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pp.:-;.. ' P*ge 2 ' I "The Old (.rav" And v 4 The Njew Rider * : * j BY E. I'll 11.11* Kl.l IS ??v "Atul They Compel One Sinvoo," etc.. I would he -triad it l'r. K. It. Wright Jr.,. the best ed'.t'o- t'-Mt the?Chvi*tian Recorder ha -;ever art. and who the next GOftetvU Ccr.:'eve:..-o .will- net make the mi; take. '' dolentini: for epijeupal?in 111 n., .? - : i a. e that word "compel'' from ? '.<.!>' thing traceable,.uind ' see .w !.e*-ei it has a. different meanmg than that given-by Mr. Webster. It dee- i.i^t only rob~ - -y- Sill LP n 1111 a iini'ii1 go'- 1'"! "|t it impossibly tor .(i/e.-Idack race to claim much glorj .out- of tiff7 noble act of the ( yreni'an. F-v it' Simon had to ;be threatened with- a tlogtfing a jail sentence-.-or a Wn'chimr to takehold of the"rfi>ss with thy h wly Nazftrene, he nor' tlie'Tilax U fJtre' h&vb too _?. . >' wHi. p to {,. u-u of the act. , .jl till ill M Uli.U.,.1 H HOIlOl TO * be associated uUh .K-U> in aiiV term, \ even on the cms* a- a thiol.. But the iKt 'ot' compelling ' Siiiiun. de ?.strut's the. .lu.'hlene*' ? ! the service rendered. Hud Simon-\oiuy.toercd his-' service he. and its would have been_ ' immortalized l'j?r all time tocome. But for ''ear l,i'nar ho ;vt- led us to the term. I t auso until "W right sets nte right. I kit ;w however that there aTe' strum "Xvgrors among.-our group that will n-'t d" a; ything worth while unless ti'.eV are con, yelled. They wi 11 not attend l-hU'-. !'. r-c l'\ ICCS on" Suudays, nor sen i their children to the . * free juhlit set>?o.> dut;:;ir the week, utile.-s liiey are.-eomni He'd. * 1 hey will n t I'liv a _ ? <' hill, dry goods' bill 1 nor,:1, paper .subscriptio'u lull, gnless they t'U eo:./.>i;ih .i. TheV .'will never - -stop nutting ' "'v et ythine y.he.v can rake and .scrape in a*'."mobiles and blind ti i r Hitlers tin 1 'e c 'tupelled, I?.. t?ct'.iUlakc> .a sltk. bed" 0*v=*r: , death hoit.'e to compii unem to ntake llreir | eate. with Clod., 1 hey will-not stop holding their dead all of the week t'or- hi a Sunday Mutierals unless you- compel them. -".And Vhey compel Sinton.i' . . The ( hurrh SdfT.er> Most. .. That everything is -a gisto.ring low ill 111 I' T 1 1 person 1 will denyJ jSttaiiin h ' vc.-or ihat-trU the ntj-> i i i ...?i.i o-' r ^1111pif 1' 1' d than the' chuicl". during. these trying times. The navies a-.<r '.lie -dance halls are receiving ilvi- Usual support. Tire si'M.rrrrrtr?-cavd?has?mut. n'.issed a- snig'k. joy ride because, of hard times. The it'.:miter that in. i ' dulge. in "v. kite- Itghin.'og ' is not at ? all diminished !]"y the rnaiicial eoitdi-. tions. I >t<~>d. on-a s'reet corner a few days' aii'i whei e a .v. bite man waselluiu' sm.i\ coirs. and snw colored .?.- people spend money -as in wai li mcs. frvH'i' ihr hahies. up-to dancings, jacks. It \\a< di.-vtis.tin}; to see ho'ttf- lu'di-idy peoj lc spent ' 1 l ci*: etl I 1* j t i i I V.r t " ( >.iv ll ..it U as. "thi'irs, lint it rm n :iicii from tin*m. It's (pu'i r Jiidcod 'licW some-people can jfi't money l or w hat they need, and'li'eye a- polity and- 10 spare. Uut \v}u h it cniv.es to the-church ol (?pd.. they c-ry: oppiynsion.. compri ssLuli,re)>cession .and ?i?. ; 1 es-i >iu I he windetruth about- the matu-i i , tiiat they are umvillin'y to: support the churchy. And because they .have m l the mind toe do so, they find it impossibly. Well ^ J oil will not .< p'o>L the windows of heaven and "pour out' hle.^-in&,^ upon ^^-"'""any people tr.nt are not' cheerful gi? - ^ ce. - i : ' i d'oii'iy coin.g. from .hadlo^^^in^TLr lcTosc? 3^'trr" ' . . j( *-d??i? , cl"Sl'V.'it attain.--' y'-'i:r 'own i withslo.ml i ny- .these lestiitimes, dir > vide what ;. en 'have v. it-it the Lord. Then vol.!" In rivl "'wil!" not be wantintr and \ouf -if -t.; p.ly will never fail. ( huit h Mother Passes. Si?u-r S-'.'