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Saturday, January 22,, 19 Si .rsi ?C8??3tt?XKW^jOjCUDX?-0^0.0-O.O.O.OXlO.O< f^ AFMN <iI " HAINES 57^il. : : t^Orahgeburg, S. C., Jan. 15.?Th ?daflin Girls?undefeated?champion for two years' opened their season' b; swamping the Haines" Girls with i score of 57-11. The Givia iiwpirecfjj; the record that the "hoys had mad on the prorodim* ni|rht Iiron the first to*equal it and did succcci in making the above one sided score - The many spectator,-, found tha "{speedy Norma" and "Flashy Yette1 , were yet oh the job with eves a keert as everf tTndeQlto leadoyshT] of Gapt. Bessie WilHamsT and witl the aid of her team mates ^hej^wei^ able to earjt "47 points' in the firs .. three quarters. During the same,per iod the guards for Clafiin provec to be imperviously preventing Ilaine - frnrp malpmr more than fine goar-arrq- one tree" tftrow. In the third quarter Couch Presto] sent in all of the* substitutes wit] . the execution <>f Lant \V-ilfinms_Xhl new team showed the same stamp o unity and Cooperation that* is' charae teristic of Clafiin's championshi] teqnriV. 'ihisnew team added ITTmor points to the already-large score. Henderson of HriineS won the ap plause of the crowd oh several occa sions when she executed skillful playj that resulted in a score for her team "STATE COT LEGE BASK El BALL TEAM WINS State 7 College frills .marched t( their first 1>^ket-hall viJtovv t<irhr * , V> ? . . ._by defeating the "fast team J'roii Haines - Institute. 20-10. Wilkinsoi from. State, and Henderson fron - LAUREWS NEWS Sunday, Jauuary 1G. 11)27.?The Sun day ' school of Ilethesta A. Mv E Church reorganized with the followinj officpr^ :inii sin pu~ pr-dr A. White; assistant snperUirendent Elbert Beasley, Jr., secretary, ISIis: milium nuiuur, assistant secretary Samuel Boyd; treasurer, Mrs. Alnand; ? Byrtl; libi^rian.? Luther LoaKT"* Sr. assistant'librarian.-Luther I,oakr Jr. orgftnist, Miss Claudia Roherson teachers. ProT, Th&nas Sanders, Mi JClbert Bepslye,* Miss"* Maftie '"O Duckett, Odessa Sanders, ?adte JTf]* gins, Mattie Miller, Mrs, Coleno *5?at. ,-ter white and Mrs.. Maggie Ilenry. After the Sunday school was eve our pastor, Rev. J. B. Smith, b panel service at the usual hour with a splen did congre.m?v>n. Owing to the colt weather which we,are. having now Rev. Smith has been, a little ind'is posed, hut w.-is feeling better Sumlay lumbitt, S. ('.. .laneaiy Tth for a nieei ing of the County Training .School Principals and collee pi'osidents' meet ?? in was?called bv J. B. Jolt on .tor tin General Kducational Board, of wTiicl . Dr. Dillartl is president. TilL following II01 llniuu who mi ??married, during the?luilbuys.; MLJessie Copeland, to Willie Mcintosh ? Mlsg Cora Grant to J. C. Hampton Dendy.' -Rev. Green Hunter White, formerly of this city, but mwy a student at Lin coin University, Philadelphia. Pa., Wa called to Oiangeburg Uj attend tin funeral of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Mau? White Daniels. He?his hoini folks a visit, where he has the sym "Apathy of hlsinany friends in the loss ' ' hoc dear sister, whom he all knev and loved so welt/' " ' ~ ?On Suri(f,.TyrJauuaiX"!>tii. Rev. AVlilti preached a touching sermon at Bathe A. M. E. Church. I am sure ovdryom enjoyed it. ? rtu?. and Mm. .1. 1). Ihiillh ulMit'g B Tliariktfie nTPnTTiers alid their nianj friends for making tlmm think Sant-i ^ had come again on Friday night, In pounding* them. ~~~7 . \ " Mrs. J. P...;^mith?was cu!v d t< ?-?Greenwood ? Sunday--to?-attend tin funeral of her uncle. ^ . Mrs. -HaTtfe FTctchGr Washington- o New York is visiting her parents. Mr ? 