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1 -1 , . r "The Old Gray" And * The New Rider " ? ' -BY E. PHILIP ELLIS ' . . ? Allen's- ('(rmnVt'iTctMni'ut As we go to press the closing exerc seS of the above school is in nm. press and hence the full details .\yi!L be published in our next week's issue. The lame, is true as to the I^c&UI.t. inp Elders.' Council an I .other jfiiportant matters. Suffice us to say here that Bishop Noah \V. Williams, newlyielected and recently ifssipnhed to this episcopal district has made a wonderful impression on the people of the city and state on his first ap. v-?:?poaranee. As presiding officer he is, a rejul nrince.' The A M-. E. church in this state has", already been, made to believe that the General ?Getiferefiee made " no rmet-ake?m Mb*" episcopal assignment. It has further predicted that Bishop Williams .wili ui(,' uu i aimetio. :>tate. To be continued next week. The (ieneral Conference The South Carolina delegation let' Xox?LLui?Cenerul?('unfpwn,^, T1'^^ day uTternoen., April 28 arriving tin Washington^), C., 8:30 Friday m?hv ing April 20th. The- entire day was ? spent ill the ChpiluIyJ: ily as guests. of the Rev. Dr. W. 11. Thomas and members of the Metropolitan A. M iE. Church of that city of which heis pastor. Dr. Thomas is one of the . finest ministers in our connection, lie is highly" spoken off- and could getalmost anyLhiugJn the Church if in would only aspire. The party composing about GO persons was given n - -three hour *tght.-K..?.ing trip -Tftfo- ' the -city at-the expense of the pastoo ami hir I'onoi'o'j'iiH on. Wu'nUiined to the Church where the tables :?:?. were laden in the diniiig.joonv with - ^ almost c-very kind of. fooi- invaginaLie. After fvast'ng to our liiij we WWC- JJ1 L'dl'IUt'U >> 1 111 U 1 I I L I cl I \ (I ugram of which leading citizens of the City took a part. '""Mrs. M. B.Salter of Charleston and B!sh< p 11. C Ransom responded for our party. While there we. met Sister Wa-kh.g ton. widow of Rev. Washington win. died at Newberry. S. C., and her noble family. We -were glad to sec Mr- Krhrrrn MrCnuts Clover ,.:ni Miss Cht-i-stine .Eearson playiHrg?Inch : acLive narts.iiL thc-diurch there. .And we were delighted to meet with Bro Fred D. .Miller who. was head oH'icei of my ehutch at K-noxville, Tonn. lie TF^hWn he ?K ief t ealTGTs dT TfTT-? church?in thai?city. We?we it?k+r^ guest on rvnr return trip and never received a better entertainment in our life. We shall never forget B Miller, and. his family lor their kindness shown us. They are doing wel fn that great city. :? Some (ieneral Conference Doings That great..body which. Was pronounced the greatest ever held, went resentatfon on the episcopal committee. It blended- the two branches ol Missionary Societies., naipely "Tin ~ fa rent Mi fe" afu f ** WTmTirrr1?" * tl mrreand Foreign." It approved the. reduction of schools' niul ctdlt'ites an:! reFfiTnmonded?that only?six?schools be maintained.' It ..agreed huwevei that the people would be allowed to deci le what .schools ' should remain apd those that would be discontinu 'eu. A bill was introduced making trustees members of the quarterly districts were reduced to 15 thereby : liiotv WVoldt SOtWO of till'. bishops with the- same salary: lli _ Rev. T. E. Robinson made a good custodian for the state headquarters and did excellent work in carrying Out the state's program.. Tojbe co~n7 tinuod. While at Cleveland we spent our last night \vith Bro. Dock llyderand family" They "were our leuding nfembers of 1st. PaiiU Faycu-v lh . Tenn.J- and they certainly made it pleasaiit. for us at . their home. We shall over remember Bro. and Sister Hyder, their affectionate <laughtiys and two fine gran i sons. It was thl'olfgh the kindness--of -Drr-iPr C. McClelian's friends that yve had the opportunity to see the city of .Cleveland. Mrs. Mary (Green) Arthur, -fw^wi'lv I f ?lemons gave Us a yvhoie afternoon drive over ithe city at the expense of Iter Conipan ?ion.?