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<3 Saturday, February 29, 1936 o * BISHOPS MEMORIAL A. M. E. CHURCH ! J . Rrr, 1. A. Miltay Pastor Atlthis writing we are very ""rnV inrWH t.n rennet. the illn.-s^ of our church mother, Mrs. Sallie Ounter; also Mrs. Minnie Bouknight, Mrs. O. L., Lewie. Mrs. Sarah Williams and Prof. W. J. Cochran are also sick. Mrs. Sarah Goodwin who has been ill for a long time is out again. The regular routine of service wa8 carried out Sunday. Sunday j school at 10 o'clock. Morning service 11:30. /League 6:00 and evening service 7:30. All were well attended. Because of various reasons most of the auxiliaries will not meet this week. Choir rehearsal , will be at the home of Mrs. Sarah-. Williams on Manning Ave. If you would like to sing on the choir please come and help us. You are always welcome at Bishops Memorial Church. THE A. C. E. LEAGUE OF BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Mr. Henry Webber, President We opened our regular League j meeting Sunday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p. m., with Miss Pendleton in aharge. After a short song service -- we were, we were led in,prayer by Mr. John Martin, Our topic which - was "Things for which we stand" _ was beautifully discussed by Rev.-. Burton, a student of Allen University. Mr. Hunter ami Mr. S. ' - H Lewis, Jr. entertained us nicely with instrumental and vocal solos respectively. - j We are asking that you come out next Sunday, March 1, and bring visitors with _you, Our topic will be **How Should Sunday " T^ervi."Men?" Also the president is " is-"" suing a call for new members. This membership campaign, which has been endorsed by the pastor' and members of the executive "com ! mittee, is to begin Sunday, March j 1st. The slogan will be "Every j you to be the first to come and join our number. League begins, promptly at 6:30 p. m. and rf you are on time we will assure you that you will be out at G:30 and I not in vain. | Miss Eva Porterfield, Sec.; Rachel Kinard, Reporter. > ' WOODRUFF NEWS Trinity A. M. ?.'Zion Church Rev. J. R. L. Allen. Pastor Sunday School opened at the , usual hour with superintendent and all teachers present with very Stood attendance. At 11:30 o'clock Rev. Allen preached a soul stirring sermon.1 Service at night were very- inspiring. Those on the sick list: Mrs. C. Foster, R. P. Norris. Mrs. Dora Garrett, Mrs. Rachel Rice. We hope for all of them a speedy recovery. Mrs. Madora Pilglittfof Inman. is visiting her sister this week, Mrs. C. Foster. ?The?Bible?class?dfi the. above church met. Sunday afternoon, 23 of-February at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Law Wilburn. The class was called to order at 4 o'clock by the President, Mrs. E._GarnetL Devotional exercises by Mrs. Drucilla Noi'ris. The Bible lesson was discussed from St. John 3rd chapter with a nice attendance. EBENEZER BAPT. CHURCH Rev. J. D. Hicks, Pastor rne a. o. opened at trie usuai M hour, with the Supt. and teachers OTrduty. : ??-? At eleven o'clock the pastor brought a soul stirring message to , an appreciative group. His text was found St. John 11-1. Let not you heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in inc. Following the sermon, Professor' Beeks sang a touching selection. ........ The B. T, U. was well attended in all departments. The topic w>as timely discussed by the leaders. Professor J. H. Chapman, Misses Genette Hicks, Ruby Robinson and Mr. W. H. Cureston of Chap man Grove School were the afternoon guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Washington, on" last Sunday afternoon. Miss Hicks also visited ~ her uncle Mr. Win. Grant. Little Claudette Hazel and John Reginald Chapman Grove High school are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Washington. Class No. 3 missed Miss Maggie Mitchell Sunday. She spent the week end in Greenville, S.