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I N?? p j^^W">vvvv<";'vv^vv%X":"X*v | I "The Old Gray" ? f . - a , Rev. E. Philip Ellis ^ w^<XK,<,'X,,W**x*';"X"X,*X~X":"Xh Religious Census The colored ministers and laity are undertaking the best religious ? movement ever put forth in CharL leston. They have set apart the second Sunday afternoon in De4-^ eember tb canvass the city b y wards so as to find those who are ' identified with some church and 4 thooe who are not. Persons who \ . do not bclQng to any church will i?e Tequcstcd -to state- their prefer. 4 enceR a;id that particular pastor or pastors wifl contact them in Interest of the churches of?their choice. It's an inspiration to see how the colored people here are cooperating with the Intordenomk national ministers umuu m puu ting over this program. Dr. R. E. Brogdon, is chairman of the Cen-j sus Committee, and he is indeed j a master of the situation. Rev. ~ ?J. E 3trn<li>rr.rn i- -oprpt-fM-y Hp is the right man in the right place; Say what you will but the time has come when Christian people will have to manifest more interest in the uiuavod, if they?-wiUmerit the blessing's of Almighty God. Seemingly conditions in this world are going from bad to worse The~white ministers of our city launched such a campaign the third Sunday in Octoler last i' n whicn a thousand workers repi*6senting every white congregation were enlisted including Jews and Catholics. They stirred the" city among white people, aiul the results were glorious. The white min iitcis are furnishing * the colored ? tW sanii> literature they used frueof rhnrgr~~TT'rlirVil TvrVy city in Amercia should engage in such^ a; worthy movement together \vith! the rural churches, and?God will bestow blessings upon us. To be' continued. ^ * ' ?. ' New Assignments We are pleased to state that all of The Palmetto Leader's reading J ministers got good appointments at the series of annual confer-1 ences. Rev. T. II. Addison js now head of the Spartanburg district.' The new elder is a N<x->?i?*preach-1 er and pastor. His ministers will find in him a real friend. Elder W. J. Robinson will carry the Lancaster district in a stcrm. All the presiding -glders that were" re turned was because the.v gave per feet satisfaction to the administra tion. Among the new pastors were the Rev. Wolfe, who gees t o Georgetown. lie is a reaT prlnce. Rev. N. A. Bethca who went to Holly llill is & prepared minister. Spartanburg has some preacher in Dr. G. C. Johnson. The same i s true as. to Newberry and Rev. L. G. Bowman, Bethel, Georgetown has never had a tretttn*- preacher anrl pfg.-t.or than they have now in Dr. R. S. Lawrence. Eastern Cirv cuit needs to be proud of Rev. J. M. Dawkins. Ilev. W..M. Tltompson has exactly what Lancaster "**-- needs. DrwD. N. Wilson m certain ly making good at F.bornezer. Mt. Zion has a real Spurgeon in Dr. ?. W. Murph. Dr. J. C. James is doing well at Mt. Pleasant and also Rev. C. A. Williams at^Gapway. Dr. W. B. L. Clark is mak ing an impToisrorF in Columbia; They tell me that Rev. L.D. Gamble has St. Stephens and gone. Rev. C. B. Cock is a good fit for Carlisle.?New pastors will be-con tinned next week. After which we shall speak of the old ones who suDccnoea to ine Leaner. 1 must say before closir.g that Rev. J.A. DeLaine preached one of the great est missionary sermons at Manning we have ever heard. Grand Lodge Many .new members will witness the Grand Communication of Free and Accepted Masons at Columbia w - next week. Thrrgmnd opcning~tvill be hel-' Monday night followed with a reception. All subordinate lodges of the Capital City are ^iiit tr> maVo granij that affair. J. B. Lewie with othei Masonic head^ are leaving no stones unturned. The two sessions which begin Tuesday morning 10 o'clock will be held in the Masonic Temple on Washington street. Hon. J. S. Stanback of Chester, Grand Master will preside. The jurisdiction will be proud to greet our noble leader. Grand Secretary J. E. Dickson will submit a report. concerning our property at Columbia, that will make us all rejoice. Tuesday nite the Grand Lodge of Sorrow will be