'and Mrs. Abe Fletcher. Mrs. Minnie Cannon of-ftrdievillo, N C.. has returned, home, after speird-ihj a month here the guest of her dAught 6r. Mrs. Willie Iluth Rice. Mr; F^manuel (Boysie) Garljngton o Asheville, N. Was the guest of hi: brother, Mr^T.nngford Garlinp.ton, lliii past week. Those on lite sick list are; .Mrs, .i ~ C. Coaxum, who ha;f been confined t< her home since Christmas, Mis: Odessa Sanders ,Mr. S. I'. Parks am Willie B. Henry. <We hope that tbej ' "will all soon recover.-Mrs.* Hattle -E. -Crawford Bailey from near Mountviilo, stopped will h?r ooubI&t Mrs. Alloo Mooro. on-^at 27. ' )RTS ?5 *'w ' . ^O.O.O^O^OjmD.C^C^X>.0-O.OpXUa<^J | Haines featured by throwing baskets j from wryy nngto of the Held. LINE AS FOLLOWS . e J lfaines . Position 1 ' State g ; Lvuitfi.?????K. F.????Wilkinson ^ | Henderson' L. F. Taggart Bj Stewart ^ J. e. Miller Plain - S. Cy James ?1 Ilaffiilton ? li. O. Branch n t>(nvdl L- 0- Jordan || Subslitutes for State: Brooks, ,J" White, Nance, Jordan, ,- > I, Cl.Al'lIX HOWNS HALMES 66-19. S ! *~~ % : '^'7' TIL,. J .* 0''u?igelniVK, Sr-ey-Jain 11.?In a ^ t, .iiie l.i.-r. full of thrills from, be j ginning- to end the Clallin Pantfrers . | i?w.'isi\ c ly defeated, the Haines Quin| let wiili a score of 60-19. II.: The first half was full of thrills, ^ from.the first play wjien a pass from r jvtpgh.E to .By tiiewood- resulted in a ^Oirrjt^ iaii thru tho-basket'-until the ^ rtptfo whenthe ba.ll was being passed by Martin, Bythewod and Mason in ' rapid ? v :.ui " thttiugh me. hoop. f 'l"be end of the. InjffVj'ound the' Panllki-. leading w i tnV>"scpi,e of 41-6. t The score was against the lads . ..i.nrnrTTCTrnnwss Tlimr spirit V?i:i ! united. In gcveltal rallies i that demanded the admiration of all 1 he sf>r?4-?ttorrr-thG .-visitors'" were able j*?w ra'.so* .their sfbrc to 19'. In this , period oi" the game Coach' Preston of | C'lafhv ; s*v*t In .substitutes for the en-.} tin- team.? _ ?" | hi" h pointers for Clailin, each having | landed 11 , HidtLlghals". Rythpwnnd had two more poinst to his credit * I Horn tTie fi ee throw line. Mason the i adept center was also a high pointer 1 . with " field goals and-2 from the free i ! thro'.v line. ~ - nrda-y, en route-to Metro it". "Mich., _ ivlieiv :dio lias mado her home for a . number of years. MARIAN ANDERSON AT l A. AND T ( <?.? KfiK Tile presentation of MaAndgr soil, noted contralto by the Agricul_ iuraL and Teehnica! t'ollege of?Nor Hi ; Carolina^.j-'r'iday. January 1-1. marked -rrwrv-ffa Tn^rrrrhistory ,of Hie Negro itiusiciiuis. .>oi oniv.was ino capacri} - ? olurftll ~;l,iirliviue?treated '' with?Uu sight oi' the- hiamnpHli. dining hall r %1 '! beautiful, ? "01 table, del igliuully complete playhuUee, lint it was'also treated to a ( varied ipusical feast which is witjt, j out a ahmht. one- of - the greateul. triumphs .ol' the musical world, j I'rofjK(i)ii I'xiDiLit(t il WideVariety' *oJ Vocal UJfcri)igs. "However hue the many. past successes of famous musicians have boon Z 1 1 hla . ni-diLS I'.ei'iiirmain-e?reaver no. qiu'slion in duo's mind that .Viiss Anderson possesses an ext.aordiivary "il'iHsTval aof. ity ;ilfij , iha t' she is probnhly without a "lit er in tiie hold o: - wotad art.- Tlu*.- rtrh; mettmv, sweet vofc6 of life contralto captivated the - a-ml?e?tyt*i The ' crowd whicft iilied tlie nrainmhtji hall was veff Hiatal iu its TtTn^lTrn?c'J several times .Miss Anderson was repeatedly en 'r Vj,?i ed;.-U.n iJL t yirii . tUiic .,alre. -resp undod the tiudivhee demonstrated its pleas, tire in li-lciting. to her. Her program permitted liny*presentation of a wide variety of .vocal o'XieriiigSv including specially arranged Negrospirituals and numbers in French, German 7 ' iliun? Spanish r . JSspcciakJi pleasing wits her rendition of "Watot iitj#," Robinson;" "Cuckoo," "O Don l-'at.a 1 t-Don Ca rlos," Verdi: .'TDon t . . r* l'-oun nrv los' sheep," Johnson ;. Ron,'.'