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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 ^
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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
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' 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
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..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.
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