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The Southern Indicator VOLUME XIII NOTES BY A TRAVELER Dear Mr. Editor: It has been some time since the writer gave to your many readers an account of his going to and fro in the interest of the Voorhees Normal and Industrial School of Denmark, the Tuskegee of South Carolina. Our first visit for mention was made to Atlanta, Ga., in company with Prof. A. W. Nicholson principal of the Bettis Academy of Trenton, S. C. The meeting was called by Superintendent of Bureau of Education, W. D. Claxton of Washington, D. C. A bringing together of the heads of all the vocational schools from Virginia to Texas to discuss the benefits of vocational education upon the rural life of the Negro. The meeting lasted two days, November 18-19. The sessions being held in the capital building in the Senate chamber, and your humble servant occupying what he never dreamed as possible, a seat in the Senate of the great State of Georgia. Nolens volens, we must agree with Dr. Silas X. Floyd, that Georgia is the first and foremost State in the Union. We learned at this meeting, that last year the State of Texas appropriated for Negro education over eight hundred thousand dollars, Louisiana appropriated two hundred and sixty-seven thousand, and South Carolina came next with an appropriation of one hundred and sixteen thousand for Negro education. Our speech before the gathering was not long, but we got this statement recorded in the proceedings that in Bamberg County where the Voorhees School is located, that the Negroes in 1919 purchased and paid for seven thousand acres of land. During our stay in Atlanta, the first day the delegation was most royally entertained at dinner by Clark University, and on the second day by the Gammon Theological Seminary in their handsome dining hall. Professor Nicholson released this son, volved our sentiments, when he exclaimed, that Negro education is engaging the attention of the United States government as never before, and soon all vocational schools will receive government aid. Our next visit, December 10, was scheduled for New York City, for the purpose of having a "face to face" talk with Dr. Wallace Buttrick, chairman of the general education board. Enroute we stopped in Philadelphia, Pa., and obtained the following letter of introduction to Dr. Buttrick: New York City. My Dear Dr. Buttrick: This will introduce to you Rev. E. R. Roberts, who is the principal of the Voorhees Normal and Industrial School of Denmark, S. C., a school for the training of colored young men and young women. I have known Mr. Roberts intimately for a number of years. He made a splendid record as a State Sunday School worker in the employ of the American Baptist Publication Society for a number of years. His praise is in all the churches and schools in that part of the South land. Two years ago, he was called to his present work as principal of the Voorhees School. I visited the school last May and preached the "Baccalaureate sermon to a splendid graduating class of fine young folks. There was a great congregation present on that occasion. They have a number of unusually fine school buildings and there are big possibilities ahead of them. Their campus, for a school of this sort, is one of the best that I have seen in the South land. They are especially in need of a new chapel building; their present building being altogether unsuited and inadequate for their needs. I have no hesitancy in saying that any money given towards their proposed new chapel building, will be the best kind of investment. Any service you may be able to render to Mr. Roberts will be greatly appreciated by myself. He is a most worthy brother; true, tried and dependable. With every good wish, I am, Bible and Field Secretary American Baptist Publication Society. Before leaving for New York City, we filled the pulpit of Rev. A. R. Robinson of the Shiloh Baptist Church. Dr. Robinson was just recovering from a severe attack of indigestion, which rendered him as the French say, "hors de combat." We preached in his SECOND G E T-TOGETHER MEETING RACE CONFERENCE PROMOTERS. Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock the second get-together meeting of Columbians preparatory to the great Race Conference next week, February 16th and 17th, will be held at First Calvary Baptist Church. All lovers of good music and short and helpful speeches should avail themselves of the opportunity to attend this meeting. Come early and get comfortable seats. Bring your whole family with you. stead, morning and night to an audience that filled the auditorium from pulpit to door; earnestly pointing to the repentance that leads to God, and to faith in Jesus our Lord. At the night service, seven joined for baptism. The Church was just finishing up a drive for ten thousand dollars; and they collected every dollar of the amount in one month. An after collection of $35.00 was given us for the work at Voorhees. We give the following from a recent letter to us from Dr. Robinson. "I am writing to report to you my condition at this time. I am considerably improved in health and hope, are long, to be able to take hold and handle my work. It is really beautiful the patience and sympathy which my church is exercising during my illness. They are doing things for me that I did not dream they would do. Every little detail is being looked after and done for my comfort. They do not want me to worry about one thing, as they are willing to wait until I am well. This is very kind of them. All of my needs are being taken care of by them in every way, and with great delight. Such things as I can eat they delight to furnish. All of this tends to lighten my burden and make it possible for me to early regain my health and strength. I enjoyed very much your presence, and it came at a time when I needed it. The two sermons you preached at Shiloh will never be forgotten. I guess the Lord sent you here just at the time with these two splendid messages for the people, and to give cheer and comfort to me." We left for New York City on Wednesday, December 15th, arriving there safe and sound, and found a royal welcome to the home of Rev. J. B. F. Coleman, who was for several years chaplain of the Voorhees School, which he resigned to accept the Presidency of Liberia College of Monrovia, Liberia. Dr. Coleman is at present taking a post-graduate course at Columbia University, preparatory to his return to Africa. After transacting our business with the General Education Board and returning to our habitat, we met the Rev. H. L. Jones, D. D., who is a graduate of Columbia University, and at present pastor of the Baptist Church at Yonkers, N. Y. We spent the night at his hospitable home enjoying the many good things of life countifully provided. Dr. Jones is formally of Virginia, and he is thinking of returning South. We have invited him to come to South Carolina, it being the garden spot of the world. Churches in the State in need of a pastor might write him. His address is No. 248 W 133d street. The Christmas holidays being near at hand we decided to return home and receive our Santa Claus under our vine and fig tree. Our next visit found us at the Tuskegee Institute, attending the Annual 'armers' Conference by specia invitation of Dr. R. R. Moton, the principal, who asked us to deliver an address on "Why the Compulsory School Law as applied to the Negro child was largely ineffective. We delivered the same before the Worker's Conference. The Montgomery Advertiser (daily) spoke most flatteringly of our speech, for we dealt with the cause rather than the effect. The Annual Farmers' Conference of Tuskegee brings to its campus not only the farmers, but the heads of schools and educators from the entire South land. Not to visit the conference is to miss one of the greatest meetings annually held for the uplift of the race. Dr. Booker T. Washington laid the foundation of Tuskegee, but Dr. Moton is erecting a superstructure greater and grander than any leader of the race in America ever dreamed of. Long may he live to bless and be a blessing to the race. E. R. Roberts. SOUTH CAROLINA RACE CONFERENCE 1.th Annual Session, February 16-17, Columbia, S. C. You are cordially invited to be present at the 17th Annual Session of the South Carolina Race Conference to be held in Columbia February 16th and 17th, 1921... The following speakers have been invited to address the meeting: Wednesday morning, 9:30 to 12:00—The Educational Division meets at Sidney Park Church, Pres. R. S. Wilkinson, leading, assisted by Prof. T. L. Duckett, Benedict College, and Mrs. C. G. Garrett, Supervisor Schools, Richland County. Wednesday morning, 9:30 to 12:00—The Farmers' Division, leader, Mr. J. E. Dickson, U. S. Demonstrator, Richland County, assisted by R. W. Westberry, Sumter County, and Mr. F. W. Williams, Richland County. Wednesday, 9:30 to 12:00—State Y. M. C. A., leader, Dr. Hodges, State Secretary. Wednesday Afternoon, 2:30—Conference Mass Meeting. Address by Mr. E. J. Sawyer and Dr. Hodges. Wednesday night, at 8:00 p. m.