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THE FORUM [Name] [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and bow tie, with a mustache.] REV. H. W. JAMISON, D. D. Presiding Elder, Springfield District A Successful District S. S. Convention A Successful District S. S. Convention Forty-first Annual Convention And Fourteenth Annual Session Of The Training School Of The Springfield District A. M. E. School Union Just Closed at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church One of the most pleasant and successful District Sunday School Conventions yet held in the Springfield District has just come to a close at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church here where a large attendance of Sunday School workers, preachers and visitors took up the Master's work in a way that marked them "approved unto God" as leaders in His Cause. On Wednesday, the Allen League held their convention, which in every way proved interesting and successful. Thursday morning the Convention proper was opened, under the guidance of the following officers of the Springfield District: Rt. Rev. L. J. Coppin, D. D., Presiding Bishop Fourth Episcopal District, Rev. H. W. Jameson, D. D., Presiding Elder, Albert R. Lee, District Superintendent. Anthony King, Second Assistant Superintendent, in charge of Secondary and Adult Divisions, Carl L. Watkins, Third Assistant Superintendent, in charge of Teacher Training Department, Miss Allie A. Moore, Fourth Assistant, in charge of Home, Temperance and Missionary Departments and Miss M. M. LaMonte, Sec'y.-Trea. BUSINESS SESSION The Business session opened with Devotional exercises. Praise and teatimony service. Rev. A. T. Jackson Address, Superintendent Athony King, Springfield, Response, Superintendent Frederick Haynes, Peoria. Organization: Registration of members of Convention; appointment of committees; election of Convention officers. Reports of schools and ```markdown ``` VOL.13 - NO.8 payment of per capita tax. Adjournment. THURSDAY AFTERNOON The S.S. preparing its children —Elementary session. "Even so it is not the will of your Father in Heaven that these little ones should perish." —Matt. 18:14 Devotional exercises, Rev. A. N. Webb. Business. Training Drill: Pivotal events in O T. History, Superintendent Carl L. Watkins. The Cradle Roll, the approach to the home—its methods and mission. Mrs. Elizabeth Davis. Winning the Juniors into the Kingdom—pedagogies, curricula, organization, methods, Mrs. Lillian E. Jameson. Business. Adjournment into conferences. Teachers led by Supt. A. R. Lee. Superintendents led by Supt. C. L. Watkins; Pastors led by P. E. H. W. Jameson. THURSDAY EVENING RECEPTION On Thursday evening a splendid literary and musical program was rendered as a prelude to a very fitting reception to visitors, delegates and workers at the church at which time a large number were present. PROGRAM The program consisted of devotional exercises led by Rev. S. B. Jones of Peoria; Vocal Solo, by Mr. Orville Smith; Address by Prof. A. R. Crook; Vocal solo by Miss M. E. Gray of Champaign; Instrumental selectic. Miss Jvedell Rogan of Decatu, and a vocal solo by Miss Beulah Mitshell. FRIDAY MORNING PROGRAM The S. S. preparing its youth and adults—Secondary and adult session. "Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear Me all the days that they live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children." Deut. 4.10. Devotional exercises, Rev, P.A. Green. Business. Training Drill. N. T. Divisions. Superintendent C. L. Watkins. Preparing the youth in Secondary classes—or- SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY JUNE 30 1917 DOINGS OF OUR WOMEN BY MRS. L. E. BARKSDALE The Springfield Womans' Club will hold their business sessions Monday, July 2nd, at the residence of Mrs. E. H. Wallace. The Juvenile Musical Program that should have been given June 19th, was postponed on account of the various commencement exercises on the same evening. It will be given at the Union Baptist church, at a date to be announced later. The Club is preparing to give a lawn fete at an early date. A Class of 16 attended the Dietetric Instruction at the residence of Mrs. Field, 1217 East Brown Street, last Wednesday. The ladies are very enthusiastic in their desire to cope with the high cost of living. The Women of the Red Cross are making an appeal for more help. It is a mistaken idea that you must pay the dollar and become an annual member of the "Red Cross" before you will be allowed to help us in our sewing. Any one can help, and we are glad and anxious to have you come. The work is pleasant, the ladies congenial. We meet every Thursday afternoon at the Palmer School. We are now sewing on pajamas, surgical shirts and making bandages and compresses. "Do your bit." If you can't send money, send work. Remember it may be your boy that falls on the battle field. Do all you can