^Phtry-ah+o prepared one of llu.' best dinners we have~ever> eaten. Mrs. Belle Smith Avho once lived in * >. i t.{- i?i .... i ....... I <)! UI IHiltl IIUU. US IIVI Ill/IIIV ?H ? ? the meal served was fit for a king. She ami her hu band are certainly getting atone: finer We can never ferret the1 kininess- of thcke dear fronds. And I am under oblig r. tions to Dr.?MeGiellan for, having his friends sharp their hospitality with me. They shall always have, our prayhrs for their continued happiness in life. On.-our return I)r. W, C. Crawforfi and I stopped over in Washington and spent an afternoon. While, there we visited Howard University and other places of interest accompanied by Bro. Fred I). Miller ani Mr. Walker, the taxi driver. We spent seme time w.th Dr. A. d. Wilson our1 chitrch^xtension secretary. and ho and Mrs. Wilson certainly made it pleasant for us. The church and race ne^ed more, of the A. J. Wlson type of men. Our Whereabouts On last Sunday morning we were with the Rev. A. R. Baton at Sbiloh Chureh and at Cedar Creek mat evening with the Rev. C. E. Fiazier. At both places we had a great spiritual = feast Monday night we y*vr ; with the Rev. M. C. Pollock at Ri Igowr^pd where we had a lovely service. Bro Pollock is doing noble work at this place To our surprise we found the ceiling of the church almost completed. That was commendable for these hard times, ffro. J. W Hargpr is one I of the bi-sl officers in the A. M. E.I Church. He stands riglu by his pas-, f tpr-in putting?evw?all -et'- his?p^o.grams We shall speak of others; at this place in another article. ' This w^ek-eftd -will find us . at White Hull | mors.?'Let.the mo rubers pray for an out pouring of the Holy Spirit." Eel us advance o nouur knees" . CONWAY NEWS -t?* ... ! Sunday School was opened at its >**u-?u->noui' siuijfct- uf ihe "fet^xm, Jo-_ seph' the Dreamer." The lesson was fully discussed by the members. of the. class. We regret to learn tiiat Die teacdfer ~of the' senior class hasbeen sick, for the past week. Wo wish him a speedy recovery. The sen ior class is still holding tjie banrfer. We were proud to have Rev. B. 1). Clark with us. he re'viewed the lesson and went deeply into the subject. Mrs. Maggie Moore, Margaret Davbc, -M e. C-, -- Bell#m ,v were - elected as doTcgatos to the State S." S. Convention to' be held "in Charleston. , Rev. Daniels and Rev. " George' Franklin ascended the rostrum. Rev. Daniels preached from the subject. I The Lord is my Shepherd; Sun. ay night, Rev. Daniels preached the annual-sermon, for the Klks, The sermon was very insp;ring. Miss Catherine W-illiams is-back after beng away and spending a succea- ful, ..t AIo fnllnirn ? Tlu' It. In S. Club met, at the ivii. iduncc ' of - Mr. = J. K Hoinmingway. After a splendid debate, the hostess served stnlwberi'y short cake, fruit ake and lemonade. Mr. V. Griffin is ba:k after spend ng a; wrjk's .vacation at the beach. ' ? ? t. CM KSThK I'AK AGK Al'IfS Mi'.