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1 [rz """ VOL. XII?NO. 32 'SUNDAY -SCHOOL A V WOHK^ltS TO ME] C -,g c AUG US /__ -? The great young people's meeting consisting oi the Sunday schools, Allen Christian Enueavors "and religious workers under the . banner ot the Airican Methodist /Episcopal church will convene in y the Ctfy ot Florence, August 10 | througn 20. Many distinguished 1 visitors will be in attendance. Our own bishop J. S. Flipper F and Mrs. Flipper will be present, bishop Flipper is one ot tne best informed nien ot the- church on matters pertaining to the Sunday scnool and rengiotjl education in general. T5""*' Many of the men of our state wno are lacuity members are eniinentiV piepaied and ^ire repre- sencauves or our Juest scnoois in our country. The curriculum Is well workeu out ana practical presentment m the cardinal lacts, principles una methods in eucn ox tne several nelds. L>r. S. S. Morris, nationally known young peoples expert ana connectionai ! secretary ox tne A. P- will be presentto-grve^ ot ms wisuont ana bring in- 7 spiranon to tne occasion. I it is hopeu mat tne Sunday [ scnoois anu leagues of the state snail send line representations tnat tne work tpirougiiout tne siate might receive renewed impetus. in bunuay scnool unuer tlie leauersmp oi froi. iioward is moving xorward with great strides. xne League under tne leilaoilei ot itev. A. f. Spears is going xorThe League unuer tile leaueislnp ward tnrougnout the state, f Cfroi.) U. W. nUVVAKL. aupt, . v*tev.) a. F. bi'LAKb, Fres. Z'~ ? Upper Fee Dee bummer School Uy Expresses thanks T 7 ^ . Darlington, S. C., August 5th? ir The members of the Upper Fee I Deeo Summer school take this opportunity to express their thanks lor coui^esies and hospitalities shown them jjhru the following resolutions: Whereas: During ten of the eleven years' history of the Upper Pee Dee Summer school the people of Darlington have bcert very courteous and hospitable to usf I and, Vvhereas: The business and professionay citizens have beeh-very liberal in their contributions for i our comfort and refreshment ser-l vice each week, during our stay here. and. W hereas : The local ioniriiittee and county teachers' association have been most faithful in administering to our needs and comfort, especially in furnishing ice y, water service, securing a fan foi y each of us from the business places having them, and preparing and serving so appropriately the refreshments furnished by the foregoing mentioned group, and, Whereas: The mayor manifested great interest in our work by coming down to bring greetings from the town and giving a splendid end helpful talk on Health and Sanitation, and, Whereas: the faculty has manifested an unusual degree of interest in the classroom work, and seemed to never tire in giving regular and extra help that we might receive the greatest benefits possibl from the splendid courses offred, therefore, Be it resolved: That we, the members of the Upper Pee Dee Summer school do heartily thank r ftihe citizens of Darlington for these ** courtesies shown ahd the interest manifested by them in us. Be it further resolved, that these resolutions be sent for publication to The Darlington News and Press, The Palmetto Leader and the Columbia State. 