirable Tenants ROOMING HOUSE. Nicely furnished rooms for respectable men. Centrally located, 1012 Wylie avenue. Rates reasonable. Old established house. Mrs. Ada Palmer Proprietress. Rooming House Centrally located and doing a good business. Well furnished. Best of reasons for selling at great sacrifice. Inquire at once. 1012 Wylie avenue. NO CONGESTION ON OUTER FIFTH AVENUE; No inconvenience in reaching OUR STORE, as all cars run via Forbes St. Ask conductor to stop at PRIDE ST., walk ONE BLOCK to FIFTH AVENUE. CARFARE REFUNDED on EVEK PURCHASE of $5.60 and over. A special Decoration Day offer to Women and Girls of Pittsburg: New, attractive $8 and $10 Summer Frocks—White Serge, White Bedford Cord, White Linen, White and Color Ratine, French Ginghams, and Lawns. Tallored and trimmed one-piece Dresses in high and low neck styles; but ton back, button side front, coatee and belted peplum models. Come Saturday, extensive selections, choice at $5.00. Smart Gingham Dresses—pretty fashions, button side front, made up from tan gingham with red piping; or of blue gingham with white piping. Other styles with sailor collars; still others semi-faney button back styles—all sizes—special... DECORATION DAY SPECIAL Charming Waists at 98c Cool and dainty, low neck, short sleeve Walstes, and pretty high neck Walstes, in cotton crepes, collared dresses, and trimmed with lace; outing and everyday Walstes, in plain and tucked Shirts; Middy Blouses and Sailor Walstes, sizes 30 to 44. Values $10, $20 and $30. THE COURIER SKIRTS Half Price Saturday A twin value to the Suits offered for tomorrow are these TAILOR-MADE WALKING SKIRTS for women. Although the assortments are incomplete, these skirts are certainly worth-while bargains. Lot one: Embraces regular $5.00 Skirts in mixtures and line stripe serges, at $2.50 Lot two: Includes black Voile Skirts and Serge Skirts, formerly $8.50, now at $4.25 $5 ROSS CROCKETT. 6.11.12 2154 Wyle Avtnune. OUR SPECIAL CONTRACT. OUR SERVICE GUARANTEED. BARBER, HAIDRESSING, AND MANICURING SCHOOLS By our method everybody can barn the trade in short time, expenditure of a small earn money while at school, send for information. A special institution is extended to pro- priate colored students. SOKOFY HOPPEN AVENUE PITTERTURBAL PA. WANTED MRS. ESTELLA TOGANS. NOTICE. 1 Tag one of these Suits for "your own" tomorrow. GUYS These $8 & A special Decoration Day Sale, attractive $8 and $10 Summe d, White Linen, White and Coat colored and trimmed one-piece back, button side front, coated ly, extensive selections, choice 1 DAY SPECIAL Waists at 98c short sleeve Waists, s, in cotton crepes, literally embroidered and trimmed with waists, in plain and tucked Shirts; Middy s 36 to 44. Values $1.50 and $2. S IN WIDE VARIETY, AT .95 & $5.00 BICK FIXINGS creations of the latest fashion LACE sets, sailor and chemisettes, 50c and 25c AN, 1411-13-15-17 FIF Dr. C. V. Butler DENTIST IS NOW LOCATED AT 6258 FRANKSTOWN AVE., E. E. Near Broad Street Bell Phone 1937-R, Highland. Monongahela (By Helen I. Batch.) John H. Parker and family have moved from Fourth street to 100 Third avenue, Monongahela City. Mrs. Lucinda Moorman of Donora, visited at the home of her brother Mr. and Mrs. John H. Parker of Third avntrue. Miss Edith Simmons is spending a few days in Donora this week. E. McPherson and F. F. Simmons were business callers in Library on Sunday. Miss Alverda Simmons spent Thursday in Pittsburgh. Among those who attended the commencement exercises of Miss Irene Morris of York were Mrs. M. B. Jones, Mrs. de Pitts, Miss Pearl Montgomery, Miss Lelia Simmons, Miss Edith Simmons and Isaac Viverett. A number of only attended the concert in Monroe on Thursday night. The Union band was a special feature of the program. Mrs. Chas, Jackson attended Women's Day in Belle Vernon on Sunday. Mrs. Alvin D. Viverett spent Decoration in Pittsburgh, where she was joined by her husband. Mr. Viverett will work with A. J. Hilton. Women's Day will be observed in the A. M. E. church on Sunday, June 3 Rev. Smothers gave a very interesting address at the G. A. R. memorial services last Sunday evening, which were held in the white Methodist church. Miss Bertha Wimbush was a visitor in Monessen on Thursday night at which time she rendered a selection on the Greater values than heretofore offered are arranged in special lots— TAILORMADE SUITS→ Fine picking; unrestricted choice of hundreds of plain tailored Suits and a like number of Fancy Suits in every popular style and wanted color, including black. You'll find among the assortment Suits of Whipcords, English Tweeds, French Serge, Men's Wear Serge, etc. We do not consider previous reductions in marking these garments at half price. OFF YOU BUY THESE SUITS AT ONE-HALF WHAT THEY ARE NOW MARKED. Any Suit bought Saturday will be altered (if necessary) and delivered before Decoration Day. pretty fashions, button side front, made up from tan gingham with red piping, or of blue gingham with white piping. Other styles with sailor collars; still others semi,faney button back 98c styles—all sizes—special..... White and tan Tubable Suits in Norfolk and some Cutaway styles, Women's and Girls' sizes. DECORATION DAY SPECIALS at $6.50 at $5.00 The sizes range 16 to 42. We do not consider previ- in marking these garments at YOU BUY THESE SUITS THEY ARE NOW MARKED! $20 SUITS $10.00 Any Suit bought Saturday (ary) and delivered before De- & $10 Wash D offer to Women and Girls o- mer Frocks—White Serge, Wor- lor Ratine, French Ginghams, Dresses in high and low neck and belted peplum models. at $5.00. Smart Gingham Dr pretty fashions, button side up from tan gingham with n of blue gingham with white styles with sailor collars; others semi, faney button styles—all sizes—special... Crash and Linen White and tan Tubah some Cutaway styles. W DECORATION at $6.50 LONG KIMONOS of Persian Challis and Crepes, Empire styles, special.....98c TH AVENUE, NEAR ST WANTED A live Agent in Sewickley. Write for particulars. program which was given by Union band of Monongahela. Miss Susan Carpenter is spending her summer vacation in Brownsville with her sister. Please be prompt in paying up for the Courier by order of the manager. Are You in Arrears on your subscription? You know WE NEED THE MONEY You May Talk to One Man But an advertisement in this paper talks to the whole community. Catch the Idea? 1 able Suits in Norfolk and Women's and Girls' sizes. DAY SPECIALS at $5.00 GIRLS' DRESSES Plaid Ginghams, Plain Chambrays and Dotted Percales—neat styles at... 50c EVENSON STREET. J. T. WHITE 307 ELLSWORTH STREET N, S. Pittsburgh, Pa. Express and Storage General Hauling and Package Delivery. Baggage called for and delivered to all parts of the city. 9808-J Cedar, Bell. OFFICE—16 E. North Diamond St. 4-27-12 N. S. Pittsburgh, Pa. TAXI AND TOURING CAR SERVICE Bell Phone 3397. New First Class House Large rooms by Day or Week, all Modern Improvements. S. W. THOMAS, Prop. 25 N. Indiana Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. ATTENTION When on Webster Avenue, Don't Fail TO VISIT Smith's Grocery Store The only colored grocery on Webster avenue, where the prices are right. We handle a full and complete line of fancy and staple groceries. Learn to patronize your own store. Goods delivered to any part of the city. P. & A. Tel. 4591-F. WILMER H. SMITH, Proprietor 2318 Webster Avenue. SET Edward Booker If you need money for paying your rents, see us. For kerosene uncollected bills we secure the same for you from $5.00. All business confidential. Phone: 2288 Grant, Office 1275 Scholarly Books AMONG THE CHURCHES \LC CHURCH NOTES MUST BE * THE OFFICE BY TUEBDAY * EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISH- ) UNDER THIS HEAD. - JOHN ‘WESLEY Dr. W.L. Lee arrived home from arlotte,.N. C.. on Thursday even- & May £5. ‘A large congregation iemfed the morning service. Dr. Se a eer othe se essen cinta wots et Meee conmialans ost eck Sherefore if any man be in Christ Bee Pe orate ot ings are passed away: behold all Ine Bee ered Se Ae ba 2 parabic of the “Ten Virgins” was » impressive sudject, Matt. xxv: Ti, ae Junior Endeavor at § px m. and eV. C. E. at 9:56 p.m, were both oll attended. The Bib‘e rally on 2 DS nine cas wane ye sqneetay Cones wil Ge iach ta « library of the Endeavor society. sae t onitien mal enercale i a Sage eres onday evening. June 3. Mrs, MV. vandon and C.E. Jonesare rivals for eee i eens havera elvis war, Beart Blue 18 o'Sagitre ones, Wile Howard Sapte eae