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. 1 * XIII?NO. 50. ' Prolofp Aid*? "Oifii *5 I An outstanding feature of- the recent 12th District Oklahoma Conferences of the AJ1E Church with Bishop Henry Young Tookes presiding, was the stress laid on the health and education program ^ fnr i_h_r> *>- - '.i ^ v.?v VIU1U1 Vll ui WIIU JL/IbUlCt. Bishop Tookes, shown above, with four children of Badnett Chapel; CARLISLE NEWS ?Quito a successful one day .meeting ol Spartanburg district - A. M. E. Zian church was . held here Tuesday. Most of the ministers were present. Dr. D. C. Crosby, presiding. A plenty of forod was served by the members of Williams Chapel church. Every one went away satisfied. ? The flvtt quarterly conference - will be held at St. Luke A. M. E. Zioti church Saturday, December 17th at s Vcloqk p.nl. We are asking all officers and members to he on time. *? "Miss Bernice Brown spent the week end at home, Columbia. Mrs. Rosa Dawkins and sort* Van Jr., of Union were the Sun day guests otf Mrs. Irene I>aney amd Miss Julia Daw^kins. We w?re very glad to> have them and also Rev. A. M. Davis to worship with us at church Sunday. Those on the sick-list Mrs. Liz. *~ zie Thomas, Mrs. Carender Chick. T ..7~~ ?J nr..? TM -. una. iuiit.il nyivs arm ivirs. r lorenco Turner. We hope for them a speedy recovery. ? TWO NATIONAL FIGURES EXPECTED JANUARY 2nd DEAN KELLY MILLER HOWARD UNIVERSITY MRS. MARY M. BETHUNE ' WASHINGTON, I). C. .... I should feel myself little indeed if I as a citizen of the State of Soruth Carolina and a member ofv the colored race, should allow a program so appropriate and , timely, as the one hacked by fhe thinking citizens of this"*"ouf cap" ital city, Which includes a visit by two of the outstanding members of our group, without con, tributing in someway toward its * success. Sometime ago a group off fairminded w'nrfte citizens of distinction in looking over the accomplishments of a select few of A,mericans, though the number was <- very limited, did not fail to include the^names of Mrs. Mary McCleod Betiune. The Chief Executive of the -nation ha* honored her with a high office in his official family. The mere presence of this great women in the midst of her home folks, should stir the youth of the possibilities and rewards that awaits faithful unselfish service. --if Dean Kelly Miller, n0 less distinguished in his particular field n?B utMfttmsnikwu?tno DiacK man can ascend as high in the - v field of mathematics as any man. What red blooded colored American has not applauded his thrusts ? with hi? powerful pen against the traducers and foes of the color, *ed race. - J Contribution* left at lf27 Wash ington St., celebration headquarters, will be receipted for. LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL Prof. L. D. Bradley, Principal Lake City High school is progressing nicely along all 11/ies. The daily attendance for the 3rd month increased almost td one hundred per cent. Prof. L. D. Bradley and Prof. J. E, Mclver attetnded the athletic meeting at Tomlinsoa high school in King. "Btree on last week. Tfce Yorung Men's ,Social and Industrial club under the supervision of Mr. Vincent George was ' iI U . * 3 p o ? * ?.? -V - - ^ ronq* r?f Tr?mi>^3. v ' ' mrm i H Sunday School in Lawton, Okla., said-c "We must lpok after these citizens of tomorrow. _A race's i greatness is not measured by the | affluence of its adult population, but by promoting the health, education ana economic welfade of its children " NOTICE The Benedict College Choir will render the Christmas Cantata, | "The King Cometh," (Stults) Wed| nesday Dec. 21, 1938 at 8 o'clock i in Antisdel Chapel. The public is, cordially invited. Admission free. S. LOUIS FINLEY, Jr^ Director. ' DF.l'T ni? Ml'Sir AT Al T.F.N. TO C.IVE CHRISTMAS CAN-1 TATA AND ORGAN KKUTAL Prof. Ferdinand Abraham Pre, sents