-C. with her parents. And reports uii enjoyable trip. NEW TRINITY rapt rniTprii Rev. B. F. Stewart, Pastor Sunday being a very fine day for church goers, Sunday school's staff of officers were at their post of duty wtih an excellent group of young folk present. The lesson was beautifully discussed througlhoait thy? various cla*spee and reviewed, by the pastor. Sunday was marked by two excellent i services. The pastor spoke at the morning hour from Luke 16:13 subject "No Middle GrCvund in Christian service." The ' pastor very vividly proved to his listeners that one could not serve God and the devil, he was either a servant of the Lord Jesus or a servant of the devil. There is no middle ground in Christian service. Th? evening message was part two of the above mentioned I text. Everybody seemingly, enjoy- J ed both services. The B. T. U. met at 6:30.. The young people as usual manifested much Interest in the work. There are times in our Uvea when we net only pay a servant for his work, but .we feel,that we shoijld express our appreciation,b}^ giving something as a token. Sim? day the pastor's study was In a very disordily condition due to the so many packages containing various kinds of food stu{f in the ( room. The pounding which " the members so graciously put over | was quite a success. Our pastor has been with i*s twelve years and we hope hi^ stay with us will be thrice twelve. The Sisters' Union met at the home of Mrs. Ethel McMillen on lftst FVi V of ' - - - ?WitlW It. ? am RIDQE BRANCH ? BAPTIST CHURCH Ridge Spring, S. C., Feb. 23? Today being a very beautiful day :a. great number of pupils attended Sunday School. Collection was good. The-lesson was reviewed by Prof. Caldwell. Mrs. Sarah Williams died February 17, 1936. We extend to the family our deepest sympathy, j Mrs. Daisy Johnson died Febru ary 17. She was one that always Wore a smiling face, and willing to do her duty at all time. She j attended Sunday School and her' (church every Sunday> Flowers. were given by the Ridge Branch | Usher Board, Ridge Branch Missionary Society; Mr. Cooner, white I merchant of Batesburg; Mrs. Keers J (white) and some more relatives and friends.? She was president of the Missionary Society and a splen did worker. i Mrs. Lillie M. Williams came home Wednesday from New York , to pay the last respect to her aunt i We extend to the family our deep . est sympathy. We feel that it is our lost but heaven's pain. _Wfi_are^askLng all _church members to be present the 1st Sunday in*March. If you want to read The Pal], metto Leader see W. S. McBurnette every Friday with one nickle or five cents in order that he may report regularly. KBKNEZKR A. M. E. OtlUURCH Rev.. E. B. Mack, Pastor Mullins, S C.?Sunday School was opened in due form by Supt. E.. J. Foxworth. The leeson was discussed by the school. A largx crowd attending. Morning service was began with a large crowd attending Rev. Mack preached a soul stirring sermon. Text I Sam. 3:10; subject "God's Still Voice." This was a wonderful sermon and was enjoy fcd by all?At night Rev. Mack ^preached another soul stirring ser nion. Subject "The Altar of the Gospel". Sunday evening the ushers' met at the home of Mrs. Ldttie Rivers.-r They reported a happy evening. 1 Buy The Palmetto Leader and 4ttdp( increase the circulation. MILLER CHAPEL A. M. E. f .. . CHURCH j^ei. G.~ H. White, Pastor ' Newberry, S. C.?-Sunday beine a beautiful day, found many church goers at all "services. Supt. F|oyd greeted an extra large group at Sunday school. The lesson was reviewed by the pastor. The pastor gave a very strong and forceful sermon for our morning meditation. The subject was, "The Teacher of Error." At 2 o'clock the-pa^tor funeraIized babv Barbara Gertrude Moore at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nance. .. The Sarah Allen Club sponsored a musical program with Miss Fred dio and Georgia Lee Lyles at 4 :BU at_ the home of their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Pratt,"Sr. ~ For the League hour vice president. Cart.pi' had rharirn As nan. al the League was full of pep. Next Sunday Miss Mildred Stevens will lead the group.