Pittsburgh Courier

BASS IS CONTINUED AS A LEGISLATOR YOU CAN GET THE COURIER UNTIL DEC. 15 FOR $1.00 SUBSCRIPTION BLANK NAME STREET CITY OR TOWN STATE Fill out at once and give to our agent, or mail direct to office. Send P. O. money order or cash. CIRCULATION BOOKS ARE OPEN TO ADVERTISERS VOL. THI. NO. 50. BASS IS CON AS A Mark of Rare Distinction in Being Elected for Second Term to Legislature A CAPABLE PUBLIC SERVANT By WHITTIER H. WRIGHT. Philadelphia—Hon. Henry W. Bass of this city has the unusual distinction of being the only Afro-American in America to be a member of a state legislature. In the recent election, while all other Afro-American candidates in other parts of the country were defeated, Mr. Bass was overwhelmingly elected. He is therefore the state's representative from the Sixth district of the First congressional division of the great commonwealth of Pennsylvania, proving beyond a doubt that he is a true "representative of the people." This is by no means the first time that Mr. Bass has been the choice of the people in an official capacity to the ROT HARRIS T. RICE balls of the state legislature. He now serves and has served them effectually, unselfishly and earnestly since 1910. He has always taken a deep interest in the welfare of the people of the community and has rendered service of great benefit in their behalf. Mr. Bass was very successful in getting the state legislature to pass a bill appropriating $20,000 toward the holding of the celebration of the emancipation proclamation, marking the fifty years of freedom of the Negro in America, to be held in this city in 1913. As might be expected, Mr. Bass is a lawyer by profession and is very much respected by the bar of Philadelphia. He was born in West Chester, Pa. Nov. 4, 1806. He received his early training in his home town and subsequently attended the celebrated Lincoln university. He then attended Howard university, completed the full law course and also graduated with credit in 1896 from the law department of the University of Pennsylvania. During the time of practice Counselor Bass has built up a large clientele. He is without doubt one of the leading orators on the American platform and is generally recognized as a forcible and safe leader; hence his services are in constant demand. SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE AGAINST MO. MINISTER Japin Mo.—That J. N. Brownlee, a Negro Pastist minister, conducted a real estate office which was a rendezvous for young white girls who drank beer, wine and brandy with the minister and met other Negroes there was brought out at the inquest over the body of Pearl Nugent, 77 years old, who committed suicide in the Negro's office the other day. Miss Nugent, who was white, was Brownlee's stenographer. Had it not been for the sensational evidence of John Castillo, an attorney, who produced a letter showing Miss Nugent's alleged relations with a white man, there might have been a banishment. The girls who testified said the wives would employ only white girls in his office. YOU CAN GET THE COURSE SUBSCRIPT NAME STREET CITY OR TOWN STATE THE PITTSBURGH COURIER The Paper That Promotes Progress EFFORTS TO PUSH WORK OF THE AID SOCIETY Methodist Opurch Will Observe 1913 as a Jubilee Year For the Freedmen In an history of Methodism as it concerns the Freedmen's Aid society never have we had with an opportunity as before us in 1813. The society exists for the colored people alone, and, therefore, it is the colored man's opportunity in Methodism, says the Southwestern Christian Advocate. The general conference in Minneapolis, without a dissenting vote and with an euthanasia that was significant of its purpose and of a victory possible, passed strong resolutions in which it indorsed the recommendation of the board of managers, the general committee and the board of bishops that the year 1913 be observed as the semicentennial jubilee of the glorious act of emancipation; that the church year be kept free for religions and patriotic celebration of this momentous occurrence and that special offerings be made in connection with this anniversary celebration for the support, endowment and more perfect equipment of the Freedmen's Aid schools. In the appeal to the church the general conference sent out this word: "The work of the Freedmen's Aid society is fundamental to the whole program of missions and evangelization in the south. The entire life of the race must be baptized with the spirit of education and religion. "To this end the unendowed and meagerly equipped schools of the society should receive jubilee offerings to the amount of at least a half million dollars. The need of teachers, scientific apparatus, equipment and buildings is now imperative. We now lag when we should lead. Our colored members will give one dollar in five." Let it be distinctly understood, therefore, that the great legislative body of worldwide Methodism regards the semicentennial of emancipation a distinct event, a milestone is American history. Certainly no church or set of people had more to do with emancipating the slaves, nor has done more to educate and bring them up in these fifty years, than Methodism. INTERESTING ITEMS OF BUTLER NEWS Butler, Pa.—Mrs. Edna Cypress, aged 26, wife of John Cypress of this place and formerly Miss Edna Brice of Kittanning, shocked and grieved her relatives and many friends by taking her own life last Friday between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. She died almost instantly from a bullet wound through her heart. The exact cause of the tragedy is not known. Mrs. Cypress leaves a husband, John Cypress, little son Alvin, a mother, father, several sisters and brothers and a half of friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. Cypress was a graduate from Eastminster College at Kittanning. Pa. and for four years before her marriage light a high and responsible life, she attended in the town where she is her home. Mrs. Cypress had been in Butler but a short while, but in that short time she had won as friends all those who love her. PRETTY HOME WEDDING IN NEW YORK CITY One of the most interesting mar- rings of recent date among the amo- ger social leaders in New York was that of Mr. Charles C. Allison and Miss Lulu Belle Williams, which took place at the residence of the bride's mother in West One Hundred and Forty- fourth street. The ceremony which made the young couple man and wife was performed by the Rev. Dr. W. P. Hayes, pinster of the church. The bride was attended by Miss Madeline C. Allison, and Mr. Charles A. Hill was Mr. Allison's best man. Mr. and Mrs. Allison were the recipients of many tokens of esteem from their friends. PITTSBURGH, PA., NOVEMBER 29, 1912. RECENT ARMY RECORDS SHOW THEIR ABILITY How Colored Soldiers Endure Hardships as Compared With White Men LOSE LESS TIME FROM DUTY The colored soldier endures the hardships of army life with loss of time from active duty than the white collisted man, according to the annual report of Surgeon General George H. Horney. The noneffective rate of the colored soldier was 25.88, while that of the white soldier was 33.60, the Porto Rican 29.78 and the Filipino 19.86. The report likewise shows that the white troops required the highest average number of days' treatment for each case of disability. The Porto Ricans had the highest rate for admissions to hospitals and for deaths. However, the constantly noneffective rate, which the surgeon general says is the true measure of the loss in efficiency of the army from sickness and injury, was 33.28 per 1,000; the lowest noneffective rate in the history of the army. The deaths from all causes were 348, of which 194 were from disease. The total death rate and that from disease are both the lowest on record except for 1910. The admission rate for alcoholism in the United States for the year 1011 was 20.31, a material improvement over the preceding year, when it was 23.51. It is stated that this rate has shown a steady diminution since 1907, following an equally steady rise for eight years before 1907. The rate for 1911 is the lowest for any year since 1870, except for the years 1898 and 1899, when the rates were approximately 16 and 18 per 1,000. As those were years of war, when such rates are usually lower, they can hardly be taken as a basis of comparison. There were 50.334 recruits examined, as compared with 25.133 for the preceding year. Of each 1,000 examined 90.55 were rejected, as compared with 94.62 for 1910. The number of foreign born recruits is less than last year, being 138.04 per 1,000 for 1911, as compared with 145.56 for 1910 and 140.46 for 1909. The most marked decrease in the proportion of recruits was from Germany, Ireland and Canada. The death rate in the United States army was 4.72, as compared with the Russian 4.07. French 3.75. Spanish 3.71. Japanese 3.57. Austro-Hungarian 2.84. British 2.42. Bavarian 2.26 and Prussian 1.78. The rate for total losses was 19.72 per 1,000, as compared with the Bavarian 51.56, Spanish 47.9, Russian 45.8, Prussian 42.88, French 39.00, Japanese 30.51 and English 13.49. The death rate for typhoid was 0.12 per 1,000, as compared with the Spanish 0.82, Russian 0.78, Japanese 0.55, French 0.47, British 0.28, Austro-Hungarian 0.20, Bavarian 0.06 and Prussian 0.03. For malarial fevers the rates for the United States were lower than for the British, Russian and Japanese, but higher than for other countries. The rate for dysentery for our army was higher than that for any other army, except the British. For tuberculosis our rate was lower than that for the French, French and Japanese, but higher than that for the other countries mentioned. REV. WEBB OBJECTS TO ELIMINATION OF HELL REV. WEBB OBJECTS TO ELIMINATION OF HELL At the regular weekly conference of the Negro Baptist ministers of Pittsburgh Monday in the Rodman Street Baptist church, the subject of the recent changes made in the Bible camp for discussion. The Rev. John Webb, pastor of the Antioch Baptist church, was the principal speaker. He said that inasmuch as no copy of the revised edition of the Bible had been received it was difficult to talk intelligently on the changes said to have been made: REV. J. W. WEBB. D. D. "Is it true that we suppose" said Mr. W. that the word "will" is not to appear in the revised inside. I sincerely believe that this is an erroneous sentence. It for one reason opposed to customs, the name of the place from which the underworld will all mankind. I think they have much more fear of it than they would to the end result. The more mention of hell or the fear to the heart of the sinners will I doubt very much if practice to the underworld would be the same effect." ADVERTISING TALKS A business house advertises for results. Your dollar looks as good to him as any man's. Now, the point we wish to make, and impress the fact upon you, is this: First—We are striving to discriminate and are seeking only such meritorious who give you full value for your dollar as well as treat you courteously, so when you see an advertisement in The Courier you will make no mistake in patronizing him. Secondly — we want to impress upon you the importance, and we cannot put too much stress upon this point, of paraphrasing your advertisers and when doing so tell them you read their advertisement in The Courier. Remember that the life, success and growth of the paper depends upon what we can produce in dollars and cents to those who advertise in this paper. Don't forget to remember the success of this enterprise is in your hands and can only be assured by patronizing your advertisers. PAPERS CONNECT WHITE MEN WITH MANY OF CRIMES NOT WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE Speaking editorially of Dr. Booker T. Washington's charge to the colored people of Chicago in a recent address, an influential Chicago daily paper says: When Dr. Washington asserts that the Negro community in Chicago must be held responsible for the vice and crime in its own midst he is arousing on the side of law and order forces which are welcome. But it is on an assumption which is scarcely tenable, however useful it may be. That is to say, while it is a very useful thing to have Mr. Washington preaching free will and full responsibility to the colored people, it would be a very great mistake for the white community to regard this as the last word on the subject, for it is not true in any sense whatever that the colored community is wholly and entirely responsible for the vice and crime which appear now and then in its midst. For one thing, a good deal of the vice in the "colored belt" is white man's vice, thrust there by the authorities against the protest of the colored people. But the thing runs deeper than that. Vice and crime are in large measure the result of idleness, of irregular employment and even of regular employment that is underpaid and exhaustive. It would be fatuous for the white community to deny its responsibility in very large measure for the economic conditions under which thousands of Negro men and women struggle right here in Chicago. Trade unions close their doors to colored men, and the vast majority of employments are closed absolutely to them. But these are disagreeable truths, and we all shirk them when we can. If Dr. Washington rather encourages us to shirk them by putting the emphasis where he does, there is another great leader of the colored people who does not. Professor W. E. B. Du Bois in his books and his journal, the Crisis, holds up courageously, month in and month out, the other side—our side—the picture. Forcefully and yet with a quiet reserve which is granted to few polemicists Dr. Du Bois thrusts home upon the conscience of the American people the consciousness that the colored problem cannot be solved by the colored man alone. A NEWSPAPER MAN DEFENDS COLORED SAILORS Cleveland G. Allen, the well known newspaper correspondent, has received a letter from the navy department in answer to his inquiry why colored sailors were barred from the naval parade recently held in New York. The contents of the letter is as follows: My Dear Sir--With reference to your letter of Oct. 11, permit me to say that at the president's direction the matter was taken up with the secretary of the navy, who advises that the department is not aware of any discrimination having been shown. It is customary in select other men for the battalions in naval parades to choose men from the pain and deck division, in which, it happens, there are comparatively few colored men. The barring of colored sailors from the parade created much discussion throughout the city among the colored people. The letter will explain in part why they were left out of the parade. LECTURER AND ABLE EDITOR'S FINE TRAINING Success of Professor Charles Anderson of Boston in Pursuit of Knowledge A CULTURED LITERARY LIGHT By CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Boston. One of the most highly trained literary men of the race is Professor Charles Alexander, the well known lecturer and former the editor and publisher of Alexander's Magazine. Mr. Alexander has had a long and interesting literary career and has served in many capacities which have called for the exercise of the highest academic training. His poems, short stories and essays which have appeared in the colored press have made him acquainted with a large number of readers of the race. Perhaps few men of the race have held higher positions calling for the exercise of more ability than he. For a number of years he was employed in the capacity of reporter, night desk man and exchange editor of the Boston Daily Standard and the CHARLES ALEXANDER. Philadelphia Times, two of the largest and most influential white dailies of the country. Professor Alexander was born in Mississippi. He was educated in the public schools of his native city and of New London, Conn., where he went at an early age. After the completion of his education he returned south and began his career as teacher in the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Normal, Ala., where he remained for four years. He also taught at Tuskegee and Wilberforce university, in Ohio, where he also remained for four years. He is well known as a publisher, having published in Boston the Monthly Review and Alexander's Magazine. He has also published the Wilberforce Student and the Normal Index. While editing Alexander's Magazine in Boston he ran in connection with its publication a successful job printing plant. For the past few years Professor Alexander has been giving lectures on the life of Paul Laurence Dunbar. He is recognized as an authority on Dunbar, and his lectures, which have been given before large and representative audiences of both races throughout the country, have been pronounced by critics to be one of the highest tributes that has ever been paid the lamented poet Professor Alexander in his lectures calls to mind in the most vivid manner the genius of Dunbar. He has reviewed books for some of the largest publishers of the country and has been recognized as an expert along that line. He takes a keen interest in all movements having for their aim the betterment of the race. He is also the field agent of the National Religious Training school of Durham, N. C. Professor Alexander is a man of pleasing address and gives evidence of wide culture. He is one of the most interesting lecturers of the race. He has a wide acquaintance with the most prominent men and women of the race. In Boston, where he is best known, he wields wide influence in the intellectual life of the city. After the 1st of December the headquarters of the national Baptist foreign mission/board will be at 624 South Eighth street, Philadelphia. At the 1011 meeting of the national Baptist convention, held in Pittsburgh, it was voted to change the board from Louisville, Ky., to Philadelphia one year soon that date. A BAZAAR FOR THE MOTHERS' DAY NURSERY Interest in the Mother's Day nursery in Brooklyn continues to increase. A committee of ladies beaded by Mrs. Robert Pearson Hamlin gave a successful holiday beazer for the benefit of the institution on Friday afternoon and evening. Nov. 22. The affair was large by patronized and netted a snug sum. THE FARMERS HOLD THEIR ANNUAL FAIR We are going to give our readers another opportunity to save money, and also give our agents an opportunity to obtain some extra money without much labor. From November 15 to December 15, our rate for yearly subscriptions for new subscribers will be $1.00 net to us and the agent or person sending in the most subscriptions up to December 15 will receive $10.00 in gold provided he sends in at least 15 new subscribers; the next highest sending in ten or more new subscribers will receive $5.00 in gold. The winner will be announced in the issue of December 19. SCHOOL FOR COLORED PEOPLE AND INDIANS Parochial Institution Founded by Katherine Drexel in New York City Katherine Drexel, mother superior and founder of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament For Indians and Colored People and a member of the Drexel family of Philadelphia, has established a parochial school for colored children in One Hundred and Thirty-second street, New York. The school is supported out of the income of an estate of $6,000,000 left to the mother superior by her father. When Mother Drexel learned a short time ago that there were 60,000 colored people in Harlem she decided to make that neighborhood the chief field of labor for her institution. She has rented a house in One Hundred and Thirty-second street. The work, which opened as a school about two months ago, is meeting with gratifying results. The purpose of the Order of the Blessed Sacrament is to teach Indians and Negroes to care for and visit the sick. Cardinal Farley has consented to the admission of the order to the diocese. The Fathers of the Holy Ghost will assist in the religious education of the colored people in Harlem at the Church of St. Mark the Evangelist, in One Hundred and Thirty-eighth street. J. C. NAPIER'S NEW ASSISTANT REGISTER The new assistant register of the United States treasury, J. P. Strickland of Arkansas, who was recently appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cyrus Field Adams, has begun his duties like a venerable and is measuring up to the requirements of his office. Mr. Strickland was recommended for the position by Republican National Committeeman General Powell Clayton. ORDER OF EASTERN STAR IS PROSPEROUS ORDER OF EASTERN STAR IS PROSPEROUS The Masonic fraternity was well represented in connection with Esther chapter No. 7. Order of the Eastern Star, as the entertaining body at the fourth annual convocation of the grand chapter of the order for Pennsylvania, held in Pittsburgh on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21 and 22. The reports show that the order was in a prosperous condition. Mrs. Agnes Golddon is the royal matron of Esther chapter. Under the leadership of Attorney James L. Curtis as chairman a committee of prominent men has arranged to give a testimonial reception and banquet in honor of Bishop Alexander Walters on Wednesday evening, Dec. 4. The affair will take place at Young's Casino, West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street and Park avenue, New York. SUCCESS OF DR. W. R. LAWTON AS PASTOR The success of St. James' Presbyterian church, in New York, under the pastorate of the Rev. William R. Lawton, for the past year and a half has given the parishioners great encouragement. Every department of the church has been put in excellent working order, the membership increase and a splendid literary organization maintained. Recent visitors of note who spoke at the church in praise of Dr. Lawton's work were Dr. J. B. Reeve of Philadelphia, Rev. R. D. H. Armstrong of Germantown, Pa.; Rev. Thomas H. Lee, Ph. D., Baltimore; Rev. James G. Carlisle, Troy, N. Y., and Rev. J. H. Edwards. The hump is coming down, but the Courter is growing every day. Have a seat to your home in town or out of town. It costs the same. THE PAPER THAT REACHES THE HOME FIVE CENTS A COPY RS HOLD ANNUAL FAIR Hundreds Respond to Invita- tions for the Exhibition of Agricultural Products THE SPIRIT OF THRIFT GROWS Hampton, Va.