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Saturday, May 29, 1937. )' BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH LA Rev|. S. H. Lewis, Pastor F The Beautiful day addled much to the pleasure of those present at the services Sunday.. But should ' we not finu pleasure in sunshine or er in rain when it is said "Let us go V\ i Unto the House cfthe Lord." The no motto observed at our Sunday eau school should characterize engage- mo ments with all of our service? nv "On Time" promptly the Supt. toi called to order the school at 10:00 urs A. M. Many of the teachers and ou pupils were present on time. The CO lesson was very interesting, judg- io\ k ing from responds in a genera) wl review by the pastor. Many vis- na itors from the city and out of the us city worshiped with us at both Do services Suneiay'. ssi The subject of Rev. Lewis' ser- of mon at 11:15 a. m. was "Human an Preparation and Divine Increase." tni The sermon was reviving and in- ih< spiring. Th pastor preached again ihi at 8:00 p. m. a very eniovable atJ jjT bermon from the text found in sh James 3:3 Subject "The Christian wt Religious Bit." The'. Christian En- tin . deavor program was called off o*n ifi account of high school's program at the Township Auditorium, but ar the usual League prograpr will be ill continued at the same hour next ie Sunday. Please be present. The na U pastor and officers of Bethel as church are very, very grateful to J. the loyal and loving friends, white er ana colored of the general public fri for their contribution during our :ni recent rally which resulted in AJ $1125.00 for the indebtedness Oi va the church and we are likewise mi grateful to the faithful and co- wi operative members of the church un for their loyal and unstinted sup- wt port. We thank you one and all. tri and now the pastor and of/ cert' de are appealing to the entire mem- ie bership of Bethel for the Lduca r'l tional assessment which is .jue at Al' the Dist. Conference. The Class of Laders have been sent"out to con no tact their members and it is hoped lie and expected that you wih make th the sacrifice fop this worthy cause wi We must not fail, Bethel cannot I CI L afford to farl. You are invited to a ^ our services and welcome at all so times; we expect you Sunday. pi< MINISTERS WIVES ALLIANCE ?7 ?? L? - The meeting of the Ministers' jG| Wives alliance was held at the res gi( idence of Mrs. W. J. Robinson iiv 152.1 Harden street The?pro*i? dent being absent, Mrs. D. II. Dil- in< . liard was asked to preside which th she did to the pleasure of the al- ca liance. The devotional exercises no were well carried out by the hi< Chaplain, Mrs. Elliott. It is about Tt the time of year when the alii- G. ance has a recreation meeting Ni and entertain their husbands. lira ?There will be a called meeting N. ^ at the home "of Mrs. T. L. Ducktt Rc Benedict campus on Monday 14th Tt of J.une at 5:00 p.m. On Thursday on 17tlj there will be a lawn social th given by?the alliance for the en- ac ? tertainment ofheir?husbands. It ne is quite a pleasure for the minis- co ters and their tvives to 'enjoy a of get-to-gether meeting once a year ca and meet and greet each other in tri a social way and spend u pleasant afternoon in a social ehat together, er The place of next meeting will be announced later. Our meeting se at Mrs. Robinson's was a very pleasant one. A" The ladies were taken over to the "Little Grey Shop" formerly operated by Mr. Embry and were served delightful refreshments. Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Robinson are now proprietors of the "Lit- ' tie Grey SJhpp" and will give you ? lb excellent service. Try them. ! w Mrs. M. E. Lowtry, report^*. ga ? ? Pe ?T. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH P'1 Rev. W. M. Gantt, Paator G. en The Sunday school opened at Be 10:00 with the Supt., Miss Mag- to gie Lee Foster. There were many dh pupus oul( rr = rT U^..- ll.3fl.Rov. GantWpreaohed a -trer-- =*= v monette to the junior church that Th I believe wiil linger long in the H? hearts of the youth. .? 6:30 the League was largely ut- Fc tendcu. The subject "What Did Jesus Mean by Turning the Other Ar Check?" brought ubout much dis- B> cvission. . 8:30 Rev. Lipsy, pastor David \T Stand A. M. E. Z. church brought us a wonderful sermon. Mi's. Mary J. Thrower, Misses Aleather McCoy and Lucille Gantt are preparing for an ?excellont FI program for Children's Day the second Sunday in June. The Allen Star meets at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Frasler on Gay St., Tuesday nvght, Fe May 25th. be Mrs. Serena Lykes left last Tues tet k day t<< visit her children in Colum- th< ft bia and Swansea. ? 20 A grand commencement is going wi of tVio T.nn^nater Trftininc Rv school, Prof. E. E. Riley, princi- 38 pal. fjr Rev. Hunter, pastor of Zron 0f church, his wife, Rev. Edward, pe Rev. Shroud of Chester and Mrs. Rt Rosa L. Gantt weTe the dinner tis ^ truest of Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Younp and their parents, Mr. and Mrs. McKie. m, BLACKSBURG NEWS ^ Wo were delicrhted to have the Is honor of having all churches to DO join in and have a Sunday school picn&c for our church school and Wl our live-wire Superintendent, Miss ev Carrie Edward. She is a {food one ^ anu' we are glad to have her. M: We were delighted to have Mr dii and Mrs. Willie Black of Greens- T1 horo, N. C. in town; they were the gueeta of Miss L. M. Black, tif sister and Mr. and Mrs. Henry th Black and their father, Rev. J. H. of Blacky Aunt^ Mary Jaekoon who ar were delighted to spend) the day Se visiting in Gaatonia, N. C. ft* f * NCA?TER DISTRICT CONERENCE OF THE COLUMBIA ANNUAL CONF. I'he district was called togethto do business for the King at How Groove A. M. E. Church ratio, S. C., the Kev. N. A. Gar^ Lertainuig pastor. There us re in lue tnan merely being a e, was proven by the loyai pas's and laymen 01 the Lancastei triet. pwing to the illness ol r beloveu F. E., Dr. J. (J. Mc. llan although his physician ai< ved him to just be in our midst uch was a pleasure i'or us tc \e our big Gouly Brother witl . Our good friend, Dr. E. F. G :nt, or tne Columbia district, as isted by tne Kev. J. M. Harrisor Sumter, S. C. presided wit! finty and grace tnroughout tin a session. By their cooperation a men of tne district prove; at they were meant to-Ee ere ive individuals, equipped?1< are in the creative activities tich ure ever unfolding the in ite possibilities of' this universe te pastors and Laymen in thi lymen in the Lancaster distrid e laboring together with God oi stronger words, We are God': How workers, we are happy t< ,ve a Christian God fearing mai our Chieftain in person of Dr C. McClellan, who is the preach 's Brother unC the laymen': iend, always seeking to gain th< Lelligent cooperation of men iter tne organization was set U] rious topics Were discussed. To: uch cannot, be said about th< ly they entered into dif'feren scussion, we have sonic wide a ike laymen vn. the Lancaster ais ict, such as Brothers Tom San rs, Sam Williams, Willie Jet rson, VV. M. Allen, C. H. D.arven eston Moody, David Miles, Bro oore anu otners. The minister the .Lancaster district cpare< pam in putting the district ii r rightiul place, once known a e baoy distriict, but the men sa; ith such a leader as Dr. J. C. Mc ellan, it's full grown. Whetke niun wo'rks with the saving o uls, a. bush, a per., a pillow, i ck, a machine, or cultivate i irden it makes a vast dilfereno e spirit in which he approache 3 worn. The pastors of thi mcaster district consider thei h ?s a sacred thinfir. thv have de ievj