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I' ~ VOL. XIV?NO. 19. Saxon Pupils Add Gay Color to Folk Festival Township Audits Colorful as ithe days of the au? ?tumn combined With .the harmonious pleasures of the festivities of the midnight are the scenes of the "Fruit Harvest" in Italy and the "Midsummer's Eve" of Sweden as shown by the pupil? o i Saxon School. . In beautiful costumes and pre senting an air of gayety the pu: pils of Saxon School will share honors with the other pupils of ?-the Elementary schools of Columbia in a Musical Pageant at the Township Auditorium on Monday, May 16th at 8,^0'clockr -Midsummer's day is celebrated in many parts of the world, but in the Scandinavian countries* it is of osppcinl T? H.T5 Northern territory called the "Land of the Midnight Sun," midnight is like midday and is a happy occasion for rejoicing. " No one knows how the festival originated for it began in pagan times and many of_th?__customs ??hHVe merged with Christian cere monies in the use of symbols such as the birch tree, sign of victory, and the festooned Maypole, symbol of renewed fertility of "Mother Earth." .Attend the festival and "hie carried in your imagination to Sweden. There join with the people in their merry-making as a group of Saxon's primary children pay homage to King Neptune and Queen Freja in song's and dances the spirit of fun, and the charm ?f magic that is always revived on Midsummer's Eve. Italy has long been a paradise to travelers. Some enjoy the "Bay of Naples" at sunset and others the "Smoking Vesuvius." Saxon's intermediate pupils will feature the fertile Valley jof the "River Arno" at harvest time. There the peasants in a fiesta befitting the occasion will sing the national song of Italy. After which the beautiful and talented Maddalena accompanied by Italian youths and maidens will do a special dance number. A group-of first grade children will sing and interpret the street^ seene of the organ grinder in Italy. Then the gay "Tarantella," the national the national dance of Italy will be danced twenty-four boys and girls. A group, of?pupila from Sadon School will also nresent the final dance number in- Axnaweam-?7? primary pupils as "The Modern Americans," arrayed in military attire will present the national dance steps that ate truly the contributions of the predominant ** races of America today, Howard School Students Depict Costumes, Dances and Songs of Latin America. Students from Howard School will reproduce selections from the Latin American countjdes iCuBa, Peru, Haiti, Argentina and Chile as the eighth scene in the musical pageant, "Folk Festival," to * ' be given at the Township Auditor ium on the evening of May 15th. Choucoune, Yaravi, Buy My Tor tillaa, Luvely Cuba 'tis You^ and Tha-Denkey*s ^eremaa? witt b e sung. The last scene of the pageant will be laid in modern America. As a feature, songs of cowboys will be sung by students from nowara. aii cnnaren in this part will be costumed as cowboys and will sing "When the Bloom is on the Sage," and "The Funny Old Hills." GERMANY (Ridgev.ood School) Germany, ncrted for its folk dances is represented by four lively and colorful dances. With a gay peasant background the dancers give their interpretation of German experienceg which they ? have had, aeCen, or about which they have heard. "Brother Come and Dance" ia the first dance presented; it is taken from Humperdinck's version in "Hansil and Gretel". Throughout this dance the firirls repeatedly asl^ the boys to dance with them and vice versi. The dance entitled "The Farmer and His Wife" shows the far v.s* . ? - If re \% 1 3ri lay. 15th ^ Funeral Directors Meeting Postponed j i. . .... MAY 8, 1939 Notices Jiave been-issxred^by wil~ lis I. Peek, President, and Mrs. Johnnie Mae Robinson, Sect'y of the South Carolina Colored Funeral Di*rectoi<s Association,^ postponing' the- ~ Annual Convention which was to meet at