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<v I f ' vol,. XV?NO. 25 ~ ACTING URBAN LI Hra||l?^ *^ < **,' .Jy| W0MM Ini'' Attorney A. T. Walden, chairm I an League, announces the appoint tiding: executive secretary of the 1 -.Alias Robinson. a -11)40gmduatc oi' Social Work, is a native of Si graduate work at Benedict college her college days and entering the jal Work, Miss Robinson ta.ght i one of the leading high schools, in Tr to~the Atlanta Urbail l,eagit- p iler the late Kxecutive Secretary, was so impress?d?w it h Miss Itobill fered her a position on his perm.ai Rev. James Holman .Succumbs r News has reached the Palmetto Leader that Rev. .James Holman, pastor of the AMK Church at -Bishopville. "died at Floren e. on > ' June 17. Funeral services is tentatively scheduled for Friday, ?' J-tme 'il. ttt Bethel Church?m-tColumbia. More details about his ?t?? passing- - will t appear in next week's* issue. v --* * SAl.KM RAPT. C'Hl'RCH Charleston, S. C.--"Our House of. Worship"-was ihe lesson in the Sunday School Sunday morning and a very?large attendance WHS on hand including; most of the tea chers, and pupils were very eager in talking abm t the church. The morning ser\ ice was conducted by the pastor who pleached on "Rome of the values of wor ship." Hebrews 10:24-25. This was a very searching, and instruct ive sermon. At (i 1'. M. B. T. U. bey an. A uumdaritv rally preceded the lesson and goodly amounts"~<rt' "monies and splendid times we're had. \V. It. Pepj or is now president of the Senior Union. At the evening worship a large emigre'ati .11 was present and the sermon was again delivered by the pastor. Many visitors were present. . |{. F. Cross, KeporteT* I.Al'RI'iJS'S NEWS Pet lie I A. M Church Sunday school was largely attended Sunday nvorning after which an appreciative audience assembled for morning service. The pastor preached a soul stirring wormmi finm l"h?? *'I HitvP" Found a Man of Grout Worth". All seemed to have enjoyed the entire service. The citizens of Laurens are,very ?. - . .. . glad to have the following visitors Messrs McCol and McOol of Charlotte, N. C., and little Ellinor and ; Puttie Green?Millan of?Asheville. The Pastor's Aid club of Saint Paul Baptist. church had a grand annual session Sunday. The sermon was preached by Rev. L. C Butler. Theme "The One Thing , Which the Church Needs". j Rev. C. II. Simons is conducting a great revival meeting foi Rev. W. L. Wilson of Springfield. Mrs. Magnolia Wright celebrated her l^Ul_ uni^yi.rnary pf irlinsyncratic skill in Beauty CuRure, Monday nieht, June 3, 1940. The house was beautifully dfeeoraited ' with sweet peas and roses. Beautifully gowned guests were blissfully assembled to pay honor to Mrs. Wright. A program was conducted by Mrs. M r Whitener; Mrs. Wright gave the welcome address. Miss A. C. Pylcs responded. Mrs. I. C. Oliphant made fitting remarks on the occasion in general A song Gold Mine in the Sky, by Miss F'ov-d and others dedicated to Mrs. Wright. Closing remarks by Mrsund presented lovely, useful gifts. Punch and mints were served. ^ & \ *<> ' V+ ?A IAGIJE IETARY Hp ^. j^SShR ?fl| | I I % M uii, board of directors, Atlanta Ur tment df Miss Almita Robinson, a? Atlanta Urban "League. : of . the Atlanta University _Sclioo uuth Carolina. She did her under , graduating Cum Laude. Belweer Atlanta University School of Soc^ n'the social science department oj South Carolina. She is no Strang rogram, having .done, field!, work