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Wiftert r _<r VOL. XIII? Mutual Relief and B< ~~ Opens Expan The Mutual Relief and Rcnev years ago by the late Dr. A. P. Du Taylor St., Columbia, S. C.t has fi Of .South Carolina in the field of b ~thc only one of its kind in the Sta ? Company and for ^ll~thesc' years' It is the hope of the Board ol (this company so that etvfcry town touched. The Company is planning to State approximately 100 agents, oil appointed will be liberally paid. Person# desiring appointment r>nce and mail your application to Association, 1501 1|2 Taylor St., Co Mr. L. A. Richie _ Crosses The Bar w Abbeville^-ft. C.?M r. L. A. Richie pass< ? away here on Saturday afternoon -between ?ami?4o'clc/ck, December ,18. 1937. Mr. Richie was "born and reared in the City of A^'jsville, S. C. He was Mm June 22, 1875, and was a son of the late Mr. i nd Mrs. William Richie; Sr. He joined - the churcfi at an early ege. He also attended the public school nnd I colleges.. o.f. Abbeville. Ard when just a your.g man, Mr. Richie . went to wr-rk here in the printing 0 office for 1he late Hugh Wilson.-n He later opened a grocery store. Then-fn J07, Mr. Richie openecT an undert< 1 er parlor which business beopcated until his death. His kind ai.d cuuiteuus a- rvice to all won for him scores o? friends throughout Abbeville county. He was a charter member of Philo Lodge No. 2, K. of P's v 1 ich was c/rganized on Fridr.y night, June 26, 1903. . ' Mr. Richie was a member of the "P. and A. ??i^<-cns, Odd Feliows and a number < / other organizations. Mr. Rior ie was never married. I He -was Mr. Lewis Augustus Richie but1 he was known to ev eryDody aa Gua Richie. lie is sur ied by four sisters, Mrs Mary Louise Pope Abbeville; Mrs. Emma Ander.-on, Charlott , N. C.; Mrs. Clara HulT, Knoxville, Tenn. an,d Mrs. Ella V. Garvin, Lumbarton. M. 'J. Miss Mary Rlohle Pope is a loving niece vt" Abbe yille and r< number of oilier nepliews and nieces. Mr. Richie will'be miss.d In the city and county. ? Tho funu.nl atrvlircs tie TiuKF"' in St. Jarper, A. M. E. church on Tuesday afternoon December 21. - 1937 at 3 c/clock, conduced by the Presbytclia . Pastor, Rev. J. H. Toatley afttr which the i..torment was in Hobinson's cemetery. The grave was (overed with hoaniifftl "" flowers. Was Ethiopia Raped Hear P. W. Mergusoi., Pittsburgh Courier War Corr *_pnndf.nt to Ethiopia m an Illustr".ed Lecture cm Eli iopia at Bethel' A, M. E. Church Columbia, S. c.'., Mon-, day night, January 24, 1938 at 8 _ o'clock. Ac.niission .10 and 16 cents. ' ^ - Mr. Merguson was able to bring back the only moving pictures taken of the country, its people and their ci'Btomo.The real truth about this little known country., Don't misp hearing him and see - ing hi.i film. EXECUTIVF BOARD OF STATE BAPTIST CONV. CALLED "t ^ __ Mcmbera cf -the-"Exeunt'v'e 'Pogrd'' of the Baptist Educaticnal and . Missionaiy Convetion ct Sonttj T Carolina i. i d Moderator? of As-I sociation.*-; You are i rged to attend the regular bcrard meeting at Zion Baptist church January 19. 