—First Calvary Baptist Church, address by Mayor R. J. Blalock, president Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Senator Niel Christensen, Gov. R. H. Cooper. Reply, Pres. R. S. Wilkinson. Address—Bishop R. E. Jones, Sidney Park Church, Thursday 9:30 to 12:00, Health Division. Leader, Mrs. L. J. Rhodes, assisted by Dr. E. A. Huggins and Miss A. A. Nelson Thursday morning, 9:30 to 12:00—State Business League Meeting. Leader, Mr. E. J. Sawyer, Pres. Bank Bennettsville, S. C., assisted by Mr. R. W. Westberry, Secretary State Business League and Mr. L. B. Woods, Treasurer State Business League. Thursday morning, 9:30 to 12:00—Religious Section. Leaders, Rev. P. P. Watson Missionary Baptist State Convention, assisted by Rev. J. F. Green, Rev. N. F. Haywood, and Rev. D. F. Thompson. Thursday, 2:30 p. m.—Official Business Meeting, to which the public is invited. Thursday night-Address by Wm. H. Johnson, M. D., Charleston, S. C., Senator Allen Johnson, and Rev. Mark T. Carlisle (M. E. Church, South.) Committee, L. S. LERVY, President, MRS. L. F. HOLMES, Vice President, T. L. DUCKETT, Secretary, L. B. WOOD, Treasurer. BALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH between Taylor and Hampton Streets. friends to worship with them at all of ORDER OF SERVICE Sunday School. Morning Service. Y. P. U. Evening Service. H. M. Moore, A. B., D. D., Pastor. AND. WEST Kindest regards to all. Faithfully yours, Marie E. Burke. Lott Carey Mission, Brewerville, Liberia. Sunday 10 a. m. Sunday School. Sunday 11 a. m., Morning Service. Sunday 6 p. m., B. Y. P. U. Sunday 7:30 p. m., Evening Service. H. M. Moore, A. B., D. D., Pastor. LETTERS FROM REV.' AND. MRS. G. A. BURKE, WEST COAST AFRICA. West Coast Africa, Dec., 1920. My Dear Rev. Carroll: I hope everything is running smoothly with you. I have been keeping very busy with just such work as Rev. Burke describes to you in his letter. He asked me to supplement his letter by relating this incident to you. I went out the other day as a sister of mercy looking for objects of pity. I heard of a suffering family. I succeeded in reaching their hut after wading water, and found four in family who were seriously sick, all of whom were lying on the ground half starved, with nothing under them but an old piece of matting, with no one to do anything for them. I rendered them all the assistance I could. Three are better, one of whom has accepted Christ and will be baptized Sunday. I believe I am especially adapted for just such work. It is the work that I was instructed to do, but necessity compels me to put much time in the classroom. After diagnosing the cases above mentioned as best I could, I found that the principle medicine they needed was something to eat. As all of them were suffering with an acute attack of starvation, I sent up a prescription to Rev. Burke for a little foodstuff. The prescription was filled, the medicine met the demand, and now the patients are on the go. They come from time to time to thank us for services rendered. I told them that their souls are in a worse condition than their bodies were, and that Jesus Christ, who had sent me there to heal their bodies, is the only physician who could heal their souls and save them from eternal death, the dreadful results of the sin-sick diseases. They are anxious to have Him do so, and listen attentively while we explain to them the wonderful plans of salvation. West Coast Africa, Dec., 1920. Dear Brother Carroll. Words cannot be found in the English language with which to express the joy that your kind and welcome letter brought to our hearts. We are getting along very well under the prevailing circumstances. The future hope of Liberia depends almost all together upon the quantity and quality of missionary work done here. We have the same problem to face here that you have done so much toward solving in America, namely, to bring about a better feeling between some of the Liberians and some of the natives, as the relation between the Liberians and the natives, as I see it, is about like that which exists between the white man and the Negro in America. There are many evils here to retard the progress of the country, which must be overcome. Some of them, the laws of the country are against, and assist the missionary in suppressing. I will name a few of the great evils which are hindering the progress of the country: First, strong drinks. The public sale of strong drink is permitted, and whiskey is imported in large quantities. Second, the virtual existence of slavery what I would call blind tiger slavery, because the laws of the country being against it. It is carried on in an underground way. For instance, a child may be pawned for a certain sum of money in case the owner of the child, some of his people, or some one interested in his freedom fails to redeem him. He is compelled to work for the person to whom he is pawned as long as he lives, without receiving anything for his labor save the food which he eats. The son of a chief was in our mission. The chief died. The next week his mother carried him off and pawned him for the sum of $480. A third great evil is a society known A Religious Congress to be Held at Morris College Tuesday, Feb. 22d. On Tuesday, February 22d (George Washington's Birthday), Rev. J. J. Starks, president of Morris College Sumter, S. C., invites the ministers of all denominations in the Pee Dee section to come to the chapel of Morris College at 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon and hear a great sermon on "Evangelism" by a gentleman, who comes from the far north. Afterwards we will have short statements by the South Carolina brethren of all denominations. Come, A Free Dinner Given to All. The singing during the day will be done by a hundred volces. Good music will be played by the best band in the State. Your soul will be filled with power upon leaving these halowed grounds. J. J. Starks, Pres, Morris College. Richard Carroll, Columbia, S. C. Assistant for this day's meeting. as a Leopard Society. Leopards are very numerous in this country. They give the people much trouble attacking their goats, sheep, hogs and cows, carrying them off in the bush and eating them, but a leopard will not attack a person unless he is wounded. The Leopard Society is a set of canabals or men who eat human flesh. They disguise themselves by putting on a leopard skin and crawling about pretending to be a wounded leopard. When he sees an unarmed person by himself. He carries in his hand a dagger with which he stabs his prey. The laws of the country are strictly against the society, and the executives are doing all they can to exterminate it. But it being a secret society, it will take time. The people here seem to be great believers in society. The strongest society out here, from our point of view, is the Griggle Bush, or Devil Bush, as it is commonly called. The members of this society publicly own the devil as their captain. They practice witchcraft. Time will not permit me to describe this society in full. Hope to tell you more about it at a later date, also of our controversies with the Mohamedams. I have a very bright boy, which I hope you will support in our school. We have several children who need scholarships. We make $25.00 per year support a child, and some of our children are almost grown. A very small sum indeed, but somehow by the help of the good Lord we get through by supplementing the scholarship funds with a part of our salary. We have just closed a successful revival meeting at the Zion Grove Baptist Church, of which the Rev. J. O. Hays is pastor. Twenty-three accepted Christ as their personal Saviour, among whom was a notorious infidel. This