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BOWMAN,^Circulation" Mgr nim^inicatiOTis intended ior the urrent issue must be very brief . and should reach the editorial desk not later than Tuesday of \ eacn week. City news, locals A'ednesdAy. , , Telephone 4523 Saturday, September 16, 1939 PAY YOUR MINISTER Cotton will soon be ten cents and farmers will have much ready cash in hand. This money goes the rounds'?some of it comics to town and helps to meet the pay rolls of the industrial workers. - - We hope cotton prices wfll rise higher than the ten-cents level. With prices of groceries going up there must be a balance somewhere in the economic situation. Our appeal now is to the cotton faimer. Pay your ministers and your doctors. They were good to y.ou when you had no money. In this temporary period of prosperity, go to chiurch, pray and pay the minister?he needs some mon ey, coo. DR. ADAMS PROMOTED The appointment of Dr. Eugtmu A. Adams to the office of Secretary of Education in the A. M. E, ,church last week Was a promotiorn well merited by the incumbant who will fill with complete satis-, faction one of the important general offices of the church creditably filled by 'Professor A. S. Jackson of Waco, Texas. Professor Jackson was appointed See retary of Finance of the A. M. E. church to succeed the lamented Dr. John R. Hawkins. South Carolinians in general and the A. M. E. people in particular rejoice in the' fact that four race men from this state have been elevated to high places in the church during the past three years: -Dr.. Geo. A. Singleton was elected Edi tor of the Christian Recorder in May, 1936; Dr. Curry of Philadel< nUS'., ?.o^ r.l../,f^/l Book Concern about two years ago and last spring Dr. L. H. Hem . , ingway of Orangeburg was elect' ed Secretary of Church Extension. The state has in these churchmen a ouqrtot of ?mem?who?will make good at their respective posts of duty. P? VCK TROOPS DEFEND EMPIRES The French and English Empires' are being defended in the 1939 European War by black troops of the two colonial areas and will figure greatly in the defense of their countries as well air in defeating German conquest and expansion. The recent call in France is for six million, black Frenchmen, "not Negroes, not colored men", not Africans" but proud French citizens from every department and irondiserhent of Fr.an.cd, and all parts of the most articulate colon ial empire sprang to arms to" help their country. Fiom graphic descriptions and authoritative information gathered vv. by the expert war correspondent pi ine ruisDurgn courier we gei much of wur information and statistics. We reproduce this clippine from a recent issue: "France and England, as they wage war against Germany, both have overseas empires of black men who will be called upon to defend the dmocracies. "England's colonial emjjire in Africa, including the colonies taken from Germany after the last World War, comprises an area ort more than four million square miles, much larger than the United States, and contains nearly 50 million African natives., TTiese natives are not savages. They are farmers and workers who help to keep England rich. j ~? "The colonial empire of France1 in Africa embraces more than three million square miles and has a native population of more than 21 million. The French have trained their colonials to fight for the mother country. French soldiers from Senegal, Dahomey, Guinea, and other colonies are already at the front." The example s^t by France and England is ignored by the United States. This government is careful about rtjim crowing" Negroes as respectable units in the Army, Navy and Air Corps. John R. Hawkins Church Statesman Dr. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, died in Washington, D. C., August 23, 1939. He was the most distinguished layman of his church, and during the last twenty-five years, plaved a dominant Dart in shaping its policy and procedure. His influence was all the greater, as a layman, because he was removed from episcopal jealouses and ecclesiastical rivalries. , Dr. Hawkin's life, like that of the writer of this release, covered he entire span of the Negro's progress since the Emancipation Proclamation. I love to think of him as a youth who grew up with the race, and whose activities were integrated into every phase of ts advance since the abolition of slavery. His entire active life was spent >n the servjce of African Methodism which commanded the lull measure of his loyalty and devotion. He was both a proeduct of, and a power in this self-govern ing denomination. John R. Hawkins might well be called a high churchman?a veritable Prince of the church. H?s stands out as a model worthy of imitation b> present day educated youth who are in quest of a field in which to exploit their powers and talent Here, lies before him a constituency, to which he is bound by blood, of twelve million souls, endowed with unusual spiritual capacity and standing most deeply in need of religious ministration and leaI dership The harvest is indeed | white; but. alas, the qualified and willing laborers are too few. It ; should challenge thP highest ener K.v ?uu ctiiiuuiuii ui tnc race iixj administer this vast spiritual ?s' tate. The.A. M. E. Church was foundmore than a century ago to exemplify the self-sovereignty of race in spiritual affairs. But if soon broadened its scope to include '"Secular as well as sacred inter eats. In the field of economics, industry, politics and education, the Negro's sphere is circumscribed regulated and controlled by white overlordship where ever their interests overlap and interfere. In the church alone" does Negro leadership find a free field, and wide open opportunities, limited only by 'heart within and God over head.' The venture of the church into broader fields outside of religious lue was accentuated by the era of reconstruction, whrf-e dispensat? ion added the political dimension to his spheie uf activity. The fun-etion of Prophet Priest and King became confused. The preacher and the. politician were often'combined in the same person. ThP separation of church and state has neVer "been accepted as a tenent of the A. M. E. Church. The transfer of spiritual authority to the political field has been sanctioned as an . essential part of its policy. It has thus run the risk of incurring the evil repute which has accompanied the union of church and state throughout the history of Christendom. \ The A. M. E. Church by virtue of the lowly lot of its constituency has become the prey of designing a 1 i t i c i a n s ever sTinca. .the . N egro's. enfranchisement by the Fourteenth aryi Fifteenth amendments i ri(? <11 licit hi; <11 iu religion is an unholy one; especially has been proven of the NegrO minister who willingly becomes the victim of designinng white politicians whose lower ethical standardslook upon him as being venal and ' . i i 1 y inf'"'"'^"d?by?t-he?proffer of filthy lucre. The A. M. E. church has been the chief sinner in this riold. Its ftishops an<l high Priests are allowed to trade upon theii spiritual influence for partisan patronage. I have watched the effect ol this unhallowed!_co-partner between the A. M. E Church and corrupt politics for fifty years, and am thoroughly convinced that it has never contributed to the edificat-_ ion of the church; but in notorious instances, has brought the denomination to the verge of public scandal. It must be said or John R. Hawkins. however, that although he inherited this unfortunate situation, yet he maintained throughout his many-sided activities "his character of high personal probity and untar i nished integrity. Although he was [ chairman of the Negro contingent i of th0 Republician party with the | sanction of his church, he never | allowed himself to receive one cent or compensation for his services | and ever accepted the'pfoffer o j politicial office His chief effort was to secure through politics the rights of his race and patronage for the members of his church, thereby increasing thv prestige and influence of his denomination. John R. Hawkins was a die-hard Republican and he believed in the motto of Frederick Douglas, "The Republican Party is the ship, all else is the sea." It is to the discredit of fcho Christian World in general that during the past fifty years more stress has been layed upon secular affairs than upon sacred things. The A. M. E. Church unfortunately has follctwed in nil hiimiu.mimaimim ' n, wi.iulm . TH 1 MAYBE SO AN (By W. H. ELBERT HUBBi Ever heard of Elbert? Well, he was a thinker who could put his thoughts in writings as no