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/ . i t X VOL. XV?NO. 17 - Baptist E. & 1 to Meet In Me Theme: Th#* Rp^nn. f struetive Resources of j Christian Religion The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, .will assemble in its sixty-third annual session,- May 1-3, ? 1940, Marion, S. C. The session this year will be held with the Mt. Pis^ah Baptist church, the Kev. W. F. Mcintosh, entertain11! v minister. The convention is headed by the Rev. H. H. Butler, who is presiRov. H. II. Butler, Hartsville, S. C. who is president; Rev. L. C. jFenkins. Columbia, S. C., secretary. the theme Tor FHe convention tVs year is The Reconstructs i ^ Resources of the Christian Relig]o? for Social Welfare. t'h? ^nn. al .Beard meeting will i>,. .I'll Tuesday April 30 at 4:00 n.m. At nisrht the welcome pro ; ,, :11 be dirr tod by th-j .pastor. esdav morning:. May 1 the 'on-ertioM onens with en-ollment .a -i--- -?? - i. i'iu"iu-fit unions ana associat;.' q Introductory sevmon Y -in hn l.vpnphod at 11:10 by Rev. R. W. Kennedy, of Spartanburg T'i the nftci?oon be?inn;ng at ' "0 o'clock reports will be con :'v'od a,ftcr the worship service \t th:s s*>c; ion, Rev. TI. TI. B'.'t'?* tv-ps'dent of the convention " ''H deliver his annual address. At ' "-S0 n.m tlie devotional message h" doljvr.red bp Rev. C. H ^ '1 o"*r) of Columbia. \t'8:R0 p.m. pe\, T P. Garrirk, Acting PresiMorris college wMl deliver no address affe?- which the Morris ' oii-fre rally will )/c hold. T' li-sdny at 12:45 p.m. Dr. J T ctT-' s will deliver an address a^tor the Benedict college rallv will be held. Mrs. M. K. Hjward president of the Woman's State convention will speak during this session. P At the atternoon session Prof A. W Nicholson, president Bettis aeademv. will speak on Denominational Secondary scneols. At 4:00 p.m. the Laymen Hour will be '"presided* oVer by Bro. N. E. Mattison of Anderson. Dr. L. M T.on* of Union will, deliver an addre=s on: Health a Major Factor *n Religion. w Thn.-sdav evening at 8 o'clock _ .after. the worship service Presinf Friendship,. ?olle"c will make an address The Doctrinal sermon will be de , I!" 1 V.. r>~.. AT.. ?1. Af?U1~,. j?VMffu I/ \ uvv, iMtiiiv i.Txuuic;|', ui Saluda. During the session Friday morn5iv TV-*. S. S. YoungbloOd and T. I'. Feeder will cbndl'Ct ttTCT rallv will ho conducted. Friday ovoni" r 8:0.0 o'clock the Missione v c'ovrvui will he preached bv 1'i'V, .T. T. Thomas, of CharlesTV sessions will he informative and plans for the progress of the eem*o"t'on am to be presented. The neople of Marion are in readto receive the. state,convention and every hospitality is cxtni'Joi1 to tb" COLUMBIANS MAKE GOOD \ NEW YORK \ A :v vur the young ladies who re ently left the city for different trades in New York are""* reported as doing excellent work are: Miss Eloise Byrd, a Hooker T. graduate of '39, expects to return to the city in-^May. At tlr Apex College of Beauty Culture, Miss 1= Rvrd was among the bpst in her class. She has been employed in" a shop there for some time. Miss Wilhelminia Willliams, a student at Allen University last yViiVf 1?> c tuuiav: ill lonvyiing. After convicting the course she expects to reside in Now York city. - ?- . t Misses Ethel Williams and Mag nclia Bouknight, recently interned in the Apex College of Beauty Culture, are doing their bit. They will complete the course in foui or five months. Their future plans are uncertain. 'Miss Obbie Pearson, a student at Allen last year, exclaimes "To make others look beautiful is my hobby." Miss Pearson entered the Apex College September 20, 1939. She was employed at Hazels' Beauty Salon for the Easter rush and impressed the public so much that she was permanently employ ed. She specializes in Scientific Facials and Hair Styles. Should these young ladies return to their good old "Palmetto State," they will give the public the best they have V * . 