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7\, I * VOL. VII.?NO. 36. SLAVERY BY geokuu sjtf\, IT GEORGE S. SCHUYLER Intrepid Negro Journalist whd traveled over ten thousand milei to collect the material in thea4 articles. This series of articles was prepared by Mr. Schuyler after his vis it to Liberia whtre. he was sent by the publishing house of Brewer, Warren & Putnam, Inc., and also acted as special correspondent of the New York Evening Post. Mr. ?ggfttryfer~rs at present at work on a book about Liberia for the publishing house of Brewer, War' ren & Putnam, Inc., through whose courtesy this series of articles is re-published. . iCopyright, 1981 ?? For nearly a year tfie~"Wbrtd ~ has been shocked by various well-authenticated and official reports _of_Lthe, existence of Slavery and forced, labor in Liberia, the West African Negro republic. It. seemed incredible that this State, foundd in 1821 by the merican Colonization Society as a haven for American freedmen should U~-.~ 1 - ii?vc ucconie a siavepen. "The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here" is the legend gracing the re. public's seal and for the century of its existence^ during which time the Negro pioneers with difficulty held their own against slavers and hostile tribes, the outer world has thought of Liberia as the one place where blackmen were free. And then in September, 1930, the report of the International Commission of Inquiry revealjffthe sordid truth in detail. Chaffed with guilt before the civilized T' world, Liberia eagerly promised to _ remedy the reported evils and set her house- In order. That there has been little improve-1 ment in Liberian conditions and that many of the evils complained of. still exist" is indicated by the fact that aa late as May ill the Lcnguo of Nations adopted the plan of the Polish member, August Zaleski, to send anrml, sanitary and financial commis-??tha r"pnhlifi'in an eifuil lu straighten out its affairs. - Fever Experts Sent Dr. Melville McKenzie, yellow fever .expert, has been sent to the country to do his best, while Dr. W. M. Howell, "Deputy" DiVee I6r Ot Public Hualtir on the Gold Coast, bpcran flnnnirm , W4 ^ ?^tha filths of Monrovia. Liberia's capi~ lalT-tlmJaLLiiX-lkVLt uf Match. * On ^February 12Vot this year?1 " arrived in Monrovia for the express purpose c?**Uetermining to what ex' tent the Liberian Government was remedying the evils which the International Commission had reported. Myself a_ Negro. I had in common with countless others of the race Tn this country felt a sentimental attach ment for Liberia, a sympathetic in~ -terest_ in its ' trials .and tribulations' _ and a firm belief in the classical notion that, aside from Abyssinia, it was the sole spot in Africa where the -?black man was free, unfettered and master of his destiny. - - It*was no simple matter to gel the truth. Most of the Liberian officials are suspicious and evasive and little that they say can be, depended upon. Though .bound by ties of blood and ? tradition to American Ne^roes^ they have no affection for them. Indeed, some seem to almost take pride in fleecing black American immi" grants. One Liberian customs offi cial greeted the captain of an AH**riwin' yl<?iM>r wit.hi, "Well, Vwviy ' many have you got this ~IurieT refeiring to Negro immigrants. Upon being told, he would reply: "All ri&ui., isenu eju asnore, we n pluck 'em." Saw Little Change of Heart After having interviewed Government officials, foneign merchants, diplomats, nativts, missionaries and chiefs, and covered over 500'miles of the hinterland afoot, ' visiting numerous native towns, ,1 left Liberia on April 21, convinced that there has - been little change of l\eart on the part of the bulk of the governing class. These officials are merely being more cautious because of the " widesprea<T~pubircity their actions have received. The same political party-that has maintained itself in power, sometimes by fraud, for more than, thirty years is still