. Strickland; "Will-nohe. f,. ispV ' Spros.s; "Danny Boy," Weather by* "By the Waters of Minnetonka. Lieurahcc. I Tl^p :n..l I.-M. (illrifl IMitll l?10? cd tint) white patrons. A. large dale _ gutJon yf a Indents, and faculty of J*v t North Curoflria 'OoHegw fur Wbuieii ' -(white) added?their presence.?Rro ^ ceeds of the entertainment--?w ill be ?used i'oi; tim .Cliai.;' Fund... , __ EVERY MAN WILL BErF-REE. .\iy bank Is iient from labor, i My cheeks .are wet with tears, 1 Jiaye labored hard to help you, r ? Yiirungh these many years. ' I whs brought here as a slave In Quit, role ;I played my part, f j nut llits, treatment I am now getting A Almost brinks my heart. a 1 : i by steal slavery I tlo not see,'? k. But menial slavery all around; I sli'iil. snlfff*.' this because . A j better day for me is bound. 1 In that day mental peace will reign, / This e-'rlh a mrw place Will be ? =3"4>ere- will?be- no slave?holders, no slaves, v Every man -wilt he freer*?~?~ r-- a, ' ?Way man Johnson. > . ' 71 _ c ? THTg PALM1P " \ 1 FRATERN, !:J- , r " BY J. B. !JV , : FIRST ANNUAL CON* YEN-1 TION KNIGHTS OF TOUSSAINT ' . " - ' ' The first annual convention of the I Grand Lodge, Knights of Toussaint, [ . *, ?' ** | and the Courts of Soussaane, of the" I Jurisdiction of South Carolina, "met" iff 1 Charleston, 0. C., DCieinbi'i?ilStlr aiul 129th. On Tuesday evening at ? o'clock at Ebenezer A. M. E?Church the in. formal opening and -reception ' was held. A splendid program was arI ranged by the local lodges qnd'cunrts, land quite an enjoyable* time-was had- L j by till present. Several stjyhig atb ; dresses were delivered, among them was the address of welcome oh, behalf 1 of the fraternal lodge.s of the city, by 1 Sil" Julius A. Brown, Grand C. C. of ; the. K, of.P.'s for the?Jurisdiction" of ! "South Carblhia. . Tills splendid a'dil'ress was responded to by Dr. II.- I!. Sea ~ brook, president of the colored hos nital. and Grand .Medical' IJircOnr jif _ the-Knights. of Toussafnt for frnfj'tc . risdiction 'of South Cnrntiiut ?3 Mr.. .C. It. I/y.ard delivered the -address of welcome for the Insurance " Companies' "of- "ine ~cit\\ . Air-of these addresses were ably aleHvered and . ? . . I ' well received, as all fthes.e moil are : known for-thuir abilityVlfd wisdom. J Uev. J. B." Beard, Grand' Noble itujyr ? of the Order in the State,* and Miss N. j A. McQueen, Grand' Wofthy?EmpTeSs of the Courts, also made addresses set ting "forth Jhe purpose and hopes of the Order and" Courtsjteapictlyely, A beautiful solo Was rendered "by -Mrs. M. j. Lewis. which was enjoyed' by all who heard it. ; ?^?f?~ 1 The Utopian orchestra rendjcred. J several - selections of music, which 1 captivated the convention. This splen. did group of young musicians, led by : Mr. Peter: Poiiisetr" V. deseryo much. " credit for their interpretation ^oL _ music. The Coleredge Taylor' Glee Club; led by Mr..- Phillip Bennett, < . rendered several selections, which = were excellent"l"for tlienr,iht?rpfet.ation ias well as harmony. At the conclitjsion of the prog'-am, the committee' ... IZI3wHatmng^VSAM CHIl.DS-- ? BATTLING "SAM "" GUILDS KNOCKS OUT MEXICAN ? From The Jacksonville Journal (Re-Arranged) L.? Jacksonville, Fla., Strand Theatre ' i We ^arewrrtipg-& gist ot' the boyt "j staged -m the "Land of" Flowers," I that proved to be a sensation, as well unpopular match and a financial j success. Battling Sam Childs, featherweight boxer of Columbia, S. C., i luu^iit 111.-5 way iu tuiii^RUf \ a iui ) , ' in a ton round bout of furious hto'xing 'I over Mexican Kid,- feathc/^cight j boxer of St.' 