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/ vol. xvi~no.1t: Dr. M. F. Whiti Speaker at N. ^ _ South Carolinians Ho By Julia Braxton Clark New York City?The South Carolina State College Club of New York, Inc., and their friends turnwl nut jn ?tosee and hear Dr. Miller F. Whit' taker, president of South Caro. lina State College, Orangeburg, S. C., who was the guest speaker ^ at St. James Presbyterian church 141st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Dr. William Lloyd Imes, Pastor, Sunday afternoon. The occasion being South Carolina State Day, an annual gathering, at the same place each year. - Dr. Whittaker used .as his sub^~ ject, "Building For The Future." He pointed out the danger as well as the opportunities that ^ come in. times like these. He illustrated same by comparing education as of- a eomnasfc rmn wito used to" make circles, the other was, used to point the way. or go places. ' The latter is the hind of training that students' need to~ day. Dr. Whittaker spoke on the growth of the College during the last eight years. Elevation of ? standards, -student body increase ed to one thousand. Many improvements on campus, a new Library, a new Cafeleria, a Dairy_ plant value at $1,500,000, and - - ' many other features have been I ^ He mentiond the 37 cred- | Bishop H. Davis Dedicates Parsonacre Rev. R. H. Greene, Pastor Weldon, N.C.?Sunday. April 20th was an~ epochal day In the history of St. Matthew A. M. E. church. A large crowd came out, to greet Bishop Davis Sunday 1^ K- mo/ntng. Everyone was happy to tee him and hear him lecture and preach. His message was food for the soul. . > At the afternoon service another large crowd came out. The Bishop was presented by Dr. I. H. Alston, Presiding Elder o f B. Brown from Rich Square was a visiting minister. After the service everyone went down to the parsonage to witness- the dedication. Bishop Davis officiated, assisted by the Presiding Elder, Pastor and visiting ministers ^ Total amount raised Sunday was IQg 4? PRESENTS LET'S PRETEND Friday, May 2, 8:00 p. m. In Allen University Auditorium Helen Marshall is" a young wife who left college to get married. An odd young person who lives almost entirely in an imaei native world and is a devout believer in the theory of "mind over matter," she succeeds hi iniatiating her husband, Rodney Marshall into her, game of prepense. Elliotl^^entworth, a hand some philanthropist makes their wishes come true without their knowing it to see just what the results would be, and of course Helen and Rodney blame each other. Helen becomes infuriated and decides to go home immediately with her Aunt Sarah, who ia visiting them aha Hna. an W. . returns the same night. Next mornjng Rodney awakens to find f his breakfast already cooked. This mystifies hmT" until Helen appears. Elliott finall that what they wanted was the' fun of pretending and not the reality. Tuberculosis C ? Clinic, Ridgev The Richland Anti-Tuberculosis AUkiliaty announced its second ? Early Diagnosis Clinic to Be held Tuesday, April 29, 6 p. m. at Ridgewood Camp. The clinic i* conducted by Dr. J. G. Scastrunk. Ridgewood Camp physician. A pfcture of the chest is a sure way to discover tuberculosis in its early stage, before any symptopis , appear. Tuberculosis can ^ '^? .. v , -7-? 7' ' ? . * ' * ~ A' 5 . ?-? ' I ?y? ** vi taker Guest I? (. College Club I c nored at Celebration ited High schools that exrst for d Negro hoys and girls in "South ^ Carolina and that it had.beeij rec- .5 ommended that in every county ;r in South Carolina there shall be "Jm aCCl'e4rU?i- High school, A reception was given Dr. Whit welcome was extended to the ^ guest that accompanied Dr. Whit- f taker on the trip, Dr. T. H. Best " of Orangeburg: Mr. E. C. Clink- 0 scales;- secretary to the president ^ and Mr. H. W. Crawford, faculty 1? member of S. C. State. Dr. R. e r iL-Wilkmson introduced thespeak er and the Honorable William T. ^ Andrews,"Member of the Assem- ' bly, State of New York, responded. Invocation and