to lit the wortp see in thei es and achievements, a loveli as which the life arul?aehrovo jnts of other men lack. Throug] 0 lives of these men of the Lan ster district shines the glory o ble thoughts and impulse al'te dden from the eyes of Mer trough such pastors as Revs. L Bowman, H. D. Ramsey, W. B ash, J. M. Williams, J. W. Wil nns, E. E' Fraxier, W, M. Gantt A_ Gary, O. A. Morant, ~E. R /binson, N. Caughman, M. T lomas, Albert White, J.. E. Dix i, und John Burough; we se ese charactcristici force of char ter, readiness of resourse, clear ss-of vision, grap-of?intellect urage of conviction, earnestnes purpose, frankness, instinct am pacity for leadership, with thesi aits, the men of the Lancaste strict* know no failure; they nev beat retreat, but forwaru march >r God has fed them with conn 1 when they were rn doubt, wit! srnration when they sometime ltered, with caution when the; )uld be rash, with calm, clea jthfulness though many an hou len their hearts were sore. Watc] e Lancaster district for truly it', jvmg on. We were graced witl erpresence of these distinguish^ lasts, Dr. E. A. Adams of th jwberry district; ^r. R. W ance, president of the Goo. mmantan hospital, Nurse H irrin of the Good Samaritan hos tal, Prof. C. G. Garrett, Re\ B. Brown of the N. E. Confer ce, Mr. W. Williams, Mr. Marioi ivan; let me dedicate this poen the ministers of the Lancaste striot. re LoTd, God the earth an aky( - io river and the sea and me, ? made no roaJ, but here am I a happv as can be: >r it is just as if He said, min nitre that's the job for you, id so in my appointed place, r God's (food grace, I work ac cording to his plans id would not change with an; man. Maude McClellan, reporter FTH ANNIVERSARY OF Till PEACE AND HARMONY QUARTET Hempstead, N. Y., May 20?Thi ace and Harmony quartet, mem r of the National Musical Quar ; Association Inc., celebrate< eir Bth Anniversary here Ma} , at Antioch Baptist church th the Rising Sun Quartet o ooklyn, N. Y., as honor guest quartets took part in the pre; am. Mr. A. T. Garrett, formerb Aiken, S. C., is manager of th< ace and Harmony quartet. Rev mnett is pastor of Antioch Bap t church. The Peace and Harmony quarte composed of the following youn( m: Messrs. George Isaiah, Na aniel Clinton Kitchings, Jame -11 J T?JJU nil rv uiiter unu r^uuir x iiuiho.t, an u ken, S. C. Mrs. Carrie Kitching the mother of the Kitching ys. A large crowd was present t tness this musical treat am erybody seemed tc have enjoye< e program. r. L. Brown of Brooklyn wa? th rineT guest of Mr. A. T. Garret jursday evening. The Ushers club of Union Bap it church i? giving a program* a e church June 10, for the benefi the rally. Miss Prances Rock dr president; Mies F, L? Stroud <c.; Miss Josephine Gates, Treas v. L. J. Thompson, pMtor. ' ^^ 1 ' . . DILLON DISTRICT CONFERENCE Dr. L. A. Wells, Presiding Elder The Dillon District Conference is now history. Promptly at 9:30 a. m. Thursday, May the 13, 1937, ? our most esteemed presiding elder r opened the meeting with devotions 1 conducted by Revs. W. P. Carolina, A. B. Thomas, J. A. McQueen and R. Benjamin. The Lord's Supper was administered by the presiding elder and the following pastors Revs. E. B. Mack, W. P. Carolina, B. S. Taylor, N. A. Page and A. B. . Thomas. Rev. J. A. McQueen, the 1 esteemeo pastor of Union station was elected secretary and brothers J. W. Bethea, A. D. Devoe, Frank Moody and T. C. Brigman, Mar1 shalls. 