1 ^ GRAND COURT OF CALANTHE OF S. C. MKT Jt'LY 14, SIDhlPV Fit A IMf p *? p fj ITU/" HI ItKi rAKK t. M. E. tnt Kt n ,Mrs. F. D. Young, G, W. C., Prp>fiirlA/l For four sessions Calanthe has "carried on" without the proteci" tion of the Knights of Pythias Jurisdiction of South Carolina and judging from the signs of the times, they are not discouraged nor disloyal to the principles of Fidelity, Harmony and Love. Since the Grand Court session, it is reported that the Pythias of Columbia have re-organized under the recently elected Supreme Chancellor, Sir S. A. T. Watkins, his friends, a ready champion of the cause of Pythiasnism for many years. ' * The Calantheans df the state rejoice that the Knightg are returtv|k ' ving to the "roof tree" of Damon Pythias. The outlook for both ^cnches of the order is enc'ouragIII, Sflhij LNL) A ijliiAOUh ET AT "K, T 19 AND it ^ - f ' Bey^-Julius riolman ? for the A. C. E. L. To the Ministers, ' Laymen and Delegates of the State A. G. E. League Department. Greetings: We congratulate . the present head -?? this department on the fine showing of said department; ; yet the state is in need of an improved program. We hereby offer. ourselves foi the position. 1. We promise reformation in favor of the latest and best workable manner,, so that the greatest good will be done to the greatest number. . 1 , 2. We would recommend any number of?smt'i.cr?Be ague?dfs- tr ets so that a League representative could visit -each church in the state at least once per yeai and ii"is possible that it can be done without, any expense to the. ^narere visited. - 3.?The religious. educational in? S^lUfticill would h<? nt the hn<t I standard type, adopted to tne nir tellectual grasp of the learner. 4. We would write an A. C. E. L. Catechism that would assist in the advancement of the training of our young in Airicaii .Methodism. 6. We would offer' to run the convention successfully on smaller contingent money from cacti presiding elder's district. 6. We would direct the young how to do the greater portion oi the work of tne convention, which ij^ly done by . those who are I not. young. ft Since fioting~caTi"I7e put" "ovei" " witliout the ministers, we would guarantee^printing every?pastors name in the state on our program. Please give Us a chance uy electing us. . .. Respectfully yours, JULIUS liOLMA.N. ? ~L?ue West, S. u. ?* ^ * ;? Death Claims Mrs. ~ * Xorrie Adams Iva, S.. C., August 3?-Mrs. Corrie AUahis, 5K years of age wife of Rev. A. F. Adams, departed -this life, July 17; was luneralized July 20th at 4:30 o'clock at the Rocky River A. M. E. churchy ?The funeral was conducted by Rev. D. C. Brown, pastor of the St. Paul A. M. E. church with Mr. VV. I. Peek -funeral director in charge. Mis. Corrie Adams, one of earthV brightest stars-went- dowir to rise iit that celestial world, was a loyal member of St. Paul A. M. E. church and a faithful member of the Missionary society; a lover ,.f Cm..!.... ..?.i ......i.:..i ? ui UU1IUC4J OV.IIUW1 UJIU \> UiM'U U11tiringly in all lor the advaneemeni of her Redeemer's kingdom. Mrs. Adorns was loved by all who knew her, both white and colored; her heart and dopy ,was open to strangers, both meek tand poor. Rev. Brown, pastor ot the deceased paid glowing tributes to this loved life, but it can be truthfully said that her soul is now resting in the presence of -the Lord. WHITMIRE NEWS Another rain fell upon the. various crops last week. Everything has revived and looks refreshed. God is certainly among' us. The revivals have started at the various churches. Including spring Hill and New -Hope. Spring Hill's revival wra largely attenued Sunday. Key. D. C. Crosby delivered the first sermon. He de-^ | hvered a splendid discourse. Much inspiration was gained. ' Evening service, Rev. S. J. Ben'son. Many hearts were made to feel proud during his service. t' The various churches cooperated with St. Matthew were Sims chap! el, Cedar Grove, St. Matthew anu Flint Mill. 1 (?Mr. and Mts. J. c. Byrd, "KTfT and Mrs. Moduli Wallace an^l Alice Alberta attended the funeral of Rev. John P. Glenn at the Bapt. church last week. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Benson; Rgy. made a pop call to Mrs. Daisy Bvi'fl and iamilv Rnndav Mis. Braddie Epps, Ruth Epps, made a pop call to Mrs. E. (J. cipps Sundajy. Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Epps are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. Rev. D. C. Crosby spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Barney Rice. Mrs. E. C. Epps is indisposed at this writing with a sore leg. W. M. Wade and family back in town. Those on^ the sick list: Nathaniel GlenqA Braddie Epps, Lonnie Joiner. Lois Abrams. If the weather is favorable the Shepherd Flock club meets again Saturday afternoon, Cedar Grove A. M. E. Zion church. Tri ifiT i \ -ji -i v ? -- - "COLUMBIA, SOI riecimont Summer School C loset Rock Hill, S,, C., August. Uth? July 24, marked the end of a verj successful summer school ut Kocl Hill. ? ? The closing exercises began witl a comedy "The Chocolate \Veliding." This comedy was present ed by the student-teachers in Ku ral Education, llmnerftud Earii Life. Miss^ E. L. Williams \va.dircctress, assisted ,by Miss He Wees, Mrs. White and Mr. Slierlod. A nice sum was realized. w e were pleased to have , a.guest speaker (luring the session a representative iruni, W'inthioi college who gave a very beuutiI'ul lecture on Reading, Mr. Wilkmson, county superintendent of York county, was present one day and gave some very interesting remarks. During the last week of school [piste a few friends and well wishers visited the school and inspectod the projects that?hurl?been worked out in the different classrooms. _ The exhibition^ t^is 'yeai were said tobe the best in the history of thir school. The PWlilu? School Music and Physical Education Department [ resented u very unique nruRi^Hu Thursday?night. July?thh Hirt-ti participant seemed to have been at his best. Mis. A. B. McW'hirtor, sponsor. , , ' . . The enrollment totaled two hundred thirty-six. W e are hoping u have a larizor enrollment ' lioxl summer. i iui. Ilickson <of Greenville: Prol'. .Minis of Cliliton and Prof McKnight of Clover were visitor.uurmg last week. Local K. of P. Holds Z. Inspiring Meeting The laymen organization of the A. M. E. Church in South i arohm will meet Friday, August' II i: llethel A. M. 10. Church to trans act such business as it deem best in The interest of the church am school ami every church and miss ion in South Carolina we hope wd be present at this meeting, ju-t ? few days prior to the meeting o: our State League and Sundai school. We are looking l'orwarc to a large gathering! There i: much to bo done for our clmi/ci and sclicol and we are the hu! around which the church nius build. Come-", independent 10 :"ac tior.s. and light for right. Tin , linwli- O.lll t.tl.1 %. . nave tin* church. We shall look for you. W. 11. YOUNG, I'l-vf-'Mvnt R. I.HWfS, Secrotary. Tin: grfkxvii.i.k dist. \\\ ii _ & f. m. convention The W.- li. & F. M. Sori-ty b: the Greenville District hold its annual convention with Bethel'A M. K. Chitrch, brmrens, S. (\, Jtdv 29-30, itisn. The first days session- 1>*. *-Ur Wednesday mo^iinrr, drlv 29th ai 10 o'clock with a Thankstrivitvj service led by Mesdames Addi. Miller, Bessie Lojran, I.. M. 'Bohr and Lula Paterson.' This service was quite inspiring and closed * With hearty ban shakes. At 10:30 Dr. R. I. I.umon. pastot Greenville Station. preached tin annual sermon. Text found Ac;? 1:8 "Ye shall receive power at'tei that tho Holy Ghost "Ts come uprb you: and yc shall be witnesses tin to* me both in Jerusalem and in al Juden and in Samaria and unt( the uttermost part of the earth.! Subject: Spiritual Power. It w:y a erreat sermon?well delivei e. and received. Solo?Mrs. L. M Bonn. At this point the Pres., Mrs. K Miller took charge and went for ward with the organization. The District * Missionary choir with Mrs. R. I. Lemon pianist an Mrs. L. M. Bonn as "chorister,-<tr: lighted us"with their music. Ai the roll call the workers respond ed with good reports. Wednesday affetnoon Mrs. C Reid, Juyeiiile, Supervisor, pro sented a very fine jfrogram by th< young people. Thursday niorwfc<: the Missipi study period was "obhducftd t>j Mrs. R. J. Clark and oIIiim?. This was very instructive an much enjoyed: Also a paperSuggestions for a well orderei Rural Missionary fSccioty?B.