running the country, while most of~the officials who were in office before and during the league of Natipns investigation are still on the Government payroll. k*. v ; " ' / '' * i / ' ' : 7^$^ i z h) _ ? IN LIBERIA -SrSClIUYLEn | The exportation of ^ "boys" to work outside the country has been officially forbidden, and emancipation proclamation freeing "pawns" and domestic slaves has been issued, district com| missioners have been replaced with others of their ilk and the notorious Department of Public , Works which directed most of the forced labor on roads has been closed down, j oTo the unknown outside world this wbuld suggest that the Liberian Government is acting in good faith, . if only in an effort to get another loan, but behind the scenes, back in the hinterland and elsewhere unseen 1 by strangers, many of the evils complained of still flourish. In this series nf orfinlne T infor?J * J - m. Hivciiu lvj uiiivY itsiue me draperies~~of official-camouflage and expose- conditions in Liberia as they are. ' . Boys Shipped in "Slavery"' In connection with the shipping of "boys" to the Spanish cocoa-producing island of Fernando Poo, notorious lor its unhealthful climate and the I prevalence of sleeping sickness, se. veral high Liberian officials were implicated.-^--What has happened to I them? On December 2, 1930, the I House of Representatives expelled 'two members, P. F. Simpson and W. J.. McBorrough, who were immej diately indicted on charges of traffick' ing in slavery and forced labor. Since | then former President C. D. B. King, former Vice-President Allen R. YanJcey, Senator W. V* S. Tubman, Cap| tain J. C. Philips of the Frontier Force, former Director of Public I Works John L. Morris and former i County Superintendent D. C. Watson have all been indicted on similar charg.es. At> first glance this would seem to indicate^ that Liberia is determined tec punish those . whose reported acts have brought disgrace upbn-her, but indictment in Liberia means next to nothifig. It is usually the end of the matter unless the offending individual is persona non grata with the govern-* ing clique.?N-of one of thp men indi( tcH hos o\ran Knon " ? * ?1 , _ ..v? v&su aucsieu or brought to trial although ample time has elapsed. Nor does any one here think they , ever will be tried. One man, former District Commissioner David Carter, is actually in jail accused of numerous revolting crimes, but even he, it is rumored, may not be brought to trail. Doubts Halt on Traffic As for the shipment of "boys" to Fernando Poo, the traffic described i by the international commission as scarcely indistinguishable from slavery, the Government has. prohibited Jit. But-whether it has been actually .stopped is something else again. A , Government official franker than the rest confessed that he had no way of knowing whether it had been stop ped or not, what with a coast line of 400 miles, land communications only by?-t-rafly?sea?communications either ; by surf boat or infrequent steamers, with a consequent lack of information i about affairs in distant parts. I The Spanish jsteamahipo do not call at Liberlan ports "With the frequency that they did-before the slave scandal | oroKe, out l note that they do call at ! Monrovia once a month. Whether ! they call at other Liberian ports I cannot s$y. Certainly, it is no more ymt gypwd a score of "hoy^" ' into a Kru surf boat and carr/ them out to a waiting steamer than it was jhnfhrn thar trnfflv wao "oulawed. t" Unsatisfied by the assuraneeo? &?Liberian officials that the "boy" traffic had actually stopped, I rounded up several "boys" recently returned {from Fernando Poo after two years' service on the Spanish plantations and questioned them about the arrival there of additional laborers from Liberia since the official outlawing u of the traffic. ?There are dozens of 1 such "boys" in Monrovia and ^ach ''northbound Spanish steame* brings a few more. Sometimes they return in good Jhealth, but not often. At times a victim of sleeping?sickness or 'elephantiasis has to be carried ashore like a child. "Boy" Answers Questions .Each "boy's" testimony was simi; lar, so I shall report that of Joe A ges'r the most intelligent one of the lot, at the time a" laundry employe? at the American Legation: Q. When you come from Fernando Poo? a. nignt now; two week. ?