-The Negro farmers' conference and fair, held annually at Hampton institute, bring together several hundred enterprising and prosperous Virginia farmers and homemakers who are eager to improve their soil, increase their yields per acre and secure better homes and a more satisfactory community life. Over $300 will be distributed this year in prizes for farm products, domestic art, domestic science, manual training and public school exhibits. Invitations to the farmers' conference, held at the institution Nov. 20 and 21, were widely distributed. They were issued in the name of Dr. H. B. Frissell, the school's principal, and Mr. Charles K. Graham, director of the Hampton institute agricultural department. The large school gymnasium, which accommodates over 1,500 people, is filled at the conference time with interesting exhibits sent to Hampton institute from all parts of Virginia. The Hampton farmers' conference is a telling testimony to the thrift and progress of Virginia Negroes. It is an encouraging indication of what is being quietly done for race uplift through the co-operation of many agents—the preacher, the teacher, the industrial supervisor, the farm demonstration agent, the business man and the homemaker. The following classification list of premiums will suggest the wide scope of the exhibition of farm, home and HONKMAKERS AT HAMPTON. school products; fruits, forage and forage crop seeds, vegetables and roots, cotton, tobacco and peanuts; fresh and dried fruits, cured and smoked meats and poultry. Domestic arts and domestic economy, dairy products, handmade doormats and ax handles and public school work. An interesting exhibit of canned fruits and vegetables, cakes and ples, children's and women's clothes and handwork of various kinds was prepared for the farmers' conference by the Homemakers' club of the Locust street social settlement, which is under the direction of its founder, Mrs. Harris Barrett, who was graduated from Hampton institute in 1884. Some of the excellent results of the Negro Home Garden association work, which was begun in 1911 by Mr. Jackson Davis, a southern white man who is the state supervisor of elementary schools in Virginia, were shown at the conference. Helpful addresses were given by Hampton workers and other experts. Interesting demonstrations were given for the benefit of all who are interested in home and farm life. That the Hampton farmers' conference and fair are most helpful to the colored people of Virginia is unquestioned. Yearly they give the Hampton workers and students, as well as those who attend the conference from distant points, the opportunity of seeing what has been done to improve the condition of people on the soil and renewed inspiration for increased effort in pushing forward the Hampton idea of education. There is only one thing better than an "ad" in The Courier and that, is another one. OFFER another opportunity to save opportunity to obtain some extra in November 15 to December 15, our new subscribers will be $1.00 net to us the most subscriptions up to Decem- vided he sends in at least 15 new ing in ten or more new subscribers er will be announced In the issue of SPECIAL OFFER We are going to give our readers another opportunity to save money, and also give our agents an opportunity to obtain some extra money without much labor. From November 15 to December 15, our rate for yearly subscriptions for new subscribers will be $1.00 net to us and the agent or person sending-in the most subscriptions up to December 15 will receive $10.00 in gold provided he sends in at least 15 new subscribers; the next highest sending in ten or more new subscribers will receive $6.00 in gold. The winner will be announced in the issue of December 19. Brownsville (By Alice Hilton ) (Mr. Alice Hilton) Mrs. Lula Norman of Connellsville, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Hannah Lancaster, last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Brady, Mrs. Mary Smothers and William Barker are on the sick list. Mrs. Matilda Jackson has returned after being in the West Penn hospital for five weeks. Mrs. Nellie Aldridge of Uniontown, was the over Sunday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Barker. Mrs. Elen West of Centerville, and Mrs. Lula Norman worshipped at the A. M. E. church on Sunday morning. Services were well attended Sunday evening and a grand sermon rendered by Rev. Thomas as. Miss Blanche Hilton left Tuesday morning for a visit to her cousin, Mrs. Lucy B. Dawson at Altoona. The ladies of the M. Zion A. M. E. church are giving the church a general cleaning for Thanksgiving and great interest is manifested for the church's well-being. The services are better attended as well as the prayer meeting and the Endeavor league shows marked improvement. The J. N. W. G. club of Monessen, spent Thursday at the home of Mrs. Rev. H. G. Thomas on Hill street. The Rev. and Mrs. Thomas enjoyed their company very much. Clubs are being organized to meet the church indebtedness which is needful. The S. A. C. club gave its first entertainment Monday night. Monessen (By Mattie M. Scales.) James E. Burleigh and brother, Zellie Burleigh, were visitors during the past week with their parents at Neyle, O. The Mt. Olive Baptist church had a grand success during the three day's session of the Monongahela Valley Union. Friday was Women's Day and several lectures were made. Rev. Morris of the A. M. E. church held the attention of the people for a while over the paper which he read, subject, "Woman's Suffrage." The Misses Lottie and Gladys Lomax of Brownville, were Sunday visitors at the home of the Misses Brooks of Summit avenue. Mrs. Anna Butler and Mrs. M. Ramsey were business callers in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Odey entertained at supper last Thursday evening the following persons: Rev. J. E. Morris, D. D., J. E. Mansfield. The birthday party given at the parsonse last Saturday evening in honor of our pastor was a grand affair. A large number of folks turned out, until every room in the house was taken up for the accommodation of the guests among which four were from Braddock. The guessing contest which was concluded Sunday evening resulted in over $25 and C. C. Phillips got the first prize and Miss Spinner the second. The prizes will be awarded from the pulpit on next Sunday evening. The services at the A. M. E. church last Sunday were of high order. William Jones came forward and united with the church. The collection for the day, including the birthday party, was $44.61. Next Sunday is our first monthly communion. Following Sunday will be trustees $1.00 rally day. Let every member and well wisher come up with their dollar and let us raise $15. Rev. T. J. Johnson of the Baptist church will preach at 3 p.m. The following persons were the guests of Miss Irene O. Morris, for dinner last Sunday: Cornellus Laney, Walter Williams, Miss Queen Berry and Miss Nora Gordon, all of Braddock, and Miss Mattle Seales, Edward Scales and Ollie Butler of the city. They spent the afternoon sight-seeing and visited Mrs. Sanders. The Union Thanksgiving service was held at the Mt. Olive Baptist church and the Rev. Dr. Morris preached the sermon. Mrs. J. E. Morris was a caller at Monongahela this week. Little Virginia Lee Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson was seriously burnt on Monday morning at 10 o'clock while playing around a fire. It afterwards caused her death, dying about 1 o'clock on Monday. A number of Donora's young people were callers in Monesson on Sunday. Williamsport (B: Florence F. Gross.) Miss Ruth Jackson of Strongsburg is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Rebecca Robinson of 725 Park avenue. Notwithstanding the stormy weather last Sunday the quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church was well attended. Dr. T. J. Askew was present and two splendid sermons, morning and evening, and at 3 p. m. rev. S. M. Blalock of the A. M. E. Zion church filled the pulpit and the sermon was well received. But in consequence of the bad weather a great many usually seen at communion were absent. The quarterly conference, Monday, was well attended and session was very interesting. A very neat card was presented to the congregation of Bethel last Sunday morning by Dr. D. S. Bentley, to be used as a medium through which such members of the congregation is to be reached. Next Sunday, December 1. at 7:45 p. m. a special program is to be rendered. The Stewardesses are to lift a Thanksgiving offering. Mrs. Sara Nash will leave Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving in Scranton with her daughter, Mrs. Alice Station. The Ladies' Sewing circle of Bethel church was entertained by Mrs. Robinson of Park avenue, last Tuesday evening, and after the business session a dainty luncheon was served which all enjoyed. Miss Rebecca Barber has returned from a month's visit at Philadelphia. Atlantic City and Columbia. B. E. Harris, the Sunday school superintendent, is arranging-for a splendid Christmas treat for the children of Bethel. The Ladies' Social club gave an entertainment, tea and musicale, Tuesday evening, in Bethel A. M. E. church for the benefit of Aunt Sallie Williams. Charles Brooks of Cattail wissa, spent Thanksgiving in the city Roy Marshall and Mr. Brown of Milton, spent Saturday in town. Everything is beginning to move livey around Bethel. Don't fail to hear Dr. D. S. Bentley Sunday, a. m. Franklin (B. Annie B. Lawson.) Rev. A. Smothers, pastor of the A.M. E. Bethel church, will commence his protracted meetings with a week of prayer, commencing Thanksgiving week. Members of Varick and Allen C. E. leagues will attend the annual Union Christian Endeavor meeting to be held at the Evangelical church Thanksgiving evening. Tuesday evening, November 19, a pleasant surprise was tendered Rev. and Mrs. A. Smothers of the A.M. E. Bethel, when a number of the members wended their way to the parsonage with well filled baskets and gave them a donation. A pleasant evening was spent in speech making and a social hour was held the ladies having brought light refreshment. Anderson Uride, who was operated on at the hospital Sunday, November 17, for appendicitis, is improving. Thomas Newman, who has been quite ill at his home in Sandy Creek township is improving slowly. Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas is still ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jerry Allen. One of the social events of the season among the young society people was the party given by Miss Virginia Carter at Fulaski hall. Weednesday evening. November 19. There were 32 guests. The evening was spent in music and dancing. Supper was served at the Scott restaurant. The Masons will give their annual smoker at the Riley restaurant Thanksgiving week. The Nursery Lodge No. 85. F. A. and M. will give their annual party December 4. at Odd Fellows Temple. A large time is expected as the Masons always entertain on an elaborate scale. Butler E. Hunt. B. Bumpus and Fred White of Pittsburgh, took dinner with Mrs. Mary Watkins last Sunday. Mrs. H. C. Brent was in Kittanning attending the funeral of Mrs. John Cypress. The entertainment held at the A. M. E. church last Thursday was quite a success. The Second Baptist church had a rally on the fourth Sunday and it was well represented and Rev. E. Wilson off Pittsburgh. Rev. M. Wilson, Brother Jackson, Sister H. Aartis, Sister Wilson of Mt. Ararat Baptist church of East End, were with us and Rev. F. P. Perry of Grove City, communed with us last Sabbath. Our State Missionary, Rev. Joseph Spell of Washington, was with us on Wednesday evening. The Shilloh Baptist church had a rally November 17 and raised $50. Rev. D. D. Bade is pastor. Finleyville (By Viola Minnis.) Rev. J. E. Fields preached at 11 a.m. at Monessen. He returned to his church here Sunday night and preached a wonderful sermon. Miss Sadie Fitch was a caller in Pittsburgh Friday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher burned down to the ground. They lost everything they had. William Greeges of Monongahela, was a caller here Sunday. Mrs. S. A. Batch and son, Leon Batch, were visiting here Sunday at the residence of Mrs. Ida Alston. Mrs. Robert Turrance, Mrs. William Fletcher, Mrs. Martha Bayer and Miss Annie Morris were at the union at Monessen Sunday. Miss Maggie Ford and John Holmes were Washington callers Sunday. James West of Carnegie, was a caller here Sunday. Monroe Randall was a visitor here Monday at the residence of W. G. Minnes. Connellsville By M. L. Latney) Mrs. Esau Gardner entertained Rev and Mrs. Herrington and P. E. R. H Bumry, at 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday. Miss Naomi Hilton of Uniontown spent Friday with Miss Myrtle Latney. Mrs. Alice Washington entertained Mrs. Edith Strange. at dinner Sunday. Miss Alice Hilton of Brown- ville was a Sunday guest of Mrs. H. C. Latney. Florence Griffen of Uniontown called on Miss Josephine Washington Friday. Miss Edith Strange entertained Mrs. Betty Walters of Toledo, Ohio, at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Charles Strange and Miss Harriet Samuels called on Mrs. W. S. Corbin, who is seriously ill. All persons owing for the Courier please settle at once. Apollo (By Helen Frye) Sunday was a day well to be remembered at Shiloh church. Our pastor preached two soul-sirring sermons. Sunday school was held immediately after the morning services. William H. Thomas of Pittsburg was in Apollo on Sunday. Miss Rachel Triplett is visiting her father and friends of Apollo this week. Mrs. R Seaburn celebrated her eighth wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 4. She was the recipient of many beautiful presents. Greensburg Miss Carrie Null of Latrobe was the house guest of Mrs. Mabel Ware on Sunday. Mrs. J. N. Oackney gave a part in honor of Lawrence Malone of McKeesport who spent several days in the city last week. Those present were Misses Leona Baxter, Katie Holl Brown, Lawrence Anderson, Joseph Dickson, Elden Stokes and Herbert Jackson. The evening was pleasurable to spend. Miss Nellie Hackney played many piano selections. H. H. of Ruth gave a chicken supper November 21 at the home of Mrs. Augustus Stokes, which proved to be the social event of the season. This auxiliary of the great Odd Fellows' order deserves the patronage of the public whenever they give anything, for they are not strong in number, but are strong in the great principle of the order. Mrs. Mary Stokes is the presiding officer; Mrs. J. N. Hackney, secretary. Mrs. Ida Williams was called to McClelandtown by her husband Saturday. Mrs. Mary Rhubbton, aged 52 years, died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Annie Strouters, on Thursday, November 21, after a long illness. She was born in Virginia. Her remains were taken to Mt. Pleasant for interment. Miss Albaesta Baxter of Uniontown, who had been visiting Mrs. Maude Brown a week, has returned home. Jesse Brooks of Johnstown spent Sunday with his father. Patrick Henry of Jeannette and W. H. Griffin of Greensburg worshipped at Bethel church Sunday evening. Huntingdon (By Mrs. Grace Duffan) We feel proud under the leadership of our pastor, Rev. O. N. Thomas. During the one month he has been with us he has accomplished great things. We have been enabled to reproof our church, costing $109.22. Our Sabbath school is again on a good footing as well as all other organizations. On Friday night we expect to have with us the Rev. Dr. Askew, our presiding elder. A musical was given in the A. M. E. church on November 28 for the benefit of the pastor. Our slogan from now on shall be "progressiveness." Charleroi (By Mabel J. Webster ) Services were well attended at St. James' Sabbath and a goodly number from Charleroi attended quarterly meeting at Pricedale. Rev. T. E. Wilson was a recent Pittsburgh caller. Russell Flood of Uniontown, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Flood of Oakland avenue. Miss Olive Primas was visiting in Pittsburgh this week. Mrs. Katheryne Goff and Mrs. Rosa Harden and daughter, Ida May, were shopping recently in the Smoky City. Miss Hattie Davis visited her home at Lock No. 4 Sabbath. Beaver Falls (By Mrs. Eva Hoines.) The musicale held at the Second Baptist church, Beaver Falls, was largely attended and was a grand financial success under the management of Charles Robinson some of the best talent available was secured. Robert Brown, our own favorite, as well as leading pianist, was at his best and the audience went into raptures over his playing. Mr. Miner of Sewickley, bass soloist, possesses a fine voice of which he has control and his singing was one of the features of the evening. All hope to hear him again. Mr. Miner also recited "Horatious at the Bridge," in a grand manner. Phillip Brown of Sewickley, rendered two fine piano selections. Mrs. Aaron Waller sang a beautiful solo as also did Mrs. Grant Early, Miss Marie Cobbs being the accompanist. Mrs. Marie Howell of West Bridgewater, rendered a fine soprano solo. The solo and encore by Miss Emma Howard of Salem, O., the valley's favorite soprano soloist, were received with much enthusiasm, Miss Howard having been in excellent voice. The program as a whole was good from start to finish and the pastor and members feel much elated over the success. Mrs. Annie Miller and son, Norman, of Washington, are visiting friends in the valley. Mrs. Lydia Jordan is on the sick list. Quite a neat sum was realized from the oyster supper given at St. John's A. M. E. church, West Bridgewater, on last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson attended the musicale given at Second Baptist church, Beaver Falls, on last Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Alston of Rochester, are the proud parents of a little daughter that the stock was kind enough to leave at their home on last Saturday evening. Miss Lula Moses, who has been quite ill at the Rochester hospital, is somewhat improved at this writing. Rev. C. W. Ross, pastor of Second Baptist church, Rochester, was in Beaver Falls at last Thursday evening, where he attended the musicale at Second Baptist church. Mrs. Henry Moody of Beaver Falls, was calling on friends in New Brighton last Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbons of Beaver Falls, on last Sunday entertained at a well appointed dinner. her mother, Mrs. Eliza Johnson and daughter, Mrs. Almina Davis of Marion Hill, New Brighton, Miss Emma Howard of Salem, O., Mrs. Jennie Fisher of New Castle and Mrs. Eva Holmes and Messrs. J. G. Auhorn and Herbert Rose. Thirty-two dollars and eighty-five cents was realized from the game supper given at Wayman chapel A. M. E. church. New Brighton, last Friday evening. There will be another game supper given at the above named church on Friday evening. December 13. All are invited to attend and come early. Miss Emima Howard had for her callers at the home of Mrs. E. Holmes, Beaver Falls, Sunday afternoon, the Misses Mary Bean, Hattie Gardner and Georgia Thomas. Prof. Robert Brown and Howard Bean of New Brighton, Glide Ferry and James Chattman of Beaver Falls. Don't forget the musical to be given at A. M. E. Zion church on Thursday evening, December 19, instead of the 18th. All are invited to attend this social. The ladies will serve singer in the church dining room. The grand rally at Second Baptist church. Beaver Falls, on last Sunday was a decided success. The different captains made their report. Mrs. Emma Copeland, captain of Busy Bee club, reported $62; Mrs. Susie Building, captain of Willing Workers club, $260; Mrs. William Nelson, captain of Silver Star club, $60; Mrs. Nancy Keys, captain of the Golden Leaf club, $406; $222 was realized from the rally. The pastor and members to apply thank Charles Robinson, his able assistance in memorizing the mnemonic and also all who kindly assisted on the program. On Monday, November 24, the ministers of the valley organized a ministers alliance, Rev. J. A. Saunders, president; Rev. C. W. Ross vice president; Rev. W. M. Nelson, treasurer; Rev. W. M. Lewis clergy; Rev. S. W. Dungee, critic. All of the valley ministers are requested to meet at the Second Baptist church, Beaver Falls, on next Monday at 10 a.m. Sydney Kenney of Pittsburgh, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Boulding last Sunday. Frank Boulding, who at the New Brighton hospit- THE PITTSBURGH COURIER al. where he underwent an operation of the throat. is able to be at his home Elizabeth The first quarterly meeting of Allen's chapel this year will be held Sunday, December 2. Rev. Wheeler of West Elizabeth, will preach the communion sermon. The Sunday school of Allen chapel will give an oyster supper November 28. All are cordially invited. The Junior choir of Allen chapel made its first appearance Sunday and expects to sing December 2. Miss Anna House of North Side, Pittsburgh, Perrysville avenue, spent the past week with her parents of Cemetery avenue, and returned to her position Sunday evening. The Athemian Literary society held its second meeting for this year. It has been well attended and is making fine progress. Miss Annie Bell of East End, Pittsburgh, and Miss Amanda House of North Side, Pittsburgh, were the guests of their parents Sunday. John Ford of West Elizabeth, was a caller Sunday at the residence of Miss Elizabeth F. Scott. F. D. House accompanied by his son, William and daughter Pearl, and also H. J. Walker, J. H. Pangburn attended the services of Billy Sunday, November 24. Mrs. M. Addison, Mrs. M. House, Mrs. D. Scott, Mrs. H. Davison, Mrs. A. Bryons of Elizabeth and Mrs. H. Myers, and Mrs. H. Randolph of West Elizabeth, attended mothers' services Friday at the tabernacle, which after they taken lunch with Mrs. Pride of Jenny Lind street. Monongahela (By Helen T. Batch.) Mrs. William Scott and daughter, Jean and Miss Sigona Adelaide Viverette were callers in Finleyville last Sunday. Oscar McGrudder was a caller in Pittsburgh last Sunday. Mrs. J. E. Morris of Monessen, was a caller at the home of Mrs. Charles Jackson last week. Mrs. S. A. Batch and son Leonard Eugene, were callers at the home of Mrs. Austin the past Sunday at Finleyville. Miss Trene Morris of Monessen, attended the social given at the A. M. E. church last Thursday. The Young Peoples' club gave a fine entertainment Thursday night in the interest of the rally at the A. M. E. church December 15. The Ladies' Aid society will give a Thanksgiving dinner at the A. M. E. church Thursday from 12 to 6 p. m. Proceeds for new carpet. Everything is moving along nicely under the administration of Rev. Williams. He preached two very interesting and spiritual sermons Sunday and each service was largely attended. One joined the church. The plumbing work at the A. M. E. church is being done by Wimbush & Clayton, two young colored men, who graduated in plumbing at Hampton, Va. Donora (By Miss Daisy Perkins.) The Sunday school lesson was beautifully discussed last Sunday, and the morning service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. C. Hamilton. At 7:45 p. m. Rev. Grunsley Tauton of McDonald, preached a most spiritual sermon to a large and appreciative audience. The Holy Spirit hovered over all. Mrs. J. C. Tauton and Mrs. Jennie Madison have been on the sick list for the past week. Mrs. Emma Brown and Richard Cemper of Monongahela, were callers in Homestead Sunday. Master James Harnett and Mrs. J. W. Harnett were business callers in Monessen Tuesday. J. W. Harnett is in California on business. Mrs. Henrietta Priest, Mrs. George Green and Miss Hazel Winburn were business callers in Pittsburgh Friday. Samued Laniere, Esq., of Braddock, was a caller at the residence of Miss Annabell Please Saturday. Arthur Rideout, Ossie Stone and Arthur Peyton of Charleroi and Robert Hosley, of Finleyville, were callers at the home of Miss Daisy Perkins Sunday. Nathaniel Brown has returned to his home in Uniontown. Miss Sarah Stewart, Miss Bessie Hall, George Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Edwards and Miss Hazel Winburn spent a pleasant evening Sunday at the home of Charlotte Beverly. The ladies ended their visit in a suffragette meeting. Miss Daisy Perkins was a business caller in Monongahela Monday evening. Percy Law and Oscar attended the union at Monessen Sunday. Scottdale (By Blanche Moore.) The fantastic entertainment given at the A. M. E. Zion church of Mt. Pleasant by Mrs. Laura McKinney and Mrs. Sarah Burford was quite a success socially and financially. Quite a crowd from Scottsdale were in attendance. They realized $20. Mrs. Hobble Baker of Mt. Pleasant, were calling on John Brown of Wheeler and also friends in Scottsdale last week. Mrs. William May Easley of Monongahela, was the guest of Mrs. O. Jones last week. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Baker of Mt. Pleasant, attended her sister's wedding at Uniontown Wednesday. Rev. J. T. Moore was called to the bedside of Mrs. Mary Rhubotton of Greensburg, who was quite sick and departed this life Thursday. Novem ber 22. She was buried from the A. M. E. Zion church in Mt. Pleasant in which she has been a member for a number of years. She leaves a daughter, one son, three sisters, three brothers and four grandchildren to mourn her loss. The deceased was 57 years old. Rev. J. T. Moore, the pastor, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Baker of Mt. Pleasant, were entrained at dinner by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Massie of Mt. Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Penn and little son, Edward of Uniontown, are the guests of Rev. J. T. Moore and family. Mrs. Annie Vile of Youngstown, O. was calling on Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Baker or Mt. Pleasant. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ro. Wilson of Mt. Pleasant are sorry to learn of the death of their youngest daughter. Ethel who departed this life November 22. Rev. R. C. Fox of Pittsburgh, officiated. The services at the New Morning Star Baptist church were very interesting. The pastor, Rev. H. H. Oerton, preached two grand sermons, which every one enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Penn and son worshipped there Sunday morning. Rev. T. B. Clayton and family are permanently located at their new residence at 17 High street, Scottsdale. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Penn and son of Uniontown, Pa. and Miss Bianche Moore were calling on Mr. and Mrs. E. Mitchell of Kieffertown Sunday. AVERY COLLEGE TRAINING SCHOOL CHARTERED AND ENDOWED JANUARY 17th, 1849. BERT P. 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Brooks) Mrs. Lilly Myers, who has been at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baker, to recuperate from a serious illness, was called, last Thursday, to her home in Columbus by the illness of her husband. Thomas B. Banks, who is spending some time in Pittsburgh, visited his family on North Lincoln street last Sunday. Mrs. George Baker and daughter, Miss Margaret, of North Lincoln street were last Sunday visitors to Carnegie. Clinton Skinner and Ulysses Walters spent Sunday with their parents of this place. Miss Rachel Jackson of Forest avenue spent Thanksgiving with her mother and friends in Pittsburgh. Dr. William Franklin of Pittsburg was a Washington caller the past week. Harry Smith and sister, Miss Hattie, of Emerson, O. were last Saturday and Sunday guests of Misses Grace and Gertrude Joiner of Hamilton street. Mrs. James Williams of North Side, Pittsburgh, spent last Saturday with Mr. Williams' grandmother, Mrs. A. M. Williams, of Forest avenue. James E. Dungee, baggage master at the Pennsylvania R. R. station, spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives at Cleveland, O. Attorney W. N. Butler spent Thanksgiving with his parents at Beaver. Mrs. Bryce E. Gordon of Washington, D. C. who was recently called here by the death of her mother, left Tuesday for her home. Mrs. Anna Miller and little son Norman are visiting at New Brighton. Mrs. Margaret A. Jones of Forest avenue left Thursday to spend the winter at Newport News, Va. Mrs. Sarah Banks of Burton avenue has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs. Thomas Wheeler of Poplar street, who has been critically ill the past week, is slightly improved. Mrs. Robert Anderson of Linntown is quite ill at the City hospital. The funeral of Mrs. Frank Bruce, who died at Sharon the past week, was held last Saturday from the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lee, of this place. Born, to Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Brown, a 0-pound baby boy. Washington folks are very proud to learn that Elmer R. Adams, a member of the Washington high school foot ball team, has been chosen a member of the All-Scholastic eleven for the Pittsburgh district. Mr. Adams is the first member of the blue and black that has had the honor to be so chosen in recent years and richly deserves it, as he has been the star player of the Washington high school this season. The Misses Scroggins of Pittsburg were last Sunday guests of Miss Nellie Jefferson of Terrace avenue. St. Paul A. M. E. Church. The trustees' rally Last Sunday was quite a success. On Thanksgiving day the regular Thanksgiving sermon was preached by Rev. Butler, the pastor, and in the evening a concert was given and refreshments served by the ladies of the church. An exchange has been opened at the church by the members of the Busy Bee club, Mrs. James Tobias, captain, and will be located in the east Sunday school room. On December 1 the first quarterly meeting of the conference year will be held. Preparing Elder Bunny will be present all day. In the afternoon Rev. R. H. Morris, D. D., of Canonsburg will preach and the Canonsburg choir will sing. All are invited to attend. The various clubs are preparing for a great time during the holidays. The Women's Mite Missionary society will meet Tuesday evening, December 3, at the home of Mrs. Ross Thomas, Forest avenue. All the members are asked to attend, as matters of importance are to be transacted. John Wesley M. E. Church. The union teachers' training demonstration held at this church last Sunday afternoon was certainly a grand affair. Basil Clinton was master of ceremonies and the various papers, recitations and addresses were well rendered. The music furnished by the junior choirs of Nazareth Baptist church and the John Wesley church was inspiring and spoke well for the training of the little folks. Special mention is due the solo work of little Mary Jefferson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Jefferson, who captivated the large audience with her sweet voice. We predict for her a brilliant future. At the close of the program diplomas from the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School association were presented to Misses Louise Harris, Mary Props and Alice J. Washington, in a beautiful and impressive manner by the teacher, Miss Etta L. Washington. The collection, which was in charge of Rev. H. G. Hoop and H. D. Howard, was a large one and fully demonstrated the willingness of our people to help in the work of spreading the gospel. Nazareth Baptist Church The union teachers' training banquet, held at this church last Thursday evening, November 21, was a brilliant affair. About forty persons partook of the splendid menu which had been prepared under the direction of Joseph Owens, after which the following toasts were responded to: "Poseverance," H. D. Howard; "The Trained Worker," Joseph Owens; "A Bunch of P.s." Miss Etta L. Washington; "The Bible," Joseph Taylor, and "Girls," Miss Inesta Woodson, Among the honor guests were Mrs. Mary L. Stewart, Sunday school superintendent of Washington county, and Rev. George Curry, district superintendent of the M.E. church. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. Thanksgiving Message. Another Thanksgiving season has rolled around and with thankful hearts, we praise the bountiful Giver of all things for the peace and prosperity that have surrounded us the past year, for the benefits derived from constant association with our great Leaders whom we have met through the pages of the Courier, for the success of its efficient management, and for the loyal support that has been given your correspondent by the people of Washington. For all these we give thanks. Mercer (By Miss Dora Brown. Albert Ramsey and Roy Worthem accompanied Miss Charlotte Brown and Robinson at the society party last week, given by Mrs. Ramsey. Ralph Richard fell off the porch of Charley Robinson's home at a party last week sustaining a painful injury to his knee. There was a social given Monday night at the A. M. E. Zion church. Ladies meeting was held at the A. M. E Zion church Sunday evening. George Holland and Frank Herdue were grove City visitors over Sunday. Mrs. Reed is on the sick list. Charley Clark is getting very stout after his hollow work. The marriage of Miss Amber Mewers to Clyde Walker has been announced and the wedding will take place December 8. Miss Dora Brown will leave, soon for an extended visit in Pittsburgh, Swickey and Youngstown. Mr. and Mrs. Josie Coleman have moved to their new home on Watt street in Youngstown. O. John Thornton is able to be around. Farrell (By Marshall Wayne.) Rev. P. N. Clopton entertained Rev. P. H. Thompson and Stark of Uniontown for 6 o'clock lunch. Rev. P. H. Thompson filled the pulpit of the First Baptist church in his usual way a soul-stirring sermon both morning and evening. The church was well filled and the young folks were out in large numbers. Rev. A. J. Irvin preached at Beaver Falls Sunday and reported of having a nice time. Rev. J. H. Robison of the Macedonia Baptist church of Pittsburgh, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Minnis Saunders of 1045 Hamilton avenue, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Minnis Saunders and Rev. J. H. Robison will be the guests at Mr. and Mrs. Will Fuguis of French street for lunch, November 26. Mrs. Dan Green and Miss Myrtle Smith of Alderman avenue, were entertained at dinner with Mrs. Bonnie Stark last Sunday. Rev. Stark will preach at the First Baptist church of Farrell, Pa. Sunday, December 1. Come one and come all and make these services a grand success. Mr. and Mrs. James Vaughns of 1034 Hamilton avenue, entertained Rev. P. H. Thompson and Rev. Stark at dinner Sunday, November 24. Mrs. James Wylie of 1053 Hamilton avenue, was taken to the Buhn hospital Monday evening, November 25, for an operation for appendicitis. Rev. J. Spellg of Washington, was visiting his daughter. Mrs. Bennie Stark of 1115 Hamilton avenue, this week. Mrs. Bennie Stark of 1115 Hamilton avenue, has been on the sick list the past week, but is much improved at this writing. Bennie Stark has opened a first-class barber shop on Idaho street. class OA. The ladies of the Home Aid society No. 1, will meet at the home of Mrs. C. H. Cook, 213 Union street, November 25. John P. Hayden, D. G. M., of district No. 1 of the G. U. O. of F. O. of Pennsylvania and exdistrict G. M. John Delphia and P. G. M. Lewis of Pittsburgh, were in Farrell on business Sunday, November 17. They examined 29 applicants for the G. U. O. of O. F. lodge to be set up in Farrell, gotten up by Rev. P. N. Clopton and others. A club was formed, known as the P. N. Clopton club of Farrell. The new lodge consists of the leading men of the town such as M. Wayne C. Brown, J. Christman, Daniel Edwards, William Finquis and others, too numerous to mention. The lodge will be set up about the second week in December if possible. Mr. Hayden dined with Rev. P. N. Clopton, Mr. Delphia with M. Crippens, Mr. Lewis with William Cuff. We regret that our present agent is compelled to give up agency on account of bther business. Would be glad to secure another agent. Write to manager for particulars. 1209 Wylie avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.—(Manager.) New Castle Sunday at 11 a. m., Rev. Coleman of South Sharon, preached a splendid did sermon and at 7:30 p. m. Rev. W. H. Truss, the pastor, delivered a splendid sermon in Bethel. Pastor and officers are very busy preparing to erect the wall of the new church. The Kings Daughters are preparing the Thanksgiving dinner as only they can. At 3 p. m. Rev. W. H. Arrus preached for Rev. Jan. Frey of the Union Baptist church. James Anderson, formerly of New Castle but now of Columbus, O., was calling on friends last week. Rev. H. D. Dwelle of Braddock, save a splendid lecture in K. G. E. hall last Thursday under the auspices of New Castle lodge G. U. O. O. F., to a crowded house. Rev. Dwelle is a splendid orator and held his audience spell-bound for almost two hours. The Nora Court had a public installation if the Second Baptist church at which the Golden of Pittsburgh was present. All report a pleasant eveni- Large crowds attended the fifth anniversary services held by Rev. James Frey at the Union Baptist church last week and report a splendid week and the many friends of Rev. Frey hope he will celebrate many more anniversaries in this city. Mrs. Ida N. Lawson of Youngstown. C., is visiting friends in this city. McKeesport Funeral services of William Johnson, who passed away last Saturday were held from Bethel Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. J. R. Saunders, officiating. Mrs. Johnson, wife of the late William Johnson, is seriously ill at the postal and will not be informed of her husband death for some time. Young's Imperial orchestra furnished music for the elocutionary contest at Fulfield Avenue church, Pittsburgh, November 21. A surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. E. Dolliman. Tuesday evening, in honor of her birthday anniversary by her nieces, the Misses Lala and Anna Hedrick. The evening was pleasant spent in various games, at a late hour dainty refreshment, were served, after which all departed wishing Mrs. Dolliman many more happy birthdays. Miss E. Darcus and W. H. Proctor of Pittsburgh, Rev. W. H. Frazier of West Newton and B. W. Wright of Irwin, were callers at the A. M. E. parsonage last week. The first quarterly meeting of this conference year will take place at St. Paul A. M. E. church December 5, at which time Dr. N. D. Temple, P. E., will be present and preach. Mrs. E. Pryor and daughter, Miss Helen, attended Woman's Day services at the A. M. E. church of Sharpsburg Sunday. Bibles endorsed by Billy Sunday and Miss E. Sax may be purchased from Miss M. G. Young at the A. M. E. parsonage, only during the religious campaign. Sharon (By Marshall Wayne) The new sidewalk in front of the A. M. E. Zion church adds quite a fine appearance to the church and both the pastor, Rev. Bell, and members, are working faithfully to get it through before the weather breaks up. Mr. and Mrs. Spotts of Apollo, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Cochran of 1811 Budd avenue, the former being the brother of Mrs. Spotts. Mrs. Martha Danks, Mrs. Jennie Brooks, C. E. Brooks, James Danks, William Brooks and Mrs. Gertie Brooks were the guests of Mrs. Rosa Spencer of Greenville. Mrs. A. Jones of 70 Vine street, is up and round again after a two weeks' illness. Scranton The concert given by the Young Men's A. A. club on last Thursday night was a grand success. Net proceeds 150. Too much praise cannot be given T. E. Howes for the splendid success of this club. The ladies of the Married Ladies circle, served a splendid chicken supper at the home of Mrs. Pattie Patterson, last Friday night. Dr. G. T. Smith preached two inspiring semoirs last Sunday. The people generally are greatly enthused over the progress that is being made with the new church and will be dedicated early in February. G. W. Brown has moved his office to West Lackawanna avenue, while his new office building is going up on the old site, which will be a five-story structure. Brown deserves great credit for the success he has had as a business man. We are proud of him. There was a double funeral held at Bethel last Wednesday afternoon. It was that or Edward Fullwaller and his wife, who were smothered to death at their home on Ramond court, when a lamp exploded and set fire to the house. It was a sad sight. Rev. G. T. Smith, the pastor, conducted the service. A friend of the pastor ask him for the architects drawing for the seating of the entire new church the other promising to furnish the same complete. This is genuine friendship. The Odd. Fellows will put in one of the large windows in the new church. The Masons are contemplating doing the same thing. Mrs. G. W. Brown wants the girls of her club to meet her next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock sharp. The paper read by Mrs. Hacket last Thursday evening. subject. "I Am Glad I Am a Negro." was indeed commendable, and was highly enjoyed by all who heard it. Say! Are you interested in the progress of the race? If you are, why read The Courier and keep posted. *Altoona (By Gertrude M. Dawson.) Mrs. Ora White and son of Johnstown, are spending Thanksgiving with Mr. White's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lyles. Mrs. Albert and Herbert Jackson are spending some time in Lock Haven, the guest of their mother-in-law. They will remain over Thanksgiving. Mrs. May J. White of Harrisburg, who has been attending the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Pittsburgh, is now the house guest Mrs. Mattie E. Carl, Fourth avenue. Mrs. S. B. Handy of Johnstown is the guest of Altoona friends. Mrs. Albert Holmes is spending Thanksgiving with her mother in Uniontown. Mrs. Bessie Breckenridge is spending Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs. Howard and daughter, Miss Charlotte of Lock Haven, Mrs. Charlotte Powell, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Emma Gould, East End Pittsburgh, and who also attended the her cousin, Mrs. Payne, has returned home. Aaron Rose and James Green are quite slick at this writing. Miss Corena Taylor and Mr. Costowl of Harrisburg, was the guest of Mattie Carl Fridley en route from Pittsburgh. Rev. E. J. Cunningham, B. D., of Philadelphia, preached two very able sermons at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. Large audiences greeted him both morning and evening. Rev. T. J. Wyman pastor of M. A. E. Zion church, Aldona and Hollidaysburg, Pa., returned Thursday from Blairsville accompanied by his wife and daughted, and are now housekeeping in the parsonage. 229th avenue. Several of the Aldona and Hollidaysburg ladies had prepared a bountiful repast for the pastor when he arrived. The ladies of the church also gave a grand shower Tuesday evening and a pleasant time was spent. Sunday evening Rev. Wynn preached to a large congregation, subject. "Eternal Life and How to Obtain It." The social given by the Stewardess of Hollidaysburg, November 21, was a grand success. Miss Blanche Hilton of Brownsville, Pa. is the house guest of her cousin Mrs. Charles Dawson of Sixth avenue. All customers kindly pay up back money. The Advertised Article in one in which the merchant himself has implicit faith—also he would not advertise it. You are safe in patronizing the merchant whose ads appear in this paper because their goods are up-to-date and never skipped. ONLOOKER P. & A. Phone 3761-Y. First Class Ladies and Gents Dining Room. Meals reasonable. Tables Reserved for Ladies. JACKSON Funeral Director FINE CARRIAGES FOR OPERA PARTIES, 1209 Wylie Avenue, and 1308-1310 Bingham St., S. S. Telephones: Bell, 9015 Hemlock. P. & A., 1301-F. The oldest undertaker in Pittsburgh and a member of the Undertakers' Association. M. W. MOUNTS GLD BOOK EXCHANGE. Law, School, Medical, Mechanic and Religious Books. Bought, Sold and Exchanged, 626 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURGH, PA. MOSSOK OFF Everybody is doing it. What? Why reading the Courier. MRS. A. MCPOE TU DRAWING ROOM CLOSE DRAWING ROOM MRS. A. MCPOPE TURNING "PORO" COLLEGE is a well equipped modern four-story building located at 3100 Pine street, in the city of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. A. M. Pope-Turno, the proprietress, is a specialist in the treatment of the scalp and the growing of luxurian, beautiful hair. Her college contains the most modern electrical apparatus and hundreds of women and girls receive the best scientific treatment there daily. In addition to this excellent opportunity afforded the people of St. Louis and vicinity, there are, under personal supervision of Pope-Turno, a number of young women and girls who are learning the fundamental scientific principles of scalp treatment and luxurian hair growing. In her factory (which is directly connected with the institution), Mrs. Pope-Turno hangs the most modern equipment and uses the best materials in the manufacture of her many specialties. --- --- THE PITTSBURGH COURIER WILBUR D. NESBIT BUK (The allies have taken Buk.—Cable gram. Stubbornly the legions stuck Round the heavy walls of Buk. Sword and saber wildly struck. Swung by arms of brawn and pluck While the battle raged at Buk. Bulgars in their flowing garb, Each upon a prancing barb. Montenegrins brave and gay Like a comel operai. Danced in with vim superb Followed by the taring Serb, And up and tuk Buk. "Allah!" was the Turkish cry, But there was no Allahbi- Now what are you frowning for? Who are you, to (est at war?) With the allies, cheek by cheek. Charged the all unconquered Greek, And up and tuk Possibly some points are wrong In this wild and thrilling song. But Bozzaris in his tent Never dreamed of what it meant. Never dreamed of what would come When the war began to hum— 'And up and tuk Buk. Let the timbrel now be struck. Celebrate the Balkan luck. For above the battle's ruck Comes the news that Turkey's stuck And has sourly passed the Buk. Trick of Fate "There goes a poor fellow who has hard work to make ends meet," says my friend, indicating a portly person across the street. "So?" I inquired. "Yes. He is an artist's model, and before he got so fat he made good money posing as heroes and demigods but now he is so obese that the only occupation he can find is an occasional pose as a purse-proud plutocrat for some cartoonist." Speed. "Try as we may," says the man with the fridesse whiskers, "we cannot produce runners who can equal the records made by those of foreign countries. Why, here's an account of a man who made a thousand meters in—" "Made what?" "Made a thousand meters. You know, over there they measure a race by meters, while here—" "I'll back my gas meter against all the whole foreign sporting fraternity." Earned His Title "Str. I have been insulted!" safed the Fat Lady to the museum manager. "By whom, madam? By whom? I shall see that he makes amends," said the manager. "By the armless man." "My dear lady," smiled the manager. "will you make an amdavit tha? Then everybody will agree that he is really an Armless Wonder." New Tables of Values. "Now, children," said the teacher to the class in advanced arithmetic, "you may recite in unison the table of values." And the children repeated, in chorus: "Ten Mills make a Trust. Ten Truets make a Combine. "Ten Trusts make a Combine. "Ten Combines make a Merger. "Ten Mergers make a Magnate. "One Magnate makes the Money." Her Double Meanlug "The editor of the Daily Whoop asked for my photograph to put in his paper." simpered Miss Oldanplane, who was one of the rich brides of the season. "I think it is bad taste to print one's picture that way, do you not." "Sometimes it is," said the dearest enemy, adding in an underone, "to the part of the paper." Just So. Writing a message of congratulations to your successful opponent the night of election must be about as joyous as buying present to send to the wedding of the lady who has rejected you for another. Quite So. "Some of us claim that it is a cold world." "Well?" "And yet we think we are entitled to free calendars, matches, blotters, toothpicks, almanacs, ice water, and hotel writing paper." "Do you ususpect that your stenographer has any matrimonial designs on you?" "No: she wants only to be as sister to me." H. G. JEFFRESS H. G. JEFFRESS, The Tallor Why do you buy Ready-made Clothes when you can get a Great Discount? Open From 6 a. m. to 2 a. m. GEO. W. DAVIS, PROP. 6231 BROAD ST. Corner Broad and Frankstown. THE BEST IN TOWN BARBER, BRAINDRESSING, AND MANICURING By our method everybody can learn the trade in short time. expense money more while at school send for information. A special invitation is extended to program students. PENN AVENUE CUT THIS COUPON OUT IT IS READY MONEY. Good for $5 on a Suit or Overcoat At H. J. Jeffress, Tailor, 84 Fulton St. H. G. JEFFRESS, The fallor. 64 Fulton Street, Co reet, Corner of NOW OPEN HOTEL DAN R. BROWN 3350 PENN Fine accommodations. Meals a Alta Friend WILL PROTECT YOU SICKNESS, ACCIDENT You pay a little each month to the Society sends its Paymaster & Dollar Paid in Claims. ASSETS, $510,000.00. Write for our booklet "SEE" "Onyx" TRADE THE Best Hose for Women and Children in the "Onyx" Brand FOR Quality, Style of "Onyx" Hose in C or Pure Silk, from 45c. genuine without tracing every pair. Sold by Lord & Taylor TEL BROWN DAN R. BROWN, Proprietor. 