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Saturday, May 2? Baptist Youth ^ Congrress Offers ** Seminar Courses Nashville, Tenn.?The Annual Session of the National Sunday k School and BYPU Congress meet-i ^ ing hi Tulsa, Oklahoma the week I of June 20th will attract many , ministers and pastors. The pastors. The pastors conference .vtfhich this *rear will be largely , - attended by ministers from all sec tions of the country will be large-' ly attended by ministers from all K. . sections of the country will be held in one of the largest church-' es in which adeuate-rooms will be' furnished for four different sem- inars. Not only will courses be given tor Leadership Taining in Sunday School and BYPU sessions but four different seminar courses 1 i re to be" offered to the minister. J These courses will be chosen to.' specifically meet the needs of our i ministry throughout the country. I Dr. Forrest L. Knapp, fleld-ex^ecutive of the international Cbun-' en oi ^nurcnes of <J acagO, will i ?deliver ion?-of the special mass session addresses together with other, ministers of eual promi-?' nenrA. | __ Dr. A. M. Townsend, of Nashville, Director General announces that the advance registration oj delegates ^is'larger this year thani any previous advance registration ? uf the cungregg,?which foretells a monstrous delegation will at- , tend the Tulsa meeting which pur- ~ poses to make leadership training most specifically church centered in the sense of training every church worker for every church task and resopnsrbility. EAST BALTIMORE, MD. NEWS By J. W. Agurs Wt?Pleasant?Baptist church .S. S. opened at Usual hour with Deacon Parrmore( acting Supt. and teachers at their respective places. 11:30 Service conducted by Rev. McMeekirt. He used as his text St. John 5:5. 3 p.m. Service conducted by Rev. Flowers and "his congregation of Mt. HtT7 bron, West Baltimore; with sev eral quartet selections. 8:00 P.M. service conducted by the Pastor, Hev. D. C. Clark and fVto F.ocfovn Qtnn crtniofv olon von. dered a program. An annual Men's Day program will be at the Mt. Hebron Baptist church Sunday, June 4th. Rev. L. A. Williams, pastort A musical program '^11 be held at the Mt. Hebron Bapt.?church Thursday, 8:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited. On May 11, the Grand Chapter Order Eastern 3tar, jurisdiction of Maryland, the grand chapter with the subordinate chapter had joint initiation. We had 20 candidates with the Matron, Sistei Georgia V. Perry for the new chapter Nama Bethlehem No. 11 with Calvary Chapter Ncr. 3 O. E S.; Glora Hick's, M.W%; (Rising V Star Chapter No. 2; A. Portor M.W.; Ruth Chapter No. 6; iMary Cleveland, M. W., with the Grand Matron, N. Morchison and the Illustrate Grand Master, Mr. Ben F. Chisholm. Florence District _?HoldaJConferlence The District Conference -of-4ho Ftorencfe District con^enened in the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church near Tubbeville, S. C. The Presiding Elder called the meeting: to order at llrtfy ArM. | When we reached the seat of( the conference TVrs. Coe and Thorn as were already there, and by the| time we had finished the organi-. zation other visitors had arrived. The organization was as follows: Rev. E. -V. Gibbs, Secretary; Reporters to the newspapers, Rev. W.j T. Felix, to the Samaritan Herald,' and Rev. R. L. McBryde to the Palmetto Leader. Rev. D. Dough-. % ty was appointed Chief Marshall.' The various committees were ap pointed by the Presiding, Elder. | The following1 visitors were introduced: Bishop J. S. Flipper of i the Seventh Episcopal District,. | Rev. E. F. G. Dent, presiding elder of the Columbia District, Rev. T. J. Miles, P. E. in the South Carolina Conference, Prof. C. G. Garrett of Columbia, Rev. J. E. Thomas, P. E. of the Mt. Pleasant District, Rev. J. S. Coe, P. E. of the Sumter Distric, the pastor of the white jPresbe1,errean Church!1 and a host of others whose names : we failed to get. I , Rev. G. H. Moore was presented to deliver the sermon. His text was' v taken from the subject, _"What! " think ye of Him?" - f] .After recess, reports were made i from every charge satisfastory.!' At night we were again gifted 1 , with an excellent sermon from i Rev. Hughes. < On the aernnrl HaH/ Poto A T? I Spears J. L. Benbow, Pope, and Martin were presented to speak I briefly. 