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• May 19, 1938
  ===== DSC09346.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN S. D. ORMONDE WALKER rsity, the oldest ; Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. wned and ‘op-| stitution will close on June 9, wh r the presidency of Dr.|J. Buckley of Ohio. D. Ormonde who succeeded Walker LAWTON, OKLA. Conference of the Augusta District. Devotional se vice was conducted by Revs. F. Du E. Church met A. D. Burton, » order at 8:30 our church has made t date. Each auxiliary ‘but knows how to deliver the message ude a port and a total of , ina way to reach all hearts. The church 4.04 1ised during the con-]is going onward and upward under nee his leadership. Sunday May Ist was r » past three months our|A high day at Liberty Hill. Dr. Solo- raised $1,072.22 for which Lapp: re proud to have a wonderful Holy Ghost. $262.85 was raised this mat Elder Burton to lead us. He] quarter. We are now happy, and feel oung Presiding Elder who is due | safe under the leadership of our pre- much credit for the wonderful pro-|sent pastor and Presiding Elder. May wress he has made on our district. God Bless and strengthen them, that Our pastor, Rey. W. D, Davis is] they may continue their good work. making a great sacrifice that we may MRS. AMANDA BRANKLEY have our beautiful new church building ready for our annual conference. We PAUL QUINN COLLEGE ippreciate his services, and are very Waco, Texas thankful for having a wonderful pas- a tor The Second Quarterly Conference of Elder A. D. Burton P. E. Paul Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church Rey. W, D. Davis, pastor was held May 1, 1938. Dr. E. E. Elnora Bray Moody, Presiding Elder, presiding. At ASSES 11:00 a.m. Sunday the Presiding Elder delivered a wonderful sermon, selecting as his text: Gal. 6:7. Subject “Sowing and Reaping.” NORWOOD, GA. Liberty Hill Circuit Rey. W. M. Bryant, pastor All reports showed an increase over the previous quarter. The Presiding Elder delivered a wonderful sermon, The Third Quarterly Conference of the Liberty Hill Cirenit A. M. E, The in- 1 descent in| the commencement address will be de- sful adminis- | livered by United States Senator Robert | Church was held April 30th, Presided j over by Dr. A. P. Soloman, P. E. of ! chie, and P. T. Thomas of Warrinton, Ga. All reports were good the reports this Quarter show great progress un- very well pleased | der the leadership of our Pastor, Rev. Bryant; he seems to know no failure, man delivered two sermons, filled with re e y fatherly advice, and seasoned with the THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE We are very grateful to the Bishop, } person of the Rev. ssw Oy George B. Young for the excellent men given us as pastor and Presiding Elder. Rev. G. W. Jefferson, pastor Hazel Starks jee DEQUINCY, LA. La. We are having great success under pastor is a God send to us, he came Rev. Louis Benson, pastor Rev. P. W. Baptiste, P. E. Mrs. A. J. Beard SSE Gi a et NORWALK, CONN. The Fourth Quarterly on Monday evening, the Rev. Dr. W. K. Hopes, presiding elder of the New- port District, officiating with great en rr t- fourth, amounts, $1,269.51. splendid pastor for our leader in the wisdom and dignity. The Presiding El- der, Dr. W. K. Hopes truly proved himself to be a great pulpitteer and diplomat. All reports were very good, measuring up from 75 to 100 per cent. Raising for the quarters third and We are proud to say that we have a The New A. M. SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ A MF. BOOK 71 1M Recs a Bethel A. M. E. Church, DeQuincy, } held Sunday and Monday May | to us to fully surrender to the will of ]Rev. R. J. Gordon speaker. 7}, God to put aside hinderance and malice} C. E. League at 6:30, Peinon re and teaches us to be steadfast, run the | Presiding Elder at 7:30. The } race with patience, we also entertained | session was held on Monday 4 the Alexandria District Conference with | Total raised during the Quarter, 99 | success. a TELE LOSER Ne POOL ANGE EID OR TD Mrs. Lois Young _———O CHATTANOOGA, TENN The Second Quarterly Conterg, Quinn Chapel A. M. E, cue Sunday School at 9:30 in 4 the leadership of Rey. Louis Benson, | order with Mrs. H. P. New, | both spiritually and financially, Sunday | tendent. At 11:00 o'clock lie A being our high day, thirty communed,} Rev. Z. A. Brown opened fy We have raised this quarter $154.90, | votionals and presented the Pp, 4 also purchased a piano. Our beloved | Elder, Rev. J. M. Brown. — The Union service was held a Mrs. B. A. Martin Ac SCOTT, ARK. Our Second Quarterly Confereng St.. John A. M. E. Church was : Conference} May 1, J. R. Lowry acting presig of Bethel A. M. E. Church convened | elder. Rey. Lowry preached a y derful sermon. His subject was tell Jesus.”-It was a great aa With our great P. C. we are of on new life. We have added to church this: quarter, 9 members. reports were good, the church is gressing and with the aid of ourg pastor we hope to do great thin the future. Rev. J. J. Brown, pastor Rev. J. R, Lowry, acting P Emma Baker niiae $ 4.89 $ 9.00 E. Dise CONCT RN Ps ween FOLUME XC—NO. 9 soME ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE REV. J. L. BUTLER, SR. D.D.. REV. J. L. BUTLER, SR. The Rev. J. L. Butler, Sr. is at pres- ent, the Presiding Elder of Savannah District Georgia Conference. Many friends throughout the connection have made inquiry, “W! t has J. L. Butler, oi Georgia done, and what has he ac- complished in the A. M. E. Church that he should desire the Office of a Bishop, and ask his church for so high an hon- First, St. Paul says, “If a man desire he office of a bishop, he desireth a «cod work. A bishop then must be jameless, the husband of one wife, vig- ilant, sober, of good behaviour, given _19, hospitality, apt to teach, not greedy filthy luere; patient, n t a brawler, not covetous; one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in sub- jection with all gravity.” That the church, and reading public may be informed of the splendid a- chievements of Dr. J. L, Butler, the following high points in his ministerial life as Pastor and Presiding Elder are civen, I begin with his record as a mission pastor, The Panhandle Mis- sion. At this point, he built a church bought an acre of land and received in- to the church eighty members paying all debts. Lovejoy Circuit, At this point, he remodeled the church, furn- ished the parsonage, received into the church sixty eight members, increased all the General Claims and paid all debts, The Bluff Springs Circuit, Here, he remodeled four churches, built one new church, bought four acres of land, received into the church two hundred and thirty five members, increased the General Claims to the point where they haye never been surpassed since. Mar- ietta Station, At this point he gave to the church a splendid parsonage, by the aid of the lat ator, A. S. Clay, Georgia Conference in Dollar Money three years. Athens, Georgia, Pierce ~ At this point, he received into building of a new church, PHILADELPHIA, PA. NEGRO CHURCHES IN DETROIT Editor, The Christian Century: Sir: In your issue of February 9 there appeared an article under the caption, “Who Owns the has in mind the church of which I am pastor, and it is in defense of this church I send you this letter. Our church has opened its doors to public meetings in Detroit. It has a large auditorium and we have felt that we were rendering a public service. We have had the very unpleasant experience of hearing speakers indict, try, convict and sentence Mr. Henry Ford and all other industrialists from our pulpit. While we do not deem it our duty to conduct any defense of Mr. Ford or other industrialists, we do not enjoy seeing our church used as the scene of trial and conviction and sentence, and they never present. We do not know of any of our mem- bers who work at the Ford plant being discharged or laid off because of what has been said at any of these meetings. If what Mr. White intimates in this connection were true, there possibly would be some justification for saying that there is upon the part of Mr. Ford and other industrialists an attempt to control the influence of the church. but of this we have no evidence at all. If Mr. Donald Marshall has done what Mr. White intimates, we certainly would like to know it—and if Mr. White has since the writing of his article any proof of it, we would welcome his let- ting us have it. In regard to the Scottsboro Defense Committee being refused the church be- cause “men who were interested in the Jabor movement were to appear on the program,” we do not hesitate to say that this is not true. The fact is that the Scottsboro Defense Committee was refused the use of the church because we felt that the Scottsboro defense was being promoted by communistic in- fluences, and that the meeting would largely be used to further communistic propaganda. We do not hesitate to say hat there are some things more precious ‘orty eight members, laid | Jof our members | Many do not hod are opposed to them, |: to us than the lives of the Scottsboro defendants or of our own lives, for that matter, and these things are found in our Christian faith that communism seeks, to destroy. Why should any cle, that denies the existence of God, and charges that we who teach His existence are administering to the people an opiate, ask of us the use of a building dedicated to his worship? - Qur church takes no stand against organized labor. Certainly labor as well as capital has a right to organize. Many belong to labor unions, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1938 Negro |to order April 14 at Wadley, Georgia Churches?” bythe Rev, Horace A.|in St. Mark A. M. E. Church with White. Reference is made to events in] Dr. W. H. Morris, Presiding Elder Detroit that plainly show the author |in the chair. ASTHE-OFFICIN: ey OF NE AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH TAN OUR BROTHER; PRICE FIVE CENTS GOOD NEWS FROM THE SWAINSBORG DISTRICT Wadley, Georgia 13th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT The Second Quarterly Conference, which was held March 27. Dr. B. M. Hughes Presiding Elder, and Rev. H. P. Patton. pastor. Dr. Hughes arrived Sunday morning, and went to Gamaila, where he preached a soul stiring ser- mon, then came to Tompkinsville, Sun- day night where he preached until you could see God in the man And our hearts were made to rejoice. Dr. Hughes is the right man in the right place. Tompkinsville, is a small place 33 miles from the rail road, and the Pre- siding Elders had quit coming to us, but when good Bishop R. C. Ransom sent this man of God to us, he said, “the Lord willing I will be on this Circuit four times this year. Dr. Hughes got Bishop Ransom, to help us on our church which greatly encouraged the small membership and now we have the roof on our church, and the floor Jaid, and the second Sunday in April, we hope to move in. We thank Bishop Ransom for sending Presiding Elder Hughes to us at such a time as this. God was certainly in his appointment as Presiding Elder of the West Louis- ville District. Pray ‘much for us: Dr. B .M. Hughes. Presiding Elder Rey. H. P. Patton, Pastor Mrs The Swainsboro District was called The Presiding Elder sang, “I Need Thee Every Hour.” Rev. S. G. Davis lined hymn 188 C.M. Prayer by Rev’ R. C. Clark. Second hymn lined by Rev. J. W. Means, 326 C.M. Scrip- ture lesson was read by Rev. C. E. Green from 24 Psalin ; a second Scrip- ture lesson was read from Roman 12, by Rev. J. R. Hurley. Decalogue was led by Rev. M. H. Price. After singing hymn No. 326 C.M., Dr. Morris, P. E. then arose and made his annual address, He began by saying that he thanked God for his merciful hand that he held over him to meet in another District meeting also he thanked the men of the District for their presence. He thanked the members and friends of St. Mark A. M. E. Church for their broad heart. His address was one that all enjoyed. The Conference then was organized. Rev. M..H. Pierce was elected for secretary; Rey. B. L. Johnson, J. W. Olphin were Marshals. The Roll was called and all the men made a fair re- port from their charges. Dr. W. C. Driggers was with us, P E. from Vidolia District. At this meeting we | had two great sermons preached. The - first one was on Thursday night, by Rey, J. R. Hurley the great giant that stands at the head of his district. I don’t mean just the name of the place but I mean that leads the district and Lizzie Bennett that Dr. W. H. Morris will be one of the delegates to the General Conference in 1940. Yours for the cause, Rey. W. H. Morris, P.E. J. D. Dixon, pastor M.H all have to follow, On Friday night, Rev. J. W. Means preached that great Missionary Sermon, he is one among the best preachers in our dis- trict. If anyone desires to have a great revival, just send over to Townsville, Georgia and get J. W. Means, he’s the one. Pierce Re ee aay In This Issue + sr ea i I see no reason why the Swainsboro District can’t lead the Augusta Annual Conference this year at Wrens, as long | 7,6 Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. as we have men like B. L. John- i im son, C. E. Green, A. C. Clark, J. D. Seth ae Dixon, S. G. Davis, P- Singleton, J. Autonomous But Segregated. 4 W. Means, J. R- Hurley, and M. H. Paul Quinn College....---- 4 Pierce, who stand behind this gteat Forketting Alma Mater.......- 4 Doe Wea ets. Morris, Presiding Eider, Georgia Chain Gang Ended also Mrs. N. A, Byrd as President of (Rditorial of the Sree A Bie WV, Hand F. MsseR Weare St. James Church Continue asking all readers of this issue to pray Gaopaee 4 The matter, as all know now, has be- Pointed Points ... sae 4 come political and controversial, and | Birthday Greetings .---..-+++- 5 we do not feel that it belongs in the |The Churchman Afield 5 church. Letters to the Editor 5 f William H, Peck Allen C. E. League LNG Bethel A. M. E, Church, From Other Papers .. 10 Detroit, Mich, Notices ... 12 The Calendar viicsssvveterrnscres 18 In The Christian Century ===== DSC09347.JPG ===== of value to the readers of the Daily the prope! PAI DISTRICT Bethel, Pen: x oe ci ah a ag d , sauken—W, C. a fficiati 1 ; Altar: “All the sense of Integrity, | especially in the ‘CONFERENCE | Mt. Zion, mented secre ein Ne eae cle Aes honor and service I have in my heart | Dr. Dafoe speak o I got from hearing the Bible read by a| other day. He stresse: school teacher in the three years I was | tance of developing with privileged to go to a little, old fash-| right kind of mental disci which, ioned grammar school. The teacher | he said was equally important as the read the Bible every morning to start | building of a robust body. Out of yy, the day right. I got a great deal out /experience I could cite dozens of ae of that influence. I was brought up| ple who haye become s; tually and in the church. I belong to the church. | morally bankrupt becaise they have I attend the church. I never go to| not understood nor know the truthfy), hear a sermon, whether it is by aj|ness of the aforsaid philosophy, I preacher in a small church or a large | believe it was Dryden who said that one, that I do not get help.” we first make our habits, and then oy; No less a person than William Lyon | habits make us. To say that a man is Phelps says: “I believe a knowledge | successful is almost tantamount With of the Biblé without a college course is | saying that he is a man of good habits. more valuable than a college course | Let us not ask God for a miracle where without a Bible.” ¢ we ourselves can utilize the laws of Read Deut. 6:4-8. character building. Prayer: “Blessed Lord, who hast Prayer: Blessed God, we remembe; caused all holy Scriptures to be writ-| that each victory will help us The annual, Educational, and Mis-\had everything in readiness. sionary sermons were brought by Drs. ‘ports were good, and showed marked E. S. Braceford, T. J. Jiles and E. M.!increase over last Quarter. The pre- Smith respectively, each of which wes taiding elder gave his usual fatherly in- thot provoking and inspiring. struction oft Friday night to the official The chorus from the city school, the staff. local church choir and the choir of| On Sunday he preached a splendid Turner Chapel, Greenwood, Miss., furn-| sermon at 11:00 o'clock, which seemed ished music for the evening sessions to be much enjoyed and at night, we to the delight of all.» were favored with a fine Easter pro- Among the visitors were: Dr. J. W. gram. Our church seems to be taking Hair, Presiding Elder Ja ckson District on new Jife under the leadership of St. James, Atlantic City—M. M. Ward] who pledged his support of our own these two good men; Rev. J. R. Davis Port Norris and Maileyville-R. W.] Presiding Elder for editorship of the as pastor. The finance for the day was Lott. Southern Christian Recorder in 1940,' very liberal. Linden—Supply = Millville—H. T. King and the District in turn endorsed him | —_o————_ St. Paul, Orange—W. H. Thomas Milmay—F. M. Marsh for the Bishopric. Dr. G. Lincoln Cad- ) Bethel Tabernacle, Newark—John Sims | Woodbine—Samuel Griffin del, Dean of Campbell College; Editor | FLORIDA | Washington—G. E. Saunders Glassboro—W. R. Gale C. H. Jones, Little Rock, Ark., of the Boonton—M. W. Smith Williamstown—C. C. Bayard S. M. Journal; Prof. J. D. Montgomery. Bethel, Morristown—Alexander White | Lindenwold—Richard Adams Principal of the Public School; Mrs Whippany—Supply Bridgeton—E. N. Thornley St. James, Thorofare—C. F, Thomas Grant Chapel, Trenton—S. Holman Barker Bethel, Woodbury—Wm., A. Dorsey Campbell, Woodbury—W. H. Hicks Trinity, Wrightsville—S. C. Hursey Altar kK By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. st. Jam wark—A. C. Sanders Israel Memorial—Supply St. John, Jersey City—Henry Kirkland St. James, Hoboken—E- D. Williams Bethel, Passaic—W. G. Fleming Bethel, Vaux Hall—W. H. Burrell St. Luke, Newark—Elzae Warrick Mt. Zion, Milburn—B. W. Highgate Kenilworth—A: N, Bush Atlantic City District Rey. J. L. Russ Presiding Elder The Lord is nigh unto all them that | sound advice is disregarded whether it call upon him, to all that call upon him | be in the physical or spiritual realm, in truth. He will fulfill the desire of | there is only one ending—defeat and them that fear him; he also will hear | their cry, and will save them.—Amen. disaster, Read James 1 :22-27. Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, may we heed the solemn warning thou art giving us to forsake sin and walk in Saturday, May 21 St. Petersburg District Conference, Rev. M, D. Potter, P. E. By Rev. T. E. DeBose some THIS WONDERFUL AGE in our eyes,”—Psalm 118:.3. is ever an age so marvelous! To- Monday, May 23 day I was in the office of a great daily “THE RECALL TO RELIGION” newspaper conversing with the man who has charge of Last night occured the terrible disas- ter of Zeppelin, Hindenburg. In an an hour after the appearance he first devasting flames the photo- ph | the the burning ship was being layed in extra papers in the streets The director of the tment handling these photographs Minneapolis. exp 1 to me that they had repro- duced the pictures in the newspaper before the Zeppelin at Lakehurst had ceased to be in flames. Such speed and | accuracy is amazing. I thought of the first word r sent over telegraph ago t president of that day: what God has wrought.” This is a wonderful age. Every ad- for the benefit of man js the | I + doing. With this progress, how- ver iccompanies a serious and weigh- responsibility for the directing of the many ty ineredible improvements m channels for the uplift of humanity and glory of God Read Psalm 8 Prayer: Great and marvelous are thy works, O Lord. We bless thee be- cause you art still working thru man.— Amen, —_——_——— Sunday, May 22 A WARNING UNHEEDED “A wise man will hear’—Proverbs 1:5 The most pathetic side to the dread- ful tradegy of the Hindenburg was that the disaster could have been avoided. Dr. Hugo Eckener, a great dirigible expert and designer and first comman- der of the ship had repeatedly warned the Nazi government the extreme dan- ger of using oxygen and implored them to substitute helium which is non-in- flammable, although possessing less lift- ing power, United States has a mon- opoly on helium but had consented for Germany to use it. However, Hitler’s rabid spirit of nationalism so biassed his judgement that he refused, with the deplorable results, It is always wise to heed good advice. is the Lord’s doing; it is mar- telephotography. the path of righteousness. In Jesus’ name.—Amen. “He hath shewed thee, O man, what | is good; and what doth the Lord re- | quire of thee, but to do justly, and to | love mercy, and to walk humbly with | thy God?” God does not require things; he re- quires us. He begins at the center of our being and moves outward; so that the things that we do are motivated by | the altar—call within. When the fires barn brightly on the altar of the heart, God will be given our best. Men can- not be committed to the great call of God until they are submitted unto His } will. It is very easy to substitute some- | thing else for the real personal sacri- } fice which God requires. | In an article entitled : “Do the church- es Mean Business?” Richard Shep- | pard, noted London preacher makes the following statement: “If we are really in earnest about the recall to religion, ; We must stand for the values that | Jesus Christ stood for. We can’t do that by being sentimental or even by prayer. We can do it only by living so far as we can, in the light of our | Lord’s teachings and in the spirit of | His message to mankind.” Read Micah 6:6-8, Prayer: Unto thee, O Lord, we come. We give ourselves completely, nor would we offer less than our all— Amen, Tuesday, May 24 SHALL THE BIBLE BE READ? “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine for reproof, for correction, for instruc- tion in righteousness; that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furn- ished into all good works,”"—II Tim. 3:16. The removal of Bible reading from ten for our learning, grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of Thy Holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which Thou hast given us in our Wednesday, May 25 AN UNCERTAIN SOUND? - “For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?”—I Cor. 14:8. The Religious Digest. for May con- tains an article by James M. Spears under the caption, “If I were a Minis- ter” from which I shall quote: “To be effective a minister must declare with conviction the truth which God has given him as a result of his own ex- perience and careful study. There must be nothing of uncertainty in that declaration. His convictions must ap- pear to his congregation to be built out of the texture of reality. His task is to throw light upon life as they know it inside and outside themselves. An old man once said that in his. youth he had heard Jenny Lind singing, I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, and that the certainty and blessedness of that ‘know’ had continued to sing in his life ever since.” Read I John 1:3-4. Prayer: O God, Our Heavenly Fath- er, we bless thee, for thy great good- ness and the knowledge of thee, which thou dost impart. Grant us power to preach with certainty the everlasting gospel of thy son Jesus..Amen. Thursday, May 26 Saviour Jesus Christ.”—John Wesley. | _| world. other to win. May we be diligent to form habits that will direct our lives in channels flowing toward thee. Ip Jesus’ name—Amen. Friday, May 27 THE HINDERERS “Ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hin- dered.”—Luke 11:52. ; It has been said that there are two kinds of people in the world: the lifters and the leaners. There are the people who make life easy for others; and the people who make it harder. We «il remember the fable that is told of dog in the manger, who although he could not eat the hay would not let the ox eat it. The dog was a_hinderer Not long ago a young woman in church felt impelled to commit her stewardship on the basis of . tithing. Earnestly, week by week, she brove)t her tithes to the church and generous!) responded to the financial needs of the church. Later she came to 1 perplexed and greatly disturbed be- cause of the persistent discouragement she was meeting from some of her kindred, who berated her’ and chars’! her with stupidity because she to follow the leadings of her hea They were hinderers. What a ‘in thing it will be when we all decide ‘)«! if we cannot help we most assurcil!) will not hinder. Read Luke 11:9-13. Prayer: Help us, O Lord, to be helpers of Thine, lightening the heavy loads and pointing men to the Lam) of God who taketh away the sin of the HYMNS THAT LIVE THE CHAINS OF CHARACTER “And thou shalt teach them diligent- ly unto thy children.”—Deut. 4:8. Read Phil. 4:8-9. of right habits. It has been said “Sow reap a character; sow a Character and the public schools seem to me to be a pathetic loss and may in some degree age. Because of the removal of the young people are deprived of the beau- | And there is no sownder warning than that which comes from the Word of God, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, When sane and all times. structive habits have formed in early guide in later years. Horace Mann weave a thread every day, and at last ty and counsel of the greatest book of | €annot bréak it. Whether a person is | Then shall all good or bad depends upon the kind of an act, and you reap a habit, and you | Beyond the sacred page _ BREAD OF LIFE Break thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, © So much depends upon the formation | As thou didst ‘break the loaves Beside the sea; I seek thee Lord; | you reap a destiny.” When good, con- | My spirit pants for thee, O living Word. 4 be reflected in the moral life of this | life, they serve as a mighty force to | Bless thou the truth, dear Lord, To me. to me, Bible from the schools, thousands of | Said that habit was a cable of which we | As thou didst bless the bread By Gali- bondage cease, All fet- > ters fall, gia Henry Ford makes this glowing testi- | Cable that holds him fast. We owe it|And I shall find my peace, My All in mony of Bible reading that may be| to our chi Rais to see that they have | all, A-men, Westwood—Supply Rutherford—M: L. Oliver Union Chapel, Newark—E. N. Martin Bethel, Madison—J. O. Vick St. Mark, E. Orange—Wnm: Kelley Montclair—Supply Conference. New Brunswick District— Rey. J- Francis Vanderhorst Presiding Elder Allen Chapel, Asbury Park—S. B.| Wildwood—Supply Brown. Plainfield—J. H- Wilson Princeton—D. J. Brown Long Branch—J. C. Choice Fairhaven—J N- Washington Atlantic Highlands—Solomon Porter | convened April 20-22, 1938 in, A. M. E. Hood. Pennington & Skillman—C. H. Crumidy | B. Brentley is pastor. Rock Hill—J. J. Marteen Bethel. Asbury Park—J- S. Brown Sea Bright—Supply Elizabeth—S. B. Nelson Middlebush & Millston—W. S. Slade Bound Brook—A. B- Phillips Flemmington—E M Mitchell Jersey City—H. A. Garcia New Brunswick—H. S. Hill Rahway—J- W. P. Collier, Sr. * Metuchen—S. A. Gatlin Hightstown—E. G. Walden Freehold—F. R. Stevens Cranford—O. E. Lattimore Westfield—J. W. P. Collier, Jr. Roselle—S. T. Johnson Lawrenceville—Joseph Cohen Woodville—I. E. Showell Camden-Trenton District Rev. R. B. Smith Presiding Elder Allen Town, Union—Supply Beverley, Bethel—W. C. Hoover Mt. Zion. Bordentown—Supply Bethlehem, Burlington—D. M. Frank- lin, é Bethel, Camden—H. L. van Buren Hoseanna, Camden—J. Franklin Jones Macedonia—J. Leo Pottinger Crosswicks, Cookstown—A. D. Brown Mt, Pisgah. Haddonfield—J. W. John- son, Jr. 5s Mt, Zion, Kresson—Supply : Mt. Pisgah. Lawnside—C. W. Walker Moorestown,Bethel—George H. Cray- ton, : : Mt. Moriah, Mt. Holly—Supply Mt, ‘Laurel—Thomas Rumble ne Othello—Ernest Johnson Egg Harbor—W. J. Wright Pleasantville—J. W. Thomas Vineland—J. C. Frazier Fenwick—J. E. Dennis Transfer: J. H. Holden to Alabama | Swedesboro—A. B. Elsey Gouldtown—J. B. Bell Chiselhurst—G. A. Johnson Allen Chapel. Atlantic City—J. M. Col- son. Yorktown—J. F. Shorter Cape May—M. W. Frazier Witesbore—G. A. Brooks —— THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE The District Conference of the East Mississippi Annual Conference Church, Sidon, Miss., of which Rey. C. Rey. C. G. Scrivens, Presiding Elder. After a spirit filled praise, Rey. C. B. Brentley presented the Presiding Elder ; who gave a very thoughtful and timely address, every note of which was optimistic and constructive; among the many things he said was that, the church is an absolute and indispensable factor in our modern civilization and holds out more possibilities for good than any other institution He stressed the financial obligations of the District and laid the cause of education on the hearts of his hearers, Climaxing his address with the thot of Christian service rather than self- seeking as taught by Jesus Christ. the Master teacher. It was a high noon- day hour and the entire atmosphere was permeated with the holy spirit a blending of | ove. faith, optimism and self forgetfulness which was felt by all present. Following this the holy communion was administered by the Elder, assisted by the pastors. Eyery pastor of the District was present and made splendid reports, nearly all of which were 100 per cent this too in spite of the fact that five new churches have been built and two of the largest churches on the District that were threatened with foreclosure early in the year have been bought back and both have on 4 splendid debt re- tiring program. Truly Dr. Scrivens is a great leader, a wonderful financier and has the full confidence and backing of some of the |, ifici nd con- , » COU cue! id April 15 with the Presiding Elder, Rev, most loyal Secrated pastors and people to be foun of the Presiding Elder. brought thrilling messages. friends of the church, citizenry of the town including both J every conceivable w nd and in his Annual Address, stated that to the Conference was convening earlier this year in order that more time could races contributed courtesy that could be extended a gave us an entertainment not easily be surpassed. Each of whom Z \ Mary Lucious, Columbus, Miss, mother | Pastor Brentley and his charming in wife assisted by the members and w Rev. Brentley is a princely pastor Db and knows how. He has things well ¢ in hand and the spirit of good will and cooperation beamed with the bright and the entire of St. Petersburg and Sermon by Rev. in the $50.000 drive to clear the whole back debt of our Dear Old Edward The Conference convened in Dueden our old historic church at 9.30 a.m, ith devotions led by Dr. J. J. Heath . L. Wallace. of Brooksville, after hich the Presiding Elder took charge given to the ministers and various harges to cooperate with the Bishops est lustre as we were forced to say | Waters College. $57,067 having already good bye. Special Feature t A committee was appointed to bear | greetings to the Belzoni District con- 1 ference in session at Swiitown, Miss. Dr. D. R. Morant, presiding elder, viz ' Mr. J. C. Plunckett. The committee reported finding them on a mount of high achieyements, and the Belzoni | District unanimdusly endorsed our own Dr. C. G. Scrivens as editor of the | Southern Christian Recorder 1940. The following Special Resolution was adopted: To the District Conference of the Greenwood District of East Mississippi Conference and the grand old A. M. E. Church in general, Greet- ings: Whereas Rev. C. G. Scrivens our esteemed Presiding Elder, a member of the executive board and treasurer of Campbell College. a financier, a born leader and Christian brother has proven himself a man of thot and vision eminently fitted for editoral work, And Whereas his knowledge of let- ters and literary qualifications have prepared him for editorial publications. Be It Resolved that this District Con- ference endorse him for editor of the Southern Christian Recorder which ‘position he so courageously seeks. Be It Resolved further that this Dis- ‘trict pledge him their unstinted support. Signed, Drs. E. M. SMITH L. P. POINDEXTER E. S$. BRACEFORD Prof, A. B. MORANT Mrs. C. B. THOMPSON a RIVER JUNCTION, FLA. The Second Quarterly Conference of Friendship A. M. E. Church convened jbeen paid since Bishop Grant came to he State. The Presiding Elder announced the sresence of Bishop Grant and intro- duced him to the Conference amidst e ‘great applause. No language can fitting- Drs. E. M. Smith, L P Poindexter, and ly comment on his address. His presence dignified the Conference and made the occasion’ a veritable school of in- formation. He remained with the Con- ference throughout the session. Dr. Potter, our Presiding Elder, being an ex-school teacher, and eminent founder and editor of the Tampa Bulletin, one of the leading~ papers of the country, gave us one of, if not the best programs we have ever had with subjects modern and far reaching which were handled with ability and profound thought. The Conference was enjoyable and entertaining along all lines. The spiritual side of the Conference ran high—glorious sermons were de- livered by Dr. G. J. Oats, Sr., P. E. of the Manatee District and Dr. Holly pastor, Mt. Zion, Tampa. The Con- ference was addressed by Dr. C. S ‘Long. P. E., Tampa District; Dr. E Jackson, P. E. Ft. Myers District; Dr. G. J. Oats, P. E. Manatee Dis- trict; Rev. J. J. Brooks, pastor of one of our churches in St. Petersburg and several others whose names we failed to get. Many visitors were pre- ‘sent and enjoyed | sessions. Dr. Nimmons and his good the Conference people who entertained the Conference ‘made it pleasant for all with such service in serving that all extremely were anxious to return another year. _ The closing Spiritual and made a lasting impres- sion on all. Next session will be held in Dade City with Rev. G, J. Oats, Jr. as pastor, ‘ service was highly | : | } : ===== DSC09348.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN. et a Their skillful fingers fashioned for my|zeal and fidelity of the African chaeice sae The little garments needed for our boy. | - in moms and friends |reached_ he plan in Texas, Paul Quinn College at | experience. When sorrow left me agonized and cold, . _| Their strong clasp never loosened once Waco has been recently raised their hold. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER es preacher 1 ies St. Louis, Charles H. Spivey is speaking on the |1112 Pecon Street. He is a great preach- Missourl The Rev. Frank Madi-|“Essential Elements in an Effective |er, a Gospel singer, and spiritual lectur- There are two level 1848-1938 MEMBER ; How still th ! 1 is i i = . oe fj NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ple A a how gnarled from ale is - woah one themselves capable of working to. son Reid, pastor. bf he Pe large audience attends. |er. Birthda Greetin S Sear NOr mea Se a : ‘ ment and merits a ‘ a urchman sit: ‘i F . Eats \] 9 Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia. O God, Who dwells with love and peace | Homann gether cee Iss SQ OD EES es | R. Wright, Jr. aN aa ee Re eS oanct ps Pa, as Second-Class Matter in heaven, 3 : _ without friction. One is t e low REV. REID HAS BEEN RE- Editor of the Christian R ae, Bets bees just eonaucred 4, Goprel, Cam CPPS LPL OPP IIIS + UBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE Where children come from all thy dis- The African : M. E. Church |level of the underworld and crime elected chairman of the Negro |spiration. ecorder. In- veign, Asal ry to 27. at St. Andrew M. pap po eters tant lands, makes no apologies for its schools |the other is the upper ‘realm DE Health Week Committee for 1939. erat GN oe a a ine hte ee to J. Q. JOHNSON c On the other side sits Dr. L. H. Hem- % West Tenn. Conference He is indeed a man sent from God. I commend him to the world. Respectfully, Rey. I. C. Greer Pastor, St. Andrew Philadelphia, Pa. BISHOP D. H. SIMS, . President Mev. HH. Cooper, Secretary; Kev. Mt Uf Thomas, Rev. A. J. Smoot, Rev. M. M Forever bless these faithful, worn black }and educational system. As long|true religious enterprise and j . hands. be as Jim-Crow education obtains in]|sight. It need not be eeas a — Edith Tatum | America and Negroes are not ac-|the kind of cooperation on a corded equal advantages to de-|lowest level is of no worth bat ingway. secretary of Church Extension. Drs. J. W. P. Collier, W. A. Dorsey, Solomon Porter Hood, E. E. Tyler, D. Ward Nichols, H. A. Garcia, M. M. IN SEAFORD, DELAWARE the Douglas High School has an enrollment of 250 pupils and 7 MRS. MAUDE GRANT Jacksonville, Fila. Ward, Rev. J. D. Cowan, Laymen: Mr EEE EEE EEE HH. Lowber, Mr. Arnett Rambeau 4 SEDER See Edito rials velop and unfold just so long shall|rather evil to society. On the teachers. It runs ten months in| Ward. E. F. G. Dent, H. P. Ander- M. E. Church Paebemnene He cee ESE Soe ee the church proffer to our youth |other hand, the harmony achieved the year. rset nee eS g ue ae S. T. Boyd, 104 Wyatt Street Sai Sealers Thomas and is serving is 17¢ . F. Vanderhorst, J. L. Link, mem- ——_0o—_—_——_ dec Seay FIRST Let all Contributors write on the open doo: : : hi Bee P x of opportunity. |in the higher plane is of incalcul- bers of the conference a host of visitors |SOME ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE Conference’ one side of the paper only SECONDLY—Do not abbreviate, but =! Paul i e shall wots Wn pace fa shut pet, |AUTONOMOUS BUT SEGRE- | be Quinn ollces., We salute |able good. year. Florence Johnson, a grad-| oy friends. Se CUTER REV. GARNER B. DUFF alhery allege onthe 95h oe GATED est St. James A. M. E. has been uate ened ne neues vee ar Spine THIRD cope rind ft Weal o ae FORGE OG of those centers in which the of St. Matthew, Philadelphia, is| “Lift Him Up” sings the conference, (Continued from page 1) L. SCOTT Ye bave ‘for general: chiech, sews: onlr By a vote of 434 to 26 the Gen- TTING ALMA MATER |spiritual contributions of whi instructor in Home Economics. | lead by Evangelist N. H. Jeltz, follow-| cy. Rome, Ga. St. Paul Sta. At this REV. T. L. sbout @ page and a half, Follow this white ing Dean Spivey’s brilli dd Raleigh, N. C. sbout ie page And 2 fal een wre jeral Conference South meeting in}, When f. . and colored people and of ; ER baie ree aa ein point, he remodeled the Church and ule: For“ Goatt ne wee [ET g a man faces life and of many Oe cies ; y page and a hall; Kor District Wee - DR. L. A. TOWNSLEY, PRE- Parsonage, beautified the church lawn, Birmingt Alab: i Fi faiths h fl . fare: he : mre gh aire rd Nera > ngham, abama on April|finally achieves fame there is a ave flowed together. It is The Churchman was delighted to meet | put in new Piano, received into the more; and for Annual Con not more than five pages pages, but erences, w 30, approved the merger program frequent tendency on the part of of most serious importance to siding Elder of the Waycross Dis- trict in the Georgia Annual Con- Drs. T. J. Miles, E. F. G. Dent, and church one hundred and three mem- the Savannah District, Georgia Con- ference. He has educated two daugh- of regular note paper; for w dividual ri 1 Fe ee poreemyb: ougsh © enllen with the M. E. Church, and the|newspaper writers and persons the city that the work of this in- f ae eithe Chuists Prof, C. G. Garrett from South Caro- |bers, paid all debts and led the confer- EE radians ine rok yee ae Methodist Potestant Church. The |who make introductory speeches stitution should continue, and it Ga ie pas 5 od) eg ence in Tollar Money, thus, making | ters and one son, all of whom are col- : Recorder with a copy of his dis- him Dollar Money King of the North | lege graduates, and now teaching in 4 huadred others who want their articles two former communions split in to intentionally forget or omit is to be hoped that financial re- trict program. “Motto: “The General Officers A. S. Jackson, John Georgia Conference for seven years, this state (Georgia). The State of \ppear the same week. We cau handle espondence of at least hy 1844 over th source. + ee womk. boi al ai Nee ore. pet i Negro and slavery. Ithe nolo Phe rectenvat creo ae Ss Hey yet be found where- Worle for Christ’ ”. H. Clayborn, C. W. Abington, E. A. | consecutively. Columbus, Ga. St.| Georgia has no greater preacher than rt and to the point, Send all com, n the Methodist Protestants lege” which the celebrity attend- Nae e church may reach the goal Selby, L. L. Berry, J. G. Robinson, L. | James Sta. At this point, he rebuilt and | he, the younger ministers of his state left th fpeine f ‘ : : : George A. Singicton, 716 South th |left the mother church because ed in his early days. of its campaign. \ ‘THE REVEREND WALLACE H. Hemingway, and G. E. Curry were |motorized church organ, installed new |regard him as the LAST WORD AS A eceptence (or. Mallia p! af’ apiccliol rate they rejected the episcopacy and} We have noticed here of late —The Cleveland Plain Dealer . : . si present. furnace, sanitary rest rooms for women | GOSPEL PREACHER, in the State of tert ide lor in Section tim, [their insistence upon lay rights. that the famo es EERE EERE RRR EEE EEE Wetee es saaine tis four iyea and men, installed bath in parsonage |Georgia and the A.M. Church. Ck st, of October % 1917, authorized on July | 7. g a spice us musician and ED) as pastor of Trinity at Spring- The Churchman was pleased to meet | improved the church, beautified par-| subject is candidate for the Bishopric, 16, 1918 For nearly a century th di- ,ch d IAL OF THE WEEK P: x pring: Z Ss ona eee Mange visto pied er y these di- | choir irector Hall Johnson has | ppcpepepepepepetetnteteepefedelelebefefefetedettet- field, Ohio. He has added over President D. O. Walker, Dean Emeri= | sonage and church lawn, received into | he was left at the door in New York, BEY. G.. EB CUR OS ms of 4 i " fells = a The CHRISTI AN RECORDER is issued | ¢p oi ethodism have gone been referred to asa product of GEORGIA CHAIN GANG 150 members. Since Christmas tus G. F. Woodson, and Dean Chas. | the church two hundred and forty sev- | City, May, 1936. It is the hope, wish every. Thursday. Subscriptions, $1.50 per ir several ways. és the University of Pennsylvania: ENDED h Ere Os en members, paid all debts and left five | and prayer of his many friends ‘hat he cr letg Meg degre ain Heth one The obstacle to union has been | Years ago Hall Johnson attend d pel; ee i ee eeeaced hundred dollars in the Trustee treasure, | will be elected to the office of Bishop Remittances should always, be mate |the Negro. In meeting the i Allen Uni ‘ oat arenes Word comes that the Georgia $2,500. Rev. Wright participated} On Sunday the people came in'|led the conference for five years in|in May, 1940. ; ate satese. manner sonlisble te Oe ad Bisa tap g issue en University, Columbia, S. C.| chain pane system long a byword as a speaker in the city-wide Holy | shoals, Bishop Sims was at the seat|Dolfar Money. For two years he was W. R, Wilkes, Pastor Allen Orcers sre always. vale gtd = maz old BE 3 Fy s snd egate Chris-|while his father, Dr. W. D. John-|5,, fame pies eae) i af s h icc, Waeteenicese rte ig a Wither: |e! the conference and the Churchman | Presiding Elder of the Cuthbert Dis- Temple A. M. E. Church “Coramunicetions sbould ans of African descent int son wa i error, has been ‘\ ilding wh i ing which time thi 1 Atlanta, Ge but must be teompanted ie ili name ‘Jurisdictional Conference.” Be is a child aT i wiped out by legisouve action. ~ foreean and holds the A.B. de- a ane gues See oveceaels ee. te Pan ener African Mf the writer ant written oply on one - = ica’ e . Z : . pe ar! . ies aint ica the paper and ia ink, lasting honor and renown to the |preacher and c f odist | With the chain gang, presumably, gree, B.D. from Payne and is in|on the move.” ance. Macon, Ga. Stewart Chapel. Methodist. egal ‘a Since bosiuess fod ap Negro-Methodist constit ee ame from a par-|go the inhuman practices of the course for the S.T.M. at Witten- At this point, he rebuilt the foundation Sees aS navre prompt: cntion, must bead wikis ino oss tency ge. : shackles, the lash and the sweat- berg. Rev. Wright is secretary of| At 3:00 p.m. the Central High School of the church tower, remodeled the au- GRENADA DISTRICT senteet ogy ale Cctetin 250e bl samen gst the or wanaeD eT: © 3 box. The gangs are to be replaced the Ohio Conference. building was literally packt. A musical ditorium of the church, installed steam Elliott, Mississippi tbitefiphia, Penna. gregation. In 5 the . MES CHURCH by work Th rogram was rendered before the ap-| heat, rebuilt and motorized the church Subscription’ «= +p Foreign Fields, | Ny, y camps. The thought oc- pre Aba tir Ope : Ly ne Om A Mae #07 CONCERN (we hae — sa lost the|. CONTINUES CAMPAIGN |curs, however, that the work DR. J. J. MORANT OF VICKS- |Pomimen’s "tr Suir epee oan ccs Gaaared Pa aan eA wae 19th Stee? i + in the M. E. é . motored back to Philadelphia wit r.| received into th r r r Y I M. ne S. 19th Stree Philadelphia, Pa. sikiceudens saa ae Church = ue 5 camps had best be watched close- berg, Miss. was guest speaker On| C_ Crawford, recently transferred and seventy three members, led the Church, the Rev. A. W. Jackson, Peer eek Pod ot i 0 the south- A ne Closing’ of the St.’ James ly; for unless the entire penal May 22, and 29 at St. James, St. to the New York Conference. conference in Dollar Money for three | presiding. Weekly Thought has e es ee Ae Fe pampalen toneenes 201 has been cleaned up, the Louis, Mo., Rev. J. A. Dames, years and left only seventeen hundred| New human contact in the church gnized place in the rebuild the church destroyed b old ab Mini He i i dollars indebtedness on the church. At- |does more to clear out our minds, and y abuses are bound to creep inister. He is a veteran Presid- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR iri fanta, Ga., Big Bethel Sta. At this point, | refresh one’s spirit than the average “If the 250,000,000 of Negroes in Afri- ca do not rise, the 13,000,000 in America cannot stay up.”—Bishop R. R. Wright. Jr. Weekly Poem Se aL NL A A HANDS Black hands, that held me tenderly at birth American Pantheon. Will the Negroes in the newly- formed church submit to this | form of ostracism or will M. E’s. Negro Methodists able to read the handwriting on oye and it is hoped by leaders of r they | t unite with the African M. Es, pa et that time. Thus far the African M. E. Z’s, and the C. | about $39,000 have been subscrib- of |ed, and several thousand prospects whatever communion should be |*emain to be interviewed. fire last January has been deferr- |back. Commonwealth College, ‘i Fortnighty the campaign that at least half of $100,000 may be Pointed Points ebb e br : DR. E. A. ADAMS OFCOLUM- No doubt it has been a matter , bia, S. C. was a recent visitor to the wall. For 151 years the Afri-|0f disappointment to the leaders Philadelphia, and house guest at ae ; vi Pah has stood for of the campaign that better pro- |5828 Race Street. He is Presiding eta ei and equality |gress has not been made, but, on Elder of the Newberry District, rh ee eee no place | the other hand, they have had the |Columbia Conference, trustee of pee pie pete church of Je- compensation, by no means small, | Allen University, President of st for is no respecter |of seeing a surprising number of |the Victory Savings Bank, chair- ing Elder in Mississippi. $200 INCREASE IN DOLLAR Money, $100 this year, making $300 in two years is the record of Dr. Herman F. Tyree, and St. Matthew Church, Philadelphia. 52 conversions, 16 baptisms; 230 new members and longstanding mort- gage on church burned. During his pastorate, 1,200 persons have joined. « \ Dear Editor: May God bless you, Rey. A. E. McDade ——_o—_—_ Dear Dr. Singleton: Churchman Brinkley, Ark. Please send my papers, I have fail- ed to get them for a month. I am at a lost without the CHRISTIAN RE- CORDER. I just love your Editorials. “ Newark, N. I have just received my paper for this week. It always comes on time and I certainly enjoy reading it. I read he reduced the debts from ninety two | person realizes. It is from other peo- thousand to thirty five thousand, re-,ple that we learn things the ceived into the church four hundred affairs of our great church, m and thirty eight members, reporting ,them we often gain a key to for Dollar Money alone, six thousand locked secrets of our church two hundred and sixty dollars during! From a ridiculed and little-noticed the five years of his pastorage, so that, the Life the high water mark to which he car- work of the ried the Dollar Money has never sur- Elder has grown. passed but once, and that was during For good we are chained to this the pastorage of the Rev. B. G. Daw- giant, and dare not break loose, there J. 1! son, the Atlanta District. The one year that he presided on that district, it led the Great Atlanta Conference in fin- ance. Savannah, Ga., New Saint Phil- ips Sta. At this point, he reduced the debts of the church from thirty five the beginning a few years ago, business of our Presiding is no going back. He graced the occasion all smiles as usual. All reports were encouraging. The Presiding Elder gave helpful suggestions for the future de- velopment of the work. The Rev. D. and was many And reconeiled me to strange thin of persons. How are the mi Z Be 2 ne Th j Bibi: B OF en? mighty prea ie city take a singular |man of the Board of Directors of y e every thing that is in it, Tam praying | thousand to seventetn UU AG aa Fe hed That guided my first steps in infa interest in their work. ‘ the Good Samaritan Hospital and an for your success. ceived into the church three hundred | Y- ilson, was a visitor, and rend- years ph adh okie oh Na op Certainly the spirit of good will |second rraiee aa ea: on ie Afield Yours in Jesus Christ, and eleven members, led the Georgia ered valuable help to the session. We And gently dried those bitter childh PAUL QUINN COLLEGE which h: il ¢ Ee tes <3 3 Be seme Mf 4 . Ww. B. GADSDEN Conference in Dollar Money for five |entered our new church for, the first Le y se bitter childhood 1 as prevailed among the the Financial Board of the Afri- Bebb Reber Pyreases aE years, and one year led the entire state, |time this year. Presiding Elder Jack- i As 4 livin representatives. Catholic, Protes-|can M. E. Church, From Philadelphia the Churchman WAXAHACHIE, TEX. Waveross District, On being appointed |s0n preached a great sermon for the My wedding veil no other hands could g momument to the|tant and Jewi A $5 ee oe ; touch indefatigable leadership and labors | f ewashy, Git the acmpetire Pe keep erortnightly. journeyed to Newark, N. J. in company | Dear Editor: the Presiding Elder of this district he occasion. . (The loyal heart controlling loved of Bishop G. B. Y rs|fund committee has been of a - : with Editor J. G. Robinson and Rey. Please allow space in your most | found it at the third place in the con-| All officers were “duly confirmed: » — miuch). re A. §. hers e Noeee ane ar. BISHOP §. L. GREENE WAS J. W. Mims to attend the New Jersey | wonderful periodical for me to tell the ference, after two years it came to the Our pastor is working with perfect " oi Ja , » with the loyalty, East Su aes ornit mference. — ey connection and the world of one of the | first in D, M. : ease. : m2) LJ unday morn f a greatest Evangelists of today: The | At the present time the Rev. J. L. May success abound ev ANG, he es agi zi op Sims is in the chair, Dean | Rey. F. D. Holloway of Waco, Texas, Butler, Sr, is the Presiding Eldet of Mrs, Ac L. Wier ===== DSC09349.JPG ===== ’ PAGE SIX Young People’s Page IN THE HOSPITAL Jecause my pane kened leaf-bud, uncurled, Is bursting its rusty brown sheathing in A sun-wa twain, I know there is Spring in the world. 3ecause through the sky-patch whose azure and white My window frames all the day long bird dips in a billow of flight, I know there is Song. Becau Woe Where creep the dull hours, leaden- shod, Comp » is God SNAPPY STORIES Some Dad jan's son k was bragging a- bout his dad. He said, “My dad draws a couple of lines, puts dots on them, it music and gets twenty-five dol- ars for it “That's nohting,” said the pogt’s son, “my dad scribbles a few lines calls it poetry, and gets fifty dollars for it.” “fluh,” said the minister's son, in dis- dain, “my dad scratches notes on a few sheets of paper, gets up and reads it off. ind it takes six men to bring the money down to him,’ Had Some Explaining To Do Little Effie, the minister’s daughter, study you what to write? was in her father’s ther, does God tell m "Then why dear do you scratch out much?” GRACE AT THE TABLE Our Father, we thank Thee for this loving kindness to Thy Spirit into all and bring us to Thyself in Heav- en, through Jesus Christ Lord. expression of Thy us. Guide us by truth our Amen STRIDE IN THE AFFAIRS OF FLORIDA, SETS A NEW PACE IN AFRICAN METHODISM By Dean W. G. Alexander Tt has been my pleasure to serve with many Bishops and to congratulate them as their plans went forward, but to say that Bishop R, A. Grant makes a great stride and sets a high pace for African Methodism is to allow the congratula- tion to stand and to give definite empha- sis to this new pace Conference Spiritual Frequently Enthusiasm. — conferences are brought together whose very beginning is so materialistic and emphatic that the spiritual side is lost sight of but in the conferences of Florida the materialistic is lowalized and the tide of spiritual fervor gives the conferences of Florida on the branch that is tapping THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ——— at the Pentecostal Methodism flows out into the city and Two Million Dollar Concern. counting houses feel the thrill it is}a patron of Edward Waters College touch and African | begins now to take its place with the It is also this, that gives increased emphasis to}in a large way. During Founders’ jAbssuaterial Brotherhood and removes| Week it rendered an entire musical the hardship and burden from the spirit | program, led by. Prof. W. L. Sykes. | of the itinerant. BISHOP R. A. GRANT How Bishop Grant Led to The Dollar se even here in this Mansion of | Money Top.—Frequently the query how] tripute to Florida Normal Baptist Col- the Eleven Episcopal District leads all African Methodism? Bishop Grant gives the budget at the beginning of the Conference year, fol- and congregations not only know but become enthusiastic with that degree of pride which suggests the fulfilment of the obligation which the loyalty of church membership implies when con- ferences approach. therefore, the wheat is already in the garner so that with budget columns - filled it is easy for a full report ere the con= assembles. Hence with the first day organization is perfected, the departmental estimates tabulated and reported and checks almost on the way out. - Florida Annual Conferences Tip Top. —The General Officers which haye ap- peared before the seven Annual Con- ferences of Florida were royally wel- comed by the Bishop and genuinely enjoyed not only by the Ministry and laity but the great audiences, white and colored, which thronged every ses- forty-nine ference sion. Southern Recorder; J. G, Robinson, of the A. M. E., Review; A. S. Jackson, so} Secretary of Education and Business Manager G E. Curry, thrilled these conferences not only with the business of their respective departments but with a degree of eloquence which, while informative. was dramatic and moving, in these addresses. African Methodism was made to stand out in its true per- spective. These men made Richard Allen, Quinn, Payne and the bench of Bishops march before these throngs as they shouted, “African Methodism is still worthwhile.” Founders’ Day a Red Letter Day.— This was one of the great days in the history ‘of Edward Waters College. Scholarly papers were read on Bishop Allen—his remarkable independent race step applauded the great organization which bears the stamp of his cour- ageous leadership outlined in detail. followed by high class college music. The address of President Abram Simp- son, formerly of Allen University of South Carolina, was one of exceptional excellence. Indeed it was a gem. The contribution was nearly Four Thous- and Five Hundred ($4,500.00) Dollars. It was indeed A Red Letter Day for Edward Waters College. The Afro-American Life Insurance Company’s Contribution —This in- surance company is not only the pride} The Annual Sermon was of Jacksonville but of the South. ay) The answer is, Doctors J. H. Clayborn, Editor | Select and eloquent addresses were made by representatives of the Insur- ance Company with a final response by Dr. A. L: Lewis, Chairman of the Board. who with his officials, made a donation of nearly Seven ‘Hundred ($700.00) Dollars. This, with a dona- tion of College Teachers brought the sum to nearly One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars. When this report was made, enthusiastic acclaim was boundless. “Hurrah!!! for the Afro—Hurrah!. Dr. Lewis and his associates.” ‘ Edward Waters College Must Rise And Be Free of Debt—Bishop Grant generously led his conferences to con- lege and to Bethune-Cookman College; to donate Two Hundred ($200.00) Dol- lars to the National Baptist Conven- tion in Jacksonville, now dare to lead sion and Tenderness aid me, I| lows up until Presiding Elders, Pastors | Florida to wipe out the remaining Fifty Thousand ($50.000.00) Dollars College indebtedness by May 26, 1938. Bishop Grant as a Financier.—If we are going to judge by Conferences, Pre- siding Elder Districts’ management, the rigid handling of the friends of Ed- ward Waters College, we must conclude that this kind of scrutiny would bal- ance the budget of the A. M. E. Church. Seeing him in Financial action, one wonders at his inexhaustible energy as well as his care of detail—_the Con- ference Sunday School reporting from $50.00 to $135.00 each; public collections prior to appointments, ranging from $60.00 to $100.00 each, extra appropria- tions following from a liberal people leaving from $50.00 to $150.00, given ti help struggling churches: $1,000.00 brought from each Annual Conference for Edward Waters College, aside from Bible and Brotherhood appropriations with nearly every cancelled, with the old debts of Edward Waters College reduced from $107,000 to $50.000.00, these are feats which would stamp any man a financier. VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE The 72nd Session of the Virginia An- nual Conference of the A.M.E. Church met April 27th, May Ist at St. James Rev. J. A. Beckett o ae a A. M. E. Church, South Norfolk, Va., Rev. La M. Thompson, pastor, with Bishop M. H. Davis, presiding. Tues- day night a welcome reception was bers of the Conference, at which time outstanding citizens of the community brought words of welcome. On Wed- nesday morning, the Conference was called to order by Bishop Davis. In the organization, Rev. W. R. Howerton was elected Chief Secre retary with Rev. H. C. Walker as assistant ‘and Rev. R. J. Butt as. Statistical Secretary. The Finance Committee was composed of Revs. J. A. Young, M. E. Davis, G. R. Jones, P. S, Moseley and Mr. C. W. Traynham. After the organization, re-| ports from the various char; es were taken up. $5,914.00 was raised for Dol- lar Money, an increase of g 00 over last year; $2,944. 53. was collected as special for Kittrell College. . for all purpose collected ae conference debt } ched by | ALLEN CHRISTIAN. ENDEAVOR Training in Working Together IV. Bible Characters We Love Ruth 1:6-1 Suggested Program Suitable Hymns: “Dare to Be a Daniel,” “The Lord Is My Shepherd, 1 Shall Not Want,” “I Would Be Like Jesus,” “My Master Was a Worker.” “Marching with the Heroes.” Opening Sentences (unison): “OQ come , let us worship and bow down: let us- kneel before the Lord our mak- er. For He is our God; and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand.” The Topic Presented The Juniors should present and de- scribe the Bible characters which seem to them to have the best and most lovable qualities, with illustrations of how these qualities appear. In other words, it is not enough to name a char- acter; there must be sound and con- vincing reason given. In some instances the Juniors may impersonate the character and bring out the lessons by acting. For example, if three girls can take the parts of Na- omi, Ruth, and Orpah, giving the dia- logue as recorded in Ruth 1 :6-18, with as much of the action as can be easily prepared, the strong points of Ruth and Naomi may be brought out. Or, if the several characters taking part in the conversation and action of John 1:29-42 can be impersonated by Jun- iors, it will have good effect. Other possible impersonations descriptions are: Abraham, who was remarkable for his simple and unwavering faith ; Absalom, whose death caused his father, David, great sorrow; . David, famous as psalmist, king, and great leader of Israel, Christ’s ancestor ; Elijah, prophet and reformer, who “was carried away in a chariot of fire; Gideon, one of Israel’s best judges; Joseph, faithful follower of God, who preserved his people in Egypt; John, the disciple whom Jesus loved; Jonathan, friend of ‘David; Matthew, disciple of Jesus, who left his job to follow the Master; Mary, the mother of Jesus; Mary Magdalene, who had-her sins removed by Jesus; also as | given by the local church to the mem- Nathan, a prophet who was not a- fraid to tell the king about sin; Peter, enthusiastic disciple; Paul, courageous missionary ; Philip, who won a Sefton: of anoth- _er race; Samuel, the child who was dedicated to God; the man who was a righte- ous leader; Solomon, wise king of Israel; Thomas, the disciple who doubted, but believed when proof came; Timothy, faithful young man who fol- lowed Paul in the ministry ; tomb as burial place for Jesus ~The Hebrew aiden who told her “master Naaman of a prophet who could take away his leprosy ; Pge: a boy who th and. _ Jesus; Dorcas, who made garments for the poor. flees aily Verses” ; ' # May ae; Abraham, the generous. Gen. 13:5-10. T,, May nya ‘Miriam, the clever child. Ex. 2:1-10. van 18. Joseph. the statesman. Gen. 41 :33-36. T., May 19, Moses, the faithful. Heb. 3:1, 2. May 20. David, the ance. DA -lE: s., May 21. Mary, who eo to Jesus. Luke 10 :38-42. Sun., May. 22. Topic—Bible Characters We Love. Ruth 1:6-18, —Christian Endeavor World Missionary Sermon by Rey. L. S. Roberts of Princess Anne, Va. Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretary of Missions also - an illuminating message. The ‘ducational Address was delivered by Dr. H. D. Gregg of Newport News. prof. W. J. Cochran, President of Kittrell College also brought a mes- save. The Conference paused to pay tribute to the 200th Anniversary of the Conversion of John Wesley, Founder of Methodism. in an “Aldersgate Ob- servance” which was conducted by Dr. S. S. Morris, assisted by Dr. C. E. Stewart. The speakers on this occas- ion were Revs. Albert Long, H. D. Gregg, V. C. Hodges of the Baltimore Conference, C. W. Abington, Editor of the S. S. Literature and Rudolph T. Anderson. Music for the sessions was furnished by St. James, South Nor- folk, First Trinity, Norfolk; Rehobeth, Deep Creek and Emanuel, Portsmouth Choirs. An impressive memorial service was conducted by Dr. L. L. Berry, Chr. of Committee on Memoirs. The women of the W. M. M. S. con- ducted an enthusiastic meeting on Fri- day afternoon at which time Mrs. M. H. Davis, Mrs. L, L. Berry, Mrs. K. C. Holt and Dr. L. L. Berry were the guest speakers. Mrs. G. E. Rob- erts, President of the Branch and Mrs. M. B. Young, Secretary-Treasurer of the Y, P. D. spoke in interest of the work of the Branch. Mrs. M. B. How- erton presided at this meeting. Bishop Davis was very gracious in his manner of presiding and again and again would take time out to give wholesome instruction and fatherly ad- vice to the members of the Conference. This was proved by the large number of visitors present each day. The Con- ference was graced by the presence of many of the General Officers, outstand- ing ministers and laymen of the con- nection ‘including Drs. L. L. Berry, Secretary of Missions; S. S Morris, Secretary-Treasurer of the A. C. E. League; G. E. Curry, Manager of the Book Concern; E. A. Selby, Secretary- Treasurer ¢ of the Sunday School Union ; J. G. Robinson, Editor of the A. M. E. Review; L. H,. Hemingway. Secretary- Treasurer of the Finance Dept.; A. S. Jackson, Secretary of Education; C. Ww. a Editor, of the S. S. Lit- crature; E. A. Adams of S. C.; A. D. ry, KC Holt, J. A. Valentine, I. M. Gray of the North Carolina Con- ferences; D. E. Rice, V. C, Hodges, J. R. Nelson, E. H. Beard of the Bal- timore Conference; Mrs. M. H. Davis wife of our Presiding Bishop, Mrs. i L. Berry and Mrs. K, C. Holt, The Conference is looking forward favorably upon Dr. S. S. Morris for higher honors at the next General Con- ference. He was highly praised for the splendid work accomplished in the A. C. E. League Dept. Dr. L. L. Berry has the support of the entire Confer- ence for re-election as Secretary of Missions. The Ordination sermon was preached by Bishop Davis, after which William Taft Holland was ordained Deacon for local purposes and John H. Cherry and Foster R. A. Ward were ordained el- ders for the itinerant service. Revs. J. R. Johnson, H. C. Walker, D. F. Gladney and C. B. Brown were elected to represent the Va Conference at the Educational Conference to be held in June at Columbus, Ohio. The Conference adjourned to meet year at Richmond. Appointments as follows: next Norfolk District Rev. I. T. Walker, presiding elder. St. John, Norfolk, J. A. Young. Bridgetown, R. J. Butt. Savageville, W. R. Howerton. Franktown, D. B. Thorpe. Eastville, to be supplied. Onancock, A. Long. Accomac, J. J. Benjamin, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Holland. i Lynchburg, Ira Gamble. Prospect, A. M. Sivills. Farmville, C. W. Robinson. Boydton, J. H. Allen. Harmony, S. H. Davis. Danville, to be supplied. North Danville and Chatham, W. T. Martinsville, R. T. Anderson. Ferrum Circuit, A. L. Mack. Rocky Mount, S. W. Fuqua. Boone Mill Circuit, William Dockery (supply). Cave Spring Circuit, F. R. A. Ward. Ebenezer, Roanoke, J. R. Johnson, Salem, R. T. Watkins. Blacksburg, I. S. Reed. Ivanhoe Circuit, W. M. Tynes. Max Meadows, I. T. Tunning. Wytheville, C. B. Brown .. —D. F. Gladney re SR ay Sit Bie BISHOP HOWARD IN TENNESSEE Daughtery, W. O. Williams. Belle Haven, J. D. St. Clair, Cape Charles, W. L. Foust. Bolling Brook, W. M. Hinsley. Oak Grove, S. E. Churchstone Lord. Portsmouth District Rey. M. E. Davis, presiding elder Emanuel, Portsmouth, Charles E. BISHOP E. J. HOWARD Bishop Edward J. Howard, came to Tennssee less than two years ago. It jis well known to the general church, the conditions that faced him on his arrival, but in the name of God he be- Stewart. First Trinity, Berkley, L. S. Roberts. Deep Creek, D. F. Gladney. South Hill, Cornelius Moore. Mt. Moriah, D. V. Young. Newsoms, I. S. Harmon. Thompson. Oak Grove Circuit, F. F. Burke. St. Paul, Portsmouth, W. sey. Smithfield Circuit, Jacob Smith. Richmond District Rev. R. L- Tillery, presiding elder. Oceana, J. A. Beckett. er. Bethel, Richmond, H. D. Gregg. St. Paul, Newport News, Henry. Bethel. Hampton, J. E. Harris. South Richmond, O. J. Hayman. Suffolk, J. E. Reese. Phoebus, John H. Cherry. Winchester, S. W. McKethan. Staunton, J. W. Armstrong. Harrisonburg, O. E. Bumgardner. Mt. Zion, Norfolk, J. H. Ross. St. Mark, Mrs. Lina Reid. Grant Chapel Mission, Melvin Law. . Roanoke District Mt. Zion, Roanoke, P. S. Moseley. ‘Bedford, H. A. Woods. St. James, South Norfolk, Ley M. Carrollton Circuit, George R. Jones. St. Andrews Circuit, A. R. Montague W. Hal- Princess Anne Circuit, H. C. Walk- IRN hs Richmond, Rev. A. L. Williams, presiding elder. gan to lift up the standard of African Methodism, to ingratiate himself into the hearts of the people and has con- tinued to grow in favor and popularity wherever he has gone. He is a power- ful gospel preacher. When the people hear him once, they want to hear him again. He is devout, kind, affable, gen- erous and brotherly; always willing to put himself out of the way to help those who stand in need. He is never too busy to hear the plea of the hum- blest Mission preacher. Let the Mas- ter, he is always found going about doing good. He 1s no lover of money; he is as one who serves; he had rather give than to receive. Tennessee has had many great bishops to preside over them but never in the history of the State, has she had a greater one than the incumbent, Bishop Edward J. How- ard. He came to Tennessee in the spirit of the Christ and his record here shows that his chief objective in the “Qld Volunteer State” is to represent God and the/Church. The big thing in the life of this great prelate, is that he came to Tennessee with a program that has caused every phase of our Church work to take on new life. The sick and worn-out preachers of Tennessee have been ben- eficiaries of the kindness of this great He believes in looking these pioneers and good man. after these preachers, who bire their burdens in the heat of the day, who made full proof of their ministry. Churches burdened ing, a veritable Pentecost; recently he has taken time to organize and in a supervision to an PAGE SEVEN with debt and about to be placed upon the auction block, have been saved because of the program initiated by Bishop Howard. Particularly do we refer to the Churches at Jackson and Tullahoma, Tennessee. ard said, must be saved.” try of all Tennessee gave cooperation to such an extent that on the day of the Rally $1,100.00 was placed on the table. churches were saved. Bishop How- “Brethren, these Churches On his call the minis- churches The. to save these Wherever Bishop Howard has been called to serve, he has given a good ite report of himself. of his work in West Africa. a splendid and gracious host to the Sesqui-Centennial in 1937; originator of “The Horns of Hattin” Service at noon day in the Tenne He has taken care He made he is the ec Conferences which have proven a bless- and only measure, to give personal Evangelistic Cam- paign in three of the larger cities of the State, Chattanooga, Memphis. In souls were saved and the churches re- vived. Nashville and this campaign, many Beyond all this, the Annual Confer- ence reports from charges have in- creased from year to year. tical report at Howard’s first round of conferences showed that there was an increase of more than $500.00 in 712 Converts and more than 1300 ac- cessions. The statis- the close of Bishop Dollar Money; His second round of ¢ on- ferences revealed an increase of more than $300.00 Dollar Money; verts and more than 1300 accessions, 827 con- and we predict that the reports at the forthcoming eclipse all former reports. ishop Howard’s coming to Tennes- Annual Conference will see was Providential. God has always had Providential men. When France needed a restorer of Christian Doctrine, John Calvin appeared and founded a Theology ; when England needed Christ to vitalize her creed and establishments, John Wesley appeared and founded a Church; America taught the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Allen appeared and gave the world the A M. E. Church; had grown cold, Bishop E. J appeared and whenever he when needed to be man, Richard when Religion in Tennessee Howard Id his conferences or preached, it seemed that the Day come, had of Pentecost had fully We declare unto you, dear read- ers this day, Tennessee is safe under ion of Bishop Howard. In of a the super’ unison we cry in the language recent poet: “Three cheers for Bishop Howard In his first round on the Bench, A high class Christian gentleman, A Bishop whom God sent. There are those who would oppose him. On purely selfish grounds ; But the spirit of E. J. Howard; Keeps rising by leaps and bounds. Though criticisms may assail him, From the East, West, North _ South; He ignores them like the Savior “He openeth not his mouth.” A. M. E. Ministers Alliance of Nash- ville, Tennessee, REV. F. DOUGLASS and COLEMAN, President, ===== DSC09350.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT Bishops Ma ALLEN DAY RETURNS FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Second Episcepal District Bishop M. H. Davis $162.25 Bishop D. H. Sims PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE South Philadelphia District H. H. Cooper, P. E. Total... -» $168.75 Allen Day Returns of the Harrisburg District v. R. O. Napper, Presiding Elder 1 Phila., Rev. C. H. Foun- BISHOP R..C. RANSOM THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER e Returns For Allen Total 188,30 Totaly cca. seee eee $ 93.15 The Philadelphia District W. L. Johnson, P. E. Fourth Episcopal District Total «++ «$217.50 West Philadelphia District Rev. I. N. Patterson, Presiding Elder Total $277.00 DELAW WARE CONFERENCE Rev. J. L. Link, P. E. Total Rev. W. N. Brown, P. E. rotal $130.00 $106.00 NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE Camden-Trenton District Y Rev. R. B. Smith, P. E. .,.. Bishop’J. A. Gregg .. $134.14 Fifth Episcopal District $129.25 NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE Newark District Rev. W. H. King, P. E. New Brunswick District Rev. J. F. Vanderhorst, P. E. Total . $173.50 Atlantic City District Rev. J. L. Russ, P. E. Total «quucisviiote as rede $161.50 EXTRA NEW JERSEY CONFER- ENCE $55.48 Bishop Noah W. Williams Total a tive. penises WG Bale NEW YORK CONFERENCE Manhattan District Rev. A. L. Lilson, P. E. TOS xiv icvdeninrerivedse $119.00 ' Sixth Epise District €. We Wattera Pe Be ope $11F .00 Ju A. Manninge. cece een es $87.00 New England Conferenco Rev, W. K. Hopes... sees , $110.00 BERMUDA CONFERENCE B. S. Galloway, P. E. $53.75 Total Bishop D. H. Sims Bishop R. A. Grant .......0.-+ or abused scienti ic knowledge, spur- A psychology ‘ ‘taught by teachers ik is ruinous to our Church schools shose indespensible duty is to stress jeligious Culture,—Yes our “Youth hust have ail Intellectual Baptism in a RULY Moral (School) “Stream”, Bid he. “They must be taught in the ue principles of Christianity in our arch Schools.” We verily need a iiferent fype of teacher, than the kind yertantly refered to in above remarks, nd in Public Schools as well. Christian minded teachers whose {eal is Christ. There should and must be awakened a New day for our Church 5chools even in the Federating schools. ot Christian Schools keep the company of Christian Schools ONLY and all hurch schools should preach this doct- es Fifteenth Episcopal District Seventh Episcopal District Bishop J. S. Flipper -. $500.00 Eighth Episcopal District ri The Rey.! Clayborn. is a strong ad- ocate Of right in the Church and in he Home, + He takes a “Gibralta” nd for the Fundamentals of the tian religion. May I digress here to pin a bouquet on the lapel of his yesture? I was his pastor two years and pastor of truly pious. Christian wife and his children. it that their Children attend regularly Ninth Episcopal - Bishop: R. R. Wright :..-.:..-. 5 1 Ae a $502.00 Tenth Episcopal District Bishop George B. Young Total ices and Obey their pastor, pay all irch dues-local and general; “Dollar WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY-ALL ch SCHOOLS OF AFRICAN M M. E. CHURCH M & far how hospitable they are. a he eme= $500.00 Twelfth Episcopal District EE Note either. He is my witness. Bishop H. Y. Tookes Arkansas and Oklahoma DR. J. H. CLAYBORN By Rev. R. qT. Thomas Nothing Thirteenth Episcopal District Fourteenth Episcopal District In busy Pastorial life, properly divit- ing my time the coverted periods of study caused me to jot down marks— in reference to that most timely Editor ial, of that great and most resourceftl writer Dr. J. H. Clayborn, in his issue of March 26th as regards Pres dent D. O. Walker’s program or NEW SET UP, to safeguard the Church the Race, and especially OUR constituency The Promising Youth who are fort” nate to matriculate in Wilberforce U"" versity—reputed to be the Oldest an Greatest Institution of our racial sr"? in these United States of America: ‘This SET UP by Dr. Walker y Harbenger of this Piercing Editorial © Dr. Clayborn, couched in this Nuger! of Gold, “Baptised Christian Youth d Atheism 4° than ever. 5" to be found in Presiding Elders. never can. highly edu Christian Students; Except on short probation. A sinner has no more right to become a member of a Christian They saw to hureh, Sunday School, and League y for each member of the family. y of you have visited with his ily in their home and know just It is no thing for Dr, Clayborn because he js an aspirant for the Bishopric in 1940. » Minister or traveler visiting his me is made WELCOME in all the term implies and is made to feel the They area curteous-Set-All of them. Mrs. Lula Clayborn, the un- assuming wife—with her own hands puts forth every possible effort for one’s Comfort. Dr. Clayhorn will conde- scend to polish ones shoes while in his home, or have those lovely boys do it. Having served under him as a pastor several years prior to my becoming his home church pastor in 1923, he volunteered to take and introduce me to his Banker, in Arkadelphia, Ark. His home at that time, and made him- self personally responsible for any reasonable sum of money I should want and I got two hundred dollars the first clip before I had been there two months, and he did’nt have to pay the He is a True Friend. He will differ with you but still respect you. And all pastors know this is a RARE quality Back to the subject of Christian Colleges and their teachers and stu- dents, Eccetera. The name “Christian College” Does not make it that and J rather like the idea ad- vanced by Dr. Walker, as to teachers attending upon the services of the chureh, Ect. But Not the method he attempts to employ to have it so- My plan would be FIRST—Not elect teach- ers in our Religious schools who are not themselves religious from some prominent family—Or because they are ted or because of “A oritism or possess MEANS ccept no other kind Second’ Elect Trus- chools who are also Admit none But School than they have to become a member of the church-proper. There is no other way to have a Christian School. Any, Organization, Home, Church or School—Is that of which it is com- posed. “Necessity The Mother of Inven- tion” did you say? This method would preclude the Necessity of attempt ing to force TEACHERS and students to attend the services of the church and its Auxiliaries, if they are really Christians “It will be evidenced by their fruits,” “Holiness unto the Lord” is a heaven born thought and the one that gaye rise or birth to Methodism and it is the same spirit and practice in Religious Culture as the One indi- spensible duty of Christian Colleges, Trustees, Teachers, Students, Parents and Ministers to safeguard our church, Youth and Schools ; and GUARANTEE lasting pleasing results. I go a step further; Reasoning and functioning thus; let the Christian schools not at- tempt to OUT DISTANCE Secular Schools or execute Foot ball, Tennis. type. MEN; dan.” its final analysis. THE STANDARDS of decency. Schools “Or take down days. If we elect teacres sinful Teachers and Students? Secondary Schools? his great editorial said: to be one; T will go as an Yndependent I'll be there pulling for Dr. Clayborn. Lets give him the born? sas and Oklahoma, bodies of Methodist, terians, Secret Societies, Professional folk. White and Black. The Bankers said so. Three cheers for Dr. Clayborn. Rah! Rah! Rah! the Lion roar, Roooooah. Clayborn, RIVALRY in Recreation or Amusements, Base Ball, Let them play only with other Christian Schools of high Let the “Race not with FOOT- Sinful and Unworthy, and thus better qualify for the “Swellings of Jor- This is the Innerling or Heart of that Great Editorial release of Dr. J. H. Clayborn, when brought down to Let Our Church Schools do away with Wicked Amuse- ments...Let the Church schools SET Do away with Transparent Short Skirt, Nudeness of form or nearly so, Let girls be taught and practice becoming our Sign. Let us return to Modesty as practised by our Christian parents of goneby “Baptised in Christian Atmostphere, othrwise I ask What may we Reasonablly expect of But to “Drop to the Gutters” “Night Clubs” such as are operated by Low Type Dr. Clayborn in “In this jaz age when Cabarets, Cafeterias, Liquor- houses and all classes of night clubs are being operated and wide open to Col- lege youths, the church must accept the challenge and supply the ned, Fill the vacum by instituting programs. | A religious recreational program. Let the Whole Church say Amen or second this Heaven born motion, made by Dr. Clay- born—by electing him a bishop in 1940 at Detroit, Mich., General Conference. Of the few delegates to be elected from the West Arkansas Conference, I hope T am promising him my yote in advance, and if Lam not elected delegate ; on the ground just the “Denominational Yell. “What the matter with Dr. Clay- He's all right! Who said so? The Twelfth Episcopal District. Arkan- and many other Baptist, Presby- Business and Let Clayborn, Clayborn. When he was elected Editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, his bank- er congratulated him, and said: “I know you will make good.” “You have the habit of succeeding in all to which you sign your hand”. “So Mote Ie Be", So it has been. Clayborn, Clayborn on the First Ballotting. THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE The Youngstown Presiding Elder’s District of the North Ohio Annual Con- ference met on the evening of April 26th in St. John, Struthers, Ohio, Rev. Fer- man Ellison, pastor; Rey. T. D. Scott, presiding elder; Rev. C. H. Young, secretary; and Rey. T. W. Chryer, treasurer. Dr. Scott who presided was, for a number of years a competent teacher in the public schools of the state. This cultured Christian by his impartial ruling, and fatherly consideration, drew forth love and re- spect from the members of the Confer- gentleman ence. \ don, Irvin, Easley, Gomez, Barksdale. Baxter, Bruce, McPherson, Ts is large, and whose ability is pro found papers, and learned discussions well done, thou good and faithful ser- modesty; and not patterns of the * vaudeville shows. Let’s have Christian | Y*"" ) ms REV. C. H. YOUNG. BURNSVILLE, ALA. ship. He was at his best preached three strong sermons. business for church termining inspiration God’s name to have build the Kingdom for the Master. to” continue for our share of sunshine. 2 es oe WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS The first quarterly ¢ onference Anderson Chapel A- M. Drs Joh Smith.,The business part Ft. Worth: ers at their post of duty. Our entertainment was, superb. With these members of the Confer- ence and others like Chryer. McClen- son, Goler, Anderson, Hun- ter, Johnson Mitchell Barnes, Cooper, S. J. Anderson, M. M. Miller, and others whose calibre nounced, highly treated us to an array of sermons, scholarly addresses, pro- And out of them all, we were taught to go forward, live consecrated lives, and be sacrificed and serve our fellow- man, until Jehovah’ says, “It is enough, The second quarterly conference of the Burnsville Circuit led on by the efficient pastor, Rev. L. Howard, was pleased with the pastor and member- Sunday, His recent trip to Washington, D. C., on filled him with de- in souls saved and The above named Circuit has pledged to help its pastor to make a round re- port 1938. As laymen we simply ask - B. J. ROUNDTREE E. Church was held with Rey. R. T. Thomas, pas- tor, in absence of the Presiding Elder, the quarter was presided over by Rev. L. C. Young, pastor of Johnson Chapel, Sunday School opened at 9 :45. Supt. Rev. J. H. Donalson and staff of teach- PAGE NINE «oe At 11:30 A. M. Rev. Young delivered a most excellent and inspiring sermons. Using for his subject: (Rask, Vows.) The A. C. E. League was called to order ta 6:00 P. M. Miss Elain Welch, president. Rey. Young was presented to the Leaguers and spoke words of encouragement to the Society. At 7:45 P. M. we were blessed with another soul stirring sermon to be long remembered by the writer. (Subj.) “And I, if I be lifted up from the Earth, I will draw all men unto me.” There was $86.00 raised. MRS. A. M WILLIAMS DR. WALKER RE-VISITS BERMUDA Twenty-seven years ago Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Walker came to Bermuda with transfer from the Ohio Confer- ence. Their six years service in the colony won for him the distinction of being one of the greatest administrators of the 19 who have borne’ the respon- sibility of the district during the 68 years of African Methodism in Ber- muda. When on the 25th of February this year, Dr. Walker arrived in the colony, for the first time since he was trans- ferred out 21 years ago, the cordial wel- come given him at the pier by Presid- ing Elder B. A. Galloway, B D other members of the conference mark- and ed the beginning of four w eeks of fellowship With dignity and pleasant manners he moved blessed re-union and throughout the colony guiet about the Islands in accord with made by the Pr I rangements Elder and friends of yore gregations greeted him wh appearence ad ‘been nounced—his intinerary t of benediction which. brou altars no less than 42 souls the hearts of all who worshipped with him. Homes wer his enjoy ment of their he ; and today when he said goodbye to Bermuda an ic Mon- estically affectionate group watche arch of rdown the harbor, beari laden with best wi Bermuda moye away I for a success. The full assessment was raised. The most worthy Presiding return to his far-away Detroit home, Elder, Dr. L. V. Starky, was highly and greetings of love for Mrs Walker and their three Bermuda boys A blessed visit of four short weeks had ended. J. D. SMITH WACO, TEXAS Second Quarterly Conference « f Dallas Howard Rev. hc J Lyons, pastor. The conference was held Saturday night with the pastor and his officers at their post of duty, Con- ference was open by the pastor singing. after which prayer was offered by bro Ben Johnson. Scripture read by the ‘pastor after which the pastor, Rev. J Mission, J. Lyons introduced our dear beloved Presiding Fider, Rev. E. E Moody who took charge, and made a short talk which was enjoyed by all, He called for the reports of all auxiliaries, the total amount raised was $9.10 the P. E. seemed to be very much pleased. Sun- day service was enjoyed by all, which Lwas held at‘ the Second Church Wil- hite Gircuit, Hoping for a great suc- cess in our next Quarter. FALLY LEAKE BASHER of of ===== DSC09351.JPG ===== PAGE TES THE CHRIST! a a ee ' EXTRAORDINARY VALUE | ' \ LOOK! 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Read, originator of the term Divioum all beal Remedium AN RECORDER From Other Papers : REVISION OF BIBLE TO TAKE 5 YEARS CHICAGO, May 2 (AP).—A group of distinguished theologiaris tindertook today a monumental five-year task of revising the Bible to give “an official yersion embodying the best results of modern scholarship.” The revision, projected by the Inter- national Council of Religious Educa- tion, will be the first sitce 1901, when the American standard version was published. Dr, William A. Irvin, University of Chicago, one of 12 scholars chosen to do the work, said that revision was un- dertaken because “some words and phrases of the King Jatties versioit, published in 1611, are obscure, if not actually unintelligible, to the modern reader.” NEW AIR MAIL STAMPS ISSUED MAY 1sTH When National Air Mail Week, May 85 to 21 is held this year, a distinctive, two-color air mail stamp will be issued by the United States Post Office de- partment as a special recognition of the service done by the Air Mail Service. The stamp first will be placed on sale May 14 at Dayton, O., which is the home of the Wright Brothers, who built the first successful airplane and at St. Petersburg, Fla., where the first pas- senger flight was made. Major Paul R. Younts, executive chairman of National Air Mail Week, announced that hundreds of’ privately- owned airplanes will take to the air, piloted by their owners on May, 19 to provide a special pick up Air Mail Ser- vice which will extend into a great number of communities which now are remote from the regular transconti- nental air mail lines. CHARLES I COINS FOUND LONDON (UP).—A small jar con- taining gold coins of the reigns Charles I and James I was found by two laborers, Arthur Little, 36 and Henry Marshall, 25, while they were digging in a trench on an estate at Catford. A jury held an inquest and declared the coins to be treasure trove. According to custom, four-fifths of the treasure, approximately $1300, will be divided between the two men. BELIEVE IN SIGNS? ..TRY TO READ THIS! MANITOWOC, Wis. (UP). — A farmer near here who rents boats to fishermen has been having difficulty with his clients and as a result” pouet this notice; “Do not lef Dors open nor boads un- laukht nor Rroe any Dear Memits in any of te bods, If tis Ruls or not folot Hextra Jarches will be mait.” Translated, it reads: _ | “ Do not leave the doors open oF Botts unlocked nor throw any dead minnows in any of the boats. If these | rules are ee followed extra charges will be made." ra ti Bloomington, Ind — (Special, Tay zan, a mongrel black dog with a strai, of shepherd, has made a daily Visit the grave of fils master, Edward p Eckels, assistant cashier. of the Firg( National bank of Blootnington, <p, the funeral on March 27. Members of the family have no idea how Tarra, learned that the grave is in Clear Creel cemetéry, south of here. The dog w not seen at the funeral, but he was o, the front porch of the Eckles hor, when the family returned from 1). cemetery: ‘ MARY McLEOD ‘BETHUNE “CALLS A WHITE HOUSE * CONFERENCE , rs. Mary McLeod Bethune recently .{ a conference of the National ncil of Negro Women, of which she ounder and president, which con- at the White House, Monday, I 4, 1938. The conference was ad- ed by Mrs. Franklin D. Roose- and other distinguished women ing high positions in various nches and bureaus of the Federal ernment. From the beginning . Roosevelt has shown a lively in- ADD 12 BILLION YEARS TO OUR EARTH’S Yout t in Mrs. Bethune and her work the Elevation of the colored race. xty-five representative colored wo- from all sections of the United es were in attendance. A careful hning of the list reveals the names prominent women leaders from all s of the country in the varied fields ctivity. An interesting feature of conference was the presence and icipation of such well known wo- h attorneys as: Mrs. Sadie T. M. xander of Philadelphia, Mrs. Eunice nton Carter of New York City and , Clara B. Bruce, wife of the well wn educator and realtor Roscoe Kling Bruce. Female lawyers, phy- educators and social workers strengthened the list of promi- ft women who usually forge to the nt in such movements. New Deal strives to extend the tions of government to the for- Washington—(AP),—The earth is 3. bout 12,000,000,000 years older thay previously stipposed, two, Yale Univer. sity scientists said today. Dr. Alois F, Kovarik and Dr. \, | Adams, Jr., told the American Physical Society that by a new method of culating elemental changes they had! found that previous estimates of the earth’s age were far too conservative. cale TESTS RATE BOY, 6 AS ‘SUPER-GENIUs' He Scores I. Q. of 170, and Is Called] ‘One in a Million.’ ns, 3y United Press CINCINNATI,—Pronounced 2/most one in a million and a child prodicy by, psychologists, 6-year-old Darwin 1 urn-] er, Negro, is in the sixth grade ly of |mother, Mrs. Laura Knight, is py ‘pal and his mother, Mrs. Charles T of}. lies with them.” Jackson School here, where his gravd- woman as well as-to the for- i len man. For the first time in our ical history members of the fe- sex have been appointed to the est governmental stations such as, inet Officers, Ministers to Foreign irts, as well as heads of govern- Mal bureaus and departments. The tal purpose of the administration is dly manifest towards the so-call- Weaker sex. colored woman has not been for- en in Mr. Roosevelt's liberal pro- im. For the first time in our his- the colored woman has been as- ed to an influential post under the feral Government. More than a ago Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, made Director of Negro Affairs in Department of the National Youth ministration. The needs and re- tment of Negro Youth represent Most vital feature of the race prob- at this critical time. The selection Mrs. Bethune to head up this vital k indicates the confidence which the Thment imposes ‘in her as repre- lative of her people in this impor- National task. Already thirty-six er, is his teacher. Recently tested by Dr. Arthu: Bills, head of the University of Cir nati’s psychology department, the showed an intelligence quotient o/ Bills used the 1937 revised S Binet tests, which place an I. Q. « as genius. It was believed tha‘ child would have tested 180 if hc not beer the center’ of attention \ the tests were being conducted. “Tf the true quotient is 180, Danis is literally one in a million,” Bills said4 “Perhaps in the entire country covld be found 200 other children who would test as high as he does.” His inal score in the test showed a mental ac¢ of 11 years, 8 months. “I don’t want Darwin to feel th is different from other children,” Turner said.“ He is a normal little boy physically perfect, and loves football, baseball and other sports. He p!*)% with the older children as well as sti" hile ei NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Colored Minister Makes Religiou’ ‘ History i in St. Louis sT. LOUIS (C)- The Rev. Frank Madison Reid, pastor of St. Paul ‘ Mg E. Church, Leffingwell avenue *™” Lawton boulevard, made history last week by presiding at Noon Day Len ten Service at fashionable Christ oe Cathedral, “one: ‘of the © Metropolitan Church Federation that a colored minister has been d to serve as presiding officer. ‘ec Rey, Mr, Reid, one of the best Mared ministers in the African hodist connection, presided ‘with ty and credit, sharing the pulpit "the Rey, Dr. Paul Austin Wolfe, °T of the Presbyterian Church of ston, Ml. _ who is soon to become e Brick “Presbyterian wenty years ‘of ol Bar tant Brig thousand students in high schools, col- leges, and graduate work are receiving scholarship’ aid to complete their edu- cation and prepare them more ade- quately for the duties of adult life. In addition to this some twenty-two thousand are receiving instruction and | general direction under Mrs. Bethune’s supervision, in connection with exist- ing institutions and socal agencies. President Theodore Roosevelt ap- pointed William H. Lewis of Boston, as Assistant Attorney General of Boston, which established a precedent which his successors were either unable or unwilling to follow. The assignment of colored men as special assistants in several departments of the government was inaugurated by President Wilson, during the progress of the World War. Dr. Emmett J. Scott was made spe- cial assistant in the War Department and charged with the delicate and re- sponsible task of keeping Negro senti- ment aligned with the spirit and pur- pose of the War. Dr. George Edmund Haynes was given a similar assignment in the Department of Labor. The Bureau of Cornamerce placed a colored man in charge of specific Negro Inter- est. Erom these predecessors this has become a fixed policy of the govern- ment. President Roosevelt has far exceeded the limits set by his predecessors. and placed colored men and women in charge of Negro affairs in the depart- ments of, Interior, Justice, Commerce, Labor and Agriculture. In addition to these, special Negro representatives have been assigned to the office of Education the National Youth Admin- istration and the Census Office. It is of the nature of the politician to belittle and decry the efforts of the op- posing party. tics are in the habit of saying that these Negro attaches are mere figure heads and no function and form no positive | racial service. All subordinate em- ployees in the government, to employ Roosevelt’s phraseology must have a passion for an anonymity. There per- sonal ambition is absorbed in the ser- vice of the departments which they represent. The lighted candle is placed under a bushel. Such Negro repre- sentatives as Ambrose Caliver of the Bureau of Education, Eugene Kinckle Jones of the Department of Com- merce, Robert Weaver of the Interior Department, Lawrence A. Oxley of the Department of Labor, and William |' Houston of the Department of Justice, are rendering satisfactory and efficient service in their several fields although there is little advertisement of their work in the press and on the plat- form. But Mrs. Bethune’s lighted candle shines so brightly that is most need to be placed on a candle stick and giveth light to all who are within the house- hold of her sphere of activity. By vir- ture of her dynamic personality, the director of Negro Affairs of the Na- tional Youth Administration, was giv- en as it were a cart blanche. An A- nonymity and Mary McLeod Bethune can never go together. We all recall the National Confer- ence on the Problems of the Negro and Negro Youth which brought together one, hundred cdlored men and women from various fields of racial activity and Negro Republican cri- | THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ts without fuss or friction and drew up an agenda of things which can be ac- complished in whole or in part by ac- tion of the Executive and Legislative branches of the Federal Government. any of the other race wide conference of recent years. ence was confined to colored women and the agenda was focused upon the needs of Negro Youth, with which wo- men are most vitally concerned. The findings show a genuineness, simplicity and race statesmanship which charac- terize all of Mrs. PAGE ELEVEN an entirely new action at a later time. Such is his stated purpose. Attorney Richard Jones represent- ed St. James and Attorney Robert Ewing, white, was Rey. Anderson’s These findings received a more general | counsel, public approval and acceptance than| This is the action of a man of fifty years in’ the ministry and who has asked the church to elevate him to the Bishopric. A man whose two years administration at St. James was such a complete failure that Con- ference claims alone fell off over $1000.00 his second year. In the face of this persistent action,to disrupt St. James Church and over the appeal of the Bishop to cease such action, Rev. The personal of the present confer- Bethune’s undertak- ings. Anderson remains a Presiding Elder In a release on the National Confer-|of the Pittsburg Conference. To ence on The Problems of the Negro |what are we heading? and the Negro Youth, I referred to See Mrs. Bethune as the logical successor EFLAND, N. C. of the late Booker T. Washington. She ge ieee is acceptable to the white people of the | Durham District of the Western South, the white people of the North, the Negro himself, and the government North Carolina Conference authorities to a degree and extent not The Second Quarterly Conference equaled since the mantle of leadership |was held at White Cross A. M. E. fell from the shoulder of the great‘|Church. Efland, N. C. by Dr. B. H Tuskegean. Lucas. Necessary officers were elect- —Kelly Miller ed, after which the Disciplinary ques- tions were asked. The Conference ST. JAMES CHURCH hen entered into the financial re- AGAIN WINS SUIT ports which were very pleasing Raised by Trustees 3.10; by Ste * By Rev. A. E. Allen jwards, $104.58, by Stewardesses, $50 |by Sunday. School, $1291. The Pa Ls year [and officers were praised-very h | ly the Presiding Ider. Sunda was a high day. Services were ducted by Dr For the second time within St. James A. M. E. Church, Pitts- burgh, Pa. has defended and won a law suit brought against it by Rev. by con- Lucas who selected i ext: Sor 2:9. The ervices J. C. Anderson, former pastor and his neue? all Gor." 12 The-\Service immediate predecessor of the pres- i ees Woke emenactor Reve A. E-Allen The Holy Communion was served f No ya ‘ e ig of. al ese the Rev. Anderson was the pastor of bey ee, ae ne ae the St. James Church for a period of two Bia Me an ee ‘ : i i years, 1933 and 1934, and sued the I 3 i i a aye - ys . . ucas 4 stor e G. a church for delinquent salary claim of | ie an a ae cag a $1600.00. The first trial was held in| 10) *7© am asset fo fc : | : me ae church, may God ever keep them and April, 1937 and resulted in judgement XI thé in which St. James Church was fully ss at eye PE sustained. In October, the case was ee e Me ne vue : * ey. . urne pastor reviewed on appeal and in January, < % = zi R. M. Enoch 1938, a new trial was granted, with no reason whatever being cited by the + ffeh mint aril: General Conference MINUTES ARE NOW READY ON SALE AT THE FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT and will be mailed out to any one sending $1.10 to . The second trial was held Thursday and Friday, March 17 and 18, and again the church was fully sustained. Failing completely to prove his case and seeing defeat certain, Rev. Ander- son through his attorney, did what, jn legal terms, is called taking volun- tary non-suit. This means he dropped this particular suit. He thus avoids the ptoceedure of appeal from an adyerse decision and is still privileged to bring EEE RRP REE REE REECE EEE EEE EEE ETE EEE EEE? The Humanity of Christ By REV. JOSEPH H. SLADE, D.D. arranged work on the human composition luable and authentic material for the Especially helpful to the busy pastor 1541 14th Street, N. 