50 PENN AVENUE ons. Meals at all hours at Friendly S PROTECT YOUR HOME ACCIDENT AND month to the Society, and w Paymaster Each week to you. s. 4.00. SURPL booklet "SELF HELP." x" Hose TRADE MARK Hose for the entire and Children, can alw nyx" Brand. City, Style and Wear, Hose in Cotton, Lish from 25c. to $5.00 per without trade-mark Sold by all dealer Taylor -- N Alta Friendly Society You pay a little each month to the Society, and when trouble comes, the Society sends its Paymaster each week to you. Over Three Million- Dollars Paid in Claims. ASSETS $510,000.00 SUPPLIES $237,000.00 "Onyx" Hosiery TRADE MARK THE Best Hose for the entire family, Men, Women and Children, can always be found in the "Onyx" Brand. FOR Quality, Style and Wear, get a pair of "Onyx" Hose in Cotton, Lisle, Silk Lisle or Pure Silk, from 25c. to $5.00 per pair—none genuine without trade-mark stamped on every pair. Sold by all dealers. Lord & Taylor -- New York Wholesale Distributors PERATING ROOM GIRLS ON The benefits derived from this institution do not end in St. Louis. In addition to her already large patronage at the college, she has established a number of branch offices and many agents throughout the United States are supplied with articles manufactured at "PORO" COLLEGE and use the scientific sanitary methods employed there. By this means—and on the real merits of "PORO" products—she has established a lucrative trade in all of the states in Canada and in Mexico. Thus "PORO" is achieving a wonderful success by giving the people a complete scientific sanitary method for scalp and hair treatment. Her method of treatment is having the desired effect in helping to prevent the spread of disease, for it is a fact that hair in an unhealthy condition carries germs of deadly disease which often prove fatal to innocent persons, coming in contact with them. It would be well for every --- --- Call and see me. I have 1500 Selections for your inspection. Suits and Overcoats Made to Order, first-class workmanship, fit guaranteed. Quality of woolens cannot be compared. FIRST-CLASS CLEANING AND PRESSING. Called For and Delivered. mer of Wylie Ave. BROWN VN, Proprietor. N AVENUE at all hours at reasonable prices dly Society OUR HOME AGAINST ENT AND DEATH Society, and when trouble comes, each week to you. Over Three Million. SURPLUS, $237,000.00 LF HELP." 404 ROSSJST. Hosiery MARK the entire family, Men, men, can always be found. and Wear, get a pair of cotton, Lisle, Silk Lisle to $5.00 per pair—none side-mark stamped on all dealers. r -- New York GIRLS DINING HALL Photo by Sexton, 2320 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. home to adopt this scientific method of treatment thus insuring cleanliness of scalp and hair. If there is no agent in your city or town, Mrs. Pope-Tembe will carefully explain her method of treatment to all who write to her. Simply address a postal to "Poro" College, 3100 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo., and you will receive the desired information. Visitors receive polite and courteous attention when visiting the institution. A diploma from "Poro" College represents competency in this science. The girls are given free access to the sewing room, office and kitchen that they may economies their spare moments either by sewing, using the typewriter or by keeping to prepare economic wholesome meals, all of which are essential to an entertaining young woman of this age. --- MAIN OFFICE: 1209 Wylie Avenue. Telephones: Bell, 2169-J Grant and P. & A. 1361-F. Published Every Friday. 1209 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh. Subscription in advance, yearlyE$1.50 Six months ..... 1.00 Single copy ..... 0.5 All communications must be addressed to the Pittsburgh Courier, signed by the author, not later than Wednesday of each week. 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, 1910, under the Act of March 3, 1879 SPECIAL NOTICE All matter intended for publication in the Courier must be written on one side of paper. Social, church and personal news will be freely published. Essays and poetry are only accepted for publication from our special core respondents. All persons salute and sub-script when the courier will kindly have expired without further notice from us. Any agent or official whose conduct is unsatisfactory or discourteous to our subscribers or advertisere will kindly report in writing to Pittsburgh Courier Publishing Company. While the Negro is interested in every question touching his economic and industrial life, he must be especially interested in the labor question in the steel trade, because of the multitude of men employed, and the quality of labor required. The recent troubles in the Old Country have been largely responsible for the reduction in foreign labor, since many of the foreigners have gone home to take up arms in behalf of their country. Of the wholesale departure of foreigners from this country Matthew Addy & Company, commenting upon the labor question have the following to say: As showing how the large producers are suffering, it is to be noted that more than 2360 foreigners left Gary in a single week to go back and fight for their native lands. Within a very short space of time the United States Steel Corporation taken as a whole lost 9,000 men for this reason. The coke fields—practically dependent on foreign labor—are in bad shape and their output has been greatly reduced. "The remark: 'That the large producers are suffering by reason of the fact that more than 2360 foreigners left Gary in a single week,' should have for the Negro a peculiar significance. To quote further: 'The United States Steel Corporation, taken as a whole, has lost 9,000 men' in the manner mentioned. But we are more disturbed over the following. The coke fields practically dependent upon The Courier sees in the above quotation food for serious thought and warrant for immediate action. Think of it. This country's greatest industry, steel, dependent upon foreign labor. The condition is serios. The situation is grave. The Negro has a right to demand of the Steel Corporation why he is not allowed to become a factor in that great industry. Why he, an American by birth, cannot share in the great outlay of money spent for common labor. There is no excuse to be offered by the Corporation that the Negro is not as competent. He has shown his merit in the local mills whenever given a chance, and we have some of the ablest steel men on record as saying the Negro is as skilled in making iron as any man. It is all well enough to discuss State law will not change the minds of the employers. We must approach them with argument and facts undeniable, and convince them that the Negro has first right to the patronage of American industries. We can not expect the American manufacturer to give us freedom (it maintains our homes and families which must be kept up to the American standard while the Italian is allowed to occupy his owned by the Corporation. A man who is required to pay a respectable rent and his yearly taxes and raised his children can not, be expected to work for as little as the man who lives in a car free of charge, with disabilities to pay or children to educate. We think the dependency of the of us upon foreign labor is due that the American manu- crafts to employ the labor but seeks to employ the whole labor is cheap by gra- minum social and civic involved. There are in this country to apply the demand, if only the emplo- ship can make his service. There is provision for the remarks of Matthew The white whose past lives have been so information, with Negroes that they worked their own to become the pre- ference to the black man now have ar- ple opportunity to see the error of their way. Not even white women employed by Negroes have escaped. The latest disgrace to the Negro race comes from the South, where it appears a Negro preacher—and we do not know anything about his standing—had in his employ. A white girl whose character, after her arrest, develops to be on a par with all others who cast their lot with the Negro. We are not convinced with the white woman, nor are we convinced with their choice in life. We are deeply interested, however, in the path of sexual and disgrace with a new Negroes soon determined to take us as a race. The error made by the Negro preacher, if reports are true, lies in his willingness to employ the white woman to do just what thousands of Negro girls are every day preparing themselves to do. Any Negro who will deliberately hire a white woman to do what a Negro woman can do as well is a stumbling block to his race. When Negroes who have attained any distinction at all resort to such a practice, we are not slow to conclude that their purpose deserves investigation. Any white woman who decides to seek employment under a Negro has already decided to cast his whole lot with that Negro and his surroundings. We can see how easy it is for the office of a Negro employing white women to become a renteevous for women of the class of the employed, as well as for men seeking that class of woman. To what extremes of down right cool-heartedness will we go? Local Miss Sadie Fitcha of Finleyville spent last Friday in this city calling on friends. E. H. Hunt, B. Bumpus and Fred White visited Mrs. Mary Watkins in Butler last Sunday. Mrs. May Davis of Centre avenue and Mrs. Banks also of Centre avenue have left the city to spend Thanksgiving day with Mrs. Banks' mother. They will visit Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, before returning home. Mrs. Banks and Mrs. Davis will be gone ten days. Don't forget, if you are not a subscriber for the Courier we are making a special offer for new subscribers to December 15, and the price is only $1 for a year's subscription. By accepting this offer for the next 20 days, the Courier will only cost you 2 per copy and will be mailed weekly to your home address. Rev. A. Wakefield, former pastor of Avery mission church, now pastoring in Johnstown, Pa., was the house guest of Mrs. Laura Collins, Conkling estate. Mrs. Ethel Proctor of West Middletown, Pa., was a week-end visitor at the home of Miss Maude Kelley, North Side. Master Charles Butler accompanied Mrs. Proctor to her home. FOR SALE - Negro Year Book, 229 pages, by Mcroe N. Work. Price 25 cents; postage 5 cents. Address Peter Simpson, Homestead, Pa. Thomas B. Banks was in Washington last Sunday. We want to call our readers notice and especially Beltzchover people, to Perlstein's Shoe Store ad, located corner Smithfield and Third avenue, which appears for the first time this week on page 4. From the inducements this store offers, it will pay you to patronize it Saturday or Monday. They have a string of stores, handle first class. good and are in position to give you full value for your money. Cut coupon out of this paper and take with you to store to get the S. & H. Training stamps and plate offer. Give them a trial and if you don't get full value for your money, tell us. If you want this enterprise to grow and give more employment to our people, you can help us most by patronizing our advertisers. William H. Thomas spent last Sunday in Apollo. James, and Vennont Wisdom, who have been visiting in Newark, Ohio, have returned to the city. Attorney E. J. Graham, Jr., a prominent attorney of Wheeling, W. V. was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday on business. Mr. Graham called at the Counter office last Tuesday. i. William Franklin, a prominent philosopher on the subject, was in his 70s on friends. Cusinus McGrudder of Monongahela last, Sunday, berg Stacey Kenney was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Boulding in Beaver Valley last Sunday. Miss Olive Primas of Charleron, is visiting here during Thanksgiving week. The Merricello Basket Ball Team will play the Alpha Team, of New York, on Christmas night and the Squirrel Set the following Friday evening in New York and Brooklyn. They are so booked to play the Howard Team at Washington D. C. on January 17. They expect to play many hard games this season and also some/hard teams from the east to play them. A grand ball for their team will be given during the first part of December. Their many friends and social clubs are requested to participate to assist the boys in their offices. Invitations will be issued to Stacey P. Harden, John Delphin and John Lewis were callers in Carroll Sunday. These sentlemen are members of Old Pelham and we look forward to seeing the interest of the order in setting up an new bookie. Mrs. Core Johnson of New York is spending her Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sullars of Montreal, Toronto, North Side. Ms. Adie D. Anderson, daughter and Mrs. W. H. Anderson, wife and W. H. Anderson, wife and Troop, Dr. Curtis and staffers, T. T. Curtis, are at Wednesday night to spend with Dr. Anders in her Tory will present on our wall. They will return to Willforce. Be in business. The Thomas T. Jackson Agency, 8369 Wkly avenue wants agents throughout the country. December all new subscribers can get, the Crier for 10 for one year. Seed in your subscription at once. Dr. James A. Page, who was called aww on account of the lines of his mother, returned to the city Monday. Dr. Frank F. Bishop Surgeon Dental GAS ADMINISTERED Porcelain Crown and 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 222-218 GRANT. Office Hours—Daily-9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 2170 CENTER AVENUE Pittsburg, Pa. R. D. Robinson of 621 Windsworth street, who was operated on at St. John's hospital is recovering rapidly and will be out in a few days. "Sixth and Seventh Books of Moes," "Albertus Magnus," "Long Lost Friend" at Mount's. Old Book Shoppe, 626 Penn avenue. The executive committee of the Emancipation Proclamation Commission, met last night and transacted considerable business. They adjourned to meet Tuesday evening, December 3, at 617 Wylie avenue. Rev W. W. Maye of Wellsburg, W. Va. was a business visitor in the city Tuesday. The Imperial Employment Exchange secures excellent positions for colored men and women. 1310 Wylie avenue is the section of officers for the cosumnia year to the General L. E. Swetzer Camp No. 95, S. of V. will he hold December 13 at Memorial hall. Mrs. Edward West of Smithfield, O. has returned to her home after spending a few weeks among relatives and friends here. We want to call our readers attention especially to the Wilken's Jewelry Store ad in this paper, which has been located for a number of years on the third floor of the Pittsburgh Life building, corner of Sixth Street and Liberty avenue. You can get anything you want there in the jewelry line by paying weekly in small installments and at prices paid for cash purchases. They are reliable, else the ad would not appear in this paper. It will pay you to see their goods and get their prices, before going elsewhere Dr. J. B. Sheppard was called to Philadelphia on business. Ulysses Walters and Clinton Skinner of manhill were Washington. Paul calls Sunday and were elaborately entertained at dinner by Miss Anna King together with the Misses Birdie McCurd and Lilly Patterson of Washington. You can get the Courier for one dollar for one year for the next 30 days, up to December 15. Take advantage of this special rate at once. We are offering $10 in gold for the person sending us most subscriptions by December 15, and $5 to the second highest. You can wait the try with these courses in the office for book. Mr. Tate will soon start an evening class in shorthand and clerical training. The announcement of the date of opening and place will be made later. Miss Pearle Hicks of East End, will leave next week for Richmond Va.; where she will visit her aunt, Mrs. Charlotte Miller. Colored men and boys learn automobiling while you have the opportunity, backpacks & Winton cars. Bebeks and limited course $25.00 cash; in payments $30.00, $310 Willey charge. During a shooting affray on Larimer avenue, near Winslow street, Monday night, Frank Everett, aged 19, of 613 Penn Avenue, was wounded in the left breast, and George Steinhauser (white), aged 29, of 611 Larimer avenue. Is a prisoner in the house, accused of burning fired the shot. Steinhauser, it is alleged, fired two or three shots at Everett. Steinhauser fled to his home, chased by Joseph Trenge, a private detective, and from the perch fired two shots at his pursuer, it is said L. F. Henry and F. A. White, policemen went into the house and the agents were shot. They wrested the weapon from him and took him to the station. Everett was taken to the Pittsburgh hospital. The agents are showing much interest in the contest for new subscriptions. Who will win the prize will be announced December 19. Four hours after Honner Jackson, or 242 East Jefferson street, North Side, was arrested Tuesday, accused of robbing the cash drawer in the grocery store of W. J. Haggerty, 6 Morris street, he attempted to hang himself in his cell in the North Side police station. Cell Sergeant Walter Stark heard rooms in the cell room. He and Sergeant John Cullen found Jack cell room door by his suspenders, which he had formed into a noose, his ass and drawn and revived and put into aadded cell. Wanted—500,000 old school and miscellaneous books, cash or exchanged at Mount's Olde Bookie Shoppe, 626 Penn avenue. Before you spend your money for household goods visit the Household Furniture Store, 908-918 Penn avenues. They have the articles you wish at reasonable and attractive prices. We carry an advertisement on Page 8 to which we invite the attention of our readers and if in need of any articles advertised call and inspect them. It is one of the oldest and most reliable installment houses in Pittsburgh. They appreciate your business and will treat you right. Give them a trial. The Hard and Fair Club of Pittsburgh, Pa. will hold their second annual ball on Monday December 2, 1912, at Continental hall, 2155 Center avenue. This affair is the talk of the colored folk throughout Western Pennsylvania, and no doubt the ball will be taken to its utmost capacity. The manager of this entertainment venue will be seated in the world. Tom White of Chicago Phil Anderson of Baltimore, Kid Baltimore of New York, and William Walker of Cleveland. These walkers will written to the managers saving they are anxious waiting for this event, and they will be in Pittsburgh the Saturday night before the ball. This ball will be well conducted and the people will not get the least bit of the committee can render. MONEY TO LOAN. Fire Insurance. Houses for sale and for rent. Frazier-Brown=Reality Co. 6731 Penn avenue. Bell Phone 5927 Highland. If you have any friends in Pitts- burgh or e'where you would like us to send a sample copy of the Courier drop us a card and we will mail it from the office. Mr and Mrs. Simpson of Irwin, Rev. P. H. Williams and Mr. McPherson of THE PITTSBURGH COURTER Monongahela, were among the visitors who enjoyed the turkey dinner at Bethel church. Thanksgiving day. The Iron City Lodge of Elks will hold memorial services at Bethel A. M. church, Sunday, December 8 at 1 oclock in the afternoon, when a mass interesting and impressive program of services will be rendered. There will be able addresses and attractive music, and the Elks' band will render a number of selections. All are welcome. There will be grand entertainment and quiet sale in the detached rooms of Bethel church, next Tuesday evening, December 8, given to the Lauders' Are club, for the Christmas day. This will be one of the very fine affairs and no one should miss it. The admission is only 10 cents. Crest of Unionown, spent Thansusking week here as the ghost of Mrs. Lizzie Jackson in Knoxville. FOR RENT—Two suitable rooms for light housekeeping or 10 gentlemen, near cars. 1236 Sandusky street, North Side, City. Charges W. Gale and Samuel W. McDonnell are authorized advertising solicitors *idr* The Court—Manager.) South Side Notes (By Edna Robinson) The condition of St. Paul, A. M. E. church is becoming quite satisfactory. The members and friends are rallying around the oid flag of Allen as they have not dong for many years before. The Rev. D. Tromas and his estiable wife seem to have come to fill a longe felt want in the church and community. These books and the church for a Christmas rally to be made in three installments. The first installment, made Sunday, November 25, resulted in each gold on the table, $100. The second Sunday in December the second installment is to be made. All are working to make this a grand success. The Sunday before or on Christmas day will be just installment, at which time they hope to clear $100. This church is in Union services at St. Paul with Beulah Baptist church. Communion Sunday evening at 7:45. 100 BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH REV. J. JONES Pacto r. Bentah Baptist Church. Hawaii J. Jones, Eastc East Sunday, was a big day with us. We had a large audience all over us, the pastor preached an inspiring sermon. We returned early to communion service at which time the pastor received six new members, one of whom was baptized in the morning. The Sunday school rendered an excellent program of lesson, their An excellent address was delivered by Mrs. John Carter of the Sacred M. E. church. (Br Walter Williamson) We wish to call your attention to the second anniversary and reception, given under the auspices of the Vashi Reliel club of the British Baptist church, in honor of Rev. J. Jones, Sunday and Monday, December 1 and 2. Sunday, December 8, at 5 p.m., the anniversary sermon will be preached by Rev. H. W. Browns of the Ebuenec Baptist church. Monday evening, December 2, an excellent program will be rendered. Bellevue Notes Bellevue Notes By Marie Thornton The Union services for the last week were held at Mr. Zichl hospital church. They were well attended the day before. The Sunday afternoon a special service was preached by the pastor. Mrs. John Lodgeford, who has undergone an operation at the suburban General hospital is now very sick with pneumonia. Mrs. Alex Vassed, who has undergone her fifth operation is happy. Heep is not very well. William Jones, who has been with improving. and the Dillsworth of the Mint departed this life at the House at Torbay, North Norfolk. Sir Thomas of Dorset, G. W. Stilton of Borthwick, N. N. W. Wise of West Sussex, F. N. Arnoldzb. Thurmlowe's suburb 22 18002. Mike Martin and Genvieve Thornhill gave a birthday surprise on their mother's last Monday evening, being her thirty-fifth birthday. This was a great surprise for her. Ms. Thornhill has been sick for over a year. Quite a number of her friends were present. She recently many serviceable presents. Among the guests were: Rev. W. W. Booney, Rev. Cheatham of Cleveland, O., Mr. and Mrs. Smoots of Philadelphia. Mrs. William Gooden and daughter, Miss Hattie, Miss Elsie Barksdale of Danville Va. Mrs. John Scott, Mrs. Lizgins, Rufus Gardener and others. The birthday cake was given by Mrs. Dr. T. A. Miller of Rodgers. On the cake was the dates 1874 and 1892 in honor of Mrs. Taormelli. At 10:45 cake was called for the guests. Result of Education Maude was home from Glinton. "Will you," she said to her mother, "pass me my diminutive argenteous truncated case, conv x on its summit, and semiformented with symmetrical indentifications." She was asking for her tiltle. * Husbandly Trait "When does your husband find time to do all his reading?" "Guesty when I want to tell him something important." You May Talk to One Man But an advertisement in this paper talks to the whole community. Catch the Idea? 1 Recently, when there was a more or less chronic condition existing in the administration of the New York police department, two "old line" police capitals were discussing the new order of things. Shaking his head disconsolately, one of them wailed: "What are we coming to? What are we coming to?" "It's not 'what are we coming to'; returned the other, 'it's 'when are we coming to?'" Qualification. When men strive for posts of trust, they must be somewhat post-like themselves, and stand steady.