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active Page PLANS FOR GREAT RELIGIOUS WORK Executive Committee of New Forward Movement Among Baptists Holds Year End Meeting in Nashville—Organized Sunday School Classes Chief Topic—Energy of Henry Allen Boyd. Nashville, Teem.—This historic city and educational center is to come into the limelight even more brilliantly than ever before as a religious denominational center, where all races and creeds may truly call it "Jerusalem," if the plan adopted by the executive committee of the National Metoka and Galeda organized class movement, which held its meeting at the National Baptist publishing house, Tuesday, Dec. 24, are carried out. The entire matter, as agreed upon by the executive committee, is practicable and feasible, and for that reason the city as a whole will gain much in the culmination of the plans now under way. It is calculated that the proposed new movement will bring a larger influence upon the Sunday school forces and benefit Nashville from the organized Sunday school class point of view as no other denominational movement of recent years has done. According to the idea of the committee, the central organization, or the headquarters of the Metoka and Galeda classes of the United States, is to be made at Nashville. Offices are to be opened and paraphernalia will be made and kept on hand and periodicals for the classes sent out; in fact, a bee bive of workers will be the ultimate aim of the central organization. Among the first steps taken were an agreement for co-operation between the executive committee and the local workers, the drafting of plans for this central organization, and the opening of a regular correspondence with every organized class throughout the United States. The National Baptist Union Review has pledged its support in giving space to whatever the central organization may prepare for publication, thus acting as a lever for this movement. Editor Crenshaw, who was present and spoke at length, declared that the material and opportunity for furthering such plans as had been outlined by the committee, was to be found within reach of Nashville, almost under the shadow of the publishing board. The organized clubs movement was started at the Sunday school, congress at Meridian, Miss., two years ago and is perhaps the first distinctively Negro organization of classes in any of the denominations of the race. The selection of the unique name, "Metoka," which is Greek, anglicized, meaning "fellowship," is designated for the men's classes. The word "Galeda" is Hebrew, which translated means "the heap of witnesses" and is the name of the class for young ladies. The secretary of the Sunday school congress, Henry A. Boyd, stated that all schools were eligible to representation by classes and that he expected classes to be organized in every one of the 20,000 schools which are now members of the Sunday school congress. The superintendent of the teacher training course, Dr. Pius, stated that in three or four years this organization would have a membership of 100,000 throughout the United States. It was stated that after the holiday season plans would be completed and made public for the publication of a Metoka and Galedea magazine in the interest of the organised classes, supporting them in every way to bring the classes up to the standard that has been set for them. This magazine, with the support of 1,000 classes already organized, will have the largest circulation at birth of any religious journal that has been published in Nashville. It is stated on good authority that these classes will rally as a unit to the support of this magazine. At present the paraphernalia for the classes consists of charters, pennants, buttons, pins, badges, constitutions and bylaws, watch fobs, invitation cards and charts. At the central organization, which will maintain elaborate headquarters, will be the offices of the superintendent of the teacher training course, the Sunday school colporteurs, missionaries and, in fact, the entire national executive committee, with national officers will be logically headquartered here, giving to Nashville another mammoth department connected with the national Baptist publishing board that will equal if not surpass the magnificent strides already made in leading other cities of the United States for denominational endeavor. READ THE STAR-IT'S NEWS. GOV. A. O. EBERHART. The principle speaker at the Eman- cipation Proclamation Celebration at the Courthouse on Jan. 1, 1913. The Negro Churches of this city will celebrate the anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation on New Year's Night. Gov. Eberhart will speak at 8 P. M. sharp. Mrs. Victoria Graham, Atty. B. S. Smith, and others will appear on the program. Hon. W. R. Morris will preside. Pickens Lauds Afro-American Women. In his address to the graduating class of nurses of the. Provident hospital training school in Chicago recently Professor William Pickens said; "Those who know the colored race know that the virtuous colored woman's name is legion and that her ranks are increasing. It seems almost absurd to feel the necessity of saying so, but the boldness of those who slander her elicits the defense. She has honored her sex by proving the virtue of womanhood as few groups of women in the history of the world have ever had the privilege of proving it. She has run the gauntlet of a double fire and delivered the destinies of a race." To Celebrate Anniversary of Freedom. The committee which was recently organized through the efforts of the Rev. R. M. Bolden, pastor of Mother Zlon A. M. E. church in New York, to arrange and plan for a celebration of the fifthth anniversary of the issuance of Lincoln's emancipation proclamation, to be held in New York in 1918, is making satisfactory progress. The committee, which consisted of five at its inception, has been enlarged to 100 persons from different sections of the state. Howard's New President Installed. Dr. S. M. Newman was formally in stalled as president of Howard university, in Washington, on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremony attending the distinguished educator's induction into office was attended by noted persons in church state and nation. WALLACE G. NYE. OUR NEXT MAYOR Hon. Wallace G. Nye, will be out next Mayor after Jan. 1, 1918. He has named his son, George M. Nye as his private secretary. Mr. Nye may appoint some Negroes to office during his administration. While we did not support Mr. Nye, we hope that he will consider the many applicants for appointment, and chose from them the very best material that will reflect credit on his administration and this race. It is a hard job, but Mr. Nye is equal to the task, and we believe that he will divide the spoils fairly, and at all times be a friend of the Negroes as his record shows. COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. Subscribe for the Star. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., DECEMBER 28, 1912. EFFORT TO PUSH WORK OF FREEDMEN'S AID SOCIETY. GROWTH OF UNITY In all the history of Methodism as it concerns the Freedmen's Aid society never have we had such an opportunity as is before us in 1913. The society exists for the colored people alone, and, therefore, it is the colored man's opportunity in Methodism, says the Southwestern Christian Advocate. The general conference in Minnesota, without a dissenting vote and with an enthusiasm that was significant of its purpose and of a victory possible, passed strong resolutions in which it indorsed the recommendation of the board of managers, the general committee and the board of bishops that the year 1913 be observed as the semi-centennial jubilee of the glorious act of emancipation; that the church year be kept free for religious and patriotic celebration of this momentous occurrence and that special offerings be made in connection with this anniversary celebration for the support, endowment and more perfect equipment of the Freedmen's Aid schools. In the appeal to the church the general conference sent out this word: "The work of the Freedmen's Aid society is fundamental to the whole program of missions and evangelization in the south. The entire life of the race must be baptized with the spirit of education and religion. "To this end the unendowed and eagerly equipped schools of the society should receive jubilee offerings to the amount of at least a half million dollars. The need of teachers, scientific apparatus, equipment and buildings is now imperative. We now lag when we should lead. Our colored members will give one dollar in five." Let it be distinctly understood, therefore, that the great legislative body of worldwide Methodism regards the semicentennial of emancipation a distinct event, a milestone in American history. Certainly no church or set of people had more to do with emancipating the slaves, nor has done more to educate and bring them up in these fifty years, than Methodism. CLEVELAND ALLEN'S PLUCK. Well Known Newspaper Man Defends Rights of Colored Sailors. Cleveland G. Allen, the well known newspaper correspondent, has received a letter from the navy department in answer to his inquiry why colored sailors were barred from the naval parade recently held in New York. The contents of the letter is as follows: My Dear Sir--With reference to your letter of Oct. 23, permit me to say that at the president's direction the matter was taken up with the secretary of the navy, who advises that the department is not open to the public. It is customary in selecting men for the battalions in land parades to choose men from the gun and deck division, in which it happens, there are comparatively few colored men. The barring of colored sailors from the parade created much discussion throughout the city among the colored people. The letter will explain in part why they were left out of the parade. Frederick M. Johnson's New invention. The new belt feed ride recently invented by Frederick M. Johnson, an Afro-American veteran of the Spanish-American war, has been sent to the war department for investigation as to its merits for use in the army. Johnson claims that the instrument will fire 500 shots at intervals of twenty seconds in succession. Forum meeting Sunday, Jan. 5th, at St. Peter's Church at 3:30 P. M. Installation of officers and Presidents address. All are Invited. Columbus, O., Dec. 23.—The Rev. F. L. Dimmitt, Methodist, preacher, created a sensation in this city by a sermon directed against the mode of street dress now popular with women. A special portion of the sermon was the quotation from the pulpit of the following lines: Little girl, you look so small; Don't you wear no clothes at all? Don't you wear chemise or shirt? Don't you wear a pretty skirt? Just your corset and your hose, Are those all your underclothes? The poet closed with a prediction that: After a while, I do believe, You will dress like Mother Eve. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. GROWTH OF UNITY AMONG LEADERS VALUE OF SELF HELP SHOWN McDonough Memorial Hospital Association Holds Public Meeting at the Abyssinian Baptist Church—Dr Booker T. Washington Makes Principal Address. