St. Louis Argus

Y.M.C.A. CAMPAIGN PROGRESSES More Than $36,000 Raised In Seven Days THREE $1,000 GIFTS REPORTED. BIG MASS MEETING AT CENTRAL BAPTIST SUNDAY AT 4 P. M. As we go to press the seventh day of the campaign to raise $50,000 among the Colored people of this city has passed. Over $36,000 have been raised to date (Thursday night). Three subscriptions of $1,000 each have been made. Prof. Frank L. Williams, chairman of the Campaign Committee, was the first to subscribe a thousand dollars. Mr. W. C. Gordon, a wealthy undertaker, and Dr. Wm. L. Perry have also subscribed $1,000 each. Enthusiasm continues to run high and the fifty thousand dollars is assured. $5,000 Gift Expected The two hundred workers sit almost breathless each night as the reports are being made since it has been reported that the campaign leaders are expecting a five thousand dollar gift from a member of our race. Big Meeting Sunday Dr. Moorland will address men only at Central Baptist Church, Sunday at 4 p. m. Close Monday Night The campaign closes Monday night, the 20th. If you have not made your subscription do so at once. Call up and visit headquarters at 2702 Lawton and have a part in this great work. NIGHT SCHOOLS TO HAVE VACATION OF TWO WEEKS. DAY SCHOOLS ONE WEEK, DURING HOLIDAYS. Pupils who attend the public evening schools will receive a vacation of two weeks during the Christmas holidays while the day schools will receive but one week. The night schools, it was announced by the Board of Education, will close on Friday evening, December 17, and the day schools will close one week later, on December 24, both to reopen on Monday, January 3, 1916. Many night school students are compelled to work at this period of the year. For this reason, and because an extension of one week would cause one night to fall on Christmas eve, it was planned to make the vacation two weeks in length for those who attend night school. A large number of new students are expected to enter the night schools when they re-open in January. Under the present arrangement students, who wish to attend the night high schools may enter only during the opening week of school in October and at the opening in January if there is room. Those desiring to enter high school in January will be required to fill out an application blank enumerating the studies desired and giving other information as well. Such applications are to be returned to superintendent of instruction. Ben Bleweit, before the opening of school in order that proper assignment to classes may be made on the opening night of school. Blanks may be obtained on the sixth floor of the Board of Education Building. The total enrollment in the Summer High School at the end of the first quarter was 828, an increase of 171 over last year. The total enrollment in all the colored elementary schools is 6,202. The colored night schools have an enrollment of 1,461. Keystone Cafe Requests for mills for parties and banquets during the holiday season have been so numerous that it has become a matter of hours with the management. From Christmas eve until New Year's day the Keystone will be one continuous round of festivities. Mr. Mills states that he can still take reservations, but he refuses to give up his Thursday matinee and Monday souvenir night, two popular features in the Keystone calendar. HURRY! HURRY! To the Manhattan Store, 2319 Market St, and get a brown skin doll. Headquarters for Negro dolls. You can also get your Christmas cigars at very low prices. All the leading Colored newspapers. J. H. Revels, Prop. REGISTRATION JANUARY 13. SEGREGATION ELECTION FEB. 29 See Gordon and Casey in the Pigeon Waltz, at the Minstrel Show, Pythian Hall, December 28. The St. Louis Argus DR. GILBERT TO SPEAK AT LANE TABERNACLE SUNDAY & MONDAY The Rev. John Wesley Gilbert, A. M., D. D., is probably the most scholarly man of his race. After graduating from Paine College, Augusta, Ga., he won a scholarship and later graduated with honors from Brown University of Providence, R. I. Winning a scholarship in that famous institution he went abroad where he studied French in Paris, German in Berlin, Leipsic, Greek in Athens and Latin in Rome. A few years ago, when Dr. Gilbert accompanied Bishop W. R. Lamburth, of the M. E. Church, South, as a missionary from the C. M. E. Church, to the dark continent of Africa, he translated the African language into the English and the English into the African. Dr. Gilbert has traveled and lectured extensively all over the world, and is an honored member of a number of International Organizations. He is at present Dean of Paine College, Augusta, Ga., one of the leading schools of the South and a well known institution of the C. M. E. Church. Knowing of the struggle and efforts put forth by Rev. N. L. Smith, to meet the pressing needs of the church, Dr. Gilbert has kindly co-sented to preach on next Sunday, December 19, at 11 o'clock, and at 8 p. m. The choir has arranged a special sacred musicale for Sunday night. A male chorus will be a special feature of the Sunday morning service. Park Commissioner Cunliff First to Inaugurate Festival at Kennerly Avenue Play Grounds. The first municipal Christmas tree for Colored children ever provided in St. Louis has been arranged this year by Park Commissioner Cunliff. The tree will be placed in Kennerly Playground, and will be lighted each night with electric lights. The decoration of the tree, the arrangement of the program, and the entire control of the festivities of holiday week will be in charge of the Elleardsville Civic League. The Santa Claus exercises in connection with the community tree will be exclusively under their control. The tree will be furnished by the Park Department. It will be lighted free by the Union Electric Light and Power Company, and the Christmas Tree Committee in charge of the Yuletide funds will donate $15 to be used in decorations. The 15-foot tree will be cut next Sunday in the foothills of the Ozarks by Mayor Kiel and a delegation of city officials and representatives of organizations in charge of playground celebrations. It will be delivered at Kennerly playground early next week, and the work of erecting and decorating it will be begun soon afterward. Rodove Abeken, director of athletics, has turned over to the Elleardsville Civic League, the entire supervision of the tree and its festivities for the week. He will co-operate with the League members in making the first series of exercises a success. A. J. Gossin, corresponding secretary of the League, is chairman of the committee in charge. The other members of the committee are: J. B. Vashon, C. H. Turner, M. H. Bradshaw, J. S. Shaffner, A. A. Gilbert, F. L. Williams, Oliver Starkes, J. E. McWhorter, W. L. Perry, T. R. Crawford, F. A. Carter, J. M. Benson, N. E. Slaughter, B. A. Walton, W. R. Hill, E. Howard, H. Jackson, J. H. Jenkins, J. F. Johnson, and A. F. Gearin. The Yuletide festivities will be opened Christmas eve, December 24, with a program of carols, singing, folk dances, by children, marches and the visit of Santa Claus. The entertainment will open with a song of greeting to the tree as the lights are turned on. Santa Claus will arrive in full Christmas costume, and will sing a song of the Northland. He will make an address to the children, and will depart for the general distribution, of gifts throughout his Christmas eve journey. The children will give folk dances, and the crowd will march around the tree singing Christmas anthems, as the finale of the first similar entertainment for the Colored race prepared by the city. Be ready to pav your Argus subscription when the collector calls Pav up before January 1. ST.LOUIS, MO., FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 17, 1915. REV. J. W. GILBERT, A.M. D.D. Sunday is Rally Day at Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church. The members are called upon to do their best in this effort. We cordially invite our friends and visitors to come out and hear this distinguished preacher and educator. On Monday night, December 20, the Rev. Dr. Gilbert will deliver one of his famous lectures—subject, "Path- finder in Africa, with a White Bishop." Admission, 15 cents. Special Christmas Vesper at Y.W.C.A. Special Christmas Vesper at Y.W.C.A. Sunday afternoon, from 4 to 6 p.m., Christmas Cantata will be rendered and Christmas carols sung by our Choral Club. Beautiful Christmas stories will be told by good story tellers. Social hour will follow the vespers. Tea will be served by our House Committee. Come and bring your friends. DR. JORDAN VISITS ST. LOUIS Rev. Dr. Jordan, Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, Philadelphia, Penn., spent Sunday in the city among the churches. He reports ten fons of material going forward to their missionaries in West Africa this week, consisting of building material, ready-made garments for school children, articles for trading among the natives, books and foodstuffs. The secretary received notice while here of an immediate need of two hundred dollars to cover the cost of shipping this and reports that the pastors and churches of our city helped to meet this need in a very substantial way. Many friends promised to help for long-neglected Africa, on or before Christmas. Dr. Jordan, accompanied by Mr. Adolphus Lewis, a helper, left on Tuesday for Oklahoma and Texas. He is making a herculean effort to raise two thousand dollars by the first of the year for meeting some very pressing needs of his Board. MRS. BOSWELL RETURNS FROM LECTURE TOUR Mrs. Katie Boswell, 4228 Garfield, has just returned from a lecture tour through the state of Iowa. She lectured in the leading churches of Keokuk, and was cordially received and entertained. She spoke to a mass meeting of citizens at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church on "Race Leadership." Rev. Helm, the pastor, as well as the audience, commended the address in the highest terms. Mrs. Boswell made a great impression throughout the city. She lectured at Fort Madison, Sunday, and attended Sunday-school at the state prison in the afternoon. SEMPER FIDELIS LODGE ELEC TION The Semper Fidelis Lodge; No. 34. K. of P., held a record election with Edward Anderson, of St. Pythias, No. 13, presiding. The financial officers reported $1,064.88 in treasury. The following officers were elected: Joe B. Kegse, C. C.; Neal Andrews, V. C.; A. H. Gibbs, M. W.; Frank Warfield, Prelate; Jas. T. Ford, K. of R. and S.; O. J. Biggs, M. F.; Jas. H. Harrison, M. of E.; Edw. Rayborg, M. A.; W. H. Groves, Trauma. A. Christmas tree at Douglas Church, Friday night, December 14. SEGREGATION ELECTION MAY BE ILLEGAL NATIONAL NEWS NOTES GORHAM COMPANY DISPLAYS New York, November 30.—A head of Booker T. Washington, modeled at Tuskegee by Leila Usher, sculptress, has been exhibited at the Gorham Silver Company, 5th Avenue and 36th Street. The whole north window has been used for the display and thousands have viewed it. The Gorham Silver Company vies with famous Tiffany's in prestige and importance. This was a notable tribute to the great leader of the Negro people. SOUTH AGAIN TURNS TO NE- GRO COOKS Charleston, S. C.—The South is planning a revival of old-fashioned Southern cooking, and with it the old-time Negro cook—the best in the world, any colonel will tell you—is coming back into her own. The French chef has been tried in the South, together with the French waiter, but, except in a few rare instances, they have failed to satisfy the peculiar demands of the Southern epicure, or even of the tourist, who, coming South, expects dishes peculiarly Southern, and the kind of dining room service that the trained Negro waiter can give. The demand for capable Negro cooks is greater than the supply. Cognizance of this fact has been taken officially by Rock Hill, S. C., where a cooking school for colored women is being conducted, the expenses being borne jointly by the people, through the public schools, and one of the local public utility corporations. The only objection ever raised to the Southern Negro cook is that she is wasteful, and this, it is hoped, will be overcome through the cooking school. In Georgia it is planned that the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs lend its aid to the revival. One large Southern tourist hotel is advertising now that it employs no foreign help in the kitchen; that the cooking is all done by Colored women. Still another has as a feature of its service a little kitchen in plain view of the dining room, where Aunt Dinah is preparing fried chicken. The Dinah may be wholly reconstructed in many ways, but the Negro cook is far from losing her place or her prestige. CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS AND GREETINGS There has just been received by us a copy of the Christmas Greetings published by the National Baptist Publishing Board at Nashville, Tennessee. This publication comes out annually, and is a series of the National Baptist Concert Quarterly. It is edited by Mrs. Lula J. Landers, who has for the past ten years furnished the Sunday-school forces throughout the country with a program four times a year. But the Christmas Program, or Greeting, as it is called this year, is in three colors: white, green and red. The front page is beautifully decorated with holly and Christmas bells, and has the likeness of Old Saint Nick. There is catchy music; one of the first being "Christ is Risen," a song written on the birth of Christ. Then comes the order of exercise and the Christmas Santa Claus Drill. There are quite a few contributions to the Program, notable among which are some from Jesse Ferguson, with some selections and recitations. BIRTH OF A NATION" PRO- HIBITED IN DENVER Denver, Colo., December 13.