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m > Page Two ?? The Old Gray and > The New Rider i By Rev. K. l'hil,p Ellis J The Free and Accv'ptgd Masons held one of the greatest Grand Lodges in Columbia last week than ever before in all of the history of this state. Hon. J. S.-~ Stanback, Grand Master, made the best annual address that was ever delivered before a Masonic Grand. Communication. It was distributed, in pamphlets to every delegate before it was read Grand Secretary, J. E. Dickson'sannual report almost spell bound the grand lodge. Since his coming into office he has succeeded in reducing the debt on the Masonic property in Columbia from $30,000 to $1 ,R0ff Therefore we were able to burn the mortgage on the Ma sonic Temple, at the close of the memorial service at Zion Baptist church, Tuesday evening. This wltl bHhg thousands of?members' in Free and Acepted Masonry the next coming year. All officers * * - * 1 e T Dnm were re-eiecieu ami o. .j. i anisette did not only receive a proemotion in the grand lodfte, but was elevated to an_exalte|tl position it^ Shrines. Onjrtof tlje Tetrding features of the gfand session was a lecture on the/chart by St Julian Holmes, of Charleston. The Southern System Reduced holiday fares, are now given on all lines operated by the Southern Railway ' Company. Not only Negroes, but everybody is taking advantage of these -rates. They extend until the 10th of January, 1941. The Southern handled the delegates to the A. M. E. General conference. It also carried the women jto the Quad rennial Missionary * convention. The Baptist ministers' made choice of it for their National convention none of these bodies had a single complaint to make. But on the other hand all of them wer1 loud in their praises of the accommoda tions gi' en by this company. Individuals will never go wrong when they travel by the system whose motto is to serve the south. The Southern has always given our racial group the very best a consideration, and it Would-appeal to be an act of ingratitude on our part t o sliuht this mammoth company. We represent this com pany, and advise everybody to take advantage of the low rates offered which are in effect now. V See your local ticket agent for information as to these amazing low rates. Christmas Holidays Its a pity the way Negroes are planning to drink, liquor, during the next two or three weeks. Despite the fact that wars are raging and inno.cent people are being slaughtered because of sin those of -us who are living in a country of~ peace" are not the least concerned. At a time like this we should be sober, and should tune in with God in jntgrest of the un: fortunates of those nationn. While crimes seem to be on the increase among all' nations, Negroes are playing their part. It is true the better people of our race regret this fact, but, there is a good foi nothing"""?(Tt among us that are committing some of the worse crimes that call for'capital punishment for which they will not escape. It is that class who cares nothing for the church, nor the gospel ministers until they get into trouble. Then their families importune ministers' unions for aid, advice, and special consideration. It is sad, but it will take the chain gang, and even the electric chair to get some Negroes ready for heaven. Its almost dis gusting but true nevertheless. My advice is for Negroes to stop v drinking liquor for many of them haven't-, too much sense when liq- | uor is out of them. (To be con j Y . tinued more severely). The Union r , !Rev. W. T. Murray was at his best last Monday. Subject The Young People Sharing in Church Responsibility. He was simply fine. Rev. J. F. Henderson, second vice-president, presided. Those speaking Words of commendation were: Revs. S. H. Scott, W. Curry_^ and J. R. Pearson. Dr. Curry"aTs'q brought greetings from thq Kre#t Methodist conferertce."'