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pfv PAGE TWO f "THE OLD GRAY" By E. Philip Ellis I*' 1 j|*. AND A. MASONS The Grand Communication o f the above named Masonic Order, 1 K . will convene in its _76th Annual ^ - Session at Columbia, Tuesday, December 14th, at 10 a.m. Grand Master J. S. Stanback of Chester &. who is head of this Jurisdiction J Is urging all .Subordinate Lodges i* have round?reports at this meeting. In keeping with his proclamation all newly organized ' lodges will come prepared to meet . ail requirements Grand Secretary J. E. Dickson has unnounced that the finances of the Grand Lodge have exceeded any previous year, despite the fact that we are living In J| state of war. It'9 anispiration to be a Free and Accepted ?.. ( Mason under this administration. The Grand Master ^s not only an educator but a real Christian. The Relief Department" is in better shape than ever before in the his^ lory of this state. Widows of deceased Masons get a large check r- ' now, when heretofore they only got a little purse. Our Grand Master deserves the lion's share of ' this success. We are nleased to say that not only with him, but ' ?>nr?l lndgnn ill nvpr tho st.nte. In his proclamation the Grand Master says: "Come leaving all petty differences, dissensions and ill V.. will at home. This will be a felr ~ hrwship and Good will gathering." ,, Capital City Lodge, of which I am a member will be host to the Gtand Lodge, and Brother J. B. Lewie, my Worshipful Master is b A among the best there is to be found anywhere in Masonry. There will be a great delegation in attendance of the Grand Lodge this year. And the Local j -ii Lodge at Columbia has assured v. * us that we will have first class entertainment in the best arranged homes; according to the Grand lb" Master. ' ** 'GRAND LODGE OF SORROW ~ ' V The above service will be held ' " Tuesday night, December 14, at-t , Zion Baptist church, Washington L "['t street. Dr. J. P. Reeder i#? t h e ' popular pastor of this congrega tion. The arrangements were C r - made by Bro. J. B. Lewie and we L. ^ can say in advance that Dr. Reed*> will have a capacity audience 1 to witness this sad service o f Svhich we will be in charge. I~ will be in Columbia next week to nnrvfor f V\n Daofm* an/1 Wrt*. shipful Master and have my programs~ printed. Culumbians?in all , _ A 'walks of life shodld witness this serice. It's the only opportunity the people have to see the Ma' sonic Order and learn what we ;g. are doing. p. CONFERENCES ARE OVER [ tn Seemingly all Conferences of all denominations in South Carolina are over for this year. Near'0 ly all of the leading pastors have -\6.' been returned. Charleston was . jr glad to have the return of Revs. . T." W. Cutty, "H. "Br Jones.-ami IV R. Tiller. Dr. Curry is the out- ( standing president of our interde- , nominational ministers union. The , ^ Rev. William "A. Mack of St. Luke Reformed is back; also the Rev.. Green of I. M. E. Church and j Rev. W. White of the R. U. M.E. Church. We had a great meeting i 4. last Monday. I ST. LUKE * ' ' s Last Sunday was a high day ( in our Zion. Rev. W. M. Middle- , , . ton preached morning and even- ' ing and we had a great time. ; Greater St. Luke is indeed marching forward. The S. S. and Allen I League together with all of the i boards and clubs are giving one < hundred precent service. Only t such could ?xpeete<L"oL tbi? , membership, for in this church we | have among the best officers and | i members in the denomination. < * Let us advance on our knees. t CORONA,?N. Y. NEWS ?~-\ Sunday, servic^ was good at the Ebenezer Baptist church. The pas- . tor Rev. J. B. Mitchel 'delivered a soul stirring sermon as usual to "j a crowded house, i Sunday p.m. , Rev. Gregg from bethel Baptist . church, Jamaioa worshiped with P us and his choir. His sermon was enjoyed. , _ . "j Sgt. William C. Perrv from ! Louisiana is now stationed in Pa. ] Little Bettie Eliza McBurnette * ? from' Philadelphia has returned \ home after spending six weeks in _ Corona. ' Mr. Elza visited here. On Sun- ! day Mr. and Mrs. Key Wesley : Lennon, and Mrs. Clara McBur- , y nette, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. V; 'jp E. W. Perry and son. ''Mr. Henry Kenchem and family j ; - ^ spent a lovely day in Orange, N. : i J. with Mr. and Mrs. Smith Harkins. Accompanied by Mrs. Lir > tha Halloway. Mrs. Clara McBurnette spent ft jL^the week ^pd^ with Mrs. Booker ;*T-Terry in Hempstead.?, , >?