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- . - ' V Saturday, June 7, 1941. Woman's Society of Ch 9 S. C. Conference, Meth< On to Columbia, S, C,, June 1315 to the First Annual-Meeting of the W. S. C. S. Registration I begins June 13 at 2 p.m. at Wes lev Church on Gervalfr-etreet. ~ ISvery charge urged to send a delegate and a good report, iRe- ] member the Cultivation Fund. < Let us have NO blanks. ( Berkeley District meeting was I .htfllL May 10 at Cross, ~S G.v-Mrs; ] Lizzie Nelson, District President. Spartanburg -District? meeting 1 a, was held May 28 at York^JL.Xh,.;:! ^ Mrs. Parnier-Pr?Jackson, District ~i President. ( Beaufort District meeting was i held May 23 in Walterboro, S. C., : Mrs. Ruby E. Mitchell, Dist. Pres. Florence. District meeting was held at Marion r-S, C., Miay 30th, Rev. B. H. Butler, Pastor P IHco ^ItrinrO' Tlin nhnrnU lm/l ""O' VIlUlCll kkClKJ its annual mass meeting last Sunday and thi program was highly i ^ enjoyed by all. All participants were good. The cooperation of the I neighboring churches was highly appreciated and its effects were felt. The papers and addresses i were-very good and the nttuntluri'r" of the huge audience throughout. Rev. Washington, pastor of Cumberland AME church preached a j soul stirring and timely sermon, which was highly enjoyech Revr Butler our pastor is doing a very 1 great' work at our church. The officers and members ?re giving ~i ^ him our fullest support that he I might Jo a greater work. We are happy to greet those of our members\who have been away im the various schools to fur- ' their education. Wp ?' ?* hnppy tr> J have them back.' We are all looking forwesd to I the coming of the Sunday School Union for Sunday which will be held at our church. Miss Doretha Kenner is expect- 1 ing to be at Fair Branch Baptist church near Dunbarton, where she 1 ? will ancear on uroffrarfi \W hnnp for "her a safe trip. Mrs. Arie Marshall spent the week end with hfer dauehter and relatives and Aiken. (A WILLIAMS CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. R. J. Jefferson, Pastor Orangeburg, S. S. S. open j ed at the usual hour with the su perintendent in rh:jLrge,wtth-a- good- _ attendance "Aftrl^a brief study of the lesson Mr. Morgan review ed the lesson quite informing. The services on the first Sun' day is usually very good, but lysl ' Sunday the services seemed to have surpassed all others. Quite a number communed.. The pastor took hia text from 1 Pctor 5;4. Thi^ message Avas indeed searching, one could not refrain from*ex amining himself, before partaking ; of the communion. The music by > the choir was very appropriate. ( The A. C. E. League was open ' ~ed tircnrsual hum- plans were rattdt- < for the rally the 4th Sunday. At ' which time* every member of the 1 chun7h~is asked Co~pay $."17007 the 1 same will be reported through the various clubs.-* Quite a number were out to Vove feadt Friday night, and a grand meeting wa^ had. At the evening service quite aT " number wcs present, and the pas? tor a? usual delivered another of hi? strong messages. On June 17th the Royal Bannei quartet will appear at William" chapel. Admission 2f>cr The pub lie js invited. DUE WEST NEWS Revs. B. J. .(ilovetj E. L. McAdams and L. E. Daniels spoke in structively to their congregations on last Sunday. The services were" enjoyed by those who came out to hear and worship. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hawthorne 1 O attended the commencement exer cises of the Abbeville County Tr. 1 school bgeinning lr.st week and ending on the night of June 5th Their daughter Miss Jessie being one of the graduates. Messrs Andrew Miller;- Olin L Smith, George A. aGrrett and David Makin, Mesdames Gladys Miller, Bessie Garrett, Lavinia Lee and Alice Anderson went up to Greenville on last Friday after- | noon und were the dinner guests of Mr. Miller',, mother, Mrs. Martha Miller. A delightful afternoon was spent. They remained '' " mg the pveninf anH ' < tended the commencement exercis ?es of the Sterling high school. Mr! James M. Sussewell, Sr., a respected citizen und member of , the choir of Mt~ Lebanon A. M. i K. church passed away on last Sunday afternoon. He is survived | by his - wife, Mrs. Louise-- Haw-- ^ bhorne Sussewell, five daughters, ( one son and many relatives and i friends. He lived an exempliary Christian life, Mr. P. H. J ones, who became I seriously ill on last Friday is ' slightly improved as this goes to press. Mr. Allen Valentine who is in ^ the CC at Modoc, S. C. spent last week end at home. i Mr. Robert Anderson of Ann Arbor, Mich., spent several days with his parents Mr. and"H!rs. Albert Anderson during last wek. He returned on last Mftndav to , begin his year's* training in the U. S. army. . Mtss Eufa Jones Charlotte, , N. C. W8, the week end guest of her mother, Mrs. Lola Jones last ir-wsar 1 Rev. E. Thomas of Hodges, S ? C., came up on las{ Sunday after- t nobn and spoke instructively to i v' __ iristian Service )dist Church Last Call Mrs. Flora Nesmith, Dist. Pres. Greenville District meeting was leld at Easley, S. C., May 23-24, Mrs. Ophelia Smith, Dist. Pres. The following pistricl meetings tvill be heltT In June: Charleston District, June 2, at Harlejwille; Drangeburg District, June 3, at Jrarigeburg; Bervnettsville Dis:rict, June 5, at Dillon. Sumter District,' June 6, at Suiht'er. Bravo! District Superintendents j-icta ?organised and all district neetings to~be held before the Conference annual meeting, quite i great accomplishment in a short <pace of time. Gratefully, PHYLLIS M. GIBBES, Colif. Pres. Florence District Meeting The fourth group meeting o f the Florence JJistrict was held. in. Bethel Methodist Church Marion, S, C., May 30th. Two out of the 21 ministers of the district were absent. The session was composed of "lT\e Wemen's Society of Chrlstfari Ser-' vice" who met in their district meetinp' and elpeted t.Vieir dele gate, Mrs. Dr. Robinson of Mullins to the assembly to meet Dec. 4-7, 1941 at St. Louis, Mo., and the Ministers' Wives Alliance. MrsTFlora NesmitVls" DjisLTres. of the former and Mrs. R. L. Rey nolds the Pres. of the latter. - The D. S. ^fcevr C; C. Reynolds iiTtroduced the Rev. R. C. Connor who brought a strong devotional message based upon "Love," I Cor.?LL The -Bethel Junioi?choir made the music. The pastor o f Bethel was given permission to exhibit a hfndsome costlypulptt Bible given by Mrs. Miary E. Jack son and a beautiful Morocco gold edged Methodist Hymrtal by Mrs. B. Lester. He introduced other ap. pointed financial workers, and rei| ported on the plans of rebuilding a modern and much needed Bethel at once. Dr. J. N. Crollep of the Board of Pensions described and explain ed the "Church in the House" and spoke ably on the needs of Pensions bpine heartily smnnnrtad The reports by the pastors and delegates were encouraging. tach pastor promised to swellhis by Claflin iRally, June 4. It was reported that Sisters Marfninjg, Jackson and Rev. N. E. Franklin's wife's mother were sick abed. The meeting expressed their deep regret and offered pray ers in their behalf. It was also announced that the Rev. J. C. Gibbes and wife had lost theironly child, and daughter, Lydia since ?lhe second - group meeting. The Rev. B. C. Jackson and his splendid folk, built a. hut to enter tain this big group of religious leaders. T{ie relishable and lavish dinner was1 equal to the hospitality ^and welcome.. ,Our appreciation and gratitude were expressed -j-rrr matchless diction to our host and hostess by D.S. Rev. C. C. Rey riolds. :: JOHN C. GIBBES. he ntembers of Stewardess Board \'o. 2 of MtL Lebanon A. E. hiiich. "Notwithstanding that he V{is detained v as that he did not each here until a late hour, his remarks were well takeu. MT. C ARM EL NEWS The S. 