Savannah Tribune

The Savannah Tribune. VOLUME XXXII N.A.A.C.P.HOLDS GREAT MEETING N.A.A.C.P.HOLDS GREAT MEETING ONE OF MOST ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERINGS EVER HELD J. W. Johnson Speaks Singing of Negro National Hymn One Of Features of Meeting A capacity audience of leading colored people of Savannah, greeted the Honorable Jas. W. Johnson of New York at St. Paul C. M. E. church last Wednesday night. This was Mr. Johnson's second appearance in the city in two weeks, his business here being to assist in the organization of a local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He had made good upon his first appearance at the Savannah Home Association club rooms, the people at large had had an inkling of the great treat which was in store for them and the great audience was on edge for the meeting. Seldom has Savannah witnessed a meeting which exhibited more genuine and wholesome enthusiasm, such significant unanimity and such loyalty and devotion to a cause. The proposition of racial unity for racial self-defense and self-preservation was the theme which the speaker brought to his hearers. He was master of his audience at all times—at moments there was a tenseness and raptness indiscretable, followed a moment later by uproarous applause. Mr. Johnson's argument was logical, well fortified in fact and convincing in the extreme. It was full of vivid and tragic illustrations. He began with the introduction of Negro slavery into the United States and traced Negro history through the various epochs and crises down to the present day. He discussed at length the causes, effects and conditions affecting the great northward movement of Negroes, in which the Negro is having the first taste of industrial freedom. Said he, "Summing up the advantages and disadvantages involved, the advantage is remendously and overwhelmingly in favor of the exodus." The fundamental principles involved are not alone economic, but are political as well, and related to that great matter of citizenship. The ballot is what the Negro needs; it is the only basis of racial development and race competition, and closely related to migration is the fact that there will be a wide distribution of Negroes toward those centers where they may exercise the ballot. Our people can be assailed anywhere, by anybody, even on the floors of Congress, with impunity, because we are a voteless people. When we get a million or so of votes, no member of Congress will dear to rise upon the ooor, there, to insult us as a race. "Our race is moving forward and leaving the leaders in the rear. The southern people, too, are waking up to the fact that they must treat the Negro better. We are becoming an industrial factor, whereas, we have never been such before." Discussing the conditions following the close of the European war, Mr. Johnson said, there was no doubt the Negro would be able to withstand the competition. There was something strangely providential about the curious turn of circumstances brought about by the great war. "The war," said he, "has given the Negro the chance to grip those industries which have made the Irish and Greek and the Italian rich. It has given the Negro race the chance to register its first protest against its treatment in the South." He urged upon the people to think seriously upon these things and to strive to lift up the whole people to a place of recognition before the world. At the conclusion of the brilliant address, the vast audience listened to the singing of the Negro National Hymn by a well-selected chorus under the efficient direction of Prof. R. W. Gadsden. The hymn aroused a warm enthusiasm and the chorus called for its repetition. The local branch of the association increased its membership to a total of 120 persons, many also subscribing to the Crisis, the National organ of the National Association. In the near future the local branch will select its executive board and will at once take up such work as may properly come before it. Subscribing members are urged to LOCAL ATHLETE WINS HERO MEDAL John W. Roberts, Jr., Rewarded For Saving Boy's Life On July 17, 1915, Jno. W. Roberts, Jr. of this city, saved the life of Fred Major, at Cattle Park near Savannah. In addition to this feat, he recovered the body of his younger brother after life was extinct. The three boys were caught in the treacherous undertow of the river whither they had gone with their parents for a day's outing. There were a number of witnesses to the tragedy and the rescue. Friends 12 of young Roberts believing that some recognition for his bravery should be shown, took up the matter with the affiliations or responsible witnesses with the Ralston Hero Commission with the result that the commission awarded Roberts its medal suitably inscribed and designed. At the conclusion of the program of the mass meeting at St. Paul Church, Wednesday night, the medal was presented after a masterly speech by Mr. Ed. H. Burke. The award will be of great inspiration to others to make the same sort of heroic effort to rescue other persons in time of peril and danger. ART ASSOCIATION MEETS The organization meeting of the proposed Art and Needle Work Association will be held at Cuyler street school Tuesday afternoon, March 13th at 4:30 p.m. The committee on plans of organization will report at that time and permanent organization will be effected. All persons interested in needlework and the variety of handy art are urged to be present. The temporary chairman of the work is Prof. J. W. Hubert, of the Cuyler street school. REV. EASON TO PREACH AT SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. H. Eason, one of the foremost leaders, as well as one of the most popular pastors of the Baptist denomination of Alabama, will preach morning and evening at the Second Baptist church, Green square, Sunday March 11th. Dr. Eason, for ten years was president of the State Convention of Alabama, while pastoring a large congregation, edited the Baptist Leader, the official organ of the denomination of his state. He has traveled extensively in the Holy Land and has published a number of books, most prominent among them being, "Sanctification vs Fanaticism." Dr. Eason will give one of his famous lectures on his travels in the Holy Land, Tuesday evening, March 13th, to which the public is Invited. Admission free. send their membership fees to Secretary J. G. Lemon at 719 12 West Broad street as soon as possible, that their names may go in to be enrolled at the National Headquarters in New York. The officers of the local branch are: J. C. Lindsay, president; F. S. Belcher, M. D., vice president; J. G. Lemon, secretary; A. B. Singfield, treasurer. Mr. Chas. Squire spent a day at Charleston, S. C., this week. Mr. George Riley of Atlanta, is a visitor in the city. SAVANNAH, GEORGJA, Morehouse Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary MANY NOTABLE SPEAKERS ON THREE DAY PROGRAM Worcester Academy Contributes $100 To School Fund Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 27.—The celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of Morehouse College closed tonight. The three days' celebration was notable in Negro college circles here. More graduates of the college had returned than on any similar occasion in the history of the school, and many distinguished visitors were present. Among these were Dr. Howard B. Grose, editor of Mission; Doctors Curtis Lee Laws, editor of the Watchman; Dr. Fifton D. Gray, editor of the Standard; Mr. Hale of Rochester, N. Y.; Dr. Gilbert N. Brink of the American Baptist Home Mission Society; Rev. W. H. P. Faunce, president of Brown University; Dr. D. W. Abercrombie, principal of Worcester Academy; Dr. Wallace Buttrick, secretary of the General Educational Board; Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute; and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis, New York; and Mrs. A. D. ternolds of Boston, as well as the presidents or other representative officers of all of the schools of the American Baptist Home Mission Society. The anniversary sermon was preached on Sunday afternoon by Rev. W. H. P. Faunce, D. D. Dr. John F. Purser, president of the board of trustees of Morehouse College, presided. The singing of the students was very active, especially their rendering of the anthem "Seek Ye The Lord" and the anniversary hymn written by Dean Benjamin Brawley of the college and set to music by Prof Kemper Harreld, musical director. On Sunday night Dr. Brink presided and greetings were brought by the following representatives of institutions: Dean Adams of Atlanta University; Pres. Watters of Gammon Theological Seminary; Pres. Tapley of Spelman Seminary; Pres. King of Clark University; Pres. Fountain of Morris Brown University; Prof. Turner of Shaw University; and Pres. Summer of Talladega College. The address of the evening was the formal one by Pres. John Hope of Morehouse College, who took his theme "Fifty Years of Negro Education and the Outlook." Pres-Hope reviewed the early struggles in education after the Civil war and emphasized the fact that the merit of a college like that of a man depended not only on what it does, but what is it. He showed that for fifty years Morehouse College men had been at the head of all upward movements in Georgia, and that their influence had extended even into Africa. On Monday morning, occurred a conference on moral and religious training with Pres. Hope presiding. Dr. C. T. Walker of Augusta, was scheduled for the first address of the morning and Pres. George H. Hovey of Virginia Union University for the last one, but for one reason or another both of these men found it impossible to be present. Their places on the program were taken by Drs. Gray and Law. Pres. J. A. Booker of Arkansas Baptist College dealt with the question "What can students do to promote religion in our schools?" The fourth address of the morning was delivered by Rev. M. W. Johnson, a graduate of Morehouse College, "who has also completed the course at the Rochester Theological Seminary and who is just now engaged in Y. M. C. A. work. The meeting of Monday afternoon with Dr Purser presiding in some ways marked the high water mark of the conference. Very soon in the course of the services the feeling became intense. The address of the dedication of Robert Hall was delivered by Dr. Howard B. Gross, who dwelt upon the struggles that President Robert had, who paid a great tribute to Dr. Morehouse as the grand old man of the denomination and who called upon the young men in the college to play well their part in American citizenship, telling them that the spring of the rise of a race must be found within the race itself. He was followed by Dr. D. W. Abercrombie, principal of Worchester Academy and an old school teacher of President Hope. Dr. Abercrombie made a plea for classical scholarship and showed how much more and more the great responsibilities of the world have drifted his address with a very fine compliment from the boys of Worcester (Continued on Page Flight) SATURDAY MARCH 10TH Boll-Weevil Campaign Attracts Many DEMONSTRATOR WILLIAMS CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL MEETING Farmers in Burke and Scriven Counties Join in Pest Fight The special food and anti-boll weevil campaign which has been conducted in Burke and Scriven counties by United States Demonstrator E. A. Williams, has resulted in much good for the farmers of these counties. The campaign began February 26, at Noahs Oak in Burke county and yesterday's meeting was held at Sylvania in Scriven county. The meetings have been very largely attended, all of the farmers showing a most lively interest in the various topics discussed by the experts whom Mr. Williams has been able to secure to address the meetings. In fact, several of the gatherers have been so large that the meetings which were to be held in doors had to be held out side the building. In Burke county, the board of education has promised $25.00 for prizes to be awarded the girls in canning clubs if a like amount were raised on the outside. The first outside dollar was contributed by a white farmer by the name of J. M. Hughes of Gough. Already $20.00 has been raised so that the conditions laid down by the board have already been met. On Tuesday of last week Prof. Geo. D. Godard, special rural, supervisor of Georgia and H. G. Daniels. Burke county supervisor, were present at the meeting and addressed the gathering. Mrs. Nora Flagg, Jeans Fund teacher of the county, directed the meeting. During the present week, funds have been raised for prizes for the boys' corn clubs and a considerable amount is already in hand. At Tuesday's meeting in Seriven county, Rev. H. J. Arnett, county superintendent, was present and made a thrilling talk. The meeting was held at Ditch Pond. CIVIC GARDENS The Women's Federation and the City Recreation Commission are aiding the Urban League in the conduct of yard gardens among the colored people. The work must be commenced at once owing to the season. Any person or family having a small garden plot or flower-yard plot and who wishes to enlist in the contest should make application to the Urban League Director at The Tribune building at once, giving name, address and dimension of plot, etc. Any family or any individual is eligible to enter, and a little family garden will go a long way toward reducing the high cost of vegetables, and besides it will do much to beautify the yard. It is expected that the district workers, headed by Mrs. W. R. Fields, will enlist many gardeners in their districts and that these ladies will inspect and supervise their gardens. SOUTHEASTERN CIVIC LEAGUE ORGANIZED On Tuesday afternoon February 27, the ladies of the southeastern section of the city met at Magedonia Baptist church and organized the Southeastern Civic League. For quite a while the ladies in this part of the city have been doing charitable work in their neighborhood under the direction of Mrs. G. A. Horton. They feel that uniting their efforts with the Urban League a larger work can be done. With District Worker of the Urban League, Mrs. M. L. Turner, each lady was glad of the opportunity of doing something for the uplift of our people. The officers are Mrs. M. L. Turner, president; Mrs. G. A. Horton, secretary and reporter; Mrs. Lizzie Ray, treasurer. All the ladies present took pledge cards for the Urban League and promised to interest and bring new members at the next meeting. Wednesday March 21st at 5 o'clock. A canvass of this district some time ago brought twelve children whose parents are not connected with any church, do not attend any Sabbath school. The ladies have established a Sunday school, and each Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock these children are being taught things that are uplifting. ST. CECILIA CLUB There will be a meeting of St. Cecilia Musical Club on Tuesday night at the home, of Mrs. R. A. McNichole LAYING OF CORNER STONE VERY IMPRESSIVE Large Crowd out to Witness Interesting Ceremony The laying of the corner-stone to the new building of the Savannah Home Association at the corner of Minsl and George streets on last Sunday afternoon was witnessed by a large and appreciative crowd. Long before the appointed hour for the exercises to take place, many began to gathered in the vicinity to the building. At 3:30 o'clock the members of the association, more than a hundred in line, marched out West Broad