other ordinary fellow could do. He has passed on, but what he wrote and said at times still lives. I was re-reading sohie cf his philosophy the other day. j bhought of you as I usually do when I run across something good. I always think of my rending public. I want this column to re-| main an endearing little corner in this man's paper where a friend (I) may m?et every week a larger number of friends, and oard and I this wcek--Elbert our .juest contributor. "The o-> sence lof marriage is jqmpanionship." "A marriag^ ceremony .'is a proper formality whereby the world is notified of the relationship." "The ceremony does n?t consti-1 the wake of this worldly tendon! cy. Greater applause has accompanied the report of dollar money than the redemption of souls. As result, the spiritual life of the A. NfrE. Church during the past twen ty-five years has been stationary if not retrogade. Ft is certainly unfortunate to a man of the capa: city equipment and consecration jf John R. Hawkins, should have his energies confined to serving tables rather than directing affairs which look to Godward. Thus passes into history the work and worth .of John R. Hawkins who devoted his energetic career with an <?vr single the broad welfare of his people in general and the peculiar interest of the A. M. E. Church. i present the worth and work of this educated upright, courageous and consecratted son of the race as an example worthy of the imitation by aspiring young men who are to comP after him. Kelley Miller the piedmont annual conference branch The W H. and F. Missionary Conference Branch Convention of the Piedmont Annual Conference met in its twenty-ninth sesion with Bethel A. M. _E. Church of Bradley, S. C.."August 31, -"Sept. 1. 1939. The Rev. P M. Gary, .Presiding Elder, Rev .J. C. Lctman, pastor^ and Miss Hallie E. Perrin. Local President and Conference Branch President. This was onr of the greatest meetings in the history of this conference. All of the Worship Periods were lofty and inspiring. "The School of Prayer" by Mrs. O. V. Quarles, was a little k T1h- -WiiumI menage wi bl U hi in ns by th., Bw?P. M. Gary, S. T. B., I\ F. of fah,. Abbeville Ilis-' fiiom. Romans 1:16. Subject "The Power of God," was a masterpiecfi in its entirety. The Misionary?sermon by Rev. I.. C. Butler will long be remembered. He selected jor a text Acts "8:31,sub.:ect: "A Guiding Influence." The discours,. was rnasterful. Mrs. Myrtle Witherspoor. rendered a solo at his culmination which was very beautiful. 'Missionary Placards Demon stration' in charge of -Mrs. A. M Perrin. Participants: Misses Fran eis Perrin and Ruth Quarles; Mes dames Esther B. "Williams, Mary ?. Wiliams, Lucie Gray, A. R Holmes, M. N. Gary, L. R. Gc>g-, -gms?and?A. -E. Johnson At-eFe it/ a class for completenness. An address, "Making Jesus A Reality in the Life of All Men," was led by Prof. J. T. W. Mims and followed by Rev. J. C. I.etman and J. P. Washington. All were very instructive and inspiring. "Hymn Sjorit-s," hv Mrs ILP. Alexander was enjoyed by all. On Thursday night, with Mis O. tf . L>UlK*-na? J/I , LIIL* I" fDI dent, Mrs Hattie E. Perrin, delivered her annual message which was full of imforniation and timely suggestions. The Welcome Program 'by Mrs. Lilie V Perrjq, was a veryhigh typf. of rendition, and special mention is given the play, "The Remedy." It explained the ...value, of having -the?^spir.it of mission among people. A timely response was made, by Mrs. C. F Reid. The Young People's Program under the direction of Mrs. A. M, Perrin with Mrs. Justine Gay as the Mistress of Ceremony, was unique. Each number renr red to us gave a particular thrill. Participtants were Misses F.ula Massey, Ruth Quarles, Frev.ela Walker, Esther Quarles Francis Perrin, Miss Gray annd Mrs. Esther B. Williams. The Convention was also graced with the presence of Prof. Higgins, President of Allen Univ. in<| Dean Butler, also of Allen They both made timely speeches. All reports were fair annd the President, with the assistance of ,thre? presiding elders, !Rev. Gary of Abbevilp Dist., Rev. J C. Quarles of the Greenville Dist and Rev W. S. Minis of the Greenwood District, together with her official staff, dispatched tihe work with much facility . We wcre royally entertained by Rev. Letman and the good pco nic r,f rno uradiey <;t. and its surrounding and we thank them fot their generous hospitality to us. The tables werP filled to the over flowing with good things and ^ ....... ,???"