'S. opened at the usual hour with officers and teachers at their posts. After a brief study if the lesson^, an interesting review was conducted ' by "Che pas torr?We-" are always- made ~ to -hink while he is talking ami-grasp something. Rev. Williams delivered to us a message from ?>t. John 21:3, Simon Peter said unin T crr\ n ftaKiter* Tko? I .. .......o?.jr onto him, we also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night caught nothing. Subject A Failure of the Returned Fisher men. He concluded by singing: Do you know anybody over there? A collection of $5.26 was raised. We have three more members to pay Educational Money: Harrison Arnett, Nellie Milton and Archie Tucker, 50c each. The services were hastened because of the ,funeral at Green Olive a ?<dnrivo of jtfDevoe. Our pastor carried a load. Rev. Dorrah officiated and used is a subject Death and the Grave. Joshua 1:2. He preached a powerful sermon. Mr. Devoe was well thought of by everyone. A lost of relative,, and friends from Green wood, and ARheville attended the. funeral. Our loss but we trust it's heaven's gain. Rock Ford Sunday nigHt the Missionary sisters gave a very interesting program known as the Twelve Months of the Year. The ollection was lifted by these sis trrs and amouated to $6.11. The Pulpit Aid club has dressed the pulpit up with curtains, rug awl table pitcher awl glasses. Mry 31 the Christian Union met a{ Rockford with a good number present and raised $226.90 for Memorial, paying of two. This union is doing a great work. Our S. S. met at the usual hour Tune 1 with officers and teachers *nd everyone enjoyed the lesson. We are sorry Miss Francis Dubose, daughter of Mrs. Thomas. Dubose~ is ill an<T hope For her a ipeedy recovery. She Was rushed o Anderson hospjtal Sunday nite or treatment. ?: t \ s Washington Monument Inspired "Ode To America" "Ode To America", th?. new religious^ patriotic hymn hy jule*Bledsoe. Negro baritoone whifch was widely sung on Memorial Day owes its inspirationn to a trip up the Washington Monument. While looking from the observation plat form on the Monument across to Lincoln Memorial, Mr. Bledsoe was deeply affected by the conthe United States and ?he vitality of this thought when it came in open conflict with the dominating ^philosophies ctf the fascist states. "Conditions have been far from tdeal in the United State^ for the Negro race", said Mr. .Bledsoe, "but we have fundamentally sound reasons to be thankful that we are Americans, as have the people of every other minority living in our country. I am sure the (Negro people would not sacrifice their American eitieenship to live in France or Germany, although in some superficial aspects, they receive better treatment there." -A" line of the song, "Oh, thou land by God inspired", grew to ? ititfring lyric By the UW Mr. i Bledsoe reached his home in Cali-r fornia following1 his trip from i Washington. He has sung "Ode To America" on his recent concert tour-at schools and colleges where the audience has been asked to join Tn the paen of tHumphant praise to p freedom-loving country. _He. believes^ that ag-the I war sentiment groows, people of the United States will seek closer communion .with religion and. that much of the strength of our coun?onviction, now absent in totalitarian countries. MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH *4 Rev. S. Chism, Pastor ' Sellers?Sunday school opened at 9:45 a.m., with Supt. and coworkers