—The City Council tonight voted to prohibit the exhibition of the "Birth of a Nation," on protest of a delegation of Negroes. This is the same picture that has caused so much opposition from citizens throughout the country and was recently permitted to make a record run in St. Louis regardless of protests. The grand matinee dance, given by the W. P. J. S. C's. December 25 1915, from 1:30 p. m. to 6:30 p. m. at Pythian Hall, 3137 Pine St. Musi- hw W. D'Flowers' band. Admission 25 cent. Ministers And N.A.A.C.P. Committee Disagree Attorneys Burgess, Vaughn' and Phillips Oppose Plan to Pay $300 for Legal Service in Testing Segregation. Leading Lawyers Offer Service Gratis. Declaring that they would not lend themselves to a movement which would cause the Colored people to spend money unnecessarily and which would require the collection of money for attorney fees, to go into court on the segregation proposition, when the services of some of the best lawyers in the city, white and Colored, could be had without charge, members of the legal committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, walked out of a conference of ministers Tuesday afternoon at St. Paul Church. The conference on Tuesday was the fifth in a series of meetings in which it had been sought to iron out the differences between certain ministers and the association. The conference arose out of a protest made by members of the association against the actions of Revs. Geo. E. Stevens, W. Sampson Brooks, B. F. Abbott and B. G. Shaw, who some weeks ago, in company with Jos. Harris, engaged the services of a well-known white attorney to secure an injunction against the Board of Election Commissioners of the City of St. Louis to prevent them from submitting the proposed segregation ordinances to a vote of the people on the theory that the courts would prevent the useless expenditure of the money of the taxpayers of the city to enact an unconstitutional law, viz: the proposed segregation ordinances. This question had been submitted to the legal committee of the Association for the. Advancement of Colored People some months ago, and they had found that an injunction, based on that theory, would not lie and had so reported to the association. The first conference was called at the Central Baptist Church and the matter was discussed pro and con, with the result that a joint subcommittee, composed of five ministers, four lawyers and one layman, was instructed to interview the lawyer who had been sent by the ministers above mentioned with reference to the proposed grounds of action and report. At the second conference, held at the Washington Metropolitan Church, the sub-committee made its report at a very stormy session. According to statements of legal members of the committee, the ministers asked them out of the conference and held a private caucus with the attorney in question. After much confusion Rev. Shaw admitted that the ministers had discussed the matter privately with the attorney and had decided to employ him. The meeting adjourned after continuing the sub-committee. The subsequent meetings have all been meetings of the sub-committee. At a meeting held at the Union Memorial Church on December 11 it was decided that ten days should be taken to look into the validity of the initiative provisions of the charter of the city, with a view to attacking segregation in that manner Attorneys Geo. L. Vaughn and Homer G. Phillips investigated the matter and rendered an opinion to the subcommittee at a meeting last Saturday at St. Paul Church in which they stated that the initiative provisions of the charter were placed there without authority and were void, and that the election called thereunder to vote on segregation ordinances was, therefore, void. They also reported that eminent attorneys of the white race had been seen and were willing to go into court and help them without charge for their services. They also produced a copy of an opinion rendered by ex-city counselor, Charles Bates, in 1910, to the first Board of Freeholders, and concurred in by Messrs. Ben Schnurmacher and Juddsr and Greer, holding that the city had no authority to adopt the initiative and referendum. The ministers insisted that the attorney they had first talked with be given charge of the case, even though it was necessary to pay him a fee of three hundred dollars, and invited the N. A. A. C. P. attorneys to join in and receive pay for their services. This, the attorneys say, they refused to do, stating that they did not feel that they ought to charge a fee on join with any other attorney in doing PRICE 5 CENTS Initiative In New Charter Declared Invalid so, when white attorneys of reputation and standing were willing to give they services gratis to fight segregation. At the meeting Tuesday, the attorneys say, Rev. Geo. E. Stevens reported that the ministers had had another interview with the attorney in question; that he was unwilling to give his services and that they had decided to retain him at a fee of three hundred dollars. Revs. B. G. Shaw, W. Sampson Brooks, and B. F. Abbott confirmed this statement, they say; and the attorneys left the conference refusing to join in an action which would make it necessary to pay for the services of attorneys when first class legal service of white and Colored attorneys might be had gratis. It is said that two ex-judges, one of whom has served on the bench of the court of appeals, have agreed to help in the legal fight to be made. If the opinion of the best legal minds in St. Louis is considered, we will have no segregation election February 29. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its legal committee, consisting of Attorneys, Burgess, Phillips and Vaughn, has spiked the movement. The revelation came in a notice by Homer G. Phillips, representing the committee, that he would file an injunction suit in the Circuit Court to enjoin the Board of Election Commissioners from holding the election. The basis of the suit will be that the constitution of the State of Missouri does not allow the people of St. Louis to legislate by means of the initiative. The committee is upheld in all its contentions by former city counsellor, Charles W. Bates, Attorneys Schnurmacher, Judson and Green, Counsellor Charles H. Daues, Henry W. Caulfield, and other legal authorities. All concur in the fact that the initiative and referendum provisions were not legally adopted and that any legislation adopted under them will be illegal. The Argus called attention to these clauses prior to the Charter Election, mentioning them as two of the three reasons why the charter should not be adopted. It is a question now whether the bridge bond issue of February 28, 1914; will stand the test. Welfare Association Secretary Steals Segregation Funds Welfare Association Secretary Steals Segregation Funds Wayne E. Wheeling, a lawyer, and secretary of the United Welfare Association, an organization to effect the segregation of the Negroes of the city, was arrested at his home, 3634 Blaine Avenue, at 6 p. m. Tuesday at the request of Assistant Circuit Attorney Nelson A. Thomas charged with stealing $700 of the Association's money. This man, Wheeling, according to report, has been most active getting together money from all the civic organizations to help segregate the Negro, but his arrest shows that his purpose was to get the people's money for his own use. It was stated that the officers of the Welfare Association and the Real Estate. Exchange would prosecute Wheeling to the fullest extent of the law. It is understood that the theft, by this self-styled leader, has caused a general break in the ranks of the segregationists and much distrust is manifested. AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENT Something lasting and constantly increasing in value. 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In the sweep of our six years' cycle of study we prefer to consider this lesson first and use the Christmas story (Luke 2:1-20) to illustrate the love of God which Israel (the last ten tribes) so basely outraged ere it passed into oblivion. 1. The Stiff-Necked People, vv. 6-13. The fact (v. 6) of Israel's captivity has always appealed to the interest and the imaginations of men. The cause of the captivity was threefold (1) They "had sinned" (v. 7). It was not a single offense but a course of action which was performed (a) openly, "walked" (v. 8). For 215 years following Solomon's reign they had been openly idolatrous and trespassed upon God's grace. (b) "Secretly" (v. 9), Hosea's reign was the same as that of his 18 predecessors. Doubtless he was a good diplomat and politician, though his vacillation between Egypt and Assyria brought ruin, but in God's sight the secret acts and practices of the people were open and known (Ps. 139:1-12; Heb. 5:13). Many today do in secret things "that were (are) not right." A clearer line of demarcation between the church and the world is sadly needed. (2) They were consecrated to evil (vv. 10, 11). To cover our sins is not to prosper (Prov. 28:13), but if we confess our sins God's Son will cover them by the forgiveness of his atonement (Ps. 32:1-1; I John 1:9). Israel cared not, however, for his forgiveness, despite the fact it was he that "brought them up out of the land of Egypt." It is passing strange that Israel should so fully violate the express commands of God (Lev. 26:1; Deut. 26:21; Ex. 20:35, etc.). Some claim they did not possess the law, it being of a later date, a self-evidently foolish proposition, but even so, how can men of our time violate so many of the plain precepts of the word of God? Does this prove that the Bible does not exist? The answer to this query is a sufficient answer to the destructive critics. Israel "sets up idols" (v. 10) and "burst sacrifice" (see Deut. 12:31) which things they did "to provoke the Lord to anger." (3) They abandoned themselves to evil. As though to remove all possibility of reformation they not alone "served idols" (v. 12) but "they sold themselves to do that which was evil" (v. 17). II. The Sovereign God, vv. 14-18. God's character and will had been fully set before the nation (Ex. 20:3-6). Repeated warnings, (v. 13) had been given by faithful prophets, also repeated forgivings, yet Israel is (1) willful, they "would not hear" (v.14), but deliberately followed in their fathers' footsteps. (2) Proud and vain (vv. 14, 15) and (3) utterly abandoned (v. 17), and hence must receive the judgment of God's righteous anger (see Ex. 20), or else God is not righteous. He repeatedly sought to turn them aside, but they slew his faithful prophets (Matt. 21:33-39). God is calling in mercy with long suffering in this present evil age; unbelief in God and his word is still prevalent; skepticism and loose morals everywhere abound, and shall God go on and call forever? (Prov. 29:1; I Pet. 3:9-10). III. The Savior of Men, Luke 2:120. God's love for Israel was manifest (made plain) through his loving acts and the messages of warning proclaimed by his prophets. But we have a more marvelous revelation of his love in the person of his Son whose birthday we are about to observe. Samaria lost its "crown of pride," but we may receive a crown of righteousness, as the "sons of God" (John 1: 12; II Tim. 4:8), but not so unless we obey (John 14:23) his word. Let us therefore take up the angelic praise (1) "Glory to God in the highest;" highest heavens, highest degree and quality of praise of him who is infinitely wise and loving. (2) "On earth peace" with God, with man, in the individual heart and among the nations. Peace of conscience because of sins forgiven; in fact, all blessings, happiness and prosperity because of peace due to victory, over sin, which is the destroyer of peace. (3) "Good will toward men," those with whom God is well pleased, and God has good will only toward all men. He loved sinful Israel and he loves us so that he "gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth need not perish but have everlasting life." Even as the shepherds "found" the Savior (v. 16) so may all men who truly seek him (Heb. 11:5; Luke 19:10). What better can we do on Christmas Sunday than openly to give God our best gift, our hearts' supreme love and devotion in return for his greatest gift to men? Let us remember that, to immeas By REV. L. W. GOSNELL superintendent of Man, Moorcy BMH Institute of China The angels compose the army of heaven. The captain of this host of the Lord is no other than Jesus Christ, and it was he, we think, who appeared as the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament. The multitude of those who bow to his command is suggested by the fact that in the garden of Gethesemane he might have called for twelve legions of angels and they would have been other than Jesus Christ, and it was he, we think, who appeared as the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament. The multitude of those who bow to his command is suggested by the fact that in the garden of Gethsemane he might have called for twelve legions of angels and they would have been given him; they are said to number ten thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands. We would speak of two instances especially in which this shining host has figured. The first has to do with the story of Jacob. He was on his way back from Haran after an exile of twenty years. Thoughts of meeting Esau on the morrow troubled him, for he was learning that "sins come home to roost." How beautiful to read, "And Jacob went on his way and the angels of God met him. And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host; and he called the name of the place Mahasamim, i. e. two hosts. The idea which he expresses is this: that while about him is his little encampment, all unprepared to meet Esau and his four-hundred men of war, yet above him is God's army for his defense. The other instance is referred to in the Thirty-fourth Psalm: "The angel of the Lord encampeth around about them that fear him, and delivereth them." This Psalm seems to have been written when David was fleeing from Saul. The night would bring its terrors for the little company which was with him, but his faith saw the mountains full of God's chariots, and expressed itself in the words we have quoted. It will be noted that he refers to the angel of the Lord who is at the head of the heavenly array, but his words include the vast multitude which camps about the saint. In this age the question may be raised as to whether such a truth has any importance for us; indeed some may even feel that to speak of angels puts a barrier between us and God. But if we will understand that these are simply his messengers fulfilling the voice of his word, the difficulty vanishes. We have in mind a couple of incidents which show that this truth may become of vital concern in times of danger. For example, the biographer of Mrs. John Scudder, wife of the famous missionary to India, tells of a most interesting experience in her life. With her children she was being carried through the jungle by native bearers. The tent had been pitched for the night and this frail woman with her babes was looking to her servants for protection; but as twilight deepened, the roar of lions and tigers began sounding through the jungle and struck terror into the hearts of the men. One after another took to flight, leaving this woman and her children alone among the wild beasts. She prayed to God for protection and it was granted her. That her danger was real is shown by the fact that she heard the lions and tigers sniffing about her tent in the night; and yet no paw was raised against her, and when the morning dawned her children were sleeping in peace and safety. Her biographer suggests an explanation which is worthy of attention. He says: "There was an inner circle; for the angel of the Lord encampeth around about them that fear him and delivereth them." Again this subject is suggested in the last entry found in the journal of that Christian soldier, Chinese Gordon. As is well known, he lost his life in the siege of Khartum. The reinforcements came all late, but nevertheless the faith of this man did not fall. He says in his closing entry, "The hosts are with us—Mahansim." It is Jacob's old word, and shows that the faith of this Christian hero realized that God had sent his angels. It is true that Gordon lost his life; but he could lay it down in the confidence that it was not because God had left him without protection, but that in the wisdom of his heavenly Father his death was permitted. Buddhist Priest Becomes Christian. A priest of Budha, in the city of Syriam, Burma, has become a disciple of Christ. Such instances are very rare—for a priest of Budha, protected and cared for, lives a life of ease. His position is exalted and his followers worship him. Having a knowledge of herbs and roots, he will become a Burmese doctor and go among his people, healing the sick, and preaching Christ. Formed on the good old plan, a true and brave and downright honest man—Wittier. 