—Herbert Knaufman. The hump is coming down, but the Courier is growing every day. Have one seat to your home in town or out of town. It costs the same. FOR SALE Four-room house with large front porch, cemented cellar, gas and water, on an individual lot. On monthly payment plan the same as rent. $15.00 a month. Inquire 505 Renshaw building, City. TWO SPLENDID GIFTS FREE TO EVERYBODY MAKING A PURCHASE OF $2.00 OR MORE SATURDAY OR MONDAY. BEAUTIFUL DAINTY HAND PAINTED DISH Large dish, suitable for salads or fruit. Decorated with hand painted roses and dainty colored edge. (Bring This Coupon.) $10.00 Worth of S. & H. Green Trading Stamps. With Every Purchase of $2.00 or More. Bring This Coupon. Good Saturday or Monday. Courier. YOUR CHOICE OF ANY OF THESE SPLENDID GIFTS WE SAVE YOU MORE THAN 25% ON SHOES Perelstine's have been known for years for selling highest quality Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes at unequaled low prices. Low rent and big volume of business is how we do it. J. PERELSTINE & SON, THIRD AVE. AND SMITHFIELD ST. OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE, HOTEL GRISWOLD BLOCK. WILKENS offer now the grandest selection you can find of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Cut Gl Silverware, Toilet Manicure Sets. Umb Wilkens says BUY NOW YEAR. Wilkens goes farther to than any other house. His guarant Satisfaction or Mo During the past week a great m chased here after getting prices ar in the ground floor stores that duced prices. There must be a re sibly it might pay you to investigate the reason before placing your ord no false statements in his advert store. He offers you $50.00 worth less at Payments of $1.00 If you buy more he expects last week or each month, but Wilk you to make payments as best su circumstances. Wilkens assures fidence in opening an account in rooms and Wilkens refunds Watches, Way, Cut Glass, Ware, Toilet Sets, Le Sets, Umbrellas, Etc. AWAYS BUY NOW AND PAY NEXT mens goes farther to protect his patrons house. His guarantee is the very best— faction or Money Back past week a great number of people pur- ter getting prices and terms of payment and floor stores that offer greatly re- There must be a reason for this. Pos- pay you to investigate closely and learn more placing your order. Wilkens makes ments in his advertisements or in his says you $50.00 worth of merchandise or ents of $1.00 a Week more he expects larger payments each month, but Wilkens always permits payments as best suits your individual Wilkens assures you absolute com- ning an account in his private sales- Wilkens refunds every penny you Manicure Sets, Umbrellas, Etc. Wilkens says BUY NOW AND PAY NEXT YEAR. Wilkens goes farther to protect his patrons than any other house. His guarantee is the very best— Satisfaction or Money Back During the past week a great number of people purchased here after getting prices and terms of payment in the ground floor stores that offer greatly reduced prices. There must be a reason for this. Possibly it might pay you to investigate closely and learn the reason before placing your order. Wilkens makes no false statements in his advertisements or in his store. He offers you $50.00 worth of merchandise or less at Payments of $1.00 a Week If you buy more he expects larger payments each week or each month, but Wilkens always permits you to make payments as best suits your individual circumstances. Wilkens assures you absolute confidence in opening an account in his private sales rooms and Wilkens refunds every penny you have paid upon any article you purchase and for any reason return within one week. Last week we enjoyed large sales of our Diamond Rings at $9.50 and our Elgin Watches at $8.50. We will continue sale of these popular priced articles all this week. Be sure to see them. Wilkens treats each customer square. If you buy $1.00 worth or $1,000.00 worth your patronage will be appreciated. Many of our customers are selecting their Christmas goods now we hold them for future delivery without extra charge. We will do the same for you. Call any day. Open daily 6 P.M. Saturday, 10 P.M. 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SOCIETY REPORTERS ERMA WHITLER NORINE WEBSTER The Boys' Glee club is issuing invitations for the upcoming select dance, December 11 at Fourth Street in Englehall, Honewood. The committee is sparing no effort to make this the society event of the season. Committee J. K. Lewis H. G. Follard, Raymond, Sellars, Bruce Brown, James Rolls, Uttleshaw, John Gates, Andrew Rolls, Charles Cailh, Harry Johnson, and Billy Watson, chairman "Lovers of music and clean comedy should not fail to see funny Sam Stevenson as Tobe the porter; Miss Sarah B. Writt as Lara, the Gypsy torture teller; Clarence (Whitey) White as the "maor of Shadeville; Olof C. Collins, as "Tom Howard," soldier, and a large chorus of good singers in the big musical comedy, "At Shady Beach," in the Union Lauar Temple Tuesday evening, December 11 at Sole Tickets are on sale at Brown's, Jennings & Compass, Central and East Liberty Pharmacies. Engagement Announced Engagement Announced. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ruemond of Mr. Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Hattie, to James Monroe. Both are well known in local society. The wedding takes place next month at the hodge's home. The exact date will later be announced. Miss Anna B. King of Washington, Pa., attends the Poultonhill dance at Turner, South Sioux City, November 21. White was the guest of the Mistress to enter the Center avenue. A commission will be served at St. Paul's church, South Sioux City, December 10. It promises to be a charitable affair. A very enjoyable party social was given at the church, Mr. and Mrs. Perret, 522 Morgan street, on last Tuesday, evening. It was a benefit affair for the Benedict A. M. E. church. Mr Tricq of Belfast, Dr. Frank F. Bishop of Center Avenue and the party of friends who were away on a hunting trip, returned home last Thursday much elated and benefited by their short sojourn in the wilds. The Philomaths dance, held November 21 at Turner hall South Side, was one of the most elaborate functions that Pittsburgh's younger society has ever witnessed. Nothing could be more attractive than the gowns of the ladies or more trim than the garb of the men. The club boys have always been unsurpassed as entertainers and this last function wiped away all doubts as to their entertaining ability and gave cause for quite a little anxieties on the part of its brother clubs. Invitations are out for the dance to be given by the Boys' Glee club at Fourteenth Regiment Armory hall in Homewood, Wednesday evening, December 3. Water's Select orchestra will furnish the music. The House Committee of the Loendi club regrets that the account of its reception to ladies on Friday the 15th, only a partial list of the receivers. The good apes who acted as the club's sponsors were: Mesdames 1. Musical and Literary Society. A number of well popular young girls and was numbering twenty-two met at the house on Mrs. Ethel Gilbert of Cotton Square and organized a club for the purpose of furthering their knowledge of arts and literary. Miss Katherine's house guest of the Missouri district of the alto street, will be. Public afternoon for her home in the city square. The late wild society held its last meeting at Mrs. giant A dainty repost was served. A pink tea and reception are on appl for the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Tatior of 22 Junila Street, had as their house guest Mrs. Loranza Talor of Hinesville. She returned and Wendy was evening. The Signature Wine club gave the first annual ball on Monday evening at Continental Ball. Center avenue. It was largely attended and was successful gently and financially. The ball was decorated with the clubs colors, pink and green. Beatles orchestra accompanied the music during the evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Whitewood of Aiken aviation entertained at 5 o'clock dinner Sunday. Cups were laid for four. Five cakes were served. The dining room was beautifully decorated. At a call in eing of the Philomaths held at the home of Rev. C. McGee, 323 Penn avenue, on last Tuesday evening, the resignation of Mr. Smalls as secretary was accepted. Mr. Smalls' school duties forced him to give us the work which he had been performing so elegantly in the society. Mr. Smalls was elected as his successor. Dinner Party M.A. Thier, 2000 of 1902 Kuakle street, North Side, 1st hostess, on Tuesdays evening of Nov. week at a disaster with Mrs. Thier Daugherty of Mr. Kesson. No. 1 as the honor guest. Corson was paid for seven. Those prisons were at Mrs. Laur Daugherty's sey, Miss Erma Howard, niece of Mrs. Daugherty, James Waters; Mr. and Mrs. Glennore Cox. A very distinguished entertainment called Miss Fulton Fulton Social was held for the benefit of the Church of the Holy Trinity at 552 Morgan street last Tuesday evening. Coleman Boys' Band was the feature of the Cleveland affair program. There was a holiday party given in honor of Miss Florence Stepping, of 19 Taggart street, North Side. Covies were laid for Twenty. Miss Stephney received many useful presents and very pleasant evening was spent; among those present were Master James Wheeler of Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Daugherty of New York, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Willis, Hudson street, at an 8 o'clock breakfast East Sunday morning. Raymond Cox of Uniontown, spent Saturday and Sunday on the North Side, and worshiped at Allens chapel, last Sunday evening. Mrs. Mary E. Dorsey of Woods Run avenue, entertained at dinner last Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Laura Daugherty and Rev. M. A. D. Deer and Mrs. Diver. Mrs. Mollie Banks and Mrs. Elli Amby of Johnstown, Pa., attended 16 anniversary of Old Ladies Home. Last End last Thursday and was entertained at surfer by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Stokes of 641 Columbus Avenue, a corner of Mrs. Mollie Banks. Mr. and Mrs. Raines of Beaver ave. town, upper level of Mrs. Laura Daugherty. Rock lynx at Mrs. Dyer at Wednesday evening. Mrs. Laura be- gin on Sunday evening. Mrs. Gormand Thompson and the man, son of Mrs. and Mrs. George Lichtor, on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bowman of Aiel- rose avenue, entertained Mrs. Dyer at dinner last Sunday evening. Mrs. Laura Daugherty has recurred to Mt. Kisco, N. Y. her home last Saturday, after spending two weeks and a few days with her mother, Mrs. Mary Beal and sister, Mrs. Jane Cox of this city. Burton-Griffith Nuptial Mack Burton and Miss Betty Griffith, both of this city, were happily united in marriage by Rev. F. A. Scott at Bethel A. M. E. parsonage last Tuesday evening, in the presence of few special friends. The happy couple will reside at 44 Crawford street, where they will be at home to their many friends after Thanksgiving Day. The parlor social at the home of M. S. Robert Forest in Morgan street. Tuesday evening, was a most pleasant event, and was attended, by a nice crowd. A fine program was rendered by the Coleman band, and a number of young people, and a nice sum was realized for the benefit of the December rally at Bethel Church. Rev. P. A. Scott was nicely remembered by several of his many friends on last Monday, it being the occasion of his forty-sixth birthday. Though the remembrances were a surprise to Rev. Scott, they were received most gratefully, and are highly appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poole of Johnstown, are spending the week in the city, as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Banks, in Breckinridge street. While here, Mr. Poole is having his last treat by a specialist. For a long time his eyes have been giving his serious trouble. It is noped that the treatment received here will prove beautiful in every way. Mr. Poole is a moralist, business man of Johnstown, and is well known in Pittsburgh. --- Mrs. Pirdie E. Gorgon of Washington, D. C., passed through our city on Wednesday, en route home, from Washington, Pa., her former home, where she attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Washington Durham, a little more than a year ago. While in the city she was arrested by many of her old friends, who extended her tenderest sympathies in this time of her sorrow. Mrs. Julia E. Gorgon, Mrs. Christine Carter, and Mrs. Alice Canks uttered the special services in the Square shrub, Methodist church, Sunday afternoon, and each took a prominent part in the program. a large bought by Dr. P. A. Scott, of Be- l A. M. E. church, will graduate with increasing and appropriate com- mencement exercises. This class was organized a little more than a year ago, and has not almost a week since organized. The class number is fifteen, and in each of the regular tests each member has made very high marks. This work is an WANTED WANTED WANTED—in boys from Greater Pittsburgh to sell the Courier Friday and Saturday of each week. Come Friday evening to 1200 Wythe avenue for papers. REDUCING SALE about some of the most startling reductions in announced on stylish trimmed hats for EN, MISSES AND CHILDREN More than a thousand hats have been caught in this great price slaughter. It is a duty you owe to 50c STOCK REDUCING SALE Which has brought about some of the most startling reductions in prices ever announced on stylish trimmed hats for WOMEN, MISSES AND CHILDREN More than a thousand hats have been caught in this great price slaughter. It is a duty you owe to yourself to come to this great sale 52.98 50c $1.00 Petty Hats and Hoods 10c VELVET, VELOUR SILK VELVET 98c FOR THE BLUE AND WHITE SIGN e Millinery 28 & 30 FIFTH ST. (Now Stanwix) use the general supervision of the sub- sidentment of teacher training, in the Pennsylvania Subah School Asso- sociation and give a fine course in religious and scientific education. A free program is being arranged, and the exercises will be held in Bethel adjudications. Mrs. W. P. Battle of 5641 Harvard street, entertained Wednesday evening in honor of her cousin, Mrs. M. J. White of Harrisburg, who was a visitor to the Eastern Star convention. Quite an elaborate menu was served, which consisted of ten courses. The following guests being present: Rev. and Mrs. C. A. McGee, Mrs. M. J. White, Mrs. H. Grant, Mrs. Zigler, Mrs. L. Green, Hassburg; Mrs. S. Thompson, Punxsutawney; Mrs. Gains Carlisle; Mr. Hodges, Charles Green, Mrs. Goodlow, Mrs. M. Harrington and Mrs. Magadalene Smallwood. Music was furnished by Miss Ruth Banks, who played the grand march as the guests flicked out from the parlor to the dining room, which was decorated with Japanese innerns, and carnations. Women's Clubs The Busy Bee met in their regular meeting at 134. Enterprise street Thursday. They were entertained very tavishly. Their colors were green holly. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Jephriss, December 5. The F. E. W. Harper league celebrated its eighteenth anniversary Wednesday, November 29, at the residence of Mrs. Mollie Smith, 1517 Boyle Street, North Side. The following program was rendered: instrumental music. Miss. Mary Thompson; "Early history of the League." Miss R. Aldridge; "The Future of the League." Mrs. Ewa Williams; soio, Mrs. Laura Golden; report of state convention, Mrs. A. L. Anderson, and "Echoes from the National Convention." Mrs. L. Lee, president of SoRe-List club. Visitors: Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Mary Frankley, Mrs. Martha Hardy, Miss Jones, Mrs. Craig and Mrs. Nettie McNeil, president of W. W. Culture club. At the close of the meeting refreshments were sold. A social hour was enjoyed and a neat sum realized for the home. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, December 4, at the residence of Mrs. L. Lewis, 5704 Broad street, East End. Mrs. Ewa Williams, president: E. J. Mocre, corresponding secretary. The Lawnside Palestine Court No. 5, Daughters of Sphinx, meets the second and fourth Monday evening, or each month from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock at their lodge, room near Thir- th and Butler streets, of Fort avenue, Mrs. R. E. Payne, worthy brand matron, Miss Corentine Read, worthy recorder. Installation of Officers All members of Liberty Chapter No. 5, Order of Eastern Star are requested to be present at Judge Room at Retrovers buildings on Monday evening, December 17, at which time the officers elected for ensuing year will be installed by Brother H. T. Friendss, Most Worshipful Grand Mester Hiram Grand Lodge, Mrs. R. E. Payne, Worthy Matron, Miss Eva Brooker, Secretary. Ministers' Wives' Association will meet on December 11 at the home of Mrs. Ashley on Wall street. All members and ministers' wives are required to be present. Meeting at a clock. One inevitable characteristic of military warfare, that it is associated with an event, in all particulars, with a vast and most irregular formation of special enterprise. There is no reason to Mention worship so severe that which it affords. The difference only is that one is now one more than the other, and that every side is in the use of the public, while it is much smaller in size. It therefore is the weaker that most of the gold we call is the course of the enemy, but not in any its conditional beating sin.—W. Gristond. I have and earth shall pass away that which thinks within me must think for ever; that which feels, must feel: I am, and I can never cease to be—James Montgomery. --- 19c 10c Any of these three be had at 500 each trimmed at BEAVERS, long silk napped black Beavers. Large white genuine shaggy Beavers. Large and medium shapes, the $3.00 and $4.00 kind, at. --- Installation of Officers War. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER More than a thousand hats have been caught in this great price slaughter. It is a duty you owe to yourself to come to this great sale yourself come this at sale money Day $1.00 and Hoods 10c VELOUR VET 98c This season's new Felt Sailors, at ..... 50c Ostrich Bands (white). worth $2.00 and $2.50, at... Sailors for Misses and Children, large assortmen. White Poke Bonnets for Misses and Children, at.. This would be a dreary mono- thee without the mountains and the takes the rivers and the valleys, which have come through nature's most upheavals. The sufferings of earth make it the more glorious. Men is much like this in his own experi- ence. The blessings of like have come in large measure because of the heart- aches and the agonies of men and women. They have given of their life blood so that others might be enriched. This has been their crucifixion. But out of their affliction has come a new life—grown from the seed of the best that died in the old self. This has been their resurrection.—Charles Stelzle Diplomatic Menus An interesting collection has just been added to the museum in connection with the French ministry of foreign affairs. The collection is the gift of M. Jean Fabre, and it consists of menus of dinners and luncheons given by French diplomatic representatives abroad during the last 50 years. What a boon this will be to chefs if they are permitted to consult this collection, which is contained in 40 albums, and it is quite within the range of possibility that diplomats will not be above drawing inspiration from the books. We believe the Austrian emperor has a somewhat similar collection—London Globe. Telling the Age of Eels The scales of the eel tell its age. On each may be observed at intervals several more or less clearly marked lines parallel to the margin. These mark lines of growth, one for each year of the life of the fish. Three years, however, must be allowed for the innermost ring, as the eel has no scales until the third year. The scales do not overlay to any extent, and are arranged in series of small groups at right angles to each other, so as to resemble what is known as herring-bone brickwork. Conger eels, however, are said to have no scales. Modern Clothes for Chinese Traveling for an English firm that makes ready-made clothing, a drummer recently secured orders for $125.000 worth of "foreign" garments in Harbin, Manchuria. The clothes will be sold to the Chinese. Generally Admitted Fact Little Ida, two years old, was watching her papa hill a chicken. After he had out off the head and it was foundering around she watched it a few minutes, then said, "It makes a chicken kind a nervous to kill 'em, don't it, papa?" Strange Companions. A monkey and a Scotch terrier, which were tied together, escaped from their home in London, the other day, and fled, chased by a crowd, through Shoe lane, to Snow Hill. They were captured by two city constables. To Sue Matting. To save your matting, make a cover of cotton channel to slip over your bruise when sweeping. This will be bound to take up the dust easily and saves the matting much wear. Prosperous Times. "All you farmers cut this way must be prosperous. I see you automobile to no house. "You, the farmers all use autographed themselves, but they have to borrow for the hired man." Removing Wire Stains When which has been stilled upon the tabloidoth epitaxil it with salt and it is 100% to take cut the stain. When the cloth has been removed your tabloidoth water through the stain until it has disappeared. Turn Over a New Leaf By subscribing for THIS PAPER Practical Fashions LADY'S TWO PIECE SKIRT. 5948 Here is an elegant new skirt design, and one of the very simplest to carry out. It is a two-piece model with the closing at the left side. It can be made with high or regulation waist line and has the fashionable plaited flounce at bottom. The design offers choice of a wide range of suitable fabrics. The pattern (5548) is cut in sizes 22 to 30 inches waist measure. Medium size will require 432 yards of 36 inch material or 315 yards of goods 50 inches wide. To procure this pattern send 10 cents to "Pattern Program" of this paper. Write name and address plainly, and be sure to give one and number of pattern. NO. 1248. SIZE..... NAME..... TOWN..... STREET AND NO..... STATE.... 5951 This delightful little coat is made in the newest fashion, having box plaits at each side of the front and back through which the belt is slipped. The garment may be made with or without the hood, and two styles of collar are given. Navy blue serge with brighter blue satin collar and cuff will develop a clever little coat for general wear. The pattern (5951) is cut in sizes 3, 5 and 7 years. Medium size will require 2 yards of 44 inch material and 1/2 yard of 24 inch silk. To procure this pattern, send 10 cents to the Western Department of this paper. Write name and number of plaits on theure to give size and number of pattern. NO. 5951. SIZE..... NAME..... TOWN..... STREET AND NO..... STATE.... "Lorna Doone" Names Ars Real. Oare, the little Exmoor village where a hunting wedding has been celebrated will be familiar to all readers of "Lorna Doone." They will remember the novelist's reference to "the sloping little churchyard of Oare church that Lorna dropped her veil because the whole congregation stared at her, and Parson Bowden preached his Humous sermon on the Witch of Endor. Blackmore drew his momenclature from the district. The writer of a local guide found, some years ago, "the name of John Ridd in the door of the church, posted as that of church warden. Vellacott and Ridd, and Snowe and Fry—all of them names in "Lorna Doone"—are all genuine names of the neighborhood—London Chronicle. LIvc Day by Day. What the world needs is more day-to-day living: starting in the morning with fresh, clear ideals for that day, and seeking to live that day, and each successive hour and moment of that day, as if it were all time and all eternity. Each day is then set in harmony with the future. It is like the sea captain heading his vessel toward his port of destination, and day day keeping her steaming toward it—William George Jordan. Know More About Electricity. Know more About Electricity. During ten years the output of the electric generating plants has nearly trebled, but the number of accidents has remained the same. An increase would be naturally looked for, but this seems to indicate that many of the accidents of the earlier years were due to ignorance or carelessness, which is now avoided by a greater knowledge of the use of electricity and electrical machinery. Crawling After Meals "A Parisian has made the discovery that a woman may have a fresh complexion, retain a lithe and attractive figure and have perfect health if she will-crawl for half an hour on her hands and knees, after every meal." "Gee, it seems to me I'd almost rather stay hungry than go after my meals in that way." 