street to the Masonic Temple where they were joined by Pythagoras Lodge No. 11 A. F. & A. M. which had charge of the affair. The two organizations returning to the scene where the ceremony was to be performed, presented a creditable showing. At the building the officers of Pythagoras Lodge and the participants on the program were seated on the platform and the members formed a double line around it. The procession was in charge of Capt Julius Maxwell, who acted as marshal. After preliminary arrangements had been completed the business was turned over to Pres. Ed. H. Burke of the association, who in turn presented to the gathering the master of ceremonies, Mr. George M. Brown, who, in a graceful and able manner, made his introductory remarks. The principal address was delivered by Mr. J. C. Lindsay, president of the Savannah Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and it was indeed a masterpiece. It was embodied with many constructive and progressive ideas and was well received. Mr. Jos. J. Brown spoke in behalf of the Association and his remarks were far reaching. He was eloquent, his language chase and he acquitted himself admirably. The eagerly awaited part of the program was the ceremony pertaining to the laying of the corner-stone which was conducted by Pythagoras Lodge. Prof. Gadsden acting Grand Master of the occasion. The work was gone through minutely and in a way that caused much interest to be manifested. The building is well under way and when finished will be a handsome structure. The approximate cost will be $15,000. The project is financed by the Wage Earners Savings Bank. GARBAGE CANS CHEAP The Woman's Federation of Savannah has arranged with a certain local hardware house to furnish to such persons as are unable to pay the full price, a large, covered garbage can for the small sum of 72 cents, about half price. Only poor people can have these, because the plan is designed to protect the dealers against any unfair competition,—so, all those who are unable to pay the full price and who desire to avail themselves of the offer may do so by calling at The Savannah Tribune and furnishing satisfactory evidence that they are entitled to the reduced price. THE OYER-HOME ITEMS One of the most beautiful home weddings that has taken place here for some time, was that of Miss Ethel Claggett and Mr. James O. Andrews at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. B.Flemming on Monday night February 26th. Rev. L. E. Lawery officiating. The home was beautifully decorated with pot plants. The bride was very popular here, having taught at the Beaufort High School for two terms. The groom, Mr. Andrews is very much thought of in his home city, Orangtburg, S.C. After a shower of rice, they left for Orangeburg, their future home. Mrs. A. B. Pitt, of Boston, Mass., ac companied by Miss Mary Nelson of the same city, is spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. McGill on Port Republi- c street. Mrs. Blanche Jackson of Charleston, is in the city, spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Rosalee Dickson. Mrs. Annie Proctor spent a few days in Savannah last week. Mrs. Claudia Brown left the city this week fo. Denmark, S. C., While there she will visit Vorhees Industrial School. Beaufort is to have a new moving picture theatre. Mr. D. Mittle is erecting one on Bay street near the old Lockwood Bank Building. The colored people will have the very best of NUMBER 27 WEST BROAD LEADS IN PAPER CONTEST LARGEST SINGLE GRADE COLLECTION AT CUYLER. 82,064 Lbs. Collected Contest Will End During Month of June The waste paper contest among the four public schools of the city is being very closely waged. At the close of school yesterday a total poundage of $2,064 had been turned into the Savannah Paper Balling Company, the company which is giving prizes. The contest was started during the latter part of January and if the subsequent collections are as large as those of the past month and a half the total poundage of the contest will likely go to a surprisingly high figure At the close of school yesterday, the West Broad street school was leading in both total school poundage and the average poundage per child, the school having collected 29,230 pounds giving the average child a poundage of 32.4 with the Maple street school coming next with an poundage of 29.09. The Cuyler street school has the distinction of having the grade which has so far turned in the largest amount of paper, at a single weighing, the 5th grade having reported 3,241 pounds. The East Broad street school has been rather unfortunate in drawing rain on its last collection day and as a result it is bringing up the rear in the contest. The prizes to be awarded, a piano to the school bringing in the largest mount of paper, and $15 and $10 in gold to the grades reporting the largest amount, will be awarded according to the average pounds per child in each school and grade, giving both the smallest school and smallest grade an equal chance with the largest. The following is the standing of the schools in the contest at the close of school yesterday: West Broad Street School Magazines.....4,887 lbs Newspaper.....23,343 lbs Total .....28,230 lbs Average per student.....32.4 lbs Maple Street School Magazines .....5,586 lbs Newspapers .....10,542 lbs Total .....16,128 lbs Average per student:.....28.09 lbs Cuyler Street School Magazines .....9,274 lbs Newspapers .....17,620 lbs Total .....20,907 lbs Average per student.....20.7 lbs East Broad Street School (Approximately) Magazines .....2,468 Newspapers .....9,803 lbs Total .....9,803 Average per student.....11.01 lbs PROMINENT VISITORS Rev. L. A. Townsley of Atlanta was called to the city to conduct the funeral service of Mr. S. M. Handshaw, who was buried from St. Philip Monumental church Sunday afternoon. His host of friends here are always glad to see him. Among the recent visitors to the city was Rev. G. W. F. Phillips of Americus. His impress for good is felt by many a young man and woman scattered throughout the state. ROGER WILLIAMS UNIV. JUBILEE SINGERS COMING The famous singers of Roger Williams University, of Nashville, Tenn., will appear at the First African Baptist church, Franklin square, Friday night, March 16th. These singers always please their audiences, and everywhere they appear they create a furore of enthusiasm. Each one a soloist of rare ability. Their program covers a wide range of jubilee, classical and comic selections. The pastor and officers of the First church want to give these singers a record breaking audience, and since their church has supported all community efforts, an appeal is made to their friends to come to their aid at this time. The general admission will be 25 cents. If any of the friends find it impossible to attend, stop at the parsonage, 717 West PAGE TWO COAT SUITS MAY RETNRN WITH SPRING. Norfolk and Box Coats Among the Smart Models ACCESSORIES TO FRESHEN WINT- ER FROCKS New York, March S.-It has been a matter of conjecture whether coat suits would return to favor with the spring, or whether the long coats by which women have stood firm and steadfast all through the winter would continue to satisfy their needs in spring. One would naturally conclude that a coat suit in spring would be welcomed by most women after a heavy, long coat of winter. But the question is still to be settled. In all probability there will be as many coat suits as separate coats worn when spring comes. Some very jaunty models are being shown now, and many of them have coats in Norfolk or semi-Norfolk effects with plain or pleated skirts. © MCCALL Smart Spring Model Developed i . Jersey Cloth The dressier suits are made of silk and satin with touches of embroidery in the same or some contrasting color. The coats are generally midway between the hips and knees in length. For sports wear there is no doubt that hip-length coats with contrasting skirts will be very smart, and there will be more interest in sports clothes this spring and summer than in any other styles, if one may judge from the present demand for them. Plaid skirts with coats of solid color having the collar and cuffs trimmed with the plaid are considered extremely chic. The striped and checked materials are employed in the same way with coats of one color. Besides the Norfolk coats, the loose, straight-hanging box coat is one of the models that promises to be very much favored. Some of these are quite short. They are very stunning made up in velvet and worn with-white serge skirts Dark blue or old-rose velvet, with large white pearl buttons for contrast, is used for these coats. Not strictly Norfork, but resembling © MCCALL Smart Sprig Model Developed in Jersey Cloth this style in many points, is the smart model illustrated in the sketch. It is of orange-colored wool jersey and accompanies a skirt of black-and-orange check, making an exceptionally smart eastume. The coat is twice belted, part of the yower belt forming straps at the top of the large patch pockets. The belts extend around the sides only and leave a panel effect at the back which is pleated like the front. To Freshen the Winter Dress There are many people who wish to freshen up their winter clothes before getting their spring things, for it is still some time before the weather will allow us to be comfortable in spring clothes. Only those who have been able to replenish their wardrobe very frequently throughout the winter will not feel the necessity of adding new touches to their clothes. There are new sets of vests and collars and separate cuffs to match, or matching collars and cuffs which will do much toward making a change in a dress of which you may have tired. These collars and cuffs are of white shantung silk trimmed at the edges with bands of plain colored silk or the dotted or figured silks. The band of colored silk adds a bright touch which is very refreshing. The flat, rolled collar in sailor shape is still a favorite. Some of the collars are made double; for instance, there is a lower collar of white silk and an upper collar in green, rose, gold or any of the fashionable colors, the same shape, but smaller, so that an edge of the white shows all around. Girdles also offer another possibility for refreshing dresses. The girdle is an important feature of the dress at present, and there are many charming styles, varying from a very narrow apron-string girdle hanging with long, loose ends, to the wide girdle which is arranged artistically in a soft, crushed effect. Wide ribbon girdles are very often seen. For a Combination of Materials To vary the monotony of the perfectly straight-up-and-down dress, there are several new models of which one is shown in the skitch. The waist is cut in sections, permitting the use of two materials. The skirt shows the new puffed effect at the lower edge, with the draped panels confined to the sides only. For the attractive silks, which may be had in plain and figured effects to match in color, this design is unusually effective. Cuffs on skirts and on the lower edges of the slip-on blouses which accompany them, are noticed in a good many dresses. The cuffs may be deep or narrow and are finished with machine-stitching, giving the effect of the hems having been placed on the right instead of wrong side of the dress. A pleated up-standing frill about half an inch deep is sometimes used as a finish to the cuffs. This, of itself, provides sufficient trimming in some models. EMIGRATION FORM NORTH CAROLINA The total suppression of European immigration since the war began, and replacement by a certain amount of emigration, has resulted in a serious shortage of labor, especially unskilled labor, in the north; and in consequent there has been a heavy draft of Negro labor to the North. It is estimated that 150,000 Negroes have left this section since August 1914, and the movement continues. Unfortunately, the legislatures of certain southern states have assumed that they can reverse an economic law, and have consequently enacted a number of fool statutes designated to suppress the movement. Worse still, in some sections white men have disgraced their color by attempting to stop the Negroes by violence—none of which accomplished the purpose aimed at, and all of which puts the South in a bad light in the eyes of the rest of the country. It is pleasant to note that of all the southern states, North Carolina has been less effected by the movement, less than 3,000 of the total of 150,000 having come from this state. This is unquestionably due to the fact that North Carolina has been trying to do something like justice to the Negro, and the North Carolina Negro knows it. We have our quota of rough whites of course, and now and then they disgrace the state and undo in a night the work that it has taken better men years to accomplish. We also have our quota of tough Negroes, whose crimes are perpetually threatening the good feeling between the races; but in the main the North Carolina Negroes let the whites alone and are let alone. Furthermore, the state is year by year doing better things for the Negro in the educational field. Illiteracy is being reduced and numerous colleges and industrial and training schools are opened to him here. These things, we believe, account for the fact that the North Carolina Negroes are staying at home, regardless of the temptation of higher wages in the North. Nevertheless, even North Carolina will do well to note and ponder this movement. We are continually telling the Negro that he is better off in the South, and in many respects he is. At the same time, while he may realize that going North may be jumping from the frying pan into the fire, he is not likely to be particularly happy in the frying pan. North Carolina must never forget that if she is to progress she must progress as a whole. The state can never make a healthy advance in wealth and education unless the Negro gets his share of the There are certain fair-hearted white men who look upon the achievement of education and economic power by the Negro as dangerous to the white man. Such white men have small faith in the capabilities of their race. If the breed that conquered and holds in subjection the rich and powerful nations of India, cannot deal with a few million blacks, then virtue has gone out of it, and it may as well abandon its claim to ascendancy. In fact it is not the Negro we fear; it is the North. We are firmly convinced that had we been left alone from beginning, the Negro problem by this time would have been well on the road to solution; but ill-formed interference of the North was our ruin and the Negro's too. We are in eternal dread of a revival of that interference. But we certainly cannot render that disaster less probable by attempting to keep the Negro in mental and economic, if not political bondage. We must give him a chance at education, and equal protection under the law if we are to have a free hand in dealing with the innumerable problems that his presence among us raise.