-v Amui'iv W : i'.-ht, who for many" y< u'rs tvas looked upon as' - 4luv.,aiujLt.';;er. of .Mount Aunt church at , (Jadsdoii,' went to her re.ward a few (Uws air-L- Leuciiur twY> damrhtr-rs. i >. * one -son." several .'errand ( hildre.n ' and fl brut III' ll. their loss. .Mother \\ r i*.:?11 wa> one_of the best . .uienili'j^s'el b?*r; ch'.Yi dr. She was nt>t only -styled a- mother'. i'or"tlie eh urch ^ ' 4-rtrt?' "'i' ni'> She was faitirfurrmTi. the and died it victorious ileaiK. The t'lihcYal was held 5 from her wii ii "'h re.-:?Mr-Dykes , pastor I'lVi'lntinyt. a larjpro audienc'e witne.-s< d the, .-ervice.. Many 'minister-' s; ok'.- bf the ?'hceased. The principal address was delivered by the writer, which was in keeping: with the deceased's request* Mani?rault ''uTttffnTakers re etvetl. jnany conipliliTohts for~ttrrr~tTni|pie irnndiiiHy-of-tbdsSt. (?eorj?e F*?r(unate. The A. AI. K. Church: at St. (ieorKecan Congratulate. itself oh having as its pastor this Conference year the Rev. E. R. Anderson, A. M., D. H. ,-Jt shows that bishop liansom had r~-? -y?t.ip'h- er.iwei 11 loll of that COtlKIOgaKJL?_Jltion,._whifh is rated as one of the ) best in the state. There is no better K-r preacher in the Conneebon than Dr. /\iiuci rv/u, (inn nr.?y*- i ii i m v i' py_timo of his life ?'?t that station. St. (Jeorpc is favored with an unexcelled leadership this year. She will K go and the members of the church will Ehe carried away wtih her. Columbia's B?.' loss 'irt St. (ieorpe's pain. liishopBe ^ Ransom Tmdninly--provides?for?his_ ?*' ministers. When he chanpes them W> -,v he pives them equally as pood or Ik';..,, better than they had. all thinps. considered, despite the fact that they C- were presiding elders. . I>r. Andeerson is not only weir^i!?f(?d"bitt"'RCCTO8' Br. ' to bo well pleased; A Beautiful Life Ended.- ? ^ ^-r The departure of Mrs. Lula (Pratt) 1 Lyles, at Newberry last week removed from our midst one of the best mothers and daughters of our entire race group. She was a church work- ~ er from her youth. Born in Newberry 36 years ago, completed her education in that city and taught in' the public school, several terms. Converted at the early age of 16 and joiiied the Church; remaining a fithlul member until death overtook her. -Hot?parents?' "UrR. Fred Pratt. Sr.. are still among- the most loyal members of the A. M. E. church at Newberry. The funeral was confiiicted at Miller Chapel Saturday afternoon before' an auuienCC IhUl taxed the seating capacity of the church. Remarks were made by'_ Dr. E. A. Adams presiding elder of the Newberry district. Dr. J.?C. Mcriellan, presiding eltleiTlBfzrhti .Columbia district, Dr. \V. G. Owens, pastor of St. James chuivh, Columbia, Prof. U. S. (tollman, and the writer; who also read telegrams and the obituary, -Dr. ered an appropriate funeral sermon, j Thus ending the career of a noble' young woman. . . ' . . Our Whereabouts. On last Sunday we were with the Rev. M. R. McBride of the -Carlisle Circuit, and had a most wonderful time at both churches.^ BrO. McBride has simply gotten things in the linest shape on that chairge,* and he gITVe~TiH the reception knows his -business as a pastor, and his preaching is drawing people far and neair. We are under obligations the North-east Conference for such a man, and it" it has any more MitBrides send thojn this way. Paia- disc and Mt. Eden have some of the best that can be found in our church. We shall give names later. "This week-end will rind us at Spartanburg with Dr. S. H. Lewis?.and the Rev. D.'R. Edwards. We wjll preach at White Hall Station Sunday morning, and at Trinity Station Sunday, evening. Let flie members pray for an outpouring, of the Holy Spirit. "Let us advance*on bur.knees'." . ? 1 / ? > ,?. HELENA NEWS | The many' frion is of Mrs. Xareissie Clark -was her at | church alter being in 1 or cjuite a I while.