pieeaas ter Baan os csc vanes Rev, Moultrie of Sumter, S.C. a caminent minister of the M. E. aurch, wi'l preach a church extension Nae ak af anuree eae on hoard on Sunday. June 5, at 3 p. ‘The: padlic is cordialiy Invited. rinity Baptist Church We are closins out our first yea ndéy the pastorate of Dr. Hall. | On ext Sunday we. will celebrate our rst auniversary sith kim as pastor ‘uring the year neariy one hundred vrsons have joined our church. We ave not had a revival since Dr. Hal: ame fo us, but nearly every church + moving forward to our Tanks. Tn det, im ever way our church is mov- ag forward with God before and be ind her. On next Sunday morning tr. D. L. Senor will preach an anni- crsary sermon, with speciai emphasis von the work and charactyr of our aswr. A great crowd is texpected Wday. Dr. J. W. Webb will preach he anniversary sermon for Dr. Hail tthe afternoon service. Great in- erest ig being manifested in these wo sermons a3 botly ministers ace pecial friems of the pastor and hurcb. I would especially say to hose who exi2ct to attend the com: aunion service at 3:3v that Jt is high: § necessary that ybu be on time-if ‘ou want {0 get a seat. Every seat & the house wil: be filled by 4 o'clock. Iveryone is welcome. At 8 o clock nthe evening we will listen to a ser- non from ‘our pastor. His text will fe “Ye have not passed this way eretofore.” The public in general sill miss a treat if it falls to heat hw sermons of next Sunday at Trinity taptist church, Thirty-fourth and Lig- ynier streets. | Every memtver is ex- ected fo xiv> a dollar and every fiend as much as:he or ghe wilis t0 sive to the catise of God and humatti- y. On las; Sunday afternoon Dr. fall entertained twelve railroad por ors at dinner. It was éne of the nest beautiful sights one ever wit2ss- «i. Amoux the men were some who jad not been i: church for seven to welve years. Some of the men in, lating Qi viz own experience could wt sestrain their tears. One. sek jom ears seh expressions fall from hr lips of men as fell from the lips f those Iwelve men in honor and raise of Dr. Hall, who never fails 9 gras ever: opportunity afforded jim to do zoed 10 his fellow creatures, ir. Geo, 1. Winstead, the popular, hysician of Lawrencevil.e district! nd a stavnen friend of Dr. Hall, will reside at all th» services next Sun-| ay held at Trinity Baptist: church. i. Hall never fails fo put in a good ord for the Christian physician, io articular, ard the Negro physicisn 1 general, tor he i indeed and_ in ruth a race man, At the close of ne afternoon sermon to be delivered y Dr. Webb the ordinance of Baptism iM be administered by Dr. Hall, ome and spend a day with ys at Trin- Ste nT do od pone, | (By Mr, M. E. Hall) The pastor, Rev. O. 8. Sime. D. D. teturncd to the-.tity on Thursday May 23, from Washington, D*C.: afte; enjoying a honeymoon of one w2¢k se pest of Nene Dre A ber who officiated at bis recent mapriaxe Muny thanks are tendered the: profes sionals of the city and members and friends of congregation for thelr gifts at the rereptiouewhich was given at his home, 1212 Collier street, Home- wood. May 23. Jast Sunday inspiring scemons were preached morning and evenine. Services by the pastor. Next Sunday 3 11 o'lork preacping by the pastor. Communion at ov p.m. A aze weicome, AVERY MISSION HOTES REDE: ere nue ore eT, Ger pastor and: other membe:s of the chursit who attended the gener contrence which |was eld in Osa motte, N.C. Tetprmed home “as: Thursday. | Rev. |Wakeficid resymee his duties in.the qhutch and pregched a very jugriiag ofrmon in whe mora sing, “Seriices wefe well gttended and “a sa0d collegtion was zea;ized, it bein: ‘Teustees Day. i Ti: Rooker T, Washington Literar- “soglety “of Cakron Steet Bapzie eirnyh rendered vs a very olauera:: yrestam in the gfening, Sechath. Jane 2. will be the op on ng a! thn festival pf dass, Tier: wai be asrehes atl das. ie tae Uacaiug the Bike wil up with te. The piste eeu terres a: delicious dinner Fy “tiose who swish ta sige (at te court all-day. Gn Neng the obb PY iNew pear AEE be Teptesented iPetaniae = ard tatdeary anders + Qisekon (o8 Mts. Martha Ward: CoS) prbranr willbe given eer rishi, theoushout aire weed at abt His dive dinferent festvaie 07 t80 2024 3 be eflebrated. : Next Sunday, June 9,-will mark the closing ef the festival of days. In = a a £ counter. the evening a sacred co-cert wiil be given. Easter will be represented also tableaux and pantomime, “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” wil! be given by Mrs. Mary “Scott. Don't miss the grea: event. Mrs. Martha Meyers of East Liver: pool, O.. formerly of this city, wor- shiped with us on Sabbath, Mrs. Georgetta Collins, mother of C. T. Collins. departed thfs life May 23. Her foreral was attended by Rev, Wakefiéld and Rev, P. A. Scott a: the residence of Rev. R. H. Mo-ris. Her remains were taken to Maryland. BETHEL A.M. E. CHURCH (By Este'la Wells.) Bethe: was all astir last Sabbath as tt» yeloved pastor. Dr. Scott, had Just returned from the general con ference. in Kansas City, Mo., and his many friends were eager to greet him and bid him welcome home. he morning congregation was very large and the secvices were most impres: sive, In the absence of Bishop Huard o! Africa, who was to accom: pany Dr. Scott ‘bome and preach at the mornin: service, Dr. T. J. Askew of Wassinston, Pa, presiding eld, preached a most instructive sermon, aiter which thepastor reteied three nox members into the chufey, Mme, Azalia Hackley, the noted Binzer and music teacher. wus int-c duced to tae congregation and deliv: ered a most pleasing address on the “Musica! Possibilities of the Race.” At 2:20 p. mi, the funeral services of Mrs. Martha Simpson, an aged mem ber of the church, were conducted by the pester. in the presence of 2 host ef :éatives and friends. Ju tie ev ning Dr. Scott delivered 2 most e'ycuent and instructive add-ess to the Sons of the Veterans, it being memorig! service, and his subject was “Ideal Patriotism,” the text being Matt. 22: 21. “Render unto Caesar the things wiich are Caesar's and unto God the things which are God's.” At. tractive music was rendered by the church choir and by the Blue Ribbon quarts: ‘Sunday. Jure 2, is hoiy communion das and the pastor will preach at 10:43 a. m, on “The Power of the Gospel. and ‘in the e¥ening will review the late general conference, giving an ac- count of the principal business there- 0, and wi'l recite many interesting reminiscences of his trip to and from Kansas City. There will be some at-_ tractive musical features and the gen- eral pubic is welcome at all s2tvices. ‘The carfiival at Bethel by the New York Colony was a decided success: financially «and a nice sum was realic zed tor the grand rally to be held the | rst Sunday in July, | The bazaar: under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Colony this week, Was most beaiitiful and in every way quite successful. 1 The Board of Ushers is arranging | for a fie concert and supper on June ; 1. Don't mise it. — | . ‘Obituary, Mrs. Martha Simpson, the aged j mother of Mrs. Julla Washington, ¢2-| yarted this life at the home of’ the atter, fast Friday morning. after a| jong and paintul lilness, and was bu: | ed irom Bethel church on Sunday at 20 p.m. Rev. P, A. Scott officiat: | ng. She leaves a devoted daughter | uid ot? grandson to mourn her de-! mise. Sha was much beloved by all: pha Laew fet: i A, ML E. ZION CHURCH SCOTTDALE, Pa. GB CSavente Stteemans } The rally on Sunday, May 26, at the FAL MAE, Zion church Was quite a sue cess, the stim Of $184.25 veins rags for the,debt of said church, Pet Dovi's elu’ ted with” $11u.13., follow ed by James Lee's cub, $48.12: Joni Grisevy. $15, id William Rodger's lu, At the adternoon service, Rev Taggait of the A.M. E. chureh, Con nei!sville, preached a sour-stirring £21 mon toa Very appreciative audience At the evening ‘service our pasto. Fead a grand report of the Sundas school convention which convened fr the United Brethren church, May 2 of which our Sunday school is a mem ber. Rev. Boll deserves great czedit for the Christian work he lias done and slso te clubs that worked in this sally. Many thanks to members and frlends for their loyal support during this ratty. * The eatertainment given by the Le na Harris club of the Stace Federa- tion lust Friday ovening in the ¥. M. C. Hall was iargely attended and was a grand financial success. Mrs. Re becca Aldridge and Mrs. E.