- . Next Sunday'mom'mc the pastor's subject will be "If winter comes." Miss Helen Nance is to render a musical number, "If winter comes," Come out and hear thrs" gifted artist at the piano. On Tuesday afternoon the Richard Allen Club, met w^itih Master James Butler, President Williams was at his post of duty. The pastor has charge of this club The Lend-A-Hand Club met with Vice JftW. Wm. Irons Tuesday nite. and put over quite a unique social Friday night at the home of Mrs. B. Williams. The gathering is better known as the Annual Colonial 'Social. , Much , credit is due Supervisor Jerome Pottjs and his club for the entertainment. v Stewardess Board No. 3 met with "vice Pres., N. J. Gallmaq Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday evening at Miss Carrie Gallman's home the Lincoln-Washington Contest was eaVried out "ty this Board. A program depicting some things about these two great characters was given. Mrs. N. J. Gallmah representing the Lincoln group won; but Mrs. Hosie Ruff of the Washington side was very near the winner. ABBEVILLE COUNTY TEACHERS MEET ' The Abbeville County Teachers* Association held its monthly meet ing at the Abbeville County Training School with a good attendance. After the devdtional exercise in- i teresting and timely remarks with helpful suggestions were made by the Preaidontr-EroL?Q. L, Smith. The program,/ arranged for the meeting Man6h the 7th was as follows: Primary, Mrs.' Zephia Taylor; Intermediate, Mrs. N. G. Massey; Hi School, Mrs. E. M. Wade. The committee hopes to secure Mr. Burgess or Mr. C. A. Johnson ( of Columbia as a guest speaker' at our-next meeting. fBM - - ? r ' nitiiMit.fiio;. : . n ?sautda* SHILOH A. M. E. CHURCH Prosperity* S^C., February 23 ?The beautiful sunshine encouraged many memhei'w ?u wMeml nun vice beginning with Sunday school at its usual hour. Morning worship at its usual hour, conducted by the pastor. He selected his text from Dan. 3:13-14, with very befitting words illustrating the three Hebrew Children. Long may he live to deliver such wonderful messages after which we finished Ct A ' ' " uur nisi quarterly eonierenee. Mrs. M. A. Lindsay, principal of Mt. Hebjon School and Miss Carrie L. Dennis are getting along fine in the work. . On-Wednesday the- Deac6ness Board held its meeting at the residence of the Chairman, Mrs. Mag gie -Gallman. After Hhe business a delightful repast was served. Several are on the sick list: Mrs Francis Dorninick, Mrs. Nellie ItufT Mrs. Eugenia~Axlams, Mr. Samuel Lawson. We hone for them an early recovery. j The funeral, of Mrs. Katie B. Hare was held Tuesday, February 25th at Shiloh. While you arc reading consider Prosperity Undertaking Company as an addition to. Newberry county and especially Prosperity. Come in and see our display and learn the facts and prices whichwith in your re'aeh regardless to condition ; we are in sympathy with you.?thrr?equipment?is?modern; our service, prompt day or night and we let you know that we appreciate~ your patronage. Rev. T F. Rohinson, President; H. B. Rikard, Secretary. Antioch M. B. Church Sunday school at 10:30 with Superintendent Bv I). Dolley and his staff of officers at -their post of duty. The lesson was beautifully taught and reviewed by the pastor. At 12 o'clock mid-day service began. A soul stirring, prayer meeting was held after which the pastor chosed for a text Act 28:2: The Barbarous people shewed us no little kindness tor chey kindled a fire and received us-everyone; Because of the present rain ah because of the cold. Subject: "Blow The Sparks And The Fire Will Burn." The sermon will live with us forever. EASTOVER NEWS*. By Rev. L. G. Bowman The snow that fell last week nnmo o c o unrnviuo t a rvi nf t V? <? V ?IW r MO ? OU? J'* VV IIIVtf,V v/4 V..V farmers around Eastover as they were?making good headway preparing the soil