>gK' Mrs. Naomi Reed gave birth to f pfc'.V a baby girl November 19, 1943. ( Si *VttCother and baby are fine. ] | m Cpl. H. Steven a native of Ridge i a Spring, S. C., had a stroke. We i wish for him a speedy recovery. ( L. Alford Robinson from Bates | ^^ tourg, S. C., is spending sometime e j? his son and daughter-in-law v Ag^&frs. Leroy Robinson. / I HHHBLi/4va Inhnonn u/flc vioifi. Perry Sunday. ? each quartet will j ia A. M. E. Dec. s Smith are I Ye wish for / Wmry. i ? reporter t w*,. Piedmont Conference Closes Great Session At Clinton j ~ Benny J. Glover. Reporter ' The thirty-third session of the j Piedmont (S. C.) Annual confer- ' ence of the seventh Episcopal dis ' triet presided over?by^ the Rt. ' Rev, Joseph S. Flipper, D.D., is now history. * The conference was called to ^ assemble Thursday, November 18 ^ ttb^a.m. The presiding elders of this conference were at the:r post, v Dr. C. G. Glover, presiding elder of the Greenville district; Dr. VV. S. Minis, presidg elder Abbeville district; Dr. P. M. Gary, presiding \ elder^ Greenwood district. The ^ annual sernmn was delivered by j Rev. B. J. Gloyer and the miss- | ionary sermon was delivered by , Rev. F. D. Dreher.?The confer- \ ence was organized with Rev. E. k F. Johnson, chief secretary; Ttev. J. D. Gadsden, statistical secre- , tary; Rev. G. W. Bradley, recording secretary. The following re- ^ porters were elected: Christian recorder; Rev. L. C. Butler, Wes-- . tern recorder! Rev. D. R. Beden-~ baugh, Southern recorder; Rev. D. R. Bedenbough, Southern record- J er, Rev. J. D. Gadsden; Secular Press; Rev. B. J. Glover. Bishop Flipper was loud in his j praise for this conference. (Pied- , ton circuit, R. H. Hampton; St. 8 Peter and Little Mountain circuit s J. W. Martin; Rock Ford circuit. * W. S. Williams; Mulberry and St. *' Paul, W. D. Jones; Cedar Groves j circuit, S. M. Thomas; St. Mary ' Clmrif;?Louden?Fletcher; -I 0 circuit, 11. H. Johns; Willingttm circuit, <J. W. Dorrah; Grace and I Clear Spring mission, E. I-. Lillie- 5 wood; St. John mission, J. Buggs; ^ Mrs. Janie Thomas, district pres- c ident W. H. and F. M. society. Greenville district: Dr. C. G. t Glover, presiding elder;..Allen Tem 8 pie. B. S. Taylor; Bethel Ander- ^ son, J. D. Gadsden; Bethel. Laur- J ms, L. C. Butler; Due West, B. v I. Glover; Kings chapel, M. G. a Williams; Flat Rock, John Thorn- ^ is; Mt. Carmel circuit, D. C. v Brown; Belton andLever circuit 1 1. S. Reed; Greenville circuit, Mur c ay Hunter; Ware Shoals. M. Mas k >ev; Rocky River circuit, I. R. Rey ^ iolds; St. John mission, A. F. " ^dams; Piedmont circuit, 4^?? nunier; wainut. urove, to ne sup- * plied; Boone chapel and Double ^ Springs, to be supplied; Mt. Le- s iarron mission, to be supplied; c iValuut Drove, B. Jackson; Mrs :h? B. Johnson, district president, '' IV. H. and F. M. society. Greenwoocf district: Dr. P. M. 1 Jary, presiding elder; Weston hapel, K. F. Johnson; Friendship ^ J. W. Walker; Mt. Pisgah, D. H. 3edenbaugh; Chappelle, W. G. ,J Joudy; Promise Land circuit, * Thomas Baylor; Goldville circuit, ^ r. C. Letman; Greenwood circuit, 1 1. *'A?-Jenkins; Hodges circuit, W. * 5. White; Antioch and Poplar spring, circnit, W. D. Jones; Troy 1 ircuit, James Louden; Mountville * iVv S. Devlrn; Ninety^Six^ctrctrtt, -t T. A. Spearman; Waterloo circuit c L. Bouey; Fairview circuit, A. P >. Duckett; New Zion circuit, Wil 0 ie-Carter; Renxr circuit. J, _SL_ r /auss; Mt. Lebanon circuit, R. fL v JcGhee; Mrs. P. M.,Gary, district d resident W. H. and F. M. socie- t y; Mrs. J. E. Reese, conference ? nanch president. s ?? . v ROBINSON CIRCIIT f JO. Rev. R. Benjamin Pastor a We are proud to say that our f loors have opened this new con- v 'erence year under the same lead- g irship of our sam shenherds. P. r 5. Dr. Ramsey arid Pastor, Rev. t 3enjamin. Our first quarter was I leld Nov. li at Canaan A. M. E. h :hurcfc During the S. S. Dr. F lamsey was present and reviewid th lesson. At the morning ser J 'icC a large crowd was present, p Vn inspiring message was deliver- j id by the elder. The business ses 8 ion of the conference followed r mmediatelv after service. A large j um of Dollar Money, Mission and, r Contingent was raised. The P.I i 3. was paid in full. Total $72.84.' j V delicious repast was served. . r "wo persons became members of F ho church. J t 1 If ' ' i . Li. -' 4 iriont).?A-H?reports were?gootL there was an increase in Dollar ( VfrtMot? nn/J 5 ^a/iVoncn in f Ua kvnni bee" of deaths this year. ?It had been sometime since the annual conference was held at ^ Clinton, S. C. but the host of pastor, Dr. H.