un J. C. MeMorries. Mr. McMorries sun's work that he hadt already of lent staff. ,3rd Sunday in Aug. i For Allen Universitj ! Library Drive i ?: Bishop J. S. Flipiper, the Pre siding Elders and the Truste i Board unanimously accepted th> j "Hieeins plans" to set aside th' I tbirrl Qnn/lon *? * A nonof 4 V. I-i'l'Yai v "p''"y L ! loyal member and friend of th j-AMK Church--to- contribute om dollar. A library buiilding., on A1 len campus is dire necessity al ready special efforts have' beei made to erect this building. Thi Alumni Association, through it; popular president. Prof. .J T. W Minis, and the Missionary ladies I through their popular state presi . dent, Mrs. Susie L. Flipper, plui the outstanding and successful ef forts of Prof. I. M. A. Myers am Aho great AME Church througl its pastors and presiding elders but ,the great need is for a con certed effort. Bishop Flipper has ordered thi plans drawned and material; bought and the building erectei at once. Whether or not it shal be a Noah's Ark depends on thi attitude of the great A. M. E Ghtirch hb4 her. JlaLenil.s on J.he 3n Sunday in August. One dolla from the loyal members of the A M. E. Churches in South Carolim will immediately begin the exca vation and the erection of the Al len library building. In order ti sell this plan to the members o our churches, the presiding elder of each annual conference and th following pastors and laymei were appointed: South Carolina Conference:Drs J. W. Murph, R. E. Brogdon, Mi Frank Edmunds and Mrs. Mabe Green; I North East Conf.: Revs. I. 0 '.Simmons, S. J. Johnson and Drs W. D. ChappeHe and R. W Mance.; , Piedmont: Drs. J. B. Smith, G W. Bradley, Profs. W. A. Whit ahd J. T..W. Mtms; Palmetto Conf.; Drs. R. I. Lem on, L. D. Gamble ancl Mr. Fre< Green and Mr. E. Poinsette. Centra* Conf.: Revs. C. S. B"ari R. J. Jefferson and Mr. R. G Oliver and Mr. Walter Jacksor In the niflye of the great AMI (Jhurclva4Uit**ner pride, Allen Uni versify, we appeal to you in tht most humble spirit for who know this. but the A ME Church did no come to the throne for a time lik this. J . E. Thomas, Sect, of th Trustee Boar CALVARY AME CHURCH Rev. J. N. Caughman, Pastor Leesville, S. C.?S. S. began a its usual hour with the Supt. an teachers at their post, of duty. W held the third quarterly confei ence, with the Presiding Elder, I) II. D. Ramsey, at his bes preaching the morning fnessagt Text found St. John 3:3. Sunday night we Were agaii in service with the pastor, Re: J. N. Caughman, preaching a soi stirring sermon. Visitors are al ' ways welcome^to come to Calvarj E. P. Pompey ts stttt tv the sick list. We hope that sh will be able to he ou,t soon. ! Pal ~~COLUMBI ? Grand Master J. S. tanback. St. John's ^av Speaker ^ c :t).T:i\y. S, (;r June 111 ?We are J appilv awaiting the 24th of June c i i ivinn .MUSIC!- J. sianoacK ill adorn the East with his pres:!i*. on St. John'.; 1 >ay :.s guest I Panctoriuui I.otljr<? No. 25. We :i s i extend >> a vo. y cordial ?.vit.itoin to all Masonic brothers nd members <ff the Order of the | Eastern Star tg.-be-\vith us, even p ~ husr in arrears, we should like ! ro see you and talk things over .vith you. ~ " 4 Sumtorium Lodge lias a splen<1 pe.istn-iel o'- active and devot< d men. Dr. G. W. Long, ."12nd degree, president of Coulter academy. is Woisliipful Master; H. L. M.. 