to plant. The beau titul sun came out and melted the snow quickly and today the. farmers are back on the job. Last Sunday was a high day in St. Philip A. M. E. Church. After the Sunday School, old time love feast was conducted by the pastor. Testimonies set the congregation on fif-e. After a brief sermon, one young man came forward and joined the church. This makes a total of 22 new joiners. Oliver Powell departed this life last Wednesday in Charleston. For 33 years he was a fireman on the Southern "Railroad. Htr was reared in the southern part of Richland county. His father was a great preacher in the A. M. E. Church and both father and mother were members of St. Philip. Some years ago he moved to Charleston, bought a lovely home and moved his membership to Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. About one year ago, he came down off his engine and never went up again. The remains arrived at 2 o'clock last Sunday from Charleston with a number of cars with members of the church and the bereaved family. -The funeral was conducted by Rev. L. G. Bowman, assisted by Rev. J. W. Williams of the St. James circuit. . Surviving jare his widow and relatives and a host of friends. Mr: Lee Randolph and Mr. Philip Taylor spoke on his- life. He was laid by the side of his father. Undertaker Oscar Pineknev of Charleston was in charce. AM the boards and clubs reported last Sunday. The Sunshine club lead, Mrs. Rosa Lee Green, president. The Golden Star, second^sM**. Euniee Carter, captain. Stewardess ^Beard No. 3 came in third, Mrs. Quceney Martin, president. Where is the Young' Men club, Boosters club, St. Philip club St. John club, who failed to report last Sunday. We -shall expect you to double up next month without fail. Since we have torn down the old church by the parsonage to erect a new structure, the Odd Fellows' Hall ha^ been secured to hold our services. Therefore we will begin services there next Sunday '.night.* Comfortable seats have been installed and a stove 1% being put up for heating. Service begins at 7 P. M. The pub lie is cordially invited. Mr. Lewis S. Webber, son of Mr, W. M, Webber passed thru en route to Summerville. The Gospel Tornado, Evang'elist, the Rev, W. J. Davis of"Little Rock, Arkansas is scheduled to begin a meeting in St. Philip A. M. E. Church Sunday night the 22nd of March, and all eyes are looking forward for his coming. The Rev. N. A. Rice of I^aurinburg, N. C., will conduct a week's meeting in town beginning April 6th for one week. Special rally at St. Philip on the second Sunday. Who will win? All- yearly?subscribers to The Palmetto Leader in and around Gadson, Eastoverf Wateree' who have not paid for same, I will call for collection of same on or before the 10th of March. We JUie. vejcy happy, to report that our nephew, Ifeyward Bowman is much better at this writing;?His Hiotherin-law and sister THE PALMETTO? LKADE-H are still in the Waverley hospital. Those on the sick list are Mrte. i,ula. Gitfnrdr . Mother Laken. Qb the improved list are: Mrs. Joiner, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Txs^ie Mvers ?nd others. To adress the Sunday School, Miss Helen Bowman. To address -the A. C. E. League, Miss Ethel Webber. Cdme to church. Go to church. Cross Koad School Prof. Andarsoh addressed the Parents-Teactiers meeting on Mon uay mgnt at tne v^ross noau school. His addresg was well taken. Sonie of his discourse as follow: "Many parents think that the education of a child is entirely -in the hands of the teacher, but as a matter of fact, the "parents have a far-greater infloence upon the child's education tfiarTThe" teachTIIE PASSING OF A BRILLANT YOl'NG MAN By Mrs. M. V. Marion Julius L. Foster. >.vas born in Anderson, S. C. April 21, lit 12. Fos He was the son of the late. Dr. Julius L. Foster and Mrs. Bell* Foster Thompson. Julius, with his cherry smile, charming and winning disposition was loved by ..all wlro ktuw him. He became a ^Christian