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.—The public meeting recently held at the Abyssinian Baptist church in this city under the auspices of the McDonough Memorial Hospital association was a notable affair. It served as a fitting climax to the many worthy efforts of the colored people of this section during the year to do real constructive work for the larger development and advancement of racial institutions. The edifice was crowded from street to platform with an audience thoroughly alive to the purpose of the occasion as well as eager to see and hear the speaker of the evening, Dr. Booker T. Washington, who delivered one of his most instructive and eloquent addresses. Dr. Washington's speechmaking tour in Greater New York during the first two weeks of December was one of earnest pleading for fair opportunity for the race in the various lines of business industry as well as in social and benevolent work. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the Abyssinian church, in introducing Dr. Washington, said: I wish publicly to express my thanks to the association for the honor you have conferred upon me. Many honors have come to me during the twenty years of my career. I am sure you and your distinguished guests that none have been more heartily appreciated than the honor of presiding and presenting the speaker on this occasion. If the Negroes of the northland are behind the Negroes of the southland in the race, it is because the leadership of race is in the north were so afraid of drawing the color line that they put a wet blanket over everything that looked distinctly racial. For that reason we have been more dependent upon the white man in the north for the necessaries of life than have been dependent upon the black man, are beginning to learn that a dependent people are a poor and weak people. So the sensible colored men and women of the north have come to know largely through the teachings of our noted guest that the establishment and conduct of our colleges, hospitals and business, enterprises instead of making us unmanly are making us manly; that they not only open avenues of employment for our own, but that they are institutions in which we are being taught the important lessons of self control and self direction, the increasing feeling of harmony among the workers and thinkers of the 10,000,000 Negroes. Whether we are advocates of the so called higher or industrial education, whether we call ourselves radicals or conservatives, whether we belong to this or that group of thinkers, we have learned and working toward one glorious end, namely, the development and upift of this great race of ours. The colored man is against his race, who is wasting his energies fighting other colored men who do not copy his way of solving the problem. A well known white man who does not copy the main colored man did not believe in the rights of his race. I repudiated that he was seriously mistaken. There is not a colored man in America who does not want every right guaranteed by the federal constitution. Some may try to secure them by agitation, some by education, some by education, some by one way and some another, but we all want our rights. It was my privilege recently to attend a banquet which marked an epoch in the history of the American Negro. At that banquet 200 colored Republicans, Democrats, Progressives, Socialists, Prohibited Groups, and Religious denominations united in complimenting and applauding the national leadership of a Negro Democrat. No people can climb to a place of prominence and power unless they are willing to follow community, county and state leaders. We are not willing to follow national leadership, Mr. Aanson Phelps Stokes, secretary of Yale University, said to me some time ago that there were just seven great men in the world and that Dr. Washington was one of them. I was so proud of the seven I forgot to ask him to name the other six. I have the honor, therefore, of presenting to this audience not only the leading Negro, but one of the most useful and distinguished citizens of the United States and one of the seven great men of the world, Dr. Bookes T. Washington. Bishop Scott Wants Light on Afrika. In discussing the subject, "Opportunities in Africa For Colored Americans," Bishop Isaiah B. Scott asks three leading questions, namely: Why did God make Africa so large? Why so rich? And why did he give it to the Negro race? We would like to hear from some learned and spiritually minded theologian on these questions. Speak up, brethren; the bishop wants to know. [Image of a man with a dark background and a white tie.] Mayor J. C. Haynes will close his administration on Dec. 31st. He received a purse of $6,300 from the citizens of this city as a testimonial of appreciation. Great Southern Home Industrial Association Fights For Rights. Leading business and professional men in Little Rock, Ark., are much incensed over the actions of state auditor John R. Jobe, which recently resulted in closing the doors of the Great Southern Home Industrial association on the ground of alleged false representation, etc., on the part of the promoters. There has been much bad feeling in some parts of the state between the various political factions growing out of the defeat of the "grandfather" clause amendment to the state constitution and also the recent national political campaign, it is said. These and other causes have kept things in an unsettled condition for a long time. The colored citizens of the state have shown sure enough manhood and much wisdom and patience through all the hard struggles which they have had to maintain their citizenship and integrity. Men like the honorable John E. Bush, Attorney Scipio A. Jones, John F. Betton and many others deserve unstinted credit for the work which they have accomplished for the colored people of the state. Bellerving that justice will eventually assert itself in the right direction, the management of the above concern has filed an application for a writ of mandamus compelling the state auditor to release a license to the Great Southern Home and Industrial association allowing it to continue its business. Knowing that half heartedness never wins battles, the men concerned in the company will see that they get a square deal. Foreign Mission Board's New Home. After the 1st of December the headquarters of the national Baptist foreign mission board will be at 624 South Eighteenth street, Philadelphia. At the 1911 meeting of the national Baptist convention, held in Pittsburgh, it was voted to change the board from Louisville, Ky., to Philadelphia one year from that date. Bazaar For the Mothers' Day Nursery. Interest in the Mothers' Day nursery in Brooklyn continues to increase. A committee of indices headed by Mrs. Robert Pearson Humlin gave a successful holiday bazaar for the benefit of the institution on Friday afternoon and evening. Nov. 22. The affair was largely patronized and netted a song sum. Next World's W. C. T. U. Convention. The next annual meeting of the world's convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will be held in Brooklyn in 1913. The organization has a large following among the colored women in the City of Churches, and they will take an active part in the proceedings of the convention when it meets. The national body is presided over by Mrs. Lillian M. Stevens. Anniversary of the Dorcas Society. The thirty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Dorcas Home Missionary society of the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn was duly observed by the members of the organization on Thursday, Dec. 19. Mrs. Alice W. Seay, president of the society, has filled that position acceptably for twenty years. Mrs. Anna A. Perkins, the general secretary, and Mrs. Sarah A. Moles, treasurer, have served in their respective positions for a quarter of a century. A REMINDER. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. SOCIETY No.17 ANTI-LYNCHING SOCIETY OF AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN. Congratulates President Elect Wilson. Praised For Doing His Duty. Before leaving home for his recent after election vacation President Elect Woodrow Wilson received the following letter from the Anti-lynching Society of Afro-American Women, which maintains headquarters in Boston: Everett, Mass., November, 1912. Governor Woodrow Wilson, 25 Cleveland. place, Princeton, N. J. Honorable Senator, Anti-lynching Society, American Women of Boston extend to you with pleasure their congratulations upon your election as president of the United States. Our pleasure is twofold from an instance which perhaps you have forgotten. Just before your graduation as governor of New York, you wrote you thanking you for steps of justice taken in your state to prevent a lynching and was more than gratified with your kind reply. Therefore we feel that with such a man as you at the helm of state much of the time called for prejudice you be wiped out by your judgment. We are pleased to inform you that we worked for your election and that our president, Mrs. Simpson, was on the road from Sept. 23 to Oct. 11. speaking and arranging meetings in your behalf the eyes of our people must just those who have survived fidelity to a party had caused years of unnecessary empathy with the south. We (the race) wish to show you and your constituents of the south that we, like the white north, are willing to forget the past if by so doing we lose our sense of identity and brotherly love between us and that the despicable prejudice, lynching, disfranchisements, micromigration, the convict lease system and Georgia chain gang may all be done with and their justice and righteousness to all. Respectfully yours. 16 III ANTHONY-LYNCHING SOCIETY OF AFRO- MERICAN WOMEN. West State street, Trenton, N. J., Nov. 15, 1912 My Dear Mrs. Simpson—Your letter of congratulation sent on behalf of the Anti-lynching Society of Afro-American Women has given me deep pleasure. I feel that the business of politics is, when properly conceived, so interwoven with the whole business of society that it can be successfully conducted only when there is a thorough common understanding. I therefore particularly value the confidence and support that you own and hope most sincerely that the affairs across purposes and misunderstandings. Sincerely yours. WOODROW WILSON, Mrs. M. Cravath Simpson, Everett, Mass. Caleb Nelson Leaves Large Estate. Caleb Nelson, whose death occurred recently at Allentown, Pa., was well known to many prominent men of both races in Pennsylvania. He put his earnings to good use by investing in real estate. Few persons outside of his immediate family circle knew the amount of his holdings until his will was offered for probate on Nov. 27, when it was estimated at $10,000. Among the bequests made were one to Miss Theresa Stout, a niece of Mr. Nelson, who received $500 and a parlor organ, and another to his intimate friend, Washington Baker, who received a gold watch and a diamond stud. There were other bequests of similar value made to other relatives and friends. Mr. Nelson was born in the south. CANNADY'S TIMELY ADVICE. Editor Ides In Line With Platform of Press Association. Editor E. D. Cannady of the Portland (Ore.) Advocate very wisely calls the attention of Afro-Americans to the importance of reading the advertising columns of papers published by members of the race. By reading the advertising columns one could save both time and money by going directly to the store which carries the material wanted. Mr. Cannady also avers that discrimination against colored patrons exists in some stores in Portland. Advertisements appearing in papers published by Afro-Americans bear no taint of race-prejudice; therefore a hint to the wise along this line is sufficient. Any people can become strong and influential by exercising good common sense, concentration of thought, effort and friendly co-operation. The National Negro Press association at its last annual meeting in Chicago expressed the desire for closer union between business enterprises and newspapers, pointing to the fact that the life of business depends largely upon the information which the public receives through the advertising columns of newspapers. The association favors a uniform charge for advertisements based on actual circulation, the kind of matter being taken into consideration. It condemns fake advertisements and calls upon its constituency to print the news without fear or favor, giving a true reflex of existing conditions without concealing evil or overlooking the constructive features of race progress. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e MINNEAPOLIS DULUTH THE TWIN GITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNEAPOLIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY VOL. 3 Single Copies 5 Cents MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., DECEMBER 28, 1912. RATE 2 The principle speaker at the Emancipation Proclamation Celebration at the Courthouse on Jan. 1, 1913. The Negro Churches of this city will celebrate the anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation on New Year's Night. Gov. Eberhart will speak at 8 P. M. sharp. Mrs. Victoria Graham, Atty. B. S. Smith, and others will appear on the program. Hon. W. R. Morris will preside. Pickena Lauds Afro-American Women. In his address to the graduating class of nurses of the Provident hospital training school in Chicago recently Professor William Pickens said; "Those who know the colored race know that the virtuous colored woman's name is legion and that her ranks are increasing. It seems almost absurd to feel the necessity of saying so, but the boldness of those who slander her elicits the defense. She has honored her sex by proving the virtue of womanhood as few groups of women in the history of the world have ever had the privilege of proving it. She has run the gantlet of a double fire and delivered the destinies of a race." PLANS FOR GREAT RELIGIOUS WORK Executive Committee of New Forward Movement Among Baptists Holds Year End Meeting In Nashville—Organized Sunday School Classes Chief Topic—Energy of Henry Allen Boyd. Nashville, Tenn.—This historic city and educational center is to come into the limelight even more brilliantly than ever before as a religious denominational center, where all races and creeds may truly call it "Jerusalem," if the plan adopted by the executive committee of the National Metoka and Galeda organized class movement, which held its meeting at the National Baptist publishing house, Tuesday, Dec. 24, are carried out. The entire matter, as agreed upon by the executive committee, is practicable and feasible, and for that reason the city as a whole will gain much in the culmination of the plans now under way. It is calculated that the proposed new movement will bring a larger influence upon the Sunday school forces and benefit Nashville from the organized Sunday school class point of view as no other denominational movement of recent years has done. According to the idea of the committee, the central organization, or the headquarters of the Metoka and Galeda classes of the United States, is to be made at Nashville. Offices are to be opened and paraphernalia will be made and kept on hand and periodicals for the classes sent out; in fact, a bee utive of workers will be the ultimate aim of the central organization. Among the first steps taken were an agreement for co-operation between the executive committee and the local workers, the drafting of plans for this central organization, and the opening of a regular correspondence with every organized class throughout the United States. The National Baptist Union Review has pledged its support in giving space to whatever the central organization may prepare for publication, thus acting as a lever for this movement. Editor Crenshaw, who was present and spoke at length, declared that the material and opportunity for furthering such plans as had been outlined by the committee, was to be found within reach of Nashville, almost under the shadow of the publishing board. The organized clubs movement was started at the Sunday school, congress at Meridian, Miss., two years ago and is perhaps the first distinctively Negro organization of classes in any of the denominations of the race. The selection of the unique name, "Metoka," which is Greek, anglicized, meaning "fellowship," is designated for the men's classes. The word "Galeda" is Hebrew, which translated means "the heap of witnesses" and is the name of the class for young ladies. The secretary of the Sunday school congress, Henry A. Boyd, stated that all schools were eligible to representation by classes and that he expected classes to be organized in every one of the 20,000 schools which are now members of the Sunday school congress. The superintendent of the teacher training course, Dr. Plus, stated that in three or four years this organization would have a membership of 100,000 throughout the United States. It was stated that after the holiday season plans would be completed and made public for the publication of a Metoka and Galeda magazine in the interest of the organized classes, supporting them in every way to bring the classes up to the standard that has been set for them. This magazine, with the support of 1,000 classes already organized, will have the largest circulation at birth of any religious journal that has been published in Nashville. It is stated on good authority that these classes will rally as a unit to the support of this magazine. At present the paraphernalia for the classes consists of charters, pennants, buttons, pins, badges, constitutions and bylaws. watch fobs, invitation cards and charts. At the central organization, which will maintain elaborate headquarters, will be the offices of the superintendent of the teacher training course, the Sunday school colporteurs, missionaries and, in fact, the entire national executive committee, with national officers, will be logically headquartered here, giving to Nashville another mammoth department connected with the national Baptist publishing board that will equal if not surpass the magnificent strides already made in leading other cities of the United States for denominational endeavor. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. To Celebrate Anniversary of Freedom. The committee which was recently organized through the efforts of the Rev. R. M. Bolden, pastor of Mother Zion A. M. E. church in New York, to arrange and plan for a celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the issuance of Lincoln's emancipation proclamation, to be held in New York in 1913 is making satisfactory progress. The committee, which consisted of five at its inception, has been enlarged to 100 persons from different sections of the state. Howard's New President Installed. Dr. S. M. Newman was formally installed as president of Howard university, in Washington, on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremony attending the disinguished educator's induction into life was attended by noted persons in church state and nation. PETER H. H. WALLACE G. NYE. OUR NEXT MAYOR Hon. Wallace G. Nye, will be out next Mayor after Jan. 1, 1918. He has named his son, George M. Nye as his private secretary. Mr. Nye may appoint some Negroes to office during his administration. While we did not support Mr. Nye, we hope that he will consider the many applicants for appointments and chose from them the very best material that will reflect credit on his administration and this race. It is a hard job, but Mr. Nye is equal to the task, and we believe that he will divide the spoils fairly, and at all times be a friend of the Negroes as his record shows. COPY MUST REACH US BY WEDNESDAY. Subscribe for the Star. EFFORT TO PUSH WORK OF FREEDMEN'S AID SOCIETY. Methodist Church Will Observe 1913 as Jubilee Year. In all the history of Methodism as it concerns the Freedmen's Aid society never have we had such an opportunity as is before us in 1913. The society exists for the colored people alone, and, therefore, it is the colored man's opportunity in Methodism, says the Southwestern Christian Advocate. The general conference in Minneapolis, without a dissenting vote and with an enthusiasm that was significant of its purpose and of a victory possible, passed strong resolutions in which it indorsed the recommendation of the board of managers, the general committee and the board of bishops that the year 1918 be observed as the semicentennial jubilee of the glorious act of emancipation; that the church year be kept free for religious and patriotic celebration of this momentous occurrence and that special offerings be made in connection with this anniversary celebration for the support, endowment and more perfect equipment of the Freedmen's Aid schools. In the appeal to the church the general conference sent out this word: "The work of the Freedmen's Aid Society is fundamental to the whole program of missions and evangelization in the south. The entire life of the race must be baptized with the spirit of education and religion. "To this end the unendowed and meager equipped schools of the society should receive jubilee offerings to the amount of at least a half million dollars. The need of teachers, scientific apparatus, equipment and buildings is now imperative. We now lag when we should lead. Our colored members will give one dollar in five." Let it be distinctly understood, therefore, that the great legislative body of worldwide Methodism regards the semicentennial of emancipation a distinct event, a milestone in American history. Certainly no church or set of people had more to do with emancipating the slaves, nor has done more to educate and bring them up in these fifty years, than Methodism. CLEVELAND ALLEN'S PLUCK. Well Known Newspaper Man Defends Rights of Colored Sailors. Cleveland G. Allen, the well known newspaper correspondent, has received a letter from the navy department in answer to his inquiry why colored sailors were barred from the naval parade recently held in New York. The contents of the letter is as follows: My Dear Sir--With reference to your letter of Oct. 22, permit me to say that at the president's direction the matter was taken up with the secretary of the navy, who advises that the department is not aware of any discrimination having been shown. It is customary in selecting men for the battalions in land parades to complain against a deck division, in which it happens, there are comparatively few colored men. The barring of colored sailors from the parade created much discussion throughout the city among the colored people. The letter will explain in part why they were left out of the parade. Frederick M. Johnson's New Invention. The new belt feed rifle recently invented by Frederick M. Johnson, an Afro-American veteran of the Spanish-American war, has been sent to the war department for investigation as to its merits for use in the army. Johnson claims that the instrument will fire 300 shots at intervals of twenty seconds in succession. Forum meeting Sunday, Jan. 5th, at St. Peter's Church at 3:30 P. M. Installation of officers and Presidents address. All are invited. "GIRL, DON'T YOU WEAR NO CLOTHES." Strange Poem Quoted in Sermon on Women's Dresses. Columbus, O., Dec. 23.