Musical Treat | The Department of Music o f Allen University will present two | musical "feats in the auditorium ui/ /lnuri university. At Vespers Sunday evening f>:30 will he many numbers with Christmas ^Carols j keeping with the spirit of the sea' son. Monday evening, Dec. 19, will he had the 'Initial Organ Recital. Professor Abraham announced. A small fee of 25 cents will be charg| ed the public while students will he admitted for 15 cents. Allen University has installed a S25.0n0 pipe, organ of tho Wurlit-I zer make. The organ from Mr. Erwin, general manager of The Palni^tto Ritz and Caolina thea tees. The college authorities are trying to?raise $750,. installation " cost of the organ is why a small fee will be asked for the recital The new organ is nnw ready tobe used, and adds charm, dignity, and prestige to the department | of music which is being made fa- j mous by Professor*. Ferdinand Abraham, who has the backing of Pres. E. U. McGill. in charge "of the chapel exercise on Friday, December ? Afte~. the devotional ex*evci?e fotur of the members of the club debated on the subiect: Resolve That Its Ret ter to T,ivo in the Country Than in the 'Town. Caesar Scott jsjnd Cysler Withcrspccon the"- affirmative. won first prize. While Theodore Graham and Colurrft>u0 McNain w*re the negatives and lost. Roth sides were presented prizes by the principal. The judges for the debate wprc Misses Mamie 0. Jones, Laura Rell Rracey. Mr. Jessie Singletary and Prof. J. F. MoTver -" The officers ef th" club are as ~~ follows: President,. Caesar Scott Vice-President, Theo*dore Graham Sec., Beaufort Hanrah; TrCas.j, .Tamo<* Cun-iinpham: Bus. Mer., Tames Graham; Chaplain, Willie T. Butler. The chairmen of the various committees are as follows: Robert Earl Martin, Joseph Simmons Roscoe Robinson, Tom Shaw and Proctor . McFadden. All are students of Lake City high school. School will close for the holidays, Tuesday, December 20 at which time a pro-Christmas' propram will he given at 11:40 a.m. in the school's auditdrium. The i Principal, Ppof. Bradley has reported $25.00 to the Florence Cmintfy association on Xmas Seals. The 3rd prade of which Miss "Mamie G. Jones ts teacher lead tn selling- the highest nam- bcr of Xmas Seals which was $4.25. < Jfell r. ' < -COLUMBIA, S( Allen University Organ Fund * >w -?y Brought forward ^.__.$59.5C Rev. B. ?. Taylor 1.00 Mr: Herbert L. Evans -?hW Mr. J. T. W. Mims 1.00 Mrs. Rosa Mundle 1.00 Mr. Charles Dunmore .60 Mr. William Burton. 1.00 Sumter Allen Univ. U'lub Rev. S. A. Thompson 1.00 Mr. Andrew Walker 1.00 Miss A^ E. Brogdon l.OO Mi^s. Marie Nels,on ... 1.00 Mrs. M. E. Smalls -... 1.00 Mr. Johranie Williams 1.00 'Miss" A. H. Johnson . 1.00 Miss M. S. Sampscm 1.00 Rev. G. B. Brown 1.00 Miss Evelyn CutHbert l.OO "R. Matthews Allen Univ. Club: Mrs. JMt^rite BuIl -~-~ __- ir.OO PvrvT T A PafJ 1 rifi Prof.?ft:?L. Floyd? l~AO Prof. L. V. Vance 1.00 Total -.$79.50 The response to our appeal for the organ fund i<. not as we expected. We have not heard from as many of our presiding1 elders, pastors, alumni and friunr.dg?as *we had hopqd* The acquisition of this organ means much to the college and we expected that the generosity of the donor would be equally matched by the generosity of our supporters, alumni and friends. The organ means notfr ing to us, u*iless we can install it Please send us a donation;_maU ters not ho\v small or large. jThe greatest element now is- time; "whatsoever thou doest, do quickly". Eugetne McGill, President RIDGE SPRING NEWS Upon reaching our campus and glancing quickly towards the windows one "could easily say "Xmas is near". The teachers attehded the month ly teachers meeting in Saluda and enjoyed Mrs. Simpkins talk relative to Xmas seals vei*y much. Also Mrs. Hopkins instrumental solo ar.d other phase of the program. Several teachers attended