at an early age .and gave the rest of his life to his Kinir. music was r.is taient. ms whole life was was lull ol high deals and noble deeds. Youn,? Julius departed this life Wednesday afternoon. Felj. 12, TOrUj. SUiVivinpr are: his devotee, mother, a step father, several relatives and a community of fj-iends. The funeral service was "held at Salem Presbyterian Church by the ex-pastor, Rev. Ci W. Fiamis, assisted,by Rev. P. A. Flack. RcV. Francis text "I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith," was well delivered to. us. Well could it-rbe saicLthat Julius had lived up to the text. Two weeks before -his death he called his mother and told her tlmt he wanted Mrs. M. V. Marion to l have charge of hi^ music (only 2 hymns). Mrs. Eloise Williams, the Obituary, Mrs. Elliott MeAdams, a poem; and twenty minST. JAMES A. M. E. CHCRCH Rev. W. B. Bouler, Pastor ' Sunday being a beautiful day many worshippers were present beginning with the Sunday school'at 10:00 a. nr. with the faithful Supt. Mr. R. S.?Russell ?presiding. After-, the class study of the lesson the school was, interestingly reviewed by the pastor. 11:30 after the formal opening the 29th Psalm, 4th verse, subject. "The Voice of-, the Lord," which he well delivered logically and spiritually. It was enjoyed by all. Atj !| P. M. the pastor filled the rostrum and again brought a soul stirring message from the 2i\d book of Kings, 4:26 which was highly inspirational and whose ?blessed truth?will?forever?live, Stewardess board No. 2 met Fib. 19th, 8 p. in., at ,the home of' the President, Mrs. , Katie Solomon on Henderson St. After the business part the hostess served a delicious repast. _\Ve. are. busy these days looking forward to "6*ur ral ly which closes the 4th Sunday in March. Among- the visitors Sunday were tes. Duckett and \V. II. Airs. Conu again, you are welcome. I TEMPERANCE CLUB The Temperance Club of Zior. Baptist church held its weekly moeting at the church, Monday, Feb. 17, 1936. The devotional exercise was opened by singing-""Rock of Ages." Prayer was offered by the President, Mr. Thomas Lipsey. Bible Verses were reneated hv ??m>b member. * * "AH Huil the Power" was sung and the ' president turned the meeting into a brief dis^u&Sion of the club's pnniyv.rsajry, which is to bo held April 27. 193&'2?.C-;. -v The financial--w^s'r-^SDed and most of the mem hers [ reSEp ruled. The club had a .very good attendance and wc had a few more .members added to our roll. After the Roll Call, we were dismissed. After our dismissal the Temperance Club girls were served by the Temperance Cldb boys. Wc were very glad our President, .Mr. Thomas Lipey wa able to be back with us, and able to carry on his work. Mr. Thomas Lipsey, Preseidenty Miss ReT becca Williams, Reporter. ? M WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. W. G. Owens, Pastor I . Winnsboro; S C.?Sunday school . convened at the usual hour, with Supt. and officers at their post of duty. Lesson reviewed by Mr. S. Campbell. Class No 2 and sen ior class hold the banners. 11.30 Rev. Owens used as the morning message "Serving God J and Humanity" Luke 16.13. Evejning message "The Grace of God" f Cor. 15:10. These were quite inspiring sermons. The : Program rendered Sunday evening by the Fairfield County Glee Club directed by Miss Mattie Boular was quite a treat. The last number was "This Train." Rev. L. A. Barber will preach at, Wayman Sunday afternoon. His choir will sing. Come and hear them. Rev. II. T. Hilton, one of our pastors served on the jury in Spartanburg last week.