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TO ALL AGENTS—WE FIND IT NECESSARY TO MAKE OBLIGATORY UPON ALL AGENTS TO SEND REMITTANCE WITH NOTES TO INSURE PUBLICATION. MUST HAVE CHURCH NEWS TUESDAY. Fall and Winter Styles 1891 Schenley HENDRICKSON DILOR — Men's Workmanship Our Guarantee el Ladies' and Gentlemen's AMONG THE CHURCHES ALL CHURCH NOTES MUST BE AT THE OFFICE BY TUESDAY OF EACH WEEK TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER THIS HEAD. Brown Chapel Church North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. A copious show will enjoy Sunday morning. Rever. Williams preached a soul-wrilling sermon to a large cathedral from the Psalms at 11:45 am. Much good was accomplished, at 1:45 am. m. Sunday school convened and was largely attended. At 6:30 am. p. Christian Endeavor, led by G. F. Silas, subject, "Gratitude." At 7:45 am. p. Dr. Williams delivered a wonderful sermon from Isabell. Seven joined the church and a large day was manifested and we all went home rejoicing. The evangelical meetings are still moving on and much good is being done towards the welfare of the ungodly at Brown's chapel Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening and closing Thursday morning with a union meeting of churches. Rev. Upperman was the speaker. Suchel has never been engaged among the people and Gene is wonderfully blessing us. Miss Chestatts of the South Side were the house guests of Miss Georgia Williams Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. E. J. Moore fell Sunday while attending services and received slight injuries, but is better at this writing. Mrs. L. Johns is still in the hospital, but is better. Mrs. Greggs and daughter are also better. Mrs. Sampson is seriously ill. The Misses Hannah and Genevie Thornell of 222 Walnut street; Bellevue, gave a birthday surprise to their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thornell Monday, November 25, on her thirty-eighth birthday. First quarter meeting Sunday, e-areng forward for a great deal. Don't forget the rally on Sunday. Come one, all, and help us on that. Every one is asked to bring 2 Members and friends, don't forget second Sunday in December. Rev. Upperman preached a soul-stirring sermon Monday evening and at the close three came forward and accepted the Savor. Dr. Holder and Rev. Upperman have sent out from this evangelistic meeting a number of ladies with census cards, who are going from house to house looking for non-church goers among our people. The stork left a ten and one half pound baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hendricks' last Saturday. Mother and baby are getting along nicely. All strangers are welcome at Brown church we will gladly welcome you. Bethel A. M. E. Church (By Miss Mary V. Turner) Bethel congregation listened to a soul-inspiring sermon by the pastor, Dr. Scott, last Sunday morning, whose subject was "The Connection between Religion and Success." The choir under the direction of Prof Harris, with Miss Mary Turner presiding more efficiently at the organ, never sane better than they did Sunday morning. The new organ seems to have given new inspiration to the choir, and they are making marvelous progress, and are receiving flattering compliments from all quarters. At this service Rev. Scott made a report of his meeting with the board of directors of the Real Estate Trust Company, who hold the mortgage against this church, the report showing that the company accepted the payments of nine hundred and fifty dollars, and gave the church until the 15th of February to raise the balance amounting to twenty-five hundred dollars, five hundred dollars to be raised by December 15th. Everybody should get busy and help save the honor of this historic old church. At the evening service, which was witnessed by a crowded house, a grand concert was given, which will long be remembered by the people of Pittsburg. It was given under the auspices of the Women's Caucus and an audience made up of selections by the Coleman band, the Burea and Blue Ribbon quartets, the Ebenezer and Bethel choirs, an organ interlude by Miss Rida Johnson, a paper by Mrs. Julia Gibson, a recitation by Mrs. Carter of Washington, D. C., and an address by the pastor. Many of Pittsburgh's most music-loving and public-spirited people attended services. Seven new members were received daily, and the public collection was one hundred and forty-four dollars. The house social at the residence of Mrs. Emma Forest, 552 Morgan street, last Tuesday evening, for the benefit of the December rally, was a most pleasant and successful affair. Several of such entertainments should be held in different parts of the city every week. Now is the time as never before, when the members and friends of Bethel should come to its attention. The union Thanksgiving services, the meetings were largely attended, and most inspiring. Grace Memorial Presbyterian congregation united with us, and the sermon was delivered by Dr. Lloyd Butler of New York. Bethel choir was assisted by the Presbyterian quartet in furnishing music for the occasion. The turkey dinner and the concert at night, both under the auspices of the junior stewardesses, were a grand success. At the Bethel conference in Bethel church, last Monday morning, a fine paper was read by Rev. M. Upperman of "Evangelism." Misses Maude Scott, Estelle Wells and Lyde Tocas are spending the Thanksgiving week in Cleveland, O. A. M. E. Zion Church Scottdale, Pa. (By Miss Anna Hill.) The services were well attended Sunday, our pastor was in the spirit and preached two excellent sermons. Sunday being rally day at the A.M.E. Zion church in Unlontown, Rev. Clayton and choir were invited to take part in the 3 o'clock service. At this hour a large and expressive congregation of Rev. Clayton and be delivered an adle sermon. The house social given by the Stewardess Board at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Harvey, Thursday evening, was a success. Mr. and Mrs. Penn of Unlontown, Arthur Smith and Edward Brown of Connellsville, worshipped at the A.M.E. Zion church Sunday evening. All the congregation, Alpah Brown, William Hickman and George Lee were Unlontown visitors Sunday. Mrs. Mary Grigley and Mrs. Hattie Grigley were calling on Mrs. Mary Connor Sunday afternoon. Miss Estella Harvey is visiting friends in Pittsburgh. Miss Regina Connor and Anna Hill were calling on Mrs. Jas. Terry in Unionton Sunday. Those who have been on the sick list but are improved are Mrs. Martha Hill and Miss Blanche Hickmaff, who have been on the sick list. Elder Stokes and Raymond Hackney of Greensburg, were calling on Misses Florence Brown and Margaret Grissby at Saturday evening. We are glad to see Mrs. Clayton out after being confined to her home owing to the illness of her little daughter, Alma. Mrs. Addle Smith has returned from Pittsburgh. The ladies of the Missionary society held a business meeting at the University Tuesday evening. There will be an entertainment Saturday evening, November 30, at the church. All are cordially invited to attend. Warren M. E. Church (By Neilye M. McCarthy Quite an appreciative audience was present after evening on the Sabbath. In the morning our presiding elder, Rev. Curry, was with us and delivered the message. Ten persons joined the church at this meeting. In the evening Rev. Mitchell, the evangelist, sang and preached. All are cordially invited to attend the Epworth league services held each Sabbath at the church. Last Sunday evening a paper on "Christian Perfection" was read by Miss Perry. Open discussions followed. A grand musical will be given at the church on December 6, under the auspices of Messrs. McCard and McCloud. The three-week union revival held at the church met with a great success, in bringing souls to Christ. In attending Rev. Mitchell and all the ministers concerned was felt by all who were in the reach of their words and songs. Mrs. Pomade, Mr. O'Donnell and Mrs. Besty Brown are still on the sick list. Rev. Mitchell and wife left Monday evening for Martinsburg, W. Va., from which place they will proceed home. All are cordially invited to join the Sabbath school, which meets each Sunday immediately after morning services. Classes for all and room and work for everyone. All are invited to take dinner with us on Thanksgiving Day. Allen Chapel North Side, Pittsburg, Pa. The first quarterly meeting for this year was held at Allen chapel Sunday last, and it was an occasion long to be remembered. Lovefeast at 10:45 was largely attended. At 3:0 p.m. Rev. M. Upperman of the Avery mission A. M. E. Zion church, delivered a fine sermon unto a very large and appreciative audience. Rev. Temple, P. E., assisted by Dr. G. W. Williams, and others, administered the Lord's supper. The presiding elder, also addressed the sermon, the present oratorio was rendered by the choir during the evening service. ColleCTION during the day amounted to $5 and seven persons united with the church and three persons were baptized. Thus ended one of the best days in the history of the church. Rev. D. Dyer is all smiles and full of hope for his $1,000 chainless rally next Sunday, December 1. Both the Sunday school and the Christian Endeavor show signs of Increase. Visitors in the home of Mrs. Gortrue Thompson and Mrs. Harriett Richardson Friday afternoon. They are improving nicely and will soon be up and around again. Revs. Mrs. Temple and Askew worshipped with us last Sabbath and were the house guests of Rev. Mrs. M. A. Dyger. Baptist Church Rodman Street. (By Mrs. Rev. O. S. Simms.) The Holy Ghost was in our midst and we rejoiced in the God of our salvation last Sunday. Rev. W. H. Hill. D. E., the great evangelist from the East, who has been with us in our series of revival services, delivered wonderful messages all day to large and appreciative audiences. There were three sermons during the day, a special sermon at 3 o'clock. After the sermon fervent preachers gave their sermons from the Union Baptist church. After many glorious hymns the audience retired to the baptismal pool where seven candidates and buried with Christ in baptism. In the evening the evangelist preached his farewell sermon. We regret much to see Rev. Hill leave us, as he has in his stay with us won the love and high esteem of all. A goodly sum was taken up for the evangelist as a token of appreciation by our congregation for his services rendered. We regret to announce that one of our faithful ushers in the person of James Woodruff, husband of Victoria Woodruff, very pleased ill at his home with pneumonia, also Sister Katie Page, Brother Redcress, and little Carrie Watson are ill. We also wish to announce that Prof. George Williams, the chorister, met with an automobile accident last week. St. Paul Baptist Church (By R. G. Wooa) Last Sunday's morning service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. H. Thompson, and all were inspired by the service. At 3:30 p. m. our communion service was largely attended. The pastor spoke from Revelations 3:18. B. Y. P. at 6:30 p. m. was conducted by J. F. Jenkins. In the evening we were entertained by Rev. H. Homer Home Service, along with a welcoming with the constituting of the new church. There yet remains on the sick list Sisters Sweeney and Heart. Avery Mission The Sunday services at Avery were well attended, especially at the sacred Concert, which was held at p.m. Rev A. Wakefield, former pastor of Avery, now pastoring in Johnsown, Pa., was in the city last week. While here he was the house guest of Mrs. Laura Collins, Conkling street. He visited his many friends and also attended the evangelistical services which were held at Chapel. The Avery Chapel Literary Society the first Thursday in December. The Literary society from Mt. Arrot Baptist church will be present. Sunday, December 8, we will have an $800 rally. The Trustees desire to make this rally a decided success, they also wish all our members and friends to be present at that time and help make this rally a success. Everybody is welcome. Sunday, December 1, is our communion day. We wish to invite all the ministers of the city to be present and help enjoy the downpouring of the Holy Spirit. Mrs. Kate Hodge of Dawson street, and Mrs. Louise Kofer, nee Davis, of Wellsville, O., formerly of the North Side, who had been on the sick list for the last few weeks are slowly recovering at this writing. We hope for their speedy recovery. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (By E. O. SELLERI, Director of Eve- ning Department The Moody Bible In- stitute of Chicago.) LESSON FOR DECEMBER 1 LESSON TEXT-Mark 9:14-20 GOLDEN TEXT."And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth."—Mark 9:23 R. V. 1. The Disciples' Failure—v. 14-19. Each of the Evangelists places this lesson in close connection with the mount of transfiguration. Sorrow and sin, crushed and bleeding hearts, are always to be found at the foot of our mountains of vision and of privilege. So also is to be found human importance. Let us get the picture. As the little party reaches the base of the mountain they find an excited multitude surrounding the remaining disciples who were undergoing a series of questions propounded to them by the scribes. Arriving in the midst of this questioning Jesus challenged the scribes by saying, "Why question ye them?" Before either the scribes or the disciples could answer, "one of the multitude" (v. 17) told his story to Jesus. The speaker had brought his only son, demon-possessed, to the disciples to be healed. He goes on to tell Jesus the terrificness of the boy's sufferings, and that to his bitter disappointment and anguish he has found that the disciples are not equal to the task of healing. This inability upon their part gave the scribes their opportunity and had undoubtedly raised in the father's mind a doubt as to the power of Jesus as well. Takea Case In Hand. Jesus at once takes the case in hand. Rebuke and pity are mingled in His words, "o faithless generation; how long shall I bear with you?" The disciples, the scribes and the multitude, all alike, are involved in his rebuke. All were in a greater or less degree faithless. Jesus had been in their midst performing his mighty deeds, speaking his marvelous words, and manifesting his wonderful power, yet they were without faith. Full loften the present-day church and Christian workers stand impotent before the world's great need because of a lack of faith. How frequently we miss a blessing because of our dependence upon some one who makes a failure of faith and prayer. Jesus was then and always has been troubled and distressed at such failure (v. 19). However, the father was rewarded when, in obedience to the command, he brought his boy to Jesus. The conversation that ensued is interesting and pathetic, one that is too often repeated today. At last in his deep anguish the father cried, "If thou canst do anything, have compassion on us and help up." He thereby, as all true fathers should, completely identified himself with his son and his son's need. Fewer young men of today would be demeaned possessed if their fathers would have identified themselves more fully with their boys. The reply of Jesus forms the gold en text. What a magnificent response this father made, "I believe; help thou mine unbelief." Small wonder that Jesus should again work a wonder of healing. II. The Master's Victory—vv. 20-29. The son of man, who had just been so wonderfully glorified, again manifests to the world his power over an afflicted son of man. The evil one, however, never gives up his possession without a struggle. Hence it was that, as the boy was brought near to Jesus, the very worst manifestations of his malady were exhibited, insomuch that as the multitude rushed together to witness his paroxysm and saw him as the demons left him, declared the boy to be dead. We must remember how long time the demons had ruled the boy (v. 21). A small boy once defined a habit as "something hard to break"; very true, and the longer the habit the harder it is to break. The father's faith was small but very earnest. It was sufficient to cry to Jesus for relief and that is always enough. Jesus repeats the man's use of the word "if" an though to challenge the implied lack of power and at once throws the burden of responsibility upon the father? It was not the question "if" Jesus could heal but rather "if" the father could believe. Realizing his lack, the father cried, "Help mine unbelief." "This such a cry as this God always answers. Quickly avoiding the fast gathering crowd he takes the boy by the hand, raises him up and sends him to his father on their way. No father has the right to transfer his obligations, spiritual or otherwise, to any organization. Entering the nearby house the disciples set us a good example by inquiring of Jesus as to the cause of their failure, and he tells them that the great necessity is prayer. There are more defeats in the church of Christ and in the lives of his followers that can be traced to a lack of prayer than perhaps any other one element. These disciples had cast out demons before this, but, shrinking from fellowship with him in the death he had foretold (Mark 8:32-33), they stood condemned before him, powerless in the fact of a great need, and condemned by the multitude. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER TRAITS OF CHILDREN Montenegrin Youngsters Taught to Fight Turks to the Death—in Bulgaria Racial Hatred is Taught in Public Schools. Ushitze, Servia—One cannot help wondering during wartime what the children of the belligerent nations think about it all. How do the panics, the carnage, the firing of guns appear to their young minds? It is fairly easy to answer this question so far as Montenegro is concerned, for from the earliest age children take the keehest interest in their father's collection of weapons and the dozen or so knives, pistols and other knuck-knacks he wears in his wide belt. A Montenegrin would be just as likely to go for a stroll down the village street without his entire "arsenal" as a Philadelphia dandy would be likely to walk down Chestnut street without his collar. In Spain I used to watch the children play, and here the game was in variably bull-fighting, but in Montenegro the only game for babies is war to the death with the Turk. The Montenegrins are a stern race, and the fathers, though devoted to their children, do not believe in pampering them. But I shall not easily forget the face of Prince Mirko, the second son of King Nicholas, and the idol of the nation, when he told me of the death of his two children. They caught typhoid fever in Nice and died within a few days of each other. "Have you any children?" he asked me. "None," I repiled. "Well, you may thank heaven for that," said he, "for you will never go through the agony I suffered. I verily thought my heart was broken and that I never could be happy again. "As it is, I cannot bear to hear the Riviera mentioned, and wild horses will not drag me to Nice again." Servian children are like pretty little dolls with great dark eyes, and wearing long white shirts under charming brown suede leather zouave jackets edged with fur. These jackets are most quaint and original, and are decorated with arabesques and devices of gaily colored leather and pieces of looking glass sewn in imitation of sprays and flowers. The fur is left on the reverse side, so that the coats are very warm. I have often wondered on a broiling A Montenegrin Mountaineer, summer day how they can stand the heat. Their manners are very pleasing and they remind one of nice little puppies or kittens. The Servians have a certain regard for their offspring without any wild devotion. I remember slightly shocking some of my friends out there by my partiality for four-legged creature, witting outside a cafe at Uzbek, building a cat with the remains of my dish of kalam, the Servian equivalent to Devonshire cream. This extravagance they put up with, but when they saw me tempting a dog with bits of sugar they thought it was time to remonstrate. "Gospozha!" they exclaimed. "What a strange thing to do! Why, you ought to put that sugar in your pocket and give it to children on the road." In Bulgaria one hears of horrible massacres of babies. Only a day or two ago Bulgarians near Rustchuk attacked a harmless Turkish settlement and spared neither women nor children. But the Bulgarians set great store by their schools, and in these schools racial hatred is encouraged, and even the youngest learns that he will some day has to struggle for mastery with the Serb, the Greek and the Turk. Unlike the babies of other Slav nations, the Bulgarians are not, as a rule, beautiful. They are wooden-looking, flat faces, and are rather Mongolian in type; but they are as hard as nails. Carmen Sylva of Roumania might well be called the Children's Queen. She adores children, and the grief of her life was when her little daughter died. She has never really recovered from losing her only child, but it has had the effect of making her as good as a mother to all her young subjects. No one will ever know the extent of her benevolence and charity, and Romanian mothers bless her name. She interests herself especially in the blind, and her home for blind children is perhaps the most excellent charity of the country. One of the things that strikes a visitor to Roumania is how everything is discussed before children. Twenty-Five Rats in One Trap. Talbryn, England.—A record in rat catching has been made here, where 25 rats were caught in one wire trap in two nights, 15 the first night and 10 the second. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Indicative of the progress of the southern negro are the figures given in regard to the increased value of farm lands, implements and equipment in the report of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute, which has just been published. In his annual report to the trustees of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute, Booker T. Washington states that the total valuation of the personal property, lands, buildings and securities in possession of the trustees is $3,606,525.47. Referring to the finan- In this report Booker T. Washington, principal of the institute, points out that the great need of the south is agricultural education for its negroes, and calls attention to the relation between the prosperity of a farming community and the establishment of schools and the advancement of all kinds of education. "The large increase in the amount of property owned by negroes," says the report, "is, I am sure, due to the teaching that has gone out from the annual Tuskegee negro conference and similar agencies. I find that the value of domestic animals owned by negro farmers of the south increased during the last ten years 108 per cent. $85,000,000 to $177,000,000; poultry, from $4,000,000 to $5,000,000, or 25 per cent.; implements and machinery from $18,000,000 to $36,000,000, or 100 per cent.; land and buildings from $69,000,000 to $270,000,000, or 233 per cent. The total value of farm property owned by southern negroes increased during the last ten years 177 per cent." In his report Washington calls attention to the improvement in the standard of life among the negroes in rural districts of the south, comparing those who now attend the conferences and extension meetings of the institutes with those who used to appear at its gatherings. "In former years," he says, "the confe-ference was made up of uncouth reenters and croppers and a few owners; now it is largely composed of well-dressed, intelligent, progressive and wideawake owners, eager to discuss farming methods." Mr. Watt Terry, of Brockton, Mass., the young negro real estate agent, who has, had such an exceptional career, stated at the recent meeting of the National Negro Business league, that he controlled real estate aggregating $500,000. There were those disposed to discredit Mr. Terry's statement at the time, so much so that the executive committee of the business league, through its secretary, made a special report in open session with regard thereto. Since the Chicago meeting, Dr. Booker T. Washington, president of the National Negro Business league, has been quietly investigating the matter at the hands of responsible Brockton people. A letter just received from the secretary of the Young Men's Christian association, White, of Brockton, states: "Some weeks ago I wrote you relative to our mutual friend, (Mr. Watt Terry's) business, but now I want to enclose the clipping from the tax list which you will see is positive evidence that at the time the taxes were recorded he was carrying well on towards $300,000, and I know his large purchase of $120,000 occurred since then, so with the estimated valuation of these properties, in the minds of our best real estate men, I am thoroughly satisfied that the amounts reported are very little, if any, overstated. It is certainly a most wonderful development in a few years." It must be gratifying to the negro people everywhere to learn that one of their race has achieved so wonderfully in so short a space of time. Mr. Terry is an alert, aggressive, but sincerely modest young man. In his promotion to the rank of major, just announced at the war department, Charles Young of the Ninth cavalry, a negro, becomes the first man of his race to attain that grade in the regular army of the United States. Major Young is also the only negro officer of the army who was graduated from the Military Academy at West Point. He has served with the Ninth cavalry, Tenth cavalry and Twenty-fifth infantry, all negro regiments, during his entire service, with the exception of a year's service in the Seventh cavalry, a white regiment. Fisk University at Nashville, Teen, is making efforts to raise the sum of $135,000 as an endowment fund, and Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan has promised to give the last $25,000. It is a generous offer, and if a few others of the wealthy men and women of the land would be just half as generous as Mr. Morgan the faculty of Fisk would soon be in possession of the sum needed to carry on its work. "The interests of one colored man should be the concern of all." Dr. W. T. Vernon, formerly register of the United States treasury, has been elected president of Campbell college, Jackson, Miss. Dr. Vernon was for sixteen years at the head of the Western University at Quindaro and is considered one of the foremost negro educators in the United States. The dreams of the people who dream, come true to the ones who don't dream so much as they work. Most people fail to be original because they fear to be. Under the terms of the will of C. H. Smiley, the University of Chicago has just received $3,000 to endow a scholarship. Mr. Smiley was a negro, the son of slave parents. Mr. Smiley's benefaction is available in aid of white students as well as negroes. Quite irrespective of the contents, the home-coming holiday grip weighs about a ton more than it did going away. A walking stick with a nobly handle is a fine argument. In his annual report to the trustees of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Booher T. Washington states that the total valuation of the personal property, lands, buildings and securities in possession of the trustees is $3,600,255.47. Returning to the financial status of Tuskegee Institute, Dr. Washington reports: "I am glad to say that the number of individual donors to the school has increased within the past 13 months. While the aggregate amount is not as large, it is important, in my opinion, to increase every year the number of individual small donors. We have received during the year from all sources $306,178.88 for operating expenses; from undesignated legacies (to be used at the discretion of the trustees) $306,255.21; for special donations and improvements of the plant, $23,244.25, of which $23,242.55 is still unexpended. The total amount added to the endowment fund during the year has been $23,600.50, making our endowment fund at the present time $1,859,015.08. The value of the plant at Tuskegee is now $1,919,601.24; the present value of the 19,910 acres of mineral land, given by special act of congress some years ago and remaining unassold, is about $250,000, making a total valuation of the personal property, lands, buildings and securities in the possession of our trustees, $3,600,255.47. The attendance for the year has been 1,067 young men and 578 young women. They have come from 24 states and 19 foreign countries, or colonies of such foreign country. Power have entered late and left before the close of the year than has been the case heretofore. Those who have gone forth from our home mission schools and have given themselves to home making, teaching, preaching and general uplift work, are verily the little leaven in negro life that will leaven the whole lump. It pays to help the negro so that he may help himself, and it pays the negro to help himself so that he may gain strength, faith, courage and experience to better help himself—National Baptist Review. The Norfolk, Va., City Council has passed a law requiring all washerwomen to be registered. The object of the law is to protect white families from tubercular contagion. When tuberculosis is discovered in a house no one in that house is allowed to take in washing. The law works terrible hardship on those who depend on washing for a livelihood. Only: about 1 per cent. of the total wealth of the United States. is invested in church property, but, according to Dr. Booker Washington, over 8 per cent. of the wealth of the negroes of the country is invested in this way. They have 35,000, churches, with 3,700,000 members. Dr. J. W. Barrett, member of the Board of Governors, University of Melbourne, Australia, in an article which recently appeared in the Melbourne Argus, states: "It really looks as if he, (Booker T. Washington), had led the world from the educational point of view." Every time a man speaks to a girl of eighteen the oil and velvet shows up in his voice. When a man thinks he's eating brain food he is really feeding his vanity. The groucher spoils no one else's time so much as his own. Envy is something which is as hard to efface as indelible ink. Some women live as though high style were the standard of heaven. A great character is one who knows how to give an idea of largeness. Cheerfulness has taken many a sting from sorrow, when that sorrow was real. When a wife laughs in her alevea, be sure the husband has been widely comic. A treacherous disposition makes even its possessor miserable because of treachery. Millionaires let their wives and daughters get the airs while they get the millions. 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Mention this paper when writing. A Word to the Borrower If you are a borrower of this paper, don't you think it is not for justice to the man who is paying for it? He may be looking for it at this very moment. Make it a regular visitor to your home. The subscription price is an investment that will repay you well. Don't Take It For Granted that just because you are in business, everybody is aware of the fact. Your goods may be seen in the market but they will still make yourselves unaware the people are told about them. ADVERTISE If you want to move your merchandise, Reach the FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1912. Smithfield The Stewartess held a very successful festival Saturday night. A neat sum was realized. Rev. W. W. Grimes is doing excellent work. All the auxiliaries of the church are marching forward. Rev. R. R. Cooper of McIntyre, filled the pulpit for Rev. W. W. Grimes at 7:30 p. m. Mrs. George Davis visited Steubenville Thursday and Friday. Webster Bigby is ill. Mrs. Jordan Powell and Mrs. John Harris will leave Wednesday for New Brighton. Friends from Steubenville, Hopedale, Cadiz, Wheeling and East Liverpool, attended the funeral of George W. Veney last Friday. James Meall was the guest of his son, Jo seph, Sunday. Miss Minna visited the Faithful home. Saturday night. Mrs. Homer Harris will leave Wednesday for Hopedale. Webster Bigby and Mrs. Carrie Fitzgerald made a business trip to Steubenville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Pearl were the guests of Mrs. Maria Birgay Wednesday. Miss Alice Faithful spent Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Mitchell. Miss Sarah Benford has pleurisy. W. H. Veney and Fred Carter made a business trip to Steubenville Friday. George W. Veney departed this life Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. He was a consistent member of the A. M. E. church. He is survived by a wife and ten children. Funeral was conducted from the A. M. E. Church Friday at 10:00 a.m. and was largely attended. Rev. W. W. Grimes officiated. Steubenville (By S C Green.) Miss Pauline Barney is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Mary Jackson and Mrs. Wendoline Poutz, Mrs. Myrtle Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Guy and others went to Smithfield last Thursday to attend the funeral of Geo. Veney. Misses Mary and Daily Guyder spent Sunday in Wheeling. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Guyder attended the funeral of their nephew, Geo. Veney, at Smithfield last Friday. There were quite a number of Baptist ministers in the city last Wednesday attending the ministerial meeting which was held at the Second Baptist church. The W. M. B. society of the Second Baptist church, gave a fine turney supper last Tuesday night. The many friends of Mrs. Clara Carter are glad to know that she is home from the hospital. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Nelson enjoyed a great visit to their old charge at Bellaire last week. A magnificent chicken dinner was provided by Mrs. Annie Belle Brown, the cateress, at noon. They visited Medames Severs, Maggie Johnson, Redman, Rev. and Mrs. Logan; Mrs. Spottedwood Green, Mrs. Turman, Mrs. Mary Wood and spent the night in Wheeling, with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jackson, and later were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Kennedy, Pr. Principal and Mrs. Hunges, Robert Clark, Esg. Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Davis of Wayman chapel and others. "Mayor's Evening" was gloriously observed by Dr. Snelson and his great congregation at Quinn A. M. E. church last Sabath evening. The mayor, Hon. George Washington McLeish and the Mayoress, were both present and entered carefully into the services. He complimented Dr. Snelson on his magnificent pulpit equipment and the congregation on its first-class form of worship and decorum. The happy response was made to the mayor's address by our distinguished fellow citizen, Andrew J. Guy of the Labelle mill. The music was grand and led by Mrs. Elmer White. "Thanksgiving Day proclamation for 1912 was read by Mrs. Attorney John White. The governor's proclamation was read by Mrs. Blydina Snelson; paper was beautifully read by Miss Etta Morton and a recitation by Miss Catherine Clarke. Grand was the collection. The Stewartess Board of Quinn are: President, Mrs. Eliza Mercer; vice presidents, Mrs. Ida Matthews, Mrs. Emma Morton, Mrs. A. J. Guy; secretary, Mrs. Laura Smith; assistant secretary, Mrs. Sophora Clements; treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth Guyder; Medames Bowman, Walker, Johnson, Clarke. Brown. They will conduct a Bake Sale Saturday afternoon, December 7, and a social Thanksgiving night at the parsonage. December 1 will be observed as Stewardess Day at Quinn church. Papers by Mrs. Eliza Mercer at 11 o'clock services and at night papers will be read on "Social Purity and Good Morals," by Medames Morton, Guy, Clemmons, Clarke and others. All are invited. The Trustee Helpers of Quinn met Thursday night. The new year's officers elected were Miss Mattie Winston president; Mrs. Davis, secretary; Mrs. Elmer White, treasurer. They will give a grand masquerade party Monday night, December 8. All are invited. A new board was organized Friday night by Dr. Snelson for Quinn church and elected for president, Mrs. W. B. Snelson, M. A.; vice presidents, Medames Witcher, Cole Jackson; secretary, Mrs. John White; Mrs. Culper, treasurer; Mrs. S. F. Cooke, chaplain; Mrs. Catherine Phillips and Medames Rollins, Wright, Washington, Christian, Murray, Scott, Norman and others. They will conduct Dr. Snelson's African Lecture December 16. Quinn church's Allen Christian Endeavor league, about strong led by I. N. McCullough, Joined in a great league rally at Wellsburg A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon last. It was grand. Cadiz (BY Arthur Redmond) Mrs. W. A. Mason has returned home after a two weeks visit with Rev. and Mrs. Horsans of Belleville. The Yacht L. club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Charles Brown, Friday evening. After the meeting was over the guests partook of a rabbit supper. L. S. Strothers is suffering from an injured hand. Mrs. James Greene and friends, Mrs. Johnson of Zanesville, Q. are visiting Mrs. Mary Davis. The Green Lail club met at the residence of Mrs. Jesse Redmond on Tuesday evening. After pleasant evening a dainty repast was served. Hattie Lucas was taken ill Sunday. Mrs. Adkins of Wheeling is here owing to the illness of her mother, Mrs. Carter. Busy Bees meet at the home of A. J. Brooks Sunday evening. The W. C. T. U. meets at the home of Mrs. Jesse Redmond Monday evening, November 25. Frank Johnson of Bellaine, is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wallace, Mr. Burret of Cleveland, will A BIRD IN CHURCH "EIN VOGEL IN DER KIRCHE" A beautiful song now being sung in the Greatest Musical Success "MADAM SHERRY" 1. Dear lit - the bird, why didst thou stray From thy safe haunts so far a - way, 2. Didst think perchance that thou couldst learn Some ten - der trill, some hap - py turn, Didst hear the organ's mighty tone And chanting vowel of loud and sweet? And Some joyous and exultant strain? Or didst thou fancy thou couldst rise speak to the young folks Sunday evening, November 24. Mrs. Austin Wallace leaves for Pittsburgh Wednesday where she will visit among friends for two weeks. Mrs. Annie Freeman is spending a few days in Hopedale with her mother. Sermons both morning and evening at the A. M. E. church were appreciated by a large attendance. Rev. Childers will speak from the following subjects: December 1, in the morning, "Heirs of God," and in the evening "Walking With God." (By Jennie M. Howard.) The congregation of the A. M. E. Zion church will go to Salem Decem- ver 1 to attend the grand rally. We hope for a success. Miss Martha Howard, who has been ill for some time, is able to be out at this writing. Miss Jessie Dillard has returned from East Liverpool, where she had been visiting friends. Everybody's going to the old maids' convention to be held at the A. M. E. Zion church, Monday, December 2. Mrs. T. H. Wright and daughter, Miss Ruzzie went to New Brighton, where they were called by the serious illness of Mrs. Wright's mother. Miss Esther Wallace and William Fletcher will attend a party at Salem Wednesday evening. Services will be held in our church on Thanksgiving day at 7:30 p. m. Our pastor, Rev. Turner, preached a good sermon Sunday afternoon. The Industrial Society will be entertained by Mrs. D. J. Hill at her home in Gauder flats. Newark (By George Bennett) Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Hawkins entertained Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Craig; Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson and Mrs. Lucy Black at dinner Thanksgiving. William Whitting, formerly of this city, died in Columbus. His body is being brought to Newark Monday. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with interment at Cedar Hill cemetery. James Wisdom and brother Vermont have left for Pittsburg, Mrs. H. Flach of Fifth street is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. A. Riggs entailed Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith and James Wisdom of Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. C. Riggs of company B held a box social in Trinity A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, November 26. There was a good attendance. Rev. G. W. Maxwell of Xenla, Ohio, presiding elder of the Eastern district of the North Ohio conference, was here holding his first quarterly meeting last Sunday. There was a good attendance and the collection was $23. Youngstown (By William Saunders) Buckeye lodge of Elks No. 73 will hold its memorial services at the Hillman Baptist church, Sunday, December 1. at 2 p. m., and all members are requested to meet at their lodge room at 1 p. m. A fine program has been prepared. Mrs. William Saunders and Mrs. Rev. Taylor are able to be about the house. Mrs. Lulu Farlice of Cleveland is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Robert Kerr. Dr. and Mrs. Simpson returned from Springfield Friday. Mrs. Simpson spent four weeks. Mrs. Wesley Williams is not so well at this writing: Harry Irvin, Mrs. Joseph Finney, two children of Mr. and Mrs. Don Berry and Mrs. Smiley are on the sick list. The St. Augustine Episcopal mission has completed arrangements for the annual fair at Elks' rest. 263. West Federal street, December 3 and 1. Dinner will be served each day. Paris Hall is the guest of friends in the east this week. Col. O. S. Royal of Cleveland inspected Gold Leaf company D. U. R. K. of P. Sunday, and the company was out in good number. There was a number of guests present. Mrs. Anna Hicks of west Federal street is on the sick list. Earl John Douglass, and Miss Gladys Smith were quietly married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Simons Saturday evening. Only a few friends were present. Louisa Edwards' court of Calantha No. 30 will meet in regular session Wednesday evening. All members are requested to be present. The court will have a class of 12 soon. East Liverpool (By E. C. Polindexter.) Miss Clara Mills of Pulaski, Va., is visiting her brother here. George W. Veney of Smithfield, O., father of John Veney of this city, and Mrs. Katherine Smith of Chester, died at his home in Smithfield, Wednesday, November 20. W. H. Priller, who has been on the sick list, has recovered sufficiently to be out again. With sixteen converts revival closed at the A. M. E. church, Sunday, November 24. The Pyramid circle presented Rev. Tate with a ten-pound turkey for his Thanksgiving dinner. The circle meets next Friday at the home of Miss Edna McEntee. Walter L. Brown of Wellsville, and Miss Ruth Gant were quietly married at the Baptist parsonage the Rev. Williams of Wellsville, officiating. -Mrs. W. M. Porter of Wellsville, spent Sunday in Cleveland as the guest of, Mr. and Mrs. F. Curtis, formerly of East Liverpool and Chester. Wheeling (By Miss Ella Kennedy.) Rev. W. O. Davis of the Wayman A. M. E. church delivered two excellent sermons Sunday, to a large and appreciative audience. In the morning taking as his subject, "Duties Toward Self as a moral End." He in a manner which plainly showed him capable of filling any pulpit completely exhausted the subject. In the evening taking his text from Isaiah the twenty-eighth chapter and twentieth verse. He completed a day which surely showed him the right man in the right place. Miss Flossie Jones, who has been quite ill at her home on Charles street, is convalescent. Benjamin Davis, who was brought to Wheeling from Pittsburgh last week suffering from rheumatism, is doing very nicely at the home of his mother on Tenth street. Mrs. Houstin Davis, who is quite ill at her home on Morrow street, is improving slowly. The Coleridge Taylor club met at the residence of Miss Natalie Jones Monday evening, at which time very interesting meeting was held the program being greatly appreciated ow- Copyright by the American Melody Company, New York ING to a very interesting paper by Mrs. Smith, "Conditions in India." The Ladies' Bible club met at the residence of Mrs. Gertrude Davis last Friday evening. After a very interesting study of the lesson from the twenty-fourth chapter of Genesis, the usual study from the teachers training course was taken up after which an excellent program was rendered, which was as follows: A paper. Mrs. Molle Henderson in which paper she brought out such facts as readily showed home to be the choiceest and most cheerful spot for all. Next was a very interesting selection from Mrs. Katie Smith, "Crossing the Bar." Another, the wife's sermon by Mrs. Annie Walker, at the conclusion of which the hostess served with delicious luncheon Little Genevieve Carr, who met with quite a serious accident last Tuesday afternoon while playing, having fallen across an old kettle, causing quite a gash on her head. Dr. Kennedy being called immediately, who rendered medical aid, is doing nicely. Mr. Jones of Moundsville, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Kennedy Sunday. Mrs. James Powell of Eofl street, who has been suffering with indigestion, to the delight of her many friends, is able to greet them again with her usual smile. Thornton Yates, who has lived in Wheeling for over twenty years at the same time making himself possible to become one of its wealthiest and most prominent citizens, last week for Alliance, O.. to visit his sister, whom he has not seen for over fifteen years. Rev. J. W. Jenkins of the Simpson M. E. church, taking as his text "The Gospel net eats into the deep." He in a wonderful manner showed the power of the Gospel when rightly applied. Little Anthony Gaines of Chapline street, is convalescent after a serious case of measles. Mrs. Anna R. Jones, who is quite ill at the residence of Mrs. H. B. Cifments, has the sympathy of her many friends. Mrs. Blair, who has been confined to her home with throat trouble, is improving. New York Buffalo Mrs. Charles Waldon of Pine street, entertained at cards on Wednesday evening, November 20. Covers were laid for eight. Mrs. L. T. Townes spent last week in Drummingville, Ontario. Naomi Chapter O. E. S. election of officers Thursday evening, December 5. All members are requested to be present. By order of Worthy Matron Mrs. Lulu F. Butler. Mrs. G. Paskett has gone to St. Louis, Mo., on a business trip for two weeks. Mrs. Edyth Payne and Mrs. Mary Smith have returned from a ten days visit in New York City. Mrs. William H. Talbert received from 8 to 8 last Monday evening for Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training school for Girls at Washington, D. C. Mrs. Talbert was assisted in receiving by Mrs. John Bell, Sr., and Mrs. Lulu F. Butler members of the Phyllis Wheatley club. Miss Nannie Burroughs also spoke at the Social Center and a number of dost thou share our hu-man need. Of vocal worship and of creed? lift-ed quiv-ring to thy goal, A bird no long-er, but a soul? REFRAIN. a tempo. Thy heav- en is in the sum- mer air, The leaf- y woods and a tempo. thy fond mate, And why for future rap- ture long, When life is full of love and song, When life is full of love and song. D.C. A bird is church. white churches while in the city. A. Olds left for St. Paul, Minn., to spend the winter. A New England tea party was held by the Woman's Home Missionary society last Thursday night at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Johnson of Union street, for the benefit of Loyd Congregational church and was quite a success. Quite a few of our people are or the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker of Michigan street, are visiting in New York City. Mrs. Mary Harris of Michigan street, had a very bad fall a few days ago, but is improving. SPECIAL EDITION We are going to have a special edition with a beautiful Christmas cover and wish to advertise, particularly business establishments conducted by our people and a write-up of persons who have done something of merit. A write-up, with cut will cost $3.50 for one-half column. Single column cuts will cost $1.25; double column cuts $2.50. Space to advertise your business will cost fifty cents (50c) a single column inch. Let the people know you and what you are