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Q C C ? > . w VOL. XIV?NO. 42. Annual C F ootball Gam< Racing Featur Columbia, S. C.?Next week, October 23-28, Fair gates will swing open for the 36th Annual exhibition which will present many new features arfd special farm and * home displays. Five days and f.ye nights while the exposition goes on,^visitors from all parts of. the state will crowd the grounds and buildings to witness a panorama of evants, ex. - _ hibits and attractions. Prosperity of 1939 on the farm, in the schools and Colleges and in rural commu. nitiea will bo displayed. ? Farm and home conditions in South Carolina will be shown in the numerous exhibits that will be housed in the spacious half-acre building. A week of- visual education about the produ:ts of South Carolina has been arranged by energetic officials who foimulated plans last year that would make this year's exhibits the best in the nistory oi tne Association. "~\ Scenes that furnished thrills in former years have been scheduled this year. Some of these will include horseracing which was always on the Fair program in former years. This old" feature has been replaced at considerable ex pense and Fair officials are counting on a larger interest iri the other big features that will crowd .? the nrogram five big days. Jubilee Choirs, another remnant of former years, will be back on the program to make Wednesday ^ the high day of the exposition. N.Y.A. Sponsors 2nd Annual State Fair Place?Camp Moore, West Co- _ lumbia, S. C. Time?-Friday. October 27, 1939 With the fdesire that citizens ol both races in South Carolina may become better acquainted with the training of N. Y. A. youth irf the state, we are inviting you to spend a day at Camp Moore, FriH*v f)ptr?V<pr 97 nnrl witr>P?c nn exhibiiion of actual productions of N.Y.A. Resident and Community Centers and Workshop projects. "Live at Home" is -the -theme of our exhibition whidh has been care fully worked out. This is in keep ing with the type of - practical training sressed in these projects There will be a short program also stunts and exhibitions from various departments. A short pageant will be presented depicting the Hfe and work of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who also serves in the capacity of Director of Negro Affairs for N.Y.A. in Washington, j The pageant is entitled: "Faith Conquers AH Things". The hour for the program is 1:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a day of "rec~ reation and education". JOINT MEETING OF Y. M. AND Y.W.C.A. HELD (Special To The "Leader") Sunday. October 15th the first meeting of the Y.M.O-A. and Y.W.C.A. of Benedict college was held. This meeting served to show how important the organiza tiong are in the lives of those at..,.),...**. ...v, ? ????? tr,. otuucuio **uu cu^a^p inn t'iu. liv eryone was there -on time and seemed very eager to play his part in th* organizations' activities. If all of our meetings be as good as this one, they certainly ^ will be a great source of inspira tion to all concerned. At 6:00 o'clock the worship ser vice began which was as follows: Song by the audience; Scripture lesson by Miss Humphry; Prayer bjn Rev. Black and ended with a song by thc audience; entitled "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". That which can truly be said is that such touching service prepared us to do the succeeding work with a true air of brotherHness. The president of the YMCA, Mr, Rondeli Rhodes took charge immediately after the worshiping services. Without any delay, he presented to the body, Miss M, C. Slaughter, our speaker for the evening, as well as an efficient member of our faculty. The speech was closely confined to an encircling trip of the country which she took this summer. Beginning at Washington, iD.'C., she came down the states bordering the Atlantic Ocean, went across those bordering the Gulf of Moxtions is very bright and we wish to California; then she went up the West Coast across our northern boundary, returning to New York iTATE C< if ? "\* oioi Fa &s and Horse ed Attractions Choirs from churches in all parts of the State and particularly in Iiichland county and its borders win compete lor prizes .tnat lOtar more than one hundred dollars. Sale of ticket for the- Jubilee choi us contest which hay^e been in the