greetings by Dr. William Lloyd Imes. Ah in- ^ strumental solo by Mrs. Ellsworth Patterson, with vocal Solos ^ by Mr. Samuel Lowery and Mr. 1 Walter D. Smith and Mr. Charles U Oshford. There were dramatic f readings by Mrs. Frauline Alford and Mr. Walter D. Smith. Mr. ^ John H. Mitchell acted as master of ceremonies and is also presitl dent of the club. ComYnittee members were: Mrs. Anna Hook- ^ luanita Polk, Lucille Mayo, Ruth ^ LW-iLkiji*on; Miss Hattie Kelly, Samuel Lowery. Judge Smith, ^ Nathaniel Kline, J. D. Cook, Acy S Lennon. * . . : ? Mr. J. S. Dickson, Sr.! DipH in Snpipfv Mill ^ J J.M.MME , 11 SUCCESSFUL FARMER AND s BUSINESS MAN VOR OVER a . HALF A CENTURY J r-1" g Mr. J. S. Dickson, Sr., 79, promJnont merchant and farmer died at his residence in Society Hill, South Carolina, Monday morning:, April 21st. He has been in declining y health several months. Mr. Dickson for 59 years opera tecTa" successful *farm and mer~ e,rntile business here until his death. v He was born in 18G1 and has ^ lived at Socety Hill, S. C. all of y his life. He is a Mason with mem bershio in Pi Dee T.ntlgi^^'n 5fi -A where he has been Master for tif- IV toon- or twenty years and was Dis f trict Deputy Grand Master -until n he retired four years ago. w He was-blessed to have a lovingwrfe who proceeded him fto the ? grave twelve years ago. To this :nion was born six boys and sev- a en girls. His children were well provided for and given unusual ed- (< OFaflfilVat advantages. FTe is sur- tj vived by four sons, Mr. J. E Dick-* , cnn A nrv5^?i 11 F 1 IT** A- - Lbi ?- ? ivuiwwiai i^aicusjuh l and Grand Secretary of F. and A. S1 Mason, Columbia. Mr. Joseph S ci Dickson, Jr., principal Dovesvilla C( graded school; Mr. John L. Dickson, principal Society Hill graded school: Mr. Thomas Miller Dickson, New York City; five duugh- 01 ters: Mrs. Gordon B. Hancock, Un T ion University, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. JiiMiita Da-wson, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Jessie G. Gardner, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Wil- 'c liam M. Akins, Booker-Washing- ei ton High school, RaleigK", N. C.; Mrs. James D. Harper, Columbia, ^ and two sisters: Mrs. E. B. Brock, Society Hill and Mrs. I^ou Mc- w Laughlin, Dunn, N. C.; fifteen it grjond children and many friends s< and relatives. j.j The funeral services were conducted at 3 o'clock Wednesday af- ? ternoon from Union Baptist church where he served as deacon for ? thirty years. Services Were conducted by the Rev. P. B. Thompson, pastor. Intombment wrs in the Society Hill >nwM?ni'yi ?1 He was given a Masonic burial, with Grand Master J, S. Stanback, . Chester, in charge. Assisted by Dr. G, W. Long, Grand District w Deputy, Cheraw; brothers IT. M. tl Marshall, Cheraw; J. T. Jones, Chester and fifteen members of t| the local lodge. ... _ Pall bearers were his brother . ,l??? ?i. ..i 1. to ucrtiiuiia ill ifjp Liiu IX'II, lJ it )iagnosis , ? yood, Apr. 29 bhi be cured if discovered in time, Clinic admission cards may be ^i secured by applying to the auxrl- g, iary secretary, Miss Mollie C. s( Feiaon, at the- Phyllis Wheatley YWCA before noon Monday, Apr. 28th. . 0 Transportation tp and from the m YWCA has been secured through yf the courtesy of I^evy'a Funeral Home. -. ii~ 11 ift i iiiMiM rtifr Jial COLUMBIA, i aumgardner addresses Morris "ollege Students 1 Professor II. W. Baynigardnet ddressed tTie Morris College stuent body, Sunday, April 20, on lie subject. "Having._a . Vision." _ le opened his remarks hry makig the assertion that a dark colr was not the worst evil that _ ould' beset a " race. He advised he students to select carefully heit-fteld of -endeavoi -arwt then- ring to bear upon it all the enery and ability they possess. Many istances of success on the part f members of our race were ited; among these instances beig the achievement of Miss EtH1 Waters of the stage, and Dr. leorge Washington^ Carver of the eld of screnee. "True it is," he aitt; "that llH o f us" "cannot each such