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Saturday, March 5th, 1932 ' ttt? " i ^ The family of the late iMrs. Doras ^ L. Nash 'ihompson is deeply grateful to the may friends who extended so many kindnesses to Mrs. Thompson i during her' illness and likewise after her tlemise. The family is one lhat has always ~ placed a very high value upon its many excellent 14'iends. Our 'home as before is always opdn to you whom we love. Dr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Pearson Mr. J. S. B. Nash. < . - .. HELENA. NEWS. Sunday ' School opened with Supt. 1 ?<v: ..t- (I,,,;.. TVio loa. il IK1 Uil IL'CI 3 ilC tllCll |/yobi jl. * it iVu son was beautifully discussed and a ( very interesting review and remarks were given by Mr. S. W. Allen of Bethlehem Baptist Church. We are always proutf to have visitors come to us. Gome again. At 3:00 o'clock Rev. R. A. Young , delivered a very inspiring sernlon as usual we were hapy to see so many ( C. E. League opened with president and members-at their post. The les- ( : * "son was beautifully discussed. ( At !7:30 Rev. Young delivered another buining message.?We?were. /proud to have Rev. and Mrs. J. C. ( ? t'l nk niit with us come again. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. ?.?Mr?Nance, Mrs. E. Wallace^ Mr. J. B. Boyd. We hope for them a speedy recovery. Miss Willie Nance has returned from her school where she spent a successful term. There was a Birthday Party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Smith in honor of their daughter Lijlie. ATT spent a lovely?evening. ? ^ \ The Boosters' Club was reorganized Feb. 10 by the pastor. All seem to be in a lovely working spirit. The Busy Bee Club was also organized with the little folks. They met at the home of little Miss Willie McMorris. All enjoyed themselves. Crackers and Ice Cream were servV'U. i. All. The death of Mr. Clarence Roberson Was a shock to the community.. ; - PHILADELPHIA, PA., NEWS ] \?^ JO 11 io ^fcie Weston the daughter of ( TTr. niid Mrs. William Westtnrts sick1-= with scarlet fever in the Municipal i Hospital. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Thomasina. Jenkins, the daughter _ of Mi. and Mrs. Philip Jenkins was nccid m.ii.y. h ;nned on Monday nig:.. by upsetting a bowl of soup from her brother's hand which went mostly down her back. Mrs. Jenkins is the .sister of Mr. William Weston. Let us |rray for t-htrm both. ?Ollie Mae rr -> tlwj-grand daughter of-Mrs.-Oflie Jaek ? sou of Columbia, S. C. Thomasina Jenkins is the grant! daughter of Mr. ~ Simon Jenkins of Columbia, S. C.' . Mrs. Fannie Jackson of 1-01.7 W. York Street gave a dinner in honor of Rev. J. F. Williams the newly.call pastor of the Community Baptist _ Church oi' whiehi^Mrs. Jackson is a faithful member. Other guests were Mrs. ihr.ma Johnson, Mrs.Janic Wei ton. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. WTTiain Weston. The dinner was served in courses by the hostess. First, fruit eup with fresh . ^t rawberry; soap, fried chicken, green r ?7?jJ"T?casr--strtng?bearts,mash potatoes, riee, cabbage, salad, pie, apple dumplin, colTee, mint and salted peanuts ~ a\lrs. jucksan knows how to cook and- sorvq. The guests greyly tr.joyed the many goptl.things. - ^flNJS??-SI X N EWS 1_, _ Three , weeks ago the reporter j wrote of the great pounding of Rev. I and Mrs. L. J. Jackson by the mem- i bers and friends of Trinity M. E.I . Church. The beloved pastor and wife < wish to express to all their apprecia^ tion of the niany nice things. Mr. 1 Geo. Burton and Mr. Geo. Graham 1 were leaders in the pounding. . 