\ Mrs. Stacv Williams, Denver.. , Dr. J. C. Queries, P. E. Abbe ville I)ist., Dr. J. B. Jennings, P E. Greenwood Dist., Miss IlaCb E. Perrin, Piedmont Conferenc* Branch President,?Prof-. ? M imPrin. Bell St.~ School, Clinton, S C., Prof. C. G. Garrett:and nian\ others visited th0 Convention. Dr. J.'S. Bonn, Jr. P. E. ol Greenville Dist. stands ever read} to guide and give ini'ormatio. when needed for the benefit of tin District. Rev. F. L. Boney, pastor- mrenptertained the Convention. Tin Hollowing officers were re-elected Mesd antes Eloise Miller, Pres. S. Blackstoclc, V. Pres.; Lizzie Ca lioun, Treas.; 0. E. Johnson, _Sec^ C. F. Reid, Juv. Supervisor. A very successful Conventici closed Thursday, July 30, 193G, ai 1 o'clock ,p". m. to meet at Denver S. C. in 1937. .. .... y LJTH c"AH(HJXA, SATURDAY, ODD FELLOWS AND i HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH MEET I *? ; ' ' ' i Thy I >i^irict Grand Lodge No,. . ~ "1 rr;"Grand United Order of Odd ? Fellows of America and District Grand Lodge No. 22 Household of Ruth met in their annual session. August 1 in the Headquarters i HuiMing, Cojunihia, S. C. > About two hundred delegates at-' tended the sessions and were J thrilled with the financial reports made loj- the year. Grand Secre! 4ary Butler's - report showed not i. only an increase in membership i ."but -asscts -of $lKdU>7.04 . with?Ua? | bflities less than $5,000.00. j The enthusiasm at this-session reached a higher pitch than at any ' session since 1030.' Kach delegate ' brought a lino report showing a I slew Lut sure progress being made > I every whyrc in the Order. * I Delegates were elected to the! I) M : iii .i i ?' u. in, v.. meuug "i iviciiinoiut, va, Atigum in.?THo ailic'lal irulH will ~ .leave Florence. Sunday night, Ajjgust U.. ' j . G. GOINGS DANIELS, ! ' Uflieial .Reporter .. couth -On olina A.M.. X E. Laymen to Meet . F riday, August 14 ' *, ? ***' I The K. of- P. meeting- held on August .10 was honored with the ;Uuvsenee ol' Sir Knights high in. . j ilie ranks of frateinalism in South . Carolina .anil who in a fraternal v.ay eoiigratulaieu the Sir Knights 1.1 Columbia, lor tlie first step in in reui gamzing thy K. of 1'. in a tug. ou.\ in ."south' Carolina. The! . mi King.nis mentioned as honored gue. U uere. Mr J. S. JonnsonT1"" Uiann JlaTler oT the Udd Fellows"! > ui .Notiin Carolina; Sir A If F.' i ;..! i in . iirm i ol tile hoard ol l ilueeioi.- of tile G. U. U. ol. O. ' - Fellows of South Carolina, uotu oil. , c nariesn ii ana Kir Augustus Kieii- I 1 ey -ot AhUovilK', aibo a member of I . in. noarU. file biotners were giv; e.i ajipiii.i-i lot the lathrly and i iimeiy ia.i.s ui.uie by -them, and. .. . . .. .+h-.\ VI. .. .. I L " ??? T | j ,u u> itie.n to lepeat- tneu visit i aim coopt iale wiiji us- iVT any way s tin y set lit. i hf L : aiitiUui'--^onii n.andtr ,m_. lac coui.se ui lus ;'** j iuuVks gaoled ijhakcspear ns i'olt lows: ' in thine uwn s-li be true,' . aTTTit mn-t ioifgw as mo nig.it the . i.a,\, limn canst- t-lien be- lalse to : ??uy loan. ' And we hope tlie rei i-.-'lii/.Ul loll OI- lilt- it. Oi 1". oi t.oiuiiiuia and iiouth Carolina, ~ oi.o.-f minds are ryitnaii inclined?; am jit lot "ahii>'f saying as the.i . ipolio; As lung >s We are true " xr. wui sfiv'ts, o?rvdcui i ngs ?will) ' , on,e. > w jd naturally Lie, clear and j ai-ovt- boui a. Honesty, i-.Biitcei'ity _ _anu 11 ai.Kiifss. eu oaiaiY iiTTVa ni KJ _j w e no hoi ueiKve it pays to stare ' Willi w du-r niuoi s, issue lalse pro* pag.an?ui or by umission oi 'all t it lams lo . load others to" be niisin- ' -iaMintd. we Know that we cannot ! iiope to. |??o.-per, by not acting on ! j liv letei wu|i our lriends, and 1 , ' iud-ptt'iiv'e numbers.