Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I ' ' i W 1 1 "THE )LD GRAY | j | -AND? ? f | ITHE JEW RIDER"!,] -\ B> .1. X rEV. PiilLLIP ELLIS JT \ n i ^ "Oha them that are fich in , -?d Wxl?3 that they be not high- i minded, nor trust in uncertain riChes, but in the living God.'' , Startling, but nevertheless true., that riches in many respects are ? ? ~? as -uncertain us death. / Many?n?i "' "n wfti buried a lminer whoso < financial rating was hmpng the i thousands of dollars during some ; period in his life time. Some of 1 them lost their fortunes by ba.i 1 management on their part. Others from disapation and intemperance : i But saddest of all some have bee n placed among the poorest of. the ' poor over night when their whole . . life's saving was lost in bank futures v and similar institutions | ' There was a time when some fai n; , landi valuv. was a tr.en.r-tn.il dot- lars per acre, and owners of tliost : j. ; . wore rich because thev worth a many thousand dollars us acres oj 1 *Tv?* TA i.M sum IclilU U>V IIUU u\ IH 'UI. I \r-\kii \ there is no .sale whatever for such property, and the owners hav. been. reduced almost to pov*.rt.\ Riches are?uncertain.? There?ar^?i any number, of people who .pro .1 vided sufficient funds' to .care, fo them in their old ace. All o' which they have been rfblx.il v by some institution ih-which -the; . put their trust. Again riches at-', rated by the .purchasing Uowri That is to say-when a 'man Ijav-u' pay twice as much for the nccee-. sities of life he is only worth hai as. much' as the- face, value of hi 1 financial' rating. Hjelu-s are "do i ceptive for many ' re.aJnn*. Som., attain them by fraud lain! d slum esty, and as such whenr they sa to their souis "thou hast mud laid up for many years." sue! riches will take wings and fly a way. Again riches are deeeiVir.h in that they flatter the righteor_ l.: to trust in them instead of C?n?: The result o.H which they Rain tin ~ world but lose their" soujs. Sick And Ye'Visited. Me" We shall never forget the vhi of Dr. T. J. Miles, presiding eld? * of the Georgetown district to or home last Monday. Mrs. KM' was just recoyeyiny from a for weeks illness, and we were in be. when h& came. Dr. A1 il*fs, )ia busines- in our city, and hearir. of our condition would m t leavwithout calling id see us. Tr? "EViorirlerfoi r* liL-r* mil's* sillfl irnif: filed religion visits in afflictioi The good doctor could tut ha\ - come to see us at a better tint, and his kindn('sv. will be remain' bered as long- as we live \Vhct. it. comes to making friends 1>: Miles, is an expert. And sa what you will but the man wit! friends, is the winner it? both church and governments. Frank lin D. Roo>evelt, wa^ given a . see ond term as..our "President no'simply because he had the ma 'chine. For hi? predecessor. whot: he defeated had the same ma chine. Roosevelt, woft despite tk adverse prophecy .of the'"Literary Digest, because n'l his legions ?> friends made while in piwir. Fx perience has taught* us that frivn count far more than high soutalir. degrees or money-,' when it conu to getting support from peopb All ambitious aspirants will d; well to-pattern Dr. Miles < xampl in making friends if.-they w'nul reach the height of their ambit " ions. Drs. \V. Ji. L. Clark ar.? D. N. Wilson were also with Di Miles both of whom spoke in hig terms of their presiding- elder Miles as a great preacher, an big brother to every niinutes his district. The Alliance and Iwiion A Our A. M. E. Alliance, of Char leston and vicinity held a Ce r . , - meeting here, on . i^st \Vodnesda; a week ago.' Tho ' main Datur was the annual election. On motion of Dr. George II - ?!?Adams, Dr. .T K. Thomas, won ; sweeping victory into rrff.ee?fn? another year. Our membership i composed od ministers of- Sou'I * - Carolina and Palmetto Conference all of whom Dr. Thomas, carric in a world wind for his reelection The other officers also were cor. fcinued upon the ,-ame motion, great meeting was also witnessed by the ministers of the intend' nominational ministerial ini'on of Charleston and vicinity on laMonday, with President J. C. Dm bar presiding. The order of th day was Rev. J. F. Henderson <> Big Zion Presbyterian church wh snoke from "The mysteries)! in Christianity and religion," as signed by the topic committc The speaker proved himself mas ter of the situation. A Sad Pa?sing The sudden death of Re\ Robert J. Minis, here Inst week was a shock to his large circle o' friends. He preached on hi charge Sunday morning and eve ning. Came home Tuesday and < died Wednesday, January 20, arrlid^night. He was a good preach er and singer and well thought <?i by both, ministers and laymen Funeral services for the deceased were conducted /rom Morris Brown church. Charleston, January 22 with Dr. J. E. Thomas, as master of ceremonies the following program in part was renderedHymn 481 "There is a land of pmro delight, etc. Rev.? J. \V. L 'Withjerspomn, pastoj-. Prayer, . RewJSeo. H. Adams. Old TestarrpM scripture, Rev. W. T. Mur ray; New Testament scripture Dr. R. E. Brogden. ? ??Dr. J. E. DcaH, presiding eldrn of the Charleston district made? [beautiful remarks on the life an, > lesson of the late Rev. Minis, for. lowed by Dr. J, W. Witherspoon. ? ' 480 "Servant of God well- , ... ' . ? *-?" "-?JfrMBKl ' * lone,"etc. announced by Dr. L. R. Nichols. presiding elder of tho Lvdisto district. Sermon by Dr. 1. W. Wijborne, presiding elder of ihe Beaufort district oS which the deceased;!was a pastor. Dr. Wilborne, spoke from Revelation 2:10 "Be thou faithful unto death and I wiU giv.. ihif a crown of life." His message was a master-piece indeed and was highly commended by all who heard it. Rev. Robert J. Minis, left a widow and one daughter to mourn his departure. We sha.ll meet him again. . Rider and l'astors Agree Dr. J. E. Thomas, the newly ;*piistiict says his pastors are aihong tlie best in the denomination :ind that every quarterly conference assessment has been paid up to date. On the other hand hi pastors are saying that thg.ii i|uart<.rly meetings are regulai revivals. At Morris Brown last Sunday morning and evening tlu members tell, me that the .quarter, l.v meeting was an old fashion [>?.-1.t cost and that the 1'. E, p.cached seemingly a? never be tig t' rnis ot this congregation. DriH.'K. Nichols one of the pioni! ? i ,\ 'i tear. Methodism in this Male "who. is one of the former pa. ;??r.- of Morris Brown says its onif the best churches in the conic, iron.- l?r. J. L. Benbow, who -mis tiTc Kirji-irco districr^ttRD ie never pastored' a.better eongrerutii'm. lie/stayed there five years. ; ''ii ing which time lie renovate i be entire structure ?>f a cost oi e\. t;r! thou and dollars-and |>sii?l very >cci>t. Dr. Jesse K. Beard, e.rvedw\o term : at Morris Brown aid add.;: .hundreds -T! vivmjJVTK . Ty-says thi- A.M. K., vliuuth !TiT7 r> belter eoiigtVgalion. .'.Charles top., is a church going city. The members h>ve th. if churches, ami .viir malic real sacrifices ty pal >vor thgir church pipg.iams.: True nough, tiny don't ha\o money <>\v a-' in days past, but they have : < same'.spirit. Dr. H. K. Brogien. has gone .to rthe mot her hui eh., Kman.iel, ami;planted him fit**iii the heart'- of that great nass of members. An 1 now they re .saying that he shall ?e made he hapni st- pastor in the-.state. Kmantle) is nsimfdy'' carried away vith Dr. and Mrs. 11. K. Brogden. The Two Councils .Vver before have we witnessd .-u in :eh peace and harmony a along . people planning to enterain t!i". hi..hup and eenneetiona! : u tie i 1 a-= is shown'here in Char, -. -ton. Kyuything will he in per\ et i" ,:'.'<li;iess for those meeting ivre I' v-hi iiiiry 25:. The. mission ry women are preparing, far a front mass meeting at Mt. Zioj. r iiiu el:.' (Hebe >t., Dr. H. S.. LawaiK'O, pastor in keeping with til' qlKst of. Mrs. I?M. Hughes collect jonal branch pre-ident. The .le' ting is rein duled l'i.?r Wed lieslay-, Fchr.iary. 21.-- The "bishops o'uneil will be held at Kmunuel hurrh. Calhoun St., Dr. K. lv .d'ogden. pastoiv and the connectouai council will be hyld at Mor - lTiTiWl". VhtlIt'll,. Mol lis St. Dr I. W. Witherspof.m, pastor . a iii I (1 r. a. (lmiai'tku By MrKinley J. Norman Spuria;.1>.Co.. ^FViiinintr school ' air i > : vS. The Xe\V Kara' rs ot' America Chapter of Fail f?rry.