—Greensboro Daily News. WORTH THINKING ABOUT Jim Keith is a Negro, more than a year ago, narrowly escaped lynching by a Georgia mob under the impression that he had murdered a sheriff. He was saved by Worth county officials, but the lawless band did succeed in lynching five other Negroes thought to have been implicated in the murder of which Keith was accused. Jim Keith subsequently was tried, found guilty and sentenced to a life term in penitentiary. In the mean time, while Jim Keith lay in prison, new light was shed upon the original crime, and the convict was given another trial. Now, the evidence proves that Jim Keith and the five dead Negroes innocent; and he was acquitted and his freedom restored by a white jury! What a commentary upon the accursed institution of lynching? A murder is committed; a mob forms; five innocent Negroes are lynched, the life of a sixth barely saved by the authorities from the mob. Then, more than a year later, "further evidence has led to the general belle that Mozelle Lake, who escaped, is the murderer!" A white jury and the law soberly and with deliberation, could restore to one living victim, of a premature mad impulse his liberty, out not to the five others who are dead. How long are the decent lawabiding citizens of Georgia going to tolerate this disgraceful barbaric practice—which is the foulest bolt upon the name of the state today!—Atlanta Constitution. SWANGIN SCHOOL LEADERS The pupils of Swangin school who attained the highest averages for the month of February are as follows: attained the highest averages for the month of February are as follows: Richard Gaston S9; Henry Parlin S9; Agnes Collier S8; Louise Moss S1; Mary Moss S3; Mary Jackson S2; Julia Mae Swangin S9; Perry Young S4; Roosevelt Jones S2; Gertrude Maxwell S1; Henry Young S0; Anna Fickland S9; Jessie Lee Byrd S6; Willie Swangin, Inez Lewis S5; Henry Moore S5; Julia Wright S2; Gerabline Bottamus S1; Alma Hawk S7; Rogella Hill S6; Viola Williams S6; Claud Brown S5; Mary Oliver S4; Birdell Williams S9; Evalina Wigfall S8; Charlie Smith S8; Lucellie Williams S7; Horace Lewis S7; Robbie Coleman S6; Doctor Harper S8; Willie Bynes S7; Gladys Williams S6; Marion Lewis S6; Luther Rice S5; Walter Brown S5; David Nichols S9; Octavia Howard S5; Willie Mae Thomas S9; Lillian Brown 90; Choice Williams S5; Sadie Davis 91; Herbert Washington 90; Fleta Brown S7; Georgia Jones S0; Lillie Brown 80. In the night school the following high marks were received: Mrs. F. Smith 90; Mrs. S. Hargree 90; Mrs. M. Johnson 92; Mrs. G. Jones 94; Mrs. G. Seabrooks 96; Mrs. C. Parkman 92; Mrs. C. Snellman 93; Mrs. P. A. Morgan 92; Mrs. M. Mathis 85; Mrs. S. Swangin 90; Mrs. L. Davis 90; Mrs. L. Williams 86; Mrs. C. Richards 92; Mrs. L. stripling 94; Mrs. S. Irwin 96; Mrs. S. Larey 93; Mrs. M. Heyward 95; Mrs. L. Coleman 90; Mrs. M. Shoemake 95; Mrs. S. Mitchell 95; Mrs. B. Law 97. Richard Grayson 93; Eddie Griffin 89; Mr. E. B. Swangin 96; Mr. Wm. Black-shear 92; Mr. R. Walker 82; Mrs. L. Slafer 90; Miss R. Cusbert 94; Miss N. Whitehead 90; Mrs. O. Pew 93. PLAYGROUND DOTS On Washington's birthday the play ground was the scene of many happy children, neatly attired in sports clothes to participate in the various events planned by tWir director, Miss Helen Lee, for the afternoon's entertainment. In the dodge ball contest the Reds THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE won over the Blues. The line up was as follows: Blues—Maud Patterson, captain; Alma Henderson, Corine Chaplon, Lillian Calhoun, Wilhelmina Bringt, Hilred Hooker. Reds—Mildred Blun, captain; rances Bell, Lenora Davis, Marle Este, Dorothy Spring, Irelee Noble. The Reds also were the victors in the volley ball contest with the following line up: Reds—Lenora Davis, capt; Maud Patterson, Mildred Blun, Corine Champion. Blues—Wilhelmina Bright, captain, Frances Bell, Marle Este, Irelee Noble. Score 7-0. In the relay races Hildred Hooker won in favor of the Reds over the Purples and the Blues, score 3-0. Mildred Blun defeated Lenora Davis in the dodge ball championship contest by an endurance of three minutes. All of the children took part in their favorite game, white and black, and also in the various folk songs and dances. Attendance of the day was 195. There were many spectators present. PARENT-TEACHERS MEETING CUYLER STREET SCHOOL The parents and teachers of Cuyler Street School are to have their meeting Wednesday the 14th.. It is expected there will be a large attendance of parents. Dr. W A. Harris, president of the Medical Association of the city, will be the principal speaker. Mr. Samuel Kelson, teacher of the fourth grade will read a paper entitled "Cooperation of parents and teachers in School Government." The association also expects at this meeting an answer to its request of Negro physicians for physical examinations of public school pupils. Mrs. M. L. Ayers, president; Mrs. A. M. Curley, secretary; Mrs. L. M. Pollard, treasurer. 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH The First Congregational Church, Rev. W. L. Cash, pastor. Morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 8 o'clock. The pastor will preach at both services. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and Men's Bible Class at 10:00 a.m. Mr. I. M. Jackson, superintendent. Y. P. C. E. at 6:30 p.m., Miss Mabel A. 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AYERS General Contractor ICK WORK, WOOD, CONCRETING AND PLASTERING Grate and Tiling Set on Short Notice. 539 E. Henry Street Savannah, Ga. --- W.J. AYERS General Contractor FOR BRICK WORK, WOOD, CONCRETING AND PLASTERING Grate and Tiling Set on Short Notice. Residence, 539 E. Henry Street Savannah, Ga. Pictures Reduction in all Portraits, Cards and Crayon Telephone 1820 "Onyx" Hosiery You Get GOOD Value at ANY Price—Silk; Lidle or Cotton 25c to $5.00 per pair Emery-Beers Company, Inc. WHOLESALE 153-161 EAST 24th ST. NEW YORK W. FOR BRICK W Grate Residence, 539 E. JOHN West Broad St. Photo Gallery The Only Colored Studio in Town West Broad St. Near Huntingdon FAMHURST NOT A CAR IN SIGHT—I'LL HAVE TO WALK TO THE VILLAGE! WOULDN'T THAT JAR YOU?—I'LL GO TO THE POST-OFFICE AND GET MY MAIL! THIS HOTEL WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 5 P.M. I.B.A. DRUMMER SAMPLES! POST OFFICE CLOSED WILL BE BACK AT SIX P.M. FOSTMASTER WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THAT?—THE WHOLE TOWN IS LIKE A FUNERAL! I GUESS THAT'S JUST WHAT IT IS—A FUNERAL! SOME BIG GUN MUST BE DEAD FOR THE WHOLE TOWN TO CLOSE UP—I WONDER WHO IT IS? I.B.A. DRUMMER SAMPLES FUNERAL? WHY IT'S THE OPENING GAME OF THE SEASON—OUR TEAM AGAINST THE SQUEEDUNK MITTINS! International Cartoon Co., N. Y. 154 Among the Masons. So-Called Masons Let us stop initiating so many members and make a few Masons. We have enough members, such as they are, we want more Masons. Ritualists are all right in their place, but we need more Masons. Remember the master and officers are responsible for making or marring a man's Masonic life. The first stamp, be it with due reverence or frivolus, makes the most lasting impression, making or marring the man's Masonic life. Remember, ten members living up to their obligations are better than a hundred members in name only. We must make members live up to their obligations or make them quit posing as Masons. * * * For a Brother One cold, raw, blustering March morning, when the ground was covered with snow and the temperature was around the zero mark, I saw coming down the street a long procession of slowly marching men. Then came that vehicle of death, the hearse, bearing all that remained of mortal man to the last services Christian people hold over their beloved dead. There were just five carriages conveying no doubt, relatives and near friends of the family. But trudging through the snow and cold were one hundred marching men, united to the deceased by no bond of blood, but brother members all of the same great Masonic freementry, bound together, even in death, by invisible ties and pledges of love and brotherhood. As is taught in their great work, as they pledge undying love one to another, and all to the infinite Father and Ruler of the universe, so they live as they profess, and no task is too difficult, no danger too great, no day too cold to be faced—for a brother. That procession of slowly, silently marching men preached a great, impressive, unforgettable sermon to the world, and brought to the doubting, faltering hearts of men the sustaining and inspiring message of the fraternity and brotherhood.—Selected. Strength and Beauty The beauty and strength of a ritual in Freemasonry lie in the clearness of its teaching, the readiness of its comprehension, and the simplicity of its symbolism to the man who seeks after the correct knowledge of the ritual. To him Masonry has an elevating influence not to be found in any other order. A correct knowledge of the ritual is essential, because it is the vehicle of the correct principles of leading men to higher thoughts and greater responsi THE OPENING OF THE SEASON bilities that they owe to God and their fellow-man. The lessons taught in Masonry cover a wide field of human action, and point the way to na correct line of conduct in every relation of life. Masonry can be and should be one of the greatest factors in the world for the uplifting and elevation of mankind. Our ritual is beautiful, and when correctly taught and understood, it will lead men upward and onward to better life. Our lodges are being crowded with petitions for admission into this grand institution and I am of the opinion that Freemasonry has arrived at a period in its history when the prosperity of the order demands a deeper insight into its character and teachings. A district lecturer should be something more than a ritualist; he should be able to instruct the brethren in the symbols; but having led them through the courts of the temple, he should be able to put aside the veil that conceals the inner mysteries and direct the investigations to higher and nobler themes. The broad and beautiful lessons correctly and impressively taught, open to the human mind and soul the loftiest sentiments, and aspirations because its maxims are the foundation stones upon which man may build a useful, a contented and happy life. Selected. Be Square Say. Brother, though there are draw-backs That may hamper you in life, Though the skies above are darkened, And the future seems a strife, Just resolve to face it bravely, Have the grit, up and dare, And you will win despite the drawbacks If in all things, you'll "be square." There's a something in the sparkle Of an honest Mason's eye That demands the admiration Which the world does never deny. Meet him where you will, you'll notice By his frank and fearless air, He convinces those about him That in all things he'll "be square." Plan great deeds, then up and at them With a manly, glowing face; Just forget about the drawbacks, Be a leader in the race. Have a noble, steadfast purpose, And you'll conquer all you dare; For you've learned true victory's secret In those simple words, "be square." CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Central Baptist Church. Rev. J. S. Irby, pastor. Services each Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8:30 p. m.; prayer meeting 5:30 a. m.; Sunday school 3:30 p. m. B. X. P. U. 7 p. m. The services on last Sunday were well attended. The subject at the communion service Sunday was "The two suppers". THE DECISION OF SUPREME COURT IN GEORGIA ODD FELLOWS CASE Daniels et al vs. Jones, et al. Injunction and 'receiver, from Fulton superior court—Judge Bell. Hill, J. I, The superior court has jurisdiction of an equitable petition filed by a member and certificate hold of a fraternal benefit association charted by the superior court in behalf of himself and of all others similarly situated, against such an association, for the purpose of having it placed in the hands of a receiver to conserve the property of the association, alleged to be going to waste on account of the illegal removal of two of the executive officers of the association by the parent society, and of the refusal of the other three to act; and to keep it a going concern until other officers can be legally elected to transact its business according to its charter and by-laws. (a) The superior court was not deprived of, such jurisdiction by the act of the general assembly approved August 17, 1914, (Acts 1914, p 99), which provides that no application for injunction against, or proceedings, for the dissolution of, or the appointment of a receiver for any such domestic society or branch thereof shall be entertained by any court in this state, unless the same is made by the Attorney General; in as much as the act of 1914 (sec. 29) expressly exempts from its operation grand or subordinate lodges of Odd Fellows. (b) No objection having been taken in the court below to the constitutionality of the exception in the act of 1914, no such objection will be considered by this court. (c) Nor is the superior court without jurisdiction of the case for the alleged reason that the defendant is an insurance company or association, and must be chartered by the Secretary of State, it appearing that the defendant is a fraternal benefit association. 2 The allegations of the petition are sufficient to bring the case within the jurisdiction of the court of equity: and the judge did not err on interlocutory hearing and passing an order restraining the defendants from certain acts complained of, and in appointing receivers for the purposes therein stated subject to further orders of the court. 3 A court of equity in this state has no juri-diction to dissolve a corporation. It is provided in the civil code of 1910, section 2228 of seq., and acts amendatory thereof, how public and private corporations may be dissolved. But where some of the officers of a corporation have been suspended by a "subcommittee of management" claiming to have authority to suspend, and other officers refuse in the management and control of the corporation, a court of equity has jurisdiction in a proper case to appoint a receiver to conserve the assets of the corporation, alleged to be going to waste, in order to keep it a going concern, and to grant an injunction until the officers can be legally elected to conduct its affairs according to its charter and by-laws. Judgement affirmed February 28. 1917. Clifford Walker, atty, Gen., Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & Heyman, Brown & Randolph, Parker & Scott, Anderson, Cann, Cann & Walsh, Parham & Brooks for piffs. in error. Risser, Slaton, Phillips & Hopkins, Brandon & Hynds, C. P. Goree, Contra. BEACH INSTITUTE The ninth grade of Beach Institute organized on February 23rd a club which was named the "Nur Fur Gutes Zeit." The meeting days of the club are the second and fourth Wednesdays. The officers elected are as follows: Orene Chiles, president; Carrie Rose, vice president; Grace Brinson, secretary; Mildred Champen, assistant secretary; Edith Wilson, treasurer; Edna Sutton, chaplain; Ruby Carter, reporter; Nathaniel Melbrose, clerk of order. [Picture of a woman with a white headband and dark hair, wearing a white dress with a high collar.] Mme. Estelle, whose likeness is here shown, is one of New York City's successful hair culturists and beautifiers. She is a former Savannahian and has been in the city recently in the interest of her business. During her stay she gave instructions through the "Nu-Life" system of hair culture and growing, and so over run has she been with patrons, that it was necessary for her to conduct double sessions. Those who have taken special courses in her work are: Mrs. V. B. Roberts, 606 West 32d street; Mrs. Annie E. 