-fs .Mattie Boler, teacher iy W-iiinslmi t?, H. spent' a fe.W (lavs in " the city, the guest of Mrs. MeCui-1 louglil Cemetery St. . ?I lev,- amlMrs. J. A.?ljuten, of Union attended the. commencement exercises- tit Finley 11i Dr and Mrs J. I). Martin attend-!. e?L commencement at. .J. C. Smith University. Charlotte. The Fashion . Show giyen by students of the Home HconoittT&^de^artmetn (if Finlev Jli. at Calvar'K Ihiptist Church. Tuesday ivght showed a variety' of dresses beautifully and neatly made- by the student^. "Miss. Fstefle I'iQVhm,?TtTe?llP-U'tlclor, diiv?y i-ir" the program &of the evening. .C "pHiy TaiTTre(U"MoTfmr fhcficu-atroyf*""" prt ceded the Fashion Strew, and was We?l rendered by the participants. t i" i) exercises took place at the samelumdi. Nino young men and eley i n ??uiix mines rwi'iVi'ii ^ipionias. Tlu'y woro.'gray caps and gdAvns. The music?w is under?t-br?dire. tion?m? Miss DaDy Baton, piarrst ahd 'Mrs, C\ M. Fudeyv dHHwtia.-ss. . The- ehtrrcTrwa's beautifully decorated in the clas; cob i s of purple and gold. over the rtago <v vi'e tiny purple .and gold lights. mi; about the. stage was. a pr d'lision of pot flowers and roses. Mis< Iol'T Hriee, valedictorian,; .Mr. Picola Worthy, sal.itai.oi an; vMiss Susie Blown,' hi.?tdr.an;. find Miss ; Ada DegVatVenreid, class wilh were .the speakers. Diplomas were present ed by the City Supt., Prof. M. K. Brueknian Many priy.es were given to studt ills who excelled in various ways. The local Federated Club gave $2.50 in gold to Miss Julia Spann ox . 11it* 7th grade, and the school jfave to Mr. 1 loo ai d Dogi atVoin oid of the "itli grade -$2.50 in gold. The names oi all teachers. substitute teachers, graduates and Janitors since PFof. Sr f- Finlcy tMokj'rtriri'c of too sflioitb = iii l'.iO.V were* read by Hirs. Killjoy".' The record named all who married, all who have died. Since the first j graduation class in 1027, there .are 012 1 graduates to date. This was a tine year and all worked hard daily. The teachers. Misses Daisy Baten, Union Mis ..-Anniv (litrrickCUluiriEm'; ' Miss" I >owey McDowell, Union; Miss Ksi telle Bovian. Orangeburg, are now at their respective homes*'. Mia Louis Finley, A. B., arrived home from Belied et College having graduated Tuesday morning, ;from The - cold go?ilepaiTnlent..?He wei^r* at once to Kings Mountain, M C, where he is attending the "V-M. ' C._ A Conference and has charge of the .miisie there, 1 Mr. Ardry Hardin, MiSses Mary Shelton, Bessie Honor, students of Benedict College are at home again. Mac- xm.it/..-> /> + />... for 'Washington, I). ('.. for the sum-' mer. Messrs Charlie Hardin, James Hardin, TTmothy Johnson, Vander Smith Ee-v. \V. JDoutflass, Mesdames M. K Woods, Hettie Rainey. * Prof, and Mrs. S. L, Finley attended commence limit at Benedict College. i SWANSEA NEWS Funeral of Mr. S. L. JohnsorrVas held from- Mt. Oliva A. M. E. Church May 25. A great host of people was present and filled the church. The ter of ceremonies | Rev. W. M. Mims and Brother W. 1. Roach spoke of his life and work , as a, citizen, a churchman and a i christian. Mr. Johnson was survived" by his wife, four daughters, one son twenty-eight grands threol greatgrands and a host of friends. 1 Jiast Sunday the' :s. js. opened ?it. 9::J0 a. m". with the Supti and teachers -at their post of duty. At ll:3o a- ni* the Missionary ladies rendered a very excellent program it I was consist* of duets, papers, and solos. Hobinson quartet rendered beautiful selections the program was enjoyed by every one present. ? j Mr. Alston, jsingletary and brother of St. Matthews was seen in town Sunday. ' I Every body was glad to see Mrs. Serene Lykes and Mrs. Viola Roach out again after being ill for quite a while. ? THE PALMETTO LEA AROl'ND G EORGETOWN ? The F.mhalmers' aild Undertakers' Convention held its annual session in I Spartanburg, S. C. last week. Mr. T. (J. Clark and Rev. G. Goings Dan- 1 icts attended. Row-Daniels enroHed an ? iiicinucr tITT* jnMUii. I HQ next session will- be held in George- | town,. S. C. Misses Garner, Hilda, and /eh}a Jackson have returned from' school. Miss Garner from Morris College, , Misses Hilda and Zeldu ironi Mather, j Beauf?r.t?...S; C. !, ?Mr. Lutiter Button has. returned to N. Y. after spending a few days at home.