-t ! ?? : in the school building 'iiiay aft rt noon, humar-v The i.r i iitr.C was called to order ai J:t!i)*it'cioch and adjourned at .">:l"i hr.uHl'. .!. Atchison iuwly eh'ctI'rv.-idt at ia the chair prcsidit'-tJC. there *.v re two honorary men..Hfs prc.-rht yix; Mr. S. .). lioinir ami.Mr. .1. 11. Xoriuan,' Mr :1a-ph lb .ail was a!-o present anr as em oiic.J a.-' a honorary m('ni , uhich maker, a t till of li\t . . < !a: y. nu tabv-v. for this chapter. Slip, rvi.se 1'fact nr.* program? :v ili-cst en .by the- advisor \ p. i ter ami .-enr tory. All mem in t's aiv .urged to pay their dues t an fa; iy ii;i;I .. officers fui he via:- of r.' 1 in? !! changed a little from tho-e el' lhoO. l'l;e I'rcs.dei.tand hii vice presi?TT!?rrrr?In ami?no e.,?44+e?numo; it! officers aivt, i'roside.ut, Kmmett t. Alhim>ij|: Vic* Pres., James IVeiis... Al'onzo Roman; Secretary, vcliy; lit Jimtef, Victor PhiPon; lcKmh y J. N-rmnn; Advisor, . I 'll". Ja'.goiic I" Rivers, It. S. All iv ?>i Peers aiitl nu mbers of Kail i'(i.u"t Local chapter are going on .hiongi; I'.i'-jT working "hand in .;ii: i"_ a.-mg as a motto: "There -> in- Royal IP-ad to Success, Together ami Forward." Otlu-r News i Tli .Kane ti'iicfcvT of Spartan* ..! g . i . i:.,y held a meeting hcie t i-. i:t;y. The meeting was large, y attended. Teacher* from varmi; seh.' Is prai.-cd this school as > dug one of the tiiicst in the (lis.act d Spai taivL'urg county. Afev 11.? M'f ting. the Home. Kcplomie vtii Is ur.'U r The Direction of h-ir- t' aeh'.-f. .Mrs. Barton .served :he teachers luivh. The tbaliv Uam? have bej;in their play for this season. .T.eir lit t t a > games were played with Tryo:i? N. Both teamy oyx and girls went to Simpson.ilie, S. C. a .Monday night January 18; both games wore well dayeii although the Simpsonville ams won by a great margin. ihe-e teams will meet again on he Fair Forest gym January. 27, rhe Fair Forest teams have an xccllcnt good coach Prof. E.. F, Rivers. Jle has trained several Learns. lie is the ex-coach of the Simpsonvitle teams. This is Pro. esor Rivers' second year as prinTpaT of the Spartanburg count'} Training school." Other member; '>f Um. faculty- arc,: ,Mrs. Nettie 1, biliary Department; Rosi .J. Harton, Homo Economics Miss Minnie T. Montgomery, mus. ic; Prof. Eugene F. Rivers, Agri.ultural Department and Prin. r> T CHESTER PARAGRAPHS The gloomy days continue here with a plenty of rain. Undertaker Charlie Denton and his assistant, Mr. George Wallace 1 left Sunday lor Cincinnati, O., to [ purchase a .combination hearse and - ambulance.?They will h.? gone about a week. On their return they will, no doubt, have much to tell about the tlood conditions in I that area. Mr. Denton conducted tiie following funerals before leaving: Mr. George Johnson, Jan. uary 30 at Zion Pilgrim; Mr. ll^rry t McRae, Januaiy 22 at - Uoths<. mane;?Gladys Hopey January 21, at Gethsemane; Mrs. Eiiza Morality ?January 22-?at Chestnut Grove; Mrs. Eliza Worthy, January 23 at Zion Pilgrim. At the close of the teachers' assceiation Saturday, Mrs. Ruth C. Pride, English teacher, Union; Miss M. D. Kelly, Jeanos teacher; Mrs. Renwick and her brother Mrv Gluckwell, Ur.ion; Mrs. Eila Johnson; th s city were special guests of Mrs. Lizzie C. Foster at hci home on Loomis street, at a sump~ Cini as~ fourwu rsc -dinner-.?At the close of the meeting two weeks iei taineik at the home of Mrs. Mar ilia Walker, McLure street, at a tempting and palatable luncheon. Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion ~ church usher board helu. its regular meeting-mceting^Monday nite January T8 at the home of Rev. I). C. Crosby, presiding elder of the Spartanburg district and ai the guest of his son, Mr. Bryant Crosby, a member of the board. Rev.. Crosby and family as well --as tire Pastor, Rev. W". A.. Ih'lliard joined in with the games Mid refreshments. An amateur .program will be given at Metropolitan church, Sunday nightT February 7. The annual report of Waymtm Johnson, "Negro Agricultural agent reveals that 4-11 club members n Chester county last year maJy a net income of $1,061.28. Ft" further reveals that in eleven communities surveyed there "are 702 children in school with 10. teach Many 4-H clubs have been 01ganizod this month applications tor new ones are coming daily. Misg. Kelly's otlice is now uptown on~ the hill in the building occupied by the city teachers. ? Prof. S. Louis Finlev. 