Charlestenr S. C. this week. This was deemed necessary because of an epidemic of Infantile Paralysis in that city. iAn elahoraitr imMrrmrnTf inforrnnF -tott STRl recreation had been ~developed. The^executtve committee will meet Tuesday, May 30th at the Johnson Fvinernl Hirmf1 In Co~ lumbra to make other plans. Notice Extraordinary j BY ORDER OF THE STATE PRESIDENT The Executive ?GxmfvY~ -?trce Branch Presidents, District Presidents, and all members of the Quadrennial convention will meet in Columbia, S. C., May 31, 1939 at 10:00 o'clock in the Library. Mrs. S. L. FLIPPER, president MVs. L. R. JENNINGS, Sec. Passes Bar Exam t .... Orangeburg, S. C. May 7 - Thaddues B. Rowe, a 1935 graduate of South Carolina State College ahd a member of last June's jjraduatron class of Howard UniVersity Law School, was one of the success ful candidates who passed the recent Illinois Bar Examinations. Attorney Rowe, a native of OrT angeburg, S. C., is the son of Mrs. E. B. Rowe, instructor at State College, and the late Dr. H. D. Rowe of this city. 10 Nights Revival At Zion Canaan > State Park, S. C.?Zion Canaan 1 Baptist church has started its ten nights spring revival meeting with the Rev. A. C. Jones of 2nd Naza rem Baptist cnurch preaching this week. Rev. W. M. Downs will take up where Rev A. C. Jones leaves off, beginning on Monday night, May 15th, continuing for five nights. This will be the last revival he Will run before going North. Masonry Grows? In Georgetown T (Special to the "Leader") "* Masonry seems to be growing in Georgetown if it is to be judged by the continued incease in membei-ship of Maceo Lodge Just last week it had a number of candidates initiated with a bright out look for more at an early date. The lodge took" on new life ever since the visit of Grand Master, J. S. Stanback abcrut a y?ar ago. He made a fine impression on the brethren and proved himself a real Mason. The writer well rgmem bers--hnw^3TTbsfantIaITy he donated to the late I. J. McCottrie and how considerate he was for the welfare of the lodge. Under such dynamic leadership this fldaternity is headed for substantial and constructive achievements in th-? Masonic arena. The brethren of Macen anxiously await the lelum of the grand master. , The officers of Maceo Lodge are: H. McD. Jackson, W.M.; Dr. Wm. S. Thompson, SW; O A Pawley, JW.; G. W. Howard, secretary R. J. Jackson, treasurer; R B. Anderson, S.D.; J. J. Jenkins, JD; J S. Nesbit, chaplain; T. B. Parker, tyler; Eddie Myers and John Lamon, senior and junior stew-> ards. The worshipful master is an old and experienced Mascm and eminently quanned to carry on. Much of the success of the lodge is due to his unceasing efforts. This is one organization where unity of the brethren is exemplified. mer taking the wife's place forr a day and she his place. The results though comical have a lesson to be learned. The children are especially pointing out colors in "Dancing With Rosa". They laud her danc, -ingr- eofttume,?*nrt sweet trroks. In "Gome Let Us Be JOyfuF*, an optimistic air courses through the entire year. T<* be glad to be alive, to find the beautiful things in life and to make the most out of life are the lessons stressed. The German scene promiseB to be delightful as well as entertaining. I ' I 111 iMI'l'MBr"'"? m COLUMBIA, Notice Extraordinary Pursuant to the call of Bishop J. S.. Flipper D. D.; L. L. D Presides: Bishop ryf the Seventh Enis-_ eopal District, the '1'rustees of AIlen University, will meet in the Auditorium of the Chappelle Administration Building, Cohin^tia^ Wednesday May 31st, 1939 11 A. M. in regular Anrtual 'Session. ? Senior Bishop J. S, Flipper Presiding Bishop. 