the District meeting in Abbeville on Saturday. -lhe ftrst grade teacher and pu nik were all smiles when they saw the truck load of tfvew seats fur ttieir room last?week. The Xmas -Seal sale is still on al though we have only ten teachers our goal is 20,000-seals or more. From class rivalry we balieve wg'll get it. ?The Sth grade?is hopin^ for Fletcher Lott a speedy recovery from pneumonia. Thq 7th grade (Miss J. V. Jefferson teacher) won the \b&dge hav^ig reported-the?highest amount in the Red Cross Roll call. The 10th grade regretted very much to lose Mary Alice by marriage bwt it is their desire tTiat her new life will be happy. Principal Hightower enjoyed a pleasant social given on his birthday December 6, by his faculty. Prof. Gardner enjoyed the surprise birthday lunch prepared for him Friday by his "ag" boys. We were proud to have Supervisor Hammond visit us during the week. ?Don't forget the minstrel Friday night December 16th. 10c to everybody. On the same evening a 1 l 1 J: ii. * i number will receive a basket of Xmas groceries. Take ~a chance for 3. Sponsored by the H. E. girls. Mrs. Andersooi, teachor. ' Notice for-the winner of the colored doll to be given away on December 20th. ( Sponsored by the Senior claiss. The N.F.A. chapter umder the progi-essive leadership of Prof. F. L. Gardner in a meeting a few days ago drew^ up the following objectives for the year;- ? 1. Beautify the school grounds. 2. Enter all state contests. 3. Establish a chapter bank. 4. Attemd tho N.F.A. camp. 5. Assist farmers in digging and banking potatoes. 6. Assist farmers in treating seeds and establishing home orchards. 7. Hold Father-Son banquet. 8. Pay state, natiomal and camp dues. ?9^ Give agricultural porgrams in chapel. 10. Put up a flag pole on school groupd. 11. Purchase N.F.A. ties and caps. 12. Place on school ground a bul letin board. 13. Purchase shop tools. E. Colman. president: P. Pet erson, secretary. Drm't forget the guest magicia<n to be held in interest of the "ag" department, December 22nd. ci/esterfield news Wp regret to note that Rev. P. c, Hiddleston is still confined to his bed. He was unable *o attend his at^ual conference which convened last week at Ajnderscm. \ye trust be will soon be himself again. Chesterfield members and friends are glad _he is back for another year. Mrs. Margatfrite Jenkins artd i r ' ' meftt 3UTH CAROLINA, SATURDA' REPORTS FROM MAIL SALE IN RICHLAND COUNtV Contributors During Second Week Named ) Mrs. W. C. Johnson, chairman i of the Mail Sale in Richland cour. -ty arfnounceR the -following . con- _ I tributors during the second week I af the mail sale: . i Previously reported _ $69.50 Mrs. T. H. G. Crawford 1.00 i Miss W. L. Grant .50 i Miss R. G. Henderson 50 i Miss Sylvia Poole 1.00 , Miss Elizabeth Burley 1.06 ! Misses Catherine and Frances Mark 9 00 | Mr. and Mrs.'c' w." Madden 1.00 i Mr. and Mrs. John Williams 1.00 ^ov. and Mrs. J. P. Reeder 1.00 i Mr. Cornell Robinson. 1.00' Miss Carrie B. Hoover 1.00 , Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Stuart 1.00 F Mtfin Myrtle Forrvey"^..^; -1JHL ~ Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Johnson 2.00 - M''- H. E. Lindsay 1.00 Miss Evelyn Bright 1.00 Mrs. Alberta A. Marshall . t 1.00 - Mr. nmd Mrs. T. Youngblcrod 1.00 Mr. Harry Rutherfford 1.00 i - Mr/ F. K. Hair ?t???1.00 - Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Beachupj. 1.00 Mr. Lewis Holman 1.00 i - _Mu, -JIarold?Martin?- LOOMr. and Mrs. Virgil Epps 1.00 I Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jackspn 2.00 Mrs. Mable Moore - ... 1.00 ' Mr. ard Mrs. G. Griffin __ 1.00 1 Mr. a"d Mrs. B. Mundle .... 1.00 ' Mrs, Mary A. Terrin 1.00 i Misft Fannie rM. Chisolm 1.00 ] Mrs. Elliott Wiley, 1.00 Mr. Theodore Lewis 100 t Dr. and Mrs.