held at Bethel church and as Grand Chap pain I will endeavor to outline a unique program for the occasion Bislion J. S. Flipper. P.P.. LL. D of Atlanta Will deliver , the Memor ial mennage. Pcopb from all ovei the state will attend this Grand Lodge. Let all of us travel by the way of the Southern System. Negroes should never forget the fine consideration the Southern has Riven our racial group. All of its grains are air conditioned, and none is without the very best accommodations. The Southern foi ?:> me. every time and all my people should make choice of it. To be continued ^ for the holidays. "Let us"" advance on our knees.' RICHLAND CO. TEACHERS CALLED TO MEET The Richland cotfnty teachers will meet Saturday, December 10, 1938 at 12 o'clock, Booker Washington High school. Please come and help make an interesting meeting. L. Z. Eichelberger, president. * - - V / ANDERSON NEWS * Anderson is all stir with Interest, natural and wholesome glee in anticpaton of receving ami entertaining the 71st S. C. Annual M E. conference which will be summond to. attention December 7, 9 a.m. by Rev. E. G. Richardson will set in Thlompson Centenial Bishop of Philadelphia area and M. E. church for its cTeliberationi and business^ for five Btirring and potent days. With solemn utter ance the Bishop^ 8 district superintendents and Minister . S Sawyer will pronounce "the Lord's Supper" ceremony to the awaiting arri participating lay and ministerial groups. Since the origin of M. E. denom ination here 70 years ago? the con irrigation has built 3 churches The present church is a hand,<nme brick jtructuro with all mod ern equipment erected by the late huf nctrrpcsivp Rpv A. O. Kan nedyT in the_ very heart of the city of Anderson. . The purchasing price at the beginning to secure this property was about $100.00. Its present value including land and parsonage is $25,000. It has -haH y.hnut. 22 ministers who served faithfully and ably through most trying embarrassment^, financial drought as well as the most success and brilliant achieve incuts:?The?church?is?naroad "Thompson" Centenial in honor of a generous and good woman by the name of. "Thompson". At each high noon the Bishop_ will deliver a oevotional address upon1" som* vital Biblical matter or sonic Christan thertt'e; At each ev enng services for two nights tnc Rev. A. P. Gilland and . W. Wright will deliver sermons. Bishop F. T. Keeney will address the nnforence on "The Million Unit Fellowship Movement". Dr. N. J. Crolley speaks on Board of Pen~^1oTrTmd--ftel4ef,?Dr. A. R. How aid will discourse on Board ~oF Temperance Prohibition and Pub'ie Morals. The Methodist Brotherhood will be presided over by Mr. C. W. Caldwell. Dr. 'N. E. Davis will lecture on BoaiVl of Education. The Board of Home Missions and Church Extension will be treated by Dr. W. A. C. Hughes. During the^ session of the con-1 'eronce 4 district superintendents; will be retired namely: Rev. D. E.I Thomas, Spatanburg; Rev. J. W.. Taylor, Bennettsvlle; Rev. S. A. Punches, Orangeburg; Rev. H. H. Cooper, Florence. The first two of these district superintendents I l-H'i'vid six years. The latter two ! vears. For "M11 lion i inito" ' i ing numercal increases, and gen- i jral improvement, the Floence dis! rict under Dr. H. H. Cooper lead ; all the seven districts and the en- ] tire aea which embraces S. C.,l ' Atlanta,?Savannah, .FlmUdtr 'and' | South Florida conferences. 4 Dis-1 | trict superintendents are to be I made. It is ncrt an ordinary obligation ! nor responsibilty to invite arid en t-rt.-iin an annual conference, the bujk, fastidiousness, culture, pro! bit J*, prestige,, opulance and poten jey as the S. C. Methodist Episcol pal comb r^nce. Yet the doughty | and astute Greenville Distriet Sut perintendent, Rev. Daniel S. Gur! v. with his formidable pastors i and members' did it at .Greenville ! effectively . in 1-937. They snpll 1 attempt and succeed commendably rrrr -~ ~nderson, Dee.?7-11; - 1?38 ' "Three Cheers, Excelsior Praise, find Hearty Commendation" to Rev ; D. S. Curry, his faithful pastors md their loyal groups. 