448 Hoiistcm St. N. E. Atlanta, Georgia. J. E. Tliomas, P. E. Secretary of Trustee Board, 618 N. Coit St.._Ehirenc?r:Sr-er? NOTICE NJt. Pleasant District A. M. Tv Chur?41i Culled ?By Order~on5rTJ7E. Thomas D. D.; A. M. Presiding Elder of the JHoiml- Pleasant DisU'ltit, the Pastors, Preachers, Delegates and Mis cionary Presidents are called to meet in District Ccmference Sessions, Thursday May 25th, 1939, 10 o'clock. Sunday will be a high |day. Ebernezer Church, Charleston will be^ in^charge ^Sunday^3 ^ Ttemleys Point between Charleston and Mt.. Pleasant. Dr. J. E. Thomas, Presiding El. der, j Rev. Fredrick S. Singletary, Pasor Rev. Wm. Jackson, Dis. Sec. 1 EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. D. N. Wilson, Pastor -- Charleston, S. C.?Sunday was a very beautiful day. An exceptionally large, crowd attended all services. The pastor, choirs and all the orther boards made a very beautiful showing in their summer uniforms. Sunday being Communion day everyone seemed to have been spiritually alive during the preliminaries and throughout the morning worship. Subject 'We'll Understand It Better Some Day". This sermon delivered by the pastor was very soul stirring and uplifting. The whole church was on hallowed fire. We can all say. rltrln't rrfllt- Tionvfo V>11 ?-n wV>iln 1 man of God spoke to us. Accession six. Sunday school was held at its usual hour. Owing to the epidemic of Infantile Paralysis. The Health Department request that all children under twelve years of age refrain from attending S. S. These - smal tots were greatly missed Sunday afternoon. league was held at its usual hour. A ' very live song service and a short consecration meeting was held. . 1 For the evening worship Rev.-L "Mrfr. "Miles gave us another spir-' itual shower. /She spoke from the -subjeet- "Four-Horses in. the Race"~ found Rev. 6. .This sermon was very touching; everyone yas sPir itually alive. Rev. Mrs. Miles conducted a meeting three nights last week for Mr. J. Gailliard and Mr. Nowell. She preached three noble sermons. The meeting was a success. ' i On the previous Wednesday nite class No. 1 had the quartet frofn Orangeburg w'hich broadcast for RC Cola render a few selections. They sang beautifully. Everyone om'nvoH sincinc ntiH also the I repastbccause everyone was re- J freshed with a RC Cola. One hun dred bottles <yf RC Cola was given away to the lucky persons. Class No. 8 gave a guest rally at the church Mondayr May 8. The Sunday school choir furnished the music and a beautiful program wng renriarnd?Me,? E. I^aaiUC^ ; leader and hffllft&rnbersTcnow no defeat. We can aay that this effort was a success. Everyone is wc/rking hard to make the Big Rally, which isn't far off, a success. Mrs. M. Rivers, president of the Stewardess Board No. 1 along with her memberd, presented tho pastor with a beautiful silver water set. Rev. Wilson thanked and spoke in the highest mariner of this board for the beautiful set. Thp Senior choir sang beautifully during the day. Get your copy of The Palmetto Leader from our distributor. St ? ?ura a u r ruiTRPH " I . JAITU./O n. m. iv. v>ii v .?v?? _ l Rev. F. R. Robinson, Pastor Conway, S, C.?ISunday was a very pleasant day and a large crowd attended all services. The pastor used as a subject "The Welcome Table". The sermon was very much-*enjoyed by all. The "pTrdfrs are doing very nicely under the direction of Mr. C. T. Steele and Miss Thomasina Jones as organist. S. S. was held at its usual hour with all teachers at their posts of duty. All classes were crowded. A very live League meeting was held at, 6 o'clock. For the evening worship Rev. Rob inson again delivered a soul stirring sermon. A large number' communed. .We are very happy | to be in our new church. ttttffc SOUTH CAROLISA, SATURD A Sallafc t By LANCE Al Mother dear, while for you thie Sa And see so many bouquets, m< My happy heart is filled with grat Because you have not gone to 1 Because you are not late with And foi^Jthia- I am tmrtefuT^as High I'm proud, hi place of a whit* This beautiful bud of a sweet red Mother dear, I regret how I've caus Oh the endearing words tVint ^ ~? 