1 A good spirit was in evidence ; throughout the meeting. Every man tried to do his best in his financial reports, not because of " any compulsion on the part of the - presiding officer, bdt ftTr their Zeal and love for God and the church. T},? a ncic wiui au iuiua^ uu. vuv * how could anything else be expected? with such an invincible lead1 er as Dr. L. A. Wells, a man with * a vision, a man who keeps his hand ' in Gpd's hand and sees no alps as 1 a result he enjoys the love and * confidence of his coworkers; such as Revs. N. S. Delaine E. B. Mack 1 W. P. Carolina, A- B. Thomas, B. 2 S. Taylor, J. A. McQueen, R. Ben" jarai-n, G. L. Riggins, H. M. Mun^ erlyn, N. A. Page, P. W. Fludd, H. I H. Heriot, T. H. Davis, G. H. Leach, Z. A. Brown, leading laymen, Brs. J. W. Bethea, T. C. * Briggman, Abie Qiiick, A. S. Nance W. L. Foxworth, Moses Smith W. M. Abram, Ed Baker anu many others. * * The Consecration sermon was '' preached by Rev. N. A. Page, the . Educational sermon by Rev. N. S. Delain; the Annual sermon by Dr. W. P.Carolina; the Missionary sermon by Rev. A. C. Bain. All of ^ these sermons were ablv delivered and showed ability and preparaj tion. Among the guests of distinction were Drs. A. P. Spears, J. S. Coe, I. W. Janerette, J. L. Ben1 bow, R. L. Pope, J. M. Jackson, jj J. M. Harrison, Prof. C. G. Garrett, Drs. J. E. Thomas, w. r,. mcnaru .son, O. C. Dunham, J. T. Stanley and A. J. Jenkins. Th? report on " memories submitted by Dr. W. P. Carolina in memory of the late 2, Rev. D. L. Coe was very jmpressive. It maJewis all think fhaT some day we too shall cross the ? Mystic River there to give account of our stewardship. Papers o*n the [ financial, spiritual and moral condition of the churches were read by Revs. J. A. McQueen, W. P. Carolina, A. B. Thomas and E. B. Mack respectively, also a report on ' the condition of the public schools ; of the oSstrict by Rev. H. Herrot, * These papers showed much thought and research. The reception exere cises conducted by the very efficient pastor, Dr. E. B. Mack and " Brother W. L. Foxworth made eve'? rybody feel"at home and~\Velcome" ? to stay as long as one desired. Responses by Rev. H. Herriot and e Bro. J. W. Bethea and D. B. Bethr ea. The resolutions submitted by " Rev. R. Benjamin and committee l' was brimful of praise for Dr. Mack and his loyal members and n friends for the royal way in which s they entertained the conference. ^ Also a special resolqtion to the 1 presiding elder for his impartial J" ruling, and patience and dignity in presiding. Rev. A. B. Thomas ? demonstrated the ability of a great loanVipr in the way he conducted ^ the Bible Institute, e MORRIS BROWN J A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R, I. Lemon, Pastor . w l Charleston, iS. C,?Beautiful n weather, with large crowds greetn ed the worshippers at Morris r Brown last Sunday. A large and enthusiastic group of children lis^ aarmonatta^ by.. JJr,..Lemon. He spoka to the little church from the verse. "Harken unto me" was the _ topic selected. Love, Service, Sacrifice were the three points stressed by the pastor. The morning sermon full of inspiration and thought, was selector ed from St. John 6th chapter and 9th verse. A beautiful sermon was woven around" the theme "The Presence of the Lad". There were 2 accessions to the church and 8 2- persons were received into full - " M'l 1 Ko nf fi7nrl rum in u iiiuu ouu x nuouv u?pwv??ivu during the day. At 8:00 p.m. Dr. Lemon preache ed from 2nd Tim. 4:12. The large * congregation present hung upon * the words of the speaker as he * unfold the scripture. The safety " and ultimate success of commit* ting our ways unto the Lord a^ gainst the time to come, were " made highlights in the sermon. We ~ enjoyed the presence of many visf itors during the day. A group of B girls from the Jenkins Orphanage rendered a few selections after the close of the ervening sermon. The pageant and baby parade was presented last Monday night ^ to a good crowd. THs affair was directed by Mrs. Laura G. Davis | hj sisted by Mrs. F. P. Taylor. J Gleanings from the lally are c htill coming in. The trustees plan to start painting within the next 