'Jr.. Prof. J. L). McGhce, Messrs Eddie West Brciwn, John Walker, Collier Caisson of Benedict college came up Sunday from Columbia to see the nurned F nley Hi building. Mrs. Susie H. Craig entertained a large number of her friend's at two formal dinners; at her home in Blackstock, S. C., ' Thursday, January 21, at 2:l)U and 8:00 p.m. Mf. Frank Dawk ins is herefrom Brunswick, tia., visiting his mother on Patrick street. v^nuavu r ciii&uus were siurweu Saturday night about 10:30 o'clock when the siren mounded and the [lie engines rushed to Pinley 11) .-chool: which was ablaze.. It was Christmas- night when the Loomis ' street school buincd to the ground tnd the sight of this lire was ! eery sa j. The blaze gutted the i building" and with water damage, he entire top tloor was destroy; ^el. Superintendent M. E. Brocknan sent inimediatey to Columbia i'ur detectives from the governor's . . like. They a i; lived early Sunday and after investigation decide.. .hat the cause was spontaneous ombustion in the janitor's closet. The teachers from that building are all uptown where the Loomis street .-teachers are. On Pinley Hi ! campus, Miss Dewey McDowell and Miss Tolbert are staring the same building. Miss Brice and Miss Blackwell aj'e ^.sharing the same* room in- the IT. E. bit 'ding. Mis.- Pinley's classes are in tho_ -owing room.. Miss \Vilkerson in the" kitchen. Prof. Atkinson in the brick department. A phone mis been installed in the H. E. department, and one in principal's, _ r.ttice up town, so that he can communicate with both schools. in ftrder to carry on this work .'oublc session^ are necessary thru out the school. The school records .vete saved and many of the books n the school library, but practically all books of the public library are ruined. | In the game played Friday nite at Hardin's gym, between Booker Washington Hi of Columbia- and Finley Hi the score was: Booker Washington girls 4; Finley Hi 31. Booker Washington boys 25, Fin. ley Hi, 17. | Miss Kuth Crosby left Thursday morning to resume her stud cs at Livingstone college. Mist* Crosby has recovered from illness that necessitated ,her being at home for several Weeks. Cards have been receive J 1n Chester announcing the marriage of Miss Eloiso Babcock and Mr. FloytOIcClurkin of this city. . I The Chester County Teachers' AssociatbKh The Chester County Teachers' association met in its regular session Saturday morning at Fi nley Hi school with more than a ' hundred teachers present. Coun' ty Supt., J, Et- Nunnery, gave a 1 very timely talk. Mr. Gale spoke 1 on Rental Text Books. Miss M. I). Kelly, Jeanes teacher discuss' ed "Class Room Problems" with ! her teachers. This was very in teresting, and some helpful methods for reaching different individuals were suggested in solving ' ] puzzling Situations. Miss Kellv also tau?TSt the group a new song and presided at the piano. Miss 1 Ruth Bynum pleased her classes > much in her discussion on "Mu' sic". Mrs. Ruth Prido was at her ' * I est in the English classes. Mi'ss Mattie Thomas distributed Bulle HE ^ALMETfO LEAD EE NEWBERRY NEWS Drayton Street Hi School | _ Prof. R. F. Gladden, Principal ! The county teachers' association : was held in the auditorium of the school, FriJay afternoon 2 o'clock with almost a 100% attendance, which wan due to the convoniont time that was granted by the county superintendent of Education. Prof. C. E. Hendrix the county Supt. of Education; Prof. O. B. Cannon, city Supt., and Mrs. M. $imkii?s were present and gave very helpful addresses. Supervisor ; U. S. GaTIman brought greetings and information from a contaaburg by members of the State Dept. for the Supervisors. Miss C. E. Gary made a report from the district teachers' association that was held in Seneca. Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Crawford and the ~ne\7~ teachers in the county were presented. Prof. U. S. Gallman was the devotional guest Monday morr* ng and gave the student-body helpfui advice about their conduct. calvary i'resD\i?rian cnurcn Rev. A. H. Reasoner, Pastor The Sunday school service was impressive as usual under the Jones, ?unday afternoon the joint service of the B.Y.P.U. of Bethlehem Baptist, the A.C.E, League ol Miller Chapel A.M.E. church with the Christian League of Calvary Presbyterian church was beneficial to all. The inspirational message' by Mrs, frj. P. a nglcton anu Miss "Anslie Jones; the solos by Messrs Wilson Sligh, James Kelly and Miss Georgia Mae Man gum also the selections by the Junior choir were very good. The members, of the Rhythm orchestra, t played their parts well. The- public is invited to attern. a missionary, service Sunday afternoon 4:00 o'clock. Mr. William Fair, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. W lliams motored to Jacksonville, FlaT, to get his brother. Mr. Virgin.Fair who is seriously sick. \\ e trust He will scon get well, Mrs. Lucim.a Gallman who. livesin Cleveland, Qhio, was OieTEpest of her niece, 'Mrs. Bertha Williams, 704 Coats street last week. She came south in October, to the funeral of her sistfer Miss Betty Jackson. ST. MICHAEL M. E. CHURCH Rev. II. It. Jones, Pastor Bentcttsville, S. C.?The members and friends are cordially invited and. urged, to witness the pageant, "Life's Cross Roads", on Sunday evening at the (3:00 o'clock hour of worshi p." A cast of 25 o: more persons and the choir will be used. Every young person who comes will receive Christ's Challenge. It is the hope of the casi that inanv. will reconsecrate am. . uiicate their lives to the set vice of the King after having seer, this' pageant. Miss Eugenia Ashe presents ".My Chum", "Downward Steps", ami "The Old Man at the Cros.iv ads" in forceful style. Be thereto hear her. Some of the others are Messrs Josh Zinnerman, Jr., Hnrr's Cain am. Leonard McKay and Misses Maidie I.ee. Colemar. and Louise Johnson. Hear the choir in a series of the old familiar gospel hymns and be lifted up to the hills in the spiritual "Precious Lord". It is just the type I of entertainment we need during ; these days of freedom, and laxiI tv. Come, we expect you. You are hearing of the - "International Night" on Tuesday, Feb. The hostesses are anxious to have you attend this our tirst World Fellowship Evening. All over Methodism, the women of the church are uniting their forces in ihis .celebration. The playlet Gift Hi ingots will be used as the basis " for our evening's enjoyment. Miss Ihith Covington represents the Spirit of Amen'ca. The various nations offer their gifts in different forms. If the nations will co i opt rate as quests with the hos. tesses, we shall have a colorful ' gathering and an evening of fellowship; which will be long remembered. , The men of the community are invited to attend the Men's Bible , class on Sundpy afternoon at 2:110 | o'clock. MnfcsKirkwood, a well ' prepared B.Tlle scholar will teach . and he is anxious to be of service to many persons. Any man is welcome. The "Rally" is on. Let every . club strive for success. The first 'call is "Lincoln Sunt <ay". Let us emulate' "Honest Abe" and do our best for the old church. Reports : will be made every second Suni day for six months. See the pastor for further information. | Watch for news of the "Fellowship Dinner" on February l?th at which time Dr. E. Stanley Jones will broadcast his farewell message ,to us. Methodism must be alert if the greatest benefits are goi ng to be derived from the Million Unit Fellowship Movement. tin No. 3 to the teachers for further study and her excellent talks and questions were bearing on informaVon contained in these Bulletins?all thTeq of which Have been compiled by her. Mrs. Martha Walker rea?.' the minutes. Rev. Mr. Cohen received the money for State Teachers' association. President S. L. Finley presided and urged all teachers to be present , Saturday, January 30, in Rock Hill, for the district meeting. Pres ident J. 