- Sunday Sdliuol opined at th> I li Sim I . 1 ,>ikn supermienueni. and j -oA-ieWi?at-?t-1 st. The lessOIE : \t;i> \ci \- li 'Uinil ulf\- discus.-cd. All _ si'tnu'd to put a deal of interest in the lesson. We are moving on. At .'!:()<) o'clock the P. E.t E. A. Adams delivered a very strong ser.mvi. Everyone* was made to rejoice. Mrs. Sallie Roberson is doing line after being in from a fall. Rev. Adams, P. E. of the Newberry 'District held his Jiist quarterly conference at Bro\vn!s Chape] A. M. E. t 'imiyli Jan. i?-10. The" meeting was called to order by the Pastor Rev. R. A. Voumr. <\t' .'!:()() oVl'ot-k sharp. After the c'evotionals. and organization reports were received.- All were good. The IIele.ua' Circuit abuut- paid-the chief's assessment and raisetj quite a sum of Dollar Money, On Sunday afternoon, Rev. R. A. Young was called to St. Mary to atteitd the funeral of one of the members of Brown Chapel in person of R. D." Davenpoit who had' been a member of the said church for about 12 -years. - < - - ? - Rev.- Adanis left Helena highly hopeful. We are asking the pray. rs of the entire district for our . .-meres. ! . - . f The League with the president anil members on the-joo is' quite allVt\ . jueli was trained fi-otn tiw. ?!!?/. ?& .-n>n ol llii' W>|)U'. ;? At 7:3U Rfcv.' - Young deli vert'J a >oul stirring sermon. Come to Brown Chapel. . ^ CAMDEN NEWS Mr. 'Jake Sanders entertained a number of guests at a biitliday party given in his~honor I"; id ay evening Jan. 8 at the Catholic It -fory. Gams and during weie *. ijoved during the evening.''but tire 1110. t enjoyable nature > a- .1 short "spctt 1 by F..tHcr O'Brien:?A delicious-course of sandwiches, punch, cake- and mints was served. The out-of-town guest j were Misses Kellie Jones and. Mact'e Mc'"Tver. teachers of tin-?Lancaster Tr. SchebV The evening was one of fond remembrance'. '' The assistant manager of the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co.. Columbia District js working this week With Mr. II. L. Foster our local agent. Mrs,.Amanda Alexander is very ill at-her home on Clyburn St> We \yish for her a speedy recovery. ? ' .The.. OHsIcct loiTJ?eonebos?of?the MtWfc?Ktate met at Jackson High" Scliool Saturday, Jan. 9, 1932. for th purpose of perfecting the basket ball schedule for the season. REV. It. C. STOVER. COMMENDED Dear Sir: per to express my feeling concerning the great sermon that was so beautifully illustrated by the pastor in charge, the Rev. R. C. Stover of the Friendship Baptist Church. The subject of the text was from Solomou. "Hthr t-'hnptor and the fith Varna.?lb -, tween the contrast was love which is strongjr than death; jealousy is more cruel than .the grave, with a seal upon thine heart, and a seal upp thine arm. Many Amens were littered from the congregation. Signed. ' ^ . . _ Wm. KENNEDY, Chairman Deacon Board; JAMES ST6KKS, . Clerk. i i * ; ' , f N i;. . ii'fctf"*- ~ i r ? ?. THE PALMETTO LE.A ,, g??g= LAURENS NEWS The Sunday School under the superv.s'cn 01 Mr. Luther Leake, Supt. is progressing nicely with the assistance of his staff of teachers who rank among the best in South Carolina. Profs. i nomas Sanders W. A. White Misses Odessa Sanders, Willie Hunter and Mrs. Nannie Golphin heads, of the departments of the school are vrtrr fttlciunt jp their respective position. Our pastor tho' recentlygraded the school is a pioneer at Sunday School work and adds much to the success of the undertaking of the .