at their post. The lesson was beautifully discussed through out the school. At 11:16 R.m. morning service began. The pastor selected ^ his text from Acts 11:26, subject: A Nickname that Became Honored. | This waa vsoui stirring message J Quite a few members and friends ] worshipped in this service. Among the visitors were Mrs. Ad? line Frazier of Brooklyn, N. Y7,~ and Mrs. Emma McBryde of New -York City. We were indeed glad i u.n lu iiovc iuio. ante r unci uuw tu church Sunoay, after being very much indisposed for a few weeks At 3:30 the pastor accompanied by his choir and quite a few of the members motored to Zion, S. C., to worship with Rev. F R. Jtobinson and his -good-people. He selected his text from St. John 4:24. Rev. Robinson also had as surprise guest Dr. H. D. Ramsey, our Presiding Elder At 8:30 p.m. The True Love qilartet. of Zion,? S. C., rendered a program for. thi ACE League, which was very" good. Miss Marguerite Porter left-en Sunday night for Tuskcgee Alabama, where she will attend-summer school. . Mrs. Adline Frazier and mother. Mrs" ttuptti/tr ?vfq ^an?yi ter, Picolte. Davis motored t o Cheraw to witness the graduationexercises of her son Lexie Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Nowlin had as their dinner guest SunI day, Rev. S. Chism. Mrs. Sallie Mae Lester and Mrs. Bertha J. Weary are very | sick at this writing. We hope for | them ia speedy recovery. MRS. CARRIE FORD LAID TO REST By1 Utker Davis Simpson, S. C.?MFiT Carrie Ford was funeralized Sunday? She passed Thursday morning abojt | the age of 66 years. She was a member of Sft. Ma^k about J38 I vears ?nd was a. member ofthe pWTH.C.W.S. society. Mrs. Ford was ?, splendid church worker and lived .toJ>e a friend to humanity.She was loved by white and colored. The entire community will lose a splendid woman. Rev. J. ,M. Beatty delivered the eulogy from the text You have been faith ful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many. Rev. R. E. Ward the paator made remarks on the life she lived. Rev. Caesar,, Rofhoro , Mr. Robert Kennedy also made rematrks. Sofa, Rarv. p v nji-.i Wells rendered a selection, Mfy Dear Mother, Where Will I Meet You. The floral offerings were beautiful. She was laid away in a beauti ful steel vault. She leaves to mourn one son, Prof. Nick Ford of Oklahoma, a grandson and a daughter-in-lew. SHILOH A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. C. C. Mcllwain, Pastor Winnsboro, S. C.?S. S. at the usual hour with the Supt. and teachers at their post of duty. Af ter the class discussion of the les son the pastor conducted the review, ?fter which the pastor delivered a wonderful message ihat semed to touch the hearts of everyone. The Lord's Supper was served with a free invitation to every Christian. In the afternoon we hrd another soul stirring ser mon oy the Kev. f. E. Davis of I Cedar Creek A, M. E. church. We I had with u? many visitors. The Rev. ?nd Mrs. Mcllvsain and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Ashford and Mr. Robt. Johncon were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jos Brown, THB PALMETTO LtAfrK GREENWOOD NEWS Sunday was a fine day for all. S. S. wag conducted In' the usual way at both Morris Chapel Baptist church and Weston Chapel A. M. E. church. The pastor of Wes ton chapel, Rev. M? G. William* preached a powerful sermon Sun- ( _day morning and the Holy Com- 1 munion waR given. At 3:30 the Ushers union met ' at Weston chapel, Mr. John Evans 1 president. They had A unique pro i gram that was enjoyed by all. At 6 o'clock the League assembthe topic.?At o'clock the pay- tor introduced the Rev. Bouqy who preached a soul stirring ser- 1 mon. The services were splendid all day ahd the collections were good. The