-J. Moore v! Pittabursh, were present and made excellent addaesses along the linz of charitable work in which this organt- zation is engaged. Mrs, C. Emery Payne of Valontown, was present and in a most pleasing’ manner sare a beautify! soo, Mrs. Lena Haris of Johnsipwn, was here also, but s0-T¥ io saelie was too sick to be present with WX Eversone spent a pleasant evening $d was procd to have had some oRbur State officers wiih ws Mrs, Naanie Hickman attended the exeeutive meeting of the State Feder- arion at Uniontown last Thursday and -eported having a pleasant session. Herbert Jacksan 07 Greensburg. was 2 Scaitdal> visitor on Sunday. Thomas Brown of Pittsiureh, was mere a few days ago visiting his par ofits Th mas Brown of Scottdale, wio nas heen ald up for somt tins, has ne aceMentalty shot khnseif. is im proving Sats Mrs. Co. Vrs. Grant, Mis. Catlin Mrs MeK:nas and Miss Newtie Me-| Rinne; eo st Mleasant, vere over O the ext rd ament Get Feiday ecm MT. CAVARY BAPTIST CHURCH We REO G, Fa. fer: ROT: Rees, saxto*: ' Satva: was a beantata’ day. Super iytomieat Hasty SmRP was 27 biegs oi wl duty ter Sande? sthogl whith’ vas Wal acten tad . UAL Ep. tn tos pastes cn thitty 9! oar Kod tole attended the Bethe: hem Phere? Sark in Ture Crook of ites Ted Aieman, aster, at Whien tine te nite kaise a rahe and & Was elas ae scenes Tie ivlewibis ne felers: Pl He Sir teh! en'teerian watiectam Si: feral tention, 8th. ' We tops Te J. Prwie a ate: és. Ag Ths yo RL che pastor sotarne! Puek to kis field of labor, — He preach-. td from the subject of “Try Toars Ai soomed to erfor 7 "INTERNATIONAL LESSON ry mo. cette, DiGi ot a FS ERPS, SRE LESSON FOR JUNE 2 | HYPOCRISY AND SINCERITY. | GOLDEN TEXT—"Take herd that yo {do not your righteousness berore men, t a ‘seen of them; else ye have no rewar jwith your Father which a In Heaven.” {Mane {Someone bas called attention to th i “buts” of God as recorded in th ‘Scriptures, showing that they alway }1ead to something good and contrast [them with those of men that are alway the fatroduction to some derogatory re ‘mark. In something resembling thi ‘the words of Jesus, “Take heed,” ar tremendous with import. j Doing was the greatest thing in th | Jewish religion that Jesus came to se aside when be established his nev Kingdom. It ts easy for a man to tr} to do for bimself in order to meri [God's favor. It ts hard to let God ai forus and we to accept his finishe “work, : ' In this lesson there is one inclu sive word and three fMlustrations. This ; word’ Is the word “righteousness” sub stituted In the Revised Version fo the word “alms” in verse one. The three lines of application or illustra tons used are, first, that we shall 'make our righteousness secure by s0 doing our alms as not to be seen o men: second, that in the saying ot ‘our prayers we shall not, Ilke the ‘hyprocrites, desire to be seen of meu, and third, that In the keeping of out fasts and’ our vigils we do them, not, ‘as do hyprocrites, that the multitudes ‘may observe and comment thereon. In another lesson upon this mant desto of Jesus we studied the subject of the law and in it he summarized it all by telling us that except our righte ousness shall exceed the righteousness of these Scribes and Pharisees, whom John the Baptist designated as a gen eration of vipers—bypocrites, we shall in no wise enter into this new kingdom which Jesus came to establish. Righteousness He Demands, ~ In the lesson Josus shows us the difference between their righteous Ress and the righteousness which he fs demanding of the subject of his Kingdom. He demands that our righte ousness shall seek {ts approval not from nor among men but of God. The motive which must govern is the slory, not of man but of God, not man's approval but the approval of God. In verse two the word “alms’| te retained and hence the first i tration has to we with our “doing o! alms” 1. e., our relations to men abou! ns, our right-ness. The doing of almt has no fundamental connection with any question of honesty between mar and man. The doing of alms accord ing to the strict interpretation Of civ! | law is no part of duty. There Is nc: reason why the business man should | give away bis earnings provided he {| just In his dealings and does not de | fraud in hls transactions. Yet we de see men making great gifts and bene factions to the cause of philanthropy Why? Jesus lays bare the secret when he-says, “that they may have! he glory of men.” Next Jesus takes up the subject ot, prayer. Again our attention 1s drawr ‘0 the fact that the exercise of prayer has but little to do with our relations 0 men. True ft is these relation: must be right before we can come i Sod acceptably but prayer is to be ai| ected to God and not to man. Apar'! rom our belief in God, why should wei ray? Commercial or otWer intet-rela | fonships do not require prayer, why} hen prast The keen blade of Jesus | ogic agdin reveals the innermost so | ret, “that they may be seen of men,”| nd such an {dea of righteousness 11] epugnant In the kingdom of Jesus | We now come to the third illustra j fon, the keeping of fasts. Fasting’ joes not and never has appealed tc! he natural man. Naturally {t Is re |! jugnant and distasteful and yet wel’ ee men making a show of fasting and mposing a like burden upon others, |' hy? “That they may be seen ol! nen.” Is there, then, n0 place for, or ministry in fasting? Certatnly | here fs. True fasting, however, con-;! ists In foregoing and abstaining for.|' ne “glory of God.” i" God the Final Judge. 1 It Is a sad fact that much of our ten. '| "a fasting and of our abstemiousnest | pon Fridays fs that it shall be seen.‘ men and not becaiise of any real ap | reclation of the underlying need oF suse of the principles of fasting :; his lesson is a great werning that it; e condition our righteousness upoo 1¢ approval of man it will have no re ard whatever of God. The ostenta-;, ous or unctious display of phils sthropy will receive its reward from; en and welghs naught. fe In so doing we are but selfishly 4 eking to exalt and this {9 always an- 9 gonistic to God who 1s properly Jeal- 4 6 of the glory which fs rightfully his. = ur exaltation should be of God, not om man. If our prayers are but © ternal forms repeated to make en 5 pression upon men, Ike “hat one. ¢ id to be “the finest prarer ever of- 5, red to a Boston audienée,” we need pect ro answering ,reply from the rone on high. If our fasting is pa- in ded before men as an outward skow fh; Reale tk Gh Sein ae tee a env | Life a Personal “A Sermon =. What things a man shall sow, thot also shall he reap.—Galatians vi. 8. -. We believe in an overruling Prov dence. We have an unahaken con ,dence that God 1s not far from, one of us, that, he controls the un verse and his sustaining will pn serves the uniform action of nature > Jawa, that he holds the destinies « 4 nations and individuals, that he send to us bis angels as ministering spirit. his eye follows us {nour course an oe oe iors oe moa aioe "cerns. But we must not lose sight o ; the fact that our lives are maint ; bat we make them. It is valn t ; trust in any sudden divine Interver '.tion, in any miraculous suspension o , nature's laws or any extraordinary {rm ‘ Dulse to be imparted to the huma | Will from above. The things that oc cur fu the general trend of events an * the special features of individual live iare the results of causes which w. '' durselves place; and the record of ou {days and years Js exactly what w ‘| make it. In our own bands lies ow '| destins—elther to down us or raise u! to the skies. 