11 You all are welcome to call at I the Trini.ty Parsonage at any time. | I am very sorry this was in our city i news that was left out of the paper i three weeks ago. Not that the re- i porter didn't report it. ! Mrs. Klla'Graham was the Sunday |j evening gest of Mr. and Mrs. Solo-!! nion Graham and little grand daugh- 1 ?:?ters. ?-? ?1?J 3 Mrs. Johnnye Lee Butler and little 1 Enrline Graham were the guests of Miss Christine Shedrick Sunday, af-jl ternoon. h Messrs Adanls and Boozer and Miss '' Melrose. Catherine Graham and Lil- < lie Rcd i were the guests"of Mr. Pres- [I ton Johnson Sunday evening. |< Mr and Mrs. P, B. Dean spent the ] -dwy?p-lcnnnntly with- Mr:?HTnt~~MrS. "i ^?Hen Chappel -Sunday.? 1 Mesdamcs Helen Kelly and_Jane 'J Carrol and Mr. Willis MoseTy are on , the sick list. We hope how soon to ,i see them well again. " The Poinsetta Club met Feb. 26 1 Music by the club. Scripture reading, Mr. Leroy Jackson. Prayer, Mr. C.J] GriiTin. A nice business meeting was held. Quartet No. 2 rehdered two 1 beautiful selections Sunday night at 1 Trinity M.-K. Church. ? A The Bethlehem Missionary Society i met .Friday afternoon February 26 at i the home of Mrs. Florence Brown. ] A spicy program was rendered af- < ter which business was transacted; collection $1.00 We were delighted i to have a new member join us. The 1 hostess sercved fruit salad, sandwich- i es. desert peachds and whip cream, ) cake awf~ ice lemonade. The mem- 1 bcrs certaiplv enjoyed the meeting i] and the refreshments very much. The , next rheetififf Will" be held at Mrs.-: - Bella Sales' home, March 11; all are asked to be present. i ? -^-EAST SPONGER, N. C. Shady Grove?The months are glid ing along and we are still having Spring weather. Sunday was a great clay here. It was celebrated as youths ' day. ,Dr. Daniel gave a masterpiece sermon to the voanr mrn ttrrmlTrjr" morning as they sat to the front. Sutiday afternoon amklHt the?down 7} pour of rain a large crowd heard Rev .1. E. Wilson of A. M. E. Z. deliver a strong message. Subi<w building an art for their children. I Sunday evening Dr. Daniel again delivered a message to the young la^ dies,?This?message-"Was lolled by many comments of praise to Dr Daniel for his unerring leadership since being in Spencer. The community was saddened a few weeks ago over the death of one if its prominent young men. Mr. Jas. Clement. His funeral was attended by many, frdm Spencer to Winston-Salem. The chnrh was a seene of beauty. The casket being lavendar under a pink floor lamp and the 1 20 floral designs. This young man was 20 years of age. He is survived by mother and father, one sister two brothers.-?i The True Light Missionary Circle met with Mrs. Hattie Scott Friday afternoon. An attractive course was served. The WhiUj__Mis&Lunary-f Circle of West Spencer met with the Circle on Friday and rendered a program with Mrs, J. S. Danied at the piano. ' ?:?? t The Y. W7 A. met with Misses An- 1 nie and Hazel Craige, Monday afternoon.The lesson was very interesting The subject of the lesson: John The Baptist. A delicious repass was served. * , The G. A. met with Mrs. J. S. Daniel, Monday' afternoon. Subject of the lesson. The Selfish Girl. Rev. E. B, King of?Sha4y?Grove has been quite illM&tas much better. Mr. Fate Holmes is able to be up' after a week of illness. Mr. David Reeves is much better, at this writing. The rally is on. There are 13 Captains. '-Each dea " hping n captain. Each one is to report $25.00 on the fourth Sunday in March. AR are, at work. Mrs. Margaret Dalton wa's able to . resume her class work Tuesday afterhpiny ill Tnr fnnr days J Miss Lois Stokes is able to