*at': Cheraw of which he is 'one of"?its~" outstanding ministers. New members of the union are Ren?. J. H. Doiley, Walter Hickling and W. White; the latter is the newly appointed pastor of Central U. M. E. church. President street. Rev. William A. Mack, the popular pas tor. of St. Luke's Reformed Episcopal church announced that a special Bible institute will be conducted at his church on Nassau street under the auspices of Dr. Fred McKenzie, of Cleveland, O. St. Luke . Last Sunday despite the rain, an appreciative audience (attend- j ed both of our services, at Dash's hall, 148 Smith street. We spoke' in the morning and Rev. U. iS? Lark, brought us a very fine message at night. It is evident that St. Luke's members have a mind to work, and God only knows what will be accomplished in the next S? year. Wq can truthfully say that i | the Lord is with us. Sunday will * be our first quarterly conference,] ana ur. J. Ia Ken Dow^wnj preach both morning and , eveningr^The--. ? public is most cordially invited. Let Us Advance On Our Knees SPARTANBURG NEWS A number of contractors and thousands of mechanics and labourers have reported here for work on the new government training camp. This, it is said will be one of the largest 'temporary training stations. The members and friends of Silver Hill Methodist chrrch were made sad .aj the evening services whet) they learned that their pastor, the Rev. P. K. Mingo, has "transferred to another field. The Rev. Mingo is not only a strong gospel minister but a fine Christian gentleman?one that anv congregation would feel honored . . ... jannnpjK::.1 mm hHkIP^ S.'J; POINSKTTK R.. \V. Giapd Warden i to have. Emanuel church.. Sum* ! tor, is indeed fortunate tosecun such an excellent minister. The Rev. George A. Thomas, formerly Supt. of the Charleston district comes to Silver Hill. -Rev. Thorny I his has many friends in this city | who will welcome him hack. 1 Mr. Win. Hamploton contirtues Very ill at his home on Clemmom I street. The RoV. H. R>. Jackson* is tin ; new pastor of Walkers C. M. E church. Mrs. Jackson is the'tra\ cling agent for The I'almetti i Leader. The coming' of the arm\ | camp and effect. Mr. Hancock i* putting forth in the sales of thi? paper at the Drowning. Barhei shop. A very large number wil i he sold each week. Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Ratliff <>l Greenville spent Sunday here. Dr I Ratliff spoke at Central Methodist church (white) and was thi I guest minister at Silver llilf Sunday morning. Friends of Dr. J. S. Karl will U pleased to know that he is mud j improved after several days illI ness. | The Rev. B. F. Stewart was tlu i Sunday morn in jr .speaker at . the Thompson Street Baptist church during the absence of the- Pastor Rev. Robinson. Mr; and 'Mrs. .7. S. I'.olden Messrs A. T. Pearson and H. A , Moultrie of Unipp "ffere ln.w l-'i jaOiOOOOOOO^OOOOvOOvOOOO^O I o C HR IS T J B"inrrrs R 3 And the message they're a O covered landscape is one < g . N? ? Merry Christmas to all i O ,m\ich this past year to n S,?4Qifa? for us.. i | OAK STREET g~ W. (i. Strili! ? 2230 Gervais St. Cor. e oOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO< J: * * THE / ... a,- wxlb j * ' Sm ' f ' ^ ' <v TtjjfiNHhMnib's ** yy * ? J PRINCE Ilight Worshipful So day. f-1 The Piedmont Medical-Dent and! y Pharmaceutical association met | : at the* Carver- high school Thursi day,. night. Dr. W. S. Douelass j was . the principal speaker. Dr. hong of Union is president and i . Dr. L. A. Sartor of Union, is sec-1 : retarv. , I. " 1 I'.\C;KL.\NI> nkws U(-r '1'iie.'New Home Makers are quite I bus;. in the home economics room. | They are 11 >\v preparing delicious dishes that are quite pleasing to . ilie la.-to..1 The New Home Makers met Fri.)day and elected thejr officer* t\.l ' . the year '11. Mildred Hlakeney. | president: I.ckethor Wallace, vice president: Mable Blakeney, soci j rotary? I Jessie Jane Crowder, treaa. iirer: Sadie Wallace,*, reporter. Those New Home Makers are a iiuik'ii ci wnnnjc woruers aim se?ni to enjoy the work and in the nrenni time. are making quite a bit. of . progress. -] .Mr. K. Brewer, attended the . meeting of the /J fa lid Lodge. in . ("olimrbju last weyk. -j Mrs. \r~t~tr~ Brogtyer ant! daugh00000000000c0000000000000? 8 ?