10 days. Reports are to '- hand ? that the district conference held , last week at McClellanville, 8. C. was successful from every angle. Morris Brown, the head of the t district maintained her rightful place. Our Educational assessment of $500.00 dollars was paid t in full. Bro. J. E. Wallace repre^ aented our church at the district _ meeting. He was elected a dele* fence. Morris Brown moves .forward steadily, 9 X ' 11 ' - i nU PALMETTO LEADER MOUNT PLEASANT DISTRIC CONFERENCE NOW HISTOK The district conference of tl Mount Pleasant district, Palmetl annual conference, was held Thui day ad Friday, May 20-21 i Bethel church, MCcClellanville, ! C.; Rev. C. A. Williams, pastoi Dr. J. E. Thomas, presiding eldc called the conference to order t 10:30. Devofionals were condue ed try the pressing -elder assiste by the Revs. Edward Hutchinso and J. H. Hamilton, the writer w? | elected secretary. Many visitors were present, th I most distinguished being our bi j loved Bishop, J. S. Flipper, D.I LLD., who stirred the conferenc mightily with his wonderful at dress on "The Church". South Cj rolina.is blessed, yes highly blest ed in having such a leader as Bis hop Flipper The presence?of--t+ Bishpo meant much to the confei ence and the people of McClellai ville. His message will lingc long in the hearts of all of u: Long live Bishop Flipper to ret der service to the church and th race. Other visitors were Dr. r. J. Miles, presiding elder of th n. t r n ? vrvwi gcvy wu uiaiMt'l j 131. U, Li. 131* I bow,-presiding- elder of the King stree district; Dr. J. E. Beard, pn biding elder of the Charleston dis trict, South Carolina conferenct Dr. E. P. Ellis, pastor of St. Luk station, Charleston. Dr. R. E. Brogdon, pastor c Emanuel church, Charleston; D W. B. L. Clark, pastor of Betht station, Georgetown; Dp. A. .11 Howard, presiding elder of th Sumter district M. E. church; Re1 G.' B. Mitchel, pastor of Macedor ia church, Charleston; Rev. J. I Bryant, pastor of Dickerson str tion, Georgetown; Mrs. Alice Li Saine, supervisor colored school Charleston county; Mr. Jtolui 1 Graham, (white) chairman of th board of fishers of South Carolina Dr. Felder, practicing physician c McClellanville; Dr. Eh'ans, prat ticing physicial of Moncks cornt all of whom made very helpfu addresses. Two very fine sermons wei preached. The'Rev. Jacob Wilso pastor of Holy Trinity and -Dj R, L Lemon, pastor of Morri Brown station, Charleston, wer we to judge by the sermons de liverod.'We would cunt'lude?ttn both speakers must have gjve himself to the Lord to be a liv ing sacrifice. Much good have been accom plished in this section by th presence of Bishop Flipper an the wonderful address he delivei ed; the two sermons preached an other addresses made by the se> ?rol uicif avo Quite a number of good papci were read. "The Financial Abi ity of the People" by Dr. C. ?. . Mollette;; "The Moral Condition by Rev. W. T. MUrray nnd "Whs the Reople are Doing for Mission? by the writer. The reports from the variou charges showed quite un increa: under the leadrship of Dr. j. I Thomas, the very efficient and en dite leader, the old Historic M Pleasant district is moving on i peace and harmony. Thus closed one of the greatet; conferences nrobuhlv ??.th? Pleasant district, where the spii itual, intellectual, inspirational un peaceful tides remain at high wa er mark throughout the session BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. M. Jackson, Pastor Darlington, S. C.