Pastor, Rev. H. B. Mitchell of Morris Chapel Baptist and Friendship Baptist churches preached- two powerful sermons morning and evening at Morris chapel. Morning text was I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. Two came forward for Baptism and one by letter at this service. (Collection for the <lay was $44.91. A * O .On nn.iAM ?Wnni.W,wl ? -TV L U.UU U1C pODtUl piCOlUCU tt* nother powerful sermon at Friend ship Baptist. Collection $10.01. -Rev. E. D. White, pastor Macedonia Baptist church is in the midst ol their" revival meetihg. Rev. R H. Miller of Atlanta, Ga. is conducting the services. Tha attendance is good and much good is being done and souls are being saved. : We visited the churche8 in Ninety-Six Sunday and at the Mount Pleasant A~.M~.~E., Rev. Baylor, pas cor, the Presiding Elder Rev. P. .vl. Gary was present and preached a wonderful serpion from Matt I&:l3rl4 and 16:. When Jesus came .nto the court He asked whom do men say I am. The service was good and the enthusiasm of the people was wonderful. At Bethlehem Baptist, Rev. Tplbert, pastor, we were again worshiping at i great service which took place at 3 o'clock p.m. The pastor delivered a most powerful sermon. Text St. John 11:28, subject The Master-haa come and calleth for | thee. Aftefr We spoke at both place* many subscribed to take j the paper wieekly. Collections , were good at both places. Mr. Robert Dean, principal of Roberson County Training school t Maxton, N. C., visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Dean, E>ub . iiackett St., here last week. Mr. E. C. Marry district man- - ager of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. branclr of- ( flee in Greenville, i* visiting here. \ Miss Annie C. Holmes has re- " turned home to be with her par- ' ents Mr. and Mrs. J. Young on Taggart street, after spending a ' successful year teaching in Sterl- 1 in* high school, Greenville. / Mr. Edward Johnson has return ed from Voorhees hL_and I. school _ where he spent a successful year leaching. ,.He is home with his wife and family Mrs. Mary E. Johnson, Jeanes teacher7 qf this county. Mapy of the Greenwood : teachers ar^ preparing to leave .londay for the various summer 1 sehoolB in t-he state, - -?? brewer normal high school is ~iTT the midst of their commence- 7 ^rient exercises??The?baeealauroate sermon was preached to 30 ' graduate^ on May 25th. The. Rev Robert F., Harrington of Savannah, Ga., preached a most inter esting seTmon to the graduates. The many friends of Rev. and Mrs. Harrington were glad to nave them. Mrs. Harrington who ' was1 formerly Miss Jones once ' served on the Brewer faculty. The \ graduation exercises will be on ' Thursday night, June 5 at Mt. Pisgah AME church. ? The East and Westside graded schools are each closing out very successful terms on Friday, June 6th. The report from Eastside 1 graded school, Prof. H. A. Peterson, principal is that they have over 600 pupils enrolled. Serves Tree lunches. Most of the pppils are makftig good. All teachers will be foack another (year and mnat of them are Dlannin? to ' leave for the summer. Mr. Monroe T. Pratt our broth ( er of Washington, D. C., visited us here a few days ago. He came and placed a lovely tombstone at our mother and father graves. Mr. John Armwood is home again visiting his parents Profess- i or and Mrs. Armwood, principal >f Brewer high school. A. L. Childs, reporter. i DOUBLE BRANCH I A. M. K. CHURCH 1 Rev. B. C. Cunningham, Pastor | West Columbia?The Sunday school opened at the regular hour with Supt. and officers present The lesson was beautifully discuss ' ed on all classes after which it wa? reviewed by Mr. Heyward Lee Suber, who is home for vaca- j tion from Kittrell college. At 11:30 the morning services ( began. The pastor delivered a wonderful sermon from the subject Being Dried Up. The Holy ? Communion was administered to the Christian soldiers. The A. C. E. League met a t 6:30 with a large group of young members and friends present. The topic for the evening was thoroughly discussed. Rev. S. L. Glass delivered the sermon at 7:30 p.m. which wa* inspiring, taken from I Samuel 17:39. , Monday evening the official board meeting was held at the , [church. The leader* reports were .