4hk*k-of?the times when you tucl In >the snow-white_folds-?f?my? Ah, ?weeT7were the stories you Happy, care-free days Mother dear This flower freshens memories I This beautiful bud of a sweet red rMrrthor ITehT, T~hftv7~ivundmd riiTi 1 ...i?J .*vwuing uvc wnui'tf me uan^rerc llIve_Tr?wned-aiL theliarvests Sin hi Meagre harvests that have yiel Notwithstanding tViir. IN.. Ihoir] i nought ot you Molher dear, there And it is love for you Mother, This beautiful bud of a sweet red i Mother dear, until Death shall halve And I've gone from this world On this da{y I shall wear near a he This bea^tiful^u4-^^~~sWeeT"~ BETHLEHEM BAPT. CHURCH S. S. was opened at 10:15 with the Supt. and teachers at their post, the lesson was discussed and i reviewed. t The morning message theme t "Who Shall Stay in the Church" t was delivered hy Rev. C. H. Sim- 5 mans, formely of the city now of 1 Winston-Salem, N. C. t At 3:45 a program was rendered by the usher board,' several boards were present. Baptismal i rites were performed at rU-V5~~~by a the pastor and followed by a soul 1 stirring sermon themed "Death the Pale Horse and its Rider". ] The spirits were high and appro- r priate music was rendered by the I choirs. \ , There will be a \Mother's Day 2 program here Sunday afternoon t 3:30. Special music by the Jun- fi iar choir, and a sermonette. You r are invited. ??* p Rev. A. M. Means of SDartan- r burp will conduct our revival v which starts Sunday night, May ( 14th and will continue for two ( weeks. You are asked to visit a us, during this meeting. "This is $ a Combat Against Satan".; The commander is known to some as ^ the Gospel War Horse, Spiritual Battle Ax and Sins Tornado. Come w and have your spiritual strength renewed-in this old time revival for saints and sinners. EDGEFIELD NEWS Services at Macedonia Baptist and Trinity A. M. FL Churches were well attended both services after-, g noon and evening. The closing exercises of Edge- ^ field-academy has been very sue cessful to date. The following have had th"ir pi rjjtm'i' Mius"?~ p Juanita Jones, Eula Massey, Inez Wharton and Ojetta C.. Simkins. Each program reflected much cred it to these instructors. The Golden Rule -club will meet ^ at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lee for the month of May. u The Juvenile Thrift club met at ^ the home of James Fre3die Smith last week. The June meeting will p be at the home of J. T. Hamilton. Miss Evelyn S. Parker spent the past week-end with her parents, p Prof, and Mrs. W. E. Parker. Mr. Edward Morgan is spending a few days with his relatives ^ here after the closing of his school . son is He 7 These interrogations , " were well answered in the sermon. w The mu&ie throughout the day P jwa<^ vary?much in keeping With ^ the Communion sedviee. v< Fcrr the night service, the pas- a tor selected II Kir# 5:8, which M was another impressive sermon. fi Our rally terminates Sunday e< night when twenty-five captains th shall make their financial re- b t>orts which will be supplimented T by various auxiliaries of the c< church. ' tl Come to Bethel friends and vis- d itors are always welcome. F > tn AY, MAY 13, 1939 0 tHJotlfpr XEN LYNCH bbath Day I keep, >re white than red, itude deep, ^ the Unknown ahead; t.hp emintlnin linn)1 Heaven knows. !, I can wear instead, rose. :ed you to weep. ? ve-krftnnTsald. ted me to slepp. "tnxndTe-bed! told me, and read, were those. like dew ' on blossoms spread, rose. r mbuntaiiPand steep, . )iis pathways have-IetT is forced me to reap; ded for me littlv bri -lrh ght of the old homestead, in its quiet repose. . to this floweV I wed, i 'ose. ' j halted my tread, and its woes, j ai'f. that hiyi l.trrr^ red-rose. HOCK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH 1 Rev. II. E. Taylor, Pastor ' It was a full clay here. The S. ^ 5. lesAoo was beautifully discussed. Rev. A. P. Porter preached 1 he 11 o'clock sermon using for his t ext GeiL_3:9-10; Luke 19:5; Gal. t 