1 I ?l)C ? a ^ tzr 2 Jj. u V Convention i n, May 1 -3 Sup'v. Johnson and Principal Simmons At Study Conference C. A. Johnson, Supervisor of schools, and J. Andrew Simmons Principal of Booker Washington school, are in Nashville this weel attending a conference preliminary to the Secondary School Study of the Association of Colleges and Secondary schools. The study financed by the General Ed ucation board is to cover a period of several years. W. A. Rob.nson?of the?laboratory?sehoolAtlanta University, is to direel the Study. At least one school from each of the states^ comprising the Southern Association area has been chosen. Booker Washington high school of Columbia is thp SniltVl P.QVnlmo oolnol ed. D. Ward Nichols Unanimous Choice Of '1st' For Bishopric New York, (ANP)?For the first time in the annals of the Fi'rst Episcopal District, a can iidate for the bishopric this week received unanimous encfcrsement "rom district representatives. The candidate, the Rev. D. Ward Nichols, pastor of Emanuel church here, Is declared by church officials and laymen alike to be the most logical candidate for the position, and. his popular appeal vas supported by his unanimous endorsement. A son of the late Dr. L. Ruffin Nichols, who for 69 continous years was an A. M. E. minister. tuinguished Methodist heritage tins, together with his long years if experience in the service of the church, observe his icortstitnents makes him ideal for the bishop. 1C. Beginning with a small church in Jamestown, R. I., where the membership was six, Dr. Nichols aised the membership and renovated the church, and progressed steadily to his present position as ninister of one of the most beautiful and modern A, M. E. churches in the country, the Emanuel Church .there._ During his pastorate at Emanuel f the membership ns inrreascd from 18 to 1400, and moved into a $100, 000 structure. Always interested in civic afFairs, Dr. Nichols, In liM'/, WUM irged by the Republican party in New York to seek membership in the State legislature,. but refused referring to devote all of his ime to the ministry.. The only Nerro holding a degreevin Missiuns, Dr. Nich&W?received?hi* educat.on from Howard University and Drew seminary. He also holds htm orary degrees from Wilberforce Allen and Morris Brown universities. Proclaiming that a vote foi rsicnois is a vuie 101 [nusicao .he bishopric candidate's supporters declare assurance for his victory at Detroit in May. To Workers Insured Under Job Ins. Law Chock YXS or NO at the end of each of te first three questions be o\v and mail to: E. C. Lewis, Un ""nk//mp"t Compensation <3p^> mission, 1003 Main Street, Colum s C. In answering the fourth question give the name of the newspaper from whioh you clipped this questionnaire. Question No. 1 Would you like to have in youi posession a work record, showing the wages you earn each week, sc that if and when you are laid off your job for lack of work, you can immediately tell from youi work record what weekly job insurance benefits you may receive and for how many weeks? YES ( ) .NO ( ) Question No. 2 " Would you like to have the law amended to a one week waiting period, instead of the now more than three weeks waiting period? YES ( > NO ( ) Question No. 3 Had you rather receive youi check at the employment office each week when you report, as opposed to the present system un der which checks are mailed from the central office at- Columbia, South Carolina? YES ( ) NO ( ) Question No. 4 From what newspaper did yoi clip this questionnaire? (Name of