—The Rev. F. L. Dimmitt, Methodist preacher, created a sensation in this city by a sermon directed against the mode of street dress now popular with women. A special portion of the sermon was the quotation from the pulpit of the following lines: Little girl, you look so small; Don't you wear no clothes at all? Don't you wear chemise or shirt? Don't you wear a pretty skirt? Just your corset and your hose, Are those all your underclothes? The poet closed with a prediction that: After a while, I do, believe, You will dress like Mother Eve. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. GROWTH OF UNITY AMONG LEADERS VALUE OF SELF HELP SHOWN McDonough Memorial Hospital Association Holds Public Meeting at the Abyssinian Baptist Church—Dr Booker T. Washington Makes Principal Address. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.—The public meeting recently held at the Abyssinian Baptist church in this city under the auspices of the McDonough Memorial Hospital association was a notable affair. It served as a fitting climax to the many worthy efforts of the colored people of this section during the year to do real constructive work for the larger development and advancement of racial institutions. The edifice was crowded from street to platform with an audience thoroughly alive to the purpose of the occasion as well as eager to see and hear the speaker of the evening, Dr. Booker T. Washington, who delivered one of his most instructive and eloquent addresses. Dr. Washington's speechmaking tour in Greater New York during the first two weeks of December was one of earnest pleading for fair opportunity for the race in the various lines of business industry as well as in social and benevolent work. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the Abyssinian church, in introducing Dr. Washington, said: I wish publicly to express my thanks to the association for the honor you have conferred upon me. Many honors have come to me during the twenty years of my humble ministry, but allow me to assure you and your distinguished guests that none have been more heartily appre If the Negroes of the northland are behind the Negroes of the southland in racial development, as is so often stated, it is because the leaders of the race in the north were so afraid of drawing the color line that they put a wet wicket over everything that looked distinctly rare to the Negroes of the southland, dependent upon the white man in the north for the necessities of life than have been our brothers in the south. But we are beginning to learn that a dependent people are a poor and weak people. So the sensible colored men and women of the north have come to know largely through the work of the Negroes that the establishment and conduct of colored Y. M. C. A.'s, industrial schools, colleges, hospitals and business enterprises instead of making us unmany are making us manly; that they not only open avenues of employment for our own, but that they are institutions in which lessons of self control and self direction Another evidence of race progress is the increasing feeling of harmony among the workers and thinkers of the 10,000,000 Negroes. Whether we are advocates of the black people or whether we call ourselves radicals or conservatives, whether we belong to this or that group of thinkers, we have learned the lesson that we are all looking toward the great glorious end, namely, the development and uplift of this great race of ours. The colored man is against his race, who is wasting his energies fighting other colored men who do not copy his way of solving the problem. A well known white man was wasting his energies fighting a certain colored man did not believe in the rights of his race. I replied that he was seriously mistaken. There is not a colored man in America who does not want every right guaranteed by the federal constitution, but by them by agitation, some by education, some by the accumulation of property, some by one way and some another, but we all want our rights. Was my privilege recently to attend a conference an apod in the history of the American Negro. At that banquet 200 colored Republicans, Democrats, Progressives, Socialists, Prohibitionists and members of all leading religious denominations united in compulsory membership in the national leadership of a Negro Democrat. No people can climb to a place of prominence and power unless they are willing to follow community, county and state leaders in leadership. He is be willing to follow national leadership. Mr. Anson Phelps Stokes, secretary of Yale University, said to me some time ago that there were just seven great men in the world and that Dr. Washington was one of them. I said of fact that a colored man was one of the seven I forgot to ask him to name the other six. I have the honor, therefore, of presenting to this audience not only the leading Negro, but one of the most useful men in the United States and one of the seven great men of the world. Dr. Booker T. Washington. Bishop Scott Wants Light on Africa. In discussing the subject, "Opportunities In Africa For Colored Americans," Bishop Isiah B. Scott asks three leading questions, namely: Why did God make Africa so large? Why so rich? And why did he give it to the Negro race? We would like to hear from some learned and spiritually minded theologian on these questions. Speak up, brethren; the bishop wants to know. THE BROADWAY Elected by Negro Vote. Mayor J. C. Haynes will close his administration on Dec. 31st. He received a purse of $6,300 from the citizens of this city as a testimonial of appreciation. LITTLE ROCK BUSINESS CONCERN MAY CONTINUE. Great Southern Home Industrial Association Fights For Rights. Leading business and professional men in Little Rock, Ark., are much incensed over the actions of state auditor John R. Jobe, which recently resulted in closing the doors of the Great Southern Home industrial association on the ground of alleged false representation, etc., on the part of the promoters. There has been much bad feeling in some parts of the state between the various political factions growing out of the defeat of the "grandfather" clause amendment to the state constitution and also the recent national political campaign, it is said. These and other causes have kept things in an unsettled condition for a long time. The colored citizens of the state have shown sure enough manhood and much wisdom and patience through all the hard struggles which they have had to maintain their citizenship and integrity. Men like the honorable John E. Bush, Attorney Scipio A. Jones, John F. Betton and many others deserve unstinted credit for the work which they have accomplished for the colored people of the state. Believing that justice will eventually assert itself in the right direction, the management of the above concern has filed an application for a writ of mandamus compelling the state auditor to reissue a license to the Great Southern Home and Industrial association allowing it to continue its business. Knowing that half heartedness never wins battles, the men concerned in the company will see that they get a square deal. Foreign Mission Board's New Home. After the 1st of December the headquarters of the national Baptist foreign mission board will be at 624 South Eighteenth street, Philadelphia. At the 1911 meeting of the national Baptist convention, held in Pittsburgh, it was voted to change the board from Louisville, Ky., to Philadelphia one year from that date. Bazaar For the Mothers' Day Nursery. Interest in the Mothers' Day nursery in Brooklyn continues to increase. A committee of ladies headed by Mrs. Robert Pearson Hamlin gave a successful holiday bazaar for the benefit of the institution on Friday afternoon and evening. Nov. 22. The affair was largely patronized and netted a snug sum. Next World's W. C. T. U. Convention. The next annual meeting of the world's convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will be held in Brooklyn in 1913. The organization has a large following among the colored women in the City of Churches, and they will take an active part in the proceedings of the convention when it meets. The national body is presided over by Mrs. Lillian M. Stevens. Anniversary of the Dorcas Society. The thirty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Dorcas Home Missionary society of the Concord Baptist church, in Brooklyn, was duly observed by the members of the organization on Thursday, Dec. 19. Mrs. Alice W. Seay, president of the society, has filled that position acceptably for twenty years. Mrs. Anna A. Perkins, the general secretary, and Mrs. Sarah A. Moles, treasurer, have served in their respective positions for a quarter of a century. A REMINDER. PATRIZONE OUR ADVERTISERS. SOCIETY No.17. ANTI-LYNCHING SOCIETY OF AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN. Congratulates President Elect Wilson. Praised For Doing His Duty. Before leaving home for his recent after election vacation President Elect Woodrow Wilson received the following letter from the Anti-lynching Society of Afro-American Women, which maintains headquarters in Boston: Everett, Mass., November, 1912. Governor Woodrow Wilson, 2 Cleveland place, Princeton, N. J.: Honorable Sir—The Anti-lynching Society of Afro-American Women of Boston extend to you with pleasure their congratulations upon your election as president of the United States. Our pleasure is twofold: Our chance which perhaps you forgot. Just before your inauguration as governor the society wrote you thanking you for steps of justice taken in your state to prevent a lynching and was more than gratified with your kind reply. Therefore we feel that with such a man as you at the helm of state much of the blame called for prejudice the years may be wiped out. Logical, logical judgment. We are pleased to inform you that we worked for your election and that our president, Mrs. Simpson, was on the road from Sept. 23 to Oct. 31 speaking and arranging meetings in your behalf to open the eyes of our people to trust those whom by their unswerving fidelity to a party had caused the loss of unnecessary wealth in the south. We (the race) wish to show you and your constituents of the south that we, like the white north, are willing to forget the past if by so doing we can cement the bands of Christian fidelity