to make the burden lighter. Mrs. Daisy Alexander, Vic President at large, of The Womans' Missionary Baptist Congress, spent last week in Danville, and was successful in organizing a Congress of the same kind in that city! The Congress of Springfield and vicinity has been organized now nearly three years. They have done a great deal of Missionary work, and Springfield and vicinity are fortunate in having them. Danville churches are made up of earnest missionary workers and we prophesy a bright future for the congress. Telephone your news, Cap. 314 organization, pedagogics, methods, Superintendent Anthony King. Preparing the Adults-efficiency methods in an organized class, Superintendent Albert R. Lee. Civic Service through the S. S.. Mr. Harry A. Donaldson. Adjournment into Sectional Conferences; Elementary led by Mrs. L. E. Jameson; Secondary and Adult, Supt. A. King. Adjournment. FRIDAY AFTERNOON PROGRAM The S. S. Preparing the masses through its special departments "Lift up your eyes and look on the fields, for they are white already to harvest."-John 4:35. Devotional exercises, Rev. S.A. Hardison, Business, Training Drill: Life of Paul, Superintendent C. L. Watkins, The Missionary Department as an element of conservation, Rev. E. G. Jackson, Winning and assimilating the masses into the Kingdom through the Home Department J. H. Davis, The Temperance Department as a vital factor for preparedness, Supt. Allie Moore Business, Reports of committees, Election of District officers. Local Brevities True to our prophecy June is still working her miracles, and two more weddings are added to her 1917 list. June 16th witnessed the marriag Miss. Susye Cecilia Wade and LeRoy Bowman, both young people well known in Springfield society circles. June 18th witnessed the uniting of Miss, Ethel Adams, bookkeeper for the Capitol City Tailoring Co., and Mr. Webb Medlock, of 1622 E. Miller St. Mr. Medlock has been a resident of this city for several years, and is well-know in church and social circles. She is a member of the Literary Research Club, and the members join in extending her a host of well-wishes and fecitations. In the words of the poet, "Who will be the next?" Mrs. P. M. Santos has been the happy recipient of a visit from her mother, Mrs. Kennedy of Chicago, for a number of days. Mrs. E. L. White and daughter Miss. Helen, were hostesses to Mrs. Ed. Curtis and daughter, Miss. Leona Gardiner, of Detroit, Mich; at dinner, Sunday June 17th. Prof. Ralph Bellsinger who has been the guest of Maj and Mrs. G. W. Ford and family for several days left this city for Chicago, June 16th, enroute to his home in Ohio. Mrs. H. R. Alexander left last week for Danville Ill. where she went on religious business. Dr. Scott, of Chicago, Grand Medical Examiner for the U. B. F. was in the city last week, the guest of Capt. R. A. Byrd. Parties having houses to rent, sell, or parties desiring to rent or buy, will please see us, we intend to conduct a reliable honest real estate business and to so handle any business entrusted to us as to reflect credit upon ourselves and the firm we represent. Rogers & Co. 124 So. 11th St. Mrs. E. L. White is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Ashhurst, of Selma, Alabama, who is ill. Mrs. Fannie Watkins, of Cario, who has been visiting her son, C. L. Watkins and daughter, Bessie Watkins, in Decatur, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jessie M. Rogers, 905 So. 14 St. Miss. Georgia Osby, of the Armor Art Institute, Chicago, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Osby, 200 West Ellhott Ave. Adjournment. Session of Bible Class section. Review of Second Battalion, U. S. Boy Scouts. Numerous special features were added to the general program of the convention of which space will not allow us to speak this week, but will be generally covered in our next issue. The reports from the various schools showed that great improvement throughout the state can be made by renewed effort which should come as the inspiration from the splendid session just closed. CQ. I. GIVES DANCE About three hundred people attended the annual dance of Co. I, of the 8th Regiment, Thursday evening. REV. S. H. GIBSON Supt. Tuskegee Social Center REV. S. H. GIBSON Supt. Tuskegee Social Center TUSKEGEE SOCIAL CENTER Doing Splendid Work In Bloomington Under The Supervision Of Rev S. H. Gibson, Assisted by Messrs John A. Beck, Geo. Brown And J. D. Templeton A visit to the Bloomington District by Secretary Mitchell last week found the Social Center work in splendid shape under the supervision of Rev. S. H. Gibson who succeeded Mr. Mitchell last Fall upon the latter coming to Springfield. No city in the state out side of Chicago can boast of the advantages along the line of a Community building beautifully equipped with rest rooms, cafe, soda fountain, dormitory rooms etc., as can Bloomington. In that peaceful, charming little city