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Aristo- world over use and endorse it keeps the scalp clean and faultful brilliancy of the hair. or send 10c to our Ameri- Above all things don't neglect hair. ED. PINAUD Bldg., New York COMPANY required to furnish e Funerals CE WHAT PAGE FOUR THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Established 1875 By JOHN H. DEVEAUX Published by SOL. C. JOHNSON Editor and Proprietor JAS. H. BUTLER Asso. Editor and Manager Published Every Saturday 1009 WEST BROAD STREET Phone 2171 Subscription Rates One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....1.00 Remittance must be made by Express or Post Office Money Order, or Registered Letter. Advertising Rates given on Application. Entered at the Post Office at Savannah, Georgia, as Second class Mall Saturday March 10th, 1917 WE REALLY CLEANED-UP The clean-up "bug" has been around the whole week, with a spirit and a tervor. seldom witnessed. We have really "cleaned". Early in the week, nearly every where, there were signs of launching the campaign, evidences of the aroused interest of the people in the state-wide campaign. Practically every colored minister, every colored teacher, many leading individuals not included in these and practically all organizations took an active hand in the campaign. Sermons were preached, resolutions were passed, literature distributed and many articles and essays written on "Clean-up" topics, for the purpose of impressing the people. Representatives of the Urban League were active and made many visits to schools and other organizations, tours of inspection and distributed literature. Co-operation for the purpose of improving the health and beauty of the city was urged upon all classes and generously was responded to. Good results have been obtained, in education in the advantages to be derived from cleanliness, comforts, increased attractiveness of home and surroundings, improved health and a more beautiful city. Inspection by competent persons revealed excellent results to all the people. SERYING OTHERS Elsewhere in the columns is an account of the award of a hero-medal to a young colored man of this city. He had saved the life of another, risking his own. The rescue of his friend from the treacherous waters of Wilmington river was effected under most perilous and trying circumstances. The young hero's own brother was drowning at the same moment and in the presence of the mother of both. With rare judgment and presence of mind, with the possibility of losing his own life confronting him, young Roberts took the chance which won him the hero's crown. It is well to pause here in the midst of our busy life and pay honor to such an act. Its moral and inspirational value cannot be exaggerated or too highly emphasized. In every life there comes at some time or other, the opportunity to do some such feat of heriosm,—not, perhaps, in the same way, nor with the chance or prospect of reward or wide notoriety—it may come under circumstances where it may "not be seen of men"—perhaps may go unnoted. The high value and rich reward which the real hero derives cannot be measured by medals or wide newspaper publicity. His real reward is in soul growth, in the approval of his conscience that he has performed a manly duty, in the knowledge that he has lived up to the full responsibility, the standard of which is set in the parable in which it is taught that we are "our brother's keeper." The inspiration of this act of young John Roberts should move great numbers of us to see that thousands of opportunities surrounding us for helping and serving others in more or less degree, and, in fact, in "saving" the unfortunate of their city, in many aways. NATIONAL NEGRO HYMN There was something supremely majestic and inspiring about that Negro National Hymn which was rendered, for the first time in this city, at the mass meeting last Wednesday night. It seemed to grip the spirit of every thinking man and woman present, each one seemed to feel the "spell" and to enjoy it. In the thoughts of the past it resurrected the perils and hardships it recounted, the vision of better things it inspired and the tone of hope and loyalty to America it breathed.—all these and more, carried upon a soul-quickening melody, brought a curious rapture and soul-stirring emotion to the vast audience assembled. Its theme classes it with all the great national hymns like "Die Wacht Am Rhein," "The Marselliaise" and "America", but it always savours of that strangely wierd strain so characteristic of all Rosamond Johnson's music. It was suggested, and rightly; too, that every man, woman and child in Savannah, and let us include the whole Negro nation, should learn and memorize this magnificent and splendid composition. The public schools and church congregations should immediately take hold of it. It was beautifully rendered Wednesday night, by that selected chorus. Some one has suggested that it would be a magnificent spectacle to have it sung by the thousands which crowd the stands and bleachers in the annual school races, led by a large brass band. We should like to see it done, and there is ample time now to prepare to have it done well. It would mean much inspiration for the young and would secure its being generally and permanently known. Nothing has come to us lately which has buoyed up the spirit more. $ ^{0} $ Let's all get copies of the National Negro Hymn, and let's all learn to sing it. Let's use it on all state and set occasions, along with "America." NEGRO PATRIOTISM Few people appreciate the fact that the Negro soldier has been conspicuous in all the wars in which our country has engaged from the beginning of history. Fewer still have appreciated his bravery, loyalty and dogged devotion to the American flag and those exalted principles of liberty and human rights which it symbolizes. Negro blood was among the first which was spilled in the Revolution and his was the blood which stained the hot sands at Carrizal. No demand for the discharge of citizenship duty, no call for the assertion of higher manhood qualities, can be greater or more worthy of the full-fledged American patriot than the call to arms. Whenever that summons has come to the Negro, he has risen nobly to respond to a citizen's duty to his government; no one will deny that in all respects, he has acquitted himself as becomes the soldier and patriot. How has this loyal behavior been received? How have his services been appreciated by his compatriots and his fellow countrymen? In most states the Negro may not bear arms in, organize militia, having been forbidden by the various legislatures of the states. He is thus denied the privilege of preparing himself to defend his country in time of stress. These curious and anomalous circumstances would strike any other than an American, trained to our own inconsistencies, as unusual. The explanation of Negro loyalty and devotion to American institutions lies in his innate patience, his unwillingness to count himself a thing apart and his consciousness of kind in Americanism, "Though he slay me, yet will I serve him" epitomizes the attitude of the Negro toward the American nation. It is probable that no other class on earth would have remained so patient, so free from bitterness, so loyal and so true to the land which has ignored his service and allegiance. He has not been unmindful of the consideration he has had, and the great number of individuals and groups—friendly and broad—are encouraged and adjured that the Negro people are duly appreciative. Still even these will not deny that there has not been that uniform fairness and simple justice extended to the Negro soldier and patriot which the nation should show. There is no thinking Negro who would not counsel and urge his fellows to enlist and fight for the integrity and preservation of American institutions and ideals. For in the breast of every one, lies, still the hope that one day, the nation will awaken to a true estimate and appreciation of the black soldier. It is significant that in the present European struggle, the Negro soldier is fighting on both sides of the conflict. He has proven himself a foe worthy of the steel of the best soldiery of the sturdiest fighting people. He is fighting in the continental and colonial campaigns as well as taking a turn in the navy. Of his prowess and value. "Gen. Snutts of South Africa, says that he has been surprised beyond measure at the splendid co-operation of the mixed forces of his command and their wonderful work in the campaign, which perhaps was the hardest in the history of the world." Surely the Negro fighter has demonstrated that he is anything but a "tin soldier." Will the American people ever rise to the broad and liberal and just consideration of his service? Or, will Ephraim remain, forever, "Joined to his idols?" The trend of strange circumstances and the curious turn of world events threaten to "turn the fangle straight." THE ATLANTA PROTEST The protest of the Atlanta Negroes, against the curtailing of the curricula THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE In the grammar schools, is a fine example of racial co-operation for racial self-defense. The protest was made by a joint committee made up of representatives from the ministers' Union and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. There were two spokesmen, one from each body, both highly capable of making a forceful and intelligent showing. We happen to be particularly well-acquainted with the members of both committees comprising the joint-committee, and we know of their exceptional fitness for their important task. Their memorial was a well-thought-out and well-directed attack upon the method of administration of the public funds for education in Atlanta. It was most intelligently prepared,—was thoroughly grounded and fortified in facts, and the Atlanta Board of Education, presided over by Major R. J. Guinn, a man long interested in Negro education, who himself once taught in the Negro teachers' institutes in this state, was deeply impressed. The board of education received the committee cordially and heard its spokesmen patiently and thoroughly, and did the unusual in expressing the sentiment of the board before the committee departed. The generous statements of representatives of the board are well worth reporting, and we give herewith the detail, as taken from' the Atlanta Independent: "Mr. Key expressed the spirit that permeated the Boards of Education when he rose in his place and eloquently said, 'Let us be fair. We, the white people, have the government; we control the government; we have the money; we spend the money; we run the courts; we control the country and every statement set out in the message of our colored friends is true. We cannot afford to be less than fair. We have not been fair. I pledge the Board of Education and the colored representatives present that I will do my full duty; I pledge them my best effort to have this Board of Education be fair and provide the most liberal advantages and opportunities for the education of all the children, without regard to race or color, so long as I am a member. These people are long suffering and we owe it to them to furnish them every opportunity and every facility for good citizenship and usefulness in the community where they live. They come in the best spirit, and it is our duty to encourage them by affording them opportunities for their highest good.' President Gulam, in reply to our spokesmen, said "We know you have just reason for complaint. We are striving to do the very thing you are asking us to do, and we are going to accomplish them just as soon as it is financially possible. We are not going to displace the seventh grade or impair or take from you any facility that you now enjoy. We are going to add other opportunities by providing you a vocational training and junior high school as soon as we can get the means with which to do it. We are glad that you have come and greet us." As a people, as a class, we have been "tried by fire" and it begins to look as if, here and there, we were learning the great lessons which experience has taught are indispensable to race advancement—an unselfish subordination of purely local and individualistic interests to those of the great group, and an unwavering and fearless unity for simple justice everywhere. The sympathies of our people—one group for the other, one individual for the other—are becoming as broad and as acute as among any other people, through a growing nationalism and national unity. The interest of the Negro in Texas concerns to New York Negro. For it is settled, that "no Negro, however blest, locally, can be truly emancipated, so long as the humblest and most ignorant Negro of the back woods, is denied ordinary opportunity and simple justice. Here is a splendid illustration of what may be gained by racial unity, as well as an example of what may be gained by reasonable and well-founded protest. These representatives were not only eminently competent for their task, but they were the chosen representatives of 40,000 citizens and tax-payers of Atlanta—a tremendous civic asset, however considered. The high ground taken by the Atlanta Board of Education is indicative of the broad-visioned position on Negro education which the forward-looking South is taking. Here in Savannah, the board of education is composed of a most excellent group of men, liberal, highly cultured and just, men in whose hands the proposition of educational provisions for the city and county will be handled justly and equitably. These principles of justice and fairness in the discharge of their trust, as guardians of the educational interests of the young of both races in this city, have been announced repeatedly, by their energetic and progressive representative, Supt. C. B. Gibson. We have no fear for the outcome while our welfare is entrusted to such capable hands. The noble stand of Judge P. W. Meldrim along all lines, especially that which effects the races is too well known to be repeated. He has simply added to it. by the following excerpt from his first charge to the Grand Jury on Monday: "There is no place anywhere for racial hatred or political bigotry. Particularly is this true in a court of law. Before the law all men are equal and in this court all laws are equal. "In making up your decisions you shall present no one from hatred or leave no one unrepresented through fear, favor or hope of reward. This necessarily excludes from your deliberations all political passion or race hatred. You will do your duty well and I do not feel the necessity for telling men of your ability anything along this line. "Before the law all men are equal and in this court all laws are equal—you may retire." Mr. Jas. A. Sweedenburg spent several days in Macon attending a conference of the Seventh Day Adventist church. GLOVER-ROBERTS The marriage of Miss Theodocin Glover of Alken, S. C., to Mr. Eddle Roberts took place at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. William H. Gardner, on East Duffy street. Ferns, palms and white and pink carnations decorated the home fittingly. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. J. S. Paige, and she was attended by Miss Bertha Keck as maid of honor. The groom's best man was Mr. Earl A. Parks, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. Daniels of Palen Memorial M. E. church. The flower girls were Little Misses Gladys and Lucritia Paige. The bride's dress was of champagne crepe de chine, the border of which was trimmed with corded tinsel and roses of the same material. The long flowing sleeves were trimmed with Spanish lace. The hat of chiffon was trimmed with pink ribbon and la France roses. She carried a shower bouquet of brides roses and ferns. The brides maid, Miss Keel, was in blue silk and carried a bouquet of pink and white. After the ceremony a reception was held during which a delightful repast was served to the many guests. The bride is the niece of Mr. and Mrs. Gardner of this city. The groom is one of Savannah's respected young men. He has been employed by Mr. W. W. Wilder of this city for five years. The young couple received many useful and beautiful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are at home to their many friends at 306 East Duffy street. WAYCROSS. GA. ITEMS By Hiram West Miss Willie McGraw was painfully lacerated in a fall from the buggy in which she, her father and young Joseph Pierce were riding when Dr. S. D. Cotterell's auto struck the buggy in the doctor's effort to prevent an even greater accident by striking with unabated force another team which faced the doctor's,auto at an intersecting street on Albany avenue. The McGraw buggy was badly damaged, the horse coming out of the run-in unharmed. The doctor's car was slightly impaired. Miss McGraw was taken home in Dr. Washington's car and was given medical attention by Drs. Washington and Cottell. Her father, Mr. Willie McGraw and her nucle, Mr. Joseph McGraw are giving Miss McGraw every minute of their watchful attention. Among the popular and useful activities of the young set Miss Willie standst foremost, and her numerous friends will learn of her mishap with deep regret. All symptoms indicate that Miss Willie will shortly resume her usual place in her home and in society. A. H. Gordon, representing the Atlanta University Conference, was in the city several days last week gathering data on business conditions to report to the next annual conference at the university. While here Mr. Gordon was kept busy, being escorted by local professional and business men to all points of interest. Dr. H. C. Scarlett was the speaker Wednesday evening at the Institutional Association literary which met at Galnes Chapel. These meetings are attracting a large number of people from every walk of life. The programs are short and spicy, mixing mirth with seriousness. No charges of admission, and refreshments free Measels have caught large numbers of children during the past two weeks. The public and private schools are feeling the effects. Mrs. M. P. Sessoms, wife of one of our physicians, has been on the sick list but her sunny countenance is again on the horizon. Boys day will be observed at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon with Prof. W. L. Black as speaker. Mrs. H. H. Thwate is prolonging her stay in Chicago, whire she is visiting relatives and friends. The Misses Phillips and Midget, teachers of Douglass, were pleasant visitors to the city Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Caleb Jackson, whose home was recently destroyed by fire, is going "one better" in the new home now under construction. ```markdown ``` PUT YOUR MONEY in the BANK - BEYOND THE REACH OF BURGLARS A BANK account here eliminates all liability of loss by theft or fire. Our vaults are burglar and fire proof. Payment by check means safer and cheaper transmission of money and absolute prevention of disputes as you'll have a record and receipt for each payment you make. Ample cash is always kept on hand to meet any demand and the entire resources of this bank are your security for your funds; The more you consider it, the surer you should see the wisdom of opening a checking account here at once Wage Earners Savings Bank UNDER STATE SUPERVISION The Pioneer Negro Savings Bank of Georgia. You and Yours are cordially invited to join our 1917 CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB 10 Cents per week will pay $5.00 next Christmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. 25 Cents per week will pay $12.50 next Christmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. 50 Cents per week will pay $25.00 next Christmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. $1.00 per week will pay $50.00 next Christmas, plus interest at 5 Per Cent. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL, WRITE OR PHONE US. Statement of Condition at the Close of Business October 31st, 1916, as Found by the State Bank Examiners Loans and Discounts..... $206,910.82 Banking House and Fixtures..... 72,358.07 Other Real Estate and Investment..... 26,139.99 Cash and Due from other Banks..... 12,210.06 --- Social Happenings The Forget-Me-Not sewing circle met on last Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Lizzie McIntosh, 805 West 35th street. After the ladies finished sewing, they retired to the dining room which was beautifully decorated with potted plants. A silver canister of fourteen candles was on the table representing the number of members of the circle. Dainty refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. J. H. Frazier, Mrs. J. H. Fields, Mrs. Janie Mack, Mrs. Lizzie McIntosh, Mrs. Mutilda Black, Mrs. Rosa L. Corsby, Miss Madaline Bell, Mrs. Claudia P. Mitchell. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. C. P. Mitchell, 807 West 42nd street. The Busy Bee Sewing Circle was organized by Mrs. Ann Trawick at her residence 795 Bolton street, east, January 15, 1916. The circle being one year old celebrated its anniversary on Friday evening March 2nd with a banquet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Lee, 526 Bowen street, Miss Lucy Graham, Mr. R. L. Hicks and Mr. R. W. Green rendered us many delightful musical selections. The evening was spent in dancing and games, after which four courses of refreshments were very daintily served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Trawick, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jackson, Miss Mary E. Williams, Mrs. Rebecca Parker, Mr. W. A. Jones, Mr. James Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Morrell, Mrs. Addie Tyler, Mrs. Chas. Smith, Mrs. Frances L. James, Mrs. M. L. Nash Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson, Mrs. Lella Best, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hicks, Mrs. Stella Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Lee, Miss Addie Grier, Mr. Walter Hartwell. After spending a very pleasant stay of ten days the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sneed, 328 Elm street, Washington. D. C., Mrs. Claudia C. Allen left on Wednesday for Boston. While being in the capitol her stay was made very pleasant by Mr. and Mrs. Sneed, Prof. and Mrs. B, J. Judkins, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, and Mr. and Mrs. James Washton. Mrs. Allen will join her friend, Mrs. E, E. McIntosh in Boston, Mass. for an indefinite stay. Miss Amadrey Starns, formerly of this city but now of New York returned to New York during the week after spending a few days away. A pleas- and surprise awaited her from Mrs. Rosa Williams on Monday night. Miss Starns accompanied by Mr. nad Mrs. J. Slater, attended a very pleasant show at the Lincoln theatre. On last Monday, the Twelve Ivy Leaf Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. Mattie Ponder, 34th and Montgomery streets. The meeting was called to order by the president. The evening was delightfully spent in needle work, afterwhich refreshments were served. A solo was sung by Miss Blanche Johnson. Our next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Elnora Bush, 516 Duffy street lane. Those present were Miss H. White, Mrs. L. Shepard, Mrs. M. Ponder, Mrs. S. Williams, Mrs. M. Brown, Miss B. Johnson, Mrs. J. M. Ford, Mrs. E. Brown, Mrs. D. J. Hamilton. BRUNSWICK, GA. NEWS The revival among the Methodist churches began Sunday at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Miss. Willie Mae Riley is noted upon the slick list this week. Mrs. Sarah Lowe of New York is a visitor to the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Burroughs. While in the city Mrs. Lowe is planning to build a bungalo. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pinkney entertained at luncheon last Monday evening Mrs. Sarah Lowe, Mrs. Violet Jones, Mrs. Lula Burnell and The Tribune reporter, E. W. Johnson. Mrs. Lucy Paseo of Jacksonville, Fl., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rose Miss Ituby Buggs and Mr. O. M. Buggs, Jr., left last Thursday for Savannah from which place they sailed for Boston, Mass. They were accompanied by their father, Mr. O. M. Buggs, Sr. Rev. P. W. Ware, the newly appointed pastor at St. Andrews C. M. E. church, is breaking the record at his field of labor. The congregation is increased, the services reviving and everybody is happy, for he delivers the goods. Mrs. R. E. Whiters, Mrs. H. D. Malloy and Mrs. Rumbert Bensly enjoyed the day last Wednesday at Fredrica, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Floyd. Mr. Pheonix Williams left for Savannah last Sunday for an operation at the hospital in his home town. Miss Lucile Hopkins was over from Fredricka last Sunday. Mrs. M. S. Hicks entertained with a vegetarian luncheon last Monday night in honor of Mrs. Beverly of North Carolina. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Malloy, Mrs. R. E. Whitis, Rev. S. C. Roberts and little Rumbert Malloy. LOCALS AND PERSONALS Miss Reta Herb returned to the city Friday of last week after spending the past eight months in Boston, Mass. Miss Kizzie Dent of 516 W. Bolton street left for Chicago last Sunday where she will spend the next few months. Mr. W. H. Logan of the Guaranty, Mutual Insurance Company arrived in the city Saturday night from Augusta. He returned on Monday. Miss Lenora Peyton, after spending a while in Newark, N. J., returned home last Tuesday. Mrs. J. A. Hudley attended the organization of the state convention of the W. H. & F. M. society of the A. M. E. church in Macon on the 2nd inst. She was elected vice president of same and will visit Monticello, Madison, Atlanta and other points in interest of her work. Mrs. Clara B. Harris has left the city for Chattanooga, Tenn., accompanied by Mrs. Bethel V. Young. Mr. McQueen Shellman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shellman, is seriously ill in New York. Miss Eugenia Carter and Miss Edna of Macon, are spending a few days in the city. Miss C. Manie Bailer of Jersey City, N. J.. is in the city visiting friends. Miss Ethel Beasley and Miss Rosa Mitter of Augusta, are spending two weeks here en route to Key West, Fla. Mr. James C. Houston of Birmingham, Ala.. was in the city Tuesday, en route to New York. Miss Emma Jackson and Miss Bertha Cox left Monday for Elizabeth City, N. J., where they will reside in the future. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Holmes wish to announce the marriage of their sister. Miss Gertie E. Holmes, formerly of Savannah now of South Jacksonville, to Mr. M. B. Barnes of New Smyra Fla. PARTY A SUCCESS The Clothes Line party given by Mrs. C. W. Ward at her home, 505 West Broad street, March 2nd, was a success. It was given in behalf of St. Philip A. M. E. church rally. Mrs. Ward extends her thanks to those who made the affair so enjoyable. Those present were Miss E. Ellison. Miss D. Seriven. Mr. A. Black-shear. Mr. Holbrooks. Miss H. Stokes. Miss C. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mrs. A. Ludden. Miss L. Morris. Miss L. Bauknight. Mr. and Mrs. C. Harris. Mr. J. Coles. Mr. J. J. Carter. Mr. J. D. Robinson. Mr. Geo. Smith. Mr. Edw. Taylor. Mr. E. Patten. Mr. S. P. Pughsley. Mrs. M. Smart. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ball. Mr. J. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. E. Archie. Mr. E. Gilbert. Mr. H. Brinkley. Miss J. Johnson. Mr. I. Butler. Mr. and Mr. Postal. Miss J. Young. Mr. R. Orange. Mr. J. Gray. Mr. R. Drake. Mr. R. L. Reed. Miss L. Middleton. Mr. C. Warren. Mr J. Middleton. Miss R. Sanders. Mr. Willie Canders. Mr. J. Bythewood. Mr. N. Branham and others. ```markdown ``` Little Adel Marie Clark, the five months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Clark, departed this life Saturday morning March 3, at her late home Hartford, Conn. Little Adel was taken ill on Sunday prior to her death, with convulsions which lasted until the end came. Much thanks is extended to her friends for their kindness shown and words of condolence. Mrs. Clark was formerly Miss Albertina Smith of this city and for a number of years was in the employment of The Tribune. Frank Mitchell Mr. Frank Mitchell was injured on Friday. February 23, at the Ocean Steamship docks, from the effects of which he died at the Ga. Infirmary on last Saturday. He was born in Orangeburg, S. C., and had lived in this city for fifteen years. He was married to Miss Julla Holmes of Ridgeland, S. C. in 1912. He became a member of the, First R₁ R. church. In 1912 and remained till his death. His funeral services were conducted by Rev.-Daniel Wright from his residence, 713 THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Montgomery street on Monday evening Bessie February 26th, being attended by his Fannie church members and Olympia Lodge Sever K. of P. The interment was at Ridge- Henry land, S. C., on Wednesday February Sixth 2S. He is survived by a wife, two Jerome sisters; Mrs. Mary Brown and Mrs. Juanita Annie Howser of Orangeburg, 'S. C., 94; Car and other relatives and friends. Estella Mrs Rebecca A. Curley Mrs. Rebecca A. Curley, age 72 years, died Wednesday night at the residence of her son, Mr. Frank L. Curley, 928 Wheaton street, after a short illness. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the home; Rev. J. L. Taylor of St. Stephen's Episcopal church, conducting the services. Mrs. Curley is survived by two children, Mr. Frank L. Curley and Mrs. A. C. Middleton; eight grand children, Dr. C. C. Middleton, Mr. L. R. Middleton, Misses Irma, Amanda, and Agatha Curley and little Rebecca, Frank and Rosemary Curley and a great grand child, little Catherine Middleton. Mrs. Susie Hicks Mrs. Susie Hicks died in Philadelphia, Pa., February 18th and was buried here February 25th. She is survived by a mother, Mrs. Nancy Lee, and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Delahay, Miss Ida W. Lee and one son, Mr. Herman L. Carter. In Memory In loving memory of my dear husband, Joseph S. Williams who departed this life March 10, 1916, New York City. Dear Joe, how I have missed you, Since you have gone away; It has been one year ago Though it seems but yesterday. Gone but not forgotten. We all still love you dear; And even though your voice is still, We feel that Jesus is near. It fills my heart with sadness, To see your vacant place; We long to hear the voice we love, And see thy dear sweet face. Now now but in the coming years, Perhaps I'll understand; " " Why God took you from me, Joe, dear To live in His beautiful land. A devoted wife, Mrs. Frances R. Williams Sisters: Mrs. Alice Collins Mr. Walter Williams, Brother Bernice Armstrong, adopted daughter In loving but sad memory of my dear mother, Mrs. Ollie Newton, who departed this life March 4, 1908. Sleep, dear mother, for it was God's will. God called you home from me and left me alone. But remembrance of you cannot be forgotten: your memory is as dear today as the hour you passed away. Sleep, dear mother of mine, soft on the pillow of rest. Jesus is here to watch over you; dear, and nothing can harm or molest. Dear is the grave in which you are laid and sweet is the memory which never fades. Loving family and relatives Capt. John H. Newton, Jr.. (son) Mrs. Fannie Newton, (aunt) Dr. A. Newton, (uncle) And other faithful and devoted friends of my mother. SCANT ATTENTION PAID NEGROES Des Molnes, Iowa.