- Mrs. A. A. Martin is on the kit lilt >t r ' "i, , ' ' . i EMMANUEL A. M E. CHURCH Rev. J. E. Thomas, Pastor It is said thut where there is snioke there must be a fin nisi., rife ring to what we might t. ? >. as "physical." It this is true, spiritually speaking, Emmanuel is a furnace from which cornea fire, and smoke. However, we can "truly say that the old temple is always full of this fury atmosphere. Last Sunday was a real high day and the attendance was tremendously large oh both services. Our pastor, after the usuiil devotions took his text from the thirty second chapter of Deuteronomy at the eleventh " verse?"A? an eagle stii'reth up her nest, flutter .over, hor voting'fli.. I flom * Which tbi^glorknl's sermon was do 1 veloped was, "The Plumed- Knight of God." In this sermon ti.ie_na.-tor likened the pagte" yTitn (JoTT " As the eagle disarranges, her. nest in order to tost tier young, even s'<> God brings affliction and hardships on his .people in order that they may be tested. Sometiim s" we are sailing along lifes sea so peace fully we forget our maker and thesi? things mv-brougru about 't?>make Us remember God. Wolds CI.Hi .ijiaci' mil u? Ill 0* 1J1"*.'-Sing oiri thought it-lathe to" the . morning seimpn which was very upjjftinf. At the evening service, Prince Kartai of Ethiopia .was the gUest speaker. He was presented to the audience by" his secretary Mr. -"William Cads fen l'ornn r president of our A. C. E. League.. The Prince gave us a good'bit of history relative to;. Ethiopia al'u-v which he delivered a -hurt setm<>?t ; fi'Qill_ the. subjtct "Cry Some times." * His preliminary talk via* edu 4^tUmai- and?the stq-mim was ?m. spirational. ?:?? .*> "Tlhe Devil in the Church" will be presented in Emanuel on March 9th. The- funeral services . of sistet Rebecca Wrugu were held in E manuel on the afternoon of the 24'. inst. Sister Wragg was u member of long standing and a loyal soldr " ter. Several visitors were . present but did not register. We are ah ways delighted to have our friends among us. Come and worship with us. ?You are welcome. Our Junior Choir sang last Sunday.. Miss A. E. Moore, the organist had sickness in her home and was unable to be with us. Miss Frances L. Taylor,, a m'emboi of the choir perfornud at the in strunient. ST. STEPHEN A. M. E. CHI;RCI1 Iio\- i? v Sunday being a beautiful day the church goers, were glad t< turn' out in large number. The pastor Used for a text Eph. 4lb chapter and a part of the 1 It'll verse, subject "Are we drifting? At 2 o'clock the funeral services of Mr. Joe C'arr wa, con .acts i by the- pastor at the funeral parloi of Mr. Janies Wild. The pastoi was assisted by Rev. J.. II. Bryant Rev. T. W. Brovvn~and ReV. Johnson. The pastor h'&s received . many compline nis fur thnsT^ rwr. wonderful sermons Sunday. The -Sunday...school Wiij iis-usu-i al very.good and largely attended. The Asst. Sup I. Bro. J. Rrioleau , presided. ...Bro. John Sabb was on the job on time for the A. .C. K. League, which is always largelyattoiuterT by a very enthusiastic crowd of. young people. <"> At 7-ip. in. the Rev, T. W. Brown brought to us a gospel nio.sage from "St. Luke 16th chapter an i 25th verse, subject "Memo.ry in your Life's Record."' After tended tin invitation; Mr. Alfred Sliackie.ford and Mrs. . Florence Rivers joined the fhurch-. On Sunday, February 16,'. at 2 o'clock the funeral* of Bro. Ben Hughes was had at St.. Stephen of which he' had been a member. From the very large weeping 'crowd that was present spoke for itself of the -the beautiful lily Bio. Hughes Vh>U- The pastor offiiatcd. Bro. James Singleton and Rrv. Pavil Holmes ?poke of the life and Christian works of Bro. Hughes. .. .He leaves true Christian \vITo a id niliny other relatives and ffl cunts to-mourn' his .loss, which we earnestly believe is Heaven's gain. . Mis ionary .Meeting St. Stephen The regular meeting, of our Misvonaiy Soeiety. nut at the h<mu ot~ Bio. and Sister Will Lavvson. The meeting opened by vising the new devotional guides, with the president, sister Harriet Addison in chair. After the script m e !es-' son a reaL uraymt-Scrvif e' waTTnit! " Kvery soul rejoiced from the touch ihg songs and forceful prayers. This, was indeed a good'meeting. Remarks were made by Rev. John, son, Rev. Prioleau, Ilro. Anderson and closing remaiks by the .pastor. /\ iiiuuiii 1'iuiiK'U'd ^?.uu. rs i t *. i*s Janic Frazior, Prisoilla Gibbs, Janie and Beruha MeCall joined our Missionary Society. There 'were 'J8 sisters and 5 brethren? *? MINISTERS' WIVES ALLIANCE . Tlie \V ives' Alliance held their meeting in February at ..th. K> iii.