'Louis. Mo T'.,on .''"ifl'- ed in at T2G pounds. The Fight by Hounds ?^ Mexican i?id .was the first to- enter^ -= I the ring, 1 and froni .a great ovation , given him with a hearty hurrah, acclaimed him to bo fh^h^^nte^of^the of throe States, viz: South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida; entered the ring following the Mexican Kid by two minutes with scarcely'any applause. Sam makes a bow. Both fighters are taking swiftglances at edch other, awaiting the bell. A moment of suspense?the bell ( They are off like a.shot.. Round 1. They meet at the center -of life ring, Sam lands' left iwuFright to the head, they clinch. Mexi- ' --Tan?Kid works fast with light audi' lefts to the body, which causes Sam tO WtrW>l% With nn.-pm. " I ' ? ' iwaw .? , , s<vift left to tlje head and misses. The bel^ rings. Mexican Kid's.; round ' Roomf ?.'lSam comes out? wearily, keeping at a distance and fighting at long range, for Sam realizes that the Kid is a bit d&ngeroua at close range. -~-;rv - * _ - """ ~ T1""" * =====3SSS*H - \L NEWS | LEWIE , :L sui-vi-d refreshments in the apnex of uiu cnurcn, ana every one present was^servcd -and expressed themselves us-having had a good time. . On Wednesday mornirfg at 9 o'clock i lie Grand Lodge and Grand Court was called to order at the Knights of ' fousstrint' .Castle,"* 542 King Street, by the Grand N'oble Ruler, Rev. J. E. Heufft,' and the Oraml AVui'lliy klTTlpress. Miss N. A. McQueen, jointly. | Repurts from the. various lodges and mrrrrs showed that the order his ; grown and prospered*'during the year" lic> ond the most fondest hopes of alt. Tfrd" reports of the Grand- Secretary artd W. Grand Worthy Keeper of'Docutnents showed that both lodges and courts are in Jine condition, and the Grand Lodge and Grand Court are on a sound basis as both have a strong surplus in their treasury. Perhaps one' of the most "oufBtapd ing single pieces of work (Tone by this (jiand Lodge:was to raise the endow- j ui&it?og: death -benefit from $100 to J $'25y for lodges and courts. This, with rU-her-added features, aro expected to stimulate interest in the growth of the organization in the state, ?~ We are hoping to make 1927 a bap~ ner year for the Khights of Touss:iaint and the Courts of Soussanne in the._Sta.tc.. ' The officers of the (Lodge are: Rev/ J. E. Beard. GmnL Ruler; Mr. John A. Harris, Vice Grand , Nohic Ruhr:J\Tr^iW-G. Klnard, GrantT Xoiiie Secretary.; Mr. EUgene Gads tiefi, "Grand Treasurer; Rev. J. S. Bonn. Grand Noble Commander: Mr. J W? H. Wilson, Grand Worthy Chaplin. ! were Uev^rA.-F. Wallace. Supreme No., ble Iluler, of Jacksonville. Fla. x ' ( The officers of the Grand Court are , as'fbllows: Grand Worthy Empress, J Miss N. A. McQueen; Grand Worthy ' Pfttrtfn, . Rev. J. C. Dunbar; Grand 1 Worthy Matron. Mrs. Grace Chapman;' i Grand Worthy Inspectrix, Mrs. Alice B^o\yn; .Crand Lady of Records, Mrs. \j, it. Lewis; urancTKeeper of Financer'' Mrs. M. E. Bligen ;Grand Exchequer", 2 Mrs.- Georgie; Houston. . ??T- ; Being a nasi master of- long range*- I pas.sds a fevt'-Xo- the Kid's .head, at \ the same time; they are kidding and J talking quite a bit. Bell. Even. J Round 3. Round three was. even, ? neither boxer, put over any stiff pundies. Bell. ; ; Round 1. Sam bpunces forward, but " was met by thp Kid with a terrible j left, hook t() the jaw that sent Snm to the hint.' The referee stapts count ing and everythnig -seems to be"over, I>ut Sam struggled to his feet a bit ' bewildered, but game. Sam smilecM to the surprise of all. The Kid's lOUItU. -4 ? i Ih.tmd (i. The Kid steps uut-to K.'