hands of church and school leaders several wetks indicate a record attendance. - For amusement and clean enter^tainment Kaus United Shows has been engaged. This Carnival Com pany will bring many new attrac. tions this year.?More concessions, new thrilling rides, sideshows and free acts have been added to fill the Midway. , Benedict and Allen are ready for the "Big Thursday Battle.", Both teams boasts the best elev_ ens in years. Crowds will see the "Big Fight" that will make "Big Thursday" the day of days during Fair Week. Mather and Booker are ready for High School iDay. Attendance will break all records according to present indications. Mather A_ cademy, Camden has been running over opponents so far this season, winning all games played and is trivine warning that the Torna_ docs of Booker will be quieted to gentle zephyrs on Friday. Fair officials predict the biggest year in their history. "Thfy &fW ready with the best program of the present administration's teij^. ure. State Ball Friday Nite, October 27th Columbia. S. C.?The _State_ Ball formerly the big social event during State Fair Weeh, has been revived and will be given this year, Friday night, October 27, under ' new auspices who are presenting in Columbia for the first appearance, the nationally famous Manhattan Serenaders. Securing the Manhattan Serenaders, with Joe Williams one of America's leading trombonists was the condition that made promoters revive the Annual State Ball. This New York aggregation has won first prize, for nine consecutive yeais in the armtral Elks' contest. Joe Williams is heralded as the "Bronze Tommy Dcrrsey" and will perform on the trombone with an orchestra that has gained national fame. n i lvianniittan cserenaaers are mak ing their first Southern tour in the far Sooith. They have been a sensation for the past ten years in New York and the Mid West. Columbia again will have the honor of hearing one of New York's fin. est leading swing orchestras first in South Carolina. The Annual State Ball is expect ed to be a sell out. Advance sale of tickets can be secured at Tho mas Drug Store, Corner Taylor and Harden and Counts Drug Store on Washington Street. In Orangeburg advanced tickets can be secured at "Bill" Davis Barber Shop and Dwight's Cafe. City where the great World'.'s Fair is being held. Besides giving us a brief account of her travel she had many relics which she collected as 'her dear treasure'. Stame of the places of interest were New and 'Old' Orleans in the city known as New Orleans, I.a.; the Grand Canyon of Colorado, Los Angeles, Cal., Hollywood and the Exposition being held out west this year at 6an Francisco; Montana, the great copper state and other places too numerous to mention. Copper which came from Montana mines was possessed by her and many beautiful stones from the Yellow Stone National Park. Without doubt this brief survey of her summer trip was educational In idle highest sense of the word. It has inspired and en couraged many to travel and get somewhat acquainted with this grept world which our loving Creator and so unselfishly made for our enjoyment. Miss Slaughter's talk was received with much In , terest and enthusiasm and the .ori ganlzatlons hope to have another privilege of listening to her) Miss Helen Coins introduced the cabinet and committee members of | th0 YWCA and the members of J the cabinet and committees of the I YMCA were introduced by the president of the YMCA, after | which wP enjoyed a nice little talk from Prof. C. A. Burch, a professor in thi*s institution. Thc outlook of both organizations s very brght and we wish to make this year a banner one in the history of YW nnd YMCA's here. 3L0RED ffetli COLUMBIA, SC ;? U TVT tl 11CIC in1 Saint Luke's Episcopal Church i I The KL~~Rev. John J7 Gravatt7 Bishop of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, will pay his first visit to St. Luke's Church, Sunday night, Oct. 22nd at 8 o'clock. He will preach and confirm a large class. Friends are invited. Stevens Critically 111 In New York Hospital "(Vlis. Ella Clyde (Myers) Stevens has been rushed to a hospital j | in Mew York City to under a ma- ] jor operation, according to a mes- j ! S&ge YfiCefrved here Monday.?MfS. j I. M. A. Myers, her mother, left Monday night and reached New York Gity 4 p.m. Tuesday, ?