1' a.m. to arrange, thg progf-nm fur tirrmosi ^iRSng of the convention?to be -?.?i- held iji Rw?a Hill, May 4- 7. , H. U. BUTLER, President L. ..JjE^JKl^IS. Secretary P. S ?Please bring a copy of your association minuter ENfiAGRMF.NT- ANSQ U.XCEUMr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith announce the engagement cf their ? daughter, Annie Louise to Mr. Charles E Barber of Pock Hill, ( S. C. Tho date of the wedding ?will be announced later. - Union, S; C. ~ World L V >- ;,x v, .v: . " I Iff 1,1 r i m mitiM! ii i urce Sir enevolent Association I sion Program i olent Association founded many nbar, with Headquarters at 1501 1-2 many years sorv^d the Negroes Jjegro -Insurance. This Company is Ite being- entirely a South Carolina ! Hi^ecto^s to eicpand the scope of and rural section of the State is put on the field throughout the :hcr full time or part time. Agents as Agents are asked to apply at The Mutual Relief and Benevolent ilumbia, S. C. Large Crowd Witnessed Ordination Service at Zion Canaan honuy where he has hefn?ill?for some time, however, he is now im proving nicely. ? We-are-approaching the?most serious times of all school terms? examinations. Of course theife won be ponies any more, dear friends, for these students buy trucks to , drive; Stilt thbnj 'jjTe some'~ s?ud- j ents who still remember "Honesty J 1s the best policy." " ~ ' l' Wo are very fortunate in having 1 the NYA Project of the City of ' Rock Hill in one of our unoccupied 1 buildings. This project is under * the supervision of Mrs. L. Massey. 1 kv-thi^ project cooking, cleanmgr \ handicraft, sewing and handicraft , are the features. ? ?Sunday morning at 9:46 Miss Ollie J. Hubbard, Supt. presided" over the Sundav school At in*4K 1 we left for Mt. Olive AME * Zion11 church, where we listened to an 1 Inspiring sermon, from the naator-j Rev. H. R. Hawkins. |, Mr. W. J. Nelson and Miss R/J L. IIa\vkins, members of the- fac- , ulty" and Mr. Fred H. Thompson;-" a student broadcasted over USOC | last week. We feel sure this will , be of. much inspiration to the mem j bers of both races of the city. J I V Champa iVheatley < igere a - Pill COLUMBIA, S( Missionary Women oi Ladson Issue ^Resolutions The Woman's Missionary socle ty Held tTiur first meeting of thi new year nit the hrmio of Mrs. A rLliij.r P^-in,-~2441 Gervhla St. REV. A P. PORTER,-Pastor \] State Pail., S. C.-=It~was a high day at the above-named church last Sunday when we carried out our Ordim tion service and laid ~ hands on liother Arthur Warn, Hid madeil.'m a full fleaged deacon. The church building was packed to. its uttermost capacity and I'm u--,r.g this method to express to all my gratitude \Vho cb- J operated with m6 and made it 1 a success ? T7*: X ^-C _11 '? *? rust, ui an i am manning (joo '.'or sparing our livjes; secondly , I'm thanking Gc'd for the beauti- ' fill day; third, I'm thanking God j "Hearts that cooperative will irrrd~j mind to t>;. For after ell it is God that-rferkeg?us?adiLto do. , See John 1- b. We can't do anything witn^ut Him, .Second -?J?] warit to thank you all for that ' Christ-like spirit of cooperation ( nntf Htrrviee "that was bo1 wonder . , fully .dejpd' r.strated by vcu all. I' Thc sermon Dr. L.-C. Jenkins selected foi-a text Act 6:3, Wherp .ore brethren, Ipok ye out among ( you seven men of honest repute, , full of th. Holy Ghost and wis- ( dom, whom we fnay appoint ..ovet?j j.his business Subject "The' Char 1 actLvisticj. of "a -Deacon'J. - It -was- a masterpiece and we w! o know Rev. JenKirs know him to be a audit nee w t n information; second with inspiration; third, With aspiration. We pray God to add all who coo.| erated with" us iir ouF" Ordination service. < Clinton College News Pvflef/hmt- QfrttvKo/vlr Jo ?fJll ? * .Tuesday, January 4th. 6 p.m. t< commemoruiw the passing of on? of its lif.'