—The leading daily paper of this place, in a well-considered editorial expression with reference to the sent attention the Negro receives in times of peace and the solicitude vouchsafed him in time of war, says: A demand is now before Congress for a great national school for Negroes, made, strange as it may appear, by a congressman from Tennessee. It is to be a school for military training. The southern leaders who during fifty years of peace have permitted the Negro to secure his own training for civil life, have suddenly become thoroughly aroused to the need of government instruction in the art of war. Of course, if we are to prepare soldiers much may be said for the proposed school. The Negro has stood up beside the best soldiers in the world, and he is more willing to fight for the flag than many to whom the flag has meant more in privilege. But it is not worth thinking about that we should be so suddenly solicitous for the training of the Negro in times of war and so little solicitous in times of peace? Suppose the congressman from Tennessees had proposed a great national training school for the Negro fifty years ago to fit him better for the common duties of American life? ST. BENEDICTS SCHOOL The children of St. Benedict's school have done excellent work during the past month. Many of the pupils have attained high marks. The leading pupils in each grade are as follows: Eighth grade—Rebecca Geter 95; Bessie Butler 95; Eugenia Mills 95; Fannie Wright 94; Seventh grade—Kathleen Sabatie 94; Henry Debro 93; Laretta Baker 90. Sixth grade—Jerome Chimbers 95; Jerome Butler 95; Percy Miller 94; Juanita Anderson 94; Valerie McTier 94; Carrie Kea 93; Evelena Baker 91; Estella Lewis 91; Ronell Glover 90; Ruth Fishbon 90; Constance Anderson 90. Fifth grade—Richard Chatman 94; Walter Debro 94; Mildred Anderson 94; Helen Cuyler 93; Natiel Williams 92; Willie Kelly 90. Fourth grade—Ethel Priolean 94; Moses Mosley 93; Ellen Douse 93; Elen Reynolds 93; Emma Douse 92; Laura Roberts 92; Addie Smith 92; John Kea 92; Rosa Brown 91; Bernice Butler 91; Gertrude Graham 91; Alberta Dixon 91; Marie Smalls 90; Herman Quillon 91; Robert Scurdy 90. Third grade—Martha Davis 94; Stephen Green 93; Ruth Gridion 93; Else Williams 93; Iona Walker 92; Annie Luo Middleton 92; Sheldone Johnson 92; Viola Ficklin 92; Francis Moultrie 92; Kathleen Campbell 91; Maria Cant 91; Clementine Grid iron 91; Martha Pinkney 91; Jerome Nelson 91; Jerome Davis 91; John Mitchell 91; William Lucas 90; Maria Lorette 90. Second grade—Gladys Herb 92; Renor McKenna 90; Mozell Lamar 90; Willie Green 89; Redocke Butler 87; William Small 89; John Palmer 85. First grade—Thomas Baker 90; Corrine Debro 98; Olivia Yuen 98; Julius Hayes 98; Cornelius White 98; Edward Wright 89; Smauel Collins 85; Ellizabeth Roberts 85; Maggie Alston 85. INTERDENOMINATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION COGANIZED On Marel. In a well advertized and well attended Sunday school mass meeting, a permanent county Sunday School Association was organized with the following officers: Rev. I. J. Yancy. president; Jesse Brinson, vice president; I. D. Seabrooks, recording secretary; Miss Ada Scott, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Cann, treasurer and Mr. J. Reed, musical director. The association is planning for a teacher's training course and other functions. The meeting closed to meet Wednesday night before the 5th Sunday in April at St. Paul C. M. E. church. BESOLUTION Whereas, in the divine providence of God, He has removed from this world our esteemed brother and friend, Thomas A. Milledge, who served us as president and secretary for a number of years, he having been called away by the will of the Great Jehovah, we do mourn his absence. Therefore, be it Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be placed in the minutes of this society and be published in the Savannah Tribune, and a suitable tribute tendered the family. Respectfully, Committee: A. P. Williams Chas Seiglin PROCLAMATION No. 3 Savannah, Ga., Feb. 5, 1917 To the Grand Court Officers, Grand Representatives, Members of the Grand Court. Worthy Counsellors, Members of the Courts and Juvenile Courts; Greetings: In compliance with the laws and the establishment of the Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe and by power in me vested as Grand Worthy Counselor of the State of Georgia, I call every Court in the state out on Sunday, the 25th day of March, with badges, to a church, hall or wherever the K. of P. go. If there are five or more courts they may come out separately, that is, if the church or hall is not large enough to accommodate both Courts and K. of P. On this day let praises from more than 16 thousand an 2 hundred and fifty members in this state he given to Almighty God for the continued blessings. He has bestowed upon our order and that faith Love and Harmony may reign supremely. Order all badges through, this office; Court badges 60 cents each, Juvenile badges 30 cents each. All orders must be in this office by March 10th. Members failing to comply with the above proclamation without a lawful excuse and so accepted by their Court must pay the fine of $1.00. I shall expect every Court in the Jurisdiction to comply with the above proclamation to the letter. Yours in F. H. & L. Mrs. R. L. Barnes, G. W. C. Mrs. M. S. Grant, G. R. of D. N. B.—Please order badges at once to avoid the rush. F. A. B. CHURCH BOLTON STREET Two hundred persons are invited to our services at 11 a. m. Sunday and two hundred at 8 p. m. One hundred are invited to our Sunday school at 3:30 p. m. and one hundred at our Dr. X. P. U. at 6:30 p. m. Mrs. Eliza Green and her daughters, Misses Mattie, Lucinda and Mary Green, Mrs. Florence Green and Mrs. Cornelia Green Life, wish to thank their many friends for their kindness at the death of her husband and father, and for the words of sympathy expressed and for the floral designs given. 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So they follow Him across the sea and find Him. He knew what was in them. He read their hearts and told them why they sought Him (verse 26). Then He told them of something more important than life for the body—everlasting life and bread from heaven and a resurrection body which would never die. In other discourses He told them, or, rather, his own disciples, that if they made the coming of His kingdom their first concern their Heavenly Father would see that they never should lack food or raiment (Matt. vl. 31-33; Luke xil. 20-31). But before any one can make the coming of His kingdom their first business they must obtain eternal life as the gift of God, and this is more important than keeping the body alive, a thing that only God Himself can do, for He giveth life and breath and all things, and no one can keep alive his own soul (Acts xvii, 25, 28; Ps. xxii, 29). To the man who thought he had plenty to keep his body and soul together for a long time God said: "This night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be?" The great thing is to be rich toward God by receiving Himself as our life and then ever be found laying in treasure in heaven by a whole hearted missionary life of winning others to Him and thus helping to hasten the coming of His kingdom (Luke Mi, 15 21). To the question of these people, What shall we do that we might work the works of God? His answer was that the one thing needful, the one essential thing, was to believe on Him whom God had sent—that is, receive Him (verses 28, 29; 4, 12). Then they ask for a sign, some work of His, that they might believe on Him, and this after they had just seen Him feed thousands of people with a few leaves and fishes. What more did they want? What more could they ask? Then they began to make light of His recent feeding of the multitude by quoting Moses as feeding Israel in the wilderness. This led to His further discourse on eating Himself as the real manna, the true bread from heaven. Mark His wonderful words, "My Father giveth you the true bread from heaven, for the bread of God is He which cometh down from heaven and giveth life unto the world." "I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any man eat of this bread he shall live forever, and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world." "Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood ye have no life in you" (verses 32, 33, 38, 42, 51, 53). No mere man could say such things and be truthful or in His right mind, but He was the God-man, God manifest in the flesh, and He was The Truth Compare verses 47. 54 and note that He says to eat His flesh and drink His blood is the same as believing in Him, for the result of each is eternal life, and there are not two ways of obtaining eternal life. Compare verses 55 and I John iii. 24, and note that eating His flesh and drinking His blood bring the same result as keeping His commandments. So the one great thing is just believing Him, receiving Him, appropriating Him, as we do food for our bodies. As He lived by the Father who sent Him, we are to eat Him and live by Him (verse 57). This is no new figure, for the prophets understood it, one saying, "Thy words were found, and I did eat them, and thy word was into me the joy and rejoicing of my heart," another being admonished in these words; "Eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak into the house of Israel; * * * 41 they bowels with this roll that I give thee * * * and speak with my words unto them" (Jer. xv. 16; Izek. iii. 1-4). Because of these sayings the Jews mumured at Him, as did also many of His disciples, yet He went on to speak of ascending up where He was before (verses 41, 61, 62). Many of His disciples even went back and walked no more with Him, but if they had been true disciples they would have continued with Him. As it is written, "They wist out from us, but they were not of us" (verse 61 and I John ii. 19). Simon Peter's answer when He asked, "Will ye also go away?" is very notable: "Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life, and we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the Living God" (verses 67-68). Perhaps no word in this discourse has brought more comfort to souls than the last clause of verse 37, "Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out." So when any unsaved sinner or any wandering backslider comes to Him they may be certain of being accepted. "The first clause of that verse should rest us concerning the sure completion of His church. Weekly Church News Weekly Church News FIRST SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH First Shiloh Baptist church, Harden ad 39th streets, Rev. J. W. White, pastor. On last Sunday services were largely attended, many visitors being present. The impressive early morning prayer meeting was led by Dea, P. C. Handy. At 11:30 a. m. devotion was led by Dea, R. R. Blackshear, after which the pastor preached on the subject "The Holy Ghost is your comfortor". He also preached an able sermon at 5 p. m.. Members are urged to attend services on time to avoid delay. Sunday: services as follow s Morning prayer at 5:30, led by Dea, S. S. Kelson; 11 o'clock sermon by Rev. H. B. Burner of Atlanta; baptism at the church at noon; Sunday school 3:30; communion 4 o'clock, B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 a. m., preaching 8 p. m. by the pastor. Members of sister churches are invited to attend the baptism as this will be the christening of of the new pool. FIRST B. B. CHURCH On Sunday morning the services were conducted by Rev. Green. The lesson was from St. John 19:1-14 was read by Lie Seabrooks. Rev. Green's text was from St. John 19:30, subject, "We are saved by the life, death and resurrection of Christ." At night Rev. Wright read for the lesson Matt. 5:1-14. A very earnest prayer was offered by Dea. Merchison. F. A. B. CHURCH, FRANKLIN .SQ. First African Baptist Church, Franklin square, Rev. T. J. Goodall, pastor. A large and enthusiastic congregation was present on last Sunday and many visitors were among the congregation. The prayer service was held at 5:30 a. m. and was led by Dea. Williams assisted by Dea. Sanders. At the close of the service Pastor Goodall baptized seven candidates. At 11:30 a. m. devotion were led by Rev. Robinson. At this hour the pastor preached a powerful sermon using for his theme "Crossing the Red Sea." At 3:30 p. m. communion was held. At this service eleven received the right hand of fellowship. At 8 p. m. Rev. Blum of Washington. D. C. preached. He preached and able sermon. Among the visitors present. were Mr. and Mrs. Smashall, white. Mr. Smashall made a few interesting remarks. Don't forget the great rally that will come on the third Sunday in April. We wish to call your attention to the coming of the Roger Williams University singers who will appear at this church on March 11. Admission 25 cents. Sunday school began at the usual hour and was very interesting. The lesson was taught by the superintendant. B. Y. P. U. met at the usual hour and was led by the president, Dea. Ayers. The subject was "Constitution in all things." An excellent address was made to the union by Mr. Smith. Order of services: Prayer meeting 5:30 a.m.; Sunday school 10 a.m.; preaching 11:30 a.m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 a.m.; preaching 8 p.m.; meeting of Doreas Sewing Circle Thursday 1 p. m. BUTLER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Services on Sunday last were well attended. The pastor preached at both hours. At the morning hour the text was taken from 51st Psalms 1st and 2nd verses. "In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust." The topic at the Y. P. C. E. was "Service" and was led by Mrs. Mary Willis. We are still trying to increase our evening prayer meeting and teachers' training class. Order of service: Preaching Sunday 11:30 a.m.; Sunday school 3 p.m.; Y. P. C. E. 7:30 p.m.; preaching 8:35 p.m. MT. TABOR BAPTIST CHURCH Mt. Tabor Baptist church, Rev. N. H. Whitmire, pastor. The revival meeting which is being conducted by Dr. Carter of Valdosta, Ga. is meeting with much success. Dr. Carter never fails to hold the attention of his audience at each service with new and interesting discourses. The public at large is invited to hear this powerful evangelist. Sunday at 1:30 p. m. there will be a special meeting for men only, boys from fifteen up may be admitted, subject: "The mistakes of Lot". Every man that aspires for good things should hear this famous topic discussed. ST. PHILIP MONUMENTAL Sunday was a busy day from the early pray meeting at 6:30 a.m. and ending at S o'clock. Sunday school at 3:0 a.m. was well attended. The pastor preached at both hours. The church was graced with the presence of Dr. L. A. Townsley, exp pastor, now presiding elder South Atlanta district, Dr. Townsley came for the purpose of attending the funeral of Mr. S. M. Handshaw, whose funeral took place Sunday afternoon. Dr. Townsley preached the funeral sermon and paid him an excellent tribute. Mr. Handshaw was an ardent church worker and a faithful