doing. Almost as Slow as Nature Gibbs—I noticed you were late at the theater last night. I suppose your wife spent the deuce of a time putting on her hat. Dibbe—No: putting on her hair. Self-Sacrifice "De man dat reachea foh de biggest of everything," said Philosopher Sam. "allus gets left." "All right," replied Erastus Pinkley. "I'll take de worst of it. You kin hab dis small cucumber, an' I'll take de big watermelon." Advertise IF YOU Want a Cook Want a Clerk Want a Partner Want a Situation Want a Servant Girl Want to Sell a Pineo Want to Sell a Carriage Want to Sell Town Property Want to Sell Your Groceries Want to Sell Your Hardware Want Customers for Anything Advertising Weekly in This Paper. Advertising Is the Way to Success Advertising Brings Customers Advertising Keeps Customers Advertising Insures Success Advertising Shows Energy Advertising Shows Pluck Advertising In "Bix" Advertise or Bust Advertise Long Advertise Well ADVERTISE At Once In This Paper VERY RICH NEVER GENEROUS They May Give Away Their Money but Never Themselves, Says G. K. Chesterton. There are two other odd and rather important things to be said about them. The first is this: That with this aristocracy we do not have the chance of a lucky variety in types which belongs to larger and looser aristocracies. The moderately rich include all kinds of people—even good people. Even priests are sometimes saints; and even soldiers are sometimes heroes. Some doctors have really grown wealthy by curing their patients and not by flattering them; some brewers have been known to sell beer. But among the very rich you will never find a really generous man, even by accident. They may give their money away, but they will never give themselves away; they are egotistic, secretive, dry or old bones. To be smart enough to get all that money, you must be dull enough to want it. Lastly, the most serious point about them is this: That the new miser is flattered for his meanness and the old one never was. It was never called self-denial in the old miser that be lived on beans. It is called self-denial in the new millionaire if he lives on beans. A man like Dancer was never praised as a Christianaint for going in rags. A man like Rockefeller is praised as a sort of pagan stolc for his early rising or his unassuming dress. His "simple" meals, his "simple" clothes, his "simple" funeral, are all extolled as if they were creditable to him. They are disgraceful to him, exactly as disgraceful as the tatter; and vermin of the old miser were disgraceful to him. To be in rags for charity would be the condition of a saint; to be in rags for money was that of a filthy old fool. Precisely in the same way, to be "simple" for charity is the state of a saint; to be "simple" for money is that of a filthy old fool. Of the two I have more respect for the old miser, gnawing hones in an attic. G. K. Chesterton in London Daily News. Lander Poema Found. The Walter Savage Landor exhibition at the London library is of great interest, comprising portraits, manuscripts and first editions from the important Landor collection of S. Wheeler, says the London Times. The most interesting of the literary pelics is a volume of manuscript poems and corrections by Landor which he himself described on a slip of paper (here preserved) as "sweepings from under the study table." The papers in this volume were taken from Landor's writing desk more than thirty years after his death. Some of the poems are unpublished, and in other cases there are to be found the original drafts of lines which appeared in print in an altered form. Other documents include a will written by himself in which he bequeathed pictures to Robert Browning and Ms. Lynn Linton. "Sorosis of the liver?" cried Bithera. "Gee! Think of having a woman's club internally." — Harper's Weekly. Minister, Preaching Funeral Gremen for Worthless Man, Took of This Glorious Age. One of the hardest things a minister is called upon to do is to deliver an address at the funeral of a man for whom there is really nothing good to be said. Such moments of embarrassment do occasionally arise. How one person tactfully coped with the situation is thus reported in Human Life: The very worst man in a mining camp not notorious for its platy died. The fellow had been terribly bad. If he lacked anything of total depravity, none could recall any evidence of it. He had been brutal and debanched and debased in every way known to mankind. When he died there was a quandary as to what to do at his funeral. He had been shot down in his boots, in defense of the very decency of the camp. A non-resident minister was sent for, and was told the awful truth about the deceased. "Didn't he have any good point?" asked the minister. "Not one." "Wasn't he even kind to a child some time?" "Never." The minister was lost in thought a while; then he asked: "When is the funeral to be?" "Tomorrow at three. Will you preach?" "Oh, yes!" "What in the world will you talk about?" "I shall talk," said the minister "on the glorious age in which this man lived." Sheep as Burden Bearers In the northern part of India, sheep are put to a use unthought of in European countries. The mountain paths among the foothills of the Himalayas are so precipitous that the sheep, more sure footed than larger beasts, are preferred as burden carriers. The load for each sheep is from 16 pounds to 20 pounds. The sheep are driven from village to village with the wool still growing and in each town the farmer shears as much wool as he can sell there and loads the sheep with the grain he receives in exchange. After his flock has been sheared he turns it homeward, each sheep having on its back a small bag containing the purchased grain. Go After Business in a business way—the advertising way: An ad in this paper offers the maximum service at the minimum cost. It reaches the people of the town and vicinity you want to reach. Try It—It Pays Charles Palmer, Phillip Johnson and William Winston wore five Sunday callers of Miss Pauline Jackson. Owing to the absence of Rev. Thompson, pastor of Mt. Olivet church the pulpit was filled by Rev. J. A. Horsley, morning and evening, taking for his subject, "They Shall All Walk With Me in White" and "What Manner of Man Is This," respectively. The Mt. Olivet church was crowded last Sunday evening at 1 p.m. to hear the excellent program rendered by the B. P. Church. It would not forget to make special mention of the solos rendered by Misses Lunetta Womack, Monzella Hawkins, James Settle and Mrs. C. Emory Payne. An excellent address and paper was rendered by J. H. Johnston and Mr. Davis. Edward Butler is still on the sick list, being confined to his home at this writing, the third operation being performed Tuesday. Miss Zella Richardson of Markleton, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Susan Grapple, Miss Richardson's stay is indefinite. The Brownville Tigers and the Carter Star Football team, met on the jurisdiction of Unlontown last Thursday. The game was very interesting. Unlontown, although several disputes arose concerning of plays and the taking out of time. Features of the game were the line plunging of Basket of Unlontown, and the scientific playing on and by Pointy of Brownville. After some dispute near the end of third quarter, Manny Crabble took his foot off the field. The score was finally decided 6 to 6. The Carter Star played Brownville Tigers at Brownville Thanksgiving. The book visited Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Real last Saturday, Saturday and I have the baby boy. J. H. Johnson, the district manager, came in to help him in the Instrument Company, and his corps of agents are working, the heavens to get to the main mark of five hundred members on Sunday Day. Indeed we hope for low stress. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McClure highly entertained on Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houston. Music was furnished by Miss Monica Hawkins, pianist, and G. W. McClure, violinist. Four tables of who were in play. At a four hour ill-fit played much elated over the hospitality of the hostess. Those preset works. Mr. and Mrs. John Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dandridge, Mr. and Mrs. Houston, Miss Monica Hawkins, Zella Richardson, H. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McClure. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas of Mr. Seeding called on Mrs. Grace Jackson Monday evening. Mrs. Edward Johng entertained Thursday evening Misses Lydia Strain, Nettie Strain, Hissie Hawkins, Elizabeth Hisses, Mr. and Mrs. John Strain, Alessia Robert Strain, Rubeqn Carter and Mr. Steward. The evening was spent in games and music reheated by Mrs. John Strain and Misses Hawkins. At a late hour a university chancellor was served and Two very excellent sermons were brought by Rev. Thomas Ford, D. D., pastor of Mt. Rose church last Sunday morning and evening, the subjects being "A New Creation" and "Lives of Great Men" respectively. A large and appreciative audience was present. Rev. Thomas Ford, D. D., will preach at Mt. Sunday at Mt. Olive church and assist in communion. The choir of Mt. Rose church will finish music. Rev. Charles H. Crabble will preach at Mt. Rose church at 8 p.m. Sunday. Samuel Webster is very skilful at this writing with pneumonia. Dr. J. T. Wiltshire is the attending physician. Mrs. James Terry is confined to his home with a bad case of la grippe. Thomas Smith of Masonville who is sick due to a woman and is unable to put down stairs during a spell at Isabella, near Masonville. Friday night, was committed to jail. W. Levin who has been suffie in a more attack of neurasia is able to ground again. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jen- son. Received a bouncing baby boy. Linda must. Mr. I. Chapman is suffering with a stroke. Joseph H. Hickenbottom of Thompson, New York was a caller in town last week. Mrs. Brown of Clark street is out each after a severe attack of gastric enteritis. Sunday was indeed a grand and glorious day at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church, it being rally day. Sunno morning on, beloved pastor. Rev. M. B. M. Butler, preached a powerful sermon. For a found at the church Sunday afternoon Rev. Dr. T. B. Clayton, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church, of Scottsdale, Pa., preached a soul-stirring sermon. Text: "My man seek after you, let him bring himself, take up his cross and follow in daily." Dr. Clayton was accompanied by his choir, which rendered grand selections. At night our pastor preached. Text: "These are they that have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamlil. The doctor is carrying things to success. After the sermon which was attended to $5500, Dr. Butterl and his people are well pleased. Mrs. P. M. Scott of the East End, who has been seriously ill for the past two weeks, is now much improved and physicians. Dr. La Clair will help to agile an opera theater if possible. cousin, Joseph C. Cookins of Pittsburgh and Miss John Scott's daughters have been in their mother's b-design fashion with Miss Merceran, a daugh- tens friend, since her thirties. Miss M. Smith and daughter, Miss M. Marshall of Detroit, Mich., sister of James M. Pillow and Mrs. M. S. Sorrell, has been sighting them during their medical visit. The services are Payne A. M. E. church was worshiped spiritually and well attended last Sabbath. Rev. R. H. Morris is attended the whole church with his excellent sermons. Miss Quanlah of West Middletown, the district superintendent of the Sabbath school, visited our school last. Sabbath and gave a fine address. Rev. R. H. Morris, accompanied by his wife and over forty of his members attended the quarterly meeting at Govern on last Sabbath, also his noir, Rev. and Mrs. Collins of Pittsburgh, called at the parsonage Tuesday. Mrs. Birddie Gordon and sister, Mrs. McCurdy were visitors at the home of Miss Emnett Jones or Payne Place, Friday. Mrs. Lucinda Sluby is able to attend church. Miss Dunlap and her sister, Mrs. Hill of Washington, worshipped at M. A. E. Church Sabbath evening. Rachel, the little daughter of Mrs. Mary Bush, is still very ill. The reception given by the Deaconess and stewardess and members of the Payne A.M.E. Church was Mrs. H. Morris on last Friday, evening was a grand success in every respect. A very warm welcome was tendered them by the various auxiliaries of the church to which Rev. and Mrs. Morris each responded with a fine address, Rev. Williams, pastor of M. Olive church, Canonsburg, and Rev. Hoeo of Washington, each gave splendid addresses. Then all were invited to the hall where the beautiful tables were laden with the most delicious delicacies of the season. John Harper gave a reception on Tuesday, the 14th, in honor of his class, No. 3 of Paynes A.M.E. church, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sampson Collins. There were about thirty-five members present and a few visitors. Among the honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Morris this was the first reception given by any of the leaders, with an elaborate supper very much, with an elaborate supper that the guests entertained many thanks to the host and guests. Mrs. Lou Cahill is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Johnson in Pittsburgh, Joseph Sly was a Pittsburgh caller Saturday, Emmit Merrill Alpert and Richard Saunders were Canonsburg caller Sunday. Mrs Kate Williams is convalescing and is able to attend church. George Skinner of Wilmington, D.L., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Abe Stewart of Elm street, Third ward. Homestead (By Peter Simpson) Do you ask if the colored people of farm-stead are making any progress along the line of buying property? One need only to say that forty-five colored men of the town own property. Several are very large real estate owners and run high into the town Company, organized several years ago, owns four five-room houses on Thirteenth street and lots on Seventeenth, Eighteenth and Maple streets. The Baptist church owns their property on Thirteenth street and a lot on Twelfth avenue 10110. The A.M. E. church owns their beautiful as well summable property as well. We are moving step by step from the common level, to things of greater height. George Robinson, a young man of Homestead, well known in Pittsburgh and surrounding towns and who, as stated in the Homestead notes of the Courier two weeks ago, was taken very suddenly, left for his home in Roanoke, Va., Monday. Mr. Robinson's trouble is the result of a general breakdown in health. He many friends hope for him, as much recovery is expected return. Mrs. Spencer Campbell of Eighteenth avenue left for Front Royal, Va., Friday night on account of the death of her mother. Much sympathy was expressed for her in church circles on Sunday. The baptizing at the C.F.M. Baptist church will take place at 8:30 p. m. on Sunday. Word was received by friends in Homestead Saturday that Mrs. J. C. Taulton of Donora is on the sight. Mr. and Mrs. Forest are on the sight and daughter of West Homestead. Method and son of Joseph street attended the funeral of Archie Dilworth of Bellevue. The Semper Fidelis club met at the home of Miss Lea Smith. After the business was transacted at delightful lunch was served by the hostess. Miss Lotte Hargrave and Miss Dessie Candiff were the guests of Miss Jessie Candiff. A pleasant evening was spent in music and games and a very愉快 lunch was served. Mrs. KaJay, Mrs. Hopburn and Miss Fanny Smith catered on Mrs. C. Candiff Sunday afternoon. Mrs. C. Candiff Sunday was the opening of Littsburg was the opening of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Tumblest last Sunday. Mrs. Pearl Tailion catered to the Harmony club of Homestead last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jesse Jackson. Twelfth avenue, Mrs. C. B. Custonian president. The society was trained from . to . at Littsburg the hostess served dinner. The meeting then adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. C. W. Pace. All members are urged by the President to be present. Miss Angela Saunders is on the cork list. Mrs. Candiff was visiting friends at Littsburg Sunday. Mrs. William Yancey, and daughter Liddie and Rebecca, were visiting her sister, Mrs. Molly Jones of Bonvilleville last week. And we took unto himself a wife, Wito' Saunders. Quite a surprise to his many friends. The Carnation club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown Tuesday evening and held a miscellaneous shower. The bride was the recipient of many presents, a dainty lunch menu, a late hour tea, Rev. and Mrs. Googins were agreeably surprised by the stork when he presented them with a 9 pound baby boy Monday, November 25. Mrs. Sadie J. Hargrave has returned from a six weeks' visit among friends and relatives in the south and east. While away her little daughter Abby received many pretty presents of the anniversary of her first birth. Mrs. Mose J. Bore, who is a sister of his posh cousin, is similarly delighted to present writing. Mrs. Catherine Borey, who is on holiday, is able to be the guest of her family. Miss Lotte B. Hirschman, who has had a long and successful career and relations in all areas of life, has been her home other, the last of the Nation, and is loved by Miss F. Forever North Side. Braddock Corey Avenue A. M. E. Church Simon morning or afternoon the Anthony's spiritual feast at the lesson from the life of Joshua, that was of information as well as good whole- season advice. In the evening Rev. Dr. Anderson preached another splendid and instructive sermon on the theme of "Ubelieving." This sermon also was full of good practical instruction. Both services were well attended and a great deal of interest manifested by all. The remodeling which has been in progress on the parsonage during the past week has completed. His adds much to the appearance of the property, as well as to the comfort of the family of our good pastor, who labors so faithfully and successfully Sunday after Sunday to break the bread of life to his flock. Everybody is looking forward with a great deal of interest to the game dinner to be given in this church December 12. The Rev. J. A. Lotterybury of Donora in town recently calling on Mrs. Texas Randleman of Cliff street. We are very much afraid that Corey Avenue will be minus a deaconess one of these days. We are anticipating a great, feast both spiritually and physically during our union services with the New Hope Baptist church on Thanksgiving Day. Dr. Anderson will preach at 10:30 a.m., after which good old-fashioned turkey dinners will be served throughout the day. In the evening there will be a grand finale in form of a concert. No one can afford to miss this treat. Miss Addie D. Anderson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Anderson, who is attending Wilberforce University, accompanied by Prof. Décatur and Secretary, T. C. Carter, arrived last Wednesday night to spend Thanksgiving with Dr. Anderson and wife. They will remain over until Sunday, when they will return to Wilberforce. New Hope Baptist Church. Regular services were observed at this church, Sunday. The Rev. J. H. Owlele, D. D., continues to inspire his people with his excellent sermons. Five new members were to the church. On last Sunday afternoon the minister of Mary. John Morris of Turtle Creek, was held at this church. Bruce, pastor of the deceased, assisted Bruce, conducted the funeral service. A sad event of the past week was the brutal assault on Miss Hazel Scott of Wolluntown, which occurred in the Braddock cemetery last Monday morning while she was on her way to school. As yet the guilty person who was white, has not been caught. Mrs. John Milontree and Mrs. George Chapman of local盐堡burgh visitors of Rey, and Mrs. B. Sanderson at the parsonage, last Friday, afternoon. Corvallis Laney, Walter Williams, Misses Nora Gordon and Queen Berry were week end visitors with Rev. J. E. Morris and family of Moeness. The Twentieth Century Literary society of Corey Avenue *A. M. E. Church held a splendid session in the church last Tuesday evening. E. Nossis, president, presided, but the interesting program was rendered as follo- ward Dr. W. B. Anderson; recitation, Miss Crenulia Randleman; instrumental selection, Mrs. G. E. Champlain; recitation, Mrs. Carrie Davis; address, Rev. W. B. Anderson. D. D. chorus by the society; address, Charles Champlain. At the close of the program the society went into cielection of officers for the ensuing term, which resulted as follows: President Charles Champlain; assistant Florence; secretary, Miss Corvallis Rapdleman; assistant secretary, Miss Georgia Lewis; treasurer, Miss Helen Going; critic-Mrs. G. E. Champlain; chaplain, Rev. W. B. Anderson. D. D.; chairdian of the program committee, Miss Clara Pursey. The entertainment given- at the Corey Avenue *A. M. E. Church by the Senior and Junior Stewardess Boards on last Tuesday evening was a grand success. The occasion was a meeting of the committee of Mrs. Wemin the chairdian, by telegram to the sick bed of her mother in North Carolina. The members and friends of Corey Avenue A. M. E. church called upon Rev. and Mrs. Dr. Anderson at the parsonage last Sunday in scores to see the newly renovated parsonage and congratulated the good pastor and his wife upon the wonderful change made. Some of the sisters were so overcome that they could not leave without having an old time Methodist shout right in the parsonage. Dr. Anderson, with the assistance of the officers and friends of the church have raised and paid $115 on the improvements and k-pot up more than the running expenses of the church. YOUR WEIGHT AND HEALTH Better Be, Over the Average When Young and Under When Old, Say Insurance Men. At the annual meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Directors some facts were brought out in regard to the best-build of men and women from the insurance man's point of view. In the New York Life insurance company efforts have been going on for many years to determine the exact influence of build on longevity, says the Medical Record. It is suggested that a mistake has been made in assuming that the average build of any age is the most favorable build that that age or the build from which it may be expected the most favorable mortality will be sustained. For instance, figures show that at the age of twenty all risks from 24 per cent, overweight to 10 per cent. underweight are better than average risks. Does it not then seem probable that the point of most favorable build is about half way from 24 per cent, overweight to 10 per cent, underweight, or in the neighborhood of 7 per cent, overweight? If this inference is correct the tables now used are too favorable to the underweights by about 7 per cent. At age sixty, on the other hand, the super-standard risks begin at about 8 per cent, overweight and extend to about 22 per cent, underweight. The mean point between these extremities lies at about 7 per cent, underweight and the conclusion appears evident that the present table based on average weights is too high about 7 per cent. At the later ages, 30 to 50, the mean point is not at the zero but on the heaviest side of the zero at the age of thirty and at the lightweight side of the zero at the age of fifty, and only at the age of 40 is the table apparently correct. Send all society notes to the Courier for publication. If you want your friends and near to hear of your doing, if not too long, they will be published free. PAY THE EASY WAY Are YOU LIKE COMPLETE 3 ROOM OUTFIT $87.5 WHEN YOU A man never really lives until he get fort isn't there. It can't be. If your folks ing them in a stuffy little room where there YOU CAN'T BE NATURAL. Besides a very on a complete home of your own. Can't you FOREVER. If you apply it on a home outfit one above. IT IS JUST AS EASY TO HAVE it includes dining room, kitchen and bedroom. When the year is up, the money you have sp Can PAY THE EASY WAY. 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