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hoprie have cited the very best reusons for the pi tu-remain. whore the\ are-?In sonic rase, the main reason tliey give i'or the elevation 01 their candidate is "that he is a good man." Do they mean to tell us tha* the pastorate doesn't need good men T Anj because a nuin is good he rr~ above the p a s f o r a T~ e ? I hold that the pastoraw needs nothing l>in good nietg and if the brother advocated is a good man lie cotild be ir no better plaee than the pa'storat* and should not be disturbed. Others are being put forth for episcopal hon ors because tluy-.liave been "gren chrch -builders.' Well Why stop tin . good work by- puttiyg.. them whore they cannot continue it ? No oppoi kUIUlK'S pi I'SCIll UlCinSOlVCS lO OlS . pastorate .where chuvoli builders ar-> most needed, an 1 I claim that i' but-sharuld increase the number.' The:.' . {jay >01110 should be elected bishopbecause they are great evangelist.-, and have brought many, souls- int > the?kingdom. \'nw that's' a gi ici reason, for the ehureh 'needs a spiiitual awakening- Hut there is n>? better place to exhibit this talent 'than in the pastorate. As a rul> the bishops haven't got time to bother with souls.T--Hut' an aspirant l'ir the olTice that's not in harmony with the idea of a connectio.mil revival U gether- with ..other progres^i-ve 1110a.ures'for the church, is "not the man fur that ptiMlit li in inii--rht;rch-"f^?? day.?-Yes we lu-cd two ?>i tlu ve onoi e> bishops, tmd the ministry pill ijpt he . . ... scrapped of all of its' good men, church builiers, revivaliMs and sc'liol>' ats to get thenv. -.? ' .. ?? Champion And Pearson Complimen s> : M'lv .. lW 1 ?-1 <11 ?-*rJ ... ' same vTnTTvTi ami almost l)u >:i.u; hour. Seven weeks' -later Sister I.yh.mother of Bro. Joshua 'ell ??sle".p. . leaving an only son t'<? survive mother. father and several sisters. It our* prayer .that Bro. ."Josh" will lean more heavily upon the "everlasting Arm." God is too .wi-e to make a. mistake and -too-good to work?von? geance. On our'visit?to tie- )v>me last Saturday nfte?n?"Vn?io <?..iii|u>ny w,tt. - Dr. J. C, McC'lellan his presi iing elder, the scene moved us to tears.' To see the bereft son surrounded bj his three little, girls and hoy with so .many strokes in such a short time. But we commended him to the Go.' that will do right. And now we believe all Christians should.'.remember this father and his precious ,children at a throne of grace. j Next Tuesday .Morning AIL presiding .elders of the state will meet Bishop Ransom in Allen University Chapel at 10:30 to report Educational Money and General Con- j ference 'elegate traveling e'xpeose money. Our bishop like all of the others wants to make, a fine showing -""lit the General Conference and the] presiding elders want to make a fineimpression on the bishop.' While our reports thus far are way off we are J / uf iho school at Clarks Ilill and af- j ter completing a successful term left | in he 11th inst., for her home in1 -the State of Illinois. It is the hope i -of all the patrons tlmt- -she wilt re- j turn to open" the school next Fall. . Our Whereabouts | This week-end will close our quar-! terlv visits until we return fiom the' General Conference. Sunday morn-^ ing will find us at Trinity Church, t Spartanburg with l^r. S. H. Lewi.