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DULUTH THE TWIN CITY STAR ST.PAUL MINNESOTA HISTORICAL tive Page GRAVE PROBLEMS CONFRONT SOUTH Many Reasons Given For Great Exodus of Laborers. NEED OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Editorial in New Orleans Times-Placayune Evokes Able Comment on the Situation by W. Scott Chinn—Emigration of Colored People to the North and West is Approved. Plaquemine, La.—The great exodus of colored people from the south to the north and west is evoking serious comment in all sections. The following by W. Scott Chinn of this place, which appeared recently in the Placayune, sums up the cause of this leave-taking of the colored people of the south in a nutshell. The situation is serious, and it requires a right about face action on the part of the south to change the growing condition of unrest which now pervades the ranks of the working classes in its midst. "Your editorial of Sept. 19 entitled 'Negro Emigration to the North' is about the sanest and most logical view of the situation presented lately, and it's high time for our good white friends of the south to quit playing and act rather than 'talk' about what the south stands for as relates to the Negro. "As far as climatic conditions, location, etc., the south is the natural home of the Negro, but I blush and hang my head with shame when I think of other essential conditions—namely: Social welfare, where absolutely no protection is given to the women of my race, and our young girls still remain the prey of evil white and black men. The Mann act not affecting them at all. "Educationally, it is 'nil,' for in many counties and parishes there is not a public school for colored people, and if so it is for a few days or months and often taught by those less prepared than their pupils, although in many instances Negroes pay all kinds of taxes, even school taxes, which must help to educate white children, while their own grow up in ignorance. "Economic conditions need not be mentioned, for the south has waxed and grown fat on the work of the colored laborer, for every cent paid him has simply flown back into the white man's pocket, whereas that paid other nations has flown abroad, and to stay. Inhuman treatment of the Negro simply means the killing of the goose that lays the golden eggs. "Why should lynching continue for a moment? White men both make and execute the laws, thus putting us at their complete mercy in every way, so that legally any crime can be punished within an hour after its committal. "The utter disregard of these things upon the part of the south is responsible for the migration, not the lure of better homes and other things alone, but tonging for that peace and privilege to rest contented and happy within the place called home. "The Negro loves the south and his southern white friends, but I am afraid she only loves him as he serves her selfish ends. Boast as we may, it still appears as if the south harbors ill will toward us, for at every opportunity harrowing tales are told of our faults and shortcomings, real or imaginary, while our worthy deeds seldom see the light of day. There is too much living in the past as relates to us—days of reconstruction and Negro domination—when the white man is now in full possession from start to finish. Why not play fair and tell the truth? "Booker T. Washington, with all of his apparent indifference, knew full well that the south did not practice the Golden Rule in its treatment of us, and on no proposed tour did he ever sanction or agree to travel until he had been assured that his presence would meet the approval of the whites. Why? The answer is with you. "Publish it far and near, as you well point out, that unless the conditions be improved in those sections where they are dissatisfied the exodus will continue, and it will unless the white Christian men and women of our fair southland rise and with undaunted faith in God, who leadeth aright, come forth and correct these evils. The die is cast, and that 'formidable competition' of which you speak will prove the undoing of a land rich in many possibilities and once again set back the hour hand of time on the clock of progress. "The Negro must be allowed to work with and not merely for the white man, to be at least kicked and treated even worse than when a slave. It's high noon, the clock has struck, and the European war is yet destined to settle many other problems equally as grave. A new program is on, and the new south must keep pace with it or suffer. A grateful people thank you for that noble editorial. SUCCESS OF RARE MUSICAL GENIUS Notable Recognition Accorded Albert E. Greenlaw. STUDENT OF THE MASTERS. Value of Due Preparation For Service Exemplified In the Career and Work of a Former Pennsylvania Boy Who Has Made Good In Canada and the West as Solicist. By N. BARNETT DODSON. While it is not a rare thing to hear of scores of young men and women of the colored race who have attained greatness as finished musicians, both vocal and instrumental, yet there are scores still unheard of except in a local way. It is therefore a matter of pleasing information as well as a splendid evidence of the progress which members of the race are making in classical music. Albert Edward Greenlaw of Detroit, Mich., belongs to the class of songsters which has risen on his merit and whose services have been engaged by the most critical lovers of music for both religious and social entertainment in a very large way. Mr. Greenlaw is a native of Scottdale, Pa. His parents, Peyton and Hannah Greenlaw, removed to Canada when their son Albert was eight years of age. Young Greenlaw received his elementary education at Woodstock, Ont. Being musically inclined, his parents decided to give him a musical education. Mr. Greenlaw studied under some of the best teachers with special attention given to voice culture. He made rapid progress in his studies and early showed signs of remarkable capacity for music of the most difficult composition. He finished his course in music with a fine record, and his success as a professional vocalist is due to the thorough preparation which he made before entering upon his chosen profession. On account of his thorough preparation and ability as a soloist Mr. Greenlaw has endeared himself to the local public in Detroit, through which he has become known in other parts of the west. For ten years he has been constantly engaged by some of the wealthiest and most influential congations among the white people in Canada doing solo work. For such services he receives liberal pay, which enables him to keep himself abreast of the times in the best music and also time to study and consult the highest musical authorities. During the winter of 1915 Mr. Greenlaw was engaged by one of the most successful evangelists of the country who was laboring in Iowa. His solo work in this connection won great praise for him from the pulpit and press. Every place in which Mr. Greenlaw sang and every time it was announced that he would sing throngs upon throngs of people gathered to hear him, and it was said that much of the success of the revivalists with whom he labored was due to the marvelous sweetness and fullness of Mr. Greenlaw's wonderful voice. Quite recently