-long members Mrs Matties E. Johnson. Delightful ice punch chicken sala 1 sand wiches and home made mint? wit! pecans were served by-'hehos tess. The proRiam was as follows Music, H jw Firm B Foundation; prayer, Mrs. E. P. Johnson; th< 3d Psalm as Scripture lesoon; music, Saviour Like A Shepher< Lead Us; minutes; roll call anc duos; music, Love Divine; reHer, Mrs. G. T. Dillard; poe^n. Reese; Resolutions, Mrs Carrie E. Rutherfo d; Now Yosr'p Greet, ing, Mrs. A 53. Fowe, Sentence Resolutions We are selfish about deoth. Wc .count, our grief Far more than wo consider thei: relief, When the great Reaper gathers in the sheaf No more to know the season's constant change And we forget that it means only lifje. Life with ill joy, peace, rest and glory rLV The victor.v won, and ended all the. strife, And heaven no longer far away -r-and strange. ,?? Toeir Lent is over, and their Easter won. Waiting till t/ver Paradise the sun Shall rise in majesty, ana life begun Shall grow -in glory, as the perfect day Moves on, to hold its endless, deathless sway. Mrs. Mai tie Johnson i was an earnest de.oted worker in the church anu Sunday school. She was a loyal member of the Woman's Missionary sociefy for t/ver a half century, serving for many years as iat secretary under the leadership of the late President, Mrs. E E. Toland. Shi has giv sn to the society her whole heart and effort' and was absent only. wlien^out^cf the ^city ^nd during her health began to faiL she was faithfuP- rn ~ attendance to the meetings. So great was^her willingness to So used inr^tha~ Mgatar'' service that her life and woik have a constant influence for goo-J in the society, th.> churrh and vhe community. To her tie Bible was the first book and tho best, and !ts precepts the ru'ing power o' her life. She was lo\ed by all and wp.s indeed an exi mple of Dign'ty, Patience, Lovo ind S?T*Vlb"fc, and those who -were privileged to know of her life testify to these chraacteristics. Whereas, God in His great wisioin hss called frowour midst <rur l<|yal and consecrated ;nember. be it resolved; First: th< we extend our eineere?sympathy to her famllyand commend idtm to Him who said "I am the Resurrection a* d Life'. Second: that a copy rf these resolutions be sent to the bereaved f amily, be_ publish ad in The Palmetto Leader and A'ro, and be entered in the minute* crt the society Committee on esolutiocs: Mrn.R ^arrio E. Rutherford? Mrs. Jcanette Powe *. ' Mrs.' Lstelle P. Johnson, Chr. ' IIARDEEVILLE NEWS . The many friends of Mr. Calvin Primus, Sr. will-regret-to learn he s suffering with an unusual case >f double Pneumonia. Two doctors and two nurses have given him their best attention and he is yet in a serious condition. His- two laughters, Juanita and Gtenimae also son, Calvin, Jr. are home from school at his bedside. Also his sister Mrs. Charlotte Pelot from Columbia. We wish him a speedy re:ovary. Mrs. Leola Jones^died Monday, after being ill for several months. Among those on the sick list are Mrs. Maggie Williams, Mrs. Clara Webber,_Mrs> Martha Myers, Mrs. [jssie WilHam?, Mrt DUora Glower, Mr. Eathen Cato. Services Sunday were very good at both churches. "The president and members of the M. L. and B. Society celebrated the new year with lovely program followed by refreshments and barbecue. jnJRenaisi it Hroonv VVitf ?. *..?' ' ?v P ~ t Bethel ' #1f mctti jjjTH CAROLINA, SATURD^ : Grand Royal Arch Chatper Ajl Session The abo\f Order of hign Masons of the jurisdiction ef South Carolina met Monday, December 13 as J Chapter No. 1. Peace and harTrvony prevt iled throughout the j session. Much construe';ve work j was dene. ?The companions from all over the state were very esn*7 thusiastic a-. d each one eager to do his bi: The Moat Excellent J Grand High Priest's address