Paper) r----- (Your Name) (Your Address' COLUMBIA, Annual Meetiiig -jQfXoIored Women's Federated Clubs May 3-5 ( -This comes as tfio last annolinctf ment of the Annual Meeting of Coloied Women's Federated clubs It is hoped that every club member will feel it a privilege and a duty to? see that her club is rep resented by a large number of delegates. | There in great inspiration and much to be learned in getting to gether and talking over one's problems?in getting the other fellow's point of view. :_iu-Uw-?u'ni TtTirr~tve .siiirirr what we have to that extent are we blessed. Let's, keep in mind the saying?"What we keep, we love, what we give, we have." Then come to the meeting of the : Federation for 'inspiration anJ to nelb devise ways ahd^ rrieans' to assist in carrying on and caring for those?the childreft at tht "rWTTETnson Home?who are oui charges. Will YOU be there to help place the work for another year? Remember wa need the help of EVERY one?nobody can take YOUR place. ' ON TO COLUMBIA! ON TO COLUMBIA! ON TO COLU?> BIA! MAY 3-5. p MARION DISTRICT HOLDS SUCCESFUL MEETING - ? " ' The district conference of the Marion district held its forty-seventh session in St. John church. Marion. 'S. C., April 18-21. Dr. J. M.. Jackson, pastor; Dr. A. P. Spears, presiding elder;?The do voticns were conducted by Revs M P. RobinsbhT J. F. StahTey, J" B. Lewis and G. L. Ragins After the devotions the presid ing elder came forward and in his introductory remarks thanked the committee for the splendid de votion and expressed his appreciation to the brethren for the type of work being carried on in the district. Rev. J. F.. Stanley was elected secretary; Rev. J. M. Davis \Vas elected reporter to the re ligious press and Rev M. F. Rob inson to the circular press. The committees were appointed by the elder. The reports from the charg " "es""wer<rvery good with a few exceptions and showed that the pas tors and members are working to gether. ... ** _ \ohle se-t lvnr were delivered rn the conference by Revs. Herbert f Andrews, A. A. Oliver and Jas. i Leonard. The spirit of Christ dwelled among us throughout the session, at times it seems as tho' we were in a revival meeting. The papers and discussions were very ; interesting and produced much food for thought. Rev. J. M. Dav .is ^reminded us of early school days while speaking on the subject Correct English. . Everyone enjoyed Mrs. 1. B. Levister's quiz , on the Bible; Mrs. Lillie Lattermer won first prize for answering the most questions. Revs. G. II. tVhite and I. S , Burrell brought grdetingh frtbm the Dillon district and Rev. King of the Missionary Bapt. church. All of them spoke in complimentary terms of Dr. ?Spears and the work he is doing. The district guvs ciown on recoru.as express> ing its earnest desire that Dr. Spears be elected secretary-trea-surer of the-AC-?- League. We -be_ r liuve from his broad experience > gfteid ablity, er.d business tact that he is eminentlp prepared to ^serve the church in this position, and the young people department will be safe in his hands. Since he has been endorsed by the con' ferences of the state, and is now looked ltppn as the most promij nent candidate, for the position I having received an exceptionally I larger vote than either of the de > feated candidates at the'last Gen eral conference, we therefore so licit for him your support. irTZII -~ i 7~ T ~ j iiurua iiiu inauequatc to pav our tribute- of gratitude to Dr Jackson, his queenly wife and the members and friends of St. John 5 church, for the hieh class enter tainment they gave us. We feel indebted to them for thoughtful care and kind hospitality shown us while ^ we were in their midst. I, therefore hafve no hesitation in saying that wc pledge to them our warmest regards. M. F. Robinson reporter. wcffl south-car oun aTsati: r ] Tentative Program of Federation of Colored Priila. Mo.' *i j . ~ 1 i 7:0'olock?Executive Committee Meeting * at the home of Mi's. H. N. Vincent. 