'l?i.:?. .'Jind degree. Special Deputy Grand Master, is Senioi '.a'll-'i; 1'iuf. C. C. Cole is Jjti inr Warden. Amontr sohW 6f tTTT" n. s aie Prof. J. G. Benson, Rev M. L. Counts, J. H. W. Morris. Jr., S. M. Taylor, H. S. Sin/.'Jetbn, G. W. McCalj, Jessie AishwoDd, Bennie Taylor, Past Master J. L. ? (' L. Marshall. E. J. _ Johmson (charter member in acve service as tyler for over fifty years), Thomas Hughes, Prof. J. T. Kennedy, G. Johnson. W. M Moses, G. J Radliffe, Cadozia nnH WVtito I We are not dead here, but march ing forward. May every Mason - in South Carolina join us in wish > tig best health and happiness to the fine life of our 'Gr^iid Master 1 Honorable J. S. Stanbaek. ^ 1 H. L. Marshall Special D. G. M. " RICHLAND COUNTY COLORED - /MTT/KVS TO HEAR COMMIT ' TEE REPORT, 1 P. M.. SAT.. ' U NE 22. MASONIC TEMPLE - "!r I. S. Leevy, county chairman states the committee appointed at the last meeting brings a report and maps showing the location of all'city wards and one showing all voting precincts in Richland - County, will be made Saturday e at 1 P. M. in the meeting at the o meeting at the Masonic Temple in e 'xi' lino block of Washington St. e It is hoped that all those who read this announcement will come e along and bring a neighbor of" e 'friend who fs " willing to join our ^ i uu)i vi mvciv.Tnu tuifci n.-i ? IIV art* determined to organize and 1 go forward with a working proe gram toLadvocate and educate uni til every man and woman of oui group will register and vote his and her convictions in the selecti oiiL of public officials of our City, s I ("?>r nty-r State an<l Nation. 3V DIE WEST NEWS i __ j Services in the churches of Due "; West were uplifting and inspiring on last Sunday. ? e Messis Marcus and James Cow? an left recently for East Orange, j N. J., to join their mother and brothers Who live in that city. Mrs. Hattie Wright has returnj *d ro her home in New York City - after a pleasant.visit with Jier pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Eakj ? The Conservation Civilian corps which was statiuped at Anderson, has been moved to Due West and f- che young men seem to be adjustB ing themselves to the new location in a fine waj^ n The presiding" eiders an pastors of the Piedmont South Caro! Una conference of the A. M. E church with a steward from each j hurch met at Mt. Lebanon AME church on last Tuesday to set , plans for the Allen University Li brary drive. A fine meeting was held and plans set up to putting over the project. ~ e PAGEl.AND NEWS Quite a crowd attended preachd ing services and Children' Day exercises at Gum Spring Church on Sunday. Music was furnished by the EHen Grove and Gum Spring i. Choirs. S Among those who have return ed Home from various schools are e Misses Catherine and Minnie s Blakeney, Cora L. Lowery and Mr. Paul Brewer, Coulter jAeffcrferoy, t Miss Louise Blakeney, Fayettee ville Stnte, Miss Lueile Johnson and Mr. W. II. Johnson, High Point, Misses Lula Rivers and Kae tie L. Hubbard, Wadesboro, Miss d Golda McComb, Clinton College, Mr. Napoleon Brewser, Claflin College and Miss Celeste Lowery, Friendship College. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brewser, Mrs N*. O. Brewer, Misses Cassie , Dot ra and Vashti Brewer attended d commencement at the Butler H; ? Gchool in Hartsville on Sundav and - Morula i The death of Mr. John Rivers, d beloved citizen of our community ' came as a shock to many iriends Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Rivers i was funeralized Wednesday after ' noon at the Gum Spring Baptis' 'I Church with the pastor, Rev, J* R. I- Faicent, in charge.. Mr. W. G. Rivers of Washingh Ion, n. C. wns cat led home to the funeral of his father, Mr. John Rivers. mctfj A, SOUTH CAROLINA; SAT To the Missionary ~ Society A ME Churcl South Carolina Tht? Rxrcutive Hoard of tin .Missionary Society of the A.M.f Church met at Allen Universtj May 28, llMOi by the call of tin State President, Mrs. S. 1.. Klip per. In her absence,. due' f;? illness, the hoard made a tent pro.ram of 'whirh was approve by t e Mate President. T? ti e decision was made to use a! numebrs that were omitted las nr. with udditonaj ores. The State Missobnary i ' .11 bi held in Sumter. S . ?V . <l.iu., September the fifth am . ;?i,s: Flipper is v-:*tive and is grateful to the V oinary I.ades for the work a < ( pished at the Kxe t' "" '"If * S, tilth Carolina?hmks? to the State Meeting and a ricl proir am is ill store for you. If. any information is desiret lease v.vite tlue Secretary, (Mrs.) Lillian R. Jennings, P. (). liox 28 .fcilloite, S. C. . "1 ' j .MIS. a. I.. rHI)|IC!', .WttU' FVCS Dr. Colclou^h Elected President Alliance Dr. J. C. Colt-lough, beloved pastor of Sydney Park- church was . ecently elected president of the Interdenominational Ministeis' Alliance of Columbia. This is Dr. Colclough second year as pastor of Sydney Park church. He was jorn in Sumter county; a graduate of Allen university and Payne voile re. in Augusta. C?a., also took liis master from the University of Chicago. Since he has been in Columbia "his powerful sermons has attracted hundreds of visitors t>> his~church Before coming to, Columbia he was editor of the Christian Index n the CME church. Other .officers elected were Dr. Marshall McCullum. secretary; the Rev. P. 0. .Young, vice-president; Rev. N.. A. Rice, treasurer and Rev. A. I'. Porter, chaplain. Other officers will be appointed later. Banquet and Installation Meeting Dr. E. A. Adams delivered a strong installation address. Would that all the ministers in the city and state could have heard him as he delivered strong anch sane adwise. Just before the installation service, the Rev. N. A. Rice reacheil. a very intcn*tin,g sermon^ tell ing the ministers God will be near them under any condition,. citing illustration of Paul through his first and second missionary journeys. _ T Rev. F. G. Young and his, belov ed congregation need to be commended for the banquet they cave the ministers and their wives. Dr/H. C. Young, the retiring president acted as master of cere mony and presented the visitors Among those who attended were Dr. aflfcl MVfir K. A. Adams, Dr. J. P. Reeder, Dr Youngblood, Dr \\ !{ P., Houler. tin- Revs. W. R. Bow F. G. Young, Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Young, Dr 1.. C Jenkins, Dr J B Elliott, Rev A. P. Porter and others. ? ?1 EBENEZKR YttE CHIRCH Rev. I). N. Wilson. I'astor Our services were very high financially and spiritually all dav last Sunday. In the morning at 11 o'clock the pastor preached us a i<reat sermon on "Never a man spoke like Jesus." At 8 P. M. he brought- us another great message on the subject " Go back to Bethel." In the sermoh he showed the f a i t h f ill - ness of th^ fathers. The attendance was extra large with three persons joining the church and many visiting witness ng the services. The Sunday School wasl conducted at 1 o'clock by the Superintendent Mr. Kinloch. The lesson was raviewed by the pastor. Our third quarterly conference will be held on Friday night by our great