are some of the largest hearted white men and women to be found anywhere in the state of Illinois, chief among whom are Messrs. J. D. Templeton, John A. Beck, Col. D. C. Smith, Howard Humphrey, Mrs. Soper and Mrs. J. T. Lilliard. J. D. Templeton is of the Lincoln type who believes firmly in the principle of justice between man and man. He is a true friend to humanity and as such, makes no distinction when it comes to the Colored man. No man in the city is more liberal in his support to all efforts for the advancement of the Colored people that is John A. Beck. There is no man or woman however, in the same class with Mrs. Soper when it comes to real tangible support for community work in behalf of the race there. Mrs. Sopon is a Queen among Christ-like women with a heart that beats for all humanity, whose late husband was one of the noblest and best of God's noblemen. It is with these people at his back that Superintendent Gibson is doing such a splendid work for the race in Bloomington. The educational work of the Loyal Legion Co-operative Educational System will be pushed in that city where a weekly publication will be established as a means of working out the movement there in harmony with the work in other parts of the state. Bloomington must have a prominent part in the coming Co-operative Educational Congress to be held at the time of the Centennial Celebration next year. The installation of a new cylinder press at our shop prevented us from getting out The Forum last week. Lent with the plant we now have, we shall soon be enabled to get out a first-class paper in our own place of business. PRICE: FIVE CENTS COLORED MAN LEADS. That a colored man should beat all others to the honor of contributing the first dollar toward the $60,000 campaign for the Red Cross caused the News-Record to make the following comment: Springfield today contributed her first "bit" to the $60,000 Red Cross campaign in Sangamon county. It was a one dollar contribution and it came from Aaron Lloyd, aged 18, colored porter at the Leland hotel. "I want to get in on the ground floor. Put me down for a dollar. And I will make some of my neighbor subscribe, too." That was his introduction to Rev. Albertus Perry, D. D., of Chicago, general manager of the Red Cross campaign in Springfield. It all happened while Lloyd was shining Dr. Perry's shoes in the Leland basement. Lloyd lives with his parents, 1515 South Eighteenth street. The campaign proper did not start until noon Friday. Lloyd is not registered for military duty, not being old enough, but he declared he wanted to do his bit. "I wanted to get in on it, because I believe the Red Cross will help America a lot," said Lloyd. I'm not making big money, but I want to help a little; all I can, if they'll let me help get money, I think there are a lot of folks among our neighbors that can't give much, but would like to give 50 cents or a dollar and you know that would count." It will be seen in the opening paragraph that the paper says Springfield contributed her first dollar. It has been a long time since a colored man has been called "Springfield" in this section of the country. Hurrah for Springfield! NOTICE Springfield, Ill., May 1, 1917. To the Sunday Schools of the Wood River S. S. Convention: I do earnestly solicit your aid in getting articles of Home-made Funny Work for the Art Department. Any hand-made Article you bring or send will be very much appreciated by the Ladies of the Art Department. The Sunday School bringing in the largest number of hand-made Articles valueing 25 cents each will be awarded the beautiful banner for the period of one (1) year. The money raised by this Department will be appropriated for the Aged Ministers Widows and Orphans Home. Boosting Committee: The Lady bringing in the largest amount of money over ten dollars will receive a beautiful gold medal. We do earnestly hope that the Sunday Schools throughout the jurisdiction will feel it their duty to labor earnestly in making this the banner year. I remain yours for the good of the Cause. Hattie B. McTier, Pres. 1525 E. Carpenter St. Susie Johnson, Sec. There will be approximately 60,000 colored men in the drafted army, with 1200 officers ranging from lieutenants to colonels. Entered as second-class mail matte Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Sprin field, ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. LOYALTY. At no time in the history of the world has there been as great appeal to all classes and races for loyalty as at this time. Christ in talking to the people in His day was forced to convey spiritual truths through simple illustrations, using the parable of the sower when talking to farmers and the shepherd and sheep when talking to herdsmen. Through things with which they were familiar it was possible for Him to convey spiritual ideas to a people whose conception of things and truths was so low that