-.W. Walker did not i did not leave a stone unturned, when it conies to entertaining he really made it pleasant for the ' bishop and ministers and visiting ' friends who visited the conference. ? Amcpig them were Drs. I. W. Wil- c born, L. H. Hemmingway, E. A. Adams, R. E. Brogdon, I. H. Al- v ston. S. R. Higgins, T. J. Miles and many others whose names the 1 writer did not get. Dr. Carl Flip per, son of the bishop stirred all ' Clinton last Sunday s* never be- ' fore. He preached the ordination | f sermon, - One could .see the_wipe-_4_* ing of tears and hear many aniens and shouts of praise. ' The conference unanimously vot f ed the return of Bishop Flipper : for another four years. Dr. Miles was endorsed for the bishopric. 1 The following ministers were * elected delegates to the General i conirence: Drs. W". St Mims, G.~~ G. Glover, H. W. Walker, Revs". v M. G. Williams, D. J. Gadsden, E. ^ F. Johnson. _ 1 ' ' ' ' I Appointments Abbeville district: Dr. W. S. ' Minis, presiding elder; St. James ' F. I). Dreher; Bailey Bethel eir- .* cuit, J. N. Burns; MeCorniick cir 15 cuit, G. W. Bradley; Bradley cir-M cuit, W. S. Hawthorne: Warren- ! r .CHESTER PARAGRAPHS Teachers at home for Thanksgiving holidays were: Miss Mabel liill and Miss Salome Spann from Lancaster High; Miss Rachel :pann, Booker Washington Coumbia; Miss Willie Bell Heath, Highland High, Spartanburg Miss ' Jessie Honor, Emmett Scott Hi, tock Hill. Students home were: Mrs. Ruth Z. James, Miss Rosa Lee Gilmore, Vliss Mabel Wright, Livingstone College, Salisbury, N.C.; Miss Dorothy Heath, Benedict College, ind others. Out of town teacher9 from Finey High who spent the holidays it their respective homes were: Hiss Dewey McDowell, Union, Hiss-H. D. Wright, Camden; Miss ithel McMullen, Lancaster; Mrs. Sthel Clarkson Taylor, Columbia Hiss Ruth Rice, Williamston Miss Hartin, Jenkinsville. Mrs. Mary Young attended the inference at Meatham Chapel in Hartsville, last week. c?4. nnu ? i>?u - l. i nu2>. outiiunan was ?ere tor a lew days visiting his iister8 Mrs, Helen Whlker, Mrs U.aggie_ B. Young and his t'ath>r Mr. Thomas Buchanam His" youngest brother Mr. Edgar Buclanan came down from Charlotte ind spent the week end with him. \t the home of Mrs. Helen Walcer they gathered and enjoyed hemselves in a sort of family reitttott.?Bgt. Buchanan returned "to Damp Libert, Ala., after having a /ery pleasaM vsit here.? Enclosed, please find $2.00 for >ne year's subscription for Mrs. Sloise Weir, Washington, D. C., uul Miss Agnes Minor $1.00 Rock dill, S. C. " * Pvt. A. D. Hardin of Fort Benling, Ga., spent, the week end vith his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Hariin; his father Mr. Charlie Harlin, and sister Miss Ruth Hardin. Mr. Coleman Bagwell a marine vas here for a. fow days from *Jew River, N. because of the leath of his father-in-law. Miss Frezela Randall of Satis^ jury, N. C., accompanied Mrs. duth C. James home and was the juest of Rev. and Mrs. D. C, ?iosby last week end. Mr. Roger Taylor_who~~is st~udy~ ng ut Talladega College was a juest in the Spann home for I'hunksgiving holidays. Madam M. E. Woods is improving nicely from a fall down the? steps at Calvary Baptist church > i few Sundays ago. | ?Miss Mattio Mae Heath had?a-^ 'ery pleasant stay in" High Point 'i.C., for Thanksgiving holidays; ;he guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred ^ander. Mrs. Marian?MeCullough?andVIr. Charlie Hardin were quietly narried Sunday evening Nov. 28 it 7:15 p.m. in the AME Zion pari lonage, with her pastor, Rev. C. 2. Coleman performing the eerenony. TlTe bride was beautifully ittired in a powder blue two-piece mit with white accessories. Those ittending the marriage were: diss Mattie Bolar, attendant t ohe bride; Misses Ruth Hardin, ilamie Martin/ Mrs. Rebecca F. lardin Messrs. Boulware and; mith.After the~ ceremony the 1 quests were served a delicious ;upper at the home of the groom >y his daughter NIiss Ruth Harlin. -Mr. Armon Nfacon of Washingon, D.C., was here for the funertl services of his mother, Mrs, lane Macon. His other brothers, ilessrs. John and Robert Macon, vho are in the armed service far iway, did not get here. These 3 ioys were tne only cnuuren surviving. Mrs. Macon was a loyal nember of Carmel Presbyterian hurch and was a wonderful wor:er in her church as long as her lealth permitted. She was well mown, and