Mr. Greenlaw sang at the great mass meeting held by the Detroit branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, and his fine singing was quite a revelation in Detroit, his own home town. It has so happened that he has always been detained from home in his profession and had been given no opportunity since perfecting his musical education to acquaint the Detroit people with the splendid quality of his work. He is still a young man and in the near future intends to tour the east, where musical critics will have a rare opportunity to add their praises to the most successful male vocalist yet produced by the colored people. All lovers of music who have heard him are his friends and admirers. The Hon. Alfred J. Murphy, noted circuit judge of Detroit, said of him: "It is a pleasure to attest his remarkably fine voice. In volume, range and shading his voice stamps him a rare artist. Personally of upright character, his great vocal excellence should commend him to every lover of music." The Hon. Woodbridge N. Ferris, governor of Michigan, also sent Mr. Greenlaw a letter highly commending his splendid musical work on one occasion after hearing Mr. Greenlaw sing. ABLE ORGANIZER FOR CLUBWOMEN WOMAN OF BROAD CULTURE National Association Considered Fortunate In Securing the Services of Noted Leader In Religious, Social and Fraternal Movements—Activities of the New Promoter. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Comment almost nation wide is being made on the wisdom of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, which held its biennial convention at Baltimore in August, on the election of Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of St. Louis as national organizer. Mrs. Haley is eminently qualified by education, experience and executive ability to fill with credit to the association the office to which she has been unanimously elected. She is often referred to as the queen of platform orators. As a fraternal, social and religious worker Mrs. Haley's record for twenty years is dotted with rich achievements-studded with diadems of national service. Mrs. Haley has just recently retired from the position of royal grand matron of the united grand chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for Missouri and jurisdiction. She has traveled extensively and is well known and greatly beloved for strong personality, devotion to racial interest and sincerity of purpose. During her administration as royal grand matron of the Order of Eastern MRS. VICTORIA CLAY HALEY. Star for Missouri and jurisdiction Mrs. Haley made an unprecedented record by covering the remotest parts of the jurisdiction, which extends through Oregon, Montana and Nebraska and into New Mexico. Besides in the above named order, she has labored faithfully in church, Sunday school and the Allen Christian Endeavor league, in which she was highly successful. While Mrs. Haley has been active in many good movements for human betterment for the past twenty years, it seems that she is now more anxious to serve than ever before. In her new field she will have the opportunity of her life to reach the unreached women of the race and show to them the benefits of being organized. Outside of purely racial movements Mrs. Haley bears the proud distinction of being the leader of the woman suffrage movement in Missouri among the colored women. She is also the first woman of our race, and the only one, to hold membership in the state commission of Missouri appointed by former Governor Hadley to select and purchase a site upon which to erect a building now known as the State Industrial School For Colored Girls. The National Association of Clubwomen is fortunate in securing Mrs. Haley's services to execute the big demands of this important phase of its work. In consenting thus to do Mrs. Haley makes a sacrifice, as one would term it, of many lines of activities of profit and pleasure on the lecture platform, the schoolroom and in social and religious life. But a woman of her genius will use the experience gained in all of these phases of uplift work in carrying forward the work in her new field. Mrs. Haley is the estimable wife of James L. Haley of St. Louis, who for more than twenty years has been a clerk in the St. Louis postoffice, where he is rated as one of the best regardless of race or color. Although in public service, to which she sacrifices much of her time, Mrs. Haley is a lover of her home and is an excellent housewife. One has but to be fortunate enough to visit her home to see at a glance that there is a charming personality back of that home. Mr. and Mrs. Haley have not been blessed with any children, but they are giving a life of service for other children. We predict for the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs a successful two years of notable achievements in the department over which Victoria Clay Haley presides. Supreme Grand Court Given Elaborate Reception in Brooklyn. The recent eighteenth annual session of the supreme grand court, Daughters of Sphinx, held in Brooklyn, was one of the most profitable meetings of the order held in Greater New York. The reports showed an increase in number in many of the courts represented besides a healthy financial condition. The management of this department of the order, which is presided over by women, bears the stamp of fraternal efficiency, painstaking and loyalty to the principles of the order. Among the most notable features of progress at the recent session were the incorporation of the supreme grand court under the federal law, which makes the work and jurisdiction of the order thoroughly national, and the decision to meet every three years instead of every two years, as heretofore. The next session, which will be the first to be held under the new rule, will be held in Washington in 1919. Following the conclusion of the business session an elaborate reception was tendered the supreme grand court at Lincoln hall. Among the courts responsible for the reception were St. Mary's, No. 1; Crescent, No. 10; Arabia, No. 13; Eureka, No. 15, and Eureka Juvenile, No. 3. The past grand matrons are Mrs. Isadora Hall and Lena Harris. The senior grand matron, Mrs. Rebecca E. Brent, delivered the chief address at the reception. The thanksgiving service was held at the Concord Baptist church in the presence of a large gathering. The sermon to the order was delivered by the Rev. Dr. W. J. Lucas of Flushing, N. Y. The hall decorations where the sessions were held were of royal purple offset by large and small American flags. Ethical Culture Scholarship Fund. The Society For Ethical Culture at Indianapolis, Ind., at a recent meeting decided to increase its fund for scholarships to worthy students by a 5 cents monthly contribution from each member. This organization is doing splendid work and should be encouraged by the public, especially in the matter of raising funds for education and social service movements. Veterans' Sons In Fifteenth Infantry. Sons of Union soldiers are in command of the Fifteenth infantry, N. G. N. Y. Major Munson Morris, in command of the First (Harlem, New York) battalion, is the son of an officer who led Negro troops in the civil war. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Hinton of the Second battalion is the son of Major William Hinton, one of John Brown's officers, who enlisted the first Negro soldier in the United States service. The Outlook at the Hampton Institute. Things are looking bright at the Hampton (Va.) institute for a big enrollment for the 1916-17 school year. One especially interesting course in the trade school is the one for training a selected number of male students in plumbing and steamfitting. Hampton aims to make men as well as mechanics whom the public will respect rather than ridicule, and it is succeeding at the job. THE ELK'S BALL TENTH ANNIVERSARY. MONDAY EVE, NOVEMBER 27 Judge Dismisses Case of the People Against Septimus Rutherford Upon Convincing Argument and Weighty Evidence Produced by Attorney For the Defense. By JOHN E. BRUCE "GRIT." New York.—In the case of the people against Septimus Rutherford, a well known and popular member of the Salem Methodist Episcopal church in this city, recently tried, the legal talent of the colored race triumphed gloriously. Mr. Rutherford was charged with an offense which required a trial by jury. CLIFTON T. A. FRENCH, ESQ. His counselor was Clifton T. A. French, a young attorney of our race whose ability as a practitioner is attracting the attention of the legal profession here in a way that is causing old timers in the profession to look well to their laurels. Upon the completion of the testimony of the complaining witness at the trial in question a novel point of law was being argued by the counsel for the people and the defense when the latter created much consternation in the court by the production of evidence of great weight and at the same time made a motion to dismiss the complaint. The court immediately granted the motion with full vindication, and the presiding judge paid Attorney French a fine personal compliment. It is a high tribute to the legal ability of this young sprig of the law to be called to the bench by presiding Judge Rosalsky (who is austerity personified) and complimented and praised in fulsome phrase on his sound knowledge of legal procedure in a case of such vital importance to the defendant and his counsel. His course clearly indicated that he had read the law to some purpose and that he saw in this particular case an opportunity to put it to the test. As soon as he made the motion to dismiss and produced certain evidence to justify his action in defense of his client the learned judge at once saw that he could do no other than to dismiss the complaint. Counselor French had scored. The judge realized it and the prosecuting attorney reluctantly admitted that he was defeated—outpointed, licked "to a frazzle" by a Negro attorney who understood what he wanted and got it. The judge and counsel at the bar owned the force of the Negro's ability and then extended their congratulations to the young disciple of Blackstone who had won a legal victory of which many an old veteran practitioner at the bar would have been proud to have to his credit. But this is not the only legal skirmish in which Mr. French has engaged. Another case in which he secured an acquittal for his client was that of The People versus William Anderson, which was bitterly contested at every point by this brilliant young man, and ended in the freeing of his client. Mr. French's practice covers both the civil and criminal courts, and thus far he has been successful in all the cases in which his firm has appeared. Mr. French received the degree of B. A. from New York university and from Columbia the degrees of M. A., LL B. and LL M. In addition, he has completed all the resident work for the degree of Ph. D. and has only to write his thesis to obtain his diploma. Thus the professional men of the race everywhere are demonstrating their ability in the most convincing and gratifying manner to acquit themselves creditably in the learned professions. The French brothers are westerners, and both of them are "live wires." Their future in the legal profession is big with promise, and they will be heard from in some very big cases some day, for they keep abreast of all the latest decisions of the courts, because this is the business of all wide awake and progressive members of the New York bar. They are not "social bugs," but lawyers who are in New York for the practice of this honorable profession. Campaign For Y. W. C. A. Members. The Young Women's Christian association in Indianapolis launched a campaign on Sunday, Oct. 15, for the purpose of increasing the membership to 800. Since the provisional branch was organized in 1914, with the understanding that the work would not be put upon a permanent basis until the membership reached 800, Miss Viola Chapin has the work well in hand and expects to enroll more than the required number of new members before the campaign is over. CAUSE OF UNREST AMONG COLORED LABORERS SOUTH Movement Northward Due to Low Wages and Other Handicaps. Wilson Jefferson, in concluding in the Evening Post of New York an exhaustive discussion of the effect of the European war upon the colored American, says: To get a glimpse of the possibilities wrapped up in Negro labor one has only to investigate the more progressive of the manufacturing cities of the south. Birmingham, Ala., depends almost wholly upon the Negro for its unskilled and semiskilled labor. Nashville, Atlanta, Memphis and Jacksonville do likewise. But in all of these towns, save in some instances in Birmingham, wages are too low, housing conditions are poor and the advantages, for recreation and pleasure exceedingly limited. It will be from these localities that Negroes will emigrate to the middle west and east and to localities where wages are good and where there are opportunities for pleasure and self improvement. No class of labor remains satisfied indefinitely under oppressive conditions. The Negro laborer is no exception to the rule. He has tried the south. He is willing to try the east and middle west. All he has awaited is a genuine call, based upon a real and lasting need. This movement eastward and westward of unskilled Negro labor will both directly and indirectly help the professional Negro. The younger element of Negro workers, those of ambition and of some training in the schools, will be constantly emerging from the unskilled to the semiskilled and skilled classes, with a consequent increase in their payrolls and a betterment in their methods of living. This will give the Negro professional man a hold in many not strictly Negro communities and will give him what a few of his colleagues now possess in the larger centers—a clientele that will be of all colors and of all races. It will allow those of marked natural ability to rise higher in their profession than they would if limited in their practice to only one race and class. A decidedly better treatment of the Negro, both in the north and in the south, will grow out of this scattering of the race. The old condition grew out of the fact that the demand for his labor has been limited and the supply unlimited. Other influences, some sinister and some not so sinister, have worked against him. In the south it has been that old and seemingly ineradical prejudice which would give to him only those things which the white man did not want. Not infrequently the