% Whn nnnd ynn? A. Sammy Ross (former Postmaster General, deceased). Qi Did you want to go? A. No!. Q. Where you send from? A. Monrovia (a supposedly prohibited area eVen then.) ;Q. How long stay Fernando Poo? A. Two year. Q. How much pay? A. Spanish Consul, (P. C. Parker, a Liberian) he pay five pounds. ;i Q. Many boy down Fernando Pop now? A. Yes, yes, plenty much Liberian boy. .1 . , Q. When last boys come Fernando Poo? Since Christmas? A. Yes, since Christmas. Some boy come last year; other boy come January. Q. This January? Last month? A. Yes, last month. . ~Q^-ManyJ>py sick?sleep all time? (Referring to sleeping sirknc**.) A. Yes, too much boy plenty sick. ' (Continued on page two) ? Jalmi ynf-rtmrta s r ^ATtTlDA' NEWBERRY DISTRICT : ' : , : g ...The Sunday School convention of the Newberry District convened with Brown's Ghapel A. M. E. Church, Helena, S. C., August 27 and 28, i'Jol. Rev. R. A. Young, pastor. The pre' siding elder E. A. Adams being at his past af <luty called the convention, i'o order at li o clock. Alter iic.oi.duals and his well befitting exhortation and the-explination of his wonderfulthough out plan for the convention. The convention Went into oigaui/..uion. . Miss Addie Pearson was eiected secretary.. Financial committee, Rev. J. C. McClellan, chairman; Miss Bernice Ruff, Rev. Riser, Ht- b. itikhrd elected reporters. Introduction of visitors -,waft"Alien taken up as follows: Rev. E. P. Butle"r of the N. E. Conference; 'Rev. H. D. Ramsey of the" LTThcaster District; Rev. Peace from 'Mississippi Mrs. C. T. Greenwood from'V, har-lcston;: Reys. I. J, "Pruitt and Goo. G^ Johnson of the Lancaster District.: Rev. Win. Rooks, Prof. Lemon of Allen Ilniver^ifo "Pi.,!-- ?? _ inest* wi'i o or 110*' first days morning session. The convention was iuterestingly entertained by "the speeches of the visitors, several of them being cr.i.di dates to go to the General Confeieme when convention'adjourned i\.r dthimr and-the good people of the church and community had a plentiful table spread 7.arieU;?s ol icuia.V.e. mat" everyone present enjoyed. It seemed there were no hard times there. Loyality sees no hard time to put over a much needed church program. The first day's anteiVrrcrn was graced with the presence of Dr. .D. H. .Sims, president of Allen University, and Rev. W. R. Bowman the very popular pastor of White Hall A: M. E. Church, Winnsboro District. Dr. Sims only passing by were called on to speak an as usual he electrified the convention, ifsing DoyaiiCy 'as ra Track "ggro u nd "TuT " TiTT much needed speech. . Prof. R. I. Lemon of Allen was then introduced to teach. The subjecct assigned him on the program;.' "The Old Testament" He showed himself, to _be welt prepared?amitaught many of us new things. Some were startling. It brought about a great discussion/'/and lelt a great impression for future study and research. He is an excellent teacher. A Bountiful Supper was sei vai on the ground. M i,V>4. * 'wfiiiv kjcooiwn?ine Annual iiermon was preacched by Rev. \V. 14. Bouler of the Mt. Olive Circuit.- lie acquitted himself well. Giving every | body food for thought. He shew | that he reads, etc. iiie iugdl :-es- ; sion was largely attended collection, was good. Friday's Session ? - Devotional.*, minutes adopted and introduction ol visitors by the Presiding Elder. Rev. F.Ilia, -P F nf the Wiiin^hnm District was presented. ?Rev. EllUas usual spoke and gave some timely advice. But it was understood he^ wculd appear again late-r. --Re v.