1 Of 1- ? icn^c nuiuuer 01 preacn rs that pastored Thobpson Cenj onial M. E. church, only four sur 1 vive. Rev.= B. S. Jackson, retir; J. Rev, John C. Gibbes, Rev. A. J P. Gilliard and iRev. G. S. Saw j /er. The last.Jhree will answer A, T).? 1938-rell eall, Deovelente. BAM.ENTINE GR? UP OF THE RICHLAND CO. TEACHERS ASSO'N. HOLDS MEETING Iv'mo, S. C., December 2?The teachers of the Ballentine group __nf "the .Richland county ..teachers! association, held their second mo< ting of the year Friday, December 2, at the. Roserjwald school i Mr. L. Z. Eichelberger, president presiding. The topic: How We May Imprcfve Our Teaching Pro, fession was opened by Mrs. H. H. i Butler of Harbison institute, fol: !ow> (U by others. - After which Mrs. D. K. Jeinkins, J.panes teach r, - lead in an open forum, thru i which much practical information j was disseminated. I 7 ? ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH i Rev. W. B. Nash, Pastor Supt. Janerette and co-workers weri at their post at Sunday . 1 4 * *1 . Miiiioi. me morning: worship '.he pastor preached frcrm Isaiah ">4:17. Sunday night he selected his text Prov. 4:23. These were oul stirring sermofns The choir re mi ered good music at both services^ An appreciative crowd waa preswht and communied. The Lpague is putting on mew life with Mrs. Carrie Cherrj president. CHERAW NEWS ? Miss Eleasc Prince entertained the Young Women's club at her home on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Bpthay of Chesterfield, S. _ C., preached a wonderful sermon at Pee Dee Union Baptist church ; Sunday morning. Mrs. Ida Fountain of New York City is at home. Missi Marian Johnson who teache? at Chesterfield and Miss B. A. Miller of Wilson high, Florenc? i REV. J. J. HARRISOT $50,00r GV T GIVEN a COLLEGE BY ROSEN A $50,000 gift .to Morris Brown colle,e one of the largest grants made to. Negro institutions in the past year, and the largest grant ever made To n ^ehaol of" the^ A.M. E. church, has iiist been announced by Bishops Wni. A. fountain, chairman of the Board* of Trustees and presiding prelate of Georgia. This grant marks another mHe?t/vn9 jr> thp ppneh-making career of the" exalted Bishop,' who is giving hj^ ljfp to the cause of education m Georgia ami to Mom is Brown college, wMch~fs rapidly taking its place in the ranks ol the leading Negro institutions of higher learning. That the Rosen wald' Fund should undertake the task of helping towards the building of an adequate, permanent en dowment fund to be held in trust for Morris Brown college should be quite significant and encouraging to the constituency of-, the A. M. E. church, which has been sup )K>rting this institution for the last fifty-sx years and jmpiies the fath on the part of the Rosenwald Fund., that this constituency will meet the requirements of the gift, which are that it be matched dol f'iar for dollar hv thn frTmnTIt the institution. The largest portion.of the funds for maintenance of the eolleire has been derived from contributions 1 *pe;rt the week-end at home veitl' relatives. Rev. -W^bb the A. M, E. Zion pastor is with his congregation i and friends again after the ?fn-' nual conference. Rev. A. W. Wright, pastor of Wesley M. E. church is leaving this week Fd att-nd hts?annual conference. The coutny-wide meeting ctf Chesterfield county teachers eon- j v^ned at Coulter Memorial academy, Friday, December 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Nevers" Godfrey of Church street were visited by the "stork" who left them a lovely little* girl Friday evening, cember 2nd.?t? Miss V. E. Lowery and mother spent Thanksgiving i/11 Charleston, S. C-, with friends. Robert Smalls School The students are wwrking "frittr a zeal at Robert Smalls. Altho' the Xtnas holidays are fast approaching, the children are showing marked improvement in their classroom work; which shows that the coming of Santa has. not stol-en--their eveiy thought. The folIcrwirig 6th grade pupila made the honor roll for November: Luther Prince, Thefman Davis, Lawrence Thomas, Lucille, Henson, Julia McKay, Pecola ^Kermyr "Roosevelt Washington, Charlie. Roberson, Kathleen Williamson, Bessie McIntyie, Galrtia