ostracism that came to the Negro in the east and middle west came by virtue of the fact that in religion, in race and sometimes in politics he has been an outsider. It is not unnatural in the small community for the priest to intercede with the employer for his flock and for those of his persuasion. Neither is it out of the ordinary for the politician to desire to control jobs out of the narrow range of political appointments. Closer ties still are those of race and language and nationality. The Negro heretofore, with merely sentiment on his side, has not been able to overcome these barriers. But, if all signs fail not, the conflict now raging will so lessen the effectiveness of these agencies that the black man will not find it difficult to win a place and hold it in our larger industrial and economic scheme of things. SMOKE THE RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT THE BEST 5c. CIGAR SOCIAL NEWS EDITOR, Miss Clara Luca, 506 Boston Block, Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Miss NIC. 1873. E. W. MATTHEWS NIC. 2421. RAILROAD MEN'S NEWS, Stephen Springer, Milwaukee Depot, Minneapolis. Send your notes to us by Wednes- day A. M. Send 25 cents in postage stamps for your For Rent Ads. If you want notices inserted, spend a cent or two and send your copy clearly and intelligently written. Owing to the increased cost of pub- lication, we will NOT accept any ads, unless paid in advance. Agents will please act accordingly. Do not waste your time making promises to our agents. Send your money by Express or Post Office Order or in cash or postage stamps. Eastern Star Notice COME ONE. COME ALL.! "PRIDE OF THE WEST" CHAPTER, No. 14, O. E. S. Will Give a GRAND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR lasting two nights at MASONIC HAL, MINNEAPOLIS, 24th St. and Fifth Ave. So. on DECEMBER 4TH AND 5TH An Autograph Quilt, Beautifully Embroidered Sofa Pillows, and many other Fancy and Useful Articles will be on Sale. A Choice Dinner TURKEY, DUCK GOOD MUSIC — ADMISSION 10c. MRS. E. CHEATHAM, Chm, Arrangement Committee. BETHESDA BAPISTIST CHURCH. Sunday Services, Nov. 26. 11 A. M. Sermon by Rev. J. S. Strong. 8 P. M. Sermon by Rev. J. M. Moss. ODD FELLOWS CHOSE "A LEADER" A Testimonial to Atty. Francis. The members of Mars Lodge No. 2202, G. U' of O. F. of St. Paul, Minn. gave a testimonial to Lawyer W. T. Francis as an echo of the recent campaign, at its meeting last Wednesday night. An excellent and varied program was rendered. S. Edward Hall was toastmaster and in his opening remarks said, among other things, "if we hope to secure recognition politically we must choose a leader and then follow him. And I know of no man better qualified to lead and to represent the Negroes of this city, in every particular than W. T. Francis, who has so successfully demonstrated in his campaign for the Legislature; that he is the one man upon whom the Negroes of St. Paul will unite as a leader." Other speakers were B. C. Archer, Earl Walker, James Hanley, J. B. Johnson, J. R. Jones, J. W. Kellly, Mr. Moker, Wm. F. Chandler and others. In response Mr. Francis summed up the situation among our people thoroughly, picturing the importance of continued united action in all matters of interest to the race and expressing his appreciation to those, who worked so earnestly and constantly in his behalf. A. V. Hall and Robert Strong furnished the musical part of the program. Refreshments and cigars were furnished in abundance by the Lodge. SONG DANCE. Thankgiving Night Union Hall, St. Paul Admission 35 Cents. Remember the Elk's Ball on Nov. 27th. A CARD. I wish to thank the colored people of my district, who supported me so faithfully on Nov. 7th, and shall do the best in my power to represent them in the next Congress. Ernest Lundeen, Congressman-elect, 5th Dist Minnesota. ST. JAMES HAS UNITED. The members of St. James A. M. E. Church of Minneapolis, have settled their differences. The church is again united, and located at 407 5 Ave. So, between 4th and 5th Sts. The public is invited to attend the services and worship with us. I. W. Bess, Pastor. Mrs. Lottie Sensabaugh, the pianist, has moved to 1011 6th Ave. Mo. Mr. Ephraim Bludsoe died last Sunday. Services were held at St. Thomas Mission. --- Tenth Anniversary RECEPTION AND BALL ```markdown ``` AMES NO. 106—MINN I. B. P. O. LANE'S HALL MONDAY, McCullough Admission TAXIS AT 1.30 A. M. STOP! The Only Coloree IN MINN AT 429 SIXTH A. IN CONNEC THE CUT RATE P. J. Buford, W. W. H. Not the biggest but the best We deliver to all parts of the city Call N. W. Main 2515 or People will give you prompt s THE TWIN CITY Invite you to SPECIAL CABA THANKSGIVING N UNION TEMPLE HALL, 2 ADMISS Dances will be held every two w ES LOOK 106—MINNEAPOLIS, B. P. O. E. O. S HALL DAY, NOW Bullough's Orca mission 35 T 1.30 A. M. CHECKIN Colored MEAT IN MINNEAPOLIS, 29 SIXTH AVENUE NO. IN CONNECTION WITH RATE GROCER W. W. Humphrey, but but the best. Our price parts of the city. Bain 2515 or Res. Nic. 242 you prompt service day or WIN CITY ENTERTAIN Invite you to attend their CABARET AND GIVING NIGHT, NO E HALL, 28 WASHING ADMISSION 35c. every two weeks during t AMES LODGE IN MINNEAPOLIS, AT 429 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH IN CONNECTION WITH THE CUT RATE GROCERY STORE P. J. Buford, W. W. Humphrey, F. L. Jemison Not the biggest but the best. Our prices as low as the rest. We deliver to all parts of the city. Call N. W. Main 2515 or Res. Nic. 2421 and the Cut-Rate People will give you prompt service day or night. THANKSGIVING NIGHT, NOV. 30TH UNION TEMPLE HALL, 28 WASHINGTON AVE. SO. ADMISSION 35c. Dances will be held every two weeks during the rest of the season Is G. L. Morrill's subject at the People's Church, New Garden Theatre Sunday 10:30 A. M. Pictures of TURKEY, travel movies, organ. Mrs. Ida Simms, wife of Mr. "Jock" Simms, has been suffering several weeks with asthma. Mr. E. W. Matthews is an authorized agent for the Twin City Star. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. J. Roberts of 701 3rd St. So., returned Monday from a 10 day trip. He visited his uncle, Mr. W. Henry Roberts, the druggist at Indianapolis and his mother, Mrs. Henrietta Parsons and other relatives in Chillicothe, O. The Ladies of the Eastern Star will open the Holiday Season on December 4th and 5th, at Masonic Hall. See their adv. Mr. F. L. Jamison, the butcher at 629 5th St. No., has been confined in bed with La Grippe, will be "on the job" in a few days. The funeral of Alvin Buckner was held Saturday, and attended by a host of friends and relatives. The pall-bearers were, Rob't Lee Diggs, Everett Jackson, George Peale, Edward Boyd, Fithugh Gaines and John Simms. Mr. Buckner was found dead in his room, overcome by gas. Rev. Lealtad read the burial service. Mr. Andrew Quinn is serving on the jury of the District Court. The Cannon Bros., have opened a first class drug store on Plymouth Ave. Mrs. Phillip Miller of Grand Forks, N. D., is the guest of Mrs. Jessie Davis, 3624 Snelling Ave. Mrs. B. S. Smith of Oakland Ave. is much improved after her recent illness. BREACH OF PROMISE CASE. The special feature of the Annual Baaar of Zion Presbyterian Church, Farrington and St. Anthnoy Aves, St. Paul, will be the great "Plummer" Breach of Promise Case, for 4 nights, Dec. 5, 6, 7 and 8th, 1916. Dinner 6 to 8:30 P. M. Admission 10 cents. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION --- "THANKSGIVING" niversary N AND BALL LODGE NEAPOLIS, MINN. D. E. of W. ALL 8th STREET and NICOLLET AVE. NOV.27th 's Orchestra in 35 cents CHECKING 10 CENTS. LOOK! MEAT MARKET NEAPOLIS, REVENUE NORTH TION WITH GROCERY STORE umphrey, F. L. Jemison Our prices as low as the rest. Res. Nic. 2421 and the Cut-Rate service day or night. ENTERTAINERS attend their BRET AND BALL NIGHT, NOV. 30TH B WASHINGTON AVE. SO. TON 35c. weeks during the rest of the season. Tel. N. W. Main 2634. MURRAY'S ORCHESTRA Music Furnished for DANCES, WEDDINGS AND PARTIES 2721 10TH AVE. SO., MINNE- APOLIS. OUR UNDERPRICED ANNEX NOW OFFERS MARVELOUS VALUES IN DEPENDABLE, SEASONABLE APPAREL, TO REDUCE STOCKS QUICKLY. COATS, FURS, DRESSES, SUITS, WAISTS, HOUSE-DRESSES AND MILLINERY. At Low Prices that the Economical can not Afford to Overlook E.E. Athinson Co. THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY Of The Opening Of UNION HALL Will be Celebrated MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 11 The Special Feature Will Be a PRIZE ORATORICAL CON- TEST By TWIN CITY TALENT At 8:30 Sharp. THE ORATORS ARE: Ethel Gillard, Eva B. Walker, Pearl Bellesen, Ethel Maxwell WATCH! WATCH!! WATCH!!! MATINEE and RECITAL by the Women's Episcopal Club at Lane's Hall. THE TWIN CITY STAR When you need your next Suit or Overcoat. We solicit your order. I offer an unusual showing of Fine Woolens and a high type of Tailoring Service at a Reasonable Price.—I "Know How." I will be pleased to build your clothes. CLARENCE W. BELL, 244 3rd Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minn. T. S. CENTER 2626 N. W. MAIN 1551 The Gateway Market Meats and Provisions We Deliver 210 HENNEPIN AVE. MINNEAPOLIS. YOUR TRADE IS SOLICITED T. S. Center 4639. WALFRID WESTMAN Photographer 1425 Washington Ave. So. Minn. Res. Colfax 3596 Hyland 4610 MADAM LIZZIE VAN HOOK DRESSMAKING, LADIES TAILORING. 1006 6th Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn. N. W. Phone Main 4975. THE REX CAFE 252 FOURTH AVE. SO. (Down Stairs) Regular Dinner 11:30 to 2:30 P. M. A la Carte Service 7 A. M. to 10 P. M. MILES ETHRIDGE, Prop. Look up this place NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Within Walking Distance THE MODERN HOME 1015 So. 5th St. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. N. W. Nic. 951 WORKING-MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB FOR MEN ONLY 244 3RD AVE. S. MINNEAPOLIS SYLVESTER W. OLIVER, MANAGER. DeLEO'S EAT SHOP. Mr. Rufus L. DeLeo, has opened a restaurant at 407 5th Ave. So. He is assisted by Madam DeLeo. They have a neat appearing place and welcome the public to inspect the service and cuisine. Wholesome food at reasonable prices.—Advertisement. NORTH SIDE CAFE. The Home of Quality and Services If it comes from the North Side Cafe it must be right. We pride ourselves on our special Sunday Chicken Dinner, 35 cents. NORTH SIDE CAFE, 723 6 Ave. N. A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Wanted—A Business partner—A Good Chance for a Profitable Investment. Will sell half interest in my Meat Market to a Reliable and Hustling person, who has the cash. Call at Jemison's Meat Market, 629 No. 5th St., Minneapolis. LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFKR. Special $3.00 Combination. We offer a Combination Subscription to our readers for 1917. We will give you your choice of any Negro NEWSPAPER or MAGAZINE, and THE TWIN CITY STAR, malled to your address anywhere in the U. S. for THREE DOLLARS. Cash in advance. Get your home paper sent direct to you. Forward all orders H. G. Motley, the barber, formerly at McDews' shop is now located with Mr. Ellis Houston at 252 Fourth Ave. So. He solicits the patronage of the public.—Advertisement. THAN'S NEW FEATURE Mr. Clarence Peyton of Chicago, is entertaining at Than's Buffet, in St. Paul, and is making a decided hit with the patrons of the cabaret. THAN'S CABARET BUFFET 138 East 3rd St., St. Paul. NATHAN TRAVIS, Prop. STEWART'S HOTEL FINEST ESTABLISHMENT OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. Twenty Elegant Steam Heated, Electric Lighted Rooms. Free Bath. Rates Reasonable. Lobby, Reading and Lounging Room, Buffet and Grill Room, Billiard Room, Dining Room, and bath, Private Dining and Reception Room for Ladies. A LA CARTE MEALS AT ALL HOURS. BEST SERVICE. POPULAR-PRICE LUNCH. From 12 to 3 P. M. REGULAR DINNER 5 to 8 P. M. 5 Courses 35c. J. E. Stewart, Prop. 246-50 FOURTH AVE. SO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Both Phones. PENTICOSTAL. Peoples Christian Assembly. 1204 Washington Ave. So. Services Sunday—11 A. M. Sunday School—1.30 P. M. Praise Meeting—3 P. M. Preaching—8 P. M. ELDER G. W. MITCHELL, Pastor. Assisted by Mrs. G. W. Mitchell. Comel and Serve the Lord. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, 407 5th Ave. So. Morning Service 10:45. Class Meeting 12 M. Sunday School 1 P. M. Evening Service 7:45. Wednesday evening, Prayermeeting 8 o'clock. I. WILBER BESS, PASTOR. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH 1120 Eight St. So., Minneapolis. Service, Sunday 1 A. M. and 8 P. M. Sunday School 12:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayermeeting Thursday 8 P. M. Rev. D. E. Beasley, Shepherd, 905 Marion St., St. Paul. Phone: Jackson 2079. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 7th Ave. North and Hoag St. Rev. M. W. Witthers, Pastor, Res. 2406 17 Ave. S. Phone Drexel 600 Regular Services. Preaching: 11 A. M., 8 P. M. Sunday School 12:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. Society 6:45 P. M. Prayer Meeting Wed. 8 P. M. A WELCOME TO ALL. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH, 22nd St. Near 10th Ave. So. THOS. B. STOVALL, Pastor. Parsonage 2205 Elliot Ave. N. W. Phone So. 762. Sunday Services, 11:00 A. M. Preaching 12:30 P. M. Church Class 1:15 P. M. Sunday School 6:45 P. M. Allen C. E. League 8:00 P. M. Preaching. Prayermeeting every Thursday evening, 8 o'clock. APARTMENT BARGAIN. FOR SALE—Four Flat Apartment Brick building at Sixth Avenue and Aldrich North. Owner about to leave town. Reasonable terms. Inquire 615 Alrich Avenue North. One room for single person, gentleman preferred. Large room, conveniently arranged for light housekeeping, within walking distance, on car line. Mrs. O. D. Phelps, 119 Western Ave. Phone Hy. 5444. FOR RENT:Three nicely furnished rooms, steam heat and all modern conveniences. For gentlemen only. Mrs. Walter Houston, 1907 4th Ave. South, or call South 6434. A neatly Furnished front room—with heat. One block from car line. Gentleman preferred. Mrs. E. A. Mitchell, 2020 5th Ave. So. Phone So. 117. Modern room, nicely furnished, near car line. Clean and comfortable. Mrs. S. A. Steele, 818 Emerson Ave. No. Phone Hy. 5651. MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE. Seven room modern home, hardwood floors, hot-water heat, large lot, 3224 Portland Ave., Minneapolis, on easy terms; shown only by appointment. F. D. McCracken, 410 Court Blk., St. Paul. JEMISON'S MEAT MARKET NEWLY OPENED Choice Line of Select Meats, Popular Prices. 