was not stereotji-ed but he talked with I us out of ;he fullness or his ex.' pea*ieiwe. Each compaction left ! wjth the determination to go back I into his field to do more for the . uplift of humanity, j1 The f-llowing off ice. o were I elected for . tho next year! I Rev. G. W. Long, M. E G. H.P. , Comp. S J. Poinsett, V.E.D.G.H. P-; Comp. S. A. Moore, K. E. G. , K.; Comp. 1 rince Riley. R. E. G. , S.; Comp John Eve, K. E. G. Treasurer: Dr. D. J Dixo.n. R. E. G. Secretary The folicv. ing officers Here appointed: Comp. J A. McConne.l, E. G. Chaplain^Companions, -J P. Clinton, E. G. C. of H.; J. C. White, E. G. R. A. C.; W. A. H&rper, E. G. P. S.; Thomas Hogan, E. fi. M7 V?u- T n v n M, 2nd Veil. J. L. Johnson, E. G. M. 1st Vc J; J. Q. White, E. G. Lecturer; N H. Bethea, E. G. ^Sentinel; J. C, Channel, E. G. ^Marshall. I Next senncn in the City of Rock 'Hill, S. C., guest of Lil'i of the Valley Chapter No. 24. - ? ? Laurens News . Miss Annie Franks and -Miss Hattie Mae Foggy were Joint host esses to the Home Econonr ics club Thursday, Jan. 6, at the home of Miss Franks. The meeting .was cal the president After the usual de votions which were in charge o f Misa Foggy, we enjoyed a short program; after which plans for St. Valentine's Day were discussed. Mias Mattie-Fuller of the Hamp , ton St. school was the guest speak j er. She gave the club some very I helnflil nii?rcr??atir*n? ol/inr. f V. . line of social etiquette. We enjoyed having Miss Fuller with us. On Friday morning during the' chapel hour the Home Economics Dept. rendered a short and in structive program. I Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore de lightfully entertained with a din i ner Sunday, Jan. HR-The-Christmas motif prevailed in the decorations Llttlebranches of holly mounted on card board attached to the han dies of baskets made of orange, skins in which was served fruit cocktail marked the place*. Then followed the four course dinner served with chicken as the piece I'de resistance. Mrs. Clara Wheeler has return ed to her home in'WaiHfington, D. C., after visiting her parents. The Sunshine Sisters Savings Cluh-was-orgAnized Monday- night at the home of Mrs Cora Hamil ton. The officers are Mrs. Pauline Sullivan Pres.; Mrs. Clara Dendy 1st. vice Pres._^ Mra._ Alice Todd, find vice Pres.; Mrs. HgnrleTtaBeeks, secretary; Miss Willie Lou Hamilton, Asst. Sec'y- Mrs. Cora Hamilton, Treas.; Misa Rosa Shep ard, Marshal. Other members are Mrs. Bridget Petty Mrs. Char lotte Thompson, Mrs. Zella Watts Mrs. Cora Lee Meadows, Mr9. Irene James and Betty Jean Jack son. The club will meet semi monthly. Next meeting at home of Mrse. Alice Todd. Jan. 25. Deaths and Funerati . Mrs. Jessie Pearl Sullivan died Dec. 24, at her homo 242 Sjullivan St. Funeral, was held Sunday af ternoon, Dec. 26, at St. Paul Bap tist-ehureh, Re*. E. *W.- Wright cffi ciated. Interment City cemetery. Mr. Fred Langish died Saturday Dec. 18,~at his home River street. Funeral services were held at the Springfield church. Rev. Watson offlcited. Mrs. Cintlia Stephens died Mon day-morning Pec. 20 at th<f City hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Springfield church. Rev. Brown off! ciated., John F. Hunter, Mortician was in charge of the funerals. ( ORANtiEE r'RG roUNI Y TRA1VINC. SCHOOL Elloiee, N. C.?The Junior class^ [of Orahbejvp County Training | school ir.viles you to i ttond a * ' "Swing T'me" party, Ja-.vary 17.1 Three pie-.e orchestra. Admission 15 cents single; 25 cents couple. | sauce Bast ille, S. C. J Churcl > ?ca ' L lY, JANUARY 15, 1939^" I -?r * - iNew? in And Arounc i Washington, D. C. B/ J. O. Hait Washington, D. C.. tut oarv 15 The anti-lyich bill is up i-gain for debate an vote ip?the?Senates - Juat like. U waytTV the- extrn sioir last Tali, a lot of fi ibosting by Senator Reynolds from Ncrth Carolina p.