- t>l' .Mis. T. H-I. wis, 1-100 I >t-\ ??ti<>n;ii exercises were conducted by M*s. R. C. Chappelle. -After the reuding of niinutas by the secretary, Mrs. Lewis, and its acceptance, u report from the com niittO' unpointed to attend to . some particular civic work, was t gi . cn. Matters pertaining to this civic work were discussed by the I ladies -but i n conclusion reached. I except that another trial will ,b< J ma le so that the con mittee car. get a proper understanding"of the ?..n;,.i. .1 , .. uney nru?seeKing to i know. ] . Mis. K. I. Duckitt m&de several excellent suugesttons referring to work that tin- ladies; can accomnrMsh in their meetings since the I afternoon- an' growing long-r and the weather pleasanter. There 1j aiy different kin.is of . art work j that can l<e learned during a. part I of tii; time used in the meetings, which would bv beneficial to all. 1 We. Weie quite happy to* have .with.u> at lite meeting,- Mrs. Dilliard; who because of sickness and j death in lev fumily had'boon abj sent .from the meeting's . for quite a Jong time. but. through the -Wiffn.es,; of..;' Providence shy is with us again. We." hope and pray tha\ she may b.v able tt> continue. with us. Mrs. !{. ('. Ch'au-. pe.ite. \v,ho lias been keeping watch over hyr grujfT biiby has decided to tlii'6w Flint on inure of his own responsibility jjjice h< is getting to. bp-tpriu a young" matt. Mrs Mance?gets ?>ut as -'often as she can. 'Hope Mrs. C. A. Adams who has been sick lor some time, will soon be able to be in 6ii: midst, again. She has alway: been a faithful member of th* Alliance. We are wondering why \vt did not see'Mrs. T. L. Duckctt and Mrs.,Starks at the last meet ing: " We missed them.Mrs. S. E. Howard Sva.--, a ver\ pleasant visitor to us. She is' tin president of the Missionary So ciety of Bethel A. M E. Church* - We weii' pleased tu haie her will us. . At the close, of the 'business the hostess tried to'freeze us ou.' forgetting that we had ices plentifully from Xmas eve up to th< mo-nth of February. We'll forgive her "for. that if she'll not freeze us like that when we've had so much freezing, bui she can freeze us all she...wants tr_ in spring and summer. There will be a program at the next melting Match?Lincoln's birthday. The ladies are asked to bloom put like spring flowers at the next meeting,, which will be held at th< home of Mrs. Hughey, 2 Taylor St.' tl^e fourth Thursday, in March, which will be March 26. U\. ? .. v.. nv|n * > mat our cleat Sister S. A. Johnson will appeal in our liudst, at the next melting, as one of the blooms of Spring. ? ? ? ARUKVIIIF. XKWS St. James A. M.-K. Church Kt'V, W. S, Mims, Pastpr Sun.lay school opened at the u$u al hour, with very good attendance The lesson, was review< d bv Sunt. Na>h. * At?14-uitl-iu?in. Rev. Mmiif ien<: P-salm 1st chapter as s.'i.ipuiiv K-.spn Tiun deliver- d the Mv.-ssa" from l'salm 91:14. using as a subject "Divine.iJidivuranee." We a: enjoyed the, message. ~ 1 lie first quarterly conference was held February IT at St. J antes with Rev. J. C. Quarks as presiding Elder After the devotional exercises, was organization. Thert Elder Qu aides gave a,!! interesting talk to the conference. The house was opened for business. All- report?were?adopT ed Then Re... Minis gave a.timely talk to the eimft ijtJict and adiourne.i The P. T. A. of Abbe villi- mvt at the A. C. T. school Feb. IK, at 1 p. ni. with Mrs. E. V, Reid. Pros,, After the devotional"exorcises the 1st', 2nd and 3rd grades rendered, a very appropriate program. After the program the me ting was turned over to Mrs Roi.i t',,. ness. Plans weeie suggested and made, a mat -sum was collected. The meeting adjourned Until hte next meeting-day 1st Tuesday in Ma: eh. The Friends ut' -Miss Alberta ['Turner arc ve'iy sorpy that she is I sutTvring from an attack of men| ingitis and trust she will soon recuperate . M'iss Azalee White, a teacher of ; the faculty of Batesburg, S. C. ' spent tin; wcek-ond with her sister Miss R. V. White,- Cherry St. Miss Daisy O. Wilson spent tinweek-end with Her 'parents. Mr. and Mij-. \lh 11 Wilson. I'ath: .