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ITS YOU AND THEMPETS OF YOURS MEY! FREDERICKTOWN NOTES By A. L. Woolfork Mrs. Hannah Allen returned home Sunday from Cairo, Ill, reporting a delightful visit of two weeks, with her nephew, Mr. Elmer Abernathy.... Mrs. Hastie Villars is quite ill at her home.... Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Tony Perry, the new pastor, is making quite an impression.... Miss Bulah Nelson, who left a few weeks ago to attend Geo. R. Smith College, at Sedalia, writes that she is much pleased with college life. What a blessing it would be if more young women and young men of the race, from the rural districts, would seek an education somewhere.... The Argus is being read in several homes in Fredericktown and all enjoy it, as it is a medium through which we can learn about our friends, and also informs us of Negro enterprises and efforts that could not be learned otherwise. Subscribe for the Argus.... If you want to be sure that your Christmas present will be appreciated let it be three months, six months, or a year's subscription to the Argus. Your friend will enjoy it. FARMINGTON NOTES By Miss Dayse F. Baker Some years ago, the library of Douglass School burned. An attempt is now being made to establish another one. The case has been purchased and the following persons have contributed to it: Mrs. Scott Cole, Mrs. Thos. Cayce, Master Kossebaker, Miss Edna Harris, Mrs. E. J. Harris, Mrs. M. P. Cayce and Miss Sue Beeson. Rev. J. D. Barksdale held quarterly meetings at St. Luke's Chapel Sunday... Miss Dayse Baker entertained the Clever Bees Monday night. The work that these ladies are doing is wonderful to see... Dan Cupid has been lurking around again and its arrow struck Farmington. Mr. Lindsey Clay and Miss Bessie Hunt were married in St. Louis and Miss Josephine Bridges and Mr. Lee Roden were also married in St. Louis... Mr. Reuben Taylor of St. Louis is here for recuperation... Mr. Robt. Simpson, of Chicago, is here shaking hands with old friends and relatives... Miss Jennie Thornton, Mrs. E. Boddie, Mr. Jas. Cayce and Mr. Talbert Burns are among the numbered ill... Miss Corrine Wilkins and Mr. Weyman Chapel were the guests of Mrs. S. O. Wilkins Sunday... Miss Ethel Swink came back to our city Monday accompanied by Mr. Walter Frankes... Mrs. Geo. Meyers visited at Crystal City Sunday... Mrs. Thos. Cayce accompanied her daughter, Miss Edith, to St. Louis. Thursday, on a business trip... Mr. Lewis Kennedy was a pleasant visitor at Douglass School Monday. He expressed himself as being pleased with the work in general... Miss Nelson addressed the pupils of Douglass primary Monday afternoon on the subject of thoughtful singing. It was highly appreciated. The pupils have an invitation to sing at the municipal tree. CHARLESTON, MO. Prof. A. J. Anthony, of Belmont, and Miss Mary Wilkinson, of Oakton, Ky., were Charleston visitors Sunday...A program, under the direction of Miss Claudia Moore, was given at Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Vocal selections were rendered by Miss Claudia Moore and Messrs. Lane and Anthony, while Profs. H. J. Carter, A. J. Anthony and Miss Mary Eulingburg made up the remainder of the program with addresses and readings...The body of Mr. R. E. Miller, father of Rev. C. M. MNJer, of St. Charles, Mo., and of Mrs. Belle Trice, of this city, were brought here for burial Sunday, December 12. Misses Claudia Moore and Mary L. Eulingburg were Cairo visitors Saturday and Sunday...The attendance of Lincoln School is larger now than it has been for some years. Rooms one and two will begin this week making booklets, calendars and bon-bon boxes for Christmas...We have very few Argus readers in this town of so many Negroes but many have recently expressed a desire to become readers of some good paper. Since there is none better, read the Argus. CLAYTON, MO.. NOTES By Miss Jessie Bedell Rev. Rhodes is still carrying on revival services and everyone is welcome to come; he has been very successful. Rev. Lee preached last Monday night...Miss Marie Pitts and Miss Maggie Belger are arranging a Christmas program for the Sunday-school...Mr. and Mrs. Curtis and daughter, Miss Ethel Bailey, were the guests of Mrs. Mitchell, of Kirkwood, for dinner Sunday...Mrs. Joshua entertained the Worthy Counsellor and several other members of the Court of Calantha No. 66 with a luncheon, Friday noon...The wedding bells will ring for some more of the Clayton girls soon...Mr. and Mrs. McCain will be at home to their many friends at 2608 Morgan St. St. Louis, after December 14, 1915...Miss Jessie Bedell is soliciting agents for hair goods and oil for Mrs. S. M. Bedford, of St. Louis...The Knights of Pythias have moved from the Castle Hall to the Advance Hall, 419 Carondelet Ave. The Lodge Court will give a bazaar December 17-18...Among those on the sick list are: Mesdames Dan White, Ross and Ada Ditto. WEBSTER GROVES NOTES By Mrs. Leola Laird Quarterly meeting will be held at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday, December 19, at 3 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend....The third annual musicale by pupils of Miss Floy Mae Johnson, at St. James A. M. E. Church, St. Louis, was largely attended. Many beautiful solos and duets were rendered. We congratu- late Miss Johnson for her excellent training and wish her much success in the future....Rev. and Mrs. Haskins entertained Rev. C. F. Collins of Blackwell Chapel at dinner last Friday....The home of Mrs. Jennie Harris, on W. Shady Avenue, was partly destroyed by fire last week....Mrs. Rachael Minter was dismissed from Barnes Hospital last Tuesday, having recovered from an operation....Miss Cora Lyles has been confined to her room for two weeks....Mr. Jake Esau is slightly improving....The teachers of Douglass School made a pleasant visit to Kirkwood School last Monday. churcher Campbell which a which a large num of the last Sat lunchroom of Miss Evans a followin Mable Arbuckle gins. So Andrew George West Hutchin ST. MARY'S NOTES By E. G. R Mr. Miles Burns, who sustained a severe injury, being kicked by a horse, is improving slowly.....Mrs. Sarah Valle, of Farmington, was a visitor here last week.....Mr. J. Meredith and daughter, Miss Elsie, were recent visitors in Perryville, Mo.....Mrs. Maggie Hamilton, of Fredericktown, visited relatives here, last week.....Miss Berryman is preparing her pupils for a Christmas program.....Do you read? If so, subscribe for the Argus, and you will not have to ask, What is the news? POPLAR BLUFF NOTES By Mrs. C. P. Jackson Memorial services were held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Sunday, in honor of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Speakers of the day were: Revs. G. C. Chinn, W. H. Huston, J. G. Hays, of Mexico, Dr. H. E. Purcell, Prof. J. B. Davis, and Mr. B. Moore. The meeting was quite impressive.....Rev. W. H. Nevils preached at the M. E. Church, Thursday night; his sermon was fine.....Rev J. W. Jackson departed last Thursday for Jonesboro, and Barkersfield, Arkansas, on a business mission.....Rev J. G. Hays, of Mexico, is making his annual visits to the different towns of the state, reorganizing Knights and Daughters of Tabor....The drama, given by the Sisters' Circle, last Thursday night, was a decided success....There will be a debate at the M. E. Church Friday night. Resolved, That Frederick Douglass was a smarter man than Booker T. Washington.....Rev Philips is up again after being indisposed for a few days.....Mr. Robert Crawford is not expected to live....Miss Grace Higginbotham, of Morocco, was a pleasant visitor in Poplar Bluff Saturday. ALTON NOTES A banquet was given at Allens Chapel, A. M. E. Church, Saturday night, December 11. A large number of friends and visitors were present and all spent a delightful evening.... Dr. Bundy, of East St. Louis; spent in Alton doing dental work, at the residence of Mrs. Ida Hutchinson. A large number of patients are always waiting for the doctor every Monday.... A union meeting of all the sewing circles of the various churches, was held last Thursday, at Campbell A. M. E. Church, after which a sumptuous dinner was served which was highly enjoyed by all; a large number being present to partake of the hospitality of Campbell....On last Saturday afternoon a four course luncheon was given at the residence of Miss Etta Holman, by Mrs. Isaac Evans and Miss Etta Holman. The following ladies were present: Misses Mable Howard, Julia Green, Wilma Arbuckle, and Mesdames Jas. Higgins, Samuel Evans, George Brown, Andrew Howard, William Osborn, George Samuels, Andrew Day, Ernest Holman, Joel Russell, Joseph Hutchinson, and Andrew Lowny. Rev. Sims took a trip to Mounds on business Tuesday....Mrs. Workman, who has been an invalid for many years, passed away Sunday morning. Her funeral will take place from the A. M. E. Church Tuesday. She leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her loss....Mrs Obie Smith, Masters Johnnie Ware, and Harold James are on the sick list....Mrs. James and Mrs. Williams were Cairo shoppers Wednesday....Mr. and Mrs. Woodson have moved into their new home....Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Taylor are the proud parents of a fine boy. The Athletic Club will give a big concert Tuesday evening, at the Second Baptist Church for the purpose of raising money, lost during the football season...Dr. H. E. Johnson was involved with an old "kitty" the first of December which worried him very much...Miss Ruth Evans is now visiting in Kansas City...Messrs. Reed and Flynn had their names changed to opossum lately... The banquet given by the B. B. organization was a success. Mr. Murphy Clark was toastmaster. The program, just before the banquet, was spicy and short... Among those on the sick list are: Mesdames Louise Hardiman, Holmes, Jamison, Mose Miller, Violet Henderson, Miss Vivian Thomas and Nannie Thornton, and Mr. James Mayberry...Mr. M. Sevier, the city attorney, made a fine speech at the memorial services held for Dr. Booker T. Washington, at the Second Baptist Church, Sunday...Miss Mamie Logan, who spent the summer and fall in St. Louis arrived home last week for the winter...St. John day will be celebrated by the Capital City Lodge of the Masonic Order, December 27, with a big banquet. Capt. Alex Slater will have charge of the menu, as is a master of such affairs...Mr. and Mrs. Graham entertained a number of their friends Thursday evening...Col. A. L. Thomas will give a free haircut to the best looking young man and the one who scratches the most playing pool during the Christmas holidays...Mr. Harvey Simms, of Lincoln, is a reader of the Argus. The A. M. E. Church will give a MOUND CITY NOTES By Miss Mary T. James JEFFERSON CITY NOTES By W. C. Majors to bring their art work for exhibition. ...The rumor is, that Grand Chancellor Lloyd may revive the K. of P. Lodge; the ladies are very interested...Pres. B. T. Allen delivered one of his best addresses Sunday at the memorial services for Booker T. Washington. We are always proud to hear our representative men speak. ...Mrs. Rutledge, who has been indisposed this fall was out to church Sunday...The community Christmas Tree, promises to be the leading feature of the holiday celebration. The tree will be 25 feet high and will be decorated on the courthouse lawn by the Light, Heat and Power Co., with one hundred and seventy-five electric lights of all colors. CHESTER, ILL., NOTES By Mabel Bigby Prof. J. C. Wade attended the County Teachers' Association, which convened here Friday and Saturday, December 10-11. Prof. J. D. Allen and corps of teachers of Sparta attended also....The Parent-Teachers' meeting was postponed till next Friday evening....Mrs. W. A. Speese is preparing the Christmas exercises for the Sunday-school...Mrs. Charles Gaston, who has been on the sick list, is improving....Mr. E. L. Mischeoux, who has been employed in the mail service in Prairie du Rocher is back in Chester again....Mrs. J. C. Wade will entertain the ladies on Thursday afternoon....Mrs. Speese joined the ladies at the last meeting. All were glad to receive her....Miss Mabel Bigby, who is employed at the Chester S. Hospital, spent Thursday with her uncle and aunt....Rev, and Mrs. Speese were in St. Louis looking for Santa Claus....Mr. William Abernathy and Miss Mary McClive were married on the 5th of December....Rev. Speese has organized a choir for the A. M. E. Church which is also furnished