heights of success, ut such achievements are still ossible to our young people, if ach one does the best he can in is chosen line." Continuing in 1 he sarKe vein, Mr. Baumgardner 1 rged the prospective teachers to earch for the aptitudes and abil- < ;ies among our very young peo le arid attempt to give, them the < orrect guidance. The students and members of he faculty gave the speaker a arm welcome. Among those who nJoyed Mr. Baumgardner's pies nee after the address were Dv. _ P, Garrick; ?Profs. Wt- J. Bur- 1 ess, M. W. Campbell, M.G. Ram-, ey, of Morris College^ also Mes- 1 rs. Everett Thompson and Oscela E. McKaine, of the city.. It has been the custom of Moris College to invite a number of otable speakers for its Sunday ervfees. Amone thoso whn { p pea red are: Revs. P. E. Mingo. ' t. L. Poptv D. J. McCullough, ot ' umter; Di;,. E. C. Jones and Pro- j essor Hubert. of Benedict Col?ge.--Richard T. Williams. r HLLIAMsHURG COUNTY "FATHERS ASSOCIATION For its efforts and splendid . ork, "The Williamsburg Couny^Glee Club" was rewarded last Wednesday evening, April 16, m p j-vpning of. fun?at-tbe-4reme?of p Ir. and Mrs. J. M. McAllister of | ringslree. Over fifteen of its ?embers were present. There ] 'ere any variety of games playiin that number were Included ; hinese checkers, plain checkers nd cards. I After we had amused ourselves 1 l the fullest- pulimt urn ien served. The following was 1 le menu;-cold sliced ham, "potato llad, with salteen crackers, drop ikes and punch. Everyone enjoyJ Al - j ine repast._ "" 1 The County Glee Club was len invrted to sing at a musical < a Sunday, April 27, at 4:30 at omlinson High school auditor- 1 Im, which will be sponsored by [r. C. E. Murray and Miss Brad y, the English and music teach- 1 rs of the school. 1 The Dresident nr tVir, wniu.? urg County Teachers Association ishes to thank each and every 1 icmber of the Glee Club for the ! ?rvice that they have rendred 1 lus far and trust that this serice will act as a stimulus for i eater work in the future. ~~ BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH ' < Rev. I. W. Janerett, Pastor All services began promptly at IP hftur, beginning wit^ le Sunday school session. The >sson, using witnessing power l as thoroughly taught on all of ( ie classes in the school. 1 By sensible reconsideration by le pastor and officers of this 1 lurch, oui financial effort was 1 ostponed until the second Sunday i May, at which time we are ask- 1 ?or Drll momKor- * 4,1 1 .0 ciiivcis tii uu tut? vt?ry i p?t they ean toward making the nancial effort a success. It ap- I ears to this reporter that it will I ; successful, because the people y ive a mind to work. "The pastor delivered two beau- / ful messages during the past abbath. In the regular morning I >rvice, the message was deliver- / I from Acts 6:8, subject: The 1 ord's Promise to His Apostles. 1 ne accession was made to the.- embership in the morning ser 1 ce. The Junior choir served for the ,1 Continued on page 8 1 mrtti SOUTH CAROLINA, SATUR] Federation Club Call to Delegat< Slogan : uOn to Su* The Big Annual M Witt you not answer "present"-^ when your name is called? Will you not do YOUR part toward havinu a "record " attendance aF" the Sumter Meeting? Remember the slogan?^ON TO SUMTER." Tentative Program of the South Carolina Federation of Colored Women's Clubs to be held in Sumter. S. CL. Mav. 2. 3 4 1941 Special Rally Report?Mrs. Helen ! | Sheffield. v v. Mite Boxes?Mrs. H. D. Monteith. , National Defense Hour ] 12:00 O'clock Noon - I Mr. C. A. Johnson, Supervisor of . Columbia Negro Schools. I (National Defense and Skilled Negro Workmen). . Mr; T. P~. Burgess, Itinerant Teacher. ?Trainer Agricultural i Education. Mr. Harold Crawford. i 1:30 P. M.?Lunch. i 1:00 P M.?Mrs. ? Rosa ? Cooper,- 1 presiding. , Committee Reports. Wilkinson Home Report?Mrs. I Ilattiu Dut'kuiL. **~ Ways and Means?Mrs. Marie ( Manning, Mrs. J. S. Stanback. Sunday Afternoon, May 4 - 3:00 O'clock ~ Mrs Marian B. Wilkineon. Presiding. Opening Chorus?Morris College ( ? Glee Club. < Remarks?