-A. J. Collins -- l.UU Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Taylor 1.00 ? Mr and Mrs. David Brawely 1.00 1 Mrs. Carrie Scott 1.00 , Miss Louise M. Reese 1.00 a Miss Edna Adams 1.00 < Mr. Sydney Brevard 1.00 < Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Reynolds 1.00 < Mrs. Bettie E. Roach 1.00 ] Total $112.50 j good people who show by their 1 cooperation that they believe in a -j cortstant drive against Tubereu- 1 losi^. We trust others who intend to do so will contribute at their earliest convenience." j . i?. r SI. MAI 1 MOWS XNOWS By Mrs. Jemima Mitjchell 1 The Twilight Social club met - at the home of Mian .A Her son. ..nil. J . Tuesday Ifi Conducted hv Miss < Ossa Belle Aderson, president. 1 Mrs. Modestine Starks took charge < of-'thp devotions. It 'was agreed > that the club purchase $5.00 worth 1 of Christmas seals.] Delicious yi freshmdnta were served. < St. Matthews Baptist church ' Sunday school was conducted by < tlse acting Supt., Mr. Hardy Mitchell. Rev.- W. W. Tumor took 1 charge and preached a wonderful sermon. , The city school is doing a good work. Prof. Ford is now in his ' 26th year principal of colored school. ?. The county teachers of Calhoun Co., met in the high school with all sections of the tyrunty well ' represented. Guest speaker Prof * -J. C. Parlor, principal of Whit- ' tj; e n t_ i i utgvi in uiai.gcuuig, o. u. introduced by Mr. Patterson. The president of the association has ^ urged upon all of teachers in the 1 county to come at next meeting 1 prepared to pay registration f fee for the State Teachers' association. The next meeting will 1 be Jarruary 77-193&? All of the teachers of the coufn ' t^ are asked to go to the district f meeting next Saturday at State ' A. and M. college, Orangeburg. 1 Mrs. Easter Delay called to see j Rev. Hiddleston Sunday afternoon i and found him fueling better. They also called to see mother j Craig. ' ( Mrs. S. E. McCullough atjd daughter, Miss Sara A. McCullough, worshipped at Salem Bapt. church, Sunday mcrrning. Rev. Ro gers of Charlotte, N.C., is the [ pastor. The services were very l inspiring and enjoyed by all. ] Miss Sara A. McCullough spent s the week-end home from her s school work at Mt. Crogham. fc Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson u had as their dinner guests Sun- , day his grandfather Mr. Berry ^ Johnson of Morven. N.C., and Mr j and_ Mrs. Elliott Johnson. After r dinner they motored with TTr. t Johnson to big home at Morves. r The Golden Gate quartet sing- f ers will appear at Grand View f rr-e^ytorian church Wednesday e evenng. I The sick are doing1 nicely ex- ( cept Bro. McKinzie who isn't im- j, proving so rapidly. We trust all j will soon be well. , j. " Mr. Alonza Robinson and moth- ] er of Mt. Crogham accompanied j Miss Sara A. McCullough home r Saturday afternoon. c IV^r. Howard Jackson motored to , Cheraw Sunday afternoon and , accompanied Miss Marion Johnson r back to her place of abode. ? Mr. Derry Niverw called to see Miss Sara A. McCullough, Sunday evening. The Chesterfield new school will soon be ready for tesch^rs and t pupil,, to enter. It is a thing of ] beauty and adds much to section J where its located. :? L i ?ea "if, DECEMBER 17. 1938 Initial Organ Recital The twenty-five thousand dWnr (J25.000) Wurlitzer organ, which is being installed in the auditorium of Allen university, will be opened to the public, Monday Dec. '19, 1938 at ft o'clock p.m. The recital will be rendered by Ferdinand P; Abraham, Director of the Music Department. Inftfrmation has been procured from the Director that an interesting program is being prepared and will afford great enjoyment. Gen eral admission 25c. The Allen University choir will bp heard Sunday, Dec. 18. at 3:45 o'clock in its annual Christmas cantata. This year the choir will render "The Kirvr, Cometh" by R. M. Stults/ You and your friends are very cordially invited to be present. Admission