had a multitude o f fiends. Funeral services were leld at her church, the pastor, lev. S.M. Moore preached the ermon. Burial was in Hebron emetery. Miss Alberta Howard of Charott^was here for the week end. M iss Herdicine Mobley returned I o her studies at Benedict College after spending a few days iere with her mother. Miss Gwendolyn Goens, of Pitts iurg, Pa., a student at Livingtone College, accompanied Miss Losa Lee Gilmore home. It was >er first trip to South Carolina. >he enjoyed her stay immensely. Rev. S. M. Moore pastor of Cariol P? esbyterian church will reurn to his pulpit and congregaion?oa the?first?Sunday in Deember, after having spent a deasant vacation during month f November. Rev. Moore visited elatives and friends in Washingon, Baltimore and Philadelphia, uring his vacation. His visit to he home of his uncle Rev. P. Z. rloore in Philadelphia was cut hort because of the funeral ser? ices of Mrs. Jane Macon, a faithul member of his congregation. Mr. and Mrs. William Moore ire the proud parents of their irst born, a daughter, Eadie Mae vho arrived Nov. 24, weighing ! and 3-4 pounds. Mrs. Moore was lefore marriage. Miss Viola Feasor. Mr. Moore is in charge of the Iteath Pressing Cluo, Both Mr. ind Mrs. Moore are graduates of Gnley High school. Fee Masters Vandie Larks and ohn Gilbert Johnson for your paler and please pay these boys jromptiy. The year will soon be | it an end, and these boyB must i nake square reports for all pa- J >ers handled by them. They do >ot want to carry debts of 1943 nto the New Year 1944,, Kindly >ay them, if you owe them. They leed the money so that they mjiy lave their part of it to help them mjoy the Christmas holidays. # . THE PALME! TRINITY BAPTIST C V; *'V: ' - v illi&^ /:. i i REV. H. J. T: Sunday, November 28, closed another chapter in the history of Trinity Baptist church, Columbia, S. C., under the leadership of the Rev. H. J. Trapp. The third Sunday in October. 1942, a large crowd witnessed the burning of her mortgage. A yeai later the pastor, members and friends gathered to crown their efforts in the form of a Hofne"coming and Dedicatory Service. The morning service began the (fay. The pastor stirred the hearts of everyone present when h e eame_ forward with his_ message.. His text Matt. 21:13. He used as a subject: "The Church Reconsecrated." The afternoon seT^ices climaxed the day. Rev. Charles Brown, jmstor of Second Calvery Baptist church, delivered the afternoon message. His text: Psalm 144:12. We still hear his burning message echoing in our hearts and shall long remember many of the They are "school boys-and this is the only job they have. Mrs. Etta Wright, of Montclair N.J., visited her relative* Rev. TV f ? A n /-"-l ir i uuu ihi a. n. x\. nHicn aionuay ana Tuesday. She 's also visiting in Columbia. . . _ _ PENDLETON POINTS h'intr Chapel A. -M. E. Church Thy following visited the Piedmont conference on the third Mm day which was" 7n ' session" at Clin"-' ton: Rev. M. G. Williams, Bros. J, E. Thompson. W. Q. Thompson Sr.. and James Mifler; Mesdames ftloise Miller, R. G. Reese, I>. R. Thompson, E. N.^ Fisher, Polly Williams and C. F. Reid. Rev. B. H. Keese left Wednesday for Clinton. 9 rlflptrn to C r. fko ? O"". . ,V...iroTTTannual conference aud reported a fine conference. We are very happy over the election of Rev. M. G. Williams a delegate to the gener- ; al conference, May 1944. Rev. 1 Williams, we feel is worthy, of any honor the church gives him. Too much praise and loyal cooperation by the ministers a n d lay members of the A. M. E. j "hnretr in 3uulh Oa-rolina- eamrot be given Bishop J. S. Flipper and his queenly and amiable wife, for the Christ-like way they have served the churchy We too, are praying for the~~return- of Bishop Flipper to this district. Rev. A. A. Rice, pastor of Sil- j ver Spring Baptist church has ten dered his resignation as pastor, i His resignation was accepted and j now this field is open for the re- I ceiving of applications from wide 1 awaki and energetic ministers i \%ho are^Iooking for a loyal group of ChrjMlan workers. The W. H. and F. Missionary society was royally entertained in its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Leila Webb acting hostess. Mrs. Mary Fill will | entertain the December meeting the third Sunday at the church at which time all members, are asked to be present and prepared to com plete the? October fund roll t o make ready for the Missionary din ner that will be served