-i-mpted by some others from the Sf uth. But it? teems as -if the bill :<?n't well on its way tlr ough; One Sena1 or from the Scuth was talking to Mr. V,'"alter White of i the N.A.A C.P. at a lunch table. " though not knowing Mr. White from anyone else. M> White asked him what was r.is idea about the anti-lynch bill. He replied well I know jwhen I'm "whippea, its nv use fighting that N. A A.C.P. John O. Hart *nd Miss DcLoIs Bently wa3 married last full after i she retur- ed from New York Vhere she had been most of her | firno i AO.4 I Viitiv oitivc . . They met in high schoe. at Alien unive's-;ty, Columbia, S. C.? where the.- were "classmates for two years., and gradiirfteu from high school, 1931. - Aftcta* thnt ,sl?e attended school at Bethune-Coolojan Junior college. Daytona Beech, Fla., ana A add T. college, Greensboro, N C. while he continue;:-at Allen university. Miss Be.'tly came to Washingto:i, September 23 last aftfr which she was married 10 John O. Hart. They are making their home in .the N^tion'J,~Capital. | Mr. Walter J. Watson spent i the Christn as with hi^ mother at hllolly Hill. . G. He?fctmdher | well and expecting to . avf her wijth him soon. He - reported a very lovel.? trip. Mrs. Christine Adams left last week rcr Detroit, Mich., to join her husbar.d Mr. W. 0. Adams,, where he kas been f;>r several | months. Mr, Charles Turner returned from his lu me, Greenwood, P. C. where he -spent Christmas with his relatives. . He reported a lovely trip. I Mr. Hentley F. Davis of New York, forn erly of Sunit.-.-, S. C., funeralized Sunday, January 2, and buried Monday, Janiu-y 3; interment Hudson cemetary To subscribe for The 1 almetto Leader ca i North 6445. CHESTER PARAGRAPHS ? Mrs. Heath, of Kershaw, spent thtv week-end here with_her son, and1 his- -family, Mr. and Mrs.?P-.-L Heath, Sr., Cemetery street. Chester friends are vry sorry j to leaawn-of the death in Columbia^ of Mr. James Pierson at the Veterans' Hospital. For 6everah! months Mr. Pierson has been in failing health. He bore his illness patiently. He leaves a wife and one son. The body has "hot yet arrived in Chester, but will be in charge of ..Undertaker Denton. Thofamily has the sympathy of the many friends here. I T.eachera?meetings -at?Fmley? Hi Saturday was attended by the usual large crowd of teachers, who were divided into classes which were taught by the instructors: Miss Fannie R. Oassell. Primary | group; Mrs. Huth C. Pride "of Un? ion, Elementary and High School group. The day titne was well spent. County Supt. J. E. Nun-' nery was present and spoke briefly. Principal S. L. Finley presided. Miss M. D. Kelly called the roll and made record of names and money paid for State Teachers' Association. Mrg,?-Ella?Watson read the minutes, and further tecorded^he proceedings. The District meting will T)e held in Lancaster on Saturday, January 29. The Primary and Elementary teachers of Finley High School left the city Wednesday morning Tit dS:30 o'clock foT^Greenvilte on a visit to the Parker School to oh serve the work done there. The High School group will qlsn go on a similar tri^, two weeks hence. lOn the urrtrlist are: Mns. Grace Plnckney, Bailey St., Mrs. Easter I.i'lv, Mrs. Mary Curbeam Mobley, .Colulttte. St.. j- . ??? "-*-! Quite a large number of friends