infidel was a hard nut to crack, as he would not visit church to hear the gospel preached. A committee was formed, consisting of Sisters A. Hays, L. Smart, A Moore, C. Bowens, P. Bryant, Bryant again and Marie E. Burke. They went to his house, which was about four miles away. At first he made them very unwelcome. He told them he had no time to bother with them and they had better go back home. When they insisted on him, he began abusing them in harsh language. He assured them that he did not appreciate their interest at all, and that it was none of their business how he died or where he would go after death. He did not believe in God or Jesus Christ, neither did he believe that there was a heaven or hell. The Bible to him was no more than any other book. He got so angry with them that he cried and tried to drive them from his house. But instead of going they forced him in the house and entered themselves, Singing "I Dreamed That the Great Judgment Morning Had Dawned and the Trumpet Had Blown." After singing, Mrs. Burke read a passage of Scripture and laid her hand no his head and prayed as if they were ordaining him to the gospel ministry. All of the sisters prayed. At the close of the meeting he seemed to have had a better spirit toward them. He then thanked them for showing their interest in him, but still he claimed that he did not have time to go to church. Furthermore, he was living in a house alone and had no one to look after his things while he was away. But the spirit of God prevailed and some time during that night he became anxious about the Notes by Rev. Richard Carroll. Since leaving Voorhees Industrial school, Denmark, S. C., I have spent a number of most comfortable days with Dr. J. W. Boykin and Deacon T J. Boykin of Camden, and lastly, with Rev. A. W. Hill, D. D., and family at Alken, the famous winter resort. I went into the country to look around Storm Branch Academy. At this school cleanness abounds. Though six miles in the country, where the Union met, the church, steps and surroundings were clean. In Alken, S. C., the drug store of Dr. C. C. Johnson is one of the most upto-date; and I don't mean of colored drug stores, but of all drug stores in South Carolina. His patronage comes from both races, from the lowest to the highest. Politeness, courtesy and grace abounds. In Dr. Johnson, the Baptists of South Carolina have one of the greatest laymen, with ability to preside at and on all occasions anywhere in America. At the parsonage Rev. A. W. Hill and his wife spared no palns in making me comfortable. As costly as chickens are, they had chickens on the table from their own yard. Mrs. Hill is a good cook from "Old Virgin-ia." She is among the young women who knows how to make cornbread eatable when only made of water, salt and meal. Good fires were in my room and the study. Bro. Hill has two diplomas; one from Benedict College and one from the Union University of Virginia. He is still digging away at Science and Philosophy. Say what you may, I believe he is one of the many who is struggling to do right. Rev. W. Kenner Ives in this city. He has just married a wife and is as happy as a lark. Both he. and his wife have proper 7 and they have a plantation together. Next Sunday I go to Blunt m. S. O. somewhere on the coast near Savannah, Ga., with my old friend as manager, the Rev. J. M. Glenn, of the A. M. E. Church. He tells me that he has the co-operation of the Baptists for ten miles around and other citizens, white and colored. So next Sunday he hopes to have a great meeting. Some Notes. The Rev. Richard Carroll states that he was partly instrumental in getting the Rev. G. A. Burke in the Lott Carey Convention as a missionary in Africa. Without calling names just now, he has reliable information that some money is going forward to help Rev. Burke educate ten students in the Brewerville, Liberia Normal and Industrial school, West Coast Africa. The editor of The Indicator is right. Make the preachers, teachers and others who we advertise in papers, pay for it. My writings are free, but the publisher should have pay for all advertisements. It is said that Mrs. Cora Boykin will be the general manager of the Negro Baptist hospital that is to be in Columbia. She can manage the women and men folks of Baptist persuasion, well. welfare of his soul. He got up the next morning and moved everything he had to a neighbor's house, employed the neighbor to keep them for him, and left home for church, declaring that he would never return home again until he had found Jesus, precious to his soul, and that he did. They came in contact with another infidel, who delighted in cursing Christ. Calling Him a bastard and so forth, but now he is seeing the Saviour. He ran away from his home when he found that a committee was coming to see him, and went to the house of the Justice of the Peace, whom he thought had directed them to his house, and cursed him shamefully. He dodged them like a criminal would dodge a posse of sheriffs. But, like a posse of sheriffs, they followed him until they found him, and took him by force in the midst of his plastphemy and carried him to the nearest house, where they read, sang and prayed for him. The next day he was found looking for them to pray for him again. I am asking Mrs. Burke to relate to you another incident which time does not permit me to do just now. Thanking you in advance for assistance rendered and remaining your most loving brother and everlasting friend. G. A. Burke. SPRING CLEARANCE Shoes for men in genuine Mahogany Calf, Good Year Welts worth $18.00 $20 now offered for $9 and $10. The famous Edmunds Shoes noted for long service, worth $16.50, During Sale Only $8.75. These are guaranteed quality shoes at prices to suit your pocket. Smart styles for young men worth from $50 to $60 now going for $25 and $35. Conservative styles that sold for $65 and $75 now $30 to $45. Now is the time to get that John B. Stetson Hat. The former prices of these hats were $12.00 and $15.00 We now offer them for $7.50 and $10.00. Felt Hats in all sizes and colors worth up to $7.00 now as long as they last at from $1.50 to $3.50. A Great line of the latest style caps. Regular price $3.50 on sale now $1.75to 2.50 Several dozen caps offered during sale for 50c and 75c. Old Suits Cleaned, Dyed Altered. and Relined I. S. LEEVY, 1221 Taylor St. Phone 319 THE VOICE OF THE PROPHET IS HEARD AT DUNBARTON. I left Augusta on Saturday evening for Dunbarton to deliver a sermon on Sunday at Canaan Fair C. M. E. Church. Bro. Joseph Lewis met me at the station with his car and carried me to his home and I spent two pleasant nights with his family. The people of this community have been anxious to hear me for a long time, but this was the first time that I was able to preach for them. Rev. Isles is the pastor of this splendid congregation. He is a Christian man and treated the prophet well. This is his second year, and recently he had a rally that amounted to over $1,000. He is a good preacher and one of the best songsters in the State. He teaches school in Saluda county. The pastor preached a good sermon in the morning to the society band. Sunday evening it rained a little and cleared off at night. I had one of the largest crowds of my life. After I finished preaching I called for mourners and several grown men came forward to be prayed for. The pastor and several others said that it looked more like an August meeting than a winter service. I also delivered three prophetic messages to the people of this section that was well received. Rev. S. W. Cromer, exp pastor of the church, attended both services and subscribed for the Indicator. After hearing the prophet he invited him to preach at his church in Allendale on the third Sunday in February. Rev. Cherry, a good Baptist pastor, heard the sermon. A nice collection was raised. This is another section of South Carolina where it is a common thing for colored people to own two and three hundred acres of land. Dea. Rouse, who made one of the best crops in life last year and will make another one this year, worked hard with Bro. Lewis to secure my services. A great many farmers are worried because it looks like the merchants will not let them have any guano. Don't be discouraged, a way will be opened for you. Please don't leave the farm. On my way home a committee met me at the station and asked me to preach for them at Mt. Moriah Bapist Church. Ellenton. I am receiving many letters about the boll weevil. I first read the letters and then put them in a safe until March then my secretary will answer all of them that have a stamp enclosed, and the others will be thrown into the scrap basket. Before adjournment I called for subscribers for the Indicator. The result was: Mrs. R. H. Isles, $1.50. Dunbarton (2); Rev. S. W. Cromer, 90c. Bartin, S. C., R. 1. Box 8 (3); W. M. Lewis, 90c. Dunbarton R. 1. Box 80 (4); Joseph Lewis, 90c. Dunbarton, R. 1. Box 67 (5); Lawson Bush, 90c. Dunbarton, R. 1. Total, $5.10. Rev. Arthur Ross. RACE CONFERENCE GETTOGETHER MEETING WAS GREAT SUCCESS. Miss Mary A. Lynch also made a short and inspiring talk in interest of her work. A successful Race Conference is a certainty. Thanks to those who send in their local news to this column by telephone and by letters. Every business and professional man or woman needs first class printed stationery—the kind we print. BUTLER W. NANCE, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. 