Wednesday {Turing the Christmas holidays. Rev. D. C. Brown pastor of Mt. Carmel and Bethel came from the conference Friday very ill. At this wilting he is resting better. We are praying that he will soon be out again. Pvt. Mortimer White from his post in Louisiana is on a 15-day furlough visiting his parents also friends in Union and relative3 in Washington and New York.' >" The Armistice Day program that was sponsored by Mrs. Pauline ThoniDson at Silver Spring Baptist, was one among the most touching and outstanding programs of the season. Veterans of World War I and II were on hand rendering music and remarks. Mrs. Thompson has a "keeh eye" to planning appropriate programs at the right time. R. J. Clark, reporter ~3~ f TO LEADER HURCH DEDICATED : Bk < >. Ih R '^Hi^^B gp ""' ( HF H|^ M Br m IKillll S RAPP, Pastor I truths spoken in his sermon. Oth; er outstanding features on the ] j program were solos by Mrs. J.M. f Hinton and Miss Minnie Parker. , The corner stone was laid b y r Capital City .Lodge No. 47. We thank thtjse noble men for hav- ' iiv?. come to us and our doors ' will always welcome them. Col- ' Ivtion S51.ll. . r The night worship closed a day ?s of fervent services. The pastor brought us the final message. His I "oihinel "Tfi.. Sin Wrnrked World.'' What Will You Do About It ? " ~T -Lam. l'.l'L., Every heart was real| ly touched with his sermon. A ward rally crowned the day "r the ward leaders reported as fol ! . ' lows:c Ilea. J. H." Davis,* $13.50; ' Dea. M. S. Ford $170.00; Dea. W. i , P. I.ce f'301.00. Total collection for |f -the day $690.00. ' ' We are inviting our friends to 't attend The church that 13 "Big- -q ger .on the Inside than it is on ^ thc Outside."?Trinity Baptist. A. M. F.-XWWLiHOLDS _ t"vr PNV f()\KF.RF.NTF " | The A. M. E. Zion one day conference which met at Williams chapel. Carlisle. S. C., on Novem | 1)('|- .;20th was quitt' a success. Dr. I I D. 0. Crosby the presiding elder | I cf the Spartanburg district has [ s | his work well in hand. 1 s I To opened the meeting strictly'0 let 12:00 o'clock assisted by the i Rev. H. J. Causar, pastor of Clin-I y ton chapel,' I'nion. The Rev. J. ' i ; \. I.ipsey lead in prayer. The * -opening- was-.-bolh. interesting and v instructive. Dr. Crosby said in ^ this capacity we shall have disnd- ' vantages but long as we keep God ^ in our side wo need not fear. 0 Organization. Rev. H. C. Young C secretary; Rev. Causar reporter to 0 i The Star o? Zion: Rev. Wm, Jeter c' reporter to The Palmetto Leader, t The women o'PTRF^vaTioOsparments were present, who spoke t in high term of doing a greater work this year. i D. Crosby is outstanding as a ( leader, being the leader of the i Palmetto delegation to the gen- | oral conference. All the pastors 1 pledge themselves to stand by 2* tt _ *1 rum. " | Many thanks to Rev. Hillian l -a?<L hi* good members^ fQT._ that J? Rood dinner. __ BROOKLYN. N. Y, NEWS [ pMr. Eugene Little left Friday J November-l!b-for Laurens, S. C. to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. 'j| Progress Little and friends. On the l?th of December he will leave ^ Idr the army. On November 21, Mrs. Mattie ^ B. Raye Alston and Mrs. Rena Belle Rikard. attended service in Jamaica, L. I. The Allen A. M. ' ( E. church.^ Rev.c John- M. Dawkins Jr., pastor. They also visited at the home of Mrs. Mary Adams in I Jamaica. Mrs. Alston and Mrs. Rikard spent a pleasant evening 7 at the home of Mrs. Essie Pitts ( I and Mrs. Carrie Raye. I Mrs. Lillie Wilson left last week ! for her home in Petersburg, Va., j rfter spending four weeks with <1 her sister Mrs. Ruby Mead and ^ her son Mr. James Wilson. v | PROVIDENCE A.M.E. CHURCH v ..?^ i Rev. J. E. Dixon, Pastor : I Littl,. Mountain?W?? are proud ^ to have Rev. Dixon returned as v our pastor. We are sorry that c Mrs. Luvina Bmfers is still sick. , I Also Mr. Willie Sulton who is bet- \ ! ter. Mis. Lena Mayers is improv j eo, ner uaugnter Mrs. Esther Mil ler from Washington is waiting on r her, Pvt. Carl Sulton and wife < were home visiting Mr.