be out after suffering from tonsilitis for quite awhile. . ? Mrs. Bertha Moore .has been ill for F Wn nrnnb- o ?u 1 1 1 ...vr ouu is mucn uener at this. writing1, i Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Daniel wishes to, thank .kind members for cakes, fresh meat, also Mrs. David Reeves for a .crate of fruit, soup and pure lard and Mr .Coleman for a half a ham. . ' I Mri I^attie Jamison had the mis-,, fortune of falling arid 'breaking . a small bone in her ankleV She is abletn walk around the~Tiome now. ^ Mrs. J. S. Daniel has organiy.pil n B, A. U. Class for all members of? B. Y. P. U. over 3.0 years old; also' an intermediate department. She will have charge of. the Intermediates and Mrs. Holmes the Juniors, beginning with the new quarter. The Baby Choir of 35 children continues to sing well. The new songs taught by Mrs. Daniel with Miss Minnie Slade pianist are very pretty. i MrsT J. STDaniel has been elected as supervisr of the B. Y. P. U. She will have charge of the general work of the B. Y. P. U. The B. Y.,_P.. U. reached its 100th mark on Sunday. V/ .. JL , "Bethel A. M. E. Church We are proud to say that the Wcdjefleld Station is still alive. Since Oct. 15, 1931 we have been domocilng from place to place as did the | children of Israel not because of our lisohedience, but?because our church was destroyed by fire. | Our Lord felt friendless and forsaken as He rreaded His heavy cross upon His1 ihoulders. So did we as we stood and gaze on our church as it went down in 1 ashes. The neighboring churches readily opened their doors and bfd" as come in and worship just as tho* we were in our own church. By God nelp and the kindness of these our vice every Sunday. And this is how we's been coming- since Oct. 15, 1931 But February 7, We are proud-t<y "say that we had service in our new church We are so proud of our pastor the t Rev. J. E. Dixon who stood by -us and worked shoulder to shoulder with Js during air of these trying times. Our services were very trood today. Sunday School commenced at 10:00 s'clock with Supt. and officers at their . post. Lesson was beautifully taught tyy "t?ache~r;a_nWon Ha Hie Weather s, Elena Murray, Charley Wonthoro and P. A. Harris; Miss A: Weathers, reviewed the lesson "yery nicely. We ire proud of the young people and we are trying to give them something to do in the church. f Service began at 12 o'clock Rev. 1 Dixon as he always doeese epreaand wonderful sermon. Everyone who was present was made to rejoice as this man of God talked with us by for sending us these two noble characters as our leaders, the Rev J. M. Harris, as P. E., and Rev, J._E. Dix5n, pastor. At 2 o'clock we had class meeting which was conducted by Bro. Solomon Ramsey. We had a wonderful meeting and we, close rejoicing that we all are willing workers. We are buildtnyv wall each day.?We'll build it high, we'll build it strong and while we work we'll pray for the willing heart and working hand will sure succeed at last. " ?s? : r~? ? THE PALMETTO L - ? ? - -ClxBV-BkANi*. OHIO NKWS _ The Anfioch Ra.pt ist Choir jiave a concert ut the Soldiers' Home, Sandusky, Ohio; Tl was lepofted by one ' of the captains as, the best t-vet' ren- ' dered there. It was a pleasure l'or ^ happy. . Air. 4i,?L. l.oU wishes tn express his sympathy to the bereaved laniily ol his aunt, .Mrs. llannaH Peterson, Rid ire Sm ini/ < <" ? - -r -"0' " v<" ' j The- Silver Leat Club celebrated its j second Anniversary en February. 