-uperiBtendeiu and his board of of ticeis. - AC 1 he LI l3i) _ o'clock scrvicg_ the irat.y -visitors and friends were seen' tiptn attendance of this service. To toe fi-atwsr-of lluly. Holy, iIolyt with Mrs. Minnie 'Nance Sanders at the piano fne'ehoir led by^Mrs. Sclestine E.Martin garbed in.the paraphanalta of the occasion marched slowly down the aisle td~tTs accustomed place whereupon our pastor after having recited the opening, order of service announced iivmn No. 381 "Lord in the1 morning Thou shalt hear, etc followed by the usual preliminaries adjunct to the services and at the moment,?well Rev. Brown our pastor at Boone came in and being presented preached a splendid sermon taken trpmkhe book of JJonah. At night the pastor preached to 11 28-30; subject "An Invitation to Heaven." Tins was pronounced a spiritual feast and enjoyed by aJL present. All ^auxiliaries and boards of the church numbering a dozen or more save begun in earnest to raise their past of an assessment levied by. the pastor and officers of the church. The leaders of this movement are: Mesdames Nettie Spann, S. Rice, Saliie Blackstockt CvEI? Martin, Alice Moore, Sarah Smith, Naomi Garlington, Lula Thompson, Annie Ford, Min pie Sanders, Sarah Fowler. Annie LouOwens. Miss Willie Smith. Watch for results later. The pastor and family, were the dinner guests Sunday of Mr. And Mrs. L. W. Garlington at their lovffy borne on East Hampton and lunched with Mr. and Mrs. John Blackstock pre vious to the evening service^ Our sick members: Mesdames Wettie Leake, Miss Christine Young. MeKa.Vsl.AV iljis Burton and John <Jm Hngfronr-?"r ?? Mr. Thomas Shelton was hostess to the members of fits Class c+nb?mr ?1 * " '* musy anernoon, Jan. 8. alter busint ss was discussed the critic news was read, and a social hour was enjoyed. Many musical pieces were rendered by Misses Mattie Fuller and Alberta Mathi^. Mr., Shelton then invited the guests into the dining room where wo courses were served. Thc hostess was thanked by Misses Eilal Watts and Alberta Mathis. Those present were Misses Melrose Dial, Mattie Fuller, Edntonia Beasley, Lois Holland,* Alberta Mathis and Eilal Wafts and Messrs Robt. L. lliggins and Johnson Mathis. OBITUARY Wellington Davis was born at vioiuvuH1, 1 .aureus County, S. C., September 11, 1892, died in Asheville, N*. C., Jan. 1. 1932. Age 39 years, 3 "month's 20 days. " ?Z ? At an early age he connected with the Qr.pt ist-church in Columbia and subsequently. connecting himself with Springfield Baptist Church this city. ' I |?...i hi. nmthnv'c him in Johnson Cit.v:'Tenn. she asked him it he were praying. He answered"," "Ves nwl her, do yon think I have liv":.l in this U'dl'Ul Ull H 'day* and lose my Soul? Yes I am praying." For four years he bore his illness with patience and Christian fortitude without fear ot its ultfimrte uid and died in full triumph of the faith which he had in Christ Jesus the Lord. TIe leaves" a ~devoted mother, ~~unc sister, Mrs. Audrey Wauzer and two brothers, Watts Davis, Asheville, N. C., and Doctor Davis, Pittsburgh, Pa., and a host of relatives and a nephew that Mrs. Davis raised, Brice Gilder and many friends to mourn his lost, Peace to his ashes. NEW LIGHT NEWS 0s-? returned back to_.their work for the home for Xmas and while she was home she was given a surprised party. It was a real surprise for the family Hot coca and cake was serVPfl \T re ritii'i'icAn ic? \A7ooU ington, D. 0. Her daughter and hushand are the teachers of the Ne\ Light School. : * -? - Mis. Ldiind PHll uf Pittsburgh, Pa;, is home again, but we regret to state she came under the care of Dr. Lalimore. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Walker. On Saturday night, it was a surprise given Mrs. Hill in honor of her birthday. It was an enjoyable' occasion. The hostess served milk, punch and cake. Rev. T. Monroe and his choir motored to Seneca, on Sunday last to worship with-Rev. A. J. Brown. They reported h fine trip. Mrs. B. If. Lewis is spending sometime with hiT mother, Mrft. Ben Brown of Seneca. -?Mr. James Williams and his Sister Mrs. E. N. Fisher motored to Clerrt: son College on Monday aftei'noon tosee' their cousin," Mrs. Anna Jenkins and family. We are sorry to say that Mr. W. M. Frdzier had a bad