< favorable as usual. Mtrs. Mary Welton is leaving t soon for Chicago, where she will ] vieit her children for two weeks. \ 0 R " H_ FRIENDSHIP IA.MJS. CHURCH I I Rev. H. W. Walker, Pastor Clinton, S. C.?Sunday morning we enjoyed a wonderful?Sunday school. The Supt. 'reviewed the leaaon un<j his review wa? interesting. The pastor preached fkom the theme What Happened at Pen tecost, taken from Act 2:13. Every one present felt happy echoes of amena were heard from every perw. Every sermon delivered by the pastor seem to surpass the previous one. A large number lelinon. ;?: At 6:30 the League was conducted hy the President Mrs. N. E. M|ma Sunday evening service was rendered by one of Clinton's young Baptist ministers Rev Dougiuss Hull, who will graduate from Paine college, June 11th. He preached from St. John 14:6. The Holy Communion followed this forceful message. Rev. liuckelt and Clardy assisted the pastor. The church is still moving on with our new plans. Sometime during the month of May the pastor called and organized the women of the church to head a rally to terminate in September. Its well understood that women will reach their required goal. The second Sunday in each month until the rally terminates the women will be m charge of tfieTmance. Rev. H. W. Walker and family motored to McCormi^lc SnnHnu t*, visit his mother and other relatives. "Mr." Mitchet DShcty of Detroit, Mich., was called home on account of the illness of his mother Mrs. Henrietta Dendy. She is reported better. Mr. Dendy has return ed to Detroit. Miss Sarah Gary of Washington, who once lived in Clinton is aere visiting. The college students home are Mr. Jamen T. Wadsworth, State college; Mr. Robert Young, Allen; Mr. Young left immediately for Winston-Salem, N. C., where he is employed for the summer. Miss D. Maud Shell is home after finishing her school work. Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder Marable left Wednesday "forHendersonville N. C. to join her husband. There they'll reside during the summer. Hebron Baptist Church Rev. A. A. Sims, Pastor The Sunday school opened at the usual hour, with Supt. and jo-wortocps at tchoii;>?poat--of~ dutyi Kev. r. a. nicks wag tne speaker it the morning hour of worship. Kev. Hicks allowed the spirit to dwell wity, as he delivered the sermon from Hebrew 11:16, subBetter Country. The V. C. club met at the home uf Mrs. Lois Wilson. A number of Hebrong members and friends attended the baccalaureate sermon at Sims hi nn- Union Sunday. With the sick: Mrs. Betty Hol-^ tod, Mrs. Azalee GrifFiii. We' wish for them a speedy recovery. Mrs. Mary Johnson of Detroit, Mich., is at the bedside of her uck mother Mrs. Betty Holland. Mrs. Inez Simpson left Saturday for New York, for an indefi lite stay. ___ o Mrs. Minnie Lee, died Tuesday May-2? at~her -home following a lingering illnes^ She was loved ?nd respected by both white and" : :olored. She was one of those >road Christians, one seldom found which should be and must be the .haraeteristic of a Christian. Funeral services were conducted on rhursday, May 2tl at Hebron Bap"" List church of which she was a loyal member for over R period of years, with her loving disposition. She had won many friends which wa* evident by the scores of flowers which covered her grave. Eulogy delivered by her Pastor, Rev A. A. Sims. Solo, Mrs. Lucinda Miller; obituary, Mrs. Octavia Copeland, An Ode to Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Mary S. Williams. The fol lowing spoke of her fife; Revs. vV. E. White, A-. -JT Steward, A. C. Duckett, Mrs. Clara Garrett, president of the Women's Home Aid society; Deacon J. B. Blake ly, Prof. J. T. W. Minis; presentation of flowers and cards of condolence, Mrs. R. P. Alexander and Miss Frezelia Walker. Surviving are her husband, Mr. John H. Lee,. 