1 Rev. W. S. Guiles consoled our > heartg with the next sermon. ' Our business was culminated in the afternoon session and every ? one left feeling good. ' * v -? * LEESVILLE NEWS " ! I Summer ry trerg,-Sunday wm a i real warm day for all church- 1 goers. S. S. began at its usual > hour with Supt. and teacherg at their post of duty. At 11:30 Rev. 1 ^ R. M. Walker, principal of Hamp- ' ton High school, brought forth a I soul touching sermont which made everyone feel good. 3:30 Rev ' L. G. Bowman our pastor.'s bro- 1 ther, and his junior choir Of Newberry rendered a program which everyone enjc/yed. The junior can really sing. \ Calvary A. M. E. Church Rev. W. R. Bowman, Castor The jS. S. opened at the usual hour at Calvary A. M. E. church with the Supt. and teachers al their post of duty. .For the morning' service, Rev. R. M. Walker preached a soul stirring sermon subj^gJLi, "Come und Follow Me". It ft'as enjoyed by all. Sunday afternoon at-3:30 Rev. L. G. Bowman and his choir from Newberry rendered a splendid service. His subject: "Bad Habits". Mis. Gladys Wright and Miss E. S. Marshall motored to Batesburg Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Celia Inabinet and grand children left^-for New York City Saturday afternoon. We are always glad to have visitors to come and worship with us* - I St. Matthew C. M. E. Church?j Rev. H. B. Jackson, Pastor I Sunday was a high day at St. | Matthew. S. S. opened at the usual hour with the 'Supt. and teachers at their post of duty. Rev M. C. Gelzy stuped in Leesville Monday witfTTEuntee Surpmers. The Tom Thumb wedding was presented at St. Matthew^s. It was enjoyed. Miss Ethel Lee Summers was the bride; Mr. Fred Ramage was the groom. Sunday the pastor preacnhd a" soul stirring sermon nl,|ii night. Collection was fine. Lorine Summers spenfc Sunday afternoon with Dorothy Edmond. At 11:30 Rev. H. B. Jackson Reached a wonderful sermon from the subject: Whom shall 1 fear. It was enjoyed by all of those who heard it. At 8:30 Mr. King gave us a very good talk on how to be careful when walking on the?highway.?The talk?wm informing. We were very glad to have with us for a few minutes our white chief, Mr. Monroe Lanford. At the night service Rev. Jackson preached another interesting sermon. Rev. Griffon from Johnston was here- to worship with us. Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Jackson motored to Walterboro to conduct a two weeks' revival meeting for Rev. C. P. Stalling. ?Mrs. Minnie Loo Boney?from Columbia is spending awhile in Leesville .with her aunts -Mrs. Hassie Hartley and ;Mrs. Ella Palmer. St. Matthew Missionary meet ing will "meet at the home of Mrs Ajjerta Edmond, Thursday, the first of June. , Thete^will be a program at this church Sunday at 3:30 given) by the Epworth League. Mrs. Nancy Ramage, is president. The public is invited. The Dillon District Conference The Dillon District conference convened May 11, 12 at Floydale, S. C., amid a setting of sublime peace and serenity that rs characteristic of its able and efficient leader,' Elder L. A. Wells and his five ministerial and laymen coworkers. Organization was immediately gone into and a precedent was e? tabtished hi the marmer of the eon ference unanimously electing Levi DcLaine secretary of the meetings the ftTst laymen to have ever held that position in the history of the