from Rock Hill > and Winnsboro wers hero?Friday night for the game played by the Emmett Scott girls and boys, against Finley Hi girls and boys teams?the scores were as follows: F.mmett Scott girls 8; Finley High girla J.luEm= boys 22. Rev. Mr. Coker, the r#ewly e lected pastor of Calvary Baptist church preached tWo excellent ser mons Sunday. See Masters Eugene Attles, Jas. Macky, Fre4 Hail for The Pal metto Leader each week. (.etball Tej anuary 18 i Jannai iter: i| Notes From The Pal : - - --- Assoc The 1938 annual convention- o iiocktion xVlU convene in COLUM ] Tlve popular nicotines will be _ This Hvxaj)gen>e^tf--t?ri)rTTlXTT^<Ie~S r JANUARY 31 is the final ^a independent school etin-rdrrrrn-TJTJ'T post marked up to midnight Junuu limit. _ . " The program*, names of currc materials -will go to the printer F leges that can qualify are urged the House of Delegates as soon as the, proner nlact-. Next week a 1 it of counties will appear in these columns. All and make the coming convention-. V ciation," " "JOHN P. 1 Nathaniel Harrington Sunday -Chera 1938 Repertoire Listed?Weslc Prof. Charles Wright and ^ Students to App Nathaniel Harrington,, Chicago dramatist and radio star, anf scholarship winner in the master classes uf I'Sciio, vocal 2nd drama cf Chicago musical col-loge, will appear in r*.rse/n at W-isl^y M. E. church Sundry at 3:30. Mrs. M. B. Robinsc 1 is in charge of .the [ program. -At-6:30 UrrP: MrE. church" is presenting him .along with Prof. Charles Wright and his BennCttsyiHe High School stu-.. dents. ; " Among the guest arC-.ts from The Palmetto Leader wi'i be Mr. Joseph W lson,. singer a:.d Edgar Chappelle, actor. <Harringf" 's 1038 rep -toire is I "Kain From Heaven" by. ? N.J HONS. W. A. SCIIIFFLEY ~AND~ J. D. LIVINGSTON ADDRESS I . ALLENDALE CO. TEACHERS.; By Eli J. Davis, Jr. Allendale? Approximately all' -registered teachers- of...Allendale County Teachers Association at-' tended their first monthly meeting I of the new year, held here Saturday,-. Jtmtnfry 8th. -Supi. "of Education spoke on the [ importance of the Association to the County anJ stressed attendance. -Hrs-ta-Hr-~wire-very inu-i-csfl. ing artd in keeping with classroom WOrk afit'I the i'nnovt.-'nw record r&ceping. ? ' j A. S:hiR!cy, Asst. State1" Agent for Negro -Schools gave a very splendid address on the yearly objectives launched by various counties of the _Stato_._a.s- -4-hrii? school's "program of l'.>37-3$; These objectives are Better Schoc Is, Bet-fcer?Homes and "Belter t'ommunities.*.__Ln developing these?objee*tives a number . of illustrations-,were used to support these jffmTts. A. Bet?T S"h^fvl lilKeorganization o? subject matter and--acaptation of new methods to meet the individual needs and to keep up with the present day,.educational trends. 2. Schedules, which provideTJoje: longer periods and fewer classes. i All schools .shall carry o n simple industrial-work. ?? ' - 'P. Bettor Homes.?-?; j1. Better homes through PTA and club activities. 2. Better homes through Adult Education. i . 3. Better homes through one' model homepTn "the district. C. Community Improvement 1. Health programs, clinics. 1 2. Form men and women clubs.' Boy's and girls club*. Church activities. I?Everyone- was benefitted, from' these addresses. The Association placed special emphasis on-J.00 per cent, registration. . - .V | Rid?e Sprin?.?Students and teachers are nil smiling over the burden of examination. Alb are facing the second semester with . new life? Believe it or- not, but [several Seniors made A's in some subjets on examination. Notice for names next week. The basketball girls and boys pt avs F ith, 8P.M . r , . ' " f? W _ _ ; ** ___ _ CE: 5 CENTS metto State Teachers' iation ? 