11, 11)32. The affair was very elaborate and well attended,- ?ilaven't space to ) describe the most beautiful gowns, ^ but everybody looked perfect. The r color scheme was silver and green, j The menu was appetizing and tasted j delicious. The olliceis are: .Mrs., lb : Dunbar, Pres.; Mrs. K. 15. RTfnnson, ( Vice-Prcs.; Mrs. Iiuth Cooper, Sec.; . Mrs. Lula Shears, Asst. Sec.; Mrs. Sadyc Oakleyr_ Txeas.r and Miss-Mattye Thomas, chairman or* program , c'ommiitteo. .. v -?Mr,?Theodore Konis for hi brl > o f ^ Ashevillo, ~"NV C., is seriously ill at this writing. iPur prayers are for j hie -reeoveryr" Rev. and Mrs. MeK inuey -were vis- , ited by the Stork Feb. ll/th and leit f a set of twin girls, mother and ba- ( bies are doin^ njcoly. ; * ' . , Tittle -r.Nliss Helen Ruth Ijolmes . spent the week-end out on K. 142nd 1 tstl-epc, with hor undo and aunt Mr. and M r s._ J.. TL-Coopor. ? ??~T~~, The annual Feb. 22nd Party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. KObt. Fraziers. The evening was . well sp?nt with games and dancing. The delicious courses consisted ol: / 1st A beverage,-potato salad-on let- t tuce with saltincs, ice ctcam, with U. !S. colors, and cake; salted nuts and ^ mints. The visiting 1 fiends gave the } hosCtts "IV1 ll"1' ' if-I III1111 rr vote of thanks. ' ... . . MRS. CEICER OF IRMO ON 1 BETTER HOMES COMMITTEE 1 t l Mrs. Isabell (ieigor of Irmo has been appointed as chairman of the Better Homes eciVfrnittee for the colored citizens of Lexington. County. It is hoped that every colored family in the* community will be reached by thtf lUl'til pPEgufnTwinch i^a part of .Che eleventh natUn-wide campargrr^ of Better llomos in America, an ed-' ' ucational organization established for i pubiics servito in the int\JTesr**of lvonie improvement. President Hoover is i Honorary Chairman of?the- orgahlzation and Secietary Wilbur is Pros- < ident. The headquarters is in Wash-?; ington,_D. C., with Hi. Janies Ford I in charge as Exocucive ilirector.* I; The Better Homes campaign is do-1 signed to stimulatethe- improvement,,: of 'housing..conditioy.s and bring- aL All < a-niore-wholcstrntc- tyi>t> <>I home aiul,- < ty?five state (Itttitici, county and lo- ; ty-fiy.e' state district. cuont) oml?lo- TJal committees of colo:ed citizens , wet'e organized in lb.'Ji to carry-? ut ( programs best suited to the needs ^ and conditions in*, .their territories. , Features include Jlcctures Und tlis- : eussions, Exhibits. contests unci uh.e.p ; possible the do.n mstratiou ol' on ? or' morj. new- ->: mod dec; ho ist s *ci show how tju o*:<ter type* t. home; 1 ca ? l e provi I; i 'or l'amt..c;: i?. ni"d- . cr.t?incomes .a a cost w H-m-i t li letch. Ca. .* and ic. air r.'c>:t:ani- as ( a means of relieving unemployment.'during the winter are bc-iiii co"d>ha-.' sized again ttris "year. " These piograms culminate, in Better Urines Week which ip. J.'-1 J- .will be frurrr^ April 4 to May 1" j~! The findings of-tfie President's Con | ference On Home Buibbpg =?od ? 'OwlMil'snip, whieli took pla y in the first week of December are giving , added stimulus to the Ucter Homes j t campaign this year. The studies of the various . {conference committee's include many subjects that deal with home and community improvement. In, the 11KJ2 Better Homes campaign colored citizens took active p-"'* 1 in a large number .ef the campaigns that were awarded prizes or llrnorable Mentions by the National Committee on Awards. Better Homes in America is looking forward to even I greater eooperati n 'in the . coming j year. ST. 'MATTHEWS" NEWS J I ???? : !-? -Mr. Jesse Mitchel and Mr. Wesley j Williams of St:iti> College.?Di tmi'e-? burg, S. C., spent the week-end home -with their family and friends. ' Miss Jestipe Caldwell, one of the teachers in Klloree ( (Haded Scho 1 . sjpent Saturday and Sunday lnimo - with relatives and friends. -?