| Rev. J. P. Reeder t Honored in Cleveland , The Pastor, Rev. W. M. Downs ^ 1 and Members of East Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohir, Honors Dr. J. P. Reeder in Cel | ebrating his 51st Birthday, on October 18th. Dr. J. P. Reeder is here "conduct ing a meetirtg at the said church and has met with the sneeese ni large crowds and great responses together with adding to the mem. ciate very much the pleasure of having him with us. When we take in account the person and the office he represents it is an honor to have him as our g.uest. We feel in being absent from his church, the Zion Baptist church,' Columbia, S. C., that we should extend to him those words - of cheer and- tokens^~of appreciation that is due him as a pastor .of: that great church. We appreciate the opportunity -to share this honor.?May he Krc long to serve with many more birthdays to come. DOROTHY CRAIGr Church Reporter. BISHOPS' MEMORIAL A. M. E. CHURCH I Rev. H. B. Butler, Jr., Pastor I . . t Last Sunday was a high day at ; Bishflps' Memorial. The Sunday school met at th0 usual hour, the Supt.,. Dr. W. D. Chappelle being ' absent. Prof. Carl Flipper of Allen university took charge and ! carried on in a noble manner. I The morning service was grand ; The teachers and students, ami members came out in largo nunv ] bers. The pastor used for a sub ject "The Program of the Church in a Changing World Order". His text was taken from Matt. 16:18. | ,The A.C.E. League is coming ftfce under Mr. Daniel Thompson JSundayy Oetober 22, is the lasl Sunday in this conference year. We are looking forward to the closing program at 3:30 in the^fternoon. There will be a grand musical and literary program clo* mg with a "Pew Rally". Those who love good music are asked to come and bring a friend. This promises to be a worthwhile program. ^Don't miss it. (Miss) Sarah Williame, reporter ST. STEPHEN A.M.E. CHURCH Rev. Hale B. Thompson, Pastor Wilmington, N. C.?The services throughout the day were largely attended and were filled with inspiration and spiritual enthusiasm. The Sunday school and A. C. E. League bave lived up to all that could have "been exDected throughout me y?ar in giving opportunities to the youth group ot che churcn for service and develop roent. Both of these departments are joining in cooperatively with the senior church in preparing our pastor and church for the annual conference which is convening with us on October 24th. To a con gregation that had been well prepared for divine worship rr. course of the- devotional end of the ser vice, our pastor delivered a grip pir.g message from the subject:' "Service?The Gateway To True Greatness". Thb spiritual tide I ran high. The acknowledgement [ of visitors was made^ The even-1 ing's message was! heard with! much joy by an interesting and | lovfely rtnngregatioh. "Friendhip! Passing The Test", was the subject of the message. All plans have been completed for the en-: tertainment of the conference and the full answer ha? been given for our conference budget. FAIR NE mcltc )UTH CAROLINA, SATURDA ext Week Miss Christina Banks to be Honored Sunday! unveiling of slab in bethel church sunday . Miss Christina Banks, for fifty years a faithful and loyal member of Bethel church, Columbia, will be honored next Sunday morning at Bethel ehueeh by the unveiling of a slab conspicuously arranged witb hpnilti-flll incrrinfmno The late Miss "Christina Banks pave years of faithful service' to Bethel church, and at her death will her estate, located at Taylor and Marion streets to Bethel 1 ehureh and?in?addition she?be? queathed to the church $2,700 in cash. ^ ? Morris Collegre Plans Or o.l\|oep.]Ci]ffort Pally, Thurs., Nov. 30 j MORRIS COLLEGE, SCMTER. S. C., AT 11:00 A.Mr Once more Morris college is calling upon all tht> people of South Carolina to put forth OneMore Effort in a concerted drive ; for funds that the work so well , started might keep going. " This <^11 coVries"""to her gradu ates, students, teachers, trustees churches, Sunday schools. *B. T.'