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The fam 10, During Sale prices to suit you for $8.50 ..... $6.00 ..... $3.50 We have a No better sh Shoes. and Young Men from $50 to $60 now 30 to $45. LEARA LOW Boys' Suits $12, $18, $20, to $25 10.00, and $12. Now is th will help you to give him tha For the Whole F ny Calf, Good Year W The famous Edmu uring Sale Only $2 to suit your pocket. CHILDR We have a full line of Children No better shoes made for children Shoes. Many styles, all reduce ung Men's Wear 60 to $60 now going for $25. Boys' Suits In all of the latest styles. All pure wool suits worth $12, $18, $20, to $25 now reduced to $5, 7.50 10.00, and $12. Now is the time to help your boy. Leevy will help you to give him that long promised suit. CHILDREN'S SHOES We have a full line of Children Shoes, all guaranteed Pure Leather. No better shoes made for children than the famous Red Goose School Shoes. Many styles, all reduced during sale to you at from $1 to $7. Underwear Best and Warmest Fleece lined Suits for only 50c and 75c per suit. Ribbed Shirts and drawers in Suits reduced to 98c and $1.40 underwears that heretofore so 00 per suit now reduced to $6.00 Garmest Fleece lined uni- y 50c and 75c per gar- Shirts and drawers alsouced to 98c and $1.49. is that heretofore sold for now reduced to $6.00 Worth $ valued a Ful lined sirable $1.75. tomers w The Best and Warmest Fleece lined under suits for only 50c and 75c per garment. Ribbed Shirts and drawers also Union Suits reduced to 98c and $1.49. Wool underwears that heretofore sold for $12.00 per suit now reduced to $6.00 Men's Hats the former prices of these hats we up to $7.00 now as long as the Caps 3.50 on sale now $1.75 to 2.50 S ed, Dyed Ait est at less than cost. We carry vices of these hats were $12.00 and $15 now as long as they last at from $1.50 Caps now $1.75 to 2.50 Several dozen caps yed Altered. an man cost. We carry nothing but the best. Worth $18 00 now $9.00. All silk shirts valued at $12 00 for only $6.00. Full line of shirts in many neat and desirable patterns valued at $3 50 now $1.75. All shirts at wholesale to customers while they last MONEY TO LOAN. Money to loan on Household Furniture, Planos, Live Stock and Automobiles. THE CAROLINA LOAN & GUARANTY COMPANY. 1528 Main St. Phone 265 HEART LEAF TRADE MARK Hair Tone Naturals Natures Famous Remedy for growing LONG and BEAUTIFUL HAIR. If you have short, nappy and harsh hair, or if you are troubled with dand druff, falling hair, breaking hair, itch- ing scalp. DO NOT DELAY, but use it once, HEART LEAF HAIR TONE, then watch the good results. It darkens gray hair and puts new life into it. Price 500, sent by mail on receipt of money. Agents are required. You can same good Imagery. Write at once for special terms to agents. SUPO-SULPHO MEDICINE CO. ATLANTA, GA. ANCE COST In all of the latest styles All pure wool suits w 25 now reduced to $5, is the time to help your boy. that long promised suit. Family Mr Welts worth $18.50 mounds Shoes now $8.75. These a et. OREN'S SHOES Children Shoes, all guaranteed Pure Lea children than the famous Red Goose duced during sale to you at from $1 ar $25 and $35. Conserva ICE OST the latest styles. the wool suits worth produced to $5, 7.50 help your boy. Leevy priised suit. y worth $18.00 Shoes noted These are SHOES guaranteed Pure Leather. famous Red Goose School to you at from $1 to $7. 5. Conservative Men's Silk Shirts with $18 00 now $9.00. All silk shirts at $12 00 for only $6.00. Line of shirts in many neat and simple patterns valued at $3.50 15. All shirts at wholesale to ers while they last $15.00 We now offer them for $1.50 to $3.50. $9.00. All silk shirts or only $6.00. in many neat and de- lued at $3.50 now at wholesale to cus- ust now offer them for $7.50 The Southern Indicator. Publication Weekly. COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA PHONE 2637. J. A. Roach.....Managing Editor Rev. H. M. Moore, D. D., Contributing Editor. Rev. D. F. Thompson, D. D., Contributing Editor. Rev. I. E. Lowery, D. D., Local Reporter. Subscription Rates (In Advance.) One Year .....$1.50 Six months .....90 Three months .....60 Advertising Rates. Regular rates, per inch.....50 Cards of Thanks.....$1.00 up Reading Notices.....$1.00 up Obituaries, Resolutions, etc., $1.00 up Marrages.....$2.00 up IMPORTANT. The subscription price to The indicator only entitles a subscriber to the paper and not to publish free Cards of Thanks, Obligaries, etc. These cost extra. Send $1.00 with obituaries, $1.00 with a Card of Thanks, $1.00 with a short article on church and Sunday school work, unions, conventions, conferences, etc. Marriage announcements, $1.00; marriage write-up, $1.00 up. Notices, 50c. up. Send or bring the cash. Editor. EDITORIALS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1921. Boys help to save the other fellow's sister. Plant an early garden in well prepared soil. Meet your friends at the great Race Conference next week. Stop knocking the other fellow and let's all pull together. Merchants who advertise usually have something to sell they are not afraid to have examined. No better evidence has a pastor that his officers and members are with him than when he knows they reverence him and respect his wishes. Taking Stock. Like all business concerns, last week was stock taking week with us, when it was ours to use our "carving knife" on "dead heads" and get a better start for the year's work that lies before us. Sorry, but The Indicator will not visit many this year that it did visit last year. But we are glad to say that many new ones are being entered on our list to take their places. We solicit the co-operation of each of our subscribers this year more earnestly than ever. No better friend has any paper than the one who will pay promptly for the same and encourage others to do likewise. And no worse enemy has a paper than the one who will receive a paper year in and year out and never pay for it unless he is asked in person to do so when he happens to see the editor or representative, and sometime never. Newspaper statistics show that 81 newspapers and magazines were forced to suspend publication during 1920 because during the high cost of material and every other item that went into the publishing of these publications were so much in excess to the returns from advertising and subscriptions. The Indicator will not be suspended, but hereafter will pay strict attention to subscription list and without notice suspend the paper to delinquent subscribers. There are some who are honest and thoughtful enough to pay up their dues when due, to these, he they ever so few, the Indicator will visit. The Good Samaritan Hospital. Among the many prosperous business institutions hereabouts The Good Samaritan Hospital and Training School for Nurses comes in for special mention. No one can fully appreciate the real good work this hospital is doing but one who visits this institution and inspects it. Hundreds of patients from all parts of the State enter this institution in the course of the year and are relieved of their many and varied afflictions, by the best medical skill obtainable and the best hospital accommodations including the tender cares of the kind nurses. It can be said to the credit of this hospital that it has more registered nurses throughout the State