district. The splendid wife of the prer. siding elder Mrs. L. A. Wells was likewise elected organist and served most efficiently. In his opening remarks^ oar beloved presiding elder set" forth some admonitory remarks asking that the brethren allow only peaoe and blissfullness to invade our meeting, thus depicting th# type of gentleman we have as a leader, and we are justly proud ot hrm. The financial reports of the va rious charges were above the keenest anticipation and the district reported 100 per cent financially. Thursday afternoon the color ot the meeting was enhanced by the visitation of several of our leading dignitaries of our church. First to come were Drs. R. L. Pope of Sumter; J. L. Benbow of the Kmgstree district and A. P. Spears of the Marion district. Each of these men thrilled the conference by their remarks, pul sating witn oratory, logic and truths. More splendor and eminence was added a few minutes later when our esteemed Bishop Flipper and his entourage Consisting of Drs. E. F. <3. Dent, J. S. Coe, T. J. Miles, J. M. Harrison, J. E. Thomas and Prof. C. G. Garrett graced the edifice with their presence and were introduced to the oody. Bishop Flipper was eloquent ir his dissertation upon "The Duty of a Minister is to preach". He said "to preach Jesus Christ instead of so many big words and philosophical charactferjf'; also "the essense of preaching is energy and it must be done with force, no one can feel a sermon you can't feel yourself". "Regardless of culture and refinement of tire individual, when the word, of God ig forcibly injected into the heart they'll move for joy". | Dr. Mrles spoke of his agpira-j tions for the Bishopric. Dr. Dqn.t mid his hat ig in the ring for the' presidency of Allen university. | Prof. Garrett spoke voipeferous-, y for Drs. Dent and Miles, also 'or the return * Bishop Flipper. I m : ' 1 ^ ^v ^ * REV. A. M. MEANS BETHLEHEM BAPT. CHURCH" Rev. Eddie Davis, Pastor On Sunday we had .a glorious time, the entire day, it was.a continuation of our wonderful (Revival being conducted by Rev. A. M. Means, of Spartanburg, S. Cf. The conductor of this meeting has pouted out Gospel truths each night, among his most impressive sermons, these are the themes: "The Only Cure for Dissipation," "Clean Out Your Well," "As a Man Thinketh So Is He," "The Hope of the Christian Church," and 'If Thou Kneweth." The latter message was delivered Monday nite by the minister's? brother Rev. R. P. Means. On Sunday, our pastor delivered Rev. B. S. Taylor responded to all o fthe above speakes on the behalf of the conference. ' Four very appropriate sermons were delivered at the conference TWT^T^ 1 I) o rn 1 - - - uy ivrva. iif II, I). O. 1 ?yiur McClam and S. Chrsm. Among -other prominent visitors were Revs. J. M. Jackson, Rouse of Lumberton, N. C.; Rouse of M. E. church, Little Rock; J. H. Holman, M. M. Martin and Rev. W. E. Richardson, Florence station, who came as an authoriz ed emissary of goodwill from the Florence district in the absence of Dr. Janerette. He delivered his emission after which Rev. N. J3 DeLaine responded. The meeting- was beautifully terminated by an attractive program and timely resolutions and ,we all are looking forward to commencemertt at Allen where we shall expect to return to fundamentals arid not issues and men. Again Dillon District confer| ence moves into history. Levi DeLaine, reporter Camden News Mrs.