-jBov man alsn spoke and gave some .v. hoie some advice and intimated ihgj. his hat was in the ring to igfl. to the General Conference. The 'convention then went into the collection of the -finflTK'e nrrrrnged tor. In a Uioiitime all charged answered to the roll call in presence and with finance. There wasn't much time spent in | the convention, for and over money;, of which Div? Adams deserves much ond p^Ce for Ollul- to follow. The tipie was spent, m fcunuay school work to a helptul advm tngp The convention ad ii'iiii ncrl 1,1 iluiiiei and v.a* >>< ' 1L.1?^ " - .table again by the sister church. >t Maiy!^?All had plenty and some 10 spare. Rev. Young the pastor is wel.l beloved by his members and community. fA knowing christian' leadership means much to a community and church and great is?the followers. The afternojon. session?After doyotioTials and Ahnely-reiiiarks by the P. Et, who then presented 1>1\ K. I' Ellis, P. E. of the Winnsboro District to instruct in the subject: "The way to have well organized Sunday Schools." He gave some' helpful in- i k^rmations^' ahid showed himself to have been well versed in the -subject. Many communities will be benefitted by his instructions. He taught by example.^ince he has been a successhim. Succesfsful _ teachings is by example. Let all of us 1'aH .111 on tiv.u line and great will be the results. ' After several lively songs by the convention choir. The p.. E: then prnwanted Rp.v. Prof. K. F. (L I lent of Allen (University ?to teach the sub.u assigned him ''The Now Testament" He too showed himself to be a great j teacher and one who had made a ; ueai 01 stuuy unci t;<i' most made us believe there was something new under the sun . .is : subject caused much discussion and all were benefitted lie knows his I business The convention then took up the subject of "Amiisemenfc and Games" Those the church should in- . elude and exclude, so that the young people of the church could be."directed and overseen by the best people, and nek the worst Much discussion were ] had and diversified opinion and tuf* definite conclusion reached as . the work-^ef 4he convention had to stop at that period to give time for the" funeral of Mrs. Rev. A. E. Trhpp who was a lil'e long member of that "! church. The pastor, Rev. R. A J .JVoung preached the funeral. She' had a deal of ffiends.?"She will .be., greatly missed for her motherly ad-1 ; t _ ** * y, sept. r,, ioci. T SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION vic'o^ * . Friday night's session?After a warm 'song and prayer service. The P. K. introduced Rev. E. F."~G. Dent ~td' Allen Lniveisity who preached the i<.< i t .iiyi'a1 Sermon. He came up Cj the j1/asion and proved that he is ,*;i ove ti:o average. He needs to be coiiiniendi'd. The collection for the ma-? splendid. Numbers ef delegates- and friends paying 60c., i without . being'' assessed. The con-J vent'oii as a \\hole was fine being l:i"Velv attended and the best of .r-juui e-'nu-d to prevail through .ut i In- v ion. Th<j business was most-, ly s; elil in Sunday School swork. I. lli v.-jsn't. much time lust for . n:un.cy. 1 consider "it a great example s t.. I believe . that conventions 6T that hind should be hani'.'ed imd pro ' xi'led It r in u wn.. .. ... . ... ? . ??j vmuv ii vvwi ^ cin. those ihat should attend. Such ' ha c i i... - means much to the* chii'chaud c mmiunity. Presiding Elder E. A. Adams deserves much credit for l is wa, and manner of leading men..! lie 1; being a success, and it can't be ckiiired. I am "glad that the time has <oir.e in our church when men an. i.? v?per by takingsA ^tand for ti^ht. We have a great church, all we go 10 Jo is to lead rightly and Ij4ixur ' nl be our following. H. b. "RfKard, Reporters ONE OF AIKEN'S MOST PROMINENT -CITIZEN PASSES AWAY. ' Win. A. Jackson, one of Aiken's n-vsi prominent citizen died at the University Hospital, Augusta, after two operations.* Mr.. Jackson wa3 a most outstanding person of Aihen. public, a mason, K. of P. and all 'l,i\o leading funeral director, notary i'.i ate) hal organizations in this viciTiity ?..cr one thousand five hundred peisons. "U,uOU) were present, and over two hundred cars from many towns and cities with in a i radius of packed tot capacity and many?