-,: pastor. Sunday afternoon we will be. j at Atchison. Chapel with the Rev, 1. j W. Dominick and Sunday nigiu a 'Bethel, Union with the Rev. L. CL Bowman: Monday night we will b. j with.tiie Rev. 11. T. Summers at White H-alf t-hum-h-and Tuesday night with! tin- Rev. C. E. Frazier at Cedar Creek Chufcch. Let the members pray"To.' an out pouring of the Holy Spirit;* "Let us* advance on out knees." THE (C-BLl'MBIA I) ISTRKT CON TERENCE The Columbia District" Conference convened at Auihuitown, with Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church, Dr. I. J. Pruitt, pastor. The whole community seemed pleased to have the ministers and delegates and all the churches in the vicinity viewed With one another in making it pleasant for us. 1 conference was called to order 'try the piesi ling ek'u r. Dr. J. C. MeCk'llan. Di's. L. K ^ ance, Lee A^EoT ga'n, Rev. W. G. Owens, Prof. I. R. j Le mon and Rev. John Gibson assisted i in devotinvi<;""T?o<- i ? a i ..v.. ucc litfgan, in weH chosen words presented and introduced the presiding elder to the conlerence. Dr] IT C. Me.Clellan -sin ko ' of his hopes arid aspera-. thins for the district and comforted the ministers and .delegates by saying jthat he "w^rs-sure-that each one pre^ sent would do his best and that none j need not nave any fears for he was (u' sympathizer and a brothjy^ His i i. inai lo, wcie greatly applauded and ! the conference settled down to busi' ness. | The discussions as..led "by _Dr, R. S. i l.awrence, l)r.. I; J. Pruittand. others were instructive "and informative. Til,. I mil IM-I'iyo WW jrv-Wmd li-itti Ml.. presence of Rrof. Johtt Wilson and Dr. -\V. 1). King who addressed t!ie conference and made great impressions for good. I I)r." D. 11. Sims, president of Allen University, made one of his characteristic addresses and lifted the confer' enee. Dr. Sr R. Green, treasurer of the university was also a pleasant J visit, r and made an address that will ' not soon be forgotten. I The reports , were very good and j Dr. Mct'lellari had tho Ascnrov. ~r j the nu-uibors io?; the conference , that i' lu-y rhtiir reports j oel'ore-t+rrrfume for him to report at jthe elders meeting. . Rev. H, J. Bryant made an excelj leut secratary of the conference, and vi'i) much piaised by 'the members of the conference. ' The following1 named persons were elected to membership at the annual conference whivh convenes at Union in November: Mrs. Mary Boulor, Mr. ManLie. Birt Williams, Mr, Fred Valentine. Mr. E. H. Hope. Rev. Owens and hischior sang each night for the eveijing service. The people of Authortownand vicinity ministers and delegates and served them on the church ground. Mrs. fruit i. nip wire at in? immor wus Milieitpiis of th well Tx*ing of every one present. I>r. Rruitt and his member^ are to be commended. NEWBERRY NEWS ' "? . r. Sunday was an ideal day fo-r church services. At 1 P. M. Mrs, G. K. Lyles, widow of the late Rev. G. K. Lyles whose remains , were deposited here nj^, three. months ago. Now,, his .wife a | true Christian has passed to the beyond. Sad indeed! Within thrCe months there have?been three deaths,.. cuii-' ! n? 1i nvt'Ll 11 Hint fUMlly, rtUev. 1. 11 ?AVvtdn?pastrrr?rrf?Slftfei'V- Chapel acted as Master of Ceremonies. Hvmii', .1.. M.. ."flection by the choir Invocation, Rev. Hiram' Hurst; Scrip ^ .vw^_ e palmettq lea SANTl'C NEWS Sunday.' April .17 hi*inn1 a beautiful and pleasant day, while some folks were triad erf--the chunCc and "pflvTT" lege to be engaged in religious ser vi<?<?s all day, -beginning work' for the day. Sunday-School opened 10 o'clock in which the lesson was carried out beautifully and encouraging remarks >y Miss flattie Young of Union. 12:30 Dr. Smith, pastor of the While Bapiisi (. hureli -pleached amost wonderful sermon at Thomas Ciiapel A. M. K. Church. Text found 2iHh chapter 1 Cor. 1-5 verses; subject "Who then js willing to consecrate himself or herself unto the Lord. Contribution $.r>.on. in est of 'Trustees, $10.00; total Slo.Otl 3:30 Rev. Matthew, pastor of BeFfrC el Baptist Church preached. His niesage brought much sadness to <:'hin> hearts. His text was found 25th chapter, i-lth verso. Subject Abilfc ty and R . or. ' ility. Contributum >5.70. lie was also accompanied, b.v officers and members. At 8 o'clock Rev. Morgan Hawkins of Carlisle, preached a most .interesting sermon any Christian "would enjoy. Text was found 1st chapter. Timothy 12th verse. Subject Knowing what you know. Contributtorr $2,31., This * splendid ^sermon