- Straight 1 I ioi ward-i taiilihtss Ls "a necessity ami it shn.ll.be our-policy. W e wui r .make our rcevtiuueiiuuiioii ana . 1 submit our reasons me re tore in a .-ri aighi i.oi ward 'manner. We will " study our'problems, from both" the liii'inhi'iA dim t in* < >11 4* l:i 1 t* ' iiic.st--i-c?euup-1ai_j\ e; wo f iioul'i ?k-vcr bc-iii i am in speak1 for-what ' we eun.nuer tlie rigut, fraternally I and uinivi Vv i> e. I iiuiii ' tht above I > caption we extend to all Pythians '' in Columbia ..and South Carolina . ? to conu's.l'Uek into the fold's ol Da. .. 1 i u.on a;d 1 ytiua.s. ; 'Columbia Lodge meet* every I Mbnoa'y night until iurthef not-'; ' ice, in the Odd Fellows' Hill, As- : seinhiy street - an 1 any Pythian i'loin' any where visiting in this I city is welcomed. . K. K. Id*WIS ANDRKW'S XKWS St. Andrews A. M. K. Church Kev. W. I'. Carolina; Pastor On July 2i>. I'.'dii, at 6:30 o(lock, l>r. I>. I/. Hcnbbw held his third quarterly?ctm-t'crtiice-?which - At 8:00 p. m. ho preached a noble scvr.iojV from Psalms (>2:8. 1 Subject - "Trust And Safety." August 2, 11136, Rev. W. P. Carolina prcachel a splendid sermon at 11:15 a. m. from St. John 21:11 . subject?Come ami dine. At 8:15 he selected Revelation of-St. John 1:10-11. Roth ser -inon^ Avort' gfn d. : On July 22. ItM'i. Madam?phrMoir/.on of Andrews, S. C. in companv with Madams F. L. Carolina f Florence Jackson an<l Annie P. ; Johnson of Georgetown, S. C. ati tened the Hair Dressers Conven-., : tion, which met in Columbia last week. They reported a splendid h session. 1 Green have returned from their vacation where, thflfr' have been visiting relatives lp New York.1 1 They look well. \ j AT T Fh'fitt fltiW nf Flni nnoo Q | C., a splendid Painter, who is i stopping at. the home ofi Mr. and t Mrs. Fred (freen. If you need, , any painting done, see hini, he i (Continued on page 8) I ? ? .???tn ??ea AUGUST 8, 1936 Democratic National ? . > V ?7 Committee National Chairman James A Farley announced today at Democratic Headquarters the set up of tlie TJdloIed Division of the National Campaign Committee, with the country divided as follows: Eastern Division, under the management of Julian D. Rainey, former assistant Corporation Counsel of Boston, and the Western Division with headquarters in Chicago under the supervision ot Congressman Arthur W. Mitchell, representative ol the First District of Illinois. N'ew York C'itv is not included in the foregoing set up but wilj Ik managed by members of the local organizations. ine names of State Directors will be announced by the Chairman of the Democratic State Com mittees. " . : Mr. Rainey said that he will be pleased to receive all persons inLeresiud ir. the reelection of RrCfr ident Roosevelt, at headquarters tc be established in New York after August 16. Congressman Mitchell is already engaged in conducting his own campaign for the reelection Irom ins law ollices located at. 417 Fast leached at that address until the opening of the regular ollices in Cmicago late in August. State Meeting of the Church of God 'South Carolina State meeting of the Church of God convenes in Columbia, Friday, August 7 and continues through to August, in Place of meeting, Saints Chapel, tf)14 Pendleton street. "Services" cTay" "aricTnight throughout the session. Ministers, worker.;, and. members expected from different arts of the. state. The public is cordially invited. W. H: G. REYNOLDS, Pres. E. L. CLAYBURN,- Sec. Fats Waller Date Aug. 18 Cancelled It is reported to the local promoter* that Fats Waller is suffer' jng from some kind of sickness that has caused his office to cancel all of his southern dat^s.'Fearing that he would have to disappoint others as *he has had to disappoint two of his main dates lately, it is for this, reason that, he will not be with us- on August 18. His office promises to send him south again in the fall. Just at what time will be worked out later. W*ELIHER 'B()F G^EENVII!LKG DISTRICT Holds Great Meeting Tlie Gre'enfille Sunday School institute and Allen Christian Endeavor league of the Piedmont Annual Conference was held <at Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church, at Donalds, S. C., July 22-23, 1036, With Rev. G. C. Ford, entertaining pastor. Promptly at ten oYdock, tne Institute optned, the P. E.f Dr. J. S. Benn, presiding. Opening song?"Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah." Prayer by Dr. Bonn; scripture lesson by Rev. R. I. Lemon, pastor Allen Temple A. M. E. (Church. Introductory remarks by Dr. Benn, stressing the importance of time and outlining the work of the Institute. After cordially greeting the members of the Inst, he immediately went' into the organization of the same. Enrollment of members and election of officers. Secretary, Miss Florence Lykes;' Organist, Mifcs Elunice A*tatnw;- Chorister, Prof. D. L. Smith; Rev. R. I. Lemon, Supt. of Faculty. The Faculty?Mrs. O. E. Johnson. Primary, Prof. -O. L. Smith, Intermediate, Miss F. L. Senior, Rev. Jj' II. Holman, Adult. The plans aha ntetliods presented by eacif faculty member, if carried to the several Sondev cehnnlc nnd fu-t?into?eJ#fcution, will develop The Chairman of the following committees with their co-workers, vied with each other for the best repot t. Contingent?Rev. G. C. Ford, Registration, Mrs. Rena J. Clark, Examination of preachers to the Annual Conference, Rev. F. L Boucy, State League and Sunday school money, Mrs. C. F. Reid. Problems- in* Sunday?school- ami League, Proft O. L. Smith, Resolutions?Miss W. F, Royd. The Ushers, Miss D. Leak, Mr Roland Hunter, Miss Jennie V. (Lflhrtson and-Mr. Forest Dreher vjprb always on time, and acted well their parts. The Institute was graced with the presence of the following distinguished visitors, who took part in the discussion of every topic. Drs. J. E. Beard, P. E. Charleston Uist., ft. A. Adams, r\cwDcrr,y Pist., B. J. Jennings, Greenwood Djsrt., J. C. (Juarles, Abbeville Dist., Profs. C. G. Garrett., Columbia, S. C. J. T. W. Mims, Prin. Bell Street High, Clinton, S. C., A. (Continued on page 8) Beauty Contes Enjc . v, i Jacksonville^ Flu., August 5th Editors representing four Jack-. sonville newspapers greeted nine of the eleven winners in the Statewide Bathing Beauty- contest ol South Carolina, sponsored by the 1'almetto Leader, -isouth "Carolina's leaning Negro weekly, when they were hel'e for a period -of gay-social aifair^ and sight-seeing toui last week. Each of the editors gathered new* dot.T to till the front page?-" , of their papers With the tinprcs- " I sions of Soutii Carolina young beauties who for the first time ii! the history of the two states.had ' created a new venture of good-will between neighboring states. .Visits to the American Beach, a 'new project promoted by the AfroAmerican Insurance company, con^ vinced the writer that a national " beauty contest was in the othng to ' be hold as an annual event ut this COlllhllWllIK i?n/4 forty-eight miles from Jacksonville bathed by the. calm waves ol the Atlantic Ocean. . . ' Here at this American Beach, ~ .South .Carolina bathing beauties basketl' in the sun! bathed in the waters and watched the white foamed breakers ebb and flow. A picnic climaxed a long to be remembered day for the following oeanties who had come to the beach in cars with scores of Jacksonville's best families. Beauties who came with thei". friends on this first event yere the.. Misses Ihelma Goddard, Marion, S. C.. first prizewinner;- Haliquc A. V. Foster, Columbia, G-, sec onu prize winner; Lila Kate Lytic, Rock Ilill, S. C. fourth prize winner; Vivian- Bradford Florence, S. - prize winner;-Rut lr~Craw~ ford, Clinton, sixth prize winner-; Aima?Barnes, Aiken, eighth prize winner; Edna Wortlferly, S.umtei ninth prize winner; Miluved Cureton, Greenville, tenth prize wiiiv ner and Dorothy Carr, Georgetown eleventh prize winner. motorcade party made the trip in three cars, chap."onej' b>. Mrs. Simmie Smith, ^Columbia, b. C. Others accompanying the batl nig beau*.is Nviyfe^li-sa May Fra cis av.u.r, Miss Almeda Griffin Joseph Earl Rut-, Fred Wa'iam: ; Samuel liiller, John Kxnaid ana ( Joseph D. McGnee. The entile party was entertained ' in the homes of Bishop H. Y. lookeS, Mrs. A. L.