-, * e "Elite Social Cub" held its regular meeting at the "hame of Mrs. Maggie Parker Duke St.> Wednesday ) even ng. May 25th. Alter the regular i business, an excellent paper was read by Mrs. Lillian Johnson and a beautiful solo rendered by Mrs. Delia Lawrence. Delicious salad, ice cream and cakes were served. tess Thursday evening, entertained with progressive whist in honor of the Tuesday Afternoon and Wednes- ; day Eveniryg~ Bridf|e -jCluUs. While ( the games were being played, candy , was served. The hijih score for wo- ' men won hy rs.* U'. (.1. Teele?-a pair , of silk hose, High s-.ore for men?"Mr. , Lawrence Dunmore a deck of "cards, the?booby,?Mr,?Thomas?Eraser., box?. of marsh mallons. After the games, the guests amused themselves "with dancing. Delicious punch and cake \vero served by the i hostess. . . * ... >r>i /-> o ?1 i r m I ? > , mm mjjmxu umu in ?im i t ilbrium The primary grades l-olulered a?play? entitled "Strange Visitors." The little folks played their parts' well m reiuiering in s program. Hi the clOse- -of the pn grain, 1'rof. By nun), Superintendent of City Schools, in well chosen words complimented the tea-hers and pupils for the rendition of such are excellent program.-' Itev. A.?%J. Wright preaciied' two excellent?sermons at Betliesda on Sunday. - - The funeral services of Mrs. Laura Swniton of Baltimore, Md. formerly -ot-f ieorgelow 11, were Held at Bet lies11 a Church Tuc-siliiy afternoon "May 24th, at IS o'clock. . * The services were conducted by. Bo*. II. Moses, assisted by Bevs. K. A. Thompson, Tony Alston and 1). ti. Ciibbs. Interment Bethesda^ Cenietery. ."v 1. H1AI VALT^ Nl'.W S Sunday May 2Uth, marked a high day in the Paradise A. M. K. Zion Church. The Sunday School which convened at 1U:00 o'clock a. in. had a very interesting -lesson, the SupU, Mr. Vv. B. l.nai ies ee-ra my expiaiiieit the lesson to the entire school so all could understand something ubout it. Kev. J. \V. Shaw our beloved pastor preached from the 42nd division of Pslnis a soul stirring sermon. On Sunday ~afcornobn the ITunuT Aiu Society under the leadership of Mr. Clinton, had its Annual turn out, which was on a high order.? The program was enjoyeu by ail--who were. Iirw^nf ? " r. ^ '1 fit- Welcome address was delivered by Miss A. Gaither. Respond by Mr. Gobe Anderso^ of Fort Lawn, S. G. '1 he History 01. the Society waS given by Mr. John A. MeCullough. The' Annual sermon was preached by the Rev. O. B. Smith pastor of the Gladden Grove Circuit, his text was* taken from Hebrews 10th, chapter and the '24tn verse. Let us consider one another. He certainly preached a most wonderful sermon.- We could but say did not our hearts burn while he talk-' ed with us by the way. The Societies from Fort Lawn S. C. and Rich-; burg, K. C. were participants in eon- | nection with the pastor of Rich hurt? j and other visitors. On Sunday evening at 8:30 our pds- ] -tor preo^hed?another able?s'.nVnon j from the 18th chapter of St. Luke and i the 28th verse. 1 have left all to ! tYillrtw THno Mrs. I, \V. Martin and son of! Brainerd Institute, Chester, S. C., ac-1 companied by some others were wel- i come guests of Mr. and Mrs., John L. j Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Carter, i Ml1 illld xMr^. Jttmos Helios aiid Mr. I and Mrs. .John Bowden of Groat Falls j S. C. last Saturday May 28th. We also tried to make it pleasant for ' them. I .or s' C. C. McllKvain is visiudg I friends in Lancaster, S. ("...this tveek she will soon leave for summer school i at Livingston College, Salisbury, N.C. ] Miss Carnelia Carter and Miss A.