* o _ 0 j A A S _| I N (i OI T O carrying across the snow- $ [)f holiday friendship. A of you who have done so % lake every day a pleasant g DRUG STORE | in if. .Manager g Oak St. Phone 21344 I' >000000000000000000000000 i j PALMETto le*Ade# _ L WmSEmf 3K& ' ' i M wKBBBmw ? RILEY nior Grand Warden ters, Alice and Laura, along with Rev. J. H. Toatley, Mrs. Eli/.abtnh Rivers and Mr. W. Johnson of . Chesterfield, spent a few hours in Columbia Tuesday p. m. Mr. H". II. Johnson, of Andrews, S. C., spent the week end hove with relatives and friends. Miss Betty Blakeney of Washington. D. C., has returned after having spent a very pleasant vacation. | Quite a number from here at-' tended the annual conference in CVieraw last week. Prof. Nance of Knoxville, Tenn. i spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cr Brewer. I)r. J. A. Gathinzs of Rock Hill and Rev. and Mrs Berry of Monroe1 spent Sunday with their- father Mr. Samuel Gathings. EDGKF1ELI) NEWS j i no tnree tnriit cruDs tusi-ursoe their savings last week at the following homes: Mrs. Ruth Chandler, Mfss Phyllis Chandler, and Mrs. Mary K,- Lee. Quite ;?i enjoyable time was had at etuh oecasron. The savings of the three flubs almost reached the $100 mark. I The adult II. E. class is 'progressing nicely with their I've- at-' home program. 1 ?? Tftl5- community supper given | December 27, will be one of the social occasions of the, holiday season | Mr', and Mrs. Luther Perry of New York City are visiting relatives here. , Misses Andrena and Leola Rutherford were week end guests of Mrs. G. A. Oliphart. Mesdames Massey, Wharton, and Thomas of Abbeville spent a while at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ju'.c j B. Anderson Saturday enroute to the congressional meeting at Johns i ton. - i*..n : - - ? . I i in.- iuiiuwirisr persons attended the congressional meeting' at Johns^ ton 'Saturday: Profs. W. E. Parker, C'. O. Floyd, Mesdames R. F. Parker, G. A. Oliphart, Sarah Anderson, Earlenc G. Simkins, Misses F.. V. Massey, Inez Wharton,^. L.. Jones, Hattie Counts, O. C. Simkins and A drain Anderson. " Mr. Leroy Hodges died Monday in the hospital in Columbia. The friends of Mrs. Louvcnia ; Butler are delighted to have her < home after a few months stay in < the hospital j ALSTON IIKill SC HOOL NEWS j Summervjlle?The ba s k e tbali I game between Alston and Ridge- j ville schools which was scheduled 1 for Monday, December 16, will not \ be played. Our next game is sched- j tiled for January 8, Alston and j Walterboro -in Summerville, S. C. j Alston will close for theholi- ij days December 20 and will re- J apen January 2, 1941. We are sincerely wishing everyane a very Merrv Christmas and '< a Ilnnnv Prnani.iliiic R R Y C H R I S T M _ A N I) ? lPPY N E W YE :nard Brick W< J _ CHESTER PARAGRAPHS Merry Christmas and Hap New Year to All! ! Bishop J. W. Martin and I Ji W. Eichelberger of Chicag were rn town last week. The Bish preached Sunday morning at A' tropolitan A. M. E. Z. church. Finley high school closes F day, December 20. and will, op January 2. The Chester Cuinty Teache Association had a good meeti Saturday morning despite inc] ment weather. Finley high Blue Jackets wcdeclared the state high schc champions by the South Carol' REV. E. PHILIP ELLIS C>rand Chaplain Athletic Association. They playi eight games and won all. The are eighteen high schools that ma< up this conference. The Blue J?t"1 ets leave Monday afternoon L Gainesville, Fla., where they pi* the Lincoln high school on Chrimas Day. Several Chester foil plan t0 motor down for the gan The death of Mrs. Frances Lav son Clement, only child o?' Pro C. A. Lawson, of Sumter, and t' wife of Mr. Clement, of Chariest.) brought tears to the eyes of man friends here. The deepest svnips thy is extended tp JProf. I.uwyc and the young hjisband. Franc* was a lovely andt talented youn womanGrand mastor J. S. Stanba'c and others who attended the Ms sons Grand Lodge in Columhi last week *are joyous over the goo meeting and the bright outloo for Masonry- in this state-. The Rooster-; Club of Uioet-lv A. M. K. Z. church. h*Oi| its meet in-.' at the home of Mrs.Kanr.i Butler. Aslifonl street, with Mr POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO' | ' ^ ^ .o ? Q | May the light of t | Christmas Star h o t ness into your h< q of every member 0 | Allen L l S. R. HIGGI K>OX>00000000000000000000 THE CHRISTIAN HOME BURIAL AID SOCIETY py The true, friendly C. H. B. i ?r. Society members of district nun o,. her 1 and 2 met in the freezin op city of Sptrtanburg, S. C. in the lev- thirty-third annual session, No ember 29-30, 1040, in Mt. Net ii- Baptist church with lod^e numb< en 142, Mr. Hide, president. Mrs. Maria Burton, our charn , ing president, (presided qvcr tl * sessions with dignity. The varioi . " local lodges through out the dn trict were represented. , After dinner was served the o j gar.ization of idle convention \vi completed. The roll was called b tjie assistant secretary, Rev. W. 1 ? Bowman, and the secretary o; district number 2. Quite a numbc of presidents ami .delegates wei present, but the reports were little off. u During the recreational perio quite a number of delegates wer sight s< e ng\ \Ve returned to th church for the evening sesSibn After spend in? a short time i devuli" nal scrvi.c the Kev. L. L Bowman p'c^entod the Rev. W. F Bowman to preach the memoria sermon, lie used for a text th 55th Psalm. 17th verse, "Eveninj and mornjmr : ml nom will I praj and cry aloud: and he shall hea my voice." He made his nearer think of the' many blessings the had received from the Lord. On Saturday morning, ther were some vcrp interesting talk from the local presidents and dele gates. At the close ()f the cor vniltinn tKn pammlHno fimo or* place made their report, whicl was received i nd adopted.. There fore it was 'declared that tlu . next annual meeting would be hel with district number 2, lodge num 'e her sixty five, Mrs. Minnie Thom as .president, in Bethel A. M. I*. /.ion church. \\ obdard, S. C. f " 11)' 1. iy t- M. E. Suber. Reporter ? Hannah Wal\n.e, the president presiding. Ofticers were cleetet ,f for the year' 11?41. After tne bus jo J iness, .refreshments were server n. The next meeting will be at . th iy home of Mr. and Mrs. OlUrk ytinson. m The Young Matrons' Club o: Brooklyn A. M. E. Z. church hai y its meeting Friday, December f at the home ()f Mr. and Mrs. Willi' k Owens, Pinckney street, Mrs. Helei i Brown, the president, presiding a After the business discussion, soroi id interesting games were played, k Three prizes were given away After?en joying refreshments, will n brief remarks by Miss Susie t- I Brown, all departed to meet at thi :c ! home of Mrs. Lillian Miller, Ash s lord Street, January 3. . OOOvvOOvOOQ.OOOOOOOOOOOOOOC 's C I he brightly burning ?: i i --- ? ring joy ana nappi- c ime and the hearts- I of your family. Jniversity j NS, President o o o o oo.o o o o o o o o o o oo o o ooooox . MARLBORO COCNTY TRAINING SCHOOL RENDERS A| t'SJCA I, SELECTIONS IT ' ?T u'H ' o Countv Training ' -( hi. ! | hi h school of BennettsI vilh . S. C. rendered twq_ .musical i sole i mns at the M. E. conference | i'ii iJicraw,, S. C., Thursday night, l>e.<mbcr 12. The choral club is I under the direction "fcf?Mioses Iv Law ton and D. L. MiddletonTThe club received quite a few compljmerts on its presentation of the two ahantred spirituals, "I'm gonna sing all along the way,' and - "Home is just beyond the river." The agricultural class is giving a banquet Tuesday night, }Decomber 17, at which time the farm hand degree will be presented to members of the class. This is the first social function of this nature which this N. F. A. class has given, however, as the school term progresses, this class anticipates more note worthy activities. t> , ^ Saturday, December 21, 1940 Classified Advertising Column v. i. Special Notices, Cards of Thanks ig Memoriams, B"rrth Announcement? ir Marriage Announcements, etc., are Vr- t 1" charged for at the rkte of 10c per ?1 line. Cash must accompany the order. Minimum charge 50c. k lse IN MEMORIAM is In sad but loving memorjf of s- our beloved rftother, Mrs. Louisa Johnson who entered eternal rest r- one year ago to-dav, December is 18, 1939. >y t t Loving and kind in jill her ways, f Sincere and true in heart and >r mind; c Upright and just to