&tf>00 to l.ntrtt miles, the churchf was -twi c- -ri^uuaiy?Were. .an_the_ outside. The funeral 'was escnrtpd hv a pec-lie escort furnished by the city and Mr. George Scott or a brown praveinjf steed, while the possesion was coming in the Organ played. In the hour of trial 35 voices composed the choir from every church in town. The oUtn Psalm was read by Rev. Jennings pastor of the Cumberland A. M. E. Church. Choir sang: "Lead Kindly Light/' prayer by Rev. Jesse Miles, pastor of Second Baptist Church. Remarks by Rev. Prof. Drake of the Aiken Graded School, and Rev. L. E. Ginn. prir^ifml^p/ the Andrew Robertson Institute and pastor of Presbyterian Church. Solo, Eldudge Hammonds. "There is no twvT" Special" A* a business man, Rev^ A, TTT .McUhee; as a friend, Mt. Wm. McG'n-c; as a fraternal man, Mr. D. A. _'LThy will bo?done"?Choir. . Remarks behalf K. of P., Di*. I. D. Davi-?; solo Mr. Lawson, "Let Jesus fix it for .you." Obituary by Rev.. Jennings. , " A madimtn of Ciaflin University Mairiod Miis Justine Sluuey, stu-died Masonry under John Corner and taught Masonry, also orehestrji leader at Claflin University, ran livery ible county chairman of Aiken. Seimon by Rev. Mingo, of Wesley which-fehe-daaaasad - was a member. The sermon was very ~H*.h"la^.iilw_.ihe subpect taker?^from TfT? viccr a.'Cti 4+Uk rW^rrrr- ' "Tht* T VHaThuud, nf Uud and the brother hucri of man, and living off of Faith a n JTiove^? ,Yiewii;ig of the* body while the choir aog, "Face to Face." i noremains were officiated over at the ceinetary by the Masons* . A pood' citrzeYi honored by Colored and white gave dn exceedingly large lloral otfeYing showed friends appreciation. .7 " "f.": MRS. J. M. MAXWELL PASSES (Special To The Leader) > "T> This silent reaper has seemed to he unusually active rge.ent.ly in and about Orangeburg. Last Sunday "a| large number of relatives and close i friends of our leading merchant and ; citizen-..M. Maxwell, gathered i at itl.t-bountiful-homa -to participate in the final obsequies of his beloved wife, Katie Cardozo-MaxwelL Mrs. Maxwell was the accomplished daughter of Rev. I. N. Cardozo and Mrs. ' Lizzie ' TntTirrmscrr-Gardosa having . I.ecu fducatcd at Scotia Seminary, Concord, N! C7 Rev. <Jard626 WAS" formerly a Professor in Claflin University. He died several years ago Ivuf is survived by his widow, four' sons and' two daughters. Three of the sohs are in business, one in New York, one in Jersey City and one in Cleveland. One is a prominent physician in Baltimore. -Mrs. Maxwell is survived by her hushad, three sons and two daughters. The eldest- son is pursuing a course of tudy at the University of Wisconsin, and the eldest daughter is a student t Spellman Institute. Mrs. Maxwell was a woman of un-, usual ability not only as a home-1 maker but a business woman, using her spare time assisting her husband in the financial management of their large and lucrative business affairs. She like her father was a communicant of the Presbyterian church and a leader and strong supporter of -reHgieufi activities. ... . ?L. N "7 ' - r PR] ALLEN UNIVERSITY jf The administratie powers at Allen University-are vieing with each other to make the. University a truly great center of educational opportunity and dynamic influence for the hundreds of students who .have already signified their intention of returning, and for still hundreds of others whose applications are on our files. A complete reorganization of the teacher training department by which this department has been raised to the rank of a College Education offering, in addition to the two years teachers training course, the degree ( of bachlor of?Arts in education- ?pon~ the completion of four years of work is> in effect. This new.arrangement has been made to answer the growing need for more efficient and thorough. ly prepared teachers for the secondary _and elementary schools of the State. New library facilities to cope with bur increased enrollment of the student body have been one of the major features 'among the many improvements that have been installed. 