in no other way could they be made to understand. No individual or people can go beyond their conception. Christ could not talk to the people of His day of the aeroplane, the telephone, wireless telegraph or the phoograph in a way that they could have conceived of their philosophy, or the possibility of their existence. Two thousand years of civilization and advancement have brought us to a new conception of things. We realize to day that the earth is the basis of all harvest from which her inhabitants must be fed. It is also the basis upon which rest all of the great superstructures of the ages, and in a spiritual sense we realize what the earth is to all things else, the spirit of JUSTICE BETWEEN MAN AND MAN is to all religion, life development and hope of hereafter. Any religion that is not based upon the principles of justice between man and man is not worthy of its name. What is true in this sense of all things else is true of the term LOYALTY. Loyalty to what? The black man to the white man? No. Loyalty to the American flag as a nation's emblem? No. But LOYALTY to the principles of justice between man and man upon which the glorious American flag is based. It is that principle as seen in "Old Glory" that calls for the sacrifice of our savings and our lives. To no people in the world should the call of the spirit of our nation's flag appeal with greater force than to the American Negro. Justice between man and will eventfully announce itself as the only basis for a wold's religion. And this principle of JUSTICE BETWEEN MAN AND MAN is the only thing that is worth fighting for, everything else that serves as a basis for the superiority of one race or nation over another should be shot, to death before the guns in our present conflict cease firing. Let us pray that every life that shall be given, every ounce of blood that shall be shed and every dollar that shall be spent in the wold's great conflict will go toward teaching LOYALTY to the principle of JUSTICE BETWEEN MAN AND MAN. Mr. A. R. Garnett, 1019 So. 17 St. has opened a first class, neatly furnished ice cream parlor, at his residence' the above number, and is prepared to served the public from far and near. He is also handling fish—come and inspect. Washington Street should be rid of these 3 feet high girls of tender years, at least after 10 o'clock at night, police. THE EDUCATOR makes its appearance this week for the first time as the first step in a state-wide Educational movement leading up to a Co-operative Educational Congress to be held in the city of Springfield in October 1918, at the time of the Illinois Centennial Celebration. This Congress will be participated in by many of the best of both races. The Loyal Legion Co-operative Educational System will be perfected in each city of the state through which the representation as well as the part to be taken by each city will be systematically worked out. RACE CO-OPERATION The plan of co-operation between the races will be pushed until thoroughly perfected in each district. A Council Board of 25 representative Colored men together with a similar board of a like number of the most progressive Colored women of each city will be organized which will be divided into eight working committees operating under the direction of a District Superintendent. The membership fees into the general movement will be $1.50 per year. THE EDUCATOR together with other literature giving detailed information along all lines of race advancement will be furnished each member free of additional cost. Each step and phase of the work will be taken up systematically without any attempt to cover the field with one general effort. Each committee will have a particular work to do of vital importance to the race and the community in which it operates. The work for each committee will be carefully mapped out and fully explained as each step is taken. CO-OPERATIVE COUNCIL BOARD OF WHITE MEN A Co-operative Council Board of twenty-five of the most representative and influential white men of Springfield will soon be formed. More than one hundred prominent white men of the city have signed and qualified as Cooperators in the local movement. DECATUR RACE MEN FALL IN LINE The Decatur Herald contained a report of the actions of the representative citizens among the Colored men last week which speaks for that city as follows: PROMOTION OF INTERESTS OF AFRO-AMERICAN CITIZENS PURPOSE OF NEW ORGANIZATION Colored citizens of Decatur effected an organization of a council of the Loyal Legion Co-operative Educational System Sunday afternoon in a mass meeting held in the Antioch Baptist church, and in charge of Z. W. Mitchell of Springfield, principal and founder of the organization. This organization is incorporated under the laws of Illinois and has as its purpose to improve the living conditions of the masses of colored people; to encourage closer co-operation between the white and colored races; to promote thrift, economy and enteramong Afao-Americans. OFFICERS ELECTED The council board is made up of 25 men, composed of eight working committee with three members in each, who work with the district superintendent. The following officers were named: Enterprise and Industry—Carl Watkins, Rev. T. S. Hendershott and Hue Singleton. Reisch Brewery Co. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer was a high reputation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and shipments made. Order direct from brewery. BARKDALE & CURTIS Proprietors of the 3 Chair EUREKA BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting, Shaving and Hand Massaging a Specialty. 829 E. WASHINGTON STREET FOR SALE AT RegalPrintingCo. Champion Magazine Chicago Defender The Freeman The Crisis Orders taken for any Negro Book or Paper. DUNBAR NEWS CO. Bell Phone 5729 fare—Monroe Dennie, Rev. A. T. Jackson and L. L. Moore. Patronage and Reciprocity— Ed. Jacobs, Wm. Hammonds J. W. Elliott. Anti-discrimination and Equal Rights—Thomas Miller, H. Robinson and Phillip Alston. The first thing which the committee on industry and enterprise will do is to provide an educational publication in Decatur to be known as "The Educator." Thru this pamphlet, a course of instruction will be carried on for the purpose of cementing the forces of colored people, teaching them how to best deal with every community problem. Under the auspices of the educational board, educational sessions will be held for the purpose of bringing the best of both races together, in discussion of things of vital interest to the community. UNDER STATE BOARD The entire work in Decatur will be under the direction of the state board, headed by an executive committee consisting of Frances Blair, state superintendent of public instruction as chairman; Logan Coleman, cashier of the Illinois National Bank in Springfield, as treasurer and Z. W. Mitchell, executive secretary and director. Mr. Mitchell will pass some time in Decatur, as opportunity permits, to help in the direction of the activities of the council. LEADERSHIP IS THE BURNING NEED The supreme need of democracy after the war, now and at all time, is leadership, serving leadership—leadership from the bottom up. That is what Raymond Robins of Chicago told members of the Mid-day Luncheon club at the Leland hotel last wk. in one of the most masterly addresses ever delivered before that organization. Today the America Negro is without a recognized leader to speaks for the German-American, as Meyer Sulzberger, Strauss and Schiff speak for the Jewish-American, as Ryan speaks for the Irish American. As badly as we need a leader today we shall need one far more when the present strike shall be over. Mr. H. H. Petitt has purchased a New Overland Car. Lawyer A. M. Williams was in Litchfield, last week on legal business. 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Metzger MARKET ONES 286 fresh Sausage specialty Washington St. in Second s and Shoes TO FORD'S WITH STREET thoroly Sterilized, and Pressed Adjustment Notice Estate of Rhoda Williams, Deceased The undersigned have been appointed Executor of the Last Will and Testament of said Deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of sangamon County, Illinois, at the August Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, begin- ning on the sixth day of August 1917, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned Dated this 11th day of June 1917 Alonzo L. scott, Executor Chas. s. Gibbs, Attorne What consolation does a fellow get who commits suicide to keep the other fellow from committing homicide? KINK-NO-MORE Order from us and save cost of Transportation. THE GREATEST HAIR STRAIGHTENER OF THE AGE. It's the Colored Peoples friend. Prescriptions called for and Delivered. Give us a Trial. 1600 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE S. A. WARE, A.B., M.D. Has moved his office to 8th and Washington, $ 1 0 7_{2}^{1} $ So. 8th Street MRS. M. F. CLARK, 1030 $ _{1/2} $ E. WASHINGTON ST. THE GENERAL BAPTIST CONVENTION OF ILLINOIS. The general Baptist Convention convened in its sixteenth annual session with the second Baptist church of Paris June 13 to 15 in the presence of a large entheusiastic number of messenger from all parts of the state. At 10 A. M. President F. A. McCoo, D. D. called the convention to order with a few well chosen remarks and they got down to business at once. We would like to mention by name the prominent Pastor and laymen but space will not permit. But all present seemed to be consecrated to the service of the Master and determined to "fill up that which is behind of the affliction in my-out-flesh for H. body's sake, which is the church" was the spirit manifested by all. A great session from a christian stand point. There was a total absences of the old time wrangling and much good accomplished in unifying