* and Mrs. r Willie Sulton. Mr. Wm. Eleazer has returned from Norfolk, Va. r visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oilie Young c also Mrs. Dorothy Mayers and r Mrs. Lancie Werts, Mr. Ollie ( Young aeompanied them home. r They also visited Mrs. Mary Allen and son Mr. James Young in < Berkley, Va. They also visited i Mr. arid Mrs. Benme Eleazer in ; Newport News who is ill. We are ] 1 praying for all of our sick memrbersr ' The South Carolina Ef CME Conference i By Rev. H. B. Jackson ve _ On AVednosdny___rp_n r n i n g I N'ovember 17th the 70*h nf ,a tho^Routh Cnrol'nn c. >1. *1. Con-I?n convened in olrl historic ; j?0 SI dney%Rark-Bishop C L. Russell A. M. [^presiding. Rov -89 W. L. Lidqell pastor- host. Rev. ii. I.. Burton was elected chief secre ary. This was one of the best con- 's"e rerences held in the state in man" so' rears. The attendance set a new 8U| high record for such meetings. Cor the first time in the historv of ter the state, all the presiding elder Pr< listric?s^.reported round on all hai :laims. There were five (5) mort- l?r vhich shows the interest that the mo ninisters have in prosecuting the del diurch work. We rarsed for the Pa! ,'orr more than $80,000.00. All in t'l there was n grand program put SA Tver for the Master's cause. Also BA die membership was increased o a great degree to which shows hat we are not only raising money ^ or our church work but we are not ? nrgpttiny to add members to the iiurch. Bishop Russell was all miles as he left for his home in iVashington, D. C. The conference ^ *oted to hold its 1044 session at j U Israel chapel. Greenville, S. C., ~^ev. L. R. Kibler, pastor. ,'9 1 K 11 ^P?TAT. CTTV LODHE $1( *repatrtnt; for the ^~shi ;rand lodge s?,r ? _ ail, Capital City Lodge No.47 F. md A. M. hold its regular comvt"p<?ntinn. Thursday. November . IS'h. at which time they held the'r ,n innual election of officers and0, ni?od oifrht F-dlow Crafts, and icccpted by letter 2 past-masters. 'l PhP T.od??e is preparing to lay a , "r>?nor Stone ;?t Trinity Baptist , * Fast Richland street. Sunlav November "28th. Rev. Traup is L?r instor. The Grand Master, Dr. J. ?. Ptandback, has sent out his pro- 1,10 'on>ot''o?i colling the Grand Lodge o meet at its Temple in Prlnmbi* nonirin' Tves. morning December t*la 4th. nrv! etuilin11 11?j! through?-~J no, 7:-n Rantist Church hn|s r< >opn?so4p-tnd ?foT?the Lodge of 'orrow on Tuesdav nmht. DfrJ. P "oprlnr pprl pn n" pf" o n H ct dason js losing no time to make... c ?>p r>??ctandng occasion. The nca' -orw'tteo is book'ny homes a 0 enfc?-i'*iin the Alarms fnr two ant invc "nd nights^ They've selected hei'* headquartevs at Rev. C. W. J Janders Barber Shop. Iluv washngton st. under the Mnsionic Tern- 'lor tie.. The -ceremonVs of the T,odo"-> j f Sot row are very interesting and 'ae 1 tr tit" extending?am-invitation to HrJ*'4 he puhlic to be present.. din . ~ _ "fcr WATEREE A. M. E. CHURCH ^,,e far Rev. J. P. Curry, Pastor Lar Sunday was a fine day. Sunday I chool at its usual hour. The les- | -nj on was taught by Miss Jackson Per lur teacher, which was enjoyed >y all. - Our ..pastor brought us a rn1' wonderful message from the sub- 1 net: Follow the Star, You Will pat Tnd the Baby. The Lord's Supper fas served to a large number. I-P? Collection?was- fine.- -BrOi Willie i ' larp, Jr., leads in class reports. ?Pe Ve are getting along fine under llcr ur beloved pastor Rev. J. P. lJri Surry. Our pastor was, the guest f Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Saturlay night. Our pastor motored o Union Sunday to deliver a mes- ' age Sunday. We wish him a safe . rip. j PELZER NEWS >.hn d??r "iv Rev. J. C. Cowans, pastor CJ,,, The X. P. G. B. S. S. was open- Th( d and conducted by the supt. and lis co-workers. On^ class w a & aught by Mrs. Nancy Garett. We le asking each member to attend b S. regular. 1 :? ^/ A large number attended the ' ^ Jospel Choir Convention which , fas held at New Pleasant Grove. ; Tie program was enjoyed by all. ivn. Rev. and Mrs. T. B. Butler and |jgr ISbghter, Mrs. B. R. Chapman, ^ Irs. B. P. Cobb and Mrs. W. U- ti 1 Jarett motored to Morris College \y. Sullivan attended the game in ()f Columbia, S. C. They reported a f /onderful trip. tv.e P. F. C. A. L. Robinson of Fort (;ln .eonardwood, Mo. was the guest anr f Miss Tinnie Bell Sullivan on fin< >"unday afternoon. Miss B. F. Garett, reporter '.ION CANAAN BAPTIST HURCH NEWS 1 - Yo Rev. M. P. Pearson, Pastor ed With quite an interesting Sun- res lay school, regular preaching ser for ;ices begatv immediately after- o'cl cards. Rev. Pearson brought a by vonderful Thanksgiving message er vhich all enjoyed. After a short > Th< ecess, we re-assembled for the bu? ifternoon services. The Sudden bet branch congregation and their "}p >astor were engaged in services ^0 vith us. Rev. L. T. Moss, speaker ver f the afternoon well delivered a ^ nessage, using as his text: Deut. ^?r 6:17. The sermoir was very much J*11 n keeping with the occasion. . r At the designated time the ^!r nortgage burning raly ended on ?unday afternon; even though all j\ ^ eports have not been made. . Rev. M. J. Odorrt preached the lighj sermon. The sermon was mp luite inspiring. Total amount of noney raised thus far in interest pjj >f the rally is $701.00 Total anount for thr day $731.00. ]Cy We had many visitors through- con >ut the day. , p Cpl. and Mrs. Clarence Ander- hoj ion are at home visiting their pa- _?] -enta Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ander- the ion and other relatives. unl Gladys Futler, Reporter/ cro IEKEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. D. N. Wilson, Pastor Charleston?Our services were ry great all day last Sunday, ir beloved pastor preached us j noble sermoa Sunday morning the Gteatness of the Word of d. Many souls were made t o >1 happy as he delivered the spel in its purity. In the evenC we were blessed to have- with the Rev. H. W. B. White of w York. He brought us another jl touching message on the >ject: Go Forward. The services were largely staled all day. Many visitors were ssent. The Sunday school was d at the usual hour] It was gely attended. We are very id t^say that our church is ving on with great success un the leadership of this great ?tor of ours. _[ NDERS CREEK iPTTST CHURCH ^ M W C nllincz Rpnnrlpr. Jaiv.den?S. S. at 10:46 with pt. and co-workets at their Prayer servtceepnducted a. John Thompson and Bro._ ssie James. . The pastor Rev. M- C. Brev'ard preached a nosermon from the subject: Thy ngdom Come, etc. Collection 5.41. A?letter was read to the ireh from Pvt. James Thompi, Jr., which was enjoyed By" Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson, s. Floree Jones, Misses Eunice nty, Eleanor B. Sykes and Wm. derson, Jr., were dinner guests Mrs. Louise B. Ross Sunday. Miss Eleanor B. Sykes spent , week end with her aunts Mrs. W. Collins and Louise B. Ross. Miss Edna E. Belton was a t ne for Thanksgiving.' She left her school Sunday evening. ?anor Bt Sykes left for Benet College Monday morning, f you want first class service 1 at the LuBell Beauty Shop: dam Janie E. Anderson, Blanch Iton and Eunice Canty, 856 >ad St., Uamden. VE GROVE A. M. E. CHt'RC! % \ Rev. J. E. Dixon, Pastor !. S. is still being held at the ive named church with the Supt 1 her staff at their post. Af S. S. the choir held practice, rhursday, Thanksgiving, was : i l?n(jr tr. Ko remembered at th rte of Mr. and Mrs. It. Boyd. A pound turkey was placed on table with everything that is to make- a complete turkey ner. Mr. Richard A. Boyd ofed the Thanksgiving prayer" a> table. Guests were the Boyd's nily, Metz's family. Cannon's nily, Summers' family and the iger's family. All said to hav oyed themselves. Twenty-si sons were served and to say .vas a feast would be putting it d. TLioft ?...i " et Summers of Little Mountain nt a few days here visitiny ir grand parents Mr. and Mrs llie Boyd. Mrs. Jessie Bov int a few days in Newberry with son who is attending school a IV ton Miss J. L. Boyd, reoortei *ST AFRICAN BAPTIST URCH Rnv. J. W. D- vis. pastor lenufort, S. C.?Wo are very nkful to God for .ill thatlhe has ie for us rince last Thanksing. Our pastor stressed that should be thankful at all times. ; subject of the sermon Snndi* miner was "Thanking God A1 ys," taken from Fnhesians 5:2^ ,vas very uolifting to all presen4 ? s"biect of the evening servico s "Follow Mo" found :o John 27. ? imoune visitors were Rev. Dav'ister-in-law. Miss Et.hd Smitv Kingstrec, S. C. Miss Smith 5 the guest of Rev. Davis and sister Mrs. J. W.^Davis. She i" ;neher at Tohilinson High School Kingstree. S. G> Recently Mrs. J Davis mother. Mrs. Lillie Smith Greeliv'lle. S. C. visited them lev. and Mrs. Davis r.nnounc birth of a daughter. Juliett/ resn Dsvis on Nov. 15. Mother I daughter are getting alone g. Gloreaa Davh, rcpffftor NEW YORK CITY NEWS 'he Piedmont elub No. 2 of Nev ' rk City was highly entertainat the home of Madam The a Jackson and Savannah Petta d, Sunday, Nov. 21st at 4:.lr lock. The meeting was opened reading the 25th Psalms: ore by the President. Miss E. PHP s house was called to order fo1 uneds. Our business was te ir the reports from our annus etinpr Which was held in Nf rk, October 24t.h. The club wr y much pleased with the report ^ discussion was held about ou ne church in Mountsville, S. C ere were three new member' . and Mr?. Pernell Forejy o