2 | We are wont to blame Divine Provt dence for the wreck of our hopes, th miscarriage of our plans, the {Il suc | cess of our schemes; or to ascribe te |some evil gentus or the influence qi | Some unlucky star the basting of oui | prospects, the desolation of dur lives the destruction of our work. We be wail a condition In which our efforts }are seldom if ever successful and be moan a fatulty which follows us re lentlessly, turns from us‘every favor lably current and puts out ¢f our reach every glorious and glittering | possession. We oft throw ourselves back on the comfortless and paralyz- Ing reflection that it 1s useless to try to do anything, as luck or fate con: trols all, or fortune 1s partlal in its gifts and favors, or destiny is omnipo- [tent and it is impossible to resist It | Our lives therefore are colorless, list. less. indifferent. indolent, » without spirit and independence, withoui en- ergy and {nitiative, and they just [drift alone. the: prey of wind and Storm, the victims of ill fortune end disaster. ‘The fault, most always, ies with jourselves—with our lack of industry, bas ingenuity, or perseverance, of cour- age, and the untoward events or things of which we complain are the result of our imprudence, false fudg- meat and rash calculating. “The tault 1g not in our stars, but in ourselves that we are underlings.” There fs In every man and woman sufficient pow- er and faculty to gain success and glory, peace and happiness, virtue and plety: sufficient force and resistence to cope with and conquer every ad- erse circumstance, to rise above dif culty and opposition. to ward off shadows, to dissipate fears, to be un- dismayed by terrars and unaffected by disappointments. There are many and varicus degrees of power and force, innumerable developments of inteilect and reason, endless depths of vigor and strength, but all men are endow- ed by the Creator with inherent capac- ity to accomplish this one result—to make life a source of happiness, a means of livelthood, to confer a sense of importance and a title to glory. Every human life will be succesful, In every human life will be found solid and precious merit if every human be- Ing will put to the best use, with earnest will, sincere purpose and in- domitable courage, the powers with which his nature is essentially en- dowed. ft Character fs, after all, the chlef ac- complishment. Character. according ‘0 Emerson, ts a reserved force or Iat- ent power by whose impulses a man s guided, but whose counsels he can- not impart: a talent which acts by presence directly and without means; something in a man finer than what ne does and says: some strong ele- ment that gives him superiority and], iscendancy everywhere; a possession | f attributes and qualities In a degree |; hat creates a magnetism: and com-|\ els acknowledgment and homage al-|; rays, and by everyone. Character {s not a mere gift of na-| ure or a result of prayer. It is not. ought with gold or silver. or aéquired | y bonds and jewels. Social inter- ourse cannot weave It into us, and]. sition cannot engraft it on us. No}. nan can give It to us; we must ham-|\ ner and forge ft into ourselves. The | reclous ore lies within cur own bos-| | ms: the fires of our heart must heat ; and our own wills must pound it: very sacred deposit which experlence} ray gain from the flow and ebb of me and tlde, from personal and gen- ral happenings, mest be added ,to it,| ‘ nd tie whole composite, by your own | ¥ Kertions, be molded into beautiful] § nd attractive share, s In every way we view it our entire’! cistence must be a personal one—the | utcome of personal labor. No man! ® an confer it: no aggregation of men 2 an impart ft: Providence will not{ ! sually step $n and mold it. Faith) ust be won and defended: virtue; 4 ust be acquired and retained: suc-|T "2s must be achieved and preserved: | ¢ pace and happiness tmust be attained | not by having all things asree with | § ir Ideas and Drejuices to suit ob¢! avenience—but by bringing ont Ives info harmony with our sut-| A SUDDEN FINALE. Ava mass mesting ing entall coun toy town: refrestiments sire distrib ated to Reap te chdicnee in a good brmaz, Fie fieteper iar rese aner the melee Belen ta sents extent, ahd Ingen "his shocek by saying: “The elf hall ys fet torteuts't but hore hls vhs whe dceand by the ceriuskca, Week it bad subsided he begin ceaim by-eayine: | “The old hall is fit tovight.” He yarsed Yor a rhezorical effect, Hes; but they will not or cannot give us wealth or power, of position oF fame; precious few will ald us to ac quire them. That we must do our selves. Life for us will be an alternation Of hope apd feat, of Joy and sorrow. of successoand failure, of glottous deeds and disappointed ambitions; but it will be our own personal life, well led if we do not let ourselves be un duly elated or carried away by the former or cast down and dismayed by the latter. We shall be affected by many inftu ences. Some will ald us, others will injure us. Some will be very needful, others we could do without and will retard our progress. Some offers of assistance it will be wise in us to re fuse; others it will be our miafortune to reject. Burtt will always be our ‘own life—buile and sustained, of lost and destroyed by or through our own efforts. God and Christ will not.be far off. Heaven 1s not so far removed from us. They will not be disinterested spectators. Graces of mind, heart and Will will not be withhéld, Even at times the Divine Presence may be In: tensely felt. But it will be our own| personal life, our own personal fight! and our own personal vigtory—C. F.| Thomas. : SOME THINGS ALL GIRLS SHOULD KNOW. It ts the wish of every girl to keep her wardrobe looking fresh and neat. This cannot be done ff dresses are hung by the neck or by little tape loops sewed into the shoulder seams, Dresses. to be kept “In shape.” should be elther suspended from the shoulder forms (of wood or strong wire) or laid lengthwise in skirt.boxes. It 1s not always possible for girls to have skirt boxes, and many times they find them- selves short of shoulder forms. In the latter case, they will find the follow. ing suggestion well worth while to follow. Take smooth, clean pine sticks, say 14 or 16 inches long and ‘two inches thick by three inches wide. With a sharp rocket knife taper. the ends of the sticks to a rounded point. Then cover them with heavy white canvas or fadeless gingham. If one! ‘does not wish to go to the expense| of new covering, take an old sheet and use strips of it for coverings. When the stick is neatly covered, tle about the middle of it a strong tape or striog, formed into a sixinch oor This will serve admirably as a shoul- der form over which to bang your bodices and Jackets. Skirts, ifghung, should be kept in exact shape, never allowing parts of them to sag. A good idea is to pin the skirt band to- gether and hang with the little trous- ers’ “hangers,” which can be bought. for a few cents each. An accompany- ing Mlustration gives the idea of a properly hung.skirt. = Every girl should have in her work basket an emergency needie cushion. In ft there should be a needle. for| every colored waist or frock, threaded with the corresponding color or tint. in the event of donning the frock and finding a book and eye missing, or a little rent before unseen, or a few stitches in any way needed, the girl has the needle already threaded for che necessary work, and 1s not de- jayed by having to hunt for the cor- rect color in thread, and perhaps to Nad none In the basket. Every gir! should have a ribbon bor. one with numerous compartments.* In phe compartment she should keep all| shite ribbons: fa ariother, all light| inted ribbons: and stil! another, lark colored ribbons. Each compart ment should be labeled, so that the| rl may put her hand on the exact| ibbon she wishes for without making tobon box may be made in this way: rake a light-weight wooden box, say 6 inches lorg by ten Inches wide and | ix inches deep. Paint the outside | rith white enamel paint. Spraga of | lowers or ferns, or groups of tiny | rds and butterflies, may be delicate- y painted on the cover, which, of ourse, must be hinged to the box. the sides of the box should also car- F some pretty design to harmonize Ith the design on the I!d. On thie in- le the box should be partitioned into 16 to the number of ribbons the own- r Keeps on hand. After the partitions | , ave been tacked Into place, line each ompartment with clean white muslin |; ; white paper. Then the girl bas a retty and clean place for her rib- ons. A box of this kind being a bit 0 large 8 set on the ordinary dress: | ¢ or dressing table, a little stool— | so painted with white enamel—|R jould be made for it, and these may and close beside the dresser or| 4 ‘essing table. = | { USE OF SOAP, : The wise woman never uses soap In dish water, unless through the medi um of a shaker. This for two rea- sons. Not only fs it wasteful as far as the soap is concerned. to let it le in the water. but there 1s very chanée jot the soap clinging to the dishes‘and | soiling the cish towels. If there is not !a soapskaker at hand, keep the sap lin a tin cup and pour on boiling wa- ter: ture this soapy water Into the | dishpan, but never che soap. The same [rule sho:sid be followed in washing I clothes. A great amount of soap Is | wasted if the bar of soap Is allowed to | stay in the tub. ——— HIS FEAT. = * | “That steeplefack did a pentowa ening in fartening the weather on the church steeple.” . | what was itt? # | “He was stevessfulIn a vane at tempr.” 