pre^ aiding-elder, Dr. J. E. Thomas He will preach on Sunday. We are always delighted to have him in our services. We are hoping to go over the top in the conference. We are still proud to say that our church is progressing along all lines. Miss fJrnrp ffiles r.nniMro. town was with us Sunday. The Missionaries just put over a errand program, sponsored by Sister Ethel Bunch, the vice-president of the W. H. and F. M. Society of our church. The Midget and the Baby Contest brought in a total of $78.25. They are all ready with all assessments and arc doing great home work. Donations were carried to some sick members this week, also prayers were offered for them. Four new members were added to the society in May and June. The president. Sister Flossie Wilson is faithful missionary workers. Pray for our -uccess. ci ti __ URD A Y.JUNE 22, 1940 Elks Hold State Associ; ^ I. I}. 1'. O. Klks i?l? tin- World held their Annual Co'nventioti at Spartanburg. June 11-12. as the quests of (ieorge' Clinton Lodge Lodge No. 422 and Palmetto Telae |'le Njj 111$ 'I'liesda) :i! 1, v i 1. " noi.n all Klks and Daughter 1*1! 1:> i we11* re.c istei e<| at the Kll.s Mall/ ' t i.i South I i', ty 1'treet. four o'clock I*. M., P?esideut _.P'ek. ??f Anders' n. S nth Caro-. 1 'hei. . called the State A..sneia: i n. to o'dei. and ai>' ointed th ' va ijo;s committers. Aftei iiT:il-:'?i>F E? "j annual address, the Association] j proceeded with the regular order ' of business. I ; At three o'clock P. M. the: | P' es'ih nt of the Dnughte LP's j I | Dt. Andrenii Rhuirr/ardner. / ailed! 1 the Daughter Klks t oet?- a- .,-j . ..v ... v iiiucn. i nc Pnichter Secretary'. Miss I'm- tn \". K? lli-v, i?f Norfolk. V:i,. .? t'we JUH| 1?>ct,vii*ed t > tin- Tit f''Ik-, which was very helpful :imi I " I 11m-J.. Tlir ww mu> ennimi11ee>'= v err appointed at this meeting: * hy the State President. T>t. Bantu, "ardner. \ 4 mil lie meeting was hold at ' i Mt: Moriah Baptist Church at X:- . P. M.. Dr. J. B. Walk I tur?aS-?Cftvmonion. The Mayiur ~ ! of 4he-<-it y was to deliver the Wei Address, hut was absent. ' Dr. J. C. .Bull acted in his place., The Annual Address was <h[ live red by Dr. .1. Finley Wilson, ! ( rand Exalted Ruler, of Wash-j' ington. D. C. The occasion was enlivened' by the excellent music N rendered T v the Dt. Elks of "Spar-H tar.burpr, S. C. ., 'I Pres. W. I. PeeTt introduced I Stast'-r Pinson. the little son oil late Dr. Pinson. former President | of Morris Yollcgv, Sumter. S. t who sane one sone and was nrom-lj, ised "assistant e in his educational , r hv D?v Wilson. . | ? I The Smoker was given for the j Bills at the" Elks Hall, closing s I with an entertainment and dance I at the Community Center. .given ;tl r?y tin- Daughter Elks. j, Wednesday A. M . both bis.n-j ehes met at ten o'clock; finishep p " t p The routine business and elect- p ed officers. AC 2:30 P. M. the An- : 0 ni'&l Parade was le<l through the i principle streets of Spartanburg 0 by tW- B ooker Washington Hiirh s School Band of Columbia. S.. C. jA baseball game-followed at 4 <>'- u clock. At To'clock a joint Instal- u lation of Officers was conducted at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church by v Rxalter Ruler .1. Finley ti Wilson, assisted by* 'Judge W. C\, Hueston, Commissi ner of Edu- a cation of Washington, D. ('., af- a tor which the audience was elo< fiedby an address from Judge () Hueston. He came from Asheville a where he hud pleaded a case be-1 fore the U. S. District Court I y Principal officers re-electerLin?the-^ Elk Lodge were: W. I. Peek.1 C] State President, Anderson, S. C.; ,, J. B. Lewie, State Secretary. Co- 'a ) lumbia. S. C.; Dr. L. W. Longrf-jj State Treasurer, Union, S.C. ia j?Dt. Elks re-elected Were: Tit."' ^ . Andrcna Raumgardner. President. 