1m\he M A dpu0rPta,^ Teachers A. , ? held in the Townshin Auditorium. . Lthat all mcnib?!!, mid visitors can ng progranYfrThat will be rendered. t?i On whkh a eotintv, college, or retfund. Letters' with remittances r.y 31 will be considered within the 1 nt raid up members, and . other ebruaVy- 15. All counties and colto elect their representatives -to ; possible and send their names to with remittances made up to date tea- iters are urged to lend a hand he best in the history of the Atsso 3URGESS, Executive Secretary. w Kenncttsvitte ~ >, .AI. E. Church Choir io Sing Henijettsville High Schuol tar on Program Bohrman; Hugo' WilleVL a literivy and nv- ic critic is > r.omn"< ird M. Co';. Thursday and Friday April?2i??and, 2? ,d,?1938. Thirty accredited hipn schools ociid??candidates for fold mcd als and.a beautiful silve- loving cup. The contestants will comprise four . roups involving: four types of m lections?the oratoric, diainatic, orgrina! and nrmorous. There will :>e *cne representative from facl; scIklOJL Th*. time allotted each speaker "will be ten m i nutes." The schools are showing much enthusiasm in thc"ir preparation for this/ewnt which promises to -be h *?tatv_ Cortege clasic. , ?? are busv nraetu inc. nnxirmslir a. waiting engagements. Write Prof. L. F.'Gardner. . * We are glad to see Miss Clarkson* hack after a few days illness caused by a lame foot. ?1 ly meeting Friday. Miss* Catherine Best and a few of her vfricnds enjoyed a unique affair, Sunday at 6 p.m. which came as a- surprise from Prof. Gardner to Miss Best upon her ? Birthday; given at the home of Mrs. RegiiTa Wigfall. A delicious menu was served. >hyllis 1 refuge. .'it intrcductvr is in German). "The Truth Carttc" hy Ivor Novel <, a young society widow, who loves her money for what it can give lit r?"Hello Darling? I was pasf i.g and could"'t resist popping in :cr a moment Sweets how enchanting you've made this auarthient ^ ?-'Vulky?Forge"?M:?Andersen. ~ The scent, a buck horse at Valley Fo:ge, Washington. "Noah"?A. Oby. Noah taking measurements of the ark and _ singing, scratches his head. "A Muroei Has Been Avenged" by Fmtyn Williams. Rev. V. S. Johnson ~~ Passes 4 . The- Rev. Virgil S. Johnson, o?-- ? Aiken, S. C., a member of. the Methodist Episcopal church, passed to his reward on December 23, 1037, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Delia Johnson, in Brooklyn, N V. Funeral servicts were held for htm, and his daughter Julia, who <Iii <I "iii-Now York, at Orange. '* burg. S. C., on December 2G, 1937 with the Revs, Marcus and S. A. Funches, officiating.' He not only nndrmt- eflhikmr^-^nd neeeplAhte tcer, but, ^ was far. 18 years ir> . .harcc of tjip si-hnnl. nt thn cfnt?? ? reformatory for colored boys. Surviving him, are three daughters and one son: Miss M. X. W. Johnson of Aiken, S. C., and Mrs. flemintone Hamilton. Mrs. Justine Showers, Mrs. Ada Bostic and Harold -J-cdMvsom; -three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Oliver, Mrs. Delia Johnson Mrs. Frances Adams; two brothers Henry W. P. Johnsoq^ar.'' PirharH Johnson, all of Brooklyn X. Y.. and the^Rev. J^ H. Job ison of CoTumTTia,' S. C., and n.nny relatives. : p?; 1 . ? ? - ? KT.ATT SPONSOR -V sMcnxn spixcit ky STATK Hfr.H SCHOOL? TO PARTICIPATE * * T" Orangeburg, S*y'?.-*-Th3.. second ' Annual Sivte-W i3e' High School Speech Totpnament -will he Bpbn sored by t>n J held at the State A. \