was 5. Collection very .good, -23.01. On Friday night one of the most elessical concerts was given at Bethel Baptist Church for the interest of the school. Directed by Misses Annie -Mat^ Gist-and Catheriine E. Jennings. Every -heart went away with a thrilled soul. i Talker Crock School will close Fri^ Jay April 22 which will be a sad time Th.. nvihi gi'nrt.'t is sharing hotto and better, and are, going on until it becomes the best. ' Members of "tlx quartet: Messrs Israel, Harley, .Panard Rice and Russel Coleman,(splen futi s ngers. * ? Miss Ilattie Young of Union spen. the week-end witty Cathleen E. Jufi .....J,-,, ..O..VW w,? ..v.! IMVkltVl. orcther and cousin, Mrs. Bessie Younp and son Benjamin,. -T%?Young atn< Miss Sartor. -?Miss C;?Riee is on the sick?list, very sick. Mrs. Onnie Jennings is sick with flu. We are glad to have with us now Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Peak of -West Virginia to-be home to live again; t\v\_ of Thomas Chapel faithful members All come to church?Let us se'rvV iod. ~ m ? m JONESVILLE NEWS Yesterday was beautiful. The '"churches were well attended^ Sunday School was at the usual hour at im;' chuchesi We are sorry to report that our Supt. Deacon C. C. Fernanda is still sick. His place is being ably tilled by his asistant Deacon \V. ( . Hughes. ' , i. We are glad to report that Mr. It W. Howard one of our efficient Sun day School teachers who-recently undergone an operation |s able to be ou and doing line. Rev. Collins fdled his appointment at Fosters Chapel.'yesterday and las evening to a well tiled audience. Hi leaves today for Orangeburg with his friend Revr-Davis.? ? There was a Silver Tea given a4 -the^honie of Mrs- Jlobt. Kelch last Sunday evening and another last evenihg.at the home of Mrs. I.ula Smitl 1 lie>e will In- gi\i'n every tuimliiy aiternoon at various homes fur bench of paying for piano at Bethany. Everybody is in\ ited to attend. Mrs. Heine Crawford of Kentucky ?A U C -Ltl.l- - I- * f I ? iDEIT i??? 1?h?i?? H This is m sket h of the I}ov. S. M. Church, 4 miles of Newheitry, who'll for ton years, lie also pu-mr* tJ,? and Pleasant View ul" Gray. Cfiiir'i, ! Baptist Church, .the mother church \ Somebody .is w.onderiiv- ' what' place \ ^Friendship College and also Rrainhid May the Dove cf Pea c htxvi-r ovi r 1 GOLD STAR MISSIONARY MAS DISTRICT-.!_ Now that the above meeting ha adjourned all officers, ministers an i delegates having returned' to the;.-respective homes w\? are now rvi.ito say to the .public that* it was one _ of the most profitable in tin?hi -1 < of Spartanburg District. Friday morning, . April S. \i:t.-waiting a short time f< r our ? i president, who wio culai;. !?-? some reason wv know not what, Ai = AH"', Uyx:\ -I* V. i l .-w . as temporary mvsi.ieht. M - f - - "riotte ~ B. Ah ranis" in*" \\:;. in,,.,- 177 secretary of Young Women BfancV was appointed as sect ctar/. meeting was presided over hy. Willis L.-Crosby, di-tikt t .1;' dent of the Buds. As our meeting'was </?>.!y ie 1 !. for-one?day the eti. t; unary V-. 1 .. > was omitted. : Conso ratioa A'ere held. Registration in v.,'...-. ery one-: present regis .<f v.i'a . Bible Verse, the position !. / o: _ held in the church; the vioir h- +b??j town from whence they nn v. name and. 25rccu;"s1 After tration Jltji. .Crosby 1 1 a'.:. . .. . _ expressions i'r.,m ftn iM n mm in audience as. to- their . pinion of?.. sion work., Dr.' <'. C. Ehi- ? ' ,?t: v . lu'inbia-Camden Di.-trkt. i';,--.,r the Metropolitan Church. (. .. . .C., led in the discussion. A.ft.r :: expressions wei'v Ji.at Mi's, -.daim McFadden, district oil ??er on \; . lumbisa-Car.ulcn 1>.strict wit- p.i. .. . - ed.-?Mrs.?McI-ud'v ti?r+ r: '. :? with one of tho.-y noh|o addr -.-v : "which she i> s.o ca|fable ?>T ii,;r.;.iip_ elder then gave us a- very ?; a n if.? " "gdtirpsy orrr 1 Fhe of He stated that tiie true- >pi:it _>; Mission is-the lifting ??1' tallica Irs inanity.