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It was the Annual Men’s Day in the |we are more than conquerors 4 N otices Church callendar and the ministerial |him that loved: us.” The spiri e and layman’s Fellowships were repre-|terest ran high. = sented in the programs of the after-| Sunday evening at 7:30, 3 edie oe Please mail in to the Christian Re- oon and evening. Clarence Gaines | Williams led in an excellent 7 "Gladys (* Collins, a Sunday | Elijah’s influence with God, Daniel's Mig. “18 New: Yook Conference Krecy corder your name, church, birth month, yas chairman of the afternoon |and praise service, after which! teacher and faithful member jand the Hebrew children and many port, L. L, Rev. G. W. Maybanks, and date. meeting. On the platform with| Presiding Elder preached anothe, ported ill. A prayer was offered others saved the affairs of God. He ee Have done some repairing for the ed Elder; Frank Veal, A.B., B.D.,/ yithout certificate = ey eguenele are asked to unite |parsonage and some cae work on A.M..; Paris V. Sterrett, A.B., d araneas Wt PRAY NOW! |our church. We want to thank the M.; Alvin Andrews, A.B., S.T.B.; Bishop and Conference for our Pre- Ordained Deacon; Frank Cunning- siding Elder and our worthy pastor, ham, A.B., Ordained Deacon. Rev. James Cotton. They have every | This year’s pursuit, under the di- thing up and going. rection of Rev. Kyle, has been a patra eet >a stor, 59 Hele: nue. Bish 4 the Rév. Mr. Charles was the Rev. |spiritual sermon, text: II ¢ : 3 was a refuge then, and He i ene | : oe) Pa PS eae Bishop All persons planning to attend the Mr. Chester A. Sillars, minister of | “But this I say. brethren, thed ‘ports were as Follows Reverie neon aad ee Sis. Estella Crossley a ee ee Seda 25 New England Cin foresee Ee England _Annual Conference first Christian Church, who offered |short.” Subject: The Brevity 9 e cesesesersss $205.95 jasked from all Christians. EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT |Movement. The T docitty has also New Haven, Conn., Rev. I. A. which convenes in Bethel.A. M. E. prayer, the Rev. Mr. Clarence F.|A great spiritual awakening wa, dess No. 1 seas 42,00 MRS. W. D. JOHNSON latadied APae the year the Eobancne MeCoy. Pastor, 82 Dickerman Church, 31 Sperry Street, May 25 se Avery, minister of South St. M. E.|nessed. One young man was 5! eae sss 246.64 President World Prayer Union Bethel A. M. E. Church of African Methodist Churches in Streets Bishop David Henry 29 please notify Rev. I. A. McCoy, 82 speaker in whose address references}converted and joined the church, rdess No, 2 «.+- 76.21 Plains, Ga., R. 2, Archery. Shelby, Miss. New England. Sims. Dickerman St., New Haven, Conn., SO \vere made to Edwin Booth, Charlotte |lection for the day was $35.00, 28.33 EJ a August 2, 8—The World’s Christian En- that proper homes may be provided. Brown Hawkins, Dubois, Carver, |Grant, his officers, and member deavor Convention, Melbourne, Rey. I. A. McCoy, Pastor Fyayes, and Dunbar and other out-|to be commended for their pig Rev. W. K. Hopes, standing characters. Musical selec- | work. Due to the enormous amount of in- formation that has been secured, the Society hopes to make it beneficial to the Church. Choir 45.82 DR. A. P. GRAY HOLDS EAST] The Second Quarterly Conference Choire vanes 40.39 MEMPHIS DISTRICT PASTORS’|o{f the Mound Bayou District held pnary, Sf. --++++ . 945 COUNCIL its Quarter which was a_ success Australia. 24—Ontario Conference—W ind- ‘ 2 Presiding Elder tions were rendered by a double male Mrs. Nesmith e Aide, Sr. 71.49 from beginning to end. This is Rev.] A Resolution, based on the beliefs or, Ontario, Rev. C.-E. Penny, Bishop David H. Sims, quartette from Essex St. Union Bap- eee fe Aide. Jr. = 52.44| The East Memphis District Council |Hutchinson’s first year at Bethel and|of Bishop Allen and the findings on Of arcu Shape Baboon Presiding Bishop gist Church and Men's Class of First ng Workers 9.45 of the West Tennesee Annual Con-\under his leadership we are pleased|A. M. E. Churches in New England, A. Gregg. A z ? Christian Church. The Rev. Edwin LA JUNTA COLORADO Br’s Aide . . 77.75 \ference was held in St. James A. M. |to say that we can sce nothing but|will be presented to the Right Rev 31—Michigan Conference— In keeping with a resolution that: Agicen (tor Bethany Congregational Hubbard A. M. E. Church MEETS cco . 14.87\E. Church in Memphis Tenn. success. We have been able to meet |David H. Sims at the New England Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rev. | **S passed by the Connectional Coun- Church gave the benediction. of Town Group. 15.00| The meeting was presided over by |all assessments thus far, and our effi- Conference. W. H. Jones, 508 James Street. cil in the City of Montgomery, Ala- at 5:45 p.m. a large delegation of | The Second Quarterly Conie ——— jthe Presiding Elder, Dr. A. P. Gray. |cient pastor leads the Mound Bayou Sn bama February 25th, 1938, in which five Ajien C, E. Leaguers met in Union|Rev. H. H. Harbert, Presiding Qmmmetal v1-s-s-crrtstcc sree: $935.79 |After the regular devotional service, |District. The Presiding Elder was] QUARTERLY CONFERENCE Bishop John A. Gregg. Sept. 7—Northwestern Conference— commissions are to be set up, consisting service with C. Endeavors at Bethany | Rev. J. H. Shelven, pastor. TURNER CHAPEL sing with remarks by the Pre- |Dr. Gray outlined to the Pastors a|Paid in full. Davenport, Iowa, Rev. J. W. DE Sve: Dexa ee Be gupomicd by the Congregational. “ Does Goodness| The Presiding Elder Preach f Elder. Every one hoping that ;very unique program for the year Monies raised during this Quarter: Oakville, Canada Collins, 11th and Ripley Streets. Presifenbat ie discretion as soon after Pay?” was discussed by Carlton |wonderful sermon at 11:00 ax J. R. Fortune will return ,which was adopted by the Council. UMA SER GDL crea tar fn ee Bishop John A. Gregg. ne ne a oF the Montgomery Brown, president of Allen League and |was somewhat indisposed but he org t. Zion A. M. E. Church. De- Each charge in the district was repre- prewards Hee Sag St Sid mii uate PETC nu 14—West Virginia Confer- | ™°CU7 25 CORVERIEDE FO study our Ruth Vaughan of Bethany. ed a great sermon that will be sented. Dr. W. L. Powell was host) Trustees eae Bent teres ne: CIGet Woe ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rev. | 575'°™5 concerning I. Literature, II. Benj. Hamer was chairman of |remembered for he was in the Rev. R. O. Napper, P. E. to the meeting and Rey. C. R. Hines Stewardess Board 1 5.25 held at Turner A. M. E. Church Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. C. nance, i. Education, f IV. Inter- the evening program. Frederick {on the Lord’s Day and all preseat Rev. J. R-. Fortune, pastor who is serving his sixth year as pas- Stewardess Board 2 1.20| He preached two spiritual sermons Ransom, Bishop'M, E. Davis Aa racial and V. Organic Union of Negro Thomas of Zion Haptioe wast heobaee joyed the fullaese! of the sp j Lucy Long tor of Mt. Sinai A. M. E. Church Trustees Aid 3 Ten Py) | both mornin and evening In the after- cantata Methodist Churches, I am appointing soloist, our church organist. Clarence Elder preached as never befor Greer ed at Arlington, Tenn. was elected secre- Missionary Society . Uda 4.10 Rian Evangelist Lillie A. P, Jones, the 21—Chicago Conference—Chi- the following: Gaines, was the accompaniest. Other | Quarterly meeting services. in La RD NATIONAL APPEAL!!! jtary and reporter. BIC DESIG ern CDi attire Snead Be sre Seas 0, Iinois, Rev. B. H. Lucas, I. Literature: musical numbers were given by the |t@- Several visitors were present, and|1° the P. EB. ..+.---.--s eres 20.00 ‘siding Elder who' in turn presented 3825 Dearborn Street, 4211 Calu- Revs. V. C. Hodges, Baltimore, Md. |Syaneée Colored Quartette and Men's}. The Elder had a very sick daug D IS OUR ONLY REFUGE. OS ay of St..\James served (a 1 aT Ae : pee Bon ees Saat met Street. Bishop John A. J. C. Beckett, Washington, D. C. choir of the church. The Rev. Her-|at this time in California, who wa our refuge and strength, a very | delicious dinner to the visitors and Heat Sale men te ai : Fi iene fe Gregg Joseph Gomez, Cleveland, Ohio. bert Jackman, brother of the Rev. |doing so well, and he was calmer help in the time of trouble. |members of the Council. S. L. Green, Bishop brought wonderfull message, Truly the 21—Pittsburg Conference — S. S. Morris, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr Everett Jackman, minister of St.|Come at once so the business se portion of our great country is —C.R. HINES cas: senses Foe ee a pee ee fone 1 ve ae » . Washington: Fenna:, Rev. EB, 1.) ¢ aameee Paul M. E. Church was the speaker. [Of the Conference was held 5 e midst of a terrible drought. Se aa ne oe ve Lars Siper I Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Dr. J. L. Roberts, Chicago, Il. Rev. Mr. Gilbert Lovell, minister of \night. Z pi = refuge now, if enough of us AUBURN, (MISS. PRUE eS asetenes i i vs ieee aoe # Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As-|_ M0. M- Travis, Montecello, Ken-| First Presbyterian Church offered the The Conference was opened it call Him through Prayer. : ; ape g iS aartaeba oh Be Seale Fs acer tucky. Behediction. A were setlavenaeh ats egular form. The Officers were ¢ trouble between Races in our} The First Quarterly Conference was ae De enrieeei ihe € aap te ly ei - o Eien oe Rev. J. D. Howell, Detroit, Mich. Tendaace Wad present dey, ed: Sect. Mrs. Bertie Tyler, mar country could be stopped peace-|held at Pleasant Grove Ay Mow: ae ns prediain ; i au ; ville, Ind. Rev. M.R Dixon Jey phe John R. Hawkins, Washington,| On Monday evening the Senior Mis- Bro. E. Lane, reporter; Mrs. \f a of ‘ hea et Igoe the Presiding Elder S. BO ete cea ie icanal ia ae uieniaee Ge hie Con crated nigh Se bp Fer « eter EUAN Caen _| Merry: ¢ financial conditjons that exist |*- Teen, Jr. a anes 5 Nien eae eerall ‘dst tere 28—North Ohio Conference — a Ed Gee Oreitha Charles, president, was chair- their three months’ work which a He be EEA ace aa ge ae ane nda wi ganized ‘a Research. Society for the} The Presiding Elder was. paid in ful Piqua, Ohio, Rev. R. N. Nelson tee ae ris Z man. © yery good. The Elder comp! sad neuen can’be stepped BOW, id ES as eal ea Perpetuation of Allenism. The for- Total amount raised was ‘ ) Paver ERA ‘| President D. O. Walker, Wilberforce, — Jeannette Harri Sunday School Superintendent, e Christians would unite their {remarks upon the lesson and they tee as sn ) Rosetta, Rex. was elected reporter to astor, shop C. Ransom,| o1,55 Sap ich US Wie Ag 800: ; z 2 s and t their h Hi were enjoyed by every body. At 11 mal organizing took place in Septem-| hosctta Sex i Fae Bishion M6) EAU Deie Aawaed . ie pe TUS oe SS AI ae Hattie Craig to highest, for t Jagr Shs earts to Him. Abe tee s y ber 1936 der the directi sf Rey, the church papers 6 = ee Prof. A. S. Jackson, Waco, Texas. cient manner that ‘she conducted he Puzzling Prohibition question |2-m- the Presiding Elder preached a ethy wears oe SENS ts ae byes hie apt Ct ee ee Presidents W. A. Fountain, Jr. At- HOMERVILLE, GEORGIA Sunday School, Mrs. Jessie E. G : see nihy ha hu aeeaeea lanta, Ga. ; pe : Fr eAT was elected District Steward. Ou ce : F. D. Jordan, Kansas City, Kansas. eee Quarterly Conference trict Conference will be held in Tu eee E. H. McGill, Columbia, S. C. of the Homerville Circuit was held in | Arizona in June. ee ee eee eee a a a ce ae ce ener j 5—Ohio Conference—Zanes-| [V. Inter-racialship : ‘ Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church| Rey. J. H. Shelven our pastof ; 35 ; Piiaor ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrison Bry-| R Frid: ight, April s i \ I Y * » . J. Harris evs. Russell Brown, Denver, Col-|/™day might, Apri 22. Dr. L. A. |béen under the care of the doctd ' EST PHILADELPHIA QUALI COLORED MAN’S DISCOVERY ant, i bag c. Lee orado. hainae our highly esteemed pre-|a few days with a very bad coldj som, Bishop M, H. Davis, Asso-) D. Ward Nicholas, New York City. |siding elder in the chair. Devotion |unable to attend services Sunday: ) ciate. / Mr. H. L. Dudley, Detroit, Mich. |S conducted after which the organi- | Presiding ee Ee, nigh ODERN PORCH FRONT HOMES x 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid-| Mrs. Bertie L. DeLyles, Tulsa, Okla. |2@tion was perfected. Brother Nes- | California. Used and Recommened by Thousands way, Kentucky, Rev. S. A. Ly-| Rev. J. L. Butler, Savannah, Ga. mith was elected secretary. The dis-| Our best wishes from the Pastol FOR SALE NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH num, Pastor. Bishop R. C, Ran-} Y. Union of Negro Methodist ciplinary j questions were dispatched | Conference, Officers that he ™#/ i in declining health? Do you suffer from loss of strength and som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- Church: in a business-like manner. The re-|his daughter much improved ail ; rani Do you feel TIRED, RUN DOWN, PEPLESS, SICKLY, ciate, Revs. J. N. Campbell, Little Rock, |Ports were read, each showing an in-|of the rest of the family well. ICE ENVIRONMENT, GREATLY REDUCED TERMS WEAK, NERVOUS? Is your manhood weak? How is your appetite? fe 19—West Kentucky Conference | Ark. crease. The officers and pastor, Rev. i Mrs. M. A. Berry j - Do you get up often at night? Do you tire quickly? Are you both- —RBowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R.| FE. C. Hatcher, Dothan, Ala. ,S. W. Grant, were busy in making’ ———_o—_—_ : i ered with minor INDIGESTION, pat ge pers ETN - rf i . * : rhe ‘ i , you mi need a g eae Sage ata’, ; Piss apie: iP ahs (te a ior 3 phat Mag i in ened Soa meee Nice selection, containing 7 and 8 rooms and bath, te ey craters M.M. atrial? Kirby's M. M. helps to rebuild om, i : 6 i Mr. H.R. co, Baton ‘ough, La. 4 and when complete they 2 Wood floors, hot water heat, stationary laundry, Some with i health and aids in rebuilding red blood cells. An sid to health, ciate, Rey. C. A. Abington, Philadelphia, Will be a thing of beauty. | The Fourth Quarterly ConlMMMMgarage, convenient to cars, schools and churches. Several tts puaicourage. e East Tennessee Conference —| Pa. The pastor entertained the District of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Churchy tores and dwellings, good business localities, inspection wel- I FIVE WEEKS TREATMENT POSTPAID—$1.00 Knoxville, Tenn. Rev, T. E. West, Conference, met every claim, and von, Penna. Rev, J. R. Fortun% ome, “eee Me i Kirby's M. M. is absolutely guaranteed. Consider the low price of bh Bishop Edward J. How- LYNN, MASS. : “ne? over bri in three months. The tor was held by, the Presiding E Rye nak A dh : - { Kirby's M. M. Mail $1.00 today for a five weeks’ treatment delivered pe presiding elder praised the splendid the Rev. R. O. Napper. ns 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint| One of the best programs on Race, Work wrought by the pastor and peo-' Opening by iain “Asi - CONTINUOUS BUSINESS SINCE 1880 eyou KIRBY'S MINERAL PRODUCTS Luke, Nashville, Tenn., Rev. J. S.| Relation Day was held at Bethel A. ple. : "Grace how sweet the sound”; / a e 18 FIKE AVENUE UNION, S. G Foxall, Pastor, Bishop Edward|M. E. Church where the Rev. Harold| Sunday, April 24 was a high day in by the Rev. George McCray: nat M: k t St t v8 J. Howard. E, Charles is minister. Zion. The Sunday School was large- tur y the Presiding Elder. 3 Adams, 5641 ar e ree November 9—West Tennessee Confer-| In the morning his text was “Stand ly attended. The presiding Elder in ing “In Thy Cleft Oh Rock of pikes - ee RTT eR TN \ ence—Greater Bethel, Jackson,|on the wall and watch.” During his!a pains-taking, instructively, review- Secretary, Mrs. Mollie Hopkins) Tenn, Rev. C, H. Harden, Pas-|sermon he brot out many timely les-led the lesson. At 11:30 a.m. he Porter, Lucy E, Lang. Next was tor. Bishop Edward J, Howard, sons from the life of that grand per- preached an instructive sermon, text: Call of ===== DSC09353.JPG ===== '_ Fe} THE CHRISTIQN RECORDER © ’ PAGE FOURTEEN Behold the Man; Sin physical proportions, stalwart a age, intellectual, humane, trains} church administration, brotherly, erly, a gospel preacher of power. but surely not least—a man Who with God. That is our estimate-of the Ry g D. H. Sims. The Annual sermon was deliyg ted, and P he next ses: . be held in - aton, Del. a TRANSITIONS Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF m CHOIR GOWNS " : ev. ANOTHER SOLDIER GONE The late Rev. L. A. Haymore, 69. passed on to his eternal reward April ‘sunday School. oO. S. Neal, newly appointed ference Superintendent c onducted his exceptional translation of the re- ere awarded. | Dr. Hill has enj | 5 . joyed ion. of the Conference student career. He Pere ethel Church, Wil- finished the w work for the Doctor's degree in 6 quarters. He received special congratulations from the department of languages for qghired French and German languages s,turday night Rev. D. M. Owens examinations. He speaks 12 languages nducted @ service called Bermuda chaving studied only six of these ford pt. Mrs. M. A. Sims addressed the mally. , Dr. Hill made the highest grade ; » Pays to Serve Jesos.” Rey. H. T, mark ever to be recorded on a com- of , prehensive examination for the Doctors Degree in the department of philosophy Sunday morning Bishop Sims preach- , at the Ohio State University. In recog- jrom the Text Isa. 52:1-2, Subject: nition for the accumulated straight rils of Sleep” At eleven o'clock, “A” average made in work on sine C. Crawford preached to a doctorate and the scholarly calibre of _ his dissertation the state university ean C. S. Spivey delivered the granted Dr. Hill the rare honor of a mon to the ordination class on Sat- life privilege to do summer work at the institution without further payment Dean Hill became interested in theol- ogy at the age of 6, and was a licensed ok Concern, C. W. Abington, Edi- minister when 12. When he was four- teen he went alone on a revival tour jon. Presiding Elders: R. B. Smith, through northern Ohio and Pennsyl- ]. Russ, F. Vanderhorst, and J. H. vania to earn money for his college The subject of Dr. Hill’s doctorate Other. visitors :—Reys, dissertation is “An Exposition and Criti- PULPIT GOWNS 12, 1938. He died in the hospital in by Rev.-G. S. Sterling mierence Mrs. D. M. Owens sang— . EMBROIDERIES Yazoo City, where his devoted family Rev. R. L, Lowe was elected ; YARD had placed him for -treatment. Heil secretary: Rev. Ao We Rothyve, <clien spoke on the “Service GOODS leaves a wife, five sons and six daugh-| cording secretary; Mrs M. \. us.” TRIMMINGS ters; they all are teachers except one. Secretary to the Bishop STOLES Mrs. Carrie L. Haymore. His wife IS] Rev. O. M. Johnson, statistical cq one among the oldest teachers in Le- tary; Rev. J. L Link, accountant CAPS flore County: Rev, Haymore at the} Rey. H, T. Besselieu, reporter. aye ‘ GOWNS AND time of his death was pastor of Belle Honor, Richard C. McMullen, Gg lee audience at the Palace Theatre. CHOIR’ HATS. Wood Circuit; he had given the church] .6. of the State addressed the VESTMENTS thirty-five years’ service in the Pas-| ference hi ; CHURCH torate, but all is over now. Dr. J. L. Link, Presiding Elie day morning, Text Mark 5.19. HANGINGS His funeral was held in Bethel A.| the Wilmington District respondeg he following persons were introdhced of fees. ACADEMIC M. E. Church, Swiftown, Miss. Rev.] the Governor. Miss Beatrice Beg addressed the Conference: Drs. . HOODS E. L. Woodard, the pastor, was pap lieu sang—“I’'ve Done my Work! E. Curry. Manager of the A.M. E. Ask to see the of ceremonies. The sermon was de- The Conference voted “No” ty ing New Blue and livered by Rev. D. R. Morant, presiding question of Lay members sittin of the Journal of Religious Edu- Robe: elder. The floral offering was very | the Judiciary Committee of the Foi pave obes beautiful, and not one third of the} pai Committee. t people could get a seat who came to The Conference by vote made Et A. Adams of South Caro- education. SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS .pay last tributes of respect. Enterment | presiding Elder District of the ef a Re 0 I. N. Patterson, « “ .. johnson. m a ¢ and last sad rites were performed in} Conference. } National Academic Cap and Gown Co. Swiftown Cemetery. Sleep on, gone Mrs. Nora W. Link, Presiden the Conference Branch Mite Misy ary Society presented Mrs. M.A.¥ President of the District \ sionary Society who in turn Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr., o! | Episcopal District. Bishop \\ri ter complimentary remarks and avg of friendship for Bishop Sims. the Conference a travelog o to Africa. He pointed a viv ‘of the State of the Churc Africa as it relates to his » objective for building of a he ter at Cape Town met with sponse from the Conference The Seminar as conducte’ by E. T. Tyler on the “Life o! (i proved to be of great interest practical good. but not forgotten. D. R. MORANT, Presiding Elder aii etree Set ee. FIFTEENTH SESSION DELAWARE ANNUAL CONFERENCE PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA 821-23 Arch St. Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service Altar Appointments. The religious history of the A M. E. Church has been greatly enrichen by the holding of the 15th session of the Delaware Annual Conference at Sea- ford Delaware, by Bishop D. H. Sims. Presiding Prelate of the First and Ninth Episcopal Districts: The opening session on Wednesday, April 27. 1938 was preceeded on the 26th by rendering and tabulating re- ports from the various charges; and by a very complimentary reception tenner- ed by the entertaining pastor, Rey. G. E. Matthews. Reed, SEE EEE EE EERE EEE REE EERE EEE EEE EPEAT CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION 5 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Ps Please Renew my Subscription for One Year (+) Check Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( pid T. Griffin. tty-two years of age; ) Check s Some questions he asked W % SAREW os ic ugsieons pe ee evudedaewcs étaen duc Oeia (bidad sie mne : ; J 5 sons.) Ofdathed= Eiders: for: “Decal In reporting before the opening of What do you think of Je ‘ k are: Revs. John H. Stephens ! ADDRESS. ..-.seseeeeeeerece evesvae savaccddecseerseesess the regular session of the conference, Jesus think of Himself as the i WW. H. Thompson. : of the Jews”, “As the Savior 0 World” “As the Founder « Religion,” and are we helped Mo the humanity—or by the Character of Jesus. Dr. Chas. S. Spivey, Dean 0! 4 Seminary conducted the Eccles' Clinic. His subject :—“The !>s° of an effective Ministry”. U9" -Topics—“A Call” and A Mess*s4 and the quadruple checking of reports by the secretaries and pastors in open session of the Conference reduces to Inclosed find Money Order for $1.50. a minimum the chance for error and excessive labor His Honor. Mr. Dona- | hoe, Mayor of the town gave the wel- qeercenvescencesces;a eee sen seneeSeee Cesta SE SELES EES SS AT a) comb address on Behallof thercitys ¢ | Rev. J. H. Hubbard spoke on behalf MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE of the M_E Chareh. Wednesday morning session opened a eke. W. M. Dorsey, H. Y. Arnett, 3. Brown, E. Davis, M. W. Thorn- J. L. Mims, W. M. Dawkins, J. Caulk, J. W. Mason, H. Waters, Tyree, B. W. Arnett, C. H. hntain, J. S. Barber, W. W. Jacobs, S. Daniels. C. Cook, J. R. Fortune, H. P.-Heath, W.-R. ns, R. Mickle, J. H. Hubbard, T. Randall, D. J. Waters, C. H. Mo- C. Wilson, M. Dickerson, O. H. r-Rachel Polk oldest member Pisgah A. M. E. Church, Laurel, e was introduced and was given Breat oration because of her long jul service in the church. She is and mt seventy-two years in the church. ubstantial offering was given her. has DEAN CHARLES L. HILL AWARDED Ph.D. DEGREE Earned 5 Degrees at Age of 31. vith the Doctor of Philosophy de- - in philosophy awarded by the Ho State University at the winter Vocation, Dr. Charles L. Hill, Dean ATLANTA, GEORGIA “with Bishop D H. Sims, presiding. The} The Dean illuminated the Conte Pheology mi Maris Brown College Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President ‘Bishop in his opening address to the with his profound Feasoning : Bnia, (Gaeenee accomplished the res 5 conference spoke pointedly on a va- Dr. Geo. A. Singleton, ! kablesstudene gecord of earntiees —000o——_ riety of subjects; among them are: The Christian Recorder ‘ec ees at the age of 31. the subject: “Value of Publict the Church.” Some Topics vs“ “Clean Publicity,’ Worth-while ty, and Comparative Public Editor was pointed, thoroud!) Lucid in his lectures. and | Conference more deeply grown his subject. A joint sessio” nS the Conference and Conferen Bi Mite Missionary Society wa: Friday. Mrs. Nora W. Link, ? ing. Mrs. M. A. Sims, addres" meeting ‘ Qualification of a minister, Honesty in handling the people’s money, Business administration, Loyalty to the Church, The open Book Policy, and Condemna- tion of sectionalism in the A. M. E. Church. He stressed peace and har- ‘money as a yielner of prosperity for the First District. : | The address of the Bishop was mas- terly, comprehensive, and practical. The ministers and people were exultant in praise to Bishop Sims for his \for- ward looking program and practicable ‘ Mis methods of attaining higher heights| Bishop Sims conducted the * for the Conference and First Episcopal | ary Clinic and question box. District. | A very ‘successful contest Courses leading to Bachelor ox Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- Ss, mics, and Music. Was —o000——_ Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary — Schools. Member of Association of American Colleges. ——000—— For further information write tothe President, W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. qi a Sa . =e hy a Ppointments previously reported. bachelor of arts, bachelor of divini- and master of sacred theology de- The degree of doctor of divini- confered on him by Morris ‘n College in Atlanta, Ga. And Php, by Ohio State University. Sllowing his attendance at Witten- » Dr. Hill was awarded the Ameri- a German Student Exchange scholar- P to the University of Berlin, Ger- 4 for eight months of graduate Y. During this time Dr. Hill travel- ‘000 miles, visited 32 libraries and on and examined 6000 manu- P. Hope. W. P. Stevenson, J. D. cal Estimate of the philosophy of Phillip Melanchthon.” The material for which he collected in Germany. The state university has taken steps to have it published. He has also completed an unpublished manuscript which is a translation of Phillip Me- lancthlon’s “Loci Communes,” the first work in protestant dogmatic theology. edited in 1531. Dean Hill has preached and lectured in German institutions as well as in this country. He regularly contributes articles to religious journals here and in Germany. guccess as a teacher. Having served as exchange professor of ancient langu- ages at Atlanta University, and guest professor at Allen University in Colum- bia, S. C. Dean Hill will return to Atlanta in September to resume duties at Morris Brown College. his COLDWATER, MISS. The Quarterly Conference of the Senatobia District of the East Mis- sissippi Conference, Dr. Wallace Jones, Presiding Elder, preached a very soul stirring sermon. Our hearts were made to rejoice. Monday night the Quarter was held PROGRESS A wide gulf separates the mod- ern funeral director from the “gndertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained professional man, using all the advanced methods of science and offering a multitude of services which were never expected of his predecessor. As the result of this advancement, the public re- ceives protection and comfort in a time of great need. WALTER C: BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phila,, Pa. PHONE: GER. 0585 THE CHRISTIA He has acquired equal | N RECORDER _ PAGE FIFTEEN with a very large attendance. Two links have been broken in our chain, namely: Mr. Dan Johnson and Prof. E. A. Bolton. The latter being the Superintendent of the Sunday School, Secretary of the Steward and Trustee board. The Quarter was largely attended. Raised this Quarter, $100.00 The Pre- siding Elder was very elated over the church’s progress. All auxiliaries made splendid reports. This prayer we utter each day. “We pray to God to Thee each day that peace and suc- cess always crown our way.” Mrs. L. A. Campbell WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training —oI— Young Men and Women ‘ THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering. THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION offers General Courses in High School and Elementary Teacher-training ; Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | offers A course leading to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree. THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, college preparatory and general high school work. THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS | Special courses in yocations ranging from 12 weeks to four years; valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as journeymen workers. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES Special reduction in the amount of fees will be made for those who are able to pay in advance. Students may enroll for the year in the College of Liberal Arts for $250.00 and in the College of | Education or School of Vocations for $275.00. These amounts must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military deposit, or books. Freshmen register on September 22nd, upper-classmen register on September 27th. For Further Information Address: DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair Will also restcre the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cts. Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR Te LALLA Bl ===== DSC09354.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN Paka iiss Se Cae EN ROSENBERG, TEXAS The Second Quarterly Conference of |This was one the Rosenberg Circuit was held April |ever held. All clas: 18-19 in Smith Chapel A- M. E. Church. Rey. E. A. Thomas, pastor, Dr. J. A- Howard, presiding Elder. At 4-30 Sunday morning the resurrection | the sermon was preached by- the pastor. Sunday were held at Powell Point. All { at 3 p.m. to the Union Quarter- Pastors and members were sville and Kendle- Elder delivered a The Spiritual tide he Sunday School rendered the 5 ram. Business session, Mon- ht. All reports were good. The the Presid- encouraging Pastor and Pastor has been nstalled by poke \ by h the to bed most of the done the iber. Amount raised rter, $41.17 - V. A. GRE Si ince Decer WAY CROSS DISTRICT, GA. Wednesday of last week, Dr. Townsley. the very efficient dine Elder opened the district e at Homerville, Ga. Rev. or The organization the business was nonious manner, yas heard during The Presiding Elder nothing but smiles and it was Revs. and J. »erations,” red by Smith, spiritually alive, r I loud in their raise Conference was eve sed on the district were raised. Dr. S. ed the closing ser- Missionary Sis- Spiritus 1 Meeting Fri- following sisters Johnson, , secretary ; S. Mt chap- Sams, H. Wilson DAL LAS. TEXAS The Quarterly Conference Second was held at St, James A. M. E, Chnech Sunday, March 13, 1938, Rev. Mt Sonday Pendergraff, School at 9:30 with and teachers on time. opened Superintendent School at 9:30. At 11 o'clock with St. Be singing, presiding elder. } ! for their pastor, Rev. Wm. rear aye Willie Morgan, Church Mark Ballard, marshal. of the best Quarters 5 leaders and every auxiliary brought in full reports. We raised during this Quarter, $157.93. Rey. E. J. Corney transferred from California Conference to Texas Conference, placing _ his membership James. Rey. M. papers; Mrs. papers; Mr. L. Pendergraff, P.E. Rey. P. F. Jackson, pastor Mrs. Willie Morgan Se ae es BROWNS CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Macomb, Illinois Rev. Robert Thomas, Pastor National Negro History Week was observed here by a program under the direction of Miss Thelma Abing- ton. Among the topics discussed on the program were, The American Ne- gro in Art, Music, Science, Politics, Athletics. 4 Members and friends of Browns Chapel enjoyed a delightful Alfen’s Day program Sunday, February 20, Mr. Wayman Thorpe was Master of Ceremonies. The Standard Bearers were the sponsors of a Luncheon at the church Friday, February 28, Mrs. Violet Newsome was in charge of the pro- The program was opened by “America The Beautiful’— The first speaker was Mrs. Warren, subject: “Citizenship”’—A duet by Mis- ses Cecelia Newsome and Lula Lil- lard. The Second speaker, Mr, Rich- ard Wilmeth who spoke of his travels in England and France last summer. The program was closed by the con- singing “Lift Every Voice led by Miss Thelma Abing= gram. gregation and Sing,” ton. é LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI The Quarterly Conference was held in Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, with Rey. H. D. Rhodes pre- siding elder in charge. Sunday the Presiding Elder preached two soul stirring sermons and Monday the opened for business the reports of all organizations: of the church and the class leaders’ reports were good, raised since last quarter $12.59 We are proud our pastor and Presiding Elder. Just a few days before the Second Quarter the ladies of Allen Chapel gave a surprise birthday party A. Redditte, It was given Second Conference night of it was indeed a surprise. “THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER piedaing Elder read the Syeutnel scrip- ture, Matt. 20:10. The quarterly co! ference was greatly enjoyed by al The finance was very poor. DIXIE EVANS -REV. J. T. BARR, Pastor ea Se IN LOVING MEMORY OI REV. R. H. SHIRLEY WHO PASS! AWAY, MAY 18, 1934 — ‘ed for secretary; w. Olphin | Diggers with us, Vidalia District. had...W es trict. If anyone ee a revival, just send | over ; So I see no reason why iS Swain oe He was so kind in little things ‘ A‘welcome smile, a frienlly” nod + Tt seemed to us, that all his life He walked alone with God. boro District can’t the Aug, (OLUME XCI—NO. 8 PHILAD ; : : ELPHIA A Sweet are the memories that never will Annual Conference this year at Wre, —= HIA, P. fade, “as long as we have men like B. L. Joh, HOLDING CONFERENCES BENTON, MISS. | Of the one we ‘loved, but could not save. % His Wife and children. ee: Sale M. Hi. Pierce, report 3 The first quarterly conference of this] weneral a year was held at Ebenezer A, M. E, GREENVILLE, FLORIDA Mi Church, Benton, Miss. The Rev. J. inute H. Hillard, pastor, Presiding Elder, J We are great admirers of our beloved NOW beet W. Hair. Sunday, Feb. 5, the conference was opened by singing hymn No. 1, “Oh For A Thousand Tongue to Sing.” Prayer by Rev. F. S. Stover after which scripture lesson was read by Rev. J. H. Hillard, Mich. 4:1-12.. Few remarks by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Hillard, after he introduced the Pre- siding Elder, J. W. Hair of the Jack- son District. He announced his text Mich. 4:2, “And many nations shall go and say come ye and let us go to the pastor we can see'a brighter future now and he is taking great interest in his work, Rey, Proctor preached a soul thinking sermon on last Sunday from St. Matthew 26-39. Rev. Proctor: was at his best and sat down in the midst of Hallaleujahs and Amens. =. MRS. QUEEN E. PROCTOR HY RUCE $1.00, Postpaid 385) ™ £. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Phila, Pa FRR EEE WINS TON- IN. TERNA TIONAL k BLACK FACE TYPh BISLES ‘§de roe meh Ricks Getty Bled Face 8 ‘ype Brbies Pub! Best for Young and Olen School—Teachers and Stv GOOD NEWS FROM THE lined hymn 188 C. M. Prayer by Rey. led by Rev. M. H. Pierce. After singing CORD \THE=OFFICIAL ORGAN: Aor THE AFRICAN: -METHODIST: elas oe CHU! R RCH THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1939 3 PRICE FIVE CENTS |GAINS CHAPEL A.M E. CHURCH The second quarterly conference op- ened Saturday night at 7:30 with the Presiding Elder, Rev. R. S. Maguinez in charge. The Presiding Elder was loud in his praises of-the church in its in the spiritual and financial report last three months, under the leader- ship of Rey. Patric Criglar. The money raised for the last quarter was $372.27. —(Mrs.) Christina Parker mountain of Jehovah.” He preached a soul-stirring sermon after the roll was called. We raised $35.25. Easter Young Send for «/ustrated Catain, = £ He began by saying that he thanked the members and friends‘of St. Mark A, M.E.church for their broad heartedness. BISHOP D. H. SIMS SECRETARY OF EDUCATION Beginning April 26 with the Dela- yare Conference Bishop Sims is hold- g the annual conferences of the First — CALIFORNIA’S COLLINS iscopal District. May 3rd the New Conference at Atlantic City, his week he is holding the Philadel- hia Conference at Bethel, Philadelphia, hich will lead the connection again in Dollar Money. Follows the New Conference where Bethel, New fork will attempt to lead, the Virst hurch, Los Angeles, Calif. The last onference will be the New England at Springfield, Mass. Since\coming to the rea of the First Episcopal District hop Sims*has se right standard of fective, ; hw Fk which has si the church i he district bids fair to lead the co! ection in all departments oi endeavor. fetsey ‘ork GENERAL CONFERENCE MINISTERIAL DELEGATES *DR. ARTHUR S. JACKSON “Dr. Arthur ‘S. Jackson has handled the finances of the Department of Education so honestly, and efficiently that there is ng use for anyone to run Thus spake Bishop Baltimore Conference: C. C. Ferguson J. C. Beckett Toh. Nelaon against him.’ \t 11 am, Rey. M. TL. Pendergraff|in the home of Mr. And Mr. E. E. 1 Reverdy C. Ransom on February 15 in preached. At 3:30 pum. Union Ser-| (ater, the -birthdy cake was beauti- ternates: the Paul Quinn College auditorium at vices, The Auditorium was crowded, fully decorated with 74 tiny candles ieee cticlds the meeting of the Board of Education, {wo choirs graced the choir gallery,| and was baked by Mrs. Garner. The Seen Prsmend Wneo, Texas. Dr: Jackson is. the and they really did sing. Rev. Jeffer-| Pastor received some valuble gifts. J. E, Bailey ; i son, pastor of Sparks. Chapel’ C. M. | Twenty-two were present at the party. Delaware Conference: house guest of the Editor and Manager R. Church, delivered the message: FANNIE GARNER SINGI E copy A a Link Be of the Christian Recorder while rest- “What Will You Do With Jesus?” Frnt, ” 4 ester ing in Philadelphia, after haying called Feery heart barned as this man of . ; HALF Doz. ‘ ‘i D. M. Owens to see his friend, Dr, John R. Hawkins Cod talked. Collection, $47.00. 7:30 RICHLAND, GEORGIA } OF a ee bas Re in Washington, D. C., and after having p.m. the Presiding Elder selected St. a F H, A. Allen Va Luke 2° God needs workers in His The second quarterly conference, was \ John W. Whalen visited the Baltimore and Delaware Vineyard”, Two additions to the | held at St. John A. M. E. Church J. W. King, Conferences. y church. Monday night the business with the Rey. F. M. Johnson, Pre- |. i session was held. Mrs, Martha Re- | siding. The devotions weré great, All| i CHRISTIAN cord was elected reporter to Ory, of the officers were present and the |- a ‘ Goal: THE REVEREND H. M. COLLINS He is the successful pastor of the First Church Los Angeles, Cali- fornia, and leads the entire connection in reporting funds for Easter Day and Dollar Money. Dr. Collins is a prod- uct of Payne Theological Seminary, has held some of the most outstanding charges in the church and served as a Chaplain over seas during the World War. He is one of our most promi- nent leaders and loyally supports every connectional interest. He is a friend of the Christian Recorder, His name in is called wherever groups assemble and talk about the leaders in the church, ASSOCIATE BISHOP He is in holding the conic Episcopal Dist the Fifth; the fory in thé/con | Bishop the Spanisl Wars \ two! churche r Money eles, ¢ Louis led extensivel Bible I the ands Graeco Rev. Mother Problem Pointed Points \ Pastor’s Rev Rey. Wm. Transitions Notices Letters to the BISHOP NOAH W in the church wh Americat nc Mo. Bis! 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  ===== DSC09781.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN i THE NEEDS OF THE SOUTH | 30 for S AFRICAN WORKS (Continued from page 1) pearance. We can use black silk pop- lin or broadcloth for making these at the Institute for our needy pastors, who cannot buy them. A sewing machine would also be acceptable. Scholarships We need scholarships. It costs a- bout $62.50 per year for board, lodging, etc.; for a student in W ilberforce In- stitute. We are in need of scholarships This will help to support If any one gives 2 scholar- of $25 each student a ship, we will send the name and pho- tograph of the student, so that you can come into personal touch with an am- bitious African student, and know what your money is de for the uplift of Africa, Several nds have already promised scholarships. Correspon- dents be u and your African protege mt not only for spreading Chri knowledge and principle, but will also do much to quicken spiritual interests and broaden the personality of the person who helps. Medical Clinic Our great need is the Medical Clinic we hope to establish the community. Here we have over 10,000 Natives, but no doctor and no health service. The death rate is far too high. Sickness is too frequent and prolonged. And the deaths of innocent babes are frightful. It costs $15 to get a doctor to come out And most of the men do not make $15 in a whole month, and wo- men do not make $15 in six months. We propose a building of 6 rooms, two nurses, a supervising physician, yand a liberal supply of medicine, ete. We shall especially concentrate on pre- natal care of mothers and try to cut down the death rate of infants. Jesus said, “I am come that they might ;have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Our church has for forty years sent evangelists, and built churches to give African spiritual life, and we; have 1,100 preach- ing places in South Africa today, show- ing that we have been most anxious for the AFRICAN’S ;SOUL. We started almost the same time to help in The INTELLECTUAL LIFE of the South African, by building Bethel Institute, in Cape, Town, Wilberforce Institute in Transvaal, Emily Vernon Institute in Basutoland. And we have today 79 schools and over 12,000 pupils, showing our interest in the, AFRICAN’S MIND. But we have not done anything sys- tematic for the South African’s PHY- SICAL LIFE. Now, with this ;medical clinic at Wilberforce, we start the first movement to complete the triangle of Christian service to the ,African’s SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY, in that we shall try to ameliorate human suf- fering, reduce physical death, and pro- long human life, It will be a cause of great rejoicing when we complete and equip the medical ,clinic, We hope to dedicate it on Christmas Day 1938. We shall start to build as soon as I return, Where to Send Things there. Mrs, Wright and I plan to sail June the second part, of our work, We hi already made shipping. Therefore we ask that goods be shipped to us not, later th 20, 1938, addressed as follows: Bishop R. R. Wright clo Dr. L. L. Berry 112 West 120th Street New York, N. Y. Mark the package “Missionary Goods for South Africa,” and send me list of contents. Contributors It will cost $9,000 to build and equip the clinic and runt it the first year. would like contributions as follows: ,000 ,000 10 people at $100 each . $l 20 people at 50 each .. a | 100 people at 10 each . ae 200 people at 5 epel . pa 1000 people at 1 each ..- pp Women’s H. & F. Missionary THE CHRISTIAN Sra Ge outh Africa in order to begin a tentative reservation. We want to take as many things with us as possible, so as to save the cost of intended for South Africa should an June TORONTO ONT. ave Grant A. M. E Sunday, April 17, Easter Services at Grant A, M, E. Church, Rey..J. We Wright, pastor, began with an early morning sunrise service at six a.m. The eleyen o'clock service was in- spiring to all who attended. The church was a touching scene, beautifully deco- rated with palms, Easter lillies, and other flowers. The Junior Choir newly gowned were looking their best, and how they did sing those lovely Easter Hymns. Truly the Resurrection life and power of our Risen Lord was greatly felt. Hearts were touched, souls in- spired, discouraged ones were en- couraged, the bereaved found comfort. Hearts rejoiced in the Resurrection atmosphere in Grant A. M. E. As Christians we should at this time give more thought to the real significance of the oceasion, and to the bearing of our own individual crosses with forti- tude. Thirty-six children communed at this service, and one infant Christened. all the We 000 000 000 Society - 1,500} How our hearts rejoiced because of Him who arose from the dead. Thank Total from America ......--++++ $6,500 | God He lives today, yes He lives with- The balance will be contributed Africans themselves. , “Individuals may give, clubs, churches, Credit will be given in the Voice of Missions, the Women’s Missionary Recorder,and the Christian Checks or money orders and societies. Recorders. may be made to R. R. Wright, Jr., sent to 122 North 57th Street, Philadel- phia, Pa. Before June 28, 1938. Self Help As in America, we preach to the ricans, the doctrine of Self Help, urge them to do for themselves muchi as they can. ‘African is an enthusiastic helper himself. He is not indifferent, only poor; out of poverty the Africans gave 1 pounds sterling (or approximately 920) for a school building last year, are now striving to raise $3,000 for their clinics and $4,000 for another school building. While they work in Africa IL promised to try to raise the balance in America, and when we all meet our report at Wilberforce their efforts. ment that will be! I have not been able to get about as I hoped to, on account of my illness, and the doctors have ordered me to rest. I have therefore to ask friends through the press and other- So far about $400 has come in and we are much encouraged believing wise. that when our friends actually k the facts as above set forth they send more. 1 McMARY, ARIZONA ent * ones Easter Day program in Bethel A. M. E. Church was a high day and spirit was high. We took members, and our congregation 500; our chorus 44 and our receipts for the day, $84.90. Rey, J. B. Busehfield, pastor Mrs, Bessie Wytt And this is one of the joyous results of our work. The He is not lazy, only retarded. in several by|in our hearts,. our hope of eternal glory. He is the Lily of the Valley and the one altogether lovely to our souls. Much eredit is due Miss Bernice Wash- ington pianist and choir leader, for this splendid service that will go down in the history of Grant Church. and We are praying this choir will con- tinue to let the living Christ use their voices for His praise and Glory. Sabbath School was well attended. Everyone present received a chocolate Af- | Easter egg. and ake ‘ | Be The Allen Christian Endeavor Lea- gue, Mrs. L. Wright president, held their regular service at 4 p.m. The evening service was-also a great in~ spiration. The Senior chior under the efficient leadership of Mr. C. Andrew Johnson, very acceptably rendered the Easter presentation intitled, “The Makers of the Cross,” in story and song. Mrs. C. Best reading the story, Solo part by Mr. S. Garrison and Duet parts by Mrs. G. Hackley and Mr. L. Washington, were well rendered. Ser- vices throughout the day were well at- tended. of but 1184 $5,- and for Institute, Transvaal, I want my $6,000 to match And what an encourage- Good Friday service at noon was one of prayer for foreign missions, foreign lands, and the entire world. Special prayer was offered for our sick and sorrowing. The Women’s Mite Mis- sionary Society, Mrs. E. Hackley, presi- dent, on April 14 presented to a capaci- ty house the touching Easter Pageant, entitled, “The Challenge of the Cross.” which was beautifully rendered. The message of the Cross has been indelibly stamped on our hearts. Mr. C. Andrew Johnson, gold medalist at the Canadian National Exposition, sang, “The Old Rugged Cross,” accompanied at the piano by- Miss Bernice Washington. Our Presiding Elder, Rev. C. P. Jones his wife, Evangelist Lillie A. P. Jones, and daughter Alberta Mae, encouraged our hearts by their presence. The mis- | sion Board, Mrs. V. Clarke, superin- tendent, is presenting the Junior Jubilee Singers in an Easter program, April 21. We wish them success. Mrs. Mox- my now will the was » the Church y, |be lost; as ‘in om r mind, it is the & that makes a a son, on all’ occasi ms, the Choir g ‘be loyal and punctual to the Charl By loyal I mean that the Choir g for congregati songs and arias. visit another or some edifice moral, ethical, and aesthetic the pastor and congregation. Furthermore, if the chur) crea a fund to help them financia should readily acquiesce to py and sing the type of. music th. prefer. However, they shoul ly interspere their singing y kinds of selections for v promotion of, better or | ards of music appreciation, | way or for any reason Should appear in their ra church should not suffer quence of this. At all times harmony should prevail between thes portant religious institutions Then too, as mentioned choir. should be punctual to p disruption of the church se: traction of attention, or pas gation embarrassment. li t be prompt, then they shou themselves from the group unt can be ready when called upo: which is really their greate the church; as the Bible states more blessed to give than to which can be interpreted to ' is more blessed to serve t served.” Therefore whe are fraternal, social, or i erings at the church, that ne vices of the choir, it should ¢ to the glorification of God and joyment of the audience. Help the pastor to carry program with your golden yo an incentive to those who \ your ranks. Above all, that souls may be saved for ( dom. Sing so well that thes not only be saved, but ret ever in the Christian work sin way you most greatly perform ‘duty to the church-as its cho’ In conclusion may I say. is the Church and the Chu Choir, the two are insep2" hence the duty of the two changable, one cannot succee! the other. Therefore, choir fthe church, as you would | to you, then you both will he est institutions for the prest!” jon burch. For (jj, assist at all church services, when ed whether ‘they Approved or those services, or not. At all times in all places the choir should sing g itedly and to the best of their i nal enjoyment of If the church should be inyiig the tire choir should be present to ‘Dp UME XC. NO.7 ory hay egy PROF. JOHN R. HAWKINS Washington, D. C April 20th, 1938 To the President, Bishop M. H. Davis, D.D., and the Members of the Finance Board of the African Methodist Epis- opal Church, Greetings : In view of the intellectually refresh- ing and spiritually stimulating address- s of Bishops D. H. Sims and R. R. Wright, Jr. and the inspiring and com- prehensive Annual Address of our President, Bishop M. H. Davis, and the efficiency of our secretary-treas- rer, Dr. J. R. Hawkins as reflected in is annual report, be it resolved that e, the members of the Board of Fin- ance do here and now, re-affirm our faith in God; re-dedicate ourselves to leeper consecration of service to Af- ican Methodism and the principles for Which it stands. Be it further resolved, that we ex- tend to Dr. John R. Hawkins a vote of confidence as evidence of our un- Qualified faith in his honesty, efficiency ind integrity as a Christian gentleman ind secretary-treasurer of the Finan- tial Department of the A. M. EF. Shurch. Committee WILLIAM H. GRIFFIN, J. O. HAITHCOX E. A. ADAMS the @ 50 9 Do 8 Board Members . F. VANDERHOST + R. COASEY, M.D. : 0. HAITHCOX Christianity. F H. GRIFFIN Estelle B. Roberson FB: L. RANSOM, M.D. Mother Bethel A.M.E. (™ F - GLASS Philadelphia, Pa. » A. ADAMS 3 » T. STINSON =. A. J, POPE ley of Buffalo, N. Say was 3 isi R. C. WALKER Grant Church Sunday. Prais¢ A. I. G. RICHARDSON tro whom all blessings flow: hee F Rachel Hack? J V. M.. TOWNSEND R. FOXHALL PHILADELPHIA, PA. <> THE-oFF THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1938 THE CHURCH EXTENSION BOARD On April 20, Professor Hawkins read his 26th report as Fin- ancial Secretary. It was the 29th report for the Department. He is rounding out 52 years as a General Officer. A Mrs. Clementine B. Stewart of Phil- adelphia returned her pension check, with the message that she no longer needed the aid of the Pension Fund. The Board contributed $300 to the South African work of which R. R. Wright, Jr. is Bishop. Donations were made to the Alabama flood suf- ferers and toward the rebuilding of St. James in Cleveland, Ohio. Rev. J. Otis Haithcox is the senior member of the Board with 20 years service. The second in years is the Rev. E. A. Adams of Columbia, S. C. Judge W. C. Houston presented Articles of Incorporation of the A. M. E. Church. An address was made by Judge Ormond Scott. Visitors: Bish- ops D. H. Sims, and R. R. Wright, Jr., General Officers L. L. Berry, George A. Singleton, and S. S. Mor- ris. Reverends P. W. Rogers, G. T. Stinson, J. C. Beckett, Chas. E. Stewart, J. A. Brown, Nelson, H. E. Walden, J. M. Boston; J. McKenzie Harrison, Jr. M.. Lewis, C,H. Fountain, W. P. Stevenson, Mrs. J. R. Coasey, E. H. Beard, J. T. Bailey, J. T. Bond, C. C. Ferguson, Mil- burne Davis, R. C, Walker, Jr. During the fiscal year the Financial Department received $228,516.08 and after disbursements reported a balance of $49,879.53. For 1936-37 the first year of this quadrennium the increase was $12,- 582,46. For the current year, $8,090.41 making a total increase in two years of $20,672.87. The pensioners have been paid regularly. GOD CALLS RACE TO PRAYER Not since the days of slavery has the race put over a program with prayer. Family altar in our homes, for God’s protection and guidance, that we have left off. Many of our homes are de- stroyed by divorces; children have gone astray; our businesses have failed; churches and ministers have lost the major part of their influence for good. God calls you back to fasting and prayer. Will you join the many who are praying at 12 o'clock in the day for things which the race needs, such as better homes. churches, schools, cities, race and nation? We are also asking for testimonies of answer to prayer that we might establish a prayer union for the} race. For further information write— MRS. W. D. JOHNSON, World President, Plains, Ga. R. 2, Box 21 \ John R.| RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED By the A. M. E. Bishops’ Council At Montgomery, Alabama February 25, 1938 Following the trend of bodies repre- senting Protestant religious denomina- tions throughout the world and renew- ing many former attempts at union a- mong Negro Methodists, we, the Bish- ops’ Council of the A. M. E. Church, meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, February 25, 1938 under what we be- lieve to be the guidance of the Holy Ghost, subscribe the following :— RESOLVED that the Bishops of the A. M. E. Z.,C. M. E., and the Union American Methodists are hereby in- vited to send representatives to meet with like representatives of our denom- ination at Kittrell, N. C. on the date of August 18th to reexplore all the ap- proaches that may lead toward Union or attest unified interdenominational co-operation. representatives who shall be free to speak and disclose its attitude. BISHOPS R.-C\~ Ransom, Chairman } W. A. Fountain, Secretary | CLARKS, LA. Dorsey Chapel A. M. E. Charch Rev. Geo. Jones, Pastor The Second Quarterly Conference of Dorsey Chapel A. M. E. Church was held Sunday, April 10th, presided over by Dr. G. T. Stinson of the Monroe District, was one of the greatest con- ferences held in our new church. On Sunday night at 8:30 the Presiding Elder laid the way open, The spirit ran high throughout the services. He delivered a strong and inspiring mes- sage from Mark 2:3, subject Your Corner.” Our quarter was a success, raising this quarter $237.58. The reports this quarter shows great progress under the leadership of our pastor, Rev. Geo. Jones. Rev. Jones knows how to de- liver the message in a way to reach all hearts. The church is going onward and upward under his leadership and we sincerely thank Bishop S.L. Greene and our Presiding Elder, Dr. G. T. Stinson for sending him back to us for another year. The church loves and respects the pastor and gladly follows his leadership. May God bless and strengthen our pastor and P. E. that they may continue their good works. —Mrs. Mary E, Scott “Carry trong ihe OF THe AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL gles Sunday School Lesson Pointed Points Churchman Afield . Transitions . Notices ag IRD 7 3AN: E] leadership a new Saint James will | built. PLAINS, GA. St. John A. M. E. Church Editorials : ; Mothers of Men . Lewis Ruffin Nichol: fan of God eae The Way. the auch: ees Business. Coens vat vee o “Too Many Negroes” (Editor- jal of the Week) Young People’s Page ..... Allen C. E. League .. From Other Pape The Christian Recorder Rey. Joseph Gomez R THE REV. JOSEPH GOMEZ He was one of the Good Friday speakers at the Old Stone Church, RESOLVED that the Negro mem- Cleveland, Ohio. He often talks over bership of the Methodist Episcopal | the radio. Rey. Gomez is a construc- Church is cordially invited to send| ‘Ve pastor and builder. Under his be H. Y. Tookes { E. J. Howard The Second Quarterly Conference G. B. Young was held at St. John Saturday, March Reda F Greene | 19-20. Dr. J. E. Brown, P. E., the SPECIAL COMMITTEE | reports were fine, the P. E. was well pleased. Rev. K. D. Shiver preached for him Sunday, three powerful ser- mons, the most money raised this Quarterly Conference than in two years. This is Dr. Brown’s Ist year | presiding. Rey. T. R. Reid, Pastor Mrs. M? Wrights In This Issue ms The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart 2 ===== DSC09782.JPG ===== | | ey By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. Saturday, May 7 UNBELIEF “Yet in this thing ye did not believe the Lord your God.” Deut: 1:32 Read Deut. 1 d of forty rs of wander- Iderness, Moses rehearsed before the children of Israel the story ise to them, and related th In reading the account, one is appalled at the apparent stupidi. j f these God-chosen ce of unmistakable yet they did not be- ty and perversity peop lind unbelief is sure to err in vain; preter it plain. » much favor, one is “What ¢ us believe in yestion + ur day is honey- ers. Unbelief, , is throttling church, Unbe- ayer rooms, destroys ef- ; at naught the spiritual h, and makes me the ministry, rather s, for the spiritual pover- mbers b an then ty and de Lord God, we believe, help thou our unbelief. Renew our faith in ive us the absolute confi- dence that thru Christ all things are possible, In His Name, Amen Prayer Thee, and g Sunday, May 8 READINESS )but that too many of them are not ready to gird on their weapons of war. I do not think that the kingdom of God will be effective with church members | who are bridge-friends and society crazy. Prayer: Make us ready in heart and hand, blessed Lord, to do thy bidding. Our failure is low aim. Help us to be ready for the work at hand, in Jesus’ ) name. Amen. Monday, May 9 GOD’S UNFAILING PRESENCE “For the Lord thy God hath blessed thee in all thy walking thru this great wilderness: these forty years the Lord thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.” Deut. 2:7. We are quick and prone to think that the blessings we have received have come by our own ingenuity and person- al achievement. I am not saying that we cannot enhance our lot, many times, by thrift, ambition. and hard work; but we ought not to lose sight of the fact that in every achievement, it is the power and presence of God that per- mits us to attain it. We are often like a small child, who missing his mother, calls out for her, only to find that she was standing near all the time: Brother Lawrence won the attention of religious people in all ages, his day, by what he called: “Practicing the Presence of God.” When I was a small boy, the class room used to ring with a song, I do not hear very often in our day: “No never alone,—No never alone, He promised never to leave me—Never to leave me alone.” Prayer: We believe Thy word: “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He ghall direct Thy path.” Strengthen us in Jesus’ name. Amen since “And when ve had girded on every man his weapons of war, ye were ready to go up into the hill.” Deut. 1:41, Read Psalm 59. The children. of Israel sinned against the Lord because they would not go up and possess the land. Sins of omission are often more grievous than those of comtmission. There was a battle on, and here we find them sitting down and complaining, rather than siezing their weapons to fight. However, when they acknowledged their transgressions and determined to fight, according to God's command, then it was, that every man girded on his weapons of war. The church of this day needs men and women who are ready for the Lord's work, Unpreparedness for the work at hand, is the bane of our church life. It is not that we have not plenty men and women, capable of doing effective work, Tuesday, May 10 THE SECRET OF SUCCESS Now therefore hearken, O Israel, un- to the statutes and unto the judge- ments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers giveth you.” Deut. 4:1. Read Exodus 20. Aeschylus said; “Obedience is the mother of success, and is wedded to safety.” George Eliot, that woman of keen insight, said: “It is vain thought to flee from the work that God appoints us, for the sake of finding a greater bless- ing, instead of seeking it where alone it is to be found in loving obedience.” Every man who has achieved any high degree of eminence has some ad- vice for success. The admonition Moses gave to the Israelites 1 t guaranteed to them success. no} enougl, to hearken unto the statutes and judgements; but we must hearken “for to do them.” The promise is that “ye may live, and go in and possess the land,” but the condition is that we must hearken “for to do them.” Too many i ie beauty of hole ness has done more, and will do More, ¢ regenerate the world and bring in re ¢ of us are stressing the promise, but are failing to observe the secret of it. Prayer: We have learned from thy Holy Writ that obedience is better than sacrifice. Forgive our disobedience, O Holy Father, and grant that we may ever be true to Thee and thy command. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Wednesday, May 11 COMMANDMENTS: “Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgements, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the | land whither ye.go to possess it.” Deut. 6:1. Read Deut. 6:4-8, One of the favorite passages of Abra- ham Lincoln was the 19th Psalm. “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.” As much as we chafe under restraints, and abhor commands; we must recog- nize their place in our lives. There is a strong tendency to throw overboard, in our day, all of those commandments and restraints that have come down the ages, and have met the test of time. One such is, for instance, monogamy. A civilization or individual that attempts to destroy it, is digging the very foun- dation from beneath its feet. What place the commandments of God were to hold in the life of the Is- -aelites is shown by Deut. 6:4-6. Would to God that we would do likewise. Prayer: Thy commandments are not grievous, O Lord. Thy way is best. When we, self-willed and disobedient, would turn from thy time honored law and violate thy commandments, brings us back to the recognition of Thee. In Thursday, May 12 HOLY PEOPLE “For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people un- to himself, above all people that are up- on the face of the earth.” Deut. 7:6. Read I Peter 115-23. Someone has said: “Blessed is the memory of those who have kept them- selves unspotted from the world. Yet nore blessed and more dear the memory of those who have kept themselves un- spotted Tithe world.” Church members, especially they of our own persuasion, must never forget the words in our ritual for full mem- bership. “Among its (the Church) privileges are: peculiar incitements to holiness from hearing God’s word.” Among the questions asked of a preacher, who has been on trial in the annual conference for two years, before he is admitted into full membership, are these three, to which he is expected -hood.” "My mother's God today-ts mine: lasting righteousness than all the othe agencies put together. It has done na . to spread religion ‘in the world, than Hi that has ever been preached or Written on evidences of Christianity.” Prayer: “Lord, I want to be holy, in my heart.” Amen. pl ee ee Wh (i FALSE PROPHETS ee “Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your Gog proveth you, to know whether ye love the Lord your God with all your hear and with all your soul.” Deut. 13.3, When the late Barnum said that the American people loved to be fooled, ‘he was not far wide of the truth. In no other realm, do men seem to cherish false doctrine and false teachers than in the realm of religion. In no other field is there greater temptation for charlatanism and fraud, than in that of the ministry. Well do I remember a member of 5 father’s church, when I was a sm who left the church and establish« cult of his own, in which he was bishop and claimed for himself super ji More .natural and occult powers. He was an imposter, pure and simple, but tl strange thing was that, fake th: was, he marshalled a number who w deluded enough to follow him. May we remember the words of wis- dom: “A liar begins with making {alse- hood appear like truth, and ends with making truth itself appear like false. Prayer: Good Lord, from falsehood and fraud, deliver us. May our lives be our doctrine expressed in unmistakable terms, always and everywhere. In Je- sus’ name. Amen. HYMNS THAT LIVE WHEN MOTHER PRAYED 1 When mother prayed! O precious }ur ‘When God would come pow’r- O mem’ry sweet! O hallowed place Where God did shine in mother’s face! CHORUS .. When mother prayed, she found swe! rest! ‘ When mother prayed her soul wis blest! , Her heart and mind on Christ we‘ stayed, And God «was there prayed. — in mighty when mother 7A When mother prayed! Ah, then I kne\ Within my soul that God was true, I could no longer doubt His love, But yielded all—born from above 3 And tho’ the years may come and © This heart of mine can never know A sweeter time than that blest hour, ‘When Jesus came in saving pow 4 % Tho’ other scenes may be forgot, While life shall last this one canno!: Whdh mother prayed! O peace divi" the 20th Century Quarterly Lesson IV.. May 8 0 OPERATING IN SERVICE ‘Lesson text: Mark 9:30-41 ‘And they went forth from thence, passed through Galilee; and he ld not that any man should know it. or he taught his disciples. and said them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall im; and when he is killed, after e days he shall rise again. 32 But y understood not the saying, and fe afraid to ask him. 3 And they came to Capernaum: when he was in the house he asked im, What were ye reasoning on the 34 But they held their peace: for ty had disputed one with another on ;way, who was the greatest. 35 And sat down. and called the twelve; he saith unto them, If any man tuld be jfirst, he shall be last of all, d servant of all. 36 And he took a le child, and’set him in the midst them: and taking him in his arms, aid unto them, 37 Whosoever shall feive one of such little children in mame, receiveth me: and whosoever iveth me, receiveth not me, but pn that sent me. John said unto him, Teacher, we one casting out demons in thy Me; and we forbade him, because he owed not us. 39 But Jesus said, bid him not: for there is no man shall do a mighty work in my ne, and be able quickly to speak lof me. 40 For he that is not against is for us. 41 For whosoever shall you a cup of water to drink, be- se ye are Christ’s, verily I say unto b, he shall in no wise lose his reward. OLDEN TEXT: For he that is not st us is for us. Mark 9:40. Ae GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe Ve are spending this quarter in a ssion of service as suggested in life and éxperience of Jesus. The Vice we speak of is a religiously vated service, not a sociologically tivated service. The February “Fed- | Council Bulletin” has this pertinent tement: “There was a time when chief emphasis of the ‘social gospel’ ‘roll up your sleeves, get busy and Id a Christian world.’ Today we that such a message is no ‘gospel’ © good news—at all. For the church good news for men only if it can them that behind their striving is a sovereign God who wills a new -” Up and down the years men desired to serve. But only those € served effectively who have been n forward by a voice out of the When we speak of service we in mind this higher and more i service prompted by the this lesson there are at least three uggestions for the most effective iservice. 1. We must give and not count the cost. Jesus again told the disciples that his death was approach- ing. They had\heard the statement be- fore from Jesus, but knew not his mean- ing. At leat in their ignorance they were either becoming callous to it or ‘they did not want to face up to the fact. The disciples were human beings who wanted to serve, but were loath to pay the price of service. We want Peace among the nations today, but we want more the things that make for war. We might stop the present war in the Far East by stopping the ship- ment of war material such as scrap iron, oil and even cotton, but we do not want to give up our trade. We might favor the loyalists in Spain, but we still send munitions to the rebels because we don’t want to give up our trade. When Je- ‘sus talks of losing his life he is sug- gesting in one way that we lose economically for the sake of peace., 2. If we would serve effectively and be great we must lose ourselves in the task before us. The disciples were talking along the road about greatness. Jesus said: “If any man would be first he shall be last of all, and servant of all.” True greatness is measured by unselfish service. Recall the words in John: “And Jesus, knowing that he came from God and went to God, girded himself with a towel and went about washing his disciples’ feet.” Think of it! Royalty washing feet! But Jesus in this way demonstrated his idea of “veatness. ‘3. If we would serve we must be tolerant—tolerant of the gifts of others however those gifts may differ from ours. Jesus would have the disciples tolerant of “the one casting out demons in thy name.” Rather than drive this one away “because he followed not us” Jesus would give him credit for sensitiveness and helpfulness. Per- haps later he would be led to follow a brighter star. f There is always hope of winning a man when he has not pronounced him- self against us. “For he that is not against us is for us.” 0 —— THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers In Boston I saw one of the best hocky games in the Country. Coopera- tion was the key to success. No one man can win a hocky game alone. Stars there are, but teamwork brings victory. Christians could learn much from an analytical study of football. The team performs as a whole, or if a star is to have his chance, the entire outfit cooperates to help him. Usually the carrier of the ball gets over the goal line because his teammates have block- led out the opposition. In this lesson we see how the inex- perienced disciples sought to check co- operation. They found men trying to do good and in the name of Christ, but because these workers had never identi- fied themselves with the inner group of Jesus’ particular followers, they for- bade them. The Master’s answer was significant: “He that is not against us is for us.” It is a great hour when it dawns upon us that goodness is all of a piece, that all over the world various means are " ployed. it to pass. ortunately much « the | have to acknowledge the pettiness of | narrowness of religious sects and much | much of our thinking. of their exclusiveness is passing away. We are becoming enlightened. We used to think that only our own No man is smaller than the man who does not know he is small. The man who is trying to act like a little denomination was called of the | great man is so busy he does not have _ Lord to do his work. We actually | time to be great. thought that all others would go to The criticism of the man was not hell. How absurd! Well did Beecher | that he did not honor Jesus, but that observe: “Those who believe in hell | he had not “joined” the disciples. ought to go there.” How can any in- The reward of service is the oppor- telligent person look about and see] tunity for bigger service. the good works of Congregationalists] Any man’s rank in the kingdom of Methodists, Lutherans, Baptists,| heaven is determined by his humility. Disciples, Presbyterians, Catholics and Jews. and not be glad that so much splendid religious work is being done? That is the important thing isn’t it? Can we not go even beyond all this and be glad in all that is whole- some and helpful in Mohammedanism,| Lord our God, heal within the body Confucianism, Buddhism, and all the jof Thy church the schisms and opposing rest? The Koran has strong words a-| fragments that mar her unity and hin- bout temperance. Let us be glad about | der her progress in the world. Let love that. The zeal of Mohammedans puts |and Christian liberality include in one Christians to shame. Provincialism is| unbroken whole all those who seek a curse. aright to serve Thee and their fellow- Great currents of appreciation are |men. May we make true distinction be- weeping through our Christian brother- | tween an indifferent slackness toward hoods today. Just now the Methodists | all truth, wherein unity loses its spirit- are getting together, North, South, ual power, and that sincere devotion to Protestant— all uniting into one magni- | the truth as it is in Christ held within ficent and impressive denomination. | our hearts in sweet fellowship with all Likewise the many branches of the | who seek to do his will. Bind together Lutheran church in America are moy- |\against the evils of the world all im- ing rapidly toward a strong union. We pulses and organizations that seek the all know about the progress of Christian | good and may they prevail. Bring to union in Canada, nor are signs of such | nought the plans of organized criminals things lacking in England. It is all most | that imperil the safety and peace of encouraging. The union of the Congre- | society, and so unify and enlarge the gationalists and Christians is also a work of Thy grace in men’s hearts that case in point. The denominations are evildoers may be.turned from their sins drawing nearer, Those of us who have | to better things. Through Jesus Christ been praying for years “that we all may } Our Lord. Amen. be one” are finding our prayers answer- ed. Moreover, only a benighted individual any longer wastes his time in’ finding fault with other churches. When I was|M. a boy our favorite winter’s sport was to|T. Mark 9:38-44. find fault with the Methodists and they} W.. Mark 9:45-50. in ‘turn, took it out on us. I can see|T. Nehemiah 4:15-23. now that it was all very small potatoes. |F. Acts 1:10-14. Few people any more leave one church |S. Hebrews 10:19-25. and join another because of doctrinal]S. I Corinthians 3:5-11. conviction; the moyements have to do POMGRSOTS? Se with family relationships. A man joins GRACE AT THE TABLE his wife’s church—usually. Children grow up in some particular church and Ya als Se PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Pe DR ale DAIL BIBLE READINGS Mark 9:30-37 Lord, I thank Thee for the tender give their loyalties, naturally, to that | care and constant prayer of a godly communion, but these loyalties, among | mother. May the “unfeigned faith” educated people are not too strong. | that dwelt in her dwell in her son also. People join the church which has a|}elp me to keep ever before me the minister who inspires and helps them, | high ideal of service and character or they join a church which takes good | which she impressed upon the mind of care of their children. Some people like | my youth. In the name of Him whose emotionalism; some like beautiful cere- | Jast earthly thought was for His mother, monies; some like brilliant sermons; | when He said to that disciple whom He some like choice fellowship. No denomi- | toyed, “Son, behold thy mother.” Amen nation has a monopoly on truth or on spirituality. Cultivate therefore the capacity to see the good in all others. Seeing that good, seek diligently to cooperate with all other good people. Exclusiveness is a sign of ignorance. Welcome all wos- shipers of Christ. Cooperate. SS ESSENSE POINTERS— By Roy L. Smith It often happens that we are mor, frightened by the thing that is perfectly plain, than by the thing that is more or | less obscure, eae SSE BETHEL A. M, E. CHURCH Gunnison, Miss. Held regular meeting Sunday, April 3. We listened to a wonderful message brought to us by our beloved pastor, Rev. C. H. Ball, He is a true and faithful man, he doesn’t fail to do his duty as a pastor and we mean to work | with him for the good of the Church. 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Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers and sisters, aunts and cousins, but only one mother in all the wide world. —Kate Douglas Wiggin deeb eee i Weekly Poem Lee ee ee eet ee ee MOTHER'S DAY Let every day be Mother's Day. Make roses grow along the way And beauty everywhere. Oh, never let her eyes be wet With tears of sorrow and regret, And never cease to care. Come, grown-up children, and rejoice That you can hear your mother's voice. | Jesus. tiny. ————000——_—_ LEWIS RUFFIN NICHOLS MAN OF GOD ee The last of the old guard has |fallen asleep. Four score years and more had passed above his hoary head. At the age of twelve he became a disciple of the Lord For sixty-six years he was a flaming evangel and preacher of the eternal gospel. African Methodism in Charleston and South Carolina reacht a high level in Dr, Nichols. He was a mighty bulwark of strength and true as steel. He never deserted a friend and was an implacable foe to evil. Every inch of his short, rugged frame was a man, The pleasing voice of him who knew and upon whose shoulders had fallen the mantles of Quinn, Payne, and Turner is forever si- lent. He is not dead but lives on in his son, D. Ward, his children, relatives and a host of friends’ A day for her? For you she gave Long years of love and service brave, within and without the church. Younger prophets may well emu- in the fields at eventide to receive the happy acclaim of heaven: “Well done.” ————000——_—_ THE WAY THE CHURCH DOES BUSINESS “One of the greatest evidences that the church is God’s institu- tion and that He watches over it is shown by the shabby waythat the church does business and yet survives. No other business in the world would survive six months the way the church does business.” The quotation above was given the writer by Presiding Elder H. H. Cooper of Philadelphia. He remembers having heard a speak- er make the utterance a few years ago. The unvarnisht truth has been spoken and is too often ap- plicable to our local societies, Dis- trict and Annual Conferences, ed- ucational institutions, Boards, De- partments, and our general finan- cial operation. The worthy broth- er who desires to talk about right- eous economies, and the introduc- tion of business methods into the church will either be denied the floor or he will lose it on a “point In the meantime the fact cannot be denied that the church needs a budget, expert ac- counting, the climination of dupli- cation, and a seeking out of the most efficient for places of ad- ministration. 0 of order.” EERE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EE EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK Be a “TOO MANY NEGROES” Mississippi’s State Senate on Tuesday approved by a vote of 24 to 14, a bill requiring college >xecutives to give students all jobs available that they could and accept. The bill goes further, however, by declaring that college heads who don’t give students first choice, will be subject to a stiff fine and imprisonment. vies In sponsoring the bill, Senator Alton Massey told his colleagues: “We've got too many Negroes and others working around col- leges doing jobs that the college boys could do to earn their way through college.” And so, hereafter, Negro jani- tors and employees who have ac- quired some degree of learning through association and working at college, but who are not stu- dents, must give up their jobs to the college boys. And so will would Xperinens coma ESTOS og nus of Ni : Sie ; 0 of North- stitute the majority pop, ee 3 : from that church, which was erected by a ation n, Pay! inary and the ‘ Recs eing some 50.2 of the total,” uae iat him during his pastorate many years lation according to the 193 Pop, ersity of Chicago. At pres- ago. When the funeral procession ar- 3 ae OC, he is pastor in Minneapolis, rived the church was crowded with [To moon SoS O8 hundreds standing on the outside. The De mesota. — And they say race relatio, oc improving in the South, DS ate | ae ETHEL, CHICAGO, THE A, Wayman Ward, Pastor $2,000 on Easter Sunday the re-housing of Bethel. He erving his tenth year accepta- re Pointed Points ON APRIL 16 THE Mary. spring church at Shreveport, la was destroyed by fire.. “Much to our regret we carried no insur. ance.” The congregation started to rebuild and request aid, which may be sent to Rey A. Niles, pastor, Rt 1, Box Pe) Shreveport, La. wi ATTORNEL JOHN ASBURY, eran Philadelphia barrister has chairman of the Board of ustees in Union Baptist Church - 38 years. His pastor is the . James E. Kirkland who has st celebrated his 14th year as stor. The church gave him 00 for each year, or $1,400. 000o——_——_ p ° N t v MT. OLIVET TABERNACIE Baptist Church, pastored by Dy Marshall Shepard, member of Pennsylvania General Ass has a congregation of 2,000 mem. bers. The pipe organ is one of the finest. DR. L. R. NICHOLS PASSES n The Late DR. L. R. NICHOLS “Servant of God, Well Done!” The Churchman Afield Emanuel’s auditorium which is ca among the largest in the, City of Charleston was filled to overflowing D. C. where he capacity with sorrowing relatives and : + : From Washington, THE REV. D. M. OWENS HAs neegional Council of ministers and lay members. Pastors and presiding elders State were in attendance. of all denominations were present, and se here to sympathize with the family of this noble hero. delivered the principal eulogy in 12 minutes, which made a wonderful im- remarks Bishop R. A. Grant, who also appeared George A. Singleton represented the general officers and Dr. E. H. Mc- Gill, the college presidents. Miles was at his best in his address and per. “And behold, there came an old e presiding, the program as rendered fol- lows» } casion had the appearance of a Con- MRS. MAYME A. SIMS Allen A. M. E. Church % _ Philadelphia, Penna. presenting every Conference in the Ministers | G. T. STINSON Presiding Elder Shereveport, La. DR. ores of out of State ministers were Among the bishops ere the Rt. Rev. J. S. Flipper who’ MRS. G. T. STINSON Shereveport, La. MRS. FANNIE DONAGAN St. Paul A. M. E. Church Springfield. Illinois ression; Bishop D. H. Sims, whose brought numerous amens; n the program with remarks, Bishops {. H. Davis and H. Y. Tookes. Dr. MRS. J. B. BELL New Jersey Conference REV. H. MANSFIELD COLLINS Church Los Angeles, Calif. Deeb) 2 he tribute paid by Dr. Jesse E. Beard was beautiful indeed. Judges 19:16 was the text selected by Bishop Flip- PROF. GEORGE W. HOWARD Georgetown, South Carolina MRS. NORA LINK President Delaware Conference Branch copal District Chester, Penna. man from his work out of the land at ven.” PROGRAM: With Rev. R. E. Brogdon, D.D., MASTER DONALD T. PARKS ty 7 “ Hymn No. 486 “Servant of God Well Shorter Ghapel i the Church Ex- friends of the late Rev. L. Ruffin Done”—Rev. George A. Singleton, | Oskal Tone ser 7 sa ended the meeting 0 ee skaloosa, Iowa erved well at Murphy, Chester, hsion Board the Churchman, in com- Nichols, D.D., last Tuesday afternoon, D. D. M i Penna. The church edifice has y with Bishop D. H. Sims returned | April 12, to witness his sad rites held Sars W. P. Carolina, | —— eb) x been renovated and _ artis:ically Philadelphia in time for Friday nght PM redecorated. A Peel heatin 4 a Ee litiew é Hymn No. 630, “Lead Kindly Light,”| J. L- BENBOW : a Bee oil heating aSS a < . In the evening the Churchman was |—The combined choirs. J. E. THOMAS als hii been installed. It is eee arid the Church at Murphy, Chester, Penna., the ae Scripture, Old Testament, 23rd . P. SPEARS a church v peop s "1D. M. Owens, pastor. All day the} Ps; : S. COE ch where the young people Bent (@oSt. ‘Matthew *with the fas P ages Psalm, Rey. J. Holman, D.D. S. COE have an opportunity to unfold and ti abe: Si eae young people had charge. It was un-] Scripture, New Testament, Ist. Cor W. JANNEETTE develop a ae 2 are aus es ak | ‘ usual to see them perform on the last} 15:35-58—Rev. J. R. Pearson, D.D. A. WELLS : mn ‘4 ee; epson ba i aie: Sunday before the Delaware Annual} Solo—Mrs. Flora Miller. A. ADAMS r . evailed with him to bring gs aster | Conference. The Churchman was guest Telegrams and Resolutions, Rev. R eG. DENT PAUL QUINN COLLEGE lessage. There were eas speaker: “Struggle for the lives of] 1. Lemon, D.D. C. McCLELLAN Waco, Texas has been 1 a and ve Bees), i pee others.” The young people raised] Obituary, Rev. R. S. Lawrence, 7, J. ROBINSON Senior College and meets Itata was given by the Sunday Schoo! | $139.00. D.D. C. QUARLES quirements of standardisation ibis Hymn No. 288 “Go Forth Ye Her- ae alds,” Rev. S. M. Hughes, D.D. . S. MIMS _. H. HEMMINGWAY The Churchman has just returned LETTERS TO THE EDITOR om Washington again. He attended ie meeting of the Financial Board of —, hich Bishop M. H. Davis is presi- Eufaula, Ala. nt. Prof. J. R. Hawkns, in all his Dear Editor Singleton : bars as Secretary of Finance has never 1 wish to compliment you for the part ida “split yote” or one of his recom- played and is still being played so well ndations turned down. with the Christian Recorder. Iam proud of the spirit and effort of the head of The Churchman visited the headquar- both church and state. Through your rs of the Church Extension Depart~ | paper T hear from Dr. John Harmon nt. Secretary Hemingway has not | of Georgia, Dr. Hatcher of Alabama id time to remove into his new home | whom I chance to know and many it the Churchman saw the efficient , others doing great work through God’s okkeeper, Miss Marie Thomas. |help and by God's order. q Sincerely, W. S. C. RAMEY. maintained by- the Texas State Board of Education. This 1s a0 evidence of fine teamwork \e- tween Bishop G. B. Young, Prol. A. S. Jackson, the ministers, \it- can Methodist and friends in the Lone Star State members A COMMITTEE OF | Cleveland citizens is sponsor? the raising of $100,000 to rebuilt St. James, Rev. Joseph Gome” Pastor. The edifice -was recen'!) burned. The people are respo"* ing nicely regardless of 1% creed or denomination. bv" half the amount has been God prosper the effort. “UP the ruins of the old: we build ¢ t the Financial Board Meeting the hurchman saw the members of the dard several friends of other days. Glen Alpine. N. C. ny regard the Financial Board as| Dear Dr. Singleton : ¢ best in the church. This comes to say we are happy over fi the work you are doing as Editor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Philadel-] The Christian Recorder. ised. There the Churchman was guest We feel confident if you will just faker last Sunday morning by invi-| stay humble at the Master’s feet and ion of the pastor the Rev. Marshall | work and labor as you are doing, in epard who is also a member of the | 1940 or 1944 the Church will place you nsylyania General Assembly. Over | on the bench. ; housand worshippers listened to the | We are praying and patiently await- td. The pipe organ is marvelous | ing the time. chimes, drums, birds and every Yours in His name, tm equipment, | Ww. T. HARRIS, new. With your help.” Fi THE REV ‘CARLYLE ) the Stewart, who contributes Daily Altar weekly in the Ch" tian Recorder was noo-t#! speaker at St. Mary Church, ©” cago during the Holy Week s* Prof. S. C. Gary at the organ. Sermon, Bishop J. S. Flipper, D.D Solo—The Rev. Wm. McKinley Benediction, Bishop J. S. Flipper. Dawkins, D.D. HILDERBRAND NANCE F. AMUEL Rey. GEORGE DAVIS Eulogies: Dr. E. H. McGill On behalf of the Bishops—Rt. Rev. Dr. JOHN R. HAWKINS R. A. Grant, D.D. Prof. C. G. GARRETT On behalf of the Connection—Rt. Dr. T E. CURRY Rev. David H. Sims, D.D. Dr. J. C. JAMES Dr. Lee A. LOGAN Solo—Mrs. Edith Green. Major R. R. WRIGHT, Sr. Remarks, representing the State, Rev. T. J. Miles, D.D. Dr. WILLIAM M. THORNE, M.D. Remarks, representing the S. C. Dr. J. IRWIN HOFFMAN, M.D Conference, Rey. J. E. Beard, D.D. Favorite Hymn of the Deceased “My ACTIVE PALLBEARERS Heavenly Home is Bright and Fair,” Rev. D. S. CHISOLM Rev. C. W. Walton, D.D. Rev. C. CAPERS The Lord's Prayer, chanted, the com- Rev. G. B. MITC LL bined choirs. Rev. S. (Commitment at the cemetery). Rev. . JUDON Recessional Hymn No. 642, “Abide Rev >, WASHINGTON With Me,” Pres. E. H. McGill. Rey. E. H. BEARD HONORARY PALLBEARERS Rev. C. W. WALTON THE PRESIDING ELDERS OF OBITUARY SOUTH CAROLINA Rey. Lewis Ruffin Nichols, D.D. Drs. J. E. BEARD I. W. WILBORN T. J. MILES The subject of this sketch was the son of Andrew and Morthena Nichols, (Continued on Page 12) wa NG rt ===== DSC09784.JPG ===== PAGE SIX Young People’s Page | | MAY who on the s at break of day re parade THE WATCHER By Margaret Widdemer s leaned to watch for us, f we were late, r by the window, In yy the gate mocked her such foolish care, waited there ng 1 we me home to her 1 a a m Heave window a Heaven's gate MOTHER By Kathleen Norris The es and a too trivial to please ve being with older smiles and tears, What gifts we may to claim the old, dear right; Your faith beyond the silence and the night. | love through the years SNAPPY STORIES Blackmail \ little boy was jostled in a street | day by car and uttered a profane word. AJof the dignified clergyman was shocked. He gave the lad a dime and pleaded that he never use such a word again. An Irish- man witnessed the proceeding. Sudden- corns In a ferocious manner he turned to the minister and said, “Your riverence, T have a word on my tongue worth two dollars.” Impressions at Conference A farmér was sent as a lay delegate to conference. He was disgusted with the harangue and debating which char- acterized the he remarked: sessions. On returning home “Preachers like ee lots of good,” tenderly oad home would seem more first of May | ame fair maid | i | | | | | A Negro “caught’ asleep over her washing while her baby slumbers earned Walter Si- still close and watching | monds, a Negro clerk, of combe Avenue, a $300 merchandise cer- tificate Day,” among 5,000 pictures submitted in the jaks-Thirty-fourth Street amateur cam- era contest, it was announced yester- Runner-up honors and-a $150 mer- chandise “ Spivey, an accounting clerk, of 126 Last Six is “Wai ly someone stepped on the Irishman’s a a ee musician seeking inspiration. dary prizes including ten $25 certificates URSDAY, MAY 5, 1938 "ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE TOPIC FOR MAY 8 TRAINING IN WORKING ~ TOGETHER Il. Pictures We Love Matt. 13:3-9 rogram Suggestions— This meeting will seck to provide for the Juniors the following things: 1. Appropriate worship, inspired by the theme of the picture, or the truth it reaches. 2. How to discover beauty and merit Gn a picture. 3. How to determine Wwhether a picture is great. 4. What loes a picture teach? 5. What does,a good picture inspire Juniors to do? The superintendent and leader should arefully work out in advance the pre- sentation of several well-known pictures wvith these several goals in mind. Then the Juniors who speak of their own favorites should follow the same process Pand use the same standards. Thus: J Sir Galahad, standing at ease beside Ehis beautiful white horse, is the perfect representation of a strong and purpose- ful youth. The painter of this beautiful picture (Watts) was as much a teacher as he was an artist. He said of himself, “My intention has not been so much to paint pictures that charm the eye, as to suggest great thoughts that will appeal Pto the imagination and the heart, and kindle all that is best and noblest in hu- manity.” Sir Galahad does this. The youth is portrayed as we would expect him to be, for he was the noblest and purest Pknight of the Round Table. In the early centuries knights around the table with the Holy Grail in the midst, leaving one seat vacant as that which the Lord had oc- cupied and which was reserved for a descendant of Joseph of Arimathea named Galahad. When men became sin- ful, the Holy Grail disappeared, and i though all men sought for it, only the pure Sir Galahad could bring it back. ‘All this strength of character is to be seen in Watts’ lovely picture. The shin- ing armor and the white horse reflect the light of the sun to the serious face of the young man. Earnestness, medi- tation, worship. preparation, courage, "and purity all leap out of the picture in- “to our minds, And with Sir Galahad’s Vinfluence in a room, or by a study table, "one could wish only to do the best deeds and to think the noblest thoughts. Il. Christ Among the Doctors is a second picture that illustrates the best. The artist, Heinrich Hofmann, had an “unusual ability to transfer the strong features of the boy Jesus to the canvas. ‘Taken from the larger painting and en- these men sat as apostle THE FIRST PRIZE WINNER IN AMATEUR CAMERA CONTEST “End of Day” by Walter Simonds RSet ye narceEapnicauy, be awarded to those decisions closely coinciding with thos judges. and twenty-five $5 awards will also be distributed. The judges for the contest, which was open to all amateurs, included the artist James Montgomery Flagg; scenic de- signer Norman Bel-Geddes; Fannie Hurst, Esme O’Brien, a debutante and a professional photographer, Robert Weitzen. The thirty-seven prize-win- ning photographs will be on display at the Saks-Thirty-fourth Street store for one week beginning tomorrow. 321 Edge- Winners of the $25 certifi Gardiner B. Fetter of 68 Morton > Raymond Valente of 28-05 Thirty-t Street, Astoria; George Hartung I Prospect Avenue, the Bronx H Stern, 317 West Fifty-second Str Milton D. Thalberg, 1314 > Avenue, Mamaroneck; Dr. Hug! OHase, Corry, Pa.; Sam Boyer DeHart Place, Elizabeth, N. J da Waleski. 47-33 Thirty-eighth - Sunnyside, L. 1.; Nancy Ch Orban of Chappaqua, N. Ralph L. Fortier of Springfield Mas By permission of The New York T His photograph. “End of was judged the winning shot from H. L. Redman, general director store. certificate went to George For the past week also the public has been viewing 100 of the best pho- tos, including the ultimate prize win- ners, and making selections of the seven best pictures in the exhibition. Special prizes. as yet unannounced, will Secon- BROAD RIVER CIRCUIT Sunday was a high day at St. Paul A.M; ertilizer ut them on arterly conference we were grace y on a pile | quarterly confe v gra FP h f “ d and they are a nuisance, but spread | with many visiting members and friends nem. Out over ¢ Jand and they do} from surrounding churches and cities, Sunday School opened at the usual Targed, the picture of Jesus is known as “Hofmann’s Head of Christ.” | This picture has its chief value in character study. What thoughts are in he minds of these older men? What is Jesus about to say to them? Why is Fis hand extended toward the book, fand what book do you think it is? If pou had no other knowledge of Jesus but this picture. what sort of person Would you take Him to be? _ Why has the artist made little gleams Of light at the sides and on top of the sermon was full of loye, serv! a spirit All enjoyed it. Holy Comma ion was served afterwards. I! ‘ his quarterly conference, which Ww” a shower of good spirit and lov’ seemed to be waiting for the call. Paul and Hopewell paid out with 17 And eyery cause was taken ©" % Our pastor and presiding elder were pleased and after commending "s our work and duty, they said. it to be here.” hour with Mr. I. H. Richardson, the Superintendent and officers at their post of duty. The lesson was beauti- fully explained. Rev. E. F. G. Dent, Presiding Elder of the Columbia Dis- trict gave us many charming thoughts on the lesson. After lining a hymn Rev. F. C. Laws read St. Luke 24th. Then our Presiding Elder, Rev. E. F. G. Dent came with a burning message. Text: St. Luke 24:49, Subject: “Tar- ry for the Heavenly power”. This IRMO, S. C. Rey. F, C. Laws, Pastor E. Church. Being our second THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER FLORIDA’S DISTINGUISHED CANDIDATE FOR EPISCOPAL HONORS DR. ¢. A. GIBBS The south’s most outstanding Candi- date for the Bishopric of. African Methodism is Dr. C. A. Gibbs whose likeness appears above, Dr. Gibbs who has been endorsed by conferences of Florida has contributed much to the social, religious and educational uplift of the southern Negro. As pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church in the City. of Jacksonville, he is actively in touch with the progressive doings of his de- PAGE SEVEN GS AGES ES UNE IEE Oe H. N. Nowsome at a cost of $90,000. The first unit had stood for twelve years, and the people had become dis- couraged and drifting away. Dr. Dri- yer succeeded in getting the folk to- gether, injecting life, heightening the morale; and in his third year began upon the superstruction which termi- nated into the completion of the top I DR. T. D. DRIVER ALABAMA’S CHOICE FOR BISHOPRIC Dr. T, D. Driver, Presiding Elder of the First District of Alabama, the Cap- ital District of the State, is Alabama’s choice for the Bishopric. Dr. Driver is the most popular can- didate the state has had, since the days of the sainted W. H. Mixon. The state is taking shape, and sentiment is being made for his election in 1940. He is the son of Rey. W. P. and moval. much his ed his ability as a builder and a fin- ancier of no mean ability while pastor- for the mighty structure after his re- He was specially loved by his nembership and they regretted very removal. Dr. Driver show- ing St. John Big Bethel, Mobile Dr. Driver proved himself as an ¢x- ecutive in establishing an office system in this church, which lives today. The office and staff can be rated with that of any church without fear of contra- diction amazing and served as a The methods and codes are sreat asset in keeping the membership alive Presiding Elder Dr. Driver was appointed Presiding Elder by Bishop D H. Sims oyer the Anniston District. The district was in- creased over two hundred per cent in Dollar Money, and Missionary Money to say nothing of Educational Money, which outstripped all reports coming from that district. in years. Having report the Bish- made such a sweeping op appointed him to the First District of the State—The Montgomery Dis Mrs. Mary Ellen Driver. are born African Methodists, and are His parents nomination. He shas reduced the in- debtedness of the church by thousands of dollars and is continuously render- \ing service to all persons. The Rev. Gibbs is a graduate of Wil- berforce University and as an educator, has served his home-state of Florida as President of Edward Waters College. During his regime as head of the well known institution, he has made changes that have brought the College to the still active in the ministry, having en- tered in their early years, and received their fort xth appointment from the hands. of the and preacher, and educator, Bishop David Henry. Sims, for the year 1937-38. Whe Bis successful and thrifty, having built a scholar orator, Rey Driver has been yery good foundation for himself and family Joined the Annual Conference at Birmingham, St against the days of fate forefront and is at present serving in the capacity of Business Manager- Treasurer, a position that he is main- taining with considerable efficiency. He is unquestionably a born Working under the amiable Bishop R. A. Grant of the Eleventh Episcopal District, the energetic and alert leader is aspiring for the highest in the de- jomination that he has served faithfully for many, many years. The citizens of Jacksonville and Flor- ida as a whole are aware of his record of achieyements and are rallying to his support wholeheartedly. Dr. Gibbs’ capabilities are based upon years of practical experience. leader. head of Jesus? Where is the center of light in this picture? What lessons do you learn from it as you study it? Why do you consider it a great picture? Daily Verses— M., May 2 Christ at the door. Rev. 3: 20. T., May 3. The Good Shepherd. John 1010-14. W., May 4, Christ before Pilate.—John 19:1-7 T., May 5 Christ in the temple—Luke 2-42-52. F., May 6 “The Gleaners.”