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"'i .. ; fnturday, January 25, 1930 , ' * ' intniii ' * mm Dr. Jesse 0> Thomas, Field Secre"tary^of tho Urban League, Atlanta,. Ga., .was a pleaijnt visitor at the Qhonie of Dr. and Mrs. D. K. Jenkins on Pine Street last week. ^ ^ Miss M. A. Jackson, a member of till' fanilty nf Ghaiyn School npont the week end home with her mother Mrs. Eva Mobley. J & The Rev. I. O. Simmons and familv, ~i% are now located at 2321 Starks St. The former?-address was U28 Pine St? - There will be a musical and literary program; given'att Ladson Presbyterian Church Sunday evening promptly at ?5 o'clock p.m. in behalf of one pf the clubSj Admission free, but there will be silver offering taken. Come and hfrar some of the best duets and ? solos, also speakers. Mr. Keitt, one of our Negro composers will appear on this . prbgram; hear him.' This program will be sponsored by ...stu. dents of Allen University and" Benedict College. The church is located between Blanding and Laurel streets on Sumter .Street. ? " ; ? ^ X '~Mrs. Richard Carroll of this3 city is in_Laurcns where she is. visiting her aged moiher, Mrs. Lllen McDanlels on her farm five mites from the town of I.aui'ens. Mvc u~i ??C fc?vw?uw Miiiivii-iiuiiiiaii icvrcin** ly returned/ from Jacksonville where she went to spend "some time with her > sister, Mrs. Simmie HiUer Smith, head of the Florida Woodman of the World. 0 NEW CENTURY CLUB NEWS On Thursday January 17th, Mrs. Pearson was charming hostess' to th0 New Century Club at her palatial home on Pickens 4Street. \ At the appointed hour the ladies assembled in the cozy breakfast room where four tables had been arranged _ for bridge.?At -thp luiiilusiufl uf lilt* ' games it was found that the booby, a daijtity rubber tea apron fell to Mrs. O, "ft, Champion Lwhile the fortunate lady who held top score was presented a pair of lovely pink pillow cases. Mrs. Alma Rhodes luckily drew highest for consolation and was given two Turkish bath towels. .> ' v Mrs. Pearson's appetizing menu consisted of. roast pork with dressing; potato au grotin; congealed fruit salad on crisp lettuce leavds^ triangle * shaped sandwiches, pickles' and tea. ' Mesdames Counts and Shaw were jriiAsts. % DIE LUStlGE DUTZENDA hITERAISCHE (7ESELLSCHAFT On Friday, January 10th, Fraulien Maggie Long and Fraulien Doris - Glover, were hostesses to Die Den^ chere Ge-aellschaft. At six o'clock the business meeting began which .was lengthy. After the business Fraulien Glover gave a discussion of the life and works 1 of Alfred Tennyson, which was indeed entertaining. Then each mem: ber responded to the. calling of* he'r-l name with a quotation from Tennyson. Die Gesellschaft was honored 1 to have Herrs Scott, Starks and Bailey as guests. ' :?Many games were played and a few musical numbers were rendered by ' ? Herr Starks, Fraulein ..EL__ Waiters, 1 assisted the hostess in serving a salad ' an(j sweet course.-^ 1 ' -i ' ' i ? " J ?^~ LE CERCLE ENTRE NOUS J , ^ In spite of inclement weather hap- . piness reigned supreme in the hearts < of the fair members of Le Cercle Ep- , tre Nous when on last Wednesday Mile. Maud Pehdevgrnsg entertninaH _| with three tables of bridge at the " honfe of Mrs. Eliza McGhee in. Harden ( Street. The home was decorated beau | tifuily with pink and white carna- , tionfe. ^ v At the end of_the games, in wtych t ' friendly rivalry played an important ( part, Mile. Minnesota Garrison was , declared winner of high score prize , and received orchid "undies" trim- { med with Alencon pattern lace. Pret- j ty green "undies" went to Mile. Mat- , tie Mouzon as the consolation. Dainty j pink rosebud lingerie clasps were the ] low score prize, won by Mile. Rhea , ?Wilson. , After a brief bitoinoon-nennion' the hostess