the end of a her days, A beautiful memory she left behind. d " ; u Her children: Lula A. Greene, c" 'daughter. R. P. Gadsden, grandson; Thomasena and Edna Keith, " neices; Robt. Keith, nephew:?i)L ' "FT Greene, son-in-law. 1 il : *' CARD OF THANKS f We wish to thank our frrends r for the many acts of kindness and j "autifvl florals during the llncss " and death of bur husband and brother, Mr. Harry Chappelle. Lottie Chappelle, Wife James and Edgar Chappelle, f _ Brothers IN MEMORIAM <1 1 ? In memory of our dear noth'er, Mrs. Mary Ann Goodwin, who de! > parted thrs life December 20, 1928. d i-f'- -- - 1 U^u ^UU It'll US, i- mother, i- We c?in never forget the day When our blessed Saviour called n you To our Heavenly home above. We are trusting still in Jesus, And we love him more and more," We are going to meet you Darling, j When our work on earth is o'er. Sadly missed by children 1 Mrs. Harriett Johnson L? Mrs. Sallie Brunson < Mrs. Rebecca Scott f CAMPFIELD BAPT. CHURCH I Rev. Geo. E. (iyode. Pastor > In the absence of the Supt. Bro p T. M. Marshall,presided at the S. R S. with the teachers at their post. The pastor being absent prayer a service was held. We were glad to have Dea. Andy Marshall and _ Mrs. Bessie Marshall to worship r with us. ( Little Shirley Mae Burton tha c granddaughter of Rev. and Mrs. - W. L. Burton visited little Miss Doris L. Thomas last week. The Gilmore Crossing school J presented a play last Friday nite \ which was enjoyed. y Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin aoent t, i a few hours with Mr. and :\Mm. | John Thomas Wednesday night. 3 ( "Mrs. "Jante " Redd of Abbeville { arrived Monday after spend; ing four months in the eastern | states with children. Friends f are very glad to have her back, j. Dop't forget! The CCC quartet r of Due West will lender music at f Campfield Baptist church Sunday J Dec. 22 at 2:30 p.m. We are also ( expecting our foreign citizen of \ Australia to speak to us ; Letter to Santa Claus Abbeville, S. C. ( Dear Santa, I know you get sick and tired [ reading so many notes but I just want you to have a little patience. Just a little while Santa then 1 will be through. Wait, hush! Santa __ then I'll be finished. I am not trying to out talk you but just wait: I?will_leave a piece of cake fvhere you can see ttjT" Alright isten Santa, I am writing you this ldtter myself. I want you to please bring me a wagon, a pair of overalls, fruits, nuts and all kinds of fire works. Now Santa I want you to bring all that now and some more too, if my box don't be full when you put that ? in it. I have been a very good little boy this year. I am eight years of age and in the third grade at school, my teacher is i Mrs. Grace Ashe, whom I wish | will see this column. If you don't | bring me this little Santa my j friend John Martin* and I may i overtake you some place on f Christmas morning. We wiH pull \ your whiskers so you'll wish you ( had shaved before you left home. | Don't forget my dear baby sis( ter who is comipg home in a few j weeks, J^is, JCdna, Bernice and ( Julius and my oldest sister in f Philadelphia. \ So long pql, Sincerely yours, j .Curtis R. Marshall. ; Subscribe for your "Leader". : Rates, 3 months 75c; 6 months i $1.25; 1 year $.200. MT. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. C. C. Mclwian, Pastor Sunday school was held at thr usual hour with the Supt. and teacners at their posts. The lessen was very Rood. The devdtiou was conjkrctPrtVby brother Dahiel K*rnely. At lijOO o'clock odr rastor preached ..wonderful soul st'rrin^senfhW.iStewardeSsr board No. one was at'its post of duty ijunday. Mr. Morris Roberson, from Pat- _ terson, N. J., was here visiting l is sister^ Mrs. Mattre Cook. Everyone was very-glad to see him. Sister Fannie Cook, the oldest mother in the church, is very siclc. The time is near for our (!hristmas program which will be given December 27. Everybody come to Mt. Zion and see what Sai ta Claus has brought Rev.'McTwam. We believe^ for the veav 1941, under the plan of Rev. C. C. McIwain, that Mt. Zion will go over . the top. | Miss Carrie Cook, Reporter