accident on last Saturday. His mule throwed him and hurt his back and he is in bed. Mr. E. W. Winston made a brief trip to Seneca to see his neice Mrs ,S. Owen. He reported a-very time-, ly trip. Mr. and Mrs. James Miller were the welcome guests of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Fisher on Friday night last. en. rr?r ? t~. t; r y ; , - - r v-SMiAjaWitiM i i&ii-HiV H umiiiJi * ' . w * - *" 1 } DER ___ I ALLEN UNJVEUSITY NOTES. ! All is in readiness for the begin- * ning ofr the mid-year examinations 1 next Monday morning. The students | seem to be more than usually busy I with their books at this writing. I Space in the library is hard to get. I The students all have the appearance of being anxious to make good grades : in their work. In the College graduation depends, not merely , upon mftkipg a passing gjade, but upon the procurement of a certain num- ber of quality points as well. The : quality point system is being inaugurated this year. . , President Slum delivered his -ftrst assembly lecture last week. It was hreplete-with seun4-and-timely advice. ' President Sims has a theory that students at Allen should do just as good wofk as students at the larger Universities and Colleges. His talks are always calculated to strengthen the students belief in and agreement ,with that point of view. Dr. Sims is prominently mentioned for the bishopric. -Professor. R. I. Lemon, of the depuftmnnt nf Philncnphy^ rnntrih. uted articles to The A. M. E. Review, The Christian Recorder, and The Palmetto Leader during the past few weeks. Professor Lemon is a graduate of Allen and Boston Unii versities. I Miss Flossie B. McClain, registrar and librarian, has had her poems accepted i by A hhntt'a Monthly and The Bronzeman. Miss iMc.Clain's short 'story "On Time" was printed in a recent number of The lBrohzeman. The ! Bronzeman is edited by a former Allen instructor,. Caswell M. Crews. Miss McClain iA a giaduate of Fink University. Misses McClain and Mayme Holden will appear in a joint musical and literary recital at some time to be announced later in the interest of the library drive, j The student organizations- are doing nicely with* their several activities. The Student Council of which Mr. ilienry Murph^is presidents presented i a token of esteem to president Sfms iat assembly prior to the' Christmas holidays^ The Council, it is thought, is proving to-be a-worthwhile experiment. The literary societies, the Phi Beta, and the Delphinean are doing splindid work. The Delphinian had as .their guest speaker last' MonI rlov ntroninnr oocav W Wf Ron _ 'gardner. The girl's and boy's basketI tall teams are at pratice now. Tne -fhmn,-are continuing their pep-orations, innovation was entered upuri last week. Instead of having assembly five times a week as formerly assembly is only held three days a week tirfless there is some special speaker or some important event that needs come to tne attention of the student gioup. Ihe assembly periods are becoming increasingly attractive. At the- assembly hour last Tuesday we were pleased to have Dr. E. H. Coit of New York City as our guest speaker. Dr. Coit is secretary ol' Missions <in the A. M. E. Church. - His j address was on the benefits of. Christian education over secular education. He was cheered enthusiastically by the students at the end. The Male Quartet* favored witjh a selection. Dr. Coit has announced his coimicy for the A. M. E. bishopric. NE,\\ BERKY DISTRICT The first quarterly conference of the Hannah's Circuit was held Jan. 2-3, at Lever's Chappell. The conference was called to order by P. E. Adams who np^d in due form. He I .lectured to tne conference the needsT for 't'Ke advancement* of the work'lTfv" the membership. The uttendanec ::~WUS gOUU Ul^i 11 in I'UllfuUILL full> organized for the year. Sunday the Sabbath School was lively. All seemed very