8 jand a thick'votce in'the back of the hall said story ant cetiberatelr: - “So is old Bit Horn.” The mecting ten broxe up. DUTIES OF a FicTiON EDITOR. Gabe—¥es, Spinhe hac a good job in Washinewn. He rus fction editor of the Coner:ssional Record. - Stever Fiction editor? % Gabe—Yes, he inrerted (cheers), Gaughter), snd (applause) in the speeches publistc? crery. day.: - Methed &. oe. © Charch. Corner Wye avenue and Eim street. Sunday “services -10:20 A. M. and 7:45 P.M Sunday Sebool, 12:45 P. M. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 P.M Prayer meeting Wednesday, $ P.M. Ciaaa meeting, Friday, 8 P.M.” Rev. P. A. Scott, pastor, residence 95 Elm atreet. Bell phone 2987 Grant ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL MISSION. 319 Jackson’St, N. S., Pittsburgh. — Sunday services, 10:45 a m. and 7:45 p.m; Sunday school, 12:30 p. m; | Wednesday evening prayer meeting, | 7:43 p.m. Rev. Scot: Wood, priest ia charge. ~ | JOHN WESLEY A. M. E. ZION { CHURCH. 40 Arthur Street, Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Varrick C. E. Society, 6:30 p. m.; Sunday schoo), 1:30 p.m; prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; class nfeeting, Friday evening; communion ‘services every first Sunday in the month. Rev. W. Ly Lee, pastor. | Bell phone 2293-R Grant, 40 Arthur street. j EUCLID AVENUE A.M. E. Chureh, | Gorner Buciid avenue and Harvard street, Pittsbureh—Morning worship, 10:45 a m., Sunday schoo!, 2:30 p. m.; Allen Endeavor League, 6:30 p. m.; evening worship, 7:45 p.m. D.S. Bentley, D. D., pastor. 324 Meadow | street. Hours of study, 10 to 12 m.,' daily except Monday., Rresidence phone 1385-3 Highland. RODMAN ST. BAPTIST CHUCH, East End, Pittsburgh. Pa—Com munion, first Sunday in each month, 3p. m; pastor’s studs at church from 12 to 2 p. m.: preachiag every’ Sun- day, 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.: Sup- day’ school, 1:20 p. m.: B. ¥. P. U., 6 p.m. Seats free. All are welcome. Rev. 0. 8. Simms, D. D.. pastor, 620 ‘Thompson street; Beil phone 3897-W High‘and. Payne A. M. E. Church. * Preaching every Sunday, 11 s. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 P. m.; Alen Badeavor league, 6:30 p. m.; prayet meeting, Wednesday, 8. D. m, Rev. T. Taggart, pastor. Mt Zion Baptist—Sunday services, 11a. m. and 7:30 p. m; Sunday school, 2p. 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; com munion fourth Sunday in each month; Sundayyscheol, 2 p. m.; B. ¥. P. Un § pm; prayer eit Wednesday, 230 p.m. Rev. %. J. Walls,-nastor. Rocky Mt. Baptist chirch—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. pastes, | GRACE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN ‘CHURCH. Preaching at 11 a. m. anf 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1p. m. Young people's Christian Endeavor, Tp. m. Wedngeday might prarer meeting, 8 Dd. m. RBV. CHAS. HENRY TRUSTY, D. D,, + Pastor. Brown's Chapel. Services at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, Hemlock and Boyle sireets, North Side. Sundays—Morning service, 10.30; Sunday School, 1:45 p. m.; Christian Endeavor, 6:20 to 7:43 p. m=; even ing service, 7:45, Wednesday—Prarer meeting 8 p.m. REV. RH. MORRIS, Pastor. | WAYMEN A. M. E. CHURCH. | pee adhay Ranting | | Services every Lord's day at 10:40 la. mand 8 p. m.; Sunday, school, 10 a. m. Seats free. All welcpme. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p: m. REV. E. N. THOMAS, Pastor. 505 Mouroe avenue, Bel‘evuie, Pa. WARREN M. , CHURCH Center avenue dnd Watt street. Rev. C. W. Trigg, Pastor « Telophone; 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. Trustees’ meeting the second ant fourth Monday nights of each month. ——_—aa eM. E. Zion Chureh. Bervices every Sunday at 14:30, evening 8:00, Sunday school 12:30, literary every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m Rev. Ware, pastor. ALLEN CHAPED A.M £. CHURCH North Side, Pittsburg. Morning worship, 10:45 am. Class 12 m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. A. C. E. League, 6:30 p. m. Evening worship, 7:45 p. m2. Wednesday night, prayer meeting. All are favited to attend. REV. E. R BAZIES, Pastor. Homewood A. M. E. Zion Church, Tlesa and Bumferting Strecte, bg rete 9. Me DAVIS, Pastor. Service Sabbath 11 a.m, 7:43 p. m. Young Peopie’s meeting, 7 p. m.: Sabbath schoo!, 2:30 p. m.: prayer meeting, Wednesday. $ p. m.: class meeting. Friday evening. Visitors cordiatly welcome. Pid UNIONTOWN, PA. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH. Res. Thompson, pastor—Presching, 10:45 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.: B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. and preaching, 243 p.m ZION A. M. E Church, ~Rev. J. W. Polk, pastor—Preaching, 10-45 &. m.; Sunday school, 2:20 p. m: C. E. soclety, 6:30 p.m; preach- ing, TH5 p.m, MT. ROSE BAPTIST CHURCH. Rey. Thomas Ford, pastor—Preash ies. 10.23 a. mt; Sunday school, 2°26 p.m: BY. P.O. 6:50 p. mz preach- ine.jo:45 p.m. Se Pant A. Me. EB church, Revi W. B Anderson, ®.' D. pastor —preaching, 19:45 a. 'm.$ Sunday school, -2:20 p m.: C. B sockets, 6:30 p. mj preach | ing i485 p.m : Good Hope | Gaptiet Church Servicer ftryfocyth snd iPenn Ayeue. Sereda: 8 a: 220 > BLY: eam | PRAY, MAY 3 sa % ee Prayer dacting, 1: to Tm Wednesday. oi Official jaceting. Thursday, telore second Sunday, § p.m ‘Charen meeting. Friday, before ees; malon services “every second Sunday at 3D. m. ‘Wemen’s Missionary circle, Sret Tossday at 3 p.m. ‘Sunday school teachers’ meeting, every trap 8 40 9 p.m, aa are wekems Rev. 'T. H. C. Messer, D. -D., Pastor, residence, 109‘ Deuphia street, Kast End. ‘Office im the church. Hours, 11 a. m. to 2p. m., Wednesday and Frit aay. ° Metropolitan Baptist church, North Side, City, Rev. Dr. J. H. Holder, pas- to—At 10:45 a. m., preaching by the pastor; 1:30 p.m, Sunday sctool; 6:30 p.m, @. ¥. P. U.: 230 bm, Preaching, subject, “The Man and Money.” See Services at Bethienem Baptist Church, McKeesport, Pa.” Preaching at 11 a m. and 8 p.m; ‘Sabbath school at 2 p. m.; B. ¥. P. U. at 6:30. All are welcome. Rev. J. R. Saunders, pastor. St. Paul’ A.M. E. Chyrch, McKeen as Preaching at 11 m, sunday school at 2 p. m, Alley's Christian Ex deavor at 6 p.m and preaching at § p.m. Rev. W. W.fYoung, pastor. i = | Gladden A. M. E. Church, Homestead, Pa. - C. R. Goggins, paator—Services 11 4. mL and 7:30-p. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m; prayer meeting Wednes- day evening; literary Thursday even- ing. ‘The Peoples’ Mission, Wilkinsburg, order of services—Sunday school at 2 p. m,, thesJuven‘l Missionary band at 3:30 p. m. preaching at 7:45 p. m, Wednesday evening prayer meeting. AVERY MJgSION A, M. ZION CHURCH. Avery Mission A. M. E. Ziog church, corner Avery and Nelson stree:a, North Side—Sunday services, 11 a. m.and § p.m: class meeting. 1 p. m.: Sunday school,.2 p. m.; Christian Eo- deavor. 7 p. m.; Sunday schoo! teach- ers meeting every‘Monday at 7 p. m.: prayer meeting Wednesday, $'p. m.; Literary Thursday. 8 p.m.” Rev. A Wakefleld, pastor, residence 225 East Jeffersoa ‘street, North Side. MONONGAHELA, PA. * Bethel A. M. E church. Rev. A. Smothers, “pastor—Services, preach- ing, 10:45 a. m; class, 11:30 a. m.: Sanday school, 2:30 gm: Allen Christian Endeavor. 7 p. m.: preach- Ang, 7:45 p. m.: prayer meeting, Wed nesday evening. 7:45 p. m. WHEELING, W. VA. 7 Simpson M. E. Church, Eom street, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, D. D., pastor— Sunday services, 10:45 a, m.; Sunday school, 2:35 p m.: H. B."Clemens su- perintendent: Epworth leage, 6:40; preachiug,-7:45. “+ Wayman A. M. E. church, Market street, Rey. J. T. Farlty, pastor—Sun- day services, 10:45; class meeting, 12; Sunday school, 2:30; Chyptian En deavor, 6:45; preaching, 7. House -of ' Prayer Rescue Home, Mother A. Johnson. Sheperdesa—Reg- ular services Sunday, Tuesday. GREENSBURG, PA. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Penasyl- vania street—Sunday school, 9.45 a m.; morning services, 10:43 a, m.; evening services, 3:45 p. mj prayer meeting, Wednesday, $ p.m, Rev. ©. J. Powell, D. D.. pastor, ‘No. 213 West Otterman’ street, Bell phone sr, JOHNSTOWN, PA. RM. E. Zion church, copper Hat- nes and Grant atrect, Rev. #0, Wat ers, pastor—Services, preaching, 11 a. m.; class noon; Sunday school, 3 P. m.; Christian Endeavor. 