1 Columbia. S. C.; Dt. Florence ? | Blake, Treasurer, Rock Hill. S. C,L| I and Dt.' Edna Butler,' State Sec- L| 1 rotary, Columbia, S. C. j |( j The State Association adjourn-j M led to meet in June 1P41 at Hock' j Hill. South Carolina. j y I PROF. LOUIS FINLEY PRE- ' h 1 Or?VTO nr a VTA C"Pl'i\I^\*rnA I r?r,^ i n ri.'i.Mi ai l ur,.> irs i.\ ,, i RECTTAI.L BEFORE BEN K- 11 ' DKTAI.I.KN SI MMER OROI P " __ |n Prof. S. Ixuiis Finley, Jr.. head J Vi of the Music Department'at Ben~ ed-U4--Col4ege and-also?Musie In- '' ! sti'iietor in the Benedict-Allen I : Summer School, will present some j I nf his winter school pupils and i . former pupils in Recital * Monday | ] night. June 24. at 8 o'clock in An-:* tisdol Chapel (Benedict College) j i Of his largo number of -pupils A | Pn?f. Finley are featuring1 four. They are: Miss Benzene Blocker, ' student at Talladega College. Ala.: I Miss Ruth Everett, student of Ben i. nett College. (Jreetihoro; N. C.; | Miss Christin Jones. '40 graduate ip of Mather Academy and wliCf" is ] ^ to matriculate at. Benedict t)4)is| fall where she will begin study with Prof,'Finley; Mr. James"Doo- j n ley. student of Benedict College? j a and who this yeaC received a prize!,, from Prof. Finley at commence-j,, ' ment time for having done the best! , j work and having made the most | T pro.' rt'ss in piano during the s"-hoo! -j year. The prhiiy is cordially ir.vited to attend this concert. Ad- j t. | mission free. ^ ^ > I s SH11,OH PRESBYTERI AN a CHCRCH 1e Winnsboro, S. C.?The S. S. at' the usual hour with Supt. in . change. Mrs. C. W. Tally pave a wonderful discussion, | The pastor preached the Father j<> Day sermon which we all enjoy- C ed. The spiritual songs were up- 1 liftintr and inspiring. c Rev. and Mrs. Talley are resid- : ing at Mrs. Jessie Russell and we ! u I are glad to have them in. our g I midst, Collection for the day was v ! $f>.2f>. ?> Mr. Casper Glenn, recent grad- i j uate of Coulter academy, Cheraw n is in the hospital in Columbia. We a wish for his speedy recovery. F Mrs. Janie Belton has begn in-^t -disposed?for several monttfsr: We . wish for her recovery and extend h our sympathy to'Mr. Belton. jv V titer 1 ?. PRICE: T at ion at Spartanburg Mil?Will I "1 1 "I "" ' "/' *r r^- jjj^jjU^l WjjfiJ&WW^ y 3|||||| S^Mgy <!&T. + Av, - JH^M|S|i nil-: im-v; henry mirth \.H., H.D., S.T.M , I>.I), -V* ' ? ' ' ' ^ Morris Rrown < >>ll?-tr?-. Atlanta a., the dc.'in-c of I?oetor ?,f J) v .11;I v?ai?l i . . I'urrt'ii. u )m<>)?tho Rev? Hinrv?Murph. professor of Tin logy iii thi- Morris Hi own Sim: narv. Tin- Rov. Mitvph . has tin \. Tl. de from Alien 1'civer 'it v.- ami the I', I r. ;if;,| y *|*. \t legrees froin Ola rlin, . Benedict College V hiTrini ''The Freedom of Tho glu" was he subject chosen by Mr McKini-y Parlor in ins uor.dorful A Imp li Address. Mr. 1'arkei .is rfKiinp i g tea t work ;ti i Hdueationa Jiivctor. Mr. H. Haeon Parker iupervisor of .Suinter Co.' Mis. Reulah sinips o. Pa : m f tho Health IU-pt. of Hrookl.yn C. Y. made a very forceful talk Tlu- Rgv. Lincoln -Jenkins ami 'rof. fv I.. Finlcy. Jr. .conducted cautiful memorial services foi ur beloved dead. Prof. Johti . Satleiwhiite. Hiai r Religious Education, 1.Kingtone College. was introduced'!, lis loyalty is shown by being at i commencement S1IUV tils gtad- ( ation. Prof. C. A. Chick of Fayetts- . ille Teachers' College sent a let: I'r of greet h f? ' !Ufit "a"check. l)r. David Dixon of BarnjKv!! ; nil. Rev. Goulden of Ncwbeio re the faithful board members. The necrologist sent in her reort and pledges future financial . id. 1 The class of iy05 ha<l its renion. Prof. S. 1? Finlev and ; rrd Prof. Duckett have done redit to their "alma mater. They lso received their M. A. detrrei t the same time. Prof. Fitjley as a school which bears his nanu nd ProL.-Ducltett-?-Uvw?in'"' the earts of old Benedict students. The Rev. Beattv-of Winnsboro nd Peterson of Greenwood saw ie graduation of their daughters ie Misses Beatty and Peterson. ^ oth who e6ntributed much to the i uisic department. Profs. Ross and Beatty, Jr.. of \ fihnsboro, Mr. and Mrs D. Wal- s er of Florida Normal, Dr. Mc- ' cnnel, Rev. Henry Butler of ' lartsville, Mrs. Mathis of I.au- ] 'US, Mrs. Peace of A iken, and- -f lany-others of the alumni heard r le line itddr-es-s- defi.fro*!- Uy M?s> loi ence Reid. president of Spel- t lan College. The alumni on. the *11 miner ~ chooi faculty are; Prof. 1". 1- < iuckett, John F. PottS. Prof. S. { .. Finleyt the piano wiz/.ard) and Irs. Kinma Montieth Wheeler. ( Dr. Jordan B. Hancock made ; everal fine speeches in the State uring commencement seaspr.. He > very" loyal, always^anAvvn ; ,'hi?n R?<nfulint oolle Mr. James Daniels of I.. s -Ancles. Cal.. and Prof. (' A. t'hick ' .'ere on tii- campus recently. Mr. . )aniels was amazed at the many 1 inprovenumts. . We see thai a uel known s hool ' ut of the state held its first Yes- ' er. Henedict did that first. We lso ; see that the alumni of an^ the'- "WtsTTTtHlinjr College "Is planing to buv an organ. We also see ~ hat Alien is rallying to build a ibrai.y. To support ones school - eonsidered "smart" now. i Tie- -year has beeu-jtathej e* i! oui aging. Wo thank~ Those who 1 upported us and lelieVe all the' tilers will fall in line to help the lumni build a "bigger and better tenedict" anil organize Alumni' verywhere. THK HI SV I. \DI KS (T.l'H The' meeting was held at the 1 hire of Mrs. Pokes, loOM-2 } ireen Street. Monday night, June 1j 7. A brief meeting was held beauso we were entertaining twof 1 libs. The Calvaleirs and The Reg | lar Fellows. We each had a , rand time. Our president made a : cry nice speech. The presidents , f tin- other two dubs responded | n an appreciative manner. The lotto of the Husy I.adies Club is ' is the naniejOpersonifies. "Keep ; lusy." We wcrb^glad to have the \ vvq clubs with gk. * I The next meeting will he' at the ' ome of Mrs. Robinson, 1104 I?i- ; 1 ine Street, Monday. Juno 24. j - * .... ' ... IVE CENTS PER COPY State S. S. & League Institute to Meet T<> the Pr? -siding Kldcrs, MinisUts, Suiuluv School a- d .I.va.*u. W... if - i 1111?i)m.-It?u?o?M.iii South Carolina: Crect in. s : This is to of.1(1 notify yir; that the State* Sunda) School and' League and Sch- <>? dcthods will f old the annual session at Allen I "diversity. J.ly Vujrust?14'-HI.? Wd?art* urging each. Su| tendent and League President to ( that evet'y Sunday School an . , I.eaytie in the State be represent d'. We are also ask in? tin- p. * anil !? ?*? 1 r. x...