interested. "Mr." P. W. Harmon was the princi pal speaker and hc. .really made things very lively. The P; E. also made remarks.. Rev. DaWktffs," thtr pastor, was also active. The sermon by the P. E. was well fitting the times. Text Gal. 6:8 Let I us not be weary in well doings, etc. The financial side of the conference" was the best we have had. VVe can and must take care of the church regardless?of hard times.1 The Get:to-gether meeting of the district was the largest attendance we've ever had, which showed the in.tiuajlLtlhp minieterw and laymen had in the and the pleasure they had in to the district. ELLOREE NEWS ' The Orangeburg County Training School was burned down Saturday nite betweeVi 11 and 12 o'clock. We were able to save the piano and a few seats. We regret it very~mueh but ut the lame' time provisions were jnade to continue the school term. | Prof. R. Wilson, Miss Skrive and Thrope were the dinner guests of one of their student Miss Adeline Boatwright on Tuesday. Rev. B. S. Salley and Prof. Wilson were the sirp-~ per guests at the "home of the Boatwright's on Sunday night. Rev. J. S. Collins are doing good wprk at the Reformed church. He toi k ir> three members Sunday ight. Rev. Satey is still receiving me r)1bers. - He received fbtir Sunday nite A1 of the churches are still pressing on to a good cause. A tea party will be given byv the niamhara nf .thp Baptist Church Tvlonday night, Jan. 18 over Mr. P. C. Green, building in his yard Mr. Green motored Rev. Slley to St._ Matthews Monday where he caught thp train for Columbia. I??????????jp? Do of Your Trading With Our Advertisers. , i *.'-y * .-J**' V '-4 ?' \ ?v? ; FARM AN1J HOME DEMONSTRATION AGENTS MEE c ference of Farm and Homo pemorisuauin agents. known as the SniithLever Cooperation, convened at tir Stale College January 0-8. 1 he. * groups are under the leadership oi ir. jl. Daniels and- Mrs. .ua Paul whose headquarters are at the institution. The urogram wmen ec * ered the discussion of plaiis lor TT~ year included uiscourscs. by J. li. Fierce, Field Agent, United Stateo Dopai tmeni--ol-.Agi-iciilturc, and sex-, eral specialists in various phases agriculture from-Clemson Cullege; ulso from special conferences with-hon e agents by Migs Bonnie L- Laiuu uin o. W mtftrop?College, Slli^ of Home Demonstration work. President Wilkinson who directs tlve operation of Negro work talked to the agents at the close of the uoiifcrcn^e on matters of peculiar and tcchiiic.il interest to their -work. All agents employed in" the sta.e were present, listed as foll.nvc h n Barnwell, Beaufort County; \V. C. Bunch, Spartanburg; G. W, Daniels, Orangeburg; J. E. Dickson, Richiau. S. C. Disher, Darlington; J. A. Gr< ham, Anderson; J. C. Maloney, Sa: ter; J. D. Marshall, Bamberg: B. T. Miller, Greenville; William Thorn.>atoii, Manning; L. V. Walker. Flm en y E. N. Williams. Union. NEGROES WILL HOLD . \ R0SENWAL1) SKRVU-E 1 ? (Mans for Nation-Wide Memorial Riles on Feb.' I lire Begun, in Capital Preparations for a N';ition-wrdc memorial service to be held by the cc iored race on February l'for the late Julius Rosenwald, noted philanthropist, weiy begun ' 1 a-T .night at a meeting at the John We-li y Chuych h> representatives of sevei ;tl scores, ot colored' churches, lodges, school-, ai..' colleges. It- is planned to hold, the central service in this city, with IJjr. Mordecai Johnson, president of Howard, ami Rabbi Abram Simon delivering, the principal addre.-ses. while a choir of 500 voices will be selected to sing. In addition an appeal will be made to every cole *ed person in the country TT.?c?q.+u;nr ..n 1).