1 housands of dollars have been spent for equipment; and with the hundreds of new books to be added Allen University^ new library will be second ( to none among the libraries of our i New courses 6f instruction design- 1 ed to meet the utilitarian emphasis j In education-have been .arrangecLfor. i Students Will be directed and encouraged by their advisors to major in < such fields _0f their special interest < that /upon the "Completion of -the ' course of atudy they will be emmi- 4 neatly qualified to fit in the scliemc i of affair* in the work-world in some, j practical way/ """ '. ' ' ' In keeping with the present policy 1 of the administration, heads' of de- 1 partment of the faculty make up ' which will be announced later, will- 1 be only such persons holding the mas- ^ ter of Arts degree. Our faculty, including its new members, coming as they do from among the leading Urtiversities and Colleges of the East, are preparing _to ..energize so thoroughly and well in the hearts and lives of the-^yeutlucommitted to their charge that a newer and greater Allen "with higher and loftier ideals must be the result of their labors. Despite the economio depression which has paralized the life of the nation, Allen will be confronted with the problem of providing ways and means to house those who are headed Allenward. To Dr. D. H. Sims, Prof. Garret, field agent, Prof. Thompson and the Dean of the College, the Univrsity is indebted for a revived student interest all over the state in Allen University. FIGHTERS BOOKED FOR CARD' I ' ** ~~ All-Colortd Program Is Scheduled Tor Xabor Da7. ? Battling Tillman, Negro heavyweight thunderbolt of Camden, and Clarence ("Bubby") Green are the hendlinora in ar ?u.q?ot- card to be held at the Columbia theatre " Labor day "under the auspices of the M. N. C. S. post-No. 4 branch of the- Negro National Council of the World War Veterans of Columbia. "BubbyT' Gr|en, heavyweight ti mething that makes iirawinsr cards. :t tefiirie punch, while Tillman is a I, fighier^Tm can n'v he^T Willi lllM n?lnliw Mnpiin h nn iry f "j title at stake the fans may. expec i to see a fight packed with thrills and acion Labor day. * ' Green stopped "Big Jack" Frierson, Philadelphia heavyweight, in the first minute of the first roun riat Man- 1 ning August "G and he outpointed 1 Jack Cooper in the feature bout. < In the semi-final "Speedy" Ran dolpjV Sumtef flash and Negro wel- . terwelght champion, will clash with TufTy Lawson, hard hitting welter weight of Camden,'; with the Carolina title at stake. Randolph is a 1 battle scarred veteran of many ring ' hattles and has never lost a fight. . ~ Joe Harrison of Camden, manager J, of Tillman and Lawson, said that his J two boys were training hard and were in the pink of condition and that he is* sending them in to win, While- Charles Spears of Sumter^ whQ looks after the interests of the two Carolina Negro champs, pointed out that the boys usually wtn by knock-j' outs and also pointed out that Speedy ] Randolph has never been defeated. Tn rnnnri mif the card m tffg sev- 1 eral preliminaries leading up to -the- i championship fights some of the fast 1 est Negro fighters in South Carolina I are slated to clash.. , _ 1 Due to a decision rendered by the , boxing commission, Negroes cnly will i < be admitted to sep these fieht oue toll one being held at Newman's* fieid for white people the same night. The managemtnt announced that a j card is being arranged for Septem ber 15, when whites will be. admitted j and given a chance to n*ee . Cecil Flowers in action. He is a brother of the late Georgia champion, 'Tiger' , Flowers. Ticket Committee: Dr. S. R. Green, James Woodbury, Cadosia T. | Foster, John W. Matthejvs, Miligan M. Nance. . Tickets can be bought at all Co-^1 