(3 Minutes)?Represen * tatives of various organizations * of Sumter. * 3olo?Miss I. H. McKoy. ? introduction of Speaker? Address?Mrs. Marjr McLeod Bethune, Director of Negro Affairs of NYA, Washington. D.C. 3olo?Mrs. Hi M. Pratt Presentation of Trophy in mem- ' ory of Mrs. Hattie E. Williams c Continued on page 8 REVEALING 1 SHADOWS c By W. Marion Thompson _ S. M. The Risen Christ But now is Christ risen fron :he rtend arrd become the TTrsT ~ 'ruits of them that slept. I Cor [5:20. P [Insnnnn tn " j .jet man His name adore; sing, .et all the earth (five thanks and -fP^triumphs evermore. F i Rejoice the Saviour reigna n mercy, truth and love; With His own blood, He purged r our stains, " 0 Vnd took His seat above, iosanna, angels cry, F Vnd heaven swells the sound; r I* or rt\an, He came on earth to die, ^ ['he lost, HP sought and found. ^ - t Rejoice, the Ixird is Kinj^ Vnd lives n0 more to die. Jnder the shadow of His wing, s lit blessings satisfy. 1 Is - _ r - ** * # ' } Friday Night, May 2 Lincoln High School?Miss Helen Usher, Presiding. Music?|God Bless America. Prayer?Rev. I. P. Pogue. Music?Stone HH1 School Reading:?High Hill School. Selection?Moore School. Selection?Winn School. < Selection?Rafton Creek School. I Selection?Rose School. < Selection?Catchall School. I Selection?Goodwill School. i Selection?Green School. ? 1 Selection?Mayesville School- I Welcome Address?Mrs. Minnie < B. Smith. Response?Mrs. P. J. Dixson < Shirley Temple Danee?Savage- ^ Glover School. 1 Crowning of Queen, conducted by 1 Miss Jdarie Singleton. ' Collection- .. .... . - Banquet. L " 1 Saturday Morning I Mrs. I .eon a McMillan. Presiding. Devotions conducted by Mrs. Leah ( Thompson. I Committee Appointments. * Club Reports. I Treasurer's Report Harvest Festival Report Mrs. . Sadie Smith. J , > t\ / DAY, APRIL 26, ~1941 ? Issues Last 2S pter, May 2-4 For eeting" R. Nathaniel Dett Xiynw K.Yfhiaivo Contract With Mills ? Music, Inc. A? R. Nathaniel Dett, distinguished American Negro composer. has signed an exclusive contract with Mills Music, Inc., for publication of his?future compositions, ott~ nounced Jack Mills, president. Dr. Dett, director of music at Bennett College, Greensboro, N. U., n "composer of "The Ordering of Moses," the oratorio which scored instantaneoualv at t K ? May Festival in Cincinnati four years ago. "Religious Folk Songs jf the Negro" and "The Dett Collection of Negro Spirituals" are two books authored by the esteemed Negro lecturer and recitulist. Well known as a composer, principally in the smaller forms, tie has written choral works, including "Chariot Jubilee" for tenor solo, mixed voices and or-j chestra, religious and secular I Sgngfiy--many based on spirituals For orchestra he composed a sym phony, "An American Sampler," i and the incidental music to- Edward Hungerford's two pageants 'Pathway to Program*" and "The Parade of the Years." Winner of the Bowdoin Literary Prize at Harvard in 1920 for lis essay "The Emancipation ol Megro Music," Dett also received the Francis Boott Music Prize at Harvard, the first award for millie "at The Harmon Foundation, and two symphonic commissions by the Columbia Broadcasting System. Born in Canada he studied music in the United States, holding bachelor and doctor degrees from Oberlin, Ohio, Con- ] servatory of Music, and a doctor's degree from Howard University. Much of his activity as a- musician has heen aT-TTamptfm[nstitute, Virginia, where he sery ?d as Director of Mu$!c. Dr. R. Nathaniel Dett is the nost recent personality whose works-have?been a<14e4?tn the fast growing library of serious nusie published by Mills Music, Inc. which has just signatured long-term exclusive contracts vith Roy Harris and Morton E. jould. ? ? Nrmnrf 1 vy M. V/ A-J Presidents or representatives )f the Federated Clubs of South Carolina are requested to make i report of the Mite Box Contributions fo Mrs. H. D. Monteith. Saturday morning, May 3, at the State Meeting in Sumter, S. C. OLD COLUMBIAN