-Griffin, Mrs. J. : H. Collins, Mrs. Maude Chestnut and Mrs. Lillie Gibbos. The Beauties were given a reception nt a swank all air on Monday night by several young beau brummels. . . The party continued its gay rounds of social events on Tuesday \viin a sight-seeing tour it . ?historic?St. "Aiigus-unv?going by the way of Manliattan Deacn, and Jacksonville Beach. Jn St. Augustine they -visited historic siehts and irathered souvenirs re turning Home on1 the new Jacksonville highway No. 17. Dinners, private parties, auto rides, shopping tours were features on the agenda of the party that ended with ;a" happy return to the sev(p^Jjome.. of the beauties who say theyijitend to be back next, year at tHe Township auditorium to compete in the 5th Annual Statewide Bathing Beauty contest sponsored t>y the Palmetto Leader for places in another such social program and the beginning of a natI iona! projsct that is becoming the leading social event of the summer season for our gay social elites. ' -. i s ? - si'aktanbl rg i) i st.?sjua'th CAROLINA CONFERENCE j The forty-first session of the S^piVt&nburg T)\pC Conference? and Methodist Brotherhood, South Carolina Conference convened with ! St. Matthew church,. Taylors, S. C. July 22-26 with Dr. D. E. Thomas, i the efficient and alert district sup- | erintendent, presiding. Devotions were conducted with- a befitting exposition on the beatitude?St. .Matthew 5; 12 by the superintend j - dentv^At theedose of-the devotions *. Miss Jessie Bennett was present, ed, who with choice words delivered the welcome address to the delight of the entire delegation. The Rev. J. S. Dial in his eloquent, scholary style responded to the words of welcome. During the week, sermons were preached by the following ministers: Revs, V. V. Richardson, E. P. Bruce, - E-. Htddleston, D. R. Sehnore, 6. C. Clark and J. W. White. These sermons were accompanied withj spiritual ferver and demonstration. Dr. N. E. Davis, secretary otf the hoard of hospitals and homos, and is a representative of the World Service Commission was anion? our distinguished visitors. He brought a message full of inspir ation on world service Is World Salvation." The required number of units for the pronation of World Service were pnamiously accepted by the district superintendent, Dr. D. E. Thonias, and the . entire district. ...Other visitors were present arwc~- addressed the conference?Dr. W. H. Hamer of ?T-?~ f-- ? . ' I .'; < v : < ' * c. " PRICE: 5 CENTS t Winners >y Flordia Trip The Opportunity IS School At Voorhees ? . A. .slfil. con.-istin-j _ of a thai- jfu? accompanied by an exhibition of the activities and accomplishments ot the j>choola Tipcat v. "'depicting the people,ss of. the A: 11ican Negro, brought to _a cln-v the Opportunity ..School for-adults at V hb,\. 'v A', t . ?rrrTtr-rrr?^ . fevoiai friends were ..present- \n- .eluding Misls Lou ' . Gray.; Slate supervisor <>f Adult Kducutif-n; ' , . Mr. Kail A<Teage of tr.c N.-Y.A.; Miss (.'oaty, of Ne wf?<und land; Mr. \Y. A. Swiulfley, agent, state department of Kducatio'n; Mis. W.A. Schill'ley and . Mrs. Ji Smith, organizer- of Adult School- for Col letort county. i->r. J. D. Dixon ol . . .. Barnwell, Mi-; and Mrs. John \Yildiaiug. and Mr, George \Y. l)aniels' ol Oi angol>u? e. Were frrt-senj-wftli friends.' During the session the following persons .vi.