with new lights....Mr. H. Holton took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bigby Sun day. CAPE GIRARDEAU NOTES The members of the Home and Foreign Mission Circle, met with Mrs. Alice Mason last Thursday afternoon in a very pleasant meeting.....The Young Ladies' Mission Band presented their program Monday night last. It was quite a success under the leadership of the able superintendent Mrs. Dela Cole.....Splendid services were enjoyed at all the churches. Pastor C. W. Cole preached two eloquent sermons at the Baptist Church, and the Rev. M. S. Smith, delivered able discourses at the Methodist Church.....The B. T. Washington memorial services were conducted in the afternoon at the A. M. E. Church. Addresses were delivered by Professors J. S. Cobb and O. O. Nance, Mr. M. H. Rowan, Dr. W. H. Lowrie, Rev. M. S. Smith, Mesdames C. A. Conway, L. E. Williams and Mr. Arthur Olliver. Master Harold Jones recited. The musical numbers were rendered by Dr. and Mrs. Lowrie, Prof. and Mrs. Nance in a jubilee quartette; another was rendered by Mesdames Parks, Arthur and Misses Hattie and Eugenia Jones; Miss Lauline Wiley sang a beautiful solo...." Rev. C. W. Cole opened the program by delivering the invocation. The League was honored by the presence of Mrs. W. W. Martin, president of the White Civic League, who expressed herself as being much pleased with the program....The members of the senior class of the Baptist Sunday-school will present a drama entitled, "Christmas and our Sundayschool Class," Monday, December 20. The churches are all preparing for their Christmas celebrations.....Mr. W. R. Robinson is suffering from an injury to his knee. MISS MACK OPENS NEW SCHOOL FOR DANCING Miss Jeannette Mack has moved her School for Dancing to the spacious building at 3457 Lawton Ave., corner of Theresa. The entire first floor, consisting of three large rooms and reception hall, will be given over to dancing. The newly-installed hardwood floors can be made fast or slow to suit patrons. Can be rented for Whist, Bridge, Five Hundred, lectures, musicals, dancing and parties. Has kitchen and dining room for parties and banquets. The children's classes will be on Saturdays from 2 to 5. OFFICIAL CALL Western Negro Press Association to Meet in Kansas City, During the Holidays Officers and Members of the Western Negro Press Association Greeting: By authority of the power vested in me as president of your association, I hereby request you to assemble in the fifteenth annual convention of the association on the 28th day of December, 1915, in the assembly room of the Kansas City Sun, in the Masonic Temple Bldg, 1803 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Missouri, for the purpose of transacting business of the organization, and discussing and taking action upon important questions concerning the welfare and peace of our people. We expect a good attendance and much good to result from the meeting. All newspaper or magazine publishers, editors, agents and correspondents are invited to attend. Further information concerning the W. N. P. A. and the meeting at Kansas City next month may be had by addressing J. D. Cooke, Milwaukee, Wis., Secretary, or H. R. 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MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Building; Atlanta office, Frost & Frost, Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building. New York office, Frost & Frost, 23, East 26th Street; Chicago office, Frost & Frost, Boyce Buildings; Dresden office, Frost & Chandler Building; Nashville office, Frost & Frost, Independent Life Building NEGRO IN THE WOODPILE. Whatever other influences may have been operating against St. Louis in securing the National Republican Convention, the race line, which St. Louis draws so readily, was against us. In securing the convention of 1896 this line stood in the way until pledges were given that all public places in St. Louis would be open alike to all. New Orleans was helped to defeat, in securing the Panama Exposition, by establishing "Jim Crow" cars in the city and thus unfitting herself to act as hostess for the world. The Jamestown Exposition was a failure because Virginia "Jim Crowed" the Negro just as the exposition opened. St. Louis has pending a segregation measure to be decided February 29. Had St. Louis been chosen and this measure passed, then for the first time the National Republican Convention would have met in a segregated city. What business has a Republican National Convention in a segregated city? The history of the party is closely associated with the history of the Negro. They came up together. One was sponsor for the other. It would have been very humiliating to bring the colored constituency of the party here to be insulted and oppressed. DECEMBER 18TH FREEDOM'S LEGAL DAY. Fifty years ago, December 18, 1865, the great Thirteenth Constitutional Amendment became a law. This amendment was no sudden reform; it came through a struggle that lasted for a generation. It also came over battlefields, amidst the groans of the dying, rather like a blast from hell than a boon from heaven. But now this great amendment stands as a monument to the presiding genius in the conduct of the Civil War, and it also stands, permanently, as a result of the work accomplished by the efforts and speeches of Wm. Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass and Wendell Phillips—and the cannon of General Grant. History has no event grander than American emancipation; it has no character whose valiancy has reached such high points of excellence as those of the unsullied hero. Wm. Lloyd Garrison. The Abolition Society, the assassination of Lovejoy, the John Brown insurrection, the Civil War, the Proclamation of Lincoln, all were stepping stones to the Thirteenth Amendment. This amendment is the fundamental proposition of all our civil and political rights. Out of it grew the educational privileges, and out of it came the Fourteenth Amendment, granting citizenship and making enfranchisement optional. It was against this optional clause of the Fourteenth Amendment that Frederick Douglass made a strong and manly protest. He insisted upon another, or the Fifteenth Amendment, making the right to vote in any manner or form not dependent upon any conditions where race or color could disqualify. For the reason that the Thirteenth Amendment is the first of the great war amendments, for the reason, also, that it places in our organic law the foundation of our freedom, we, therefore, should celebrate it, and regard December 18 as dating one of the most important events in the history of the American Negro. A PLEA FOR UNITY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SEGREGATION The undoing of the colored people of this country has been their disposition not to work together—a tendency on the part of leaders to rule or ruin—an everybody-lead-and-nobody-follow spirit. A great organization known as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been working, and fighting for the rights of the colored people in this country; they have a membership of ten thousand, one-fourth of whom are white. They number among their official family great leaders in the realm of philanthropy and finance, men and women of national and international reputation. Its president is one of the greatest of this country's jurists, a man whose name means much even in the Supreme Court of the United States. A branch of the organization has been working in St. Louis. They have been actively engaged in this city since September 1 in a militant fight against residential segregation. They have opened headquarters at Pythian Temple, 3137 Pine Street. At this place a stenographer has been employed to send out letters and assist in the campaign for the education of the people and the collection of funds. She has sent out 4,000 letters of appeal, and assisted in the distribution of 20,000 pieces of literature. She is now sending special letters to all of the white ministers, lawyers, doctors, business men, etc. A list that will number 5,000. This, that the truth might have a hearing among thinking people with regard to the segregation question. Will the people of this city stand by one organization and help it to succeed? Or will they have two organizations, neither with the strength it must have to accomplish the desired end. This disposition to pull apart and have factions is one of the worst aftermaths of slavery. The master taught his slave to be apprehensive of his fellows, to mistrust them, to dislike them—this, in order that they might not get together and plot to overturn the plantation, or perhaps take charge of the state as they might, have done, for in some states they were in the majority. It is nothing less than a tragedy that THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS this thing has become a heritage that will perhaps do so for generations years to undo that which it has taken. Will not the intelligent people unit for once in this great struggle. Let us lay down petty differences place where great battles are to be against itself cannot stand." We be segregated together as a result of our forces, and ultimately defeated. Kathryn M. Johnson ciation for the A W. M. LEWIS, Gospel Preacher this thing has become a heritage that has cursed us for generations and will perhaps do so for generations to come. It will no doubt take 244 years to undo that which it has taken a similar length of time to do. Will not the intelligent people of this city show themselves to be a unit for once in this great struggle in the history of our civilization? Let us lay down petty differences and personalities. They have no place where great battles are to be fought and won. "A house divided against itself cannot stand." We must all fight together, or we will be segregated together as a result of personal animosities, a division of our forces, and ultimately defeated in our efforts. Kathryn M. Johnson, Field Agent, National Association for the Advancement of Women THE MUSICIAN W. M. LEWIS, Gospel Preacher With Songs, at Met. Zion Church METROPOLITAN NOTES Preaching at 11 O'clock. Choir Processional at 10:50 Special service at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church, Sunday morning, at 11 a. m., in honor of the Y. M. C. A. $50,000 Campaign Workers. Special sermon and music. All are invited. Hear the wonderful singer at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church. He is conducting a series of meetings. Hear him Sunday morning in the thrilling song, "He Is the Only One." Preparations are being made for the Christmas cantata. scription when called upon....The Sunday-school will render a special Christmas program, December 26, at 1:30 o'clock, as follows: Program 1. Singing ..... Sunday School 2. Prayer ..... Sister Porter 3. Music. 4. Presentation of Banner, Sister Dunavant. 5. Acceptance on Part of School, Asst. Supt., Henry Sinal. 6. Acceptance on Part of Classes, Miss Florence Holmes. 7. Music ..... Sunday School 8. Acceptance on Part of Church, Brother D. Bush. Preaching Sunday morning by the pastor and also Sunday evening. The sermon will be a specialty to the X M. C. A. workers in their $50,000 camp. All of the workers are invited to be present at the Metropolitai Church Sunday. Special music will be rendered. Farmers' Ball at Orpheus Academy Dec.20 A Farmers' Ball, unique in arrangement, will be given at Pythian Temple Auditorium, Monday evening, December 20, under the auspices of the New Orpheus Academy, with Jas. W. Grant as master of ceremonies. The full Orpheus Academy Orchestra will furnish the music for the occasion. It will be appropriate for the guests of the evening to dress as farmers-and many of the younger set have announced their intention to appear as farmer lads and lassies and in the character of the sterner sex. Another feature will be a-country dance, written especially for the occasion, in which the banjo, tambourine and "jaw bone" will be in evidence. An old-fashioned quadrille will also be introduced by special request. Spicy jokes, catchy songs, clever dances, instrumental novelties, variegated costumes and a stupendous chorus will be featured in the minstrel show; by the younger set, for the benefit of the Day Nursery, at Pythian Hall, Tuesday Eve., December 28. LEONARD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Rev. P. W. Donnovan stands ready at the right time to declare his position on all questions of vital importance to the race. He condemns segregation being wrong and unconstitutional, and must be defeated either at the polls or in the Supreme Court. Rev. Donnovan is among the most active workers in the great Y. M. C. A. campaign now in progress to raise $50,000. He is a member of team No. 18, and requests every member of the church to give their sub- that has cursed us for generations and has to come. It will no doubt take 244 even a similar length of time to do. Of this city show themselves to be a place in the history of our civilization? oes and personalities. They have no fought and won. "A house divided must all fight together, or we will of personal animosities, a division of and in our efforts. ion, Field Agent, National Asso- Advancement of Colored People. With Songs, at Met. Zion Church. scription when called upon.....The Sunday-school will render a special Christmas program, December 26, at 1:30 o'clock, as follows: 4. Presentation of Banner, Sister Dunavant. 5. Acceptance on Part of School, Asst. Supt., Henry Sinnall. 6. Acceptance on Part of Classes, Miss Florence Holmes. 7. Music ..... Sunday School 8. Acceptance on Part of Church, Brother D. Bush. 9. Aim and Object of Banner, Sister Alice Thomas. 