7 p. m.; Preaching at 8 p.m. Weekly prayer meeting, Wednesday, § p. m.; Litera- Ty, Thursday, 8 p. m. | t , \ i " | i 5 Ee] -/e ! wa’ REV. A. MARKLAND TAYLOR. Open for Ergagementa. Mlustrated Sermons, ws Mustrated Lectures With the ‘Stereopticon. S Bibles and Testaments on Sale Address 2051 Rose Street. Pittsbargh. ‘After Business ina business way—the advertising way. An ad in this paper offers the Maximum service at the minimum cost. It reaches the people of 2 the town and: vicinity you want.to reach. _ Ary lt- It Pays The Pitstus Courer ts on file Carnexie Insti “+ Peglodital Roome WATCH Tic COURIER Grow. FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1912. GRAND LODGE OF F. & A. M. Seventh Masonic District. Brother John C. Morton, R. W. G. Warden and District Deputy Grand Master, 16 Miller street, Pittsburgh, Pas. M. Morton No. 36—Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Fredric B. Lee, W. M.; Edward W. John- son, secretary. St. John's No. 50, Seickley—Stated meeting first Monday each month. Lewis Hallstock, W. M.; J. G. Matthe- son, secretary. Star West No. 62—Stated meeting second Saturday each month. Samuel Scott, W. M.; Marlon W. Hall, secre- tary. King Solomon Lodge No. 78, New Brighton — Stated meeting second Wednesday each month. Alexander Webster, W. M.; James W. Butler, secretary. Prince Hall Lodge No. 87, Beaver Falls—Stated meeting third Saturday each month. Jereziah Boulding, W. M.; Lewis Fewing, secretary. Morning Star No. 71, Carnegie- John A. Miles, W. M.; D. P. Townes, secretary. Stated meeting first Mon- day each month. Washington, No. 77, Washington— C. A. Strawthers, W. M.; C. W. Jones, secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. Monessen No. 79, Monessen—Julius Smith, W. M.; Ashby Boyer, secretary. Stated meeting second Thursday each month. Eureka. No. 83, Bellevue—Stated communication second Wednesday each month. Mt. Pisach No. 91, Unlontown, Pa.—A. P. McClure, W. M.; J. H. Robinson, secretary. Stated meeting second Monday each month. A.; on Lodge No. 92, Pittsburg- Frank R. Steward, W. M.; Herman Socks, secretary. Stated meeting third Tuesday. Progress Lodge No. 95—John Will- iams, W. M.; Wm. Washington, secre- tary. Stated meeting second Friday. Little's hall, corner. Wylie avenue and Robert street. Asahi Lodge. Connellsville—Mos- ting night first and third Tuesday night in the month. Renner Slade. W. M.; Robt. W. Sauders, secretary. Box 221, Connellsville, Pa. Iron City Lodge No. 17. I. B. P. O. E. W.—Meets second and fourth Thursday, Elk Rest, 29 Fulton street. Chas. Gantt, E. R.; H. E. Brooks, F. Sec. North Side Lodge No. 124, I. B. P. E. W.—Meets second and fourth Tuesday, Odd Fellows hall, corner Jacson and Irwin avenue, North Side. P. E. R., Carl Hardy, E. R.; Jesse Harris, E. Sec. Greater Pittsburgh Lodge 115. I. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets first and third Monday at Eks Rest. 6487 Frankstown avenue, East End. Lema Paxton. E. R.; B. L. Rose, F. Sec. Ramesis Lodge 120. I. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets second and fourth Wednesday at Elk Rest. 706 Wood street. Wilkinsburg, Pa. Chas. Boone, E. R.; H. Edmonson, F. Sec. Summit Lodge No. 115. I. B. P. O. E. W.-Meets first and third Friday at McClure hall, corner Main and Morgentown avenue, Uniontown, Pa. W. L. Winstown, E. R.; Geo. Brown, F. Sec. Coke City Lodge No. 126. Connellle Coke, Pa—Meet first and third Tues day at Elk Rest. 132 E. Main street Epton Jackson, F. Sec. Tuna Valley Lodge No. 156, Bradford, Pa. Meets first and third Thursday, 18 Chambers street. Rev. P. H. Williamis, E. R.; E. J. Enty, F. Sec. Esther Chapter No. 7, Order of the Eastern Star. Stated meeting third Thursday each month at 6004 Center avenue. Rosa E. HHL, W. M.; Blanche D. Hill secretary, 2911 Wylie avenue. Chosen Friends Chapter No. 6. Order of the Eastern Star, stated meeting fourth Wednesday of each month at little hall. Wylie avenue and Roberts street. Jennie Granville, W. M.; Helen Turner, secretary. 5 ODD FELLOWS. Meetings of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Odd Fellows' hall, Irwin avenue and Jackson street, North Side. Union West in Star Lodge No. 135—First and Third Wednesday evenings. P. L. Anderson, secretary. 505 West Jefferson street. Bond of Love Lodge No. 2314—First and third Tuesday evenings. George W. Stevenson, secretary, 54 McNaughter avenue. Alleghey Council No. 232—Fourth Thursday evenings. W. W. Jacobs, secretary, 1915 Irwin avenue. society. Household of Ruth No. 55—First and Friday evenings. Household of Ruth No. 1754—Second and fourth Wednesday evening. Mrs. Burtle Crankleton, secretary. His Decatur street. John Deer Allegheny Institute No. 11 - Fourth Monday evenings P. L. Anderson secretary 50 West Jefferson street. News office affecting these lodges please mail to the Pittsburgh Courier Meeting first and third Tuesdays of each month at New Odd Fellows hall, North Side. JAMES MASON, C. C. T. A. WILSON, K. of R. S. North Side Jodge No. 124. I. B. P. O. E. of W.—Meets at the Rest. 206 Robinson street, North Side, second and fourth Mondays of each month. J. Walter Frasier, E. B.; Jesse W. Harris, F. E. Gen. J. B. Sweltzer Camp, No. 98, Sons of Veterans, U. S. A.—Meets at Memorial hall, Fifth avenue, on second and fourth Friday nights of each month. New Castle Lodge No. 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 Wednesdays of each month, at Odd Fellows' hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. I. F. JACKSON, V. C. Damon Lodge, K. of P. No. 28. Meet- ing nights first and second Thursday. Jas. A. Baldwin, K. of R. and S.; Jas. G. Morr. C. E. ROYAL GRAND NO. 31. K. OF P. Meetings second and fourth Wed- nesdays of each month, at Odd Fell- lows' hall, Arthur street. PAUL GILLETTE, C. C. I. P. JACKSON, V. C. Jericho Lodge, U. D.—Stated meet- ings, every second Friday. R. L. Vann, W. M.; J. W. Morgan, secreta- ry. 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 Benton. Frank R. Steward, C.; James A. Baldwin, K. of R. & S.; Jesse W. Harris, M. of F. Household of Ruth, No 56—Meets first and third Fridays in each month N. B., Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Mattle Sutton, W. R. Glass City lodge, 4392, G. U. of O. F., Charlerol, Pa. Meets every first and third Tuesdays. Charles Wonzer, secretary. H. of R., 1413, Charlerol, Pa. Meets every first and third Wednesdays Mrs. A. Primas, W. R. L. O. 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 Butler streets. St. Elizabeth, No. 504, meets first and third Thursday nights at Odd Fellows' hall, corner Wylie avenue and Benton street. Richardson's White Rose, No. 725 meets second and fourth Thursday nights. Zenobia council, No. 766, meets first and third Monday nights. Keystone council, No. 779, meets second and fourth Monday nights. Homestead council, No. 601, meets second and fourth Tuesday nights. Barton council, No. 694, Braddock meets first and third Tuesday nights. Gen. J. B; Sweltzer camp meets on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at Soldiers' Memorial hall, Fifth avenue. The Liberty Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, meets on first and third Mondays of each month at their lodge room, Reformers building, at 8 o'clock p. m. Mrs. R. E. Payne, Worthy Matron, 134 Flavel street, East End; Miss Sog, Booker, Worthy Recorder, 511 Lenore street, East End. NOTICE Golden Eagle lodge, No. 22, Knights of Pythias, meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Malta hall, Sheraden street, East End. Hour of opening, 8 p. m. Rev. J. Henry Dandridge, C. C.; Martin C. Coleham, M. of F.; James Woodruff, K. of R. and G. Malta Commandery, No. 19, K. T.