1712 Wayne St. 18:00 O'clock?Reception at the Community Center ! 1Q:00 O'clock?The Crowing of Queen-directed hy Mesdamcs Mar^ David and Daisy Cooper of Orangeburg. Saturday*- May 4 O'clock? Benedict's Library Miss Helen Usher and Mrs. Rosa Cooper, presiding. Devotions flondrcU'd I y Mm Leah Thompson and'Mrs. Agnes Sexton. ? Welcome from the Culture' Club Mrs. II. D. Monteith Response-Mrs. Percival of Greenville " ; Minutes Greetings? from ttrr Nations? Youth Administration - Mrs. Josie Hazel Appointment of Committees Treasurer's Report JJoll Call.of Clubs-Senior & Junioi Group ' discussions led by M^sJ dames Helen Sheffield, Orange-. . burg. Carrie Thompson, Greenville and Leoma McMillan of J Denmark 1:30 P. M.-Recess for Lunch i Saturday?Afternoon j i:3<J O'clock Reassemble . - Reports of Committees Summary of Meeting-Mrs. S. C.I Disher, Darlington 5:00 O'clock?Tour of pla.es ot i interest ending at the Wilkin- j .Sunday Morning, May !> T News In And Around Washing-ton By J. O. Hart Washington, O. C., April 27? 1'he Baltimore annual conference' was held at Metropolitan A. M. E church from the 17h through the 21, under the Bishop of 'the sec- 1 ond Episcopal district, IU. Rev. Monroe H. Davis, presiding. The (inference began with an address deliveredby the Rt. ReV. David H. Sims of the P.rst Episcopal dis ?.riet. 1 he conference was a grand | -sticcijsi?-. ?A?vcry-ftrw?t'lumgi'g' were made. Every Session was; well attended in spite of chilly, cold and rainy weather." The lunch was packed for all three services Sunday. Some of the South Carolina preachers, in the Conference are Rev C. ft Hnl.in. son, Eugene Holden, Alfonzo Mill i.ouis Yo ..rig, Fields, and Rice. Others are Drs. FT. A. Adams, E. . ti. Dent, 1.. H. Hemmingway, I. H Alston, G H. Singleton and Prof. Garrett. The Allen University club met at the home of Mrs. Jessie Thomp son. Hood 2G( 8-5th St., N.W. Our . ;uest for tlie night was the hon-, orahle Dr. Geo. A. Singleton, editor of the Christian Recordet vno made some very inspiring remarks. all enjoyed his pres' nee. the club also rejoiced ovex Dr. Singleton connecting himseli ?ith the Allen University club oi Washington and is very grateful for his pledge of $25 toward the Library dme. ?mm ? BJ5TTY SUE Gl NTIIORPE WINS RARV POPULARITY CONTEST Tl.. U*. - ii? i hi- m .si <nmuai oaoy popularity contest \va., given at the Fairfield Counv Trnininv school Monday night, April 22 sponsored by Miss F. H. Patton, for the benefit of the Biology department. Comedy in three acts "Here Comes Hattie" was presented for the entertainment of the crowded audience who voted for the babies participating.! We take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the splend'd support of each baby. The reports nic as follows: Betty Sue Gunthrope $13.25; John Henry Hennequin, $7.00; D. | Baylor, $5.30; Floree Jacobs $3.80; j-Sallie-Theroaa Code $2.35; Joo Ed. j Alexander. $2.30; Robert Shaftei Baxter $2.30; Marjorie Boatright $2.30; William Earl Heath $2.00; Betty Joe McDowell, $2.00; Joo Louis McDowell. $1.30. Total reJ ceipts $43.50. A beautiful sterling silver lov\ ing cup was given as a token of I appreciation to Betty Sue Gunthrope, the winner. A chicken was raffled off and Mrs. Sarah Cais^~ Wright tiad the lucky number. DAY, APRIL727, 1940 the South Carolina I Women's Clubs I lljOO O'clock?Visitation u> the I ChurcheH i Sunday Afternoon-.'! :(J<? O'clock j Allen I'niversityy's Auditorium | Mrs. M. B. Winkinson.