~Btewaides Board No. 1 hue a guest party a the home of Mrs. Henrietta Janei ette Thursday afterno-on, quite few guests were present and w had a wonderful program and wer delightfully served: 1st caur$< salad and saltines; 2nd course PrkUutihip Baptia church spoke. ? Stewardess buaid Nut"3 also ha a guest party at the home of Mr: Lydia Mack; 2 were guests at th party. They were also delightful ly served by the hostess, a sala course and creanV and cake. Rev. Jackson preached a won derful sermon Sunday morning his subject was "O Man of Go there rs Death in the Pot." The Sunday school lesson wa reviewed by Rev. F. P. Patterson. The Senior class of Mayo hig will present a play entitled "TH Patsy,"- June 1, 11*37, at 8 o'cloc sharp. This is going to be th lest play of the school year an one of the best. Mr. I. C. Wilej director. Admission: Adults 15c Children 10c. G EORGETOW N N EW S Mr. Robert Patterson. Passes Mr. Robert Preston Patterso passed away at his home May 11 H? had been in failing heajth fo sometime but not confined to bet "Pat" as he was called was bor in Orangeburg county; was twic married. first to Miss Fanni Browne and nextjto Miss Harrie Ann Johnson. To the first unio was born Jiv0 children of whic two survives. He once worked i the government service, as tailc for 26 years. Some years ago hi health failed him; he suffered froi heart trouble. He was often heai to say "Oh well, I may die at an moment". Funeral services wei held from Bethesda Baptist churc Tuesday, May 18 at 4:00 o'clocl Dr. G. G. Daniels, officiating. He leaves to mourn his demif the widow, two sons, Messrs Pre: ton and Nosbit Patterson; t\v adopted sons, Henry Allen Ash, Senior at Allen university; Rol ert Preaton Auh, a Junior tn Hot* ard Hi, Georgetown. Wiles w? undertake* in charge. ^ - t thi: georgetown y * district confkkkm k Mrs. ! :. J. Kurd, Reporter le * -? to At l'laeteisville, S, in Belli rs tl A. M. fci. church of which Rev n K. A. Thompson is the.pastor am Dr. T. J. .Miles." the* presiding el !* dl r the district-" conlerenCe. t w ?r Veiled Tuesday morning, .day . 11 it and closed Wednesday, Muv J'Jlh t- It is said to have been bile ol the d best in thy histoiy of the Ceoige n town district, under the presdi' is administration. Rev. Thonipsot and his splendid people spared in ie efforts in making it pleasant foj ?. us. Certainly its isn't like tin. ). people of that section and othei !e piaces, when *it com s to enter {. taining, .they know no Alps, j. Tuesday morning at 1U:150 tin 5 conference opened. Devotiona was conducted by those appointee ^ followed hy I lie annual umirrs^ n r_ the presiding tdde-r wliiiTh was i j. sermon in itself; very instructive >r The organization, was 'peifeCtec g with Dr. D. N. Wilson, being elec ,* ted secretary. The conference wa; ...;?u t K,. , .. ' lli. I^i w\.v.vi >? ivu li iv. |ii vcynv-i: Ui i;io P hop J. _S. Flipper. He dclivjrei e" an address which should-be iiVlel i* ibly' stamped 0^1 Hit* minds of hir_ hearers, especially the preachers He spoke on the subject "1*reach j ' ingr" and dealt with it as a mai e> termind. Among- the many thing; e that he said was that preaching to a certain extent, is teaching am tf preparation is necessary, 'l'he l'ol j. owing visitors were present 01 .j the hrst day and made timVly re marks: Dr! I...R. Nichols, ptcsid' lt, dig eldei of the Kdisto district v South Carolina conler'uice. Om whom everyone is always glad ti * see. Dr.-J. S. foe. presiding el t der of the Marion district. North vast conlenence. Rev. \V. JO. Rich |o asdsoti, pastor Mt.Zioii station j' Flohenie. Dr. J. L. Hvnhow. pr' ' siding elder Kinistrcc histrict 11 jl'al met to ionforcncc. Dr. J. 10 '* Thomas, presiding elder Ml. IMea ' ant district. Rev. and Mrs. Jack son, pastor and wift. of Zion. am . Nebo circuit, Mt. l'leasant di?tiie and Dr. Howard, presiding ildoi of the M. 10. denomination Sunitet e At the jifternoon session tin P following papers were read am discussed: The Financial Abilit; s ,if the People. Throughout the Dis Lrict, Rev. C. Lewis; The Mora condition of the people, Rev. D ^ Ni Wilson; What are we doing 1\> n Mission, liev. J. H. Rryant; Tlv " Spiritual Condition of the.Chum Rev. W. M. Midoleton; The Re - quirement of the Sunday, School < * Rev. W. F. WagnN'r. 