? . Sa:fi, liul Rattling Sum is playing; < the defense game", while he hangs on until .the bell. - Sam receives typite a bit '<irpuhbshinent1 in this round. The beR-.The- Kid's round.? ? -4 KdnmPV. At thu lndl Sum in ypun 4 the?' Kid Avith -hammer and tongs." 5 Sam passes a fast right and left to the body and the Rid taken unawares nusses~a~left'To~fhe head. . SampacksT" a wicked left to the head and the J Mexican Kid goes'to the mat. He! 'V* " rises, quickly and'Sam hands-him an] uppercut WiCh a right to the chin and! the Kid hits the: canvas again. The bell.. Sam's round. Round tb- -U>ey-amr"Otr~ at the bell with Sam over anxious to land a K. O. The Kid "is' breathing hard and nqnging on, bufy Sam is wading in close with rights and lefts to the body. Kid passes one to the head and missed and Sam stepped in with l\v0 ugmemng rigntg 10 me neaaana h'1 k !il *' 1 " '* ? n K. O., for the count. ?: This .13 the third K. O. for Battling Childs im this-ring < within thirty days. _Sam will be matched again _ shortly. Read this paper for the announcement. . ? ** DEATH AT BATESBURG, S. C * % Mrs. BettieAVrffc'df iLfesville, S. C., born December 12, died January 6, 11)27, age 75 years and 25 r Jays old. JThe mother of eBeven child ren, only 1 of which-are livingr-7 ef j Ahich proceeded her to the grave; 16 j ^ ntrd children, 14 great grands. She ] leaves to, mt5Tirn her loss;,three dau- ] srhters and one son viz: Mrs. Marv < ?; ; ? j Williams, Lula Dawkins, Link Boyd ] and SLinson Wise and a host of re- i latives and friends, b<5th white and 1 colored. A loving mother, a faith- I ful friend and a true christian has fcone to reward. Always happy. She was a member of St. John C. M. E. church for more than 50 years. ^r. iaiiMifii* r"i ii> I 'tfr i A 1. iV j. i * 4 '' t : . . , S PAGE THREE. . * * r M. H. HARRISON ggp j CONTRACTOR & BUILDER I - Estimates Furnished on Application , , NO JOB TOO LARGE i lr | ~~ i : NONE TOO SMALL ' ; J ' 1110 n:..i. 1 i -*4 y-A- - ?- -?AiKcn,-^; u- g >^Dgmg?oootfO-omoo.o^ooooooooc'oooc^'>:":'->:-v'."/: . ::yvoc'0 I - ' IN OUR . " I ; . wqrkmansiiip &, ser vice | f SEE OUR | I FALL &. \V1?n'T1:R" j L A1.1.WQQ1. SAMPI I. S - | ? - WONDERFUL V A LUES_AT ?3() & iSSf j - ^ .; 70WEN & PAU L ? I 1117 WASHINGTON STREE T | j CALL 6963 FOR SALESMAN | ~ ~?^??? r?? ? . ' . . - . 'f >* Office Phone 6026 . " Residence Phone <i798 !! if-?^ N.J.FREDERICK j ' -i: i t?1 Attorney *at-Law and INoiarv !*uh?. !! : '? .1 :: \) Practice in all Courls-^-Sfate and Federal. !' * 1 ' * ' ' *" % ' ' , ,?.- ' II 1? . \! 1 ? ^v< >*X?? ? r j Who Will Help ? |i_ I JJ^SerVing Poet | I* M H niate ?'f a local Sanitarium,has com- X t* pilvd a bonk t?f Poems; He has shown X [ 4 *v* |? I Wjjte<.-.'/'. iffi I his solitary journey." ^ f Everyone who reads this..should pro- y ^ one oi his h aS^s, aial show ap [ ' 7^ Columbia.' S.' C. Street i ^ ?? ?'?*: ? ? I W&k ??- .... I ; ? '. , t-? II ~ ? **' V^ ^? H ' .'??? ? r--\ REV. J. J. HARRISON, ?Ut? Uut? rHE UNITED SONS OF ABRAHAM & D. of J. 8 an organization whieiuis dotn^agreat work fm- * Hp 7TupnrrnH^= nfirm people of South Carolina. It has at its head Rev, J. J._. Sarrison, State Master, Prof. J. A. Tvirk, State Secretary and [). V, McCrae, State Treasurer. It pays , to Its" members while dive and gives to the beneficiary something after death. It says from fifty to one hundred dollars for hospital benefits and from $25.00 to $100.00 in case of total loss by fire of house and household goods. It pays from $1.50 to $3.00 per week for aickless and up to $10.00 on Doctor's bill. Think of it; and for any information write.. RKV. J. JL HARRISON S M 99in o. v, - -J ; " ??.(? ?*" *??>?iauu ou, uiiumma, ?- ^ or Prof. J. A. 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