'S. Stanback of Clinton college was a welcome visitor. LAURENS NEWS By Thomas Shelion , Rev. A. J. Thomas preached a wonderful sermon Sunday mornuig. The pew rally cunday afternoon was well attended, a neat sum of money was contributed. The eonforwnee which was iu-l.i on last Monday night was largely attended. Dr. J. C. Quarles and Rev. Thomas presided over the affairs pertaining to church activities. On Sunday evening, Mr. Thomas tihelton, Jr., and Mr. Columbus Shelt.on lett. for Washington, D. C. The Home Missonary society met at the home of MVS. MtfirileT Williams on Sunday evening. * Mrs. Amanda Todd is sick at her home on W. Main street. Mr. Sam Workman is ill at home on W. Hampton street. Miss Clara Fuller is ill at her residence on llance street. Miss llattie B. Shblton has been sick a week. She is better now. The nuptial of. Cra ne an^. Davis was really a great surprise. The couple will make their home oil Hampton street. The groom is employed at a1 local city power plant of this city. The community mourns the Jeath of Mrs. Mariah McMorris eralized at Bethel A. M. E. church" on last Thursday. The interment took place at Laurens cemetery on Cemetery street. The funeral was conducte-d by Mr, John F. lluater, mortician of this city. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. L. C. Jenkins, Pastor The Sunday school .opened at the usuai hour with Supt. L. C. .Cook, presiding. A number.of our members were absent on account of the weather. The lesson was oeautifully' discussed." At 11:30 the pastor brought to js a wonderful message. Text found im Exodus; subjf.-et: Sell Eraminat'on to be Sure of Ourselves. This - was a very?interesting sermon. Everyone was made glad after listening to the word of Gou. At 6:00 o'clock the B. T. U. began. The attendance was good. Everyone sec pied to have gotten something out of- the?lessem Oui B. T, U. is growing rapidly and we are hoping to continue. At 7:30 the pastor brought to js another soul-stirring sermon. Text found Joshua 3:3-11 And they commanded the people, saying when ye see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests, the Levites bear ing it, then ye shall remove from your place um go after it. Theme 'Nearness to God". Everyone who heard tin s message waS spiritually fed. You should hear jthis man, he is preaching as never before* New members three. Collection throughout the day $10.01. Visitors are welcome. Miss Queenie Mae Addison, reporter; Rev. L. C. Jenkins, pastor. RIDGE SPRING NEWS It wJl be a pleasure for anyone to see Jonesville avenue now. Although rainy weather continues. the. faithful, few still attend services. The Sun :ay school lesson was taught and discussed beautifully. After Sunday school, Rev. Jones preached as never before. We preached a soul jstirring sermon. Services were good Sunday nite sponsored by the L. P. U. club. Rev. Williams preached his best sermon this year. Miss Christina Kirby and I ttle Claressa Hightower have returned home after spending a while in GalFney visiting parents ani_ their grand parents. Mr. John Davis, Jr., of Washington, D. C., has returned home. " Misses - Salley L. Raiford and L. Hammond snent the week-end at homo. Mr. E. F. Peterson," Su^r-^fpent the week-end at hlfi lie." Mr. Otis Raiforq attended Madam Burlesome show Friday nite. Messrs Alex Warner, Arthuf . Watson and Taft Davis visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and daugb ter, Helen of Newberry, Sunday. School We were glad to have our Supervisor, Mr. T. F. Hammond, visit us at Chapel hour Friday and enjoyed his encouraging remfirksT The radio and the library seems to be a real friend to the Seniors in particular. They were able to listen to "The TragfJy of Julius Caesar", Tuesday and will be look ing forward to hearing "As You Like It", February 16th. The entire student-body heard and enjoyed the inaugural address of the Presdent Wednesday. The Ru.ge Hill basketball Tor nado destroyed Bland Baptist, Friday to a score of 5-7. This happened, to be the first gama for both schools. Credit is dup the coaches and players from both teams for the splendid exhibition. A crowded au< it.orium witness the final appearance of Madam Burlesome and her Dallas Steppers Friday night. The Juniors will give a monthly' social Friday night. "Coming events cast their shadhofnrn fVinm M C/v ?4- ia ^ . . . . uv Jiv> V VIIV1II. kJV IU 10 W 11/11 the famous Bettis Singers who will appear in the Ridge Hill auditorium, February 12th in a musical concert. Admission 10c to everybody. Sponsored 1 by the Senior clasg. Don't forget the Adult Community program, Suni.