10. An Expression of Thanks on Behalf of the Teachers, Brother Wilson, Dawson Wilson Dawson. Music ..... Sunday School Dedicatory Prayer...The Pastor Christmas Program, The Classes. Distribution of Christmas Presents. Silver Offering. Remarks, Supt. Sister Lula Alexander. TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES This homelike church extends a hearty welcome to all visitors and strangers. Pastor Mosely delivers the Word of God without polish. The congregation is growing and doing much work for the Master.... Among those on the sick list are: Mrs. Elvira Griffin, of 440 Pine St. Mr. Kinney, of 4253 St. Ferdinand. Mrs. S. A. Mosely, the pastor's wife, and a score or more of the membership; the members are requested to visit them.... The children are about ready with their Christmas cantata and we invite you to send yours to our Sunday-school. May the Lord bless and keep us. A special call meeting, on the 29th of December. ST. PAUL CHURCH NOTES Dr. W. Sampson Brooks will occupy his own pulpit on Sunday morning at the 11 o'clock service: the subject of his discourse will be, "The Wondrous Cross." Dr. S. A. Hardiman will preach at the night service at 8 p. m. The "Mock Conference" will close Monday night, with all the female bishops presiding: each presiding elder, pastor, and member is expected to report. WALDEN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO MEET The Walden Alumni Association will meet at the home of Dr. J. T. Caston. 4348 West Belle Pl. Wednesday, December 22. Arrangements will be perfected for the entertainment of Dr. Durgin, the president of Walden University, Nashville, Teann., who contemplates a visit to St. Louis in January. A cordial invitation is extended to the alumni of all departments of Walden, to be present at this meeting. By Bessie Page How Much Should You Spend For a Funeral? ASK GATES & MANUEL AFTER Paying the Doctor and the Druggist, is it wise to spend your last Dollar For the Funeral? DO not be misled by the idea that you must spend all your money for a DECENT BURIAL. When Misfortune Comes Call On Us And Be Served Right THE STAR HAIR GROWER One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sella for 25c per box—one box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25c for full size box. If you wish to be an agent send $1.00 and we will send you a full supply that you can begin work with at once; also agents' terms. Send all money by Money Order to M. GOOD Druggist CORNER JEFFERSON AVENUE to Taxpayers are now due. All money for taxes of Collector before close of busi- cer 31st, to avoid penalties—added ment, giving description of property (December 23rd, to insure reply,) age. Collector of the Revenue ACH - OLA'' is the skin "Pun-Di-Ta" Hair Erossing not rub off Makes the Hair Soft, Silky and Glossy 50 CENTS PRICE 25c and 50c ." Makes a soft, creamy lather. 25c at aid. I pay agents' salary and commission. or samples and terms to agents. 76 Helena, Arkansas es," by a chian Hall PROVIDENT BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES DRUGS J. M. C Dru 2601 OLIVE STREET, SUNDRIES Notice to o Taxes for 1915 are now o must be in hands of Coll ness December 31st, to January 1st. Send for statement, giving (not later than December enclosing postage. EDMOND KOELN, "BLEAC "Bleach-Ola" Bleaches the skin out natural. Does not rub off like powder PRICE.....50 CENTS "Spanish Egg Shampoo." Make Drug Stores or Post Paid. I pay Send 10c for samples W. L. Wadde 76 Taxes for 1915 are now due. All money for taxes must be in hands of Collector before close of business December 31st, to avoid penalties-added January 1st. "Spanish Egg Shampoo." Makes a soft, creamy lather. 25c at Drug Stores or Post Paid. I pay agents' salary and commission. Send 10c for samples and terms to agents. Hear "The Chinese Blues," by a male quartette at the Pythian Hall Minstrel Show, December 28. On Thursday afternoon, December 9, the Fern Leaf Embroidery Club held their regular meeting in the parlor of Wheatley Branch, Y. W. C. A. A very pleasant social hour was enjoyed and a dainty luncheon served. Big plans are being arranged by our Girls' Department to be taken up directly after the holidays. Come and spend an hour with us in song and story and enter into the true Christmas spirit. A social hour will be enjoyed immediately after vespers. Tea will be served by our house committee. ```markdown ``` --- C Y. W. C. A. NOTES A great revival is still on at Provident Baptist Church, many strong persons have been added to the fold, and the interest increases as the meeting draws to a close. The evangelist, Rev. J. O. Griffin, of Paducah, Ky., is one of the safest Gospel preachers of the race. St. Louis has never heard better. Dr. Griffin will preach his farewell sermon, Sunday night. We beg for him a great hearing. Rev. E. C. Cole is greatly encouraged, as everybody assures him that success will crown his efforts.... The Sunday-school of Providence will have a concert and Christmas tree, Monday night, December 27. The public is cordially invited to attend. There will be baptizing at Providence Baptist Church, Sunday, December 26, at 3 p.m. All candidates are urged to be SOCIETY The Royal Society Embroidery Club met at the residence of Mrs. E. Rhodes, 2315 Morgan St. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Back Evans, 4309 Labadie Ave. Rev. J. C. Milter, of St. Louis, has accepted a call to the Central Baptist Church of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. A. L. Greer, of 2813a Clark Ave., received the sad news Saturday night, of the death of his niece, Mrs. Sallie Brown Patterson, of Helena, Ark. At the time, Mr. Greer was confined to his bed, but he is now improving. Mrs. William O. Jennings, of 1700 N. Pendleton Ave., left Sunday morning to join her husband in Fort Worth, Texas, to spend the winter. Mrs. Elvira Griffin, of 3440 Pine St. has been very sick since last Thursday, the 9th inst. Her condition is serious. The Electric Light Club girls, of Tabernacle Baptist Church, entertained at the residence of Dr. Moselv. 2810 Pine St. Games were enjoyed by both old and young, while the parlors were crowded with happy guests. Mesdames Pitts, Jones, and Frances Graham, served the refreshments. Miss Ada Jones and Madame Page presided at the piano. Misses R. B. Raton, Pitts, L. B. Dawson, and many other guests declared they had been sumptuously entertained. POSITION WANTED.—As janitor or porter by married man. Good reference. Lonnie Powell, 3208 Pine St. FOR RENT.—Elegant location for dentist's office. Address S. F. 41, Argus office, 2341 Market. Grant Williams, of 1517 Goode Ave., who was seriously injured in Toledo, Ohio, last summer, is recuperating in Hot Springs. Dr. and Mrs. Brabham, of 4188 W. Belle, are being congratulated upon the birth of a baby girl. Chas. Smith, 4113 W. Pine, is spending the winter in Pacific, Mo. Joseph Davis, 5425 St. Louis Ave., is on the sick list. Wm. Edwards, of Chicago, has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. Marshall, 5514 Michigan Ave., and their mother. Miss Lottie Carey, of 1743 Goode Ave., will return from Western University, Quindaro, Kans., to spend the holidays with her parents. Mr. Humphrey of 1916 Goode Ave., has returned to the hospital at Jacksonville, Ill. Mrs. Bettie Whitfield, of 3404 Laclede, was hastily called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Edmonds, of Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Whitfield found her daughter very ill, but she is now slowly recovering. Mrs. Mary B. Angell, of 2950 Lawton Avenue, will leave Tuesday evening for Hopkinsville, Ky., to attend the marriage of her cousin, Miss Flora Rice, to Mr. Marcellus Wardell. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carter, of 9 South 22nd Street, left Wednesday evening for Springhill, Nashville and Pulaski, to spend the holidays. Mrs. J. W. DeWees, accompanied by James, Bernice and Beatrice, will leave Saturday to visit her mother in Hopkinsville, Ky H. C. Ashford is able to be at his post again after being injured in an auto accident at 12th and Olive. W. L. Hammond, of Little Rock, Ark, spent a few days in the city visiting H. C. Ashford. Carter Richardson and Geo. Fizhugh. The Railway Men's Exchange, a new saloon and cabaret, has been opened on the S. E. Corner of 21st, and Chestnut, under the management of Claude Dean. Miss Vena Turner, of 4343 Labadie Avenue, is able to be out again after being prostrated with a paralytic stroke. She wishes to thank her many friends for their beautiful flowers and other courtesies extended her during her illness. For cards, bills, circula, try the Argus printing office, 2341 Market St, Bomont 1452. FOR RENT—Nice front room to man and wife or gentlemen. Hot water and bath, 4351 Finney. Don't fail to pay up. your Argus subscription before January 1. One of the collections will call on you. Be ready. I 'phoned Mrs. Green and Mrs. Jones to send their son and daughter to answer "ads" for extra salespeople in the downtown stores. They were told they could not be employed (even though our people spend over twelve millions of dollars annually), because they were Colored. Now, if we women get together like the teams in the Y. M. C. A. Campaign, we can place that Green boy and Jones girl in one of our own stores next year. With this idea in mind, I went to the store of H. A. Smith, 2343 Market St., and found I could purchase smoking jackets, jewelry, umbrellas, hats, caps, underwear, shirts, ties and collars for men; hosiery, handkerchiefs, neckwear, for ladies. Smith told me he was making ten to twenty-five per cent reduction on all suits ordered this month. Let me hear your views next week. Earnestly yours. Mrs. H. L. Wade, of 829 Clara Avenue, will depart December 24 for Nashville, Tenn., to spend the holidays with relatives and friends, who are planning to entertain her royally with many social functions, during the Yule tide season. The American Beauty Embroidery Club met in their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Littlefield, 6153 Minerva Avenue, November 18. After the usual time spent at work the hostess served a dainty and appetizing luncheon. The meeting for December being postponed, we adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Turnley, 2844 Laclede Avenue, first Thursday in January, 1916. Mrs. Wyatt, Pres. Mrs. Bryant, Sec. Mrs. J. H. Brown, Reporter. Little David Crenshaw, of 18 N. Garrison, is out again after a three weeks' illness of diphtheria. Mrs. Onie Bass, of 2122 Wash St., is confined to her room with pleurisy and la gripe. Dr. C. E. Derrick, of Huntsville, Ala., was the guest of his son, Mr. Henry Derrick, of 2651 Pine St., last week. He departed for Memphis, Tenn., Saturday night. Miss Augusta Banks and brother entertained the Bona Fide Whist Club December 9. A color scheme of old gold and lavender was carried out in decorations and menu. Mr. and Mrs. Back G. Evans wish to announce to their friends that they have moved from 4246a Fairfax to 4309 Labadie Avenue, and will be glad to have them call. Mrs. Nellie Agee will chaperon the University of Illinois girls home Tuesday evening from Urbana. They are, Misses Edith, Helen, and Felicia Stevens, Dawn Casey, Miriam Curtis, Frankie Woods, and Ruth Arnett. Mrs. Blanche Ne France, 1516 Goode Avenue, has just returned from a pleasant stay with her sister, Mrs. Grace Weaver, of Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Rosa Parker, of 2842 Lawton Avenue, returned home Sunday night after a prolonged stay in California among friends and relatives. Mrs. Mattie Matthews entertained in honor of her son, Prof. Artie Matthews, Sunday with seven-course dinner. Mrs. Della Edwards, of 3042 Laclede, was also a special guest. Mrs. Della Edwards, 3042 Laclede, recently from an eight months' tour through California, will spend Christmas with her little son and brother, Prof. Umstead, of Perry, Oklahoma. The Nasturtium Art Club held the last meeting of the old year at the beautiful home of Mrs. B. Allen, 4048 West Belle Pl, December 9. A large number of members were in attendance. The guest list included Mrs. R. Blurton and Mrs. T. E. Johnson. Some very interesting topics were discussed, and the many beautiful pieces of art work displayed, gave evidence of the artistic taste and skill of the ladies. The floral decorations were lavish and profuse, consisting of ferns and cut flowers, producing a fairyland effect, and giving the spacious hall and rooms. an air of early summer. The club colors were emphasized in the sumptuous repast served by the hostess Mrs. A. Lobbins, 4149a W. Belle Pl, will be hostess for the first meeting of the New Year, January 6. Mrs. H. R. Conteiean, Pres THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS MARRIAGE LICENSES Robert Manigault...Webster Grove Mable Scott.....2803 Pin Charles Williams.....212a S. 21s. Cora Bibb.....212a S. 21st Isaac N. McAllister.....289 Howard Bessie Douglas.....2829 Howard Will Andersog.....3237 Meader Mellie Woodson.....3237 Meader Matthew Washington.....4227 Finney Grace Chapman.....4009 Finney CLAYTON Lewis M. Tucker.....Bridgeton, Mo. Charlotte M. Sibley.....Anglum, Mo. DEATHS OF THE WEEK Lilis Johnson, 3016 Lucas. Emma Clay, 1312 Chestnut, 25. John Duvalle, 4287 N. Market, 94. Guss Brown, 4355 Kennerly Ave., 32. Susan Reese, 4422 Lucky, 59. Lottie Houston, Venice, ill., 43. John Campbell, 3724 Rutger, 69. Ida Johnson, 4148 Papin, 28. Joseph France, 720 N. 23rd, 24. Thomas Jones, 2603 Scott. Viola Gauld, 2833 Adams, 46. Alma Temple, 2811 Sheridan, 1. Lorena Brookfield, 2026 Chestnut, 45. James Massengill, 2824 Lawton, 25. Henry Dixon, 2115 Randolph, 50. Eliza Russell, City Hospital, 50. Eugene Bell, 1738 N. 12th, 38. Edward Pittman, 1028 Eureka Pl., 33. Chester Finn, 5157a West Belle, 46. Hattie Hays, 4220 Fairfax, 59. Christopher Williams, Koch Hospital, 30 years. Annie McClain, City Hospital, 48. James Huell, 3984 Papin, 47. Rhoda Sanders, 3127 Washington, 50. The Coroner's Jury returned a verdict of accident in the case of Chester F. Finn, 4157a West Belle, who was found dead in the city hospital after being there about three days. Gates and Manuel had charge of the remains which were shipped to Franklin, Ky., for burial. Gates and Manuel, the undertakers at 4107 Finney, have purchased a limousine to use in their general service. Mr. W. M. McGhee, of Aiken, S. C., is in the city at the bedside of his sick, brother, Mr. Coleman McGhee. He is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. P. C. McGhee, of 2933 Laclede Avenue. Three unfurnished rooms, bath, gas and telephone. 