1 son Mr. D. Down; I nephew, 3 grandchildren. The remains of dear Mrs. Minnie Lee sleepB in Hebron cemetery. Undertaker, IT. W. Walker. GREENVILLE NEWS Monday evening the beautiful home of Mrs. Thealulu B. Payne yftii & awfle m merriment ana gin sty, when a reception was given In honor of her house guest, Mrs. Edna L. Alston of Columbia. Decorations consisted of fresh cut peonies, pansies and American Beauty roses. Soft, shaded lights revealed the loveliness of t h e gowns worn by the ladies Mrs. Alston wore a gorgeous black lace dress with a corsage of red carnations at the waistline. A delicious iced course was served. Mrs. Saludia M. Young of El ford St., spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Imia D. Nichol son In Salisbury, N. C. Mrs. Lydia Goldsmith of E. MeBee Ave., attended the graduation exercises at Rock Castel School in Virginia. Mr. J. S. Mills of East Spencer, N. C., is spending a few days In the city with relatives. Miss Jestine Paden of McBee Ave. completed her school work at Rock Castle, Va., this term. Mrs. Mattie Fair of Manly. St. was called to Atlanta, Ga., to attend the funeral of her sister. Mr. ,and Mrs. C. E. Hammond, accompanied by their little son, Ivan Drew, and their brother, Mr. X/a DabLaJalA ? ,1 4A. A A nr *i i vii Dtnrtutvf inowrw to lu* pPECIAl p TO BRING OLC fo Every I ^ r The Palme 1 Would You Like 1 3x5 FT. AMEI As a reader of this pape an amazing opportunit large "Stars and Strip durable cotton buntin sewed stripes. Stars st< on a rich, blue backgr flag, when opened to its measures FIVE feet long OUR SPECIAL O Show your neighbors i "and proud of it"~ bj on every American h flag can be yours now paper ? at the very sp 98c, mailed POSTP/ TittTteAMtfouM | oh oh* THE PALMET ^ Please send mc one of your ) ft. special Reader's offer price of 91 -? MBHgf Nami ? n? riTY ?ken Sunday to visit their parents t and brother. , kOOO Witness Sterling . _ 1 Graduation Exercises . Ikr B. E. Mays-of^Atlanta ' ?_ ] Delivers Address In his. usual eloquent .manner, ' Dr. B. E. Mays,"president More- J house College, delivered a practtcal address to the thousands as-" sembled at Textile Hall Friday night to witness the graduation of 120 young people from high r school. He pointed out that even ^ iriougri iryiji# unit's may cumtf, there is always a place for the In- c dividual who is prepared to do ( some type of useful work, is able J to think,' and has sound charac- * ter. Music on the program was c rendered by the band, under the : direction of Prof. M. C. Lewis- 1 the choir and girls' octette, direct * ed by Miss H. Evanti Anderson; and the male glee club, directed c by Prof. Wilfred J. Walker.