served a delectable salad j course. i Madam Alma Rhodes, charming Columbia society matron, was a pies ( ing visitor to the club. t . -, .j BIRTII OF GRAND TWIN BABIES 1 ~-Rev. and Mrs. fc. P. Butler.of pleasant wish to announce the birth I of their grand twins, boy and girl, J born to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bur- ' nett, Jan. 4, 1930,"Jersey City, N. J. The Lord however, saw fit to take ; can only say "Thy will be done.". We _ have been *1 nformed^hat' mother1 and i i son are doing nicely. c Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were tome^l students of Allen University, Colum- l bia, S. C., now they reside in Jersey it City, N, J. * .' / i * J 1 ' * ... . .'W . v- * . '7^'." ' FRIENDLY MAKERS CLUB MEET! . , . Evelyn Savage ^as at home to the 1 Olub on Monday ^yening, Jan. 13 afr{ ter the club Imd finished business a course of eakejJaYld. hot chocolate was served. Evel$$. being the youngest i member of any-j*?lub in the city is very populg* anting the younger set. ' She also took first" prize as the most popular student while attending kin-' Jdergarten in 1929. Mrs. Bprnigf Sav-, j i agr i? the pi' Mirt~mTnfKri''nFTittlr Ev- -< elyn. * " " . _ P DANIEL-RICHARDSON - ^rfi A WOfWinn* * * v,! luvciiiit-ss auq simplicity, but yet full of style,--was solem-n^ nized Sunday Jan. 19, 1930 wherr,j Miss ?)aisy Daniels, a very attractiyai-, young lady uf?this Oliy became the i bride of Mr. Robert Richardson. The'j wedding took place at Union Baptist , Church, and was an affair to W--re- ] membered. The wedding was held at the appointed hour and the church was,crowded. Just before the-en- j trance of the bridal party and her-' beautiful nmids, a solo was sung by' ( Miss Katie. S. Knox, who sang "At Dawning" and at the conclusion of ' the solo Miss?Jackson who presided at ] the piano began playing the wedding march, Miss Daniels, a niece entered ] as Usher, wearing white taffeta, made ( in the latest frtyle. Then ? entered-j Miss Mary Moore as maid of honor. , who wore peach taffeta -with rhine- j stones and sfippers to match. Next came the first couple, M>ss Katie Knox, who wore a ' beautiful: combn . nation of white and', orange of moire ' and slippers to match, with Mr. Mai- } achi Hutto.' Little Miss Lillian Dan- 1 uqls entered - ^vearing a beautiful j white crepe dechine with ruffles and j lace, ring hearer. Next to enter "was 1 Miss EessTe J ackson and Albert 1 Brown. '- *'.' . . -?L-J The bride was given in marriagei by her brother. Then entered the bride who was diet by the groom who ' 4.1 - _i? iL \ in uii wil* arm ui trie oesi man, Mr. Charlie Adams. Each attendant carried a beautiful bouquet of flowers. 1 Tbe Rev. Boykin" beautifully perform cd the ceremony.. After the wedding the friends-of the bride and groom' returned to her home where they enyjyed a very pleasant evening and were served ices and. cake. j The couple will make their home in Columbia. i ? i' ' , " Charlestori News ??? . ' ^ ? Mt. Ziun Church^ : . i A special prayer was offered by the ^ pastor and congregation in behalf of s our Presiding' Elder, Dr. R. \V. Manee. [ On last Sunday morning the pastor, i2 Rev. ,J. W. Witherspoon stated that i * he was not at his best phvsically, yet , may be used by God.. After the ser- x mon all of his remarks prefacing his he is frying' to be at his post that he 1 sermon had been erased because his ( thinking faculties and his wonderful c delivery was not impaired one bit.: t lie seems to be that usual powerful..., nulnit orator, sick or well, and he de-J livered a wonderful sermon. ? At our evening service the Rev. Dr. u Ilolloway of Philadelphia, preached Q for Dr. Witherspoon, and Rev. Holloway preached a very instructive ser- ^ mon which was much, enjoyed by the very excellent audience