-lite. it ltd II U-n Latimer were pleasing visitors to their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Latimer. Mr. and Mrs. Fred BroWn of Augusta, Ga. were in the City Sunday also Miss Mary Etta and Master Augusta, Mrs, Mary Etta Rook accompanied tjhom .back to Augusta, Ga. Mr. Ilezikah Ellison, Sr. passed to his reward Tuesday night, Feb. -ustiKg me sacred InnM lions to our compe |KKTfl . understanding:, digtete compliance with lpg^ll ie inviolable right* desire A of the be Page 5 1 aon who watt 76 yeare of age and on? of the oldeat of Clear Spring L A. M. K Churcih, ar.rl al-o> a mem ber of the "Sons of Aid" was funL erali7.nl at the?above?named SiiiiHh v K?.h >:< He leaves to mourn his passing seven sons, three daughters, seven . >- grand children and a host of relatives and friends. DETHJvi. A. \1. k CHURCH / Sumter?On Sunday the day was beautiful for churr-V> oiwi? and the services were spiritual. The pastor, Rev. S. A. Thompson prcaclud an interesting fcemion, after which two young ladies and a man of fine appearance connect- ' od themselves with the church. Our Sunday school is gradually growing better and better each Sunday with Mr. M. S. Sallie aa ^superintendent, a well experienced man who has been doing good work in the A. M. E. Church /or nutny years. The choir, is. render ing good music with Miss Sue M. Nelson as organist. We have other auxiliaries of the church that are doing good Work but we will not mention in this repprt. card ok thanks ! . r ; / ' I wjsh'to.thank my many friends j for their kindness shown, and the I beautiful-.floral* tributes', during-the illness and. death of m'V husband, Mr. iVra! Johnson. ' ' Mrs. LULA JOHNSON. PROFESSIONAL CARDS DR. L. M. DANIELS- ? Physician and Surgeon Office Hours: 9 to 10 A. M.; 1 to 2 H, M. 6 to 8 P. M. . Special Attention Given Diseases Of Women." uffice: Residence; 1125 Washington 2230 Hampton Phone G42y" Phone 7564 DR; J. G. STUART Lye, Lar, Nose and Throat Glasses Fitted Accurately. Office Hours-: Telephone: 11:00 to 1: P. M. . Res. 4692 6:00 to fe-00 P. M. Office liiUG Office: " ~ xitfsiqencgy "~2030 Taylor St. 1417 Pin** St Office Hours:' Telephone: 11 A. M. to 2 P. M. Res. 8875 . _6 P. M. to 8 P. M. ; 7 I)r. W. D. Chappelle Physician and Surgeon Diseases of Women and Children A Specialty. Otii.ee: ' Residence: 2115 Lady St. 1301 Pine St. Columbia, S. C Office 11.mis':- _. Phones: 8 tu y A. M. Office 0033 11 to 2 P. M. - Res. 671*8 ' d to S P. M. Dr. R. B. Frederick Physician Office: " Residence: 1107 Vy Washington I4ld I'ark Over Vic V y Sa>ing Bank, Columbia, S. C m, ""1 -l-iu>ne 7811 ? ?r -All classes oriental Work -Dr. L; H. Hallman I) E N X EST Painless Extractions, Sundays by Appointments. Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Office: 2369Gervais Street Columl/ia, 8. C.*' Office Hours:- Telephones: 8:80 A. M. toT~00 P M. Olfice 6U33 Residence 8878 Dr. D..K. Jenkins I) E X T I S T Filling. PVates, Crowns, Bridges Sunday by Appoint nu-nt Anesthesia a Specialty, HOT1? Washington St., Cola., S. C. UK. A. K. JOHNSON SURGEON Office: 1414 1-2 Assembly Street Phone 3406 Residence: 913 Hampto^ Ave. t Phone 8740 REV. J. H. JOHNSON Office :?2029 Marion Street ' , NOTARY PUBLIC Dealer in Real Estate, performs 'marriage ceremonies, writes wills, deeds, mortgages, claims, etc. Call to See llim | Office Phone 8407 Res. 67 N. J FHKDKKICK Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public I PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS iState and Federal 1119 Washington St.. Cola., S. C. f