-Q <l:iv, while ever\ colored church in tin Ulilted States will be asked fo iif.range special services i'ur January 31 in honor of Rosenwald. A special Memorial committee, eoni>oscd of Bishop E. D. W. "Jones oft ' Zion Methodist Church, Dr. It. W. Brooks of the Lincoln Congregational Church and Dr. II. B. Taylor of the Presbyterian Church, was named last .light to make arrangements for t > sevice, including the selection of .1 site for the local iibscrvanc,e and appoinging of committee to carry 011 1 the work'in other sections of toe 1 country. ? FSTKLLK NEWS For the second time, the. Negroes of Hampton County assembled togcth er for the purpose of eelcbtaiing the Emancipation Proclamation .of the American Negroes. Jan. 1st was another high day at the school, Estelle, S. C. under the administration of Prof. L." E. Collier. Quite' a few was in attendance. In ? -- ..?&>_i "" ?mv Rig?Parade that wao t.nhmluU.,-Airs. E. iielhea, head of the iiitei-? "" 'illt'i' deportment. rendered inslrimental music, Prof. E. 11. Gardner read the Proclamation; Prof. Collier, master of cerenvflnio. The audience cer of he grades and AIrsr-I. J. Hill. Vice Prin., Dr. T. H. Pinckney, orator -of-4-he-day-*puko..iJ?LLULU jj jduck.. Subject "Three Strikes and .Out." the passes, religion, eduaction and Paraphrased 3 strikes -aiid out, on finance, the orator held the audience ~atl~but spell bound for the- -space GO minutes,, the total collection was $9.00 A luncheop was served numbering G courses. Served in II.' K. DcptJuniors and Seniors. The party went on a tour of inspection., - : ^ JACKSON III" SCHOOL Camden, S. C.?Impressive and solemn was the eulogistical services Jan. 8, 1932 in honor of the late philanthropist, Julius Rosemvald. Th service was openeJ by singing 'FailI of Our Fathers,' folowing the sing Jng_ were short eulogies by the teachers and visitors, Tnt. prevailing that was for the students to think of Mr. Rosenwald not in terms of wealth but in "Spirit." They were also urged to folow the path now lighted by Air. Rosenwald's generosity. We were indeed proud to have with us Rev. Boykin, Baptist Church this city and Miss Gardner. State Itinerant Home Economics Teacher. Miss Gardner snmit ri .u.vov v/a, mc utty wivr, Miss Finch ..and the Home RRghTs. The basket ball team is getting in readinog for the season with Mi. Finch as Coach and Miss Saraah Murray as Captain. , The basket ball league of the 5th district met at the Jackson Hi School Saturday^January 'J. - Coaohtw fcrom Chester, Rock Hill, Lancaster /a h<T Camden along with their assistant coaches were present. The meeting was very successful. In spite of the ujvfavomb^e wcafther the members were here in their respective places to devise of better sports. This is the aim of our League. At thc close of the meeting, a palatable luncheon was served by some ctf the basket ball girls in the Home Economic Department under the direction of H. E. teacher. rsW- - ? Saturday, January 16, lft,T2 1 ?? a j BENNETTSVILLE NEWS We were fully blest this week with plenry rain, however the pastors weic blessed to have a nice fair day for II service Sunday and many oFTFie peo- 19 pie* made good use of it. Our sick peoplc ore fdowly improving. Tie trust all will soon re . J cover. Mrs. M. S. Grace, Mrs. Mary Sanders, are on the sick list. "1 We were delighted to sjee Rev. A I J. Wright home again' agtor spemling two \v\eks in New'4York City at- -.1 tehdipg some spiral Convention.? Mist Olive Wright, Miss Gamble, Deacon 1. S. Reese, and Mr. McKay accqmpa- , "".a nied him on this pleasabt trip. Rev. Wright made s,uch a wonderful new move tor lb.>2 until we all feel much ?fl impressed from his visit in the city. It is true I)r,"Wright we can't ever learn any thing to impaTt with n i, people~vrbaT~~~North while fur .evu living un<}i ? ' the steps. As we always enjoy hearing something new .an : . J j worth-while. H|s New Year's sewwij, added intn h to?his?Work as pastor. Mrs. Nancy Reese is out, again to 1 till1 .delight of many. Mrs. L. Drake had an accident with foot last waek. We trusi : ?