—Sir George C. Cochran, Em. Com.; Sir Samuel P. Buckner, generalisimo; Sir David D. Richards, Cepit; Gen.; Sir William S. Lewis, recorder; Sir John T. Thornton, treasurer; Rev. C. J. Powell, D. D., prelate; Rev. J. H. Dandridge, assistant prelate; Sir Herman Socks, organist and musical director—Meets fourth Monday of each month at asylum, 6004 Center avenue, East End. The Major Martin R. Delaney Circle, No. 122, Ladies of the G. A. R. meet every second and fourth Friday of each month at Odd Fellows hall, corner Irwin avenue and Jarvella street, North Side, Pittsburgh. IRON CITY COUNCIL Meets every first Monday at Odd Fellows' hall, Wylie and Benton street. J. W. Anderson, secretary; J. P. Dorkins, W. M. Naomi Tabernacle 39. Daughters of Tabor—Meeting first and third Tuesday night in each month at Reformers hall. Frankstown avenue. East End. Julia Tabb. H. P., 12 Mayflower street. East End; Maggie Moore, V. R., 6628 Upland street. East End. Auxiliary. No. 98. Sons of Veterans meets on the third Friday in the month at Soldiers' Memorial hall. Fifth avenue. McKESSPORT, Pa. Glittering Diamond Tabernacle. No. 87. Daughters of Tabor—Meets second Tuesday night of each month at 111s Market street. Lily of the Valley Court of Calanthe. No. 225—Meets first Thursday evening of each month at 111s Market street. ELIZABETH, PA. Wainwright lodge, No. 45, K. of P. Brother A. T. Scott, C. C.; Brother French E. H. Greene, Brother Stanley Young B. Burton, prelate; Brother Wesley H. Stratton, M. of E.; Brother Charles S. Batch, M. of F.; Brother Sidley Simmons, K. of 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. H. Greene was elected delegate to grand lodge. Advance lodge, No. 2999 of G. U. O. of G. F. election as Guardian Hiram Simmons; warden, James Bar ber; noble grand, Oscar Goodrich; vice grand, Frenk Sweeny; worthy chaplain, Rev. John Lotterbury; worthy treasurer, Fred R. Batch; E S. Ernest 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 worthful grand lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons of Pennsylvania officers: H. E. Workman, H. g. master; Joseph Washington, Dep. G. master; Jerry M. Lannon, G. S. warden; Richard Staples, G. Jr. warden; Jas. Lethwick, G. treasurer; La Royal Wilson, G. secretary; Rev. Thomas Ford, grand chaplain; Rev. W. H. Truss, grand lecturer. The officers of the grand commandery of Knights Templar of the state of Pennsylvania are: Sir Knights Joseph L. Thomas, M. E. grand commander; D. H. W. Keith, M. E. deputy grand commander; John D. Addison, M. E. grand generalissimo; J. William Walls, M. E. grand captain general; William H. Miller, M. E. grand secretary; Philip H. Edwards, M. E. grand treasurer. Deborah Tabernacle No. 41. I. O. of T. Daughters of Tabor, meet second and fourth Tuesday night in each month at Odd Fellows hall, corner Beaver and Broad street, Swickeyland. Pa. Mrs. Mattie F. Bowden, H. P.; Mrs. Martha Anderson, v. P.; Mrs. G. H. Hallard, C. R.; Mrs. R. H. Lee, V.; Mrs. Lucy 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, 2297 Wylie avenue. Mrs. S. T. Wilkinson, H. P.; Mrs. L. Wilkinson, V. P.; Mrs. D. Childs, C. R.; Mrs. E. Masley, C. T. New Castle, Pa. New Castle 3755 G. U. O. of O. F., meets every other Thursday evening evening. Olando Fitzhugh, P. S. New Castle, a. Lodge motions McDONALD. PA. The Lilly of the Valley Lodge No. 20 meets the first and third Friday night of each month at 7 o'clock on Valley street. W. M. Powell, C. C.; Salston, K. of R. S.; R. Haskins, V. C., W. M. Pour, M. of F., Charles Berry, M. of E., R. E. Tweedy, M. W. Thomas Beard, M. of A. Henry Berry, P., Chas. Gathright, O. G., Carrie Loan-U. G. trustees, Sterling J. Carter, W. M. Powell and Manuel Berry. The Jewel Lodge No. 4641, G. V. O. of Odd Fellows of McDonald, meet first and third Thursday night of each month on Valley street. A. J. Alston, W. G., W. M. Powell, P. S. NOTICE NEWS FROM ALL OHIO CORRESPONDENTS MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY NOON OF EACH WEEK. MANAGER. East Liverpool, O. (Br. Izetta Dorsey.) The grand rally of the Wellsville A. M. E. church was held at the City hall last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Hall of the East End Baptist church preached to a large audience, composed of the congregations of the different churches of Liverpool and Wellsville. Special music was furnished by the choirs of these churches. The sum of $258.58 was realized from the rally. The May festival given at the city hall, May 23 and 24 was well attended. On the 23d the drama, "The Broken-Hearted Club," was presented by several young ladies and gentlemen. On the 24th a musical program was enjoyed by all. The different booths were artistically arranged and well patronized. P. T. Brown while at work cleaning a church in Wellsville, fell from a ladder and broke his ankle. Mrs. Brown and family of Cadiz are at his bedside. Mrs. Sarah Streats of New York, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles Scott. Mrs. Belle Lee and Mrs. Amy Davis are visiting Mrs. Hannah Smith. Robert Allen of Wheeling died on Friday. May 24. Miss Hattie Southall and Fred Clark were united in marriage on May 20. Rev. John Williams is on the sick list. Mrs. Maude Goods was the guest of Mrs. Geo-Lawson on Sunday. Wadsworth, Ohio (By Lucy Page) The services of last Sunday were well attended. Our sick are still improving. The church is moving on successfully. The digging up the basement will be completed some time this week. The rally, for the benefit of the church, will be held next Sunday. June 2. The cornerstone will be laid by the G. U. O. O. F. of Canton, Cleveland and Masonion the third Sunday in June. Wadsworth is very live, having lots of visitors. Rev. and Mrs. William Branch of Akron were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Early last Sunday. Miss Iva Halines of Akron was the guest of Miss Heena Taylor. Miss Eva Halines of Counter Sharon was the guest of Miss Jeanie Jones. Akron has made quite a change on Willie Jones. Quincy improvement has been made on Mr. and Mrs. John Heaths home. CADIZ. OHIO (By: Ira Waltham) George Rudolph and Iva Wallace on attended at dinner on Sunday Misses Florence Smith, Bearice Fox and Laura White. The Y. M. L. club met at the home of Mrs. Martha Jones on Friday evening. Mrs. Mary Brown and family land Mrs. Eva West are visiting in East Liverpool, O. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. West, Mr. and Mrs. Jex. West, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Lee and family, Mrs Lizzie West, Misses Reba and Helen West. Lavade West and Rev. H. F. Fox attended the funeral of Mrs. Burke of Flushing. O. Mrs. Mary Taylor died at the home of her mother on Monday afternoon. William Watkins and brother George of Coshocton attended the funeral of THE COURIER. Harry Wallace. Mrs. Ella Jones of Chicago, was called here by the likeness of her sister Mrs. Mary Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Ollie White, Henry White and James Madison visited in Scio on Sunday. Miss Verl Redmond has returned from Wheeling. Walter Brown spent Sunday with his mother. The Busy Bees met at the home of R. F. Ballard. The Missionary social at the home of Mrs. Noah Blanchard on Wednesday evening was a success. Rev. H. F. Fox was called to Flush to attend the funeral services of Mrs. E. Burke on Saturday. The remains of Harry Wallace were brought to Cadiz for interment on Monday noon. Services were conducted at the cemetery by Rev. H. F. Fox. Mrs. Gertrude Rudolph entertained Mrs. Lizzie Peter on dinner on Sunday. Rev. Blackburn was the guest of Mr and Mrs. Eannie Tyler on Sunday at dinner. Smithfield, Ohio (By Viola Carter) Don't forget to attend the rally for the stewards on Sunday. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Rev. S. W. White is doing excellent work here in the Sunday school. Elsworth Veney is convalescing. Messrs. Fred Carter and Gerald Binns visited Mr. Pleasant and Harri丝丝 Sunday. Mrs. Sarah E. Christian is located here at the home of her brother, John Christian Mrs. M. E. Veney and daughter, Jilia, were shopping in Wheeling Thursday and Friday. Hays Harris and Edward Washington made a business trip to Mr. Pleasant Saturday. Giff Alexander and wife of Cadiz were the guests of Mrs. Charles Thompson Friday night. Ef. Peterson was the guest or friends here Saturday. Archie Hargrave returned home from the Smoky City Sunday. Miss Alice Harris spent from Friday until Sunday with her sister in Wheeling. The many friends of ex-Presiding Elder Joshua H. Jones wish to congratulate him on obtaining the honor of being made a bishop. Rev. John Christian and wife, Mrs. Samuel Ciemens, Mrs. Thomas Christian, Miss Grace Christian and David Madison, all of Steubenville, were the guests, of Mr. and Mrs. Edward West and family Sunday. Fred Carter and Gerald Benns made a business trip to Steubenville Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ramsey of Hopedale are smiling over the arrival of a new bouncing boy. Steubenville, O. Steubenville, O. (By S. F. Cook.) Mrs. Minnie Howard was visiting her mother in Mt. Pleasant last Sunday. Mrs. Rebecca West of Hopedale, is visiting her patients, Mr. and Mrs. John Christian of Sherman avenue. They attended services at the Baptist church on Sunday. The Ladles Aid society he'd a donkey social in the basement of the church