- Flortne E. Hurst -Endorses? I>r. E. P. G. Dent For ? President of Allen Univ. i After reading three articles on the placing of a head at Allen University; being a true loyal Christian of the A. M. E. Connection for twenty-eight years and my late husbahd an itinerant elder from pioneer days; having built churches that are operating today; T do feel that I can boldly have nfy say in all interest of this great denomination, founded by Richard Allen, which proved that he was one of the greatest colored men wha ever lived?and I believe will live. The writer of one article mentioned who he thought would, if elected, would allay the strife? but believe me the only alleviation in the mindff of race Christians is to elect Rev. E. P. G. Dent, the one of our broad-hearted Christians, the Bishop suggest ed or placed there. Those harping about E. H. McGill and his widow were and are only posing. This great A. M'. E. denomination in my native state needs clean cut christians at the head Let all get nearer to Christ, that we may treat our fellow men right We have a Bishop of-, the?first water, so hold him and his word UP. Rev. J. W. Boykin, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist church was caught on the spur of the moment to fill Rev. Mr. Curry's appointment to preach the baccalaureate sermon at Mather Academy SunA A - A A- ' * uay. ,n.nu 10 say tnat it was preached is enough. Be at New Bethel A. M. E. unfinished church Sunday, June 11 To witness Children's Day exercise 730 p.m. I Mrs. Florine E. Hurst. NAZARETH A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. C. M. Williams, Pastor j ,Sunday, due to the inclement wether, many church-goers w^ere not opt. Sunday school opened at the usual hour with Supt., Rev. A. L. Gary in charge. The lessons were briefly taught and reviewed. At 12:30 Rev. H. W. Williams frcrm Indiantown preached a noble sermon which everyone seemed to have enjoyed. At 7:30 the Silver Tone quartet from Lanes, S. THE PALMETTO LEADE ~ - - i | ? ? o Si IT ii s ti ii __t] a e ~ n t a Ij a S, Spartanburg, 3. 0. a two soul stirring messages "The World Needs Joy" and "Hell is a P Dry Town." The Usher Board con i' testants made a very nice report t at Union Baptist Sunday afternoon of $188.00 and we wish to v thank those that helped in" this 1 effort. On Friday night we will * close thi-s revival wjth our regular ' order of services and baptism. c I^ong may this man (if find live J to preach truths to men and wo- n men, saints and sinners. Our t spirits have been renewed; our f spiritual strength increased and 11 many added to oUr fold of Chris- v tian faith. Mrs. iDavis' mother, bro J1 ther of Elloree and sister of New ?' York, dined at the parsonage last ' Friday and motored back Friday ( night. _? ? i C., sang two selections which ev- t eryone enjoyed and admired very o much. \ A Mock conference was held orj r Sunday night, Mrs. Essie Brown from Indiantorwn delivered the an- " nual address. Subject: Dry Bones " in the Valley. Total amount rais- c Of] in rnll\f OR ? - " j v"-*'"". C We were very glad to welcome <j the many visitors from various 8 places, and hope they will come again. t ST. PHILIP A. M. E. CHURCH r j Rev. J. E. Dixon, Pastor Sunday was a high day at St. Philip. Our Sunday school was out in full force. The lesscm was ; beautifully taught by the teachers. On the condition of the weath- v er on last Sunday, we carried out the program in behalf of Moth- x ers' Day. On Sunday, May 21st, 1 , Rev. Dixon pr?ached a Mothers' Day sermon from the subject: * "Behold thy Mother". After ser- J vice the program was conducted |>y Mrs. Mamie E. Hinton, and others. Splendid?tributes were paid to the dear mothers, a pre- ] world. 7 Two young men joined the j church. On Sunday night Rev. < Obsie preached a wonderful sermon. Subject "Rock". A pro- } gram was also conducted by the ; young people.