*ay p.m. Prof. M._ W. Hammond, sponsor. \ ' I ' . SUMTER NEWS The citizens are pleased with the rapid progress that is being made in the construction of the new high school building. The beautiful twenty room brick, struc i ture, with large auditorium, that it is to be. will indeed be one of ( which any city would be proud. There is quite a deal of sickness in the city. Mrs. Ella Bracy Mrs. Henrietta Woods and |Dr. A. < G. Townserju are sick at this time. Airs. Louisa Boyd, Mrs. Benbow and Rev. McCoy are still shut in. Mrs. Pinson, Sr., is in the hospital for treatment. Airs. A. R. Howard honored her husband on his?birthday Wednesday might, January 20, with a lovely birthday party. As the i bands of the clock pointed to the hour of eight, a jolly bunch ol 1'n ends entered the home and i greeted in. Howard. Mrs. John Curry of Alayesvihe presented sev oral very unique games then Mr S. J. McDonald made an address \ baying much tribute to Dr. How- l ard. Eacr guest then made ex- ! pressions.The hostess?served J chicken salad with saltines, pickle i hot cocoa, then canjy and nuts, -i 'Many very serviceable gifts were received by the honored guest. I The Good Fellows club was en- i Lcrtaincd at their regular- meeting j by Mr. Joseph Woods at his home 1 on Wednesday night, January 20. < A full business meeting was hell. . with election of officers and a re,-' 1 port of the past year. The host ' served a salad course with sal tines, pickle, hot cocoa, coffee ani < cake. 1 Officers of - the ;State Federation of Women's clubs helus a business- ' meeting on Sunday afternoon a> I !J:00 o'clock at the residence oi 1 Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Birnie. The f&llowing out-of-town persons were_present: Mi's. M. B. Wilkinson, Mrs.. Sadie Smith and Mrs. Kenley of Orangeburg and,Mrs Bell Vincent of Columbia. Miss Uslier called a few of the clul women of the city to meet with the aboved named. Mrs. B'mii served block ice cream and cake at the. close of. the..mceting. The Postal Alliance and auxil iary were entertained at the reg- ' ular-mectinc of thn alliance at th? home of Mr. anj Mrs. Joseph Richardson on Tuesday night, Jan ip. After tli? regular business meeting the members were invited into the dining room where supper was served. Mrs. Alice Gilliard was called to Charleston last week on account of the passing of her father. Rev. W. H. Brown who was once rector of the Episcopal church here, but now of Louisville, Ky., spent a few days in the city during the past week. Mrs. 'Pearl Edmunds of New York and Mr. and Mrs. Albert MctJhee of Philadelphia, Pa. spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. Richard Sumter's band rendered a program at the Lincoln Hi school on Monday night, January 18. The band is composed * of niostlv iunior hovs and thev are making .good musicians. The * p toy ram was fine. LINCOLN VI LI,E GRADED a SCHOOL i v On Friday evening, January 22 t) "The f i rr.oinville Panthers'' girls ? aiiu'Lys basketball teams enter1 e taine. the "Six Mile Bull Dogs" v iii \ ? thrilling .gullies at .Six v Mile, S. C. Both schools exhibit- g ed keen interest in the spoft. The a girls and boys kept the side lind- t e s jolly throughout the games . t'V/'i'llont nu viTnrr *>?wl v guaidir.g. The students that led the points for Lincolnvilie are ?is follows; Arthur Lee Harrison, Melvin Ferguspn and Alfred Kitt. The high point students for Six Mile were Alma Bailey, Edith ' Ovcrstrcet jtrftl Elisabeth Smith. 3 The games enJod with victory for ^ the Panthers. The scores were as v follows: Girls?Lir.colnville: 15; t "Six Mile, Of Boys?Lrncolnville: 27; Six Mile 10. 3 The games were attended by a 1 large number* of teachers, students ? and friends, both of Lincolnville 1 and Six Mile. Everyone was hap- c py to see the former principal of Six Mile school at the games, Mrs. Trejjcott. She is row teaching at thi; Four Mile graded school. 