than any other hospital in the State and that her nurses meet the examination tests with success. This hospital stands as a monument of the great accomplishments of Mrs. L. J. Rhodes, the owner. Not only Mrs. Rhodes but the womanhood of Columbia and South Carolina in general can point to this hospital with pride and receive new inspiration. Information comes to The Indicator that Mrs. Rhodes offers the Negro Baptists of South Carolina this well equipped and well established hospital. In our mind the denomination would not and could not go wrong on accepting this institution if the price and terms can be arranged to suit and we have not the slightest idea that they cannot be so arranged. THE ROYAL THEATRE From all reports afloat in the city, something is radically wrong with the ownership and, management of The Royal Theatre, also the Lincoln. which has again opened its doors to our people, for patronage without which both would soon go out of business. The information comes to us that for some time The Royal Theatre is owned and managed exclusively by white, and while this theatre is wholly supported by colored patronage, no employment of importance is given our people. This affair is being discussed on every side by our people as unjustifiable. And in our judgment it is unjustifiable and should not be tolerated. And, like many others, we say such must not and will not be upheld. There are competent, honest and reliable men among its only patronage to manage this theatre and operate any and all of its machinery, and from among its patronage should come such. Unlike the druggist, the grocer, or clothier, the owner of a theatre exclusively for colored is at the mercy of the colored and in which case he must give due recognition or suffer imparable loss. Though this condition is being strongly discussed and actions planned among those whose word stands for something, we would advise that no actions be taken until a representative committee waits on the owner of this theatre and allow a fair chance to grant due consideration. And if he is unwilling, then, and not until then is the time to act. The ministers of Columbia composing this committee would, we are sure, set a favorable report to make, for certainly the owner and manager are considerate men and know what it would mean if all colored papers, ministers and leading men and women would turn their influence against them. In our judgment this is what should be done first. Let the ministers get together first. SHALL WE FORGET THEM? BY DR. H. M. MOORE. "The evil that men do lives after them. The good is often interred with their bones." Too often is this really true. Judging from people's general action, When parents through hard toil and the most sacrificial struggle put their children through school thereby placing them in position to live honorably then these same children forget the loving consideration due their parents. They ought bear the mark of the world's condemnation. In fact, any who have used their opportunity in contributing to the bettering of one's condition ought not be lightly esteemed and never forgotten. But how to the contrary! Perhaps no set of men living or have and will ever live to whom the world owes a greater debt of gratitude for real godly, unselfish, unpaid, earnest service than to that class constituting the ministry. To say that he is easily forgotten, especially by Baptist, is stating a well known fact which our denomination must accept with shame Just fifty-eight years have passed since the iron heel of oppression has been lifted and our forefathers went forth with songs of praise. Marvelous has been the upward progress of our people, too numerous indeed, to mention here. We proudly boast in swelling acclamations that often become bipristous over our educational advancement. Our church is the only institution of permanent duration. This institution has grown to be a world power, and is still increasing in favor with God and man. Today the church is doing vastly more permanent and lasting good than all the other institutions of the world. The undisputed fact is, all other institutions aiming at the uplift and bettering of humanity owe to the church their exalted ideas The questions of vast importance are, who were the prime promoters of these organizations? What were the circumstances under which this and that church were erected? These are facts essential to the history of any denomination. How many Baptist churches in the State can furnish such data from their church records. The shame is these men who wrought so nobly have about been forgotten. Among our denomination there are less than one dozen of these pioneer pastors active who made it possible for these young pastors to boast of their present accomplishments. We are but reaping where they sowed and gathering where they strewed. Every young pastor ought forget his anniversary, if need be, and gather the scattered information of those grand good men who labored, often without money and without price and have annual meetings in honor of those who have crossed the bar. There is to be a real history of the Baptist denomination in South Carolina in the near future. Professor C. P. T. White, editor of the Rock Hill Messenger, Rock Hill, S. C., is president of this historical society, through which this record is to come. He is one of the best informed layman in the State, a writer of note and in every way worthy of this task. The history JUST WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR Owing to the Reduction our Woolen Houses have granted us, we are able to make a suit from $30.00 upward. See our line before you buy your next Suit or Overcoat. We are experts and guarantee both style aud fit. B. F. PRIESTER B. F. PRIESTER nt Tailor Phone 3763 Merchant Tailor 1323 Assembly St. Phone 3763 CLOTHES SATISFACTION Is found at our place. Don't rob yourself. See our stock of all the latest styles, not samples, but whole pieces of woolen goods from which your Suit will be made. We are now carrying a full line of French Back Serges, Doeskin, Drape, Broadcloth, Navy Blues and a variety of fancy styles for your selection. Polite service awaits your call. rob yourself. See our stock of les, but whole pieces of woolen will be made. We are now Back Serges, Doeskin, Drape, a variety of fancy styles for awaits your call. DIES and Dresses made to measure. Pieces. Coat Suits $29.00 and ilk Seal Plush Coats $52.50 up. you these latest styles. RUNSON nt Tailor. Ladies' Suits, Coats, Skirts and Dresses made to measure. A full line of Furs and Neck Pieces. Coat Suits $29.00 and up, Long Coats $29.00 up, Silk Seal Plush Coats $52.50 up. Ladies, call and let us show you these latest styles. J. W. BRUNSON Merchant Tailor. 713 Main St. Phone 2162 Columbia, S. C. OUR GREAT WORD! OUR GREAT WORD! OUR GREAT WORD! S E R V I C E was our aim E very day during 1920! R endering each customer the V ery best S E R V I C E I n our power will be a C onstant feature of our business E very hour during 1921! TRY US! LUMBER CO. ALLISON LUMBER CO. "The SERVICE Yard" 185 729 Lady Street DR. V. A. JENKINS, Specialist. first we have found the field of medi- tary to limit our practice along certain work. While we do a very limited we are trying to confine our work place. We have made a specialty of the Throat, Removal of Tonsils and pease of the Chest and Joints, Re- Growths, and all kinds of office work. We corrected before they go too long, it total operations. After practicing for twelve years we have found the field of medicine so broad that it is necessary to limit our practice along certain lines in order to do the best work. While we do a very limited amount of general practice, we are trying to confine our work almost entirely to office practice. We have made a specialty of Female Diseases, Diseases of the Throat, Removal of Tonsils and Adenoids, Stomach Trouble, Disease of the Chest and Joints, Removal of Ingrowing Nails and New Growths, and all kinds of office work. We find that if these ailments are corrected before they go too long, it will save many patients from hospital operations. Residence, 2202 Hampton Ave. WANTED AT ONCE. Several reliable, capable and energetic young men as county agents to represent the Mutual Relief and Benevolent Association of South Carolina. Attractive inducements to men who mean business. For particulars, write J. H. Goode, General Manager, 1501 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Taylor St., Columbia, S. C. OUR HONOR ROLL. Prof. T. L. Duckett, $2.00; Mr. D. H. Means, $1.50; Mrs. Blanche Taylor, $1.50; Mr. W. A. Thompson, $1.50; Dr. H. M. Moore, $5.00; Mr. J. C. Artemus, $2.00; Dr. L. Bragg Anthony, Sumter, $1.50; W. F. Dunbar, Dunbarton, $1.50; Mrs. E. Brown, $1.50; Mrs. Julia Young, 50c.; Mr. Berry Davis, 90c.; Mrs. W. H. Reeves, $1.00; Mrs. Genia Chlsholm, 90c.; R. H. Hill, Clinton, $1.00; Mrs. Anna Wright, $1.00; Rev. M. G. Johnson, 50c.; Mrs. Julia Scott, $1.00; Mrs. J. C. Hughes, $1.50; Mrs. Daisy Williams, $1.00; Miss Isadore Miles, $1.00; Miss Janie Smith, $2.00; Rev. J. F. Green, $1.50; Mrs. R. R. Wallace, 50c.; Mrs. S. E. Sims, 60c.; Rev. J. H. Johnson, $1.00; Thos. Gillard, $2.00; Wm. Johnson, $1.00. GRADED SCHOOL BUILDING BURNED Ridgeway, S. C., Jan. 20.