HERE Mr. Ernest Ferguson, Sr., of *Jew York City, formerly of Coumbia, is in the city for a few lays visiting friends and old acluarntances. It is has been nearly !2 years since his last visit here friends are glad to have him 'isit them again. SIDNEY PARK C.M.E. CHIRCH Rev. J C Colclough, Pastor The Sunday school opened at he usukI horrr with the Supt dr. D. R. Starks presiding. The esson subject using Witnessing 'ower was beautifully discussed At 11 o'clock Dr. John M. Reed he Connections! Evangelist of he C. M. E Church filled the pulirt. - Dr. Reed preached a wonderful ermon wnicn will long bp renembered. After which the doors f the church were opened and ix united with the church. At 7:30 Dr. Reed filled the pulut with another of his soul stiring sermons. Dr. Reed is conucting a two weeks' reviva4 at Sidney Park. He rs a hard, forceul jiroflch^i I The public is inivted to hear his man of God. He will preach peclal sermons Sunday morning nd night. ibtt - PRICE: I ATTENTION EASTERN STAR Chester, S. C., April 22, 1941 To All Eastern Star Chapters^ TJreetings! The ^tjuive?ts" fast approaching Tor our thirty-third Grand Chapter. whrch will convene in Barnwell S. C\, July 15-10. 1941. The ' iriilJU JRiOpie there are making ajnple?piepwmtkm for our com' ing. Mrs. Cornelia Green thP local Matron, with?her officers I members, the suimort of t v. Masons and friends, plan to make our stay very pleasant there. Let us go to Barnwell for a real good meeting. Nuw^ is the lim^?to- give your attention to all Grand Chapter reports, Star Day. the Needlework Corner, and th, gen oral work of the Star.-? In such times as these, with war conditions disturbing t h e peace of the land, we shoGldJ feel very grateful to our Heavenly Father, for all of His goodness to us. and should pray - that it may be ours to meet again i_n_ Harmony anil Love at our Grand Chapter, to continue this well begun work in our effort to promote our Star to higher- heights and more brilliant ravs of hnn? The Lord has been very good to us this past year. We appreciate all tha^ been done foi ug, and; the good work done 5v"" the Matrons, Patrons and members. Let us continue to abide in His Love. ? Yours for "a" brighter Star, C. M. FINLEY. Grand Worthy Matron of S. C. Note! What! FederUtion Don't forget the dates, May 2. 3, 4. On to Sumter. Women's Federated Clubs of South Carolina in "session at Lineolff high school. Guest speaker, Sunday 3 p.m.. May 4, Mary McLeod Bethune, President Bethune-Cook man college; head of NY A of the country. Elect your delegates and send names to Mrs. Ellie.^D.?Palmer |304 S. Main Street, Sumter, S. C. I ?A M PLICO NEWS | The Mill Branch AME Church On?Sunday, April 2^,-QwrterlyXohference was held at the Mill Branch church. The members of the church were very glad that their presiding elder Rev. A. P. _ Spears, along with tys ' family, j was able--to-be with them, after his recovery from his few Weeks illness. He was not "able- to delr-. ver the message; but his pres- 1 eTice and his being able To preside meant so much, Re^r1 Sturkey of the Cumber land church in Sumter district .vho accompanied him preached a very enjoyable sermon, from St John 9:1, In this discourse he 1 pointed out that though we are blind spiritually, whether long oi short, if we would only get i n J touch with Jesus we would be 1 made to see as did the blind man He also pointed out Jesus pass- ' ing today is an opportunity that 1 we may grasp. For tomorrow op- ' portunity will have passed us and there will be no other chance to grasp it. _l MT. PISGAH BAPTIST < CHURCH 4 I Orangeburg.?The Missionary ( Society nt IVft. Pisgah Brrptist church held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Victoria Hampton, 45 Treadwell St. April t 16, with the officers at their post I There was^ quite an interesting discussion on the purposes and duties of Missionary workers. Financial tokens were sent to j some gick members. _ s The program committee is flow- I preparing a program to be ren- ( dered the 4th Sunday in April at c 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Hildebrand o f J this city will be our main speak- J er. ( Mf P1sjr?fc*s Choir ? The choir cordially invite you.