-The ( opening prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Walker. Student speak ' ers were Mr. William Sloan Gandy and Misses Florence B. Stilly van and Janie ?Bell Barkstitrftrr ~ who ranked in scholarship first, j second and third, respectively. ] Scholarship awards were pre- c sented by Dr. E A. E. Huggins to ] William S rinndv Plnrpnrp R Sullivan, Janie B. Barksdalp Mary t E. Jones, Florence E. Fladger, 1 Hiram P. Smith, Mary J. Harper, t Nellie M. Thompson, Theresa Jones, Lula M. Neely and Mar- t garet Gibson. Helen Burns and i Plunmif g. Pla sic awards. Awards were donated by Franks & Son Funeral Home, t Biggs-Stewart Mortuary and Mr. t R. C. Gray. 1 Diplomas were presented by Dr. W. W. Loggins, superintendent of city schools. Announce- ments were made by Prof. P. E. 1 Stewart and Rev. W. R Martin made the closing prayer. Prof. J. E. Beck, principal of Sterling, was the master of ceremonies. i t Booker Washington High Cast Presents "Jane Eyre" at Sterling On the 26th a group of well I Litmifu yuuiiK iiuiii DUUKCI Washington High School of Golumbia gave an excellent presentation of a play based on Char- i lotte Bronte's well known story Jane Eyre. Costumes, stage seting, and superb acting, all served to depict quite clearly lifP ahout a hundred years ago in England. The cast was ps follows: Mrs Fairfax, Miss Almenia Elklns; Adel? Varens, Miss Hattie Mlms; Nota, MIRH TtoiliR 1 ic Ty 144r ; ( *rac44 Poole, Miss Rosa M. Everett; Jane Eyre, Miss Margaret Miller;; Edward Rochester Mr. Joseph Roach Beaaie Leaven, Misa Annie MarI ? * P?C? PTrt - r? ?.. . offer! leader of tto Leader ^ UCAN FLAG? I r TUf a re nlTor:n? -l -*% vuviiUg JVSU y <o own a glorious, . >es,r. Made of fine, g, with individually imped in fast colors ound. This beautiful full majestic spread, rbyTHREE feet wide. FFER TO YOU H that you're true blue r flying "Old Glory" loliday. This great ? as a reader of this >ecial price of only UD to your home. + hv/fcT ucax J 1 ro leader 25 i JlLAnatrlcui fltft M year k postpaid - ? MSFOMVU in; Bertha, Mis* Ernestine Wat ion; Dowager Lady Ingram, MisJulia-Simkins. Lady Mary. Miaa ?1. ? Margaret Wallace; Dr. Carter Mr. Lawrence Hagood; Lady Blanche, Mi99 Myrtle Brown Sn rVilfred, Mr. J. Burrell; Zita, Miss tfattie Roseborough; Richard Ma ;on, Mr. James Dixon. Rev. John livers. Mr. James _Bates. % >lrT Mann and Prof. Hickson ? lonored Monday of last week at a cerenony attended by Col. E.M. Blyth 'hairman of the board of trustees Dr. W. F. Loggins, superintenlent of city schools, Rev. C. F junay, pastor or spring-field Bap 1st church, a bust of Dr. J. t tfann, former superintendent of rity schools, was presented to the ichool. Although he is somewhat ndisposed, Dr. Mann, himself w^s present and spoke. v , At the concltTStOC" of. the elasa lay exercises Wednesday, a bust >f the late Prof. R. L. Hiekson, 'ormer principal of Sterling, was ilso_presented to the school. ? GARNET NEWS Mr. Nathan Washington and Uiss Anna C. Brown were happily narried June the first at six o'clock at the Mt. Zion AME church ^ev. J. Holman performed the eremony. After the ceremony he families of both the bride and >ridegroom went to the home of np oriae ior reiresnments. The ceremony was attended by :he relatives and friend* of both ^^^Hr^Tmne^TTpieasureior^ vervone. Mr. and Mrs. Wfoshingon ar^ spending a week with heir peoplp at Garnet and Early Branch. They are leaving on the Hh for Miami, Fla., where they ,r^ planning to make their home. DDrvr JPD aw f~~*ti I 'nnif i.ihv.^ r./.r.i\ ?i. r>, i n i rvv ri Re\. I). N. Wilson. l*astor Charleston ? On laBt Sunday a. m., the pastor preached a soul cue! inyr sermon. His subject wu rhe Friendship of Jesus. .* Sunday school was conducted by the superintendent Mr. Joseph Kinloch and the lesson was reviewed by the pastor. The consecration meeting was conducted by Bro. Grant and others. The meeting was indeed a spiritual feast. At 8 o'clock our service began the sermon was preached by the nastor. His subject was Think on Your Way and Turn to the I*ord. Psalm 119:59-60. Our services were largely attended and many visitors werp present-. Wc ~ ate glad to say that 830 members communed during the day. Miss Mary Wayman of Olaaa No. 10 is on the ti-k Hat. . * *L '1" _ ? ** .. Y-. jC-.A