^ Adjournment. _ The?afternoon session--wa- -- a.' ? at 3:30. Song services -wehe e?inducted. The followaig-_toptc \\ given by Mrs. W. L. Crosby, "llov.' to Interest the Ministers in the Wuh of Mission." After the di-cus.-ioh < . the topic the reports were taken. The evening and morning session were ones -of wontreniaiitv ami pa:-. ' ure, every very W? If p! ed with tile work accomplished.. Evening, despite the fact ' tliat? k I 'was t-nminrr, wn- w.?oT. > i Program: Mrs. Ada Whitlm k. it.c; president of \V. H. ami 1;. Si .ue: . Brooklyn Church, Chester. S. tend. ?the welcome?address. l'oror?k (Miss) Klliottc B. Abran-.-. sub;'c. "Service." Selection by th- cb -if Raper by Mrs, W. I.. Crosby. -uh;.t "The Kind of Lender needed lot t>Buds.' Response by Rev. C. II. Mt Rao, pastor of tiu Ce iar Grin,*' cuit, Whitmire. Everyone \va? b ! spell bound for the next hour an* a half listening to a very iouehi:;>. pageant rendered by the i.n too . Brooklyn Church uind comp.- -1 1>\ 'their own pastor Rev. ('. \Y. MyX ii entitle The Entrance to the Renini ful Gate. The Rev. McNeil end | < file deserve trrenf or<.<!it C.*1,,. al ontortaiiu.ii nt given th< < at: " . ing the mass mooting, and Mr#. Cro. by for the timely way in v. hi handled all" business of the di-D'i-t that came in her radii.- . The missoinary workers on tin- i Spartanburg "District, are wprk'ir.ii faithfully to make a creditable .-how'. 1 ing at the coming annual omfoien';- 1 Just before the pro-grant f?the ey ening was commenced Mrs. "Nil [ the Supply Captain was present. . i "and she in turn showed to the audi- j ence the many useful things that sin .has collected for .pur African Mi- 1 uionary box. j Saturday, April 23.'1932. ! . (IKKENVILLK NEWS i I,i' Hope (-best Contest and Mid- fr gel n lower >Vodding at Allen ( liurii) Monday night April 11, l<jy2 Pf \ as a great success. i i be . decoration was an out door r* .scene and thjough. the plans and dir-... Il?iw .1 \l.?-f' -At Willi...a .. rsautre. 1 lie various ilowcr^n raimtrups, -sunbeams- together ' :j woii th. toad. tr.roundhog. raccoon in . jt their pi city costumes made the play ... u'l.l pil'lll [illtillu. Mia. i1. V. jt Clreenvvooi ?\vho is principal of the 3 school and lias served the same for The. pasl six years was showtred with rxoiisnrtuiation? hy parents,?friends J~ and well wishers who enjoyed such a line program, again we congratu.late Uie pupils and principal. Miss -S. 1'axter is the assistant teacher. Sol Ixtgare ? "" beginning Thursday evening the closing exercises of the lo\ver grades was held hy the teacher, Mrs. G. ; ainwug-ui. -V large crowd greet- % . ed lhe children who did well. Sunday' April 17 at 1 I'. M. Rev. Keel 1 Ue?Uarent-Teachers^As si a ration. Quite a ci'owd from the city auuiieil and benches were placed on the school ..grounds to accomodate * the crowd. . * . ' v-| The'M'iy l'ole Dance by'the ltlr and?" * f "uhgades oil Mondaye-afternoon iva/> good. The spelling content at 8:d>gave us an idea of the Work thes children accomplished during the term.. The Pageant School Months was wT: 1 carried out. Each "child wearing a paper costume in keeping congratulations to Mrs. A. S, Patrick principal who worked faithfully fo?* v siteh a successful closing. ~ ??? ~ ?.. SOCTIIKRN RAILWAY SYSTEM Corrected to February 1, 1932 Arrive Union Station Leave No. * No. 4:50p 32 Aupustci-N. Y. 32 5.00p 7:55a 31 X. Y.-Augusta 31 8:05a * 12:40p 27 Char'ston-Cinn. 27 12:45r> 4:(X)p 28 Cirm.Char'ston 28 4:0>5p 1':Of)p 10 Cr?lumbia-Cinn. 9 T:Ooa 5:00a 24 Columbia-Jacks'n 23 10:30p _ 10:40a 8 Col'a-Augusta 7 4:1 Op * 2:10jt 20 CoLa-Savannah 19 8:20a 8:50p 23 Col'a-Charlotte 24 5:10a 11:00a- 13 Cola-Charlotte 14 l:20o 9:.r>5p 11 Col'a-Charl'n 12 8:00? I J ' 4:55a 1ft Col'a-Charl'n 18 3:55a Y?r-. 10:00p 10 Col'^-Oreenv'e 15 6:50a I2":55 117 Cora-Charlotte 118 11:20a * 10:00a 18 Col'a-Atlanta 17 7:15p Via Camden and Rock Hill. 5 jk