Rogvrs, Edmckid Jcmes and Waltejr Jorfcson, Jr. ABBEY,ILLE NEWS St. James Church Rev. E. F. Johnson, Pastor Sunday - was a very beautiful day. The Sunday school opened at 10:00 with an enrollment of 34. We were glad to have Mr. Wade crver with us Sunday. He also brought along with him his class of boys. We wt re glad to have them. Mr. Johnson, superintendent. Mr. John Wade is spending awhile with his brother, Professor W? M. Wade. We hope fer him _ a . happy time while here. i Mr. Joseph E. Baker is in the city. Wfyilfc in the city, he is staying over at the Fairs'. We are always glad to have him home. Grace Chapel A. M. E. Church Grace Chapel A. M. E. Sunday school^opee:ed?at the?usual hour, with the teachers at their posts 1 of?duty The lesson was well taught arid was reviewed by Mrs. Azalea X Johnson. At 11:30 the pastor brought to us a wonderful ' sermon, truly everyone present ' etnjoyed his discerurse. Rev. J. A. Steward of Clinton, S. C.? worshipped with us. We were very glad to have him. He gave aome very encouraging remarks. Hope he will come again. Abbeville County Training School P. T. A. News -- The P. T. A. of the Abbeville Coilrvty Tjyfltllftf^, School hold its i regular meeting cm Thursday af THE PALMETTO LEADER 0 I >i, K. W. senior Warden rlORRIS BROWN _ WALD FUND made by the Negro members o1 the A. M. E. church. However it is significant that through th< efforts of Bishop Fountain anc President Fountain withfin th< past ten years, the institution hat attracted the support of man] prominent white friends in. Atlanta. and of leading northern philar thropio foundations. Iri a- letter to Presdent Foun tain of Morris Brown college President Embree of the Rosen -waW Jjind_expresses the pleasyn of the Foundation in betng~Hble tx cooperate in creating the begin ning of an endowment fund foi Morris Brown. The Presiding E dors' Council and the Board ol Trustees of Morris Brown collegt on being informed of this' gift ex pressed deepest appreciation - t< the Rosenwald Fund and to Dr En bree in giving such stimulus to i permanent endowment and thui helping to make secure the fu ture of the institution. The Board of Trustees of Mor ris Brown also express the sincert Vpc that the constituency of th< 'ollege and its friends will assis th?m in meeting tor the fullest extent the conditions of this gener miP r ffnv f rr\rvi fVin Tnlint wald 'Fund, which, as has beei stated rbove, means matching th< girt dollar for dollar. to nnoM. Deeembor first! Ihi committee on shrubbery fo^ thi school reported that the shrub bery would be set out sometimi 1 during tho week of December 6. ' Th<> "Watch Contest" closed oi the regular meeting day. Th< win ~er was little Miss Louisi Toflinson. a pupil in the?faurt] grade. She. received a beautifu "Mickey Mouse" watch. - "Through the very tactful effort >f Mrs; Josephine Wright, a do nation rf $10.00 was made to th< P.T.A, by Mr. Edward Baker o Philadelphia,-P^rin. A letter o thanks hac been sent to Mr. Bak er. The entire parent-deajcheP "association ? appreciates his?gift Riad the "Leader" and kee] posted. " RIDGE SPRING NEWS Now that we are approachin the holidays the true spirit c Xmas is shown by the student through the Christmas Seal Sab We are striving to sell 2,000 sea in our school. The PTAr^ield its regular mei ing Tuesday night. The theme fc discussion was health. A Bhod discussion of the parent and tV teacher's attitude towards tl Xmas Seal was given by Prlncipj Hightower. A careful and we i-I fFFLT*>? Liiou^muut UlbUUbaiviii un IUC *i nts attitude towards the child health," was given by Mrs. R.V Anderson. Comments were mac by Rev. Williams, Mrs. Gary ar others. The vocal solo by Miss J? ferson was enjoyed by all. The 6th grade with Mrs. I. " ? Hopkins as teacher presented a interesting playlet, "The Goc Speech Fairy," during chapel hoi Wednesday. It won credit for tl teacher and class. The Red Cros collection Wednesday amounted I S2.n0. The "Ag," boys persuaded large group to enjoy th*?rrainstre "The King of Kings," Friday nil in interest of the Agricultui Dept. Along with this program delicious chocolate