that came out n On Sunday afternoon at 4 p. m. the > s Missionary Society of each church of the city, held their union service at a Emanuel A. M. E, Church and they ^ presented~the audience with a wonder a ful program consisting of many inter- ^ esting papers, and addresses, and the ^ result.4 of this very timely program -j and pew rally netted these various groups a very. creditable sutn. On Monday night, Jan. 20th, the ^ first quarterly conference for this year was held at Mt. ZLon A. M. E. ^ Church. Owing to the illness o? our g Presiding Elder Dr. Mance, by request -j; af Dr. J. W. Witherspoon of Mt. Zion c presided and we discovered that this ' was not his first time presiding over /. .m rrafVinfinrr fnr tho firm A VWIJIJf *vr?. v..v U and aggressive way. in which he hanrlled the affairs Has* brought" credit ~ to himself and'Zion. It is quite nee- ? af the interesting items of this con- ^ ference. After a few brief remarks yet very forceful, by the presiding ?' jssary that' we should mention some ! jfficer the minutes of the last quarter was. caHedWor and carefully read by :he secretary of the conference, Mr. ~ W. A. Jacobs, Jr., showing a total collected by all boards and clubs com- C ained $1,3914.40. Brought over $1,133.86, making a grand total for the juartcr $2,825.26. Disbursements^ for^ rj ;he quarter were $2,199:85, leaving in t, xeasure $840.54, same adopted. The w eports from various boards and club? jsj were almost unanimous. We might c iay at this time the first report made ^ jy that newly organized group of v foung boys, known as the Allen Life 3uard, Their report was unanimous- f< iy acclaimed on Monday evening in t< he quarterly conference for the most jxcellent, timely, and (accurate re- ? Dort that was so beauuiUny read "y'-pT ;he secretary of the 'Allen Guard, w Vfaster LeRoy Anderson. This report Y ?ave to the conference an agreeable ti ;hrill, for its correct and explicit manner in which it .was presented. iVe again commend Grand Master J C Harris for this great achievement n Zion. i , Let us a 11 go to the weiner roast md eating contest given ^By those joys of the Allen Guardy Fefi, 7, 1930, it the home of Mf??ter J. A. Harris, 270 Cumming Street. X' . It lc Plymouth Congregational Church j The oflieer* and -members of "Ply- }ft nouth church are looking forward to i grand Pew Rally to be held on Sun-J^ fay, Jan. 26th and they are looking f( 'or the presence of their many friendsJ d, hat the rally may be a record break j fa ng one. There will be a live program tl r~ . * :' "$ ' * i *:' : * 41 '? . TTIE I'AT.MFT r?? 1 A m for this occasion. Group Club 17 of Mt. Zioh A. M.yE. Church cordially invites the public to a Zone Supper which will be served in the annex of the church Monday evening, Feb. 10, 1930. Do not eat any supper at horae for remember you will be served from the Torrid, Temperate and Frigid Z&nes, prompt !y at 8 p. m. An amusing race will be yours to {>lay after supper in or-, lie ^hat you miay be In Walking con"-" dition. -To~at deast reach your car or street car line. Teachers Institute The Charleston. County Teachers Association held their -Teachers In-J stitute in Charleston, Jan. 10-11, 1930. The first session was held Friday Chqrch at 8 o'clockLi It opened with rfi^ht at Morrts~ M." ' E. ringing of NegroNatiun:il An'tlmnt. The president, Miss E. E. Sanders, .be inpr Mistress of? Ceremony. Invocation by Rdv. Benbow; pipe otgan solo, Miss Anna Logan,j- trio, Misses rord, Turner and Hill. Select Reading^ Mrs. R. W. Campbell.. The collection was. then taken,,,,.,Chorus, Av-. ?Vy High School Quartette. -^The speak er of the evening' was introduced by Prin. J. C. Berry. We wero- then Jress by Prof. C. A. Lawso'n, princw listeners to a Very impressiyg_ adpal of Lincoln High School? Sumter, [lis