Tored Drug Stores and Negro^ busi-1 ness enterprises. ~ M. N. C. . Post SNo, 4, a local ' Negro post of the National Council World |W?r Veterans. ,, * iCE: FIVE CENTS PER C0E3L Granted A Year For ?1 Study to Specialize s ... in Biology. W&y. ' 5: PROF. T. J, HANBERRY The Columbia Public School Sys- . tern regrets very much to loose the service of TProfT Hanberry even for & year. He.is-_a^ five' year veteran-at Booker Washington High School. His work has been Biology and director of athletics in the High JSchool. He is-rr -graduate?from Benedict. College Class of 1926 also president )f his class. The local Benedict Club vfll also loose a good worker this ?He diverted 1 he play last year jponsored by the club "Michael and His Lost Angel." Since his graduation he has done work at Columbia University, Hampton, and The University of Iowa. The latter he will -nost likely choose for the wintw term. His' many* friends- ^-and- ? coworkers wish him much luck. : THE FAMILY AID BURIAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLI NA WELCOME TO. SUMTER. We, the Citizens of Sumter, South Carolina, do heartily welcome^ The Family Aid Burial Association of r < South Carolina to our. City. We be- / lieve it to be a worthy organization that will be of great benefit to .the ;v public. We solicit for them the -pa ironage oi every Colored Citizen of/ the City, County and State. '/ Signed?J. A. Raffield, Mayor., "This Association has a Charter .frotn Secretary of State.and looks as if can be of benefit to South -Carolina and to Sumter." A, P. Spears, Charles Spears, Jr., "Spears' Studio." M. Warley, G. C. Johnson, J. W. Taylor, Pastor, Emanuel M. E. Church; I. W. Janerette, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church; J M Harrison,' Editor; The Samaritan-? ? Herald and Presiding Elder Lancaster District; C. A. Lawson, Principal Lipcoln High School; Edward C. . Jones, D. D. S.; I. David Pinson, Presi Join. A1111 i iColleger, T W William* _ Pastor, Sh.iloh Baptist. Church;. J. P. Garrick, Pastor, Mt; ZLon Baptist Church; E. A. Parker, Attorney at ^ Law. (Tim n*'i<ri nol cnnv of the above statement with personal sigualUl'Ub may be seen at the office of this Association^). - r CHERAW NEWS On Sunday - last the - services?at Wesley M. E. Chnrrh was very im ly.c. TJllL l'.'r '''' JIr" * ^ n u- d ir ,*ery beautiful sermon,Rev. J. T. .. \ mompson ol society Hill, S. (J., all snjoyed his . message. On September 15, 1931 a Musical Extravaganzar will be presented at Wesley M. E. Church featuring the Sunday School and Church musicians n their annual recital assested by ,ocal. talent among the children of the community. Piano students ' are: lulia M. Chapman, Madeline Drake, Wilber Robinson, Gladys Watson, Sernice Crim and Carry Woods-Poe. Voice students are: Margret Mcintosh, Hampton Mcintosh, * Gladys Robinson, Caroline Chapmjut, Baby Poe and Theodore Crawford, assested oy Thelma Cotton, Rhunette WeldeT ind others. * Drama students are: William Reed, Dan Robinson, Marion Reld, Ernest?Williams, John B. Salespie. Oratory; many whose names will appear." Cornet, MayoT Robinson. The program is one of a very high nature encouraging the various talent Found' In our hoys girk The? recital is for the benefit of"" the ;rustees of the church. Sponsored ay Mfs. Dorothy McFarlin and *Dr. I. v. Manna, Tickets are 15c, being sold by all students, secure yours at :he earliest. . The pastor and choir of Wesley If. E. Church have accepted an invitation to render their service at the Ministerila College being conducted In DaTlington, S. C., Thursday 3rd 5f this week. We sincerely wish "t~ many to accompany the trip and help with the use of your cars. Mrs. C. Dixon Jokes of the commercial Casulty Insurance Co. of Columbia, S. C.,' and one of our State _ College teachers was in our midat this week. I&rs. * Hattie Harrington^ JLershaw St.,- is delighted in the visit of her son and his wife with friends from New York and Southern Pines, N. C. this week.