last Monday night. There was quite a large crowd in attendance. Miss Helen Cooke of Sharon, Pa., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooke, for a few days. Charles Fitztrout of Martins Ferry, spent Sunday in Steubenville and attended Simpson Sunday school. Mrs. Nettle Ford has gone to Greensburg, Pa., to visit her sister. Mrs. Julia Fleming. Mrs. Robbie Richardson of New Brighton, Pa., is the house guest of Mrs. S. C. Green for a few days. Rev. Burton was in Bellaire a few days last week. Miss Mattle Winston of the Woman's Exchange was a Fallonsbear calier on Monday. Gwendoline B. Thomas, only daughter of Mrs. Carrie B. Smith, departed this life at the residence of her grandma, Mrs. Kate Bowman, on May 22, 1912, aged 15 years 10 months. She was a lovable and dutiful child, a favorite among her schoolmates, a worker in the Sunday school and a leader in the Endeavor of her church. She was also very accomplished in music, loved by all with whom she came in contact. She was buried Friday from the residence, 639 Adams street. Mr. and Mrs. George Bowman of Columbus, attended the funeral of their niece, Miss Gwendoline Thomas. Mrs. Ella Wallace of Cadiz, O., was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooke over Sunday. Marvsville, Ohio (By Aeneas Cailoway.) Mrs. Susie Westbrook of Lancaster has returned to her home after a visit with Marvilles relatives. She was accompanied home by Aunt Susie Patterson, who will make her an extended visit. Miss Sadie Calloway, a popular young lady of this place is among the list of graduates at Wilberforce. Miss Veta Beauchamp, a student at Wesleyan university, is home to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Beauchamp. Mrs. Harry Wilkinson spent Friday at the Capital. Aeneas Calloway is in Springfield, O., for a few days visiting with friends. Harry Howell of Columbus, is here for a visit with his cousin, Walter Howell. Rev. St. Clair of this place, has organized a Young Peoples Bible class which meets at the church every Sunday afternoon and is progressing nicely in this interesting and instructive study. Walter Howell spent Friday evening at Columbus, O. Williard Hill and Frank Calloway have returned from a short visit at Urbana, O. Youngstown, O. (Dr William Saunders.) In honor of Mrs. Harry Bias, who is leaving to Covington, Va. to reside the following persons gave a surprise party at the home of Mrs. W. F. Palma, 265 West Federal street; Mr. and Mrs. H. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Foster, Robinson Coleman, Port Colborne, Gates Williams, Hiram Moore, Mr. Carter, Van Wright. Mrs. Harry Williams is the guest of relatives this week. Miss Nahla Heath was the guest of relatives and friends in Xitcn last week. Mrs. Catherine Fairfax of 242 East Boatman street, is very ill. The next regular meeting of Buckeye Lodge No. 73, of Elks, will meet on Thursday evening, June 6. All members are requested to be present. Leanan lodge No. A. K. of P. will meet in regular session on Wednesday evening, May 39, as it will be nomination of officers and all members are requested to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas are the A. L. Ballard Livery and Undertaking Shipping to All Points a Specialty Private Carriages and Pleasure Vehicles For Hire 5630 Penn Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. PHONES: Bell, 3364-J Highland P. & A., 891-X Branch Office 920 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE P. & A. Phone 459 North guests of friends in Tittasville, Pa. this week. Attorney Thomas Payne will act as master of ceremonies at the prechaer picnic, Monday, June 17, at Southern park. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Green of Belmont avenue, is some better. Mrs. Painter or 381 East Federal street, is very ill. The funeral of Scott Bryant was held on Friday from his home. Boggess street. He died Wednesday of Brights disease. He was born in Albermere county, Va., 71 years ago. He leaves two children. Warrick Bryant of this city and Mrs. Artens Jackson of Virginia. Rev. Cheetham officiated, enternment in Belmont Park cemetery. The marriage of Mrs. Jole Whitney and E. S. Moore will take place on Thursday evening. June 6 at 8 p.m. at Oak Hill Avenue A. M. E. church. Five hundred invitations have been distributed. It will be a grand affair. The next regular meeting of Gold Leaf Company, D. U. R. K. P. will be on Thursday evening, June 13. Mrs. Henry Johnson underwent an operation on Monday and is doing nicely at this writing. Alliance, Ohio Has not yet reached the 25,000 circulation class, but it has a circulation of the kind that pays. (By Cyrus G. Garner.) Mrs. Erma Allen left on Friday morning for her home. Huntingdon, Pa., where she will visit relatives for a few weeks. The Courier readers are loyal patrons of the "standpat" variety. They read the paper through, advertisements and all, and then give it to their friends. They are interested in our steady growth and are helping us grow stronger each week. They read the ads and patronize OUR ADVERTISERS. This confidence of the readers in the Courier is its strongest asset as an advertising medium. Mr. Craig was in Canton on business on Saturday. Mrs. Johnson of Salem, was visiting her friends this week. Mrs. Culpher was an Alliance visitor this week. MAY WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY The Busy Bee club will meet with Miss Sophia Moore next Friday. TO NUMBER YOU AMONG OUR SATISFIED ADVERTISERS? Buffalo, N.Y. THE PITTSBURG COURIER Pittsburg's Only Colored Paper 1209 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. The Michigan Street Baptist church held a May cantata and bazaar Thursday and Friday evenings. The concert was under the direction of Mrs. Adam Morse, Jr. Friday evening was winding of the May pole and little Miss Vivian Howard of Clinton street was the May queen. It was a success in every way. Mrs. M. E. Shelton was chairman of the apron booth and of the fair; Mrs. Arthur Williams, chairman of the embroidery and art booth; Mrs. Peari Howard, chairman of the miscellaneous booth; Mrs. Mary B. Taibert, chairman of the supper committee. The grab bag was in charge of Miss Anna L. Thomas and Miss Florence Davidson. Rev. J. E. Nash, pastor, and Mrs. F. E. Liza, secretary. Both Phones Laundry Office E. K. THUMM NEWSDEALER AND STATIONER Pool and Billiard Parlor The Finest On the Hill 1400-1402 WYLIE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. The Colored Boys' School band gave a concert and reception at Lackawanna City last Friday evening and everybody enjoyed themselves. The St. Augustine Colorad Catholic club gave a grand concert and reception last Thursday evening. This club was organized to start a colored Catholic church. Lewis Preston, just back from San Francisco, Cal., was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. Manuel of Clinton street. LORAINE HAIR GROWER Guaranteed under the Drug Act, June 3, 1906, Serial No. 41302. COMPOUNDED BY MRS. W. A. CLAY, 6289 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA. Bell Phone 2940-R Hiland. The Misses Ella and Clara Smith of Lockport, N. Y., were in the city last week visiting Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Wilson. P. H. Eliott of Seneca street has been suffering with rheumatism for two weeks. Mrs. R. W. Branch has been indisposed with her sister Simpson of Williams street and E. C. Countee also are on the slok list. The favorite preparation of one of Pittsburgh's most successful hair specialists. Mall orders solicited. Reliable Agents Wanted Everywhere. We make up hair of all kinds. Rev. W. H. Parker, pastor of Potter Street Congregational church has returned from Hagerstown, Md., where he went to bury his wife, Mrs. Charity A. Nesbit-Parker. THE ONLY POLICIES THAT PAY Obituary. Mrs. Charity A. Nesbitt-Parker, the beloved wife of Rev. W. H. Parker, pastor of the Potter, Street Congregational church, died in Hagerstown, Md., Saturday morning, May 11, 1912, at 4:05 a. m. Mrs. Parker went to Hagerstown April 6th to look after her business affairs. She was not feeling so well at the time, but no one thought the change would come for the received a telegram to come at once, worse. On May the 7th Rev. Parker and he found that Mrs. Parker had another stroke of paralysis which went to the brain and the end came May 11. Mrs. Parker was a member of Queen Esther lodge, No. 10, H. of R. of Buffalo, N. Y. 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