personal effort thru christian inspiration and incentive. The programme was carried out in good order with one exception, and gave away to the press of business. "Stand fast in the liberty," and contend for the faith once delivered to the saints," was re-echoed in the actions of the convention by re-affirming their allegiance to the N. B. C. This is not a time for watchful waiting, nor neutrality, on the momentous questions that confront the church and denomination, but all should hear the call, of "Wh'o on the Lord's side," and take a stand. Neutrals can not lead the Church, state or nation. The Nation's civics can not rise above its christian standard, nor can the zeal of the church body excel that of its leaders. So, the call is to the Christian Ministry and leaders of Illinois in the Baptist family; "thou didst run well, what doth hinder the now?" We must keep the "Charge of the Lord God;" and will therefore work in unison with all of the regular Baptist of the world in the preaching of gospel and discipling all thru missionary endeavers on home and foreign lands. The migration of large numbers of the race from the south brings us into immediate touch with economic questions that has hitherto claimed little of our attention. A very large number of the new comers are Baptist, thank God, thus abundant harvest awaits us; come brethern and get into the field. Where is the good old way? Just where it has always been; no man on earth has authority to change it, and no one in Heaven desires a change. We praise God for the re-recognition given our work by the Southern Baptist Convention recently adjourned at New Orleans, and the Northern Baptist Convention in its annual session at Cleveland, Ohio, that the right eousness of the cause that we have espoused now has their support. New Pastor present were Revs. J. J. Olive, Cairo, L. K. Williams, Chicago, S. T. Clanton, Champaign, J. W. Harris, DuQuoin. National workers were: Dr. A. R. Griggs secretary of the educational board, representing the National Theological Seminary, to which the Southern Baptist promise $50,000. Dr. John Robertson, of the National B.Y.P.U. board was with us also. Dr. Buchanan, of Oklahoma, was with us and gave us to understand that all of Okla. was with the N. B. C. which will convene in Muscoga in Sept. Dr. Brand was with us on Friday and was an interesting spectator of our election, and in the course of his remarks said, "that he could witconsiderable improvement over the last three years. "The reports were all strong, clear and logical as coming from the variccommittees, and showed clearly that every one was master of the subjects that were assigned them. We pastors are so many general at the heads of the "flocks" appointed by the Holy Ghost, to take orders from the Commander-in-chief of Heaven and earth, lets occupy till He comes. Our next annual session will be in Cairo. There was three others inviting us, but one vote settled it. These are some of the fragments from the state convention. Your servant Rev. S. J. Williams President. THE CHARITY LEAGUE MAKES REPORT: A meeting of the Charity League was held recently at their club rooms 105 So. 11St; and a complete report was made of the excursion given recently. The total receipts were $132.85 and the expense account amounted to $72.40, leaving a net gain of $40.45, which will be applied as a nuclues of a fund to be expended for charity purposes. The chairman of the committee which had the affair in charge thanks the public for treir patronage and support in the venture. The Greater Springfield Band practically donated their services to the League and rendered as efficient service as though they were being paid well for their work. Future outings of the League promise to live up to the standard set by this outing and many more are planned for the future. BASE BALL TWO FINE GAMES. Two of the prettiest games of this season were played Sunday, June 17 and Sunday June 24, between the Union Giants and the Merchants, and Union Giant and Robey, respectively. The former game resulted in a score 2 to 0 in favor of the Giants, and the latter, 5 to 4, (10 innings,) in favor of the Giants. Shelton stealing the decisive score. At both games the very best of order and decorum was maintained. The Giants are playing fine ball ball this year. REACHES THREE—QUATER CENTURY MARK Mr. Chas, Kirby, the genial and well known employee of the Illinois National Bank and one of the most esteemed members of his race in the city reached his 75th birthday last week Mr. Kirby has been a citizen of Springfield for forty years and an employee of the bank for twenty-five years. Congratulations. Mr. Ollie Washington of the State Highway Commission and chief rooter for the Union Giants, spent his vacation, the past two weeks, in St. Louis, where he had a delightful time. Don't complain at the heat remember how hard it was to keep in coal. FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND LICENSED EMBALMER Professional Embalmer, Prompt Service Day and Night. Bodies prepared for shipment to all parts of the United States or any foreign country. Moderate Prices. Both Telephones Main 1962. 