1T13, with three outlines: 1. Man j )ehind the tree; 2. Man. up the ree; 3. Man on the tree. . ' 1 Rev. J. P. Ccfbbett preached at 1:80 from the text I Cor. 13:13. Subject: Charity. Luncheon was 1 it the church and it was very de- t icious. ' c At the night service Rev. A. .P. . Porter came with another sernon. This text will be found in 1 )eut. 6:4-5, subject Loving God r Vith Four Faculties: 1. The Heart v !. The Soul; 3. The Mind and 4, , he Strength. The church was 1 ill with a mixed audience of both aces. The choir furnished appro- t riate music. At night a visiting ? hoir served splendidly. The . /hite brother, .Mr. J. C. Revels of Jlen Baptist church, Graham, N. v was elated over the singing e nd the sermon. Total collection 0 42.83. M Rev. Taylor is doing good work ^ ere among farmers. Mr. Charner Lindermon (white) L' ras also with us. i"i Brcrther John Harrison is rmong he progressive farmers of this pction. . IMiss Beulah Ingram has been HI " at her home in Rock Hill. She will resume her work at Edgefield ^ academy this week. ~ r- e; The public is invited to the baby contest at Trinity A. M, E. rh'^r^h * on. the third Sunday in this months ^ M*rs. Eva Switzer of St:*Matthews is here visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. Willie Greene. Miss Mary E. Lee is home to " delight of her friends after a sue ei cessful closing of her school at P Leesville. ' I' i BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH t g Rev^ W. B. L. Clarke, Pastor J Sunday school convened at the regular hour with Supt., officers and teachers present. ThP lesson 1 was very interesting and was thoroughly taught on all classes of the school. Misses Cathelene Howard and Bevelina Pearson ?1 made splendid reviews erf the les- * son to the assembly. w For the morning service, the ? pastor selected for his text St. Matt. 22, part of 42nd vers?; ? What think ye of Christ? Whose,c< JERUSALEM BAPT. CHURCH _ _ _t I ??R*v."WT^Ravenel, Pastor ii Charleston, S. C., May 7th? h 'arly Sunday morning we had a t| ery warm prayer meeting connoted by?the officers erf the hurch.' The S. S:~was opener! nt _ii he usual hour by-the Supt. Dtfa. u Bowman, with the teachers and n. flficers all present, but because '< f the epidemic here (Infantile 11 aralysis) all children under 12 b ears of age were not alloWbd to a< ttepd the S. S.. therefore the t,j hildren were very much missed Pe are all praying that this epi-, l"' emic will soon be over. A 11 a.m. the Pastcrr, Rev. W. tl avenel present to uR a delightful ernion using as his text Luke 8:13, subject" "Man Ought to gl 'ray, and not to faint". At the M1 lose of the sermon two young h; ven were received" into the ^ (lurch. The service was well at- , ?nded and the spirit of the Load 1 as with us. t( G:00 p.m. BYPU was taught by b Bowman and was Well attendd. 7 p.m. the sermon was de- n Ivered by the pastor from the object Henvon h Pleased?With [j^JScm. The Lord's Supper ~w?rir~tt rrved. The Holy Spirit seemed ) have been with us. t On the 19th of May the "Three ' . bonders", the Blind Piano Play- s| r, and his two brothers, will ap- o< ear again at this church. Admiss- ?. ' >n only 20 cents. Children 10e., ,}ou are assured of aneverving of ? ntertainment. Come early. Pro* ram begins at 8 p.m. in "You are always welcome at Ut erusalem". ? .?m (Miss) A. Miles, reporter SUNNY SIDE SOCIAL CLUB ! ** IK The Sunny Side Social club held K * regular meeting at the dioffie . f Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eaddy, 218 Heidt street. The meeting <?< as called to order by the Presi- t) ent, Mrs. Katherirte Smith. The haplain conducted an interesting avotion. The minutes of the pre ,JI ?ding meeting were read anc 'a pproved after which the house ,tf as opened for busiruoss. The ti resident brought some new laws *fore the cTub whfch we v filed" i? ?ry pleasingly. We also planned binge* party to be at the home of [rs. Irene..Kennedy- 1402' MeDuf- ~ e" Ave., May 22. You are invitd. After the business session le roll was called and each mem er responded briefly with dues. \ he hostess served a delicious >urse of ice cream and cake. We len adjourned to meet next Tues ay night at the home of Rev. 1 OTd Ojj Short streat, 1 for PRICE: FI The Strike's Aftermath ?? 