1 Professor J. R. Bonds and J. Thomas Wilson have agreed that 1 tl S 3 teams will meet in return j games at Lincolnvqlle Thdfsday January 28, at 3:00 p.m. ' Mrs. Hattie Fraser, a splendid church;?school?ami?community < worker and others contributed li- j berally relative to the games. Prof Frances C. Jackson was the of- ? ficial time keeper. The players * and visitors .enjoyed the lunch p which was served under the supervision of Mrs. Eva Hill. On Thursday January 21 Mrs; W. A. Barron of the Lincolnville school gave a unique party for the entertainment of Mr. N. Jenkins. It w&s an interesting affair. Subscribe For The Leader HOLLEY A FUNERAL 2469 Senate St.. (Cor. Hoaie and AMBULANCI OUR PTldNE NEVER 8LREPSThe Hollejr Funeral Homes at ( PHONR OUR MOTTO: "PROMPT ANI A Service hi Keeping 1 it T*Aim or kfek Saturday, January 30, 19B CALHOUN CO. TF.ACHTTiJ MEETING W By W. H. Bowman The teachers of Calhoun coun met Saturday In the h| gh schc at St. Matthews. Prof. J. A. Fo President, called the meeting to < der, after tjie preliminaries, t] teachers went into election of o ficers for the ensuring year. T tellers reported the following p* ^ sons elected: I ^ President, J. A. Ford; Vi * ~ Pres., Mrs. Daisy iGtiinyard; As* I Sec., Mrs. Evelyn Howell; Trea 1 Mrs. Viola Summers; Chapla,.} Rev; C. L. Ball. Program committee Rev. J. Bi Washington,"'"Mrs." Minnie BulU Mrs. AVice Mitchell, Miss Hattiq Christie and Miss Lillian Sanders] Miss Majorie G. Dandy, Calhouqj county efficient supervisor schools has things well in han^p She is very much beloved by a.W ;he teachers an J under, her administration Calhoun county will register one hundred per cent for the State Teachers' association, Miss Dcndv fa urerirw nil teachers to meet her at the nextl meeting which will be the first Sat] jrdny in February. ?? r 1 Our annual field day will v>e ty first Friday in March, your repoivlT^ Jr who is the chairman of th^r^ Field day program will announce: later, who will be our, guest speak jr. Our field day committees are Mrs. B. H. Gray, Prof. Vance, Prof. J. I}. McRant and Mrs. Jfrs- -f 3ie Smoke. > Watch Calhoun county grow un? ler Prof. J. A. Fore. and Miss Dandy, our beloved supervisor. It will be well for Richland, Greenville and Chestejr counties, to keep tho'r eyes pn little Calloun county. i STERLING HIGHLIGHTS Greenviile, S. C.?Last week tir ' V English Department took charge >f chapel. Their programs were , varied so as to touch upon the ines of greatest importance to he students. The earlier programs I vere aimed to create an appre- I ? :iation of modem English r.verse, 1: They consisted largely interpertivW eadings from our foremost com># losers. A special drama was giv-1 in by the sophomore class illusrating the correct methods in pty ' f Famentary usages. The strong point % n the drama was the ?iriphasig I )laced on the methods most prac- l; ; iced by the local students orgpni:ations. The English week programs were directed by Mr. Thos. iammond and Miss Pauline Turner. ' - V> The mid-term Seniors had their lass day program in chapel Fri. lay at two o'clock before an aud'rnce of near 600 people including I rtudentV, JPr|e| dfe, nnd relatives Hp *3 the graduating class. It was >ne among the most effective of | uch programs to be rendered at he Institution. Mr.""Robert Buter was president of bh? class and I ? diss F. >L. Lykes their advisor. 4 vn informal tea was served th" m I eniors, their relatives and frien ' II i.nd the faculty after the progi V] >y Miss Eunice Pendergrass. I| The basketball season reached V l higher strain of excitement and nterest Friday night, January 22 vhen the Sterling girls' team met he Bell Street girls and boys itaged their come back against Jteven Lee High. Both gaimes vere thrillers. The Sterling girls von; score being 2U-1G. The boys flL fame was a cose of nit and tuck, inu nerve racking uncertainties hat lasted from whistle. So the inal spore favored Sterling as the I ictory by the score of 22-21. LEEVY SCHOOL P. T. A. The P. T. A. of the Leevy school J leld their monthly meeting at th(^ I chool, Monday, January 18, 1937.^*j rhe guest speaker of the evening 4 vas Nurse Simpkins who brought _ o us many helpful things on lC&lth an ' ways of preventing uch diseases as whooping cough, uberculosis, measles, hookworm, .j tc. 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