officer. Communion was administered at 4:30 p. m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday night class meeting was well attended. At this service the news of the death of Sister Brown, one of the oldest members of the church, died at the age of ninety years was announced. The funeral took place the latter part of the week. The barbecue given by the Sunday school Tuesday night was a success. Rev. L. A. Townsley preached Wednesday night in behalf of the trustees rally which is to be held on the fourth Sunday. On tomorrow the Sunday school will hold its rally, the feature of the services will be the four short sermon from some of the newly made preachers. Bro. Joseph Middleton, who is applying for license to preach will have his initial try out. Services tomorrow as usual. Prayer meeting 6:30 a. m.; Sunday school: 30 a. m.; preaching 11 a. m., 3:30 p. m. and 8 p. m.; A. C. B. League 6:30 p. m. THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH Thankful Baptist church. Rev. J. 11. Edwards, pastor. Rev. Washington was with us on Sunday and preached a noble sermon. The pastor preached at night. Services were enjoyed by all present. Tomorrow is communion. Services Sunday: Prayer meeting 5 a. m.; Sunday school 10:15, preaching 11:30; communion 4 p. m. and preaching S.30. EVANGELICAL MINISTERS' UNION The Evangelical Ministers' Union met Tuesday in its weekly meeting, Rev. J. S. Stripling, vice president, presiding. Devotional service was conducted by Rev. James Jackson, Rev. J. P. Dawson of Watersboro, S. C., was a visitor and made a timely talk. The sermonic report was then taken up, which was given by Rev. R. V. Branch. The public installation of the officers was held at St. James A. M. E. church on February 21st. A very delightful banquet was served on this occasion by the pastor and members of St. James church. The sermon was preached by Rev. E. W. White. The following are the officers of the union who were installed: Rev. C. C. Cargile, president; Rev. J. S. Stripling vice president; Rev. W. O. P. Sherman, Jr., secretary; Rev. Wm. Daniels, asst. secretary; Rev. R. V. Branch, treasurer; Rev. A. A. Banks, chaplain; Rev. E. W. White, chairman of the vigilant committee; Dr. G. W. Alexander, chairman of the program committee; Rev. J. S. Jenkins, reporter and organist; Rev. Wm. Daniels, chori-ster; Rev. R. L. Heard, asst. reporter; Rev. A. L. Sampson, librarian. BAPTIST MINISTERS' UNION The Baptist Ministers' Union met Monday at F. A. B. Church, Franklin square, Rev. Wm. Gray presided. Rev. H. D. Butler conducted the devotions and read for a lesson the Third division of Psalms. After the reading and confirming of the minutes of the previous meeting the usual routine of business was taken up. The committee reports were then heard which was the order of the day. After a lengthy discussion the matter was finally settled. Visitors were introduced and it was announced that Rev. E. J. Carter is conducting a revival for Rev. N. H. Whitmire at his church this week. Rev. H. Benford of Jacksonville, Fla., was present and made a few remarks. He was welcomed in behalf of the union by Rev. E. H. Quo. BETH EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Beth Eden Baptist church, Rev. N. M. Clarke, pastor. Morning services Sunday were as usual. At night Rev. Clarke preached the anniversary sermon to the Ladies' Social Club which was a grand one and was enjoyed by all, after which the communion service was held. Tomorrow night, the Ladies' Forest City Club will be at the church. The rally still goes on. The mortgage will be burned March 26. Now is the time for all members who have not done their part to do so. Services tomorrow as follows: Prayer service 6 a. m.; preaching 11 a. m.; Sunday school 3:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 7 p. m.; preaching 8 p. m. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday was communion at St. James Church. Prayer meeting was held at 5:30 a. m.; love feast at 10 a. m.. At 11 a. m. Rev. Sampson, pastor, preached. At 2 p. m. Sunday school was conducted and at 3 p. m. sacrament was held. The revival meetings which are still going on have been largely attended. Rev. L. A. Townsley, presiding elder of South Atlanta district, preached Tuesday night. Services tomorrow as follows: 5:30 a. m. prayer meeting; 11 a. m. preaching and 8:30 p. m. preaching; 3 p. m. Sunday school. MT. TABOR READING CIRCLE The Mt? Tahor Bible Reading Circle met on last Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Benton, on Bolton street E. The meeting was called to order and the evening's study immediately begun At the conclusion of the lesson, resolutions were offered and adopted for a system to facilitate Bible reading and to issue marks of merit on the progress of study. Luncheon was served by the committee. FRIENDSHIP DOTS Friendship Baptist church has just closed a celebration of the pastor's first anniversary. This was the finest in its history. Many papers., duets and soles were rendered, all of which were good. The church was beautifully decorated by the Pastor's Aid Committee and a banquet was furnished by the same committee. We take this method of thanking those who served on the program, as follows: Nazereth Baptist church $2.05; Zion Hill Baptist church $1.25; First Bryan Baptist church $6.30; St. Paul C. M. L. $3.95; Pilgrim Baptist church $2.35; W. S. Morris $8.50; First Tabernacle $15.30; Shilch $1.75; Union Baptist church $2.50; Friendship Baptist $1.50; J. W. Spaulding $4.10; Central Baptist $4.36; Rev. E. J. Carter 75c; First A. B., Franklin square, $17.10; St. Philip A. M. E. $5.00; Evergreen Baptist $4.04; Mt. Bethel Baptist $22.25; St. John Baptist $15.00; Mt. Zion $6.65; Grand total $123.98. We heartily thank our friends for their assistance. Rev. W. A. Daughtry was the prize winner. Rev. J. S. Moody, pastor. J. R. Paulins, clerk. ST. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. C. P. Perry preached Sunday morning. At one o'clock Rev. Branch conducted the funeral services of Mr. Maxwell. The pastor preached at 4 p. m. at communion service and at 8:15. The attendance at Sunday school was good. Mrs. L. A. Newton will assist in conducting the review of the lesson tomorrow. The topic to be discussed in the A. C. E. League is "Spreading the good news." The captains are busy planning and working for the big rally which will close March 18th. Rev. W. A. Daughtry of Mt. Bethel Baptist church will preach at St. Philip Wednesday night. He Ladies! Insist That You RENO H "A PARTICULAR H FOR PARTICULAR PRICE 50 od by agents Everywhere Write for Free Sample John 3 GARRARD ST. HenryMears F Wholesale and Retail Dealers in PHONE 3461 THE MEARS' Expert Piano and Furniture Mover Before closing out with an Ladies! 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Hair dressed for special occasions .Highest efficiency guaranteed on all work. Mrs. M. E. Tolbert is now associated with Miss Marie Tolbert and would be glad to receive a call from her friends. Agents for Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower. Phone 3853. 506 Hartridge St. Business League Weekly Letter by J. C. Lindsay In every community where there lives an appreciable number of Negroes engaged in gainful business pursuits, there should be a large number of Negro men and women, who are not only members but who are in regular attendance at every organized effort put on foot for the benefit and uplift of the people out of whom they make their daily bread. While it is a fact, that many of the people who may be dubbed as "the common people" who in a good many cases cannot talk as fluently as some of those who are generally classed as members of the "upper ten", it is also a fact, that many of them do their own thinking and are quick to recognize their friends when they see them. This fact is simply mentioned in this connection for the purpose of helping us to see the importance of rendering whatever assistance we possibly can to those who may be less fortunate than some of the more favored ones among us. We must think seriously of the importance of using to the very best possible advantage, every resource at our command. There is no reasonable excuse which we may offer for allowing the other fellow to take our people from us and control their trade and patronage, when the business concerns owned by members of the race are simply living at a dying rate. Much of our failure to control the trade and patronage of a large number of our kith and kin, grows out of the fact that some of us are so indifferent to the various organizations promoted by the members of the race. For example, if some of us call off a dog fight twelve o'clock at night, we want every person in the community to get up out of his warm bed and take it in. But when some other person or persons extend an invitation to some of us to take an active part in some great movement for the benefit of all the people in the community, we fail to give to such a project the hearty and enthusiastic cooperation which we should. As a race, we are entirely too weak to divide and waste our strength on trivial matters, in an effort which does not help but hinders. Some man has said, that an honest confession is good for the soul. Now, let us be honest with ourselves and confess the truth, regarding the support given various organizations, not only in this community but in nearly every community where our people live in large numbers. And especially is this reference made to the Negro Business League, which has done and is still doing more to enable the Negro business man to play a conspicuous part in the business world than any other agency or organization of the twentieth century. Notwithstanding the help afforded of this national organization, which stands for the material uplift of the men and women engaged in business in this country, there are men who are engaged in some line of business in nearly every community, who have never as yet seen the wisdom of connecting themselves with an organization of this kind. There are quite a number of good business men of the race who have succeeded single-handed and have been able to turn much of what they put their hands to into money. But it is reasonable to suppose that in as much as they have been able to make, that they might have done many times as well, had they had behind them a strong organization like the National Negro Business League. It matters but little what name an organization may choose to sell under, the thing that the Negro needs most is some kind of an organization. The other fellow has his commercial club, his board of trade, chamber of commerce his Rotary club, and many other such business organizations, for the sole purpose of handling not only the trade of his own people but the trade of the Negro as well. As strange as it may seem, there are business men of our race, who do not hesitate to say, that the Negroes do not need an organization, such as the Business League. Now, if the other fellow, who has had training in the lore of business, for nearly one thousand years, finds it necessary to maintain all of the business organizations such as we have attempted to enumerate above, then, why is it not necessary for the Negro to have and maintain one national business organization? But listen! here is a little secret we are going to let drop right here. The men and women among us who need the influence of such an organization as the Negro Business League, are the ones who are slowest to see the good they are doing in the community. Let the Negro everywhere, rally to the support of all the organizations which have for their object and aim, the uplift of our people. By Edgar H. Webster, head Normal Department Atlanta University In this day when the problem of the conservation of the natural resources of the country is one of the large problems for legislators, the advocate of "Vocational Education" pleads the conservation of the youth of the land. The problem grows out of the public school problem, and is in a sense reached thru these stages: (1) a permissive public school; that is, a public school opened to such children as wish to attend or whose parents wish them to attend. (2) compulsory school attendance; (3) free text-books; and (4) vocational training. The propositions of vocational training advocates are somewhat as follows: In a non-compulsory school system many youth enter school at about the first grade with no adequate preparation so far as schooling goes for the life into which they are about to go. In a compulsory school system large numbers of youth leave when the legal school age has expired, and their education in the public schools has not been of a nature to adapt them to render effective work in the industrial world in which they find themselves. Between two million and three million such youth annually enter the great army of the world's workers, and most of these unfitten to render any valuable contribution to society or to industry. Vocational training recognizes that the past were trained in the schools of the past, and does not fail to give credit to those schools for the results of their work. But it must also claim that that form of education fails in most cases to meet the demand which the youth of today are up against. Lads and girls who leave school today must in a majority of cases take up occupations which require little skill; this skill is easily acquired, and the occupations lead no where, are in expressive phrase "blind alleys." The vocational program would reorganize the grammar school as we now have it, introducing some subjects of a more practical nature, leading into the elements of many industries it may be, adapting these somewhat to the probable occupations the youth will later follow. These then would take one from an educational region and another in a manufacturing region and so on. Especially would vocational training endeavor in the critical years between fourteen and sixteen to give the students broad and comprehensive education of the industrial region in which the finds himself, so that at sixteen the lad will have chosen the vocation along which he will be likely to make his career. At this point the advocate of vocational training notes, that if the youth elects one of the earned professions, the special schools which will fit him for law, or medicine, or theology are already developed to meet his needs and to train him to meet the more or less exacting demands of his chosen profession. Likewise, he notes that if elects among the technical professions the technical schools are ready to prepare him for some one or other of the technical pursuits. For this purpose he may elect some school of civil or electrical mechanical, or even chemical engineering. And now the advocate of vocational training asks: If the youth who elects to make his career along such lines find the institutions ready at hand to educate them along the lines of their choices, why should not the trades and the businesses and other vocations have schools in which youths who plan for trades or for business may be prepared for these occupations. But he goes a step further, and state that whereas in many cases the youth must, because of his financial condition get to earning at sixteen, so the state should arrange part-time schools in which youth may go to school half the time, say a week now, and next week at work, so that the youth shall be earning and at the same time