-- -Presiding : Invocation?Rev. J. C." Cblclough ; Music?Female Quintette of JBenj edict' College l Greetings from the following Or ganizations: (2 minutes each) (a) Civic Leaeue-Dr. A. J. Cnl| (b) Educaational Group-Mr. John F. Potts (c) Sororities-Miss Harriette K 1?ii? . Sawyer (dj Fraternities-Mr H. "lr Rutherford (e) Medical Society-I)r. R. W. Mance j Music?Girls' Trio of Allen University (f) Ministerial Union-Rev. W. McCullum (g) Busiriess Men's League-Mr. Henry Williams I (111 Hotel Emnlovee's Assneiia tion-Mr. Arthur Williams 1 (i) Postal Alliance-Mr. C. T. Garrett Soio?Mrs. Klla Pearson, Sumtoi k Introduction of Speaker?M i s Buchanan, Darlington Address?Dr. Benjamin 'K. Mays. Washington, I). C. Music?Wilkinson?Home?Girls Wilkinson Home Rally - Conduc ted by Dr. D. K. Jenkins and Mr. J. . E. Dickson Music?Booker Washington Hie; School Octette Benediction ?The public is inyiteTt' to com. to these meetings. _ Achievement Day In Chester Co. Schools Saturday,. April 13, was known as Achievement day in the schools of Chester county. , The following SjhobU. WilHuma Will!- :i ?i .1 ?? uurtiuaviiL*, | Mount Zion and Pleasant Grove i served as hostesses for the othet schools that participated in this I occasion. The teachers and s??k1? nts of' the following schools brought Jmni-c-JLifc ..In Picasant Grove school: s Fishing Creek, Early Home-life i and present; Mt. Prosper^"Dutch; j Pryor, Indian; Mt. Arat, Indian; 1 Mt.?Who,?African; MT .Maria. lanancscKnox, Science Uuit; : PTeasSuit View. Dutch; Paradise ; Science. The teachers and', students of i the following schools brought ' these units of home-Ufe- to Wil- j liainsville school: Hardin school, Neighborhood j Home; Carter school. Modern I liume; Price school",""Eskimo; Mt. 1 Maria, Neighborhood home; Black j Rock, Farm Unit; Bluck JacK.j MnSm.nn.L'ino- /n.oll. n.,;ln ! \i.'unn vjum ; cvauc. ! Clay Hill, Red Hill, Piney Grove, I Ilomemaking (quilts etc.); W'l-! liamsville. Dutch Unit.N P The teachers and students of i the folowing schools hrought i these units of home-life to \V'Iliani school: ' ' V I Rocky Creek, Neighborhood j Home; Cedar Grove, Dutch Home: Mt. Pisgah, Eskimo Home; Brown j ; Chapel. Neighborhood Home; St. ,-L'uuL Japanese New Providence j [Dutch; Bethel, Dutch. 1 The last school that served as t a hostess was Mt.Zion, and the.I following schools made these con- j tributions: Red Oak school, Neighborhood i Home;' Harmony, Early and Modern Home; Mt . Vernon, Indian Home. TV,. st.i? Ksisro.i .. * .it S.1.S.H ~'sil~?l, I 1 ?. ' <?.> uimiu ? V.iw>.rw at the Williamsville school where Mt\ John Nunnery, surterintendent of F.dunrtion of Chester county to ; jrether with Mr. Felton, Mr. Schifley, Mr. Gale, Miss Marjorie Kel! ly Jennes teacher and Miss Fannie Cassell of the city school, inspectj ed the exhibits and awarded the : prites. A blue ribbon to those winning the first place and a red j ribbon to those winhing the second place. In the short program that fol' lowed Mr. Nunnery said that he ; was highly pleased with the fine | type of work shO\Vn and felt thnt the unit plan, if rightly used could be made to help solve the problem of attendance. Mr. Feltoii said that he wanted the tea(Continued on PRge fi) frihl*'!* ? WvJI' 1 ^ PRICE: F Prof. Valle Or at OrantreKuro ? - --0 ?- ? CJ NOTICE ! 