—Our graded school went down in ashes yesterday. We had just let out for recess when the fire was discovered. The wind was in the fire's favor, so it burned down quickly. The building was worth $1,000 with no insurance. The trustees say the school must go on, so we are teaching in a nearby church for the time being. They are going to rebuild at once, I understand. Hats made to order or old hats made new at the Waverley Millinery Shop, 2400 Gervals St. A break in the prices of Woolens. LADIES 713 Main St. Phone 185 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. 12:00 m. to 1:00 p. m. 3:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. Office, 1323 Assembly St. R of these men will suddenly furnish a splendid fountain of inspiration and information from which the denomination may drink with pleasure and profit. These men have doubtless done a work that could hardly be accomplished by us and to their sainted memory we owe all as a denomination. Shall we forget them? IN MEMORIAM. One year ago, February 3d, my dear sister, Mrs. Julia A. Kenner, of Ridge Springs, passed into that great beyond, where pains and sufferings are felt no more. Even though the months are gliding into years, her presence is sorely missed, and we yearn constantly for her, whose memory still lingers with us. 'Tis hard to think of her as gone forevermore, for she was a loving sister, wife, mother and a consecrated Christian. Sister, thou wast mild and lovely, Gentle as the summer breeze; Pleasant as the air of evening, When it floats among the trees. Yet again we hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled; Then in heaven with joy to greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed. Her sister, Mrs. Mary B. Butler, Chester, S. C. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Washington take this method of thanking the many friends for their kindly expressions, sympathy shown, and floral tributes during the recent illness and death of their son, Clarence. Columbia, S. C. Telephones: Office, 3763 Residence, 3873 B. L. Hall, Principal. ```markdown ``` HARDY & PINCKNEY Columbia's Leading Colored Undertakers & Embalmers Funeral Supplies at Lowest Prices Complete Motor Funeral Equipment, consisting of Automobile Hearse, Limousines and Ambulance. Prices the Same as Horse Drawn Equipment. COLUMBIA 1006 Washington Street Phone 1695 LISTEN Everybody knows us now. Why? Our work has advertised us. Why? Because it is the best turned out by any colored shop in the State. Who says so? All the best dressers in Columbia and in many parts of the State outside. Everybody knows us now. Why? Or Because it is the best turned out by and says so? All the best dressers in Col State outside. We make our work in our shop. We of all the shops. We have a large, swell stock at prices Overcoats. OWEN & as us now. Why? Our work has advanced turned out by any colored shop in best dressers in Columbia and in my work in our shop. We guarantee the quality, swell stock at prices from $40.00 and OWEN & PAUL 1123 W Columbia, S. C. THE Relief & Benefit Association South Carolina Mutual" It is the Greatest of Its Kind in The Over 150 AGENTS EMPLOYEES Good Protection as Any For An Investigation Solicited. 000 Strong For Protection J. H. GOODE, Gen. Mgr. Taylor St. Colum Phone 2186 THE Mutual Relief and Association "The South Carolina The Greatest of Its Lives OVER 150 AGENTS It Gives as Good Protection An Investigation $75,000 Strong Protect J. H. GOODE 1501 1-2 Taylor St. Phone "The South Carolina Mutual" Ins. Co. The Greatest of Its Kind in The State OVER 150 AGENTS EMPLOYED It Gives as Good Protection as Any For Less Money. An Investigation Solicited. $75,000 Strong For Your Protection J. H. GOODE, Gen. Mgr. 1501 1-2 Taylor St. Columbia, S. C. Phone 2186 N. J. JENKINS Groceries and Produce so We carry a Full Line of Gro Give me a trial order. We 601 ASSEMBLY STREET COLUMBIA YES: We Have the latest Records: CRAZY and IT'S RIGHT HI THE ROAD and FARE THEE HI BE SURE AND COME TO Pianos, Player Pianos, Victro in Records and Player Rolls. THE JOHN C 1606 Main St. Phone 20 and Produce sold at Low H a Full Line of Groceries etc at a trial order. We solicit your or AY STREET COLUMBIA, S. C. We Have Mamie Records: CRAZY BLUES and IS RIGHT HERE FOR THE ROAD IS ROCK and ARE THEE HONEY BEL RE AND COME TO OUR NEW Player Pianos, Victrolas and all the and Player Rolls. JOHN CHURC In St. Phone 2000 P. M. YES: We Have Mamie Smith's latest Records: FARE THEE HONEY BLUES BE SURE AND COME TO OUR NEW LOCATION Pianos. Player Pianos. Victrolas and all the latest and best in Records and Player Rolls. THE JOHN CHURCH CO. 1606 Main St. Phone 2000 P. M. Asbury, Mgr. H. W. BRADLEY on-Bradley- Directors & Licensed Washington St., Ph ally ted to visit and inspect Johnson-Bra Funeral Directors & 1115 Washington Funeral Directors & Licensed Embalmers 1115 Washington St., Phone 3500 WOOD'S LOVE HABERDASHER 1124 Washington St. HABERDASHER College Boys, Professional Men, Railroad In fact, to all men who aspire to feel There is Snap about our Shirts, Collars, S ing Rebes. Quality, Service and a Gen this store. Phone 2301. DR. HA HABERDASHER T Professional Men, Railroad, St all men who aspire to feel f about our Shirts, Collars, Scar quality, Service and a Genial S LOVE College Boys, Professional Men, Railroad, Steamship and Hotel In fact, to all men who aspire to feel fit and fashionable There is Snap about our Shirts, Collars, Scarfs, Hoslory, Loving Rabes. Quality, Service and a Genial Smile await you at this store. BUY ALL LEATHER GUARANTEED SHOES for Men, Women and Children at I. S. Leevy's, 1221 Taylor St. Phone 319. --- Phone 1963. W C. JOHNSON You are cordially WOOD'S GREENVILLE 305 West Coffee Street Phone 797 EN Our work has advertised us. Why? Colored shop in the State. Who Columbia and in many parts of the guarantee the quickest deliveries from $40.00 and up for Suita, and PAUL 1123 Washington Street. S. C. & Benevolent Association Mutual" Ins. Co. Kind in The State IS EMPLOYED Has Any For Less Money. On Solicited. ing For Your ation Gen. Mgr. Columbia, S. C. 2186 Mamie Smith's BLUES and ERE FOR YOU IS ROCKY ONEY BLUES OUR NEW LOCATION has and all the latest and best CHURCH CO. 00 P. M. Asbury, Mgr. dley-Morris Licensed Embalmers St., Phone 3500 it and inspect the full lines at SHER TO Railroad, Steamship and Metal are to feel fit and fashionable. Collars, Scarfs, Hosiery, Lounge a Genial Smile await you at LOVE B. WOODS. DR. HARRIET B. DAWKINS Zone Therapist Office hours, 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. 2 to 4:00 p. m. 1006 Marion St. Columbia, S.'C. J. W. MORRIS HABERDASHERY Has Moved to 1422 Assembly Street Here we will be glad to serve our Friends and Patrons from our regular line of Toilet Articles. Drugs, Soda, Ice Cream, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco. Reese's Drug Store 'You've found the 'House' that good service built.' We consider no job completed until you are satisfied. The Acme Auto Repair Co. Cars Doped and Greased. All Work Guaranteed. PHONE 2849 1213 LAUREL ST. All Work Guaranteed ADAMS' SHOE REPAIR SHOP M. E. ADAMS, Proprietor Quick Service. Give Me a Trial. 