address was vei^y instructive and iducational. E^c-Congressman MiTler .hen made a few interesting, rehiarks. The quartette then -sang, another selection. Benediction ' by -Rev. B. B. Iones._, On Saturday-mo'rning after a very nteresting program we listened to an address by Prof. J. L. Cain, Princiaal of Mayo High'School, Darlington. Hiss?address-was vet*y inspiring and nstruotive also. We then sang Amer ca, anil passed to. our respective 'roups. The Primarv -Groun was led by Miss Florence Clyde 'of Avery High School. The Grammar and ligfi school groups were ted by Prof, r. L. Caip. Both of the groups were rery interesting and educational. We then assembled for thfe-noon ses^ ion. Dramatization?The three Bears" Miss Myrtle Jackson. Dramatization tfrs. Z^Gilliartf. They were both very food. Among the out of town visits were, Prof. I. M. A. Myers, his vife and daup{hter; Mrs. Lawson. dso her daughter, accompanied Prof, ^awson on his trip, and Miss Blanche Williams of Sumter. They were >leased with the city and enjoyed a rieasant stay. _Morrt<|i Brown A. M. E. Church Sunday"was Men's Day. The laynen occupied the pulpit, and Bro. fesse Middleton, leader of class 61 md Junior steward, preached at .the rorning service.. All men in thechoir md men occupied one-half of the ihurch. The . services were well atended, and Bro. Middleton used as lis text "^Thankfulness" from 136th 5salm, 26th verse.. Surely it was a rood for us to be out for Brother Mid lleton preached a noble sermon. Sunday School was in its bloom on Sunday, and next Sunday is our S* S. tally a which time the prizes will, ie awarded for the . correct answer tf what is sinning agaipst-. the Holy nl .. 1 ???!tt iiiu^t; uuine uui uuu wrjisiii|j vyivn is. A grand program is arranged tor ccasion. Bring a friend along. ??. The Coleridge-Taylor worshipped at he Missionary Meeting with . Emanel Church Sunday afternoon- at 5:00 'clock. They rendered music for the a me. At The evening service the laymen gain took charge of the same. Bro. '..J. Brown, being the speaker, used s his text "Faith" from Heb. 11:7. trother Brown is leader of class numer 40~and a steward. With Faith and 'hankfulness these two laymen .put ver the men's program. Wait for Sunday the 26th when lie women will have charge. Orranist, choir, sexton, steward and rustees will be women. Sister L. iragg Anthony of Sumter, evangel- _ it, medical doctor, and supervisor of olored schools will be the speaker t both services. Sister Melvine Johnon is' chairman of the day.1 Mrs. A. [inloch is chorister. opular baby in the Trustee-Auxiliary lontest and Walter Roper second. , ,t this writing little Walter has pass , d on and numbered with the1 angels , aday. Mr. and Mrs? P. D. Roper have' j rie sympathy of the church. i : ORLEY PARTY IN WASHINGTON Washington, D. C., Jan. 24?Ariving from Columbia, S. C., enroute ( > New York City here, last night rere Mr/ and Mrs. Otis Curtis of few York, recently married in Soufh arolma, Mr. ana Mrs. Alien K. Hop* ^ood of New York and Mrs. -Louise Curtis of Waterbury7 Conn. Mrs. ' [opwood and Mrs; Otis Curtis be- 1 >re their marriage were the daugh- ' ?rs of Mr. and Mrs. W". H. Corley, ' f Columbia, South Carolina. The party left this morning in their ' ir. for Philadelphia for the night, :ith the hope of arriving iif New 6rk at 90 Edgecombe Avenue someme Saturday afternoon early. * * 4 OLUMBIA THEATRE LAST * OF ? MONTH TO PRESENT LASSES WHITE 8Ht>w ? ~ Lasses White, known the world oer in the show, field, is now in Coimbia and is training several of the >cal citizens for a big minstrel to be :aged at the Columbia Theatre, Janarv the 30th and 3lst. It is '.'red ot according to the announcement f the management of tM theatre,, nd it is expected th*t many of the >lk who -enter from the Gervais St. oor will see the show. Mr. White i very popular here -among all of he people. ?