1 1 hi- Alumni Association of Al- : | h ii. I.'in vers it y will hold a ntectI inp at the Colletre. S<iturduy,j [ Library for Allot i University and! ;I atn calling upon all lovers ofj j Allan University to come out ,?i:ni! help the Alumni Association i*. j their laudable work in making a' betUaur-tual^hi(jrtf<i>,-".AUc>n Univcr- ] sity. J. S. FLIRI'KR. Senior bishop A. M. K. Chuicl ! Premier Negro I (Salesman in Columbia] James A. Jackson Inspires I Hooker \V. Students ? , Janus A 'TTams^ri. special rvpAeso'ntat ive ot the Standard" Oil "Wnipanv, the .only Negro ever to bo elected to thi< l.r.n>-.l n; tors of any important corporation dealing wnh motor fuel products, was in the city visiting the annual meeting of the Palmetto Medical association." Mr. Jackson has ! ccii an associate of the Stan dard Oil concern for a bit bettoi than six- years. His association with this, anions t be richest-hush ness firms in the United States, has meant much to the American Negro by way of employment and! business opportunities. Mr. Jack son .delivered an inspiring talk bcforc the students and faculty of Hooker Washington" High school while in the city. He is intensely interested in-" the development of Negro business, and the Negro as a business man. Although he is an ardent suppoiter of' the Nat lonal Negro Business League,Mr,-! lacks..n's -btfeiner-s dealings. -ceTrd?the banders of race. Some of his biggest deals have been made with gigantic white . con- : tiTii.* 10 wnom ne sold his com pany's cause; Mr. Jackson is a I former publicist. . He, under the ! trade name - "Billboard - Jackson," j has probably been responsible for the meteoric rise" of more colored theatrical and cinematic stars and the success of more Negro musical comedy successes than any j Other single force through his sac-j tion in the- BILLBOARD, America's foremost magazine dealing' with subjects and personalities dealing with the stage. If mora i;>f our children learn of the possibilities there ire for them as shown in the career of James A. -faekson,-fewer- ?of thmv-wtB?trtr~ found floundering in the morass of Psychological bewilderment that eiigvHVd Richard K. Wright's fictional. but all too real, Bigger ThnnuTs in his sensational Book the month for February, Native Son. We were-h?-ppy to receive a visit from Mr. Ja-kson at the Pal metto Leader while he was in the j city ' mmm t \BBKV1LLK DISTRICT CONFERKNC E I j Calhoun Falls. S. C.. April 1.7?j The Abhovillo DiKti-ii-t <\ met witii Brown A. M. K. Church j on thy above date at 10:30 A. M.,j Rev. W. S. Minis, D. D.f Presiding j Elder and Rev. Wu<: - Jones, the i eiitvi taining pastor. The opening Exercises were con [ ducted by the presiding older as- j S'i.sV'd b.\ th.e pastors. Dr. 'Minis' read as scripture lesson l>t 1'salin followed by a very instructive comment. Tlie conference w'as I then organized with Rev. G. \V i Bradley, pastor of the? Bailey Bet I hoi Circuit, secretary. Rev. Wade Jones, chairman of the contingent committee, Finance, Rev,. J. \V Martitf, pastor of McCorniick, act ttttt?chairman. Woman's Reliel .. Campaign for the Abbeville Distriet. Miss Ilattie E. Perrin, char man. Reports from charges -sho.. ed that the pastors and steward? ' were in swoetraccord with the p. siding elder's 'program. Dr. J. C. I Quarh's, presiding elder of the!" Greenville District, was presented, and addressed the conference in] his usual way giving food fori thought. Revj. J. W. Martin was presented to open for discussion: "The financial ability of the peo- j pie throughout the district." The spiritual tide rose high after listening" to sermons preoched by Revs. R. H. Hampton, W. N" Curry and C. G. Glover.. The following were elected delegates to I the ensuing Annual Conference to j meet with Bethel A. M. E. Chin eh | Laurens, S. C.. Nov. 1040: Boston] Johnson, S. D. Davis, (Miss) Hat- j tie E. Perrin and Samuel Wright i Much credit is due the pastoi and people for their fine entertainment. Evcrybodv left smiling. Go to Brown. 