1205 ASSEMBLY STREET Building Material, Asphalt Shingles, Roofing, Brick, Lime and Cement We - Guarantee - Prompt - Deliveries TELEPHONE 352 700 ELMWOOD AVE Columbia S. C., on S. A. L. Ry. DRUGSI DRUGSII DRUGSIII Sodas, Cigars, Candies, Stationery, Toilet Articles and Sundries. Our drugs are pure and we carry a complete line that we may be able to fill any Physician's or Dentist's prescription. Druggist of Ten Years Experience Jenkins' Pharmacy M. F. JENKINS, Ph. C., Prop. 1105 Washington Street JOHN CHURCH CO 1206 MAIN STREET Extends an Inuitation to you to visit Columbia's Complete Music House New Home. John Church, Harvard, Everett Leading Pianos: Piano Tuning, Sheet Music Teachers' Supplies. PHONE 2000 1608 MAIN ST. P. M. ASBURY, Mgr Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty Dr. A. T. Cornwell Dentist Examinations Free. Telephone Connection. Office hours: 8:30 a. m. to 6:30 p. m. Office. 12814 Gadsden St. Chester, S. C. Office Hours: Phones: 10-12 A. M. Office 744 4-6 P. M. Res. 3803-W Sunday by Appointment DR. M. A. EVANS Diseases of Women and Children a Specialty. Graduate Nurses in Attendance 1501 Taylor St. Columbia, S. C. DR. J. H. GOODWIN Physician and Surgeon Office Hours 9 to 11 a. m. 4 to 7 p. m. Phones: Office, 1026, Residence, 3039 119 Washington St. Res. 1806 Washington St. Jenkins' Pharmacy, whose ad appears elsewhere, is already doing a thriving business. Miss Henrietta Boozer was some-what indisposed this week, but is able to be at her post as bookkeeper for I. S. Leevy, the Tailor and Clothier. A hat bought from Waverley Millinery Shop means satisfaction to you at small cost. Come and see. S. Gro. Mr. A. The buildi ground stairs of the --- ( Phones: Office 3796, Residence 2382-J. 9 to 10:30 A. M. 2 to 4:00 P. M. 12 to 1:00 P. M. 6 to 8:00 P. M. DR. J. G. STUART Physician and Surgeon. Diseases of Women and Children a Specialty. Office, 1523 Assembly St. Residence, 1417 Pine St. COLUMBIA, S. C. DR. H. H. COOPER, Dentist. Gold Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty. Special attention given diseases of the gums. Phone 1429-1125 Washington St. Residence, Pinehurst. Need any job printing today? Call 2637. Reduced prices on for a few days. Better look your stock over and let us have your order at once. Mr. N. J. Jenkins is doing a fine grocery business at present. Mr. Thos. Gillard handed us $2.00 for The Indicator this week. Dr. N. A. Jenkins made a business trip to Anderson last week. Mr. J. H. Goode visited Bamberg and other points this week in interest of The Mutual Relief and Benevolent Association, of which he is manager. The Waverley Millinery Shop is getting in a greater supply of new spring hats. You should call in and inspect them before making your selection elsewhere. You will save money. Mr. A. P. Hardy, manager of The Hardy & Pinckney Undertaking firm, located in Greenville, was in the city a few days ago looking as happy and spry as ever. Mrs. Mary M. Frederick has been on the sick list for the past few days, but is much better at this writing. Mrs. Anna Bell Whaley has added a new room unto her home at 1327 Heidt street. Mrs. Hattie Green entertained a few of her friends at home last Tuesday. Mrs. W. J. Thomas, of Seneca, but very recently of Norfolk, Va., is in the city on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Scott. Dr. L. E. Lowery, our representative, spent Sunday at Pelion. Mr. Walter Brown bought W. H. Thompson's residence on E. Washington street some time ago and is now living in it. There will be a red and white carnation contest at Wesley M. E. Church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The sister churches are invited to take part in communion services at Second Calvary Baptist Church tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, at 3:30 o'clock. If a collector fails to call on you send in your dues to the office. We are still handling a fine line of job printing at 1505 Taylor street. FOR RENT—Hall for Societies and Secret Orders. Phone 2637. COME TO MORRIS COLLEGE CHAPEL TUESDAY, FEB. 22. Preachers of all denominations, laymen and Sunday School workers are invited to come to Morris College, Sumter, S. C., Tuesday, Feb. 22nd. A free dinner will be served. Be there at ten o'clock and hear a great sermon from a man who hails from the far north. At two o'clock an address on "Thrift" will be delivered. There will be great singing. Spure this time and it will pay you. Come, you are welcome. Write Rev. J. J. Starks, Morris College, Sumter, S. C., if you are coming. J. J. Starks, Pres. Morris College. Richard Carroll. Asst. Promoter of Meeting. HATS MADE TO ORDER OLD HATS MADE NEW Everything Done in Millinery and First Class Dressmaking THE WAVERLEY MILLI- NERY SHOP MRS. J. A ROACH, Manager 1200 Heidt Street End of Waverley Car Line PHONE 3422-W COLEMBIA, S. C Watch Our Windows for the Latest and Best Models at Lowest Prices. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Miss Mary A. Lynch of Salisburg, N. C., is in the city for the month of February. Miss Lynch is stopping at the home of Mrs. A. P. Dunbar on Barnwell Street. Mrs. J. J. Starks and Mrs. Ida Young Pulling of Morris College, passed through the city last Friday for Union, where they spent the weekend with Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Sims. They passed back through the city Sunday and spent a short stay between trains at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Roach. REV. I. E. LOWERY'S COLUMN. The Good Samaritans. The State Grand Lodge, No. 4, of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria in America, met in the city of Beaufort in 1917. It was at that Grand Lodge session that they voted to purchase in Columbia that valuable piece of property on the south side of Washington street, which was built and owned formerly by Tom Jackson, the blacksmith. The price paid for this valuable property was $17,500, and it was handled by the L. A. Hawkins real estate agency. The writer visited Mr. Hawkins' office on Washington street a few days ago and he showed me the bond and mortgage, the same being duly satisfied in the clerk of court's office at the court house. The Good Samaritans wiped out this debt in three years, and they deserve to be congratulated for their magnificent achievement. The grand officers who led the Order on to victory are, Mr. T. W. Brown, Worthy Grand Chief; Mr. D. S. Green is the Grand Secretary, and Mr. A. Hyman Treasurer. The building is a substantial brick building with three stores on the ground floor, and eleven rooms upstairs. I understand that the owners of the property contemplate remodeling the building later and putting on another story. It now has a rental value of $180,00 per month, and the Hawkins Agency has the building in charge, and collects the rent. At present the headquarters of the Order is in Charleston, but when the building is remodeled, their general offices may be returned to Columbia. Benedict College On the invitation of the authorities of Benedict college the Interdenominational Ministers' Union held a session last Tuesday in the library building. Rev. D. F. Thompson, the president, presided, and Rev. J. F. Green read the minutes. President B. W. Valentine, of Benedict, in a few remarks, welcomed the union to the college, and asked them to come any time they could make it convenient. The pastors of the city who constitute the union were there in full force. Mr. A. Charles L. Arbouin, presidnet of the Union of Benedict College, composed of theological students, also spoke words of welcome to the city union. The Dean of the Theological Department, too, made us welcome. His name is the Rev. Mr. C. B. Antisdel. The preacher for the day was the Rev. H. M. Moore, D. D., the pastor of Second Calvary Baptist Church. His text was: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth." The preacher also dwelt upon the preceding verse at length. The sermon was able, instructive and spiritual. Dr. Moore is one of the brightest jewels Benedict has sent out. He is an honor to his alma mater. There is a bright future before him. Benedict has just closed the exercises of her week of prayer. Dr. Moore conducted them, preaching to the faculty and students twice a day. Several students made a decision to become disciples of the Master, and to follow Him. The Theological Department. The writer remembers very well when this department had only one teacher, and just a handful of students, who were preparing themselves for the ministry, but on Tuesday I was amazed at what I saw. That large room in the library and the hall way were packed with young ministers. It does seem to me that the handful has become a large company. There are more or less 50 or 60 theological students in