and brotherly love between us and that the despicable prejudice, lynching, distranchisements, jim Crowism, the convict lease system, Georgia chain gang may all be with and with the people in the oblivion of their justice and righteousness to all. Respectfully yours, ANTI-LYNCHING SOCIETY OF AFRO- ANTI-LYNCHING SOCIETY OF AFRO- AMERICAN, WOMEN. West State street, Trenton, N. J., Nov. 15, 1912 My Dear Mrs. Simpson—Your letter of congratulation sent on behalf of the Antlynching Society of Afro-American Women has given me deep pleasure. I feel that the business of politics is, when properly conceived, so interwoven with the whole business of society that it can be successfully conducted only where there is a thorough common understanding. I therefore particularly value the confidence and support of bodies like your own and hope most sincerely that the affairs of the country may now be released from cross purposes and misunderstandings. Sincerely yours, WOODROW WILSON, Mrs. M. Cravath Ewett, Mass. Caleb Nelson Leaves Large Estate. Caleb Nelson, whose death occurred recently at Allentown, Pa., was well known to many prominent men of both races in Pennsylvania. He put his earnings to good use by investing in real estate. Few persons outside of his immediate family circle knew the amount of his holdings until his will was offered for probate on Nov. 27, when it was estimated at $10,000. Among the bequests made were one to Miss Theresa Stout, a niece of Mr. Nelson, who received $300 and a parlor organ, and another to his intimate friend, Washington Baker, who received a gold watch and a diamond stud. There were other bequests of similar value made to other relatives and friends. Mr. Nelson was born in the south. CANNADY'S TIMELY ADVICE. Editor's Idea In Line With Platform of Press Association. Editor E. D. Cannady of the Portland (Ore.) Advocate very wisely calls the attention of Afro-Americans to the importance of reading the advertising columns of papers published by members of the race. By reading the advertising columns one could save both time and money by going directly to the store which carries the material wanted. Mr. Cannady also avers that discrimination against colored patrons exists in some stores in Portland. Advertisements appearing in papers published by Afro-Americans bear no taint of race prejudice; therefore a hint to the wise along this line is sufficient. Any people can become strong and influential by exercising good common sense, concentration of thought, effort and friendly cooperation. The National Negro Press association at its last annual meeting in Chicago expressed the desire for closer union between business enterprises and newspapers, pointing to the fact that the life of business depends largely upon the information which the public receives through the advertising columns of newspapers. The association favors a uniform charge for advertisements based on actual circulation, the kind of matter being taken into consideration. It condemns fake advertisements and calls upon its constituency to print the news without fear or favor, giving a true reflex of existing conditions without concealing evil or overlooking the constructive features of race progress. SMOKE THE RELIABLE 5e SIGHT DRAFT CIGAR 5e MINNEAPOLIS But God commendeth His Love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.—Romans 5:8. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.—Romans 6:23.—Selected by E. W. Gilles. We beg that the public will not send notes over the phone. We must have your copy to avoid mistakes. If your matter is not worth writing, it is not worth insertion. A MRS. NELLIE McCULLOUGH. Mrs. Nellie McCullough announces that on account of counter attractions the Autumn Leaf Dancing Class will not be held at Masonic Hall on Dec. 30, but a Grand New Year's Sofree at the Auditorium Annex will be the feature of the Holiday season. DON'T FORGET THE DATE The Autumn Leaf Dancing Class will hold their New Year Party on New Year's evening at the Auditorium Annex, Nicollet and 11th St. "OPEN HOUSE" AT WORKING-MEN'S CLUB. The Workingmen's Social Club, 206 2nd St. So. will hold "Open House" on Christmas and New Years Days. A reception has been arranged for the lady visitors. Special refreshments will be served. Eggnog for everybody, and good entertainers will make it pleasant. Best music.—Advertisement. The Big Three had a large crowd at Arcade Hall on Christmas night. Everybody had a pleasant time, and the order was splendid. They will repeat on New Year's night, when they hope to see their patrons and friends. A NEW ENTERPRISE. A Grand Opening. Dr. Nelson, An Exjerlenced Negro Pharmacist, Opens a Drug Store In a Good Location. The Negroes of Minneapolis are to be credited with another business enterprise, a first class drug store, Dr. Geo. W. Nelson, who conducted a drug store for 9 years at 941 Central Ave., has opened another at 121 So. 6th St., Minneapolis. The Grand Opening will take place on New Year's Day from 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Souvenir will be given to all visitors. Dr. Nelson, recently returned from Yukon, Alaska, where he spent several years, and many of the older residents are glad of his return. The furnishings of the store are of the best, the woodwork in mahogany finish, with marble counter bases, plate mirrors etc. The prescription counter is especially arranged. A Soda fountain, where hot and cold drinks will be served, will be a feature, as well as the desirable location. Mr. Samuel Scot, formerly of McCall's, is one of the employees. Dr. Nelson is the son of Mrs. J. L. Nelson, the midwife, who is highly respected and consulted by the medical profession, and he lives with his wife and daughter at 431 N. E. Filmore St. Dr. Nelson solicits the patronage of the Star readers, and the public in general. A Musical and Literary Entertainment was held Thursday night at Bethesda Baptist Church. The program as follows: Song, prayer by Rev. T. J. Carter, duett, Misses Carrie Bass and Marie Thompson a paper, Mrs. Geo. Barnett, piano solo, Miss Ellen Thornton; reading, Mr. B. F. Bullock; piano solo, Miss Melvina Chandler, dramatic reading, Miss Eva Walker; piano solo, Mrs. Gertrude Walker Brown; a tragedy, Mr. John Walker. Distributions from the Christmas tree. The affair was a success and well attended. YOU MAY SPEND YOUR New Year's Day at the Porters' and Waiters' Hotel and Club. Mgr. Glover Shull invites the members and their friends to call and enjoy the comforts of the club. No ladies allowed. Special dinner served all day. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS. THE FORUM MEETS SUNDAY. St. Peters Church, 3:30 P. M. Watch Night Services will be held in all the churches. The Christmas service at St. Thomas Episcopal Mission on Christmas morning were very impressive. Fr. A. H. Lealtad administered the Blessed Sacrament. The music by the choir was good, under the direction of Mrs. Ella Wheaton. ANCHOR HILYARD LODGE OF MASONS RECEIVE GRAND OFFICERS. Grand Master Robinson Tendered a Great Recognition. Anchor Hillyard Lodge A. F. and A. M., was visited by Grand Master Chas. H. Robinson on Dec. 17th, 1912, and it is recorded as one of the most memorable occasions in the history of the Lodge. Several other Grand officers were present including Grand Lecturer H. J. Shelton of Duluth, Deputy Grand Master W. F. T. Chandler, Grand Secretary M. A. Bolling, Chm. Com. on Foreign Correspondence, Geo. L. Hodge, Past Sen. Grand Warden, F. E. Abbey, Junior Grand Warden, M. V. Judy. Among those present from Minneapolis; Past Grand Master, Dr. R. S. Brown; W. M. James Eddings, P. M. Geo. W. Brown; A. A. Ford, Frank Terry, Solomon Saunders, Zach. Johnson, John W. Scott, H. Darrow, Frank Peoples, John N. Sellars, John W. Cheatham, Fitzroy Celestine, Lincoln J. Allen, John W. Mack, Horace Carlisle, Rev. T. W. Lewis, Willis Colter, Jas. M. Graham and others. After all important business had been trans. acted a sumptuous banquet was served, which was greatly enjoyed. Grand Master Robinson was proud of the progress of Anchor Hillyard Lodge, which was now meeting in a hall under its own management, which is also rented to the public, and for its general progress as a fraternal body. GRAND LODGE, F. and A. M. C. H. Robinson, Minneapolis, M. W. G. M. Candidate for Congress, from the 4th W. F. T. Chandler, St. Paul, D. G. M. F. E. Abby, Minneapolis, G. S. W. M. W. Judy, Minneapolis, G. J. W. Jos. Adams, St. Paul, G. Treas. M. A. Bolling, St. Paul, G. Secy. H. J. Shelton, Duluth, G. L. H. G. Johnson, St. Paul, G. S. D. L. J. Allen, Minneapolis, G. J. D. G. J. Charleston, St. Paul, G. P. A. B. Meyers, St. Paul, G. S. S. Chas. Turner, Minneapolis, G. J. S. B. F. Pendeleton, Duluth, G. R. W. T. Joyce, St. Paul, G. T. T. H. Lyles, St. Paul, G. C. Fred Gamble, Minneapolis, G. S. B. THE CHARITY ENTERTAINMENT. The Charity Entertainment at the Masonic Hall on Christmas night was fairly well attended, although there were many counter attractions there was quite a large crowd present. Mrs. John N. Sellars, Chm., of Committee, will make a financial report in next issue. The Ladies of the Committee: Mesdais Daisy Gulbert, Robt. Glenn, Helen Jackson, Lillian Burrell, Harry Grever, J. H. Maxwell deserve credit for their effort to add to the comfort of others, by giving enjoyment for all. Special services were held in all the churches on Christmas. Mrs. James Wilson, 503 12th Ave. So., is visiting her mother in South Bend, Ind., who is very ill. Mr. J. Frank Nickens arrived home Tuesday from Washington, D. C., where he attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Cora Wormley. Mrs. Walter Blackburn arrived home Tuesday from Montgomery, Ala. where she visited Mrs. Pinkney, the mother of Mr. Percy Manning. She was accompanied by Dennis and Emma Manning, who remained with their grandmother. She speaks in highest terms of the people in the South. She visited Gorgetown and Lexington, Ky., Cincinnati, Ohio, Indianapolis and Chicago. Mr. Blackburn wishes to thank the many friends for their hospitality during illness in the absence of his wife—from which he is recovering rapidly. THE Y. M. P. A. PROMENADE. The Young Men's Progressive Club will have a Grand Promenade at the Auditorium on Jan. 6, 1913. Admission 35c, wraps 10c. Committee on arrangements: Clarence McCullough) Chairman; W. L. Harris, Harry Lee, Ralph Watson, Fred. D. Gamble, J. Ed. Stewart, Geo. Johnson. The Committee will spare no pains to surpass all other attempts to entertain their many friends. Remember the date, Jan. 6th, at Auditorium Annex, 11th and Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis. McCullough's best music.—Adv. Mr. L. D. Martin arrived from Winnipeg to spend the holidays, looking and feeling very well. TWIN CITY STAR To the Honor of our Women ODD FELLOWS GRAND CEREMONY Fifthiet A.D. OF JADRAHAN Great Emancipation Under the A.D. ODD FELLOWS BUILD HIAWATHA TEMPE Thursday Evening, ADDRESS Gov. A. O. Eberhart, Hon. Geo. Thompson, S. W. T. Francis, Mas Committee of ADDRESSES BY Gov. A. O. Eberhart, Mayor H. P. Keller, Hon. Geo. Thompson, S. E. Hall, & F. D. Parker W. T. Francis, Master of Ceremonies MRS. J. W, KELLEY, 8ec. MRS. ZELLA REYNOLDS J. H. HANLEY MRS. MAMIE WHITE MRS. ADDIE BELLESEN MRS. J. E. JOHNSON MRS. MARY McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA Shriner's Fifth Annual Ball Monday, December 30th at Hiawatha Temple ST. PAUL, MINN. Fezzan Surprise GET A SOUVENIR PROGRAM! McCullough's Orchestra Latest Dances Mdme. McCullough Has Returned With the Latest Music for This Invitations Limited. Information can be had from Chas. H. Robinson, Minneapolis, Geo. L. Hoage, St. Paul. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED. The Mothers' Club elected the following officers: Lulu Critic, Pres.; Helen Greliver, V. Pres.; Mamle Sexton, Secy.; Mary Watkins, Treas.; Pearl Stone, Editor; Daisy Gullbert, Chm., N. Minneapolis work. The Club will investigate all cases reported, and assist the deserving. The Young Mens' Progressive Club has secured rooms in the Labor Temple. Rev. M. W. Withers accompanied the remains of Mrs. D. W. Raynor to Louisville, Ky., last week. The funeral of John Partee was held at 317 Plymouth Ave. No., on Thursday. Undertaker D. W. Raynor conducted the burial. Interment in Crystal Lake Cemetery. Mr. Elmer Vinegar the barber, now at McDew's shop invites the patronage of his former patrons and the public. Resolve to do now something you resolved to do. Mr. Elmer Vinegar and family have moved to 417 15th Ave. So. Mrs. Silas G. West, 57 Holden St., is very ill at her residence. Mrs. Martha Speed is rapidly improving after a serious illness. Her many friends hope for her ultimate recovery. Mrs. Speed resides with Mrs. Burrell, 1018 6th Ave. No. FOR RENT.—New 5 room house, entirely modern, on Snelling Ave. $15.00 per month. See McDew, 610 Sykes Block. Phone Nic. 621. Mr. Billy Black, the popular comedian, is playing a "Symphony Harp Guitar" originated by the Dyer Co., of St. Paul., which is a valuable addition to their Hudson-Thurber Quartette of which he is manager. The barber shop of Mr. H. D. Parker was sold at public auction on Friday to foreclose a mortgage held by Mr. Louis Thornton. and to the Glory of Our Race. WS BUILDING CELEBRATION Anniversary IN LINCOLN'S Proclamation Auspices of the BUILDING COMMITTEE. LE, Wabasha & 6th St. January 9, 1913 SES BY Mayor H. P. Keller, E. Hall, & F. D. Parker Master of Ceremonies Arrangements. S. L. RANSOM, Chairman W. J. UTLEY CHAS. H. MILLER C. JACKSON ALEX PAYNE MRS. T. R. HICKMAN LLINGHAM, TREAS- THE STAG AMES LODGE OF ELKS Friday January 17, 1913 at their New Hall 322 NICOLLET AVE. MINNEAPOLIS McCULLOUGH'S ORCHESTRA GOOD MUSIC—REFRESHMENTS. Admission 35 Cents Y. M. P. C. YOUNG MEN'S PROGRESSIVE CLUB GRAND PROMENANDE AND NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION at AUDITORIUM ANNEX 11th AND NICOLLET AVE., MINN. Monday Eve., January 6th, 1913 COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Clarence McCullough, Chairman; Geo. Johnson, Harry Lee, W. L. Harri, Ralph Watson, J. E. Stewart, Fred D. Gamble. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Proctor, formerly of this city, have moved from Portland, Ore, where they have resided past two years, to Santa Barbara, Cal., where they will spend the winter months. FOR RENT—Desirable room, steam heat, gas, bath. For gentlemen. Tel. Hyland 519. Call 532 Aldrich Ave. N. N. W. Nic. 1534. T. S. Center 719. WILLIAM H. H. FRANKLIN. Attorney and Counselor at Law. 1020 Metropolitan Life Bldg. Notary Public. Minneapolis, Minn. THE SPIRELLA CORSET. Cora E. Anderson, Corsetier. . W. Dale 1345—365 Aurora Ave. St. Paul. Phone T. S. Center 4085. ADMISSION 50c; 4 Everything for Women's Wear—Popular Prices Root & Hageman twomen's Garment Store formerly "Pearce's" The Very Latest Ideas in all that pertains to Women's Wear. METROPOLITAN DRUG STORE OUR GOODS ARE RIGHT OUR PRICE'S ARE RIGHT WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS CORNER THIRD ST. AND SECOND AVE. SO. DICKERSON CAFE We want to prove to you much better than you'd ever features which distinguisht this difference between "good eno diffrence between ordinary a new Chinese chef it attracting well as favorable mention. dent to prove to you by actual person, matter than you'd ever believe if you die which distinguish this cafe from all oth- between "good enough" and the "B between ordinary service and ours. see chef it attracting a good deal of a favorable mention. Avenue MINN MODEL CORNER—THIRD AND N MODEL CLOTHING Ident. GEORGE E. CRIS N, Secretary. J. F. NICHOLL A. M. NORDSTROM, Director. We want to prove to you by actual personal test how much better than you'd ever believe if you didn't try the features which distinguish this cafe from all others. The difference between "good enough" and the "Best" is the difference between ordinary service and ours. Our new Chinese chef it attracting a good deal of attention as well as favorable mention. 208 Hennepin Avenue MINNEAPOLIS, THE MODEL CORNER— THE MODEL CLO J. L. LYNCH, President. L. DICKINSON, Secretary. A. M. NORDST J. L. LYNCH, President. GEORGE E. CRIST, Vice President L. DICKINSON, Secretary. J. F. NICHOLSON, Treasurer. A. M. NORDSTROM, Director. GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS Foreign Beer Belt that Golden Grain Belt is the near America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GUEST OPEN HOUSE ON THE RAMSEY COUNTY AFRO-A FRIENDS A HA A Special Con UNTIL FEBRU Reign Beer Experts main Belt is the nearest like the Imp ouse. YOUR GUESTS T OPEN HOUSE ON NEW YEAR'S COUNTY AFRO-AMERICAN CLU FRIENDS A HAPPY NEW YEAR Special Combination UNTIL FEBRUARY 1st, 1913 Foreign Beer Experts Say that Golden Grain Belt is the nearest like the imported, of any in America. Be wise. SERVE YOUR GUESTS THE BEST THE CAFE THE RAMSEY COUNTY AFRO-AMERICAN CLUB WISHES THEIR FRIENDS A HAPPY NEW YEAR. A Special Combination Offer UNTIL FEBRUARY 1st, 1913 A Monthly Negro Magazine and a Weekly Negro Newspaper. We have arranged with the managers of THE CRISIS, the best Negro magazine, to give our readers the advantage of a SPECIAL COMBINATION SUBSCRIPTION. "The Crisis" and "The Twin City Star." Editor The Twin City Star, 1419 Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn. Please send THE CRISIS to ... Please send THE TWIN CITY STAR Cut out this coupon, and mail with City Star. WE CRISIS to ...... St. WE TWIN CITY STAR to ...... St. Coupon, and mail withP. O. for $2.00 by actual personal test how or believe if you didn't try the this cafe from all others. The enough" and the "Best" is the service and ours. Our ing a good deal of attention as THIRD AND NICOLLET LOTHING HOUSE GEORGE E. CRIST, Vice President. J. F. NICHOLSON, Treasurer. TROM, Director. BE UP-TO-DATE BROTHERS BE UP-TO-DATE BROTHERS Years ago, New York butter and Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri Beer, were known to be the best, and swell folks always had them on their table. No one wants New York butter now, because Minnesota is the best, but some people stick to the old idea on beer. Experts Say nearest like the Imported, of any in QUESTS THE BEST IN NEW YEAR'S DAY. AMERICAN CLUB WISHES THEIR APPY NEW YEAR. combination Offer JANUARY 1st, 1913 and to get The Crisis into the home of every Negro, we will, upon receipt of $2.00 by P. O. send the Crisis ($1.00) and Twin City Star (2.00) for 1 year beginning JAN. 1, 1913 to any address in the U. S. Subscribers will please forward the names and addresses of persons to whom the above publications will be sent. Circulation Manager, "THE CRISIS" 26 Vesey Street, New York. N. Y. St..... WAR to ..... St..... With P. O. for $2.00 to the Crisis or Twin MINNEAPOLIS, MINN Defective Page ive Page PETER H. 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IN THE REALM OF FASHION Little Girl's Gown. The girl's frock pictured is a graceful model, which may be carried out in pique, linen or rep. It has a scalloped panel, which adds length of line and lifts the little frock to distinction by its individuality of style. Through slashes A GIRL'S LINEN DRESS. in the panel a broad black velvet sash is run, the loose bow falling over one hip. This side bow is more modish than a stiff bow at the back. Black buttoned boots of dull calf with black stockings accompany this frock, intended for wear all winter under long coats. Bead Sets. Bends are much worn. Unusual sets are gold embossed, strung alternately with beads of cut amber. A similar set of pink coral and gold beads is shown. Pale tints of coral beads, in graduated sizes, are much chosen for young girls to wear, and cameos are holding a foremost place. All these ornaments are especially lovely with the lace so dominant in the summer gowns. White Veils Favored. White veils alone seem to find favor with fashion belles, and they are to be seen in all sorts of different net, fine, coarse, spider web and many other varieties. And these white veils look particularly smart and attractive when worn with black and white hats and in conjunction with navy blue tailored suits. This is the favorite combination for street wear. In speaking of fall and winter suits the Dry Goods Economist says: "Much interest has been shown in the demi-tailored and dressier models. A great feature is made of the materials of these suits, which are unusually handsome. The richness of the fabric alone is sufficient to make a suit attractive; therefore manufacturers have used trimmings sparingly. In fact, the elaborately trimmed suit is seldom a good seller. The most expensive garments are those made of rich fabrics with simple trimmings. "Notable features of the fancier suits are the Robespierre, directoire or Medici collars. These collars are frequently wired so that they can be worn high up at the neck or turned down in the form of a lie down collar, as desired. Some of the more extreme suits show the wide turned back directoire cuffs, but the tendency is for a set-on cuff or a simulated cuff formed by the trimming. "Much attention has been given to vests, which are seen on many of the suits. Some of these are attached to the collars and show only in the upper portion of the coat; others are cutaway in front, showing the lower part of the waistcoat as well; still others have the revers turned back and show a straight waistcoat from throat to waist line. "Frequently these vests are only basted in and can be removed when desired. Others are made like separate vests, thus giving a woman an opportunity of having two or more for a single suit. "The material of the waistcoat depends largely upon the suit fabric. For example, broadcloth, zibeline, wool velours or ratine suits have waistcoats of brocaded charmeuse, velvet, plush or light colored broadcloth, while suits of velvet have vests of either broadcloth or fancy silk." Traveler's Case. A compact little case for the traveler is of deep violet leather made in square box form about twelve inches wide by eighteen in length and four inches deep. This holds a white brush and comb, a tooth powder box and hat brush and mirror. It can be conveniently tucked in any trunk corner, but is particularly nice for automobiling. TWIN CITY STAR Efforts Made to Erect a gymnasium 60 Howard University Washington.