'I U-ai'SIDI (VI *\L I lie C> itvui V'X ?. v. ^..., the annual sermon was deliverer d by the Rev. ?)r. W. 13. L. Clarke pastor Bethel station, Georgetown For a short while it seemed lik< 's a revival meeting. It was a sou 1- reviving sermon.- He spoke fryn I. the subject "Knowledge versu: i" Belief". 2nd Timothy 1:12. ?' ferencc reconvenet. The follow in . jdsitors were present: I)r. It.. I". s Brogdon, pastor of Emanuel sta >fc tion, Charleston; Rev. J. C. Jame. C. pastr Kbonejjl'r chureh, CharlesUu i- Rev.- It. 1. Lemon, ])astor Morri: 1.1 Biow;, "Charleston; Rev.- \Y. tT irilMuiry, pastor Friendship church 1 " - ... ,k>. ! IT lU.n i'il on Ml. I'lCUSMIIl , l-'l . U. j st siding .elder ChuVleslon dist'iclt it South Carolina conference. Each r- brought m eetings from their s'*v id eial distiiets and .charges. \Y? t- were pleasid al-o to have will s. us, though coining- in la*o our presiding elder's wife, Mrs. Lius sie Miles and their sist'i-in-law Mrs. Jackson of Sumter and Mrs Bessie M. Clark, wife of Rev. \V. s B. L Clarke and many others it There was a splendid lepresentation from nearly all thw charge? a in, the district. All seemed ine tensely interested in seeing thai e the program be put over in gram -? style. Two thousand sixty-twi dollars ($2002.00) was laid on tin T- 'table for Chrt?tiarr Education wrth ^ -rHh44tioiH4-M^mrt? yu?u<All left happw over the linatnia success and the vi ry pleasani * spirit which exist among the hie0 thren. . d ZION CAN A AN BAPT. I HI Ki ll Rev. A. I'. Porter. Pastor L Slate Park, S. C. Sunday was 1 a lino day for church-goers. Tho Sunday school was largely attendJ ?>d. We had nearly all of the dea, con board present in the Sunday school. Mis* Monteith. one of f the day school teachers visited <>uf church and organized the hoys in ^ a class known as class number 7. r We thank her for her service. The pastor ascended the ros' trum using for his text John It): 17-18 And He bearing Mis cross went forth into a place railed tho plaee of skulk which is called (Jolgotha, where they ( t ut jlied him n and two others with hini on either 3 side, one and Jesus in the midst. ,r' Subject Three Crosses. At the j conclusion he took in one. On the n* afternoon Dr. S. 11. Lewis, the e pastor of Bethel A.M. K. church p came forward with adthe.V s?oul stirring message. The text will I REV. A. I>. PORTER SPEAKS IN Tin: DEFENSE OF THE ( III RCH AND HIS I'ASKJK In All Thy (.ettiric Cot I ndorstundiiiK*" k . To.AII Whom It .May Concern: 1 \ oy will please notice an arti" il?jWiUUn by my Factor, Dr. J. ?IVUeedet in The Palmetto Leadbr i??ue of .May 15th,. tu "the colored undertakers ol' Columbia"; -tutrntr: the Zibn Baptist church ol". Ooiurnbiu, S. C., wishes that I you notiiy each family that may i .nave a death, that -il' the 1'utieial > 'ia to he coiulucteil on Sunday at i ".aid church, that a ice ol twenty live ?$25.00) dollars will be charged, to be turned over to saro - church. . That the said leu.Ue collected by tiie undertaker, that ll i. the Tee cannot be collected by him 1 tor any cause, that, the pu.-itm or I his assistant he notified before tire 1?iunei'iil?tr to bc"t'0!,aKlcir,l. In .the first place; Rev. Reedei neither the church . is going1 to I eliaijte twenty-trcr""4! $25.ii0 j dol ilars to preach a funeral-on S ? day at /.ion Bapti.-t church.?T+m - j twenly-iivV f^iio.UO) dollars' refe'r'3, tod to in his article is to be col lected by the undertaker a' t|p family nor the undertaker ha ' failed to 'consult him o; hi - other - iai. so that they tan adju.