1 t To the Brethren: My sole reason for writing this letter is to have you think o 11 spine matters?thai are very vital to the perpetuity of our educational interest in the State and particularly j-o ;,t Allen Univer- , -ity. ? e deeply <leplort. the recent. _! strike. We- are~To" hiaine; fur in the , first" place the Presiding Elders had no light to place any one in i the .president's placFT~tfiat authori t v heloni" t 111J 11 11 I It nt tFr 1 mvl il lit inn ... I 11 1 "u-enliv.. Kom.i hi tin- inLt:i-i-oe?The?iTeuTi oT all institutions of learning is looked i,pmi??t+tf \ ive-l)i esidentT uind act.* in_ the place .of the president < Froju _ what I have heard tlie" stu dents Went', on the strijjg?becansiJ Lin y felt that their .president was j not treated with the proper re i ? ? < 1 regret very much the huinili- ' ution of Dr.-'Dent. I know him to be a clear-cut Christian gentle- t nan ami well qualified to fill the t dace, but sometimes our l'riends j lo us more harm than good. 1 mly.wish that Dr. Dent had taken he second thought and aske-d-that r he .board meet and put him in I egally. No one would have had my objection. v The delay in calling the Execu- fj fve Board was very hurtful and he arrest of the students was a ( rime. The parents should have p teen notified to take them out of ^ he institution, if they were un ^ ufy and damaging our property, khich I understand they were not oijig the latter. And if the par- a nts failed then the responsibili- I y would be upon Them. It is sheer nonsense to talk a- ( out having /"Quitting Sense," .nen ? grave a matter must bel onsidered and settled for the good jo f the school. We must not act v ke the ostrich, putting our head" ' 1 the sand and make believe that verythirig is all- right. We must d< ace the issues, ? a We need a strong indi v iduat," hys'ically,. morally and intellec ^| ualfy to ReaTT our school. The thought about signing on a; le "dotted line" iv-st-f m gnarrt t?X ^ itelligent men and women. That jn as been the rtouble there for gll tese years. We did out sign im| 1" '"'dotted line" last year and lul?old??ttle.t?will not stand- ? hen we meet in June.at the next leeting of the Trustee Board. It i 01 sed to work, but not now, ntyj l, rother. Men are thinking and If; L-ting.. their convictions. Let us w lect a. man who is not allied to u ft her faction. It is a pity that fu lien University must forever be \\ ic battlefield. I was hoping tat wL. would have" allowed oui -u nod Bishop Flipper to close his yy uadrennium in the fine peace we di iive had for the past three years. ,'e are getting so pugnacious ^ tat no bishop will want to como' ^ > South Carolina. Two former1 M ishops left?usr" on lhaT account. ' Bishop Flipper,. I am sure does ot want his fine record for peace nd prospei ily to go down m the] Brethren, when we meet i n l' une, let us go into executive.ses- . . on and stay there all night, if y ecessary and tix this thing for w yer, that 'our educational interit may" go forward, _ JSC It is rumored that some of the ist-vuctors aided and abetted the sh udents in the strike. We should ilrtce The fullest investigation, ^ rfd if. it. is true not one of them lould be re-efeeted. Wo ought o] at to pay men to break down! be hat we are trying ^tn hxitltT Tip.J ~ , is no easy task to raise the n{ iucalion assessment and to have J^ lis condition to come about jusb'a% * we are trying to encourage the | w, L-ople to support the scftooTT The, th tity is saying some harsh things' ) us. Some of them are only eon tii rbuting out of sympathy for the ' rfnistei s. E?Very now" and then. >mething conies' out from Allen Rt > shake their confidence. Some M ^ NOTICE TO SI 1939 Subscriptions ar< >e prepared to pay our THE PALMET1 310 Assembly St. ~ ~ VE CENTS PER COPY I ? Rev. G. W. Braxton I Passes -fl Rev. (',. W. Braxton; born Sep- < teniber 28. 