1 - , V -- . n miX?JSTTS PER. COPY ^???? ganized Lodge > < On Tuesday niyht. Aj-ri! ?v., i:?40 tin-'National ijcjifid Oiyani/.oi for tlu* 1 B. I'. (>. ,K. of \V.. ; j??f. i \'allt <>i Now Yorf; i -'Ay. d?'Uv"n < ( n TTTTt'-rnal addr<-s.? .<? . ti;t- firiru-iph-s' of tin- Ord?T t- a v i en| of husipiotVssjoi.jil. and ' o'.ii-.l; iat< (hat tho*.(iVjjan!7.atft;g > Tosti-iTr.s a ?.'.-holaishi|i for tin- Ni-. pro 11 iyh Scho- ] -4V'k-nts. they ~aa?:i*.11?la >iirn.i^r?i, imalili?p+ jlVil. a:A>-J:;?^^..J:aic-a.nd an promoting a j rptrraai for youth (loM-loj-inrfil. thi- creation of jobs and I'liihlir.a v -'d wiU h; twwn thi- races. \\'e farther state that t-he- prjfarmatioTt functions in ' 42 states of till- I'tiioi and 10 for... iyn countries, vjith a nu mbarshij. ol lUU.nun nn-n. whpim;. and >hil<l ^ reii. headed }v L'i. J. Kinley W'il(hand Exalt?<i Ruler *< Washington-, IV C. 4 A campaiyn was - launched lor . lOd memWt? in ntariyeln ry county and a deityutiu:i was ^elected for* the State Association meeting -bfcititr held ill S;iailnnh:..i v?iuiu Ith and Sth with instructions t< work for the State Association tc be Ijyld in Oranyebury in !.'4l The CPftmTtttFPi shall irrtrt > ie\t?t+tr local business and fraternal leaders. also the 'Mayor of the Cit\ and the Chamber of Commerce t' yet the State Association here., The OrftTid Oryanizt-r was assisted in settiny up the lodye by -Mr. Aueust St. T'.iir." ira;,ris. Can- ^ paiyti Secretary anH Brother Ma ..r *u.. ii;n t ?.i? v.\ v H.JIC* ''1 UIV 1 1 til V. i I \ JUViUJtt. NTo. 57", Chester. South Carolina Brother A. B. Hrulund, ami E. K Arnold. Exulted Ruler of the lodge. .... ... .? The following officers were . electeu: Exalted Ruler E. R. Arnold; Esteemed Leading Knight Robert Dwight; Esteemed Loyal Knight, Roscoe Smith;. Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Fred Mitchell;* Secretary. Louis Smalls. Treasurer, A. B. Breeland; Esquite, Hamp (Madden; Inner Guard, AY C. Dash; Tiler. Alexander Lewis: Master -d-Suasion. E7.eLiaL_Mid_. dleton ; Medical?Director. Dr Greer; Trustee, Hamp Gladden. Trustee. Herman B>>d; Trustee J. ClmppUg 1 The next meeting "will in- held and the friends fraud old numbers of the lodge-tare. cordially invited to attend -this meeting. The ladies auxiliary will be- or ganized on that night; made up o: wi.es, daughters, and friends ot the lodge. VI."\\ voi?L- ri?^' \ ir,i*i i- " i \M\n r.ivc: , ? i?* I l IN SOI TH Mr. and Mis. John B Kir.eiaon of New Ruik City spent 10 days with their parents both \whom are looking the. picture bl' health Airs. Emerson, was the passing guest nf Mrs. llalmon. They visited in Charlotte. X. C.; Great* Fails. Chester ami Columbia, S. C. T'ue couple report a pleasant trip and are doing splendid aroutni Park Ave. KIlKNK/.ER A. M. E. CI1LKCJ? Rev. 1). \. Wilson. Pastor . Charleston S. C.?On last Sunday it was a a rent day v :th cu.1 church. The services were. ver> much' imprelsive nil day. The pastor preached us two great Inmiring sermon's morning and nite Maiiv souls were made to feel ? glad as ho preached t\ie gpspel. Three persons joined the church Quite a number of visitors were present. The 'Sunday school was conducted at the usual hour by the Supt. .XTT* Kinloch. At 6:30 v,? r - - - >? - ? ? "IV uiiii; UI- Wtis CUIlUUCtetl uy tne President, Mr. Ketchin. On last Monday night we had our joint spring rally, by the stewards and trustees. The leaders actor as captains of thr ratty. The rnlly was quite a success. We were able to pay all of our educational money for the year at the District conference. And it left onough for the trustees to impwvr the church property. On last Tuesday night our choir sang for the district conference, and out pastor preached the animal sermon Our church is still moving on with , crreat success '"rav that we will continue! --- . .>i 4