3113 Pine St., second floor. Miss Hazel S. Slaughter, 3119 Lambdin, stenographer at Poro College, was seen at her post of duty after a few days' illness this week. Something lasting and constantly increasing in value. A few shares of stock in the Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company. See L. E. Guest, 4250 Cote Brilliante Ave. Phone, Lindell 3419W. Miss Estella Casey, 6125 Vermont Ave., was hostess to the last meeting of the Bachelor Girls' Club. Miss Consulla Nesbit will entertain the girls Saturday. Mr. N. H. Hampton, formerly of 2628 Market, has removed to 4360 N. Market. Petite Marguerite Nesbit will feature her interpretation of the "New Egyptian Dance" at the Pythian Hall Ministrel Show, December 28. For Negro Dolls and Doll Wigs, see Mrs. G. A. Allen, 4351 Kennerly Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Make your childr children happy and teach them race pride by giving them a beautiful Negro Doll. Spiritual Test: Meetings every Tuesday and Friday, 8 p. m. Developing Circle every Monday, 8 p. m. Mrs. Crank Shaw, 2339a Wash, (12-10-4) If you would like to have more lustrous, flowing, beautiful, long, straight hair; use one jar of Zynol Hair Grower and Straightener. Price. 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Reliable agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South 'Ewing' Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Call Wm. Harvey for nice seven passenger Pierce-Arrow limousine car. Low rates: Special rates to parties. Stand at Harris Drug Store. Jefferson and Chestnut. Phone, Central 2906. Lindell 4723W. The Christian Spiritual Church 2727 Lawton, will serve Christmas dinner free to the-poor and needy on Christmas day from 1 to 8 p. m. Test services in the evening. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. A free-will offering will be taken for the benefit of the building fund at this service. J. S. Wetherford, Rector, DEATHS BARGAIN FOR RENT LADIES READ CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CHURCH LEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Sunday December 26, is memorial Day at Pleasant Green Baptist church, in honor of their departed lead for the year 1915. Memorial services will start at three p. m. Relatives and friends of the deceased ones are asked to be present on that day. The following is a partial list of those who have died during the year, whose funerals have been preached by the pastor, Rev. J. K. Parker: Eddie Johnson, Shirley Garth. Matthew Bradshaw, Green Benton, Ella Waldon, Waxie Jones, Mannie Ware, Arch Rowe, Baby Westbook, Evelyn Lane, Sarah Hynes, Rosa Baldwin, Carrie Washington, Walter Hayes, Elden Johnson, Matte Jones, Ellen Reed, Theodore Alexander, Johnnie Sanee, Maggie Burl; Ellen Riley, Albert Jarren, Lucilli Blue, Edward Stevenson, Tom Glynn, Solomon Little, Willie Shepherd, Robert Stokes, Maggie Parrish, Mother Ellen James, Charlie Jones, Willie Nickles, Rev. George Bolden, Hester Macon, Frank Perkins, Alice Scott, Norah Strong, Simpson, Wm. Frazier, Henry Wheeler, Julia Starus, Lettie Sydnor, Fred Fairfax, Ben Buford, Curtis Nelson, Wm. Johnson, Philip Fletcher, Maud Foster, Henry Reberly, Joe Taylor, Nellie Miles, Thomas Burton, George Gosset, Mamia Fagan, John Casey, Emma Jackson, Monroe, Viola Ambush, Cornelius Steward, Fred Staples, Callie Neels, Lester Price, Mary Tidwell, Anna Boyd, B. Sanstus, Hugh Taylors, McBleed McLearn, Cgleen Emma McCrory, Maybell Bennett, Robert Peojsles, Sam Hendricks, Mary Carr, Bettie Cox, Emma Harris, John Thomas, Steven Hughes, Mary Ridley, Maudelle Craighad, Marie Yaber, Walter Whitfield, Wm. Goodman, Josie Johnson, J. C. Calwin, Jim Ray, Mary Perkins, Blanche Smith, Jack Patton, Lillian Clark, Virginia Ellington, Martha Morris, Sadie Tichuer, Bertha Settles, Tom Murphy, Louisa Mosely, Josie Gordon, Pearlie Boman, Eliza Gassaway, Ellen Council, Sarah Foster, Rudolph Smith, Ellen Grenell, Emma Johnson, Alma Carrol, James Boyle, Charlie Carter, Katie Jackson, Lottie Bradford, Lorena Perkins, Lottie Tidwell, Willie Lightfoot, Gertrude Wilson, Rev. G. W. Smith, Henry James, Henry Robinson, Wm. Jackson, Hattie Diegs, Charlie Lewis, George Edwards, Edward Pittman, Lottie Houston, August Brown. The funeral of Mrs. I. K. Parker, beloved wife of the pastor, Rev. I. K. Parker, was held in January of this year, and is sadly missed by the many members and friends. Prof. M. Lewis gosnel singer from Texas, sang several selections at the church Sunday night, which were highly pleasing to all. FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS JEWELRY J. Pearson, watchmaker and jeweler, formerly located at 2307 Market St., has moved to 3618 Evans Ave. just west of Grand. Mr. Pearson cordially invites his old patrons to see him before purchasing their Christmas presents. Lowest prices on everything in the jewelry line. Take Grand or Easton car. Before you move consult the "ROOMS FOR RENT" in the Argus for the best places. TO THE MISSIONARY BAPSTIST CHURCHES THE WORLD OVER, AND OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In a regular church meeting November 29; 1915, Dr. F. F. Martyn, former pastor of First Baptist Church, was excluded from the membership of First Baptist Church for gross immorality. Dr. Martyn while pastor of First Baptist Church, lived with and introduced one Fannie Martyn as his wife. We have learned through the police authorities that on October 19, 1915, Dr. Martyn married one Vera Davis in Jersey City, N. J. Children, "mother's" advice to you is to beware of false prophets speaking with the tongues of angels. Be ready to pay your Argus subscription when the collector calls. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakera. 4107 Finney Ava. Phone. Del. 922; Lindell 54 BOOKER WASHINGTON BOOK Booker T. Washington, before death, wrote his own life book, 450 pages, selling price, $1.25. One hundred dollars a month easily made, one agent sells 31 first day, with circular, another makes $5.75 in one hour, a million copies will be sold, agents wanted everywhere. Outfit free postage 15 cents. Anybody can self, we pay express. Act quickly. MULLIKIN-JENKINS © Do You Believe in Safety First in Hair Culture If so Start Right and Insure Safety By Using "The Slaughter System" AND Lyda's Hair Beautifier Trade Mark, Reg. U. S. 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Studio may be rented for Whist, Bridge, Five Hundred, Lectures, Musicales, Dancing Parties Etc. Accommodations for Luncheons, Parties and Banquets. Classes seeking the elixir of health are now being formed for Mornings, Afternoons and Evenings. Children's Classes from 2 to 5 p. m. Saturdays. A. Don't Fail To S IN Parlor and Davenettes Set in the city. WE are off PIANOS and PLAYERS at price yourself in order to appreciate the templating housekeeping, come a show you how easy and cheap. ALL goods marked in plain figure Strictly One WE make terms to suit most ME to wait on you when that you ask for ME. I am always to wait on you. Thanking you Respect CLINTON Representing MAY 12th and Olive St. MACK STUDIO [3457 Lawton Avenue Newly Installed To be made fast or slow to suit pa- Whist, Bridge, Five Hundred, Lea- Etc. *Accommodations for Lun Classes seeking the elixir of for Mornings, Afternoons Classes from 2 to Bell Phone, Forest 2550. Erving Automobile Co. General Machine Shop and Blacksmith Work. Automobiles Stored. Bought, Repaired and Sold. Acetylene Welding, Carbon Cleaned by Oxygen. Cylinders Ground. Pistons Enlarged to Fit Re- ground Cylinders. Piston Rings and Gears Made to Order. Automobiles and Trucks for Hire. Radiators Repaired. 4720 Delmar Boulevard St. Louis Mo. Cut Your Hair Bills In Half A 20 Inch Regular 3 Stem Switch 25c te Fax fr octage Hand Made, that can be" braided, washed and combed. Special Prices to Agents and Dealers who buy in Dosen Lots or Over. Price List of Other Lengths and Qualities Sent upon request. IRA H. SCHIEBER. Facial Massage Believe in Hair Culture? And Insure Safety By Using "Hater System" AND Hair Beautifier U. S. Patent Office Hair in Six treatments or Handle Human Hair Goods at WHOLEALE PRICES WANTED Hater Gamble ONT 1958 St. Louis, Mo. SUGGESTIONS OR CREDIT I WANT to thank the public for their loyal support and patronage that enabled me to make the past month one of the biggest sales success of my career. In order to do equally as well or better during December. I am offering at One Half Their Actual Values 1.000 Chairs and Rockers in any Wood or Leather that you may desire. 300 odd Chiffoniers in Mahogany, Oak, Walnut and Maple. 150 Different designs of Dinner Sets, Dressing Tables, Smoking Sets, Shaving Stands, Cellarettes Pedesdals, Art Lamps and Domes in Gas or Electric, too numerous to mention. See Our Specials less, the Greatest Values to be had offering NEW and slightly used pieces so low that you have to see for the full VALUES. IF you are con- down to our store and let ME it is to start and be independent trees Use Price to All Not any Pocket-Book. IF you desire on visiting our store it is necessary days in the store and never too busy in advance for your future trade. Directly, JON T. WALKER MY-STERN AND COMPANY , - St. Louis, Mo. O F OF DANCING 闸 (Corner Thressa) Dancing Floor atrons. Studio may be rented for tatures, Musicales, Dancing Parties ancheons, Parties and Banquets. Health are now being formed and Evenings. Children's 5 p. m. Saturdays. Office Phone Residence Central 8174-L 3227 Lawton, Bom. 1740-W MISS FRANKIE G. REED NOTARY PUBLnC Public Stenographer 2359 Market St. St. Louis, Mo THE TENNESSEE BARBER SHOP 1326 Morgan Street Has been taken over by New Managemen- t. We have installed an Electrical Apparatus for Massaging. A Laundry Branch. Hot and Cold Baths. Give us a trial. M. Cunningham and Jefferson Smith, Props. DR. LOUIS RUSH Is still at 2117 Market St. Free Consultation and Examination Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Undertakera. 4107 Finney Ave. Phones. Del. 922; Lindell 6888. Negro Business DIRECTORY CLASSIFIED ADS RATES ONE INSERTION Personal, Business and Professional Cards, Business Chances, For Sale or Rent Houses, Stores, Flats, 5c per line; minimum 15c. Help Wanted, Situations Wanted, For Rent Rooms, Rooms and Board, 3c per line; minimum 10c. Display Ais 50c per inch Special Rates on 4-time Ads. Eureka Apartments FAIRFAX, EAST OF NEWSTEAD Rooms for rent. Single or in suite. $1.50 per week. Phone Delmar 2848J. A. Ewing, Agt. FOR RENT—Two newly furnished front rooms. Light house keeping or men. $2.50 per week. 2330 Pine. (12-17-1) FOR RENT.—Nicely furnished room for man and wife or gentleman. 2722 Lawton. (12-3-4-H) FOR RENT.—Four rooms and bath, with telephone services and all conveniences. R. H. C. Sydnor. (12-3-4) FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished room. A settled gentleman preferred. 2825 Laclede. (12-3-4-A) FOR RENT.—Nicely furnished rooms with modern conveniences. 3024 Laclede. (12-10-4) FOR RENT.—Two furnished or unfurnished rooms with or without board, in private residence, all conveniences, reasonable price. Mrs. S. Thomas, 3533 Lawton; Lindell 5714W. FOR SALE.—Five room house with reception hall, modern conveniences, terms to suit. Phone Lindell 1257W. 4264 Cote Brilliante. (12-10-4) FOR SALE.—3409 LaSalle Street, seven rooms, all modern conveniences. Price. $2,200. Terms to suit. Phone, Lindell 1257W. (12-10-4-C) FOR SALE.—Three thoroughbred Wyandotte roosters cheap. Wm. Taylor, Lythia Ave., Webster Groves. (12-10-4) FOR RENT.—One nice large unfurnished room at 3442 Pine St. Mrs. Amy Jones. (12-10-4) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished rooms with all modern conveniences. Mrs. Lititaia Walker, 4365 W. Belle. Phone, Lindell 3977. (11-26-4) FOR RENT: Neatly furnished room in private family, all modern conveniences. Convenient to three car lines. Gentlemen preferred. 4430 W. Belle. (11-26-4-H) FOR RENT.—Three-room flat, 1711 and 1711a N. Garrison Ave., all modern conveniences. Will decorate to suit tenant. $12.50 per month. Keys at 1701a N. Garrison. FOR RENT.—A six-room house furnished or unfurnished. Webster Groves, N. Elm Street, see Wm. Tayler, on Lythia Ave. (12-3-4) FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for couple to lighthouse keep or two gentlemen. Private family. 4321a Labadie. (12-3-4) FOR RENT—Furnished room with all modern conveniences. 4211a West Belle. Phone, Lindell 210R. (12-3-4-B) FOR RENT—Three rooms and a store, South Kinloch, Carson Road, near car line. $10.00 per month. Apply Mrs. W. W. Davis, 3114 Lawton (12-3-4) FOR RENT—One furnished or un- furnished room. Bath and heat. 2419 Goode. (12-3-4) FOR RENT.—Furnished room in private family, for a gentleman or couple. With all modern conveniences. 4323 Labadie. (12-3-4-) WANTED.—Four men roomers. one block from three car lines. Furnace heat, telephone and bath. Railroad men preferred. Address Box 4, Argus, 2341 Market. (12-4-4) FOR RENT.—Three unfurnished rooms, third floor, rent $10. 3141 Pine. Apply Mrs. M. Gilrie-Craven. Gives the BEST VALUE for Your Money Every Kind from Cotton to Silk; For Men, Women and Children Any Color and Style From 25c to $5.00 per pair Look for the Trade Mark! Sold by All Good Dealers. STARKES AND STARKES Carpenters and Builders. General repairing of all kinds. Let us estimate your work. Office, 4243 Cottage Ave. EDWARD A. NEAL; Carpenter and Builder. General repairing. All work promptly attended to. Call and see me. 2335 Randolph Street. CHAS. S. PERKINS, Sign Painter and Interior Decorator First-Class Work. Prices Reasonable 3132 Fair Avenue What do you want for your dollar? A lot of worthless stuff, or one hundred cents' worth of good reading matter? You can get your money's worth by subscribing for the Argus. Self Protection Read this advertisement and save your money: The Great Eastern Casualty Company of New York, gives you $12.50 per week for twenty-six weeks in a year for $8 per year, and $2,500 for death by accident. For $10 per year it gives you $25 per week for sickness and $5,000 for death by accident. For particulars see or write, J. D. Miller, solicitor, 4023 Finney Ave., or call Bomont 1452. PARTIAL LIST OF CLAIMS PAID IN ST. LOUIS Hon. Benj. F. Clark, Judge of C. C. C. Div. 2.....$ 32.14 Joseph F. Dickmann, Sheriff of St. Louis.....21.64 B. W. Maginn, Manager Cent. Nat. Bank Bldg.....20.00 B. P. Taaffe, Former Justice D. T. Faine, former justice of Peace, 9th Dist. Aaron Lurch, real estate M. A. Bohrmann, plasterer Michael Dottloff, brewer Wm. C. Maxwell, railroad Andrew Schasserro, grocer Joseph H. Strotjost, live stock dealer Wm. D. Cave, merchant Mrs. Mary Reynolds York T. Power, street inspector Frank Clemens, foreman livery stable Frank Mann, barber Paul Thuerer, saloon keeper Chas. H. Rodgers, printer Mrs. Ida Ford The following is a partial list of new members: Mr. James Worthington, Mrs. Elon Holloway, Rev. Geo. W. Clemmons, Mrs. Minerva Johnson, Mr. Henry Dorsey, Prof. W. A. Giles, Mr. Abram Gibbs, Miss Winkle E. Coleman and Mr. Geo. H. Bolds, Mr. Andrew Stitt. Mrs. and Mrs. Frederick Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. John L. High, Mrs. Car- BARGAIN FOR RENT Three unfurnished rooms, second floor, bath, gas, telephone. Cheap. 