—Lev. 23: 22. S$.) May 7: “The Angelus." —Dan 6:10, May 8. Topic—Pictures We Love —Matt. 13:3-9. Sun., — Christian Endeavor World John A. M. E, Church in 1891. Un like the applicants of today he brought in a charge of twenty members at the time of his admission. He helped to build the A. M. E. Church in Ala- bama. Having felled the built church houses, persuaded mem- bers to buy homes Ybrought an increase at timbers and of farms, the and end every year’s work, and is today one of the oldest members of the state now living. It is from such a union and founda- tion that their heir and son, T. D. Driver has come as an aspirant to the highest office in the A. M: FE Church, the world’s greatest among Negroes Being a son of the soil, born in an African Methodist Episcopal Parson- age, and educated, in the schools of the A. M. E. Church, and a thorough- bred Methodist, Having come regularly all the way to the present point, thinks that he has full rights to fill the posi- tion mentioned above without a shadow of a doubt. Dr. Driyer has served the church from it’s missions beginning home state to it’s loftiest charges. Serving in the State of Missouri, Mon- tana and Oklahoma. Was invited to his home state to take charge of St. John A, M. E. Church, Birmingham. The largest in the state and one of the the connection He took hold of this charge in it’s first unit, which was begun by the late Dr. in his most outstanding in trict, the Capital District of the State on which he is now serving. At Joplin, Missouri, he put a base ment under the church by socials in the Sunday School Annex, and sery ed the church three years At Liberty, ment was put under th Missouri partial base- and a iurnace installed At Butte, Montana, the lost to the city for encreaci and bought in by one of the for keeps: He was successfu ting the property back into the hand the trustees, and brought the greates report from Butte in years. We the people of Alabama are ask- this ing the church to help us elect young intellectual giant ly qualified, a brother and a friend of men, who has served in the trenches, positive, yet kind, non-hypocritical, full of truth, re liable, honest, forbea ful and reciprocal to the bishopric of the A. M. E. Church. He is < a pastor and a preacher of no mean ing, very thought- genius, ability. The church will not make a mistake in electing Dr. Thomas: ‘D Driver of Bessemer, Alabat Dr following organizations, East Alabama Conference, Anniston District Sunday School Convention, Union Springs Dis- trict Council, Mobile District Sunday School Convention, Big Bethel Mem- bership, and the Central Alabama Con- ference with the following personnel: W. M. Jefferson, T. J. Marks, I Driver has been endorsed by the C. Stephens, W. B. Chaney I James, A. E. Williams, S. Riley, FE H. White (Deceased) J. J. Tipton, J C. Williams, S: Smith, L. Haywood C. Washington, W. G. Duncan (De- ceased) A. Perry, P. H. Robinson, E C, Hatcher, John D. King, W. Henry, W! R. Raglend, E. C. Powell, W. I May, Z. Powell, W. M. Jackson, Josh ALT A. W. Thomas, E J. Vivian. Respectfully, Rev. J. T. L. Dandridge Rey. F. H, Jackson Kemp. Rhone ===== DSC09785.JPG ===== ae ee ne ee LL THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1938 Waynesboro Ct., Rev. (cag: € we ° : a3 ie e n D a y Wilson, pastor ....--+--+++++ 5.00 SOE . N. Browne ae, 1 Gssoro, W. B. Gail ........ 3.00 T ; ; Marrietta, Rev. J: D. Spri indenwald, Richard Adams .. at R — ev. J Springs, ee Total {<... Se eee $230.00 Williamstown, Cc Beare rey, 50 al /Rev. H. J. Northern, Blooms- City, 11 oe vase ae ae. : NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE | Bridgeton, H. ve Js 3.001 ¢. Bure pHa ti cene-. i. 2.00| Rev ee Leics Reece tte ome 4.00 Sixth Epi : past ry aan Gus Camden-Trenton District Othelle, Earnest Johr ae 00/5. 40 ev. A. E. Allen, Pittsburgh, ae A. Johnson, Villa ascomal | Distetcr Lake Charles District —Rev. W. i Wrightsville, Rev. Geo. Shorter, con] nev, ena PoE $1202 ee toe ee) ee fant 50 ailen Chapel A wk Capen ia iz Se hi ete ‘ : Tee Newark District Pleasantville, J. W. the e 1.00 Bishop y Me ie A. M. E. Church m a é Se 300] FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Coen es ah omas .. 14.00 GRANp, : : on, Ill. by Mabel Hick- Rev. J. H. Hall, Raymond, “4 Pig ev. W. B. Carr, pas- en NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE we ‘ ri eee ismons ie ae Sims, Slickvifle, Rev. T. H. Sto ” Mississippi =. iss scene < oe Vo ge ire eee : Ree. W. Hi Kings Bs Es eee ee C 00 WM ee aoe sence) 11.15 ner, Champaign, ; ‘ ‘ Atglen, Rev. C. C. Williams, > enwick, J. E. Dennis 10.00 1 Rev. Wm. Hodge, Be 3 Meo... » - i j . ESTACING EO. | NOY Sa IR ga cee cides a). —s—i(‘(<é‘d Rc ee pastor’ aun eae Bit ee « Swedesboro, A. B.-Elsey ...... > 6.00 (rs: aa Caan Rey. J. F. Johnson, Pontiac John B. Sims, Bethel Tabernacle, Ch Remicn ne ato? $ 3.00 / {t. Tabor, Rev S. Jerrett, Neate ’s weds aang G. A. Johnson .... 5.00 Rey. S. H. Williams, Cambridge . lca 5 2.00 PHILAD 242 Newark * 50-5 -2-> sameness : tlantic ity, M. a < t , ev. Scott, yi ELPHIA CONFERENCE | - anion “he eier reeaae 2.00] Ff. H. Thomas, St. Paul, Orange 20.00 | All BE MES a geen 80,00 RUNG oe oe 1.00] Church oe Chapel South Philadelphia District Shippensburg Ct., Rev. H. M. 1 Do Daniels is a 4 ; len Chapel, Atlantic City, J. | Rev. G. M. Davis, London, Ohio 3 urch, Chicago, Ill. ...... 5.00 Hi. H. Cooper, P. E. Satterfield, pastor ........++ Fir] Sees aniels, St. John. West- M. Golson | Rev. J. H. Massie, St Clai io 3.00| Rev. H. E. Steward, Chicago, eee Menge <tr Jane Se ek oo 2.50| Yorktown, J. F. Shorter ...... me Ohio .e...5. pid irsville. At Ht a ee 2.00 Oxford, Rev. A. L. Augustus $ 6.50 pastor ue ee rey 2.00| 5 es arrick, St. uke, Newark 8.50] Salem, G. A. Mitchell .. ev. L. A. Clarke Martin's Heri -00) Rev. E. L. Fuller, Litchfield, Avondale, Rev. C. A. Price.... 1.0 Matvern Rex So B. Sasaons S. T. Boyd, Bethel, Morristown 10.00 | Cape Mary, M. W. Frazier . | Ohio gag... ; ae 5 Mee eeeeeeeeeee ents sees 1.50 Bishop George B. Youn; Unionville Rev. C. A. Price .. 1.50 pastor Te ie La eae Ko a anes Bethel, Madison 5.20} Whitesboro, G. A. Brooks .... rey. J. Be he ae 2.00| Rev. A. C. Jones, Carbondale, Seventh Episcopal District ; 4 ie nare Rey. N. A. Wechanicestnre cReGN den Ee A. 3 mite St. James, Mildwood, E. N. Thornley .... ; ‘OL: © sR aS rere : Role au Rem SEAM ci 1 4.| 2.00, Rev. B. L. Reese—Houston, Tex ; Hylton Queen, aan pee ca he aE Re 30.00 | Oceon City, J. W. Christian .. Wey. J. Hi, Dandridge, New Cas- et uae 2 EONS SO) $ .65 i Pietawn, Re PP Gis. as Mt. Morizh, Rev. J. R. Kinnard 2.0 : e cai srael Memonay : Woodbine, Samuel Griffin’ .... 1S (Sy SC eee ee 1.50|R nx = 8.00 Rev. R. A. Scull—Galveston, +) 1 © Paschal, Rev. M. W. Thornton 800 _ Newark ....00. eer 9.00 | Mildmay, F. M. Marsh ..... 2.00 Rev ge . Tabon, Mounds, Ill... 1.2 DUS eRe one eat ee 1.00 ering er. H. L. Hughes... 14.00 Tivah a ee sian) G. < ah Mt. Pisgah, Toms River, T. E. Hallman .... t ae ey. S. P. Johnson, Gillsburg, Rey. T. J. Clement—Houston, Bette ige. Rev, Edwin Kenner $0 Fine EoicopalnDiicice ae . hingtort, 5.8 eee eae 3.00 | Lakewood, G. E. George ...... 2.00 I.S Fourth Episcopal Distice : 3.00 Mexaga ne ge-k) sc namcn ee tee 25.00 st. Mary, Rev. J. W. Harris .. 500 Philadalshin Cuakesenel EN pee 5 St. John, Jersey Barneget, Frank Hicks ........ 1.0 4 eit ee W. Jackson—Waco, Fs mwood, Rev. W. J. Townsend — The Philadelphia District one pi ey ee 2.00 ae i ea 2 } Magy < T. Cor... = wk: soba nd Ww. Z Burtell, Bethel. Vaux Total tne beeen tre $161.50] p>... ni - Dion eae § 12.00 Bees C. Browning, Albilene, 4 be Hite Bethel, Rev. R. W. E- Mother Bethel, Rev. H. P. eet ee Ae 5.00] West Philadelphia District e fon THe Ae aN eG ae ug i a age st Bee ae Bes 2.50 ie Jones ...-0..r eee eee esse eee $ 40.00 fa i) pel, Lin- Rev. I. N. Patterson, Presiding Elder | |) Rey. Maude B. Johnson Ches- ; Total .. < : | Spring Valley, Rev. A. S. Den- Mt. Olive, Rev. Hodson Wa- ced a eee S256 2.50| Jones Tabernacle, Rev. Wm. P a ter, Ill ; 1.50| Bishop J. S. Fli 4 ora ome ae | i nis .. ters 5 ly, St. Mar ast ee ee . Sane MRCHg VEN Ost 0 | i ee BOOP POPS nother dns ane rea ae 30.00 : Stevenson ........+5 5 Rev. W. R. St ) © Thornbury, Rev . Trinity Rev Orange. pave Rea Oa or Sietattewe Ree oat $ 50.00) Rey Magis s 4 ary, Rev. T. J. McKel- mity Rev. K. G: Keeya, @ v18 00love fe Peretti OoneS 4.27] St. Matth i ; ; { 4 ag cKe yi cies are Beet + 18,00} M. W. Smith, Bethel, Boonton 3.00 ake ews, Reva dio eu Dy- yo ‘ Be ema ar AB Es 1.00 Eighth Episcopal District Eleventh Episcopal District | : sey Pa ed 0 B.W. Hi ‘ ; nm : © oesseee settee eeceee ees : a . W. A. Majors, Clinton, { Darby, Rev. B. W. Arnett .... 15.0]. Johnson’: oc. See eee 18.00 re Highgate. Mt. Zion, Mil- Mt. Pisgah, Rey. E. K. Nichols 30.00 % 1 Towa .-.-.+-.+++ ae 1.00 | Turnell, Rev. E. W. Tolson .. 125 Frankford, Rey. E. L. Kinzer crys 4.00] Zion, Rey. John L. Mi f Bishop J. A. Gre Rev. J. J. Ev: on Ce ie E oe - 18.00] Cash nie ye 30.00] p ee Joey! ans, Sionx City, rnett, Rev. E. D. Newsome... 1.5], orristown, Rev. W. W. Jacobs 18.00 .03] Byrn Mawr, Rev. J. L. Brown 2.0 ‘* emaebarles:'. Thoreas, Madi- Towa 5-221 ds2vr etn oine nines 5.00 West Chester, Rev. A. Q. Nor- Phoenixville, Rev. M. M. Ham- reed ____| Ardmore, Rev. M. M. Lewis .. 20.00} R ti Son) Wiss 2. 6ve- een ener ees $ 3.00| Rev. B. F. Moses, Clarinda, : 5 ‘otal bree ee : af f ev. J. @ 4 : : 3 i ae ee ta sess, SEOO)FaMote Rey JR: alin 18.0) re Pe vcna|Re, Antcow BR. Parts, Os me Niet anfor« 14.90 | Crestmont, Rev. A. C. Collins. 6.00 ard, Rev. . D. Dixon ...... 15 oe 4 Repent a 5 ev. Andrew R. Parks, Os- F terris Drown, Revi WS. Reading, Rev. W. T. Stewart 10.00 Ne nok DISTRICT Bristol, Rev, A. N. Clark ...... ig Sale Rey. R. A. Schley, Detroit, Ri ateen Lowa Genie ns » age as 2 Drummond fcieai ace Rivne eat SO Yardley, Rev. E. C. Lindsay .. 6.00 R ERSEY CONFERENCE Wayne, Rev. C. W. Reed .. 12.00 Carola 0 Mich. .-..-..2--20seeeeeeee- 1.00] Rev. C. S. Spears, Bachnens ae. Ohila, Rev. J. W. Mason 31,0 | Manayunk, Rev. Elton Guyton 5.00 ev. J. F. Vanderhorst, P. E. | Easton, Rev. S. George Dorce 10.00 Tol nama ne eee ty Bishop S. L. G * Norwood, Rev. Alfred Haskins 1.5 Oliver Chap, Rev. J. W. Caulk 4.00] R eacoRee: Ht ie Cocnes in 00 Told 5 Mich. Bigs sis Orlataens he nbie 2.00] Rev. Henry J. Parker, Water- shop S. L. Green ) Emanuel, Rev. E. D. Ford.... 5.00 Langhorn, Rev. C. H. Whaley 4.00 ev. E. M. Mitchell, Fleming- Conshohocken, ‘Rev. H. T i 7 ‘ae ae Se an Oe Owe marti i aicon 2.5 esha ; Calvary, ee he Ee Braekec gph ie Cah Ss Me is eaten irs Rev. a Yodan aes $5.00| Pemberton ........+++ ers. eal a 2 Scag Berroa Dis ich Res Bishop Rese Grate cacy $500.00 Luke! Rev. 1. F. Pachday 2. 400; DRM erten are tre 3.5 | Rev. H. S. Hill, Westfield, N. J. 6.00 New Hope Mission, Rev. John aaealameealial apne eek gee teats i tan Uy aime aang fa i BE Tastes, Rev. J. E. Dennis, L—|o¢. > ter Revs J Ac Bresson 350) Jersey City, H. A. Garcia ...-$ 20.00 W. Hudson ... 3.00 ee ys eee 3.4o| Rev. C. S. Spears, Burlington, Natchey District—Rev. S. S. Lebanon, Rev. C. J. Morton ‘7 500 New Brunswick, C. H. Crum- Heal Mi tame ct. $277.00 Evangelist L. L. Robinson, LOWA Ses ava iceute veNe Stee 1.001 Stephens, P. E. ....---++- 6.25 Total wee Shesion: Ree Wun wee F Bh tee he i ee aarnnan poate 5 i Winnipeg, Manitoba, Cana- Rev. Henry J. Parker, Water- Brookhaven District—Rev. S. ae Sls. aa Pakeer hee, Rea eok Elizabeth, S. B. Nelson . B.S P ba Sa eee 10.00 erates Gy glee een ae 2.50 L. Green, Jr., P. E. ....-- 2.00 m Day a of the Makiabkes a BREE ‘ob- fe Plainfield, J. H. Wilson . «Ss. Pane _E. | Rev. C. P. Jones, Oakville, On- Rey. Walter Chenault, Bethel, Gulf Port District—Rev. G. W. istrict Pocdacik wan ee 00 | Prinicetonesl) tario, Canada’... French Lick ; Winston, P. E. ...-..-++ 1.00 ; “EH. , D. J. Brown . z % ea * SOG Eee eter 1.00 ick, sindig shteeer eta 2.00 . : os O. Napper, Presiding Elder BO oy’. my A. Ander- Asbury Pari 1-S. Broom ew One cinl District j Rev. John W. Wright, Toronto, $ Grenada District—Rev. A. W. Union Phila., Rev. C. H. Foun- Winns eye Bat. Cateye 8.00] Long Branch, J. C. Choi eae z CONFERENCE i Ont. Garmada ...... <2 22-2 > 5.00 Potals-suere ake tas $132.14 Jackson, P. E. -......-++++ 2.00 fain, pastor ......-ssseee- $ 25.00 | — ; 1 EST EAOBS Leos 7.00} Atlantic Hi hit d: Pepe aig : Manhattan District Rev. M. L. Smith, Portland Fifth E pede “| Friars Point District—Rev. EF. Marrisburg, Rev. P.C. Williams —, Mrs. Janie E. A. R notes, OB ocean Rev. A. L. Lilson, P. E 0] Indi Wn O. Pullet, P. E 1 4 pastor oe ae Brown piety ie $e P. Collier .... 8.00| Metropolitan, J. A. Sterritt ; re 5.00 Rew: ene ‘Davis, Washi PAG AE nt : Clarksdate Ditaee Rev. F. R. yy ; WEAR EEE 5:3 " antords Canes y J. A. Bees : ; . A. H. Davis, Washington, : il BPAY hate ‘Lancaster, Rey. H. A. Ivey, pas- Total Middlebush & peeing er Si fats MUR oe ah 5.00 p Indiana ...-...-+++++2-0000+ 1.04 iS ardon, eg aisha 0 F MOP ial vv bral ave emir vias eae Fi 7 Middlestone, W. S. Slad 4 ae ing, Wm. Dawkins . 10.00 0} Rev. James S. A. Mitcham, In- Sunflower District —Rev. J. L. Bishop H. Y. Tookes Devon, Rev. J. R. Fortune, pas- irst Episcopal District Roselle, J 0 Viel lade . 8.00 oe Rev. Anderson ...... 2.00 dianapolis, Ind. . 4.00 Montgomery, P. E. ....-.+- 1.00 SE ‘ , Bishop D. H. Si eptales 8.00] Emanuel, D. W. Nichol: 0] R : See te Westpoint District— Nothin Ces op Nae f ichols) -2.. 20.00 eve J. Th Vin- stpoint District—Rev. J. C. < Soret 13.00 Penningt : « { ompson, Vin teelton, Rev. J. C. Spivey, pas- R Nee Paes Somers aie bers ee I St. John, N. Y., Rev. Barrow 5.00 Bly) Scennes, Ind: ..¥......-+--. 2.00 CGS OS aac se 1.00 : : s200| RY: K: Hoves, Hartford ee g.00| Bethel, H. P. Anderson ...... 30.00 )| Rev. W. P. Henson, Laporte Leland District Rev. R. C. 2 clon ci cette. aoa mania 4 Ct MR Alten sect R. Stevens ...... 5.00] Emanuel Chapel, R.’Frier .... 2.00 Rk. 5. RS ni nO BEL a eee ace 1.00 pons aS W.. Overt, Hartiord) eee ury Park, S. ‘B. poe NW Brow. 5.00 ieee fen) Tolbert, Princeton y ae District—Rev. Wallace a Be 7 Cventim Hie algae ee 5.00| Flatbush, Rev. Moto Ind ; ones, P. EB. .-..1+---s ees 1.00 ) Comms veseeeeeeeerctcecess 50:00 Pedetianwen : oton ......-. 2.00 nc J BUG es 1.00 : pak ; “od ag: van Seat foam aa 12.00 eet eee Conn. 5.00 Metonen. Z Fug & io ewan es es Jacobs. 5.00 , Rev. oe H. Black, Indianap- Swen oy he aaa aneemenaE JJ. 6.50 fale i . E. L. Blake, Spri pia bie eA f oli . ae . 2 2 Pe Be use cece ees Is a Bares. aso se wringteld 2 pamuadtrtok A” BB Fa ee ie Se | Rev. Jain H. Davis, Spring ee So aan: ; oN. hs ; Digs i 3 Oy Je PCol- ‘| Baten. cast ee ‘ Knowlton, pasto : MICE Jedi epee 10 pias E. G. Walden 2.50 Mins: coee wr easitecatare je H | Rev. Charles Enoch, Dixon, De IRAICONS Sea MG Ay eutsvith iy hla resus me 7.00| Mrs. Cora Scott Carles 6 -00} Woodville, I. E. Showell ...... 6.00| Lincoln M ie eee j . oot. , ie Rev. F. M. Monroe District—Rev. G. L. E doigh, ille, Rev. S. B. Ran- : s St... 8.00] Hightstown, J. J. Marteen 2.00 Tho: oe ar Dee card King: |. es 0 Kansas 1.00 Stinson, P. Es... 7.00 » Pastor 7.00 —_] Ricky Hill, E. D. Willi te 2 IDSON Le casas ta 2.00 4 |Rev. Edward King, Carrier From St. Marks A. M. E Aleeandria District Rev. P. W f Rev, Cod. REE $108.00 illiams ..., 2 Phillips, F. D. Rogers eee 2.00 R ‘CS 1 OSs ae eo 2.00 Church Sunday School by Baptiste; Pelh..\ ass sunthns 7.00 ead : - 2 ichardson, Ply- Totahers ————— | Simon Cyrene, A. Jones ...... 2.00 }Rev. J. M. Hassell, Marion, James Coleman, Supt. Tope- Central New Orleans District— OU ASE ie dente one 2.00 Riles Cte B se teee $173.50 | Mt. Oliver, M.C. Carpenter... 2.00 on 2.00 Ka, Kansas ....+.+0s0s+ere 1.00 Rev. I. V. Granderson, P 6.00 Total — Revie eid pr | Trinity, A. A. Kenlock ........ 2.00 rom Trinity A. M. E. Sun- Rey. A. L. Washington, River- BRON nave us fu ear stk Dil eee ae on $110.00] Rev. peril stow! Sadie os Morris Brown, J. A. Thomp- day School by C. Hunt, side, 5.00] New Orleans District—Rev ict—R Mercersburg, Rev : E. N. Thornley. Wildwood t—Rev. P. 5.00 deter » Rev. J. A. Davis, Wises PLY "7 4g ice ay beapere ter) Ha emineicd 62-00. Supt. Wukegan, Ill. ....-- 6.0 | Rev. E. Wr Rogers). P.. Ei ces iss 4,00 : Daliekie eed ra tol fo 5.00 | Port Norris and Haileyville, R ; fale Cae cay olan 100 patie ciinity AC. E. Lea- Biss ie Aad So byt ieee Bishop E. J. Howard 00! Rev. J. 1 ts W. Lott . ie wakes ne eee eto): Cee . RSLAVOS) below eee en 4.50 it ea. $130.00 | Millville, 7. King i asb@ad dat ‘eal Peete R. Dutton Boh pee Me vA M.E. Chmurch Baton Rouge District—Rev. J. | Rev. F. A. White— Chattanooga BE ee 00 eae feeteneeneees 5.00 W. Stratton, Mound K. Washington, P. E.\... 5.00{ Tennessee $1.00 coe a, Aes ===== DSC09786.JPG ===== i PAGE TEN and Stamped in Gold. cee arene ee ee OO I Or EXTRAORDINARY VALUE $ t = \ \ i HYMNAL and DISCIPLINE TOGETHER $1.50 Music and Hymnal $.90 Discipline A $2.40 Value Both For $2.00. ft: ae Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in'Semi Morocco ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE. 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Personal relations even in. the South Rev. R. J. Gordon—Chattanooga, have tended los . Tentwccas La Sar casriegs OU. : We rae : nded to lose ground. Relations Rev. E. S. Rose—Nashville, THE NEGRO MUST FIND ypy es political convenience, and in the South among the whites of re- Fenn 5.5 ‘4 TECHNIQUES Ey oiten use it to combat the prin-] cent generations are being based upon | A Rev. S. Lyman—Midway, Ky .. 2.00 aa Brot Jesus oh Nezare!h economic efficiency. The Negro must ecently in Washington, D. C., a rch was used as the center to or- He a community against Negro A mob gathered at the rch and from there marched, sing- “Onward Christian Soldiers” to the rabble in order to drive a look to himself as his greatest asset in making his way in this life. He must make himself just as good a citizen as the man who lives next door. He must keep his home just as desirable looking as that of any other in the community. He must do his work as satisfactorily Rey. L. L. Green—Campbells- ville, Keys. Se.ties eines Mrs. Lottie Gamble—MacRobert, ‘Kentucky, sent by Rev. G. W. Andrews, P. E.......-55 Rey. T. M. Greene, Lexington, By Dr. Carter G. Woodson | One of the worst rebukes | have heard was that hurled by a whit. 2.00| at a Negro who in order to od favor began to kowtow and gem ‘ia : é ganized wholly from without. The old When he outlined his Missionary |ress made by the pastor, Rev. R. A. “program it was interesting to note how | Clinton. enthusiastically his plans were accepted. |bency, 65 members have been added. All expressed themselves eager to carry | to the local church and the church re- forward the suggestions he offered. | modeled, Last Quarter was the largest Some of the plans accepted were (1) | quarter Since Rey. Clinton’s incum- : financially and spiritually. meeting to be held the last Friday | Over $400 were raised for the Quarter in cach month with wide-awake pro-|and fourteen members were either bap- grams rendered including a 20 minutes | tized or obligated. mission study. (2) Working to culti-] Much credit is also due the Bishop yate an “individual touch system” that |and Presiding Elder for the splendid more real good All Missionary money to be reported} various charges throughout the Con- not later than the Harvest Home meet- ing. may be done. (3)Jinterest. shown in the work of the ference. Kentucky .....,< Reem ora ret Mie! ae a4 ail ard University professor irom his|as his competitor. Bae i eat will be our next —Robert S. Cobb Rey. Mack R. Jackson—Wheel- ead aes Le ne. In Virginia, a white minister] The question now is not wheth I “Trae ‘i pn RRR, wright, K 2.00] the seeker that he had never o. i paemeonss ey neluded im those present besides the HILLSBORO, TEXAS, ight, fe regs ERs Seren eRe Caded to a ped to organize a mob to lynch an} are a descendant of an old black mam- | pastors and a number of ladies whose gree te ahcltes De sane! ; 40 9, c Negro. The most distinguist y talking Si 3 ; Ei Rey. J. L. Madison—Harrisburg, if he had any matter to set befor ae u3 eG conal Sepia stand ae nes Dap of an we failed to get were Mr. James} Qur Second Quarterly Conterence he should present it on i ee pymne : y Saas Henry. But what do you stand | Pendleton, District Sunday School Supt. 1 here in Wade Chapel A. M Kentucky hed esien SeUT 3-30 el ae avhat gj i Pos nmunity, where lived the undersign- for? What can you do? Can you do|Sisters H. M. Chatham, District Presi- SU Caaf 2. 1938 ee Rey: pis am = ee 2.00) What can tou say F a a boasted of having participated in}one thing better than anybody else? }dent, Blondina Klopnar, District Secre- ELE May pre ding ‘elder ‘of ‘this ville, sldawyeie® el pen gine nae oe Support. of j | hing. Cc. eee oe Ets 8, pe ey 5 ! : j y me Y What have I to do with it?” 1% h a lynching an you sing a song more beautifully }tary; Delia Morgan, Conference Sup-]the Waco District, presiding, and Rev. Rev. H. W. Wooding, Monti- cello, Kentucky .........-++ Rev. N. B. Morton, Nashville, Tennessee ...+-+--+-- Sei wetde hat wisdom can be seen in appeal- F to one’s sense of reiigion when he no such feeling? The only religion ft in the mind of the white man teday that of race. We sce this manifested explosive fashion in Hitler, but it s Jong been lodged as the central pught in the mind of tke British Eni- c and from that center transplanted America. While the religion ot the egro may be doing much good in his circle it has failed to be a means of oving the other man to sepentance. ayers for the triumph of Joe Louis er Schmeling and for the passage of fe Anti-Lynching Bill have not been swered because God has no influence r the white factor involved. At the same time efforts under the loak of religion have tended to de- lop to the contrary to the undoing of le race, The recent merger of the Buthern and Northern Methodists s upplies a striking ‘case in evidence. butler Phe Methodist Church split during the Ll te bellum crisis on the question of lavery. At that time a faction of that rch believed that it was wrong to Id slaves and accepted the Negroes i$ brethren, but now all the Methodists, orth and South,—believe that the egroes should not be accepted as fethren. The two factions now pro- Dse to set the Negroes off to them- lves where nevertheless they will be Ader the supervision of their oppres- rs. Another worn out technique is that at the suggestion of the ‘politics. Not politics in the true cleaned the office of the c mse, but the manner in which the the white board of regents. gro has permitted himself to be used | others politically. Since emanci- ition the large majority of Negro vo- 's have been satisfied in seeing three four Negroes given five or six thous- d dollar jobs while they stand around ‘the bread line. Recently Negroes ve shown a little more wisdom in ing for measures rather than men. the race must still go a step further t working altogether for what pe- ly concerns the Negro but in con- ting with the larger social forces benefit humanity in general. In ay history will repeat itself. e slavery agitation made little im- ion in this country until the effort than others thus engaged? Can you write a poem to move men’s minds? Can you paint a picture which deepens one's sense of the beautiful? Can you ‘champion, a social need and supply it with sane leadership? 1.0} no time for the hat-under-the-arm p cedure. 3.00 This was the day for a ney nique in dealing with the ot $33.87 but this Negro did not realize so many of us who use the s tics in modified form are still ¢ to the antiquated custom of the 0: century. Our distinguis have long talked same personal relations bet whites and blacks as they exis when every white man had someg Negro to whom he would listen. 17 is the very thing that we dc to continue. Such persona Through the Godly judgment of our are narrow and selfish medic sagacious Bishop the Rt. Rey. S. L, |ments, and favors obtaine therd Greene our pastor the Rey. R. L. work out to the great detriment olf Spencer was assigned to us at the last Negro. : Annual Conference. He came to us The white man who | istens to" in November, finding a group of dis- one Negro as a rule selects couraged yet loyal members. Through confidant on Negro affairs his faithful and fearless leadership con- | WO™4™ his janitor, or his fidence is being restored and our work would not dare speak to an i is well on the road to recovery and Negro oo anything. This ve progress. Negro is called upon to decid At a recent meeting of our Prayer matters of education, business, Service our pastor and wife were sur- policy when he Knows nothing prised with a beautiful shower of gro- E of these things. The « petals Can you develop an enterprise to enrich your commun- ity? Can you be trusted with the pub- lic’s confidence? Fourteenth Episcopal District Bishop E. J. Howard Tf one does not count in some of these respects the world will pass him by as unworthy and leave him and his trou- bles to perish together. of maintair Fifteenth Episcopal District Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. DESIGN SELECTED FO R NEW NICKEL SENATOBIA CIRCUIT Senatobia, Miss. Rev. R. L. Spencer, Pastor WASHINGTON, April 21° (AP).— Mint judges selected today a design by Felix Schlag, of Chicago, for the new Jefferson nickel. Schlag’s design, showing the head of Thomas Jefferson on one side and the Democratic party founder’s Monticello home on the other, was selected from 390 entries by a committee headed by Nellie Tayloe Ross, director of the Mint. PRICHARD, ALA. Keenly conscious of the fact that the Missionary work in this spot of the “dear old sunny South” must be strengthened and bearing constantly in mind the need of bigger, broader mis- sionary activities. Presiding Elder be G. Duncan called the Missionary work- ers and pastors of the Mobile District to meet at Pine Grove A.. M. E. Church to discuss matters pertaining to the District work. A representative number responded. After a thirty minute song service, Rev. B. F. Mallard read the 8th chapter Romans, prayer by Rev. W. A, Lewis. The Presiding Elder then pre- sented Rev. J. H. Dillard who preach- ed an inspirational sermon using for his text Rom. 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God ete. o Fle stressed beautifully the need of co- operation in church, in state and es- pecially in the missionary field—all making together for good. The Presiding Elder spoke at length a ne a part of the great humani-|of the seemingly impossible results movement for temperance. the accomplished in foreign fields by Bish- nition of labor, the rights of wo-|ops Sims, Wright and others. the many , and legislative reform. sacrifices made by them, of work yet ally, the Negro must cease to look | to be, reading excerpts from different ly to those efforts which are or- | papers to emphasize his remarks, ceries which were tokens not only who thus deals ” us ae from our members but from friends |¥7¥ wey to show is conte throughout the city race in directing the Negro thr Through the great gospel sermons back door. of our pastor our churches on the The undersigned was once ° presidency of one of our b coming a marked improvement can be noted at each service. His plans are, to make Senatobia the real head of the Senatobia District, which is led on by the crudite Presiding Elder, Dr. Wallace Jones. We ask the prayers of the Church for our success. ; J. C. TATE, Secretary. © the undersigned knew anythins the effort he received from « the state an application for * in the school, Al! but dumf hat such a request should ¢ hhim, he asked the lady whether suffering from mental aber'@ on. 4 at all, she explained. This ja") her friend. He had informed h« the undersigned would be hos" within a few weeks from that Offer came just as this janitor * would. Another technique which the * ONS REET A Te can no longer use in influenci™® FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT ooo oe ee eof religion endian beer? a any one | worked well when the ia 4 “Hfieved in. the principles of J*. tdid hhh Nazareth and lived in the fe“ } 1541 14th Street, N. W., anal 4 | man had to account on that "| i, yea the for the deeds done in the bol’ "i white man of our-time has “is‘*" BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEE: General Conference ARE NOW READY ervisor Y. P. D.; Mary Abrams, T.] Ff. D. Cranshaw, pastor. The busi J. Marks, Lela Lovett, Laura Fleming, Bettie Harris. Leona Lasiter, Ella Dil- lard (Missionary Presidents and. offi- cers) who pleadged themselves to “work together for good” in the Master's Mis- sionary vineyard. was the feature of the work was inspiring. Mrs. Sime were not present. that their hearts would have rejoiced | all well rendered. The Presiding 1 to see the animated Missionary spirit exhibitd in our first Women’s Mission- —40-60-100 fold. “Inspirational servic is out motto, ss session was held Saturday night. The unusual wey. mecting was opened ina ial program In the beginning an ol was rendered, Each auxiliary of the Church furnishing a number on, pro- gram. The from the Stewards and Stewardess boards, were Also the solo from Rev. I. J. Marks entertaining p: rn.’ Every papers coming worthy of mention Our only regret was that Bishop and |Stewardess Board No 2 We feel Numbers coming from the other auxiliaries were er then took up the business part of the ed himself as ference and. expres Council of the Mobile District. Their teachings are truly bearing fruit being much pleased in this unique form After the close of the busi- Ladies served ice of opening. ness session, the Missionary came on the scene and MRS: L.'G.. DUNCAN cream and cake to everyone present. Prichard, Alabama. We have a fine pastor. He believes % Re We in doing things. This is his first year JEFFERSON CITY, MO. with us but he has everything well in IFES, hand, and the’ Church is moving on Bishop Noah W. Williams, presiding | nicely. bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District with us of the A. M. E. Church was here on Thursday evening en route to Boone- ville where he wound up his good will tour of the entire St. Louis-Booneville District: he was accompanied by Rey. R. L. Phillips, presiding elder of the | Sacrament district. The included the following places: Kennett, Rev. S. Carter. pas- tor, Sikeston’ Rey. W. W. Hender- son, pastor; Poplar Bluff, Rev. Cook, | Baptist churches with their members, pastor, Pacific and Union, Rev. J. H, Jalso the Presbyterian and Christian Hemmingway, pastor, Washington and | churches Rev. Carrodine, pastor of New Haven, Rev. Haynes, pastor;}|the A.M.E. Church of Itaska was with Jefferson City, Rev. R. A. Clinton, |us with his congregation lending both pastor; Speed, Rev. J. S. Stricklin, | spiritual and financial aid. Two of our .pastor; closed at Booneville, Rev. C. leading ministers of Waco were also R. Edgehill, pastor. present; Reys. Graves and Dayis, pas The Bishop and Presiding Elder were | tors of St. Luke and Edwards Chapel cordially received at all points: At Jeff- |Rev. David preached the erson City a reception committee met | sermon. Our Presiding Elder preached 'the Bishop and Presiding Elder at again at night and one person united Shubert and accompanied them to the with the Church, All of our Quarterly city. Conference claims raised and On Thursday evening the local Thus ended one of the best Stewardess Board tendered the Bishop | quarterly meetings we have ever had. a banquet which was well attended. In — Mrs. M. Machen wi or ka Sine ae EU (RI SD short address and also showed moving G eneral Conference pictures on his trip to. Bible lands. The program was well attended. Minutes NOW READY Presiding Elder Phillips who is sery- PRICE. $1.00, Postpaid ing his first year on the District re- ported an increase in finance over the & M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street district and also a substantial increase Phila, Pa. in membership, Both the Bishop and as being well pleased with the prog- | eee eRe RRR GEE HEH AA-H HH Sunday was a great day Our Presiding Elder preached as he never had before, using for a text, the words of Paul, found in Acts 18:21 “I all means keep this feast.” must by After which he administered the Holy In the afternoon, we had Union Services. All denominations of tour the city were represented. The pastor of the Holiness Church and some of his followers, pastor of the two larger afternoon were more. Presiding Elder expressed themselves ===== DSC09787.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE Luke, Nashville, Tenn., Rev. J. S. Foxall, Pastor. Bishop Edward J. Howard. November 9—West Tennessee Confer- The Calendar 4—Baltimore Conference—Payne ence—Greater Bethel, aig ee A. M. E. Church, Rev. D. E. Rice, Tenn. Rev. C. H. Harden, ot pastor, 417 Laurens Street, tor. Bishop Edward J. Howard. : ps iin SeUC S S, Bishop M. H. Davis. # 11—Philadelphia .Conference— Harrisburg, Penna., Rev. P. C. Williams, Pastor, 622 Briggs Street Bishop David Henry Sims. and first saw the light of day January, 18—New York Conference—Free- | 1357, in the City of Raleigh, N. C. His port, L. L, Rev. G. W. Maybanks,| parents were of Indian descent. Rev. Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue. Bishop} Nichols joined St. Paul A. M. E. David Henry Sims. Church of his native town in the youth- 25—New England Conference—| jj ace of eleven years, and the fol- New Haven, Conn, Rev. 1 A-liowing year was converted and taken McCoy, Pastor, 82 Dickerman] ;.¢4 full membership of his church by Street. Bishop David Henry) yj, pastor, Rev. Joseph Nicholas. Sims. Young Lewis Ruffin Nichols was August 2, 8—The World’s Christian En-} j;-nsed to exhort by Rev. George W. deavor Convention, TRANSITIONS (Continued from Page 5) Melbourne, 1Brodie in the early part of the year Australia. 1872, and in May of the same year was a ntario Conference—Wind- sent to be assistant pastor to the Rev. sor, Ontario, Rev. C. E. Penny,} Samuel Brown, pastor of Greensboro 404 Mercer Street. Bishop John Company Shops, N. C. After serving A. Gregg. with Rev. Brown for a short time, this 31—Michigan Conference— |. 6.5.9 preacher was sent to Pittsboro Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rev. | Circuit where he spent three successful THE CHRISTIAN RECOR W. H. Jones, 508 James Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 7—Northwestern Conference— Davenport, Rev. J. Collins, 11th and Ripley Streets. Bishop John A. Gregg. 14—West Virginia Confer- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rev. Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 21—Chicago Conference—Chi- cago, Illinois, Rev. B. H. Lucas, 3825 Dearborn. Street, 4211 Calu- Bishop John A. Sept Iowa, met Street. Gregg. 21—Pittsburg Conference — Vashington, Penna., Rev. E. L. Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 28—Indiana Conference—Evans- ville, Ind. Rev. M. R. Dixon, Jr. 509 East Gum Street. Bishop John A. Gregg 28—North Ohio Conference — Piqua, Ohio, Rev. R. N. Nelson, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate. October 5—IHinois Conference—Spring- field, Ill., Rev. K. J. Siddall, 415 North 14th Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. S—Ohio Conference—Zanes- ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrison Bry- ant, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid- way, Kentucky, Rev. S. A. Ly- num, Pastor. Bishop R. C, Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate, 19—West Kentucky Conference —Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R. Reid, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate, East Tennessee Conference — Knoxville, Tenn. Rev. T. E. West, Pastor. Bishop Edward J. How- ard. 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint years. He was sent from Pittsboro to Halifax, N. C., serving two years. His third appointment was to a_ point *| known as Magnolia, where he remain- ; ed but three months, having been sent by Bishop John M. Brown to Marion, S. C. pastoring St. John Church for three years. -His following appoint- | ments were: Presiding Elder of the Marion District for a short time, and from that district to the Charleston District for one year, and then to Emanuel Station for four years. He was appointed to the Edisto District which he served only a term, Bishop B. W. Arnett returned the Rev. Nichols to Emanuel Church to build the present structure at a_ cost of $60,000. Dr. Nichols was next made Presid- ing Elder of the Georgetown District for five years, carrying the Dollar Money from $750 to $1600. Bishop A. Grant appointed him to Morris Brown where he gave four years of very ef- service. Bishop Wesley J. Gaines placed this successful pastor over the Charleston District for a five years term. Under this “silver tongucd orator” this district became one of the leading districts of the connection. The sainted Bishop B. F. Lee re- turned Dr. Nichols to Morris Brown Church for a second administration where he remained five years, bringing the membership up to 3,000. Dr. Nichols again went back to the George- town District under Bishop L. J. Cop- pin, and after serving out his time, was given the supervision of the Kingstree District. After remaining for cight years he was again returned to the Georgetown District, where after eight years untiring travel, he left the dis- trict in good condition. It was Bish- op R. C. Ransome who appointed Dr. Nichols to the Edisto District where in his seventh year of service, death laid his hand on this soldier of many bat- tles and carried him to the Heaven of Rest. Rev. L. R. Nichols was a preacher of unusual ability, gifted with the pow- ficient er to move souls of saints and stir sin- ners to repentance. Thousands of people were brought into the kingdom of grace through the persuasive elo- quence of this hero of the cross of Christ who fell in the midst of battle. Rev. Lewis Ruffin Nichols was one of those ministers who could return again and again to the same charge and preach the acceptable year of the Lord in the midst of a broad’ welcome of many glad hearts who would flock to hear him proclaim the gospel in his own peculiar style. Dr. Nichols was a trustee and friend of Allen University thru all its useful history. It is possible that there was no other minister living who sixty-eight years of active service to the Christian ministry. The remaining members of the family are: 4 Mrs. Marthena N. Cooper, Vice Principal of Simonton School, Charles- ton, S. C.; Mrs. Della W. Williams, teacher, Waterboro, S. C.; Mr. Ben- jamin S. Nichols, Letter Carrier, N. Y. C.; Rev. Samuel W. Nichols, Mo- bile, Alabama; Mr. Henry T. Nichols, Charlottesville, Va.; Mrs. Louise N. Noisette, Summerville, S. C. Miss Nancy Q. Nichols, Charleston, S. C.; Rev. D. Ward Nichols, pastor of E- manuel A. M. E. Church, N. Y. C.; and ten grandchildren an done great gave | grand-child. Telegrams and Letters: Bishops and Mesdames J. S. Flip- per, Atlanta, Ga; D, H. Sims, Phila- delphia, Pa.; S. L. Green, Cincinnatti, Ohio; J. A. Gregg, Flint, Mich.; W. A. Fountain, Atlanta, Ga.; M. H. Davis, Baltimore, Md.; R. R. Wright, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev. and Mrs. Wm. McKinley Dawkins, Flushing, N. Y.; Official Board of Emanuel Church, New York, Joseph Ladson, Chr.. Caesar Seabrook, Séc.; Excelsior Club, Emanuel Church, N. Y. C.; Trustee Auxiliary, Emanuel Church, N. Y. C.; Henry Tolton, Supt. Eman- uel Sunday School, N. Y. C.; Pro- gressive Circle, Alice Murry, Pres., Emanuel, N. Y. C.; Inter-Denomina- tional Ministers Meeting of New York City, J. J. McNeil, Sec.; West Phila- delphia District, Rev. I. N. Patterson, P. E.; Mrs. Viola Elliott, New York City; Mrs. Susie Temdean, New York City; Rev. C. A. Johnson, Tompkin- sonville, N. Y.; Rev. and Mrs. Garri- son, Westbury, N. Y.; Rev. and Mrs. Robert Dutton, New York City; Mrs. Naomi Hill, New York City; Mrs. Adeline Dereef, New York City; Rev. and Mrs. Peter Felder, New York City; Mrs. Frances Cooper, New York City; Mrs. Hazel Wilkins, New York City; Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Jones, New York City! x Telegrams from Organizations: New York City, The Young People’s Praying Circle of Emanuel A. M. E. Church. 4 New York City—Fuel Club, Emanuel A.M.E. Church, N.Y. Philadelphia, Penn., Presiding El- ders’ Council of First Episcopal Dis- trict. f New York City—Pulpit Aid Club of Emanuel A. M. E. Church, N. Y. New York City—Pastor Aid of Emanuel A, M. E, Church, Cae and date. and Pupil teachers. Superintendents, Please mail in to the Christian corder your name, St You are cordially invited to study th Sunday School Lesson for May Sk 1938-in joint session at the Philadeiphy Annual Conference to be held at Bethy A.M.E. Church, 622 Bridge Steet Harrisburg, Pa., Sunday May 15 i 9:00 A. M. Classes will be arrange all ages under qualified and exp —W. W. Jacobs Conf. Sup All persons planning to attend tix New England Annual which convenes in Bethel A. \f. ¢ Church, 31 Sperry Street, May 25 29 please notify Rev. I. A. McC Dickerman St., New Haven, Conn that proper homes may be provid Rev. I. A. McCoy, Rev. W. K. Hopes Presiding Bishop David H. S Presiding church, birth mon, Officers, Tea, hers. fog enced erintendent Conference New York City—The Circle of Emanuel A. M. E. ( New York City—Stewards Emergency Emanuel A. M. E. Church New York City—Deaconess Board Emanuel A. M. E. Church New York City—Principle Chub, Emanuel A. M. E. Church. 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Andrews Simmons—Colum- Rey. Y. S. Sims—New York City. Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Mims—Ab- “Toll! Toll! Toll! All mortal life must “Qh, the church he loved will miss him, “Miss him in its hour of need. “Mourn then, Zion, for our Zion, Till the tear-drops inward bleed. “Let the bands of morning drape the Mr. and Mrs. Cralence Copeland— New York City. Miss Evelyn Brown—New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Edison Malony—New York City. Mrs. Gussie T. Wright—New York homestead, City. “And the house of prayer, : RCS Mu REA cay Wulbor ee News So eee York City. y “On true bosoms everywhere. F “Toll! Toll! Toll! Never more— “Comes back to earth the life that goes Mrs. E. Morgan—New York City. again—no a Mrs. Thelma E. Meachan—Charles- SE ce “Hence to the Eden shor Miss Lenore McLeod—Charleston, | ,, ence ante CUR $C. Let him rest—they rest but seldom “Whose success challenge foes. “He was weary, worn with watching, “His life-crown of power hath pressed Miss C. Gadsden—Charleston. S. C. Miss Mary E. Mack—Charleston, So., carolina: “Oft on temples sadly aching— Miss Irma E. Smith—Charleston, So. | ,, Le ae te ie Gavatinn He was weary; let him rest. e p a 7, ere ex t Miss Emily A. Middleton—Charles- Reso one ues pig meteby ceteng o alec Dr. Ward Nichols, and the entire fam- The Class of 2A Simonton School— Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Cecil Marquez—New York City. Dr. and Mrs. E. H. McGill—Allen Pniversity. Resolutions expressing the sympathy and feelings of the officers and mem- bers of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Georgetown, S. C., in the death of Dr. L. R. Nichols, Charleston, S. C. Whereas, Our Creator, in His wise Providence, has seen fit to call Home Dr. L. R. 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This memory can Recorder: Pu I i again and again to stir his heart... ! FUG! 3 4 Heart. and, SAVE MONEY! } co - give strength and courage in the ¢ eR EERE re bbrrtinan | est days of his ministry in the aad WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF church. Despite our apostasy, 11. ." : SS etal THIRD WORD ON THE CROSS. | cathe a Son to make us sons. PULPIT GOWNS More universal, therefore, arg th implications of this Third W. : ord By Rev. Joseph Gomez a) ni Hee EMBROIDERIES, may be discovered the deepest aa vas Old Stone Church, Public Square, |'"S* irre Kingdom which he cam, 2 Cléveland’ Good’ ‘Friday, April, 15." |‘PSS8D/EM, Here G58 truths of op, TRIMMINGS 1938, Auspices Cleveland ipmaeot aah They, challange Uy STOLES Felecia Chaxchestl today with imports that transceng the Ogae lesser interpretations of so holy , te GOWNS AND On the Cross of Calvary the life of yO pS 08 and mother. Thy . . Kingdom of Christ was and still ; CHOIR HATS Jesus found sublimest sanction. ACS Fs ‘ is the 3 Kingdom of the inner life it: VESTMENTS true purpose was revealed in the red z t 2 Jesug . : brushed aside all social superficial CHURCH hot furnace of a merciless test. What . = ee lities, ¢ theological distinctions and legal tech): HANGINGS He said on the shores of the lake, on a : ‘ : I techn). BERET TAY 2 calities with an imperial gesture , the hillside, in synagogue, or in home © ang ACADEMIC i 4 get always to the very heart of HOODS can be best interpreted in that language ikeues “SE iE Pree Of the of Calvary. The Cross becomes the Se upder goes back tp Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes hate, adultery to lust. Sonship meayi more than ties of blood or Proximity of domicile. Motherhood meant mor than the claims of nature. Two my live together, eat together, sleep tal gether and be a thousand miles apap in spirit. Two may be separated jy lands and oceans and yet be conn 4 badge and seal of his supreme spiritual leadership and declares unequivocally the objectiveness of that leadership. Across the centuries this picture comes to us; The Man upon the Cross; a man and woman in deepest despair standing at the foot of that Cross. The Man upon the Cross looks down and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. cted y a cable of | vhich 1 821-23 ArchSt. PHILADELPHIA | ijn eee tn mom he ver dene [PY SN of te oh Mary, His mother, and John. His ’ : Tust. ang | ‘ i pets 4 affection undisturbed by distance o favorite disciple, and in tones in rever-} 6.4. furthermore Rieter eat be Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service ence. salicitous and trusting, commits , aa derstanding genius of motherho lodge in the personality of womanhood. World motherho: sonship rest their cause in the deeper To be sure, others were there. There | roots of spirittial understanding cc SPS ee were John’s mother, Salome. Mary] The question grows larger and larg. Magdalene and Mary the wife of Cleo-|.er as we look at it, and this ‘ Me REE REE REPRE EEE REE EEE EEEEEEE EEE EEE Peed Pas—women whose ardent espousal of | Word of Jesus assumes proportions ix f His cause entitled them to serious con- beyond our earlier and more immediate Altar Appointments. Mary to the tender care of John and commends that disciple to the mother- i heart of Mary. CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION sideration. But this was the moment approach. It goes to the very r i A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN for only the Three, and John and Mar: a REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. ; mula numa Reon acts. 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia. '- Please Renew my Subscription for One Year ( ) Check Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( We must must go to the very foot of the Cross. think and re-evaluate this whole vit was as though for afew brief mo- blem of human relationships in ments heaven and earth paused to wit- light of the words of Jesus ness a scene of indescribable beauty, relationships must move away fro: albeit of pathos and agony. Pain and { realm of the accidental to that ) Checb Ta 1 eed Rea stoi edibon erie nates Udaar: House Me rac me ; : : i happiness mingled. Death and life]is permanent. Color, blood, class att ADDRESS oo ves acen? | edie det Aa eda ene tee bei e Be met. The tenderest emotions of the | accidents of life. Relationships ‘ ‘human soul of every age and clime]joned and patterned on this wis were gathered, then poured out in a | give no lasting satisfaction, nor glorious finale that defied all laws of! genuine help. On the basis of Spirit men and nature and claimed its su- | we claim sonship to all the great spirit TS ‘preme right to be heard. The Cross] of the ages. This does not mean, is now the throne, and love commands. | can it ever mean, less emphasis « “Woman, behold thy son!” He cried, | the holy ties of family life. but t and bore divine witness to the su-| proach of Jesus puts the seal o | premacy of motherhood. The world] worth on life, makes human relation ‘had never been able to escape its im-]|ships more intriguing and secures ‘0! /portance. Jesus sealed it upon the !man solid ground on which to st d Cross. Around these words we may] Jesus was Himself a Jew, by build our theses on the sanctity of} natural laws of life. Had He liv home and all the glories of its intima-|day His teachings would be banned i cies, its loyalties and its sacrifices. large section of the world, simply be The home is yet. despite our modern} cause He was a Jew in the 12! ral tendencies, the all-important basis of |sense. Even so, it is being attempted the social order, the mother the center } Our Christ is Lord of all the earth and ‘of that home, To an unusual degree |the spiritual elder brother of 4 world she shares the joy and sorrow of her order whose foundation is God. esis Inclosed find Money Order for $1.58. ¢ MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President Courses leading to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mics, and Music, 5 00-- Va offspring. To that Son upon the Cross Mary and John belong to the ages Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary the mother’s presence gave comfort,| How we need to get back to the Schools. Member of Association of American Colleges. ‘as it has done throughout all the Cross! Rank nationalism has carried centuries and under every conceivable us far afield from those finer and frient condition. Eternal Motherhood spoke; lier feelings. Claims of blood havt , Eternal Sonship responded. } {been set over against the hilt ‘ “Behold thy mother!” he also cried, , claims of human happiness, and the and in that hour John received the | earth has become an inferno of até greatest honor ever bestowed on mor- | Personality is engulfed in the falst } talman. John alone records this Third | claims of the benefits of a corpo" Word, Could he ever forget it? Like | life. Democracy staggers and woul ade For further information write to the President, W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. eon ‘ ee ‘for all. while the other «and life eternal. 5 n, behold thy son! Then saith ¢ disciple, Behold thy mother! m that hour that disciple took his own home.” Unbroken of happiness in which there cal life. Each must share in to secure permanent rela- of goodwill. To the two halyes at whole Jesus proclaims equal- ‘haring. Let us pray God that ture of Calvary may stir both jdual and national conscience! 5 more than co-operation; there ity in sharing responsibilities. und us the stark naked truth of sharing in social, civic, and nic responsibilities smite us in ie. We are appalled at the total -apprecation of the equal part must assume in the sum total of mity happiness. We say equal sibility, not identical responsi- There must be given the full re of our devotion. Our work proximate our capacity. John nish the homes, the necessities , and the tender care of a son. at he must measure to the full. e can never assume responsibility mother. Mary must be that ir and that in all the holy and ten- the North and South, must move d peace. crown of reward that comes with | At fish service. y the world might well gather at Bry and see the picture of this stricken mother borne tenderly foot of the Cross by a devoted Mle; mark well how heavily she upon him, see the look of peace somes ot John to replace the look gratitude. by the words of the Christ. May help us to see vividly our needs lis vision at the Cross that we 0 forth to give our best and share ebuilding of a blundering. stupid, h world up to the ideals of the t heart. all this picture Christ is revealed nly as a great son and friend but Sreat Meditator. He is forever ering new impulses in man and g them in holy alliances for mu- happiness. We must therefore er, and that at the Cross, this y of service. Mary and John Nd receive, but the Holy Son upon OSs joins, and imparts the bene- |upon that spiritual unity. Mary as the perfect pattern of mother- John the loving, trusted disciple jend, Jesus the mediating influ- hat permeates the world. seeking to unite forces together such as ¢ united in the task of Kingdom- _ building. The world is full of unholy alliances. they will fall again. The partnership built on lust, greed, or any other ulter- ior motive will not stand the stress of the years. must come crumbling down. Upon the highest plane of a Christ-centered re- lationship must the world find helpful service and enduring happiness. In the midst of a crumbling world, guided by the Light that emanates frim Cal- vary, we dare on this day to proclaim our faith in a civilization based on the sanctity or home life, the principles of Eternal Motherhoon and Sonship, and Universal Christian Brotherhood. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH The Tulsa District witnessed one of of the State. The conference was held at Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church, Claremore, Okla., March 30 to April 1: 1938. Rev. P. W. Delyle, the efficient Presiding Elder was at his post of duty. The conference opened at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning. ler delivered the annual sermon. (The pastor of Flipper Chapel Then the conference took Holy Com- munion led by Presiding Elder and pastors. The reports from all charges were Rinistrations of a mother’s life..| very good. The far as each gives the best. they | graced with several visiting ministers, and share equally in the peace jlaity and professionals from yarious happiness of that home. Along churches. ath, mother and son, husband and | Rev. H. M. Nelson spared no pains in ployer and employee, East and making everything pleasant. The In- stitute was nicely gospel services were high. én as one gives he receives. This | that each minister was at his best. They have fallen before; Sooner or later the walls Claremore, Okla. greatest conference in the history Rev. J. B. Mil- Sopulpa). conference was The. entertaining pastor, conducted and the It seemed the quarterly conference. Many tri- butes were paid him for his faithful service. The reports of the various auxiliaries were read. Dr. Johnson, our beloved Presiding Elder is a splen- did executive and dispatches the busi- ness of the conference with ease. He 2g Le the close of the conference the pas- Indeed one realizes | tor made some timely remarks concern- t in the other’s best. That we |ing the church, which seemed to inspire swe give is the sweetest and most | every Christian worker to return to ous paradox in human experience. his field more determined for success. REV.) P, W. DELYLE,’P. E. J. B. MILLER. Reporter. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Pottsville, Pa. Rey. W. L. Johnson, D.D., Presid- r with which he had earlier ap- | ing Elder of Philadelphia District held shed the place of crucifixion as the 4th quarterly conference April 21, beams upon him with a look of 1938, 8 P. M. Miss Rosalie Taylor was Then follow them | elected secretary. ‘as from the Cross they move re- Questions were asked. One of our ed in their new-found comrade- | most valuable members Bro. William The Disciplinary PROGRESS A wide gulf separates the mod- ern funeral director from the “undertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained professional man, using all the advanced methods of science and offering a multitude of services which were never expected of his predecessor. As the result of this advancement, the public re- ceives protection and comfort in a time of great need. _ ey WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phila,, Pa. PHONE: GER. 0585 highly commended each of the depart- ments on its splendid work. The of- ficers and members asked the return of their pastor, the Rev. A. C. Patrick for another conference year. The Presiding Elder was paid in full. Total amount raised this quarter for all pur- poses $358.28. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training ay Young Men and Women parece eyed U1 ee THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS | offers i General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engincering. THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION offers General Courses in High School and Elementary Teacher-training ; Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY offers A course leading to the Bachelur of Divinity Degree THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, college preparatory and general high school work. THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS iad Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 weeks to four years; valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as journeymen workers. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES Special reduction in the amount of fees will be made for those who are able to pay in advance. Students may enroll for the year in the College of Liberal Arts for $250.00 and in the College of Education or School of Vocations for $275.00. These amounts must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military deposit, or books. Freshmen register on September 22nd, upper-classmen register on September 27th. For Further Information Address: DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President WILBERFORCE, OHIO WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY PRR REREREEEEREEEE EEE EERE EEE EEE EEE EEE EET WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair Will also restcre the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cts. Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B, LYONS 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR ===== DSC09789.JPG ===== . ‘ ee ed “PAGE SIXTEEN AFTER—EASTER REVIVAL THE CHRISTIAN RECORD —$—$—$—$— $$ ae —— x) LD S/ CHRIST ENC rout Jeri Seat <i EPISCOPAL CHURCH. SAAN OUR BROTHER: Se La eS Te —~ ORDER. 3AN: Re PRICE FIVE CENTS Bettie eleletiek y G Va chee eee DR 00 30 to May Ist 1938 Dr. Jeltz will do the preaching and a big Gospel at Metropolitan A. M. FE. Church 20th and Fitzwater Streets Philadelphia, Pa. From April 18th Chorus will sing at every service. Lecture to “MEN ONLY”- 30 P.M. April 24 Lecture to “WOMEN ONLY” 30 P.M. May Ist ° ° ° . 3 ~YOUTH SERVICE-8 3 30 to 8 Preaching-8:30 Come and Bring Your Prayer 7 Family and Friends P. M. April 29th ight: Bishop John A. Bf Council of Bishop; host. and. Bis Bishop R, R. 2 ims, the By ‘ookes They have won David irrived too late for the pictur | While attending the Counc ips at Montgomery in F secretary Henry | hop H. Y. | Wright, Jr., | of Bish- ebruary, the OUR Officers John ‘R A, Singleton were in the party as well as Presidents D. O McGill, E ops present, ministerial BISHOPS AT TUSKEGEE Front, left to right: Bishop M. H. | bishops accepted the courtesy of’ a Dayis, ‘President. F. D. Patterson, | motorcade by Bishop Sims, and Chap- | B hop W. A. Fountain, and Se lain Harry V. Richardson of Tuskegee 5 shop J. S. Flipp Back, left to |to visit the famous institution. General | Hawkins and George Walker, E.) H. Dean Chas. H. Spivey, Dr. Stewart. the wives of the bisk- two hundred from all and. about and lay visitors immortal Booker T H hi c t sections of the church. The’ bishops, their! wives, the General Officers, and schoolimen were guests at a Juncheon which was tendered by the institution President Patterson was present. Pre- ceding the luncheon the group visited the Memorial Chapel, the tomb of the Washington, and of which his: monument, at the base the above picture was made. The Rev. R. E- Pastor, Emanuel, his historic church has he heroic labors of Dan layne immediately after he Rebellion, Emanuel ionument to the late L Emanuel in New York Mispring. Dr. They have traveled in every State in the School and College, and-in the spread of the Gospel of Inter- International Evangelists of the A.M.E. Church and Colored px Specializing in the Evangelization of Youth in High White sed for education, $820 Union and in six Canadian Provinces, conducting 400 success- Dr. & Mirs. Nathaniel Hawthorne Jeltz ful revivals and 178 large inter-racial services. racial Goodwill. A splendid quarterly c PONS AAAARRAREAASINERAAS C60 ULGRLDEASARTATS RDNA 277 1 itt Ons on Sunday. Brogdon Charleston. S. C. by some of the greatest preachers | n African Methodism and dates s its legitimate Brogdon pastors 1500 members ind is serving his second year fear, the church reported 80 new mem- rs, 65 converts, 1500 members, $600 ind $8000 for all purposes. pean NE SANFORD, FLORIDA eld at St.. James A. M. E. anford, Fla., Sunday, February 25-27. br. A, P. Postell, presiding elder of anford District, preached two able been pastor- rom jel Alexander the War of is a living R. Nichols. Last Dollar Money onference was Church. The hailed a J year, were appre Dr. Dr. good. ence 10th, Services were well attended morning was very practical, Subject: | Private Virture various boards ‘of the church. One member was added. Postell’s to bear a Spiritual awakening. of tears. gospel to dying men and women. Campbell Chapel A- Mick. The sermon on Sunday and | Public Good.” full assessment was raised. Dr. | James was delight. This being his quarterly conference held with ames Church in this Conference his work and sérmons brought There many Amens heard from this ciated audience. also the shedding It is our sincere hope that Postell lives long to preach the coming to St with MRS. C. C. JOHNSON Le eas AMERICUS, GA. Church— T. J. Davis, pastor is making The second quarterly confer- \ elder. Every body was ‘all smiles as listened to the reports of the Every signs of increasing they indicated progress, and our beloved, highly re- spected and honored pastor and officers The report had. everything “in fine shape. conference opened for business. All necessary officers. were ¢ lected. After the Questions the auxiliaries and class leaders all made splendid reports for the quarter which Disciplinary ing February by and nancially is text Matt. of our Presiding Elder; mas' afraid to say don’t care the man that is if you love thé truth here until his term is out regardless to the other fellow. think the Bishop could better dition by ——————— LAKE CHARLES DISTRICT FRIENDSHIP A.M.E. CHURCH Tunica, Louisiana Our first quarterly conference end- 12th, which was held our worthy Presiding Elder. W. H. all. Everything went out with love peace; both ‘spiritually and fi- good. You find 21:2, 1 am not ashamed he absolutely ers what he picks up. I am not were will ashamed and He is where else Where ver he goes in this District he carries neither who knows it just for us and any the truth with him. I hope the Bishop may continue him and send us a man just like him if he can find one. Also his wife is so kind and lovely, and carries out her duty directly. Rey. J. T. Coastor is a fine man; loves he church and will carry out his duty I don’t our con- two men, which is a help to us and the church. Please find all of this being true facts. —D. C. JACKSON PRAYING FOR A UNITED CHURCH sending us these I solicit your prayers for the same Organized prayer is the only thing that situation will change the present Organize yourself and then your what- with, Social, group—Family first and then ever «group connected Church, Fraternal, Civic, School what not group pray for the Church. Prayer you are Insurance, Doctors, Lawyers or I mean for you and your changes things. Yours sincerely, MRS. W. D. JOHNSON Plains, Ga., Pres. W. P. U. Lob er De eh | InThis Issue SHIR RRR PERRET EEE The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F convened Thursday night, March with Rev J, E Brown, presiding showed collections $624.52 received as Stewart t 2 full members 18, death 4. Any church | Sunday School Lesson 3 will go to higher grounds under the | Editorials: leadership of Dr. T. J. Davis as pastor, Church Extension Board Mets 4 a man with a program, a preacher, Wilberforce University 4 scholar, humanitarian and great orga- | Build a Chicago Cathedral 4 nizer. It is amazing to see the large AUP SU RT ACKSOMS cae 3 4 4 number of young people drawn into Millions (Editorial of the weak) 4 the church since he has been pastor. | Pointed Points 5 The Junior church, Sunday School, |The Churchman Afeld. one 5 A. C. E. League are the medium | Letters to the Jr 1 ape eA Ara through which he has worked to give | Birthday MGreCHINEO voces sss seg AD Campbell Chapel the bigest crowd of | Transitions ll young folks of any church in town. Notices Sr 12 MARY L, MOORE |The Calendar jijyscsreeveeenveven A
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  ===== DSC09773.JPG ===== A AS SS DD ES 16 S. 19th Street . Philadelphia, Pa. See ee ee RN ae ee ERC, Ft nedine eeeteet neiaenenentnetinend LS AE A PHONE: PENnypacker 5787 cy ue Sor Se wos ieey G. E. CURRY, Manager see ACEO 1 OO ED 0S ND rH ND O- ad ieeeeieieeminell oe oe et 1 aad thet LLANE ES ml bs oem ye HE NEEDS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN WORK nt ee By Bishop R. R. Wright Every where Mrs. Wright and I have been, friends have asked the questions, “What do you need in South Africa,” and “What can we doz” tically everything.” It is indeed kind of our friends to be so greatly interest- ed in our work, and if they knew how far just a little will go, they would help more, For example, a lady had a very good Victrola she had not used for many years. She said to a friend, bet hate to throw this away, but I have not used it since we put in the radio, and it is just in the way.” Her friend said, “Why not give it to Bishop Wright for South Africa? And she did, And it gave her great joy. It furthermore gave her a new interest in her people across the seas, and she felt better for having given something. President Walker of Wilberforce University said, “We will give you twelve study lamps for Wilberforce In- i stitute, South Africa.” And others haye promised. 3 We need cloth for uniforms. could use several hundred yards of white madras or blue cotton broad- cloth for girls’ blouses and jumpers, and kakhi for boys uniforms. We have over a thousand children we could so clothe. Along with these would go threads, buttons, etc. We would have the students make the uniforms as a Part of their education. One of the first steps in Christianization has been | Putting of clothes on these youngsters. — All sorts of old clothing in good con- dition we can use, for men, women and childres iy Our preachers wear robes—they are a che ordinary clergymen’s ‘Suits By We clothes, and give a dignified ap- ued on page 16) PHILADELPHIA, PA. FACING THE FACTS By J. P. Q. Wallace A deal of dissatisfaction is being ex- pressed in every section of the church growing out of the Jaw that was passed at the last General Conference, which states that each Annual Conference is entitled to only three ministerial and three lay delegates. I think all fair minded people will ad- mit that this is not an equitable repre- sentation, but it is the law and as a Christian organization, we have no oth- er alternative than to obey it. It ought to teach us a lesson that there is more to do at a general con- ference than to elect bishops, general officers and get a draw on the church treasury. Those who claim that the law did not pass, missed that part of the day's pro- ceedings. They may have had person- al business to look after, or perhaps, may have been out at a caucus, scheem- ing to put through some thing against the will of the body. I hope and pray that the day will We answer, “Really, we need prac- | come when tricks and ungodly schem- es will be put aside among the ~dele- gates, and when the choir wilt rule, without bias, prejudice or favor—‘He that ruleth over man must be Just.” I feel as many others do that the law ought to be repealed and a more equitable one legislated. To find fault, and not give a remedy ig to multiply dissension. So as I do not like the law, 1 am hereby giving my remedy. I think that the basis on which the number of delegates from an annual conference should be computed, should be based on the number of full mem- bers recorded in the various churches in the bounds of the said annual con- ference, and we should also consider the financial ability as expressed in the amount of dollar money raised by an annual conference. I. Numerical Strength. Each Annual Conference should be entitled to two ministerial and two lay delegates. Conferences having more than 3000 members shall be entitled to an extra delegate both ministerial and lay for each additional 1500, or a frac- tion of 1500 over 750 members. Financial Strength: Each Annual Conference raising $5000.00 per annum or $20,000.00 for the quadrennium, shall be entitled to elect one extra minister- jal and one lay delegate, also. Each Annual Conference raising sev- en thousand ‘$7,000.00) or over per annum or $28,000.00 during the quad- rennium shall elect two additional min- isterial and two additional lay dele- gates. Such a law would do much to con- serve our membership which is so shamefully neglected, It will also add oi ees Sa .—TH OF Nie AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Sa AN OUR BROTHER; i i i i424 The New York Bible Society has just-placed 4,202 Bibles'in $2 New York City Hotels: Most. of these volumes are to replace worn or missing copies. Elorrici Wh iH Ht | I | i ih i i i | AL O85 Ad A i mm (at ac na \ AW t Pictured above is.a patt of the 1,956 Bibles presented to the Commodore Hotel, one for each guest room. tem. Now is the time for us to ponder our problems. We had better pay more at- tention to the lawful needs of our church, and less to candidates. Read carefully what Atty. Dudley says: who writes, as secretary of the committee on abstracts and charters. yes, and there are other lawful problems, which we shall soon face. I would suggest further, as we make our college presidents, deans, and reg- ular U. S. Army Chaplain delegates. Why not make our old experienced ‘ministers who have been a member of our general conference for thirty or more years—consccutively, delegates? lf the college presidents, and army chaplains are valuable _ assets. Why not the wisdom and the experi- ence of these old heroes who have been members of general conferences eight or more sessions, not a &reat asset al- s0? This would include such men as the sainted father Nichols of South Carolina who was recently laid to rest. deans, DALTON, LA. The Second Quarterly Conference of Matthew Chapel A. M. E. Church -was held April 9-10, with our presiding elder, Dr. J. K. Washington and our new pastor, Rev. H. Y, Perkins. We had a wonderful Sunday and a grand lesson that day, found Mark 8:27-38, inspiration to our dollar money sys- | | “Finding ourselyes in service,” the » was. well explained so we all did enjoy it so much, Then a burning message from Rev. W. M. Banks, subj. Put Forth Thy Hand and Take it by The Tail: The spirit of the service was high. Our raised. finance, $27.00 was We love our pastor so much and he is a God-sent man. M, A. Perkins in This Issue i So a The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F, Stewart o..ceceeeceese eee 2 Editorials : From the Fly Leaf of the Edi- tor’s Bible 4 4 What Do Our Bishops Think? Bishops as Fraternal Messen- gers But for the Grace of Go (Editorial of the Week).. 4 Pointed Points The Churchman Afield .. Letters to the Editor 5 Allen C. E, League .... 6 From Other Papers ... 10 INQUGES OL tayect rcs ccacesnenes 12 The Calendar ..pecsereesees yo 3 Birthday Greetings cisyycrrereees 12 ===== DSC09774.JPG ===== . . . or The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. Saturday, May 14 UNITY IN CHRIST “{5 Christ divided?” — I Cor. 1:13. Read L Cor. 1:13-17. Thomas Carlyle said; “Men’s hearts sught not to be set against one another, but set with one another, and all a- gainst evil only.” It is not an uncont- mon thing to see, even today, in churches men and women arrayed a- sinst each other, many times several factions within the samé church, all same Christ. Where the spirit of Christ is manifest, there will be worshipping the harmony and fellowship, rather than strife and division, Oft times men and women in their endeavor to reach a certain position in the church organization incur and engender enmities that never die, These annot be when we keep ever our eyes the vision of the Christ uffering on the cross. before fe drew a circle that shut me out, Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout; 3ut love and [ had the wit to win, We drew a circle that took him in. —Markham Pr r Dear Father, who art in heaven, give us a never-fading vision of Thy kingdom. Grant us knowledge and wisdom for noble living, that in all our ways we may acknowledge Thee and walk in the paths which Thou dost direct. In Jesus name. Amen. Sunday, May 15 THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD “But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit search- eth all things, yea, the deep things of God."—1 Cor, 2:10. Read I Cor, 2:9-12, Moffatt translates this verse: “And God has revealed it to us by the Spirit, for the Spirit fathoms everything, even the depths of God.” We are living in a marvelous world, a world that tho it harbors nature “red with tooth and claw,” also reveals a loving Heavenly Father intensely concerned about His children. Browning has said; “This world’s no blank for us, nor blot, it means intensely, and it means good, to find its meaning is my food and drink.” Too many of_us stumble thru life with- out ever knowing its meaning, We have eyes, but do not see. The expla- nation does not appear on the surface; to the contrary most of what happens , ey By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. ay more deeply. of God.” “Tt is not wisdom to be only wise, And eyes, But it is wisdom to believe the heart.” —Santayana You may not be able to understand the physics and chemistry of nature, nor be well-versed in the lore of the world, but you can walk where your eyes will be glorified with the vision of God’s preparation for you, and where rapturous are filled with whisperings of God's sweet voice. Prayer: your ears derfully prepared for us. live in the beauty of Thy Holiness. In Jesus name, Amen, Monday, May 16 SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. —I Cor. 2:24. Read I Cor. 2:14-16. Professor Goodspeed very beautifully translates this passage: “A material (unspiritual) man will not accept what the Spirit of God offers. It seems mere folly to him, and he cannot understand it, because it takes spiritual insight to see its true value.” Whenever I hear men who, because of superior training or lack of it, sneer at the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, or even the Wesleyan doctrine of a second definite work of grace, I think of the words of Mase- field in “The Everlasting Mercy.” “For while the Plough tips round the Pole The trained mind outs the upright soul, As Jesus said the trained mind might, Being wiser than the sons of light, But trained men’s minds are spread so thin They let all sorts of darkness in; Whatever light man finds they doubt it, They love, not light, but talk about it.” “But the spiritual man is alive to all true values, but his own true value no unspiritual man can see. For who has | gether in ‘the service of the King of ever known the Lord’s thoughts, so that he can instruct him? But we share , too much to us and around us serve to muddle us the thoughts of Christ.’—(Goodspeed ee 8 PAGE 3 : Let us not forget that “God has revealed ‘it (the things pre- pared for them that love Him) to us by the Spirit, for the Spirit FATHOMS EVERYTHING, even the DEPTHS on the inward vision close the We thank Thee, O God, that thou hast made it possible for us, thru the Blessed Holy Spirit, to see and hear the things that Thou hast so won- Help us to verse 15,16) es payer: Eternal God, Our Father, we seek, today, for that spiritual in- sight that will cause us to know and share the thoughts of Christ. Help-our Mi ster, may our lives to be one glorious affirmation of hands et our faith in Thee that no man shall read! | Ne‘er falter when the dream is jn oy, us with confusion but with unmistak- hearts; on, able evidence of our fellowship with Him. For His sake, we pray, Amen. See ‘ Tuesday, May 17 THE SOURCE OF INCREASE When to our ears there come divine | commands And all the pride of sinful will departs. We build with thee, oh grant enduring worth j peat} Until the heay'nly_ Kingdom comes oy “So then neither is he that planteth earth.” Nay any thing, neither he that watereth: | —_ Z * “ay but God that giveth the increase."—I] Prayer: Know that a labor is of ng Cor. 3:4. value who does not carry out the plans Read Acts 3:1-12. of the Master Workman, we would be God makes the seed and the plant Jin harmony and would always work grow. Joyce Kilmer, with keen in-| with Thee, O Father, and help Thee {, sight, realized this when he gave to the | build a better world, for Jesus sake, world his immortal lines: Amen. - ‘ _ Thursday, May 19 WHO OWNS YOU?> “Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.” When our labors are attended with success, we are prone to forget that it is not thru our own power or strength that we have accomplished, Not “I” but “we.” Let us not be so easily in- clined to discount the work of others, either our predecessors Or our asso- ciates. It is not important as to who does the work; the significant thing is who makes the growth. How often do you meet with people who are completely out of joint in God’s service, because they have felt that their labors have not been accord- ed the proper recognition. They com- plain: “I did this, and I did that. Look what I did.” They are wholly unmind- ful of the words of the text: “So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth: but God that giveth the increase.” Prayer; Dear Lord, Father of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we thank Thee that all things come from Thee. What- ever success that Thou dost give to our labors brings us great joy. We pray earnestly that Thou wilt ever keep us mindful of the fact that Thou alone can bring success to our toils and crown our labors. Amen. “And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God's.” —I Cor. 3:23. Read I Cor. 3:12-23. In a quiet hour address at our dis. trict missionary convention, Dr. G. L. out a clear distinction between a man's haying religion and religion having a man. Said he: Everybody has som kind of religion. When one has re- ligion ‘he might lay it aside at a con- ¥enient moment, but when religion pos sesses us we cannot belong to ourselyes but unto God. » Paul said: “You belong to Christ.” With him, the Christian way of living was a way of complete surrender « a merging of one’s will and way into that of Christ’s. Christ is all in all When we belong to Him, all of our deeds are guided by what we feel will please Him. In the same talk of Rev. Hayden's he gave a quotation from Henry Dri mond which I secured and pass on to you for what it is worth. “God is all for quality. men for quantity, but the immediate need of the world at t moment is not more of us, but, if I may use the expression, a better bra of us: -To secure ten men of an proved type would be better than we had ten thousand more of the aver- age Christians distributed all over the world.” ‘Prayer: Dear Father God, we than Thee that Thou hast given us the privilege of belonging to Christ. May all of our words and deeds be committed in harmony with this glorious know! edge. Wednesday, May 18 FELLOW-LABOURERS “For we are labourers together with God.” —I Cor. 3:9. Read Romans 12. Our country is noted for its love of competitive sports. With the begin- ning of the baseball season, millions of people turn out to watch the team. Frequently a coach is compelled to bench a very fine player because he does not possess the “team spirit.” He is so filled with a sense of his own im- portance that he sacrifices the good of the whole group in order to stand out conspicuously; the result being that he’ lessens both his own effectiveness and that of his fellow-players. We Christians are engaged in the most sublime enterprise in all the world. Christian service beggars any compar- ison as to its need and place in the world. What a thought! We work to- os , Friday, v May 20 _ DEMONSTRATION OF THE SPIRIT - “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of th’ Spirit and of power.” —I Cor. 2:4. Read I Cor. 2:1-8. Much confusion is abroad about the “demonstration of the spirit.” Good- speed’s translation reads: “For ™Y part, I came among you in weakne~ in ‘tl f and with a great deal of fear and Realizing that, when we ‘think trembling, and my teaching and m¢* of ourselves, or ignore the sage were not put in plausible, phi- we lessen the effec- losophical language, Kings. but they were # Fl Hayden, of St. Paul, Minnesota brot. Ways be humbly “MAY 4, 1938 ‘The Sunday School Lesson is un- tain in this paper. The Book Con- arm is supposed to print the Sunday xe Mr. Selby feel bad by sending ut the Sunday School lesson free. You can buy the quarterlies from him or $.10 a COPY, for the whole quarter. In order to get his literature ready , time so that he can promise a cer- ., date for delivery, we eliminate the inting of the Sunday School Lesson n this page. ; G. E. CURRY, Mgr. hool Literature. We do not want to Offer pardon and peace to all, Wonder- ful words of Life. Jesus, only Savior, Sanctify forever: FOR OUR MOTHER Margarett Character who passed May 17, 1936, Here in Peoria, Ill. 4 Our sainted Mother whom our great God in His wisdom has called trom ow home our own true precious Mother whv served our Lord so well In ife you obeyed and served the Lord. Peace fills my lonely heart as I com- mune with you each day, praising the Lord for giving us the most precious gilt of life, our\Sainted Mother. Daughter Jessie C. Grifiea i ZF T'S THE COLUMBUS DISTRICT CONFERENCE Held In Shaffer A. M. E. Church « Cambridge, Ohio It was said to the Presiding Elder, Dr. C. J. Powell, that “Cambridge nded with convincing spiritual pow- r, so that your faith might not rest 1 human philosophy, but on the pow- of God.” “Convincing spiritual ower” is not emotionalism and gesti- lation, Clapping of hands and phy- ical demonstrations are too uncertain jdences of spiritual power. Rather A life that manifests power is a demon- ration. I have heard people claim at there was a great demonstration spirit because people shouted, laugh- or cried. [am not saying that these hings might not attend the Spirit, but am convinced that they may be there ithout His presence. For God speaks, the still small voice as well as in “a ishing mighty wind.” Prayer: Dear Lord, help our lives to monstrate the power of the Holy spirit to cause us to live holy. In Jesus ame, Amen. GRACE AT THE TABLE Phou dost provide for us with a ountiful hand, O Lord. May we al- thankful for Thy rcies and serve Thee with willing arts. Save us from sin and keep us ways grateful for Thy love. Amen. HYMNS THAT LIVE WONDERFUL WORDS i Ing them over again to me, Wonder- ful words of Life, t me more of their Wonderful words of Life. lords of life and beauty, Teach me autiful Wonderful words of Life, autiful words, wonderful onderful words of Life, aes 2 ist, the blessed One, gives to all, Wonderful words of Life, ner, list to the loving call, Wonder- 1 words of Life. given, Wooing us to words, aoe gospel call, Wonder- ife,. beauty see, couldn't do it.” The pastor and his wite Rey. and Mrs. S. H. Williams, who know and loye Cambridge, said, “We can do it.’ The people of Cambridge are a happy folk. Always ready to do good So says the pastor. Everybody that attended the conference said so too. The visitors, Dr. T. D, Scott of the Youngstown District; Dean C. S. Spivey of Wilberforce; Mrs. Minnie Jamison of Conimbus, A. W. C. T. U. worker; Mrs. Essie Hamilton of Colum- bus, the president of Missionary Society; the Rev. Ed. Knox of Cam- bridge, of the Baptist Church; the Rey. B. C. Cooper of the M. E. Church (white) of Cambridge. The stewardess of whom it was said would not do, served the first two lovely meals. May the Lord bless them. Then the Ladies Aid all day. Wednesday the girls club Thursday, the Boys’ Club sold pop and ice-cream. The visiting choirs were St. John A. M, E. Church, Ulrichsville, O. St. Paul, Cadiz, Ohio. The spirit of the Conference was wonderful, The Rev. G. M. Davis of London, Ohio preached the opening sermon. The Rev. W. E. Clapp of Belair, preached the closing sermon. Mrs. Louise Dickens Church Clerk S. H. Williams, B.D., pastor aE CHICKAMAUGA, TENN. | The second quarterly c onference of St. James A. M. E. Church, Chicka- maugua, Tenn., was held on April 10- llth. Sunday School at 9:30, Brother Emitt Henderson, Supt. At the morn- ing hour our new Presiding Elder, Rev. J. M. Brown brought the message, sub- ject: “The World Challenging The Church’ I Samuel 17:9. After which |, the Holy Cmmunin was given. At the evening hur he delivered the message frm St. Matt. 18:3. Subject : “The Need of Being Converted.” Both sermons were delivered with much pow- er. Rev. Brown seemed to have been at his zest, and the Church was greatly moved. On Monday night 8 +P. M, the business session of the Conference. Organized, and all reports were made in writing, We are happy to say that our Church is on a spiritual climb. We are greaful to our Bishop for send- ey ing Rev. Brown! ta us “Total raised, $102.52. God has wonderfully blessed us wherein we are glad. ee REV. J. M. BROWN, P. E. REV. FRANK A. WHITE, Pasto SISTER LANA HENDERSON. QUARTERLY CONFERENCE REPORT The Second Quarterly Conference of Bethel A, M. E. Church, Chattanooga was held April 17 and 18 with. Rev. J. M. Brown, Presiding Elder in charge. With the splendid cooperation of the membership, very fine reports were made from all departments. Under the great leadership of sac- rificing Christians as Rev. R, J. Gor- ion, through many efforts to help build Christians for service. trusting for continued blessings. church is much enjoyed. We raised this quarter $728.00. $400.00 increase from the first quarter. Rey. R. J. Gordon, Pastor Mrs. Teree D. Cox, Reporter “ JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA April 27, 1938 To the Editor of the Christian Recorder The Financial Drive of Mount Olive A. M. E. Church closed Sunday with $1103.95 (one thousand one hundred and three dollars and ninety-lve cents.) This is the largest financial rally to date in the East Florida Conference, and the third largest amount in the entire State of Florida. The entire May Day Assessment from Mt. Olive is now paid with thirty days leit before the meeting of the trustee board, at which time all reports are made by the presiding elders and pastors. A program for the completion of the Edifice at Mt. Olive is under way. The trustee board voted unanimous on the pastor’s recommendation to erect a new set of concrete steps to the front of the building according to the plan of the architect. A. C. Wells—Pastor ALLEN DAY CELEBRATION AT Mt. Sinai A.M.E, CHURCH Centreville, Ala. The program which was in charge of} members, clubs, H. D. Davidson, Principal of the Bibb County Training School, follows: Song—The National Negro Anthem. Invocation. Melody—Bibb Co. Chorus. Opening Remarks—The Train. Ceremonies. Solo—Mrs. Andye Teacher at B. C. T. S. Brown School | morning and evening Ellis, | sons. Jessie Belle Wesley students. = - Address—The Church Schools and Colleges Among Negroes—by Prof. | Charles H. Nilon, teacher of English and Science at the B, C. T. Se Melody—B. C. T. S: Chorus. Short Talks and Papers on Richard Allen (Birth) A—Birth and Early Life—Craw- ford Russell. B—As an Organizer and Builder— H. D. Davidson. C—As Bishop and Promoter— Prof. C. H. Thurston. The A. M. E. Church Rallying Song —Congregation. Closing Remarks—Rev. Wm. Jeffer- son, pastor, At the close of the program a nice don and companion pastor, Rey. J. M.| collection was taken for Payne Uni- Brown, Presiding Elder and compan-|} versity. Principal Davidson, in his talk on God’s Kingdom on earth success will| the Life and Work of Richard Allen, cintinue, and keep us in one band of} told of. Allen’s trials and struggles in establishing the church and of the Through God’s blessings the band|great work already done and is still has not been broken, only praying and | being done by the church of Allen, for civilizing, Christianizing and for the Making progress in beautifying the general advancing of the Negro Race in America. He told of his several vis- alits to the tomb of Allen in Mother Bethel Church on 6th St. below Pine Rey. J. M. Brown, Presiding Elder } in Philadelphia. How he stood at the tomb uncovered with bowed head in silent prayer to God in thankfulness for the heritage left us by Allen. Prof. Nilon gave an extensive, lucid and very helpful discussion of the work and needs of the Negro church schools. This being the week of the observance of Negro History at the Bibb County Training School, there was considerable material in hand for the Allen Day Celebration. Rey. W. S. Smith of the Missionary Baptist Church came over Sunday af- ternoon with his congregation and helped us to honor the name of Allen and to celebrate Founder’s Day. —H. D. Davidson LAWTON, OKLA. The Second Quarterly Conference of Barnett Chapel A. M. E. Church was held with the Presiding Elder, Rev. A. D. Burton presiding. Leading up to the Quarterly Conference our effi- cient pastor, Rev. W. D. Davis held a week of spiritual services assisted by Rey. Taylor and his good people of Duncan. Rev. Smith of Frederick, and Rey. Burton, pastor of Bethlehem Bap- tist Church of this City, on Friday night a real old fashioned Love-Feast was enjoyed by all. On Saturday night the officers and members met in the business part of the Conference, all and auxiliaries re- sponded to the roll cail with reports 100%, Sunday was a great day at Barnett Chapel. Rey. Burton preached both in his usual spiritual and masterly way, and was Life and|heard by a large and appreciative au- Work of Richard Allen—By Master of dience. The P. E. administered the Holy Communion to seventy-five per- Money raised $104.00. We are looking forward to the build- Reading—Ora D. Creagh, student of ing of our new church, an edifice of BiG ese native stone. All captains are working Reading—Essie Ray Dickinson, stu- | beautifully under the leadership of our dent of B, C, T. S. Duett—Misses Curley Harris and pastor, Rev, W. D. 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This is why the prophets preferred music before all the other arts, proclaiming the Word in psalms and hymns... - My _ heart, which is full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and. weary. —Martin Luther Weekly Poem SHE CANNOT READ By Anne Mary Lawler She cannot read-—the never learned to ee: " ¥ THE CHRISTI read The ancient alphabets that men have found To change a word from little gusts of sound Ta little patterned lines; she has no need For education such as taught in school, Bound by a precept, laced with rote and rule. She cannot read—it does not matter much; She cannot spell—it matters even less, She has achieved her measure of suc- cess; Lo, flowers blossom at her careful touch, The earth grows fertile at her finger- tip, What need has she for other penman- ship? She cannot read—yet she is passing wise, ie scans the breeze, and plots the weather's course, She knows the season by the bird’s discourse, And by the fickle counsel of the skies; What need has she for cultured vani- Ss! ties, Who reads the word of God in grass ei EP a [hee e bee Editorials SED ee ee FROM THE FLY LEAF OF THE EDITOR’S BIBLE “This Bible was left by Dr. B. F. Lee, Editor, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER, on his elevation to the Bishopric in May 1892. It was left by Dr. H- M. Turner, Business Manager to succeeding Editors, May 1880 and Dr. B. F. Lee had it rebound at his personal expense. The old Chart Divine has sery- ed the present Editors from May 1892 to 1906 at which time he had it rebound at his personal ex- pense.” H, T. JOHNSON Ed. “The Christian Re- corder”, Jan. 2, 1907. Re-elected Editor, May 15, 08 for 5th time by General Confer- ence at Norfolk. “Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Read Prov. 3 chapter on re- ceiving charge. Years ago this Bible was shown the writer by Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., then Editor. He has passed out and up. “The old Chart Divine” remains and will be here when another receives his “charge.” Let it ever go be- fore the church of Allen as the Ark of the covenant the children of Israel, as they entered the Land of Promise. “Up bearing like the Ark of old The Bible is our van; AN REC — We go to test the truth of God, Against the wrong of man,’ WHAT DO OUR BISHOPS THINK The bishops are natural leaders in an. episcopal form of church government. The African M. E. Church is no exception, but a glaring example. The charge is frequently made that the supreme interests of our bishops is in their respective districts, holding an- nual conferences and promoting financial campaigns. It is held that they have little or no concern for the social implications of the gos- pel or what transpires around them. Questions have been raised with reference to their attitude toward the emergence and drive of Facism, Naziism, and the totali- tarian state in which Jews, Ne- and non-Aryans are op- posed by ruthless dictators. What of communism, its attitude toward the church, labor, groes organised religion, and the race problem? What do our bishops as a group have to tell us about war, the greatest collective sin of our day? What of the profit métif in a capitalistic society ? What do they asa group think? To be sure satan has yet to fall like lightning from heaven and Daniel’s unhewn stone to roll down the side of the mountain. Speak bishops,—with reference to politics, industry, and labor, in the name of Him who came that men might have life and peace in the earth. One million African Methodists await your word in a world of war, rapine, rank injus- tice, where minority groups are opprest, kingdoms are fallimg and religious freedom threatened. Speak. We read the ancient Apos- tles Creed but what is our present day Social Creed? - panes AD beeee BISHOPS AS FRATERNAL MESSENGERS From one of their official or-’ gans we find that the Board of Bishops of the A. M. E. Church has selected two of their number. for fraternal messengers to ap- proaching General Conferences of other bodies. Wevdo not recall a bishop of the white race serv- ing in that-capacity. The Metho- dist bodies of the white race rare- ly, if ever, even send one of their white ministers as a fraternal messenger to a General Confer- ence of Negro Methodists. Zion may be justly accused of doing the same thing in time past, that we call attention to here; even so that does not make it in keeping ‘Piders, its laity school Princip ith the po: them to grab up S that could and shoul men in their d omination, 7, A. M. E. Church has hundreg, : men among its pastors, Presiqj, presidents and whatnot, thay ‘could bear fraternal greeting. | with credit to any General Cond ference. So has Zion, and the M. E. Church. Why should th, pass us these, and take two ¥ the bishops to serve as mere j,, ternal messengers. When a ing, is elected a bishop in Methodig, he has been given the greatey honor the Church can ojiq Thereafter he should refuse \ take little places of honor that are offered, and the opportunity to go to his brethren less favored, and ther. by help develop and them to the front. It’s our c tion, that a Negro bishop s not accept appointments in a body or movement of a gener nature, where bishops of denominations do not and wi not serve. It would seem fitting and in keeping wit! dignity of his high and holy « for him like other bishops, to «i: low fraternal messenger place and a dozen other little honorary) opportunities to go to persons their constituency who are ei capable to serve- Let Negro ops be big men in mind, hear attitude and vision. A big brow man; too big and noble to | fected by “‘the spoil of office.’ or to be swayed by petty hon jealousies. That’s the pe: les ideal of a bishop in the Chur! The Missionary >et' bring “BUT FOR THE GRACE Of GOD” In his criticism of the Ma: Anderson recital here last 7! day evening, an erudite writer 0 the Houston Post, a local w daily newspaper, closed his ot wise fair and brilliant revier ° the concert with this senten “And there, you thought. for the grace of God, stood so" body’s Negro cook.” _ Appearing as the finale article captioned, “Such a Voice as Hers Is Heard Once In 10! Years: Marian Anderson’s ( ous Songs Give Houstoni" Thrill of Lifetime.” the wr” reminded one of the female m¢™ ber of the bovine family thal gives a pail of rich fine milk, the! turns around, kicke aver the b'" ail jlorl average Negro cook in the South- land. js no telling where most| In parting, it might be pertinent abers of the human family,|to state that Miss Anderson is nincluding the recital reviewer | one of the few great singers of \ estion, would be or just what | the Negro race who was i born wld be their status. in the South; but all of those who Phere is nothing disgraceful or|are Southern products had to becoming about serving in the|leave their native hearth to de- ng role (and Miss Anderson, | velop their talent and attain fame ing of poor and humble paren-| and success in their chosen field. ge, is most likely a splendid| Maybe if these Southern sing- ok), but why would any fair-|ers of color had remained in the nded music reviewer or critic|South, even “the grace of God” out of his way to inject such | would not have been able to save o his article? them from the role of “some- ith her native ability, back-| body's: Negro cook.” Selah! ound and training, even if she —The Houston Defender q not possess that marvelous Pointed Points \d incomparable voice, Marian tebe = nderson more than likely would eforforforforfocbockenborforfonfonbeefoafondonfontn foto MRS. J. G. ROBINSON, WIFE ye missed the kitchen role as a pmestic servant, even if she had st become the world’s most cele-|of the A. M. E. Review Editor is ‘ated contralto and the Negro|enroute to West Africa via Liver- ce’s most notable “ambassador | pool, ‘England. She will spend several weeks in the fatherland, vand abroad ere returning to F goodwill” to music lovers on America. r( o continents! All Negroes are not cast or eated for cooking and other enial capacities; and for fear hat the facetious reviewer does lot know it, the race is just teem- g with Marian Andersons, Ro- nd Hayeses, Paul Robesons, lules Bledsoes, Etta Motens, and ther “diamonds in the rough” long many lines. * This much is true, if Marian inderson had been born in Texas the South, and had depended pon the state or section of her rth to give her a “break” and art her off on such an interna- jonal musical career—unless she lad in the interim received as- tance and encouragement from embers of the dominant race in nore tolerant, liberal and civilized ections of the country—there is remote possibility that she hight still be cooking hash and inging pots in some aristocratic esidence in Texas or Dixie! Finally, lest we forget, Marian inderson is a cook—she takes Otes and after combining, weav- and embellishing them into arious trills, cadences, cadenzas, nd other combinations, prepares nd serves what most music lov- the world over concede to be most appetizing, palatable and eerless musical menu in the mod- n dining room of song! Yes, this bronze contralto, by he grace of God” and sympa- etic cooperation of appreciative mbers of the dominant race in North and East—not the h—has been saved the hard Ke and poor wages of the BISHOP S. L. GREENE, AC- companied by his daughter, is en- route to Holland, where the bish- op has gone as one of the repre- sentatives on the continuation committee which is carrying for- ward the program of the meet- ings last year on Faith and Order, and Life and Work, the ultimate goal of which is church union. BISHOP R. R. WRIGHT, JR. is in this country raising funds to build and establish a hospital in South Africa. He is meeting with a happy response: The cause is worthwhile. In his espiscopal district are 400 churches, 1100 preaching places, 79 schools, 356 ordained clergymen, 405 school teachers, 1200 day school scholars, and 52,000 church members. The bishop plans to return to his work in June. “THE CONTRIBUTION OF the Negro to American civiliza- tion during the last 75 years of freedom” was the subject of a \prilliant address by Judge Armond W. Scott of the Municipal Court, Washington, D. C. at Convention Hall, Camden, N. J. on Sunday afternoon, May 1st. He was pre- sented by Mr. Wm. B. Adams, Editor of the “New fersey Spokesman.” The program was under the auspices of the Civil Liberties League, 4,500 heard the Judge. SISTER H. L. SWEZEC RE- ports a successful quarterly con- ference with Brooks Chapel at Til Plant, Miss. Finances report- ed, $117.55. The church property The program resulted in $85.00 being has been improved. The pastor 1S] ;ajsed and a pastor being prepared for the Rey. O. W. Galloway, and the t presiding elder is the Rev. A. W. Jackson. Turner Theological Seminary in Atlanta, awarded the “Ph.D.” degree by m™ w DEAN CHARLES L. HILL OF M Georgia was recently Ohio State University. “He has| © accomplished the remarkable stu- dent record of earning five de- grees at the age of 31.” Turner Theological Seminary is a part of the Morris Brown College set- up. The Dean returns to his post c A bus load of members from St. Mat- thew Churchman witnest a happy response. embers, Rev. A. L. Augustus, pastor. accompainied the party. The the Annual Conference. From Philadelphia, the Churchman motored to Seaford, Del. in company ‘ith Drs. E. A. Adams, and Hodson Waters as guest of Dr. J. Winsmore f{ason. In front and above the pulpit is an nlarged photograph of Richard Allen. By it is that of Rev. J. J. Moore, foun- der of Macedonia, the entertaining hurch. Miles away is Rehoboth where a tongue of one of the wagons used by Allen as a teamster hangs in a church owned and used by white people. Bishop Sims is speaking. Presiding of duty in September to resume | piders I. N. Patterson, W. L. John- his duties. THE REV. H. B. P. JOHN- son is the chorister for the Na- tional Baptist Sunday School Con- gress. He is in Kansas City, Mo. training a special choir for the congress which will convene June 8-12 in the Municipal Auditorium. The Sunday School Congress of the Baptists is an institution. PROMOTION EXERCISES for the A. C. E. League were held at Allen African M. E. Church, Philadelphia, Sunday evening, April 24. BISHOP NOAH W. WIL- LIAMS was the preacher at St. son, R. O. Napper, R. B. Smith, and J. L. Russ are around him. Dr. H. F. Tyree is on the platform. G. S. Sterling is delivering the Annual Sermon. Bishop R. R. Wright is paintigg a graphic picture of our work in South Africa, A. large audience attends his every word. His address is frequently punctuated with applause. The Churchman. cooperated with Dean Charles H. Spivey, and E. E. Tyler in conducting a conference semi- nar. The conference was converted in- to a school of the spirit for three days. The team will work in each conference in the First Episcopal District. The Churchman returned to Phila- delphia and was guest speaker on Sun- day morning at the First Colored Wes- ley Methodist Church. Monday morning he was at the Preachers’ Meeting and James in St. Louis, Mo. Sunday morning, April 24. The minister is the Rey. Jonathan A. Dames. HR RRR REE EERE EEE EEE EEE The Churchman Afield Ie a “And are we yet alive.” The Dela- ware Conference is singing this stir- ring old Methodist hymn. Down in Berkley, Va. the Virginia Conference is singing the same. On the platform is Bishop D. H. Sims, J. L. Link, Dean Charles H. Spivey, and D. M. Owens, the Annual Sermon preacher. Like old times. By the side of the Churchman is the Rev. I. Stanley Jacobs. “Let us take up the cross.” Thru the years this verse has brot “amens” from the trail blazers, veterans and heralds ofthe cross as their thots ranged back- ward o’er the past and they envisioned the future. Rev. O. S. Neal is praying. “Lord, hear us,” “Yes, Lord!” Have mercy,—such cries escape the pious lips of the faithful. The Churchman was happy to motor from Philadelphia to Oxford, Penna., 45 miles distant in company with Drs. H. F. Tyre, and E. A. Adams of South Carolina\.to help Allen Church with 35 at night with Presiding Elder I. N. Patterson in Quarterly Conference at St. Matthew. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Adel, Georgia Dear Editor Singleton: I get the Christian Recorder each week and am a dear lover of it, and feel lonesome without it. You have so wonderfully improved the Recorder. I am Rev. G. R. Roberts’ wife and am praying for your continued success. Yours faithfully, OLA M. ROBERTS (x Sud Sig ES ees Wichita Falls, Tex. Dear Editor: I wish to express in a few words just what we are thinking of the CHRISTIAN RECORDER and about your fine work in my part of the coun- try. I hear the many expressions made about the RECORDER of the past, and the RECORDER of the present. All say, and it is my opinion that it is the best we have ever had. I want you to know, so far as I am concerned. I appreciate the fine work you are doing and you shall have my support in every way. God bless you, Yours in His name, R. T. THOMAS Pastor, Anderson Chapel A, M. E. Church ===== DSC09776.JPG ===== Ls Young People’s Page THE KICKER { hate to be a kic sate always long for peace But the vhecl that does the squeaking one that gets the grease to be a peaceful soul, and not that's always scratching is the one that has the fleas I hate to be a kicker, means nothing in 4 SNOW. For the kickers in the chorus are the 5 that get the dough. of soft soap spreading is a lls and stalls, ields the hammer is drives the nails. notions that are 1 put any your he ful in by that keeps yelling is the that gets fed. N. ¥. Times Magazine SNAPPY STORIES Looked The Part ury was inspecting the They passed through a where three ing. wom looking ¢ acters,” said the jury, “what are they in heriff replied, “Why they ife and daughters.’ Natural Gas??? The pastor preached very long and a y g young house-wife became anxious a- bout She her roast in the oven at home. astily scribbled a note and passed it to her husband. who happened to be an usher. He thought she meant it for the preacher and took it up to him. The and pastor read, “Please hurry home hut off the gas.” FAIRMONT, N. C. The Fayetteville District Conference t. John A. M. E. Fairmont, N. C. on the morn- March 9th. The Rey. Wm. Farley is pastor, and his people arrang- ed a fine entertainment for the Confer- ence. The presiding officer of the Dis- trict is the Rev. G. D. Carnes who is serving his cleventh year as head of the District. This is in succession. It goes without saying that Dr. Carnes is an able Presiding Elder. The min- isters and laymen from all over the district and many visitors were there in this great District Conference, and gave splendid accounts of their work through their reports. The sessions of the Conference were spiritually alive. Business matters were laid aside sever- al times for worship. During these periods many “amens” and “halle- langhs” rang out from those who heard the word of God, The spirit of God was present and started a blaze of glory that spread throughout the Dis- trict as the ministers and laymen went hack to their respective fields of labor. The Annual Sermon was preached by the Rev, Claud L, Stepens, pastor of assembled in Charch ing of 3 THE CHRI SINGS SPIRITUALS Miss Etta Moten, famed singer of radio and screen, who is reputed to be one of the most capable interpreters of the Negro spiritual and our. church hymns before the public today, is now broadcasting over NBC. Miss Moten specializes in spirituals and hymns dur- ing her programs, which may be heard from coast to coast oyer NBC’s red and blue networks Mondays through Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. C. S. T., 10:00 am. E.S.T. , with a special re-broad- ETTA MOTEN STIAN R ON RADIO . cast for the West Coast at 8:00 a.m., Pacific Coast Time. She is the daugh- ter of Rev. F. F. Moten, Kansas City, Mo., presiding elder of the A. M. Ey Church. ‘ Miss Moten recently said to the writer: “I am grateful to the members of the connection who have written in concerning my programs over the NBC's red and blue net-works. The A. M. E.’s never let me down.” She is an inspiration to the youth of the race. Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Wilming- ton, N. C. The message. was great. Others who preached great sermons were the Rev. S. M._ Riddick of Smithfield, N. C. and the Rev. A. A. Thompson, Clayton, N. C. This Dis- trict Conference went down as one of the greatest in the history of the Dis- trict. All praise is given to Rey. Fairley and the people of Fairmount Circuit for such a fine entertainment. With the leadership of Dr. Carnes the District must go for his motto for the District is “Make Allen’s Church bigger for God.” —Warren Dix DAYTON, OHIO Allen Church Honors New Pastor Allen Chapel, Dayton, Ohio honored their newly appointed pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. John Irvin Friday, March 11 in the dining room of the church. Gay spring colors were used profusedly for decorations. The pre- vailing colors for the tables and the menu were Irish green and white. The tables were beautiful with white taper- ing candles in crystal holders while white and crystal bouquets served as center pieces. The banquet was spon- sored by the Junior Church which had charge of the arrangements and_ the program which was so beautifully car- ried out. : Big Rally at Allen Chapel, Dayton, Ohio, Rev. John Irvin, Pastor — Sunday, March 13th Dr. Wa ker, i President of Wilberforce University filled the pulpit for Rev. John Irvin. The occasion being Rally Day at AL- LEN Chapel, Rev. Irvin who was re- cently appointed pastor, put on a thirty days rally in which we are to raise five hundred dollars. Dr. Walker preach- ed a dynamic sermon, one which grip- ped the soul of every one, a sermon which brought tears of joy, laughter and great rejoicing. Aside from the trustee rally Rev. Irvin presented Dr. Walker with a part of our WILBER- FORCE educational assessment. Rey. Irvin and his wife are doing fine work at Allen Chapel and only time will tell of the great progress Allen will make under the dignified, Christian leader- ship of Rey. John Iryin. —Mrs. Amos Nelson PLEASANT HILL CIRCUIT The Second Quarterly Conference was held here March 5, 6 with Rev. Wallace Jones, Presiding Elder of the Senatobia District in charge. The evening and morning services March Sth, 6th were largely attended and the P. E. delivered two strong sermons to the delight of all. 5 The business session was held on Saturday by the P. E. assisted by our loving pastor, Revy.J.A.Lamon, Pleas- ant Hill Circuit has taken on new life and we can see nothing but success un- der the administration of our pastor. The P. E. was paid in full. Nothing new to him, Raised this quarter $81.17 Don’t Flinch, Don’t Falter, Hit the Line Hard. oe : ea —Mrs. Mary E. Lamon Bi é ENDEAVOR LEAGup } on TOPIC FOR MAY 15 Training in Working Torethe, (A Series of Five Meetings) ILI. Hymns and Music We Loy, _ Luke 2:8-14 The Topic Presented As has been true in the two Preceed, ing meetings, the Juniors are expecte to be prepared to pick out their {ayo, ite hymns and other bits of music, , to tell why they are beloved. 7 are standards to be applied to } as to pictures and stories. W| a hymn need to make it loved What style in music do you |i and why? What attention shou paid to the words of a hymn? some music that is considered bea ful not appropriate for church? use in The Topic Discussed 1. “Away in a Manger” is on best of the Christmas songs, ani a message especially for children. is author was Martin Luther, the grey leader of the Reformation, » 5 the son of a poor miner, but was ta ented in music, being able to , flute in addition to being an ¢ singer. “I wish,” he said, “to sacred hymns, so that the Word « may dwell among the people b means of songs.” As the lang. q the people was to be used ii church services, so should it also their songs. Goi “Luther was the author of the ‘nt Protestant hymnal. The little crad song, ‘Away in a Manger,’ whi been the delight of children all o world, is thought to have been for his small son Hans for a Cl Eve festival, perhaps in 1530.” (Adapted from “Stories of | We Love,” by Cecilia Margaret & 2, “That Sweet Story of Old another favorite hymn among « It was written by a young wor England who was the teacher o! day School class in her father’s « One day she heard a very attr melody, and wished that it had \ which could be sung by children few days later while she was takius journey by stagecoach, the mc came back to her, and she at once down the verses which God pu! her-heart: ~~) od ~ 3. “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” 8 known and loyed by all, Americ! while other words to the samc ‘\" are quite dear to Canadians and Britis! as “God Save Our Gracious King.” 7" 1 of American hymn came from the 1 a young theological student at An’ Seminary, Mass.. on February 2. '** Samuel Francis Smith was workin: some hymns and tunes received ‘""" Germany, and liked this tune s° that he prepared the words so lons miliar, “My country, ’tis of thee.” new hymn was first sung in Park Stree! Church, Boston, on July 4. 183 It reverent spirit, ‘easy-flowing lang o ng jand the ease with which it may be s" have continued it ‘popularity for ™° is Af ‘0 the World.” Ra ae Luke 2:8-14. .. May 10. “To the Work.” John 9:4, y., May 11, “I am Thine, O Lord.” : ‘ Rom, 8:16, 17, May 12. “Faith of Our Fathers.” Heb. 11:17-26. , May 13. “In the Garden.” ‘ Luke 22 :39-43. , May 14. The Hallelujah Chorus. i Rey. 19:6. Sun, May 15. Topic—Hymns and Music We Love, Luke 2:8-14, —Christian Endeavor World. — NEW YORK CONFERENCE The Ministerial Association of the A. M. E. Charch met in its regular session Monday, March 21st, at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 152 W. 132nd Street, New York City. Dr. W. M. Dawkins, president of the Association was in Charleston, S. C. for ten days; Dr. A. A. Amos, Vice Prisident, presiding. Reports of the regular and special committees. In these reports, Dr. G. 'N. Davis, Chairman of Civic Committee and Dr. J. Albert Sterett, Critic, made their reports. Order of the day: A sermon by Dr. C. G. Hatcher, retired Presiding Elder of the 9th District, ence. President W. A. Fountain of Mor- ris Brown College, Atlanta, (The Gate City of the South), guest of Dr. D. Mlabama Confer- | Ward Nichols, the efficient pastor of ' Emanuel A. M. E. Church, who is ‘the First District choice for Episcopal honors in 1940, President Fountain addressed the as- sociation in his own unique manner and stated that Morris Brown College is still carrying on with the largest en- rollment of any college in the City of Atlanta. President Fountain was greeted by his many friends, among ‘them Presiding Elder C. W. Walton; Drs. Y. L. Sims and R. B. Barfield. David H. Sims, Bishop Drs. A. A. Amos Vice President R. B. Barfield, Secretary LAUREL, MISS. The Second Quarterly Conference of a the Second Allen A. M. E. Church, A ‘Laurel, Mississippi, was held April 4, ‘by the Presiding Elder, Rev. H. D. a iy Rhodes, who delivered the messages that filled every one’s soul with the | ‘oly spirit. _ The house was filled each day and night. The Rev. Harrison was taken into the church. Rey. J. A. Fisher, visitors, made very encouraging remarks. i e of 2.30), and donation, lity dollars ($50.00). ¢ G. W. Fisher, Pastor re Rev. Redditte and _ An attendance of sixty six (66) per- sons was present. The class leader's port was the sum of eighteen dollors ind twenty seven cents ($18.27), var- lous auxiliaries, eighteen dollars and forty four cents ($18.44). Public col- lection, twelve dollars and thirty cents 1 ninety nine its ($.99). Total amount raised was The Stewardess Board No. 1 served delicious repast after the conference. (Miss) Bernice Earlean Mayers HRI ne oh THE Cc OFF-TO-EUROPE STIAN R ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH 17th & Bainbridge Streets Philadelphia, Pa. The Third Quarterly Conference of Allen A. M. E. Church was held March 15th, having been postponed because of the absence of the Presiding Elder, Rev. H. H. Cooper, who was in attendance at the Bishop's Council in Montgomery, Alabama, together with the pastor of the church, Rev. J- Winsmore Mason. After an inspira~ , tional service of devotions conducted by the pastor, the Presiding Elder, Dr. Cooper took charge. Miss Hester Parker was elected Sec- retary. The spiritual condition ot the church is developing. It is a decided fact that the church is moving on as evidenced by the Steward’s report that twenty-two souls were added to the church, twelve of whom were taken into full membership, and the remain- ing ten are on probation. Or the pro- bationers six are converts and four are from other denominations. We also had six deaths this quarter. Our pastor, Rev. J. Winsmore Ma- son’s greatest ambition is directed to- ward the saving of souls of more men for the Kingdom of God, and we be- lieve that under such dynamic leader- ship Allen A. M. Ey Church will suc- ceed. Rey. Cooper, our beloved Pre- siding Elder, in his official capacity is as a good father, who advises his chil- dren at all times to walk in the fear and admonition of God. Reports of Boards and clubs this quarter : Trustee Board $617.00 Steward Board .....- . $29.54 Bishop S. L. Green, of the A. M. E. Church and his daughter, Miss Lillian V. Greene, receiving bon yoyage from Mrs. Greene as they leave their home in Little Rock, Arkansas, on trip to Holland to represent Negro Religious Denom- inations on Constitutional Com- mittee of Sixty for proposed World Council of Churches. initiated by the World Conferences of Faith and Order and Life and Work. By Rev. Thos. J. Brown Sixty eminent churchmen, represent- ing Protestant denominations through- out the world will gather in Utrecht, Holland to draft a provisional con- stitution and otherwise devise set-ups and plans for a World Council of Churches, to convene every five or seven years. This magnificent and movement, was initiated last summer when the two World ‘Conferences namely Faith and Order and Life and Work, meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland and Oxford, England voted to unite and to form one great World-wide Christian Organization. Ten representatives on a World Com- stupendous Florida Grant M. M. Society... 101.38 mittee of Sixty were allotted to the | sunday School ...:52-.0+++00+ 105.68 United States to represent its. thirty] 4_ C Wideanue testes 20.14 million Christians. These ten princi*|carah Allen Auxiliary ....--.. 17.01 pal delegates with ten alternates were | Stewardess Board ...-.-.-+- 58.79 selected last January in Washington, | penevolence .....+-+-+++e+222= 98.82 D. C., by the duly appointed represen- | Other Organizations ......--- 74.81 tatives of Thirty-two different denom- : OF LMS, inations. Total for the Quarter ..$1,923.17 Bishop S. L. Greene of the A. M. E. Church, who also adelegate to both World Conferences last summer and the only Race Delegate on the Executive Committee of Faith and Or- der was also elected by the joint ses- sion of the two bodies to represent the Negro Religious Denominations the other nine, being given to the denomi- nations, predominantly white. The American Party of ten principal delegates, together with most of the alternates and interested religious lea- ders generally will sail from New York, Tuesday, April 26th, on the S. S. Sta- dendam of the Holland Line. The par- ty is scheduled to spend a few days in London en route and in Paris on the return trip. Bishop Greene is accom- panied by his daughter, Miss Lillian V. Greene, instructor in French, Campbell College, Jackson, Miss., who was grant- ed a leave of absence for two months. —Joseph Butler Watkins was — CENTREVILLE, ALA. Dr. C. B. Mosley. Presiding Elder Rev. € B. Mosley, Presiding Elder of the Greensboro-Tuscaloosa District, West Ala. Conference, held his Fir Quarterly Conference at old historic Mt. Sinai A. M. E. Church, Centreville Ala. the birth-place of the West Ala- bama Conference, under the leadership of that profound scholar and historian Bishop Joshua H. Jones, Dec 24-26, 1937. Principal Wm. Jefferson the new pastor who in turn presented Dr. Moseley as the new P. E. Dr. Moseley gave a most prac- tical instructive and helpful address Brother L. J. McSpadden was elected Secretary. Davidson presented Rev. DAUGHTER BETHEL A. M. E: CHURCH Rev. E. A. Anderson, P. E. Longview, Texas—The Second Quar- terly Conference was the best Confer- ence that we have had in our town, We raised our full assessment and over, we raised $25.36 tho’ the weather was bad but Rev. E. A. Anderson preach- Dr. Moseley preached two very help ful sermons on Sunday. were added to the church. more funds raised in this Quarterly meeting than had been raised here for more than a year. It is hoped that Dr Moseley and Rev. Jefferson will make a good team here this year and that old Mt. Sinai Church will come back into her own, ed a soul stirring sermon, and I must Two persons say that our pastor's mate can't be found. He has Jead us from a run- There were down church to a beautiful house of God with a nice electric clock, and we are proud of him. $3 months $111.14. —Mrs. Bochum Rev. W. We raised in these A. Baxter, Pastor —Conference Reporter ===== DSC09777.JPG ===== THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1938 . . } ‘ f a ae Rev. J. D. Springs, ve NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE Bridgeton i: Y. Arnett . Frio nf A gee : Camden-Trenton District Othelle, Earnest Johnson . bo Joa, ome rkesburg, Rev. E. D. Brown, ‘Rev. R. B. Smith, P. E. .... $129.25] Beg Hi ore a ae ity, I... : ‘ ys: patos token eaten 4.00 Noaapwees pawl a a ea ne Bishop , Se teartdse, Rey esteshen 4.00 Sixth Episcopal District Lake Charles District —Rev. W. ‘ Wrightsville, Rev. Geo. Shorter, el MIRST PaCoPAL Hier ene iho 0 oat Cae 58 GRAN oe. Aerie Ride, Ti | hive eee 1.50 H. Hall, Pa Bs sie eee 1.50 pastor ~.n..s+esteneer rates 3. NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE | Vi SER) 14.00 NN? | ima Sims, Slickvi aia: 4 len Chapel A. M. E. Church =e Mt. Joy, Rev. W. B. Carr, pas- oo W Hikes BLE pinslaaG: JKGe Frazier A 5.00 Sa Rev. Emma Sims, Slickville, Alton, Ill, by Mabel Hi 2 Rey. J. H. Hall, Raymond, a te pee ev. W. H. King, P. E. Fenwick, J. E. Dennis . 10.00 Teo L.1s are eM eee Misiasipgt keane 1.20 wibisk : a Sea Swedesboro, A. B. Elsey ...... 6.00 ‘| Rey. Wm. Hodge, Bethel, Colum- _| Rey. T. H. Stoner, Champaign 1.25 Beis Atglen, | John B. Sims, Bethel Tabernacle, “| Chisehurst, G. A. Johnson . 5 ; RCS Ae a ee $ 3.00 Total aston’ jak on aaa Caco P ates were 5.00 . + oe 8 Stott Cee ei ns |e eR $53.9 ie ey Newark . 25 .<.<.s¢amasues $ 6.00] Atlantic ity, M. M. Ward .... 40.00 | Rev. S: H. Williams, Cambridge, ge See ee Re, > ae H. H. Thomas, St. Paul, Orange 20.00] Allen Chapel, Atlantic City, J. Ghiavess sss ottteeee senses 1.00 air esas Paes 2.00 Tenth Episcopal District Sfippenshure Cte Rewa J. D. Daniels, St- John. West- M. Golson Rev. G. M. Davis, London, Ohio 3.00|Rev. Scott, Quinn Ch: ay ; PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE Cncns : Wood: «fac sca ths epee asters 2.50 | Yorktown, J. F. Shorter ....- Rev. J. H. Massie, St. Clairsville. Church, Chicago, Il ape South Philadelphia Distri eld, DaStOR cnc axes s 4.00) Elzae Warrick, St. Luke, Newark 8.50| Salem, G. A. Mitchell (COUN) 5. 3 See ae 1.00| R = Lo aan De 5.00 i iphia District Oberlin, Rev. Shepherd Marshall, . pre aah aay s - 14.00 hates 4 ev. H. E. Steward, Chicago ——eO H. H. Cooper, P. E Le tok ae S. T. Boyd, Bethel, Morristown 10.00| Cape Mary, M. W. Frazier .... $12.00 Relea arke, Martil’s Perry Ill ' 2.00| Bishop W. A. F »e. &. pastor (i. kis. wen econgn nnn vA y . fe Bee . x iJ Sneha ee eae ewer eine emenee i ishoy SACRE < < Oxford, Rev. A. L. Augustus $ 6.50] Malvern, Rev. S. B. Timmons S. T. Johnson, Bethel, Madison 5.20 Whitesboro, G. A. Brooks .... 7.00 Ohio .....--- 0s... seers 2.00| Rev. E. L. Fuller, Litchfield, ; Ryne ve ae eintais Rey. C.'A, Price... 1.0 anton Se "Mince A. C. Sanders. St. James, Mildwood, E. N. Thornley .... Rey. J. B..Stanton, Coshocton, Il. 1.50 Bishop George B. Young Eeiccvile Rev. C. A. Price .. On nea cee ‘ Nawapk »s.csace Sears .. 30.00 Oceon City; J. W. Christian .. MOM ls Sie ast wats vhs 1.00| Rev. Seventh Episcopal District 1.50| Mechanicesburg, Rev. H S 2 s H e Kennett Square, Rev. N. A. nr cn, Giese R. M. Smith, Israel Memorial, Woodbine, Samuel Griffin .... ae Rev. J. H. Dandridge, New Cas- Mi. 2.00 Rev. B. L. Reese—Houston, Tex Peflan Mt! Moriah: Revi Re RGonacd = 2061 Newark «<6 serial 9.00| Mildmay, F. M. Marsh ...... 2.00) CSRS GR eae 1.50] Rev. $ .65 Betas Rev. P,P. Gives mi » Rev. J. B- -O}G. E. Sanders, Mt. Pisgah, Toms River, T. E. Hallman . ‘ Md. 00 os il. 8.00 Rev. R. A. Scull—Galveston, H ) Paschal, Rev. M. W. Thornton 800] Total ....2..-.-.: $183.30 Washington acs -e-c7 came 3.00 | Lakewood, G. E. George ...... 2.00], a a ae sage 25+. $ 93.15 | Rev. E. Tabon, Mounds, Il. -. 1-2 CAS UE item ite aie whips 1.00 : Morton, Rev. H Hughes .. 14.00 First Episcopal Dit aS < oe N. Stavens, St. John, Jersey Barneget, Frank Hicks .,...... 10] . -00 ourth Episcopal District Rev. S. P. Johnson, Gillsburg, Rey. T. J. Clement—Houston, J Swarthmore, Rev. Edwin Kenn 5.0 i B: anrae Citys ss FE Sc ere 2.00 eee) Ya Ul ncaa ence eemenaem ee) 3.00 Texas 3 ‘ St, Mary, Rev. J. W. Harris "500 yuo ulna Deke : W. H. Burtell, Bethel. Vaux Lotaltar ne exert an ener: $161.50 "i eo Rey. G. W. Gordon, Chicago, Rey. G. W. Jackson—Waco, \ «ft Bes ee. Wes Tawnaemt pe ia District Hall 2 ee ee 5.00 West Philadelphia Distri i This 5.00 Deasey ert ete reat Ae 2.00 a) ' . L. Joh iladelphia District hae : i | < : Okeola, Rey. S. T. Cooper $5.00 | Mother Bethel saa je Herbert Pope, Allen Chapel, Lin- Rev. I. N. Patterson, Presiding Elder 1.50 ae . D. Coston, Chicago, Ill. 12.00 an C. Browning, Albilene, i Little Bethel, Rev. R. W. E He 2 iDraer Sons den... 2... e epee teen eee 2.50] Jones Tabernacle, Rev. Wm. P. ev. J. W. Wiley, Blooming- aca eae Ra mea Sa 2.00 | 1a Peder apes aii aleriajn ern 4 ae ince Re $ 40.00} Wm. Kelly, St. Mark, East Stevenson : 5 2.75 tony UM le@eee ace autos 2.00 ai Boring Valley, Rev. A ees 50} =o ive, Rev. Hodson Wa- Orange eee ee oil Gey Maubete Mae 10.00 q Rey. Maude B. Johnson, Ches- PT ObaN CS eri Sat .c eta $30.65 i i nis... 8.00 eee Welt eke me M. W. Smith, Bethel, Boonton 3.00 ree... ; oe 45.00 ” ee rego fear oth Demers SePR pa wee ; t ] i oem Ihe: rinity, Was be ate , 3 T Beers rey eeeeeeees : ei Mi Miebure Rey. T. I. Mickel aE ARE tg feces Z 8.00} B. Me Highgate. Mt. Zion, Mil- Mt. Pisgah, Rev. E. K. Nichols 30.00 50 ae ee et ceaee 1.00 Eighth Epi 1 Distri ty vey ee 7.50 Johnson ” 1800 cee ... 4,00] Zion, Rev. John L. Mims ...... 30.00 ; j F j ; lene Minar Seas ae a : Johsota, {4.5 Sok ees : Basha 2/A: Rev. W. A. M : ase Rey. B. W. Arnett .... 15.0 | Frankford, Rev. E. L. Kinzer . 18.00 parma eo Ae site Mawr, Rev. J. L. Brown 2.0 fa 00] Rev Charles or ities gr aes ad 1.00 | ‘ pitty 3 E.1 oe Satie zer . 18, i : A : i ; See RELIED oy ee he) ons : Hane . x ison .... 1.25] Norristown, Rev. W. W. Jacobs 18.00 Total ae Rey. M. M. Lewis .. 20.00| Rev J. BRIBE 25 «sash seer $ 3.00| Rev. J. J. Evans, Sionx City, Arnett, z Newsome. 15 } Phoenixville, Rev iwi Wey ria: 1 ee te aeeean eeu $115.00 | LaMott, Rev. J. R. Gullins .... 18.00 . I West Chester, Rev. A: Q. Nor i - Ham- 2h, Fa Pe eae Bae Wakd PRey 2D ueDinen 00 a 00| Rev. John T. Kenean, Beloit, OWA ose c eee sc severe erase 5.00 G , Rev. A. Q. Nor- is 05.2) oe 10.00] FIRST EPIS ard, Rev... D, guess 19. \\ Fe aaa 2.52| Rev. B. F. Moses, Clarinda, a 5 COPAL RET sc LS eae : : : ton Bek ie eaicnale Ree Crestmont, Rev. A. C. Collins.. 6.00 NEW DISTRICT Bristol, Rev. A. N. Clark .. 14.00 500; Rev. R. A. Schley, Detroit, Towa. 3: 1.70 Media, L. W. Stanford.......... 14.00| Reading, Rev. W. T. Stewart 10.00 R ee ee eee Wight Ber oe dha) a ae eccstage dk Wap Sat dei ic Nv ms : S, + bs? ~ a va F. — F ¥ 7 os le ea ewe rc esecccrsceers . < > a tbaakeny Rey. W. S. Yardley, Rev. E. C. Lindsay .. 6.00 ev. Vanderhorst, P. E. 2 gee S. George Dorce 10.00 225 | James E. Jackson, Detroit, Paloneai lows... <c0o cae 1.3 ; Allen, Ohila, Rev. J. W. Mason 14.00| Manayunk, Rev. Eton Guyton $00]Rev. E. M Mitchell Fleming Raisin 2 ee 2 OES ee aoe ee oe ee Mien, Ohila, - Mas A iver Chap, Rev. J. W. Caulk 4.00 Pag Se ; : ce even HL Ee. i Rey. Isaiah Snelling, Detroit TOWal gs ap bak. 98 hn ig 42 1.0 Bishop S. L ' - tab Rev Cipro Page: 1.5 | Langhorn, Rev. C. H. Whaley 4.00 Bae eet ag ae $ 5.00 ‘ Pemberton seeteneteteneces 5.0 Me Eee te: 2.00] Rev. Henry J. Parker, Water- Rac ee { e Same ord .... 5.00] Mt. Carmel, S. M. H. Irvin .. 3.5 aes , Westfield, N. J. 6.00|New Hope Mission, Rev. John Rev. W. T. Alexander, Ann Ar- loo, Iowa 2.5 Pappy ate ats Bi Ries walvary, Rev M. H. Brooker. 3.00 Irvin, <2.) 3.50 Jersey City, H. A. Garcia ....$ 20.00] | We Hudsomer.. cat ct ee 3.00 bor, Mich 3.40 Motel 7s ses -$130.14 Greenwood District—Rev. C. G. shop RU ny Cree oP os caren $500.00 4 St. Luke, Rev. I F, Parham eg] ste Deeley qe ya New Brunswick, C. H. Crum- PES tay noe, Rees $277.00 See a ego Cale itaiea 1.33]. Scrivens, P. } ods ee $3. 10 Twelfth Episcopal District i St. James, Rev. J. E. Dennis.. ——]| Lebanon, Rev. C. J. Morton .. 3.00| EG idy age Doe eee 10.0| | BERMUDA CONFERENCE Witnipes, Manitoba, Cana- Rev. C. S. Spears, Burlington Natchey District—Rev. S. S- : , he on... *300| Rigab ipeg, Manitoba, Cana j Steph Sheridon, Rev. Wm. Whi ‘lizabeth, S. B. Nelson ...... 10.00 B. S. Galloway, P. E. da 10.00 Iowa ... 1.00 tephens, P. E. ...--+.--- 6.25 Total.. ircc cde GPOSTIT Te Pitre Ser ‘Mae 1.00 Plainfield, J..H. Wilson” 222: 5.00 $53.75 Rey c. _ Jones, Oakville, On- "| Rev. Henry J. Parker, Water- | Brookhaven District—Rev. S. Allez, Day Returns of the Harrisburg insite 24). oe vege eae ; 2.00 ee rs 1.3 Brow Aa First Episcopal District tario, Ree ese sot 1.00 loo, Tow? f-« << h--¢teaesc 2° 2.50 Gul Port Bieter. GW. 2:0 + Rev. R.O pede bis si Pottstown, Rev. H. A. Ander : Tone eae ‘i Ps oo ode, 8.00 ee eee Hew. Joan W.Wright-Toronto, spnuseriaeaie Beeucl $2.00 Winston, P. E. Pe ; ey 1.00 4 ee wen ie ding ler i ee ee 8.00} A parece Spline Byer 2 . behestag Ont., Canada .....-+-+-+++* 5.00 Bases Gavan aa 4 G da Di on t—R A. Ww. _ edpanday Cc. H. ep ; Disney, Rev. E. J. Cross ...... 7.00 ae, TW. &, : e et eM Met ok Ee na ae Re Rev. M. L. Smith, Portland, per babi PE. * 2.00 eit, pastot 4.0 -neradowwnd 25. Se ee Pe ee * of fie Sean 9%) ate ro} TA * er 1} ‘ yp P. Be ese ee senses ‘ ee ple ee, $ 25.00 Mrs. Janie Bo 8, Pais ier 8.00 politan, J Sterritt .... $ 5.0! t 1.00 Indiana ...-. pecuiteennsss 1.00 Friars Point District—Rev. E. g, Rev. P. C. Williams Brown ord, O. E. Lattamore .. 8.00] St- Luke, Wm. Freeman ...... 5.00] p Rey. A. H. Davis, Washington, pastor we jennh Sk = ae 2.00] Middlebush & Flushing, Wm. Dawkins 10.00| 3.00] India 1.04 Roe eae oR a 4 Pandieler Rev. He. A. Ye Pad ot 5) feddlestane, We E Li 5 4 eas oe Seer : Clarksdale District—Rev. F. R. z 4 , Rev A. Ivey, pas- Perel 62522) me, W. S. Slade 8.00| Ebenezer, Rev. Anderson ...... 2.00] Rey 5.00| Rev. James S. A. Mitcham, Tei)» GiDidon Pee 2.00 : tor . be 12.00 Bae oles ay Roselle, J. O. Vick ** g'00| Emanuel, D. W. Nichols 20.00| Res fioncaclt Ione . 4.00 7 Cb ee Bishop H. Y. Tookes Devon, Rev, J. R. Paves pas mf Eecopes eae Pennington and Skellman, I. St. John, N. Y., Rev. Barrow 5.00 yh 1.00] Rev. H. J. Thompson, Vin- ao Arkansas and Oklahoma _ tor wee J ee eee hn es Sims W. L. Roundtree .. g.00| Bethel, H. P. Anderson ...... 30.00 Re cerines, Ind. ....--- 9 2.00 Sion c. stl Nothing - edggideliate s- sev. Woe Bae ane Freehold, F. R. Stevens ...... 5,00] Emanuel Chapel, R. Frier .... 2.00 5.00| Rev. W. P. Henson, Laporte, Gree eee ae 1,00 F 3 i m, ‘ 12.00 Ae ied Biase hia’ Pee Allen, Asbury Park, S. B. Corona, N. W. Brown .. 5.00] Rev. & 4 3. ee 2.00 Leland District—Rev. R. C. Thirteenth Episcopal District ork, Rev, A. t. Bouldin, pas- Rev. SW. es: Ae fa he _ Brown np eae may ad aig ote 5.00| Flatbush, Rev. Moton .. oP t2.00 Ohio 5.00| Rey. J. L. Tolbert, Princeton, Berry. Righ sicc es car et> 1.00 : ey BOR ade rows dee eveb ntesy erdes 10.00 Cie Y vEay a Fairhaven, J. N. Washington 7.00 St. John, Bky., I. S. Jacobs... 5.00] Rev 5 7 Ind. 1.00 Senatobia District—Rev. Wallace ‘ ambersburs, Rev a W. Mar- Second Church, Hartford, C nae 00] Metuchen, S. A. Gatlin ..:... 6.00 Union Bethel, LG: Newby .... 5.00 3.00| Rev. H. H. Black, Indianap- Jones, P. E. ...seeeeeeeees 1.00 Bic tin, pastor ere my hte 12.00! Rev. E. L. Blake. § " vt 5.00 Boundbrook, A. B. Philipps .. 3.00 Tompkinsville, C. A. Johnson... 5.00} Rev. # olies Inds: vex --20 0 8 4.00 Port Gibson District—Rev. J. J. arliste, Rev. J. H. Queen, pas- ee. , Springfield, Flemington, E. M. Mitchell Mt. Zion, Wie Cu jorP = Cole, 00| Rev. John H. Davis, Springfield, Sforrante Ps Bi is senha ke 6.50 Mn eres ern tiaitiec 5 eile ; 50] Seabright, E. G. Walden .... 2.50 ins foe eee ee —| Rev |e cee gegen hh 1.25 Bishop Noah W. Wiliams Louisiana: yi Coatesville, Rev. N. H. wer eT a oe Woodville, I. E. Showell ...... 6.00| Lincoln Memorial, E. W. 3.00| Rev. Charles Enoch, Dixon, Rev. J. D. Wilson, Bogue, Kan- Shrevesport District—Rev. A. i Knowlton, pastor’ ..,....-... 7.001 Mrs. Cora Scott. Charles St... 10.00] Hightstown, J. J. Marteen .. 2.00 ‘Thompion ask hee 2.00| Rev. 17 ; A 2.50 2 SMM ors el Y $ 2.00 Pullen, P. Boo... sc tees 2.00 - So. Coatesville, Rev, S. B. Ran- Scott, Charles St... 8.00| Ricky Hill, E. D. Williams ....."~ |St @hillips, F. D. Rogers..... 2.00 Va. « 5.00| Rev. Edward King, Carrier Rey. F. M. Stitch, Hiawatha, Monroe District—Rev. G. L. Do Ip, PaBLOF «i nevs- «nes 7.00 a ie _____| Simon Cyrene, A. Jones .....- B00) Rev. 4 ; OG ON ee 2:00) Kansas .--..-sesesseenet ets 100} Stinson, P. E. .1..+-- 202+ 7.00 hel Rev. J. R, Groves Hecate ihiaehatae OF $108.00 Totals eae Peer ee iceses: $173.50 | Mt. Oliver, M. C. Carpenter .. 2.00 Pa. 00] Rey. J. M. Hassell, Marion, From St. Marks A. M. E. Alexandria District—Rev. P. W. ‘ eer S es e Ey a ree 6.00 aaah ores son, ly- oy a: City District ‘| Trinity, A. A. Kenlock ........ 2.00| Rev EA } o ee ee, ses veers 2.00 Church Sunday aoe by ‘ ae sie Beene 7.00 ia, Rev, S. W. Wilmore, y MASS. ... 2-2... ee 2, ev. J. L. Russ, P. E Morris Brown, J. A. Thom q Pa. From Trinity A. M. E. Sun- James Coleman, Supt. Tope- entral New Orleans District— stor . ved : , P- ? of ah 7 ee ee GO| 5 Potaliaen 2 Fe pont $110.00 Meh 9 eee a Cee carne oo pe ey hm ee Washington, River- Sette... Sale aa Oe Rev. J. R. Reed, pas- SiberseraivizaReess ees Ve vepieia tens cecens .. $7.00] St. Paul, N. Y. C., Re BsBar- Pag 0] Supt. Wukegan, Til. ..---- 6.0 | Rev ashington, River- (irae finepeeeereets .35 ee sassy eh Re ot EO he , . avis, Port Norris ind Haieyvll p> HOO eae 1.40} Rev ; From. Trinity A. C. E. Lea- side, Calif. .cinin <3 be 5.00| New Orleans District—Rev. P. ie , | Bigemont, Rev. |. L. Kinnard . ne af Hints RET ev 5.00 W, Lothian See et Beene’ Re Dutto ‘ eee} w. ¥ ba a ae 1.00| Rev. E. T- Taylor, Wentzville, W.. Rogers, P. E. ..-.--++ 4.00 3 al ee Pike eT ee is peck gr ern Millville, T. King ........00.0-. 4.00 Tackaho) .. 4 5,00| Rev J » | Fro Trinity A. M. E. Chmurch —.90 Me: EUS dex cehecatcayeh 00 [ORE eR Orleans District—Rev. Bishop E. J. Howard 1 Naynesboro Ct., Rev. C. Hy Rev. W. N , Te a Glassboro, W. R. Gail ........ 3.00] Total . ae Ae g9. 00 -00 Rev. C. W. Stratton. Mound Rey. B. d.. Barnes, Globe, Ara- co BEATE; Es Baise 4.50 X Wilson, pastor ....sescceees $001 Totaly... Peme Lindenwald, Richard Adams .... 2.50 ‘New York Conference (| Re ev. Alfred Knowles, Wabash, zona... Sy eae onee Dittrich her: Soi AGAR iS let oaoes ch ee Williamstown, C. Bayard ae 3. 00, C. Ww. Walters, E. Phe $110 00 hurt 00) Be cites 2.00 Total widiaitahity Coonan PORES, K. Washington, P. 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[true they would have to live i"? on color. » boasted of Jutely free of any kind of racial idice. He not only loved Negroes spected them as his social equals, {so was at home with any human DUCHESS OF WINDSO DSOR Ets GOLD BATHTUB IN NEw y EW yj ough he claimed no religion, had faith in the Christian verities, he far ahead of many of our Christian rs in the matter of brothérhood. ‘nce he did not believe in heaven, annot even wish he was there. We he devil will be kind and gener- to Clarence Darrow, for he was all dness and generosity. Vhere did Clarence Darrow get his spirit? ir —wNational Baptist Voice Wireless to The New York Tie CANNES, France, April »_ Duke and Duchess of Windsor 4. signed a two-year lease for the Cu la Croe, Cap d’Antibes. at $16.00), nually.. The rental includes the of the twenty-carat gold bathtuh that part of the house reserved jg Duchess’s apartments. The proprietor, Sir Pomeroy Burk modernized the chateau in 1923 reputed cost of $2,000,000, whic cluded the installation of the gold b, tub for Lady Burton. It is a two-storied villa with gy guest rooms and a private harbor h nocratic IRTRAIT OF HITLER ON BELL HUNG IN VIENNA CHURCH vee estate includes a 250-foot swims af pool. A burglar recently | ppyright : 1938: By the New York : eee Times.) i £ the gold i sizable chunk out of the goldey ROS hel Bearing jichsfuehrer Hitler’s portrait was ing in a church in a Vienna suburb t night. It also bears a picture of | Severin, the town’s patron. The i’s inscription reads: “I greet a new B, Heit Germany great and wide.” CLEVELAND SHOULD HELp Rebuilding of St. James A. \{ Church is a task which devolves community as well as the con Members of the church lost : after the fire which destroyed | building, in starting their for a new structure. They ready obtained $20,000, but a! are handicapped. They need | port of the rest of Clevelan: drive for $100,000. St. James’ Church has had an ence far beyond its immediat Through its activities it has community center to which of people turn. It has filled need. Its work can go on Cleveland helps to put the buik across in the few remaining « the campaign. —The Cleveland Plair [ERGER CONSIDERED BY 2 BIG CHURCHES esbyterian Assembly to Discuss Pro- posal of Episcopal Union. recommendation that the Presby- 1 Church in the U. S. accept a posal of the Protestant Episcopal hurch “to achieve organic union” be- en the two groups will be presented the 150th general assembly of the mer, which meets here May 24 to ine 1. : The Presbyterian Church’s depart- C f church co-operation and union inanimously approved the proposal, hich would unite two national church oups with membership of about 2,- 0,000 each. JEWS GET OWN SCHOOLS VIENNA, April 29 (AP) pliance with Germany’s Nurnt which demand separation 0! and Aryan children in Vienna high schools today wer ed for Jews only. VS 2 2 KILLED BY LIGHTNING ’ PARIS, April 29 (AP).—Ty army officers were burned to 4° five soldiers were seriously it Lday when lightning struck @ balloon over the Maginot line, ! Recommend Study fembers of the department, which slides a number of prominent Phila- Iphia clergymen, have recommended it the general assembly, the church’s Breme legislative body, “co-operate the Protestant-Episcopal Church the study and formation of such Ins as may make possible the union Atemplated.” the Protestant Episcopal Church’s posal, sent to officers of the Pres- tian Church, invites the latter lips to “join with it in accepting the ing declaration: he two churches one in the faith the Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate d of God, recognizing the Holy iptures as the supreme rule of faith, pting the two sacraments ordained Christ, and believing the visible is of Christ’s church is the will of E hereby formally declare their pur- to achieve organic union between Tespective churches.’” schools, § a a WHERE DID HE GET IT? Clarence Darrow; great crim’ : yer, who died in Chicago sev eral we ago will be remembered as friend to outcasts and the out people of his community 1 town i » 108 He was the most effective °°") in America. He made fun ° Christian churches and their minis When he spoke to Negroes he "* them that if the Christian relig'" J List of Speakers. while, officers of the Presby- Church here released a list of rical and lay speakers who will address the ice, age assembly.|H. & F. M. Society was conducted in . a most helpful way. Mrs. N. B. Val- entine, Dist. Supt. of the Young Peo- ple’s Dept. of W. H. & F. M. So- ciety, Mrs. A. O. Whitted, rthur H. : noted physicist and Nobel oe ner, who will speak on “Christian Edu- cation and Science ;” Dr, John H. Fin- ley, editor of the New York Times whose subject will be “Christian Raut cation and Political and Social Free- dom ;” Rey. Dr. Hugh T, Kerr, of Pittsburgh, former moderator of the church; Very Rey. Dr. Daniel Lamont of New College, Edinburgh, Seatiande Rey. Dr. John A. Mackay, president of Princeton Theological Seminary, and Bishop E. G. Richardson, of the Phila- delphia area of the Methodist Episcopal Church. —Philadelphia Record pee ae ee ad FIND SHARK BONES 25.000,000 YEARS OLD LOS ANGELES, May 2 (UP).— Scientists today announced discovery of the remains of sharks 175 feet long that swam in seas covering Southern California 25,000,000 years ago., Fossil teeth of the giant fish were dug from sandstone of the Palos Ver- des hills in the Los Angeles suburbs. With them were complete fossils of smaller fish and of backbones eight inches in diameter. ROXBORO, N. C. Wednesday morning at 10;00 o'clock the 36th Annual Durham District Con- ference of the Western North Caro- lina Conference of the A. M.E. Church, presided over by Rey. B. H. Lucas, Presiding Elder of this District convened in Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church of the Roxboro. Circuit, Rev. D. Williamson, pastor-host. After an impressive communion ser- vice administered by Presiding Elder Lucas, assisted by Reys. J. E. Holt, G. S. Grant and G. M. Purnell, the Conference was organized. Officers elected: Rev. G. S. Gant, Secretary; the writer, reporter; Rev. D, Wiflliam- son, post office messenger. Marshals: Pres. J. L. Makins and L. R. Har- graves. Our own Bishop M. H. Davis, pre- siding prelate of the Second Episcopal District presence together with his timely and and helpful address was very much welcomed and appreciated. He was accompanied by Prof. C. G. Garrett, of Columbia, S. C. who also made an inspiring address. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. J. E. Holt, pastor, St. Paul Church, Chapel Hill, N. C... the Mis- sionary sermon, by Rev. J. W. Tabron. pastor, Emanuel Mission, Durham, N. C.: the afternoon service, by the writer, pastor, the Graham Circuit, Graham, N. C., and the closing sermon, by Rev. T. P. Moore, pastor, the Milton Circuit, Milton, N. C. The following papers were read: “The State of the Country,” the writer; “The Moral Condition of the People,” Rev. T. P. Moore; “The Spiritual Condition of the People,” Rev, A. Ise White, and “The Condition of the Pub- lic Schools,” Mrs. M. L. Newby. Dr. J. A. Valentine addressed the Con- ference on Boy Scout work. Thursday afternoon the Missionary Mass meeting under the direction of Mrs. M. S. Pearson, president, West- ern N, C. Conference Branch of Ww. PAGE ELEV! ning. After which he was host to a— lovely banquet; visiting ministers were Revs. G. H. Jenkins, T. S. Ledbet- ter and Presiding Elder R. D. Stover. Dr. Hughes addressed the Sunday School Sunday morning which was in- spiring and uplifting. Sunday morn- ing at 11:00 o'clock he preached a powerful sermon. He delivered the evening message, sermons were food for the soul. Total raised this quarter $666.07. —Mrs. M. L. Bass LEBANON, PA. corres- ponding secretary and Mrs. L. J. Morrow, Secretary were among those taking a part in the meeting. Delegates elected for the Annual Conference are Mrs. M. L. Newby, L. R. Hargraves, J. L. Makins, W. H. Bryant. Alternates: Mrs. Bessie Tate, Mrs. Emma Williamson, Essex Jeff- ries and L. W. Brooks. Brother Henry Riley was mended for the Annual Conference Class on admission by our Conference. Presiding Elder Lucas appointed a Ways and Means Committee for the betterment of Kittrell College with Dr. J. A. Valentine for chairman. The report of this very important committee which is composed ‘mostly of laymen will be published later. also both recom- Conference Church: Third Quarterly of St. John A. M. E. Trustees Stewards Sunday School .. Allen Day .. Missionary ...... Christian Endeavor League report Presiding Elders who visited and RAISE gees ee ck 5.13 gave able assistance: Drs. A. D. {Sunday School raised 11.69 Avery and J. D. Cowan of the W. N. Rev. W. L. Johnson C. Conference; Rev. A. L. Williams Presiding Elder of ‘the Virginia’ Conference; ministers, Rev. C. J. Morton, Pastor Dr. C. A. Stroud of the N, C. Con- ference: Rev. W. C. Cleland, State President of A. C. E. Leagues, Drs. vH. B. Barkley, J. D. Davis, C. L. Steele, R. W. Barker, T. L. Scott, I. M. Gray, E. Jeffries, A. M. Jones, all of the W. N. C. Conference; Rev. B. G. Shaw of the Virginia Conference; Rev. Lee of the M. E. Church, South; Reys. Cole, T. B. Wilson, C. E. Grif- fin, pastors of the Baptist Church, and nearly a hundred laymen were among the visitors. Total amount raised, $398.50. . —J. A. Hunter Sister Mary Johnson, Secretary MT. PLEASANT, TENN. The Second Quarterly Conference met in Jones Chapel A. M. E. Church on the above named date. Dr. S. I Howard, P. E ing was opened by presiding. The meet W.H lining hymn No. 12 and offering pray- Boddie er. The conference was organized by electing Dr. B. L and Mrs. Florence Lawrence Asst Sec’y. Finance Committee, M.'1 Love, Henry Woodfork, C. A. Jordan and Mrs. E. K. Crowder. The discip- i swered per discipline. 3urrows Secretary, DR. B. M. HUGHES HOLDS SECOND QUARTER AT ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH y questions were taken up and an- Reports show- Louisville, Ky. ed an increase along all lines. Mem- bers received this quarter 4, infants The Second Quarterly Conference of | baptized one. P. E® paid in full, with St. James conyened March 18, with} a nice sum turned over to pastor Cash Dr. B. M. Hughes, Presiding Elder of Jon ‘table $50.00. Total raised this the W. Louisville District presiding. He selected the 1 Cor. 13th chapter and exhorted therefrom. After which Mrs. S. M. Smith was elected secretary and M M. L: Bass reporter.’ The P. E. began the organization of the con- ference, the disciplinary ques- tions. The reports received by the P. FE. showed that the church is in a grow- ing condition, Rev. L. A. Hughes, the energetic pastor who is serving his quarter $400.00. We are highly pleased with our P. Se He has been with us nearly E. and pastor, in person of Rev Dudley four years and we are ‘hoping for to remain with us for 10 ye to report that Mrs. Dudley We hope for her'a speedy recovery We were delighted to have had with us during the session, the P. E.’s ters, Miss Howard, Mrs. Scruggs, and after quite lauct aush- third year had every thing arranged in Rete Sy Bey ins order. He is one of the leading pas- Dr. S. L. Howard, P, E tors in the church. The P. E. was Rev. S. F, Dudley, Pastor paid his full assessment Friday eve- Mrs. A. C. Boddie Is or 2) 8c, Ae) ah a GL oe ° ° r The Humanity of Christ ¢ By REV, JOSEPH H. SLADE, D.D. eh A condensed and topically arranged work on the human composition of our Lord’s Life, It provides valuable and authentic material for the building of sermons and lectures. Especially helpful to the busy pastor and Sunday School Workers. Price — —_— — $.30 including postage Sold at the A. M. E. Book Concern 716 So. 19th St. Philadelphia, Penna. et hehe be Pt eee PEP PEPE ===== DSC09779.JPG ===== Ee PAGE TWELVE See THE nes 6 eo The Calendar May 18—New York Conference—Free- s Rev. G. W. Maybanks, Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue. Bishop port, L. L, avid Henry Sims. 25—New England Conference— New Haven, Conn, Rev. L A. McCoy. Pastor, 82 Dickerman Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. REE RE EERE EEE EEE EEE EE Notices Please mail in to the Christian Re- corder your name, church, birth month, nd date. Officers, Teachers, Superintendents, and Pupils: A.M.E. August 2, 8—The World’s Christian En- Hastisbure, Pa-; Sunday May 15, at CHRISTIAN RECOR Ee Mr. H. R. Baranco, Baton Rough, ta Rev. C. A. Abington, Philadelphia, Pa. - = eS FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Illinois Annual Conference Bishop J. A. Gregg, Presiding Mound City. Illinois Our Second Quarterly Conference was held at White Chapel A. M. 5. You are cordially invited to study the | Church by our worthy Presiding Elder, Sunday School Lesson for May 15th, Dr. G. W. Jones of the Cairo District, 1938 in joint session at the Philadelphia Friday night the pastor gave a strong Annual Conference to be held at Bethel! ture; after which a soul stirring love Church, 622 Bridge Street, | feast was held. Sunday afternoon the Sacramental deavor Convention, Melbourne, 9:00 A. M. Classes will be arranged for | sermon was delivered by Rev. Elsie Australia. 24—Ontario Conference—Wind- sor, Ontario, Rev. C. E. Penny, Bishop John 404 Mercer Street. A. Gregg. 31—Michigan Conference— Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rev. W. H. Jones, 508 James Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. Sept. Davenport, Iowa, Rev. J. W. Collins, 11th and Ripley Streets. Bishop John A. Gregg. 14—West Virginia Confer- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rev. Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. G Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 21—Chicago Conference—Chi- cago, Illinois, Rev. B. H. Lucas, 3825 Dearborn Street, 4211 Calu- met Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 21—Pittsburg Conference — Washington, Penna., Rey. E. L. Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 28—Indiana Conference—Evans- 7—Northwestern Conference— teachers. —W. W. Jacobs Conf. Superintendent OS ees New England Annual Conference which convenes in Bethel A. M. E. Church, 31 Sperry Street, May 25 to 29 please notify Rev. I. A. McCoy, 82 Dickerman St., New Haven, Conn., so that proper homes may be provided. Rev. I. A. McCoy, Pastor Rey. W. K. Hopes, Presiding Elder Bishop David H. Sims, Presiding Bishop In keeping with a resolution that was passed by the Connectional Coun- cil in the City of Montgomery, Ala- bama February 25th, 1938, in which five commissions are to be set up, consisting of five persons, to be appointed by the President at his discretion as soon after the adjournment of the Montgomery meeting as convenient, to study our systems concerning I. Literature, II. Education, IV. Inter- inance, III. ville, Ind. Rev. M. R. Dixon, Jr. racial and V. Organic Union of Negro 509 East Gum Street. Bishop Methodist Churches, I am appointing John A. Gregg. 28—North Ohio Conference — Piqua, O Rev, R. N. Nelson, Pastor, Bishop R, C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate. October 5—Illinois Conference—Spring- field, Ill., Rev. K. J. Siddall, 415 North 14th Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 5—Ohio Conference—Zanes- ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrison Bry- ant, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid- way, Kentucky, Rev. S. A. Ly- num, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. 19—West Kentucky Conference the following: I. Literature: Revs. V. C. Hodges, Baltimore, Md. J. C. Beckett, Washington, D. C. Joseph Gomez, Cleveland, Ohio. S. S. Morris, Philadelphia, Pa. II. Finance: Dr. J. L. Roberts, Chicago, Ill. Mr. O. M. Travis, Montecello, Ken- tucky. < Rey. J. D. Howell, Detroit, Mich. Prof. John R. Hawkins, Washington, Ark. ILI. Education: President D. O. Walker, Wilberforce, Ohio. Prof. A. S. Jackson, Waco, Texas. Presidents W. A. Fountain, Jr. At- BiG | Rey. John H. Clayborn, Little Rock, —Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R.| lanta, Ga. iv Reid, Pastor. Bishop R, C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate, East Tennessee Conference — F. D. Jordan, Kansas City, Kansas. E. H. McGill, Columbia, S. C. IV. Inter-racialship : Revs. Russell Brown, Denver, Col- Knoxville, Tenn. Rev. T. E. West, | orado. Pastor. ard. 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint Luke, Nashville, Tenn,, Rev. J. S. Foxall, Pastor. Bishop Edward J. Howard. November 9—West Tennessee Confer- Bishop Edward J. How- D. Ward Nicholas, New York City, Mr. H. L. Dudley, Detroit, Mich. Mrs, Bertie L. DeLyles, Tulsa, Okla. Rev. J. L. Butler, Savannah, Ga. V. Union of Negro Methodist Church: i Revs. J. N. Campbell, Little Rock, ence—Greater Bethel, Jackson, | Ark. « Tenn. Rev. C. H. Harden, Pas- tor, Bishop Edward J. Howard, E. C. Hatcher, Dothan, Ala. F. Madison Reid, St. Louis, Missouri. all ages under qualified and experienced | Tahorn Mounds, the hymns and an- thems were sung by Rey. Taborn’s choir. Despite the unfavorable weather the church was filled to capacity, with peo- All persons planning to attend the ple from Cairo, Metropolis, Mounds, Villa Ridge, and all the region round about “Jordan.” The congregation raised the sum of $42.34after which the Presiding El- der proceeded with the Holy Commun- ion, assisted by Rev. J. Wesley Kelly of Metropolis and Rev. J. A. Randolph of Cairo to 198 communicants. The evening sermon was delivered by the Presiding Elder, who was himself on the Lord’s day and it was clearly stated by the audience present, “Didn't our hearts burn within us while he talked with us by the way,” Surely Dr. Jones is a great man. It was indeed a great conference both the pastor and members were full of smiles. Reports: ¥ Stewards « $229.49 Trustees .... 86.85 Trustee Helpers 10.49 Senior Missionary . 10.45 Junior Missionary .. 2.38 Stewardess Board 21.30 Pastor's Aid .. 7.20 G. W. J. Club 4.35 Sunday School 19.93 A.C.-E. League 2.22 Total raised this quarter... $394.66 Read into full membership—4 Adult conversions—4 ~ Adult Baptized—4 | We are thankful to Almighty God, for carrying us through another quar- ter and bringing us to the wind up of the Second Quarterly Conference. Un- der the leadership of our efficient young pastor, Rey. C. Wesley Stratton, the church has’ reached an all time high in both membership and finance. The Presiding Elder was paid in full and all current expenses are up to date. Truly White Chapel is moving on. —Ioma Freeman FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Rev. J: A. Gregg, bishop — Quincy District, Rev. G. A..Brown P.E. The Quincy district Conference con- yened in Campbell Chapel A. M. E. Church, Tuesday morning, April 19. Called to order by Dr. C. A. Brown. After devotional services, Holy Com- munion was administered to all pres- ent. 50 partook. At the conclusion of the service, the Presiding Elder ap- pointed the committees that were not I da ® THE te M. E. CHURCH | Conference to order, Springfield, mi. s had been care- y fully worked out. We raised $11.00 Sunday morning after a splendid Sun- day School. The Presiding Elder preached a soul stirring sermon, sub- Ject “Christian and the Church.” Col- lected $2.75. Evening service Presiding Elder preached another wonderful ser- mon, subject, “Perserverance.” Col- lection taken by Mrs. L. R. Washing- ton, $8.09. Night service was also a masterpiece. Closed out with a total of $27.45. We are still determined to move onward. Pray for our success. Sister H. L. Cooper, Pastor Rey. J. A. Howard, Presiding Elder Hattie M. Hawkins Fer Sunday was a high day at ul A. M. E. Church. “services began at 6 a.m. when _ congregation heard the Senior sing “My Redeemer Liveth.” The ‘morning offering of $7.50 was to the Senior Mite Missionary ty. The Mite Missionary Society breakfast from 7 until 8:30 a.m. who cared to remain. 9:30 a.m. the Sunday School un- the leadership of Brother Elmer vn assistant superintendent in the nce of Brother Royal Moore, our nt superintendent who is ill held regular session. Long before the for the regular morning service house was comfortably filled and » «church services began, chairs placed in the aisles to accomodate crowd. Just after the opening ser- & with the congregation standing, Senior choir sang the “Hallelujah us.” Our pastor, Rev. I. S. Stone, at his best when he preached that fning, from the subject, “The Resur- BROOKS CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Tulare, California Our first spring event was a surprise birthday recently given for our pastor Rey. J. N. Cherry. The surprise was a success; Mrs. Cherry took Rey. for a ride and returned shortly, at which time the guests had entered the dark Parsonage, so Rev. Cherry went inside . REV. JAMES W. WALKE Ensley, Alabama ys fon Morn.” The spirit ran high and MR. HARRY H. LOWBER bul was saved at this service. At 3 Allen A. M. E. Church the Sunday School presented} to turn on a light by request of Mrs. Bhuadciehiat Penna regular Easter Day program under | Cherry, and when he was in the reach © direction of Mrs. Julia Smith and] of the light, the guests of 30 shouted committee and her contribution of fs. At. 6:30 p.m. the Allen Christian Meavor League under the leadership REV. J. S. BENN Anderson, S. C. gies oo happy birthday ; Rey. Cherry was dumbfounded and some one had to turn on the light for him, The room MRS. I. S. STONE Rev. George Jones our local deacon, | was beautifully decorated and cakes Brooks. Superintendent present, the} poujevard with Dr. S. R. Maguinez, St. Paul Mrs. Isabel Burns carried on in|and presents were very nice. The esp08 was beautifully discussed, re- presiding. Dr. Maguinez brought to us Springfield, Ill fr usual way with a large attendance. | beautiful birthday cake was made and viewed by. Rev. Moody. At 11:00, Rev. a very inspiring message, one to be long 57:45 p.m. the Gospel Choir under | decorated by Mrs. Cherry. It was pec pucacucs pustcatccrmon 2h remembered. MRS. E. H, BEARD direction of Brother Wilfred | fun to have Rev. Cherry blow the SAUD clock, Rev. Crenshaw, pastor! Rey A, Wayman Ward, pastor of bmpson and Mrs. Gladys Oliver pre-| candles all out at one time. After the at: Hillsboro ‘broke the bread of life Washington, D. C 2 "REV. BARON S. TAYLOR - Pastor, Bethel Dillon, S. C. ed a program and pageant, “The ipty Tomb.” The services thru out day were inspiring and well attend- and the day will be one long to be hembered. , excitement was all over served cream and cake, candies, black coffee. Our Easter Day services were all good, beginning at 5 o'clock a.m. Rey. Cherry preached to an apprecia- tive audience, text: St. John 11:25-26. they were Mrs. C. V. Gonis ‘spoke at 8:00 p.m. from Roms : 75 23s Sunday School opened at the usual provided for on the program REEN HILL A. M. E. STATION | “our 9:30 but with an unusually large Rev. M. R. Dixon was elect attendance, after Sunday School, a report to the Southern Recor city paper. Rey. J. H. Smith Christian Recorder. The Conference was well and much interest was manures: the salvation of souls as well « cially. Rev. I. C. Daniels of Edw gave us a sermon at 11:30 a.m Acts 20:32. Well delivered an + received. Rey. J. H. Archer o short service took place including the baptism of infants. After that the S. S. had their program, directed by Mrs. Cherry. Miss Mamie Goethe, Mistress fhe Second Quarterly Conference of n Hill A. M. E. Station Church held with Dr. J. A. Howard pre- ing. The Elder promptly called the WEST PHILADELPHIA QUALITY MODERN PORCH FRONT HOMES FOR SALE It was a Spiritual treat. Rev. McComic of Quincy brought ' sage on Wednesday evening from John 1:23, The sermon was " I and so, easily delivered. Th« Rev. F. B. Stratton and his w people gave us a royal entert and the request was to return {( bell Chapel in 1939. Only two P. were absent. Rey. Brown W@* t self and enjoyed presiding °'' meeting. ‘ Mrs. Violet Brown, with th q sionary Sisters took hold 0" Weirl day morning. They with the st ses of the district held a very int“ meeting from which great got 4 accrue helpful to the Mission’” Stewardess work in the District. Finances were about as last * . \ es H.- Smit e NICE ENVIRONMENT, GREATLY REDUCED TERMS Nice selection, containing 7 and 8 rooms and bath, cae Wood floors, hot water heat, stationary laundry. oa ete farage, convenient to cars, schools and churches. ; ie tores and dwellings, good business localities, inspection wel ome, CONTINUOUS BUSINESS SINCE 1880 Adams, 5641 Market Street ROT TELE ce as CHRISTIAN RECORD and ev ‘2 expelled, no deaths. Mamie Goethe Ree he oe Es WACO DISTRICT Rey. E. E. Moody, P. E. O- local preacher. The increase in membership, and their quota. Visiting mini- $400. o—————_ at the close of Rey. E. E. Moody, P. E. Rev. C. C. Davis, pastor Sister Estelle Sadler oO proud of her presidi BONITA, LA for. The First Quarterly Conference was l/; COLORED MAN'S DISCOVERY ° Used and Recommened by Thousands NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH Are you in declining health? Do you suffer from loss of strength and energy? 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Opening selection—| showed 8. Left without certificate 1 sextet, by the Haley boys and girls, followed by the Cantata. in St. Joe before. Stewards report Finance raised during the quarter, $102.86. Raised in the quarter, $60.16. The Presiding El- der was paid in full. Brother Samuel Watt was elected District Steward. We are asking the prayers of the entire connection. Our pastor, Rev. E. _ The second Quarterly Conferene met | D. Franklin is well loved by all. with Edwards Chapel, Rev. C. C. Davis, pastor. The conference opened Satur- day night at 8 o'clock. Rev. Moody, chairman. After the devotional exer- ciges, the Conference was in order for business, sister L. T. Wadley was elect- ed secretary. Bro. M. G. Sillman was ordained as a disciplinary questions showed a de- cided finance, Although our pastor had been | preached for a text, confined to his bed for quite a while this little church went over the top. Reports were called for every auxiliary reported sters were present and our class lead- ers were certainly on their job. Sister A. Z. Moody, made timely remarks to the missionary sisters. Rev. Pierson, L. C. Graves all made encouraging re- marks. Receipts for the evening, $30. Refreshments served WM. WATT SWAINSBORO DISTRICT, GA. Rey. W. M. Morris, the Presiding Elder of the Swainsboro District held a very successful quarter, April 9. Scripture lesson, St. Mark 5:1. He Mark 5:8. While the man of God preached many men were heard to say, he preached a ser- mon which will be in the minds of the hearers for a long time, Money raised, Rey. G. J. Jones, pastor CHICAGO, ILLINOIS : 5 The Second Quarterly Conference of the meeting. Sunday was also a big} 14. Me. Olive A. M. E. Church met in day, Sunday School on time, M. A.J i+. Jew home located at 3416 Michigan 3 y Bethel A. M. E. Church. Chicago. and rybody was filled with the his Gospel Chorus worshiped with us Boe Seis: =F Paul A: M. E choir|i, the afternoon. Rev. J. Langston furnished music for the evening ser- Poole, who is our pastor, is doing a vice. At night Rey. Moody took the | most successful work here. stand for Jesus, he is surely wonderful very grateful for him. speaker. Receipts for the Conference, $50.00. We are The business session was held Mon- day evening by the presiding elder. The reports from the boards and auxiliaries were 100 per cent.. Total money raised this quarter was $1,206.84. Mt. Olive is x elder and pas- —Mrs. Nannie Herring e ===== DSC09780.JPG ===== $2 PAGE FOURTEEN Se Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES TRIMMINGS » S$TOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR HATS. VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 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FOUNTAIN, Jr. a eeneneecenn neces onomsivn arwnigirr diameter ables aoe ee ee ae IN MEMORIAM ae In loving memory of my dear father, Rey. John W. Cooper of the New Jer- sey Conference who entered into that rest, that remaineth for the faithful May 6, 1932. “Those that be planted in the House of God, shall flourish in the courts of our Lord.” Datighter and other relatives. DEATH OF LOCAL DENTIST SHOCKS COMMUNITY Friends Crowd Bethel Church on Tuesday to Take Last Look At Remains BODY TAKEN TO COLUMBUS FOR BURIAL Funeral One of the Largest Seen In Buffalo, Attended By People In All Walks of Life Many Buffalonians were shocked last Clerk, Clevela ,tha Allen Jackson, sister, and hea band, Dr. R. B. Jackson, Nashyi Griffin A, Allen, M. D., broth wife, Boston, Mass., and Nin, Allen, brother, Urban League ¢., Columbus, Ohio. Immediate me, of the family. al n d, 2 le, er, Active in Politics Dr. Allen was deeply concern, bout the political welfare of hi; D and took an active part in Dolitics « the 5th ward. He had the isting x of being the ‘only man of his Tae r A serve as chairman of the Dey) Sadly missed by all the loved ones, } committee of the Sth ward, e., he was employed on the staff , city school clinic as dentist. FSS Funeral services were held ; Bethel A. M. E. Church on Ty afternoon and was one of the |, funerals seen in Buffalo in recent The clergy of this city and o awanna attended in a body and » cipated in the services. Among surviving are: Mrs. Calperni widow, and their two children, \\ Allen, Jr., 12 years, and Dolores Ajj, 11. Rudolph S. Lane. a church broi} and close friend to the deceas messages of condolence sent Saturday to learn of the death at 6:30 family. Dr. J. T, Adams: sang Saturday morning of Dr: M. A. Allen, local dentist, with office at 360 William ing,” and Mrs. Thelma Gary sa a Goin’ Home,” and Mrs. Hat street, who died with a heart attack at} Jones sang, “I’ve Done My Wor his home, 41 Wade avenue. He had left his office late Friday night appar- ently in good health expecting to re- turn in regular routine the following day, but he was seized by the attack at 5:30 A. M., Saturday and died an hour later in the arms of his father-in-law, Father W. Q. Rogers. He was years old. The deceased had lived in Buffalo since 1920 and married Miss Calpernia Rogers in this city in 1924. He was a graduate of Atlanta University and the impressiveness of the serviccs flected in the audience which church to capacity. —The Bufta FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTR D. H. Sims, Bishop Pen-Del. District—J. L. Lin Presiding Elder Bethel, Wilmington — A Harvard School of Dentistry. He had } Clark. built up a large clientele and took an active part in the civic, social and re- ligious life of the community. For a number of years he had been a stew- ard of the Bethel A. M. E. Church, where he also had served as president of the Men's Club. He was a 33rd degree Mason and regional director of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and had many friends among the profes- | sional and business people, as well as the laity, there also was Rey. Rose of breachestee a fraternity brother. The imedical and dental profession also at- tended in a body. Rey. J. A. Portlock, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E.,Church, and a per- sonal friend of the decéased, officiated for the church and short rites were held by the Masons and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Members of the Medical Society of Western New York were honorary pall-bearers, and active E, A. Gilbert, Russell Holland, Lloyd L. Burrell, W. Yerby Jones and C. C. Jones, pharmacist. The body, prepared by Undertaker Wardner H. Jones, was shipped to Columbus, Ohio, where in- ferment was made Wednesday. Relatives attending the funeral were John S. Allen, real estate broker of | _W, . Crawfo Marshallton—J. H. Stevens Armstrong—J. E, Frazier. Middletown—O. M. Johnson New Zion Circuit—G. W. J: Clayton—C. W. Freeman. Kenton—W. W. Guy. Camden—Philip Dixon. Friendship—C. D. Elliot. Fairview—David Brown. Asbury, Chester—A. H. Hart Murphy, Chester—D. M. Owen Linwood—Supply. Smyrna—J. W. Whalen. Mt. Zion, Dover—P. L. Abne Bethel, Milford—W, N. Brow! Star Hill—W. V. Trader. » Big Union—Supply, Seaford—G, E. Matthews. Milton—J. Holland. John Wesley—H. A. Allen. Georgetown—J. W. King. Burton Chapel—J. H. Wrighi Greenwood—M. E. Harmon. pall bearers were Dr. I. L. Scruggs, Dr.| Frankford—G. A, Stirling. St. George. Lewes—O. S. Nea! Concord—A. W, Rothwell. Laurel—H. T. Bessellieu. Harrington—W. A. Flamer. Viola—R. L. Lowe. rd—New York Conte ome. od Te a bey ople ety 8 ty ICT 45 | Delaware Conference — Appointments k dal se Young—Philadelphia TEWARD CHAPEL AGAIN more this historic church, Ma- the heart of Georgia comes to 4, well—to say the least. we } ashamed of our six months’ under the progressive leadership Douglas L. T. and Mrs. Rob- are a few of the highlights: s at the first Quarterly Confer- owed that at the end of his first nonths a total of $1100.00 had ised. This included conference pastor's salary, trustee purpos- | Presiding Elder’s salary. e weeks rally, popularly called ‘bt Free Drive,” from March 0, netted $900.00 This was not ye went out to raise. but it did enough cash to pay off all cur- lls and cut the 20-year old mort- now canceled), to $2000.00, put ew hands, reduce the interest B% to 6%, and the privilege of ¥ it all off entirely in five years. is interesting, but note this: the Second Quarterly Conference fonday night, April 18, combined s from all departments, Stewards, es, the Debt Free Drive, all the is auxiliaries showed total col- ns of $1796.01. Add to this the 00 collections for the First Quar- jots up $2896.01 raised since Rev. son came to us September 26, snot a bad half year’s pastoring. Dove figures do not include $2000.- frowed and paid to the old mort- le of the factors in the church Msible for the above modest rec- the Tri-C Club, the Dunbar Liter- lub, the Calendar Club, a re- dd Sunday School, a doubled con- ion, a public that is éver eager it Steward Chapel at any and all programs, and a revamped, mod- attired choir, (augmented with fal young voices), whose dynamic g is drawing like a huge mag- iday, April 17, a half dozen teen- ittractively uniformed of the con- fon made their debut as “sub ishers. And didn’t they look good! lice it to say that for every obli- | from the Annual Conference in nber, up to and through the Sec- luarterly Conference this church Ored 100%. “And there stood man in his place round about the Watch us go and grow. S. H. Lee, Treasurer Stewards’ Board HILTON, GA. rr. D. W. Moman, P. E. Rev. C. W. Callier, Pastor Second Quarterly Conference of far Spring Circuit on the Don- District was opened at 3:30 pril 2 with Dr. D. W. Mo- th © chair, all reports were good. iped at Allen Chapel A. M. i < y , from the Sunda . Confer- , the Meeting. preached a soul stirring sermo Wi Confer- raised Saturda: i ‘1 y and Sunday, . ae | Each igs {mberley—Philadelphia Con- brings t : > dh and it gives us something for which to look forward. Sunday. At 11 o'clock the Rey. Mur- phy selected his text from Amos 8:9 and made us all happy. Three mem- bers were added to the membership. ue ISTIAN RECORD RAYBORN CHAPEL The Second Quarterly Conference of Rayborn Chapel A. M. E. Church was held March 13, Rev. A. W. Jack- son, Presiding Elder, Rev. D. W. Wil- son, pastor. The Presiding Elder preached a won- ‘derful sermon which was enjoyed by all who had the good fortune to hear him. The Lord’s Supper was givea, only 44 participated. Finance raised $10.70. We have a loving P. E. and we believe he is a Christian man. y School throughout The Presiding Elder Second Sunday our pastor © us a soul inspiring message —Hermon Harris 1a a Nie eae BLACK OAK A. M. E. CHURCH Mississippi Rey. H. Murphy, Pastor WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO Sunday School was well attended last 15 Years of Devoted Service to the Training ofS —C. L. Marsh Young Men and Women ——-0o00o—— THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering GREAT REVIVAL MEETING THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION offers General Courses in High School and Elementary Teacher-training ; Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY offers A course leading to the Bachelur of Divinity Degree. THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, college preparatory and general high school woik Dr. Martha Jayne Keys closed a great revival meeting Sunday night, April 3rd in a blaze of glory at Ward Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. with a large number of conversions and many ad- ditions to the church. Great crowds that taxed the seating capacity of the church followed her nightly and the last night was an over flow, an emer- gency partition was removed and the Sunday School room was filled. The women’s meeting Sunday afternoon Was possibly the largest ever assembl- ed in Kansas City. Dr, Keys is easily the outstanding evangelist. and the most effective in her preaching that we have today. This was her first ap- pearance in Kansas City and she took the city by storm. Mrs. Pauline Daily at the piano was a most valuable as- sistance. THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 weeks to four years; valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as journeymen workers. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES Special reduction in the amount of fees will be made for those who are able to pay in advance. Students may enroll for the year in the College of Liberal Arts for $250.00 and in the College of Education or School of Vocations for $275.00. These amounts must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military deposit, or books. Freshmen register on September 22nd, upper-classmen register on September 27th. For Further Information Address: DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO C. A. Williams, Pastor beer PROGRESS WILD ROSE } HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair Will also restore the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cts. 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Scholarships We need scholarships. It costs a- bout $62.50 per year for board, lodging, etc.; for a student in W ilberforce In- stitute. We are in need of scholarships This will help to support If any one gives 2 scholar- of $25 each student a ship, we will send the name and pho- tograph of the student, so that you can come into personal touch with an am- bitious African student, and know what your money is de for the uplift of Africa, Several nds have already promised scholarships. Correspon- dents be u and your African protege mt not only for spreading Chri knowledge and principle, but will also do much to quicken spiritual interests and broaden the personality of the person who helps. Medical Clinic Our great need is the Medical Clinic we hope to establish the community. Here we have over 10,000 Natives, but no doctor and no health service. The death rate is far too high. Sickness is too frequent and prolonged. And the deaths of innocent babes are frightful. It costs $15 to get a doctor to come out And most of the men do not make $15 in a whole month, and wo- men do not make $15 in six months. We propose a building of 6 rooms, two nurses, a supervising physician, yand a liberal supply of medicine, ete. We shall especially concentrate on pre- natal care of mothers and try to cut down the death rate of infants. Jesus said, “I am come that they might ;have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Our church has for forty years sent evangelists, and built churches to give African spiritual life, and we; have 1,100 preach- ing places in South Africa today, show- ing that we have been most anxious for the AFRICAN’S ;SOUL. We started almost the same time to help in The INTELLECTUAL LIFE of the South African, by building Bethel Institute, in Cape, Town, Wilberforce Institute in Transvaal, Emily Vernon Institute in Basutoland. And we have today 79 schools and over 12,000 pupils, showing our interest in the, AFRICAN’S MIND. But we have not done anything sys- tematic for the South African’s PHY- SICAL LIFE. Now, with this ;medical clinic at Wilberforce, we start the first movement to complete the triangle of Christian service to the ,African’s SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY, in that we shall try to ameliorate human suf- fering, reduce physical death, and pro- long human life, It will be a cause of great rejoicing when we complete and equip the medical ,clinic, We hope to dedicate it on Christmas Day 1938. We shall start to build as soon as I return, Where to Send Things there. Mrs, Wright and I plan to sail June the second part, of our work, We hi already made shipping. Therefore we ask that goods be shipped to us not, later th 20, 1938, addressed as follows: Bishop R. R. Wright clo Dr. L. L. Berry 112 West 120th Street New York, N. Y. Mark the package “Missionary Goods for South Africa,” and send me list of contents. Contributors It will cost $9,000 to build and equip the clinic and runt it the first year. would like contributions as follows: ,000 ,000 10 people at $100 each . $l 20 people at 50 each .. a | 100 people at 10 each . ae 200 people at 5 epel . pa 1000 people at 1 each ..- pp Women’s H. & F. Missionary THE CHRISTIAN Sra Ge outh Africa in order to begin a tentative reservation. We want to take as many things with us as possible, so as to save the cost of intended for South Africa should an June TORONTO ONT. ave Grant A. M. E Sunday, April 17, Easter Services at Grant A, M, E. Church, Rey..J. We Wright, pastor, began with an early morning sunrise service at six a.m. The eleyen o'clock service was in- spiring to all who attended. The church was a touching scene, beautifully deco- rated with palms, Easter lillies, and other flowers. The Junior Choir newly gowned were looking their best, and how they did sing those lovely Easter Hymns. Truly the Resurrection life and power of our Risen Lord was greatly felt. Hearts were touched, souls in- spired, discouraged ones were en- couraged, the bereaved found comfort. Hearts rejoiced in the Resurrection atmosphere in Grant A. M. E. As Christians we should at this time give more thought to the real significance of the oceasion, and to the bearing of our own individual crosses with forti- tude. Thirty-six children communed at this service, and one infant Christened. all the We 000 000 000 Society - 1,500} How our hearts rejoiced because of Him who arose from the dead. Thank Total from America ......--++++ $6,500 | God He lives today, yes He lives with- The balance will be contributed Africans themselves. , “Individuals may give, clubs, churches, Credit will be given in the Voice of Missions, the Women’s Missionary Recorder,and the Christian Checks or money orders and societies. Recorders. may be made to R. R. Wright, Jr., sent to 122 North 57th Street, Philadel- phia, Pa. Before June 28, 1938. Self Help As in America, we preach to the ricans, the doctrine of Self Help, urge them to do for themselves muchi as they can. ‘African is an enthusiastic helper himself. He is not indifferent, only poor; out of poverty the Africans gave 1 pounds sterling (or approximately 920) for a school building last year, are now striving to raise $3,000 for their clinics and $4,000 for another school building. While they work in Africa IL promised to try to raise the balance in America, and when we all meet our report at Wilberforce their efforts. ment that will be! I have not been able to get about as I hoped to, on account of my illness, and the doctors have ordered me to rest. I have therefore to ask friends through the press and other- So far about $400 has come in and we are much encouraged believing wise. that when our friends actually k the facts as above set forth they send more. 1 McMARY, ARIZONA ent * ones Easter Day program in Bethel A. M. E. Church was a high day and spirit was high. We took members, and our congregation 500; our chorus 44 and our receipts for the day, $84.90. Rey, J. B. Busehfield, pastor Mrs, Bessie Wytt And this is one of the joyous results of our work. The He is not lazy, only retarded. in several by|in our hearts,. our hope of eternal glory. He is the Lily of the Valley and the one altogether lovely to our souls. Much eredit is due Miss Bernice Wash- ington pianist and choir leader, for this splendid service that will go down in the history of Grant Church. and We are praying this choir will con- tinue to let the living Christ use their voices for His praise and Glory. Sabbath School was well attended. Everyone present received a chocolate Af- | Easter egg. and ake ‘ | Be The Allen Christian Endeavor Lea- gue, Mrs. L. Wright president, held their regular service at 4 p.m. The evening service was-also a great in~ spiration. The Senior chior under the efficient leadership of Mr. C. Andrew Johnson, very acceptably rendered the Easter presentation intitled, “The Makers of the Cross,” in story and song. Mrs. C. Best reading the story, Solo part by Mr. S. Garrison and Duet parts by Mrs. G. Hackley and Mr. L. Washington, were well rendered. Ser- vices throughout the day were well at- tended. of but 1184 $5,- and for Institute, Transvaal, I want my $6,000 to match And what an encourage- Good Friday service at noon was one of prayer for foreign missions, foreign lands, and the entire world. Special prayer was offered for our sick and sorrowing. The Women’s Mite Mis- sionary Society, Mrs. E. Hackley, presi- dent, on April 14 presented to a capaci- ty house the touching Easter Pageant, entitled, “The Challenge of the Cross.” which was beautifully rendered. The message of the Cross has been indelibly stamped on our hearts. Mr. C. Andrew Johnson, gold medalist at the Canadian National Exposition, sang, “The Old Rugged Cross,” accompanied at the piano by- Miss Bernice Washington. Our Presiding Elder, Rev. C. P. Jones his wife, Evangelist Lillie A. P. Jones, and daughter Alberta Mae, encouraged our hearts by their presence. The mis- | sion Board, Mrs. V. Clarke, superin- tendent, is presenting the Junior Jubilee Singers in an Easter program, April 21. We wish them success. Mrs. Mox- my now will the was » the Church y, |be lost; as ‘in om r mind, it is the & that makes a a son, on all’ occasi ms, the Choir g ‘be loyal and punctual to the Charl By loyal I mean that the Choir g for congregati songs and arias. visit another or some edifice moral, ethical, and aesthetic the pastor and congregation. Furthermore, if the chur) crea a fund to help them financia should readily acquiesce to py and sing the type of. music th. prefer. However, they shoul ly interspere their singing y kinds of selections for v promotion of, better or | ards of music appreciation, | way or for any reason Should appear in their ra church should not suffer quence of this. At all times harmony should prevail between thes portant religious institutions Then too, as mentioned choir. should be punctual to p disruption of the church se: traction of attention, or pas gation embarrassment. li t be prompt, then they shou themselves from the group unt can be ready when called upo: which is really their greate the church; as the Bible states more blessed to give than to which can be interpreted to ' is more blessed to serve t served.” Therefore whe are fraternal, social, or i erings at the church, that ne vices of the choir, it should ¢ to the glorification of God and joyment of the audience. Help the pastor to carry program with your golden yo an incentive to those who \ your ranks. Above all, that souls may be saved for ( dom. Sing so well that thes not only be saved, but ret ever in the Christian work sin way you most greatly perform ‘duty to the church-as its cho’ In conclusion may I say. is the Church and the Chu Choir, the two are insep2" hence the duty of the two changable, one cannot succee! the other. Therefore, choir fthe church, as you would | to you, then you both will he est institutions for the prest!” jon burch. For (jj, assist at all church services, when ed whether ‘they Approved or those services, or not. At all times in all places the choir should sing g itedly and to the best of their i nal enjoyment of If the church should be inyiig the tire choir should be present to ‘Dp UME XC. NO.7 ory hay egy PROF. JOHN R. HAWKINS Washington, D. C April 20th, 1938 To the President, Bishop M. H. Davis, D.D., and the Members of the Finance Board of the African Methodist Epis- opal Church, Greetings : In view of the intellectually refresh- ing and spiritually stimulating address- s of Bishops D. H. Sims and R. R. Wright, Jr. and the inspiring and com- prehensive Annual Address of our President, Bishop M. H. Davis, and the efficiency of our secretary-treas- rer, Dr. J. R. Hawkins as reflected in is annual report, be it resolved that e, the members of the Board of Fin- ance do here and now, re-affirm our faith in God; re-dedicate ourselves to leeper consecration of service to Af- ican Methodism and the principles for Which it stands. Be it further resolved, that we ex- tend to Dr. John R. Hawkins a vote of confidence as evidence of our un- Qualified faith in his honesty, efficiency ind integrity as a Christian gentleman ind secretary-treasurer of the Finan- tial Department of the A. M. EF. Shurch. Committee WILLIAM H. GRIFFIN, J. O. HAITHCOX E. A. ADAMS the @ 50 9 Do 8 Board Members . F. VANDERHOST + R. COASEY, M.D. : 0. HAITHCOX Christianity. F H. GRIFFIN Estelle B. Roberson FB: L. RANSOM, M.D. Mother Bethel A.M.E. (™ F - GLASS Philadelphia, Pa. » A. ADAMS 3 » T. STINSON =. A. J, POPE ley of Buffalo, N. Say was 3 isi R. C. WALKER Grant Church Sunday. Prais¢ A. I. G. RICHARDSON tro whom all blessings flow: hee F Rachel Hack? J V. M.. TOWNSEND R. FOXHALL PHILADELPHIA, PA. <> THE-oFF THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1938 THE CHURCH EXTENSION BOARD On April 20, Professor Hawkins read his 26th report as Fin- ancial Secretary. It was the 29th report for the Department. He is rounding out 52 years as a General Officer. A Mrs. Clementine B. Stewart of Phil- adelphia returned her pension check, with the message that she no longer needed the aid of the Pension Fund. The Board contributed $300 to the South African work of which R. R. Wright, Jr. is Bishop. Donations were made to the Alabama flood suf- ferers and toward the rebuilding of St. James in Cleveland, Ohio. Rev. J. Otis Haithcox is the senior member of the Board with 20 years service. The second in years is the Rev. E. A. Adams of Columbia, S. C. Judge W. C. Houston presented Articles of Incorporation of the A. M. E. Church. An address was made by Judge Ormond Scott. Visitors: Bish- ops D. H. Sims, and R. R. Wright, Jr., General Officers L. L. Berry, George A. Singleton, and S. S. Mor- ris. Reverends P. W. Rogers, G. T. Stinson, J. C. Beckett, Chas. E. Stewart, J. A. Brown, Nelson, H. E. Walden, J. M. Boston; J. McKenzie Harrison, Jr. M.. Lewis, C,H. Fountain, W. P. Stevenson, Mrs. J. R. Coasey, E. H. Beard, J. T. Bailey, J. T. Bond, C. C. Ferguson, Mil- burne Davis, R. C, Walker, Jr. During the fiscal year the Financial Department received $228,516.08 and after disbursements reported a balance of $49,879.53. For 1936-37 the first year of this quadrennium the increase was $12,- 582,46. For the current year, $8,090.41 making a total increase in two years of $20,672.87. The pensioners have been paid regularly. GOD CALLS RACE TO PRAYER Not since the days of slavery has the race put over a program with prayer. Family altar in our homes, for God’s protection and guidance, that we have left off. Many of our homes are de- stroyed by divorces; children have gone astray; our businesses have failed; churches and ministers have lost the major part of their influence for good. God calls you back to fasting and prayer. Will you join the many who are praying at 12 o'clock in the day for things which the race needs, such as better homes. churches, schools, cities, race and nation? We are also asking for testimonies of answer to prayer that we might establish a prayer union for the} race. For further information write— MRS. W. D. JOHNSON, World President, Plains, Ga. R. 2, Box 21 \ John R.| RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED By the A. M. E. Bishops’ Council At Montgomery, Alabama February 25, 1938 Following the trend of bodies repre- senting Protestant religious denomina- tions throughout the world and renew- ing many former attempts at union a- mong Negro Methodists, we, the Bish- ops’ Council of the A. M. E. Church, meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, February 25, 1938 under what we be- lieve to be the guidance of the Holy Ghost, subscribe the following :— RESOLVED that the Bishops of the A. M. E. Z.,C. M. E., and the Union American Methodists are hereby in- vited to send representatives to meet with like representatives of our denom- ination at Kittrell, N. C. on the date of August 18th to reexplore all the ap- proaches that may lead toward Union or attest unified interdenominational co-operation. representatives who shall be free to speak and disclose its attitude. BISHOPS R.-C\~ Ransom, Chairman } W. A. Fountain, Secretary | CLARKS, LA. Dorsey Chapel A. M. E. Charch Rev. Geo. Jones, Pastor The Second Quarterly Conference of Dorsey Chapel A. M. E. Church was held Sunday, April 10th, presided over by Dr. G. T. Stinson of the Monroe District, was one of the greatest con- ferences held in our new church. On Sunday night at 8:30 the Presiding Elder laid the way open, The spirit ran high throughout the services. He delivered a strong and inspiring mes- sage from Mark 2:3, subject Your Corner.” Our quarter was a success, raising this quarter $237.58. The reports this quarter shows great progress under the leadership of our pastor, Rev. Geo. Jones. Rev. Jones knows how to de- liver the message in a way to reach all hearts. The church is going onward and upward under his leadership and we sincerely thank Bishop S.L. Greene and our Presiding Elder, Dr. G. T. Stinson for sending him back to us for another year. The church loves and respects the pastor and gladly follows his leadership. May God bless and strengthen our pastor and P. E. that they may continue their good works. —Mrs. Mary E, Scott “Carry trong ihe OF THe AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL gles Sunday School Lesson Pointed Points Churchman Afield . Transitions . Notices ag IRD 7 3AN: E] leadership a new Saint James will | built. PLAINS, GA. St. John A. M. E. Church Editorials : ; Mothers of Men . Lewis Ruffin Nichol: fan of God eae The Way. the auch: ees Business. Coens vat vee o “Too Many Negroes” (Editor- jal of the Week) Young People’s Page ..... Allen C. E. League .. From Other Pape The Christian Recorder Rey. Joseph Gomez R THE REV. JOSEPH GOMEZ He was one of the Good Friday speakers at the Old Stone Church, RESOLVED that the Negro mem- Cleveland, Ohio. He often talks over bership of the Methodist Episcopal | the radio. Rey. Gomez is a construc- Church is cordially invited to send| ‘Ve pastor and builder. Under his be H. Y. Tookes { E. J. Howard The Second Quarterly Conference G. B. Young was held at St. John Saturday, March Reda F Greene | 19-20. Dr. J. E. Brown, P. E., the SPECIAL COMMITTEE | reports were fine, the P. E. was well pleased. Rev. K. D. Shiver preached for him Sunday, three powerful ser- mons, the most money raised this Quarterly Conference than in two years. This is Dr. Brown’s Ist year | presiding. Rey. T. R. Reid, Pastor Mrs. M? Wrights In This Issue ms The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart 2