-Alrw (Maude Jono> vi.'ited Mi. Hen- ' ry Hemmingway last Sunday. } The community was made to feel "Sad uvur the death or .dr. J a me? O- ' do in of Blackville, S. C, Mrs er's father, who is one of the teach- ] .ers .in lhc-public"-Scte()oT.~"~:~~r: rl The folloing persons from here at- ' tended the funeral Sunday:' Mr. Jul- 1 ious Ott, "Mr. George Johnson, I?ev. ' and Mrs. David Mit hell. Mis. Kvelyn < Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. ,Ackers Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. \V. Butler, 1 Mr. and Mrs. James Whaley, Mr. Jno. Peligan and Prof. J. A. Ford. j s ; 1 \v r 6 't vi ivfa^t't> v t'M'j - ? AI i m 1.1 m i i ii\ ,> i > n o ?We were sorry to hoar the sad news of the death of Mrs. 101 iza Moss. She was n member of the . M. W. A. She is very much missed ,i our community. Mrs; Mi A. Kfat-kweH titoo nt her home yesterday. ' { 1 Prof. R. T. Sholton htts been* very i' sick and we hope for him an early recovery. . \ j EADEK ? YORK N?WS r Tin* agricultural folk are giving ' much attention and strength and skid Lo their lands. The thought of nre- 1 [>ai ing ihe helds and planting the lops is vers evident. * The earth depends' upon the soil'and The farmer loi liei e.\ is Lance an i perpetual i,."n i his oc cupation pieeeeded all others ? From .tiiia-l radi'. wo make -ami-eat our fresh food. From?this same?PTtTlh H wo in tor tnose same bodies lor their ' filial decomposition. The big earth is constantly producing and? coiiMim- 4 nn-. . L'ljder the wise \and piudent ' nafiagemont"of man both of these <jr-J_ toi s are b^ing peri ected. There Is 10 reason to spell that the end of 1 ;he perfected vegetable life is near, fhe. best rice has out been planted < 'or it has not been producePyet. The 1 jest fodder has not been fed, because t has not been grown. Kach._.stiereeling year the former should raise rnd gather a better crop than the < irvceeding year. ? . 1 The fanners, truck, and general i ire facing a peculiar year. But- it' n. a condition that cunfruiits mil al-| 'lifts everybody else in like manner. Money is not in.fr.ee circulation. The jathy .of the land lords are not su.i generous, now. \\ hy. then should 1 loir the- 1'auiie.p. depend entirely on ( iod, himself and compost" or' his o\Vn nnde manure for the production of ill of his crops this. year. The lat- 1 ;er is . the more natural element for the soil, ft has what -the?sod pi o- i duces and lvadily thrives and responds i on. .Mali's force when sensibly ap- l died with, and against advantages, i md disadvantages can work'marvels,. I Fullest- reliance end Confidence in lod can not be estimated nor improve i lpoii. Nothing, like asking God for i iverything and then- going forward J .0 prove that you are in dead, ear- . ioi td pel it r us (ioil ha lid v' 'it out.'] Nothing can beat these three paries when working in harmony and J roneort to one common end. Try it ; his year. Work for abundance of esults. If you fulfill your oblipa- i dons and promises to Him, He will i nore than,answer your prayer "Give I is this'day'cur doilv. bread." * 1 v JOHN G. GIBBES. ? " [ WJVNSBORO NEWS ' " i! ... The. Kyval F.iirht ^ leriainod at- the heme of Miss Lur- :j eye Smith and"Prof. E. Y. Mcir.to^ The club is busy rehearsing for a play which they hope to present soon'. [ After rehearsing a delicious sal a 1 ,? Course was served. Everyone enjoy- ^ l (1 ii'.i-n-.sclvo-. The next-unee'ting will he held at the home of Misses Finiey j and BouTar. ' ^ Sunday was a busy day at St. . Paul Itev. .Beatty