*~A beauty contest Miss Lela Robinson raised the % largest amount. Total raised $5.08 in a week's rally. Come to < .church. Join the church. .. . M r MINI STERIA L ALLIA N^ R IN COLUMBIA The Ministerial alliance of Columbia met Tuesday at Sydney Park church. The devotional exer cises were conducted by the Rev. A. P. Porter, popular pastor ot State Park Baptist church. The Rev. II. C. Young: is the president of the alliance. He build under his administration cme of the best and finest churches in Columbia. This beautiful church was build on the term as "pay as you gro". The ministers of Columbia decided they would put some flowers on him when he could smell them by electing him president of the alliance. He has pastored -Jone^-ebapel six years, and many ' of his members declared they need | him six mcrre. I>r. Marshall McCallum, is the ? efficient secreta; j. He is the new ly appointed -pastor of Wesley M. E. church; a graduate of Gammon I Theological seminary and received I his Master degree from Bostop y university. Other leading ministers of the alliance are Revs. W. B. Bouler d N. A. Rice, the Revs. Rhodes, W s G. Owens, J. C. Colclough, W. B d | L. Clark, A. P. Porter, W. B Nash and others. t | A very interesting paper was a read by Rev. W. B. Nash frcrm the C subject: "The Church and its p Work". The opening prayer was t made by the Rev. W. R. Bowman, 1 who also joined the alliance. n On thp account of Benedict and s Allen university commencements, the next meeting was deferred un a til June 6th. The leading subject t for that meeting is: "Should the \ Pulpit Take Leadership in the r Economic Life Group of Colum- b bia?" led by Dr. W. B. L. Clark, a pastor at Bethel A. M. E. church, e ift HE STATE OF OUR CHURCH * CHOOL - I By Lewis W. Holman A Layman t We are living in a state of sus- t icion and distrust of racial antag- 'j nism and hatreds, and it is in thu v ighest degree unfavorable to the s progress of MissionarY effords. v hose who bear the Christian Mes- j age to day are subject to an al- ? lost fatal disadvantage when the roup to which they belong is the , bject_of_ deep rooted -dislike. We be members of the A. M. E. hurch and of the State of S. C. J nd supporters of Allen Univeusi y desire to be deeply pondered in ealtion to the whole situation ol .y. ujf school. 1.... .J J Christianity has been pernieatig the Tump of human life for ^ iritteen hundred years - .but i the r roblem is not less acute how then rhen Jesus began to live and to c reach good will to all men. ?<>v? mi iic ia not iess viotent in v o called Christian lands than it ? among-those who have not had he blessings of the Christian re- < gion. J When we look at some facts in t he events of our school it seems Imost to be a question whether ! ven Christianity can solve it.'_H 1 y has the element of universality I dequate to bring in to one fami- i y all the peoples of the world here j s well as hereafter. Christianity * the manifestation of a Spirit, an _j ttitude of Mind, a dynamic for ife. It is an ideal put Into human iroblems with a view to it's solut on. It is a power 'at work within he problem itself. It is not, then, 1 primarily, something towards < yhich men move, it is rather somei-i hing with which men progress in- 1 he direction of their possible abheivement, individually and so- i ially. The Christian Sprit must ! nter into the veyy men ami m i.? nen who are most obstinately an- ; agnostic toothers who are of that ] ame faith and must change them | nto real brothers. The mountains | ision milst be made actual in the nidst of imperfect of the valley be , ow. Considering our school prob- , em as as it_ stands today,- the|}hristian solution must take all h acts of human nature, and exper- . ence into consideration in order! hat betterment may result. Biilog*y, History,, all the past are in j 'olved in tho obstinate fact -of ace. ~~ F There is a "biologrcal drive," a 'cultural drive," there is also a 'Christian drive." These must be ilent humanity to come more iinooperated in order to help the viler the influence of pood will to ill men. The ...Christian spirit must solve he problems from within the fact >f human nature, strife, bitterness mrrowness or confess defeat^ JOHNSTON NEWS Rosa Spring Baptist