Free. -''^vr-rtrtlKK^ULOSIS MEETING HELD IN COLUMBIA -Unarm Baptist Church Assists In Drive ' ? ?Approximately 200 persons attended a meeting on tuberculosis sponsored by the congi <*gntio? of Union Baptist church, Columbia, ird held at the church Tuesday iverUnap.?The meeting was under the direction orf the -Rev. L. C Tenki-is-, tho pastor,. Mrs. Latng rnylor and Mrs. Annie Garrison. Mrs. Andrew Simkins., director of he Negro program of the South Carolina tuberculosis association, presided. ~ * | F^atures of the meeting were i lecture on tuberculosis and the showing of the tuberculosis film 'Let My people Live". This picture which was filmed entirely it Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and features the great Tuskegee ;hoir and Rex Inngram, star of ;he "Green Pastures," is develop-1 ?d in three distinct episodes il-1 lustrating thalt tuberculosis neglected. dnds in death: tufoercu-J osis discovered early and treated in the modern way, is curable; and tuberculosis may be anticipated and prevented iin ycrung people by means of the tubereuTn test and the X-ray. . . ... The showing of the picture was nade possible' through the kindiess of J. Amdrew Simmons, prirv:ipal Booker Washington school, who. contributed the use orf the school's motion picture machine. rhe machirve was operated by C. [J. Thompson, instructor in gen>ral science and football coach at looker Washington schoul. Spuu>;ors of the program thank Mr. Simmons and Mr. Thompson foT h^ir cooperation. The contribution! of $4.19 given it the close of the meeting will be added to the Richland Sea} sale Irive funds. Selected literature was districted to all present. RETHEL FIRST BUYER \MONG COLUMBIA CHURCHES * * Other Purchases Expected Bethel A. M. E. church, Columbia, purchased the fijst bond in he Christmas Seal Sale drive in he churches, according to an announcement by Mrs. N. A. Jenkins, general chairman of the" Richland county sale. Mrs. Jenc ln<; adds that leaders in several other churches have expressed .heir intention to cooperate. ?This yeaj- for the first time, the Christmas Seal Sale among Negroes in Kichland county is be^ Jig managed entnireiy by a Ne ?to committee wmcn is amnaiea with the Richland Anti-Tuberculosis association. The committee is very much pleased with the ntcrest shown by citizens of Coumbia and Richlamd county. Other bond sales apd the sales n county and city schools will be announced later, it was learned. IXCKY BIRDr SOCIAL, CLUB -The Lucky Bird'social efub held ts last meeting of the year at the home of Miss Mamie Cpleman. first song by Mrs. Ilattie Johnon; prayer by the president. A ecomd song Shine cm Me, was led >y Mrs. Johnson. The 23rd Psalm was repeated in concert. The minites of the previous meeting was eceived and adopted. Reports rom the various committee, were leard. Mrs. Isabella Joiner was ( eportpi illT who has the sympa- ' hy of the club. Unfinished and lew business of importance was liscussed. Each member express id themselves as having spent an njoyable year, working with his 'ellowmembers. The roll was | ailed by Mrs. Kennedy. Mem- j pers Dresent 20. The first meetng in the New Year will be at the lome of Mr. and Mrs. , Willie Joyce, 1020 College St. There will ?e a call meeting on Monday light, December 19, at the home tf Miag Annie Porter. We were iismissed by the chaplain. We vere served chicken, potato salad oils, slaw, cocoa, cake and canly. . _ j ' ** THE EAGLE CLUB The club held its meeting at he' home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robinson with the President, Mr. Tohn Tr^zevant, presiding, The iP?ing selection I Saw Him Hang ) iter , PRICB:: 1 ATLANTA'S MUNIC AUDITORIUM OP^J i _; ? . -^ P^M HB^, M0$6*^ ^ Cjf|* fl ETTA Concert artist, wlio appealed in Atlanta'^' beautiful new municipal iuudftcrrrum last . Mdnday night in a' triumphal eyent, the first sponsored tty.and for Negroes in the newly completed structure. Booker T. Washington Jiigh.