preacTiijff a wonK-iTul si rniun Sunday morning. Rev _ Sunday .afternoon and RevJSmith of Uidtreway?was?at?hts?beat?Sunday -t evening. Sunda^;..i^.tLs indeed Home oiiiiny: day. A partJy of Columbians c ivere, clown. In the party were Mes- r lanns Piiickney, Cronies, Wiley,"John j am and Misses Mabel Reed, Eaydona ind Gleo Manigault and Messrs (). . E. an\l~.Tosiah. M-anifcAult. We are always glad to have visitors and j hope they'll come back .again real. soon. * j I The Fairfield County School direct- | d by-Miss Boular rendered appjo- \ < Dl icUe spltrftioiis Jii'tiv till* ftprmnn ' Sunday afternoon'dtul Rev. Davis of Kion had a well trained quartet from Ruck Hill who rendered pi?o sid<?f. iiuns^?Miss?1*. Fi'iiLey?sang a?solo, My Task." . Mr. and Mrs. H.!K.,Lyles had as Rev. .Galldm,.'Mrs. Nancy McConnell Misses Boular Smith and Finley. The 1 inner w.'.s?indeed-- a- suegese;?Mrs; Lyles makes such a charming hostess each guest wishes to come back -ooi). ,v- F. r. McClester stopped for 1 a few minutes Saturday \ -< vi*it ais old i rieiid. Iiev. J. M. Beattv. Mr. HavLd Adamson was- also a visitor 1 Sunday evening. < We regret to say Mr. Nora Price s on the 1 irk list. Rev, II. M. Timer gave a surprise ^ ifth(fay party Monday night, Feb. 1 in honor of his wife. Mrs. Lorctta s Timer. The guests who enjoyed the 'arty were Mr. and .Mrs. S. A. Moore ^ Me-srs Kddin Lyh s. John Starks, Roh ~H Davis. A rt h u r liar mo n \lexander Russell. Willie Kennc.iy. ? tic.hard. Archie. Mesdames Cohen and J Milfojv The evening was pleasantly' ;pent. Games bting the feature for 1 he occasion. Rev. Timor was assisted in entertaining .by Misses I Brcwn. .Tordan'and Mrs." Archie. Mrs. Wilhelmona Babcock and lit- ' Ut .girl limit i.)nuit Saturday?with lusband. rnd. father. Mr. D. Bobcock. J rh't v Were dinner guest of iMiee?Jos(ic Kuss-dl, T . I.UIIC Uos-l ,\lac .nwl II-,. /i- cHola-nted their third and seventh r.ovtta and MarioVie Ulmer, Mae 1*'. ' Hjiiniiv. Mansel Ro.ss, Mrs. rimer , 1 \rehie and Misses Jordan and Brown ! niioved the evening with them. I ' Mrs"It. Williams has been called ' o the bedside of her mother. | Mrs. J. M. Robinson and Mr. J. 1 r Blanche were pop callers in the ' ity ' . .?:??*? ? u ? ?i? ^ J imM, dayman A. M. K. Church?Rev. A. Pelix. Pastor Th d~Sljndav School on la -1 Sunday 1 norning was well attended and the esson was discussed with much inerest. the lesson was very* ably reriewe.: T>v ifu Sunt. Mr. S. A. Moore, j The pastor lifted hts guMience Hea- _ renward Sunday morning from the i subject The Gospel of Jesus- Christ, lie used Romans 1:16 as the text. ! Sunday night Rev. P. W. Davis < "* ? 3 t : W 1\ .Ml.'YIOKIAM 1 _ _,| , In loving niemoriam of our dear >' husband and father David iiiverk who to departed this lilt- p.-pj ^ 11 . !J a 'it" is gone to that homeland . < an< Hevond life's wide. ??m vi Here t he niiKuhwl -hull 1. l "f ~ In?thai?hoiiH.dund?bright nrrrj?' tium that-ktmtelantj none shall stray' Ships shtrlf nrrt'i' go"sailTngT'' Sleep 4 ,j and take your rest dear I l'aihef ' ' - j I Dn the dear SsivTiVni-'.. Toe. ... .. yiv.?;v ' , But oh! How me miss. you. | Devoted wile and rhildiiaii-: Mrs. Albeita Rivers, wile, KastjVer, S. C.; Mrs. J ante Williams of oluml/ia, Mrs. Km.mu La brew of , '' fc! a stover; Mr. iiavid Rivers of Rich- ^ he inoild/ \ a.; Mr. Kdwurd Rivers, of. -v Kastover; Mrs. .Susanna Taylor of ^n( N'orfolk, \ a.; Mrs, KUu Sherman of : New York City; Mr*.?Alice (Bayard' jf Richmond, \ a.; Miss Janita Riv ,rs, of. (.^oluintrrh?:? ?The ?^ >tl*? THE ML SIC BOX -Am ~ "" 1 - Lx The Negro Spiritual . Harry T. ilurlenrh saos+of the S|ij| - , tuft!j . "Thfc plantation >ongs known is.spirituals au.