Sunday < school opened at the usual hour. The lesson was taught by Deacon B. Harrison with the spirit. Re. : iew by Prof. R. N. Smith. ' < The Pastor, Rev. J. S. Gordon vas uplifting Sunday both at the , rtorning and evening worship. ; ~ Our Sunday school is in a very ;ood condition as our Supt. has a < neeting of the teachers each . rhursday night. ^ K4ng- and?Queen rally het-wmpn Deacon A. B. Harrison and sistei ' Dannie Slaughter was at its best Deacon Harrison .was arnmnn/i 1 cing. He raised $22.60', ^L?s Slaughter raised $13.26. ' Mrs. Addie Mathis and Mrs. A'aldo of. Aiken were guests of J Vlrs. A. M. Spann on Sunday. Little Miss Alverta Hoggins is ' '(siting relatives Columbia, SC. ' Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Williams of J Columbia and several more friends )f Columbia were dinner guests >f Mrs. Hattie Ross on Sunday. 1 BETHEL SENIQR CHOIR I W GEORGETOWN. S. C. ' /ISITS SHUT-INS Georgetown, S. C.?We were ] >leasingly surprised on last Tueslay evening when the Senior choii ( lccompanied by Chorister W. H. i Robinson visited our home, and endered so graciously songs and jrayers to my mother, Mrs. I.cru- t sa Johnson, which lifted her soul j md cheered the weary traveler a ( ong the Heavenly road. A tray of lovely flowers and > lelicious fruits were also given. \ good act indeed. From there hey went to the home erf another Bethelite, Bro. Ervin- James, the ~ tfther of Mr. B. H. James who is ilso stricken, and duplicated tho 1 iff air. (Mrs.) L. A. Greene, 1 Former member of Senior choir, j JENEDICT ALUMNI MEETS N BUSINESS SESSION ' VND BANQUET The Alumni association of Bene- i lict college will hold its business 1 ession in Antisdel chapel on Mon- ? lay, May 28, 1939 at 4 p.m. s On Monday evening at 8 o'clock he association will sponsor its ilumni banquet. Miss Hattie Cunningham, A.B., A.M., of the >ublic school system of Washingon, D. C., will be guest speaker. 'he committee in charge plane to I uccessful banquet ever held. ( Since the alumni plans to ere- r. ite new interest in the associa- ( ion it is hoped thrit graduates c vho have not been present foi i ?cent meetings will find it possible to attend each of these. You re invited and urged to be presnt. I BALTIMORE, Ml). NEWS ly (Mrs.) lyouis? Gore Douglass ^ Mt. Hebron's schedule: Tuesday tight, choir rehearsal and prayer _ neeting; Wednesday night, Bible v lass conducted by Hey. Daniel; * rhuisday, night mid-week ser- ' ice. On Sunday, May 21 Sunday chobl opened at 0:.'JU a.m. by the { >upt. Service at 1 1 :M0 by Has or, Rev. Flowers. Sunday nite ervice at 8:00 p.m. On Monday night, May 17 the 1 ill. Moriah Baptist church ten- c lered a piogratp at Mt. Hebron 1 Japtist church. It was enjoyed. 1 )n- last Sunday at p.m. the ,oi d's "Supper was administered ! t Friendship Baptist church Rev. ^ lackson, pastor, in charge. On Sunday evening the Morning >tar Baptist church neiu its tamnunion services. Sick list: Mrs. Margaret An hews, Mrs. Fleming's little baby ilrs. Florence llood. Mr. Charley ^ 'a Id well. c We are glad to see Mrs. Daisy da?* Heath out after- being in se*~ j, rial weeks with the flu. Also p Dollie D. Brown who is able u o get around. v The C. B; A. society met orT "t Vlay 19, at 8SiO p.m. with the' a -'resident in charge, Rev. Jackson v rho presided after tin? opening- ? )\ the chaplain, Mrs,. Mary Wea- f :hers. (Mrs.) Loxiisp Core Dou- p flass, secretary. . Mrs. Dollie D. Brown had for .5 i*-r?Feiduy night guwst, .Mr-;. Hatcher also her' . cousin Mr. J lames. . f j The C.B.A. society will have t their^ next annual sermon deliv t >red by the-R-ev Jaek-Sfm at the i Friendship Baptist church, South t Baltimore. f Rev. Marshall Flowers preach- r d in Washington, D. C., on last ( Sunday, May 14. ?Mi".i. Mary?Long had?n?suppei May 20, for tke benefit-of. the Mt. Hebron Baptist church, sponsored . jy Club No. 5 of which she is the president. . < Mis. Daisy Jones had a supper >11 Friday night for the benefit of t the Pastor's Aid club. *?Orr^Way?21; at 3:30 p.m. the ] broil Baptist church were invited ( lastor and members of Mount lie- 1 to Hjlt. Pleasant Baptist church in 1 Fast Baltimore with Rev. Dan ' iel Clark pastor. i Friendship?".?r hedule:?1 10 :.')