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  ===== DSC09338.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN ——— — UNTO THE CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA By Vance De Leon Shelto sda cas, Ce THE CHRISTI have been submerged or destroyed by the materialistic philosophies of ad- vanced learning, should occupy a chair in a Christian school, regardless of his COMMENCEMENT TIME is just] scholastic attainments. Certainly we arowu and girls earg shall ascend the platform and receive their diplomas and degrees. reds of commencement speakers putting the finishing touches on Jresses and sermons, believing sat they have something that will set the graduate’s hearts on fire and caus¢ wo out. and conquor every f human happiness and Yes, Commencement Time, t nd time for both young and Parents will be on hand to see the labors and sacrifices, as -ceives his honors. Kisses es, handelasps and back- ting of old friends. stroll- memory lane amid the green grass, luncheon with Ah, what a happy Smiles, here smiles. There will broken hearts among the mill- but only a few will know they r adc to ers and made under a tree souls. of rama ‘or the masses it will be just another d Commencement time. 3ut while the Campuses are all aglow laughter and levity, groups of » will be sitting solemnly behind doors, dealing with realities. the Trustees. They will be their mathematics in an ure logic and through the severest exercise effort to harmonize the differences be- tween facts and realities of the school, and the general optimism creat- ed by august processionals and eloquent speeches. In other words it will be a of “Inside Facts” vs “Outside ” In addition to their financial s, they will perhaps be harassed Old Man Politics.” the Commencement time, I believe, is one thing that keeps many weaker schools from merging. Everybody wants his own commencement, even if not enough graduates to put out a fire. The trustee boards of the smaller schools, together with their bishops, should get together and formulate some plans whereby two | or possibly three of such schools may become one. It is useless to try to hide facts with “outside show,” for in due time the facts will leak out anyway. And besides, we owe it to our children to give them the best educational ad- vantages and facilities as possible. We cannot do it with “run down” and “ob- solete” equipment and an underpaid of poorly paid faculty, Let us lay aside sentimentalism and face the issue fair- ly and squarely, Some of our bishops have been wise enough to close certain weak schools, which were not only a burden, but an embarrassment to the people, Their example should be follow- . ed by other bishops and boards. Another question which should re- ceive the careful attention of Trustee Roards, ig the all-important Faculty. “By their Faculty shall ye know them.” A Christian College, supported by there are small grass nd the corner. Thousands of boys | want the best prepared teachers. But erly await the hour when | 4 church school must select from the “best prepared” those with fundamental Christfan ideals and principles or at least those who hold no views antago- nistic to God and the church. We can- not afford to sacrifice character and Christian principles for scholastic de- grees. Our entire educational program should be unified and strengthened s as to afford the greatest possible ad- vantages to our aspiring youth. To this end I think we need, first of all, an “Iron-clad,” “leak-proof” system for handling educational moneys. That is to say, stricter business methods. I am afraid that we sometimes tax things which play no part whatever in extending the cause of education. Sound business methods will go a long way in opening the pocket books of many who have surplus money, and will create a greater response to our ap- peals. We should endeavor to eliminate duplication and waste. The distance | between the peoples’ pocket-book and the school’s treasury should be shorten- ed. In other words the funds need to be “re-routed.” Much of it is gone over “Jericho Road,” and dangerous, round-about way. People now, are more cautious than they used to be. They put their money in the strongest banks, or invest it in securities backed by honest and reliable companies, and which bring the greatest dividends. So in order to maintain the confidence of the people, the A. M. E. Church should ever be on the alert to make the educational funds go as far as possible in building up strong and highly recog- nized institutions of learning. I admit that some of the schools have made wonderful progress with the money they were fortunate enough to get. Wilber- force, for instance, has come a long way with limited funds. Even today Dr. Walker is working miracles with the limited means at hand. He has beautified the campus with better roads and lights and has done many other things, which alone will be a credit to his administration. All this makes me realize that even “greater things” could be accomplished if our educational Program were on a sounder basis. Every one who has ever been to’ Wilberforce, knows that Payne Theo- logical Seminary is an “eye-sore.” The Seminary students have been neglected, | to put it mildly. They should be en- joying one of the best buildings on the campus. We shout about “trained ministers,” but do very little to make it possible for ministers to be trained. Let us obey the law in regards to our educational funds and give Payne a square deal. ; peeeenene Bak IPF DR. GEORGE A. SINGLETON HAS MEASURED UP AS AN IDEAL EDITOR AN RECORDER | George A. Singleton. I am sure that there are many of my friends who wonder why I take so much delight in praising men, but it is just a part of men to hang my praises upon the right men. inspiring because they come from a man who is a stranger to selfishness and littleness. Then too, you do not have to make him the text and subject of your release in order to have him publish what you write to the RECORDER. ior instance, if you write a article to the CHRISTIAN RECORDER, you do not have to first say that Dr. Single- on is going.to be elected to the Bish- pric on the first ballot, in order to get cur article through the columns of ‘is ably edited paper. : Therefore, I feel that men like Dr. Singleton would grace an Episcopal Deach in any denomination that) has an Episcopal form of church .govern- micnt. Watch him! Allen P-. Cooper pavers ee ES ST JAMES A. M. E. CH \ Memphis, Tenn. i revival in these parts. In a one-day revival held on the enth of April, sixteen souls were happi- ‘y converted and added to the church. On the 24th day of April, we opened vur 10-day Spring meeting, with Dr. S. Thomas Stinson, conducting one of the Race’s greatest preachers and evan- zelists, in charge. a the Lord was / SING] E COPY HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ Dr. Singleton’s editorials are always | Rev. Edward J. Howard, | i Dr. A. P. Gray, presiding CH | We truly have had an old fashioned j 4 The New A. MLE. Discip Four one-day mee tion of 74, whi ence, well over 100 persons. The Church is spiritually alive , these days of depression is doin, financially. ad Dr. Stinson is one of the mos ministers that it has been my pj, _to listen to. Overflowing crowds) him at all of the services: Such 4| is needed in the leadership 4 Zion and the charch will make yy take in elevating him to the pj. in Detroit in 1940. — Visitors present at the meeting, own great leader, Bishop Edy, Howard, Drs. J. ‘W. Hall, \ HE-OrEiGiS. O° SAN: E A we ou & OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST- EPISCOPAL CHURCK SS >; RS MAN OUR BROTHER: be EE FET = 3 ewe > ~ PHILADELPHIA, PA. VOLUME XC—NO. 10 CLEMENT’S COMMENTS MAKING HISTORY THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS 75th ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN VISITS ST. MARK A. M. E. CHURCH COLUMBUS, GA. Easter Sunday afternoon the children of St. Mark had the pleasure of hear- ing a most encouraging address de- Lewis, J. S. Kelly, A. P. Gra F. Davis, J.:Q. Johnson, A. |. more, and ~ M. Young of City, Tennessee, and other mini Rex. W. L. Powell, pastor i A PRICELESS MEMoOry | In memory of Our Comrades now sleep in Flanders Field and made sacrifices for the Benefit | Country. Signed Sergt. Walter C. Becket 368 Infantry — A Reg ling $ se se $5 4.89 23 er 2$; 9.00 By Rev. T. Jefferson Clement “Often in the nick o’time One man has made the cause sublime.” —Dunbar. THEY WERE SWIFTER eagles, they were stronger than lions, said the prophet of old, but the record goes on to show that the mighty fell. There always comes an end to earthly things and things earthy. Only things ETERNAL stand. The veritable veri- ties of life. Yes, there’s a big thing coming off up the road but only those will be admitted who have drank the cup and haye had the baptism of fire. All must meet the King some day. KR ERE “NO RACE IS FIT for the top until si emai fee ” than says Georgia’s A. R. Cooper, and if 1 may add to that significant statement, no individual is ready for the top whose fundamentals are shakey. Great things are shaping themselves in our Method- ism. We must climb the heights and look far ahead in order to see the true essentials, not forgetting to look back upon the records of those who ask for the top. . Many will.come in my name saying look here and look ‘there, but turn to Paul: “Beware, lest any man spoil you.” RE KK SOME LOOK AT the high, hard things of life, mountains for instance, choose not to run. But Abraham took the mountain-side and got rich, ma- terially and spiritually. This fact must be driven home to the youth of our church. Our neglected future in so many nooks and corners of our great Methodism. They need far more than a few words at Sunday School and the League. They need a general | program backed up by a “go-getter” leadership. ke RR MANY AN ENDORSED candidate has been left wondering just what it was all about. The real endorsement comes via the VOTE route. There’s far more to the African Methodist Church than running for the bishopric, —or “bishopry”, as some pronounce it. BISHOP D. H. SIMS The Philadelphia Annual Conference in its 122nd session made history last week at Harrisburg, Pa. when under the brilliant episcopal leadership of Dayid Hen Sims a new high leyel corps and finance. The Dollar Money’ report alone was $10,556.25 an increase of $725.75 above the amount raised last year. History was thus made when the “Mother” conference, formed by Rich- ard Allen in 1816 went beyond the Chicago Conference which reported last year $10,232.85. The first three conferences now rank: Philadelphia, Chicago, and Baltimore. Bishops »D. H. Sims, John A. Gregg, Reverdy : Oi Ransom, M. H. Davis, and R. R. Wright, Jr. were present as well as every General Officer with the excep- tion of J. R. Hawkins, J. H. Wilson, and’J. H.’ Clayborn. President Lucy M.’ Hughes of Texas remained until the close, also V. M. Townsend. Presi- dent D. Ormonde Walker of Wilber- force and three former presidents. wit- nest the epoch-making conference. Looking on were Dean Emeritus Gok Woodson and Dean Charles H. Spivey of Payne Seminary. ‘A new chapter in African Methodism is being written. The next objective is for the First Episcopal District to pass the 6th and lead Georgia. This seems to be the determined purpose of Bish- op Sims, Presiding Elders I. N. Pat- terson, R. O. Napper, B. W. Arnett, and W. L. Johnson, one hundred odd ministers and fourteen thousand mem- bers. “The church is on the moye.” ess thru the schools, livered by our beloved bishop at the close of the very fine program which they had rendered. The bishop ex- pressed his appreciation to Mrs. Lilla Fuller and the committee directing the program, stating in part that the future church is safe inasmuch as it has such efficient leaders. At 7:30 p.m. a great congregation was eagerly wait- g to see and hear the message of the bishop and after a spirited prayer ser- vice, Professor S. P. Charleston spoke rélative to the work accomplished dur- ing the six months of the pastorate of Rev. J. C. Solomon and how much the church values his service. The pastor presented our presiding elder, Dr. A. A. Duncan who in turn introduced the bishop. Using as his subject, “THE HEART,” the bishop delivered a powerful message. The peo- ple of Columbus are realizing as never before that besides having a great dis- ciplinarian: And business leader, we have in Bishop Fountain, a most able gospel preacher, We want him back again as soon as we can get him. We gave our pastor a one hundred percent attended the in REV. GEORGE W. BABER A gigantic jubilee celebration mark- ing the 75th Anniversary of the free- dom of, the American Negro which will take place in Detroit, Michigan, in 1940;was- officially launched: this week as Governor Frank Murphy of Michi- gan accepted the chairmanship of a Committee, Friday. The me the propor- ‘air at a cost of Nationwide jubilee which will a tions of a world’s $500,000 which has been virtually as- sured by the State and Federal Govern- ments, will be known as “Seventy-five Years of Negro Progress. The rise of the American Negro will be graphic portrayed in ten thou- sands exhibits that will represent every aspect of Negro progress in the last three quarters of a century. The his- | » : ne toric celebration will be enhanced by In This Issue the meeting of the Sesquicentennial at the ee ee report when he district glad to know South conference and we that St. Mark is leading West Georgia Conference Dr. A. A. Duncan, P. E Rey. J. C. Solomon, pastor Mrs. Alberta Vontress are the Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Detroit same time. The acceptance of the chairmanship | The Daily Altar—Rev Carlyle F of the National Committee by the Shenwa tee ss bie vis sais elk ss 2 Honorable Frank Murphy of Michigan | Believe It Or Not—Rey. V. M last week was the culmination of the Townsend .... 3 efforts of a group of Detroit leaders |} EDITORIALS: among whom are Dr. George Baber, Memorial Day 4 Local Chairman, Moses L. Walker, The Midnight Muser Ait Treasurer, Senator Charles C. Diggs, Honoring Pastors ... nae .4 Making His Mark .. Attorney Charles H. Mahoney, John Education in the South C. Dancy, Wilbur Woodson, the Rev. Willian H. Peck, Attorney Harold (Editorial of the week) .....- A Bledsoe, L. C. Blount, Snow Grisby, | Pointed Points Bae, Attorney Charles Roxborough, the Rey. |The Churchman Afield 5 R. L. Bradby, Carlton Gaines, Louis | Young People’s Page . . 6 Emanuel Martin, the Reverend Horace | Allen C. E. League . White, Lloyd Cofer, J. E. McCall, the | From Other Papers . E. Charleston, and the} The Christian Recorder Pulpit ..-. Reverend J. Christian people, for the Christian edu- I have perused the editorial columns soul-saving busin For i is the el to be . or instance, there is the Gospel to Notices cation of youth, should by all means have a Christian Faculty, No person whose Christian ideals, if he had any, of our church papers for thirty years but the A, M. E. Church has never elected a better editor than the Dr, | | 716 S, 19th Street delivered. Souls to be retrieved, re- | churches, foreign missions and politics Reverend J. D. Howell. The National Committee headed by |The Calendar ... as well. In our politics, thanks to the er, we haye ayerted more cala- (Continued on page 8) vived, reclaimed and brot.into the fold. Yes, we thank the African Methodist Mast Church that has been keenly in the the Governor of Michigan will include | Transitions (Continued on page 9) Rey, Threadgill ===== DSC09339.JPG ===== P . THE CHRISTIAN, RECORDER _ a The Daily Altar hk By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart The Lord is nigh unto all them that | swallow, you'll feel better after a while!” call upon him, to all that call upon him | Nor does the love which I mean shrink in truth. He will fulfill the desire of | from pain and tragedy and run to sun them that fear him; he also will hear | itself in some brighter corner! Love their cry, and will save them.—Amen. Saturday, May 28 POWER THRU TRANSFOR- MATION » this hath touched thy lips; and Is. 6:7 a glorious heartwarming ex- perience of a young woman who related iniquity is taken away.” Her it to her pastor, and which became a ource of a great awakening in the en told there: where th while. rid without God, and in contras panying blessings that | was priviledged to live, here and either atmostphere—that the now, in choise Jay with me. I placed mysel as completely as I knew how in God’s hands, and asked for his forgiveness and for guidance and for courage to follow his way wherever it might lead. As I chose to live in God’s world, my heart burned within me, even as Wesley's must have, and those of the | men on the Emmays Road, I saw Jesus in reality—all he had done for me and the world—and myself in con- | trast I was assured of the existence | of God and his guidance and of the great good in Christian people, in the church, in the mission in the world, and of Life Eternal, which begins here. My doubts changed to certainties, my fears to trust, the drabness of life to beauty, bitterness to forgiveness, sor- row to joy, and unwillingness to serve to a burning desire to do more work aah Thy feet where we might learn that war, hatred and strife, have no place in Thy Kingdom of love. In Thy name, we pray. Amen. Tuesday, May 31 UNSUNG HEROES “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13, Read Psalm 37 We have extolled “bravery under fire” to such an extent that we have made war, more or less, an ideal. Watch a group of small boys at play, and you will find that “war” is the game into which they enter with unrestrain- ed enthusiasm. As Christians, we must emphasize, with renewed energy, the heroes of everyday life. Rufus Jones illustrates: “Nearly everybody is coming to see that the greatest heroes in the world are quiet heroes, who are brave in other ways than in bloody warfare. The colored elevator boy who ran his car up and down the ele- is a postive force that takes one down into the very heart of life, into the core of sin, and is willing to be broken on the rack of suffering Love re- mains our own weapon to battle the unnamed fears and hatreds that breed all wars “If our hearts were filled with the flood tides of God’s love, then they would beat with every human heart, would weep with every human tear, and so thru a common bond of suf- fering love, they would unite with all save those imprisoned by the flames flag. in an upper story, was a hero, though | inward transforming. he never had a uniform or carried a] ual before it can be physical. church, how far away from the stan. dard are we, still. Prayer: O Thou source of power anq goodness, direct our steps into the |paths of peace and righteousnes, that we may bring the world to re. pentance and regeneration thru Jesu, Christ, our Lord, Amen. ee Thursday, June 2 — OUR PEACE a For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us. Eph, 2:14 Peace does not mean the end of al] our striving Joy does not mean the drying of our tears, bay Peace is the power that comes to souls arriving, ” Up to the light where God Himself appears. : —Studdert-Kenedy “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, yator shaft in the burning building | whose mind is staid on thee, because he at the risk of his own life, in order to | trusteth in thee.’ Isiaah. Peace is not outward conforming but Peace is spirit- One The telephone girl who stayed | may be outwardly surrounded by strife, ago, I came to a place in everything seemed to Then I visioned orld with God and all the accom- I began to realize mankind. £ When that time comes, then shall we write the final armistice, and I wondered if it were all| love shall be the signature.” Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, Thou t| hast always been mindful of us, even] and carried no gun.” when we have forgotten Thee. Grant, today, that we may be possessed with a | be heroes in the strife of life, not look- | the world in general, until we accept love that runs deep into our hearts|ing for the vain plaudits of man, or | the terms of peace. and that will direct our lives in the | the evanescent glory of human frailty, a-will and life surrendered unto Christ. way of Our Saviour Jesus Christ. In| but give us strength to stand and cour- 1 at her post when a great flood was] confusion, and disturbance, and_in- threatening to engulf the town, and] wardly enjoy a great sense of peace. who endangered her life to warn the | While on the other hand; he could be citizens to flee to the hills, was a|in the midst of quiet and serenity and heroine even tho she wore no armor | be undergoing the most terrifying con- fusion and distraction. Peace will Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to] not come to us as individuals, or to Peace comes with Prayer: O God, help me to realize BEFITTING MEMORIALS Wednesday, June 1 WESLEY'S REBUKE “Blessed are the peacemakers. for they shall be called the children of God.” “But if ye bite and devour one another, Matthew 5:9 take heed that ye be not consumed Having oficiated at many funerals, | one of another.” Gal, 5:15. ; in the past seventeen years, of men| It has been two hundred years ago brot to a premature graye by the ruth-|since Wesley’s heart was strangely ed by the glamour of war. ‘Witness | look of the world: one that took ‘the for him,” Prayer: Grant us, O Lord, that we |teverently and fondly lay a wreath up-| that may be befittingly read today.|men of his day. “the last full measure of devotion!” His name. Amen. P age to fight for the right against the that Thou art stri g ii a - —|strong wrong. In Jesus’ name. Amen|a deep less ravages of war, I have reached the | warmed at Aldersgate Street, an ‘ex- | than that is laid, which is Jésus Christ.” stage in life where I am totally unmov- | perience that changes the religious out-} I Cor. 3:11 the inconsolable grief of just one strick- | staid, scholarly, and cultured graduate | we live. en mother, and you ought to be con-|of Oxford from the cloistered church|stop and say: “See what a beautifcl vinced that there never was, or never | out into the field and market-places, | structure I have completed”. For to will be a war worth the price of the| preaching to low-caste miners and | let up one minute might mean disaster. lives of noble men and boys who pay | rude peasants of England; and extend- | Harry Emerson Fosdick in his “Twelve ed his parish to the whole world, Here | Test of Character” tells of Banish my foolis struggles, and make me wholly thine, forever: In the name of Jesus, Amen. Friday, June 3 BUILDING A LIFE “For other foundation can no man lay We never stop building a life while Not during our life can we Francis Visit the cemetary, if you will, and|is an excerpt from one of his sermons | Bacon, who was one of the most gifted Possessed» with a might have such a heart-warming ex- |" some grave that contains the re-|“See how these Christians love one | brilliant mind and a keen and logical perience that we may have power in our lives to be effective in faith and good works, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Sunday, May 29 LOVE AS POWER Read I Cor. 13, Grace Demetriades, world friendship mains of him who gave his all for his | another! country. a These Christian kingdoms, | insight, he rose to become not only But as you stand or kneel, | that are tearing out each other’s bow- |} one of the most learned but most in- with tear-dimmed eyes, God grant that els! These Christian nations that are | fluential men of his day, only at the again.” Who goes there, in the night, Across the sun-swept plain? We are the ghost of a valiant war a robbery and murder, go not out of We are the ghost of aet - | you might resolve that “it shall not be | all on fire with intestine broails, party | height of his fame to be convicted of against party, faction against faction! | bribery and’ financial corruption. His These Christian cities, where deceit and | last five years of life were spent in fraud, oppression and ,wrpng, yea, | shame and disgrace. At one of our recent General Con- their streets! These Christian families, ferences occurred a tragic scene which chairman of the National Council of Methodist Youth, in speaking of love as power to rid the world of race hatred and war, makes this arresting and thought-provoking statement ; “Tam not talking about the kind of love that is merely a sentimental pose, that looks at life thru rose-colored glasses and says: ‘I know life is a pretty sour dose, but here, wrap a portion of A million murdered men! Who goes there, at the dawn, Across the sun-swept plain? torn asunder with envy, jealousy, anger, | 1 wish I could forget. Two men who domestic jars, without number, with-| thru their brilliance and great ability out end! Yea what is most dreadful, | had reached the highest office in the these Christian churches that bear the] gift of the church, were suspended, We are the hosts of those who|name of Christ, the Prince of Peace, | amidst the sorrow and chagrin of their swear : Tt shall not be again! and wage continual war with each | many friends. other! Who follows after only the| Let us build soundly and safely o” —Thomas Curtis Clark | ‘things that make for peace’? O God!| Christ Jesus, sending our foundations Prayer: O Christ of God, my we how long?” = sure and deep into the unfailing Rock. , After two hundred years of Wesley's Prayer: Eternal vigilence is not only it up in sugarcoated pills and juat | earnestly strive to bring the world to'great influence for Christ and the the price of safety, it is also the neces’ Ao? Sa 4 ity of building without flaw or failure. 0 heavenly Father, help us to build always and ever on and in Christ Jesus, Our Lord and Saviour. Amen GRACE AT THE TABLE O God, we thank Thee ‘that Thou hast preserved us a nation with liberty and justice. Help us this day to honor the men who fought and died for our Union. ‘May we realize how nearly the spirit of patriotism is to Thine own great Heart, and may we serve Thee the better for the memories of to-day. Amen. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER iis ($11,000) had reached their hands and the end was not yet. I watched and listened to his kind words, to his men, throughout the ses sions of the Philadelphia Conference. spiritual fervor that never waned, his orders always in the form of requests, his exhibition of the greatest love for his less favored bretheren, the great hosts of laymembers who almost wor- shipped at his shrine, his modern pro- gram in the dispatch of the business of the conference. I had heard of his work, but when I got there and saw for words throughout to his men, his words, at all times to his men, his HYMNS THAT LIVE Creation’s Lord, We Give Thee Thanks iv Creation’s Lord, we give Thee thanks That Thy world is incomplete; That battle calls our marshalled ranks, That work awaits our hands and feet; Zz, That Thou hast not yet finished man, That we are in the making still, As friends who share the Maker’s plan, As sons who know the Father’s will. 3 Beyond the present sin and shame, Wrongs bitter, cruel scorching blight, We see the beckoning vision flame, The blessed kingdom of the right. 4 Since what we choose is what we are, \nd what we love we yet shall be, The goal may ever shine afar; The wil to win. it makes us free. A-men A. M. E, Book Concern BELIEVE IT OR NOT ,» By V. M. Townsend The African Methodist | Episcopal Church, in. America and the world sounded its highest note last week at Harrisburg, Pa. in the Philadelphia Annual Conference when teaming thou- sands gathered there from every quar- ter of the State and Country and saw that, giant intellect and the modern Moses leading, Methodism in the First Episcopal District to the Promised Land. Bishops, General Officers, high churchmen and visitors from afar vied With each other to do honor and praise to Bishop David H. Sims as he held the most progressive business like pro- gram in the history of the 122 ses- sion of the Philadelphia Conference. You should have seen five bishops of the A. M. E. Church there, and heard them in their praise of this young pre- late, as Bishop John A. Gregg presid- ing Bishop of the Fourth Episcopal District, and previous Dollar Money King, (Of Annual Conference) take off his crown and toss it to his successor 4s the Finance Committee announced that nearly Eleven Thousand. Dollars myself I was made to cry out as did the queen of Sheba, “Behold the half has |not been told me.” May I say alsb that his efficient and aimable wife who acts as his secretary, contributes much to the fine program he is carrying out. He made every visitor feel happy that he was there, for his courtesy and ap- preciation was unbounded. His charge to his men. will long be remembered that he delivered at that mighty Audi- torium of the City that cost $5,000,000 which was secured to help hold great crowd that came there in a long train of chartered buses, trains, The Presiding Elder commended the pastor and, members for their fine reports which showed hard work. A request will, be sent, to Bishop Sims, at the annual conference to return Rev. Jackson, as, pastor and Rev. Walton as presiding elder. Weare trusting God Christian Endeavor ...-.--+- wk Willing Wo Usher Board ...- Friendly Sisters Men’s Club ...- Senior Choir ...... Royal Folwest Group for greater success. Altar Guild 25.00 Mrs. Cora. Major of 383 Decatur St.| Gospel Chorus .....+--++e+e+0+ 181.83 entertained, the, New! York Conference Percey Crump Branch , Mite, Missionary Society’s TORONTO ONTARIO, CAN. executive. board recently at the home of her mother jn Glen Cove, L. I. The program for the missionary meeting to be held in Freetp orduring the an- nual conference was completed. It will include an address by the wife of Bish- op R. R. Wright, Jr., subject: “Gener- al Development in Missionary Work”, also the Rev. B. A. Galloway of Ber- muda and. Mrs. .Anna Barnes will speak on the same subject, “Home Missionary Workers.” Mrs. Mary E. Edwards, president, presided. erg ie ST. LOUIS, MO. The Second Quarterly meeting of the Missouri Conference Branch Wom- en‘s Mite Missionary Society was held at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, St. Louis, Mo., Rev. O. H. Burbridge, The Women’s Mite Missionary Socie- ty of Grant A. M. E. Church held “Open Night” and rejoiced for the wonderful attendance. The program was prepared and inspiringly rendered. Mrs. Martha Stewart, of St. John. N. B. widow of our beloved late Presiding Elder Rev. Claude A. Stewart was our guest speaker. Every one was happy and rejoiced because of her presence with us. Mrs. Stewart spoke on two timely subjects, namely— “Tell the World” —“I am with you”. When sister Stewart stood before the audience hearts offered up prayers on her be- half. As she began her God given, soul inspiring message, hearts were touched and encouraged. We realized “The cars of every make and style, this Audi- | pastor. Mrs. Blondie Hurd, local presi- torium seated four thousand, but stand-| dent; Mrs. Fannie S, Stanley, Con- ing room was at a premium, eleven,| ference-Branch President, presiding. singing choirs of nearly six hundred The devotional services were con- voices came to help sing praise. All] ducted by Mrs. A. Canty Hamilton and I could say was WONDERFUL!) Katie Ross. Meeting opened for busi- WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL!! ness. Reports from local = sere ea Quite a number made financial reports. The visitors were: then presented: Mrs. Julia Smith, evangelist of, the societies. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Joy of the Lord” was the strength God gave her to stand and tell of His good- ness to the world. On behalf of the Society, Mrs. L. Wright made the presentation of a purse of money to Mrs. Stewart as a small token of our love for her. Mrs. Stewart very graciously thanked the Society. Refreshments were served. Everyone North-Western Conference gave a yery Bridge St. A. M. E. Church aS unique reading, subject: “A Woman.” reported it was good to have been pres- ent. We all offer a prayer of praise By Hattie W. Brown The Loyal Century Club and the Ruth Mite Missionary Society of Bridge Street Church gave a successful tea at Bridge Street Church parsonage Sun- day, May 1. The presidents of these two clubs, Mrs. Emma Henderson and Mrs. Bessie Jackson, wish to thank all who aided this affair by their presence. On Sunday, May 1, Mrs. Hattie W. Brown of the Brooklyn District, or- gaanizer of the Allen Christian Endea- vor League, organized an A. C. E. League at Salem A. M. E. Church, Roslyn, L. I. The young officers in- stalled by the Rev. J. H. Gordon, pas- tor, were as follows: Hazel Peters, president; Clara Cotter, vice president ; Gertrude Cotter, secretary; Arleen Stone, treasurer; and Carolyn Denton, | chaplain. Mrs. Brown also visited Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Westbury, L. I., the Rey. N. T. Garrison pastor. She gave an installative address the same evening and brought greetings from the’ League’s officers of the Mt. Zion League are: Miss Emma Yancy, presi- dent; Leo Moore, vice president; Miss Edith Ford, secretary; and Sam John- -\ Service was rendered, each At 2 p.m. a careful arranged Lenten and thanksgiving to God for the won- one taking | derful way He has kept Sister Stewart, and for the strength and Joy, she finds in our Lord. We are happy because God has privileged us to meet once more in a Missionary gathering in Grant A. M. E. Church God met with us and blessed our waiting hearts. We pray for Sister Stewart as she returns to St. John, that God’s peace will flood her soul, and that she will be greatly used for His Glory in the work there. Much credit is due Mrs. L. Wright for the sacred program the A. C. E. League presented on the 28th. Mrs. Wright is doing a splendid work with the young people. Mrs. Raye Hackley es ie aa HUNTSVILLE, TEX. part and closed singing the “Old Rug- ged Cross.” Rey. N. W. Clark, pastor of Lane Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, St. Louis, Mo. delivered a very inspiring and instructive message from the subj. “The Triumphant Christ. Rev. Wm. H. Lacy, pastor of Bethel A. M.. E. Church, Wellston, Mo made a very timely response. The Missionaries completed their service in high spirit. We then ad- journed until the third Friday in June. Julia M. Collins ————_o—_—_——_ JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church The Fourth Quarterly Conference of Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church, Rey. H. A. Garcia, pastor conyened on Monday evening with the Presiding El- der, Dr. J. Francis Vanderhorst in the chair. Reports were made by. about eighteen Boards and Clubs and all showed much progress under the lead- ership of the pastor. The pastor re- ceived much commendation also the congregation for the wonderful work Tes be , The Second Quarterly Conference of the Huntsville Circuit for, 1938, was held at Allen Chapel A. M, E. Church, by Rev. W. B. Baker, P. Rev B. F. Gravey, pastor. After a lovely opening the Conference was organized and reports were taken in a lovely way. The session went over the top. $35.10 were raised. Two great sermons were preached by Dr. W. B_ Baker, P. E. they are doing by the Presiding Elder. Reports for the Quarter: Trustee Board Stewards Board Stewardess Board No. 1 . Stewardess Board No. 2 . Busy Bee Club Sunday School Ruth M. Missionary Society Allen Star (just organized) .... Mother Pearls ..cccceeeeeeeeee son, assistant secretary. The Fourth Quarterly meeting of Bridge Street A. M. E. Church, the Rev. M. E. Jackson, pastor, was held April 25 with Presiding Elder C. W. Walton officiating. Henry S. Robin- son was secretary. The sad Memorial services were held for Mrs. Julia Me- Coy, Mrs. Calloway, Daniel Williams, Mrs. Martha Niles, Mrs. Elizabeth Townsend and Mrs. Mary Woodson. NS «267.48 15 Al Third Sunday, the Presiding Elder held the Quarter at Willis, Tex., Rev. J. W. Warren, pastor. Reports were good; $27.65. The Huntsville District has taken on new life with the leader- ship of Rev. W. B. Baker, P. E The District Conference will convene May 11-15 at 10:00 a.m. at Maynard, Texas, Rev. M. Davis, pastor; Rev. W. B. Baker, P. E. 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No use to write the letter now, but wait and talk it over on the banks of a glorious deliverance. “Midnight Musings” have gone to join “Notes by the Way,” “Echoes from my Den,” and “Men and Measures.” A tower of strength fell in the passing of John M. Henderson. yeni ay HONORING PASTORS A few years ago Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. while Editor of the CHRISTIAN RECORDER called attention to a fine custom which the African Methodist churches in Cig t Philadelphia have of giving pas- “This do in remembrance of | tors receptions just prior to going me.” Mankind generally does not] to their Annual Conferences. The want to be forgotten after death. busy and hard-workt pastor needs Tombstones, mausolems, monu- |] it then more than at the beginning ments, foundations, and benefac-] of the conference year. Congre- tions bear living witness to the]gations help their pastors im- fact. The Pyramids of Egypt are | measurably when they give them vocal. Nowsand then there is a]/their claims, tender themi a re- note of despair and ‘failure of|ception and make presentations. nerve.” One may read upon an} Pastors who are good ministers ancient tombstone in Rome: “I) of Jesus Christ richly deserve all was not, I was, Iam HOt, I don’t | the little acts of kindness which care.” Such vain and futile philo- may be shown. sophy is not true to life and does not express the attitude of Chris- tians. We remember our blessed dead. ; For the second consecutive “Peace hath its victories no less | time Dr. Joseph Gomez, pastor of renowned than war.” While we|St. James A. M. E. Church, was decorate the mounds of earth be-| selected to deliver one of the neath which repose the ashes of] series of addresses at the Church those of martial glory, we place} Federation services at Old Stone a sprig of myrtle upon the resting | Church on Good Friday—asignal places of those who lived and died | recognition about which we want following the pursuits of peace.|to “stick a pin” here. An embattled host of Christians,] The Reverend gentleman is prophets and priests have gone comparatively a new comer to down into their tombs to await|Cleveland, having occupied the the sounding of the trump of God] pulpit at St. James only about when the nations, races and peo- eighteen months. Yet in this time ples of the earth shall be summon- | he has so forcefully impressed his ed to appear in the great assize|) personality and his ability to Countless, numberless, nameless, | think profoundly upon the com- but recorded in the Lamb’s book| munity that he has broken of life. through to a place in the limelight Even Jesus desired to be re-Jin a significant way. membered. Thank God for the] We congratulate St. James up- remnant which thinks of Him and} on its pastor who thus ably and follows Him. May the church be|demonstratively occupies an im- And many a mother carries a wound By most of us unguessed, And misses anew a little head That was to her bosom pressed. Oh, day of precious memories! Set apart by Love’s behest For the ones we think of most today Are the ones we love the best. —Fern Dawson poe Saar ste ae a Editorials MEMORIAL DAY ee MAKING HIS MARK Weekly Poem MEMORIAL DAY Oh, day of poignant memories! Wherefore this vague unrest When the ones we think of most today Are the ones we love the best? Some think of revered fathers Whose lives true honor stressed; Others of precious mothers Whose love their childhood blessed. Some think of graceful maidens In youth's fair garments dressed; . a living monument to Him who] portant place in the ministry in said: “This do in rememberance | Greater Cleveland. of me.” CLEVELAND EAGLE ——_o———_ Sat aa C828 2 2 2 228 98 THE MIDNIGHT MUSER EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK Sa Sat a De Da CD Ce SD et Da For the last time we have read | EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH “Midnight Musings” from the fertile brain and pen of John M. STATISTICS cited at a recent Henderson. Preacher, _ pastor, forum discussed by Jess Barnett, writer, physician, friend. Few |Commionwealth student and for- days ago he left us to join the|™Mér teacher in the Arkansas 101 white school districts in At kansas, Barnett said, 2,593 have five teachers or less. There a, 2,679 one-teacher schools jn the state. Only 39 per cent of the white pupils attend school for th. full nine months ; 21 per ceit haye seven months schooling, while 1g percent have six months o, less. 23,000 children get less than nine. ty days. These figures do not jp. clude the Negro schools, which would of course lower the aver. ages greatly... The average salary of a white school teacher in the South, ac. cording to Barnett, is $45 a mo,- for a Negro teacher the figure : $35. In many cases these salaries are paid in warrants rather thay in cash, so that they are subject to a further discount averaging ten per cent. —Commonwealth ‘College Fortnightly 0 SS be Dae Shs De Dit Da eS De Dic Dt DDD ae O Pointed Points seeedecbebebbebeiefecbeeleobberdodorbedeteh ptt THE REV. J. H. GORDON OF the New York Conference is an alumnus of Wayland Seminary. 62 years ago he joined the con- ference at Atlantic City under Jabez Pitt Campbell. DR. C. G. HATCHER, FATIH er of E. C. and the late J. S. Hat- cher has been preaching 52 years. He joined the conference in Ala bama under Daniel Alexander Payne. He was a classmate of the late Dr. E. R. Sims, father of Bishop D, H. Sims. Dr. Hatcher served as presiding elder 24 years. He is a superannuate. KATE DEAS REPORTS IN- terestingly concerning the work of the Rev. W. M. Jackson, pas- tor of Zion at Mt, Pleasant, S. C. THE REV. R. A. RIDDICK, pastor of T. B. Circuit in the Balti- more Conference is serving his 5th year. His charge has 116 mem- bers and recently reported $125 Dollar Money. The law requires at least a dollar for each member. THE REV. A. SEON HENRI is having a successful year Trinity A. M. E. Church, Newark, Ohio. The church publishes @ weekly bulletin. BISHOP REVERDY C. RAN- som, Drs. Joseph Gomez, V. Townsend, and J. C. Beckett wer® ranks of the redeemed. The writer | public schools, throw some light among those who attended the a eb: to write him a letter|on the deplorable condition of Fraternal Council of churches i" when Dr, J, Q, Norton handed us education in the South, Of the 3,| Washington on May 11-13, Bish: Le yp Ransom founded the Council. 7 —_——o———_ pR. J. R- NELSON, P. E., OF he Centerville District, Baltimore ‘onference has answered his 48th oll call “without a break.” He is pne of the most resourceful and uccessful presiding elders in the hurch, COMMENCEMENT INVITA- ions and announcements have heen received from Wilberforce tniversity, Allen University, Ed- ward Waters College, Campbell college, and Bethume-Cookman ,t Daytona Beach, Florida of which the president is Dr. Abram Simpson. DISTRICT CONFERENCE Programs have been received from the Revs. Samuel Nance, and J. E. Beard, presiding elders n South Carolina. ; REV. ELTON GUYTON IS serving his first year as pastor of Josic D. Heard Church, Philadel- phia. Conference. The church as 34 members and reported $36 Dollar Money. ! The Churchman _ Mield From the choir stall in Bethel, Har- isburg, Penna. the Churchman ob- erves the 122nd session of the Phila- delphia Conference in action. Bishop D. H. Sims is in the chair. The Presid- ~ Elders have reported $10,556.25 Dollar Money which makes the Mother onference lead the Chicago Confer- nce by about $323.40. In the midst of introductions Bishop M. H. Davis, Prof. C. G. Garrett, and haplain H. E. Walden are entering here is a burst of applause The Churchman observes that the Mother Conference of African Meth- odism is a proud, estimable old lady, 122 years have passed over her head. She is terrible as an army with ban- mers, - The Churchman has never before Seen so many Bishops and General Officers attend one annual conference as he beholds at Harrisburg: Bishops John A. Gregg, Revedy C. Ransom, M. H. Davis, R. R. Wright, Jr., and the host, David Henry Sims. General offi- ers: L. L. Berry, E. A. Selby, C. . Abington, J G Robinson, S. S. orris, and the Churchman.Lucy M. ughes. From Wilberforce: Presi- vent D. O. Walker, Deans Charles H. “Pivey, Gilbert H. Jones, Summers, nd Dean Emeritus George F. Wood- on Mrs. R. R. Wright and daughters, nd Mrs, D. H. Sims, The Churchman still experiences a feeling of uplift after having listened again to the contributions by Drs. E. E. Tyler, Charles Spivey, and D. Ward Nichols, in the seminar and clinic. C. E. Stewart, and Joseph Gomez lifted the conference. Men of might, ability and power. The Churchman did not ar- rive in time to hear the Annual sermon by Dr. Henry P. Jones, pastor of Bethel, but heard reports on the sidewalk and curb. Dr. Mudge, President of the Penn- sylvania Federation of Churches was present when the conference observed the Aldersgate Experience of John Wesley. The conference sat in heaven- ly places with strangely warmed hearts while the Holy Spirit came in power. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Onancock, Virginia. Dear Dr. Singleton: Allow me to hope that these few lines may find both you and yours well. You are making a brave, manly fight against the conditions with which you are confronted. Your course is both conservative and wise. You have brought a practical vision of manhood to the problems which confront you Martin Luther defied the Diet of Worms and the religious organization of which he was a representative be- cause that church practiced wholesale church loyalty. The well defined trend of movements in the A. M. E. Church today call for another Luther, and another set of these to be nailed to the door posts of hearts of African Methodism that the principles which actuated that heart of Richard Allen may not be complete- ly destroyed and a brand new set of ideas set up. Richard Allen was a demo- crat; he believed in all men up and no man down; he believed in the repre- sentatial form of ecclesiastical govern- ment; he believed in staying in line with the general forms of world wide Methodism that has representation based on conference membership ; Rich- ard Allen detested any and all forms of Oligarchy or rule by the few; he set up no dietatorial agenda for Afri- can Methodism in its original organi- zation and surely if he had desired to establish an oligarchy what was there to have prevented him; but no, Allen loved liberty, Allen loved equality of opportunity, Allen loved freedom enough to buy his freedom from a slave owner; and everything slavish was distasteful to his soul. Allen was able } which all admire. You will often be disappointed in men. You will often meet men who appear to be one thing whose hearts are already filled with the desire to do the opposite thing. It is your task today to deal with a number of men who use the Christian religion as a cloak for the advancement of sin and deception. Their highest desire is to get a true man’s confidence, and then wound him. Many deceitful men will look up into your face and smile, and even grasp your hand, who have no idea of ever being a true friend to you. However, the pathway through these trials and tests, is the pathway to masterfulness. The experience that will come to you will make of you a STRONG man. You have made a FINE RECORD in the place you now have. With the best of good wishes, I am, Yours friendly, Albert Long Sea Uy eee DEMOCRACY OR OLIGARCHY? By J. S. Brookins The histories of social institutions teach us that with the expansion of functions, the addition of numbers, the increasing of the machinery of opera- tion such institutions grow less demo- cratic. It seems to be a fatal fault of democratic leadership that whereas social institutions arise out of con- ditions representing all the principles of democracy after such a length of time succeeding leadership in church or state repudiates the very principles which have been the basis of existing institutions thereby ‘causing them to become pseudo-democracies and exist- ing oligarchies. ; Protestantism means protest against refigious abuses where the rights of the Christians were trampled upon and abused under the false systems inaugu- rated by those religious leaders into whose care God had suffered His church to be placed, to practice what he preached in the pulpit when he dealt with his brethren in the church; Allen had no thought of a present day oligarchy in 1787, when he started this church in a black smith shop. Of course it is easy for those who wish to renounce the principles of African Methodist democracy; those who were all elected before the days of the “three delegate law,” those who found no fault with “ a large delega- tion,” when they were desirous of pro- motion to now call attention to the need of such a law as the “three delegate law..” they have asked for and re- ceived all the church can give them. Now they will close the door of de- mocracy in African Methodism and set up an oligarchy. God is illimitable but we would de- limit His church representation. God has opened wide His doors but we will take charge of His divine providence as we are afraid God will not be able to fully provide funds necessary for our future program; but strangely enough, those of us who defend the practicality of the “three delegate law” which the secretary of the general con- abuses in the name of Christianity and | @t¢-$-$-P-$-$- FSO SSS SOSH ference declares was not passed and which the Senior Bishop declared un- constitutional the last day of the Gen- eral Conference have not reduced a single assessment otherwise related to the financial machinery of the A. M. ! E. Church. Unless the General Conference of | the A. M. E. Church has a true repre- sentative form of government it ceases : of a favored few; he opened wide the gates of manhood, ambition, faith, hope, and love and as the church grew its delegations grew; he didn’t worry about the finances, his chief end was Souls; and all of these “other things” natural- ly obstained. to be a religious democracy; Allen did | not establish this church for the rule & he sought first the Kingdom of God § The less expression we haye the less PROF. JOHN R. HAWKINS Financial Secretary African M. E. Church Washington, D. C REV. HENRY Y. ARNETT Philadelphia Conference Philadelphia, Penna REV. A. MILTON WARD California MASTER EDWARD DRAPER St. Paul A. M. E, Church Springfield, Ill. REV. A. CHESTER CLARK Wilmington, Delaware Mr. Joseph Charles Garibaldi First African M. E. Church Los Angeles, Calif. REV. I. S. HARMON Pastor A. M. E. Church Newsoms, Va. freedom; the smaller the number of representatives the less democratic our church will become; the more cut and dried our program the less part God Almighty will play therein; the more exclusive we make the selection of our representations in our General Con- ferences the greater is the strength of the oligarchy. Members of the A. M. E. Church cannot you see the march of a move- ment to enslave African Methodism; to distort whatever principles of ec- Allen left let us ask those who clesiastical democracy as a heritage; would set up a new order, when was the constitution of African Methodism changed? A religious democracy, cer- tainly; a religious us oligarchy, never! Mobile, Alabama 5 WINSTON - INTERNATIONA SUNDAY SCHOOL: SCHOLARS BIBLES ‘ SELF-PRONOUNCING Contain specially prepared Helps to Bible Study and many Attractive Mus trations suitable for children. Send for Mlustrotad Cataloo ===== DSC09341.JPG ===== NO PACT TO SIGN ful dead Pacts are for trembling hands and is grown grey. hea Ten million graves record what youth has said, And cann \ y ind cannot now un-say They have no pact to sign—our quie' dead Whose eyes in that eternal peace are drowned Age doubts and wakes, and night be fled youth sleeps But sound They have no pact to sign ful dead. our faith- Theirs is a deeper pledge, unseen, un- heard, Sealed in the dark, unwritten, sealed with red And they will keép their word. They have no pact to sign—our happy | dead But if, O God, if WE should sigh in vain, With dreadful eyes, out of each narrow bed, Our dead will rise again —Alfred Noyes... | eee Henry Harrison, 79 Fourth Ave. New York ANTHOLOGY OF NEGRO POETRY IN PREPARATION Convineed that within the Negro race there is much undiscovered poetic talent—that potential Paul Lawrence | Dunbars, Langston Hugheses, Countee | Cullens and Sterling Browns need only an opportunity to reveal their gifts— Henry Harrison, New York Poetry Poblisher, announced today the prepara- tion of an anthology to be called “New Negro Voices.” with Beatrice Murphy, well-known Negro poet and writer, as editor Negro poets are invited to submit as many poems as they wish directly to Miss Murphy, 1414 Q St., N. W., Washington, D. C. A self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of un- acceptable verse must accompany all ms. Poems which have been published, either in magazines, newspapers or books, are eligible, but the name of the publication must appear on the ms. Poems should preferably be typewritten, one to a page. There are no restrictions as to form, subject matter, or length. No ms. will be considered after Aug. 1, The book will be published on Dec. 1 Henry Harrison 79 Fourth Ave New York _ 0 ey have no pact to sign—our peace- asks if who also spelled 19 Helen Reedy THE CHRISTI will frankly state that I prefer the old- fashioned night-shirt.” HOLD IT! An Irishman adrift on wreckage be- gan to pray: “O Lord, I’ve broken most of thy commandments. I’ve been a hard drinker all my days, but, Lord, if you'll spare me I'll never . . . ” Whereupon his companion cried: “Hold on, Moike, don’t commit your- self, I think I see a sail.” Bhi s D WENDELL GAULT, SCHOOL 10, IS COUNTY CHAMPION SPELLER; WILL ENTER DISTRICT FINAL t An Olean boy is among 18 girls and boys of this locality eagerly looking forward to possibility of being chosen to go to Washington to repre- sent Western New York in the 1938 National Spelling Bee and to the even more alluring possibility of winning a cash prize ranging from $35 to $500. The 18 established their right to com- pete for the honor—and the cash prize by winning top place in the finals con- ducted .Friday in eight of | Western New York. | An audience of more than 500 per- |} sons in Salamanca high school lustily | cheered Wendell Gault, 13-year-old O: lean lad, as he outspelled representa- tives of 152 Cattaraugus county schools | to win the right to compete in the Wes- the counties | tern New York final of the National Spelling Bee and the State fair match at Syracuse. i Young Gault, son of the Rey. and Mrs. Harvy L. Gault of 316 West Green street, gave an amazing demon- stration of spelling. Although only an eighth grader in Public School 10 of Olean, he’tackled two lists of 25 words such as kaleidoscopic, oleaginous, im- broglio, obloquy uxorious, myrrhic, ebul- lition, ptarmigan, edacious, apophyge and messaline and on the first set spell- ed 19 of the 25 correct and on the second list was right on 20 of the 25 words. Montie Sweetland, 12, who is in the fifth grade of South Dayton Central School, was runnerup in the match. Oral, Written Tests Sweetland. county. Oral spelling was used until 25 of the contestants were left in line. A period of written spelling reduced this SNAPPY STORIES HE CONFESSED 7. AN RECORDER St James A. M. E. Church Rev. M. M. Ward, Pastor Dollar Money—$600.00, increase—$165 MasstOmany. Beco ein feels Payne Seminary. .......+-....05 Easter Day Allen Day Grand Total Raised by M. M. Ward in nine months. . Conversions, 31; Accessions, 154; to- tal inctease in membership, 185. Four new clubs organized; Brotherhood, Jubilee Choirs; Emergency Club of 100 members and the Junior Church. Improvements - Complete Renovation of Lecture room, $500.00; new Carpet, $250.00; balance to be paid, $240.00. Current expenses paid up to date and $700.00 paid on notes. . The church is a bechive of industry and worshippers attend in large crowds. LOCKHART, TEXAS eu orth be St. Tange uidee Man Bina Gh icchisae Father in heaven, we thank thee. s daughter of Mrs. Christine | Lockhart held its Second. Quarterly | “For blue of stream and blue of sky; Conference, opening with Love Feast 1 pate 4 ‘ ” ce, east | For pleasant shade of igh; 3 pasa iA pe spelling were used | Friday night, March 25 with all the | For Pipe air dna Bie hices, e the winner in Cattaraugus | churches of the city worshipping with | For beauty of the piepuiitis ess. us. The business session of the Quarter- ly Conference was held Saturday night, March 26. We had a splendid Quarter, TO t t ¥ « oe « o sat ale pe Mee . spelled orally | paid the: president his full assessment’ meetings has great possibilities. With- were left when a final | which was $25.00. Sunday morning, the | 0Ut great expense there may be a collec- written period was used t. i sa i ‘ the winner. © determine | Presiding Elder, Rev H. A. Young] tion of prints of well-known’ works of preached a powerful sermon using for oun ke are ig Champion his text: “What is Life?” 3:00 p.m. | attractive and influence all that is said oe ea ‘s ary erndricks of the Young People’s Department met |@nd done in the meetings. We speak Academy, Franklinville, in session. A. C. E, League at 6:30] 0f the spiritual presence of Christ in ie Sie ’ eee listers Pm. At 8:00 p.m. we gathered for | Our meetings. That can be made eve" - ag ly pressed by | evening service when we worshipped | ore real if His holy features look at pare Mace PF 4 te Bosmnenrars' with a full house. We witnessed a very | Us from the wall or from the leader's Pir abe [ is right. In the | high service all day. Total funds gath- | Stand in the front of the room. aa ee fit ae Wendell had 20} ered during the Quarter was $330.40. ste Ae ot haat a Miss Sweet-| We are now planning for an Easter | ters may live among people today * rect. Smilene Bram-| Program that will be long remembered | ¢Xamples is that the accounts of their lee, a school m i i “R * ni ate of the champion, | in Lo ishop,” asked a young lady at the | finished third with nine words gn sp table, “do you like bananas ; rectly spelled, Rev. C. J. Alexander, pastor Mrs. Lula Y. Byars : LoL $60.00 Junior to keep a little notebook in his $10.00 room at home, into which he can put -. $8,265.45 it may be found Then he will have The aged prelate, somewhat deaf,] ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT ny fe thought she said “pajamas.” “My dear young Iady, since you have asked me, I ‘ ALLEN CHRISTIAN ; ENDEAVOR LEAGUE TOPIC FOR MAY 29 Training in Working Together V. Using the Things We Love Acts 8;26-29 It is intended that this meeting \ijj review the several recent meetings jy which the Juniors came to some com. mon decisions on their favorite stories, poems, pictures, hymns, music, and Bible characters. But this series of meetings like all single meetings should Fulks in some definite plans of action. Future meetings of the society should reflect in large degree the matters decided on as each of these subjects was con. sidered. The superintendent, the de. yotional committee, and the Juniors as they take their turns at leading the meetings should all show the bene- fits that have come. Comments on the Topic (The following suggestions are not meant to be read in the meeting, but to stimulate thought among the Juniors themselves, so’ that they may express these or similar ideas.) 1. It is a good. practice for each the best short stories he runs across as he reads magazines and books; ir if he cannot actually put the story there, he can make a notation of where these ready when use one of them i or elsewhere. t 2. Such a plan is equally good for poems and poetry If we can cultivate the habit of being on the lookout for things that will help us and that will help others as we pass them along, we will each /be a blessing in the world. And if some of these bits of verse can be committed to memory they will be of use to use many, many times. For instance, these lines of Ralph Waldo Emerson: ' “For flowers that bloom about our feet, For tender grass so fresh, so sweet, For song of bird and hum of bee, For all things fair we hear and see, there is occasion to he society mecting abl dias 3 Father in heaven, we thank thee.” 3. The use of pictures in the socicty art which may make the meeting room 4. The only way that Bible charac- lives and works should be repeated over and over again Boys and girs who are Christians should specializ¢ jut this soft of information. The Bible | th known How many Sauls were there? | p as John the disciple? What relation was ° questions like serve as examples for us. M., May 2.. Using books— T,, May 24. Using the church— Matt. 18:19| Sage gave the sermon Friday evening. W., May 25. Usitig tools—Mark 6:3.| The sermons were all very fine, well T., May 26. Using natute—Ps. 8:3-9| prepared and delivered. and will linger F, May 27. Using the Bible— long in the minds of those who heard 1 Peter 2:1-3]t s., May 28. Caring for animals— fig Luke Sun., May 29. We Love.—Acts 8:26-39. HAND Bethel A. M. E. Church, Beloit, Wis- consin second quarterly consin was held on Saturday evening, March 27th, with Dr. S. Robert Magui- nez, presiding. After devotionls, all reports were submitted, and showed marked pro- gress; evidence of a growing church; with commendations from the Presiding Elder for the splendid way in which the word has been carried on. On Sunday morning at the eleven o'clock service, Dr, Maguinez delivered a real spiritual sermon, followed by the administration of the Holy Com- munion, assisted by the pastor, and vis- iting clergy.. The Steward Dept. set a precedent as far as Bethel is concerned by pre- senting’ the Presiding Elder with his quarterly stipend before the delivery of the spiritual message. In’ the afternoon Rev. and Mrs. Maguinez,and the pastor held service at Wayman Chapel, Delevan. In the evening the Booster Club of Bethel celebrated their 7th anniversary with a very fine program, Mrs. R. K. Maguinez was guest speaker, using as her theme “My Creed,’ the address was well received, with the speaker captivating the large audience present. Music was furnished by the choir, including several solo selections. Mother Huggard, the oldest member of the club with the president, Mrs. Viola Smith, president, were the final speak- ers. fy After the program refreshments were served, and a social hour was enjoyed by alllnet a ira ‘ i REV. Wm A STEWART, Pastor CHARLES O. SIMMONS i Ter 7 vem canal A GREAT DISTRICT MEETING . . METROPOLIS, ILL. The Cairo District Conference, Mite Missionary and Stewardess: Convention caniot do its best work unless it is | very splendid sermon and showed much Was John the Baptist the same person | to a large number. Topic—Using the Things | which made each day’s session highly Spiritual. The Missionary and Steward- i ~ : ess ladies attended in large numbers |The membership is THE CHURCH WITH A WELCOME | and were greatly inspired. It was in- deed a great ,meeting numerically, spiritually and financially. conference. | wife and good members spared no pains The second quarterly c onference of in trying to make it pleasant for all. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Beloit, Wis- | The program of the District Confer- he annual sermon. It was indeed a reparation. Communion was given Roll call and organization followed | an Ruth to Jesus? These and other | with every pastor of the District in|The Presiding Elder, Rev. G. W. them must be answered | attendance but one. The battery of | Winston, preached inspiring sermons correctly if Bible characters are to] Ministers that had been chosen to| Sunday ‘ mochitie’ and evening. The preach for the occasion seem to have] pastor, Rev. L_ G. Moore, had every- been at their best. The Rey. J. M. : Hassell gave the sermon Wednesday | business session was held. All Boards 1 Tim 4:13-16. evening, Rey. M. M. Barrett Thursday | and Auxiliaries had written reports and evening and Rev. J H Fisher the old|all reports were accompanied with a token of love for the Presiding Elder. thi hem. Rev. J. W. Kelley and his affable ence was carried out to the letter and | ! on time, Greetings were sent to the Springfield District Conference which was in session at Decatur, Ill, on the the same dates. The next session of the Cairo District Conference will go to Marion, Ill. REV. EDWARD KING. MT. OLIVE A, M. E. CHURCH PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. Rev. Hodson Waters, Pastor Sunday, March 20th was Men’s Day, which was successful spiritually and financially. We raised $170.75 in the service of the day. This being our original quarterly meeting day, our Presiding Elder, Rev. W. L. Johnson preached a wonderful sermon, from St. Luke 18:1. Subject: The Necessity of Prayers in Kingdom Building. The services were well attended during the entire day. The Holy Spirit was manifested in each of the meetings. Monday, March 2lst, the fourth and last quarterly conference of this year; convened 8:30 P. M. with Presiding Elder W. L. Johnson, presiding. The meeting was opened with song and prayers Opening Hymn 604 Am IA Soldier of the Cross. Prayer by the Rev. I. D. Butler. Scripture Lesson 3rd. chapter St. Paul Epistle to the Colossians. Roll call. The following persons were elected : Elijah Riley, Sec- retary; Wm. Fields, marshall; Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie, Reporter. Twenty- three persons were received on proba- tion. The auxiliary department reports were made and showed financial in- creases in each department. Full mem- bership 485, increased in full members 9. The financial reports were all well received. Allen’s Day Stewards report this quarter $30.00 491.14 The Second Quarterly Conference of the St. John A. M. E. Church was held pastor and presiding elder with them | mon at the eleven for another year. We follow their lead- | a few were present as the weather was ership gladly, knowing that they are of such that it made the roads Servants of God and Guardians of His empassible people. We sincerely thank Bishop the Presiding Elder delivered another Greene for returning the pastor, Rev. L. G. Moore He is loved by all and} Amount raised for the Presiding Elder, BILOXI, MISS. SIX EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Presiding Elder J. H. Edge Holds Successful Quarter d is one long to be remembered. —_—— The Second Quarterly Conference of the Douglasville Circuit was held on March 25 and 27 with Dr. J. D. Edge of the Rome District, presiding and Rey. B. B. Swinson, pastor. The Con- ference opened on Friday evening at the head church with reports from alf auxiliaries of the church reporting pro- gress under our new leader, Rev. Swinson. Two members were reported as having crossed over ;—Sister Georgia Lee Vance and Brother Joe Humphery. ing in readiness. Monday night the Reports for the Quarter: Raised by the stewards for all pur- ‘ poses (Ministers Support, Benevolence, Much zest was given the meeting | etc.) $95.05 Membership increase, 5. 14:5| through short praise and song service | Infants Baptised, 1 Deaths, 1. Appli- cants for Local License to preach, 1] try churches,—Tranquill and Andrew’s The Presiding Elder was paid in full. Chapel respectively, where the Presid- On Sunday morning, the Presiding Elder and pastor motored to the coun- proud to have the | ing Elder delivered a soul-stirring ser- o'clock service. Only almost At the evening service, able sermon to an appreciative audience. seen anything like ike the hero of old, he “Knows Alps.” After the Quarterly Conference closed Monday night, the Pastor had | Bishop W. A. the Secretary, Brother L. H. Delphia, | sent these God-called men to the Dis- to call the Roll of the Captains taking | trict and charge. To know Dr. Edge part in the Twelve Tribe Rally. The is to love him for he can tell the mem- Presiding Elder said that he had never bers just what they should do or not this on Monday night. Those captains who were called in order, reported: Tribe No. 1, Sister E. E. White; No. 2 Sister Lessie Anderson; No. 3 Rev. L. G. Moore, pastor; No 4 Sister Mary Cannon; No. 5 Sister I. G. Her- bert; No. 6 Sis. Christina Marshall; No: 7 Rev. L. G. Moore; No. 8 Sis. Ellen Bridges; No 9 Sis. Olivia Thompson; No. 10 Sis. Eva Scott; No. 11 Sis. Alena Conorway; No. 12, Brother L. H. Delphia. This was a rally such as you have seldom seen. The Pastor said: “My dears, I am very happy indeed, we have done well and this is only the beginning.” Part of this money will go in the bank for An- nual Conference claims. The Pastor says we are going to have all our monies in the bank by June or July. Never was a pastor loved more by the people he served than is our pas- tor. He is loved and respected by young and old, colored and white Many white people made liberal contributions to the pastor who had to report for two tribes. He proved himself equal to the task. We are hoping to keep our pastor and presiding elder a long, long time. God give us men to do thy work, Men who from duty will not shirk; Men who will lead us up, and on, Till we behold Thee on Thy Throne. And when our work on earth is done, From cares and toils we will be free, convened at St. Paul A. M. E, Church, Metropolis, Lll., Rev. J. W. Kelley, pas- tor,..;, Promptly at. 9:30. Wednesday morning the Conference was called to order by; the. Presiding Elder, Rev. G. W,.Jones. The devotional service was led:by Revs. J. M. Hassell, John M. Robinson and A, C. Jones. The Pre- siding. Elder presented Rev. G. W. Brewer of Harrisburg, Ill, to preach Trustee’s 460.00 Pastor on board .. . 199.19 P. E. $75 or total Gf castes . 300.00 Total raised in all departments BAS: Sacer $1273.78 this quarter Every department solicited the re- turn of the pastor, Rev Hodson Waters. REV, AUGUSTUS WILKIE We'll live eternally with Thee. To Moore and Winston Work and sing, You are on business for the King; And when, at last the battle’s won, You'll hear the Master say, “Well Done.” The battle fought, the victory won; ». Brox. Ay Webb no | $19.20. The members are grateful to our own Fountain for having do in such a pleasing way that no one can become offended. The members have pledged themselves to give pas- tor Swinson a round report before the } Annual Conference in November. Dr. J. H. Edge, P. E. Rev B. B. Swinson, pastor James E. Shropshire, yr Ub Sis 7 ES McALESTER, OKLA. Ward’s Chapel A. M. E. Church The Second Quarterly Conference of Ward’s'Chapel A M. E. Churct just closed. Rev. G. W. McCay presided “Splea did reports were received from all de- partments of the church. The spirit- ual and financial conditions of the church have improved under the lead- ership of our own Rev. M. W Austin. Mrs. L.A, tary. Two members © were eulogized viz: Mrs. Ada Shaw of District No. 1. Mrs. Ophelia Pointers of District No. 3. Total raised this Quarter: $293.68. Rev. G. W. McCay, P. E. Rev. M. W_ Austin, Pastor Marie E. Ferguson Austin was elected secre- BREE REE REE ERE ERE EEE General Conference MINUTES , ARE NOW READY " ON SALE AT THE FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT and will be mailed out to any one sending $1.10 to JOHN R. HAWKINS. 1541 14th Street. N. w. Washington, D.C HERR REE EEE EEE EY ® ===== DSC09342.JPG ===== a Oh i. ile ae lad Se ae | THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 2 ALLEN DAY RETURNS Second Episcopal District Seventh Episcopal District Fifteenth Episcopal District FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Bishop, Ms Hi, Dawia Bishop J. Sy Flipper Beery bases $500.00 | $162.25 Eighth Episcopal District Bishop D. H. Sims | PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE South Philadelphia District H.H. Cooper, P. E. Total... $168.75 Aller Day Returns of the Harrisburg : : ‘ District Bishop R. R. Wright .......-.. $50.00 Rev. R. O. Napper, Presiding Elder ine Ninth Episcopal District CLEMENT’S COMMENTS Union Phila., Rev. C. H. Foun- BIS PR + Bishop’ D., H. Sims: ..../...< $502.00 Total 188.30 3ISHOP R. C. RANSOM TFotater cbc tesie eae $ 93.15 Tenth Episcopal District (Gontinued from page 1) The Philadelphia District Bishop George B. Young W. L. Johnson, P. E. Fourth Episcopal District Total =k neon at eacea $30.65 | mities than we have produced by far. Total 17.50 = # Eleventh) Episcopal District Be Se eaters cc pee West Philadelphia District THIS OLD. WORLD. WAGS on tev. I. N. Patt , Presidi a ie bear nar Ae apace. The white Methodists havo Ky agreed to unite into one body and . DELAWWARE CONFERENCE one solid phalanx of “white” Christians, % eight millions strong. — However, there es eee $130.00 ~-lis “neither Greek nor Barbarian” in Rev w N. maid Pp. rE hi this big thing coming off up the road. Sag ae EST Just the pure in heart. Total $106.00 x KK KKK NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE Camden-Trenton District R. B. Smith, P. E. . $129.25 NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE Newark District Rev. W. H, King, P. E. Total . $115.00 New Brunswick District Rev, J. F. Vandorhorst, P. E. Total $173.50 Atlantic City District Rev. J. L. Russ, P. E. Total . .$161,50 EXTRA NEW JERSEY CONFER- ENCE $55.48 NEW YORK CONFERENCE Manhattan District Rev. A. L. Lilson, P. E. $ QUITE A FEW very fine speeches Bishop R.A. Grant -- $500.00 will be made within the next thirty PB weltbe epic cea District days to the youth of the land as they emerge from our variou ‘universities and high scho out the land. Well, it is all a part of our educational system. The speeches must be made in keeping with ritual and formula and custom. However the speeches which the graduates will carry with them will be those which have been made thru the years leading up to commencement. a PAUL QUINN COLLEGE is now a standard senior college. All hail to Bishop George B. Young and Dr. A. S. Jackson, the leaders who have brought this to pass Thanks too to the support which they have received from the African Methodists of Texas. , ee ey IN A COUNTRY where a learned professor can draw a few dozen people to a lecture and where a prize fight - $134.14 Bishop H. Y. Tookes Arkansas and Oklahoma Nothing Thirteenth Episcopal District Fourteenth Episcopal District ; ae aD ie $119.00 ; ‘ or lynching can “pack ’em in” there is cs ‘ Sixth Episcopal District a mighty big chance for the church CL W. Walters. FP. £. ......+. $11° .00 Bd | to go in and assert herself more and , more. . Essays will not do it but preach- J, A. Manning $87.00 ing will. Thanks. KKK KK New England Conference Rey. W. K. Hopes............,. $110.00 BERMUDA CONFERENCE B, S. Galloway, P. E. $83.75 Total $2145.28 | Bishop W. A. Fountain * ABOUT TIME NOW for some re- leases from sour several candidates. Some one has said that they were afraid to write,—fearful indeed say they that their words might be astray. But why fear, “God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (Paul), Speak to Bishop E. Total .,...c.ccevseccse+ $33.87 | the people that they go forward. Help J. Howard | award building a stronger African odism than we found. Think on Eternal, the eternal verities of life ving. Give out/some mental food. us some drive, some urge, some some Spur. Are you able? Not hash of some one “who has pas- from the humblest mission to largest station,” or who is “the orsed candidate,” or the “left at foors,” but allow us to read about hows and whys and future and wth of this African’ Methodism of h we are the warp and woof. IF are thinking. thinking, THINKING, your thoughts have weight let us OW it. eee EEE FEW NAMES IN SARDIS: G. Baber, of Ebenezer, Detroit, is now George Wilber Baber who will en- ain the 1940 general conference he African Methodist Church. Dr. | Brown has paid out the fifty znd dollar mortgage on Shorter pel A. M. EL Church in Denver ch was built by Dr. A. Wayman rd, Bethel, Chicago Dr. D. Ward hols has built up a great congrega- p, housed them and pastored them eleven years in New York City. ev. Mr. President Frederick D. an, of Western University is a ing power in this great church. e the young and brilliant Rev. A. J. ey, they are among those who are manding attention as to their pres- fe in this great African Methodist up. They say that Frank Madison d is a great preacher. The Rev. F Jackson will entertain the next bruary Bishops’ Council at St. James, las, Texas. (Next release may carry name). “Forgive me where I in truth and in thy wisdom make wise.” 2209 Dowling St., Houston, Texas. h ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM (Continued from page 1) tinguished leaders of both races oughout the nation and each of the y-eight states will be represented in exhibition. With no parallel in Merican history, this jubilee is ex- ted to attract a million visitors from parts of the world. Detroit’s geo- aphical position as the gateway to East and to the West of our coun- won the support of the government this mammoth spectacle. With the active cooperation of the Hroit Chamber of Commerce, the ichigan Tourist Bureau, the Con- ition Bureau and the Board of Edu- tion along with all state agencies, Success of this unprecedented un- ‘taking has been assured. It has been ‘cally estimated that the exhibition ll give employment to approximately © thousand colored citizens. The interest of the State of Michi- nin the jubilee is indicated by the Mowing letter from Governor Mur- STATE OF MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE OFFICE Lansing May 13, 1938 he plan to hold an exhibition de- ed to 75 years of Negro freedom and °sress in Detroit in 1940 meets with ? ‘oll and unqualified approval. No fair-minded American who sin- cerely believes in the fundamental Principles of our nation-freedom and equal opportunity—can deny that the forward strides made by the Negro since emancipation are among the most eloquent examples of what can be ac- complished in a free and liberal coun- try. His record is all the more inspiring because it has been achieved in the face of the obstacles born of racial dif- ferences. For although as a nation we are devoted to the ideal of freedom and liberty for all regardless of race or creed, we still have among us forms of discrimination and some denial of liberties. In time these will be lessen- ed and we may haye hope that they will eventually, be eliminated, so that the Negro may enjoy the fullest reali- zation of his heritage under the Ameri- can system. It is entirely disirable that an attempt be made to depict graphically some of his accomplishments in the many and varied fields in which the Negro. is active. Such an exhibition would un- doubtedly be a revelation to many, and I am particularly glad that it is to be held in the City of Detroit, the metro- polis of our great State of Michigan, which has been, and I am sure will continue to be fair in its treatment of the Negro. Governor (Signed) Frank Murphy. MRS. GERTRUDE B. LEE For the first time in the 122 years’ history of the Philadelphia Annual Con- ference a layman was elected and serv- ed on the Finance Committee in the person of Mrs. Gertrude B. Lee. She is the only woman official in Bethel, Philadelphia of which Dr. H. P. Jones is pastor. Mrs. Lee is a steward. As chairman of the conference claim com- mittee she handled over $1,229. ; $40.00 Allen Day, and $321.00 Mid-year con- ference. She is the Regular Fund Treasurer of the Philadelphia Confer- ence Branch Mite Missionary Society, Leader of the lay delegation to the General Conférence 1932-1936, and a loyal African Methodist. —o—__— “THE MORNING COMETH” By Willian E. Guy At Memphis and again at Mont- gomer the bishops of the church gave fine evidence of the federalism of the A. M. B. Church, Believe it or not, but within the decade the columns of our church papers have carried He a cephMeHreE HLH EHEHEETERE HACHETTE quent statements that the A, M. E. ,of Dr. as so many rulers of as many princi- | palities. “The Bench is divided,” has | been the common cry. But both at Memphis and at Montgomery our epis- copal chieftains demonstrated unques- tionable solidarity. The church is moy- ing on. Much discussion incident to the Mont- gomery meeting centered about “Re- trenchment.” Emphasis was also heavi- ly placed on “Expansion.” Without straddling, each proposition possesses merit. Retrenchment must come. But it need not and should not come by elimination of the Southern and West- ern Recorders. The church in the South merits the consideration given it in a “Southern Christian Recorder.” And the fine services of Dr. Clayborn dur- ing the past six years justly requires adequate consideration and reward. As to the “Western,” to discontinue it would be to weaken our Methodism in one of its most promising and fast growing areas. Neither does it seem wise to effect retrenchment by merging the Mission- ary and Church Extension departments. When the vacancy created by the death Wilson is filled, the new secre- tary should be possessed of the spirit ot evangelism. Our need is not the abolishment of the department. perse, but a secretary who will actually func- tion in lengthening our cords and strengthening stakes. “Wherein then,” say you, “Shall we retrench?” In our connectional overhead as it re- lates to the number of church boards, our Church lacks the genius of connection- in 1944 the church will scrap the meth- alism. Our bishops have been described ods now employed. Now as to “Expansion.” The church is in need of intensive episcopal super- vision. The holding of an annual con- ference is a small part of a bishop's work. The Mother Methodist Church has become powerful by what is called “intensive” supervision.. ‘The bishop lives within his area. He relates himself and his church to every important social and religious moyement within tyat area. He leads his ministers in evangelism. Increase in Sunday School and church membership he re- gards as a direct challenge. Marshalling the youth of the area is a prime objec- tive. civic, The bishops of the A. M. E. Church, as a rule, have areas geographically too large for such intensive supervision Large centers: of population like De- troit, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and St. Louis are teeming with un- reached and folk. The West of the Rocky Mountains will provide a field Each of these population cen- ters should be the nucleus for an epis- The fields Thousands of unchurched for’ episcopal super- vision copal area. the have slipped through for folk ers inci- h additional e epis¢ c are white harvest. our our fi dent to migration from the So formation of three districts is imperative sive episcopal supervision Let the Church of demands of the hour Allen rise to the Within the rank of our Metholism is ample material Dr. R. A. Scott, President D. Or- monde Walker, J. O. Haithcox, Frank is my reply. And in our ancient methods of doing business. We must retrench by the elimination of waste. A Single Board of Auditors could be set up, each episcopal district being represent- ed. Financial reports should annually be made. But each church department should submit a report supported by a statement of facts certified to by a Certified Public Accountant. Modern business methods of this sort will bring the dawning of the morning for our Methodism. At present, methods we are in the midst of the darkness. But it is the darkness that precedes the dawn. For if not in De- troit in 1940, certainly in Los Angeles in financial Rolling Green f hour’s drive over route Located on West Chester Pike. about a hal West Chester Fast-Line Trolley, from 69th and Market number 3. Streets stop right at gate. OFFICES N. E. Corner 18th and Christian Streets KINsley 2161-2162 In Event of Rain, May 30th—2 P. M. Everyone Cordially Welcome Madison Reid, Dean C. H. Spivey, George A. Singleton, J. D. 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P Read, originator of the term Virinye all heal Remedium THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER olumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco 7. is going to Bell him, or who will cage the lion. The CHURCH, STATE, and COUN- TRY is infested with “tHodeFti evils” in Hilt plates, and God is not there, What‘about the private whist and card EXTRAORDINARY VALUE phen lS Ba ce 1 OoK! ——— From Other Papers ‘|SPARKS FROM THE ANVIL OF : TEXAS YMNAL By Rev. J. E. Stubbs {| Pastor, Israel's Chapel A. M: E: and { Church, 432 W. 10th Sts <CIPLINE i Port Arthir, Texas LS oe A few more “Sparks from the Anvil H fTOGETHER of Texas.” Just back to my office from j e attending the Bishops’ Council and j Connectional Council at Montgomery, ; Alabama. Meditating over the delibera- ; 51.50 Music Hvmnal } | tions of that great meeting of the , Ecclesiastical Fathers of the A. M. 4 and E. Church and Connectional Council, q Ly ease made up of ministers of every type and i Jiscipline attitude from all over the connection, i A $2.40 Valu I begin to think on "SIN IN HIGH j $2 S PLACES” and who's goiiig to itiake bi i the attack. The cat is heré; What mouse 5 ! ; i 4 4 FREER EEE EEE EE EEE EEEEEEEE | “cream jug” of African Methodism q £ € better, go let's go to Detroit in 1949 x, tell them to go back and continue i good work. Let us say to Thos, I Clement by our vote to give us a ted (THE A. M, E. REVIEW) and jy Dr. J. G. Robinson continue his oof. old revival meetings, Evangelistic woy ea H And sitee Dr, Morris is a candida, for liigh hoiiors; let President F. 1 Jordan take, charge Of the A: €, § League Department and give us 4 all Young People’s Program and son, literature. Well, you're talking aboy the Bishopric, let us pray, Lord give us Men, tall men, Christian men, Gog ly men, men that office cannot buy, and who will not become drunk oq authority and power, humble men ang not poor. men seekitig a salaty and aj penses paid. Brethren, the woods are full of them (catididates) but {et us pray the Lord of the harvest thay e séiid tis g60d teh who will not « usé that Holy Office atid men of sold piety, that we may difit making our at tack if the stfeet aiid in private ané at the “Big Gate” but we fiiay say to the King on the Throne, “Thou An the Mati,” theri we ¢an and will be able to serve thé “Lord in Spirit and] in Truth.” | —The Texas Methodis parties in supposed Christian homes, Ce ge eee beer and wine luncheons—is God there? | THE SON OF A FAMED Who’s saying anything about the mod- AFRICAN RULER KEEPS ern evils, the modern dames, movie | SILENCE picture shows; jazz tiusié—We like it doi’t we? Beedusé we ist it stay it the Church, its chai; and in the pew, atid | often in the piilpit: If we don’t like it, why don’t ive deery it in audibi instead of sil léntiy_ _A House. divided against itself can’t long retidin. Let us all "Cry aléua, Spare not. Lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgressions and thé house of Jacob their sins.” Isa. 58:1. Who's going to say to thie King, “Tod att the man.” Who kiiows but what he would te- pent; - RARE The A. M. E> Chureh is 'a ‘great church. It is a church of méthods based and practiced on Biblical principles.” It has a great set-up with’its departments and department heads, gets wrong or goes wrong, the depart- ment should not have to’ bear the blame and be attacked and threatened with death for the department itself is governed by a head. Make your at- tack at the right place.’True many’ things wetit on in Montgomery at’ the Council, from private meeting, person: al contacts to the legislation to” kill departments and schools by merging them, and_ setting’ aside ‘ the» Bishops } at seventy-five years of age. To my idea the brethren were thinking; they did not think to: attack “si the right place, or were they afraid. eee You can’t legislaté’’ or make’ laws that will make a man do right. If so, we would have a better world in which , to live, Church, State, and County it is true. Let’s reason a fittle. There is nothing’ wrong at the Book Concern and there’s no announced candidate for. either manager or editor-ship.’ That is as it should be, for truly Drs. G. E, Curry and George Singleton have wrought well, None could have wrought % 991 ow in but/if the head | tage, four niifes:from here; he gave 10 Tsome one. passes a: humorous rema “MY | silence and, nameless grief; he sce™ but | determined to carry it with him to the grave de oS staik ; SSAAABAARLS, BULAWAYO—(UP)—Neuboweng oné 6f the two...strviving. sors of Lobenfuia, farmer king of the Mat bele, has hardly op bhis mouth fof} over tw five years—and nobody ‘ iséasé, and is welf educated. He» matriculatéd-in Cape: Town, com pleted his studies in’ Ertgtand and re turned in 1909' to Rhodesia: | Then Ngubowenga went to [iv¢ # ae Town with friends and ever sirie# as! steadfastly refused’ to’ speak lept ‘to. make kriowe in curt words his immediate wants : | The mystery ‘behind “his silence ay pears insoluble Visited’ by’ a United Press correspondent at his brick co pet sign of hearing: what was saidcto him. The whole time’ he) sat itt pajamas 0" his bed, head’ bowed “oft his chest From all accounts) he must now about 55 years old and has never me fied 4 am f His people say that~he: understatidé well enough, and that sometimes wh t a smile will’flit-across~his' face. Whatever the reason for his strans® | anf soerevon) tao ate! AASB SSSSSSSSSSE ys WINSTON VINTERNATIONAL LEAR P™ Ane” BfllAiL % Co. petonai notes that maybe insettod ike sor xy aca Scott Bible, Mlustrated Catalog of Bibi Rie Biget i YY / | RecaR: Pa on ND WHEN THOU PRAYEST— By Rev. Sarhuel W. Purvis, D.D. Text: Lord, teach’ us ‘to pray, as shn also taught his’ disciples —Matt. & man was ever so highly: spoken ££ John''the Baptist. ‘As I read’ the New Testament I am urprised that its writers give him so tle space. We would expect more wt enough is said to indicate his jyaracter. and the ‘purpose of his mes- age. This request which the disciples k of Jesus reveals not only that ohn was’ @ man of ‘prayer, but that ¢ taught his disciples to pray. The isciples of Jesus are here anxious that cir Lord should teach them as John had taught’ his followers. They do hot ask’as"to the necessity of prayer— ey know that. Neither do they ask fo whom they should pray. They mete- ly want to ‘bé ‘taught a manner of pray- 1 In what we call’ “The Lord’s Prayer” Jésus givés thém a model prayer. low Addréss the Prayer? How would one address the Presi- dent, if one were communicating with him? f Sending” our’ petitions to the Lord i all the earth, how shall we address Him? Jesus® tells’us: “Our Father.” he Old! Testament often speaks of od as'a father in the sense of a reator, Préserver, Counsellor of His people. In the New Testament there Ss a closer, a deeper meaning. A new clationship has been’established. God has come to humanity to be partaker of flesh and’ blood,’ bone of our bone, flesh of our flesh; taking’ not the form of angels,” but the’ seed of Abraham. Men may come to Him not as aliens, or as to a haughty kirig' or potentate, but in a dear family ‘relationship, cry- ing, “Abba Father!” here Shall’ We Send Our Petition? Jesus said) “Our Father which’ art heaven,” ¢ : When Solomon dedicated the Temple he said the heaven and the heaven of eavens could not contain God. True tnough; God™is everywhere in His ighty universe. Yet, in a manner of Speaking, He has a dwelling place he place of His throne; the city’ Abra- am -sawafar’ off § the house of many Mansions to’ which Jesus referred on the last’ night with’ His’ distiples; a Ouse not’ made with hands, to which Pant makes’ referenée when he’) is Writing to the chutch at Corinth. It 'S the dwelling» place of our God. There from-alb-parits (ofthe universe He can Ten, t What Length the “Petition? : A petition to the President, for in- tance, should’: be! btief; one avoids Stperfluous words and extraneous mat- ter, \ Prayer should be to. the point, as ‘}we learh from the’ Model Prayer. | Brevity ‘should be the soul of prayer— especially in public. That latter is a lesson which the church has-been slow to learn. How many meetings have | been killed by long prayers! How many congregations have been wearied, and the spirit of devotion dulled because the. minister seemed to think that he had to take in everything, from the time the morning 'stars sang together, until the angel with one foot on the land and the other upon the sea de- clares that time shall be no more. We have neither Scriptural authority nor precedent for long prayers. The prayer at the dedication of the Temple, an outstanding event in the history of the nation, takes five or six minutes to read. The New Testament specifically condemns long prayers, and we are told that men are not heard for thier long speaking. Brevity, then is one of the lessons which Jesus teaches in His Model Prayer. This does not, of CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE ELEVEN We are to pray for guidance from temptation, and deliverance from the Evil One, Satan, who goes about as a roaring lion. However much or little men today. may believe in a personal Devil, it is certain Jesus did. He told Simon Peter that Satan would sift him as wheat. , How comprehensive is this Model Prayer: It takes in the name of God, the will of God, and the kingdom of God;. our physical necessities of food and raiment; pardon of our sins and our pardoning of others; our guidance in time of temptation, and deliverance from evil, Such is the Lord’s Prayer. put into such plain words and short d ceases there is danger and helplessness. We have Christ’s word for that : “With- out Me ye can do nothing.” We need God everywhere, His counsel in every- thing. Joy is incomplete with His sanc- tion and sympathy; trouble is unbear- able without His comfort; business lacks true success if God—the Silent Partner —he left out. Notice the element and atmosphere of prayer. “Praying in the Spirit.” A great deal of the effectiveness and quality of our work dépends upon the surrounding done. You cannot work equally well element in which it is under all circumstances. There are even certain conditions of the atmosphere terms that a plain praying man can understand it—and pattern after the model. Prayer—The Panoply Prayer is a panoply—something that covers the Christian’s many needs. Note prayer’s variety. All prayer is which secms to cripple or paralyze men- tality. I can do creative work, even when the temperature is up in the 90s. but when down in the 50s my fingers stiffen at the typing, and my mental wheels are ice-clogged. Order and dis- order, odors and fragrance, seem to affect my reach for any originality. course, apply to private devotions: | the same in essence; but it takes on There are certain persons, and cer- men may spend a whole night in com- | different modes and moods, just as|tain types of audiences, that call out munion’ with God, as Jesus Himself | your intercourse with a friend does. | my best, and I tread the heights. And frequently did. One day it is a long conversation, an- | before certain audiences I row with other an exchange of a word in pass-| an anchor out, so to speak. There are What Shall We Ask? ing, another a callon a matter of busi- | persons before whom I am as mute as Here Jesus gives some of the peti- tions: The first is the prayer that men hess’ or is So It is not all asking—it counsel, and the matter covered in a few brief sentences. with prayer. should hallow, keep sacred, the Father’s | may come times when there is a sharp name. Names in Scripture were al-|and short cry for help, like Peter's ways significant, and the name of God | “Lord, save me!” when he felt himself stands for His attributes. We are to| sinking. More prayer may possibly be pray in that name. Next, we are to| condensed intno a single sentence than pray for His kingdom to come. If His Kingdom has already come, we need not pray for its coming. the kingdom which is from shore to” shore, and from the river to the ends of the earth; the time when all nations shall become His in- heritance, and all the kingdoms of the world the kingdom of our Lord. We aré to pray that God's will shall be ‘done on earth. The world is full of jarrings and discords because men areout of touch with the will of God— and with each other. When His king- dont shall come, and His will be done, there will be harmony—peace on earth, to men of good will—which is the good will of God. The prayer then takes a turn, from spiritual to physical necessities—our daily bread. The’ Saviour, speaking of the Gentiles, said they were always thinking and talking of what they should’ eat and drink, and wherewithal they should be clothed. Jesus told His disciples to seek first the kingdom of God, and; since the good Father knew the things needful for His children, other things would be added. ‘Then there is thé prayer concerning our’ sins; for there is no man that sinfieth not. The Scriptures say that if we’say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. There is' a point in that prayer for forgiveness that is frequently overlook- be reached by the prayers of His child-| ¢d:' “We'say it hastily, hoping that God ‘ : ; will not take it too Kterally. It is— “Forgive us our trespasses—as We for- give those who trespass against us.’ 'How''do we forgive those who hurt or offend: us—gladly, freely, or not at Theh that is the way—exactly— to forgive us our all? that! we ask God trespasses, Think over that! intno an hour’s prayer meeting. Note the seasonableness of prayer. Evidently | “Praying, always,” “Pray without ceas- within us | ing.” Does that sound unreasonable and is not the only kingdom, There is| impraticable?. It need not be. It simply the larger kingdom which shall stretch | implies contact with God at any time, gives opportunity for deliberate un worship may comprise formal supplica thanksgiving. Dangerous emergenc ie: ejaculation. 5 have been of little use to Moses a the Red Sea, or to the Syro-Phonei cian woman pleading with Jesus fo her stricken daughter. Every phrase 0 a prayerful man’s li’fe suggests an oc casion for prayer; and prayer ha: varieties enough for every how many occasions for prayer 1 of prayers. Prayer puts one in instant contac on any occasion. Leisure, for instance, hurried meditative communion. Public tion, public and general confession and call for short, sharp cries, even an A stately liturgical formula would occasion. Take the single fact of temptation— furnishes! If Satan tempts in a variety of ways, he may be met by a variety with God. The moment that contact as Macbeth said of Banquo, and was said Mark Anthony's a stringless harp. Their presence bukes my geniu genius was by Caesar I suppose what we are comes out of our surroundings; just as a candle gets much of the material for combustion out of the atmosphere. A light goes out in a yacum. A swan cannot do its best in the air, nor an eagle in the water. I surmise much in our prayer depends on the element in which it works— the atmosphere in which it breathes. An old hymn says that Christians “Learn _| to pray when first they live.” So they do, but also as a child learns the alpha- bet, by frequent repeating, observation and experience. Pray too! than stentiment in the tender old gos- pel hymn, “For You I Tell me that you are praying for me for others, There’ more Am Praying.” t | and I'll take new courage. And “Satur- _| day Sermon” reader, pray for your pa | tor and preacher Preaching depends ¢}on the hearer as well as the speaker A sermon without the people’s prayers s | is shorn of half of its possible power. The eagle cannot fly high if there is no atmosphere to bear his wings aloft. t | Nor will a sermon rise, if the people’s prayers do not bear it up. Think often of that! Try praying for your preacher and pastor! t —Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Osea PEER RR EERE EEE EERE EE EEE EE EERE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE TEE ES The Humanity of Christ building of sermons and lectures. and Sunday School Workers. Price — Philade A condensed and topically arranged work on the human : of our Lord’s Life. It provides valuable and authentic material for the Ae t By REV. JOSEPH H. SLADE, D.D. composition Especially helpful to the busy pastor — $.30 including postage Sold at ‘the A. M. E. Book Concern 716 So. 19th St. Iphia, Penna. ===== DSC09344.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE ne Calendark” “Notices May 25—New England Conference— New Haven, Conn, Rev. IL A. v4 McCoy. Pastor, 82 Dickerman = 4 d date. Street. Bishop David Henry = i Sims. 2 ele sh All persons planning to atten ee Macey 2 itesa ie New England Annual Conference sae q A 2 tae eye which convenes in Bethel A. M. E. 5 are es Yy pork Cc Sue eo Church, 31* Sperry Street, May 25 to asa - ae, aaa 29 please notify Rey. I. A. McCoy, 82 ai \ddress, President A. \-| Dickerman St., New Haven, Conn., so v ght am % . .. | that proper homes may be provided. June 2—Allen lag yi RE Rev f. A. ‘McCoy. Pastor Sunt E. H. McGill, resident. Ree nwee e Hapest Commencement Address by Presi- Baccalaureate Sermon, Rev. Aug Sept M nittaker F i State A. Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas. Acting President A. S Commencement Address, C. W \bington Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, F. D. Jordan, President Commencement Address, President W \. Fo Payne University; Birmingham, Ala J. R. Burghes, President. Bacca- eate Sermon, Rev. J. C. Jar- rett Commencement Address, Prof. W. B. Doby. 3—Campbell College, Jackson, Miss., R. A. Scott, President. Bac- Sermon, George Saber, Detroit, Michigan. Com- mencement Address, Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. 9—Wilberforce University, Ohio, D. Ormonde Walker, President. Frank Mo. 5. 1, Jr la calaureate Rev. Ww Madison Reid. Commencement St. Louis, Address, Senator Robert J. Buckley. rast 2, 8—The World's Christian En- deavor Convention, Melbourne, U. Australia. 24—Ontario Conference—W ind- sor, Ontario, Rey. C. E, Penny, 404 Mercer Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 31—Michigan Conference— Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rev. W. H. Jones, 508 James Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 7—Northwestern Conference— Davenport, Rey. J. W. Collins, 11th and Ripley Streets. Bishop John A, Gregg. 14—West Virginia Confer- once—Williamson, West. Va. Rev. Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate, 21—Chicago Conference—Chi- cago, Illinois, Rev. B. H. Lucas, 3825 Dearborn Street, 4211 Calu- met Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 21—Pittsburg Conference — Washington, Penna., Rev. E. L. Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate, Iowa, 28—Indiana Conference—Eyans- ville, Ind. Rev, M. R. Dixon, Jr. 509 East Gum Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 28—North Ohio Conference — Piqua, Ohio, Rev. R. N. Nelson, Pastor, Bishop R. C Ransom, Bishop M. H, Davis, Associate, and M. ES Se ee a Se wae THE CHRISTI Bishop David H. Sims, Presiding Bishop In keeping with a resolution that was passed by the Connectional Coun- cil in the City of Montgomery, Ala- bama February 25th, 1938, in which five commissions are to be set up, consisting of five persons, to be appointed by the President at his discretion as soon after the adjournment of the Montgomery meeting as convenient, to study our systems concerning I. Literature, II. Finance, III. Education, IV. Inter- Methodist Churches, I am appointing the following: I. Literature: Revs. V. C. Hodges, Baltimore, Md. J. C. Beckett, Washington, D. C. Joseph Gomez, Cleveland, Ohio. S. S. Morris, Philadelphia, Pa. II. Finance: Dr. J. L. Roberts, Chicago, Ill. Mr. O. M. Travis, Montecello, Ken- tucky. Rev. J. D. Howell, Detroit, Mich. Prof. John R. Hawkins, Washington, DC, Rev. John H. Clayborn, Little Rock, Ark, IIT. Education: President D. O. Walker, Wilberforce, Ohio. October 5—IIlinois Conference—Spring- field, Ill., Rev. K. J. Siddall, 415 Presiding Elder AN RECORDER | ; ) Prof. A. S. Jackson, Waco, Texas. lanta, Ga, F. D, Jordan, Kansas City, Kansas. | E. H. McGill, Columbia, S. C. Please mail in to the Christian SS IV, Inter-racialship : corder your name, church, birth month, orado. D. Ward Nicholas, New York City. Mr. H. L. Dudley, Detroit, Mich. Rey. J. L. Butler, Savannah, Ga. VY. Union of Negro Methodist Church: Ark, E. C. Hatcher, Dothan, Ala. Presidents W. A. Fountain, Ji; At- _|his audience and holding their atten. Revs. Russell Brown, Denver, Col- Mrs. Bertie L. DeLyles, Tulsa, Okla. Revs. J. N. Campbell, Little Rock, F. Madison Reid, St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. H. R. Baranco, Baton Rough, La. Rev. C. A. Abington, Philadelphia, Pa. mae Mes gp at es Presiding Elders, Pastors, and Lay- men of the Ninth Episcopal District, which embraces the Six Annual Con- ferences of Alabama :—You are’ here- by notified the Annual Meeting of the Trustee Board of Greater Payne Uni- versity will be held in the University Chapel at Woodlawn, Sta., Birming- ham, Ala., Wednesday June 1, 1938, at 10:00 a.m. Each District is expected to report racial and V. Organic Union of Negro#its financial quota, each trustee will pay his dues. This is our Golden Jubi- lee year. Let’s make it Great. tive Board Trustee Board J. R. Burghes, President THE CINCINNATI DISTRICT CONFERENCE met May 4-5 at Hamilton, Ohio, at which the Rev. A. H. Turner is pas- tor. The Rev. R. D. Murdock, pas- tor of Lee Chapel, O’Bryonville was St. Paul A. M. E. Church, assistant North 14th Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 5—Ohio Conference—Zanes- ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrison Bry- ant, Pastor. Bishop R, C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid- way, Kentucky, Rev. S. A. Ly- num, Pastor. Bishop R. C, Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate, 19—West Kentucky Conference —Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R Reid, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. East Tennessee Conference — Knoxville, Tenn. Rev. T. E. West. Pastor. Bishop Edward J. How- ard. 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint Luke, Nashville, Tenn., Rev. J. S. Foxall, Pastor. Bishop Edward J. Howard, November 9—West Tennessee Confer- ence—Greater Bethel, Jackson, Tenn. Rev. C. H. Harden, Pas- tor. Bishop Edward J. Howard, | secretary. Dr. C. Baker Pearle, mini- ster of Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church Cincinnati was elected reporter to the papers. The annual sermon was preach- ed by Rev. H. N. Robinson of Jones Tabernacle, Cincinnati. It was a mas- terful message on the subject: “Want- ed: A Prophet.” Many addresses were delivered and discussions held by the clergy membership of the conference. A spirited election resulted in the nam- ing of C. W. Morris of Lockland, Het- ‘tie Derrickson of Brown Chapel, Cin- cinnati, J. M. Childs, Allen Temple, Cincinnati and Webster McMillan of St. Paul, Milford as delegates to the Annual Conference. The reports of the churches reflected a deal of work by the ministers. Dr. J. H. Maxwell is the presiding elder. The success of the Conference is due to his fine brotherly spirit, his administrative ability, his sense of humor, his peculiar power of adjusting differences and his Christian character. Dr. Maxwell has been presiding elder of the Cincinnati District for more than four years and has carried it to higher heights each year, The men of the ee ae G. R_ Polk, Chairman, Execu- James W. Walker, Secretary Bishop D. H. Sims, Chancellor The Cincinnati District Conference Payne Chapel A. M. E. Church of elected secretary and Mr. Wood of ful place among all our schools and part. 3 ~The Committee on Ways and Means for Kittrell College. fhe meeting and hear Bishop W. A, Dr. J. A. Valentine, chairman | Fountain, who made his first visit to Mrs. Mary L. Newby, sec. | Rocky Ford and not only colored but ; a vast number of the white people turned out to hear him in a matchless address on The Church; which he dis- played great eloquence ahd at the same time the message was filled with facts and deep inspiration. The Report of the Presiding Elder was far above the previous years re- port and was above the average. The Presiding Elder was associated in presiding by Presiding Elder J. L. Butler, M. T. Robinson, G. H. Dunn of Macon and A. L. Brewster of the Eatonton District. Able Sermons were preached by Reverends Scott Dinkins, J. E. Grant, Walter Jackson, C. P. Hobbs and S. R. Dinkins. The following local pastors of the M. E. Church and Baptist Church assis- ted in caring for the meeting; Rev. T. S. Collins, R. L. Numnally, F. F. Mungin and M. Z. Griner. Other visitors included Rey. G. H. Stokes, McIntosh, Rev. R. Brady of Jesup; Revs. A. P. Atkins and W. M. Hollybrooks of Clyo, Ga. The Missionary work of the District was represented by Mrs. E. C. Sher- man, District Supervisor; Mrs. \R. Butler District President; Mrs. A> Nedd and Mrs. B. Brady and other district are unanimous of their Biase of his work as their leader. Dr. L. €. Ridley, professor of phij., sophy at Wilberforce University de. livered the closing address, Captivating By. Be H. Lucas, presiding elder A. Hunter —_—_ oOo" BELZONA, MISS. tion throughout. We were happy ,, have as visitors, Dr. and Mrs. J. Qt, Haithcox,; with him, Rev. and Mr. C. J. Powell, Rev. and Mrs. F. 4 Mason and Rev. R. G. Taylor 9 Newport, Ky. Mrs. Essie Hamilton any Mrs. Marian Pearle, president and vicy presideiit respectively of the Ohio Coy. ference Branch Missionary Society conducted the meeting for the mission. aries. The entertainment furnished by the Pastor and his people was ex. ceptional. The District Conference of the Bel- ona District, of the Central Missis- ippi Conference convened in Bethel M. E. Church, at Swift Lawn, Miss. ‘th Dr. D. R. Morant, presiding el- , presiding. The Presiding Elder thrilled the con- rence with his opening address and was very inspiring. Among the many things he said he stressed the need of weekly classes, and prayer meetings. He said that the only way the church jl take its rightful place, these meet- gs must be observed. The meeting 5 a whole was well attended, reports from all charges were fine. Among the visitors: Drs. E. M. Smith, from ‘zoo City, Plunket, Yazoo City; ancy also from Yazoo City. The en- rtaining pastor, Rev. Woodard, his fithful members, and friends of the own, spared no pains in making our ay a pleasant one. Three great ser- mons were delivered during the meet- ngs by the Revs. Love, Brooks, and vans. C. Baker Pearle Messi i ee ATLANTA, GEORGIA Our Quarterly Conference held last Friday night at Big Bethel A. M. FE, Church, Atlanta, Georgia, It was jn- deed charming, fine reports. The Presiding Elder, Dr. Roman lavished many compliments on us. Sister A. B. Thomas peg eae aes The Report of the Ways and Mean Committee of the Durham District of the Western N C Conference of the A. M. E. Church THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER — - Jackson, W. Mincey, W. Jackson, Be. Hamilton, C. S. Stripling, W. Weston, M. S. Sherrod, Wm. Coatey. on Dunlay, S. Dorman, Wm. Coatey, Clos- ing sermon by Rey. S. R. Dinkins, Friday night which was a powerful message indeed. = P i Millen, P. Chisolm, D. H. The following young men were re- trial: Richard Stokes, K. M. Sister E. B. Johnson The closing remarks were made by Presiding Elder W. O. P. Sherman who thanked all for their cooperation and help, A strong resolution was a- Lebanon, Ohio and his return to the state for four years more. Elder in full each Quarter. COLLINSVILLE, ILL. Wilkerson Chapel A. M. E. Church, occasion of our third Quarterly meet-] many friends for ing was a high day in Zion here. At 11 o’clock, our good Presiding Elder, Geo. A. brought the message in his own inimitable manner stirring music was led by our choir and Mrs, Geo. A. Brown. Churches of the E. St. Louis Minister- ial Alliance were represented at the afternoon seryice with Rev. Dixon of St. Luke delivering a splendid sacra- mental sermon, St. Luke's white robe Rey. Brown other things worth while. this quarter $213.74. The moving on. and Miss Elmira Settles, clerk Miss Annie Wiliams represented the District S. S. Work and Prof. Mit- chell the A. C. E. League work of the District. Hymnology by Dr. S. R. Dinkins; Church Law by Dr. C. P. Hobbs; Each subject as outlined for the Conference was fully discussed by the different committees. The District Conference at times reminded many as if it was not a Revival meeting as a deep spiritual tide was ever present at the session. By Mrs. Edith C. Sherman The following pastors of the dis- The 67th Annual Session of the West | trict made increased reports over the Savannanh District Conference was| Previous year’s work; eld April 27-29th. at Green Chapel A.