^ to attend a program at 4 o'clock a p.m. at Mt. Piagnh Baptist church 1 Sunday, May 4. State Ontlrprr r choir will he in charge of the i music Lawyer iCforjjan of this c city will be oue main " speaker. ? We will be looking for you. ? i i 3 ] a A HVE CENTS PER COPY Controlling the Floods Of Hatred - By Ruth Taylor? W hen tht' snow.s melt on t.ho for of? mountain tops and the spring rains begin t0 fall ,then those who dwell bv tht, frsnt * ! - - - v 9 ".Mi?iJUJW 21 .WttUifl - " Tor*fcluod waters. What are lifegiving streams to great_jaj^_2L? uur Iliiio aie devastating torrents Au?lilhtx sections,?d^leod control is a jvltal^ subject to Jthose- who? dwell in the lowlands through which the rivers course. The government engineers have made great strides in averting the * damage of "flood. They have built 'sreal walls to wall off the rivers; they have reforested great tracts of laiiti to absorb the excess water; they have built grea^ dams to hold back the torrents and to con ? trol their. How into other areas so they may 'make fertile great wastes. All this is most essential?but wen .more necessary today is a system of hate control. As the fortunes of war .wage abroad there ir-growing?fn "this land of ours increasing hatred and bitterness. Shall -we let this flood warp and destroy much of what we hold dear? \Ve need to build walls of under standing to hold the hatreds out. For mutual understanding" leads '.u mutual trust and in trust there is "no hate. . We need to reforest the scarred 'places in our minds?scars caused by injustice, bitterness, despair. HJ ICiUIT^ ineill with compassion, friendliness and love. We need to dam back the floods of hau- with bulwark.- of education?education in positive democratic living, in putting into practice ifTour everyday life the things -ft?which?we btlleVe. ~~ We need too divert the stream of hate into- useful cha-mtelsL - concentrating it on an ideology! not on a people?hating only the evil act or quality. Our hatred must run between such concrete walls jf out wills, that we will not be guilty of either injustice or intolerance to any man, regardless of race' ot creed or color, no more than we would want him Co he guilty of these- towards us. Thus and only7 thus can we control the flood waters of hate. VIKS HARK1ETTLCKER BROWN PASSES TO ORE AT BEYOND Mrs. Harriett Tucker Brown III 1 ' . I~ i~, I " | I IS was born some sixty years Ago; departed this~life April 14 1941. She was born in Horry County and spent most of her early lifa ' at Georgetown, S. C. She was converted in her early youth and was connected with Bethel A.M.E. Church of Georgetown; and after moving to Go- ? lumbia, she moved her membership to the Bethel A.M.E. church of this city, and for a number of years served as member of the Stewardess board, and was faithful txi-hor?church in other capacities. She was kind and loving to everyone who knew her and wn ready nnd willing to render service at any time to fallen humantv. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the many friends for their kind exnressions >T sympathy; also greatly appreciate the anminna nf W<l? iams Funeral Home, who was in iharcre. . . Respectfully, * GEORGE TUCKER, Son. URS. MARY M. BOYD ,UI) TO REST Mrs. Mary M Boyd the wife of dr. G. H. W. Boyd was funeralzed Sunday morning April 20th it 11 o'clock at Pine Grove A. M. 5. church by her Pastor, Rev. L. j Bowman. Long before the hour .-j if service the church was packed o its capacity. Many came frem ?: Spartanburg, Newberry, Aaheville 'olumbia, Helena and Charlotte, ?. C. to pay the last tribue of re- J puct Lo this most wondarful chat'- ! icter. She was a life long mem>er of the church and was leader rf class No.^t; chairman of Stew- ^ irdess Board N0 1; teacher of lass No. 1 in ?>. :S.t and the standird church treasurer. Her eqtial Continued on page 8