?* ? e palmetto leader D MAYBE NOT Shackleford) ;; VRD SAYS IT tute the marriage, The ceremony is not vital, and the particular form it takes is of small importance." "The vial , things are the men 'al, moral and spiritual qualities jf the man and woman." "There can bP no lasting love without a sincere and honest respect." ' "Brillant men are only brillant two hours a day." "There is no sex in soul " "Every good man is dependent on a woman, and the greater he is the mnrp_ hc-n?^h "IfTwoman is pretty I should .say it is no disadvantage unless she is unable to forget it. But plainness of feature does not prohibit charm ' of manner sincerity, honesty, and ability to be a good housekeeper and a noblqmother. (Rights Reserved) every /home was inviting.. We pray God's richest blessings upon the pastor annd his people. (Mrs.) Anna E. Chiles, Verdery, S.. C., reporter I ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE S. S. and A. C. E. LEAGUE OF THE MT. PLEASANT DISTRICT A. M. E-. CHURCH The Palmetto Conference Krmine R. Rligen, Reporter A successful session of the S. S. and A. C. E. League of the Mt. Pleasant District was held August 1939, at fEObenezer A. M. E. Church, Charleston. S. C. of which Rev. D. N. Wilson is thP efficient castor. The official business meeting was called to order 10:30 A./ M. by the presiding elder, Rev. J. E. "Thomas3. After the business meeting, the Presiding Elder intro duced Mr. Frank A. DeCosta, the principal of Avery Normal Institute, Charleston, S. C., who delivered the keynote addness on the subject, "Inferiority Complex of the Southern Neeros." Prin cipal Pecosta said Inferiority Complex is based on belief rather .than facts. Dating; back to slavery the Negroep .were slaves and the white folks were masters, in tlfiis instance the Negroes represented 'TKe Inferior group and the whites the superior group. ,He further stated that he thinks that each colored high school .chould install a course in Negro History. The course should be so taught so that the Negro boys and girls couuld appreciate the acheivements of Negro men ana women. He also believes that further training in or more specific training registering and voting sHouid be given our boys and girls, becaus0 there is no clause in the constitution that states NegroeS are hot allowed to vote. Principal Pprtnst.a cnnrllldcH?flay putting, this question before the -*4uis0 "The chalenge is ours, how shall we meet it?" This address will ever remain in the^ hearts of?those who were fortunate enough to hear it. The Convention tendered a rising vote of thanks to bhis CIi, t Educator. RevV J-. L. Bcmbow, presiding elder of the Kingstree District brought us greetings from h|s districts. During the (Sunday School pet iod Rev. R. I. Lemon spoke on the subject "How to improve your Sunday School." 1. Have a Pastor who is a live wire; 2. A job; 3. Consecrated teach em. Itf these points are . carried -into our Sunday School we will soon find them growing and glowing. Rev. J. C. James spoke on the subject "How to reach the Unreach in the city." 1. Locate the child or adult; 2. Friendly contact. Rev. Wiliam Jackson preached the annual sermon, his text being taken from Hebrew il:27. This sermon was a spiritual feast. "* The Convention extends its thanks and appreciation to Bishop J. S. Flipper for his very help ful remarkks which we feel will I Benedict | BEGINS NE T I S E P T E M B E I = X X Registration?Day Studen | Registration?Hoarding S V Theological Department 1 1 * I I For Further Informatio | J. J. ST | HF | COLlIM t . t . wr, m . myvmwpjm. . - ->r *- ? - -7- w ^ ' find lodgement in our hearts. Mr. Phillip Bennett, our District Sunday School Supt., is one of the finest in the state Mr. Bennett is gifted with an artistic talent tihat enables him to put any lesson he wishes to 1 teach by means of blackboard drawnings. The entire Convention enjoyed the lesson taught from the Ant. We werP also favored with the presence of many visiting ministers in the persons of Revs. R Lawrence, Muybanks, Hughes, J lrW. Murph, Brogdon and Presiding Elder Miles who brought us trrppHnwo f rnm fjpnrcpfnwn 'District. All delegates