| Reverends S. R. Dinkins, C. Pe . E. Church, Rocky Ford, Ga. Rey. | Hobbs, J. S. Edgefield, J. P. Lamp- _S. Edgefield, and Rev. W. O P. | kins, G. G. Burke, Scott Dinkins J. Sherman entertaining pastor and Pre-|E. Grant, A. Manoney, J. W. Moul- iding Elder of the District. trie, J. W. White, R. D. Pierce, A. It was a great meeting and people | Parker, A. B. Figorow, W. M. Rawls, ame from far and near to, witness A. R. Johnson, S. E. Garbett, W. On the last day of the meeting, the Missionary Women took charge and Indeed it was a high day, with sis. Gilmore, president, presiding. Dr. D. R. Morant, P. E. Rey. Woodard, pastor Rey. J. A. Henderson (2: ee ee ea THE 67th ANNUAL SESSION OF THE WEST SAVANNAH DISs- TRICT CONFERENCE “To the Bishop, Presiding Elder, Ministers and Members of the Durham District Conference: We the Committee on Ways and Means for Rehabilitating Kittrell Col- | lege pledge to give our whole-hearted | support. _ We suggest that in each of our com- munities where our church is that we organize a club under the direction of the pastor, to be known as the Kittrell College Club, in order to raise all we possibly can for our school. We further suggest also that where there are Kittrell graduates or stu- dents who haye ever attended the school, that we should get them to- gether and urge upon them the neces- sity of raising funds to help our school. We also recommend that we use our influence to enlarge our student body. .. 1. Moral Support. This may be expressed in terms of our attitudes toward Kittrell College in helping to shape and mould sentiment for the institution, wherever and what- ever an opportunity presents itself de- fend the school, or to correct any ¢'- roneous opinion hastily formed against it, we should speak out, of course we must have the facts. 2. We must further give our moral support by patronizing entertainments, suppers or approved social affairs give" for the benefit of Kitrell College. 3. We may also encourage indif- ferent persons to become positively i"- terested in the institution. 4. We should also subscribe to the program of the Bishop, and see to it that we sacrifice our means in order that Kittrell College takes its right: eee een a eee eee st | WEST PHILADELPHIA QUALITY MODERN PORCH FRONT HOMES FOR SALE NICE ENVIRONMENT, GREATLY REDUCED TERMS Nice selection, containing 7 and 8 rooms and bath, hard- wood floors, hot water heat, stationary laundry. Some with garage, convenient to cars, schools and churches. Several stores and dwellings, good business localities, inspection wel- come, e CONTINUOUS BUSINESS SINCE 1880 dats, 5641 Market Street colleges. It can be done, if we do ov" We offer this as our report. Respectfully submitted, Junior Chorus, thirty strong, funrished the music. Approximately 100 com- municants received the sacrament of the Lord’s supper. Our Quarterly Conference reports showed an increase of interest in the Sunday School, choir etc. We recently closed a steward rally and made a creditable showing at our District Con- ference meeting. ALYCE L. 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He set the church on fire as he preached God’s word; one of our oldest mem- commended to the Annual Conference | bers, sister Elizabeth Rogers lead us to a throne of grace and we could feel the presence of the Lord as she prayed out of her heart to God. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Dr. J. H. Williams, pastor A wide gulf separates the mod- from the “undertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained professional man, using all the advanced methods of science and offering a multitude of services which were never expected of his result this advancement, the public re- ceives protection and comfort in WALTER C. BECKET! Phila,, Pa. PHONE: GER. 0585 is) with is eR ER REEE EERE ERE EEE EEE EEEEEE EEE EEEEEES ===== DSC09345.JPG ===== <i ee FOURTE sh Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! 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FOUNTAIN, Jr. President ‘ ——-00e——. / Courses leading to Bachelor o1 Arts and Bachelor of Science / degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science 1 Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo t mics, aod Music ! —— 00 , Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary \ Schools Member of Association of American Colleges. { = V0 ; t For turther information write to the President, ' W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. eeeneteeetnemnenemmeenmmneaeeninentinesdinnenasamernnienenmeadeniammamneiaeate een meted RECORDER 7 + present by one, I He sent his full “Holt a aeed biti grace and All reports were good. The | 4 Sermon was preached by Rev. skins, pastor of Bethel in _Char- N.C. f | e Educational Message was de- d by Dr; Hale B. Thompson, pas- ~ } of St. James, Ashville, N. CG. St. _ Springfield... Dr an able message on “The Uniajj, =| Triumphant Church of Christ,” i] ‘| which the sacrament of the 1), Supper was administered by Drs { S. Spivey and C, Baker Pearle, The first afternoon session was , en a great impetus by a stirring ,,4 sage by Dr. John Irvin of Allen pel, Dayton. het “Working With God,” the geng theme of the conference ae discy with great profit and inspiration nj several heads viz: “—Through Peoplj “—Through Art,” “—Through rie tc. The Rev. H. E. Lewis, broug a vital message at the, evening ho which was followed by an inspiring g dress by Dr. L. C, Ridley, of Wit ‘ ' BIRTH Our Son, JAMES THOMAS is. on the map! Born April Eleventh '1938 to Marie Gladys and James Thomas John- son, 48 North 38th Street, Philadelphia! ————__o0—_——_ | DEATH | Rey. Wm. Simpson, at Jackson, Mich., April 12, 1938..He had- served the Church 38 years—He was 88 yrs. old. Rev. P. W. Walls, officiated. br. C. C. Scott, Morganton, N. C. _ Wright, Leroy Johnson, and win va greeted also; to say the least, , of the brethren preached effec- B of the high-lights of the con- ince were: The peace and love that ed between the brethren and the etic way the venerable Dr. Holt sided. ; sitors: Rev. J. D. Cowen, the tegic diplomat of the Western N. Conference; Dr. A. D. Avery, 1940 candidate for the Bishopric; flexible, humble, anl efficient Dr. C. Cleland. we were electrified by ir speeches and encouraged. Espec- y do 1 speak of Mrs. Pearson whom know is to love, and others. his report would be incomplete to use to mention Professor George per Garret of Columbia, S. C. who DEATH Rev. F. G. Hurd passed to: his. re- ward April 23, 1938 at Niles, Mich. He was serving his third year (second }) fers) JH esd ES cee eee force. Following this, a local prog had served 51 years inthe ministry, fe shat ale i A. Fre He leaves a wife and daughter. Pl poaanec ty Sc ones NCEE a Piypician, ; RULED MadliaatenPc E rendered. At the conclusion of | program an elegant reception Was @ joyed by all. ‘ The interests of Payne Theologig Seminary were presented by Dean S. Spivey, who, although with limi financial means, is doing a great wo The writer delivered a message on second day of the Conference {i “The Bread of Life.” The closing of mon was delivered by Rey. D. Moore, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, yj was ably supported by his choir. Among the visitors at the conferes were: Dr. J. H. Maxwell, presidi elder of the Cincinnati. district, T gaye valuable assistance to Dr.. Mas Rey. and Mrs. Baker Pearle, of @ cinnati; Rey. and Mrs. L. C. Ri _ | Dean C. S. Spivey, Rey. id. Mr: y. Nolan een : Wes AH. Turner of Ha: and Mrs. Walker ah ‘Ashland, K Miss Carrie B. Priester of Wilberte TO A NEIGHBOR T’was on a Friday afternoon When she ironed all-the clothes | Packed them away in the-closet Then began to work out of doors. , She could never sit and. idle | Always working, never: still; On the farm and in-the- garden, Everything was just her. will speeches and farsighted advice. jnance was good. Many were the ises of the pastor and the people the very fine intertainment of the ference, also the very fine spirit hibited. t. John, our sister church,Rev. Le- Johnson, pastor, did a very friend- part in assisting us in caring for conference. wish to suggest that we ministers our members to send in their bscription for the CHRISTIAN RE- IRDER. If every minister would Md in five subscribers to the RE- Oh how can we help from crying. When you wait until it- was night, And the rain was: falling, falling, And you slip all out of. sight. If you just could stay on with us, But we know it was God’s will. Millie darling, how we miss you, and others. You have broken our hearts; Ae 5 ‘ DRDER, it would mean thousands Stesanay cobeenmeniee ttorney Rogers of Xenia, Ob iotiars to the well edited mother : Bes keeles Mrs. Edna Woodson of. Wilberiot a ies ae 8 ‘ Dearest, Millie Boniepart. gan. vi North Carolina will have to be reckon- [with in the building program of our rch, for I béar you record such men Dr. C. €. Scott, better known as: he little giant,” with a College train- g that makes him more brotherly i hunible—unasuming, yet coura- Os and fléxible—a great preacher. cond, Dr/*Hale B: ‘Thompson whom Mr. Hopkins of Ironton; and \i Davis of Springfield, were elected members to the forthcoming nol conference which meets in Zanesvill Ohio. Mr. Granville Winston was cled ed first alternate. The Rev. and Mf W. T.. Watson, the amiable host af hostess, together with the officers a4 members of Quinn Chapel, are dest ing of much credit for the superb m: Farewell, oh farewell, Millie Your tracks are still warm where you have trod, Because you've stolen away and left us, Gone to that Eternal God. Mrs. S. J. McFadden Elloree? Si ©; pe cae - know is’ e—ediicat z SPRINGFIELD, OHIO DISTRICT | ference” De a nee ont RN yh ‘cortex Me erence. Dr. § CONFERENCE e. Dr. Watson, who is in Md clenches with facts—having been second year at Ironton, is highly « spected in the city by both black @! white. A special resolution asking for th return of Dr. Mason as presiding «!(4 for another year was unanimous adopted. The conference was harm The Springfield District Conference was held in Ironton, Ohio, a thriving little city in southern Ohio, on the Ohio river, and within a stone’s throw of Kentucky and West Virginia. The ses- sions were held in Quinn Chapel A. ean of Thedlogy at Allen University hd Vicé President for years, now is veloping fnto one of the greatest eachers of the age. The church will be forced to see the ev. Gray, pastor St. Matthews church 5 . ; Ralei he fe \ ies pe beautiful structure, | ous in every way and goes down hora N, a He east Willi y the late Dr. Charles S.| history as one of the most successf uild e N Gee eDErapocis andes illiams. Promptly at the hour er. Theré are many others I shall district conferences of the Springli District. The kindly and affable Mason, enjoys the full support 0! the brethren. After the reading 0 " general resolutions by Rey. Julitss !" ter of Wilberforce, the conference “ Peak about in our next letter. The slogan of the Morganton Dis- ict led on by Dr. K. C. Holt, the t of the state is: Save Kittrell by ful report—“Don’t block traffic, move n. designated, the devotional services got under way with Rev. L. H. Stansbury in charge. Following the devotions, the presiding elder, Dr. Frank A. Mason officially opened the Conference ith a very interesting address, after which | journed. he proceeded to organize the confer- f Bvance-D Shel oo aan nn : Pastor Glen Alpine Cir. The veteran, Dr. S. P. West, was GLEN ALPINE, N. C. “THERE ARE REASONS ” 4 By Rev. H. B. Threadgill ber thought will lead one to the elected secretary, Reports from the various charges, which in the main were 100%, were there received. Following “the reports the Conference settled down The Morganton District Confert™ was called to order by Dr. G. C: Presiding Elder. All of the ministt wh Te e Missionary Sermon was deliveréd the banner of extension rather than trified his audience with his oratori- enelusion that things don’t just hap- | Columbus, Ky. ae Pe tar sail THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER a rae iss So we say, “there are reasons” for the enthusiasm throughout the state which is growing throughout the church for the election of the resourceful and scholarly pastor of St. Paul, St. Louis. He has the qualities, the training, the spirit and Christian dynamics needed by the church at this time. In addition we would say there are reasons why pen in this great church of ours, for usually they occur as the direct re- sult of certain definite reasons. Many are talking now about the ex- tension of the borders of the Church through the avenue of closer Episco- pal supervision, This is not just weight- less talk but it comes as a result of reasoning from the fact that African Methodism has always prospered under many are considering retrenchment. The revenue for gen- eral purposes justified the existence of 10 districts a few years ago and then too it is true that no quadrennium closes with the same numbers of districts as with which it opened. This would mean that instead of haying a. supervision which is narrow and limited the church is assuring a proper supervision when it considers the fact that the toll of physical disabilities must be prepared for at each General Conference. So we must say there is a reason for the ad- vocation of 17 or 18 districts and the election of from 3 to 5 bishops in De- troit in 1940. When Kentucky offered Dr. Frank Madison Reid for consideration for the office of the bishopric in New York the Conferences had reasons. The justification of this reasoning was evi- denced by the fact that his race was what one could call the most _remark- able, when we remember that his vote !jumped from 59 on one ballot to 129 on the ballot where he gracefully step- ped aside to wait at the door. There are reasons behind the many fine ex- pressions heard throughout the Church as it regards his election in 1940. I shall mention a few. Frank Madison Reid comes from a sacrificial minister- jal background. Eighty odd years ago his grandfather came as a slave from North Carolina into Kentucky as a Methodist minister, then sixty years ago his distinguished father, the late S. R. Reid entered the ministry ‘in this state and served for over forty years in Kentucky and Tennessee’ prior to his death. About fifty years ago he was transferred to Tennessee and stationed at St. Paul, Nashville. Dur- ing this pastorate and while living as | an immediate neighbor and friend of the late Bishop Evans Tyree, we are told that Frank Madison was born. Thus we say his life started in an at- mosphere thoroughly saturated with African Methodism. This perhaps ex- plains why Frank Reid is just as hum- ble, brotherly, and approachable as the pastor of historic St Paul A. M. E. in St. Louis, with its more than 2000 members as when he pastored a Mis sion at St. John, Oakland in Ken-} tucky with its 26 members. He loves the ministry as a cause not as a station, he seems to think of the church in terms of what he can give, rather than what he can get. Every church he has pastored pays tribute to him as a fine, aggressive, dynamic Christian in his dealings as pastor and friend. They all say he could be depended upon to do just as he promised. This they claimed together with his great ability as a pulpiteer accounts for the great achieve- | ments in building up the membership, reducing debts, and improving the property. This is true wherever he went, whether it be St. Paul, Lexing- ton; St. James, Covington; Asbury, or Quinn Chapel, Louisville; St. John or Young Men THE COLLEGE General Courses in High School Special Teacher-training courses THE SCHOOL Special reduction in the amou who are able to pay in advance. in the College of Liberal Arts Education or School of Voca must be paid in September and deposit, or books Freshmen register on Septemb September 27th. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training Ot —o0o——_ THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers General Courses in the Arts and Science; Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering _.. Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 weeks to four years; valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as journeymicn workers. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES For Further Information Address: DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President - PAGE FIFTEEN Walker and Bonner of Alabama, hust- ling J. H. Clayborn, the popular Gen- eral Officer; G. T. Stinson and Scott of the 8th; Joseph Gomez, A. J. Allen, Nichols, Gibbs, Avery; Morris; Baber; Butler; Adams; Miles; Jackson and Johnson; with Hatcher headed for the financial Department. Yes! There are reasons! * — Shelbyville, Ky. and Women SS Special Courses in OF EDUCATION offers and Elementary Teacher-training ; in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industria! Arts THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY offers A course leading to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, colleve preparatory and general high school work. OF VOCATIONS etait nt of fees will be made for those F Students may enroll for the year § for $250.00 and in the College ot ns tions for $275.00. These amounts e do not include key deposit, military 3 er 22nd, upper-classinen register on ee Se WILBERFORCE, ORIO WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East india, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair Will also rest.ce the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair One Jar 50 Cts Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS $18 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere PEMPLE OIL for DARKENING IN HAIR TEER RHEE HEHE HEEEHEEEEH EH HEE RE ERE REE rn ===== DSC09346.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN S. D. ORMONDE WALKER rsity, the oldest ; Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. wned and ‘op-| stitution will close on June 9, wh r the presidency of Dr.|J. Buckley of Ohio. D. Ormonde who succeeded Walker LAWTON, OKLA. Conference of the Augusta District. Devotional se vice was conducted by Revs. F. Du E. Church met A. D. Burton, » order at 8:30 our church has made t date. Each auxiliary ‘but knows how to deliver the message ude a port and a total of , ina way to reach all hearts. The church 4.04 1ised during the con-]is going onward and upward under nee his leadership. Sunday May Ist was r » past three months our|A high day at Liberty Hill. Dr. Solo- raised $1,072.22 for which Lapp: re proud to have a wonderful Holy Ghost. $262.85 was raised this mat Elder Burton to lead us. He] quarter. We are now happy, and feel oung Presiding Elder who is due | safe under the leadership of our pre- much credit for the wonderful pro-|sent pastor and Presiding Elder. May wress he has made on our district. God Bless and strengthen them, that Our pastor, Rey. W. D, Davis is] they may continue their good work. making a great sacrifice that we may MRS. AMANDA BRANKLEY have our beautiful new church building ready for our annual conference. We PAUL QUINN COLLEGE ippreciate his services, and are very Waco, Texas thankful for having a wonderful pas- a tor The Second Quarterly Conference of Elder A. D. Burton P. E. Paul Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church Rey. W, D. Davis, pastor was held May 1, 1938. Dr. E. E. Elnora Bray Moody, Presiding Elder, presiding. At ASSES 11:00 a.m. Sunday the Presiding Elder delivered a wonderful sermon, selecting as his text: Gal. 6:7. Subject “Sowing and Reaping.” NORWOOD, GA. Liberty Hill Circuit Rey. W. M. Bryant, pastor All reports showed an increase over the previous quarter. The Presiding Elder delivered a wonderful sermon, The Third Quarterly Conference of the Liberty Hill Cirenit A. M. E, The in- 1 descent in| the commencement address will be de- sful adminis- | livered by United States Senator Robert | Church was held April 30th, Presided j over by Dr. A. P. Soloman, P. E. of ! chie, and P. T. Thomas of Warrinton, Ga. All reports were good the reports this Quarter show great progress un- very well pleased | der the leadership of our Pastor, Rev. Bryant; he seems to know no failure, man delivered two sermons, filled with re e y fatherly advice, and seasoned with the THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE We are very grateful to the Bishop, } person of the Rev. ssw Oy George B. Young for the excellent men given us as pastor and Presiding Elder. Rev. G. W. Jefferson, pastor Hazel Starks jee DEQUINCY, LA. La. We are having great success under pastor is a God send to us, he came Rev. Louis Benson, pastor Rev. P. W. Baptiste, P. E. Mrs. A. J. Beard SSE Gi a et NORWALK, CONN. The Fourth Quarterly on Monday evening, the Rev. Dr. W. K. Hopes, presiding elder of the New- port District, officiating with great en rr t- fourth, amounts, $1,269.51. splendid pastor for our leader in the wisdom and dignity. The Presiding El- der, Dr. W. K. Hopes truly proved himself to be a great pulpitteer and diplomat. All reports were very good, measuring up from 75 to 100 per cent. Raising for the quarters third and We are proud to say that we have a The New A. M. SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ A MF. BOOK 71 1M Recs a Bethel A. M. E. Church, DeQuincy, } held Sunday and Monday May | to us to fully surrender to the will of ]Rev. R. J. Gordon speaker. 7}, God to put aside hinderance and malice} C. E. League at 6:30, Peinon re and teaches us to be steadfast, run the | Presiding Elder at 7:30. The } race with patience, we also entertained | session was held on Monday 4 the Alexandria District Conference with | Total raised during the Quarter, 99 | success. a TELE LOSER Ne POOL ANGE EID OR TD Mrs. Lois Young _———O CHATTANOOGA, TENN The Second Quarterly Conterg, Quinn Chapel A. M. E, cue Sunday School at 9:30 in 4 the leadership of Rey. Louis Benson, | order with Mrs. H. P. New, | both spiritually and financially, Sunday | tendent. At 11:00 o'clock lie A being our high day, thirty communed,} Rev. Z. A. Brown opened fy We have raised this quarter $154.90, | votionals and presented the Pp, 4 also purchased a piano. Our beloved | Elder, Rev. J. M. Brown. — The Union service was held a Mrs. B. A. Martin Ac SCOTT, ARK. Our Second Quarterly Confereng St.. John A. M. E. Church was : Conference} May 1, J. R. Lowry acting presig of Bethel A. M. E. Church convened | elder. Rey. Lowry preached a y derful sermon. His subject was tell Jesus.”-It was a great aa With our great P. C. we are of on new life. We have added to church this: quarter, 9 members. reports were good, the church is gressing and with the aid of ourg pastor we hope to do great thin the future. Rev. J. J. Brown, pastor Rev. J. R, Lowry, acting P Emma Baker niiae $ 4.89 $ 9.00 E. Dise CONCT RN Ps ween FOLUME XC—NO. 9 soME ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE REV. J. L. BUTLER, SR. D.D.. REV. J. L. BUTLER, SR. The Rev. J. L. Butler, Sr. is at pres- ent, the Presiding Elder of Savannah District Georgia Conference. Many friends throughout the connection have made inquiry, “W! t has J. L. Butler, oi Georgia done, and what has he ac- complished in the A. M. E. Church that he should desire the Office of a Bishop, and ask his church for so high an hon- First, St. Paul says, “If a man desire he office of a bishop, he desireth a «cod work. A bishop then must be jameless, the husband of one wife, vig- ilant, sober, of good behaviour, given _19, hospitality, apt to teach, not greedy filthy luere; patient, n t a brawler, not covetous; one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in sub- jection with all gravity.” That the church, and reading public may be informed of the splendid a- chievements of Dr. J. L, Butler, the following high points in his ministerial life as Pastor and Presiding Elder are civen, I begin with his record as a mission pastor, The Panhandle Mis- sion. At this point, he built a church bought an acre of land and received in- to the church eighty members paying all debts. Lovejoy Circuit, At this point, he remodeled the church, furn- ished the parsonage, received into the church sixty eight members, increased all the General Claims and paid all debts, The Bluff Springs Circuit, Here, he remodeled four churches, built one new church, bought four acres of land, received into the church two hundred and thirty five members, increased the General Claims to the point where they haye never been surpassed since. Mar- ietta Station, At this point he gave to the church a splendid parsonage, by the aid of the lat ator, A. S. Clay, Georgia Conference in Dollar Money three years. Athens, Georgia, Pierce ~ At this point, he received into building of a new church, PHILADELPHIA, PA. NEGRO CHURCHES IN DETROIT Editor, The Christian Century: Sir: In your issue of February 9 there appeared an article under the caption, “Who Owns the has in mind the church of which I am pastor, and it is in defense of this church I send you this letter. Our church has opened its doors to public meetings in Detroit. It has a large auditorium and we have felt that we were rendering a public service. We have had the very unpleasant experience of hearing speakers indict, try, convict and sentence Mr. Henry Ford and all other industrialists from our pulpit. While we do not deem it our duty to conduct any defense of Mr. Ford or other industrialists, we do not enjoy seeing our church used as the scene of trial and conviction and sentence, and they never present. We do not know of any of our mem- bers who work at the Ford plant being discharged or laid off because of what has been said at any of these meetings. If what Mr. White intimates in this connection were true, there possibly would be some justification for saying that there is upon the part of Mr. Ford and other industrialists an attempt to control the influence of the church. but of this we have no evidence at all. If Mr. Donald Marshall has done what Mr. White intimates, we certainly would like to know it—and if Mr. White has since the writing of his article any proof of it, we would welcome his let- ting us have it. In regard to the Scottsboro Defense Committee being refused the church be- cause “men who were interested in the Jabor movement were to appear on the program,” we do not hesitate to say that this is not true. The fact is that the Scottsboro Defense Committee was refused the use of the church because we felt that the Scottsboro defense was being promoted by communistic in- fluences, and that the meeting would largely be used to further communistic propaganda. We do not hesitate to say hat there are some things more precious ‘orty eight members, laid | Jof our members | Many do not hod are opposed to them, |: to us than the lives of the Scottsboro defendants or of our own lives, for that matter, and these things are found in our Christian faith that communism seeks, to destroy. Why should any cle, that denies the existence of God, and charges that we who teach His existence are administering to the people an opiate, ask of us the use of a building dedicated to his worship? - Qur church takes no stand against organized labor. Certainly labor as well as capital has a right to organize. Many belong to labor unions, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1938 Negro |to order April 14 at Wadley, Georgia Churches?” bythe Rev, Horace A.|in St. Mark A. M. E. Church with White. Reference is made to events in] Dr. W. H. Morris, Presiding Elder Detroit that plainly show the author |in the chair. ASTHE-OFFICIN: ey OF NE AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH TAN OUR BROTHER; PRICE FIVE CENTS GOOD NEWS FROM THE SWAINSBORG DISTRICT Wadley, Georgia 13th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT The Second Quarterly Conference, which was held March 27. Dr. B. M. Hughes Presiding Elder, and Rev. H. P. Patton. pastor. Dr. Hughes arrived Sunday morning, and went to Gamaila, where he preached a soul stiring ser- mon, then came to Tompkinsville, Sun- day night where he preached until you could see God in the man And our hearts were made to rejoice. Dr. Hughes is the right man in the right place. Tompkinsville, is a small place 33 miles from the rail road, and the Pre- siding Elders had quit coming to us, but when good Bishop R. C. Ransom sent this man of God to us, he said, “the Lord willing I will be on this Circuit four times this year. Dr. Hughes got Bishop Ransom, to help us on our church which greatly encouraged the small membership and now we have the roof on our church, and the floor Jaid, and the second Sunday in April, we hope to move in. We thank Bishop Ransom for sending Presiding Elder Hughes to us at such a time as this. God was certainly in his appointment as Presiding Elder of the West Louis- ville District. Pray ‘much for us: Dr. B .M. Hughes. Presiding Elder Rey. H. P. Patton, Pastor Mrs The Swainsboro District was called The Presiding Elder sang, “I Need Thee Every Hour.” Rev. S. G. Davis lined hymn 188 C.M. Prayer by Rev’ R. C. Clark. Second hymn lined by Rev. J. W. Means, 326 C.M. Scrip- ture lesson was read by Rev. C. E. Green from 24 Psalin ; a second Scrip- ture lesson was read from Roman 12, by Rev. J. R. Hurley. Decalogue was led by Rev. M. H. Price. After singing hymn No. 326 C.M., Dr. Morris, P. E. then arose and made his annual address, He began by saying that he thanked God for his merciful hand that he held over him to meet in another District meeting also he thanked the men of the District for their presence. He thanked the members and friends of St. Mark A. M. E. Church for their broad heart. His address was one that all enjoyed. The Conference then was organized. Rev. M..H. Pierce was elected for secretary; Rey. B. L. Johnson, J. W. Olphin were Marshals. The Roll was called and all the men made a fair re- port from their charges. Dr. W. C. Driggers was with us, P E. from Vidolia District. At this meeting we | had two great sermons preached. The - first one was on Thursday night, by Rey, J. R. Hurley the great giant that stands at the head of his district. I don’t mean just the name of the place but I mean that leads the district and Lizzie Bennett that Dr. W. H. Morris will be one of the delegates to the General Conference in 1940. Yours for the cause, Rey. W. H. Morris, P.E. J. D. Dixon, pastor M.H all have to follow, On Friday night, Rev. J. W. Means preached that great Missionary Sermon, he is one among the best preachers in our dis- trict. If anyone desires to have a great revival, just send over to Townsville, Georgia and get J. W. Means, he’s the one. Pierce Re ee aay In This Issue + sr ea i I see no reason why the Swainsboro District can’t lead the Augusta Annual Conference this year at Wrens, as long | 7,6 Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. as we have men like B. L. John- i im son, C. E. Green, A. C. Clark, J. D. Seth ae Dixon, S. G. Davis, P- Singleton, J. Autonomous But Segregated. 4 W. Means, J. R- Hurley, and M. H. Paul Quinn College....---- 4 Pierce, who stand behind this gteat Forketting Alma Mater.......- 4 Doe Wea ets. Morris, Presiding Eider, Georgia Chain Gang Ended also Mrs. N. A, Byrd as President of (Rditorial of the Sree A Bie WV, Hand F. MsseR Weare St. James Church Continue asking all readers of this issue to pray Gaopaee 4 The matter, as all know now, has be- Pointed Points ... sae 4 come political and controversial, and | Birthday Greetings .---..-+++- 5 we do not feel that it belongs in the |The Churchman Afield 5 church. Letters to the Editor 5 f William H, Peck Allen C. E. League LNG Bethel A. M. E, Church, From Other Papers .. 10 Detroit, Mich, Notices ... 12 The Calendar viicsssvveterrnscres 18 In The Christian Century
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  ===== DSC09837.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN Ss PAGE SIXTEEN pea things over the top. God has blessed Globe was held February us by giving us this good man to lead| The Rey. R. H. Bacher, “4 us. Our church was sold when he came | ed at 8 p.m, from Matth E ; to us but in 30 days he had bought it} sermon was enjoyed at back with a contract that we can pay|P. E. preached, the ae A for our church. May God bless our| opened for business ave Bishop and Presiding Elder for sending | Hemphiel was elected. a ean us this great man with his fine little| was called and the P, E wife who stands at his back to help him] regular Conference Se., put over such program as we are put-| ports from all auxiliarie: es 5 The ting over here. Our Presiding Elder the P. E. complimente; a is ripe for the Bishopric in 1940. The | for their splendid work laymen and ministers of the Greenwood Rev. V. J. Barn District and East Mississippi Confer- Mrs. Mary FE ence are praying that the Church will make him Bishop in 1940. Rev. C. B. Brantley, pastor. mong Negro Methodists, we the Bish- ops’ Ciuncil of the A. M. E. Church, meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, Feb- ruary 25, 1938, under what we believe to be the guidance of the Holy Ghost, subscribe to the following : ALLEN A.M. E. CHURCH Oxford, Pa. © 16th Nig y Atte, Allen is marching on. We have just closed our Fourth Quarterly Conference on March 6th with our P. E. Dr. H. H. ! Cooper, presiding. After a very en- Resolved that the Bishops of the A.M.E. lightening sermon, Dr. Cooper called| Zion, the Cc. M. E., and the Union ; Mrs. Hanah| American Methodist are hereby invited to send representatives to meet with like representatives of our denomina- tion at Kittrell, N C, on the date of August, 1938 to re-explore all the ap- proaches that may lead toward union or attest unified interdenominational co- operation. RESOLVED that the Negro member- ship of the Methodist Episcopal Church is cordially invited to send representa- tives who shall be free to speak and dis- close their attitude. —Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. Secretary Special Committee PRS aS de aS LOCKHART. TEXAS See, Te Ww intg the conference to order. Jones was elected Sec.; the showed a marked success; the church has taken on new life since the Rey. Augustus has been appointed here. On his arrival the last of Oct. 1937, the larger part of our 72 members had dis- appeared, but with the few he found, he set to work, And this quarter he ne proud pastor of 38 members, 8 of results Pag a D. E. PHILLIP. SAVANNAH, Ga, that number having joined this quarter, 4 of these being converts. And four from other churches. There were s converts this quarter but one desiring membership in ancther church was sent with the prayer of pastor and mem- The Sunday School long ead was revived and was reor- ry 9th, 1938, and is condition. With the nt at every session, some- for Oxford. When the ¢ in they showed that up- )0 had been raised in the We are looking forward to | Conference to make a round nd for the return of our pastor, s. When in Oxford come t us and see for yourself. —Ruth Peaco Walls FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT John A. Gregg. Bishop © Rev. C. E. Brooks, P. E. Rev. M. M. Poole, Pastor The First Quarterly Bethel A. M. E. Church, w one g best in the history of the church Rey. J. P. Lampkins of Gaines Mferengg es el A. M. E. Church c Bethel A. M. E. Church, Streator,| choir, and congre Illinois, held its Second Quarterly Con-|at 3:30 o'clock and ‘ ference of the Springfield District, on rejoiced that they were January 23rd, which was the best of its | department of the chur: kind in five years. reports, and the P. FE This is Dr. Poole’s. sixth year at| the results. The offic Streator and we are pleased to say that thanked the Bishop and P. | he is still succeeding. Bethel Church ing them Dr. C. P. Hot has never before had such a leader as] as their pastor and p he. For twenty-two Quarterly Confer-| support on all lines ences our good pastor has had the PE, | taken on new life an assessment ready on his arrival. Dr. leader, there is nothing Poole is a Christian gentleman, a lover entire assessment was « of his fellowmen. a teacher, preacher | OVeT for the trustees and pastor of ability. He has been, and thanked the bishop for t still is, the only colored teacher in the P. E. for another year Streator Township High School. He | support. is honored by the best people in our Mrs. Sherman m2 Community. God bless him. and asked that we Russell Bassett that a big program ior ) ee be put over. _ GLOBE. ARIZ. Each one went awa y ©. P. Sherman, P. ! yr. Hobbs. pastor. (Mrs.) Andr We observed the Sth Sunday of Jan- uary at St James A. M. E. Church as our Missionary Day. We had a high time throughout the day. Had splendid Sunday School, opening at 9:30 A. M. At 3 P. M. we reassembled for a Mis- sionary program which we all enjoyed. Mrs. S. A. Alexander gave wonderful hints on Missionary work in America and Africa. The program for the day was carried out in a pew rally form. The attendance was 263. Receipts $17.41. Our pastor, Rev. C. J. Alexander is recovering from an attack of influenza. MRS. LULA BYARS DR. S. S. MORRIS At Montgomery By Rev. J. A. Valentine, Durham, N. C. and vis It was in the heart of the South Montgomery, Ala. less than 50 miles from the famous Tuskegee Institute. I heard prominent Churchmen express their appreciation ‘for the extraordinary services rendered by Dr. S. S. Morris, eneral Secretary of the A. C. E. Lea- lgue for giving birth to the Sesqui Cen- Hennial Celebration which was held in ‘Memphis, Tenn. June, 1937. Dr. A. J. Allen of the American Bible Society was the leading spirit in this Testimonial to Dr. Morris. _ Bishop M. H. Davis of the 2nd Epis- copal District made the presentation speech, while several outstanding min- Isters spoke in glowing terms of Dr. orris’ worth to the A. M. E. Church. 4 In manner, Dr. Morris is reserved and retiring. But he is one of the most re- sourceful personalities of the A. M. E. Church, consceientious, cultured and Christian. He is needed on the bench of Bishops. mae Aer SIL yi On Ee REPORT OF SPECIAL COM- MITTEE ON CHURCH UNION Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 25, 1938 Following the trend of bodies repre- senting Protestant religious denomina- tions throughout the world and renew- ing many former attempts at union a- ‘= OUR NEXT BIG JOB! MOTHER RECORDER!! This Must be Done By May, Sons and Daughters of Allen SIDON, MISS. The first quarterly conference was held on Sidon Circuit January 30-31, Dr. C. G. Scrivens, presiding elder in chair. All reports were good. Money raised this quarter, $213.56. We are putting . 25,000 New Subscribers to The The Second Quarterly Conference of Hawkins Chapel A. M. E. Church of 1940-And the Marching will Do It! : . rennil THE WHOLE CHURCH is agreed that the Biggest Business Accomplishment of this ee is the Recovery of The ALLEN BUILDING in Philadelphia by the new conte a Dr. G. E. Curry. Our Spirits uplifted by this Inspiring Feat, Soars_to Higher Adven Kingdom Building—And we are Ready now to Tackle the Next Big Job. . out EVERY THINKING A. M. E. with the Love of our Bethel upon bis heart, knows © oa DR. N. H. JELTZ members must know the Church to Love and Support it—And we ina ci te ally The International, Educational and get this Knowledge from the Secular Press, Amey ae pare oa ee Charch. ie Interracial Evangelist of the MOTHER RECO IRDER” to be baits Thought perme SCRIBERS i ‘A. M. E. CHURCH. Launching of this: Anniversary Drive for 25,000 NEW SUBS 5 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER is not only the oldest Newspaper Published by Negroes in America, but under the matchless F of the new Editor, Dr. Geo, A. Singleton, is also the very best Religious Newspaper being Published by Negroes in America today. 3 On March 1, 1937, Dr. Curry moved the Book Concern back into The ALLEN BUILDING—Wherefore, on March 1, a. we commemorate that historic event by Launching this Drive to put the RECORDER into 25,000 new Homes! This is an. cox have accepted the Commission of Dr. Curry to act in this Drive as “Special Circulation Agent” for the RECORDER and 1 sia CERN and am therefore authorized by him to function as such anywhere in the Church—In Connection with my- Evangelistic . F Boosting this Drive. Pastors who would like to have me conduct meetings, or préach or lecture on Sundays or thru the ane es ; me at the Office of the Book Concern—And one half of all collection given me for Special Sermons or Lectures to a, a New Subscriptions of Laymen to the Christian Recorder (The Pastor to give me the name of the Laymen in his Charch to va (5) On ye Paper sent)—For example, if I preached at say, Mother Bethel, and they gave me an after Offering of $15.00 I can give BIVE 6” sh Rey. J. A. Valentine COLUMBIA, TENN. The Voluntary Christian Women ice Club is doing a great work here, wing for the less fortunate, cheering and shut-ins, sending consoling sages to sick and distressed. We have quite a few members, but k more to volunteer their service. We et each Friday of each week with open their door and invite us iow have on a coal rally, for the Physical needs. Lula Murphy, Pres. _M. Fleming, Sec. ibe i seit you to get in on this Anniversary Drive. 1" Subscriptions out of that to the Recorder! But Brethren, you need not wait for me to visit you to S' ek aS BA Subscriber who appreciate what Dr. Curry has done and feels to help him finish up the Job—Send in one new Your Brother in Christ-NATHANIEL ist ’ es 4 , Red es oh di HAWTHORNE JELTZ, Pb ee 16 8, 1h ‘Street, Philadetphi, Pa oo XXXIX.—NO. 52 PHILADELPHIA, PA. : Master, for we serve our nly Father, by serving our fellow Le do as Mark has advised BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, LIQUIDATION FUND Columbia. S. C., February 21, 1938 Present indebtedness $48,000,00; dis- count for cash settlement 25% or $12,- 000.00; leaving a balance of $36,000.00. Have option of first mortgage for $20,- 000.00; must raise through members $16,000.00 Therefore we offer to mem- bers and friends of Bethel A. M. E. Church an opportunity to help Liqui- date one of the most worthy institutions oi the world; for the sum of $5.00 per and public shortly, subscription, share. This Certifies That und cst sonn'« Shares $ Make check or money order Fund. Dr. O. Pastor. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE THANK YQU, Subscribed to the $16,000.00 Tnaaidation pay J. Champion, Treas.; Mr. J. W. Brunson, Sec’y.; Rev. S. H. Lewis, PALESTINE, TEXAS Just a few “words from Neches Cir- cuit on our last quarter, conference was excellent under the condition of the weather, we raised during Saturday and Presiding Elder J. B. Butler preached a soul stirring sermon. We hope prayer from all over the uni- Sunday $72.14. verse for Rey. R this Circuit. MEXIA, TEXAS R. C. Walker, the Presi over it. Albany District was opened at clock, February J. F. Leath presiding. All reports were good. Sunday in the day Allen Chapel and at night. membered. Dr J. F. Leath, P. Dunn, our beloved pastor is striving hard to help hold up Sister Fannie Anderson The Ministeral Council of the Mexia District met in League, Texas with Dr. ng Elder in the chair. The Council was carried out in a big way with our new Presiding Elder. The District is proud to have an able man as Dr. Walker to preside Under the leadership of Dr. Walker the District will ring no backing bells. Every man pledged himself to be one hundred per cent with his prog oe RICHLAND, GEORGIA ram, The Second Quarterly Conference of the Bethel and Randal Circuit on the 2:30 o'- 19th, 1938, with Dr. The Presid- ing Elder preached two strong sermons. we worshiped at Bethel. Sunday Both messages will be long re- BE. Rey. Wm. Jolley, Pastor bJe| to the completion of the job, to: Bethel A.M.E. Church Liquidation ~ R THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1938 ARTHE-oFFicih 3 AOR THE AFRICAN METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. MAN OUR BROTHER} Se Site, a ea °° GAN: ns a QUINN CHAPEL MOVING ON- WARD UNDER THE LEADER- SHIP OF REV. H. H. BREWER Lexington, Ky. Rey. G. W. Andrews, P. E. of the Lexington District and leader of the Kentucky Conference, held his Second Quarterly Meeting at Chapel February 11-13th. The Quarterly Con- ference reports indicated progress. The Secretary of the Trustee Board said in his report that “it was the most successful second quarter, in the Back interest and present, on mortgage debt paid up, fifty dollars applied on the principal. The church seems to have a mind to work, Quinn of fourteen years.” Our worthy P. E. as he entered the church on the Friday night observed a change in appearance New light system now ready to be in- stalled, with cash to pay for it. Dr. Andrews preached Sunda ing as never before. high. The spirit was A Jarge aud attended the three: services. Rey. W. C. C of the C. M. E.° Church preached 3 p-m. and his choir sang. The amount .raised this quarter five hundred and twenty doll: Sec. Thomas TI WORTHAM, TEXAS Father S. H. Holloway, Moses Ellis, Ware, Prof. J yin Kirvin, Si Earl Lee Tu , Mary Martin, Jones, Callie E Ollie Ware, C Kiryins. We, the members of Sok Temple A. M. E. Church of Wort Texas have been without our cl for the past four years. it to the place we can enter once more thers Holder er Cal- Oscar M. Marti s Eva urner, Brot! rch We now have And we are willing to work as we've never worked before, And with such splendid men as Rey. R. C. Walker, P. 8. Baker, there our pastor, Rev. A is nothing that can keep us from reach- ing our intended goal, if we will only work in peace, union, and loye, lay aside deceit, malice, pretending and every weight of sin, that doth so easily beset us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto God, who is the author and finish of all men’s faith, ask God to create in us clean hearts and renew. in tis the right spirit. Keep the song ever before tus. Jesus keeps me near the Cross, and look up and not down, look forward and not backward. Look out and not in, and lend a hand asking the prayers of every Mack and blew open the door of Rev. many ¢ Ross, | ¢ were we > BISHOP R. R. WRIGHT, JR. 15th Episcopal District Capetown, South Africa who delivered the sermon at the Bish- he same appeared in The Recorder Pulpit of last issue. DIXON, ILL. Lees A. M. E. Mission Feb, the 12th, after the s of Rock River had sub- a big wind storm came headed by and Mrs. Eva s. Maggie Ashford : cl Ch 1ds_ hover es En dark d them and left 1 of rain after the ny happy greetings Pastor 1. the oodies, In sbursed exchanged. and wife made to feel very happy Mrs Delena Kadogan Bebe eile one to stay where God can use us, Rey, A. B. Baker, Pastor Sister Callie Ellis, Secretary Sister Earl Lee Turner | In This Issue | SERRE ERE The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle Stewart ‘ 2 Sunday School Lesson ..........-. 3 EDITORIALS Makers of Christianity from Je- sus to Charlemagne” ...... 4 Hon) A Me Parner) itr 4, UA a. 4 Pointed Points et Churchman Afield es Birthday Greetings ......--.. chy Young People’s Page—The Spirit of Richard’ Allen—Zenobia L Allen Christian Endeavor League .. 6 IRDUICER Sees) y ahie> alee iS Looking at the Bishops’ Council . 8 Gone Calendar| .,.ssuyvennyeyeee gues 9 From Other Papers—Transitions .., 10 “4 Facing The Facts”—Rey, J. P,Q, WV eACE Ts san vive ty en oNne ee «| Dr. 8. S, Morris—Rev. Albert Long 14 PRICE FIVE CENTS ~ ===== DSC09838.JPG ===== PAGE TWO SUPER REE PHECHEEEEHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH-EEHEEEEHEHPED ES | ont Bale, tele alan sseassey. sur-| lis Profit ; ‘ 2 ae i aiid RECORDER Pace TH vival of church and state. No institu b yaa Metise gaver in : ; 7s tion can long endure that “kills the| and Christian ; ey G eas a rapes goddess of reason, ruléd in the Par-|For the mind with which Thou hast — ‘ f I h e D al ] Y goose that laid the golden egg.” Plots, is down, ad g Chiat Ende che hody, Having been a’ carpenter ee thenon, while Peace reigned in a temple} crowned man’s creation, for its bound- schemes, and evil machinations camuot domi ‘ sderzone ne... othe ky tla H chool haying lived in the open ae eas in Rome, In the cathedrals the pres-] less aspirations that reach out toward keep the machinery of God’s church in] rid ourselves “of these Avene See strong and healthy. The sick people aah re seein ichiae brought holy) Thy thoughts, and for the spiritual life A ] t a r operation. Only by according to each| that are not only hateful unto a Sad of Palestine found in him a friend, They ughts. Think of it~your body a wherein Thine image is stamped dwell- and every brother or sister that re-| destroy both the success of y, ch, by : spect, consideration and love due, can} viduals and of our organizat;, _— we hope to advance the Cause. © | Prayer: Heavent. Lesson the 20th Century Quarterly temple for the Holy Spirit! Your entire! ing deeply within his frame, we bless life is therefore consecrated. Napoleon, and praise Thy name. once soiled Notre Dame by making it} God forbid that the glory of our cre- carried their sick around in beds where- ever Jesus went. They even brought ns, them into the market places that Jesus ly Father, yy. ey : : fe the scene of his selfish coronation.! ation, body, mind and soul, should be c ; 2 i B . 9 We pry ; might . : ys , Admiral Byrd in this connection has ones Thou wilt purify our jiy¢, a zi He a eal _ | Cromwell defiled English cathedrals by| marred by the destructive influences of By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart the following to say. “Just this morn-| sin and wickedness that we May live Jud jh sson we have a reference in| his army horses in them. We now look] drink. Wilt Thou gird with power all Minneapolis, “Minn: ing I finished writing an article in which} 2 high plane of righteousness and a March 20| J¥dg¢s where Jehovah refuses strong upon these deeds as senseless and blas-| resolutions within men’s hearts that rise phemous, The temple must be kept] to resist the debasing influences of in- holy. temperance in the use of alcoholic drink. Today there scems to be a return to} Bless our nation as millions purpose a- |I made tke statement that human be-| Vice. Without purity of hear; ings must come to realize the truth that] Cannot speak the truth. universal consideration of one’s fellow] for Jesus sake. Amen. man is the most important thing in the drink to a child. In Corinthians 3:16 we are told that the body is the temple of God. In Romans 12:1 we are told to present our bodies a living sacrifice, Out ig Redeem ‘ : PING THE BODY STRONG _ (Temperance Lesson) m Text: Mark 6:53-56; Judges The Lord is nigh unto all them that} their conduct. are usually not in the aoa sales 2 oe the Grecian appreciation of the healthy, | new to outwit and destroy this enemy of call upon him; to all that call upon him) ring.” 4. us | world today, and it must be developed] ~ Friday, March 25 -14; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 17; | holy, acceptable to God, which is your] graceful, joyful body. Out-of-door| man’s every noble effort. Wilt Thou in truth. He will fulfill the desire of : Granting aoe mit: trend ee ' whether we like it or not for the sur- WHAT IS YOUR cR ¢ Romans 12:1, 2 me SEMA ES __ | games have a new hold upon the people} save the youth of our generation, O them that fear him; he also will hear] is true and just, the fact still remains vival of “civiization © Whar Christ 1 EED? a € need to protect our own bodies . everywhere. In Russia you sce youth,| God, that their intellectual inheritance their cry, and will save them—Amen. that God lives and that morality and full of vigor and joy, moving by tens of| may not be dissipated. May their gift- thousands to athletic sports and con-| ed leadership, so acutely needed, never tests. Germany has a keen, new inter-| be wrecked or diverted from noblest est in all kinds of games. Italy has gone| ends by intemperance. In Christ's in for them. England, long the home| name. Amen. of the “playing field,” gives even more < 6:53 And when they had cross- r, they came to the land unto ret, and moored to the shore. nd when they were come out of at, straightway the people knew § and ran round about that whole and began to carry about on for the sake of our children. Let me quote from C. S. Thoms: “While, of course, pauperism and criminality can- not be directly inherited, yet. as statis- tics abundantly show, the tendency to- ward them is inherited. The transmitted ‘taught is far more necessary today than . a oy “Lord, I believe.”—Mark 9.2; REEEEERH righteousness will prevail. Regardless | : 3 a rd, pee k 9 as to what the crowd may do, let those , “V°* on account of the interdependance|~ Having sat thru many an examin. Saturday, March 19 ‘that love Him not compromise, ery our modern life, bringing in close} tion of candidates for orders ER : say oe tact vast numbers of people.” oh rt ae k d that right will win out. | ©? yah ministry, as well as haying | BETTER page a BETTER | Keeping in mini s' Prayer: “Give us courage, O God,| few applicants for memb “Truth forever on the scaffold, that we may go out today and face the] church being quizzed, I c aa Brg sine eB qualities may be such as shiftlessness,| time and attention than before to DAILY BIBLE READINGS Z = 7, ‘ a challenge that life holds tor us. Keep} the value beneath these < t : nose that were sick, where | lack of bodily vigor, or defective mental| healthful sports. America has.a new ap- pmecee thy heart yk all diligence, ior ee Ee I eee us from allowing dangers and diffi-jmorous fines of Mark Guy ae was. 56 And wheresoever| ability. Narcotism and drunkenness, tion of games for everyone and] M. Mark 6:53-56. ; BERR TE acy the, ites SU on ts behind the dim sakscen ; culties to weaken our _ motives. We ; intered, into villages, or into cities,| likewise, are not directly inherited, but ulting health that inevitably T. Judges 13:8-14. 3 Proverbs 4:23: re ipa! aA oes the shadow would be brave that Thy work may} “They questioned his theolo nto the country, they laid the sick|as Davenport maintains, a tendency to-| comes with love of the out-of-doors. W. I Corinthians 6 :12-20. Read Matt. 15 :16-20. -e =akeh Ms si ae Corin : grow in our lives.” Amen. And talked of modern though ke market-places and besought him} ward them is as is also a tendency to- All of this is temperance on the posi-| 1. Romans 12:1, 2. The follawinie, quotation” trom ie hee ih oe ene ‘ Bade him recite a dozen cree they might touch if it were but the} ward evil associations.” tive side, In our colleges athletic teams| F. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. cacoaniated Fie ae BM Prayer: Dear Lord, thou who didst} Wednesday, March 23 He could not as he ought of his garment: and as many as observe the training rules, even the : eae Hae ape awe eee bpaelg eee eas walk ibe paths of ee in thought And answer made, “I’ve got « 4 hed him were made whole. THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN | diet is carefully watched. Temperance) > John eels Ezation o— sore e ~ snes and deed, grant us never to falter in PHEIGRES NEE And do not want another 13:12 And Manoah said, now TO DATE —although not by that name—is the of ours. ays the note physicist: ? 3 |, | 1 know I’ve passed from di Behold the Lamb of God, which] Because I loye my brother.” taketh away the sin of the world.”— idea. The athletes avoid every excess; they keep all the rules. They do this A VOICE FROM PONTICA, MICH. “There is no possibility of creating ‘a the hard right against the easy wrong, better world unless we can develop} 2d we are assured that even dying for everywhere, first, better hearts, and Thy sake, we shall find life forevermore. , , > ly words come to pass, what shall he ordering of the child, and how fwe do unto him? 13 And the angel By John R. Ewers Much of our temperance has been too] t° excel in the games, to receive the re- 3 . Newman A. M. E. Church “Amen one, " Prayer: ovah said unto Manoah, Of all] negative. It has been full of “Thou shalt ety ee pe aaa es weet second, better heads than we haye now. x Read John 1:1-12. “Help us to help each other, 7 said unto the woman let her be-| nots.” Is there not a better way to ey vad z 2 ; as) Glad to have the return of Sur good The development of better hearts, bet- As these words are being written} Fach other’s cross to bea 14 She may not eat of anything] teach self-control? Are there not new worth) while. "singers, actors; . radio pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. A. J. ter conscience, better personal moral- Mondays) Marsbi2} General John J. Pershing is hovering] [et each his friendly aid cometh of the vine, neither let her] and fresh arguments which minister to oo public a aise cae a Williams, who did york 60 faithfully " ity, greater unselfishness, has always GOD’S WORD ABIDES between life and death. His physicians] And feel his brother’s car n k wine or strong drink, nor eat any] our real wants? Can we not get closer vies s he canee ee ane and earnestly last year in helping to put been, and I think always will be, the]. state that his life depends upon wheth- c n thing; all that I commanded] to the minds of our youth and, by posi- der to - an BERS sty eee the program over here, every depart- main function of religion. “The grass withereth, the flower] er or not his heart will hold out. His GRACE AT THE TABLE t her observe. tive inducements, lead them to a tem- Reset poe Oe tae ’| ment of the Church is getting organiz- “Since the war there has been a decay] fadeth: but the word of God shall] was a stout heart! One does not often orinthians 3:16 Know ye not that| perance which is at once logical and Re ete cunt sites (ecLe eed and spiritualized. of personal morality, which I should de-| stand forever.” Is. 40:8. turn to a great warrior for words of] Holy Father, give us this a temple of God, and that the| beautiful? I think that we can do 7 We are planning on this being banner year. Our First Quarterly Conference was held with our Presiding Elder, Rev. R. F. Washington in charge. Paid out in full. fine as an attitude of willingness in] Read Is, 55:8-11. each one of us to do what he himself} It is interesting to note that although thinks to be right—to seek what eachI cults and fads come and go yet the one of us considers to be the common Word of God stands preeminent in the good instead of his own immediate hearts of men. The incessant bloody satisfactions. This attitude has noth-! purges of Russia tell eloquently that a the “sob-story” method. It should not be promoted by trying to scare youth into abstinence, Self-control should be set forth in a positive manner in order to build a body at once strong, endur- ing, healthful, attractive—in short, a affirmation of Christ; yet these words] daily bread. May we appro of Pershing are true: “It is not a pleas-] its proper use the food befor ant outlook that confronts us today, as] render ever unto Thee the th we review the disturbed conditions in| are Thine, In Christ’s name. Amen our own country and the potentially dangerous conditions in other parts of of God dwelleth in you? 17 If man destroyeth the temple of God, shall God destroy; for the temple is holy, and such are ye. mans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, iren, by the mercies of God, to pre- this. We have much to learn from the ancient Greeks. They had a whole- some naturalness, a pure delight in the sunlight, the blue skies, and in the games. In every city was placed a The Sunday School is growing in leaps and bounds. Mr. G. McFee is E . as . hing to be admired. temple for the Holy Spirit. the Superintendent. He has the work ing to do with science. It is the very] nation endeavoring to banish God and|the world. Personal vanities and ruth- HYMNS THAT Livi ur bodies a living sacrifice, holy, statue of Apollo—a ee aed Sgn teeethier SS his eficiene essense of religion, and no small frac-| religion is not finding the matter as|less, selfish ambitions court disaster, oF aol foe soc amduew ss your spirit gilzes Gceks; found id ee : Riccthat POINTERS SORT CONE See TE Campaienitee and our Western civilization may be un- LEAD, KINDLY LIG! ice. 2 And be not fashioned ac-| world. And we a 4 eee Ce lege By Roy L. Smith ; 5 3 . i . Yet the Greeks n the decay of this attitude and its re-} lieve. President Dodds of Princton Bee eee a new members, calling it the Red and Blue’s, each teacher is working hard to make his or her side win. Rev. A. T, Williams, Pastor (Miss) Mary J. Abston to this world: but be ye trans- able to survive another world war.| Lead, kindly Light, amid th’ en ting : 3 by the renewing of your mind, Never before has there been greater gloom, need of the spirit of Christ and His] Lead thou me on; The night 5°" teachings.” and I am far from home Certainly it is time that the world] Lead thou me on. turn to the Prince of Peace, The need| Keep thou my feet: I do no! of Him is the world’s greatest need. see tion of the world’s woes arises from]-easy as its rulers would have you be- vival means, as I take it, the revival of | University made the following utter- true religion,” ance, recently: “In this day of cure-alls Prayer: Dear Father God, we con-{ which agree in only one respect, their fess that too long we have followed the| hostility to Christian institutions, it is inclinations of our own hearts rather] reassuring to remember that Christian- than seeking to know Thy will. Bring} ity has successfully withstood similar one mistake; they allowed their joy may proye what is the good and] to degenerate into immorality and that able and perfect will of God. ruined them. We who read history ILDEN TEXT: Now therefore be-| with understanding, ready to profit by pray thee, and drink no wine} the successes and by the mistakes of trong drink and eat not any un-] others, should be smart enough to avoid A proper respect for one’s body is an adequate safeguard against intoxicants, No youth has ever yet been smart en- ough to outwit the alcohol produced by a yeast germ. : No drunkard’s grave will ever await . . FLORAHOME, FLA : y for ing.— : that part of the Grecian philosophy vouth who always refuses his first , us, we pray, into a better understand-| attacks thruout the centuries.....When}| Prayer: Father, help us to be defi- The distant scene: one step ©! 4 Seni vanes was content to “eat, drink and be a vee : £ ing of what thou wouldst have us to} the limitations of science are under-|nitely committed to following Jesus ine. GRIPS WITH THE LESSON | merry.” Can we not, on the one hand, Emily Post says it is always polite] The First Quarterly Conference for do. In Jesus name, ask it, Amen. stood, as the true scientist understands | whithersoever he leadeth us. May we a E By Albert Buckner Coe accept from them the joy of life while]. (2) «No, thank you.” 1938 was held January 23, at Antioch .[ them, it becomes clear that scientific] have the consciousness of knowing that | ! was not ever thus, nor pray ¢' is one argument for athletics] on the other hand definitely holding our-¢ cose people became drunkards just] A. M. E, Church, at Florahome, Fla., Sunday, March 20 sew in no sere? ten the per-]He satisfies the hunger of the human ui hana = ae ee my path: bit 60 seldom made. An athlete inj selves to a strict erent ae because they were cowards and afraid Sune pea US = Bei sonal, spiritual values of religion.” heart. Amen. f 7 loved to choose and sce my ing a! ini i learns} The noblest conception of our to say ‘‘no.” Zlder, Rev. T. C. Kelley, Rev. W. M. MORAL PURITY WILL LIVE Prayer: Thou who art ever abundant is now ver “ni ei aed intel: is to look upon them as temples at We are beginning to discover that the} Peterson, pastor, Raisin ied ete 5 Ase and everlasting, look into our lives to- Thursday, March 24 Lead thou me on. Bh , the care of his body for a period| Holy Spirit. St Paul oF = on aba new bottles hold the same old dangers. a ” ; eae sata “ee Le in heart: for} day and fill them with the assurance ONS TO I loved the garish day; anc, lined to continue that care dur-| idea. Now a temple, of all places, a A distiller advertises, Think before | 11:12- 3 Su jec repare ash they shall see God.”—Matt, 5:8, that Thy word will never fail. Trust-| SEVEN ABOMINATIO fears, past ife. In this day of general|be kept clean, strong and ne wh.) you drink.” If everybody did that no} Journey.” Prayer by Rev. henil o Read Matt. 5:27-30, ing Thee success will ever be ours, thru] — GOD ; Pride ruled my will: remember "°'! is surprising to find “old| Think of the golden-domed nae le . one would drink. Florahome, Fla. Then the Conference fi 2 #2 ‘of “tlie Bees a dear personal] Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. ah cake) : Who refuse to drink and re-| Jerusalem. Remember Sei haath R THOUGHT a hoa EGe ratarin i pied e) < . . oe xs “~s *1 ; : sta . every ec a S$ a . Welece tn hig ae bipiart - ss gone oe ye se a — ei toni ie has blest ™° st 4 noke. They did not drink and Aiheils=-the Be te one temples of ERAXe I Cc t Presiding Elder earnestly labored with u es in the mood o} Tuesday, March 22 yea, seven are an abomination unto} So long thy power has when they were on the crew or} Look again upon | By William Chalmers Cover " i x d ‘Yr A _ se ott y - 1 the cathedrals of them showing the needs of being punc- iscouragement because of the lack of him.”—Proverb 6:16. it still Rome. Hold in mind the ¢ : = : moral standards being held high in the THE LAW OF SURVIVAL “A proud looking. a lying tongue, and] Will lead me on Europe—impressive, massive, costly, en- O God, our Creator, for the power | tual to duty. We all enjoyed his teach- ehurch. en ar ii di ny Y Yer crag and (0 i rguments for temperance man body and for} Everybody was happy; we also en- ¢ not recognized on, .| hands that shed innocent blood, a heart} O’er moor and fen, o’er crag during. The arg’ and grace of the hu’ y their merits but rather thru allignments c ; “Therefore all things whatsoever ye with the “powers that be” and episco- would that men should do to you, do ye pal preference. Speaking of delegates even so to them.”—Matt, 7.12. to general conference he says: “Sad Not only is the proper regard for to say, but high class men who are cul- your neighbor’s rights and privileges, tured and refined, who are, Godly in the “law and the prophets” or the Gold- that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet rent, till that be swift in running to mischief,| The night is gone. a false witness that speaketh lies, and] And with the morn those ans° he that soweth discord among breth-] smile, _ ’ be ot it can be heal-| sure a Rone: Ass ns ay and all its varied uses, we give Thee thanks. joyed having eee of Rev. R. H. nothing like a he: eco! a 1 : : In the midst of the mysterious mechan-} /ee s membership. ¢ h al hy |, sec nd, self control because this b dy is, ‘ i ; ; h L li althy |, y Spiri Jet ‘sms of this body Thot hast hidd 1 The fi $8 . : we: mple o Solomor ; Athen i y serves, is end of the circuit $12,18, a ; dwelt in the te le of n; Athena, mmortal soul whose purposes it thi 1 {facts Which I have loved long sin“ ===== DSC09839.JPG ===== : Ge : cular thot and finally is a ’ the old Roman world. rle-| magne is the constantine f the West, a patron of learning, and your| friend of the church. Deans Slyly scribbled verses — forget while these remain? Little tunes remind me once you hummed them. too. Glimpses of a spring sky reflect MEMBER : : Bebiet Meng : NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS eyes’ kind blue. rE thigh ce “RECORD OF 12) tenn ASSOCIATION Laughing ghosts are present where we] * Henry Holt and Company, | trick Atrican a. s Dig pa aipel used to meet. New Yor : i ae Pidey. 3 Entered at the Pont OfBce wt cuara™ | When I pass I listen for the sound of ge eater Fatted by G. val PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE eae HON. H. M. TURNER > man Blakely, presiding elder ¢ Chure A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN j16 $. NINETEENTH ST- Philadelphia, Pa. BISHOP D, H. SIMS, President ; Kev. HL. H. Cooper, Secretary; Rev. H. H Thomas, Rey. Ac} Smoot, Ren MM. 5 Ward, Rev. J. D. Cowan. Laymen: Mr. Mr. Arnett Rombeau. Sun and moon and starglow all seem cold and gray. Forgetting isn’t easy. stay. the Pine Bluff District. \ ,,. ; pal ae plimentary edition was pyjy; Henry McNeal Turner is g Por the Connell of Bisho. ish d to as erally thee of and referre: et Counc Ge “Bishop.” Few persons are a-}¢ the ront page are reproductions y ware that he was a statesman of hictions gf high order. Thru the kindness the Shorter College buildings a ets < h Si the Episcopal Residence of jig, and generosity of Joseph Simeon} yy vy Tookes. Memories always anf MARY D, NASTASIAK i, BT ie SRS eee EERE EEE EEE ‘ U. HL Lowber, GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor : CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! ptain, St-y on, c FIRST —Let, al Contributors write on Editorials pee : Saas alah ORES ipper we have before us a co NDLY—Do not abbreviate, but spell Flippe pre ee aa pnd Naa , ail words, It is easier for you to spell of a Speech on the Eligibility fo} : a the words than. it is for me to pay extre Colored members-ts eee REY. We D. MILLER ; to bave some t anuscrip' e ‘ 3 Hae aa ree, EE oe “MAKERS OF CHRISTIANITY | 0°07! es crature by Hon. H.|S © his ninth year as pastor LHIRDLY—Make Jae uenUREN OL OTs FROM JESUS TO CHARLE- eorgla egisla yi ? a . Avery Chapel, Bieahoma a We have for general churc pew ly ‘urner colored ‘ Delivered ty Mhut a page and a Half. Follow, this MAGNE” * Mt. ? : i Okl: Rincel , Font , write c i hi nancel, ee es ‘fully, For District ‘ before that body September 3rd, : es e char “onfe nces, yrit from two to t ee %y a. Y le: Ss ocument ae Conte ene no mores and (oF ‘nual Coa: ag effort has been made is 1868. lt is a priceles do a “WE PULL TOGETHER ferences, write not more Wha Shavvidual | 4) ae University of Chicago. Pro- of lasting worth. The distinguisht] 4» sotto of the Durham | cig! af regular, posragraph ought to suffice. three University of Chicago vy akevs apoleey aad dereacel am] ae ; dent, when he +n the Divinity School to 5 Western North Carolina ( Let every correspondent, ‘bt fessors in the 1V1 iy: ie ah ronment foe writes, remember that (ace hci articles tell the story of Christianity from of the;rate ORG Teer ence. The presiding elder is : T hundred others who Wark er, handle. | 2 ge ne manhood rights stamp him-as an ae to appear the tame gi at least twe hum: its beginning as it centers around |" jarbles chante oie Reverend Benj. H. Luc a ic a week, but all of them must f 4s incompa: es H i feren vill Serivter and cote povnt. Send all com, overmastering Sree oe ie eee . tributions for the Christi 5 tc an Shir- . _. Jat Ro me. Apri : George As. Singleton, 716 //South ith | first in the series is by Dean ~ Td Aa se hypocriti- , Strect, Philadelphia, Pa- ; ley Jackson Case, an eminent}. ape oe hose chief con: tance for Mailing at special rate % : cal politicians W el: - ‘ ( ectage provided for in Section ig scholar in the early history of the Pe th yer ana eee is DORIS MURRE oot October & 1917, authorized on JU | 1 The book is written in Cer lS Eee a *P 1 been graduated from t } fale : Z i tion of the people it is stimulat- . ch REV. G.E, CURRY, Business Manager | his usual lucid style, and is a por-}. A a - ete school, Springfield. The CHRISTIAN. RECORDER is issued rs Goick ots I reshing scholar in the Sunday S fay. Subse: 1.0 per || trayal of those choice Pp’ ena > every Thursday: Sup ey : : legislative halls with Turner. He : ‘ . ver si) for six months, in advance |the first eight centuries of the} <8 * St. Paul, Springfield, I! . Td may be commenced with apy isint tz was no intellectual weakling or . Maul always be made | Christian movement from Jesus, I. S. Stone, pastor. Remittances is he 3 moral coward. Of stern stuff was} Turner made. He was the incat-| pepe REV. L. J. 122 nation of the spirit of Richard the pastor of Calvary Allen and lived during the stirring} penna, and is serving | i he the safest manner available to t ceniitter Post Offce and Express Money Orcers are always safe and may be isk sent at our Bos should not be lengthy, Communications iI \ pg must be accompanied with full’ name a the writer and written only on one and Peter, “Heralds of -a new Day” to Gregory of Tours, Boni- face, and Charlemagne, “Leaders on New Frontiers.” yaaa er and in ink. ate me ride Of Te eee mcriptions or mercHian: eit erOre tty period of the Reconstruction im-}\.4;, A debt of $35,000 | Money, for Other business letters, to This is just the book for the : ps eatin a fine and ane attention, oust be ad ieee ean eedeey mediately after emancipation.) > quced to $1,100. The naure Prom. Business. Manager, REV. busy pastor-preacher who desires} 7. o. was an implacable foe of .; ) abide drerset URRY, AM. E, Rook Concer | +5 renew acquaintance with the members. Since Octo - Philadelphia, Penna. Rate in Foreign Fields, anything which degraded man-| inere have been 30 nev hood. First army chaplain of) ,..4 22 conversions. color, General officer, Bishop} zi missionary, the Hon. H. M. Tur-} qe GREAT LAKE ner, America, the race, the ual Insurance Compan church need such a sincere, hon- trot, Michigan is est, fearless, courageous, able years old today, It has spirit as Turner in such a moment policy holders; has written ® as this. Our episcopacy needs to] 999,000 worth of Easurance be recruited with elders of proven h45 $7,800,000 on their books. ability, loyalty, large promise,| success of this enterpris and capacity. : remarkable. The Presi( —00e——=+~ {Chas H. Mahoney: “og 4 UNITE dent and Secretary, Ir “Behold, how good and how Blount; . Treasurer, dwell| Walker. | pleasant it is for brethren to heroes who have made and pre- served our faith. It is easily read- ible and understandable. The lay- man will find an elevating rapture in the perusal of its pages. The student will find appended a se- lected bibliography. A brief but workable list of sources has been indicated for each of the eight chapters. The author was the writer's teacher at Chicago and gave him a , point of view of the historic REE EE EY Christian process which has been rich and rewarding. God-in-toxi- Weekly Poem Subscription 2 iz A. ME. BOOK Ne S. 19th Street a Weekly Thought Mel EEE EEE — CONCERN, Philadelphia, Pa. The supreme point in the world’s his- tory. was reached when Jesus Christ lived his significant life. Every period of that life has been regarded as im- portant by the devout in all ages since. Mr cated men, followers of Jesus, eee EERE working in life situations, within] together. in Miity 90TH CENTUR ; — their social environment made} It is like the precious ointment Thay ay Bcincs FORGETTING Christianity and laid the founda-] upon the head, that ran down upon] G1» @ Baltimore 50 tion upon which others built.) the beard, even Aaron’s beard: ed and operated by 4 4 Passing in review are the first}that went down to the skirts of | M.D: graduate 0 si great theologians, the struggle of | his garments; — Bisel SEY practising P i the church with paganism, the be-| As the dew of yi e i it ginning of monasticism, the pa- ber of ip ie - pacy in conflict with imperialism, | General eae ee a0 F the break-down of Roman society }1 pane the: Somat ’ the | and “the failure of nerve.” The}even life for verm é hapa church comes to terms with ge- oP s | 5 ke i Forgetting isn’t easy; memories always stay. Years have passed as yesterday. : Letters that you sent me oft I stain with tears. : ; Petals of a June rose crumbling with the years, Cards of sweet rememb’rance fill my heart with’ painy but seeming brief Hermon, and as cended upon the 2 for i there the t te “presented by the bishops seated he rostrum in Montgomery while sermon was being delivered by 1p R. R. Wright, Jr. Bishops John S. L. Greene, M. H. Davis, tipper, R. R. Wright, Jr., W. A. eco sRansom, Wi. T- fk. J. Howard, G. B. Young, Y. Tookes, from right to left. ed in the chancel: Bishops DH. j W. Williams. ‘e Churchman made a mental pic- of A. S. Jackson, J. H. Wilson, E. elby, and John R. Hawkins seated In the left “amen cor- = L. L. Berry, S. S. Morris, John Clayborn, Pres. D. O. Walker, and lesdames W. A. Fountain, Sr., S. L. ne. R. R. Wright. Jr., H. Y. Tookes, h A. Gregg, D. H. Sims, E. E. Sims, . Vernon, Christine Smith, L. M. hes, Bertie DeLyles, H. H. Thomas, _ &. Stewart, D. Ward Nichols. ©. P. Sherman, G. Wayman Blake- S. S. Morris, M. M. Ward, Port- » Dawkins.»-and scores of leading ican Methodist women. Churchman glanct over the vast and noted on the front scat: | Vince M. Townsend, W. D. Miller, f. Smith, E. A. Adams. Josephus R. p, Augustus C Sumpter. C. Baker Je, J. M. Brown, T. E. Davis, D. E. J. W. Hall; J. B Butler, M. W. Futon, H. Y. Arnett. J. L. Mims. n Waters, D. Ward Nichols and ey WH. C, Brown. Let the pic- Thursday afternoon Bishops J. S. er, W. A. Fountain, Sr., John A. M. H. Davis. D, H. Sims, H. Y. es, and R. R. Wright, Jr. and Dr. R. Hawkins lead a’motorcade to gee Institute, Fully 250 were in Atty. Chaplain Harry Richardson ted the group thru the beautiful orial Chapel, and to the tomb of nmortal Booker T. Wa shington. Churchman recalls the terminal of his life: 1856-1915. Before onument of the great emancipator group pictures were made: the ps, the Bishops and General Offi- id all members of the party. ops lead by Bishop Flipper, neral Officers were luncheon President FP. D. Patterson. The s large but President D. O. { Wilberforce saw to it that visions were made for all, Sims acted as toatsmaster. Bishops, who spoke, Dr. Hawkins repre- gram and reception was tendered the "| tertainment in a large way. A banquet THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER On Thursday night the welcome pro- informing. r eek J Bishop David H. Sims was selected to Tepresent the African Methodist : Episcopal Church at the general con- : g in Birmingham, Ala., in May. Bishop H. Y. Tookes was appointed fraternal delegate to the C. M. E. general conference in its nest assemblage and Dr. A. R, Cooper was chosen to represent the A. M. E. Church at the general conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church. A special committee was appointed to negotiate with other Methodist bodies for closer cooperation with re- gard to Methodism. Dr. John R. Hawkins, the veteran financial Secretary, reported and un- usually large increase in the finances of the Church and the several reports of the Bishops revealed large additions to the Church, both in conversions and accessions. A close-up of the council disclosed the fact that all the Bishops were in attendance except Bishop R. A. Grant, whose absence was due to his holding a conference in Florida. Due to the challenging program that Bishop Wright is carrying on in South Africa, it is reported that he will return and that Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes, the ery ergetic and progressive president of the W. H. & F. M Society of the con- nection. is scheduled to accompany the Bishop and his esteemable wife to this far-off clime, in interest of mission in the foregn field Council, Governor Bibb Graves and His Honor Mayor W, A. Gunter de- livered very fine addresses. The re- sponse was made by Bishop Noah W. Williams. Both Tuskegee and the State College cooperated in the musical en- following the program was served at the State College. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Mt. Holly, New Jersey Dear Brother Singleton: We are great admirers of the Re- corder and your great ability as an Editor, Sincerely your brother S. L. Sturges, Pastor Mt. Moriah A.M.E, Church Atlanta, Ga. Dear Editor: Please accept my congratulations for your excellent accomplishments as edi- tor of the oldest Negro newspaper in the world. Yours, C. A. Wingfield Sec. Connectional Council, THE BISHOPS’ AND CONNEC TIONAL COUNCILS HOLD IN TERESTING SESSIONS IN MONTGOMERY By Rev. C. A. Wingfield Secretary, Connectional Council Connectional Council The Connectional Council, composed of many of the leading ministers and laymen of the church, held its meeting in the main auditorium of St. John A. M. E, Church, Dr. V. M. Townsend, of Little Rock, Arkansas, presiding, with Dr. J. D. Howell, of Detroit, assisting, and Dr. C. A. Wingfield, of Atlanta, the chief secretary, serving, assisted by Mrs Lucy M. Hughes, Mrs. Fay S. Robinson and Mrs. Bertie Del This session of the Council was garded by many who have attended the meeting from its incipiency as being the most interesting and inspirational in the history of the organization. The Bishops and Connectional Coun- cils assembled in St. John A. M. E. Church, Montgomery, Ala., Wedneday, February 24, Dr. Geo. T. Sims, enter- taining pastor, Bishop David H. Sims, Episcopal host. Due to the many perplexing prob- lems claiming the attenton of the Bishops as fathers of the Church, the council was of unusual interest and it is said that harmony prevailed as these church-leaders waded through these in- tricate problems, with the report of Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr., who has re- cently returned from South Africa, be- ing the spotlight. A special committee from the Con- nectional Cotincil was courteously re- ceived by the Bishops and given a sat- isfactory hearing. An ear to the ground disclosed that the Bishops took definite steps in furth- ering the Department of Religious Edu- cation, recently established in the Allen Building in Philadelphia. They also reaffirmed their position taken in a previous council with reference to the law passed at the New York General Conference allowing three ministerial and three lay delegates to be elected from each annual conference through- out the connection to the next general conference, asserting that they did not have power to change or alter this law as fixed by the general conference. The Bishops heard the report of Bishop S. L. Green on Faith and Order and endorsed his selection as a repre- sentative to the meeting of religious bodies throughout the world. It was further learned that Bishop E. J. Howard’s report touching the West African work was very interesting and The Council passed resolutions con- demning lawlessness, war and lynching and a special committee was sent to the Bishops in interest of the welfare of the Church. A positive stand was taken against the irregularities existing in the Church. The Council voted unanimously en- dorsing Bishop Greene’s position on Faith and Order as released by him to the Council. The mecting was largely attended and was interesting from beginning to end and is growing more and more as a sentiment moulder for our branch of Methodism, for indeed it resembled a general conference in embryo and it seemed that the members were just as determined in fostering their position in an effort to reach their ideals. The high light of the meeting was the mas- terful address of President W. A. Foun- tain, Jr., in which gave saitient facts in regard to the work being accomplished at Morris Brown College: General Conference Commission The General Conference Commission, after listening to the argument delivered Dr. H, M. Collins, of Los. Angeles, by Baber, of Detroit, voted and Dr, G. W, Sas Ts oe { BPDOO DOO LOD POOLS OOH Birthday Greetings MRS. ORETHA T, HATCHER Dothan, Alabama MRS. MAMIE E. PRINCE Ward A. M, E. Church Philadelphia, Penna. MISS PORTIA ARRINGTON Public School Teacher Portsmouth, Virginia REV, C. P. COLE New England Conference REV. GEORGE W,. BRENT MR. DENNIS A. HILL Printer Darby, Penna. THE PASTOR EMERGENCY CLUB Of Turner Chapel A. M. E. Church Rey. J. W. Williams, Pastor Met at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Hargrow, 1004 6th Ave. S. with the President, Mrs. Easter Harris, presid- g. Thiz was one of the most inspiring meetings. Much business transacted. A special address was delivered by Mrs. B. N. Hunter, response by the pastor, all of This was known as the guest meeting. which was wonderful. Among the guests that were present: Mrs. Addie Williams, of Flint. Mich,. Nana Brown, Mary E. Muston, of 10th St. M. B. Church, J M. U. M. B. Church, Jessie Davis, Glenn Chapel C. M. E. Church, After the business was over, the hos- sie Butler, rved the Club refreshments. yone left with high praise and compliment to the hostess for being so wonderfully entertained. Mrs. Nana Brown the next general conference sessions to convene in Ebenezer A M. E. Church, Detroit, May, 1940. The next se Council Will convene with the Bishops’ Council at Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C, in June and the winter session in 1939 will Peace and harmony prevailed through- sion of the Connectional convene in Dallas, Texas. out the sessions of both Councils, in the main. (Continued in next issue) ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. Wm. H. Hightower, Pastor The Quarterly was held here by Presiding Elder, Rev Second Conference G. W. Andrews. He was well pleased with the work of the church and the interest the pastor has taken in the ™ church. Services were well attended showing new life and new spirit exist- ing among the members. The Elder's was paid in full; this Conference was one of the best in the history of the church. Rev. Wm, H. Hightower and wife have reconditioned the interior of the parsonage to an extent that those who see it say. “Oh, what a change.” Presiding assessment Rey, Andrews was shown much cour- tesy while in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Hightower and left Monday morning filled with “The Holy Spirit.” Miss Sallie Churchill ===== DSC09840.JPG ===== ae oa . u ah 7 a a. oo iim - THE CHRISTIAN ‘ _THE CHRIS ' , EERE EEE EPEEHEE-H | point you then, I have said these things. povies eet S ELEN _RECORDER The last however, I wish to question. Allen Christian Endeavor ’ x Y P | Does his spirit live on? ts League ..... J. Rev. R. Henry Gross, Pastor | Sunday School was well attended and — oung cop es Richard Allen’s birthday has been} nition, and no doubt the desire Woman's Mite Missionary § 519) Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks inspired with the Scripture of the les~ placed in the month of February a-| sults. It is not yet too late. The s ; Society 937 son; had quite a few visitors from the Page long with others whose claim to fame} of Allen challenges us to plan the wel. Stewardesses Beat WINCHESTER, TEXAS M. E, and Baptist churches, Mrs. H- lay in the fact that they were not fare of those other 165 hours. ae WOnityClibi. es... ae é ee ie E. Washington from Houston. 11:30 Sunday School. : A enter Union A. M, E. Church held| o'clock the Presiding Elder was=at his RRR PEEHEEEEEHHEEEEH | slaves to tradition but analyzed the The third illustration is arf example} #500] Co conditions that were undesirable, had 21) its First Quarter January 29th and 30th, | best in a high spirit. Our hearts burned of how united action by a religious e mystic, Rev. | Stewardes . PROOF the courage to want to change them,} group revolutionized one of the major es z L ee rete 1938, all officers present. After going| with-in and mind filled with new ‘ f and persevered to successful action. To industries of the nation. 5 p 17, Paul, th conqiteror, 2 Cor, i the process of opening, the| thoughts. May he live long to deliver I've hinted long that Spring was here—] -. these three qualities typify the spirit] For years adults had been compla Garoninebeanibst d iS Total $436.41 5 ips Elder, Rev. J. R. Clemons|God’s message. 44 persons came to , i : ‘ ‘ SA iat est days of c.. ’ | SS SROs ener ‘ F Presse of enna of Richard Allen. First—knowledge; | ing about the evil influence of the mov-] church there h 4 ays of Christy ‘ar. 18, Timothy, the companion.}| Remarks were made by several rcs sountisctes isc ette AS Aco | COMA C ee get 4 Z On-the tree outside my window second—courage; third—action. Do we| ing picture on the young people. The rs ‘ “a een Great men ay Acts 16:1-4. regret expressed for the | a Fe a creepy Had Bnei meen en) once ae Robin redbreast takes: S) bough! as A. M. Es anes all THREE of| type of pictures shown was trite, sexy Neth eng re ii On in fai Mar. 19, Unknown leaders. Rom,| church at Springfield, ieee Saas joe basutina bsetcte ey) Bales ice 5 f Virginia’ Chamley these qualities? If not then the spirit loye stories which encouraged moronic iheir Roicnts ned ag Were Many, 4: oe q Cleveland, Ohio. After remarks by our raeanes one ee . fi Ave Eas pesado re a Sicugeen, Seca “nant of Allen does NOT live on. tendencies and had no other value.| suffering willing! © Christ, the Meee Gres Ceadere (Presiding Elder the Conference ad.|Demerson lected Searetacy. Thal tor. ane A DREAM OF SPRING er u : f P. 1 ‘seein diti ig willingly endured, and 4h the Ch Acts 7:54-60 journed with tt ee, 2 electe: Secretary. The} tor. e are praying for success. Surely, you say we analyze present] People recognize e condition, had personal living an inspiration. of the Church. f : . J with the benediction. Church is progressing under the leader- A. M, Patridge * We hayg Rey. J. M, Stepteau, P. E. ship of Rev. T. Patridge. Sunday the ee ae aa day situations; surely, you say we have the courage to complain, but did not ia ; , ania de at! constructed a Hall of F f Over the hill a great noise was heard the courage to do something—but be- act. About five years ago, the Pope of es ° ame {or leaders of the church through the ¢ dies eee ‘New Bedford, Massachusetts (Reber ret bbb tos ee a | y s fed in the church Monday night,|‘- BLOOD ToNic Colored Man S Discover yuary 24, Rev. J. M, Stepteau, Pre- 1 the Sp aoe of bees and the echo of | 5. V6 get to the third quality—action | the Catholic Church sent out an edict] turies, This Hall of Fame is 1 ‘* ; : a 1 r . Richard | that no member of the Catholi : : Prepared Sime rae aie cx cee Aa prsegnentl pate yo 4 should see any moving Fre oe echstee oa ee ee con rome hat thes in deep silence this noise to]. 0 Be sss eG Tshall give tees pee ee By the Catholic heads, tess—to do honor to thesc jamorall earl illustrations. First, the worn thread The Moving Picture Industry realized} In the room which serves as a Hy BY Elderain char PeZINESS a; bare subject of “A program for our] the paralyzing effect of such a boycott,|of Fame.there should be placed. ; ame a ies ; NERVOUSNESS } young people.” and within a few months time, stories Placed abog, he meeting was opened with devo- But if in the midst of this wonderful}” -p),. period from 1787 to 1938 can| for their pictures were taken from his- the walls, much as statuary woul ; f ho 4 I would by ns. Rey. R. Henry Gross, pastor, SLEEPLESSNESS t placed in an art gallery, nea ng the scriptures, Mrs. ierachtine oa Ir yY S M4 a D sight— ‘ r : . _. | boast of great changes in art, science,| torical events, biographies of noted] cardboard pla: POOR APPETITE Shee M . , fy acres: 7 placards, about 24 x 36 inchs 4 I should awake and behold the mid inventions, legal representation, school} scientists and inventors, current topics, | high ; a RB BOS a aie USE AN night, sais ep OEn. sorge Henderson and Mr. Vernon SOUR STOMACH SED curricula, financial structures, modes of} and other subjects of an entertaining] Others suggested are as follows, by To dream of angels would not take the ter were elected marshalls and Mrs. Raa aiGes tion RECOMMENDED In other words, let th Hollandale, Miss. aeEt Shey youn People le, Miss “stray,” BUT PROVIDE SOME.| AN UNREASONABLE REQUEST THING FOR THEM TO STRAY IN- and defended the infant chur i n, afi ‘| possessed promptness in decision, Ser F Dear Mr. Krby: I am happy to say travel, communication, amusements,] and yet educational nature. As a result | the « i | " | > » y S e exact list may be determined by th 7 Kc: pert o warfare, living conditions, and other of this COURAGE TO ACT on the ‘i dent: 4 . epee area lah 2 Of that lovely spring-time that nowy. z ia superintendent : The minutes of the previous meeting DUE TO— Ieok on reac “things too numerous and obvious to! part of a religious group, all youth and) Peter, who won many. sre read and adopted. The Discipli- | By Thousands . mention here. We recognize and glad-, adults of the United States are bene-| Paul, missionary pioneer ry questions showed that two new ee ty | ee ealtcest cuit tv BeROe Wale ee ly utilize these modern changes and fitting eae higher standard of recre-} Augustine, Christian writer Mmbers had been received and that GASSY FULNESS KIRBY'S MINERAL PRODUCTS { eae. : inventions in the industrial world; but — A lable. ; St, Francis of Assisi, holy leader church had lost two member — Mrs.|** MINOR SCRATCHES 1S FIKE AVENUE UNION, S. C. Tai tacves-carpes bile décr ede eis stubbornly refuse to acknowledge ic hard Allen was a pioneer, s Martin Luther, reformer. ara Kydd and Miss Gladys Corea; | + : Christian Agents Wanted Write For Terms green : any change in the mental and spiritual] Richard Allen recognized and analyz-} John Wesley, great organize: es see toteriof the late|¢ *PRASIONS 4 HISTORY OF KIRBY’S NATURAL IRON TONIC, M. M Rrrondered angels would come down world whee of NECESSITY must're-| ¢d conditions which needed changing.} William Carey, founder of modem maiah and Sarah King, some of the BURNS This remarkable mineral deposit was discovered by a colored to earth, sult. _We say pe! young people are ee Allen Hee the courage to] missions. ‘ q ost faithful members of our church.|7} SCALDS ma while digging a ditch. He ncticed a pecnlaeaa wile ot sith re : 5 straying away from the old-time church | State his disapproval: ~ ; William Booth, of the Salva A fss C hi e discovered that by its coming in contact with air and water its nd tock dotas- with mant Lee € 2 q illiam Booth, of the Salva fiss Corea, the daughter of Dr, Corea Fe ra : oe 3 kin be- ae Se si mankind and praise | eeting. We can also say that WE have| Richard Allen had the perseveranceto] Francis E. Clark, of Chr ‘ s a wonderful Bible student and de- PSE ET, STINGS color paraine ceeds lis rade cite ptehagienbabe Ley che 2 spake eae away from the ox-cart and DO SOMES ABOUT IT. DOES | deavor. ted to the cause of Christianity. SKIN IRRITATIONS which he had been bothered for some time was noticeably helped The whole ea bet horse and buggy to the automobile and E SPIRIT OF RICHARD ALLEN] Francis E. Willard, Christian reform Prayer was offered for the families The news went out from this man about what had occurred to him. if ; ¢ earth woke up froma long} seroptane’: Both statements: aventede po Tht PRU ee Recht Tak er. [the deceased members. The trus- ee NS Then people in the neighborhood began th examine and, cxperettt! ovely sleep, In tt P x, =: Be eT By Be ade NATURAL TONIC with this grayish clay and soon found that 't contained medicinal quali- And everything was silent, waiting for n the latter, the businessman has Northwestern University Before each of these placards, or a ss’ report showed that the insurance ie tes 5 ' sihedie. tose f —— with the time, and he HAS Illinois many as may be chosen, the entire the church had been paid also that STOPS MINOR SUPER! 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Of course you see the comparison, ate rive der in the development ee a ; POISON OAK AND IVY Sede palestine “cureall” but judging from the thousands Let, the world wake-up to stan We, as A.M.Es should change our A certain clergyman had just two} and giving reasons why that eneral Conference AL ASTRINGENT of testimon’als we have received from satisfied users we are convinced the test, = program with the times so that we can} S¢stures. All during his preaching he} should be included in the Hall of j M AN INTESTINAL that we haye a meritorious product. a te Ga ae And remember their’s, an eternal rest.} 52% UF Young people have strayed from would first point upward and then| In the case of Stephen the scr INUTES TIRED AND TENDER FEET i Plagne eS ne aoa have good health. Acids in the And let this encourage every saint to the old fashioned church meeting to the downward. His gestures had no con-|the day skould be read as ar ; ARE NOW READY MINOR IRRITATIONS OF THE ] pjood tend to cause you to be tired, worn out, Fin down, nervous, it: begin modern religious youth meetings, BUT | 2¢*tion with his message, but there was | priate description. ON SALE AT THE ritable, sallow cOtnIENOn and you poy Sey a nate a Sie aa 7 eeNe ARS 3 H : ive Kirby's Natural M. M. Iron tral and s Set out for a journey, go through to} WE HAVE HELD THEM. We have at least one unfortunate coincidence. rr FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT GUMS i PUA RASS I whut untold thousands have told in testimonials the end. 168 hours in a week. Most of us spend pee ls Mowe, he exclaimed, “When | Suggestions for a Damen out to, ery one hat it has done for them. . Sot ice, OE ee eee the fol] ie called OF 7 Suey ania| pemer oe th Ses, 5.10 tn TAKE INTERNALLY, APPLY Kirby’s M. M. is a natural product see from mother Anaeds os Z 2 a ” . . me 2 er of the . he i hi to lose as you are to be your Lole Bi Hasrie not important that some consideration | Mere.” He finished with his finger] St. Peter, the natural leader |" JOHN R. HAWKINS, EXTERNALLY, USED AS A | have everything fli tra F sagt mona Bethel A. M. E. Chureh | °° Plans be given those other 165 hours? Pointing downward. early days of the church, It was he pee eaurces, N- W., LUTED agai aise tt Rear aS sian planned, preached, performed mirac's Washington, D. C. DOUCHE WHEN DI! Dizhone” City. Oklatiornal that I have used one bottle of your M. M. pro- Il pleased with the results. In my opinion it is well THE SPIRIT OF RICHARD ALLEN| (1 Scknowledge the need, but eet Zz ya etal = ae ie i, founder of tht — Sapo MM. HELPS TO Fe duct ane T am 51.00, and more. You will enclosed find my check for ‘, lack the courage, and action. The *S*¢' im if he had a last request to] St. Franc Of Assisi, founder 0° ae HEALTH AND Defer eL BS SEs Beate “at once another five weeks treatment. By Zenobia L, Laws ‘ heir mit ae, BUILD YOUR $1.00 for which Please SOO LLIAM. DAVID MILLER, B.D., DD. Franciscan order, famous for spirit of Allen possesses all three. j make. “Sure,” said Pat, “I'd like to istry to those m need. St. Fra: ; raat ogee EBUILDING RED A second example, of more far reach- taste of that ham I smell cooking.” “Ah, IN REBUI A wide gulf separates the mod- AIDS For the past fifteen years I haye been] ing importance, is the inactivity | Patrick dear,” she said, ‘ If left th de of his holiness uP"? Ls j recent inactivity | °° DCA COL SEANCES ST aa : ras BLOOD CEL’ TIMONIAL OF ONE OF OUR USERS OF requested to prepare a talk, paper,|of the Anti-Lynch Bill We all re cooking that ham for the wake. _ fall generations since his time, in | Pes ss director from the READ CT aaae M. TONIC IN FAR OFF AFRICA — ron or playlet on the life of Richard | knowledge of the existing condition, we z -— : thirteenth century. jer of r hci tad ay Be caine Consider the low price of Kirby's Gold Coast, West Africa Allen, the found. E . $ rti t leader sy ve have a highly traine \ lobes <érby : ae te er of our great A. M. E.| had courage to say something should be Martin Luther, foremos ablishmett ofess: man, using all the M. A Five Weeks Treatment | Dear Mr. ie your M. M. and it has worked wonders for me I urch, ost of you have heard or| done, but we lacked the power and the Reformation and the estabiss® 1 , Dla ee 4 M. cared _T have Ace Kirby’s M. M. to others. I hope that Kirby's M. M. seen the story told many times. You, perseverance to act. Were Richard of the Protestant faith. He “a hod, Mg arin of this remarkable, natural iro} wil ty Sarhers ‘as it has helped me. PeEAMENA DEUTER « 5 ‘ : < A Am: ible, he ™ ie OF Ss ices - h wt ‘ y E S| 2 Bib vik bot i thighs oe haps stg} Beets be vont ci io churth, ver expected of his = tonic will be delivered to your ome Gold Coast, West Africa Allen was born in Philadelphia, exact| have each A.M.E. Chur i date unknown; that he was leader of] school, and publishing od fe me a movement which culminated in the|haps each one of the many diosa founding of the African Methodist|members of these institutions, spend - Episcopal Church in November, 1787;| three cents for a letter or twentigive That he was the first Bishop of the) cents for a telegram to Washington A. M. E. Church; that we celebrated | requesting the passage of this bill. Such our golden anniversary last year; that| united action bg AMEs ; Id Richard Allen is now dead, but his) tndoubtedly set a precedent Thich rit lives on. In order not to disap-| would have been ised by the of < lle a the result of for $1.00. t, the public re- Bs and comfort in OS ae MARL $1.00 TO KIRBY’S MINERAL PRODUCTS TREATMENT POSTPAID $1.00 urning piety that is found '"” Clark, an America" a the vision of Christi?” he young people ! tionizell the chor ineteenth centurY | ailowsbip ix Cot { and interdent* “Sal UNION, S. C. 15 FIKE AVENUE FIVE WEEKS' ¢ ===== DSC09841.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT ‘ , Evangelist E, Alberta Pearson has recovered from her recent illness and is ready to begin holding series of meetings wherever her services are de- sired. Address: 244 North University Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. The winter Institute of the Young People’s Department of the Philadel- phia Conference Branch Mite Mission- ary Society will be held March 18, 1938 at Allen A. M. E, Church, 17th and Bainbridge Sts., Philadelphia. MRS. ALMA FORD MASON Secretary-Treasurer Please mail in to the Christian Re- corder your name, church, birth month, and date. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS If you want an old time revival, soul- saving Bible assembly, write Evangelist, F. D. Holloway, Field address Chapel Hill, Texas. Home ad- dress 112 Pecan St., Waco, Texas. meeting or Rev S. S. Morris, General Secretary Allen C. E. League announces as new official address Department of Relig- ious Education: A. M. E. Book Concern 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Address Box 357 or 1404 Hawkins Street Nashville, Tennessee My address will be 300 Prichard St.,; Prichard, Ala. Phone Belmont 9436. Thanks. L. G. DUNCAN P. E. Mobile Dist. Music by Rev. J. S. Hatcher deceased may be obtained from Mrs: H. Hatcher at 1334/4 Lincoln Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. Gertrude Anyone needing a Revival or Finan- cial Drive write to Dr. A. B. Brown, Box 503, Moorhead, Miss. He is a yreat revivalist, a great preacher, a sweet singer, a financier. He is pastor- ing now in Moorhead, Miss., is a Louis- jana son, LOOKING FORWARD About a year ago I read an article, written by our good Bishop R. C. Ran- son. In this article he stated; If the church has any sense it will elect sever- al Bishops in 1940. I agree with our good Bishop, and I am proud that the ; 3rd District is presided over by such a a far seeing and wise leader. Truly Bis- hop Ransom is a man of vision, big hearted, and is looking forward for the good of our Zion. I believe in 1940 the time will be propitious to elect several younger men to the Bishopric. The Holy Writ says: “Old men for counsel, and young men for War.” The question _ which is uppermost in the mind is: Will the physical strength of our fathers per- mit them to carry on. The Master said on one occasion: Truly the Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. This to my mind is why we are hearing the cry at every turn of the road, elect more Bishops in 1940. I do not believe this cry is coming from office-seekers alone (as some have said) but it is coming from Godly men and women who are looking forward, and are zealous for the Church of Allen. After surveying the field and looking over the splendid array of candidates, I feel justified in saying that the General Conference of 1940 would do honor to the Sons and Daughters of the sainted Richard Al- len, if they would add to the bench of Bishops another Allen, This_can be J ing the Rey. A. J. Allen, n of Alabama, e by el REV, A. J. ALLEN \gain I wish to refer to a statement of our good Bishop, in regards to mak- ing appointments. He stated “T have no favors to offer, I appoint men on their merit, I do not wish to harm or humiliate any minister; neither do I want to see any women and children passing before me, as I am taking my departure to the next world, for any injustice I have done. “Truly a Bishop f this type is a big brother, a father and leader divinely called”’ I refered to our beloved Bishop; because he is an ideal Bishop. After having closely ob- served the Rev. A. J. Allen for almost twenty years. we can conscientiously say, he too is a man of this type. if we expect to see our Zion prosper and be the men in 1940 to succeed the present fathers of our Church. We must elect men who stand for brotherhood, righteousness and justice to all, which is the paramount issue of the great A.M.E. Church. Dr. A. J. Allen is a man who knows how to sym- pathize with men in all walks of life. He has served from the smallest mis- sion points to some of the largest Sta- tions in the Connection. introduction. G. W. Allen, (former Editor of the Southern Christian Recorder). A fam- ous statesman said on one occasion, some men work only with their heads, others with their hands and others with the heart. But not so with Dr. A. J. Allen. His head, heart and hand are trained and he works with all. As proof of his business ability, one needs but to visit the office of the American Bible Society (Cleveland Division) East 55th St,, Cleveland, Ohio. ~ And soul-saving agency our fathers prayed for, we must elect such He needs no He is the son of the late Dr, Allen has a splendi ont of which the whole Church should be| proud. One son is a college graduate], and the other three are pursuing their education. Mrs. Allen is a very cultured and refined lady, She is a graduate of the University of Dayton, Ohio. To know Mrs. Allen, is to love her. She is a very dutiful wife and mother. She loves her Church, and for almost twenty years she has shared with Dr. Allen his joys and his sorrows in his labor.of love. Oh, Church; let us see to it that this good man, (the son of one of our former General Officers) a man who knows our Church, is elected to the bench of Bishops in 1940. In him and his good wife I think we will find an- other Richard and Sarah Allen. Mrs. R. N. Nelson 114 College St. Piqua, Ohio LOOKING AT THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL The Spy-Glass By Allen R. Cooper I went to Montgomery, Alabama. thi other day while the A. M. E. Bishops’ Council was in session. I heard one of} the celebrated scholars of the world in a most masterful delivery—I am very reverently referring to Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. He truly preached preach- ing. The Bishops looked extremely well. They are doing their jobs well in their respective districts. Bishop David Hen- ry Sims gave us an entertainment that really entertained. He was perfectly at home in the extraordinary excel- lence that marked one of the grandest receptions that I have ever witnessed. His well trained mind renders it possi- ble for the common people to hear him A. Pecan cenc ences. A.M. E. MUSIC _HYMNALS AME, : ym TRE TOES gye ‘the stupend of the most accomplished pasio;, A. M. E. connection. He j,, learned: however, how to ce. a delegation of visitors a goo, uses his own brains too. Our Bishop W. A. Fountain handsome smiling prince, the «4, | leader of African Methodisty excellent account of the mic istrict and kept on « Cicero, Episcopal Demosthenes, Webster met somewhere in th, world and pooled their cloqu, poured it all into President \y_ 4 tain, Jr.. of Morris Brown Cojlcy he set up a defense before the ( “] tional Council for his father’: tration in Georgia that woul) shaken the Pyramids of Eeyp. been standing near them The name of Bishop J. S. | become a symbol for wisdo1 out the A. M. E. Connection see him walk into an A. M ing we simply see conviction dressed-up. Bishop S. L. Greene, our diplomat and statesman, add Connectional from the charming orator lifted thought and convinced us could be delegated meeting the planet Jup take care of the interest 0 world’s M. E. Church. fymnals, Council to delegation, He B with confer us I must accomodate the ot by not using all of the space, a fore, I cannot mention all of Bishops. But Mr. Editor, pi me to state to my readers Spy-Glass reveals that all of Brand new A.M.E. \ Bound in Morocco with Head Single Copy _ Half Doz. One Doz. and Beautifully stamp: at t Prices Gold are offered the 0 or die? » Cred fog 1S ong 1 the Ss Never : ASC givin d time He TH E CHRISTIAN RECORDER | Opened for business. All reports read Were good. At 11 o'clock the pastor gave us another wonderful sermon. 7:30 the P. E. held his congregation spell May 4—New Jersey Conference.— Newark, N. J., Rev. A. C. Saun- ders, Pastor, 95 Union Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. May 4—Baltimore Conference—Payne- A, M. E, bras D. E. Rice, pastor, 417 urens Street, Bishop M. H. Davis. 11—Philadelphia .Conference— Harrisburg, Penna., Rev. P. C. Williams, Pastor, 622 Briggs Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. May 18—New York Conference—Free- port, L. 1, Rey. G. W. Maybanks, Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue. Bishop David Henry Sims. September 14—West Virginia Confer- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rev, Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 21—Pittsburg Conference — Washington, Penna, Rey. E. L. Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 28—North Ohio bound with his message. Subject, “The Value of a Thought.” Our neue burned within while the man of God talked to us by the way, A white gentleman that was sitting in the audience came up and expressed himself of how much he was helped by that sermon. ‘ March 23—Gold Coast Conference.— Accra Gold Coast. Bishop E. J. Howard. April 27—Delaware Conference.—Sea- - ford, Delaware, Rey, G. E. Mat- thews, Pastor, 506 North Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. April 27—Virginia Conference — St. James A.M.E. Church, Berkley South Norfolk, Va. Rey. Louis M. Thompson, pastor, 313 St. James St. Bishop M. H. Davis, May ENDALE, OHIO ee \. M. E. Church of Glendale ed Negro History Week by, hay- Il and interesting week’s pro- We are trying to send our pastor to the Annual Conference all smiles, The P. E. left us feeling happy. May our P. E. live long and continue to ogram was as follows: “MONDAY NIGHT Jigious and Social Life of the o"—The Guest Speaker, Rey. preach such strong sermons, s x. N. Sellers DR. W. L. JOHNSON HOLDS 4th , QUARTERLY CONFERENCE TUESDAY NIGHT = siness Life of the Negro”’— Phe speaker, Cocrel, M.D, est speaker, Mr. Biggers WEDNESDAY NIGHT ‘The Negro in Science” THURSDAY NIGHT -. Richardson. our disciplines and subscribe for the Christian Recorder. He caused us to feel that we were not just members. of a small mission, but members of the great African M. E. Church. This will not be complete without mentioning the sainted wife of Dr. W. L. Johnson, who umbles herself to come with him y time he preaches to our little sion and after preaching she takes Dr, W. L, Johnson, P. E. of the First Episcopal District held the 4th Quarter- ly Conference at Oliver Chapel A.M.E. Mission at 1233 S, 19th St. He preach- ed a great sermon on Sunday, February 27, Text: And when I saw Him I fell at his feet as dead. Rey. 1:17. We re- Conference — FRIDAY NIGHT ceived a great spiritual message from Bie) 10 Hees DEtsOas ees inst hog ie espe anise ee Teter Hart! Dr Jolson. We held his Conference) roe re ror non els family, We 3 SRS Seat DOERR a, Bes Re €] thank the Lord for such a great gift to Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate. bard. t Tuesday evening, March the Ist. Byline A. M. E. Church as Dr. W. L.|October 5—Ohio Conference—Zanes- subjects were ably and inter-| singing “Leaning on the Everlasting Tobago ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrison Bry- discussed by the speakers and! Arms,” Aft h he red the 15th ee HJ ant, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- Btor of the A. M. E. Church, Rey.} chapter of Psa He then prayed an al ONE “ Az som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- humb! hat the rd would ciate. firge cach one of you to help} lead and g re A I d SUMMIT, MISS. 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid- his celebration of Negro History | the world at large ye us a heart way, Kentucky, Rey. S. A. Ly- More wide spread to commemo- | Sister O-| The Rey. S. L. Greene, Jr. Presiding num, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- jose who have struggled fo® the d Secretary.| Elder of the Brookhaven District held som, Bishop M. H, Davis, Asso- iment of our race and to cheer erence for] his first quarterly conference at Chis- ciate, ho struggle now. ‘other i n A. M. E. Church, January 19—West Kentucky Conference Rey. W. H. Shelby, Pastor to preach he} 15-16, with its newly appointed Pre- —Bowling Green, Ky., Rey. E. R. A. Nv Hedo, Secretary 1 in-| siding Elder and Re . Goodwin, pas- B op R. C. Ran- Reid tor. The Conference was called to or- » M. H. Davis, Asso- der by the Presiding Elder at 2:00 p.m Great sermon and lectures were had would MELBOURNE, FLA. { with our ciate, East Tennessee Conference — Knoxville, Tenn. Rey, T. E. West, ourth and last Quarterly Con- throughout the session. It was saic Was held in Allen Chapel A. M V. Caulk by those who attended that it was the Pastor: Bishop Edward J. How- 4 sige cas 134.34. Paid| best, and the greatest that was held in ard. i ont FR i ee Pre. r $134.34. Paid] best, at grec | ' Ider M M Smith et ei full, Our in-| years. Sunday afternoon the Presiding 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint rot the weath ke ere Elder preached a soul stirring sermon. Luke, Nashville, Tenn., Rey. J. S. ing out, At 7 a ci cra ) please report 7 f ssment paid, the amount Foxall, Pastor. Bishop Edward - ‘ pastor, PXe z ¥ ae - eM. Tindeay lined ie eat ‘onference 100 per cent, 50. We are greatful to J. Howard. BA fter whithithe ‘Presi xe = aie ae 1 to do, the Lord| Bishop Greene, for sending us h an] November 9—West Tennessee Confer- a fced Rue Fesiding El- Ran Ao helper, Dr. Johnson then|€Xcellent pastor and Presiding Elder. ence—Greater Bethel, Jackson, Fh t a " gas i sae ae si Ag 3 : ee 5 a Tee Rey. E. Goodwin, Pastor Tenn. Rey. C. H. Harden, Pas- pia) tOepreteaoeiseecertainty,) SV US a icclure on the his sie “He r. Bishop Edwe y food for thought which oe great church tl e are a part of and J. R. Rollins tor. Bishop Edward J. Howard. sby all. E. announced the Conference instructed us ning the articles of religion and al 1d us to purchase deccanvescercemrencencencencencencanceeD SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to cet the CHRISTIAN RECORDER Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. 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Until the coming of the missionaries in 1883 the Indians buried their dead with all their possessions in caves and crevasses of mountains. After the missionaries had persuaded them to adopt, among other things, the Christian form of burial, in a graveyard, the Shoshones continued to combine with Christianity something of their older religion—by placing on each grave the deceased’s bedstead so that he, or she, might sleep as comfort- ably in his grave as he had during his Christianized lifetime.” When a man dies in the San Blas Islands they build a table over his grave. Man’s best pleasure there is eating; there are over 200 feast days in the year, And so on each feast. day rela- tives place heaping dishes of food on the tables of the departed so they will not miss the pleasures of life. If a wo- man dies they place all her pots, pans and agricultural tools on her grave. A woman’s chief pleasure, they say, is— or should be—work. And even in death she should be supplied with implements so she can continue to be industrious! In Havana the family of a departed man or woman places a highly retouch- ed photograph in a weather-proof frame over the grave—so strangers can see how handsome the deceased “had been in life. A WIFE (By William Henry Huff for ANP) A wife is one who reasons. The way her husband does And throughout all the seasons His wishes are but hers; She shares his every sorrow If sorrows he employ — And dreams of that tomorrow When life will but be joy. CLOSE NEGRO SCHOOLS WHITE REMAINS OPEN IN MISSISSIPPI... ! LAUREL, Miss., March—(ANP) Be- cause of a “depleted school treasury,” 19 rural Negro schools were forced to close their doors at the end of February, after operating five months, it was an- nounced by Superintendent of Educa- tion B. Filmore Valentine. White schools, however, will continue their regular terms. : : This state spends several times as J ig ae a y A wey ita for white til it runs out, —— INSURANCE COMPany GIVES SCHOo, JACKSONVILLE, Fila, _ As a part of the celebratio; celebrating the 72nd Ann Edward Waters Cokege, American Life Insurance ¢ sented the Institution with . ;, of $600. Dr. J. H. Lewis of ¢ ance Company made the pr, NOTED ARCHITECT HONORED By FRIEND LOS ANGELES, Fet Paying honor to his ach chosen field and his act leader, more than 400 | women assembled in the of Second Baptist Chu: evening to pay homage to P: liams, nationally known ar Gathered at the tables sentatives from every wal! speakers from these ing tribute to Mr. Willi tinguished service he h comrmainity, and the reco; brought to himself and t! only in the field of archi also as a member of seve commissions and scientifi which he is a member. In his response, Mr paid tribute to his mother as the two who had the gr ence on his life. He th his gratitude to the frier to do him honor. | A TRIBUTE TO DR. J.R. CAMPBI By Luther Marion Fuller : 1 | God’s Great Ambassador his reward To account for his deeds “' ae my Oh how we shall miss ! much Now that God has : : 2 Gone, Oh Yes, but not a A great monument he has One of ceaseless toil and humanity He was always thought‘! Kind, 3 Dr. Campbell always work tiring efforts, Many uphill battles he w*s face, But in a courageous mann¢! “on undaunted, Laboring for God’s King" * race, uplift of his = 4 < t anf Defeat was one thing unkno'" He was always brave, ¥* edu he Temainde : (ANB TRANSITIONS n away: taken him avi bers of both families an for Colored and with aj Promptly at the hour operating, there are Bice Shy ‘always smiled, Smith, of the Soutitrass: Homer Q, ties for only a fraction of ia . at times things seemed to go}and a friend of the oats REREHS, school population, Appro; ia ong. sang very beautifully. « pas Sxoom annually made for the Fi iad Truly,” accompanied a : a tenance of white schools, wad es and friends bear up and be} Weldon Bracey, a former classu institutions receiving ¢} = : the groom, mate of e; a to God who alone can comfort d save, : ympbell will sivavs The in our en Ory, . . : ; ugh silently sleeping in his grave. Bracey playe Priate music, The couple left sho Spring Lake, N. 7, their honeymoon at ous “Laster Cottage.” Mrs. Berry, the daug! Mrs. Frank Smith of is Secretary to the Laboratory in New Mr. Berry, the son o L. Berry recious works will continue to ; Pie he’s gone they will not se, eavenly Father do hear our pray- ‘ is an employee of the Ne J. R. Campbell’s soul rest in] York State Division of Placement sad a Unemployment Insurance, Mr. and Mrs. Berry are making their home at 200 Bradhurst Avenue. —The N.Y. Age he ia nposed in Chelsea, Massachusetts uary 29, 1938, in honor of the ing Elder, J. R. eae DEATH NEW AND VIGOROUS BLOOD INTO OUR EPISCOPACY Lucky Jones of Aberdeen, Miss. i away quietly at his home Wed- fy morning, January 26, 1938, at finutes to 7 o'clock. Was striken with paralysis Dec. 937, of which he was unable to come. He was pastoring St. fA. M. E. Church of Tupelo, Miss. B the time of his death. He was tireless work, With the aid and ce of Dr. W. L. Debro, P. E. gyal members and friends of p and Aberdeen, a new church rected. He had the church at In the secular world, the clash of ag with youth is quite vig, ‘orously alive to- day. This conflict between age and youth is easy to explain, but hard to correct. In the Church, and the Afri- can Methodist Church in particular, not only is there no conflict between youth and age, but it has been the pol- icy of the fathers to encourage and in- spire Young men to higher heights of development, and thus we have as a herit all the skill, civilization, loy- alty and spirituality of the past to spur i us on to greater achievements in the IL He also pastored Aberdeen Cir-| accomplishments of the things for ; which God intended this Grand Old funeral service was held from the} Church. The Young men of this Min- Chapel A. M. E. Church Sunday, 30, 1938, at 2 o'clock, with . C, Pheugh officating, assisted John Sykes and Rev. Fields of istry deli it to “Rally round the Fath- ers with veneration and love.” It is my fervent hope that all the Bishops of our Church may see many more years of useful service, and as much as is poss cares and strife of the dusty battlefield, and enjoy the red roses of the affection of their many sons in the gospel, and rite Songs: he Will of the Lord be Done.” d You Have Been Good to Me.” aves to mourn, a devoted wife, Pearl Jones, son, William Henry h, two sisters, Annie Whitfield, Holliday of Detroit, Brother Mm Chicago; two neices, a host nds, eel our lost is Heaven’s gain. Ida Holliday when at last the summons from on high comes to them, “Unarm, for the long day’s task is done” may they pass to Young men the heritage of the Fathers, who will carry on in a blaze of glory the program of the Church in Kingdom building. Despite the reverence in which we hold the Fathers, and despite their glor- ious achievements, “We need new and vigorous blood in the EpiscOpacy.” It seems to be a law of nature that new blood must be infused into every living organization in order that there may be the proper growth and development. In inanimate nature flower-bedecked spring follows the cold, frosty winter; and spring is in turn followed by fruit-laden summer, which in turn yields place to pensive autumn; and BIRTH © announce the arrival of Cyn- n Bryant on February 26, 1938, Ibs, 2 ozs, ind Mrs. H. J. Bryant. ; MARRIAGE Berry-Smith : pees » L. Berry, Secretary of pot the A. M. E. Church, as- ishop RR, Wright of South the Rev. M. E. Jackson of | United in holy matrimony his on, Elbert J. to Miss Eleanor 4 formerly of Portsmouth, with ; 5 & busy Mother Nature rest and respi from her arduous labors and the needful opportunity to store up energy for new creations and expansions. — And 50, it is wise for our particular Methodism to recognize the fact that we miust have new blood in our episcopacy, young and virile with new visions, as- pirations, and ideas, if we are to con- tinue to grow and expand as we should. "As a Chiirch we have had remarkable opt he me sd ‘riage, which culminated five Tomance was performed on February 16th, at 11 a.m., ; Sionary Department of the =Aurch, 112 West 120th street. Sty, witnessed only by mem- THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE ELEVEN da few friend ; by sickness. ¢ You some of the N€ piano by} we must infu During the ceremony Mr, d softly Strains of appro- rtly afterwards for + Where they spent the nationally-fam- hter of Mr. and Portsmouth, Wear. Tarlem Research York City, while f Rey. and Mrs, L, le, be free from the} s comes cold, gray winter again to give], Srowth in the the fact that oO , Sadly depleted last few years, in spite ur episcopacy has been by death and disabled But if we are not to loose se new b vi ous blood into our isn wees THOUGHTFUL MEMBER OF OUR CHURCH REALIZES THAT THE PRESENT NUMBER OF BISHOPS Is ALL TOO SMALL TO EFFEC- TIVELY SUPERINTEND THE TER RITORY WHICH THEY MUST COVER. The trend of this age is to- wards working all fields, both in the secular and ecclesiastical world, inten- sively ra’ than extensively. The § number of special interests de of details of administra- ‘ f this day are too exacting and wearing physically and mentally to ex- Dect a bishop to hold up under the con- stant strain of such a large area, er increasi and mu tion o There general desire of the peo- ple to see and hear on the charge as well as at the annual rightly so. conference, and i The visit of a bishop to a circuit or mission or station is worth much to the hard-worked pastors and indifferent members, 1 think hardly discussible that we six new Bishops. it’ is need at least So the question is what should be the physical, mental, moral and spiritual qualification of the new bishops to be elected. I answer the NEW BISHOPS TO BE ELECT- ED SHOULD BE MEN VERY PRIME OF A VIGOROUS MANHOOD. It is sheer folly to talk of electing any man y ; IN THE © has passed his Prime to the bishopric. The aged Fath- ers, those that are of age that are on the bench, are good councellors, and the reason they are able to lead this great and militant organization in this busy age of world readjustment and remaking, is because of the years of experience they have received while in the g sacred office of which they hold (Z Bishop Flipper is: serving 27th year as a Bishop, Bishop Ran- erving his 18th year, they both v blood to the bench, and their years of experience, together with} Bishop Howard, proves that new blood is not a mere matter of the almanac, it is a matter of the heart. As long as a i wrong in hot in- surmount difficulties, and men to higher heights to the of Godly attainment, they have can rise , and pe new blood, whatever the calendar may But when we come tamely to sub- mit, that means we cease to have new that means we are I need not refer to the other great spiritual giants of leaders who ascend the ros- trum of leadership as Fathers of our great Zion, if the Church’s policy was a policy of boasting we may boast of hay- ing shaped by the power of the Holy Spirit, Godly Fathers in God, whose leadership leads on triumphantly, in the greatest program of the age, (de- spite her critics) the Great African Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishops Fountain, Gregg, Grant, Young, Green, Davis, Tookes, Wright, Williams, and the Mighty Prince Sims are men a- breast of the times intellectually and spiritually and are able to acquit them- selves creditably in any gathering of trained men and women of any race. Agair? WHAT SORT OF MEN SHOULD THE NEW_ BISHOPS BE? They should be mn with fire, initiative, blood, and vigor, old, however few our birthdays. vision, Progressive, militant, and the forward look necessary for the present and the future of a growing organiza- tion. They should be men who are not striklers for Precedent, and live too much in the past. They should be men that do not think they know too much to learn anything new. The NEW BISHOPS SHOULD BE OF STRONG TOUGH, VIRILE, PHYSICAL MAKE UP, who will be able to render the Church good and effective service for years and not soon become a charge and liability, by reason of infirmities and old age. Any man in the Church who at- tempts to array Young men against the older men, or older men nst young men, is an enemy to God, to the Church, and to the future generation. Obser- vation and experience convinced thoughtful men long ages ago that it is harmful to’ the individual, as well as to the community, to lic, to steal, to kill, and to commit adultery. I wish to emphasize that it is just immoral to steal the good name of folks whom you do not like’as it is to steal their goods. It is just as immoral to destroy the re- putation and hinder the progress of those whom you envy as it is to take their lives. The episcopacy represents our highest leadership, and its influence should be carefully conserved and pro- tected for the sake of the Church and the Kingdom. There are a number of God men in the Church, clean of life, abundant in labors and achievement, and able to grace the office of a bishop and infuse new blood and life into the episcopacy of our Church. Reed, Go- mez, Wayman Ward, Johnson and Gibbs of Florida, Allen of Ohio, R. A; Scott, Stinson, C. Stewart, and oth- ers that space will not permit me to mention, such as Butler of Georgia, and Morris of Tennessee, others of great proportions. May I mention the great Editor Singleton, who with his pen is presenting the Church the finest editor- ship in the history of the Christian Re- corder, Moreover ,says Apostle Paul, an ideal Bishop must have testimony f testimony that good; lest he fall into reproach an that are without, are of the devil. I am happy to as to the why of D. Ward N A.M., D.D., pastor of Emanuel A. M E. Church, New York City gazed in comparative ,obscurity I have study- ing him from every angle. And I be- lieve his adventurous accomplishments, together with his genial behaviour, re- spect and loyalty to the Fathers and the Church, his love and fellowship with his brethren, makes him the man of the hour, and if we do not play the hypo- crite when we say that we are praying for divine guidance in the selecting of new bishops. It will be true in 1940, as it was in the days of faithful Abraham, that God “will provide himself the lamb” and Dr. D. Ward Nichols will be the one of the “New Blood” infused into our episcopacy. And he will measure up to all that the Church expects and de- mands for this day, and future day. You shall hear more about this great character as the days go by, and the first Episcopal District, cayld be mbre assured as to Godly Judgement than to present him Dr. D. Ward Nichdls to the connection wholeheartedly. A. Chester Clark _ Wilmittgton, Delaware ===== DSC09843.JPG ===== BISHOP M. H. DAVIS EGLISE ST. PAUL A. M. E. mana, Rep Dom. mingo Conference was held at Port au ny Prince Haiti, presided over by the Rt. NASHVILLE, TENN. Rev. M. H. Davis. The Conference routine business was} The First Quarterly Conference of duly carried out as per Discipline; all] Bethel A. M. E. Church was held Jan-| INSTITUTIONAL A. M. E. CHURCH the reports were satisfactory and show-] uary 10-11. ed an increase, Sunday School opened at 10:00 a.m. The Bishop gave many helpful sug*} regular order with the Supt. present. gestions for the future development of |The Presiding Elder, Rev. C. H. Boone the Conference, particularly to the con-| was present and took an active part. nectional obligations. Promptly at 11:15 the Choir marched A new Mission was brought in to the| in for worship period. The pastor, Rev. these were converted from Devil Wor-|are the nine? ordination that has ever taken place in} ed our souls to higher plains, Appointments quarter reports: Rey: P. Van Putten, Presiding Elder| Sunday School Rev. P. Van Putten, St. Paul, Port au] Stewards ... Prince, Haiti. Trustees ..., Rev. F, Bayard, Christine S. Smith] Stewardess ........... Mission, Fort Jacques Kenscoff, Port | Trustee Aid ................... au Prince, Haiti. ‘ Senior Missionary Society . Rey. D. S. Williams, Bethel, Samana,| Junior Missionary Society Rep. Dom. Willing Workers Club .. Rev. W A Charles, Zion, San Pedro de] Silver Leaf Club ... Macoris, Rep. Dom. Bethel Pride Sr. .......4. Rev. J. R. Phyfer, Ebenezer Circuit,| Usher Board ........,.... San Pedro de Macoris, Rep. Dom. Ke ees dtc ky nee A he Rev. N. Willmore, Bethel, Santo Do-|Liquidating Club nae mingo City, Rep. Dom. : ‘Relief Board .... Rev. J. ie! Green’s Lime ta Ro-| Class. ae dresses vedeee siding Elder. y _ The Presiding Elder wa the Church has done and is doii for the cooperation and support that we are giving him. ‘prayers when he sent our efficient Pre- siding Elder and pastor back to us. Our hprayers were that they might be re- turned to lead*us for another twelve months. This Conference year nae the be- ginning of the 10th year of Rey, E. S. Rose’s pastorate of Bethel. During which time the church has grown spir-] itually, numerically and financially; We have also bought and paid for a lot and built a new church with-modern equip-} ments. _ Plans are now on for our mid-summer Rally in which we hope to raise $2,200. 00 or more. - With our Religious Director, Prof. W. H. Shackleford at the head of our /Sunday School Department, Bethel can boast of an “A” class Sunday School second to none and with the largest en- rollment in the city. pee: Our goal is set. Our sails are. shoicted: We are praying that the gentle breezes. of love will waft our sk eafelyson to its destination. Mrs. H, L. Martin Ed. The above report comes from one Rey. J. N. McKay was transferred to] of the best pastored churches in Afri- On Monday, January 24th the second] Grove Place, St Croix, Virgin Island.| can Methodism. No offering is taken annual session of the Haiti-Santo Do- IANTHS VAN PUTTEN.| during services. of leadership. Rev. Benj. H. nD ncae. Pastor Rey. S. R. Maguinez, P. E. ‘Chicapon dt é ; The Second Quarterly Conference of Conference by Rev. P. Van Putten,} E. S. Rose presented the Presiding El-| Institutional ending Jan. 25th with a presiding elder Christine $, Smith Mis-| der, who brought to us a burning mes-| very large attendance. We are indeed sion Fort Jacques Kenscoff) with 40] sage, using for his text St, Luke 17:17.| glad of our success during the quarter. members and 120 probationers, all of| Were there not ten cleansed? Where| We had a glorious quarterly meeting. ¢ conver At 11 o’clock our Presiding Elder ship to Christianity, The A. C. E. League met at 6:30. At| preached a soul stirring sermon. Rev.’ One Deacon was ordained, Mr. Fritz|7:30 the Presiding Elder was present|J. L. Roberts of Coppins Chapel with Bayard. We believe that this is the first] and preached another sermon that lift-] his Senior and Gospel Choirs, and con- | gregation were with us at our Commun-_ our church after a period of sixty years} The business session of the Confer-| ion service/ in the afternoon, he also of continual service. ence was held Monday night. The re-| brought a very hel ports showed an increase over 1937 1st} message. A summa taken from reports made at our quarter- -.. A. C. E. League buttons 5 cents each. per doz. . Usher buttons 10 cents each, per doz. .....2.0--0+ 80 COURSE OF STUDY FOR TRAVELING PREACHERS, EXHORTERS AND LOCAL PREACHERS OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH Introduction to Philosophy—Brightman . - Work of Pastor—C. Erman.. Doctrine of God—Knudson .. : Principles of Reasoning—Robinson ...... % Evangelism — Hannan ...1.c+sssecse0seeecessens Pastor Preacher—Quayle Baptism — Merrill . A. M. E. Discipline (Page 1 to Quarterly Conf.) - Negro Year Book—Ransom .. ou second quarterly ; " 1938, was held Januar We feel that our dear good Bishop Jamies A. M, E. Churc E. J. Howard must have heard our! Quitman District with t y9th St. Philadelphia, Penna. Old Testament History—H. P. Smith .... Psychology of Human Society—Ellwood Bo ei New Tendencies in Teaching Religion—Sheridan - Outline of Christian Theology—Newton Clark .. Motives of Men—G. A, Co: ci ss. civvesens ress 2. Discipline (from Quarterly Conference to 3 ase find se Postal hens Order or Certified Check for $ ich please senc goods ordered below to the address at the bottom of Elder, Rev. E. dignified way opened singing hymn No, "Prayer by Rev. G. | pastor of the Norman Par} Scripture, 23rd Psalm. o I Stretch my Hand to Tix the conference was ope d Name of Article ee Elder’s Record . Church Record Bcacicstg Conference Record. Class Leaders Record Christian Recorder, 3 months . Christian Recorder, 6 months Christian Recorder, 1 year A. M. E. Discipline, 1936-’40 ..,. 1936-40 Disciplines, per dozen E Music Hymnal, Cloth Music Hymnal (per dozen) Music Hymnal (per 100) .... Word Hymnal _ Word Hymnal (per dozen) ). Word Hymnal (per 100) . Hymnal for Pulpit (leather bound) : ; Hymnal for Pulpit (Morocco bound and in Gold) ‘ f. Class Cards (per 100) °.... |. Dollar Money Envelopes. per 100 . Pastor’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 i . Presiding Elder’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 Ges _ General Contribution Envelopes, per 100 .. . Educational Money Envelopes, per 100 . Individual Communion Service Tray, 36 glasses. . , Tray and 44 glasses ° . Glasses, per dozen .. . Collection Plate .- . Communion Tray-Cover . Daniel A. Payne—J. R.. History of A. M. E. Church—Smith esus Through the Centries—Case .........-00e+0 . Methods of Teaching Religion—Betts and Hart- The Presiding earnestly with them, s! need of being punctual i enjoyed his teaching \ Church History—Hurst .. Tields and Methods of Knowledge—Piper and History of Religious Education in Recent Times— The Technique of Public Worship—Odgers and Sunday was a hig worthy Presiding soul stirring sermon fr: ithe spirit of God ran hic Judicial Practice—Butler - History of A. M. E. Church—C. S. Smith...... . Introduction to Reflective Thinking English in the Pulpit derful pick up in our wo Martin was elected secret C. Copeland, reporter Durden, Woman's Recor tin’ to Southern Chris The members of St. Jai boriyg with a double « help their pastor, Rey. \ one of the most excell: ‘over one program of tl finance was very-good . Religions of Mankind—Soper Church Administration—Leach ... . Church History—Hurst .....ceeesessseee reece Yields and Methods of Knowledge—Piper and Ward (Pages 161 to 398) ..-...+2seereeeee+ 450i 5K: Hermeneutics — Terry ...--sestesereetecssseeees The people deposite their gifts in the vestibule upon enter- ing. Pastor Rose has remarkable gifts _ S. S. Teacher's Self Pronouncing Bible . Christian Workers Testament Picture of Bishop Allen 12% x 10% rtificate orders must not be less than 4 dozen. .. Stewards Certificates (per dozen) . Class Tenders Certificates (per dozen) Certificates (per dozen) Hs tewanlens Gertifcates (per dozen) . .. Adult Baptism Certificates (per ae ‘ .. Infant Baptism Certificates (per dozen) . . Marriage Certificates (each . Richard Allen’s Autobiography -M. E. Church—Smith . May be assorted. Diese ship (Print Na ate nes Ae Express Office (Fill in N. B.—We have hundreds of other church on this sheet what you want just wrt .. History of A. .. Back to Methodism—Baxter aye of Allen—Baxter *to the Bishopric—W. H. Heard . 0 udy of the "Ge bie cae is eo Se Envelopes orders must not . 52 Sermons Outline—Bishop Co entary on the S. S. Lesson for ng Book .....-+++ Every preacher t an eighth grade education or hi Ele} ius e of the Bible, History of A. M. E. Church, inepting | meeps) MMII Enecloes onder mt not be lve than 00. Mey coin of the and inspiring” = ae As these books are not our pu for them and ask our cu you order only Pulpit and Choir Robes . Choir Caps ..ceseteeeseereee ‘ ah . Phyllis Wheatly Poems .---- aa Ethiopia at t ancipation Proclamation ry—Woodson ..-+ e Collector (per dozen) . ollection Album (per meen frican Methodism - Palms of Victory ---- ~ . Gems of Love -+-++* . Gates of Praise «--++- . Kingdom Songs Hallelujah Voices Songs of Paradise «s+rreer “per dozen. 85 per I Church | Record Oe ous ke ae PAGE 1. Course of Studies for the First Year Books to be Purchased and Read 2. Course of Studies for the Second Year end) SHOP Sse cs caiop as suhcinie ss meeme ZO vs asus eee 3. Course of Studies for Third Year Wat d ievisestanal catia selena 4.50: be desaeee Brown .eccceceseccevesenceenssen 150.506 Books to be Purchased and Read Schultz Books ‘to be Purchased and Read 4. Course of Study for Fourth Year Books to be Purchased and Read History of Negro Church—Woodson ....-..-++++ 450... 2<[lea eee The Human Mind—Menninger Adolescence— Averill . Richard Aller ~Apostle of Tidedom2 Chas: eh Post Office . Barrens Street Number ...--6.+1e5 00+ County. ..+----+ P. O. Box No, .... if desired to have goods sent by express ..eeeeesseee supplies, books, etc. If you ite in and we will get it for Prices subject to change without notice. Read your Christian Recorder of Church Supplies. Weekly for Special Money Saving Sale Studies for Admission © be admitted to the Annual Conference must have higher, © He must have a respectable by Smith, The Dis- Church and Life of Richard Allen. CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER blication, we are compelled to pay cas" stomers to do the same. We would suggest that what books you can pay for. GOO UD bce cs Ieee ss is 2.00....++ Teac he Bar of Justice Song Books 30 cents each . . . -$3.00 per. doz. .. 30 cents each .. . $3.00 per. doz. 35 cents each .... $3.50 per doz. (hard back.....++++++ 75 cents each ...+4.||.+2+++ _ 35 cents each 17..$3.60 per doz sererelleseers 25 cents each erent iti % ===== DSC09844.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN —————$ J. P. Q. Wallace at Wilberforce, Dear Editor: ig ee aaa metor to evil dog, I noticed in your editorial column of , helper to all who placeq a wren Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! Feb. 16, reference was made to some of ae va Of statue batt S ’, sare in. | Heart and mind. He wa, . WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF Bishop Payne’s eccentricities. The in. © Was a may cident refered to was one in which the| °f God for service. He answer CHOIR GOWNS bishop sat on a student's hat and ap- call and rendered the seryicg PULPIT GOWNS parently intentionally ruined it. The in- ad Saying too much when cident occured, but the part I wish to : Br One Of the dey begin RIE correct is, The editorial said that there ee He walked ang taker GOODS was no remuneration. That does not] 7°% Most every day he Spent h pes 4 ‘ ~ | his knees in qui Sais <a do justice to Bishop Payne, or show utet Meditation yi, TRIMMINGS why, and the purpose of his eccentri- He was the most divine human [yy STOLES cities. I was a student with the then | °YS™ ysis 4 CAPS Mr. C. H. Stepteau. Here is the ver-| _ The thing that the church Needs py GOWNS AND sion he gave me of the incident: ae fe devout spirit of Payne CHOIR HATS, It was commencement week, but the an aan A conscious tog VESTMENTS incident occured at Bishop Payne’s Me - cera abiding trust and ay CHURCH home and not at the crowded tent. es ‘i product Of his teaching, . HANGINGS Mr. Stepteau had a date with one of sae sf aes 4s that God might give ACADEMIC the student helps in the bishop’s home. oe ae Pa : He xestedshis hatton archatmeneresanar + In the editorial mentioned HOODS the hat rack, The bishop came home, | *S¢rted that the story concerning pig Ask to see the deliberately walked over to the chair} °? meses Wa related by Dr. Hy New Blue and and sit down on the derby hat, mashing Jones, Bethel, Philadelphia, Penna, Maroon Robes ae a ; © and Caps Hats were hard to get in those days, DR. S. S. MORRIS—ONE oF Ty SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS . T. Stepteau was wroth yet, dared not} MOST USEFUL LIVING MEN} to say any thing to the bishop, He; THE A. M. E. CHURCH National Academic Cap and Gown Co. swelled around and told his troubles to By Rev. Albert Long the students. The next day a aeeeaee| 82 1 wey Arch St. PHILADELPHIA came from the bishop requesting him] I find no PLEASURE in: PENNSYLVANIA to his home. Stepteau thought he had] any one the HONOR whici about enough of the bishop, but after|them. I have no part in ¢ Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service | | some serious reflections and on the ad-| which seeks to DARKEN Altar Appointments. vice of his friends, he went. The bishop] another man because it shin gave him a lecture on the place for aJin the field. in which he s hat in a house. At the close of the| mine does in the field in which I send lecture the bishop handed him $2.50 for] Dr. Morris is not a LIABILITY but a new hat with instructions how to take | GREAT ASSET to the A.M.E. Churdi LS Ga NEED ORI RG as iy MOG ety ee care of it.. That was a big sum for a| One of the greatest problems | hat in those days. Stepteau was all] today, is to SELL the prog smiles, it was a joke then, but it carried} A. ME. Church to the YOUTH ofto + its lesson to every student on the cam-| day. Trained men in this fic r CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION i pus. are required. No other kind c f A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Yes. Bishop Payne was eccentric if} the grade. The critical mind of t REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. - that is the term to use in the teaching of | youth of today requires a | } 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa the things that were necessary in our] program for them. LUNG | Please Renew my Subscription for One Year (_ ) Check cultural development. He would go]can not provide such a program. Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year (_) Check through the dormitory from room to] this field of “Cg DN oie . NAME room. There was nothing modern then. | of the most eminent living men in Ewa pie aay Been eas tims ten ee Cine knit el dmeee sieaiseln away ue nee gee He would examine ward robes, look| A. M. E. Church. There is not behind trunks, examine wash bowls,| EPISCOPAL DISTRICT in AME ADDRESS ocrinwe nani ot books oe oe dato Herre Bee ee Saco examine girls combs and brushes, etc.| Church but in which he has put ov Inclozed find Money Order for $1.58. There was no Madam Walker then, and] One of his great programs for ness and disorder, woe be unto those] interested in the RELIGIOUS 10) eS | £0" mates. He would come to chapel,| LEMS of our young people. sn 1 jand then it was compulsory té attend.| are in search for a man to provi At the close of devotion, he would get| present day program for them, ¢ up and with those squint, piercing eyes, Morris is the man. In many ways MORRIS B ' search out those who were guilty of the| have made a mistake in dealing ™ ROWN COLLEGE disorder. Then point them out and pass} ur young people. Some ai itici i ii le of our grou « criticism on their uncleanliness. ablest DiDUBe sDEOD : 1 TLANTA, GEORGIA He would correct anyone who slam-| have left us, did not do so because Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President ed a door. He would go to the door,, hated us, but because we had n° interrogate the students, as to the use| NITE RELIGIOUS program for tte of the parts of the door. Then take} Dr. Morris -has done more t° | Courses leading to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science _the door nob. Turn the lock quietly] such a program for them on degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, and close and open the door. You must | other living man in the A. a - vy Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- not touch the door facing nor bang the} has done. Dr, Morris know nl mics, and Music, door. You must remember this was| rgagize our youth for pein , nearly 50 years ago. Such lessons were | and he has a program for ae Mi ; rapes eran needed, one can hardly realize the} today. The BISHOPRIC of a visi nis Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary change that has taken place in our rac-| B. Church needs a man ae thi Schools. Member of Association of American Colleges. ial group during those years. annie Pet. Morris eople & Personally I would not consider hint| Which attracted the youns Tis {of eccentric. He lived in advance of his) YESTERDAY have a4 ee servic —~—000—_— time, thus his purpose was not to re-| those of today. In this field ° ost 0 ; E buke as an autocrat, but his purpose} Dr. Morris is one among the ™ ont # For further information write to the President, was to correct with the thought of im-| ful men we have today. be xen a W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. ‘ proving the corrected. His very fife’s| mong the finest oe . now HM ! ; sacrifice and service proves it, He was|the A. M. E. Church. <n oe _ Sememmomommomncescemommommommcmmcemcemcancencenommcmmomncemoanommommememed® * student friend, and I speak as one present problema oo ous i fll find that Dr. Morris is a| ua! success as well as financial, taking where ever he found evidences of lazi-| young people If as a church, we a provieg ¥ THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 2 AER PR J W them.| source of great inspiration. It was pointed out that the opportunities given dees ESE ore nationally and in- the children in the church to serve were Fe Cena as a reader at the clections LE. Churel He belongs to| not open in any other field. Great im- ae Conferences, and at es EPISCOPAL DISTRICTS. Provement was noted in the appearance carly date we are expecting to hear his of the Au} E, Church will] of the Junior Church, They had not |"*™¢ "ead as a Bishop or general of- General Conference of the] only painted it, but had hung new cur-| ficer of the A. M. F, Church. “Church if it.elects Dr S. S.| tains and made many other changes. : ne of its BISHOPS. We are| Tlie Church was very proud of the large , will happen if certain men} number of accessions since the Annual d to the BISHOPRIC in the} Conference. In accordance with the “Church. It’s best to elect a] foremost policy of the Church, Kingdom thas created a back ground of | Building remains the chief aim of every happen out of that that he has} service. Due to the fervent, effectual there is no MAGICAL POW-} discourses and prayers of the pastor, We heartily thank our good Bishop power to do that for which he} Church, Note worthy also was the ned. Dr. Morris is a fine type large amount of finances collected by “He would be a positive AS- the different Club Treasures, All things ‘all of our YOUTH PRO-Jpointed to a Church at work for the! Young Men s in every section of the A. M.} King. h, His name “is a HOUSE] When the Quarterly Conference ad-| ince is taken in electing a man : Morris to the BISHOPRIC in M. E. Church. Jesus Said: “By fruits we shall know who His ts are.” We ask you to examine ord Dr. Morris has made. Ex- fthe things for which he stands. Longview, Texas We have a wide awake paor, Rey. W. A. Boxter and a soul winning Pre- siding Elder, Anderson, held his First for the Presidin: nd then find his MASTERLY jon with those problems, and] say that the ent of man whom we need as one] in one membe 8 BISHOPS for this day. View We paid all claims in full. Our pastor you may, you will find him to} was with us only two months, and rais- ister W. A. Green our Let's give Dr. Morris to OUR] Recorder and TH—TO OUR CHILDREN as SHOP at the next General Con- corder and our President, Sister Callie esses. We are asking the prayers and plans deposit, or books, i i e n a help as Church is moving on seemed to] of other churches, to send as a watch-word of the St. Stephen| well as aid, for together, we stand and September 27th. . Church membership as they divided we fall. So let’s work together By Irene Bender ee. TAMPASAS, TEXAS Bethel A. M. E. Church held her - eries of the many organizations, ond Quarterly Conference, See te rom the Senior and Junior De-| 27th of January, through the 3lst, w ents. All reports were loud and, was a perfect success. ‘in their praises of the splendid Bee sansa of the new Presiding Elder, Rev. SELMA, ALABAMA the routine opening, some of lest reports ever made in the his- i the church were read by the J. D. Howell, the pastor, and| The First Quarterly ee Be » Mrs. Helen E. Howell, cannot] Brown Chapel A. Mc ke Church. Prget the colossal tribute paid| held January 7. hall the reports concerning their] Rev. L. V. Stark! icient leadership and work, The] On Friday evening, D ne it the Presented a solid front in their| an inspiring address, pointing + that tion of support of the pastor| importance of cooperation in orce Ieers of the church for the com-| we might succeed. aS ear love. ar. The Presiding Elder and| full of logic, Christian e ee a Were enthusiastic in their praises | Sunday he preached at the te: excellent work being done by clock and evening services. baat ial Hor Department led on by Mrs.| were soul-stirring messages a Town, the Junior Pastor., ed the entire Ea this paper the seyeral auxil-| We need not attempt &° A Dr, Statkiy hildren were a or the reading public about “Tr. ley held the quarter. r, Starkey made WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY » ordination to confer upon any | thirty-five souls have been added to the WP EERFORCE, OF 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training eas lovable, easy of ap-|the officers and the splendid sums in cous WORD among tens of thous-] journed, refreshments were served and, THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION offers General Courses in High School and Elementary Teacher-training; Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. jome of the most difficult prob-| Quarterly Conference December 4, 5, THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ith which we are confronted to-|6, our pastor's first year, but the second offers Elder. But I wish to A course leading to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree. service was a spirit- THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, and the spirit ran high, college preparatory and general high school work. THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS f among the most USEFUL men] ¢d $101.00. We elected Sister R Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 weeks to four years; Service of the A. M. E. Church| Bochum our reporter for the Christian valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as journeymen workers. reporter for the Southern Christian Re- SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES ! No mistake will be made if| Hurd, in her Missionary Rally raised Special reduction in the amount of fees will be made for those this. $29. All parts of the church are working who are able to pay in advance. Students may enroll for the year Onancock, Virginia fine, the trustees are putting on new in the College of Liberal Arts for $250.00 and in the College of life and also the stewards, and steward- Education or School of Vocations for $275.00. These amounts must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military Freshmen register on September 22nd, upper-classmen register on r the First Quarterly Conference | this year as it is our first. Let us join For Further Information Address: Rew year, The meeting was call-|in heart, and hope to help the work, DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President di ; idi what ever it may be. A ah eae Sister R. Bochum WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO ¢ eee Re 4 PAGE FIFTEEN for prayerfully assigning him to us. Under the successful leadership of the efficient Dr. I. H. Bonner, the church is organized and raised $75.9 for the quarter, carrying us above the elder’s assessment. It is our desife t6 make this our banner year. A. G. Carroll and Women cndesteanmenseitmnmaiiate our children. They do not}a pleasant evening was spent in honor offers ® him for that which is said about } of the Presiding Elder. All went home General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in # they LOVE and RESPECT him with the feeling of brotherly love bub- Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, - it which they know him to be.} bling over in their hearts. Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering. 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Perhaps one reason for the excellence of Haitian Coffee hae Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest crops, all the coffee j, ere e on small plantations worked by the natives. For generations these pal 1 have been proud to maintain the quality of their coffee so much so Rei they have never lacked for a market. The only reason that Haitian Cof. fee is so little known in the United States is that for a long time a output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, especially France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own home and at the same time enjoy reading one of the best Church papers, op 9s HOW TO GET IT j 3 so pt < Just fill out this blank and send $1.50 and you will receive one pound os ¢ of Haitian Coffee at once and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER each °* R.R.WRIGHT SR. IMPORTER. 19TH. & SOUTH STS. PHILA. PA. Vitally ng much n fact, Coffeg fo be for it hat i fresh roasted week for a year, This is a New Year's compliment added to the Book Concern A. 5. Jackson, retary of Educa- pn of the African ethodist Episco- a1 Church, Enter- Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one year's Subscription to Christian Recorder and FREE GIFT of one pound of Haitian Coffee. " Philadelphia, Pa Long, Jr. Presi- - BEER EEE EEE rrr h OUR NEXT BIG JOB! 25,000 New Subscribers to The MOTHER RECORDER!! Lp This Must be Done By May, 1940-And_ the Sons and Daughters of Allen will Do It! lop R. A. Grant paid compliment | Jackson for the wonderful work for education, . L. Lewis was toastmaster at on. GE Curry, Manager of the A ook Concern was the honored luncheon, also Dr. W. G der, Dean of Lee’s Theological Marching THE WHOLE CHURCH is agreed that the Biggest Business Accomplishment of this Quadrennial 7. P. Duheart, Presiding Elder is the Recovery of The ALLEN BUILDING in Philadelphia by the new Business Mansi a Jacksonville District, Jack- Dr. G. E. Curry. Our Spirits uplifted by this Inspiring Feat, Soars to Higher Adventures ; at oe . vi. , Presiding Elder Kingdom Building—And we are Ready now to Tackle the Next Big Job. kee 4 EVERY THINKING A. M. E. with the Love of our Bethel upon his heart, knows ‘hf membets must know the Church to Love and Support it—And we know further that they The a| get this Knowledge from the Secular Press. They must read our Papers—Especially | “MOTHER RECORDER” to be one in Thought and Heart with the Church. = Thus Launching of this Anniversary Drive for 25,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS. | West Jacksonville District. Jack , Florida. : E B. Broikins, Presiding Elder West Palm Beach District. D. Russell, Presiding Elder 0! t Jacksonville District. PH. Y. Tookes of the twelfth DR. N. H. JELTZ International, Educational an: Interracial Evangelist of the A. M. E. CHURCH. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER is not only the oldest Newspaper Published by Negroes in America, but ander the matchless of the new Editor, Dr, Geo. A. Singleton, is also the very best Religious Newspaper being Published by Negroes in America today. On March 1, 1937, Dr, Curry moved the Book Concern back into The ALLEN BUILDING—Wherefore, on March 1, 1938-0" we commemorate that historic event by Launching this Drive to put the RECORDER into 25,000 new Homes! This is an Announce! have accepted the Commission of Dr. Curry to act in this Drive as “Special Circulation Agent” for the RECORDER and BOO CERN and am therefore authorized by him to function as such anywhere in the Church—In Connection with my Evangelistic work Boosting this Drive. Pastors who would like to have me conduct meetings, or preach or lecture on Sundays or thru the week, can 2)! me at the Office of the Book Concern—And one half of all collection given me for Special Sermons or Lectures to Churches will a New Subscriptions of Laymen to the Christian Recorder (The Pastor to give me the name of the Laymen in his Church to ae Paper sent)—For example, if I preached at say, Mother Bethel, and they gave me an after Offering of $15.00 I can give Five ©) Subscriptions out of that to the Recorder! But Brethren, you need not wait for me to visit you to get in on this Anniversary Drive. pace oe a a appreciate what Dr. Curry has done and feels to help him finish up the Job—Send in one new subscriber—and dot "| ‘our Brother in Christ—NATHANIEL HAW’ - ‘Evangelist MS | cite . SL IOCn CONGR ee i oa i 5 {<9 i " L. Brooks and Msis Polly P. Mitchell, Pastor of Mt. - E. Church. a memoriable affair, and hs were made by each t showed that Bishop Grant Over $50,000 on the indebted- ‘ard Waters College and /Made to clear the school ! ‘one year, ote at Reena Fett se shea suis | _REV. G. E. CURRr, med by Edward ‘ ie ss so aters College, C.' THE. rri z UU MAN OUR BROTHERD—S Anke Lb % =~ THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1938 ‘Dr. R. B. Brookins | Appointed Presid- = <= aembers ¢ inisters and 1 District are very happy Elder. Palm B to receive him as th Presiding r and scholar He is a great pr THE BISHOPS IN COUNCIL EPISCOPOI A meeting of African Methodist Bishops They represent the largest group of organized people of African descent the world Theiz opinions and decisions are frought with significance 1816 Richard Allen was elected and set a- part as the first bishop in the church is always Significant Since when and since the first council in 1852 they have been’ leading as our spiritual heads. Their sessions are in secret and information for the church and public is given out thru the Secretary of the Council, Bishop John A. Gregg. Of tremendous importance is the de- cision of the Bishops to uphold and execute the 3 - 3 law in regard to dele- This gates to the General Conference decision was given in reply to a me- morial from the Connectional Council which desired election by the law of 1932, Thus the bishops simply confirm- ed their position taken at Memphis last June. Prof, E. A. Selby made a yoluntary report at the Council of his activities as Secretary-Treasurer of the Sunday School Union, A report was also made PRICE FIVE CENTS | Bishop Grant Leads| | The Connection in| Increase in Dollar | | Money. | need was approved by They requested Prof. Selby bishops | ; to send each minister in their respectty districts a cop Over ni e }mal eaptures the appreciatic port of the connection | also appre epresentat | ternational Council of Religious Edu- cation thru our Depa nt of Relig- i Education Cre tials were signed to this end. It was decided. to hold the next Summer Session of the Council at Kittrell College, N. C. the second week in A st concurrently with the Religious Education Convoca- tion of the Second District. The Mid Winter “Session in February 1939 will | be held at St. James, Dallas. Philadel- phia invited the 1939 Summer Session. GENERAL CONFERENCE TO DETROIT The General Conference Commission voted 11 to 6 to hold the next Conference at Ebenezer, Detroit John, Norfolk, Va City the 1916 Bethel, Philadelphia ary armories or halls history we go back to a church hat the glory fill the house | in This Issue The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F Stewart Sunday School Lesson Sditorials Our Ninetieth Anniversary [he Record Shows Pointed Points Churchman Afield Young People’s Pa Allen Christian E avor League From Other Papers The Christian Recorder Pulpit Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr Calendar Notices Bishops’ Ciuncil Program Rev. George W. Baber is pastor-host, Bishop John A. Gregg, episcopal host The church auditorium seats 2,400 with an annex chapel which will seat 400 wher sliding partition is removed, It will be an inspiration for the church to see the plant, constructed at a cost of $450,000. Only $17,000 is the balance due, Pastor and people are working to Letters to the Editor Birthday. Greetings ....0..... 0.005 A Man in Evidence ° ing Elder of the W He is holding the (¢ BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG est Palm Beach] Conierence in Arcaa: Faehh Digheiet week. Presiding Elders, Rever Kees Conference. Bien AeDepatten E He ig’ Séeretany of he Goapeene 7 . G Oats. R anser tis thet stds Sree pS: istrict,’ South Fla. oo Gor co ee 1 episcipal host to the Gen- pastor reat success is predicted nference of 1940. Dr. R. B. Brookins has served over ——-——-- _— en aS 60 years as Pastor and Presiding Elder] . 2 hold the General Conf. M.E. Church The A.M. F.| (oF the new Departr of Religious bby ee Conference in a Oe arcids 6. spleitdid Education represented church house debt free. It will be the ond ful S. S. Morris, and C. W. Abington, A first time to hold a General Conference success in the one" | high point was The Journal of Relig- | years. In 1900 it was eae Chapel, Chicago; 1904 ember of the Columbus, Ohio; 1908 St ; 1912 Allen, Kansas Since quadrennial meeting was held Perhaps it is significant that at this point in our God of the Lord may 0 oO aon 12 Se
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  ===== DSC09853.JPG ===== Nant 4 !-FREE — FREE — FRE F ets ....1 know that to all you real coffee driakers, Rood coffee is y; important. It makes all the difference, at breakfast, between aly day right and wrong. It makes a good luncheon Raate ied ee better. And it’s the perfect finishing touch to a delicious dinne em you can quite sympathize with the Scandinavians who substites and cakes for the English afternoon tea, That’s why I’m so la pa able to present to our subscribers this genuine Haitian ats ek is really « delicious beverage. People who are very ‘critical e. without question the best coffee they ever tasted. .....°.. Perhaps one reason for the excellence of Haitian Coffee is that in Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest crops, all the coffee i = on small plantations worked by the natives. For generations cc itty have been proud to maintain the quality of their coffee so much “She they have never lacked for a market. The only reason that Haitia, : “94 fee is so little known in the United States is that for a long ee a output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, ae France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own i y and at the same time enjoy reading one of the Rest Church papers ap HOW TO GET IT 4 Just fill out this blank and send $1.50 and you will receive one pound of Haitian Coffee at once and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Boe week for a year, This is a New Year’s compliment added to the Book Concern REE-| In fact, Or it say that i; * R.R.WRIGHT SR. /MPORTER. 19TH. & SOUTH STS. PHILA. PA. Street y ‘ ‘ Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one year's Subscription to Christian Recorder and FREE GIFT of one pound of Haitian Coffee. REV. G. E. CURRY, Manager, A. M. E. Book ‘Concern 716 $. 18th Stree Philadelphia, Pa 25,000 New Subscribers to The MOTHER RECORDER!! . This Must be Done By May, 1940-And the Marching Sons and Daughters of Allen will Do It! THE WHOLE CHURCH is agreed that the Biggest Business Accomplishment of this Quadrennial is the Recovery of The ALLEN BUILDING in Philadelphia by the new Business Manage", Dr. G. E. Curry. Our Spirits uplifted by this Inspiring Feat, Soars to Higher Adventures in Kingdom Building—And we are Ready now to Tackle the Next Big Job. EVERY THINKING A.M. E. with the Love of our Bethel upon his heart, knows that our pipet, oo erie po bia oe Love and Support it—And we know further that they — get this Knowledge from t ecular Press. They must read our Papers—Especially The MOTHER RECORDER” to be one in Thought and Heart with the Church. Thus, the Launching of this Anniversary Drive for 25,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS. DR. N. H. JELTZ International, Educational and Interracial Evangelist of the A. M. E. CHURCH. THE CHRIS TIAN RECORDER is not only the oldest Newspaper Published by Negroes in America, but under the matchless Editors of the new Editor, Dr. Geo. A. Singleton, is also the very best Religious Newspaper being Published by Negroes in America today. On March 1, 1937, Dr. Curry moved the Book Concern back into The ALLEN BUILDING—Wherefore, on March 1, 1938—one year late we commemorate that historic eyent by Launching this Drive to put the RECORDER into 25,000 new Homes! This is an Announcement that | have accepted the Commission of Dr. Curry to act in this Drive as “Special Circulation Agent” for the RECORDER and BOOK CON- CERN and am therefore authorized by him to function as such anywhere in the Church—In Connection with my Evangelistic work I shall b¢ Boosting this Drive. Pastors who would like to have me conduct meetings, or preach or lecture on Sundays or thru the week, can always '¢™ me at the Office of the Book Concern—And one half of all collection given me for Special Sermons’ or Lectures to Churches will go t pd New Subscriptions of Laymen to the Christian Recorder (The Pastor to give me the name of the Laymen in his Church to whom he wishes t!' Paper sent)—For example, if I preached at say, Mother Bethel, and they gave me an after Offering of $15.00 I can give Five (5) One “et Subscriptions out of that to the Recorder! But Brethren, you need not wait for me to visit you to get in on this Anniversary, Drive. Let every Subseriber who appreciate what Dr. Curry has done and feels to help him finish up the Job—Send in one new subscriber—and do it now! Your Brother in Christ-NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE JELTZ, Evangelist c ; 2 y : A. M. E, BOOK CONCERN a 716 $, 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Se SS et ht Eh hold A A OD OUR A ee EMERSS A S UME LXXXIX—NO. 50. (A CE clan lea PHILADELPHIA, PA. “THE MORNING COMETH” By William E. Guy I have small patiénce with these crit- is who “see through a glass darkly.” am not in accord with the pessimists who speak of the glories of the past | Nand shake their heads doubtfully as to the future of our African Methodism For purposes of argument let it be admitted that our connectional depart- ments are not in-too flourishing a con- P dition; that our church membership has not been marked by large increases; that evangelism campaigns are surely ) needed; that the A. M. E proximates a loose collection of s fifteen kingdonts episcopal district are component parts. Church ap- each having its church connection of which/the fifteen episcopal districts are compenent parts. I do not allege these statemer are are true and \ WILL NEGRO METHODISTS SET ———— | copal Church met in the St. Mark’s ~~ THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1938 ACTHELUrFiciAt ©? 3AN- \~. OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH * AN OUR BROTHE ; oe Ne OS UP NEW CHURCH Methodist Unification, should the Gen- eral Conferencé of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. South approve the Plan by a two-thirds majority when it meets in Birmingham, this May These'250 leaders, Ministerial and Lay- men, came from every section of the Church and represented all the Colored Conferences as f Alabama, west as Denver, Colorado and as far south as Florida, Bishop Robert E, Jones of Columbus, issued the call for the meeting ed also the signatures if W, ‘Clair, Drs. W.A. C. Hughes, Matthew S. Davage, R. N A, R: Howard and J. W. E Ir. One of the major points ion related to the chairman- When one Brooks, of the true. But even if even if those other whispered critcisms © are true, no intelligent and fair-minded Seritic would therefore conclude that the gun of our African Meth is about ) 4o set. It is not the impending dart Ress of night that surrounds us It is #he darkness that precedes the dawn | “The morning cometh!” hey Do you ask the basis if my optimi Let me explain. The bishops of 4 terday used to-say: “There is more in the man than there.js in the land.” It | js admitted that the conditions are not perfect. But our African Methodism fhas tre MEN who CAN CONQUER ) Conditions and bring our Great Church ' into the Desired Heaven, Let us ade- ~ quately evaluate 2 John H. Clayborn ! Who less than six years ago took mere- ly the Southern Recorder masthead and molded it into the great Publication and ) Publishing House of the Southern @hristian Recorder. Think of a Frank Madison Reid within two months pas- “toring two great churches in two sepa- " gate episcopal districts and, asking no + favors, making a full report and in each “gnstance leading the conference. There is A. Wayman Wa Joseph Gomez, George W. Baber, J D. Howell f the meeting. tes of his area suggested that a Bishop Jones strongly objected, saying that he “would not permit himself to be put out of the chair in that way.” He held the c Negro leaders of the Methodist Epis- | 2. Methodist Episcopal Church, Chicago, on February 1, to consider problems arising from the prospect of white | 3 air throughout the session \ second point of contention related to the failure of the Committee to in- vite the New York pastors to the parley. The hop disclaimed any intentional at least ht of these men, even thoug! five preliminary conferences had been held in New Orleans, Atlanta, St. Louis, Philadelphia and New York throughout the twelve-month period leading up to I ng, without inviting Drs. 1. H. King, F. A, Cullen, and L. E. Jordan to cither meeting. The main discussion of the group was with reference to paragraph No. 7 of the previously prepared agenda. Senti- ment was divided as to whether this group should recommend to the colored conferences to withdraw the Methodist Episcopal Church and set up a distinctive Negro Church or whether these Negro Methodists should now seek union with the Colored Methodist Church. Bishop Jones seemed to favor this last proposal while Bishop Clair avorable to the proposal for a dis- from wa ibbs of Florida and Stinson of Louis- na, With material like this coming in- to the leadership of our Methodism as iscopal executives, certainly the rch of Allen is headed toward her anifest destiny. “The morning cometh.” The ere is clearing. As I scan the Me ince OTHER MEN OF TINY coming spon the scene, dy to Content for the Mastery: of them I shall write Hereafter. ' Fort Wayne Indians tinctiye Negro Church, After an all day session concluding with a mass meeting at night, addressed by Bishop A P. Shaw of New Orleans, the body appointed an Adinterim Com- mittee, composed of the Bishops and a representative, Lay and Clerical, from each of the annual conferences to carry ion which relate to the isdiction. That We urge a careful plan, (a) By Ministerial Unions, (b) Institutes and Conferences. That we consider the advisability of conducting, through the Southwes- tern Christian Advocate, a campaign of education on the plan. should select a dozen would agree to contribute an article each, over the period o' one article per month. That we should order an Ad Interim Committee composed 3ishops, Six persons at large and an additional Nine; that tee should take under advisement questions that may be period between the la: and may be charged with a sufficient authority to act on s for the group 5. Whether we shall have a Jurisdic- tional headquarters or share offices with the in our board relationships, 6. That we shall unitedly request four copal areas for the Central Jur- isdiction, and the o giving Episcopal supervision to oyr work in Liberia. That we state, throug Bowen, our present attitude toward, (a) a distinctive Negro Church (b) Union with other Colored dists. Faithfully submitted by committee on Agenda, and unanimously adopted by the Committ February 1, 1938. BISHOP R. E. JONES, General Chairman W. A, C. HUGH Sub Commit BISHOP M Connecticut The Third Quarterly Bethel Church was held and 17th with presiding elder in charge Camphell in an inimit- ached to us from the At il am., Dr. able manner Pp) subject “LOVE,” Text out further procedure in regard to the Plan, Following is the complete agenda considered by the group: 1. That Bishop M. W. Clair shall read | but never was he more forceful ‘ll those sections of the Plan of Un- 13;1, I have had the pr’ ing Dr. Campbell over a | more eloquent than hi W. CLAIR, Presi- dent Pro. Tempore Com- mittee on Agenda NEW ENGLAND ECHOES Dr, J. R. Campbell Holds Third Quar- terly Conference in New Haven, = Central Jur-| morning. He is indeed a great pul- piteer, The Newport District takes pride in the fact that it has one of the leading presiding elders of the connec- tion as its chieftain. At 8 o'clock our presiding elder ex- celled himself in the delivery of a soul stirring? sermon from the subject “MERCY,” having chosen his subject from the 5th chapter of Mark. He em- phasized the fact that he was attempt- ing to carry out the theme of LOVE and MERCY in all the churches of the dis- trict, realizing that we all would suc- ceed spiritually and financially thereby. We are always glad to have Dr. Camp- bell and Mrs. Campbell with us as evi- denced by a large ‘attendance at both morning and eyening seryices. study of the That we men who f one year, or of the Negro this Commit- Monday night after our beloved pas- tor, Rev, I. A. McCoy had completed the raised in the | devotiqnal services, our presiding elder rger sessions, | took up the business of the conference, Having heard complete reports from the Stewards and Trustees, all clubs and auxiliaries of the church, Dr. Campbell ich questions expressed himself as being highly pleas- ed with our progress. Great Experience Our presidin, praise of the achievements expect to White Group elder was rich in his of Our Zion McCoy comes ta us an experienced and successful pas- tor. It was under his pastorate here 20 years ago, that the foundation on which our beantiful church stands, was built, Because of his experience a pastor, his devotion to duty, his deep interest in d our-pastor. Rey pportunity of h Dr. J. W. E.} things spiritual and his faithfulness to safeguard our interests, we know we shall accomplish a great deal with him Metho-| as our leader. We, as members, friends and well-wishers again pledge to him and his dear wife, our loyal support your sub- Mrs, Campbell in a beautiful manner brought us greetings from the Mission- ee on Agenda, | ary Society, emphasizing the Self-De- nial Department. We paused to pay tribute to our de-~ (Continued on page 8) BRR Prt t iii The Daily Altar—Rev, Carlyle FR, Stewart Sunday School Lesson EDITORIALS; A Missionary ES, Chairman tee Will Negro Methodists Set Up A New Church?....... Pointed Points ... Churchman ‘Afield . Birthday Young People’s Page : ivilege of hear- The Sharecropper Looks to God., period of years, | Allen Christian Endeavor League.. and From Other Papers ve Women’s Page—Edith H, Sturges... Conference of 1 January 16th Greetings I Corinthians e was Sunday Returns......... 4 The Sage of Tawawa....- Le ===== DSC09854.JPG ===== in truth. He will fulfill the desire their cry, and will save them.—Amen. be eS ea a Saturday, March-5 THE HIRELING FLEETH hireling, and careth not for the sheep.” — John 10:13. Read John 10:1-16, The hireling being such as he is has in the sheep but careth only for himself. In the hour of danger ere: ic tee naios and sore trial nothing can be expected of the hireling but flight and gross neg- But the Good Shepherd “giveth no interest lect his life for the sheep.” , 4 “Where a man’s treasure is, there will his heart be also.” ‘4 earnestly and sincerely give our lives t for those committed unto our care and keeping? God can trust me.” Prayer fishes. We would not be a hireling. But as Christ was the Great Shepherd, may we love and care for those en- trusted unto our care and keeping. In Jesus’ name, we pray.—Amen. : Siunslay;, Meanols 6 A WALL OF FIRE “For I—will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory B in the midst of her.”—Zech 2:5, Read The ancient cities on the plains need- ed strong walls to fortify them against Ja the attacks of the marauders. Walls a erecter by human hands were not im- pregnable, however; often they crum- bled beneath the sweeping onslaught of the determined enemy. God pro- mises to be a “wall of fire” thus ren- dering a protection such that no one j dare even approach, But not only will He be a defense without but also a “glory in the midst”. As followers of Christ we are sub- jected to attacks on all sides but let us not forget that we are surrounded with a wall of fire and that within there is glory that cannot be dimmed. Prayer: When we abide ‘in Thee, O Lord, no enemy can harm us. Help us to trust Thee in all that we say or do, in Jesus name—Amen. Monday, March 7 ' THE HARVEST PLENTEOUS a Lt “Lift up your eyes, and look on the _ fields; for they are white already to a = a a ey By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord is nigh unto all them that | harvest.”—John 4:35. Read John 4:31- Hear his promise: “Lo Tam with you call upon him, to all that call upon him 38. of} “Let down your buckets where you them that fear him; he also will hear “The hireling fleeth, because he is In the service of With the Master, are we hirelings or do we A member of my church loved to say from time to time; “I am not worried | There j about whether or not I can trust God, but what worries me is whether or not Our Heavenly Father, our service for thee is not for loaves and ——————————] We do not get the splendour of the pulled ow \ to instantaneous death, him in the state prison revealed a sad picture. Out of munication with all of his relatives, anc forsaken by erstwhile friends, pres tically he confessed, “You soon find that your friends forget you in a place] like this.” Ls = “The way of the transgressor is I tried to show the dejected < that there was a friend that would go with him to the end of the oid, Stes enjoy, and for spiritual con that we mortals neglect the comrade- exceed all the delights of rherHt+etrett | ship of the greatest friend of earth,| Amen. RS Nforts whi h the World. ¢ t: always, even unto the end of the world.” aes Prayer: “So poor and rejected, thank are,” has become one of the most God I can sing, Oo slory to God, I'm a often repeated phrases of the late} child of the king: We thank the,'O Bookenie Weehineion Lord, for the comfort that dost afford ‘ During the Civil War President Lin- | t® those beset and sorely tried. © We a ‘ HYMNS THAT Live I DON’T KNOW Wuat Do ‘WITHOUT THE Lorp coln attended a great meeting in Wash- rejoice that we have a friend. ae Ki ve (s ; fing him were astonished, saying, ington in interest of the Christian Com- Thursday, March 10 font Know what Vd do with nce hath this man these things? o issi While sitti in th i sags “ Lord 7 hat is the wisdom that is given mission. ile sitting in the service, A GOOD CONSCIENCE Teen Rea do win h a singer rendered..a well-known. sang, [~<a Li G@' do without the 9 this man, and what mean such entitled: “Your Mission,” So impressed} “And herein do I exercise myself, to ord y works wrought by his hands? was the president that he sent a re-] have always a conscience void of of-| While atte a RS quest for the song to be repeated.]fense toward God and man.”—Acts oe wees mo Beaver Teen 24:16. I don’t know what I'd do wit “Conscience is not given to a man Lord. to instruct him in the right, but to prompt him to choose the right in- i " stead of the wrong when he is instructed My moths ame age twas jus as to what is right. It tells a man that poea your prayers and with your boun- | he ‘ought to do right. And if a man megs He meade ° ties has made up his mind that a certain ake Jestts ao ceeeuce You can do what heaven demands, wrong course is the right one, the more esters: Gin ee You can be like faithful Aaron, he follows his conscience the more hope- ey Bt paaat ihe a. ‘% Holding up the prophet’s hands.” - less he is as a wrongdoer. One is pret- Boat dante know what Va « ty far gone in an evil way when he sh elk a s plenty to do; Will you do it? | serves the devil c onsciéntiously.” it h 4 { Prayer: As we lift up our eyes, we H.C. TRUMBULL. Eee > ill behold the plenteous harvest, O Lord,} No man can have a conscience void é : er We pray that Thou shalt help us tol of offense toward God and men and + arabe gf iam eee work while jit is yet day. In Jesus’ ) ’ not be serenely happy in its possession. a ‘ ‘ : . i: 4 Tet 'm on the King’s highway i name and for His sake, we pray—Amen.| A young man in our city was captured some every a , after a brief career of robbery. To Bue doniteleriow- what I'd d the police he co nfessed that he was] — ie Lord glad it was over because he found no. e 3 “Open the window eastward!’— IT peace in his wrongdoing. When r get to heaven and Kings 13:17. Read Psalm 46, Prayer: Heavenly Father. help us mother’s hand, The difficulty with us is that we open| to keep our c onsciences clean and yoid And tell her of my trials whi! our windows in the wrong direction. | of offense toward God and men.—Amen. thru this land, Friday; March 11 Sometime I’m made to cry but | ‘ it thru some how that breathe, discontent, and despair, REO But I don’t know what I’d The arrow of the Lord’s deliverance] “Tribulation worketh patience,”— the Lord.— lies eastward. Through the eastward] Roms 5:3. Read Romans 5. ~ i ‘ \4 window pours nothing but the pure] When some one asked Michael An- | I’m sometime weak and feeb'c golden brilliance of the sun. Facing gelo what was genius, he ‘replied:—| racked with pain, eastward we never grow discouraged | “Genius is eternal patience.” I look for ease and comfort bu nor feel that futility and frustration] To those who read these lines and are to be in vain, are ours. fretting over the circumstances of life] My strength is almost gone 50” that seem to bear you down to defeat, Icarry on. PE may I council that you take your bur- “But I don’t know what I'd do dens to the Lord and wait patiently on the Lord— — When John Milton went blind at the|Sometime I look for friends! very height of his brilliant career he] ~ all my friends are gone, — fought his way thru to the eter: t.| Sometime I stand for the right in his ode “On His Blindnes. fe and have to stand alone, veals the secret. id Sometime one abuse my nam Sy: ‘ =~ |. stand there just the same “But Patience,to prevent —__ ; ior ’t know what I’d do \ That murmur soon r a “not need ai baths ‘or his me 1 s sisters here with us? If you cannot be the watchman, Standing high on Zion’s wall, Pointing out the path to heaven, Offering life and peace to all; ir unbelief. aching. And he calleth unto Tuesday, March 8 OPEN THE WINDOW! ats. 10 Meresoever ye enter rising sun but catch the lurking shadows ealed them. I thee—Acts 3:6. “T know not how such things can be But I do know He speaks to me; Not from the grass nor from the sod, But deep within me I hear God, Speaking Spirit unto Spirit ; O if I listen I-can hear it, Voice of God a-calling me Out of His infinity, , nd his leadership “Help us to know that we face the dawn of a new glory and splendour in Christ. af te ig de pee On this Christian journey ain't " Wednesday, March 9 FRIENDS THAT STICK “Ye are my friends.”—John 15:14, Twenty years ago the prisoner went to the home of his mother-in-law, whom he accused guilty of weaning his wife from him, and in an altercati¢ \ 4 ¥ oa as their Lord. jus. ithout what I'd do W March 6 ‘WITH WHAT WE HAVE Mark 6:1-13 he cometh into his own country; disciples follow him. 2 And he sabbath was come, he began sh in the synagogue; and many not this the carpenter, the son of and brother of James, and Joses. “Judas, and Simon? and are not And_ they bre offended in him. 4 And’ Jesus d unto them, A prophet is not with- it honor, save in his own country, and fong his own kin, and in his own lise. 5 And he could there do no : y work, save that he laid his Inds upon a few sick folk, and healed : 6 And he marveled because of him And he went round about the villages the felve, and he began to send them forth f two and two; and he gave them ithority over the unclean. spirits; 8 id he charged them that they should ke nothing for their journey, save a ff only ; no bread. no wallet, no money ir purse; 9 but to go shod with Adals: and, said he, put not on two And he said unto them, into a tre abide till ye depart thence. 11 nd whatsoever place shall not re- ive you, and they hear you not, as “go forth thence, shake off the dust at is under your feet for a testimony itothem. 12 And they went out, and eached that men should repent. 13 nd they cast out many demons, and ointed with oil many that were sick, house, OLDEN TEXT: What I have, that \T GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe Vhy have the Jews never accepted y large numbers the religion of “Tt would seem that with Jesus so great out the world, his own people him. The story of the f Jesus and the refusal nds and relatives to receive her than an ordinary person refusal of the Jews to The story also a parable of Jewish erform no mighty work people because of their was ore of the sad |-he could not be accep experiences of Jesus’ life that in his ine ide. own home town amon; Tndte el ted. Everywhere | best | i else the crowds had followed him. eRe Ve sabi ge eel adie Here in his home he was merely the carpenter, the son of Mary. The ex- Perience dashed his spirits. @ partial explanation. Miracle work- | re; ers were usually “gods” to people in the East. There was something mys- terious—almost —divine—about They wete more related to the other] 1. world than to this. So people who] believe in personality. Jesus sent these knew not the backgrou no prejudices. Those background found it di background aside, Jesus sent his disciples forth by] men. twos. They were to carry no bread,| life. They had a hold on God. They no wallet, and no money. Only a staff | had cloquence born of the Holy Spirit was to be in their hand and sandals on] in their souls. their feet. There are various explana- cabs and the tailor’s bills for pressings of suits? and dollars in cold cash out of our] i city. I say this sadly. because no one fficult to put the] souls. They hada vital message. They They had the compan- ionship of the one who said?” I am tions of these instructions. The pri-|with you always—even unto the end mary one is that in mutual dependence] of. the ages.” Those are some of the there is strength. The disciples went things which they had, and having them by twos as aids to each other. Those they did not need trunks, books, suits, who received the attentions of the dis- secretaries, press agents, pamphlets, ciples gave of their food to them. It} cards and loads of sawdust. Was a case of mutual dependence and I have read that a certain bishop is happiness came from it. leaving his cathedral and is moving Guests in the home are usually bless-}about the parish with a chapel on ings. We remember over long years|wheels. A good idea. If the people some of the grand characters who have | will not come to him, he will go to them. spent the night with us. I recall that} In recent years we have been building when I was a boy a Japanese Christian, huge churches piling debts upon them Miss Harata, spent several days in my|and begging the people to come and father’s home. She was a charming} pay for them. person and an unusual Christian. She} away. read the scripture in her own language] empty cathedrals and churches and then in English. I gained the im-| Are we, modern pression that she was more Christian} churches, simply going through pious than many of the people who lived}motions?” Do you really think that about us. She paid us no money. We}|God cares about all the candles, robes were glad to do something for a person}-and genuflections? I. will tell you—I in a material way~who made such a God wants personality and he great spiritual contribution to us. In effect she had with her “no bread, no wallet and no money.” messenger. The text is taken from the book of Acts. Peter was asked for alms by a beggar.| and began preaching in the lanes of his He had no money, but he said: “Silver | country. I understand William and gold have I none, but such as I] Booth who took his drum and went out have give I unto thee. In the name of Whitechapel to Jesus Christ, rise up and walk.” “Such] preach the gospel. We need ih smash many of the polite conventionalities of Religion is bound Result : the people stay All over the world I have seen in many of our do not. wants public services to change per- sonalities and the more the better—. She was God’s| and the better the better. I have hours when I think T understand that English clergyman who walked out of his church old into the streets of as I have” is one’s best gift. the modern church. in graveclothes; we need to let it go. What we want jis a few flaming, free THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE hi his _pocket-book? | brought against some men is their fami-_ & his own people} Would he stay anywhere except at the ly connections. to check the cost of his meals, his taxi-] misunderstood by one’s loved ones. I hope you have not—for| except that he healed There is} it hurts your faith. One evangelist is); Evidently Jesus thought of his real ported to have taken forty-five thous-| work as something beyond a mere hea!- L Nothing is harder to bear than being : “He could do no mighty work there, a few sick.” ng of bodies. Some men are more concerned about them.] has evangelism nearer to his heart than] their sour stomachs than their. sick I believe in evangelism—but I also] souls. Jesus has never made a disciple out nd of Jesus had} first disciples out trusting altogether] of any man until he can trust him to who knew his] in what they were. They had flaming] send him forth to other men. Even those who hear the truth must had a living faith, They had love of| accept some of the responsibility for They had the words of eternal] the preservation of the truth. e PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Gracious God, may the spirit of wil- lingness possess us as we seek to serye ‘ Thee and our fellow men. Preyent in us the grudging spirit which spoils the joy of all giving and serving, Put into our hearts the motives that make for cheerful giving and living, that our lives and the lives of those we serve together may be enriched and made glad. Wilt Thou endow us with grace to use faith- fully and well our talents whatever they may be. Shame us out of idleness and weakness and show us how to do our part in the work of Thy kingdom, Help us to appreciate the obligation that every ability and opportunity imposes, and without waiting for larger gifts or more power may we take what we have and meeting the needs as they come, do our best. Let youth, wherever at work in Thy find the i which they may best serve what name, way in are theirs. Fill their hearts with joys that consecrated efforts for God alone can give and lead them-on to greater things. In His name.—Amen, DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Mark 6:1- F. Matt, 25 :14-30. T. Mark 6:7-13. — S. I Kings 3:5-14 W. John 6:5-14. S. Romans 12 :3-8. T. Exodus 4 OLEAN, NEW YORK spirits, personalities changed by the power of Christ. We need to fling aside all the traps of religion and let the mighty word have release. Not equipment but personality. Garfield said that his idea of a university was a log in the forest with Mark Hopkins, as teacher, on one end and himself, as student on the other. By John R. Ewers Schooldays were over. The disciples —learners—had to become apostles, those definitely sent on a mission. For many months Jesus had kept his chosen disciples near him. He had been im- pressing his personality upon them— often in silence. He had taught them by word and by deed. They had wit-] There you have it—personality. nessed his remarkable influence upon} \oriq js sick of little buttoned-up cle people, He had taught, healed, inspired] men, mumbling the canned creeds; it many. By cool brooks. under cedar} wants real men, who believe something trees, in gardens, on housetops under] enough to ‘sacrifice for it. We have the stars, they had been the recipients} well-equipped public school buildings— of his matchless spirit. Now they were] put are we turning out better men? ready to share it. He sent them out,! We have superb church buildings—but two by two, one compensating the} what about Christian personalities? weakness of the other, to spread the] Jere is something to think about— gospel of the kingdom. Now will you} something, in fact, to do something notice how he sent them out—without] about. How develop Christian person- equipment. Look—no bread, no pocket-| ality? book, no duffle-bag, no extra coat, no extra shoes. Did that ever strike you before? : Did you ever sce a modern evangelist | arrive with his trunks? Did he bring The POINTERS By Roy L. Smith Jesus was always a surprise. The worst indictment that can be Wendell, the 13 year old son of the Rey. and Mrs, Harvey L. Gault deserves Dur- ing this school year, he has made 34 A’s He made 14 A’s this last quarter. The following is a letter to his parents from his teacher: great credit in his schoo! work “SCHOOL 10” Olean, N. Y My dear Mr. and Mrs. Gault: I have been wanting to meet you both personally, but this busy life seems to make many things ypossible that we would like to-do. I want to tell you how much I have enjoyed working with Wendell for for- ty weeks, and twenty weeks to come in Algebra. I think he is one of the nicest boys I have ever worked with, and that you have done an excellent job in bringing him up in this day and age. It is outstanding to have a pupil get three 100’s in Regents, and I congratu- late you and him. Very sincerely, Margaret Hendrick ===== DSC09855.JPG ===== CHRIS As through the years we go, So this I say, be staunch and true ~ If you good friends would know. GEORGE ELLISTON EERE EE EEE EEE REE Edito REE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EE A MISSIONARY RETURNS NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa, as Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. NINETEENTH ST Philadelphia, Pa. BISHOP D. H. SIMS, . Kev. H. H. Cooper, S We have not seen him yet but we have been informed that Bish- op and Mrs. R. R. Wright, Jr. have returned home to family, friends and a- grateful church from the field of labor in South Africa where the bishop is build- ing nobly upon the enduring foun- dation laid by worthy predeces- Wilberforce Institute has been given recognition by the British Government. The bishop is a man of high intellectual cali- bre and of rare ability. We regret his indisposition and pray his complete recovery. At the same time we pray that the church may catch more and more the spirit of missions. Prof. and Mrs. White are in South Af- tica with Bishop Wright. harvest is great but the laborers Our program of mis- sions must be more wholehearted- ly and edequately supported. Eas- ter will soon be here. God grant that we may lay it upon the hearts of the people. A Missionary Re- The work must be carried God calls the church GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! ali Contributors write. 4 —Do not abbreviate, but spell It is easier for you to spell me to pay extra ue go over the manuscript THIRDLY—Make your manuscript short church news only not mote than five pages at special rate for im Section “1108, 7, authorized on July REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager Bt 2A Mk Ne Bold The CHRISTIAN RE every Thursday. year, $1.00 for six mor $ u ind may be commenced with any issue. "ORDER is issned Subscriptions, $1.50 per a available to the Post Offce and Express Money Communications shayld nor be lengthy, ‘ie of the paper and in ink. for subscriptions or merchan ‘i othee business letters, ——-—-000-———. THE SAGE OF TAWAWA Business. Manager, REV M. E Philadelphia, Penna A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN. Philadelphia, Pa, Within the range of experience of many persons now living Ben- jamin W. Arnett’s was a name to with. While Secretary of the African M, E. Church he edited and publisht “The Budget,” a compendium of church history and valuable infor- He was elected to the episcopacy in 1888 As such he was the brains in planning the op- eration of the church. Bishop Arnett was a stateman, ’ + = and a member of the Ohio State! cation is virtually a fait accompli. Legislature. He introduced a bill, The published report of the meet- which put an end to the Black’ ing, signed by the two bishops a- Code of laws in the state. The, ™ong others, leaves one in doubt Bishop lived near the campus of 28 to precisely what occured, Plt fenton ttt interferon Weekly Th Sea ee a oe Se And whosoever would be my disciple let him take up his cross and follow me. fete bicbeee el rPre ~ Weekly Poem HR eet ON MAKING FRIENDS You would have friends? Be friendly then, and go With interest in your heart for those You most would like to know. was named Tawawa Chimney Corner, To it the great and near- great of that day came. It is not hard to make a friend, But let me tell you this, That keeping friends a fine art is, That many. many miss. And leseping friends, dat’. wast the new day. For fifty odd years his voice has resounded in th after he shall have been kissed in- to his eternal sleep by the angel of God. This is to say that the mantle of Benjamin W. Arnett is being nobly worn by Reverdy Cassius Ransom, the other sage of Tawawa. : . ———000—— : WILL NEGRO METHODISTS SET UP A NEW CHURCH? ‘ = TOO LITTLE ATTENTION has been given a meeting of Ne- gro leaders of the Methodist Episcopal Church held in Chicago on February 1 to “‘consider prob- lems arising from the prospect of white unification.” The call for the gathering was issued by Bish- op Robert E. Jones, Bishop Mat- thew W. Clair-and other promi- nent clergymen and was answered by 250 leading ministers and lay-~ men representing all the Negro conferences from Florida to Col- orado. Readers of The Christian Century will not need to be told that the occasion for the meeting is the imminence- of union be- tween the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the Methodist Protestant Church on the basis of a plan which segregates the Ne- gro conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church in a separate ra- cial jurisdiction. The greater ma- jority of the Negro constituency has opposed the adoption of the plan, and the purose of the Chica- go meeting was to settle upon a course of action, now that unifi- Wilberforce at a mansion which| the followin; quotation indicates : that serious developments are in the air: “Sentiment was divided as to whether this group should re- The Bishop left us long ago,| Commend to the Colored confer- Few days ago the writer visited] &"¢ Tawawa. Another Bishop resides | dist Epis there now, Like Bishop Arnett|# ‘distinctive — ences to withdraw from the Meth- 7 -and tremble There is nothing | 4 but his dust, oday in more 7000 pulpits, to an innumer- is dusky sons and in elling them that ethodism is more indes- man was happy to ren church, a poet, _ author, s: orator, : preacher, and social prophet of ing the status wit h assigns them was templated. We can hat this is what the Te to say, and we do not Tepresentative the ¢; was, but in any clear that withdraw.) Methodist Episcopal Chur ing seriously considere le body of its Negro church. He, and his wife recently celebrated their Golden: Anniver- sary with zeal unabated and eye- sight undimmed. He is without a doubt the best read man of cur:| rent literature in the church. He is at home in various areas of knowledge. The church will not properly appreciate him until long iE REV. H. H, BREWER, n Chapel, Lexington, Ky. is i a successful year. astor of a splendid congre- m, and follows the Rev. W. K. shall, now Presiding Elder. =the Christian be a Pointed P be “THE MAN WH everything he wants not be able to buy what tomorrow’—Arthur ‘ Commissioner Of Education JE WAYCROSS DISTRICT, fgia Annual Conference has “The World s The Presiding Elder is Veteran, Dr. L. A. Townsley, 11 known character in the h. The printed program is The fathers are hard THE YOUNG PE Church of St. Stephe: Michigan publishes a \ letin, “The Voice of Yi the direction and sup Mrs. J. D. Howell. Th number carried many historic facts, and t HRU THE KINDNESS OF /M. E. Grant, State Super- of the W. H. and F-. Society forida, we are in receipt of a am to be held at Allen Chap- ytona Beach, February 24- program is a credit to the onary workers in the 11th Wayman Ward, H. E. Stewart. and J. _ THE REV. is the pastor of Church, St. Clairsville, ( desired information ° by several persons. This he Churchman i ‘Churchman spent Allen Day in Michigan, the guest of Rev. . Baber, pastor of Ebenezer, thedral of African Methodism in MRS. MAUDE | daughter of the late Re Bazie, of the Illinois Conferentt is pastor of the Afric Church at Chester, Ilhn: lay morning at 10:45 the Church- to an overflow € at St. Stephen. The pastor is The Churchman dl to see about five hundred People in Sunday School and) Dear Dr. Singleton: Church, St. Stephen reports iss money perhaps, than any n the connection. At one meet- fs $124.00. All of the Sunday Bo to the trustees. A new is been purchast. THE REV. A. R. is guest speak Bethel, Albany, Georgia an Allen Day message | very appropriate text: “l!: » dead, yet speaketh.” ollow: ing is a sample of his elo “Richard Allen stood : nence and glory covere( funeral eulogy has been ed. I invite you with ™ and inadequate imaginat0"' hold while I ‘lift from chre its covering. O y° ‘ of his greatness, Come y° of his capability and )' draw near and peep at We are nothing but his « use in silence! No ™ mire the adr ements; no an African Methodist tonic. ecial Allen Day program enezer under the auspices ican M. E. Ministerial ev, A. T Williams, Presi- irs participated. The bout “Richard Allen, Reverends J. A. ice, once a fellow C. The Church- : ew : . naintances, many old ac-| hind you put you there to do just what :7:45 P.M. the Churchman spoke for ‘ q ess for th ivi the third time during the day and at t eT ee BH : the entire church a vision of your pro- a ae ey the eit choir can gram for it before your pene i Teta Beg am Ord. ses! A} God bless both you and yours. s time! The church is at the Yours brotherly end of a boulevard. It is a massive pile Albert Lon; of granite with stained glass windows, a dome, pipe organ. gymnasium, chapel,| JONES CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH and every modern convenience, Sylvester, Georgia Mae ee es coming to De- The Second Quarterly Conference of BS oe et is was guest speaker] Jones Chapel A. M. E. Church closed ic ae sville, Penna., the Rey.