Benedict. The crowd was so great until they had to bring in extra seats. The faculty has increased from one professor to four. They are: Rev. T. G. Brownson, Rev. C. B. Antisdel, Rev. D. F. Thompson and Rev. R. Lee. The last named gentleman has been connected with this department for several years, and its rapid growth to its present large proportions is due more to Dr. R. F. Lee than to any other one person. He spends his vacations advertising this department and in persuading young men who are looking toward the ministry to come to Benedict and study, and they have come in larger number than ever. They are doing a great work. COMING, COMING, COMING Prof. J. Ervin Dickson, United States Farm Demonstration Agent, and Mrs. C. G. Garrett, Rural Supervisor Colored Schools. Will tour the county in the interest of the farms and schools. We realize that the farm and school need our attention at this time and for that reason we have planned a speaking tour in many of the school district during February, and hope every farmer will be at the meeting at the appointed time and place. At these meetings every phase of the Crisis on the Farm, Home and School will be discussed. Remember the time and place. Friday, Feb. 11th, 8:00 p. m., Flake Hill School House. Monday, Feb. 14th, 12:00 p. m., Cedar Creek School House. Tuesday, Feb. 16th, 12:00 m., Pine Grove School House. Wednesday, Feb. 16th, 10:00 a. m. Sidney Park Church, Blanding street, Columbia. Friday, Feb. 18th, 12:00 m., Shady Grove School House. Tuesday, Feb. 22d, 12:00 M., Piedmont School House. Wednesday, Feb. 23d, 12:00 m., Team School House. Thursday, Feb. 24th, 12:00 m., Nicholas School, House. Monday, Feb. 28th, 12:00 m., Boys Hill School House. Please don't fail to be on time, as speaking will begin at the appointed time. Local Agri. Agent, 2117 Washington street, Columbia, S. C. Dunbar—In sad but loving memory of my devoted husband, Rev. A. P. Dunbar, who departed into eternal rest February 8, 1916, five years ago. The month of February again is here. It was a bitter pain, a shock severe. The saddest to me of all the year; To part with one I loved so dear. Oh! the memory of that night. As I stood with breaking heart; Seeing the one I loved so dearly. Pierced by death's most cruel dart. Long, dreary months you bore in pain. To seek for ease was all in vain; But God, who knoweth all things best Eased your pain and gave you rest. Devoted Wife CHESTER PARAGRAPHS. Rev. F. D. Sims has been called to the pastorate of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church of Richburg. Rev. Sims is one of the leading ministers of this section. Mr. Clarke Stinson and Miss Annie Anderson were married Sunday night by Dr. T. H. Ayers. Congratulations are extended the young couple. At the beautiful home of Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Newby, on Loomis street, about one hundred guests were entertained on Friday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Clarke, a recent groom and bride. Several piano selections were rendered by Mr. Ed Robinson and Mrs. Beulah Johnson. Various games were enjoyed. The young couple received many valuable and useful presents. A salad course was served, followed by cake and cream. The entire city was saddened when the news was heralded that Mr. Luther Bell had departed this life on Wednesday, February 2d. He bore his sufferings of many months duration with patience and cheerfulness. All that loving hands of relatives and friends, both white and colore could do, was done for him, but to no avail. His funeral sermon was preached at the A. M. E. Zion church by Dr. J. H.D. Bailey, the pastor. Mr. Bell was Superintendent of the Sunday School. Resolutions from the Sunday School were touchingly read by Miss Fannie B. Cassell. Short eulogies were given by Mr. J. T. Douglass, Dr. T. H. Ayers and Rev. A. McLees, and also by Mr. M. A. Carpenter, a white friend. The church was packed in every available space. The floral tributes were borne in the church by six little Sunday School girls. He leaves a wife, one son and six sisters. He was buried with Pythian honors, at Hebron Cemetery. Mrs. Amanda Fermandez of Rock Hill, and Miss Minnie Anderson of New York city spent Sunday in the city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Douglass. Mr. Luther McAiley and Miss Carrie Hope were married last Sunday night. On Monday night a reception was given in their honor at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Thomas on Columbia street. Enclosed find money order (renewals) for Mrs. Mary B. Butler, Columbia street, $1.50, and Rev. P. G. McCullough Columbia street, $1.00; Mrs Marie Gillmore, Oak street, $1.50. A Bible institute will be conducted at the Presbyterian church beginning Friday, through Sunday, by Dr. A. B. McCoy, of Georgia, who has charge of Sunday school work over this district. He will be assisted by Miss Fortune, who has made special study of the Sunday School work. Dr. T. H. Ayers, the pastor, extends a cordial invitation to the churches of the city, to be present at the session of this great meeting. A great time is anticipated. Dr. J. D. Brooks, ex-pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, is expected to be in the city and preach at Calvary on Friday night, February 11th. Dr. A. B. McCoy is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Douglass. Prof. S. L. Finley and his corps of teachers are having a cement walk laid at the main entrance of the school building. This will add very much to the looks of the grounds. Miss Fortune is the guest of Prof. and Mrs. A. A. Adair. Girls, shop early and get home early. By no means hang around on the streets late at night. SECOND CAVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Last Sunday being a beautiful and pleasant day quite a number of visitors increased our congregation morning and night. Dr. R. W. Baylor preached for us in the morning and a great sermon it was. Dr. Baylor seemed to have been at his best and the entire congregation enjoyed it to the highest. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. services were up to the standard and well attended. At night Dr. Moore, the pastor, preached a great sermon, as usual. Miss Mary A. Lynch of Salisbury, N. C., chairman of the Department of Eugenics under the National Association of Colored Women, was present in the morning and made a beautiful and impressive talk on her work. Miss Lynch is a fine speaker and worker. The Pastor's Aid Club has very beautifully fitted up his study in the church with new carpet, sofa, table, washstand, etc. Miss Lynch spoke to the female members of the church last Monday afternoon. SAINT VALENTINE'S Masquerade Celebration for the Benefit of Evans School in Kendletown, Columbia. At Royal Theatre Hall, Washington St. This will be a grand mid-winter affair—old man Saint Valentine will be the attraction of the evening. A grand program has been arranged to make the occasion a pleasant and jolly night. Nothing but fun, fun, fun. If you wish to join us leave your evening dresses, silks and satins at home. If you don't, you will be out of style, for we are going back to George Washington days for this grand occasion. We are all coming dressed in our pollyneseo dollyfar old-fashioned over skirts, etc. Knickerbockers and every ancient and antique style of dress. A full orchestra will be in attendance for the terpsichore classic set. The program will be furnished by the Booker Washington, Howard, Waverley and Kindletown schools. Some of the best talent in the city will be represented on the program. Committee—A. D. Robinson, Chairman; Mrs. Elsie Neison, Mrs. C. D. Saxon, Miss Ola Burne, Miss Charlott Jackson, Mr. Willie Johnson, Mr. E. H. Wiley, Tousant Owens, Dr. Cooper, Dr. Watts, Dr. M. A. Evans, Dr. Huggins, Dr. Thomas, Dr. N. A. Jenkins Dr. Goodwin, Mr. J. L. Brown, Geo. Hampton, M. Robinson. B. Carroll, Dr. Daniels, Dr. Stewart, Prof. Johnson, Prof. Myers, Mr. D. H. Means, H. Vincent, F. Paul, Dr. Collins. A. D. Robinson. CALL Tatum's Bakery For Fresh Rolls and Pies Daily Pound Cake a Specialty 2411 Gervals Street Mrs. L. King Meals, Ice Cream and Cold Drinks Prompt and Polite Service 1004 Washington Street Columbia, S. C. CHEAP Printing Letter Heads Bill Heads Envelopes Circulars Tickets Cards Etc. Out of Town Orders Solicited. Prompt Delivery THE SOUTHERN INDICA- TOR. Columbia, S. C. PHONE 2637