~ U's., "Missionary societies, unions, asociations, district conventions woman auxiliaries, Negro business fln(] nil fpion/le nf TU1,, ^ appeal is directed to you because of yt>ur loyalty to the college orr ~ farmer occasions, and too, you said when we needed you, to let you know. We are asking al? who read this c appeal to put forth ONE-MORE- r EFFORT for the college. The-na ^ ture of our organization demand * that all pull together in an alto- t gether pull that Morris <j>llege I may continue her program of un 8 selfish service. All money sent in will be read, ? with all money given to her iep ^ resentatfves on the field. Every p friend is urged to give from $1<00 t to $100.00. * _ 8 Our annual meetings are urged 5 to double their donations. Com- j plete reports will be given. ? October 15-November 30 has u been designated as Morris College Appreciation Month. Every church ^ and all other organizations are ^ urged to have programs and put ji on One-More-EfTort for the col. v lege. . c Dr. J. P. Garrick. acting presi. 0 dcnt: is doing a grpat task. ,Dr. j H. II. Butler led in the Septem . p ber effort when?the thi ee eonven h tions responded so nobly. NVnv v the college is sponsoring The-OneMore Effort Drive for Thursday, g November 30 at which time the ^ great contests will be held. s By request of the college, I shall F keep the plan before you readers weekly and may your interest and love for education urge you to put forth One-More-Effort for Morris college. Stephen C. Campbell, Publicity Director x Dr. J. P. Garrick, Acting President. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. A. McNeil White, Pastor Spartanburg, S. C.?Our church is still moving upward. The attendance is increasing right along The pastor has not held up one moment since he appeared on the work. He has made a wonderful ; improvement on the church. The A.C.E. League has been or ganrzed and is functioning again, a Junior Usher board wan set up. Bvery department seems to have taken on new, life .and is willing to work. A Pew Rally will be held Sun day at 3 'O'clock, at that time 30 captains will report. There will ba a nroeram Drior fn the r?llv The pastor stated that since he , has only been here three weeks, t all pastors, laymen and delegates' of the Spartanburg-Columbia con! j fererice. will be assigned to homes ( after then- arrival here, I j V?ister Lawrence Reed is still j on the sick list and is confined in ^ the hospital. She is improvingj-t nicely. 11 ' r? ' :xt wei * i'jci Y, OCTOBER 21, 1939 ~~ EVA JESSYE LA i ~i : <r%'Z The Eva Jcssye Choir launches of the West in additiop_to Eastern and Simih "ftuni Winnipugt Canadt New York City tu Seattle, Washi Miss Eva Jessye now a resid< ter, where she has organized a 1< Singers, is one of the race's nVos her choir trained singers from sc Along with the Carolinians: C Bates of Greenville, S. C.; Chariot retta Freeman, of Sumter, C.; C., and George Boyd, of. Durhr nt,~ Catherine Avers of MubciipIiiiooo.. Dowdy of N. Y.; Eulcno Harrison Thomas Harris of Md.; Clinton H Md.J Clarence Jacobs of N. J.; ^ Joodwin of Penna. and Robert N Notice! The Richland County Teachers' association will hold its first geni'ral meeting of the 1939-40 term wo-Soturday, "NtWlrlbei"4," TTi3r?'"at L'2 o'clock noon in tht? Booker T Washington High school audrto rium. Supt. Hope will be gutst speaker. Supt. Cobb and Mr. Felton have also been invted to be present. Signed, REV. W. G. OWEN'S. Pres C. B. HOOVER, Sec. PA/W LEY'S ISLAND NEWS Sunday being the final day?of annual conference, a large lumber of folk here went t o d the close of one of the mosl uccssful sessions had for a long ime. A sweet spirit of peace and larmcmy prevailed throughout the ession. Mrs. Susie L. Flipper the gift. a wire of Bishop FIipper passed hru last , week with several o f xt guests and took along oui lastor's wife, Mrs. S. E. Washing on to the famous Brook Green ;ardens, where they enjoyed the cenes immensely. Rev. Washington stirred the au ience at St. John A ME church Sunday nite in his message. He ised for his subject Honpr. The pastor and his wife are ery grateful to Bro. S. J. Carr, lister Gadsen and Sister Holmes f Gordon Chapel for their unlim ted kindness and the splendid ray in which they are taking are of the church alcmg with the ther members there. Relatives and friends of Mr. ames of Greenwood formerly of 'awley's Island were glad to see dm home again?altho his visit i'as brief. Let us buy The Leader each reek friends s0 that we might ;et in our news. Remember we an't expect an income unless we end out Mr. Outgo. So let us ay our dues and read the news. BALTIMORE. MI). NEWS By S. G. Dodds Mt. Hebron Baptist church Sunlay school at 9:30 a.m.