-.t ' inat teas that they will not . cuntlict s with hi'-' program I'd:- the chliivh. ' For misunderstanding Jye l;t?s. beet. 1 vel'y keenly criticized hut thank fi"d the Joyal mcwlei.s <11 Zioi. had a clear understanding with ou'i pastor,, Dr. .1. 1*. Ueed.-.r ami ila-y are standing behind ' him 1UU percent. I'or .we aie. with iiinr right or wrong. ' I'l ave accept my W*icc; N?A?-i' atte.ii.pt to have a. fuheiul at Ziuii Haptist church Sunday or any other day w ithout consulting. the pastor; Dr. J. IV Iieeder or -sotm ' of li'is . substitutes and I'll as.-ul i you that there won't be no mis understanding. I HLTIILL A. M. li. CHI K( 11 t s Uev. N. A. ltetfea, Pastor St. George-? Sunday was a beau' tiful day, a large crow . attended the Sunday school. Itgv.. iiethea J acting as Supt.t officers'nr.d teaerrers were at their duty. The-eomI ntittee for Children's Day were ap, pointed: .Mrs. I.ula Snips, Mi'ss - Fiinm,' 11 o11n"?ml?M is- 1!W ! V!' Tcxnner. . . . llfdu our pastor preached a wonderful sermon. . A't T:0U O'clock our. pas.to'r ' preached the Hacctilaurcate sermon .at the.St. George High school., jj subject "Wisdom." A large crowd was present. At 6:H0 the A." C. F. League gave a prcgram. It was enjtiye 1 bv everyone. After.which lemon ade was'given away. Sunday evening, we were prom] s to have', with us Rev. Summers who preached a soul stirring seri -men, -subject "God Measuring tin : Ohureh." Tear* tilled the eyes 'ol many. The Sunday school is giv. ? i.:,? T,,.-u ui& l-"k jjiviiiv: i ucsuuy nielli uu young folks are looking forward i for a big time. The Golden Gate quartette frou: Jefferson Hotel, Columbia,. sang , at Bethel A. M. E. church last - Monday night, the songs wev-e-en. joyed by everyone; we want th_yir i to come again. ? . [ N1ILOH A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. L. F. Vance, Pa>toi The Sunday schocl opened or, the regular hour, tiridin'g..tnany officers and pupils a ttheir posts o duty. The lesson was fully <i>cussed, and reviewed, bringing to tight the most important facts. Afterward the pastor proceeded with the high noon service. He 1 selected as subject: "Progressive Religion," and responded with the ' spirit. The afternoon, senium n.-t-, .i.-livored by the Rev. I1. Wallave of " -ttrntrm.-TrriTrro r and cpuuTiTtr. L who sani1' nt;"~y l^nntWni accompanied him. Also in the afternoon the automobile, rally took place. The winner of the firt prize was Mrs. Francis Homi'iiick, 2m. prize, Mrs. Viola Young, 3rd prize, Mrs. L. F. Vance. The pastor wish to* thank everyone for what they did. The total was ?70.50. Mr. Adam Lindsay of Prosperity left on May 15, on his way to Newark, X. J. We hope him a good trip. Miss Ottilia Cromer is now hv North Carolina visiting relatives. Mrs. Willie L. Meyers also left May 15, to spend u while rn Ga. be found John 12:32. His subject was Lift Up Jesus. It was a masterpiece. Bethel's members were in the middle of their sens. es when they requested" the return [of Dr. Lewis to* them as their i>asi tor for he is some gospel preacher. The meeting: is still in" progress under the leadership of Dr. M". M. Peace and our meeting: will continue all the week through Friday night. The public is cordially invited to all of these services. vatiag the sacred Lima to oar eoape- ifct-T* andenUndhtjc, dind Service inavtrea |li ; JI i p 1 0 t eampttnnce mB Um Inviolable E; 'J to ta4 diah an of the Pajre & ! All are of Prosperity. .Mr. J ley ward .Jones ,of Greenwood was in Prosperity -Sunday visiting relatives. The Prosperity Undertaking Company sen .s in rts, strip to* simply notify you that " the com! pany is rolling on and Vith your | assistance, wr- will live, without* ' we die. CARDS DR. A. R. JOHNSON e SURGEON Oilice: 1323 V? Assembly Street Phone 3166 Residence: 019 Oak Street Phone 8740 ' DT?c?t---t rir | * , P. 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