-ited and inspected tire .. work:,Mr. JT B. Felton, state agent lor .\egri? sch'ol-; ,Mi.-s Keti'voa Read, state ' supervisor of N.Y.A. Community Activities; Mr. J. \V. Burgess, rnuth Hughes lJiieetugf , Miss Mattfe 'Pegues, Director' . Home Be., State College, Orangeburg; Miss- K. Alston, Teacher-.' 4 Trainer, State College; Mr. j. II. . Green, Dean State College Chemistry Dept.; Mr. G. W .. Daniel*, County "Agent, Orangeburg; Miss Owens, Adult Tcacher, Mrs. Y. \\. Bailey, i.'enn School; Miss Mabel Price, Home Dem., Penn School and St. Helena Island; Dr. Y. JV\b Bailey and Mr. George Brown, St. Helena Island anil 'Mi.i Yi/iln -hcnes.,--1-Lcuo?Lie-,.- llkiaaon+a-; ?Mi-s,? ? _i? C. T. Black, Mrs. R. Cumniings and Mrs. Chavis of Cuiir'ium spent "T-7" : a day-giving instruction.-. in liyme profits. '' There wag much enthusiasm- I'm . . the spelling bee which opened toe session. The folk wing fnir.it school organizers were present: Mrs. Bessie Ower.s, Orangeburg; Airs, ina' Ash, York; Mrs. Flora McKelvey, Greenville; Mrs. Wis- c ner, Anderson; Mi's. Eiche.berger; Laurens; Mrs. J. C. Smith, Colleton; Mrs. Bi C. WhitiL Bamberg. I Under tbe supervision and guid| a nee of Miss Win'You Gray, Mrs. Elizabeth liutto, istate Supervisor e.1'4 Literaracy Teachers aillM^lrs. Dora E. Daniels, State Superv-isor of Adult Selioolg for Negroes, the session wa.? very successful. There forty-si.^ boarders, "fotTT" day' SChoed pupils',' and' sev- ' ' .71 eiity-eight pupils enrolled for the night school.'; Tile teaching stall: consisted of Mr-sT J. E. Blanton, supervisor; Mrs. T'. li. Moore su pci-visor 01 materials; .Miss. Kuth M-.-nal'ee. Sec.: .Mr. 1". W. Re id shop work; Miss .Mabel Reese, * foods; \V. -M. Blocker, clothing; Miss M. E. Uorr.e, nuise, Miss M. Sh'okes, group one; Mrs. E. L. Fiiispr, gmnp two; Miss il.'li. Ed- A wards, group three; Miss V. E. Nance, group four and Miss M. \V. Burlington. dietitian. The work centered about the pupil, his -hojue, and good citizenship hence the. .varied program of living out each day tviiat wa* actually taught in the classroom such as proper table manners, courtesy to each other, learnine how to sien a check, a money oidcf, keeping. one' personal budget-, etc. A dilapidate home of lour rooms was chosen as a. project to bd remodeled and made into a mbdel home as far as possible, to urive home the lessons of thrift, ecenomy, sanitary living conditions, ?nd social ami cultural possibillies for any home. SuclEthngs as ourlap bags, shucks for door mats and chair bdttoms, tin cans for ood containers, home-made mattresses, nu the like, demonstrated the small cost for cumfortabie. and beautiful home. The accomplish-, ment was well \Vorth the effort expended. ,, - " The spirit of the sessibn through out was one of cooperation, earnest effort and eagerness to learn. Each pupil was proud of his accumulation of knowledge so well fitted Wilis everV dftV heed?: Tl.O / " " . "teacherwent most enthusiastic for the work to which they gave them selves unstintingly. The Yoorhecs School, the Oppbijoin with ail others who thank our tunitySchool pupils and teachers, siate, tne n rA, .miss n hi i>. uray Mrs. llutto, Mrs.j-lfhnicls ar.il aii interested fri'endj'for this forward irend^ in Negro development for Burflfalo, N. Y., Dr. D. S. Curly, district superintendent of the Greenville district, and the Rev. E. C. Wright. ~P On Friday morning the conference was helpfully entertained by Successful representatives of the professional field of the Spartanburg district with the following addresses: The Prevention of Pis ease?Tuberculosis,L Dr. i C. L. Norris; tht? Care o*r. the'Teeth; Di*. J. B. Walker and Dr. G. K. Adams, Prpf. G: W. Bolden and Mr. B. T. Smith, Attorney, spoke with reference to the district parsonage (Continued on page 8)