-j . ...? , ? . \ ,f . TO T,VA?VRft* ? . *' " *? i t"? ?? %. At the Royal Th FAMED DUTCH 'CELLEST COMES] TO COLUMBIA TttEATRK WITH SYMPHONY ... The hardest condition with which a musician is America has to contehd is created by the fact that his work is looked upon as a job. more often thnn n n .???* ' i r v?c??i?crrr ui l. T ; " Which is the opinion of Engelbert Roentgen, principal 'cellent and the assistant conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra which plays in the city. Tuesday, February 11th atj the Columbia Theatre. ' ?rM Mr. Roentgen is probably one' of] the "jbest grounded" musicians among artists who make up the playing per-j sonnel of the Minneapolis Symphony. Composition is one of his hobbies., and hejalready has. several imposing works to his credit. Mr. Roettren's career as a professional musician is-one of international background. JLJe is. a native of Amsterdam, IloHaml, but has played in orchestras thruoiit the world HOLLY HILL NEWS -? ' ! y-The newyearls past and the wedding bells are still Ringing. On January Gth Mrs. Caitafe Alston and Mr. Chirmen Grifliri 01 Connecticut. > Mrs. Sophia Simons departed this life January 5th. Mrs. Sim.ons harl many friends. She was a member of the Lovely Hill Baptist Church. The funeral was preached by R^vr"IT.~ST Wells, her former .pastor. The pul-; nit was graced with distinguished ministers. Rev. E. B. Mack, ^pastor of Unity A. M. E. Church; Rev. P., C. Lisbon, pastir of Bethel A. M. E. I Church. RevJL. W. White, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, of Ridgeville and Rev. sMprrisWright, pastor of i the Lovely Hill Baptist Church Were! also present. After a very strong ser 1 mon in which the Rev. Wells based ijis argument on the blessed women, which history has accounted for.in, the past and told of. the life and work j of _Sister Simons showing that she' was one of those pie,ssed women.* 1 Rev. J. E. Bypwn, one of the oldest citizens of this place departed this life.-December 24th. He was a good man and lived a consistent,- christian life. He had. many friends in Charleston and other places who showed their respect.. The funeral .was well cared for by the many "orders of which he was a member. The pulpit was graced with Dr. . Nichols, Rev. McRant, . Rev. P. S. Lisbon, Rev. D. S. Wells, and others. . After some strong reninby t.he . various divines we were favored wjtfr a duett by Mrs. J. P. Edwards and Prof. S. W. Whack. J Mr.'Morgan, a student of Booker Washington High school, was seen in town Sunday.Rev. and Mrs. D. S. Wells'motored -j over-;to Clarendon county to visit their1 mother and father on January 6th. ?Mrs. P. C. Lisbon was called to the' bedside of her sick mother. The school, under the leadership of Prof. Edward^ and his co-workers is moving on to the -front. -? -tRev. F. C. Cain on Sunday, Jan-1 uary i2th was""called to Orangeburg]" to attend the funeral of his mother,; tuVin u/nc n momlifir rtf tVin Ron. f tist Church of which Rev. N. C. Nix j is pastor. Rev. Cairr is still using: these words "What is home without! a mother." and still seems to be at a loss. He has the sympathy of his many friends. He is a master black smith of this place. Little Martha Wells has been suffer ing severely with tonsil trouble. Little Idell Wright who has been an the sick list is much improved. ~r???? ' ~~ ' 4-II ART CLUB NEWS r _ ... r tit On Monday afternoon, January 13, the members of the 4-H Arf, Clulf were most pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Arthur Collins at her lovely lome on Washington Street. At the ippuinled liuui the uimnhiTK, began :heir work of matting making. After a vei*y brief, business discussion, the hostess served a delicious :hicken salad on crisp lettiice leaves, taltines, hot chocolate and nabiscoes. The members all departed to meet icrain the second Mondav. Feh. 10. tt the home Mrs. Joseph Weston | IF YOU HAD A NECK -"-AS LQttO AS THIS PILLOW AND HAD "< | ' ' ' | DOWN pCKQ j# * j SHOULD QUICKLY RKLIIVI IT ?