- school, one of the South's most progressive educational institutions, presented Miss Moten through the courtesy of the Chicago Concert Bureau, 3548 Vernon Ave. The talented artist ing There, was led-by Mr. Ezekiel Moten. Prayer by the pi*esident~. SecQ-d selection What A Friend. 1 We Have in Jesus, was also led by Mr. Motqn. The scripture was read fdom the 16 chapter of John -bv?Mi**?Lola B?*ll Trezovant. L was led by Miss Estella Western. The minutes were.read by Mrs. Lil lie Perry. They were approved Another selection was rendered. Business was discussed for the coming vfa-. Also unfinished" bus!" ness. The roll was called. 22 members were presont. Thc meeting closed with the president lead' ing the closing ode. The next meeting will be at the hcrme of Mrs. Meada Lucas. The hostess served hot chocolate, crackers fruit salad, cake an mints. STATICIAN OF THE BAPTIST M. AND E. CONVENTION rISSL'ES REQUEST To the Baptist Brotherhood * of South Carolina, Greetings ; Dear Brethren, A.? yon know that the president ha5 called a meeting of the Executive Board ir> Columbia on Januarv 4. T am hereby taking this upyui tunny to asK every moderator, president or pastor who may attend this meeting to birg a minute ltronr -your association:, convention, union meeting or any documents from your church that might be helpful in compiling: our report fo- 1930 at dewberry. If the brethren.?will corporate in this matter it?wiii. lessen Tdo expanse on the office. With every gocrd wish I shall expect you or your report at the board meetinp:. Yours for the Master's cause. 11. F. -Stewart, Statistical Sec'y. ? SENECA- NEWS We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Miss S. E. Asbury in the lose of her mothpr, Mrs. Ollie' Asbury. Miss F. L. Williams attended the S.C. ainnual conference of the M., E. church in Anderson last week. A number cf teachers from Oconee county attended the meeting in Abbeville last Saturday. -The people erf Seneca wish to congratulate Rev. E. C-. Wright, a former pastor, for having been ap pointed district Supt. of the- Orangeburg district. Wo are glad to report that Mrs.i R. L. Finley and R. L. Jr., nr? doing fine at this writing. The melodrama entitled "Ethiopia at the Bar of Justice" present ed-by the ter.th grade last Wednei day night was vcrygood. Mr. A. L. Code,'sponsor. Mrs. SaHie Jones ertfertaihed group No. 3 of the Eben/ez^rj church Sunday at 8:30 o'clock. A large nrumber of members and friends wece present. Buy Christmas Seals Helir"Figtit Tuberculosis "V.' _ l <TVE CENTS PER COPY IPAL <JS TO HER R_ 4 moten ?' : " ' r came to Atlanta after concerts at Langstoh university, Fort Smith and Pine Bluff, Ark., and is sched uled for Indianapolis, Ind., Knoxville, T^nn.., Little Rock and Hot Sprinks, Ark., New Orleans, La., Florida. State college, Tallahassee Southern university, Baton Rouge La.; Buffalo, N. Y.; Erie Pa., and othir points in the jnear future. ! She is accompanied : on her toura I ,Ui= ? w.. Inns ota-uii uy xtiiss RonHg, Chira.ffn'g prpmipr pianist. I Gives Initial Recital < . X' ' PPHV rrpnivAvn A T>D a yt a \w x Ak\yi . i rvuivn.ilrviu Professor Abraham presents his Glee Club singing Christmas Carols at Vespers Sunday evening in the auditorium of Allen. Big urgan Recital cojpes Monday night Professor Abraham has headed -the rousic_department at AJlen fot the past five years. He is a graddegree of A. B. A special student New York School of Music and the Julliard Music School, of New Ym1r~CttyFTZHg"rt5^=g=mgmber?of Alpha Phi Alpha and a loyal mem ber of the faculty at Allen.' . )" ONLY 7 MORE SHOPPING DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Patronize Our Advertizers And Be Sure Your Gifts Will * * *, 1 Please. * :? ' % ? i I _ _ 1 ! i vJ