<* i a.m., Sunday school opened by I Supt. 11:30 am. service by the j pastor. Sunday evening 8:00 p.m. service conducted by the Pastor, i Rev. Jackson. MT. OLIVE A. M. K. CHURCH Rev. J. N. McClintic, Pastor Myrtle Beach, S. C.?The Sunday school opened at the usual hour with S'upt., A. L. Pryer and teachers at their post of duty. The lesson was interestingly dis- f mussed. During the League hour the quarterly donferencv convened for its third quarter at Mt. Olive with our Presiding Elderr-Rev. A. P. Spears. The leaders, crtficers \ and members were at their post and made full reports. At 7:30 p.m. the prayer service ' was spiritually conducted by Mrs. ' Jerry Spivey and Mrs. Susan Da- ris. At 8:In p.nu a large-crowd .was. iresent to hear Elder Spears who was presented by the pastor. He { picachcd a soul saving 'sermon . from Psalms 39:3, theme: While " I was musing the Fire Burned < Everyyne was made to feel happy. Among the visitors were Rev. ; Frank Gore?of-Pine Island; Rev. f Paul Kennedy from Sandy Grcrv? Saptist church, this city and Mrs. i Rosa L. Hart of Columbia, S. C. c Among those on the sick list are ' Mrs. Zack Williams, Mr. George 1 Vreen and G. Spivey. We are ' loping them a speedy recovery. > Mrs. George Wilson and Mrs. ? Edith L. Latimer of Conway, S. 1 P., were guests of [Mr. and Mrs. f lames {Sanders for the week-end ! Miss Agnes Rlobinscm, Helena 1 Bradly, Catherine Riley and Mr. 1 William McRae of Kingstree, S P., spent Sunday afternoon visit- I Iig friends on the beach. ' Sirs. Olivia Davis and Miss I.uvinia Robinson have returned to he delight of their many friends ' after spending several>-days in 1 Pomvay. The churches welcome all vistors. *?m ?? CLOY DAI.K NEWS _____________ \ Sunday "school at" ST." Paul" A. K M. E. church "was opened at its 1 Jsual hour with the Supt., Mr. S* 1 3. Bethea. The lesson was beau 5 lifully taught by the teachers and r reviewed by the Pastor, Rev. R .F Benjamin*. '' "At 11:30 the pastor preached a F toble sermon fupm the subject: v That Great Invitation. 0 On Sunday night we had with 0 is Rev. Mrs. Ruth Crawford Who 1 ias conducted our revival servic- i >s during the past week. Many v iou]s were saved. TAYLOR SCHOOL NEWS Q .... \ Prof- T. J. Sullivan, Principal s Taylor school will not have its lorsing exercises as they had been c >lar*ned and published as a pre- b Jautfpnary measure against- the ~t spread of infantile paralysis, t raylor Grammar school has clos- r d and the closing program as i] iriginally planned will not be car- t ied out. , ) ? PATRONIZE OUR (' ADVERTISERS J i . " . Page 5 STATESBURG NEWS Vayman Chapel "A. M. E. Church Rev. Lee A. Logan, ^Pastor Sunday, May 21?Sunday school vas opened at its usual hour by lie assistant Supt., Rev, J. H. lamilton. After which the class's assembled to their regular daces. The lesson was reviewed iy Mrs.' R. E. Denkins. At the opaning erf the regular orvice, Rev. J. H. Hamilton conlucted the devotion. The junior hoir furnished music. The Pasor, Rev. Lee A. Logan preached i soul stilling sermon. Text aken from Isaiah 59:2. His sub^. eet was: "If Your Wires. Are Jown Communication is Imposside". ^ ,^-pnetp," BETTTIS ACADEMY NEM S By Richard F. Boulware The entire week of May 14, was Commencement week at Bettis Aademy and Junior College. The vnvs>ibr.e h?,crnn Surwluv wrTh ?n umpiring Baeealndaate sermon com njr from Ahe Rev. T. L.. Duckett f Benedict College. Rev. Duckett, vho is well expeiflenced in the Reologicul