cake was wc by Watson Hammond, holding tt lucky number 139. The phone pi gram was under the supervisio of Prof. Gardner. We express our sympathy t Iola, Vivian and other membei of the Davis family in the recei death: of their grandmother ai mother. The 8th grade is glad to se John F. Barnes back after week's illness. The 4th grade still wishing Mazie^ Hammond J speedy recovery. The 7th grtc surprised the teacher Miss Jeflfle son with a new smock. The f\ft grade with Mrs. B. Q. Hammor as teacher, organized a Good E glish and Be Kind to Anima CTuh. Group 2 sponsored in into j eating party in interest of tt Xmas Seal Sale. Group I will gh a Sack Race Tuesday for t h same purpose. The goal is 2( seals. The following made tfce Hont \ . i . g?. ?. .. .;? . I ^^^WrW?},~y'r?sb --* wKt,'*';^^Hb^ .' t pi i? i ^ 3 *.# j.wHj^B Hr -. u^g |^p * PRINCE RILEY - Roll for November: Margio Gyoon . Althea Coleman, Maggie Butler, ? Samuel Gibson, Julia Dabney, Mar > -garet Hazzard, Mattie O. Kimble . E. Kimble. Dorothy and Mildred r Holston and L. T. Gomillion. 1 , .. T , [ MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH : Rev. S. Chism,. Pastor > ... '7 l Sellers, S. C.?iS. S. opened the 1 usual hour "with Supt. arid co? workers at their post of duty. A splendid lessan throughout the - school. ! At 11:30 a.m. morning service i began. The pastor selected his text from the 5:11 St. John, sub - A large crowd witnessed this won 1 derful message after which many souls came forward rind took - 38fc3Sfc3Sfc38fc3Kfc3Sfc OurTo - We have one of the n\ost co f in the State. SA f 3 ? ? ? ? t. Genuine Flexy . Racei " $7.95 >1 - Football with Valve '? 89c to $4.75 id ' IT 1? _^5 P^V ^B ^^^B fl >n GENUINE UNION HARDW^ o jj Roller Skates d $i.25^tfr$1.8T) _USE O i8 REASONAB a le ^ I il I P "v I ^ m b^P I I I I U^bbAPPP HLMfflpJUEflUJ^I [f '7T MJJmUUJkSMMKEMMiSk K) ir ???gg&Kg?S?S I ; ' ' .. < -u . '. I I mt ' 1 K?--TH? H^. i r^H|: -Lijfl ? ~' R. W. Junior Warden 11 ComTmunion. j > At 3:30 p.m. we ajrain assembled and witnessed a wonderful f program by the Heavenly Gospel - singers. This-.was a ;treat indeed. Quite "a few witnessed this prcrv WM ^38&@3Sfc33fc3?:3Sfc viand is roplete stocks of Toys ? Wheel VE MONEY and TIME by St SCOOTERS i $1.50 to $6.50 " Y ~ f Daisy r Air Double Barre R'A?S . Others J L UR LA Y-A W A LE TERMS ON BICYCLES I EH322Z * , . . . Saturday, December 10, 1938 gram. r i_ At 6:00 p.m. the A. C. E. Leagui! rendered a splendid program under the auspiee8 of Mr. A. Bullard. The Revs. A. B. Thomas, Z. A. Brown, W. M. Jam?s -fttwF? W. T. Fare were pulpit guests jn ' . H the morning service. At 7:30 p.m. we again assemsage from our pastor. Subject: The Beauty and Strength of the Church.?We sur^ have a wonder ful preacher. At the close of the revival meeting. The-church was crowded at each service Sunday. The pastor was the dinner ^ guest <yf Mr.^and Mrs. J. L. Cros-?~~?~ land: Mrs. Florence Dixon is on ?lv5 sick list at this writing. Mr. Odcl HuiSt apd Dorothy Cribbs of Latta spent the day with their mother, Mrs. Georgia Hunt and worshiped with us krt service Sunday. The Rev. S. M. Moss, pastor of Glen .Chapel Mi E. chudch left Monday for the annual conference ' at Anderson, S. C. ST. LUKE A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. E. Philip Ellis, Pastor Charleston, S. C.?We had , large audiences* last Sunday both morning and evening. The Sun- _ day school was well attended with * ? Mr. H. Watson, Supt., presiding. Mr. Willie Deas, president of our League^ is out of the city for a few weeks and Mrs^ V. T. Ellis is Varying on the woRc. Rev~ Charles A. Iligby (white) preach* ed-a very-.good sermon for us at-11 o'clock and the pastor preached an able sermon at night which made us rejoice. St. Luke is in T deed a live wire in Charleston. The officers and members know how to welcome strangers. rm^smmm iKIUlUil Ready goods ? Bicycles and Games topping with> us. ~7^~==~z^. Coaster Wagons SI .25 to $15.00 51.25 up ^ V _ > GENUINE -ROLL-FAST BICYCLES "TUP PIMP Af V VI A O - - **" V/l' i\lTl HO GIFTS" ^ $26.50 to S4S-00 Y PLAN? ? F DESIRED. S?S?S?S;R5jKSJKS ?^ i -