1119-21 So. Adams St. Peoria, Ill. SPRINGFIELDS LARGEST CLEANSER Have your old garments Cleaned and save the price of new ones. We do all minor repairs FREE such as new half pockets in pants, bottoms repaired, resew buttons, repair linings etc. It's all yours for calling the "Everything back 'cept the dirt" City Office 313 Monroe St. PHONES 398 Stationery and Office Supplies E. SIDE SQUARE HARTWELLS' Springfields' Leading Jewelry House When you need good Jewelry at a Low Price, call on us. Diamonds, Watches, Silver, Glass, China, Umbrellas, Stationery, Spectacles, Jewelry Making, Watch Repairing, Earphones. 216 South Sixth Street A. ROBINSON Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Produce and Notions. Fresh Country Eggs our Specialty. Your patronage solicited and appreciated. STORES OSCAR A. WINTERROSE Dealer in a general line of Fresh Groceries and Produce. FLOUR AND FEED Your patronage appreciated. Cordial treatment to all: 18th, Brown Street Belfone M. 7551 Plant 9th and N. Grand PHONES 729 The co-operative Educational congress The coming Event! Delegates from all towns and cities will be sent from every Council of the Loyal Legion Co-operative Educational System. Educational Sessions will be held monthly in every District and every phase and step explained by The EDUCATOR, which is sent weekly to every member together with other literature free of cost. HEAR REV. R. D. JONAS A White Educator and Preacher on "The Waning Power of the White Race" He will give your people more vital information in one evening than they get in a year from books. His message is a Community and Church builder. Make your arrangements now, for arrangements are being made in large cities. A fearless Speaker North and South of the line, whose predictions have and are coming true. No financial Guarantee required. Make your application to The EDUCATOR, 124 So. 11th St., Springfield, Ill. Pick your Subject from the following: "The Mission and Rise of Ethiopia," "Who was Ephriam" "Why the Kaiser is Anti-Christ" "Why the Colored Exodus and its plan of God" "The European War" "Japan and China, and the Mission of the Brown Skin Devils as told in Revelation of St. John. The speaker fortold the coming of the European war, its time; the exodus of the Colored People from the South and the East St. Louis Race Race Riot. ITINERACY; Sunday July 1, July 2, Terre Haute, July 3, Paris, July 5, Danville, July 6, Champaign, July 7. Decatur, July 8, Jacksonville The Knights and Daughters of Tabor held their annual sermon Sunday evening at St. Peters A. M. E. church services were largely attended. The sermon was preached by Rev. A. T. Jackson. Mrs. Mary Clay had charge of the Allen League service at St. Peters Sunday evening. The church of the Living God had baptizing Sunday in the Sangamon river. The Spring festival held at Antioch Baptist church was a success in every way. Dr. Finney of Springfield spoke on "Uniting the Colored People" Sunday afternoon at Antioch Baptist Church. The talk was much enjoyed. Mr. A. D. Cecil of Chicago is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Watkins and Mrs. Jessie Rodgers of Springfield attended the graduation of their daughter and sister respectively, Miss. Bessie Watkins, who received her diploma from Decatur High School. A number of out of town young ladies are in this city this week attending the graduating festivatives. Mr. John Williamson of San Antonio Texas who was called to this city by the death of Mr. Robert Ernest last week has returned to his home. Miss. Huston of Shellbyville is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Glass. Dessie Hilliard and sister Mabel Henry will leave this week for Sparta Ill. Dr. J. C. Ellis' Red Cross Class in "First Aid" is progressing nicely. There are 15 young ladies in the class. And they meet each Thursday evening St. Peters church. The race should feel honored that Miss. Evadele Rogan was elected by her class to make the brilliant show that she did upon the commencement programme. Her piano number was given in true artistic style, and she was presented with three beautiful bouquets. SOCIETY The Big Sisters Womans Club Annual reception, promises to be one of the most brilliant they have ever given the affair will be held in the Elks auditorium. The decorations will be in the club colors. The afternoon hours are 2 to 5, and at night from 8 to 12. Full details next week. The reception given by Mrs. Jessie Slaughter last Friday evening in honor of the graduates was an event in corlored society. Mrs. Slaughters' beautiful modern home was tastefully decorated in the class colors of green and white, and bunches of white and green tulle