were asked to participate in. an Essay Contest selecting some appropriate subject. Fkrstt prizfe was won by Miss Geneva German, fa recent "graduate of. Avery Institute. She wrote on the subject "Day School versus Sunday School." Miss German dealt with facts of everyday life in the home at school and in the Sunday School. Second prize went to Miss Rosa Mae Vanderhorst, a graduate of Burke Industrial High School, Sub ject "The Sunday School and Its Importance." We feel very proud of these two young women, both are members of Bethel A.. M E. ? Church, McClellanville, S. C. Hon < orable Mention went to Miss> Vi- 1 ola Washington of Ebenezer A. 3 M. E. Church. A The convention was " featured I] with a welcome program by the j Supt. cf Ebenezer A. M. E. j Sunday Schofol. Mr., J. Kinloch. 3 Dr. E. B. Burrough one of Char- i leston's leading: physican, deliver- ' 2 ed the welcome adress in behalf j 5 of the city of Charleston. Tho J adresses in behalf of- the Sunday 3 (School and ^he A. C. E. League 5 were fitting. Mrs. V. F. Murray ^ responded to the various address- 5 es. * 2 The reception given by the pas- 5 Vor, officers, and members and J the unexcelled hospitality \hown I \ the delegates, shall never be for- 5 gotten. ^ At the last session the Con- 3 vention "was gratified with the ^ presence?-of one of its own sons J in the person of our newly elect- ?| ed president of Allen University, 3 President S. R. Higgins, ' who 3 spuite so iorceiuuy on me sud- *j feet, "Contributions of the A. M. 5 E. Church." Presidentt Higgins ^ sarted at the beginning of the A. *l M.e E. Churoh and brought us- ^ up to the day. The contributions *i of the A. M. E. Church has made ] to 1.Society, 2.Religion, 3. Poli- J tics. President Higgins has left .j a lasting impressidn upon those *| who listened to his very instruct- *l ive as well as inspiring message. { African Methodism is looking *1 forward to a banner year at Al- ! len with such a stalwart presi- *j dent as its head. President Hig- J gins, the A.M.E. Churches doff *j their hats to you. . !j Too much credit cannot be given our most efficient Presiding -El^er, Rev J! El Thomas, who jj puts forth every effnrt mrnilnhl.. to make this one of the- grand- a est session in the hitory of the f Mt. Pleasant District. Branch Con J ference. We ask God's blessings 5 upon this great man. In the election both offices J went to members of Morris * Brown A. M E. Church of which i D n t r ... * ..ivvv. rv.. i. Li'mon is tne pastor. 1 Mr Philip Bennett, District S. S.. \ Supt., Mr. Edward Saunders, Dis- j trict League Supt. Morris Brown feels very proud of thesP two nob.le sons. NEWS OF LEEDS, S. C. Mr. Willie Preston: apd'Pauline I Feaster, son and daughter of Mr J I nd Mrs. Preston and Bessie Feas- j : ter, left for Key?ville, Ga., Sat.,' to entr Boggs Acadmy School.' : They were accompanied Wy Prof, j and Mr. Tcrrence, former teachers ' I of Brainard Inst., also John Tor- ; rence, son, and Mr. Sanders of Sho ron. On the evening before leaving they invited -a. number of their i; <chool mates and relatives to theix home. Ice cream aand cold drinkg were served, afterwhich the chil i dren had a happy time running an& 1 playing. We wish fcrr them a successful schol term. : College |. XT SESSION I ! IR 20, 1939 |i its, Monday, September 18 ?> < tudents, Tuesday, Sept. 19 \ \ i legins Monday, October 2 !!:< ?" * Y 4 ? < v 4 ? ' n, Write y , ARKS, President ;; : IN EDICT COLLEGE, J' ! BIA, SOUTH CAROLINA ;; : ) < ' : * - Saturday, September 16, 1939 State A. & M. College ORANGE.BURG, SOUTH CAROLINA FALL SESSION ^Beginning September 14, 1939 rnnrapfl lonH'incr trv Rnr>Viplnr'e TYpirrpp in AcTinillture. Mechanic Arts, Home Economics, Teacher Training Business Administration and Arts and Sciences Competent Faculty, Excellent Facilities Reasonable Expenses. <. o For Further Information, Write THE PRESIDENT State A. and M. College, Orangeburg, S. C. ; . . . I * Allen University | COLUMBIA, S* C. is I ESTABLISHED IN 1870 * ; UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE $ AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ? * * X ' _ ? i. j j r? "Ah Institution Devoted to Christian Education ^ I Leadership and Unselfish Service. | [ College of Liberal Arts - $ ! 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