-i -fHHtyer neeting at 11 o'clock and at- 11:30 tervice by the Pastor. Rev. M. blowers. The Willing Workers of th Mt Hebron Baptist church had their ifth anniversary, October 15th. Solos, recitations and good music featured the program. $29.00 vas raised. We thank the Lord1 or blessing sister Hattie Flowers or being such a wcrnderful presi. lent. She is a wonderful work-j 51*. The Christian Burial Aid society rill meet Friday night, October !0th at Alt. Hebron Bapt. church. On thP sick list sister Hattie "lowers, Louise G. Douglas, Ber-1 ha Legette and Nora Reed. Mrs ] "kmglas?; was brought home from hp Baltimore City hospital Sat irday evening. Mr. James Douglas motored oyer and brbught ier home. Mr. Barney Douglas fi\, and Mrs. Sara G. Dodds 3? rompanied Mr.' Douglass. Mrs. Jouglas is doing fine now after a ninor operation and we arP proud o see her at home again. Mrs. Carrie Brice is here visitng her sons, Messrs Coxi and Charlie Brice. Mrs. Brice's home s in Chester. . Mrs. Rosa Hayes and littlo dau rhter is back home after spending wo weeks with her '11 mother in Winnsboro. iK?OCT. *j%. - ? imv . PRICE: Fl UNCHES SEASON I T~ U , -1 r^-.-^-,t~:_? t*.:jlJ.' Jj-??y ' * ' I .,r*k - ir"" I /" - bs i ts season with an extended- tour i bookings covering a distance North t to Texas mid East and tVc<t from ' ngton. ? ? :*nt of the neighboring city of Suni. ical group .called the Santee- KiVei t talented musicians and has with hools all over the country. )range Cox of Kinston, N. C.; Pearl ,te Alford <rf Charleston, S. C.; Cla. Lawrence Whisonant of Spencer, N. N. C. are Annabelle Ross of Texas; ; Eulabelle Riley of Georgia; Helen , of Texas; Gladys Goode of N. Y.; oil a ^4, of W. Va.; James Waters of Villiam Smith of N.? Y.; William olan, pianist erf Ohio. , I.ADSON PRESBYTERIAN " J CHURCH NEWS I - The Ladies Missionary Society , invites you to be present to a oiv addr; by Prof. John Potts, principal 0f Waverley -graded school, Sunday 'afternoon. -1 o'clock, Oct. .10. 1919 ; We promise you a treat. Don't miss this program. Mrs. -G T Dillard, Pres."'* Rev A. S. Powe, Pasto!. PTA ROBERT SMALLS HIGH SCHOOL I Beaufort, ?C.?The Pai ent- . Teachers' association of the Rob- , I ert .Smalls high school held its , ' second monthly meeting. Qctob.-r 4 11. 1939 at the usual meeting place with the President. Mrs. J. I. Washington presiding. ^ t A hymn was sung, after which , the 21rd Psalm was repented fo] lowed by prayer. The minutes of the last meeting ! was read, received and adopted. ' I The meeting-continued bv discuss. ing two events. The Fatffer-Son ' Program and the PTA Rally, spon sored by Mrs. Hattie Erazier. After the discussions tip. meet- 1 ing adjourned - I i The Simmons Singers n?' Savan. hah, Ga.. appeared at our school 1 October 9th and they presented a very lovely program. This pro- i gram was sponsored by the PTA 1 along with this program. Mr. Shir - mons pave the person selling th > J highest number of tickets own one hundred a beautiful cotton mat- ^ tress. The winner came from th-' Senior class, in person ^.f Mr. Jno. Simmons, who sold one hundred and fifteen tickets. A Father-Son program sponsor f ed by the PTA was given on Sun. ( day afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at 1 the Grace A ME church. Mr. John A. Harris of Charles 1 ton. S. C.. pave a very inspiring i address centered around thp im. i ! portance of a PTA - r Mr. Paul Stewart of Orangeburg. < who i-s an instructor at th,. Rob- } : ert Smalls High school spoke for v. ! a few minutes on the importance c | of cooperation of the citizens in general. He made a special ap ] peal to the men to assist the wo' ' men in their efforts to help the * ichool. t l \\\. were also favored by the Bryant Singers under the direc tio'n of Mr. Samuel Bryant. The PTA 'h is many things plan ne(| to keep the school on its very * high scale. On Monday morning. October lfi v a very educational program was I 8 had in our auditorium with Miss j ' Odessa Dixon in charge. > ( Reverend Walter Green of the ^ r irsi /\t ncan rsapusi enurcn i spoke on the Life of Booker T. c Washington.'