>4the spontaneous outburst of intense religious fervor and .. >ther religions exercises." The :- [ p imo,^ ui-r., ino IT "i-iThiju,. " Fd," but sprang into life ready-made, u; J1 iv/iii me wmie neai ot religious it-i- *',il vor uunng soitie portraeteci mcctine , <rr rnmir nr elllU'ch; us the simple; t?(T- ' V static utterace. of wholly untutored r iiinds, and are practically the music n America which meets the s.ienti- . ic definition of Folk Song. Success in hinging these Folk Songs _ is piimarily dependent upon dcu , spiritual feeling, for the Negro's.-s^c?7" is linked with rhythm, and''it is an .111 PSseiilial chaeacteristic ol most all the L' FoHt- IjOllg.S. , It is a serious misconception of Lheir meaning and value to treat them IS "minstrel" songs or to try to make them J tinny or a too literal attempt ? to'imitate the manner of the Negro. in SingTng them, "Cy 'swaying the jody, clapping 'the hands, or striving :o make the peculiar inflections of voice that are natural with colored5 people. Their worth is weakened fi'fif .ijiiless they are done impressiely, for am through alt these songs these breathes con i. hope, a faith in the ultimate jus- Col "rep and broinerhooil" ol man. The cadences ot_-iioi:Low_in-vari?dily turn to -? oy, and the message is ever. n>nni'est "that eventually deliverance from i ? ill?that hinders and-oppresses the I >oul will come, and man?every man ?will be free'. 1 Many people of the white- race have . tied over and over again, to make nn i success* of singing the spit itual but ?2Ll n most cases it' has been an utter 'ailbre. Why? Because even tho' 18.' hoy are excellent of v o i -e and an ivpert in diction, the true spirit has Wsn-4ackmgv: Sr.vpnrr-tlyi* noT-ioU -?)f L-ut'cc-.-.-fully rendering the sprriTuat _ om'es in the singer imttny ' leaft and soul into, the rendition, and 10 one but a Negro has the true spirit to bring about that success. The spirit of what I have just- men- C ioned is Lorn (in the Negro, it is nbrp or less of anr inheritance, somehing no one can deprive him of. Ill*:Li"ON DOTS .. a Services at the Mt.?Ziun Baptist Church were unusually well attend- ^ ed. The linancial reports were, also good Sunday Feb. 28. The Usher Board of the New Hope Baptist Church met, at the home of Mr. and M-rsi?George Mtrttvson Sunday* at 3 oVW4h?The topic vvns-"Thi' Prnini- alining effects of ,.-'.rong drinks," which vox wonderfully Mi, eUmud by : Mi. Arthur. .Mattison, Miss ^Geneva Beniiett and Mr. I.uric Williams. ?** ' Every member present pledged to use X hrs influence agatrisi thai ~hftf>ir.~ ~MT.~ A. Achilles Martin is president* X Miss Alma Watkins teacher at the y , Mt. Pleasant School spent the week X ^ end with parents Rev.. and Mrs. H. { Walk ins.. ; : Miss Lillian Hammond, teacher at Lhe Mt. Spring School spent the we?.,> #nd with Mrs. Lela Woods. The following teachers are taking % rm??extension?course?at?Atiedrso:i ^ Prof, ami Mrs. J. A. Martin Mrs. Cor " rig watKins, olattie Green, Inez Keith in*.! Rosa Beck. Messrs Tom M$ttison and John " 'oaley attended a farmers' meet in m- ac Anderson Saturday Feb. 12.. of A program in honor el" the late o? I alius Rosenwald will bt held at the TO, Bolton School Friday night March J:. i - ' ~ vas filled with power'from on high. dr List Wednesday night the nude . c*o liembers. of the church most of them so icing oiYict rs met" at the church trrrd ifter wringing the bell and waiting 'in- awhile se:U^ for the na-tor~nnd| j." vanted to know"why he would call a! ne ipard an i hot report himself. He At x'plifined