hung from the electric chandeliers. In the dining room there was a huge basket of white roses as a centerpiece and streamers green and white tulle hung from the chandeliers to the table. The ladies were all handsomely gowned as also were the gentlemen. The hostess wore a gown of lavender crepe de chine. The guests, Misses Rogan and Watkins were also beautiful in exquisite little gowns of chiffon and lace. During the evening the following programme was given; Vocal solo-Mr. Rolfe Huston, Piano solo-Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Trio-Messrs. Rofle Huston, Thomas Wagner and Thomas Glass, Piano solo-Miss Evadele Rogan, Reading-Miss Hilderu Johnson. Music was also furnished by the victrola, while a delicious 2 course lunch was served consisting of chicken salad, sandwiches, pickles, olives, white and green brick ice cream, cake and coffee. Those on the receiving line were Mesdames Robert Rogan, Shadrick Kemp, Mark Cummings Bernice Hunt, and Mary Moore. The out of town guests were Mrs. Teall and daughter of Bloomington. Miss Mary Maxwell, and Mrs. Jessie Rodgers of Springfield. Miss Bertha Houston and Mr. Rolfe Houston of Shelbyville and Mrs. Love of Macon. Mrs. Mark Cummings will intertain Monday in her home on Gulik street for the graduates and the Alumni will give thier annual reception for the graduates on Friday evening. CHURCH NEWS The Church of the Living God held a basket meeting Sunday in Fairview Park. It was largely attended. Rev. Levi Moore preached the annual sermon for the masons Sunday afterdoon at St. Peters A. M. E. church. The fish fry given Friday evening at St. Peters A. M. E. church by the stewardess board, was a success. Rev. Clarke, an able speaker, addressed Antioch Baptist on Monday in the afternoon he spoke to women and girls, and at night to a mixed audience. The A. M. E. Sewing circle spent an enjoyable afternoon with Mrs. Margarite Turner on Greenwood Ave. last Friday afternoon. PERSONALS. Miss Helen Ricks is a visitor in the city, she and Miss Georgia Leflet spent Sunday in Champaign. Miss Ivadele Rogan attended the dance Tuesday evening in Peoria. Miss Blanche Kelly left Tuesday for Chicago to spend several months. Miss Sylvia Lawrence will leave in the near future for Mackinac Islands. She will not return until fall. Mr. R. H. Oliphant spent Wednesday in Springfield attending the District Allen Endeavor League Convection in session at St. Paul church. Rev. A. T. Jackson' Supt. C. L. Watkins Mrs. R. H. Oliphant and Mrs. Effie Mason were in Springfield this week attending the Sunday School convention. Mr. Carl Watkins has sold out his cafe on West Main Street. SICK LIST. Mias Cora Lawrence is im proving. Mrs. Amanda Caldwell remains about the same. Mrs. Minnie Carr is able to sit up but can't walk yet. Mrs. Lucy Dillon is able to be out again. Mr. Rufus Gardener has recovered from an attack of rheumatism. The Alumni Annual Reception for the graduates was held at the home of Mrs. Minerva Rogan last Thursday evening and was well attended by all of its members. SOCIETY. The reception given last Tuesday evening in Elk's Auditorium by the "Big Sisters Club was a brilliant affair. The ball was beautifully decorated in the club colors, and ferns and palms filled every nook. Masses of cut flowers and roses were stationed every where and with the beautiful decollecta gowns worn by the ladies, it presented a beautiful sight. Ice cream in shape of roses, candles slippers and corn bearing out the color scheme, and frappe mints, chicken sandwiches and coffee were served. Music was furnished in the afternoon by victorias and in the evening by an orchestra. Every one spent an enjoyable time. Mr. Edward Jacobs entertained Morday evening at 6 o'clock sup- per in honor of his neice Miss Helen Ricks. There were 16 pres- ent. Three courses were served. Mrs. Mark Cummings entertained about 40 last Monday evening in honor of the graduates. Misses. Watkins and Rogan, and every one reported a pleasant evening. NOTICE. We are trying to get the Forum into the hands of every colored person in Decatur. We do not intend to place this paper above all other publications of the Race, but we do say that you can get more Decatur news in the Forum than any other colored paper printed. If you wish to advertise run it what your folks are doing. Phone all news to: Bell. 1492-Call tor KNOX "The Quality Shop" Straws AND Panamas Uncommon in Style Quality and Value. Always the smartest of shapes fashioned by the most expert of workmen. $1.50 to $10 JOHN LUTZ Hatter and Haberdasher 204 So. 6th St. Forums at 123 W. Decatur St. SICK LIST Miss Cora Lowrence is still confined to her home. Mr. Rufus gardner is ill at his home on North Monroe St. Mrs. Amanda Caldwell remains about the same. Mrs. Minnie Kelley Carr has been confined to her home for the last two weeks with rheumatism. 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