^ will soon be 0. K. Mrs. Cr.irie if. Drake was all smiles when some certain Prof, came to the. city from North Carolina la.-t4 week. - * -Mr. O. Menton .of Sumter was the week-end guest of Mrs. Mary Sanders add t'amfly on 33 Amelic St, lie ji 'tjie old home town.' . - -Rev i?Dudley.?oi? Philadelphia.-. was caled home last week on accocrnt-of th .sudden death of-his father Mv. E. D. ' S Dn.lev. 1 Mi. 1 Junius wasj luncralized at Hope Well M. E. Clturch last week, i'he Make;lie Lodge Was in charge. Message rettched the'city that Mrs, Flora McKddy Sallie was in the hos- . pitaF in Washington, 1). C. Reports . . phis week is that she is improving, dany prayers are offered for her con , i'mied improvement. . 1)1KWEST NEWS Tlic prayer service at Mt. Zion Presbyteriafi Church on Sunday 11101- " ding was both spiritual ancLelevating. I'he Sunday School lesson was wonderfully discussed bv Sum""" r vv . Litis und his teachers. * ~ Evening at'TdKr oYtocR a Radio yfl program was given by the Ladles \; <y"j.'ty Th.w-ft whr. W(.|V B present enjoyed the -program so much T anf quite sure there'll soon be allotii . or one of this kind. ' ' . ' We are glad to report that Mr. ilunter Anderson who has been jill s improving. We are hoping that In will soon .'be out . among his many ' friends again; ' Please get a copy-of the Palmetto .Leader"Iron. Miss Lula Mae Donal 1 if you get wile you will like it so much you will" continue each week.. 1 WAVERLEY SCHOOL NEWS One of the projects in observing | enupei at ion AVeek?at?Waverley-r-CLm- 9 epu t ,anu Leevy School was the dramatization of the idea of cooper.ation by the teachers and pupils.of-fhg I different grades. The' results were very satisfactory.Seventeen- plays were given the principal for inspection. A committee of Howard's School teachers chose the five best plays from tl\e seventeen without reeoniendation as to order , of . excellence, as ; lolows: "Apples," by the lib grade. ofc'Waverley-School.; teach-. > M- FreHFiTek, I'.iid X. E. Latson. "Mother's Friend," by the drd grade of Reliefiet Sehooh teacher Mi<? O. AiiU'l:. tup kt'n" uV i?.t Gth grade of Waverley School; Miss D. A. Bradley, teacher. "Uncle Sam And HTs'Chiidren," by the 5th grtpie "id5 Waver ley School; .Misses W: R; | Thompson, \V. E. Jones, R. M. Johnson and Mr. S. 'D. I'am^IV, teachers; "The C < > o p e r atTve~TAnrVby the gtrci -?j i?ratio /Of ^Benedict School; Miss E. It. Glpson, teacher. .? Food for, thought is given ?th?- Waverley-teachers each morning as they head the daily bullet iTTAfcatr aye pos- ted by Principal W. A. PerrjE The 'principal'devotes much time and foregrain. GNHl) OF THANKS Mrs. Ella Davis and daughter wish r^*' to thank , their relatives and Jriencs for their deeds of kindness and . iympathetic expressions shown them luring the. illness, and death of their on and brother Wash, also for the floral design given. They also wish to express their gratitude and appre'cntion to Rev. W. R. Martini -forV " tlie henuliful tribute he paid to the Alcccaseilrih hts eulogistic adctroaaf? and to Rev. A. J. Martin and members of Bethel A. M. E. Church choir ; or the splendid music rendered during the ceremony.' Signed, Mrs.' Ella Davis, Mother Mrs. Andry Wauser, Sister SUUTHKRN RAILWAY SYSTEM Corrected to October 1~>, 1931 * - <' Arrive Union Station. I>eave No. No./ 4:50p 32 Augusta-N. Y. 32 5.00p 7:45a 31 N. Y.-Augusta 31 7:55av - r/-:tbp lAi t ,hnr^tnn-(linn. 27 12:45P 4:0?p 28 Cinn.Char'aton 28 4:05p 9:00p 10 Calumbia-Cdnn. 9 7:06a 5:00a 24 Columbia-Jacks'n 23 10:30p 1:40a. 8 CoRa-Augusta7?4il0p? 12:48p 20 Col'a-Savannab 19 8:20a 8:50p 23 Col'a-Chaflotte 24 6:15a 1:00a 13' Col'a-Charlotte 14 l:20p 9:5.5p 11 Col'a-Charl'n 12 8:00a * 4:55a li . Cora-Charl'n 16 3:?? 10:00p 16 Col'a-Greenv'e 15 8:5(Ja 12:45 117 Col'a-ICharlotte 118 11:20ft 10;00a 18 Col'a-Atlanta 17 7:l5j> Via Camden and Rock Hill. ' " r" * v'X't.-I i 1 '