to them that he did not |j ^ ssue a call for an extra ,,f | he board and therefore did not know 8t. un ajiil con tlu'y decided to return tcH W their Indues. ,, I , In going out they halted in the restibule of the church and the pas- 80 tor lifted up his eves an<l behold there kvas groceries upon groceries. He is 1 tr: tot through telling how the men shock ?d him but says that they can do it , en HHH4I ?IM1 ~ ? !?7TT Master Richard Campbell. cetebrat-' 1 jt ed HuT twelfth birthday Sunday.Tie ^ had as dinner quests Masters Nathan tel Bmikuight. John E. Wade, David sa Whitener and Rufus Green, Jr. They I had a long romp in the woods. Mrs. L. R. Campbell closed out a very i successful school term on last Friday m night at Shady Grove with very ap- I ta propriata exercises. I _ Rev. E. Philip'Ellis,"IT.' D., P. E.J rf the Spartanburg District preached 1 and held his 2nd quarter at Waynfan I Sutvrtay night. Hear ye him. Mr. John Sampson is sick at this I * ? < AK1> OF TH ANKS I wish to < xt j n'<! my I hanks my many tra-inN I'm' tjjfir Wind. _ is (iuniiK my thice \\ c-T*k- illness. id vlad to su\ that J am up ayain I ?'''fupfi atint-' ii i c 1 y. 1 wj.sh'ey. ."m,* niucn i:.iu-ic> -Mrs. Sal lie A. tiunU-r. IN MKViokiam II >?ui hut nlo\ ilia llllMli i ?i. l*<1 oik1, Jvi". p. IjiiijSt who depart-, this life March lird, lP'iO. Since he went. home e\eniny sliutiow^ Luccr longer ere. * winter "days fill so liitsc'r.^ f 'he ear J e"e:i summer win U a: j rhi.l lid drear . r ?-T-:?^? -Since he Went hoVie. ' : n.h;n?-?n' 'a?).o -?he i ::?i; r r r li II ' ; ' 1 old glad -Mime. In-eaihc' ' "<?r?ttH . Train ' - . 1 ]au]rh'tor s.ohs. with hid Jen hittera in. ' : ~ ~ ~SFnc-e 1;e~ went home. Since-he went .home. " v still the ^irijity room ius. prcs. .. . .... m-(' hlr-^-m}. - - . lOiicl.e.d tin-"|'iilow^ ii;at his dead d pressed, lonely heU'ts have -jiowltore for 'U-ll" l't-.-t.?' 1 ^ h Since he went l.??? ie. .. ..Since he went hon--. * . ' I njr lonjr days hiive crept away ke years?, - * - . : ; soruigm na.s lit-en dimnwd with oubt and J'eurs, t. .1 the dark* dark night- haw rajnd in lonely tears. tMncc he went home . Sallie Long, \yifc-' : Etta Long Williams, daughter. 6t>6 .IQl'II) -."TABLETS*- SALVE > Liquid or Tablets u-ed internally i ()(>(> Salve externally, make a , nplete and effective treatment for xL. :?i st Speedy Remedies Known. _ BUY GAS AND oil, LEEVY'S SERVICE CATION -& GARAGE H Taylor St. > I'iione 9271 ^ JOI'KN ALL NIGHT ? AN-O-LIN SYbTLM In Beauty Culture Give FaN-O-^IN Hair, Scalp _ . .r andruif and Toilet Preparations' trial. Their worth has been roven. Registered ?n U. b. PatTt"" "Officer GENTb WANTED. Write for terms r '? Made by Mme Fannie L. Carolina. , J.029 High Market Street ? GEORGETOU N. S. C. "" - V V ED. F. DAVIs | . Experienced Musician Teacher X of all Instruments { MUSIC STUDIO X 311 Barnwell St. Phone 7380 { COLUMBIA, S. B,? ? WEAKNESS TIRED FEELING tireo fueling that hangs oip day id. night, whether you worker not, ten goes away following the usff Cardul. With improved strength, onthly 'periods quit bringing so uch uf the suffering tliat. women " ead, and pains due to a run down ndition are overcome ill -a. .whole- = me, .natural way. I"- tll'l . ? 11^ 1 i could' not. l and it. When f "''-I .ind on my feet i* p:iIn was vory ' ust take someIng. I had hoard . . x ' much of Car- **&Jr Thousands-of other women have Id that Cardui helped them. = n..ii3 N a ... , ,., duiiu up your sirenpin wun me islstance of Cardui, a harmless edicinal tonic that ^omen have ken for over fifty years. Oarduf ia sold at diun slurinr tc <T :>? WeAK^r^uN-DowN WOMEN