$? fi f a III H< (Oi. NnpHil lliill.ll ' * j *:r ALL DRUGGIST* ' ' TZ v .4 "* ? m* I 1 > fc> n I 1. Mini , . v ' \ *Cv. r. . - . 4* *. . " . S ? P 1 v ' f ' eatre Next Week "Love and the Devil" ' An Unusual Story Milton Sills-Great As Explorer Who Inherits Love of Maria Corda NEW TYPE FOR SILLS Heautv and Color of Old Italy ^ : Add Much To Action Milton Sills briftgs us a ?new type of rjole in his latest starring picture for .First National,~ "Loye and the Devil," which opens at the Royal Theatre next Wednesday.? - ?? For the time being Sills drops his -backwoodsman, wrecking- boss- and barker types. and dons dress suits and the polished manners of an English lord. And he does it very well. His portruyal of Lord Dryan, the English explorer >yho* falls in love with a woman's picture, isv one tfeatr will stand-out among the finest of Sills' characterizations for the screen. "Love and the Devil" is a First National story that wings darkest Africa to yeniee then to England and back to Ventce. Directed ; by Alexander KojxliH-ihe distinguished Euro pean director, this foreign story made in Hollywood is convincing and authentic, with carefully-chosen hackgrounds and. proper types in the minor character?roles. Maria Gorda, the Hungarian actress who will he remembered for her work in "The Private.'Lift of Helen wf Troy" is well cast as the singer, and her performance adds greatly to the success of the story.- Ben Bard, the old vaudeville favorite is ideal for the other ma*n. 1 . "Love and the Devil" is an enter-' laining and thoroughly enjoyable pTeture with the proper mixture of drama and suspense, comedy and pathos. M A liJU A (i E AN N 6 INC KM ENT Dr. I. G. Lover announces the marriage of his daughter, Marian A., to Mr. Robert R? Marshall, November li), -1929.--? ?W' J*"*MILTON/ WED. & ROYAL * _ t . " - . / . . \ . . i- ? .>. 7 ' r -j. i PAGE SEVEN MM -' * F ASOb^^G No matter how dark* your complexion, you can make it fascina'- ? mg with Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitencr Ointment. This preparation, famous for fifty years, softens ; and lightens the * darkest skin, clears up pimples, blotches and tan marks, and dees away with that "oily, shiny" look. Regular use c? this preparation jdong v/ith tk : other Di. Fied Palmer pn?par: tions keeps your skin soft and I smooth and makes you look fasci nating. Dr. Fre^ Palmer's corfiplcte iline consists ofDr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whijener Ointment; Skin Whitener Soap; Skin Whiten*? tt~ Face Powder; Hair Dresser and HID Deodorant. Sold at ad drug P stores for 25c each, or sent post- . j . ?aid upon receipt cf price. Dr. * "> 'red Palmer's Laboratories, Dept. 15, Atlanta, Ga. ?. A generous trial sample of the Skin Whitener, So.'p and Face ' Powder nent lot 4c in mar.ipy Dr. Fr^d Palmer's ? SKINWHSTEWER "Keeps your complexion youthful" . CORRECTS PAI.SK Rt MOR # It is rumored that cases .of Meningitis have been admitted to the Good Samaritan Hospital. 1 wish to make . , this statement: We jiave no such -cases and have had none. ; K S. R. Green, Supt. . . ' Good Samaritan Hospital.- - ' PEN DERG RASS-CORN WEU. ~ ^ 4 > v - -/TfT;Rev. and Mrs. D. C. .Pendprgrass announce the marriage of their daugh 1 f ter, Ruby Madeline to Dr. Agewood T. Cornwell, January 15, 111.30, at I their residence, Summerton, S. C. At home 543 Rutledge Ave.,- Char- _ RestORr 5. . C. 1 ' 1 - ? - 1 1 i ? ^ tovi 11 AND THE I DEVIII dt&l fifc v i Ht*t national Picture THURS. I Theatre I