629 5TH ST. NO. Smoke "SIGHT DRAFT" W. S CONRAD CO., Distributors NO. 140. E. 6th ST., ST. PAUL. NO. 1. WESTERN AVE., MINN. AMES LODGE NO. 106, I. B. P. O. E. W. Meets in the Knox Bldg. 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. the 2nd and 4th Tues- days of each month, at 8:30 P. M.. 4th St. and 8th Ave. So. the 2nd and 4th Tues- days of each month, at 8:30 P. M. All Elks in good standing are cordially welcomed. Geo. M. Bryant, E. R. 818 Met. L. Bldg. Wm. R. Morris, Sec'y. The Anchor Hilyard Lodge of Masons meets at the Knox Bldg, in the hall used by the Elks and Pythians. CHOICE CITY AND SUBUR- BAN PROPERTY FOR SALE ON SMALL MONTHLY PAY- MENTS. B. M. McDEW, 802 Sykes Block. N. W. Nic. 621 Minneapolis OSCAR GILBERT PRICE. Real Estate, Insurance and Loans. Choice Property for Sale or Rent. 2814 101f Ave. So. N. W. South 5250 Minneapolis N. W. Phone Nic. 1873 J. M. MORRIS Real Estate Broker Loans Collections 506 BOSTON BLOCK MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Office Phone N. W. Main 625 GALE P. HILYER ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW With Hall and Tantges 722 New York Life Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. Res. N. W. South 3347 Peterson, The Druggist 1501 Washington Ave. Se. TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS. He Sollicits You. Patronage. SPECIAL SAMPLE SHOES. POPULAR PRICED SHOE RE- PAIRING. WE FIX 'EM WHILE YOU WAIT. Men's Sewed Soles ..... 75c Ladies Sewed Soles ..... 65c Men's Nailed Soles ..... 50 and 60c Rubber Heels, ..... 40c Ladies' and Boys' nailed soles ..... 40c SEVEN CORNERS SHOE REPAIR SHOP 1424 Washington Avenue South. DR. W. H. WRIGHT. DENTIST. Phone Nic. 1963 111 So. 6th St Minneapolis, Minn. Phone Hy. 3605. DR. ELLIS BURTON 715 Sixth Ave. No., Minneapolis, Minn. DENTIST. Graduate Northwestern Dental School of Chicago. THE SPIRELLA CORSET Mrs. Cora Anderson Carr 365 Aurora Ave. N. W. Dale 1345 St. Paul, Minn. CREOLE HAIR SWITCHES and TRANSFORMATIONS MADE TO ORDER. Prices Reasonable. CALL HY. 5528 MRS. LAURA JONES. ARCADIA RESTAURANT 500 FOURTH AVE. SC. W. S. Simmonds, Prop. Sunday Service SPECIAL TURKEY DINNER Beginning 12:30 P. M. FIFTY CENTS CHICKEN DINNER 35 CENTS When in St. Paul, Don't fail to Call at the BROADWAY CAFE 558 BROADWAY Henry Prior, Proprietor Defective Everybody enjoys its delightful music and be glad to have the Victrola help in the entail. Such a splendid instrument is something truly thankful! Come in and we'll gladly demonstrate the Victrola music. The Victrola shown in illustration is the Violin styles $15 to $350. Victors $10 to $100. Easy terms. THE COMPLETE MUSIC STORE STEINWAY, IVERS & POND, LUDWIG and other fine pianos—Cash or convenient on Latest Popular Hits, 19 cts. per copy. METROPOLITAN MUSIC STORE 41-43 South 6th St. MINNEAPOLIS ½ Price On Unclaimed Tailored Winter Suits and Overcoats $30.00 Suits or Overcoats $15.00 $35.00 Suits or Overcoats $17.50 --- HOME COOKING- -CLEAN SERVICE REASONABLE RATES FOR TABLE BOARD. THE ARCADIA RESTAURANT 500 Fourth Avenue So. N. W. PHONE MAIN 3487, MINNEAPOLIS, MIN REGULAR DINNER 25 CENTS W. S. SIMMONS, Prop. SUNDAY SERVICE BEGINS AT 11 A. M. TURKEY DINNER 50c.—CHICKEN DINNER 35 THANN'S BUFFET R. N. TRAVIS, Prop. Waiters, Porters and Theatrical Fo ELEGANT FURNISHED ROOMS CAFE OPEN AT ALL HOURS Phones: Buffet Cedar 6245 Tri-State 2262 Hotel and Cafe Phone: Cedar KEYSTONE BUFFET and CLUB CAFE 1313 Wash. Ave. South FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN Music Every Day from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. Kidd Mitchell, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS, I LADIES SPECIALLY INVITED EVERY DAY KEYSTONE BUFFET and CLUB CAFE 1313 Wash. Ave. South FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN Music Every Day from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. Kidd Mitchell, Prop. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. LADIES SPECIALLY INVITED EVERY DAY. R. Phon N. V KEY Kid tive Page A woman is seated at a table, listening to a man speaking into a microphone. Another woman is standing in front of a wooden cabinet, reaching into it. Who wouldn't be thankful for a Victrola on Thanksgiving! Everybody enjoys its delightful music and every hostess will glad to have the Victrola help in the entertaining. Such a splendid instrument is something for which to be truly thankful! Come in and we'll gladly demonstrate the Victrola and play your favorite music. The Victrola shown in illustration is the Victrola XIV, $150. Other prices $15 to $350. Victors $10 to $100. Easy terms, if desired. THE COMPLETE MUSIC STORE STEINWAY, IVERS & POND, LUDWIG and other fine pianos—Cash or convenient terms Latest Popular Hits, 19 cts. per copy. ETROPOLITAN MUSIC STORE 41-43 South 6th St. MINNEAPOLIS Price On Unclaimed Tailored Suits and Overcoats Suits or Overcoats $15.00 Suits or Overcoats $17.50 Everybody enjoys its delightful music and every hostess will be glad to have the Victrola help in the entertaining. Such a splendid instrument is something for which to be truly thankful! Come in and we'll gladly demonstrate the Victrola and play your favorite music. The Victrola shown in illustration is the Victrola XIV, $150. Other styles $15 to $350. Victors $10 to $100. Easy terms, if desired. BROWN BROS. MERCANTILE CO. Tailors and Furriers. 21 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis. Get Your Baggage Direct from Maker NORTHWESTERN TRUNK CO. Retail Store 248 Nicollet Ave. ING- -CLEAN SERVICE THE RATES FOR TABLE BOARD. CAGDIA RESTAURANT 40 Fourth Avenue So. AIN 3487, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. DINNER 25 CENTS W. S. SIMMONS, Prop. SERVICE BEGINS AT 11 A. M. DINNER 50c.—CHICKEN DINNER 35c. 500 Fourth Avenue So. N. W. PHONE MAIN 3487, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. REGULAR DINNER 25 CENTS W. S. SIMMONS, Prop. SUNDAY SERVICE BEGINS AT 11 A. M. TURKEY DINNER 50c.—CHICKEN DINNER 35c. HOTEL AND CAFE 122 EAST THIRD STREET ST. PAUL, MINN. Headquarters of R. N. TRAVIS, Prop. Waiters, Porters and Theatrical Folk ELEGANT FURNISHED ROOMS CAFE OPEN AT ALL HOURS phones: Buffet Cedar 6245 Tri-State 2262 Hotel and Cafe Phone: Cedar 9088 R. N. TRAVIS, Prop. Waiters, Porters and Theatrical Folk ELEGANT FURNISHED ROOMS CAFE OPEN AT ALL HOURS Souvenirs for Ladies every Wednesday afternoon and Evening BUFFET and CLUB CAFE' 1313 Wash. Ave. South LADIES & GENTLEMEN Every Day from 2 P. M. to 11 P. M. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. SICIALLY INVITED EVERY DAY. THE TWIN CITY STAR Your Menus For Thanksgiving SUBSCRIBE al for ing! hostess will which to be pay your favorite ,$150. Other ed. Victor HIS MASTER'S VOICE REGIONAL PARTNER Four Menus For Thanksgiving Oyster Cocktails. Consomme. Popped Corn. Roast Stuffed Turkey, Brown Gravy. Sweet Potatoes. Boiled Onions. Turnip Croquettes, Cranberry Conserve. Dressed Lettuce. Apple Pudding. Mince Pie. Nuts and Raisins. Fruit. Coffee. Cream of Corn Soup With Popcorn Croutons. Celery Sticks Stuffed With Seasoned Cream Cheese. Roast Turkey, Spiced Cranberries. Parsnip Fritters. Apple, Orange and White Grape Salad. Mince Pie. Dates Stuffed With Nuts. Coffee. Clear Tomato Soup. Celery. Boast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce. Boiled Hominy. Escaloped Onions. Coleslaw. Pumpkin Pie. Bread and Butter. Fruit. Coffee. Oyster Cocktail. Consomme. Soup Sticks. Olives. Celery. Salted Almonds. Roast Turkey, Chestnut Filling, Giblet Gravy. Sweet Potato Puffs. Escaloped Cauliflower. Rolls. Grapefruit Salad. Cheese and Crackers. Pumpkin Pie. Fruit or Maple Mousse. Fruit. Nuts. Raisins. Coffee. After Dinner Mints. Thanksgiving In Venezuela. In a big armchair in a large New York hotel sat a tall, distinguished looking man. PETER B. BURKE "This is the best Thanksgiving I ever had," he said, fairly glowing with contentment. "It makes me think in contrast of the worst I ever spent. I was in La Guayra, Venezuela, sent down by a New York newspaper to wait for a war that never happened. I was forced to spend Thursday there, and the prospect of a dinner at the hotel there was nauseating. I had been there before, and I knew the meal would be odds and ends floating in grease. With such thoughts in my mind I strolled down the main street of the town. Ahead of me I saw a man, tall, thin, unmistakably American. He went into a building. I quickened my pace and found it was the American consulate. I rapped. The gentleman opened the door himself and, seeing I was an American, asked me to come in and have Thanksgiving dinner with him. "The man was Thomas Moffat, then consul. A box from Brooklyn contained turkey, pumpkin pie, slightly the worse for wear, to be sure, and even cranberry sauce."—New York Tribune. ROOT & HAGEMAN 403-517 NICOLLET AVENUE These f will ha need o own g that it l If be Hag both than besid These first few snappy days will have pointed out the need of a warm coat-your own good taste will insist that it be fashionable. 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Instead of such being the case; it is often that rivalry and agitation results, when the young people make a better showing than the older element. Any good movement by the young people should get the hearty support of the community, and their spirit should not be crushed by the malicious methods of the mal-contents. The Young Girl's Beneficial Club is an organization that has done more than any other to promote social and charitable welfare, but they are sufferers because of their successes. The young folks of today are the old folks of tomorrow. Those, who have not paved the way for the younger generation to follow, should not hinder their progress; but should be first to encourage them in every good work. The Master hath said: "And a little child shall lead them." The high cost of livng is a blessing in disguise to many of our people. It is a lesson in economy taught by experience to be practiced with efficiency. They have too often, accepted the luxuries and rejected the necessities. The tables are turned and instead of idolizing the vanities of an existence, they must idealize the realities of life. Put more brains in your business, and you can and will overcome the adversities, that beset you in every walk of life. I Won't Worry, because. I .Will Work; is a fitting rebuke to those I. W. W's of the other races who are confirmed calamity howlers. The Negro is fortunate, and now that the closed doors of opportunity are swinging open to him; he should enter now without fear and trembling, to show the Americans, that, they have unjustly denied America's loyal citizen, the privilege to "earn his bread by the sweat of his brow," and to enjoy it under his own vine and fig tree. Forget your color! The demand of the age is efficiency. Deliver the goods! and the Negro will take a leading place in the ranks of labor. MUST PAY SUBSCRIPTION. Just as Valid as Grocery Bill in Any State in the Union. Recently the publisher of the Huron State Spirit sued a subscriber who refused to pay for the paper, and secured a judgment for the back subscription amounting to $8. Costs were added and the subscriber had to pay these too. It was a test case. There are no federal post office rulings which exempt a man from the payment of any amount of back subscription to a newspaper. A subscription debt is as valid as a grocery bill and is collectable under the state law—Brookings Register. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE STAR Gems In Verse THE END OF THE ROAD. We who have passed our three-score years and ten Have learned what courage human hearts must hold And how, for life's last test, we pray again For courage to be old. We do not realize our fleeting days. We watch the sweep of life and feel its thrill. Admire its progress, its achievements praise And share its service still Until some day the tasks once lightly met Grow strangely irksome to our weakened hold; The young compassionate us for the lape of memory, for falling eye and ear. They smile at us, indulgently, perhaps. To them old age is drear. Oh, strong, glad heart of youth, it is not so! Though ends the road among the falling is. An open gate beyond the sunset glow The truthful soul perceives. Of earthly blessings age is not the least. Serene its twilight sky, the journey past. Like that rare draft at Cana's marriage feast, Life's best wine is the last. WHEN you see a ragged urchin Standing wistful in the street, With a knife in his breasts, ours, Dirty face and hard red feet. Pass not by the child unheeding. Smile upon him. Mark me, when He's grown he'll not forget it, For, remember, boys make men. WHEN the buoyant youthful spirits Overflow in boyish freak. Chide your child in gentle accents; Do not in your anger speak. You must sow in youthful bosoms Seeds of tender mercies; then Plants will grow and bear good fruitage. When the erring boys are men. HAVE you never seen a grandraise With his eyes aglow with joy, Bring to mind some act of kindness, Something said to him a boy? Or something no one knows. With a brow all clouded, when He said they were too thoughtless To remember boys make men? LET us try to add some pleasures To the life of every boy. For each child needs tender interest In its sorrows and its joy. Call your boys home by your brightness; They'll avoid a gloomy dawn And seek for comfort elsewhere, And, remember, boys make men. -Unidentified. MY QUEST. SOUGHT for Love o'er the ocean wide, In a distant place beyond the sea. For his smile with a passionate voice I cried, But only the waves moaned back to me. I sought for Love on the mountain high, Where the clouds blew white on the misty air. Brave and sweet and long was my cry, But echo returned my unanswered prayer. I sought for Love on the desert drear, With yearning lips and heart afame. Calling, "Come to me, my sweet, my dear;" But, alas, and alas, Love never came. I went back weary and worn and spent, With broken spirit and wounded pride; Then my soul was filled with glad content. For she waited there at my own fireside. TARDINE88. I THEY say it is a rule In every kind of school That he who comes too late Within the entrance gate Must listen to the teacher scold, And lots of dreadful things be told! I WONDER can’t there be On mountain, plain or sea A school of any sort, A kingdom or a court, Where folks can come a little late Without a scolding—which they hate! —Anonymus. DEBT8. MY debt to you, beloved, I one I cannot pay In any coin of any realm On any reckoning day. FOR where is he shall figure The debt, when all is said, To one who