growing. And the advocate makes two demands, one, that the youth shall have the training that shall make him more effective as a citizen, while at the same time he becomes more expert in the vocation at which he works and which he expects to follow. These two demands cannot be met by the type of school that supports itself upon the fees of its students; it must therefore be a school or schools supported by the state. Along this line industry itself can be made partner to fine vocational training. And it would seem not an unnatural partnership that the schools and industry should join hands so that in the one the lad gets his practical insight and training, and in the other his broad training in the large aspects of his chosen vocation and of civic use. And this partnership is being attempted locally, and the experiment seems to promise success. A notable instance of this lies in the relation which lies between the manufacturers of Cincinnati and the University of Cincinnati. THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE In that city the students of the university who elect vocational courses do spend alternate weeks in the manufactory and the university classes, relays of students fitting in with each other, and the students taking thus a six years' course graduates with his degree, and at once enters upon his occupation. Curiously enough, the manufacturer welcomed the idea more readily than did the professors, realizing as they did, that youth directly from school had to go thru their preliminary training in the shops before they became efficient workmen. One further phase of the problem must be briefly touched. Under the demands of our steam-age, and owing to the minute subdivision of labor, many manufacturers wish laborers who can acquire skill at some simple operation, perhaps tending a machine; and then who will be satisfied to remain at that occupation, an occupation which is in fact, a "blind alley", leading nowhere. To this demand of the manufacturers, the advocate of vocational training rises his persistent and determined protest. At least the boy shall understand what his occupation leads to or if it leads nowhere. And he enters such with his eyes open. Recognizing then that there are and perforce must be blind-alley occupations, the vocational training would lead youth to accept such as only a temporary occupation while the school and some hopeful opportunity are fitting the young man for some work that leads out to something worthy. Tha. is, these occupations become stopping places merely and permanences for the youth who must make their entrance into the industrial work among them. This program of the vocational education would seem large enough to enlist the interest and support of every manifested in the career of aspiring youth. NEGRO EXODUS ALARMS Idle Plants and Plantations is the South Predicted This article is taken from the Chat tanooga Times, an intensely Democratic southern rights paper. It shows that, notwithstanding the southern hatred of the Negro, they do not want to lose Him: georgia is beginning to view with amphibition the exodus of Negroes to the North, and the Atlanta Constitution is authority for the statement that the state is apparently upon the eve of a long-needed awakening to the importance of law and order, says the Atlanta correspondent of the Christian Science Monitor. The Negro's migration is taken as a silent protest against conditions, and the fact that the press and the people have become more arroused than ever to the necessity of sentiment, and action which will guarantee satisfactory conditions to the Negro, is believed to be due to the effect the migration is having upon industry. 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It continues: "The one hopeful feature now is that the awakening has begun, even though it requires the prospect of an industrial crisis to bring it about. Newspapers all over the state have taken up the subject, with a view of impressing the public mind with the business crisis that confronts us. The moral viewpoint has been re-enforced by the appeal of the dollar. "If plants and plantations stand idle while markets are crying for their products, then communities will rise up to know why and to apply the remedy. There is no secret about what must be done if Georgia would save herself from threatened disaster, which in some sections, has already become serious. "In the first place, there must be no more mobs. Mob and mob-spirit must be eliminated completely, so completely that there will be no danger of recurrence. If a Negro be charged with a crime, even if it be known that he is guilty, he must be given the same fair treatment before the law that is accorded the white man. If anything it would seem ignorance and childishness to demand even more consideration than the crime which lacks that excuse. "But more than that, we must be fair to the Negro. There is no use in beating about the bush; we have not shown that fairness in the past, nor are we showing it today, either in justice before the law, in facilities accorded for education or in other directions. "Argue it as you will, these things we have not done are the things we must do, or Georgia will suffer for it in proportion as she fails. Many Georgia counties have already begun to feel the pressure, and they are crying out. "The awakening has been long in coming, but the growing signs of it are the more gratifying. Let's encourage it, bring it quickly. There is, perhaps, no single factor that means more to Georgia's future progress."—Newport, R. I. Mercury. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. H. Eason, D. 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The first address of the evening was an illustrated, historical address by Dean Benjamin Brawley of the college. This was followed by an address by Rev. W. E. Holmes, D. D., president of the Centray City College, Macon, who taught at Morehouse for a period of more than twenty years. A third address was by Prof. P. M. Davls, principal of the Slater Public school, Birmingham, Ala., on "The Public School as a Field for Morehouse Men." The last address of the evening was a powerful one on "Morehouse College and the Negro Baptist of Georgia." It was delivered by Rev. M. W. Reddick, principal of Americus Institute, and president of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, who showed that Morehouse College and the great Baptist host of the state have been constantly joined and held out a hope that the union might lead to still greater service in the future. Tuesday morning, February 27, was given to a conference on education with Pres. Hope presiding. Dr. Brink spoke on "The Educational Outlook." The second address of the morning was by Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee Institute, who emphasized the fact that more and more in the stress of our economic life in America there will be a tendency to elevate and dignify the trades and as he emphasized the fact that more and more the educated Negro must look out for the common men and women. The third address of the morning was by Mr W. T. B. Williams, field agent of the Jeans Fund, who dealt with numerous figures and illustrations on "The Influence of the Jeans Fund on Public Schools." The last, address of the morning and one evidently awaited with eagerness by the audience was that of Dr. W. B. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis, New York, who spoke on "The Negro Press as an Educative Influence." Dr. DuBois in brilliant language emphasized the fact that lying is inadequate as a possible solution of the race problem. More and more said he, we must be honest with ourselves and not dwarf our souls by pretending that that is the truth which is not. The great war in Europe is a startling example of the havoc wrought by men who were not honest with each other in diplomacy. In the shaping of opinion in the new Europe the Negro press must lead as a constructive force. On Tuesday night there was a concert given by the students of the college in the nature of a compliment to the alumni and other visiting friends. The brilliant program made a powerful impression on all who attended. The music throughout the anniversary exercises was a fact noteworthy for its excellence. The finish of the work showed the students were rendering a classical anthem or a Negro melody. exercises was the appearance in book exercises was the appearance in book form of the formal history of Morehouse College by Dean Benjamin Brawley. Mr. Brawley also wrote an anniversary hymn that was set to music by Mr. Harreld and sung with great effectiveness by the student body. All told, the exercises marked a season of great inspiration not only for the alumni who attended, but for other visitors as well. A man and a woman are sitting at a desk, looking at a picture of a house. The woman is wearing a hat, and the man is wearing a suit. The Billikens Club entertained Friday night, February 23rd, in the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Knight. Supper was served to the out-of-town guests at the beautiful home of Mrs. M. F. Barnes by Mrs. Mary Carter Parks. The menu consisted of oyster stew, roast chicken with cranberry sauce, fried oysters, olives, jellatin with whipped cream and cake. After supper the guests were conveyed in cars to their stopping places to dress for the reception. A very delightful evening was spent playing progressive whist, rook and other games. Twa salad courses were served, then ices and punch. Henry Hill and Thompson Barnes presiding at the punch bowl. The out-of-town guests were: Miss Pithel Harrison and Miss Roberta Swellings of LaGrange. Miss Harrison wore dark blue taffeta and Miss Smellings pink satin with shadow lace. Miss Elizabeth Wallace of Albany, wore a white embroidered voile; Miss Walker of Savannah, a crepe de chine; Miss Latimer of Atlanta, a gown of canary silk with white fur. Miss Americus Rutledge of Lagrange wore grey silk poplin. Mr. T. Taylor of Atlanta was the only out-of-town gentleman. Others present were: Mrs. J. H. Knight, who received the guests in a very becoming gown of sand colored silk with crepe de chine and light blue satin. Mrs. M. E. Jordan was becoming attired in grey purry willow taffeta with georgette crepe. Mrs. M. F. Barnes was lovely in black crepe de chine. Mrs. S. F. Brown wore a figured voile with valenciennes lace. Mrs. M. Shirley wore black masslain satin. Mrs. Julla M. Ford was gowned in lovely cream, satin with shadow lace. Mrs. Clara Arnold wore pink voile with taffeta. Mrs. R. G. Thompson wore a very pretty gown of Japanese silk. Mrs. J. S. Allen wore a lovely black taffeta. Mrs. Pearl Upshaw wore black satin with lace. Miss W. B. Hollinshed, who is supervisor of the county for the Jeans fund, was lovely in white embroidered rice cloth. Miss Mabel Sherman wore a gown of net over pink satin and Miss Tommie Anderson a dark blue taffeta with silk collar and cuff. The teachers of McClelland Academy were Miss W. B. Sliger who wore Alice blue satin messalin; Miss Nettie Kelsey wore African brown serge. Miss Annie Evans wore brown crepe de chine. The gentlemen were Messrs. A. Shirley, H. R. Ford, T. J. Arnold, Jno. Allen, J. H. Knight, Grimes Brown Drs. M. McWorter, H. E. Thompson and D. H. Brown. Club members are Messrs. D. D. Moody, C. C. Cook, A. W. North, Jno. Parks, and L. H. Reese. These young men spared neither time nor money in making the evening pleasant. The entertainment was quite a success and every one reported a delightful time. AT THE Y. M. C. A. An excellent program was rendered at the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday and despite the inclement weather a large audience was present. A feature of the program was the reading of original poems by Mr. J. P. Brown Lee. Mr. Brown Lee was at his best and captivated his audience as a result thereby. For tomorrow, a mammoth mass meeting is planned at the Pekin theatre. There will be short addresses by some of the most able speakers of the city. Music will be furnished by the K. of P. band and the Black and Tan orchestra. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m.. Come on time, secure a good seat, enjoy the program and at the LET THE WIFE CHOOSE the home she would like to own. Remember she has got to live in it practically all the timewhile you haven't. Let her come to this office where she can see photos of the houses we have for sale on the easy payment plan. Let her select a few she thinks would suit and then we'll all go together and see the houses themselves. FRANK'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP affords them this opportunity at the lowest prices and easiest terms ever offered on similar property. Hope Crest is located on the Isle of Hope and fronts the Isle of Hope river. The property is high and dry. The lots are wide and deep and are amply provided with large streets and avenues, and the scenery is wild and grand. There is a beautiful park more than 800 feet long on the river front, located on which is a flowing well of artesian water. A pavilion will be erected on the river with bathing facilities. Hope Crest can be reached by excursion steamers, trolley cars. or over one of the most beautiful auto-highways in the country. What more could you desire? The limited number of these lots make them an excellent investment opportunity. Call and let me show you. You will never get the chance again. AUTO SERVICE FREE! same time learn of the work of the Y. M. C. A. Chairman, C. D. Brent of the program committee announces the appearance of Mqdam Anitta Patti Brown, the famous coloraturn soprano, under the auspices' of the Y. M. C. A. at the First Bryan Baptist church, West, Bryan street, on Tuesday night March 20th, admission 25 cents. A treat is in store for all who hear Mine Brown who is now regarded as the race's most prominent soloist. DISTRICT WORKERS' MEET All members of the district workers of the Urban League are expected to meet at the Tribune-Building, next Thursday march 15th, promptly at 5 p. m. It is expected that each district leader will report on her local organization and plans for carrying forward the work over her district. It is earnestly requested that each leader try to be present so that we may make a successful start with the civic gardens, which our organization is expected to foster and supervise. Respectfully, Mrs. W. R. Fields, Chairman Miss Ada Scott, Secretary ST. BENEDICTS CHURCH Third Sunday in Lent. Masses at 7 and 8 and high mass at 10:30 a.m. Evening devotions at 8 p.m., consisting of Rosary, sermon and benediction of the most blessed sacrament. After evening service, monthly meeting of St. Mary's Aid Society. Wednesday next at 8 p.m. Lent service. The sermon will be preached by Rev. Father Peter. Friday night stations of the cross. Mass on week-days are at 6:30 and 7 a.m. ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH St. John's Baptist Church, Rev. Wm. Gray, pastor. It is very encouraging to note the interest manifested by the clubs in the rally. It is hoped that each club will be able to report the amount assessed. Very soon the pastor will begin a series of subjects and it is expected they will be very interesting. Parents are requested to send their children to Sunday school regularly that preparations may be made for the Easter celebration. Services tomorrow as usual. 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