field, Drought many re-" . list to facts to the graduatess as veil as to all present. Monday?night,?a?very .success:? ul Grammar school program was iresented. Tuesday night, the senior high chool presented its GYKduatron. Ex ireUes in the, form?of a olav. Ahe Eyes of Love." The play was oyally presented aTTfl highly FTP oyed by all. There were more . han a thousand people to witness he High School Graduation program, After the play terminated, he High School certificates -were nesented by Mrs. Maggie M. Muv -> ay, Jeanes teacher of Edgefield bounty. Wednesday nivLt, tin- Senioi riass of the Junior College depart* hent presented its CI ass-program It was an original program ere* ited eptirelyy by members of the Senior Class. The exercise was ot nt'evest and very mtertainintr. Af:er the program, we were favor dwith a very much appreciated ecture . by., the great Rev. S. C. Campbell of Andev^on, Rev. Camp ooll admonished the. students to >ecome wide awake and to he a 'self-starter." He showed the stulents many prevailiing opportuni ivs if-tm-y ?Trr w riling- ti. sncrl-? = Tice their time and go to work a*ith and tim to achieve Thursday afternoon, the Prina>y grade* presented a program at 2:30. ' ? Friday, a.m. at 11:30 brought the final closing day when the seniors presented their Gtaduation Exercises in the . large Quinby auditorium which was packed to its capacity: many persons could not find even standing room. The jnai'ri features of the program were the Salutatory address r,The Three Ma.ior Concerns of Agriculture", by Mr. Saul Daily; Miss.,Ruby D. Davis delivered a ' very stliking message on "The M.oiee of the Negro"; a very beau :iful solo, "Springtime", was sung by Miss Maggi0 Anderson. The Maledictory address was splendidly spcrken by . Miss A., LaPerle Ashley. Metals were given by the Jos ten's company of Chicago, to the two seniors who made the high L-frt- marks for?their?two?collegj years. Miss Ruby Nicholson hav ng an average of 91. received the Irst metal and Miss Carrie Searles ,vith .the second highest average of )0. . received the second metal There were 58 to complete their Junior college work and 52 high school students graduated. After the completion of the Graduation exercises, the Aiken 'ounty Supt. of Education, Mr. (Vm. B. Byrd, presented Rev. J. 11 Harris, pastor of the First Methodist church, Aiken, S. C., vho delivered the Graduation AdIress. Rev. Harris' address was. xcellently delivered and well tak tt: eh brerught out many valuable uid worthwhile facts; his splen lid address can never be forgoto:> by those who heard it. The Commencement exercises iroved to be a great success and argely attended by both races. Prof. A. W. Nicholson, who has >een president of Bettis academy or 58 years, conducted the Gradlation program. Bl'TI.ER HIGH SCHOOL Prof. Hi H. Butler, Principal TTartsville. S. C.?Friday the 19 \as May Day. The day was berun with a large parade of faculy and Students. The parade, leaded by the Florence high choifl band moved through the mincipal street*8 of the city. The ?arade was so spectacular that a etter of praise was received by the u-incipal from the mayor of Harts ille. During th0 afternoon many f the pupils took part in the field vents. 75 yard dashes to 1 mile uns were highlights. Broadumping, pole vaulting and relays u:~ ~ 4.... ~ vt*ri* ui^ ivaiuicn. At 5:00 o'clock Mildred Moses f the eighth (Trade was crowned Juccn of the May. The ceremony cas very beautiful and l'mpres ive. ? :? On Friday night a big boxing ard was staged. TheSo matches rought loud cheers from the spec he day were well attended by >atrons of the school. All rooms n the school were open for inspecioa during the day. The boys' shop, the Home Economics de>artment and the Biology 'Lab' cere centers erf Attraction. The xhibits were beautiful; results of ard work and training.