makes you dream again When all the dreams were dead? OR where is the apprasier Who shall the claim compute Of one who makes you sing again When all the songs were mute? -Jessie B. Rittenhouse. A HAND ON THE SHOULDER. WHEN a man ain't got a cent, And he's feeling kind of blue, And the clouds hang dark and heavy And won't let the sunshine through. It's a great thing, oh, my brethren, For a feller just to lay His hand upon your shoulder In a friendly sort o' way! It makes a man feel curious, It makes the teardrops start, And you sort o' feel a flutter In the region of the heart. You can't look up and meet his eyes; You don't know what to say When his hand is on your shoulder In a friendly sort o' way. Oh, the world's a curious compound, With its honey and its gall, With its cares and bitter crosses, But a good world after all, And a good God must have made it— Least ways, that is what I say, When a hand is on your shoulder In a friendly sort o' way. —Author Unknown. WHY SHE LAUGHED. HE explained it clearly to her: "Wise men hesitate, you see. None but fools will say they're certain." "Are you sure of that?" said she. "Yes," he answered, "I am certain—Certain as can be of that." Then he stood amazed and wondered Just what she was laughing at. —Exchange. THE TWIN CITY STAR SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson IX.—Fourth Quarter, For Nov. 26, 1916. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Rom. xil, 1-8. Memory Verse, 6-8—Golden Text, Rom. xil, 1—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. This is our last study in the epistles for some time to come, but the believer who desires to grow in grace and walk with the Lord will study them constantly. In our lesson of two weeks ago we gave some attention to the whole of this epistle, but a little repetition will be helpful, with some additional thoughts. The epistles, as a rule, are for believers or saints or saved sinners to build them up and fit them for service, that God may be glorified in them and other sinners saved to help complete the church and bring the time of the kingdom. The first eight chapters of this letter teach most fully and clearly that all, without exception, Jews and gentiles, are sinners and guilty before God and that salvation is wholly of grace, apart from any works of ours, and that, being justified freely by His grace, we are made children of God, joint heirs with Jesus Christ, in the love from which nothing can separate us; that, while we wait for our redemption bodies and the deliverance of the whole creation from its bondage and groaning, we have all things freely given us in Christ and all things are working together for our highest good. Chapters ix, x, xi may well be called an epistle within an epistle concerning Israel and her future. Then in our lesson chapter and onward we are told how we ought to live here to the glory of God because of all that He has done for us through grace. "I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God," because of His great grace, His great love, His great salvation, the great glory of the kingdom to which He has called you, all that He has done for you, is doing now and will yet do. Let Him have your body to live in, to make a mansion of, while He is preparing your mansion in glory. In Rom. vili, 31, 81, 84, we learn that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all for us, and in John xiv, 17, 28, we learn that they will make their home in us if we are willing, making each of us a mansion for the indwelling Trinity while our mansion in heaven is being prepared. The words "mansion" and "abode" in John xiv, 23, are the same word in the Greek, a little noun of only four letters, and used nowhere else. The same truth is stated a little differently in Eph. ill, 17, "that Christ may dwell or make His home in your heart by faith." The living sacrifice consists of our being willing to die to all that is of self for His sake. It cannot be self and Christ. It must be "Not I, but Christ" (Gal. 11, 20). "We live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh" (II Cor. iv, 10, 11). As it is written in Rom. vili, 36; Ps. xlv, 22, "For Thy sake we are killed all the day long." Being made accepted in the Beloved at such infinite cost, so great a sacrifice on His part, it is a reasonable service that we should be willing to be a sacrifice for Him, both in word and deed, that He may be seen in us and known through us (Phil. iv, 18; Heb. xill, 15, 16). We have called out of the world to continue in it, but not be of it. The whole world leth in the wicked one. It is an evil world, and its ways and customs are all opposed to God, and the only correct attitude for the believer is crucified to it and it to us (Gal. 1, 4; vl. 14; John v. 19). The works of God are beautiful, but men at enmity with God are under the control of the devil, and the condition of things in Europe (June, 1915) gives us some idea of what he can do. He is a deceiver, a liar, a destroyer, a murderer, and all who are not in Christ and on his side are on the side of the devil. How can a child of God be willing to be conformed to such a world? The word that is translated "transformed," is used only four times and twice in the account of our Lord's transfiguration (Matt. xvii and Mark ix). The other place besides here is II Cor. ill, 18, where the translation is "are changed." Our lesson verse says that the change must be inward, the renewing of our mind. It begins when we receive the Lord Jesus and thus become new creatures in Christ; then as we continue beholding Him we are changed by the Spirit day by day, proving more and more fully how good and acceptable and perfect the will of God is. All that follows in our lesson chapter is the varied manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit, which He will work in us if we are yielded to Him. Verses 3-16 tell of a lowly mind and a lowly aim, not thinking anything of ourselves nor seeking great things for ourselves. There is a place and a ministry for each member of the body, as the Spirit may decide, and no room for envy or jealousy (verses 4-8). In the service of the Lord there must be diligence, with joy and patience and prayer and love; a readiness to forgive and to esteem others better than ourselves (verses 9-15). Verse 18 hints that it may not be possible to live peaceably with some people, and such circumstances will need special grace and wisdom and guidance, which God will not fall to give Why You Should Join The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 1. It teaches that race prejudice is the most evil thing in the world today and that "Jim Crow" cars, race segregation, anti-intermarriage laws and all other manifestations of it are unchristian and cruel efforts of the stronger to oppress the weaker. 2. It combats in the courts, state legislatures, the Halls of Congress, the government departments and everywhere the spirit of persecution against the Colored People which grows out of race prejudice. 3. It aims to bring about such a healthy public sentiment in this land that Colored People will be accorded all their social, civil and political rights and will receive exact justice in all the relations of life. 4. 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