naica, I? T.: Mr. John 0. Pitt Mt. Clair, N. J. We are verd to have them and we do fee it they will enjoy being a mem and working for our dec ne church. The club decided t et once a month. Visitors r meeting were Misses L. M ts and Inez Morse, Mr. Tame milton, Mr. Greiver and Bix ? Visitors are always? ne. dadam Jackson and Pettafhrd itess served delicious repast. . rke club adjourned by reciting? s club verse: Be thou faithfu' to death and I will give thee a wn of life. i - j r?? Saturday, December 4, 1943 CLASSIFIED ADS Special Notices. Cards of Thanks, Memorlains. Birth Announcements Marriage Announcements, etc. are charged for at the rate 6f 10c per line. Cash must accompany the order. Minimum charge ROc. IN MEMORIAM To our dear Mother and Broth er Mrs. Lucretia Earl and Daniel Earl, who departed this life December 3, 1941 and ^November 30 1036, respectively. To you our loved ones W~hom we loved so dear; We think of you, Each day of the year; You have gone away to stay, Btrb ^we- always will remember The third and thirtieth days Of November and December. Thc Family: Mr. ^Fletcher Earl? Mrs. Ella Hart, Mr. John Earl, Mrs. Lucretia Canty. IN MEMORIAM - In cherished memory of our beoved Mother, Mrs. Zannie Alston, who departed this life Decembea^ 1. 1940. ? 'Our dear mother was called away, 'hree years ago today, Tho' the world has changed each year And friends from day to day, The memory of one we love ? Will never pass away." 1 >xay sne sleep in eternal peace. Sadlv missed by, HER DAUGHTERS. IN MEMORIAM . Gone,- but not forgotten. Oh if I could send you a letter And you could read every line; I would tell how I miss you, Since you passed to the other side. The old rocking chair is vacant, Your hat still hangs in the same place; Since I am here and you are gone With Gud's help I am trying to carry on. Qne morning as I stood at your bedside Wondering what mort could I do I asked may I call the Dbctor? You shook your head with a smile And said just wait awhile. Tho twonty-sevpnth day of No vember, Is a day I will never forget; When the one I loved best,? Passed-away and went home to rest. Your resting place will b? mine sjome day, . . So I am planting there flowers you liked best; . And whon our friends come passing by, #rhey will atop to think m n* 4-1? ?* wj liic um-s wno are sleeping there. Dedicated to my husband J. B. English by Erbanna English. _ GIFFORD NEWS St. Peter A. M. E. .Church Sunday marked another beauti?ul day for service. We wish to thank all visitors who worshipled with us Sunday. Deacon Billie Williams and laughter Jessie B. Foster were *>lled ta Tampa, Fla., to the funeral of his brother Richard Williams. ' M The 7th grade class is planning a party Saturday night, for the benefit of their cl^ss contest. Oi r Adult school is one among the best. Come out and join the merry gang. We gave ourselves his name The Group for Better Living. Do we love our dead ones- Yes, No. Well look among the grave? ? -nrds and that will speak for us all. Giving them a stone for Christ ma? with their birth and death mgraved. OLIVE BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. N. L. Bush, Pastor Sunda^ service was carried out. .licely. Mr. Albert Williams from Englevood, N. J., mane a splons^ lid talk. On our sick list we hav Mrs.. Qlliis. Foulks. Mrs. Mami* Tohnson. Mrs. Mandia Artemtis, Mrs. Martha Johnston and Mrs. T.ottie Scott. We wish them an early recovery. Mr. Clarence Robinson. Sr., Icjft. for New Jersey Sundav for a short vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Robinson, Jr., left also for N. T. Cpl. M. C. Foulk left for can^^B Sunday. M/r Harpp Hendrix Is WF home on furlough. He has been overseas. We are very glad to see him. Mrs. Maud Padgett is home from the hospital. We wish for her resnvoru Vivian Thomas had as her guest Friday Miss iviamie Jackson a^ nurse of the Columbia hospital. Mrs. W. G. Thomas had as her Tuest Miss Gladys Sullivan of Greenville. There will be a program at the Ratesburg higrh school Dec. 5th, presented bv the New Home Mak- jrs club. The public is invited. The N. H. E. club is doing everything in their power to improve the landscape of the school grounds. All are cooperating: nice ly. We are happy to have Miss Iarsene Green of Jenklnsyille to attend the Batesburg high school. When your shoes are ill carry them to Rev. W. M. Oxner's shoe hospital. For one of the nation's most progressive newspapers read The Palmetto leader. Vivian Thomas, reporter