3113 Pine St. FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms in quiet home with gas, hot bath, furnace heat. Reasonable. Lindell 3679. 4125 Finney. (12-10-4-H) FOR RENT.—Neatly furnished rooms in private family. Call Lindell 5948W. 4065a W-ert Belle. (12-10-4-A) FOR RENT.—Family of two has a nice room for couple or gentlemen with furnace heat, electric light and phone for $2.25 per week. Lindell 1864W. 4221 West Belle. REMOVAL NOTICE The Booker Washington Tailoring Co. has removed from 2305 Market St., to 2225 Market St., where they will be pleased to see their friends and customers. Harry M. Hodges and Henry D. Johe, Props. DO YOUR OW "Onyx" Gives the BEST V THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS For those who love beauty, the possession of OXFORD is almost a romance. For an abundance of hair, use MAJOR'S OXFORD OILS, 50c per box. Oxford Oils and Beauty Creams: Would please her Royal Highness. Absolute guarantee for quality and quantity. None ever produced from the minds of the people any greater, regardless of price. In Twelve months of the wonderful results of scalp, hair and skin treatment. The greater proportion of OXFORD raw materials are imported and guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Law. Some of the foremost women in the world have endorsed the OXFORD treatment. Complete course $25.00. Write for history of. Major's Oxford College 4246 W. Belle Pl. St. Louis, Mo. Mosiacs Offer Best Inducements TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN THE MO- SAICS (1) From its incipiency until the present, it is the product of Negro brains. (2) It is one of the few orders that will stand the 1917 test. (3) It is the most liberal order in the state (giving you $400 worth of protection). St. Louis Chambers, No. 2708, meets at Williams' Chapel, 2323 Pine St. Mrs. Susie Powell, W. G. M., 3317 Lawton Ave. Mrs. Annie Casey, W. S., 2930 Pine St protection). (4) It is its policy hol- taction costin cluding all ta- (5) It not also looks af- pays from $. sickness). (4) It is the most economical to its policy holders ($400 worth of protection costing you $9.55 a year, including all taxes and assessments). (5) It not only buries its dead, it also looks after its sick members (it pays from $2.50 to $3.00 in case of sickness). (6) Its membership now is 75.000. Its assets, $207,000.00. (7) It is the only order in the state that will issue a woman three hundred dollars' worth of protection. (8) It is the only order that places a monument at the head of every deceased member. (9) It is the only order that has not increased its endowment tax per capita during the year 1915. (10) Your policies are protected by a state license. Proof positive that we must pay what we promise: Dr. J. E. Hurt, Replying to yours of the 30th inst. beg to advise that the Mosaic Tem- QUIN GROWS REMOVES QUINADE GROWS HAIR REMOVES DANDRUFF QUINASOAP THE IDEAL SHAMPOO SOAP QUINACOMB HAIR STRAIGHTENER SHAMPOO DRYER SEEBY DRUG COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. N. Y. VN SHOPPING Hosiery VALUE for Your Money For Men, Woman and Children from 25c to $5.00 per pair ```markdown ``` You cannot afford to neglect you eyes. If they bother you, have them tested free. Glasses fitted from $1.0 up. Fifteen years' experience. DR. WILLIAM KNIGHT. 2335 W. 4th St. LODGES FAR WEST CHAPTER No. 2, R. A. M., meets first Wednesday each month. All Royal Arch Masons in good standing welcome. Chas. Bollinger, H. P. Geo. Broomfield, Sec. Carnation Chamber at the National Order of Mosaic Templars of America, meets the first Tuesday in each month, at Tabernacle Hall, corner of Beaumont and Morgan. All Mosaics in good standing welcome. Elizabeth Gamble, W. G. M. 3001 Lawton Ave. Alice Jackson, W. S. 2229 Washington Ave. Mary Magdalene Chamber of the National Order of Mosaic Templars of America, meets the first Wednesday in each month, at Tabernacle Hall, corner Beaumont and Morgan. All Mosaics in good standing welcrue. Sarah Banks, W. G. M. 3418 Pine St Mary James, W. S. 2735 Francis St ODD-PELOWS'HALL Odd Fellows' Hall 2923 Morgan Street. Newly decorated lodge rooms and reception hall for rent. Special attention to private receptions. Rent very reasonable. See anitor or call the secretary's office. phone, Delmar 4299L. CHAS. H. SMITH ELECTRICITION Licensed and bonded, electrical contractor. We will wire your old or new house and furnish you fixtures and give you six months to one ear to pay for it. Fans rented, sold and repaired. "The rose is red, The violets are blue, I need your work And others do too." Call or write me, 2311 Morgan, Beamont 870R. Chas. H. Smith. SUPERIOR TO COPAIBA & INJECTIONS SANTAL MIDY RELIEVES IN 24 HOURS No insure in Price. Your position largely, if not, wholly depends on your appearance. No one wants a man with a bold head, bad hair Men Your position largely, if not wholly depends on your appearance. No one wants a man with a bald head, bad hair bad complexion, and a rough, bumpy face from shaving. You can't possibly know the full meaning of OXFORD's until you have tried MAJORS OXFORD six weeks treatment for men. Majors Oxford College 4246 W. Belle Pl. St. Louis, Mo. MILLINERS AND FEATHER RENOVATORS Explanation Would Be Out of Place Bring Your Hats And Feathers To The Bomont 2315 720 FOOTE HAT CO. Market WOLF BROTHERS Hair Straightening Outfit No more breaking at lamp chimneys. With one of our Patent Alcohol Stores you can heat your Straightening Comb or Curling Iron quickly and safely. Sanitary and just the thing for traveling GIART 8 oz. $9 each Comb 50 Comts. Solid Brass pP Add Two Coats for Postage A plars of America, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was licensed by this Department on the 27th inst., as a Fraternal Society. LET US DO Your Printing -THREE BOOKS Why Jesus never married? There is a reason. Send ten cents in stamps for booklet. Also Truth About the Bible, $3.00; Semiology of the Bible, $2.00; Why Jesus Was a Man and Not a Woman, $2.00. By Sidney C. Tapp, 406 Reliance Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. A BUSINESS CHANCE. Do you want a chance in business? Learn to manufacture Shoe Polish, Paste, Cleaners, Dyes and Dressings, Big profits. Quick returns in this line. Send 25c for guaranteed formula, list and samples. W. BEMO, Instructors, 416 Pecan St. Helena, Ark. AUTO RENTAL SERVICE Forest 5390—Del 247 Stand, Street Bros. Drug Store, Cottage and Newstead. Cars for all occasions. Calls day or night. Rates reasonable: Mrs. Gertrude Suther- OXFORD FACE POWDER Made of the finest silted imported powder, possessed of the perfume of wood violet. White, pink, brenette and brown. Regular $1.00 value, 25 cents per box. OXFORD FACE BLEACH Watch your complexion grow clear with a rich tint. Use Majora' Oxford Menthol Mint Bleach. WATER The real fragrance of heather bloom every day. Imagine the fresh fragrance of myriads of dewy heath-bloom clinging to your face, hands and arms. 50 cents;per bottle. TESTIMONIALS Major's Oxford College, St. Louis, Mo. To whom it may concern: Before I saw your advertisement in the St. Louis Argus, I was like a ship without a captain. I knew enough about hair work to earn a living but not enough to pass an examination before a college of hair culture. When I was asked where I learned my beauty treatments, I would shiver in my boots because I had no Oxford College to back me. But today I am proud and happy because I am a graduate of the Oxford System and find all of my customers so well pleased. I am gaining new customers every day and must thank you again, I beg to remain. Yours truly, Mme. Fields-Voting, Agt. 49th and 31st St., New York City. Major's Oxford College, St. Louis, Mo. With many thanks for meeting the name of Oxford College, I will say that I have had some dealings with white colleges in the city of Chicago but find in the Oxford College more pleasure and better understanding than any of the others I have dealt with. In truth I find pleasure in my work for the simple reason, your preparations have given me much satisfaction and when I am pleased with the results, I know my customers must be—at least I have found it so—so far. I trust to be successful. Elizabeth Friers, Your Agent. 1540 Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL. HOLIDAY GIFTS Fascinating crochet and embroidery or holiday gifts. Place your orders now. Prices right. Mrs. W. T. Sumlin, 2822 Pine St. St. Louis, Mo. Phone Bomont 1129. Mrs. J. C. Garrison, demonstrator of the La Frances Corsets, made to order, front or back laces, will call at any time and fix you up. Lindell 3809R. 4042 Cook Ave. (10-15-4) LADIES READ If you would like to have more lustrous, flowing, beautiful, long, straight hair; use one jar of Zynol Hair Grower and Straightener. Price 50 cents, sent prepaid everywhere. Reliable agents wanted. Zynol Toilet Products Co., 6 South Ewing Ave., St. Louis, Mo. GATES AND MANUEL Undertakers. 4107 Finney Ave. Phones, Del. 922· Lindell 5690. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE BATTERY "PRESTO" STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, KINNY HAIR. "PRESTO" removes Dandryl, Tatzen, and other Skin Denses of the SCALP; "PRESTO" stains the HAIR GROW; "PRESTO" in Hammond, Clan and Leasing; "PRESTO" in the Greatest Discovery Known to Mankind in this Line. Throw away your old pitching and pulling hot brons and the so-called electric comb, and stop burning your hair out, and get a package of "PRESTO" THE KING OF ALL HAIR PREPARATIONS "PRESTO" will straighten your Hair the first application or we will relish your money. The hair remain straight for months. Think of nothing in the world like "PRESTO". Apply "PRESTO" two or three times a year, that's all. A PACKAGE OF "PRESTO" SENT POSTPAID WITH FULL DIRECTIONS OR RECEIPT OF FIFTY CENTS, (20 Cents) SATISFACTION GUARANTEED WRITE FOR INFORMATION THE LA FAYETTE MFG.CO EDENTON,N.C. AGENTS LOVE IS THE HONEY WERT MENTION PAPER YOU SHOW ALL IN Elleardville M. R. Mission-4291 Cottage Ave. Franching every Sunday 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday- school 9:45 a. m. Epworth League 7 p. m. Class meeting Tuesdays at 8 p. m. Bible Class Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Ladies' Ald and Sew- ing Circle Fridays, 11 a. m. Rev. L. Holman, Pastor. "FORSHAW" REPAIRS FOR "ANY OLD" STOVE 111 NORTH 12th STREET CENTRAL 3491-R MAIN 2043 A. BENJ. DAVIS Tuner, Repairer and Finisher of Pianos Reed and Pipe Organ Expert Work Guaranteed. Headquarters Y. M. C. A. Building 2702 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Louis Hencken GROCER 2601 Market Street Handles a First-class Line of Goods Orders Promptly Delivered MONEY Advanced Salaried People ROSE CREDIT CO. T. A. LAWLESS, Mgr. Room 810 Holland Bldg. 211 N. Seventh C. E. Lenhart, Grocer Cor. Cote Brilliante and Pandleton Elliott and Wash The Boss Corners for best goods at lowest prices. A trial order and you will be convinced Kinloch, Central 4307 Lindall 1890 - Bell Phone - Bemont 18 FREE! FREE! FREE! Get your announcements free in the Argus when we print your tickets. Argus Print, 2341 Market. When in need of printing, call Bemont 1452. WHEN IN NEED OF FIRST-CLASS RINTING e Argus Wanted IGHTENS HAIR OUT HOT IRONS ERFUMED of the Celebrated OWN SKIN FACE POWDER for 25 cents per Box HOBET MAKING PARTICULARS AND ROTH CO., Singer and Toulouse Ambassador ST. LOUIS, MO. We are the Manufacturers of the Celebrated BROWN'S TANTALIZ. BROWN SKIN FACE POWDER A 50 cent Powder for 25 cents per Box WRITE TODAY FOR THE BIG MONEY MAKING PARTICULARS HOPFINGER AND ROTH CO., Manufacturer of Performance Sweat and Tubing Appliances 217 N. SECOND STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. The manager of the Quick Service Express for a number of years has noticed the hardships experienced by women who are compelled to use the street cars, as a conveyance of their washings to and from their homes. The Quick Service Company is prepared to save you from these hardships, such as waiting for cars in rain and snow, hanging on strap of a crowded car, while the basket of clothes remain on rear platform and the many other things too numerous to mention. We are prepared to cover all parts of the city. We not only save you car fare, but will save you valuable time. Our wagons are covered, dust proof and arranged to hang certain clothes so delivery will be safe; and guaranteed against loss or damages. Our prices are reasonable. Bundles delivered from 5 cents up to 40 cents per pack of the city. 40 cents to any part of the city. We will collect if parties, desire. For further information, call Bomont 1102, or write Quick Service Express Co., 2622 Bernard St. B. C. Senter, Manager. A We have opened up the largest appartment of new and high class residences in the city, also a fine line of Suits, Coats, Vests and Pants, at prices to suit both the rich and poor. SaleRoom 501 Pine St. 2nd Floor Mm. 2923. Kenneth Cent. 2845 STEINER ENGRAVING & BADGE BADGES, SEALS, BUTTONS & PINS, STAMPS, STENCILS & METAL CHECKS FACTORY DL & MULTANPHYS. ST. dell Taylor 778 Kenneth Cent. 6897 Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing of Ladies and Gents' Garments. A TRIAL IS ALL WE ASK OF YOU 2922 Lawton Ave. Makes the Hair Grow. Prevents Dandruff and all Scalp Diseases. The Most Perfect Hair Dressing on the Market. Will be Sent Postpaid on Receipt of 50 Cents. THE ST. LOUIS ARGUS Church D METHODIST CHURCHES. St. Paul A. M. R. Church, Leadingwell and Lawton Aye. Preaching 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday school 2:00 a.m. Allen Boddeur 4:00 p.m. Class meeting 10:45 a.m. Rev. W. Sampon Brooks, D. D., pastor. St. James A. M. R. Church, St. Paulina ave. and Pendleton street. Preaching 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday school 2:00 a.m. Rev. W. Sampon Brooks, D. D., pastor. St. James A. M. R. Church, St. Paulina ave. and Pendleton street. Preaching 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday school 2:00 a.m. Rev. W. Sampon Brooks, D. D., pastor. Union Memorial M. E. Church, 30th and Pine Sts. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 1:00 p. m. Little Class Tuesday 8:00 p. m. Rev. B. P. Abbott, pastor. Washington Metropolitan A. M. E. B. Sim Church, 30th and Morgan Sts. Preaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p. m. Class meeting, Friday 8:00 p. m. Rev. B. G. Shaw, D. D., pastor. Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, 3000 Fairfax Ava. Preaching, Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school, 9:00 a.m. Class meeting, Friday 8:00 p. m. Rev. N. L. Smith, Pastor. St. Peters' A. M. E. Church, Elliot and Montgomery Sts., Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a.m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 2 p. m. Rev. S. B. Anderson, Pastor. QUINN CHAPEL, A. M. E. Church 71 Bowen St. Preaching, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 9:00 a.m. Class meeting, Thursday. Bagnal M. E. Church, 8275 N. Broadway, Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 9:00 a.m. Class meeting hurdings 8 p.m. Rev. Gov. pastor. Jones' Chapel A. M. E. Elon Church 80 Lexington Ave., Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 1:00 p.m. prayer meeting Fridays at 8 p.m. Rev. P. Christian, pastor. WAYMAN CHAPEL A. M. E. 820 and Wash. St. Sunday; Prayer meeting, 8 A. M.abbath School 8:00 A. M. Seminary 8:00 P.M. Allen Endeavor Lunches 8:00 P.M. Preaching 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Class: Thursday, prayer: Friday, choir. I. W. Carter, D. D., Pastor. Quinn Memorial A. M. E. Church, Brooklyn. Preaching 10:45 a.m. 7:20 p.m. Sunday-school 3:20 p.m. C. R. 8:20 p.m. Class, 11:20 a.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:20 p.m. Choir meeting, Friday, 7:20 p.m. Board meeting, Tuesday, 7:20 p.m. Communion, first Sunday. Allen A. M. B. M. Mionst Church, 1412 N. Stirneth street. Presching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school 9 p. m. Rev G. W. Harris, Pastor. St. Mark's A. M. B. Zion Church, 1789 Bernard street. Presching 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Class Friday, 8 p. m. Sunday school, 2 p. m. S. D. Davis, 224 S. Leffingwail ave. Pastor. Grant Mission A. M. B. Church, Bleak avenue, Benton Mo. Presching, 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday school, 8 p. m. Weekly meetings, Wednesday, 8 p. Rev. J. W. Graham, Pastor. Plirium Chapel, 1091 Baker avenue, East St. Louis, III. Presching, 11 a. m. Sunday school, 8:30 a. m. Presching, 7:30 p. m. Rev. T. Paris, Pastor. St. James M. E. Church, 4323 Papin. Presching services at 16:45 every Sunday morning and 7:45 p. m. Sunday school at 2 p. m. Class meeting every Friday night. Christian endeavor at 6:45 p. m. Rev. John Boone, Pastor, 4323 Papin street. St. Luke's A. M. E. Mission. Bunday school 10 o'clock. Preschool 11 o'clock. Class. 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting. Wednesday night. League. Friday night. Rev. J. Wesley Baker. Minister. Ellwood. Park. EPISCOPAL CHURCHES All Saints Episcopal Church. Garberson and Locust St. Sunday. Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Prayer and sermon 1:30 a.m. Sunday prayer 1:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m. Sunday prayer and sermon 8:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer 8:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer 8:00 p.m. Friday litany 12:00 p.m. Rev. G. M. G. Mason, pastor. CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Centennial Christian Church. 4323 Kennedy School. Praying a. m. Sunday school 8:00 p.m. Praying a. m. Sunday school 8:00 p.m. G. E. Society 7 p.m. Communion at noon N. A. Mitchell, Pastor. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES Spiritual Christian Union Church, 2727 Lawton Avenue. Sundays 8 p.m. Fridays 8 p.m. M. J. S. Weatherford, rector; R. Duke, secretary. All Souls' Spiritualist Church holds services every Wednesday and Sunday evening at 7:45 p.m. in their new chapel at 3441 Pine street. Message services by Mrs. C. Armstead. J. B. Bates, Pastor. CATHOLIC CHURCH. St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.—Sunday, first week, second Mass at 8:30 a.m. with short service. Mass (High Mass), 1:58 and sermon. Afternoon at 8:30: Sunday school. Formal meeting and benediction (Blessed sacrament!) week days. Mass 1 a.m. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD at 1113 Division street. Preaching at 1:15 a.m. Mass at 11:30 a.m. Midwives meeting school. Worship and Friday nights. Rev. L. W. Johnson. Pastor. Mardalene Baptist Church, 1839 Berrard street. Preaching every Sunday 11 a.m. M. Prayer Meeting Sunday school at 1 P. M. Prayer Meeting Thursday night. Rev. J. R. Starling pastor. Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1499 N. 11th street. Preaching every Sunday 11 a.m. M. 4. P. M. and 4. P. M. Sunday school at 1 P. M. B. Y. P. U., 4. P. M. Mission Circle fourth Sunday in each month. Rev. D. W. Morris pastor. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES. Berea Presbyterian Church 20015 Pine 9 l. Sunday worship 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Bible school 12:30 p. m. Prayer meeting. Thursday 8:00 p. m. Rev. B W Pair. pastor. McPheeter Memorial Presbyterian Church. Good and Cotts brilliant avenue. Morning services 11:00 a.m. m. M. Prayer meeting 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 1:00 a.m. Prayer meeting. Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Washington pastor. ST. LUKES A. M. B. MISSION Sunday-school, 10 o'clock. Preaching 11 o'clock. Glues. 8 o'clock. Preyon meeting. Wednesday night. League Piddy night. Rev. Nelson Prayer. Minister Humee Park. First Baptist Church—15th street and Clark Ave. Presbyterian. 11:00 a.m. m. and Chuck L. Presbyterian. 9:30 a.m. m. Prayer meeting. Friday. $400 m. Rev. F. F. Martyn, pastor. Bethel Baptist Church, 725 S. Third Street, Services 11a. m. Sunday School at 1 o'clock. B. Y. P. U., 6:00 p. m. Driving services. 1 p. m. Rev. T. W. Loe, pastor. Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Elliott and Wash Stn. Presching, Sunday 11:20 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. Sunday school 12:00 a. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday 7:30 a. m. Rev. J. K. Parker, pastor. Compton Hill Baptist Church, 8141 Laile St. Presching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 a. m. Rev. W. W. Perry, pastor. Antich Baptist Church, North Market and Goode Ave. Presching at 11 a. m. Sunday school 8:20 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Rev. W. Perry, pastor. Chambers Street Baptist Church, 1600 and Chambers Stn. Presching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school 8:20 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Rev. David Johnson, pastor. Northern Mission Baptist Church, 118 808 South Twenty-Thd St. Street, Prechurch, 11 m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school p. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p. Preaching Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Req. I. A. Shields pastor. Fifth Baptist Church, 4125 Papin St. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school, 10:00 a. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p. m. Rev. J. T. Caston, Pastor. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 6137 Minerva Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8 p. m. Rev. M. J. Buckner Mt. Prayer Baptist Church, 6877 Broadway. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 10:00 a. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptist Church, 7179 Morgan St. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school 10:00. Prayer meeting 8:00 p. m. Rev. Harden Smith, pastor. Magdalene Baptist Church, 6590 Beward St. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 1:00 p. m. Sunday school 1:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Friday 8:00 p. m. Rev. Willis pastor. Patterson Ave. Baptist Church, 5222 Patterson Ave. Preaching 11:00 a.m. m. and 1:00 p. m. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8:00 p. m. Rev Charles Wilson, pastor. Shiloh Baptist Church, 4279 Gardin- live. Sunday services: 9:30 a. m. Sunday school 11:00 a. m. and p. preaching. Prayer meeting Thursday evenings. Rev. Geo. W. Benton, pastor. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4277 St. Louis ave. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 8:30 a. m. Prayer meeting fridays 8 p. m. Rev. M. J. Goldshy pastor. Bethel Baptist Church, 638 Athlone ave. Preaching 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school 8:30 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Rev. M. W. Alexander, pastor. Gallies Baptist Church — Preaching 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday School, 8:30 a. m. Services 7:30 Wed- nesday. Prayer meeting Friday 8 m. Rev. M. Owens, Pastor. First Baptist Church, Kinlock. Mo. Preaching 11:0 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sun- day school 10:00 a.m. Prayor meeting 5 p.m. Rev W. Anderson. master First Baptist Church, Chayton Mo. Preaching 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sun- day school 8:00 a.m. Prayor meeting Sundays 8:00 a.m. Rev W. Anderson. master Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2726 Pine St. Preaching Sundays, 11 a.m. and p.m. Sunday-school, 1:20 p.m. B. Y. P. U, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Brotherhood meeting, Friday, 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting—Rev. S. A. Moseley. Pastor. Southern Mission Baptist Church, 281. Preaching Sundays, 11 a.m. and p.m. and 8 p.m. Sabbath school, 1:20 B. Y. P. U, 6:30 Tuesday and Friday prayer meeting, 8 p.m. Rev T. T. Mollison Pastor. St. John's Baptist Church, 240 Hod- mont Ave. Services 11:30 a.m. and p.m. S. B. 2:30 p.m. B. Y. P. U, 6:30 p.m. Rev F. C. Christmas, Pastor. Sample Ave. a 8pstift Church at $31 N. Sample. Prayer meeting on Tuesday and Friday nights. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:20 p.m. Leonard Avenue Baptist Church, 84 S. Leonard avenue. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday school. 1 p. m. Prayer meeting Tuesday night. Preaching Thursday night. B. Y. P. U. Sunday 6 p.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Piggott ave. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. m Sunday school, 8:30 a. m. B. Y. P. U 1 p. m. Rev. S. P. Cheera, Pastor. Mesaham Park First Baptist Church, Ukrwood. Mo.-Services: 11 a. m., 2:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday school, 10:00 a.m. Mission Circle first Thursday in each month. Rev. Edward DeShields Pastor. Providence Baptist Church, corner Ken- eryl and Pendleton avenues, Preaching 11 a. m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 1:30 a.m. Prayer service. Thursday 7:30 a.m. Rev. Geo. W. Smith, Pastor. Second Baptist Church, Kinloch Park Teaching, Sundays, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. m Sunday school, 1 p.m. Weekly meetings Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 p.m. Rev. R. Crawford, Pastor First Baptist Church, Bridgeson Service, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sun day-school, 1:30 p.m. Laura, Green Clerk; Rev. W. L. Bolden, Pastor. LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Church, Grace Ev. Mission, 1701 Morgan, Sunday-school 2:30 p.m. Divine Service, 8 p.m. Rev. G. A. Schmidt, Pastor. GILFIELD BAPSTEST CHURCH 7704 E. Railroad Ave.—Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school 2 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. Prayer meeting on Wednesdays and Fridays 8 p. m. Sewing Circle Wednesdays 8 p. m. Rev. J. W. Taylor, Pastor. NORTH GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH 2514 N. Leffingwell Ave. Preaching, Sundays 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Wednesdays 8:00 p. m. Sunday-school, 10:00 a. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8 p. m. Rev. J. W. Hall, pastor, L. E. Molton, Clerk. Corinthian Baptist Church, 445 Antelope, Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Sabbath school, 10:00 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6 p. m. Wednesday: Preaching, 8:00 p. m. Friday: Prayer meeting, 8 p. m. Mission service, third Friday, 8 p. m. Business meeting Friday before the 4th Lord's day in each month. Rev. Wm. Anderson, Pastor. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2624 Papin St, Sunday: Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m., Sunday-school 1:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday, 8:00 p. m. Rev. William H. Harris, Pastor. Bomont 1005 Kinloch: Central 4563 Rob't. P. 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The ladies are appropriately costumed. Freeman and Owens furnish the comedy. The olio opens with "The Thief," a complicated diamond robbery case that furnishes much excitement. Messrs, Freeman, Russell, Bates and Langster and Baby Mack, have the title roles. Miss Perry makes a stunning appearance in "The Lady Bandmaster," and scores nicely. "The Sweetest Girl in Monterey," sung by Misses Mitchell and Freeman, and Lee Langster, is a sweet melody, well rendered and calls for an encore. The closing piece, "Dixie," by the company, is a spirited song and dance novelty. Among the musical numbers in this act is, "Suwanee River," sung by Miss Mitchell and company. The chorus is rendered with a harmony, that for sweetness eclipses any that has been heard on this stage. Theater goers who fail to see the Russell-Owens Company during this engagement are missing rare treats. It is safe to predict it will be many moons before an opportunity will be again had to enjoy such talent in one company. The members are all stars. They form too expensive a combination to remain intact, and will probably not be seen here again. By special request, Mr. Turpin has decided to hold the Russell-Owens Company another week. These players will present "The Price of a Woman's Honor," a vivid, soul-gripping comedy drama. This is the company's masterpiece and should be rewarded with packed houses nightly. Miss Bertha Cheatam, the new member of the Russell-Owens Company, has improved wonderfully in her short time on the stage. "The Graft," a picture showing life's daily strife, influenced by political ambitions, opened simultaneously at the Comet and Movie Theaters Thursday. The serial is a series of complete stories, and will be shown at these theaters every Thursday. "The Money Gulf," on Saturday and "Colorado" on Sunday are the two big photo play features for the Movie Theater this week. 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