* r Mrs. I. D. Pinson's Morris Colli-The~ehasm, my friends. tw Might he tk*e}v the ocean Might l-o filled with the te Yea, wide as the poles are But this chasm, my friends Can. he hi idjri d by the gr; s A pat on the hack or the i I wish to thank you who ha\e 1 chasm and gave bouquets to those v ing made this chasm S?> daik anil d< By your prayers, I shall walk < in a cast now, and has b>een for aP] ing his little chin up end and sendi his other Hrohers Jimmy and Davie May such louds as have cro-ssi skies. (MRS. _'. . 1 - <i 23-27 [VE CENTS PER C()P> "COURAGE" This is ;i <lav of [/reparation and investigation: Thus it takes one . two..thirds of his or her life to prepare to face the stern realities of life . Moses was eighty years making preparation to lead out for God. Hence it took courage and investigation to meet the great problems which confronted him t ulead on for God. Thy,question may be asked: who gave us the spirit of courage II Tim 1 -7 LLiid L'j''.c n- nut?a of fear- ? fullness but ,,f [iiiwi-i- and love and discipline. lleiice we are boiii with > __ t?1<'Vl and discipline, ftloSe 1 in vt iirated the burning n bush, but (i< <1 told him to pull off his siii i < < fearfulInes.-; Buttot strong and of f?v d courage, not afi; ill }< r tl..- ground thou standest on i- hi.lv. Therefore it takes a courageous man to take S stand ?oi?rightco;..noHi- . Now the Conferences have thrown open their doors fop ad. jtistmeiu of those who. fee] worthy as a coui aireous factor to hclj) put'over one. hundreif.per cent forthe great A. M. K. Church. J think every man ought to.be able to stand on his fo-et and huue the conviction to vote for the men who will . pledge themselves t o have our dear Bishop- '-Mid- his queenly w ife return to "us another four _ Veal -. Mrs. Susie L. Flip. FW?- i?- * L- - * K-|- . w,lv ,M im- _M;'>M unassuming women that we ha. e in the church*" I can say beyond a doubt that she has labored hard t" 1 briny South Carolina, to ?h,. top- in spirit and finance. i AVi should tn-cou: t lavutrh?~ to see to it that .Dr. T. J. Miles be pushed to the frorit as the first, chirice fo,. the Bishopric. If we elect the light kind of delegates. ' it cait be. done. Let us think right. and act right. "Awake to righteousness and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of ? Ciod; I speak this to your shame." I Cor. 15:34. "Be r.ort deceived: manners." I Cor. 15:33. Now is the time tn~ prepare?to fleet a man. for the Book Concern ivhere Dr. Curry is offering him idf fo,. tVo- Bishopric. Wo have a nan that is well qualified is ; jrtnter. business man htkI hones :y, iff-the person of Mr. Geo.?It Hampton, who heads The Palmet to Leader. Let us pray, vote and ivork very courageously to have . . lim elected at the next General ?crnference in Detroit.,. Mich., in 1040. The poe't wrote and said: _,ord. I must fight if I would reign increase my courage Lord; '11 U-ar the toils, endure the pains Supported by Thy word. ?By REV. W. G. OWEN'S. RpnpHief To "P1jiv Bethune Friday nite \t Antisdel Field On Friday night of this week, he Benedict Tigers will play the ast stepping team of Beth-ne 'ookman College t>n Antisdel field rhis will be the only game, this eason that will he played by " the riirers under' the floodlights. Because of the inability of the ithletic committee to make. ar_ ' angemens earlier, it was impos ibio to enter this game with the Honda boys on the regular sche lule card which has already been lisplayed to the public. Keen interest is"oeing mahifesji (I in this game by the students md the football fans of the city, ind much concern is being- shown >y the three Benedict coaches be. ause of the defeat which Bene. lict suffered B s t year at the lands of Bethune Cookman. How ver, Coach Dean is adamant in lis belief that on Friday night he rill avenge the defeat of a year igo. Both Benedict and Bethune "ookman have been undefeated his season. All the men of both earns are in the finest playing ondition, and the game certainly >rc*niises to be a thriller. Card of Thanks ?e, Sumter, S. C. . October 16. 1939. ixt hope and despair ^ and dar k-! .?, afs of all yesteryear; apart; i. twixt hope and despair ;P of a hand; a friendly nod, * oho?"I understand." j udped me and mine to bridge this ,-hile living and dead, whose part. j ?op.~ igain and my son Flueene, who is proximately four months, is keep, ng thanks also to \vou along with I, who ate up and out. ed my horizon never bedeck your ) I. D. PINSON. i * j