>4.uK Ciut-I> T?? V'.' tlxi influence id gctt.ng *' hargcs tu send up del, delegates will tu t- v ~~ mv-^Mv J )(ii -rjtorii s and board i tlx- i!j" ni'i-v hall free. Kach deb-gate ^ asn?tu?UiinK U5i- fur ?1 . npii i i atnin.?a?pillow.?if?desin'd be if linen and toilet articles foi persona! use during the three day session. ' u_ Conmetent faculties \u.ill be on hand to conduct the classes both m the SuiKlav School and T.entme Hepartments.The personnel of these facu!<t*es will be named la ter. The tlass work will be so arranged that Sunday *< ? "is desiring to attend- the League la-ses will be aide to do .So with* ut conflicting; and visaversa for tiit- League. The material needeu :il bo furnished the delegates ai the Institute.' \ "State-wide -Choir contest is i.ne uf tiie big features on Thurs1 iv evening. All choirs are in >kcu 10 truer this contest. Th?il! be ' ?pnie forms of awards ?iv< r to- the three, choirs giving 'he best renditions. I^et every eh< tr'.ve for' the. best. Bishop and Mrs J S. Flippewill lie in attendance during th>; session. . A ministerial Simiriar. undei the direction of Dr. J. E. Beard, is bein.' held in eoi.m-rt ioi. with? the Institute and begins. its session on the 29th of July con tinuincr through the 2nd of August. All ministers are urged and revested to attend. Competent instructors will cortduct these classes also. This State Meeting ws portioned last year on logical reasons Sow. s.ince.- A'JQu .-have- had a two year's rest, come with ready minds <> recfifre ihe information given:ome joyfully, that you marsomething to the Institute. Ltet is make it the grandest of it? cind in the State. Do not forget! July 31-August 2nd at Alk-n T'nivergity,?Celum iia, S. C. 0. B. Lisbon, Executive Sect. I UIKKNTR NFW? 1. M. Stokes. Reporter Mr. William Reese of Richmond fa., is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Mary Bacchus died last eek at the local hospital after a averal weeks illness. Funeral eras held Sunday, June 16th at Trinity Baptist church. The reifiiiiw -- u) i?arnngton mmly for bafriaTT She left t* fjj nourn he/ lest a husband, two laughters, one son-in-law, a erand hild. Mrs. L. M. Stokes has returned ?u Jron: Charleston, S. C., after /pending awhile with Miss Marraret Allen and friends. Mrs. Mable G. McRavin has reurned to Dunn. N. C., after spend g awhile with Mrs. R H. Halltiuu: and family. Mrs. Daisy H. Brady. Miss Ro>< rt'a J. Harrington left last Sunlay night for NYC visiting relaives. Miss Johnnie Barnes who taught n Bishopville during the past cim spent Friday with Miss Le>la MeClease en route to her home 'ortsniouth. New Hampshire. Mrs. A. R. Goss of Atlantic City W J., and Mrs G- S Rjvers of fonkers. N. Y.. were called to the ity mi account of the death of : heir father. Mr. R. P. Scott. Dr. R. J. Wilson was release 'rom the Sanders Memorial hos >it:i! lust week and is doing niceyaT his homo fter undergoing an BETHEF. AME CHURCH Rev. B. J. Hutchinson. Pastor St. Ceoige. S. C.?Tho morning services wore good and instructvo. Tho Scripture Lesson was ta<en from Judges 7. The text was tlso selected from Judges 7:4 and he theme was "Trial." We all enioyod tho message given by the Mrs. Hattiio Mao Wolfe of Den >astor. nark and wife of the late Rev. S. V. Wolfe, was a visitor here. She uade several calls to her many "riends who were glad to see her Mrs. Francis Hutchinson left Vlonday morning for Allendale to attend the summer normal, She vas accompanied by her huisband, Rev. B. J. Hutchinson. Mrs. Ross. also Mrs, Lila frown are attending Attendale'i summer schol. -j i