18G5 Fineastle, West Virginia, died at his home 1017 Mouse street, Thursday, May 4f B The funeral services were'.con- ? dirt-ted from Sidney Park C. M. ft. church, 1108 Bianding street. Dr. I J. Clarence Colclough, pastor assi - ted by Dr. ( hayjiBru..n, pin ? " tOT oi hec</nuCalvary Jlaptlsl I |-hnit-11 and.?William Gladden. I The telegrams and the obituary were read by Mrs. J. W. Brunson. Music was furnished by the ch^ir^TV. and Miss Daisy V. Roach sang a solo. Mrs. Russell was at ~tha ? piano. - < Rev.. - Rrox ton 'AH-?the? " HTe late 'Daily' and Charlotte Rose Braxton. He married the 1atx> 1 A-Jiet*?KrcnrTCMly Braxton who died in lb.'J4. He attended the Acad my at Fincastle, \V. Va,, also ' ' Hampton institute! He came to live in Columbia about fifty-five ? reatT-gfo; During this time he >ui 11 and established several miss- . ,,n m?t'olollmbia and Jraipgebuig, S. C. He was loved ?y both white and black. In the passing of this great haracter Columbia has lost a good itizen and the race a great lead r. The funeral w-a^ conducted by. . S. Leevy, director of the Leevy runeral Home. Surviving the deceased are sevn daughters: JVlrs Mary A.- Keniedy, McKeespori,, Pa.; Mrs. Olive 3. Vanderlip, New Iberia, La.; J i s. Celeste Braxton > Gadsden. Columbia, <S. C\; Mrs. Clara "White yew York City; Mrs. Zenobia Fer ;uson, New York City; Mrs. Julia iraxton. Clark, New York City; >ne niece, Mrs. Lillian Tinsley, .'harlestcrn, West Va.; twenty-five rands; ten great-grands and a iost of relatives and friends. Interment in Randolph cemeery. Ulen's Alumni to hold 3re-commencement Conference Saturday The third state-wide conference f the alumni cf Allen university ill be held here Saturday, May 3th at ten o'clock. . All clubs in thq state are reuested to send as many as five eleeate^ to the conference There re twelv,. dubs in the state. The object of the meeting is to i>ceive reports front the field for tut- -library?fttrrd;?arid to discuss ~" The Imperative Needs of Allen" < will be presented by & -commit;e-e^mmisrtoned to Tnake a study til report its findings in this meet '? President J. T. W. Mims will uas-id^- ?vtr the lunfeieiue. ~~ - P A G ELAN I) NEWS ~ Prof, and Mrs. C. S. Thompson id Mesdames B. J. Dargan and ola Blakeney motored to Charitte Tuesday. Mrs. Thompson ho was suffering with her ear en,t to an ear specialist." Mrs. I.inda Lee Blakeney was ineralized at Salem M. E. church "ednesday. Mr. T.ance Blakeney spent the eek-ond in Bennettsville. Miss Juanita Norwood and Mr. 'inifred Rorie. were married Frity night. " Miss Geneva Norwood is ill at lis writing. Mrs. Elizabeth" Rivers erf Ches- ? rfiehl spent the week-end' with r. and Mrs. T._C. Brewer. ST. JAMES.A M.Ek CHURCH ?RcV. E. F. JulUP-on" Pastor -Abbeville. S. C.?Sunday schooL "ehed at fLi usual hour. The achers wito at their p;>ts ut my. The usson was reviewed ,* 'lie Supt. The regular flirt unday morning prayer services ere conducted by Mrs. Boston ihnson. At 11 o'clock the r?asii delivered to?as?awmvlerTul? 'imon. We are glad to. have rs. Emma Burton back to worip with us. V>*c are very sorrv to kneW jJiai ? Vs. Waile the Mh grade Teacher hcrol is sick. She undo* went an the Abhevill0 County Framing >eration for appendicitis. We >pe for her a spedy recovery. iblication ebout how much mo>y is stolen, when in fact those whom it is _ intrusted give?it vay. Let us call a halt, if not e are going to kill thu"goose at lays the golden egg." Yours for the cause of Chris?n education a-ffcl Allen Univerty R. S. LAWRENCE, Pastor. >thel Church, Georgetown, S. C. ay 4, 1939, ^ TBSCRIBERS" 3 due NOW. Please apents, or mail to ro LEADER