-The central gymnasium committee of the General Alumni Association of Howard university reports that since the "ground breaking" on the proposed site for the new gymnasium building, at commencement June 5 last, activities have been refubbed along all lines. Many of those who attended the commencement returned to their fields of labor with increased enthusiasm for the extension work of their beloved university. They have been instrumental in securing pledges, and, in many instances, contributions, to help swell the $10,000 gymnasium fund now being raised among the alumni. Plans are on foot locally for a sweeping campaign, with the intention of reaching and enlisting every available source of aid. To this end one of the prominent ministers of this city has tendered an open session of his church service for the purpose of interesting his congregation and those who worship with them in the movement for the gymnasium and acquaint them with the beneficial effects it is likely to have. At this service President S. M. Newman, the new head of Howard university, is to be invited, with the university choir and a representative from the gymnasium committee, who will present the cause. The collection from this service is to be donated to the gymnasium in the name of the church. Several other churches are planning a similar service, and it is believed that the effort will be made general in order to give every element in Washington's religious life an opportunity to extend a helping hand to this very worthy project. To date the pledges amount to about $7,200, with $1,500 in the hands of the treasurer of the university. The student pledges (numbering 800, indicating the loyalty of the students to the movement), which matured Oct. 1, have been coming in rapidly during the last two months. Professor Kelly Miller, chairman of the committee; Mr. Robert A. Pelham, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, financial agent of the gymnasium committee, are sanguine of success. They hope to be able to announce in the early part of January a sufficient number of pledges made and paid in as will justify them in claiming the $15,000 promised by the trustees of the university, making $25,000 (the full amount) available for the long coveted gymnasium building. With continued interest and increased stimulus it is believed that plans and drawings of the building may be completed before the next commencement, and it is hoped the building will be ready for the cornerstone laying at that time. A CREDIT TO THE RACE. Financial Headquarters of the Methad dirt Chutch, at Birmingham, Ala. dist Church at Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham, Ala.—The formal opening of the new financial headquarters of the A. M. E. Zion church took place in this city recently at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church, of which the Rev. J. F. Moreland is pastor. An immense crowd witnessed the impressive and inspiring ceremonies. Dr. J. S. Jackson, the energetic financial secretary, to whose constructive genius and commercial courage the church is due this forward movement in its business management, was in general charge. The North Alabama conference, of which he is a member, was in session at Bessemer, eleven miles away, with Bishop J. W. Alstork presiding. At the invitation of Dr. Jackson the conference adjourned on Sunday and came to Birmingham in a body to participate in the exercises and to give additional significance to the history making occasion. Bishop Alstork acted as master of ceremonies. Hon. John C. Dancy, secretary of the church extension board, representing the general officers of the connection, delivered an eloquent address, reciting the struggles of the church toward financial independence and paying a high tribute to the demonstrated skill of Dr. Jackson as a financier. Dr. J. W. Wood, Professor T. W. Wallace, editor of the Western Star of Zion, and Dr. Moreland also spoke in praise of the work. Representatives of the Alabama conferences, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina conferences came on to show their confidence in and appreciation of Dr. Jackson. who, they assert, has brought so much prestige to Zion's great army everywhere and especially in Alabama and the southwest. They declare he must be elected to the Episcopal bench in 1916. The headquarters here will compare favorably with any of the business institutions carried on by the whites, and it is a credit to the city and race. Dr. Jackson is looking extremely well despite the hard work he is doing. He now tips the scales at 183 pounds, a jump in four years from 140. His beautiful home is approaching completion. It is one of the handsomest and best appointed residences in the city, and with electric fixtures, outbuildings, fences, etc., will cost not less than $6,000. GROWING BETTER. That conditions are growing better instead of worse is proved by the exposures and the relegating to private life of those who would serve two masters. When men in public life become imbued with the idea that they are the servants and the people their masters, then will this country enjoy representative government—C. E. Broughton. ST. PAUL DEATH OF JOSEPH KENNEDY. Mr. Joseph W. E. Kennedy, 435 Charles St. St. Paul, died Dec. 20, in the City Hospital, after a lingering illness. The funeral services were held at St. Philips Mission on Dec. 22. Rev. A. H. Leaitad officiating. He was a highly respected citizen, 63 years old, and leaves a wife and eight children. Undertaker Lyles directed the funeral. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family thanks the many friends for the expressions of sympathy. The Children's Christmas tree at Pilgrim Baptist Sunday School was a grand success. The recitations by the children were very good and everybody present got a Christmas present. The funeral of Miss Loraine Beard was held Tuesday at St. James A. M. E. Church. DEATH OF W. L. FLOWERS. Wm. L. Flowers, an old employee of the Great Northern Ry., died Dec. 22 at Winnipeg. His funeral was held from his residence, 418 Charles St., on Friday last. He was 39 years old and a member of St. James A. M. E. Church. He leaves a loving wife, Mrs. Florence E. Flowers, and many friends. Rev. H. P. Jones, his pastor, preached the funeral. Undertaker Lyles had charge of the burial. Mrs. S. L. Maxwell, who was injured in the Selby Tunnel accident at St. Paul last October is able to be out. Attorney Francis adjusted her claim against the St. Paul Street Ry. Co. THE ST. LOUIS KITCHEN. You can get a good meal, clean service, and courteous attention at the St. Louis Kitchen, 138 E. Third St. St. Paul. Mrs. Hinson is universally known for her good cooking. The items from the classes, make the news of the masses. Read the Twin City Star. We beg that those who are indebted to us, send us their subscription by P. O. Order. . Eastern Star Ladies Entertain. The Ladies of the Eastern Star held their annual Christmas dance at Hisawatha Hall on Christmas night, as usual it was well attended and a grand success. Those present enjoyed the music and dancing immensely, and the Christmas spirit was everywhere. Many guests from Minneapolis were present. The Culture Club entertained their friends on Christmas afternoon. It was the swell feature of the younger set, and well attended. Refreshments were served, and dancing was enjoyed by all present. A Happy New Year to The Culture Club, which has done much to promote better associations among our young people. Mr. Branson of 610 Robert St., is ill. Mrs. J. H. Jenkins of Sherbourne Ave. is sick at her residence. MRS. McCULLOUGH'S AUDITORI IUM DANCE. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Charleston have moved to the Attucks Home where she is Matron. INTERNATIONAL RAILROAD MEN'S ASSN. The opening of the Headquarters of the Railroad Men's Assn., was a grand success. They have everything sanitary and homelike—and it appears that it will be a success, but it must have the patronage of those, who always say "We need such things." Will the people of St. Paul support it? Walk can't run this institution. Subscribe for the Star. Atty. Francis is defending a Negro accused of rape on a white girl, supposed to have been committed in a store in the business district. Mr. Walter Bennett of Pittsburg, Pa., is employed with the Pullman on the Rock Island to Des Moines, Ia. Mr. Bennett has been transfeered to the St. Paul district. UTLEY'S NEW LOCATION. Have you visited Utley's New Barber Shop in St. Paul? It is worth your while. Real Barbers, Clean Baths, and New Pool Tables, also the latest Negro periodicals. The Catholic Church has done more for the American Negro than any other of the religious denominations or political porties. It's leaders have drawn around black men the "magic circle of the church" and held at bay the riot-ruffans of the North as well as the hell-hounds of the South. Verily—"More sharper than a serpents' tooth is an ungrateful child. Many notes were received this week too late for insertion. You must pay for use of these columns, if you send your news later than Wednesday. READ THE STAR—IT'S NEWS. DO IT NOW. ```markdown ``` SHRINERS ELECT OFFICERS Fexan Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine elects officers and delegates to the Imperial Council. The following named officers were elected at a meeting of Fezzan Temple No. 26, on Dec. 20, last. The annual Installation will be held at the next meeting on Jan. 17, 1913. Newly Elected Officers: Jordan M. Morris, Illustrious Potentate, re-elected. Chas. H. Robinson, Chief Rabban. O. D. Howard, Assistant Rabban. James Eddings, High Priest and Prophet. James M. Graham, Oriental Guide. Rich'd M. Johnson, Treasurer, re-elected. Geo. L. Hoage, Recorder, re-elected. John Sayles, First Ceremonial Master. Geo. Johnson, Second Ceremonial Master. Henry G. Johnson, Captain of the Guard. Delegates to Imperial Council, Delegates to Imperial Council. Jordan M. Morris, C. H. Robinson, Dr. O. D. Howard. Fezzan Temple has about 90 members, and is composed of many of the most prominent Masons, Jose. H. Sherwood and Geo. L. Hoage are officers of the Imperial Council. The annual Ball, which is always a Grand Social Event will be held on Dec. 30 in St. Paul. FUNERAL OF SAMUEL TAYLOR. The funeral of Samuel Taylor, was held at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Thursday. Rev. E. H. McDonald preached the sermon, taking as his discourse II Cor. 5th chap. 10 verse, impressing upon his hearers that most serious thought of life "Where shall I spend eternity?" Mrs. Addie C. Minor upon request of the deceased sang "Face to Face," with her usual expression. Mr. Taylor was born Jan. 2, 1865 in Washington, D. C. and died at his residence, 470 St. Peter St., Dec. 22, 1912. He is survived by a wife, 3 sisters and a brother. He was one of the managers of the Porters' and Waiters' Club on Wabasha St. He had been in bad health recently. He was not a member of any church, but had donated much for this church work, also was a good son and loving husband. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Frank Kingry, Gus. Banks, Simms Wilson, Joseph Brown, William Briggs and James Hyde. His floral offerings were many and very beautiful, especially those sent by Mrs. Scott Walker, Mrs. William Fisher and son, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Garner, his business associate, Banks and Watkins, "Curley" N. C. Campbell and his friends, Mr. Frank McCarthy and many others. The casket was of gray broadcloth with silver trimmings. Mr. Taylor was familiarly known as Sam Patch. He was well liked and a host of friends mourn his loss. Undertaker Lyles conducted the burial. Charity Club Elects Officers. The Twin City Charity Club met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Stirman, 3418 Snelling Ave. Dec. 12. Mrs. Corinne Carter State Organizer held the election, the following officers were elected by acclamation: Mrs. W. R. Donovan, Pres., Mrs. Wm. Stirman, V. Pres., Mrs. B. C. Coleman, Treas. Mrs. B. Smith, Sec., Mrs. Hester, Keeyes, Asst. Sec., Mrs. Jas. Burke, Journalist, Mrs. H. M. Kennedy, Associate Journalist. THE NEW DICKERSON CAFE. Mr. John A. Dickerson has remodelled and renovated the Dickerson Cafe. Many changes have been made, and the decorations are very appropriate. The main dining room has been enlarged, and another private room added. Your inspection is requested. Send to the Star your News. Subscribe to the Star. ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCURCH 5th Ave. So. and 27th St. Minn. Rev A. H. Lealtad, Restor. Service at 8 o'clock P . M. All are invited. Come. ST. PETERS A. M. E. CHURCH, 234 St. between 9th and 10th Aves. Services evening 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Sunday school at 12:30. Rev. F. M. Lewis, Pastor. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 315 Eighth Ave. So. Sunday services at 11 a. m. 8 p. m. Sunday school at 1 p. m. Rev. E. R. Edwards, Pastor. BETSHEDA BAPSTIT CHURCH, 1150 Eighth Street So. Preaching every Sunday and evening. Rev. T. J. Carter, Pastor. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 6th Avenue N. and 4th St. Services morning and evening each bunday. Rev. M. W. Witners, pastor. The People's Christian Mission, Rev. G. W. Mitchell 1204 Washington Ave. So. ST. PAUL. ST. PAUL. St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. r. P. Jones, Pastor, Cor. Jay and Fuller Sts. All are welcome. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Rev. G. W. Camp, Pastor. All are welcome. LODGES. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Deputy, installs and organizes Chapters of The O. E. Star. Please to consult any one interested. Residence Mrs. Anna B. Harris, Grand District 285 Rende St., St. Paul, Minn. FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING PLAIN AND FANCY SEWING. Mrs. R. A. Vanhook. 3612 ELLIOT AVE. SO. Minneapolis. Phone Colafx 3596. N. W. Phone Nic. 4655 Special Attention Given Ladies' Work STAR PANTORIUM E. H. PAUL, Prop. Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing SHOE SHINING PARLOR 110 Wash. Ave. N. MINNEAPOLIS Goods Called for and Delivered Promptly T. S. Phone 3073 N. W. Main 9592 The Porters and Waiters Club Incorporated GLOVER SHULL, President Waiters for Parties Furnished Also Porters 311 Hennepin Ave. Mpls. "THE BIG THREE" New Year Night T. H. H. EDW. PIPKIN, P. H. SOUTHALL, ROBT. GLENN. DANCING EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT. 1311 WASHINGTON AVE. SO., MINNEAPOLIS. AUTO LIVERY Low Rates-Quick Service 2826 CHICAGO AVE. HIRE GARTRELL'S LIMOUSINE. For Theatrical Parties, Dances and Social Calls. It is warm and com- fortable. Electric Heated and Lighted. See Gartrell, or Call So. 7578 Golden Rule Tailors S. BLUMMER, PROP. 1311 WASHINGTON AVENUE SO. SUITS OR OVERCOATS MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING. 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We wish you a Happy New Year. ‘Thanking you for what you have done and asking your future support. [ HOPE PERSISTS. } ‘When I consider life, ‘tis all a cheat. Yet fool’ with hope, men favor the deceit, ‘Trust. on and think tomorrow will repay. ‘Tomorrow's falser than the for mer day, Lies worse, and, while it says we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possess, Strange cozenage! None would live past years again. ; Yet all hope pleasure in what yet remain, And from the dregs of tife think to receive ‘What the first sprightly running could not give, John Dryden. A GOOD RESOLUTION, Never mind the new resolutions, Just carry out some of the many made years ago, “Tis deeds that count. : If “Hell is paved with good inten- tions” there is plenty of material on hand about New Years. ‘The Negro fs a factor in the Battle of life and im this grand march of progress must carry his own burdens and fight his own battles, and the day is near when he will win the great victory of world wide recogni- tion and human happiness. This should be the quest of the rising gen- eration. Minnesota remembers “Dred Scot Deciston”—Never again. RUNNING A NEWSPAPER. Running a newspaper is a thing that every person knows how to do except the editor or manager, No- dody should ever get a roasting in its columns except the editor and his friends. On the other hand, their friends should be sweet scented, praised and banqueted. If you do something bad you want the editor to keep your name out of the paper; but, on the other hand, should you buy a new dress or hat or feed two or three of the bon tons of the town at your table or sing a solo you want @ big puff and a doost, and if, you don't get it you are going to stop the paper. A newspaper fs something Ro oné forgets to condemn for tts mistakes, but never remember to praise it for the good It accomplishes. —The Advocate, Portland, Oregon. ‘THE DOOR OF HOPE. ‘The record of the Republican Party, and the recent developments within the Democratic ranks should lead many more Negroes to believe that in the Progressive Party is their hope of future years. They should demand proper recognition in ite organiza- toms, end keep in touch with the pol- {tical situation. Rine Out The Oto, Ring In Tue New: a ‘the new!” SNA in every country of the world where civilization thas tought mankind the Importance of cel ebrating his holidays brazen throated bells will obey thie injunction at the midnight moment which marks the Passing of 1911 into 1912. Bvery bell, every chime, every peal come tt from brass or steel or glass sounding in melliguous beauty tn the silence of night. marks the observance ef @ custom that goes back not less than fifteen centuries. _ Bing out the old year, ring in the new, 1s not an impulse to celebrate with mere noise another swing of Fa ther Time’s scythe, The custom bas @ significance, a beauty of meaning Mentified with some of the earliest ob ‘servances of the church. From remotest antiquity bells play ed a part in religious wotship. In Egypt the feast of Osiris. was announced by the ringing of bells. Aaron and other Jewish high priests wore bells attach ed to thelr vestments. in Athens the Pelests of Cybele used bells in thelr Tites; the Greeks employed them in camps and garrisons, and the most solemn moment in the ritual of the Catholle church is preceded by the Hnging of silver chimed bells. Paulinus, bishop of Nola, introduced the bell tnto the Christian worship in the year 400 A. D. The first bells were made in Cam. pania, hence the term campantle or bell tower. ‘The adoption of the bell into the services of the church soon gave the chimes the comforter's office in the minds of the devout. In thelr stmplo faith the worshipers betloved that con- secrated bells had the power to pre- Vent storms, to drive away evil apirits ‘nd to bring repose to the sufferer. ‘The direct forerunner of the New ‘Year bell is what was known as the “passing bell.” ‘This was rang at the death of a believer. tm theory devils troubled the expiring patient. But the peals of a consecrated: bell were believed to possess a potency that the most malignant of devils could not withstand; hence with ev- ery death the ringing of the holy bells exorcised the evil spirits and assured the soul a happy passing into a future ‘untroubled peace. From this ancient custom developed easily and naturally the habit of ring- ing out the olf year and ringing tn the new. Centuries have passed, a thousand years, and still 500 more have been Dumbered stuce the frat New Year was hailed by the music of tuned brass, but man still finds the custom beautiful and comforting, and 1912 ‘will be saluted by more peals than any of tts predecessors. ‘The bell most favored is made of tin ‘and copper. In the relgn of Henry Ll. ‘experts decreed that.» bell should have two parts of copper and one of tin. When Mr. Layard made his famous {n- vestigation of the ruins of Nineveh he found beautifully toned bells where the proportion was ten parts of copper ‘against one of tin. Later experts havo ecided that four to one is about the fight proportion. Experiments have also been made with bells of brass, German silver, real silver and gold. Some made of steel were shown to have a beactiful tone, but deficient from the fact that {t could not be sus- tained. Glass bells of great thickness give out an exquisite melody, but the ‘tmatérial 1s too brittle to withstand the constant impact of the clapper. Bo most of the bells that greet 1912 will be made according to the formula of four parts copper to one part tin. ‘The most famous of the bells that have greeted New Year are now si: lenced for all time. One fs a prized relic of the world's greatest autocraey: the other is a worshiped memento of the struggle for liberty that launched into existence the world’s mightlest re publte, The great bell of Moscow, now 10 cated io the Kremlin, was cast in 1784. It was the design of its makers that-{t should Ail the air with a vol: ume of melody that should make it world famous. In both height and 4l- ‘ameter this colossus of belie ts twenty: one feet. it weighs 198 tons, But how vain is the planning of mankind Je proved by the tragic ca- reer of this monster of sound. Only for three years did it toll forth the be- stoning of the new year. Cast in 1784, Ht remained tn tts place till 1787. ‘Thea t fel! uring a fre and from its great weight sant deeply tuto the earth. For exactly one contury it was per mitted to remain buried. ‘Then it was raised, but the exca- ators found in its side a gaping hole, where a great plece had been broken ‘oat, No more should the bell ring. But they ratsed tt, placed tt on a solid foun@ation, and it now forms the ome of a emall chapel made by sx- eavating the epace beneath it, Now, though it may no longer ring in the new year, it can be the sanctuary for the New Year prayers of the faithful Bvery New Year eve citizens of ‘Phitadetphia gather around the shrine ‘of Mherty, Independence hall, to bear TW1IN CITY STAR A Pp Pp ¥ (C4 | F S. aN P| Be oe G ia lS 2 BAe So Te bm Oi 3 ad i ALONE) ai \ EO Dar: J w TEATS 7 Q ry (Bg Ny SAD) Ky Y Sua xs} @ wid aOn IRD Ww IPD )e SON OE 7; i wars , < A R, Bi : cee Oa, a ‘ err FO PARAL ELT me tt tet i —— ea L$, DONALDSON COMPANY Invites Your Personal Inspection of their Great Department Store to take advantage of the many conveniences including POST OFFICE REST ROOMS TELEPHONE’S : CHECKING ROOM BUREAU OF INFORMATION ETC. ETC. ETC. On All Car Lines 1308-10 WASHINGTON AVE. 80. 28 Newly Furnished Rooms. By Day, Week or Month. ‘Special Rates to Theatrical People. 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