-! Holmes, Mr. J. T. Bowden' and Mr. j I ,John. L. (Raines, Jr., have arrived home after having been attending school at Brainerd Institute, Chester, S. C. i for some time have finished the high] school, now ready for College. ? disc A. M. K. Church of twhieh she ^ was a-member, Sunday May 22. Rev. ~e \V. L. Johnson A)f Greenwood the ox- E pastor .officiated. Rev. Johnson re- C mained over for two days to the de- j light of his many friends of' both faces. , | Mr. and Mrs. Cromer of Newberry > were visitors in our town on last week ! g at the home t i Mr-. Cromer s parents Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Dawkins, Mrs. Nellie Roinier of Washing- jj t??n i' v sti?pp**r(' over* with Mrs. ;,y Maty F Savtm*r her cousin on her *viv i ?? V ! .oo ,,n .\iiinujjy. Presiding Elder. Crosby of the A. g, \1. 1*1. Zipn Church was here on Sun- ?] lay and delivered a most interest- ! _ ing sermon on Sunday evening. E Rev. J. M. Wawkins, Jr. is kept c juite busy preaching for. the difler. nt ministers. - ... , -u Carlisle "Indians" defeat Tryon |s, 'Ail iTtais" at Tr.son, N. C. May I ie'eP ial.es last game Irom Fry- w m 0;3. . _ j The great pitching of Martin was ,v hard for Tryon to solve.- J [p SPARTANBURG NEWS ,h t " -' ?^?1? rr c ^ The. Dunbar Speaker and Kr i information f(tr entertainers ; X and grown-ups, carrying a Dialedkv .Oratorical and Con Y our people, suited to all oCcasi V (COMBINATII jljfc ? .4. TU. I i-i ^ " erdavement. Among the students tjiat have ro- ( Urrun! from the vatloutf Colleges are: lisses Carrie M-" Webber, Clotell 'inch and Mr. John Webber, State College. Misses Lucy Williams, Mary inn Sims, and J. B. Sims, Allen Uniersity. MisspsX Martha Garriek, laggie Lon Scott and Messers John cott.' and Woodrow Garrick. Book- _ r Washington High School. Misses orothy and Olivia Bobo, Benedict pllege. NEw MT. MORI AH CHURCH ipnrt'anburg, Sc jth Carolina, May 'M. A splendid gospel treat was given > us Sunday morniitg by Rev. Hk A. illard. The following evening Rev. i. H. Miller of Greer, S. C. preach= The students of Cummings St. High chool presented a play entitled, He's My Pal" Monday night. The Colored Funeral Directors' and mbolmers- Association of South uioiinu whicn convened in Spai an-1 mg, neiu us meetings at-w oouwarci & all on" Short Wofford St. and had a iccial program Tuesday evening, lay 24th, at New AIL, iM Uriah. 11 = as quite a treat to all. 1 lie Kn.ghts of Pythias and Courts f?Calantha?held?a special?meeting riday evening at New Mt. Moriah. . lecture was given by one of the ead officials of the Order.' The Bacculaureate sermon of Cuniiings SC Hi School was delivered unday after-noon at New Mt. Moriah y the RSV. Sr H. Lewis, pastor of rinity A.M.. Ey ? The Class Night of CummingS 'St. H li will, be held Wednesday night, isus Wednesday night, June 2nd. ? PL OK KNf h EW S J\lr. and \Slrs. James W. Pag? of ,)i angeburg, S. C., are in the city isiting Mr. anil Mrs. J. is. liuchalan. A program was rendered by the un 01: iMfo.r of Cumberland M._ E. Miurch last Sunday night. Rev. W. C. Scrother has returned iwnu from Gammon Theological* Sen. , nary in Atlanta, Ga. The City Cleaners have moved in he'r rnrw?building?equipped?with?n-ie\y dry cleaner department. Mi. Vrry Lipscomb, manager. IVIiss G.: Eady enroute from Claflin College, Orangeburg spent last Satirday with" Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Stokey Miss Thmiiasinu Robinson left last Saturday'evening for New York. Send all news to1 Martha Stokes. . Mr. John Havrell has returned h in. from siimol m Savannah. Ga. Mrs. O. IRWrtt left last Saturday ] veiling for New YorkMrs. M. Eddison is on the sick; ist her many friends wishes her a ( peedy recovery. -t- .? fw-m; negro esmgo i? e u ati v i:1 LEAGUE^ . * ? " I The Young Negroes' Cooperative, .cague-will render a_" special proriaill ;P Snlh.r Mi'miiivil fluivrih im ' SuncTay evening, June o, au 4:15 clock. Dr. S. R. Green will de- | iver the principal address. There v 11 also be a number of musical so- | .ections. The "Kad.b .Four' quartet v i 11 perform. ' . . _ Saturday",1932 IMI*ORTANT NOTICE All Eastern, Idtar Chaptc^? are urged to got ready Kr the (Jritnd Chapter which will be held in Columbia on the third Tuesday and Wednesday t in July.. Queen E ther. Chapter of Columbia is planning for -our and a full representat'on is pecteif in .a few days. Proclamations * - . will be sent to all chapters, giving inoie dviailedv information. Airs. C. M..Finley, G.anu Royal Matron, : :?Chester, 8. C. , , m ?? SECOND CALVARY PASTOR TAKES CHARGE Sunday morning1 at 11:15 _tiie Rev. M. Marquette Peace w'.ll preach his fust official .sermon as pastor of the Second Calcary Church. Every mem ber is iequesttvi to bo present. A spov al sirmon. Subject ''Mellow and f in mellow Mij.seiu<xs." will be preach ed. A sermon that's different. You'll laugh. You'll-think! Come out. CARD OF TlfANKS. V . ' " We wish to thank the many friends for their k nd expression of svm- patny during the illness and death of our dear mother and wife also for the beautiful floral offerings. > D.iughtui?rrmi?husband, Helen Ester Foxx and Albert Moore. LOCK H ART NEWS , -South- -Caro lina re- -joiee over ? * the election of President L>. H. Sims 10 nie on ce 01 tfisnop ox the church 10 see him leave the greaL Allen University. He has certainly made good gaud in his new field. And here is toping that his successor at Allen will , be able to carry on the good work. We regret very much to learn of the death of Rev,. J. II.. Fernandeze of Jont-sville. We had known and worked wuii nun a number ot years in the church and found him to be a hard worker. Hut his work was finished and God galled him from labor tp reward. M'-ss Katie M. Mocrhead of Union, came down and spent some time with^ were glad to have her visit the Sunday scuool wnne iicie and made a good talk. Come again Miss MoorTVOffd, your mends arc always glad to see i uu:?Prof. J.^ll. Armstrong, one of America's greatest magicians, who is well.known 1 loin the Atlantic to the Pacific,* entertained the peo- * pie here last Monday niirht. Kvery- o.aiy was well pleased aiul would ho glad for him to come back. We regret Inat ins wile ami (laughter ?di J not get here, but it was fine hist rn? A..yiuu? una miss uustova smith have charge of the decoration. May God bless this class _W. Bog^p.?- . -? SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM ^ Corrected to February 1, 1932 Arrive Union Station Leave -mr.? "TTT" noT 4:50p 32 Augusta-N. Y. 32 B.OOp 7:55a 31 N. Y.-Augusta 31 8:05a I2,:40p 27 Char'ston-Cin*. 27 12:45p 4:OOp 28 Cinn.Char'ston 28 4:0&p 9:00p 10 Columbia-Cdnn. 9 7:05a 5:00a 24 Columbia-Jacks'n 23 10:30p 10:40a 8. Col'a-Augusta 7 4:10p 2:40p 20 Col'a-Savannah 19 8:20a 8:50p 23 Col'a-Charlotte 24 5:10a 11:00a 13 Col'a-Charlotte 14 l:20p 9:56p 11 Col'a-Charl'n 12 8:00a 4:55a 15 Col'a-Charl'n 16 3:55a 10:00p 16 Col'a-Greenv'e 15 6:50a 12:55 117 Col'a-Charlotte 118 11:20a ^ L0:00a 18 Col'a-Atlafita 17 7:15p Via Camden and Jtock Hill. /