| out Sunday night, February 13, with Gy » Pastor. success. The meeting was held by Elder C. C. Crouch, P, E. of the Moultie Dis- ~Monday morning Bishop John A,| trict. Gregg arrived. Dr, and Mrs. Howell} He delivered a noble sermon on Sun- entertained at breakfast. At noon aj day at eleven o'clock also Sunday night group of 200 business, professional men’| there were spirit in the services. Three and women met at the Y, W. C. A. to| members were added to the church, urge the General Conference Commis-] Who were taken in by the Presiding sion to decide upon Detroit as the seat| Elder. Our hearts burned within us of the 1940 General Conference. There} While he talked with us, Surely Dr. were representatives of the Governor, | Crouch is a great man. the Mayor, Senators, doctors, dentists,|_ It Was indeed a great Conference lawyers, insurance men, undertakers both the Presiding Elder and pastor and a host of others. By the Church-| Were full of smiles. The officers and man’s side was W.H. Peck. Moving members of Jones Chapel A. M. E. about was Mrs. Christian Smith. At- Church were high in praise of the pastor torney, Hols Dudley. wayntuchiniese and were very thankful to our Bishop Fountain for sending him back to us. Mrs, A. B. Shipp, Sec. Rey. W.A. Greene, Pastor dence, With the coming of the morning the distinguisht guests arrived, Drs. A. ~ SPECIAL TO THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER A: Alexander came from Chicago. The Mra. G. Robinson’ Reporter entire Detroit ministerial group was assembled. Sunday was a high day at Ward A. M. E. Church not with-standing the snow storm. The pastor, Dr. C. D. Dix- on, D.D., preached with power to a large and appreciative congregation Next evening the Churchman motor- ed withthe Reverend Baber to Wilber- force University, Spent a few hours in Springfield at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Watkins, At Payne’ Seminary In the afternoon at the residence of } the Churchman talkt with the young) yf. Clara Davis, 4508 Fairmount Ave. prophets. Guest of Dean and Mrs. C.H. The Woman’s Co-operative Commis- Rev. Wallace _ Wright of sion presented a Silver Tea, which was Springfield came over. Visited Presi- largely attended. This organization is dent D. Ormande Walker in his office} a1, auxiliary of the Federal Council of and home. Saw many students. The] Churches of Christ in America, and is crowning visit was at Tawawa Chimney doing a great work both spiritually and Corner, Long hours were spent with} otherwise. Brighten the Corner Where Bishop and Mrs. Ransom. You Are, the theme song was sung ef- _ | fectively by the women. Addresses, The Churchman prepares to entertain | <olos, instrumental and vocal were ren- for Montgomery where the bishops and] dered, Mrs. Anna Wilder is the very leaders of our Methodism will meet on] considerate President. business for the king. The Sacred Concert in the evening | was a service long to be remembered = 5 =i BES “| the outstanding artist. The Silver Shall LETTER TO ate PO TLOy __ | Quartette electrified the hearts of the! from the 4th chapter of the Phillipians. Spivey: wy large congregation, while Miss Collins Onancock, Va.| carried us to the heights in two trumpet | ; solos. Mrs. B. Collins recited with effect, “The Shabby Row and the Things You Leave Undone.” Truly the gospel is} being preached at Ward Church in ser- mon and song. Dr. C. D. Dixon is the Allow me to hope that these few lines may find you well. The program you have for your work is splendidly going over. It is both masterly and attractive. } You have come into.the KINGDOM of| very popular pastor. ‘ervice for this day and time, and the The public has a hearty welcome to servi is day < 4 : ¢ | worship here, hack cround of all of your struggles 0} | ahs Ai terday have brought to you the abil-| | Miss Ernestine E. Collins is the ac- Hoy us program of today. Your | complished Trumpet of Ward Church ity for y! 3 vision of our present day needs is clear: Choir, | lacing Both you and Dr. Clayborn are p r before the entire church the program BELTON, TEXAS we need for this day Let nothing f instriuc- change you or your course © tion, You are on the RIGHT LINE r ming an More and more, yout are becoming Se Ors kik va hla es, ressive forces in ate - Sa, My ay ae The forces he- Was present as also many visiting min- the — . The First Quarterly Conference of Bethel A. M. E. Church of which Rev. |, on ~ i j %. you are doing. A BIG JOB has been Birt given to you. You indicated your fit- + l hday Greetings = DOP POOP OPOO OOOO D> $ a BISHOP H, Y. TOOKES Portsmouth, Virginia EV. C. H. BOONE, P MRS, ADA C, SCOTT isters and their members The morning service jwas very im pressive; the Presiding Elder prea a good sermon and administered sacra- ment to a large number. noon service was conducted by the Min- istérs Alliance of the City, Rey of Mt. Zion M, E. Church delivering a wonderful sermon taken from Rev, 4:8. Other visiting ministers were Rey. O. J. Pedesclaux of Magnolia Baptist Church Rey. O. T. Daniels of the Church of God in Christ, Rey. Sam Daniels of Mag- nolia Baptist Church, and Rev. L Alexander of Wayman Chapel, Temple. \ Texas and the Temple Choir § We are very much pleased with our J. L. Mosely is pastor, was quite a suc- pastor and wife. Mrs. A. A. Kruger, Reporter ===== DSC09856.JPG ===== Young People’s Page ae a MARCH Sunshine bright on window glass, Candy wrappers on park grass, Smell of Bock, and “Shin in your ear Hey, nonny, nonny. Spring is here. nak See gee Se SE POEM FOR Y. P. PAGE ._ THE AWAKENING “Oh, goodness me!” said Mother Earth all to herself one day “Tt's getting time for me to put my winter clothes away! hyacinths daffodils wakened from their sleep. The and have * cannot keep account of them, for everywhere they pecp. The pyussy-willows, naughty things, have taken off their caps. ef the tree—the cotton south. Labor Union Prayer Meetings Meetings of the Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union break into plaintive melody as old spirituals once more tell the story of another people in bondage. Against recalcitrant planters is hurled the invective of Isaiah: “It is you who have eaten up the land. The spoil of the poor is in your houses. ;\What mean you to crush my people and grind the faces of the poor.” On the walls of their meeting halls a land hun- gry group hang copies of the prophetic Levitic law: “And the land shall not be held in perpetuity.” : In prayer, too, the faith of a desper- ate people in a just God breaks forth in unforgettable, poignant power. Let in- trenched landlordism and absentee own- ership listen and tremble at the follow- ing prayer: offered at the tfnion’s 1937 conyention by a sharecropper preacher. ‘The actual words (I shall not attempt to produce the dialect), follow: “Heavenly Father, you know us,and we know you. We are calling upon you because you are a union God, and we need you because you will lead us out And all the little crocus buds have]! 4¢ our troubles. Oh Lord, we have wakened from their naps been in the storm so long, until we made The buds upon the maple tree are}. our minds to come into this union, swelling full and brown, And from reports my ear has heard the cardinal’s in town. It’s time to get my brushes out and sadows clean. shower baths to sweep the n And send my little brighten up the green!” GWYNNETH D, WALKER. SNAPPY STORIES GIVE HIM HIS DUE “To what shall I liken my deceased brother,” said the lodge chaplain. “I can’t liken him to the sun, for the sun shines only in the day. and he shone at night as well as in the day. I-can’t liken him to the stars, for the stars shine only at night and he shone by day and night, And I can’t liken him to the moon, for the moon is full only part of the but he full all the time, was time.” PUT LOTS OF IT IN “We will new sing. “Little Drops of Water,’ and do put a little spirit into it,” said the chorister THE SHARECROPPER LOOKS TO GOD By Chester Hunt * The recent affiliation of the Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union with a C.I.O. organization again attracts atténtion to a group which has, in a unique man- ner, combined social idealism and re- ligious passion, Deep in the rural south the Old Testament prophets are coming alive as the ancient agrarian injustices of the eighth century B. C, are repeated in modern America. Dark-skinned clergy raise cotton six days a week, and on the seventh Amos and Isaiah speak through them, and the people listen. Men for whom the first chap- ter of Genesis is a factual history of actual events, men who never heard of | Rauschenbusch or Niebuhr, are pro- - claiming with great certaifty that God lays the ax of judgment at the root of ¥ and to seek an end to our many trou- bles. Almighty God, we are asking you "to give us guidance, to aid us in our many deliberations. We are not asking you to come down here and do things for us because we know that if we do our part, you have always done yours. “Heavenly Father, we have, as you know, been knocked around. Our chil- dren have been crying for bread for a long time. We have cried for bread, and every time you stretch forth your hand to help us, our big brothers slip im and snatch it fronrus..... Heavenly Father, we know that our span on earth is short....I only ask that when my children come to lay flowers on my grave they can say: ‘Here lies a man who died to make the union strong,’ ” ’ In most of our urban churches the social gospel has an unreal, irritating, academic sound. It is remote from the life of the conventional church member, No wonder attempts to give it expres- sion in liturgy have not been conspicu- ously successful. To the Sharecropper, however, the impact of social injustice is immediate and real. ; Federal surveys show that the aver- age income per sharecropper family in bout $250 per year. In many sections but the depression price of cotton made it almost nonexistent. Unlike the land- owner, the cropper has received little benefit from the AAA and its successor, the Soil Conservation Act. Crop cur- tailment diminished equally the income of planter and cropper. To compen-| sate for this loss subsidies were given, which were divided on an eight to one basis in favor of the planter. In many cases the reduction in acreage was fol- lowed by a corresponding drop in the number of croppers on the plantation Thus to the impoverished cropper came _ the hitherto unknown hazard of unem- ployment. Direct political appeals produced visible results, The departinent agricultare sent Dr. Mary Connor M. ee to Arkansas to investigate all wie the prosperous delta regions is only a-| of the south it is still lower. The share-. cropper’s income. has always been low, | leaders o} after her return to | mediate superiors ©} were discharg' been made public. Reasons the sup- pression of the report are obscure, but} _ Senator Robinson was the dministra be tion wheelhorse at the time, an sas senators are not elected by shar cropper votes. White croppers are fre- quently unable to meet a poll tax pay- able in the spring of the year, when their fortunes are at lowest ebb. Negro croppers are deprived of the franchise | by traditional southern methods. Form Farmers’ Union _ As a possible way out, a group of croppers,-ministers, and small busine men formed the Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union. The union hoped to secure consideration by organizing the sharecropper and by waging a publicity campaign throughout the country, E- vents themselves did far more to pub- licize the plight of the sharecropper than could have been hoped for by any publicity campaign. Stories of black aS aad ret TOPIC FOR MARcK 6 fie ‘Training i in Church 1. The First Christi Acts 2:41.47 -> ~ — “There was not always church. Its beginning a, connected with ‘some o{ the occurrences of history—t}y¢ resurrection of Jesus Chris: | had stayed on earth His fo! have had an organization ; |from what we now have He went away some plan was jy. to hold the disciples and ot together, so that they cou to preach the good news church consisted of members | who wanted to be known of Jesus) ; preachers, like | 2 7 Bh _.* 1,{ day of Pentecost; meetings and white croppers meeting together, of and helpfulness among th: ere py a ates eee converts, the new people in tent colonies, and finally of a cooper- pee = ative farm, appeared in many metro- a politan newspapers. Even the news- peeeeiled in xi .. of reels were interested, and a “March of Paine enateifemained as Time” film resulted. fat das io this. E pl | the church’s life. Organization has been less successful. ed yhentiwe sing Intimidation by planters and the meager |, Bette tiiesclves bac! resources of the union have limited its century, in the, first churc membership to about thirty thousand nfaviice ue umitate the ear croppers concentrated mostly in north- When. Brefeneak. let us eastern Arkansas. The recent C10. think they might have spo alliance ‘may provide it with funds for meétings.”. ‘ more vigorous organization work. — , Onna paca only the o! Whatever happens to the union, the Will be Sung—no Bedern tu old cotton economy is doomed. Me-| ruses. The Scripture used wil chanized farming and the loss of Amer-] the psalms or prophecies ica’s export trade have permanently dis-| Juniors imagine how the « placed thotisands of sharecroppers.| tians addressed each other, and Evidently, too, it is only a matter of] spirit they talked to each o! time until the development of a mechan- ical cotton picker will displace thous-| For the Juniors to Say ands more. For those forced out of} The Bible passage tells agriculture the union asks that federal] new Christians on the day 0 agencies help adjust thém to a new life.} made an open c onfession © |For those remaining in cotton, it advo-| being baptized. Each one s*' cates the substitution of cooperatives] the time my sins are forgiv: for the old plantation system. away as water washes « Whether the inévitable transition in] intend to stand as a Chr the south means opportunity or simply] live as a Christian, and dow! suffering and chaos depends in large knows it,”” part on the attitude of the church, Both The first Christians mean! ‘the white and Negro churches have con-| They kept going in their wo" yictions about social righteousness. In] stopping. The church today * the case of the Negro church, a seem-| the same. ingly hopeless future has: directed its|* The first Christians were energies almost wholly into other-| each other. No one of them ¢ Ii DW very muc | worldly channels; The white churches, than the others, for all shared on the other hand, have frequently been clothing, houses, and other pos Nobody was hungry, nobody w2 the prey of Bible-quoting demagogues of the Tom Heflin and Cole Blease var- iety. Both types of religious mind} dhe) bist church had ; might all too easily be attracted to a worship. Because the temp" sentimental brand of fascism spor: an American terminology. It is byno] *2ey 2 oe means impossibic, however, that religion | making each home a mec may become the maj ; than his fellow Christians rac prayer and praise, Nothin; depends upon the f the more so erm churches. whi ca Loyalty nm Church © Christy S might diff But y daily t center of worship they Wo". They also went from hows: t -an.ef-| Every family had times and places (| is Said about it in “" |but there must have been pany at fervent hymns writtes " J mthat the peo?” gether. There the psalms about Christians © istian church had a con- us is what should be taking | very church today. ene: ‘or the Juniors to Answer what ways do you think the hurch in Jerusalem was better most of our churches today? In what ways are some churches y better than the first church? Was Jesus Christ, the Head of the hurch, any nearer to the early church an He is to the church of today? What can be done to make our gurch have the best points of the rly church? Chrigy Feb. 28. Early preachers—Acts 6:8, » Mar. 1. The church’s great day— Pentecost—Acts 2 :1-4, W., Mar. 2. First evangelists—Acts 8:1-8. 7, Mar. 3. Paul won to Christ—Acts ] 921-9, F, Mar.4. First church officers—Acts ‘ 6:1-7. Ss Mar. 5. The first organizations — 1 Tim. 3:1-8. Sun., March 6. Topic—The First Chris- tian Church.—Acts 2:41-47. (Consecration meeting.) SPOKANE, WASHINGTON » The Bethel A. M. E. Church is very happy to know that their one thing is cleared up for the year of 1937. That the church mortgage. The church mortgage amounted to $2,240.00, This las paid on Dec, 22nd in full. This is the first time the church has ever been relieved of a mortgage since the at of 1900. The members as well as the pastor and friends are proud to say these words. It has been a task for the church but now we are completely satis- d that God has helped us. We cannot ite this article unless we express how nkful we are for those who cooper- d with us along the line of helping the pastor as well as those who had cial groups to work among. Many slubs donated toward the worthy cause. ill say for the church we thank you Let out this im, ill s portant part | of bills have been completely cleared up. This-was done by each one doing his or her part, and was was the é and all. re is some more startling news, ide from the mortgage $375.00 worth PROGRESS A wide gulf separates the mod- rn funeral director from the dertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained ssional man, using all the iced methods of science and ing a multitude of services ‘were never expected of his Predecessor. As the result of lvancement, the public re- srotection and comfort in eat need. ' ’ ( TER C. BECKETT Iter St. Phila,, Pa. 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Address: 244 North University Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. The winter Institute of the Young People’s Department of the Philadel- phia Conference Branch Mite Mission- ary Society will be held March 18, 1938 * at Allen A. M. E. x Bainbridge Sts., Philadelphia. : MRS, ALMA FORD MASON ; Secretary-Treasurer ; (Continued from page 1) NEW ENGLAND ECHOES ; patted sister whom we all loved, Sally Wagstaff. There were three accessions to the church during the quarter. Total finances for the quarter. $834.79. + Adele H. Emery Ed.—Since this report was sent in, able, and lovable Presiding El- der C amuse has crossed the Bar, the fine, ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Pueblo, Colo. Second Quarterly Paul Conference at St. in Pueblo Dr. L. H. Smith, Pre- January 23, 1938. We be- siding Elder lieve this to haye been one of the most remarkable quarters in a long time. 00 ith preached from the Matt. 1:13, words “Whom do men the Son of Man Am,” The us. St say that I, hearts of the listeners were warmed as he spoke Every Colored church and pastor par- the afternoon at the church. The at- was more than three hundred including about forty white friends. And the collection for the day was $70.00, All reports were in advance to last quarter. Our pastor, Rey. L. S. Goolsby is making more friends for St.Paul by his pastorate and radio messages. The installation of the officers of the Colored Ministerial Alliance was held at St. Paul Friday night, January 28. Rev. L. S. Goolsby is President. During the business session of the church R. D. McClain was elected re- porter, tendance for the day WHY DROP “A” FROM A A. M. E. CHURCH WHY DROP “A” FROM A, M. E. CHURCH as proposed by Dr. J. P. Q. Wallace in a recent article which ap- peared in the Recorders? Perhaps the idea was suggested by the present trend of world thought towards a general change in the present economy of man. The nation proposes that the Afro- BRR EEE EEE d | groups in its citizenry. ¢| name. It is true that ancient African ticipated in the Union services held in those in authority without re- q American people are doomed to discard] of their ancestry and the American every mark of their race identification] white race-group ashamed of the pre- oner or later, and the “A” stands for} datory spirit which prompted their fore- naught, and that the name “African”| fathers to make slaves of the progency objectionable to the American Metho- |} of an ancestry who wrought so well for Church and might as well be drop-| mankind. This nation is striving to This may be the idea and desire of | wield into one united nation all of the]. but it colors too much of Race}different race-groups of its citizenry | ejudice to be encouraged by the na-} with little concern about. thei PEPER EETEEEP ETH | is there so degrading in the name “Afri- : can” to make it unfit to be in the name of a Church whose membership is com- posed largely of people of African des- This nation is trying to make cent? one united people of all different race has ceased to be a nation of modern Africans on the continent, of Africa. But suppose that there are no nations neither in ancient nor modern Africa, what affect would they haye in severing the cardinal ties that bind the peepte together in feelings? The Jewish people have no national Church, 17th’ and existence anywhere but they are bound together by the ties of nature. They hold most dearly to their race name, ideals and traditions and have entered with these into the political and social order of both state and church, drop- ping nothing. Who is it that has put the worth of nature and right of life of the colored race so far less than that of the Jews that they must drop even 4 their name in the name-of one of their ‘churches before they can fit into the political and social order of state and church of America? How unjust! Neither the name of Jews nor African can destroy the intrinsic values of the people bearing them, neither does the mere dropping of their name destroy. nature’s claims, God given from which the life of the African people flow, carries with it the same native affectionate ties which holds ang binds them together like other human beings. And these ties are too sacred to be broken or contaminated by race prejudice. If the dropping of the “A” from the mame of the A. M- E. Church will meet a demand of more love of man, regard- Jess of race, the act would be a good one, but we fear that the idea means to gards for the feelings or rights of Col- ored people. How unjust is such a sug- gestion, and we do hope that the better thinking people do not want-the Color- ed race-group to strip themselves of every race mark they have. They do not ask the Jews to do so, although they have no national existence—the same as the Afro-Americans. The African race is a backward race but it is not a predatory race, and we all know that the ancestors of the race -have made valuable contributions «to civilization. Plato, the great Greek Philosopher had been impressed by the Egyptian theo- cracy, he said “Here was a great ancient civilization, ruled by a small, priestly class and compafed with the bickering, tyranny and incompetence of the Athenia Ecclesia.” Plato felt that the Egyptian Government represented a much higher form of state “(Laws 819) Philosophy of History.” There dare many other such testimonials given by great characters in history of other val- nable contributions made to civilization by the ancient African race-group. The Afro-American should be proud r group church sheng bel, regardless of that it unfits the. people Sraiet it, American citizenship? The Afro-American should expect the burden of blind, race prejudice, which | ¢ they have had to bear so long, will be made lighter as this Christian ci tion advances and brotherly love is in- creased. insidious race prejudice will not have the sufficient power over public thought as to make it whisper a request for the dropping of the name “African” from a Christian church of Colored ot any other group of people. No, if the A. M. E, Church wants the letter “A” to remain in its name out of respect for their feelings and atection ss DO NOT DROP IT. 5 The Fourth and last Quarterly Con- ference of this Annual Conference year | for Mt. Pisgah A, M. E. Church, Prine- ton, No J. was held Monday evening, January 31, 1938. Rev. J. Francis Van- derhorst, morning — Brunswick District conducted devotion- al service. were concluded, each auxiliary submit- ted reports all of which showed an ap- preciative increase over previous -quar- ters in spirit and in finances, most beautiful spectacle last Sunday _ young people came fotward and united Spee eee cen yr. foie ey x The time will come when an| D. W. Antho aie ‘Reeves PRINCTON, N. J. Presiding Elder of the New After disciplinary questions We hada. shall; when twenty ehildren and 4 ‘ ae woemoere Prices go our Pastor, R, . B 1 all the ey. D. — for the = Joseph Howard, Mrs # Rey. Augustus 7. porter, The business of the ( “was judiciously and harmoni . A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Bound Two of the aged inember h passed away recently, Catherine Lake and Mrs. Sheppard. They were sisters just ten days apart. Mrs. Belle Har, and father Robert Hall, who is th est member of our church test the life and services of the decease: ask your prayers that God may to bless us in our work. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams T, OLIVE oh M. E. CHURCH ae 609 S. Clifton Street, _ Philadelphia, Penna. Rev. Hodson Waters, Pastor ~The Third Quarterly Coni this Conference Year convene: Monday, January 10, 1938, wit! W. L. Johnson, P. E. presiding” The ‘meeting wa tended. Song Setvice proce lowed by pfayers and roll call lowiig ‘persons were elect: Riley, Secretary; James Jen! Phila Lucy Jacks mn, Garnell Herron, Fish, Mrs. Pearl Allen, Mrs, [: ki Wallace Holland, Callie Herron, Iw. Oy er, De. 5 of Oli Caroline Wil Brand new A.M.i Hymnals, Moroceo with Head Single Copy Half Doz. One Doz. — and Beautifully stamped Gold are Offered in at x thes Bz $ 1.25 | Sa $12 pe 0 cd ds j | i i] | | | | 4 \ | | | | | | | | \ | | { i i huiteh ae préachied. $25 was raised in the afterndoit Servic | W.-M.) Easo: ; dut-stripped himself wh the quarterly toiltesaie: One uniqué step was the sutprige of the day When he paid Dr. Sherman $133$3 44° the first quarterly conference. This 1s a high water mark, He i is the greatest pastor in tli¢ i2h Epigcopal District with a church torned dow! 44 congregation without any place to wor- il sin except the school house it is mar- velous, It is a new step in the process of cemeiitilg and holding together a membership of this thagriittide. Methodism has a new day in El Dord- do -dtid ew thitigs are being born. He has raised in thirty daze 4 $1,000.95. Five hundred of which is in the treasuré {6 building purpose, the other five hundred used for current expenses, El Dorado _ Rey. Augustts T. Wilkie} is saying “wnal itditet of man is this ; a ; that the bishop has bestowed upon 8.” DORADO, ARKANSAS He knows no failure. He is one of the greatest preachers, and finest lecturers, ate . and sweetest singers that the 12th Episcopal District has. I wish himi God's speed and success. I bid you, gird Yourself for the fray and follow this totto: “Dont flittch. dott fall, hit the line hard.” Miss Caletta Cook hal are vis- ichi we are very We eitend 2 cordial ; inivita> he Advocate, our nade its first May Succés§ and us. i, lias 0 arterly Confererice of Lee's Church reaclied its in the first quarterly st Sunday in Betein- midst the rain and inclement Pa fine and distinguished con- pi caitie. Out In full stimbers jade ip a Splendid audience for p'clock Service. “Everything was | fine, at 9:30 o'clock Sunday pened promptly with Dr. C. B and Bro, GV, Tate in charge fa aplenidid Sunday School Sherman, the very distinguish g Elder, who is leading the en- h Episcopal District addressed Way School, and said some very ‘encouraging things toward the Band buildifig a better Sunday 1938. We went imiiiediately o'clock service After Opening exercise was d by the pastor, who intro- he Presi ing Elder who preach- nderful sermon, the subject ohn 3, “Now Are We the Sons BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Shelby, Migs. _ Rey. R. E. Hutchinson, Pastor The First Quarterly Conference was held here January 7, 8 and 9, with Rev. C. S, Jones, Presiding Elder of the Mound Bayou District in charge. The morning and evening: services of Jan- uary 7th were largely attended and the Presiding Elder delivered two strong applicable an dinspiring sermons to the delight of all. The business session was held on Saturday by the Presiding, El- der assisted by our newly appointed pastor, Rey. R. E. Hutchinson. Bethel has taken on new life and we can see nothing but success under the adminis- tration of our pastor. The Presiding Elder was paid in full for the first time raised this quarter ed to us/out of his heart, after he pastor took charge. He took Din public collection, the biggest be raised in quarterly confer- in many $95.17. years; Mrs. M. A. Greer SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER aa Subscribe for one year by mailing ae ua address with a Money Order for $ PAM. E. Book Concer ppiladelphia, Pe. oa for six months by sending Money for $1.00 to the above address. ring ten or more pa- mn or before Tuesday ie ciaiata of the issues ey ‘ for under ten copies wi Ba a retail price of 5 cents in Your Church M. E. BOOK CONCERN Manager. Vv. G. E. CURRY, Business Philadelphia, Po eae Hi. Coop, ier. 6| JERICHO ROAD M, E, Church hag £63 afield from where and what God would minds in the church will aavee with the above statement, minded and is magfitfying office, ayarice and gain above Godlines¢, Character and Christian Service which aré the piflars of the church. JERICHO ROAD to call the attention of the church to this great blunder mee eek | Which, BacRak: Bas Or Jesus? The Calendar March 9—Central Florida Conferenco— Arcadia Station, Rev. L. J. Kiney, Pastor, 256 Orange Street, Ar- cadia, Fla., Bishop R, A. Grant, Marek 23—Gold Coast Conference.— Aceta Gold Coast. Bishop E J. Howard. Aptil 27—Delaware Conference——Sea- ford, Delaware, Rev. G. E. Mat- thews, Pastor, 506 North Street. Bishop David Henry Sims, Apri? 27—Virginia Conference — St. James A.M.E.Church, Berkley South Norfolk, Va. Rev. Louis M. Thompsort, pastor, 313 St. James St. Bishop M. H. Davis. May 4—New Jersey Comference.— Newark, N. J., Rev. A. C. Saun- ders, Pastor, 95! Union Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. and| May 4—Baltimore Conference—Payne A. M. E. Chareh, Rev. D. E. Rice, To my Way 6f thinking the great A: and is going far have ft to Be, ; Tam sure thé ériost Godly and devout The chéreh has become too carnally Nowy, # is the prime purpose of the which if ig making and pray that it may stop and charigé ite niodus operandi be- fore it is too late. , The leaders in this great blusider are portrayed in the Cartoon of ghe JERL- CHO ROAD, These Marauders, Tricksters Children of Belial are Charicdttred in this Cartoon'to show their danger atid pastor, nue Laurens Street, menace tp the church whose names you Bishop M. H. Davis, note in the Cartoon, and you also. may | May {i—Philadelphia .Conference-— sée them at every General Conference Harrisburg, Penna., Rev. P. ( oa and especially at New York in 1936. Williams, Pastor, 622 Briggs The prayer of the JERICHO ROAD Street. Bishop David Henry is: Arotse ye! Arouse ye! Lions. of Sims. fighteoustess and put away ‘these May 18—New York Conference—Free- port, L! 1. Rey. G. W. Maybanks, Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue, Bishop David, Henry Sims. Marauders, Tricksters and Children of Belial, lest they defile the highway to our Zion. This is the prime purpose of JERICHO ROAD. Yours for Godliness, Christian Service. peasdine Elder The business Chivsetemsand January 8 and 9, 1938. tenis J. W. Stinson, presiding jon was’ held Saturday. Sunday School at the usual hour by the Supt,, Mr. D. C. Scott.. The lesson STEP Ane Rt ie was beautifully taught. Lesson review- The First Quarterly. Conference.) a -4y the Presiding Elder, Dr. J. 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Exports” en A seis Eon : | ea s fitting that his friends should NEW YORK—Japan was seen today either they are ignorant, o; «4. Seopa yercoumonial: of, their DISCIPLINE as playing a leading role in Brazil's ef- BEcige he came nature as these ete 2 one Souths (That P ; 5 % raved creatures. Sure} forts to build a mighty cott pees ‘ rely" the orts to build ighty cotton empire believe that elevating suc i threatening the position of the United States in export markets. [ In view of he rapid growth of Bra- zilian production, the Southern States face loss of their foreign markets with- inten years unless tariffs are adjusted downward. Benjamin Adler of Harri- man & Keech stated. : “That Japan’s purchases of Brazil's cotton increased twenty-five-fold after tariffs affecting imports of Japanese cloths were raised may be mere coinci- dence,” he added, “but there is design in Brazil’s race to produce cotton and her accomplishment in stopping up pro- duction from practically nothing in Sao Paulo four years ago to 1,000,000 bales last year, a feat that required forty-five | years in the early days of our South. “That design was traced by the weal- thy landowner group who backed Var- gas in the 1930 revolution and who backed him in the recent coup. Their aim is a cotton empire, one that will in time exceed the United States. In it Japanese farmers may have no little role when one. considers the part they have already played, for it may be truly said, ‘Japan grows Brazil’s cotton,’ about 40 per cent of Sao Paulo’s pro- duction having been grown by Nippo- nese farmers in Brazil, all of .which went to Japan. : : Adler forecast that with a 1938 United States crop of 10,600.000 bales, supply on August 1 w ill reach the staggering figures of 23,000,000 bales. Despite the depressing effect of these surpluses. Brazil will still be able to export huge quantities of American grade staple as, a result of exchange manipulation and barter trade agreements, he claimed. monial, mentioned on another page, uded a volume of letters in which are tten sentiments of a group of friends love and appreciate this quiet man 9 has brought so much to pass within eneration. It belongs in the record; yever, that, if the volume is totally troyed. the work of service and in-. acial good will which Dr, Davis fostered, over so long a period of , will be preserved in the results h have crowned his labors here.— ; Southern Workman. TOGETHER ters? Surely, they do not bei; silk purse can be made out , sow’s ear? But whatever the} or their reasons for putting latans in office, only the Negr section are made to suffer quences of the ill-adyis The Negro of the Soutt hope for succor, not even { anti-lynch laws, so long is cursed with an 'o praved as that Oak proved himself to be $1.50 Music Hymnal andgae >.Y0 Dascipline A $2.40 Value. | , Both For $2.00 ie \INTED FINGERNAILS TRACED TO NEFERTITI Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco and Stamped in Gold. ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE: SEND YOUR ORDER TO- DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. A’ M.E. BOOK CONCERN Philadelphia, Penna. 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And. , = t, Although grease made the ear e Ig ST Pater aN although interpretatively, one may as-} JACKSON DAVIS it was not enough when man ,: ‘ E fat “such an axi ight be put AC to think about adorning EVER GIVEN DIVINUM ALL-HEAL | sume that such an axiom mig put : n is first artificial coloring to attract women and emies probably was man’s t art.” ING HERBARIUM REMEDIUM, Na- ture’s Ever-~-Ready Universal Never-Fail Speedwell Panaceas for Human Ills. Build System, Invigorate, Strengthen, Put Pep, forth in. extenuation of some | fault, it is not so purposed here. Axioms, such prefatory to th ‘as this one expressed’ The South is poorer physical presence of Dr D has been moved from Ric hin¢ Snap, Grit, Nerve, Courage, Thrill, Am- | Seneral discussion, geass ‘ 4 t of the Z pals tea ! oe : or of indi-| ginia, to another par _ thet - > A bition, Activity, Stamina, Vee eee e contrast, either of thing _ a "York City. Howeve "” RD WATERS COLLEGE Helps Kidney, dd New estine, Loss. ‘7 Than re wn (Con. eam a Cedi consolation in the fact that t ville, Florida ition, Relieves ‘Asths ere ee Snfluence of the man wil Catarrh, Burning, ing porte bay? just as it will be’ of the founding of Soreness, Weal ete, Price $1, o 5 siple in the new ho” n Methodist Episcopal Trial 25c. Medicine, Roots, Herbs, Bar! Powders for all Purposes, Conditions. | Aus. Make Big Money ndred and fifty one years Sei Waters College seven tee Me erry Pra Ws HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 South St. Office; 1422 Lombard St., Phila id « “ye Dr. E P. Read, originator of the term Divinuss al) heal Remostium ee “he amounted to four thousand, five hun- ty-two years ago came to a brilliant close Wednesday, February 16, at which time the twenty-nine Presiding Elders met with Bishop R. A. Grant to report the contribution of their districts which) pee dollars and nine cents ($4,- The meeting Was one of the most con- structive ever held. So encouraged are the ministers and laymen to rid the school entirely of debt that a resolu- tion was introduced by the Rey. L. M. Moore and approved by the group that an intensive campaign be initiated im- mediately to raise and supplement the full May Day assessment which would net fifty thousand dollars) ($50,000.00) and free Edward Waters College, the pride of loyal African Methodists in Florida from debt. Thus, throughout the entire state of Florida for the next ninety days will be heard the call which will arouse the loyal followers of Allen and friends to do this task. Much credit must be given to Florida’s own son, Bishop R. A. Grant, who again leads the entire connection for the support of the general church. The evening of Monday, February the seventh opened the celebration with a pageant of all Nations depicting the true Missionary spirit presented by the Young People’s Department of the Mis- sionary Society with Mrs. G, B. Gardner as Superintendent. An Artist Night program featuring pupils of the WPA Music School, Professor W. A. Sykes Conductor was presented Tuesday eve- ning. The Broken Banjo, The Dreamy Kid, and Lawd, Does Yo Understan, three one act plays were presented by the Fine Arts Guild of the college Wednes- day evening. The former depicting Ne- gro life in New York City, the latter a sermon against lynching. Thursday evening the colleagues of Professor John A. Simms, former in- structor of printing now the Principal Management Aide of the Durkeville Housing Project gave glowing accounts of his several activities to the delight of an appreciative audience. The dramatic skit parade was pre- sented Friday evening by the Founders’ Day Committee to an appreciative au- dience, Chi Chapter of the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority was the winner of the beautiful loving cup for having present- ed the best skit. The Seventy Second Anniversary Service was held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Dr A. L. Simpson, the acting President of Bethune Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida added new laurels for himself for the master- ful address delivered praising the foun- ders of African Methodism and justi- fying the existence of private denomi- national institutions. Monday morning Dr. D. H. Stanton of the American Bible Society was pre- sented in a Bible lecture. Dr. N. C. McPherson of the Chain of Missions was presented and gave a very pleasing address. At eight thirty the Afro-A- merican Life Insurance Company hon- ored the Chairman of the Board of Di- rectors in the person of Dr. A. L. Lewis with a rare musical program. Dre ALC. Wells spoke briefly on “The Man and the Occasion.” Dr. J. H. Lewis presente stitut d to the in- ion a donation of six hundred dol- lorida’s only Ne- Jars, ($600.00) from F gro million dollar business. It was ac- cepted by President Long in behalf of the college amid much applause. sionary to Siam and Mrs. W. A. Pet- zoldt Missionary to the Crow Indians in Montant brought interesting mes- sages. Coloratura Soprano delighted the au- dience with two groups of solos. college under the supervision of Mes- dames Morgan and Clayton rendered sweet music throughout the celebra- tion. dignified manner oyer all of the exer- cises. all as never before to support Bishop, RECORDER _ 7 PAGE ELE York area. Replies already received from 147 of this group of Ministers and Rabbis show that 144 are standing by their solemn declaration, and only three have weakened in their absolute con- viction. In addition, Dr. Chalmers re- ports. twenty-five new signatures have been received in response to the invi- tation to the March first conference, The text of the “Covenant of Peace,” which in essence is the same statement as was signed by more than 19,000 Christian Ministers and Jewish Rabbis throughout the nation, in response to a questionaire some time ago, reads: “In loyalty to God I believe that the way of true religion cannot be recon- ciled with the way of war. In loyalty to my Country I support its adoption of the Kellogg-Briand Pact which re- nounces war. In the spirit of true pa- triotism and with deep personal con- viction, I therefore renounce war and 4 never will I support another.” ' Tuesday evening Dr. E. M. Tate, Mis- Miss Yoske Saito, Japanese The various musical groups of the President Long presided in his usual Thus another celebration is ended yet there is a burning desire on the part of Grant in his efforts to free Edward Waters College entirely from debt. CONFERENCE, ON THE CHURCH The program for the Conference on 5, AND WAR FOR IMMEDIATE The Church and War was sent to all : RELEASE the Ministers and Rabbis in the New ‘ York area, with this prefatory state- All the Ministers and Rabbis in|ment: “We are not arguing for a po- Greater New York, and nearby subur- ban and commuting areas in New Jer- sey, Staten Island, Long Island, West- chester, and Connecticut, have been in- vited to attend the all-day Conference on “The Church and War,” at the Broadway Tabernacle Congregational Church, Broadway and Fifty-Sixth St., New York, on Tuesday, March first. The evening service, to which the public is invited, will include a half hour’s Organ Recital, beginning at 7:30 o'- clock, by Mr. John Groth, organist of the Broadway Tabernacle; Chorus Choir in Gena Branscombe’s ‘Youth Of The World ;” Scripture Reading and Prayer by Rabbi William F. Rosenblum of Temple Israel; and addresses by Dr. John Haynes Holmes of the Community Church and Dr. Harry Emerson Fos- dick of the Riverside Church. At the conclusion, the Ministers and Rabbis take part in the solemn servie of Con- secration to Peace. sition. We are conferring on the prob- lems we share both with each other and those who do not hold our position. It will be an interesting and helpful day. Come in a spirit of inquiry and share With us as fully as you can this earnest fellowship of men of religion.” The Conference program includes: Morning Service of Worship, from 11 to 12:30 o’clock, with sermon by Dr. George A. Buttrick, Minister of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church; Afternoon Discussion Session, with in- formal fellowship from 2:00 to 2:30; Devotions from 2:30 to 2: , led by Rev. Laurence T. Hosie, of the Fellowship of Reconciliation: 2:45 to 3:00, State- ment by Dr. Allan Knight Chalmers, on purpose and mood of the Conference; 3:00 to 5:15 o'clock, three discussion periods of forty-five minutes each, on “Collective Security and Neutrality,” led by Dr. Roswell P. Barnes. Secre- tary of -the Federal Council of Churches; “The Boycott,” led by Dr. Henry Neumann, Leader of the Brook- lyn Ethical Culture Society; “If I Were in China Today,” led by Dr. A. J. Musto, Minister of the Laber Temple Conse- Dr. Allan Knight Ccalmers, Minister of the Broadway Tabernacle Church, acting on behalf of a group of Christian Ministers and Jewish Rabbis who origi- nated the “Covenant of Peace” Meeting on May 2nd, 1935, in the Riverside Church, issued the invitation to this Conference on The Church and War. His letter of invitation to the Ministers and Rabbis read in part: “Suddenly it does not seem so far off, this War that nobody wants and everybody dreads. ' The events of the last few weeks have made a rapid change in the mood of different groups in the country, You will be interested in how it has affected the men of religion, Three years ago 274 of us made the, solemn declaration printed below. We propose now to find out first.of all how many of us are standing by that declaration and sec- ond how we, who feel this, face certain hot spots in the thinking of men. You will be glad, I know (whether you agree with them or not) that they are stand- ing by it. This does not mean that there are no questions in our minds The program inclosed indicates places we seek light and leading.” Dr. Chalmers states that 202 of the original singers of the Covenant of {Peace are still alive and jn the New eration Service, to which the public is invited, opening with Organ "from 7:30 to 8 o'clock, by Mr Groth, organist of the Broadway Taber- ‘nacle; Chorus Choir of 24 yoices, in “The Youth of the World,” by Gena Branscombe; Scripture and Prayer by Rabbi William F. Rosonblum of Temple Israel; Addresses by Dr, John Haynes Holmes, Minister of the Community Church and Dr. Harry Emerson Fos- dick, Minister of the Riverside Church; Commitment those who stand by the Covenant of Peace. Recital John Service of General Conference MINUTES ARE NOW READY ON SALE AT THE FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT and will be mailed out to any one sending $1.10 tn : JOHN R. HAWKINS, 1541 14th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C, ===== DSC09859.JPG ===== pearl THE CHRISTIAN omp lete Course of Study for —.- BECORDER PAGE THIRTEEN : Sale Reh oie say A. C. E. League buttons 5 cents each. per doz, .. f reachers Bei a Usher buttons 10 cents each, per doz. ie A as Poe Re SOOMCKS |, aes Usher buttons 10 cents each, per doz... 80.0 Ne id i is Tha COURSE OF STUDY Fi : Suggested Program| Seis wit" M- = Hvaml| ite, eons was ansinoaniye-| ak God for Reds An oo In CA Pah SNE LING PREAH, ERiGHTERG jugges r er Hymn No. 284.) dorsed by the State of Tennessee to be} The man with inspiration PRIC y EB Coa ve Shier facing CHURCH f Allen Da Have each member contribute one] elected the Editor of the Southern| Who lighted the torch 9; rv: E LIST ee Piatt te ran i - for the First Year : or = y penny for each year the Church has] Christian Recorder by the coming Gen-]| ethodism ean a Books for Sale by Br Grasieae Sra sta sar Work of Pastor—C. See rea a 3.25......|....08 2 a Anniversary been organized. eral Conference May, 1940. Rev. Cole- That spread throughout the Fai RON brea ir hc Ane MR OME mare ly te oD Doveine se oda ci are iene . Sunday, February 13, 1938 man has had Lie a deal of experience of . The A. M. E. Book Conce soar Principles of Reasoning—Robinson ............ 2.50... ee BISHOP E. J. HOWARD AND THE| i” the News Paper business and also in| From that day the church has Fie 19th Street rn _ Books to be Purchased and Read i ‘ By TENNESSEE A. M. E. CHURCH|*inting. He promises to put the) Six thousand or more have we G. E. Curry, Business Manager | hildelphia, Pa. bale sax ana ee 160......[]-..24. G. E. Curry STATE COUNCIL Southern Christian Recorder in a class] Embracing the United State, «My \ Place wer -» Fastor Preacher—Quayle ., 15......||. creates By Rev. A. Eb Hasse Decabuke Tee to itself if elected. We feel that the] To the isles across the séa. 4 The A. M. E. Cheech Gs Lect tarateeenenls rae — Merrill ae bets ms ie Olas SUNDAY MORNING—9:30 densere ‘ Church will profit by his election. Dr. ; Mer eccIphias Penna 6 a A A aes Necro Yor Discipline (Page 1 to Quarterly Conf) 90. i ; 3 The Tennessee A. M. E. Church State] S: S- Morris, the Secretary-Treasurer| Seveni thousand ministers, BE. Curry, Manager, paeunen neat Plage cs sila fipecruyee dae, 5005 ace a . - . ~ ay 7 a8 i j ae ‘ a. Sunday School Couhalwas heli’ ab Bammer Ghaneiane ei we > pie aime 9 gpa And pe ood five a se Se ae wore. . ates eheisesna ye % Have a group of boys representing) 7 © Church in Nashville, Tenn. Jan.],"~ >‘4t© OF Tennessee to be elected a] Men of noble characters ieee ett Rostal Money Order or Certified Check for $ «Psychology of Human Society—Ellwood Allen Life Guard conduct the Sunday 12. 1938, Rey. W. A. Anderson, pastor bishop in the A. M. E. Church May,| Fiurteen of whom survive. ich please send goods ordered below to the .d4cc. ko ee Y—Ellwoo 1940. 6 Thus closed another great State] Seven-hundred thousand members d below to the address at the bott. New Tendencies in Teaching Religion—Sheridan_ School, one acting as Superintendent, 4 the Rev. A. L. Pinkston, Presiding Outline of Christian Theology—Newton Clark .. Have one boy read a paper on the boy-| rigor is 4 a nd ; a Pen Motives‘of Men=G.’A\ Coe 1)... 0.1 iviogs) 2.50 ; » Re Council in Tennessee presided over by] Who are dipped and dyed in the woo SRT SUN ne earl unepen ia si en ary ers A.M. E. Discipline (fz. 2 \s olerearmaais aan Ni cena A large IGP ss Free Bishop E. J. Howard and it passed into] With fourteen General Officers cee Name of Article is ae ieee oh iain iS “ i DastOer State. oh ee aoe history with the Benediction by the] And ten Religious Schools Mec s Record: she ie ain BORN yh iy on Daniel A. Payne—J. R. C 2 Select several girls to represent Sarah ficials and visitors were brought to Rev. LT. Jeff Be aE Church R te ais) a - Coan ...... a Allen’s Stars and have one read a paper Nashvilie by. the Council. “Dr-'Wi) E. ev. I. T. Jefferson, . , ; s pia ang ae Ct ese i eatin BM) ANY SUN an Sat eb a tea Oo ; path of ie M. E. Church—Smith ‘ on the early life of Sarah Allen. Pruitt, Presidiie Eldedsor theuNore Ve have severa Papers se y Bee CLO. Urea anh Ce tren ney arr Neen eect i We Ulan esus rough the Centries—Case querce Pe a Have one sing a solo. Have these boys ss phis nee of the West@Peanes | We enjoy reading through = “Siskel ee Gets - Methods of Teaching Religion—Betts and Hart- ~ k Memphi ‘s 4 ae Be istian Recorder, 3 months . shorn: Pi veu” Baa ite ecu Bato! Sar see Conference, a candidate for bishop RICHARD ALLEN ee, BPR eview ,. Christian’ Recorder, 6 monte gi 3. Chita of Studios’ fos Third Your ate tia: a and let the teachers sit in ie in the A. M. E. Church May, 1940, and]. k i .. Christian Recorder, 1 ear eri.) nist, Jie Maiiaoune males i rateee me Lam a ng yes) Church History—Hurst 4.00 ‘parang .._. [one of Tennessee’s best prepared min- ; : : ee Miscipline..1936-40 eaten ay Fields and Methods of Knowledge—Pi tanga oh : Have a boy write a paper—Subject : isters preached the opening sermon at] Richard Allen, the sainted man of God “a ores vi ie . a .. 1936-40 cannes, per aah bans Ward ee se . 450 “What Has The A. M. E. Church Done} 19.99 a.m. Subject “The Church’s} Still lives in the heart of man a, Oe MO # ‘ad 7 Rete Hana Choc, BSN - History of Religious Education in Recent Times. Educationally?” Have each class raise Needs.” The sermon was a master-piece | Tho’ he sleeps beneath the sod Th 2 ea tir, a. F Bh -. Music Hymnal (per dozen) oh BLOW Vasien ir uamea veh US PBS SMe | Ct a penny for each year the A. M. E. and he lifted the congregation many] His praises are sung oy’r all the land. Tae h ahs ae ~. Music Hymnal (per 100) : Books to be Purchased and Read Church has been organized. times while preaching to spiritual oe . Word Hymnal Ly Yi Sea Shy RT re rniex GO TRUE SNS Cie ce atv The Technique of Public Worship—Odgers and SUNDAY MORNING—11:00 heights. He left a lasting impression on} Out from St. George Church he trod ale E. Driver s-. Word Hymnal (per dozen) Hol Schultz Baal ia aT Uae Lema Gee eer those who heard the sermon. With a prayer of sincerity © be Bevsercer : =. Word Hymnal (per 100) .......,. ae eee ie : . . Morning Service After the Lord’s Supper was adminis-| I'll build a church and worship God ; . Hymnal for Pulpit (leather bound) } 3 Tae ‘ Eels eae S. Smith.. Have a processional with the Pastor} tered, Bishop Howard called the Coun-| Under my own vine and fig tree. 5S ———— +» Hymnal for Pulpit (Morocco bound and in Gold) . 4.59. b 4 AN Sate oor se Moa cil to order and the Rev. I. T. Jefferson the pastor of the Allen Chapel A. M. E, yee English in the Pulpit SL oy ayuda Books to be Purchased and Read leading. and the choir following; then the Stewards and Stewardesses, the Into a blacksmith shop he walked For The Best | + Dollar Money Envelopes, per 100 .............. | fi 4. Course of St Class leaders, the Sunday School Super- | Church in Memphis, Tenn. was selected} With only a faithful few : | 7 eth sand ees PED 100 ee Religions of ree for Fourth Year intendent, the President of the League, | for the Chief Secretary and the Rev. W.| He organized the A. M. E. Church Results E- ee Ls es uy a “ ? ities eu 100... Church Administration-Leach ¥ the teachers, and the group leaders all] F. Bolden, Pastor of an A. M. E. Church Mages great vision in view. ; ; | rf SoS geet Weise sis te Oo oir, hurch History—Hurst ........ MOOS Sh Sale following in the procession. Let the in Columbia, Tenn. was made the as- " : ‘ \t Tr an A Midietipal Communion’ Service Tray, 36 neater OO VI hc. Ca dartees Fields and Methods of Knowledge—Piper and : membership follow singing, “O For a| sistant secretary. € Saw the church in years to come, y SF irs a Ward (Pages 161 to 398) ........c sees ee $50) 2 Closer Walk With God,” (A. M. E.| The following topics were discusady] To live for aye and aye. | f a q es y an be asses ¢ Hermeneutics — Terry och ro i OOS 0) hie Hymnal, Hymn No 192.) for the betterment of the A. Ms He saw it spread o’er land and sea, , + \ilasses, per dozen .. Books to be Purchased and Read RINGS History of Negro Church—Woodson gratin The Human Mind—Menninger ... -++++. Adolescence— Averill ..... Ys AO Day Richard Allen—Apostle of Freedom—Chas. H. Wes Churches in Tennessee: ¥ A Religious Training for Boys and Girls. Better Sunday Schools and A. C. E. Leagues. Daily Vacation Bible School. Union Reyivals. The Rural Churches and Missions. State Young People’s Congress. Crusader Movement and the Missionary After all are seated. sing the first hymn, “Lord in the morning Thou shalt Hear.” (A. M. E. Hymnal, Hymn No. 381.) 1 Let all the Stewards and Stewardes- ses be dressed in their uniforms; the Stewards wearing black suits, white gloves and white rosettes in their lapels, ‘ the Stewardesses wearing white dresses. i Have Stewards seated on one side and And in her glory as today. pad He vel | :. Collection Plate ... Christian Recortle Conmnion MapCosce : " ats fey a sacs alah viele ved nciee J} Snecial Monthly or BeMMbes each? oes. [ _ Yearly Rates S. S. Teacher’s Self Pronouncing Bible . - Christian Workers Testament . Stewards Certificates (per dozen) ... Class Leader’s Certificates (per dozen) . / Revive Interes: + Trustee’ Certificates (per dozen) ............ County .. the Stewardesses seated on the other. Society. s Stewardess Certifcates (per dozen) ............ Express Office (Fill in if desired to haye goods sent by express ............ Have all the teachers sit together in| Easter Day Program and Connectional Sti | t é Enthusiasil “Adult Baptism Certificates (per dozen) . N.B.—We have hundreds of other church supplies, books, etc. If you a group and let the Sunday School Claims. imu a e@ ¢ Thfant Baptism Certificates (per dozen) do not see.on this sheet what you want just write in and we will get it for Superintendent be seated on a front] Horns of Hattin Servire. a arriage Certificates (each you. : : a seat with the teachers. Have all class| Indigent Ministers. | ichard Allen’s Autobiography . : Prices subject to change without notice I leaders sit in a group. Local Educational and Church Exten- / History of A. M. E. Church—Smith . Read your Christian Recorder Weekly for Special Money Saving Sale Have prayer followed by hymn tion Programs. ; ick to Methodism—Baxter of Church Supplies. : ny “Where Jesus Leads me I Will Follow.”| All the above topics were well dis- rit of euleo Baxter rate Heed - DME onan ee Carpe 2 Have responsive scripture reading| cussed and planned for the work in From Slavery to the Bishopric—W. H. Heard .. Every preacher to be admitted to the Annual Conference must have . ae ey he Study of the Scripture—Coppin ...... an eighth grade education or higher. He must have a respectable First Corinthians 12th Chapter, Have} Tennessee. We could not understand { so.the Study - * ; f the Bible, History of A: M. E. Ct ; 4 how much work Id Be. doné inattch itten History—Coppin ......+...-- feeeeees knowledge ° the ible, istory of 4 + M. E. Church, by Smith, The Dis- @ competent person prepare and read a td ar i ig ne | velc orders must not be less than 400, May be assorted. cipline of the Church and Life of Richard Allen. r a paper on the “Progress and Achieve-| 2 few hours, but Bishop Howard in an jopes : ee stop SAT SERS ret No CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER i men anid: Cpeer tin tvacr ttre Ay Mie | aie War teen ae aeteu sau an pls Ce tary on the S. S. Lesson for 1938 1.15......||...... : As these books are not our publication, we are compelled to pay cash Church! Sing Hymn “God Moves in | mites: System ard. all the? Work. yas 4 (P Toi "Book 50 for them and ask our customers to do the same, We would suggest that a Mysterious Way” (A. M. E. Hymnal| done in due time. ae saa aie Res AS you order only what books you can pay for. A Ne ei First Corinthian 12 Bebibreerdinaic: tr Meg ad ‘ By putting a new A. |\! le of Emantipation Proclamation pean 7 sta, Ps Choir Robes .......0) ceive cease jon—Text : inthian 12: RW it . : 4 3 BT kone ae 50. . oir Caps 2. “Siow hymn, “On Christ the Solid| Bolden and the message stirred our _ E. Music Hymna! mm ' i etd aa ANE REE 85.. Phiyilis: Wheatly Poems... " . Rock I Stand” (A. M. E, Hymnal,| emotions and it was considered a master hand of every 3 4 ombination Collection’ Album (per dozen) oe v.ss+. Ethiopia at the Bar of Hana, # No, 219). Piece. ? these &™ oF ican Methodism .... 90.. ‘ ong Books } eerlenin for the acceptance of mem-| After the sermon the resolutions were apie by Member ft Bee ie of Be eslier Bewanaue tes FEN KU RRS [PtSi seeees Palms of Victory .... 30 cents each ....$3,00 per. doz, ...... Ba bers, Offering for Allen Day. (Using|fead by the Rev, A. F. Davis, the pas- A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN by aa $12.09 ms (Revised) ......per dozen. .85 per 100 6.00...... sees Gems of Love +s+++30 cents each ...,$3.00 per, doz....... Il. Allen Day envelopes). tor of Providence A. M. E. Church in 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. $ 1.25 store Record v.cieceisssapesversstens, 160s. sossee Gates of Praise ....., .35 cents each ,... $3.50 per doz v.sseulfeccecs NOTE: Memphis, Tennessee and the financial $ Shia tin ‘iam $ 6.50 UMM N CAE) <Gigesscsacsvnysess 1,00., seryee Kingdom Songs (hard back..........,, 75 cents each ....ccleseaes _ This service may be held morning or | Teport was read by the writer: and the i ' ‘Safety Church Record sssvvvesssseseess 200s, he serves Hallelujah Voices ,.., 35 cents each ,,,.$3.60 per doz, sissssileveces evening. If held in the Evening, the| Rev. F. Douglas Coleman, the pastor ; Buttons 5 conte each, per dew... 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Those who submit shemselves oe ee a a ee oe Gy, MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President ——000—_ Courses leading to Bachelor ot Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mics, and Music. ? ——»0o——_ Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Member of Association of American Colleges 2 — lo ——— For further information write to the President W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. ; 5g ‘ THE CHRISTIAR { The*mission preacher is a pi part of ‘ing. | Tf I fail to MISSIONARY PROGRESS _— \ Jesus was the most unselfish man that ever lived. He went to the un- lovely and the unpopular and He shared their burdens with them, So should you and I who are followers of the, lowly Nazarene exhibit ‘the sa selfishness if we are to do effectiv work in the mission vine yard of the world. We need God to help us live our lives. The salient things about any one of us, the things that declare our spiri- tual rank and quality are not the large and notable appearances we make; they are the intimate things, the ob- scurer things. The almost unconscious and spontaneous things. The looks, the tones which escape us before we have time to modify them. In these we are most truly ourselves. If we are faithful in these least things said Jesus we are sound at heart and will not fail in the stress of some of the grave things and because it is in the least and not in the greatest that we reveal our true selves and because with} In loving memory of Re God the first is last and the last first.’ Armstrong, D.D., who That concerning Him we read. “The February 26, 1926. Lord looketh not upon the appearance but upon the heart.” His smiling way and ple Happy are they who have lived with Are @ pleasure to recall; Jesus simply without backslidings. Who He had a.kindly word for have used the soul of Jesus as a home| And died beloved by all rand who have gone out and in with reverent familiarity finding green pas-| Some day we hope to meet tures each day. ’Tis enough that we Some day, we know not ¥ sy see all the work to be done and resolve; To clasp his hand in the to do it in the same spirit of noble Never to part again e self-denial inspired by the persuasion /REV.J. W. ARMS that the work to which we are called is well worthy of the service which Christ by His sacrifice has made possi- ble for us. The world needs the Missionary and because it needs us it is our highest duty to make ourselves necessary to the World. As long as there are sick peo- ple there will be need of doctors and as long as there are those who cannot agree there will be need of lawyers and as long as there are sinners to be saved there will be need of Christian _ Rev. H. Wimbush | Georgia has passed away. to his testimony We feel tha }rest. For thirty-four what he could. Away { nd the friends of his youth, he | the herald of mercy and trut love of his Lord and to se last; Soon alas, was his fat died at his post. The < stra th gifted so highly should sink to For in order he led in the van host and he fell like a soldier his warfare was done. The hay; fought and the victory \on whispered of those whom hj clung to most. Tell my brethr: that I died at my post REV. M. MO: IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM In memory of our dear fat William H. Bazie, who « life February 25, 1935 a Iifinois. “And when thy work on earth And thou shalt preach to ' Unceasing joys shall thee aw@ In thine eternal blest esta! Daughters to Christ’ s control are the ones who will MAUDE & HORTENS! most satisfactorily meet the world’s need. The main objective of the mis- _ sionary should not be to shine or star in the large programs or offices, but to have the heart and soul of Christ, who became the World’s greatest mission- ary and who held no office. He went among the unbidden, and. the lowly and bade them, “Come and inhabit the kingdom prepared for you.” dl Except we do this our missionary work a ablcih $3 is not effective. a As the snow flics and winter cold is . about us, what can I do for the poor , one can afford to be eed # mission preacher looms large before} subject. You must be p us. What sacrifice can I “make for the babbler who tells x him? For the good Book says ‘that. tig not. interestesl in miss! tor ‘iver. as “you would a naviga giver is blessed above the receive te ah rc that all the while J ‘along. You must study | [You must work for “must. ve to missions. your Bi ec! EDITH #. Es vi REV. D. A. BASFIEL! Rev. D. A. Basfield, of the A.-M. E. Church © Ii, died February 4th, tended illness, at his hom He was a member 0! this great vineyard n which Tam work- } ua the duty that lies’ nearest me there is no reward 4 t you i 2s eaten ‘2 of Cuthp Accorgi f ¢ is sal Years he tid TOM his hom J) * Annual Conference for ma") *' h; Por thd ek tor thd © but he Dger's eg wept that in life’s brightest j,,, 0, Ong the tom) he at his post. He wept not himself s it D | the mission® RCA iy, (108 ‘ount of ill path ed his membership onference, Paying all scribing for the periodicals aia and euted his s backed “up by a nt Life—“A mountain peak Prep eoA® burning and shining will live long in the’ memory ¢ who knew him and his con- ns to the religious life of the Conference and his admiration hop John A. Gregg, Supervisor g brother of the 4th. Episcopal s a time we know not when int we know not where; arks the destiny of man Jory or despair. _ REV. WILL J. SMITH Pastor A. M. E. Church Mattoon, Ill. eee V. JAMES R. CAMPBELL James R. Campbell was born in Co. Miss. He was the second Mf Henry and Nelly Campbell, Pthe church at the age of nine old, and began preaching before ten. My father sent him off to jollege wheré he graduated, and © Gammon in Atlanta, Ga., and theology, and then went out fe ministry. He pastored in Ark. Ssippi and New Orleans , built Memorial and pastored @ther s in Louisiana, and was elected it of Lampton College at Alex- La. In 1928 he transferred to few England States bd four years, then was appointed ng Elder of the Boston District ed in that capacity | He leaves to mourn their loss, Others and two sisters; Albert R ell and James M. Campbell, Mrs. fon Doty, and Mrs. Cora McGee Hus when it seemed that we need- most, but we bow in submission hat gave it. One by one we are if home. I am begging those Ow the worth of prayer. please get to pray for me. JAMES M. CAMPBELL where he until his Myra Alexandra Ashley, a pio- Missionary activities in the New Jersey of the A. M. E. Was called to her reward for ervices rendered to God and Over a period of fifty years, February 8, 1938, from their | shley, as Pail who knew her, er. was born in a minis- in the State of Kentucky. as the late Rev. Moses her brothers were min- ied the late Rey, N. C. surviving relatives rs, Ida Ashley Brown e Rey. T. W. Green, Jr. her Ashley, while her fored Macedonia A. M. E. N. J., had the Mis- imden (of the A. apart by Bishop B. | A. M. E, Church, cesT ir ye RECORDER. eS 5 -| Society, with Moth Conference Branch Mite Missionary er A: president. shley as its first Mother Ashley friend. Tt was attest by many who we that her mothe Was the cause ministry, Through her Personal ands of dollars hay churches all over th souls saved, Was a minister’s ed at her funeral ere privileged to speak tly advice and council of their success in the 1 efforts, thous- ve been raised for © state and many At her death she was a life member in the Women’s Parent Mite Missiona Society Ty and honorary President of the New Jersey Conference Branch, Her funeral was held Friday, Febru- ary 11, 1938, at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Modrestown, New Jersey, Mother Ashley was widely known. Many friends and co- workers who were unable to attend the funeral sent let- ters and telegrams of sympathy. Min- isters and Missionary women from every | Point in the state and many from , Philadelphia and New York were pres- re nt. A great woman has fallen from the ranks of Christian State of New Jersey, W. A. DORSEY. eR eS gis ca DR. BLAKE HOLDS ALLEN TEM- PLE QUARTERLY CONFERENCE | workers in the The Second Quarterly Conference of this Cor ar held by the Rev D. A. Blake, Presiding Elder January 23, 24 at Allen Temple eclipsed all pre- vious records. The attendance was good and reports showed improvement in’ all | lines of endeayor, The Revs. Charles- ton, Baber, Rice, Lyons of Detroit, Revs: Penny and’ Woodcockof Canada were guests of the Conference Sunday afternoon. Rey. Mr. Rice delivered the message from the subject “Wahted a Man.” God's the service. Rev sage Sunday eveni ence was felt in ke’s burning mes- ng stirred the hearts of his hearers as he preached from the 2nd Timothy 1st chapter 12th verse, For I know whom I have believed, etc. Mrs. Blake, the “First Lady” of the District Was present on Monday evening and gave some timely remarks. She stress- ed the forthcoming Missionary Con- vention and asked that we contribute our service in song to be heard in a Missionary Chorus of 150 or more voices at that Convention. James Cal- houn and Charles Moore were elected Steward delegates to the District Con- ference to be held in June. Church Reporter CHAIRES. FLORIDA The First Quarterly Conference was held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Feb- ruary 13, 1938 by our beloved Presiding Elder, Dr. R. B, Sutton, Devotion was conducted by the pastor and Choir. Dr. Sutton preached two soul stirring ser- mons. All the reports were good. We had one death this quarter, Brother Binam Robinson. .The church is mov- ing on. The Presiding Elder compli- mented the pastor for the work this quarter. Money raised for the Quarterly Con- ference $20.00. Rev. J. W. Goins, Pastor Mrs. Pearl M. Bryant, Reporter The First Quarterly Conference of the Morgan Circuit convened Saturday, December the 18th, with our new Pre- siding Elder, Rey. W. H. Hall and our new pastor, Rey. J. B. Kender, EDISON, GEORGIA a nice quarter and Sunday we had good Sunday School, At 11 a.m. Rev. W. H. Hall preached. We are glad to have our new Presiding Elder and our new pastor. Jessie J. Braswell We had WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 7S Years of Devoted Service to the Training eo Young Men and Women ——o0o——_ THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism “and Music, also Pre- Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre- Engineering. THE COLLECE OF EDUCATION offers General Courses in High School and Elementary Teacher- training; Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY offers A course leading to the Bachelur of Divinity Degree. 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People who are very critical say aa h without question the best coffee they ever tasted. ..... ... “i Perhaps one reason for the excellence of Haitian Coffee ff ee Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest crops, all the coffee j; a i on small plantations worked by the natives. For generations these mal have been proud to maintain the quality of their coffee so much 5, ki they have never lacked for a market. The only reason that Haitian cat fee is so little known in the United States is that for a long time the output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, especial) France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own Wwe and at the same time enjoy reading one of the best Church papers, ee - HOW TO GET IT Just fill out this blank amd send $1.50 and you will receive one pound of Haitian Coffee at once and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER aac, week for a year, This is a New Year's compliment added to the Book Concern, / ‘Street Please type or print Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one years Subscription to Gleristian Recorder and FREE GIFT of o: Haitian Coffee. und of ( : REV. G. E. CURRY, + Manager, A. M, E. Book Concer F \ 216 S. 19th Stree 4 fe Philadelphia, Pa OUR NEXT BIG JOB! MOTHER RECORDER!! DR. N. H. JELTZ International, Educational and Interracial Evangelist of the A. M. E. CHURCH. Subscriptions out of that to the Recorder! A, M, E, BOOK CONCERN t This Must be Done By May, 1940-And the Marcas Sons and Daughters of Allen will Do It! THE WHOLE CHURCH is agreed that the Biggest Business Accomplishment of this Qu is the Recovery of The ALLEN tures 9 Dr. G. E. Curry. Our Spirits uplifted by this Inspirmg Feat, Soars to Higher Advent Kingdom Building—And we are Reatly now to Tackle the Next Big Job. EVERY THINKING A. M.-E. > with the Love of our Bethel upon his heart, know" a members must know the Church to Love and Su get this Knowledge from the Secular Press. Thus, “MOTHER RECORDER” to be one in Thought and Heart with the Church. ; Launching of this Anniversary Drive for 25,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER is not only the oldest Newspaper Published by Negroes in America, but under the match of the new Editor, Dr, Geo. A. Singleton, is also the very best Religious Newspaper being Published by Negroes in America today On March 1, 1937, Dr. Curry moved the Book Concern back into The ALLEN BUILDING—Wherefore, on March 1, 1938—< a we commemorate that historic eyent by Launching this Drive to put the RECORDER into 25,000 new Homes! This is an Announce’ a “have accepted the Commission of Dr. Curry to act in this Drive as “Special Circulation Agent” for the RECORDER an‘ ck 1 stat CERN and am therefore authorized by him to function as such anywhere jn the Church—In Connection with my Evangelistic Ww’ mt Boosting this Drive. Pastors who would like to have me conduct meetings, or preach or lecture on Sundays or thru the peck me at the Office of the Book Concern—And one half of all collection given me for Special Sermons or Lectures to ee: he wish New Subscriptions of Laymen to the Christian Recorder (The Pastor to give me the name of the Laymen in his Church ee Eoive (5) 0 Paper sent)—For example, if I preached at say, Mother Bethel, and they gave me an after Offering of $15.00 i an give > nN But Brethren, you need not wait for me to visit you to get in op this moreyorte! Subscriber who appreciate what Dr. Curry has done and feels to help him fjnish up the Job—Send in one mew subscriber—2% Your Brother in Christ-NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE JELTZ, Evgngelist oa Sine as ete oink ~ 25,000 New Subscribers to The BG rape és a adrennlt Managel BUILDING in Philadelphia by the new Business rt it—And we know further that they The ey must read our Papers—Especial!) Drive id do it" ve N68, 19th Street, Philadelehi® Pr FREE — FREE), Ptor, Rev. J. L. Madison of St. Peters -A.M.E.,. Harrodsburg, Ky. P. E., B.| ed for us a sermon long to be remem- "pastor it was d "Christmas tree on Monday night, when], SS VOLUME LXXXIX.—NO. 49 NEW DAY IN ST. PETER AME. "CHURCH Harrodsburg, Ky. (By Mrs. Maude Smith) Under the able leadership of our pas- Spillman held his first Quarterly Con- ference Dec. 26 and 27. We were grac- ed with Rey. V. B. Polk from Salvisia Church, who was at his best-and preach- bered. his choir rendered excellent music; a number of his members were present. Rev. W. M. Stephson and his good wife and members were ent also:the spirit was high and we ed for this quarter mouths $176.46, our church is growing spiritually alive. Al! ed. We haye had t additions added to our roll, Rev. Madison is not leaving any stone unturned in trying to help St. Peter make this our banner year The church can best organized Men’s clubs or (Brother | Hood) club any State They made a well rounded report, much enthusiasm and interest exist and they are really putting things over in a b way. ending in ‘two the clubs: report- boast of one of the where in this LUMPKIN, GA. Council convened at St. James A.M.E. Church, Lockhart, Texas, December 23, 1937. a order at 11:00 by “Close to Thee,” was sung by Dr. A. | trict were se LOCKHART, TEXAS San Antonio District Dr. H. A. Young, P. E. The San Antonio District Ministerial The meeting was called to the P. E. Young. W. Harvey, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, San Antonio. The spirit of this song showed that Ministers and Laymen are interested in doing a great service this Conference year. The con- dition of the weather also lent strength to this council, as the cloud had van- ished and the sun shohe bright, a great contrast with the weather of the pre- Hymn was lined by Rey. E. T. Taylor, prayer by Rev. Goodwin, Scripture ‘by Rev. E. W. Morgan. Rey. J. E. Valentine preached. Sub- ject, “Christian Spirit.” A great time The council was organized for business. vious days. was had Rey. Alexander was e- lected Secretary. The winter assessments for the Dis- t, the total being $125. The total E ional assessment was set at $400. as offered by Rev. J. Ex Valentine endorsing the admin- \ resolution istration of the Tenth Episcopal Di , and | education. The said resolution endorsed The First Quarterly Conference of the Lumpkin Circuit was held with Dr. A. A. Duncan of the Columbus District presiding. The business session on Fri- day night was splendid and well repre- sented by members of both churches. Every one was enthusiastic and ex- pressed high hopes of a very successiul year since being reunited into a circuit as here-to-fore, and see no reason why they should not go over the top under the able pastorate of the Rev. J. S. McAlister, especially after listening to the soul stirring sermon delivered by him at eleven o'clock Sunday, and an- » other of Dr, Duncan's great sermons at night rendered in his own inimitable "way. Many hearts were made to re- joice. Afterward a very impressive me- Dr. H. A. Young Secretary of Mis- sions; Drs. A. W. He Morgan for, the Bishopric The reso- Jution was adopted. Rey. Jas. Valentine A BITTER PILL WHICH THE SOUTH MUST SWALLOW—THE ANTI-LYNCH BILL” The famous English poet Campbell who flourished about 1852 (during the time when slavery was at its height as an institution, penned the following words: “TO THE UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA” United States, your banner wears morial service was held, each church having lost a member since the conven- ing of the Jast Quarterly Conference. The receipts for the day were $35.42. Tfany proof was needed to show the ligh esteem that the people had for the demonstrated at the the members and friends of Lumpkin vied with each-other in presenting gifts ¢ pleasure and comfort of the pas- and his family, accompanied with a ‘ontribution. ‘Dr. A. A Duncan, P. Fe, Rey. J. S. McAllister, pastor (Mrs.) Mary E. Smith Two emblems—one of fame, Alas, the other that it bears Reminds us of your shame. Your standard’s constellation: types White freedom by its stars But what’s the meaning of its stripes? They mean your Negro’s scars. The continued lynching of Negroes in the South has not disgraced our country in the eyes of the civilized na tions of God's world but has now be- come a matter against which Senator Wagner of New York has chosen to enter a protest, To-day on the floor of the U, S.S¢gnate an unrelenting: ef- A. S. Jackson as commissioner of; NCTHESOFFICIAL ©? SAN: N Roe THE AIC N-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCK SAAN OUR BROTHER: PRICE FIVE CENTS fort is being made to put a definite end to the year around open session for shooting and cremating Negroes in ter- ritory just south of the Potomac. It is not at all surprising to learn that the high command of the senators from Lynchland have selected as their gen- eralissimo in their campaign against the 3ill, Senator Pat Harrison of Missis- sippi has considerable to feel concerned about. Pat Harrison is eyer conscious of the fact that his State of Mississippi is the most populous Negro State in the Union, and he is undoubtedly aware of the fact that Mississippi, more than any other of the Lynching States be- low the Mason-Dixon, has always been the most vicious in its practice of lynch- ing. Pat Harrison et al) make demands upon the government, which demands, will of necessity, be preciself¥ the same in all their essentials as the same demands made by the white citizens. In their desperate attempt to defeat the Anti-Lynch Bill the Southern gen- tlemen contend that such a measure of protection is Any girl familiar wth the 5th amendment to the Federal constitution knows that it actually im- unconstitutional. grammar school boy or poses upon'the Federal government the duty of protecting every person within the legal domain of the United States inst the deprivation of w. This amendment in it~ of America process of self is an Anti-Lynch law, which is con- tinually being violated by the Sonth. The fact that Mississippi takes the leadership in-opposing the Bill is not astonishing, for only ten months ago Mississippi introduced into the gentle art of lynching, anew mode of tortur- The men of the South now try to ap- pease our minds by calling our attention to the fact that lynching is definitely on the decline and offer some tangible evidence as an endeavor to make us ing God’s created man, i.e. lynching by | believe that they are sincere in their de- torch burning of a Negro. who was ac-| sire to erradicate the practice of mob cused of killing a white man, but the} murder. They tell us in statistical world had good reason to believe that| language that not 0 are the State the yictim of this cremation committed i dily de- what Pat Harrison and his Southern Law punishing lyt s ago the number gentlemen, call the crime. of being born} per year, was upward of 100. In 1919 a Negro. Now God learns that he must | it was 84; in 1920 it was 61; in 1921 it find’ out from the South the color in} was 52; by 1930 it had decreased to 21; which God is to créate his man. in 1936 it was ar it was 8 Sober minded white men and. women have Negroes, I can drink fully of the genuine signifi- are cance of this Anti-Lynch Bill, and they should also pray that God (creator of man in his own image) aid Senator Wagner in this noble fight for humanity ready mentioned presenting in every walk of life. adually themselves A society. to function as one entire —a house divided against itself must fall. We cannot expect nor must we attempt to in his fight for both human and hu-| compel any one group of people con- mane decency, stituting 10% ‘of our population to live Of our total population 130,000,000 constitute 13,000,000 or 10% of our na- tion's people. Pat Harrison and_ his southern cohorts of the so-called white } but numbering | segregated as a society living wi inhabitants. the Negroes| society or a nation with in a nati The Anti-Lynch Law may either abled for e South or b future ¢ ideration, eventu: bitter be com- skin must never lose sight of the fact that N bloody Civil War progressed in every pelled’ to swallow the pill—so close of the zroes since the why not now William Feinsinger RACE aC SCRE MEO | In This Issue | ae The Daily Altar— Rev. Carlyle walk of life in precisely the same man- ner as the whites. There is hot a sin- gle function in any field of human en- deavor performed by the white man and woman that the Negro man and woman can’t do. Negroes have established the truth and soundness of my contention, F. Stewart 2 even to the satisfaction of the whites Sunday School Lesson oS Ae who have been blinded by prejudice and} EDI TORTALS whose minds have been perverted by The Next ¢ al Conference 4 passion which has confounded . and “Men and Measures” SO he, darkened their understanding of the The Local Church if Negroes. St. James of Cleveland Mrs, J. T Since the close of the Civil War Washington . aS : 5 some seventy odd years ago, American Young People’s Page.... 6 Negroes have been on a constant and An Appeal—Bishop William) T yninterrnpted march of progress, They Vernon |... tee have learned to live in exactly the same Allen Christian Endeavor League 6 manner as do the whites and it is now} From Other Papers ey Wi) quite natural that people living like hu- The Christian Recorder Pulpit... .« 14 man beings (for the Negro is human, Just A Few Dots—Dr. J. G, Robin- in spite of the dogmatic conception of yeaa
• March 10, 1938
  ===== DSC09845.JPG ===== ....1 know that to all you real coff tokens, good coffee is important. It makes all the difference, at breakfast, between starti day right and wrong. It makes a good luncheon taste just Rss better. And it’s the perfect finishing touch to a delicious dinner. | you can quite sympathize with the Scandinavians who substitute and cakes for the English afternoon tea, That’s why I’m so glad able to present to our subscribers this genuine Haitian Coffe. is really a delicious beverage. People who are very critical say ; without question the best coffee they ever tasted. ..... .... Perhaps one reason for the excellence of Haitian Coffee hae Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest crops, all the coffee j, ere e on small plantations worked by the natives. For generations these pal 1 have been proud to maintain the quality of their coffee so much so Rei they have never lacked for a market. The only reason that Haitian Cof. fee is so little known in the United States is that for a long time a output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, especially France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own home and at the same time enjoy reading one of the best Church papers, op 9s HOW TO GET IT j 3 so pt < Just fill out this blank and send $1.50 and you will receive one pound os ¢ of Haitian Coffee at once and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER each °* R.R.WRIGHT SR. IMPORTER. 19TH. & SOUTH STS. PHILA. PA. Vitally ng much n fact, Coffeg fo be for it hat i fresh roasted week for a year, This is a New Year's compliment added to the Book Concern A. 5. Jackson, retary of Educa- pn of the African ethodist Episco- a1 Church, Enter- Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one year's Subscription to Christian Recorder and FREE GIFT of one pound of Haitian Coffee. " Philadelphia, Pa Long, Jr. Presi- - BEER EEE EEE rrr h OUR NEXT BIG JOB! 25,000 New Subscribers to The MOTHER RECORDER!! Lp This Must be Done By May, 1940-And_ the Sons and Daughters of Allen will Do It! lop R. A. Grant paid compliment | Jackson for the wonderful work for education, . L. Lewis was toastmaster at on. GE Curry, Manager of the A ook Concern was the honored luncheon, also Dr. W. G der, Dean of Lee’s Theological Marching THE WHOLE CHURCH is agreed that the Biggest Business Accomplishment of this Quadrennial 7. P. Duheart, Presiding Elder is the Recovery of The ALLEN BUILDING in Philadelphia by the new Business Mansi a Jacksonville District, Jack- Dr. G. E. Curry. Our Spirits uplifted by this Inspiring Feat, Soars to Higher Adventures ; at oe . vi. , Presiding Elder Kingdom Building—And we are Ready now to Tackle the Next Big Job. kee 4 EVERY THINKING A. M. E. with the Love of our Bethel upon his heart, knows ‘hf membets must know the Church to Love and Support it—And we know further that they The a| get this Knowledge from the Secular Press. They must read our Papers—Especially | “MOTHER RECORDER” to be one in Thought and Heart with the Church. = Thus Launching of this Anniversary Drive for 25,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS. | West Jacksonville District. Jack , Florida. : E B. Broikins, Presiding Elder West Palm Beach District. D. Russell, Presiding Elder 0! t Jacksonville District. PH. Y. Tookes of the twelfth DR. N. H. JELTZ International, Educational an: Interracial Evangelist of the A. M. E. CHURCH. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER is not only the oldest Newspaper Published by Negroes in America, but ander the matchless of the new Editor, Dr, Geo. A. Singleton, is also the very best Religious Newspaper being Published by Negroes in America today. On March 1, 1937, Dr, Curry moved the Book Concern back into The ALLEN BUILDING—Wherefore, on March 1, 1938-0" we commemorate that historic event by Launching this Drive to put the RECORDER into 25,000 new Homes! This is an Announce! have accepted the Commission of Dr. Curry to act in this Drive as “Special Circulation Agent” for the RECORDER and BOO CERN and am therefore authorized by him to function as such anywhere in the Church—In Connection with my Evangelistic work Boosting this Drive. Pastors who would like to have me conduct meetings, or preach or lecture on Sundays or thru the week, can 2)! me at the Office of the Book Concern—And one half of all collection given me for Special Sermons or Lectures to Churches will a New Subscriptions of Laymen to the Christian Recorder (The Pastor to give me the name of the Laymen in his Church to ae Paper sent)—For example, if I preached at say, Mother Bethel, and they gave me an after Offering of $15.00 I can give Five ©) Subscriptions out of that to the Recorder! But Brethren, you need not wait for me to visit you to get in on this Anniversary Drive. pace oe a a appreciate what Dr. Curry has done and feels to help him finish up the Job—Send in one new subscriber—and dot "| ‘our Brother in Christ—NATHANIEL HAW’ - ‘Evangelist MS | cite . SL IOCn CONGR ee i oa i 5 {<9 i " L. Brooks and Msis Polly P. Mitchell, Pastor of Mt. - E. Church. a memoriable affair, and hs were made by each t showed that Bishop Grant Over $50,000 on the indebted- ‘ard Waters College and /Made to clear the school ! ‘one year, ote at Reena Fett se shea suis | _REV. G. E. CURRr, med by Edward ‘ ie ss so aters College, C.' THE. rri z UU MAN OUR BROTHERD—S Anke Lb % =~ THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1938 ‘Dr. R. B. Brookins | Appointed Presid- = <= aembers ¢ inisters and 1 District are very happy Elder. Palm B to receive him as th Presiding r and scholar He is a great pr THE BISHOPS IN COUNCIL EPISCOPOI A meeting of African Methodist Bishops They represent the largest group of organized people of African descent the world Theiz opinions and decisions are frought with significance 1816 Richard Allen was elected and set a- part as the first bishop in the church is always Significant Since when and since the first council in 1852 they have been’ leading as our spiritual heads. Their sessions are in secret and information for the church and public is given out thru the Secretary of the Council, Bishop John A. Gregg. Of tremendous importance is the de- cision of the Bishops to uphold and execute the 3 - 3 law in regard to dele- This gates to the General Conference decision was given in reply to a me- morial from the Connectional Council which desired election by the law of 1932, Thus the bishops simply confirm- ed their position taken at Memphis last June. Prof, E. A. Selby made a yoluntary report at the Council of his activities as Secretary-Treasurer of the Sunday School Union, A report was also made PRICE FIVE CENTS | Bishop Grant Leads| | The Connection in| Increase in Dollar | | Money. | need was approved by They requested Prof. Selby bishops | ; to send each minister in their respectty districts a cop Over ni e }mal eaptures the appreciatic port of the connection | also appre epresentat | ternational Council of Religious Edu- cation thru our Depa nt of Relig- i Education Cre tials were signed to this end. It was decided. to hold the next Summer Session of the Council at Kittrell College, N. C. the second week in A st concurrently with the Religious Education Convoca- tion of the Second District. The Mid Winter “Session in February 1939 will | be held at St. James, Dallas. Philadel- phia invited the 1939 Summer Session. GENERAL CONFERENCE TO DETROIT The General Conference Commission voted 11 to 6 to hold the next Conference at Ebenezer, Detroit John, Norfolk, Va City the 1916 Bethel, Philadelphia ary armories or halls history we go back to a church hat the glory fill the house | in This Issue The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F Stewart Sunday School Lesson Sditorials Our Ninetieth Anniversary [he Record Shows Pointed Points Churchman Afield Young People’s Pa Allen Christian E avor League From Other Papers The Christian Recorder Pulpit Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr Calendar Notices Bishops’ Ciuncil Program Rev. George W. Baber is pastor-host, Bishop John A. Gregg, episcopal host The church auditorium seats 2,400 with an annex chapel which will seat 400 wher sliding partition is removed, It will be an inspiration for the church to see the plant, constructed at a cost of $450,000. Only $17,000 is the balance due, Pastor and people are working to Letters to the Editor Birthday. Greetings ....0..... 0.005 A Man in Evidence ° ing Elder of the W He is holding the (¢ BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG est Palm Beach] Conierence in Arcaa: Faehh Digheiet week. Presiding Elders, Rever Kees Conference. Bien AeDepatten E He ig’ Séeretany of he Goapeene 7 . G Oats. R anser tis thet stds Sree pS: istrict,’ South Fla. oo Gor co ee 1 episcipal host to the Gen- pastor reat success is predicted nference of 1940. Dr. R. B. Brookins has served over ——-——-- _— en aS 60 years as Pastor and Presiding Elder] . 2 hold the General Conf. M.E. Church The A.M. F.| (oF the new Departr of Religious bby ee Conference in a Oe arcids 6. spleitdid Education represented church house debt free. It will be the ond ful S. S. Morris, and C. W. Abington, A first time to hold a General Conference success in the one" | high point was The Journal of Relig- | years. In 1900 it was eae Chapel, Chicago; 1904 ember of the Columbus, Ohio; 1908 St ; 1912 Allen, Kansas Since quadrennial meeting was held Perhaps it is significant that at this point in our God of the Lord may 0 oO aon 12 Se ===== DSC09846.JPG ===== ===== DSC09847.JPG ===== MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION __. <E Ail E Sa : Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia. 4 Pa., as Second-Class Matter SUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN : m6 S. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. BISHOP D. H. SIMS, Rev. H. H. Cooper, Se - President Rev. Ho Thomas, Rev. A. J. S ft M. M Ward, Rev. J. D Cowan, Layer Mr H H Lowber. Mr Arete Rom GEORGE A. SINGLETON. Editor CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOT } * FIRS ri write one side SECONDLY out all word > the words t t tributio Georg Street, Ft Accepts a of postage pro e Act of October § 16, 1918. REV. G. E. CURRY, The CHRIS R every Thursdsy. Sub year, $1.00 for six 7 and may be commen: Remittances should tg the safest manner remitter t. OWRE a Orders are always sent at our risk : ‘Communications should z but must be accompanied of the writer and writte side of the paper and ¢ Money for subscriptic dise and all other busin r re rompt attention ad. aeeares the Business. Manager, REV GE. CURRY, A.M. E. Rock Concern. . Penna eign Fields Subscription B. A. M. E, BOOK CONCERN Tie S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Weekly Thought May this holy Lenten season bring some special blessing, in the strength of which you may enter into a Jarger and fuller Christian service, and may you spend its forty days in such a spirit of devotion to our Blessed Lord that you may be in the spirit to enter into the joy and peace of the glorious festival of the Resurrection on the happy Easter Day. Ce ae oe oe Weekly Poem GRRE REE EERE REE EEE ER A CHANCE TO LOVE By Angela Morgan If some sweet space could but be set . apart, Free from the prying eyes of judging, curious men. . ; OUR NINETIETH ANNIVER- i ; SEE brink Where we, my beautiful and I May meet and suffer not. Where longing hands at last may inter- : ivets- cipation. t a supply tional office and went west to “secure a cage Srowhiche to place a gan. Archibald J. lace, Z . a ‘And kisses fall upon the beloved’s eyes. bird to sing and cheer him] the pj speaks. No room can hold the beauty of our first in his declining years.” a or ke a deadlock betwen % embers and embrace. 1854—1856—Jabez P. Campbell. right and Wesley and Paved a A shits each. One} H. Mansfeld Collins delivers way tor the election of ), Hy Tookes. “ A further analysis reyeai, Dr. J. L. Butler gained 6 vot, the second ballot and 65 9, hy third. Gomez gained j9 veal |on the second ballot and 26 o, a third. It remains to be seen history will repeat itseli, y«; E know that “no finite body a passes twice through the same God! find us a place. Some sweet, dear earth and sky, Where we together for one little day Could find the unopened pages of the heart. ’ If you could utter all you yearn to say, And I could answer you, before I die. Oh! then, I could go gladly on my way again. But this despair. This fretting and this chafing and this Was both Editor, and Man- ager. a | 1856—1859—Elisha Weaver. <A North Carolinian, who went to Indiana. The church called him to the editorial chair from Oberlin College. 1859— A. L. Stanford. 1860—1867—James Lynch. Very successful Editor. A young Resigned in 1867. place betwixt the that S On rom Philadelphia the Churchman neyed to Montgomery for the meet- of the Council of Bishops. The was composed of Prof. E. A. M. H. Davis. impressive. Psalm care man. . For ak the stupid world will say or His father was Rev. Benja- state.” a church is at the help Fees eae ee _teaiaaaetagd aig: think. x > ay mi : Ay, : ion; residi Ss e chancel. th O Love, surely in all thy universe of min Lynch of Baltimore. Reet From now q pote 4 ee Pp. 9 ee ag upper front end of aeae g : e, surely in a y un e 1 1 Riera Detroit will be in the minds 9 oe a i ee See Ki a gazes at the double skies. 868 88 eZ 4 t _ F, Vanderhorst, V c ; : There is some spot. 1884—1892—B. F. Lee. ; anys A further analysis is be. Sie Yoo, A. L, Wilson, is peeve each Some cloudy place, upon the evening’s | 1892—1909—H. T. Johnson. ing made. Cooper; Reverends Hodson ad Allen Lay B. Parks. ¢ x4 i ’ , stir one’s s 1900-1996 ee; fers, M: W. Thornton, HY. Arnett, pa 6 took down, ee REE REE EE 1936— Ge A Si . . ‘ insmore Mason, H. P. Anderson, j x . § S PES Spats ingleton. Pointed Points % A, Garcia, S. H. Barker, H. H.| >, ae : Edito fla Is Four Christian Recorder editors: : } : ie iecieon EE: Tyler, he house is filled with intense, eager became bishops: Jabez P. Camp- |e RRR EERE Hy H. Potter, Mr. H. H. Lowber, and pers. Bens i Allen have come from Ca bell, B. T. Tanner, B. F. Lee, and]. . Gertrude Barbara Lee. R. R. Wright, Jr., who served longest of any, 28 years. Tanner also founded the A .M. E. Review. The Christian Recorder fol- RRR R RRR EEE EEE F FEBRUARY 13 WAS INTER racial Sunday. In several churches throughout the country 1 of both racial groups excl AVashington the party was auginent- by Bishop M. H. Davis, Bishop and , R. R. Wright, Jr., Prof John R. Wkins, Secretary of Finance; Dr. néss for the King. SARY ing: The month of March 1938 marks} lowed the boys in blue in 1861. pulpits. In pee meences s eC IL. Berry, Secretary of Missions;| <i. thrills the soul the beginning of the ninetieth] It stood for unio dgainse che div Nee services eer pe emer Foc: re: f h isti Recorder e . choirs were interchang¢ ne tas es, 0 e Financia epart- teh ade ane year of The Christian ,| sive interests of slavery. Today Be ries iat a time wher ve Bie ae irteger Blorence M.\“" melody and nson, J. G. Robinson, Hattie Brown, ferends D. E. Rice, C. E. Ferguson, Nelson, V. C. Hodges, J. Camp- Beckett, J. R. Coasey, M.D., and ey W. H. C. Brown. it stands for social justice full and complete, a Christianised social order, equal rights, opportunities, privileges to all. It believes with the great apostle that “God is no ihe oldest newspaper owned, con- trolled, and publisht by people of African descent the world over. Its history 1eaches back to the General Conference of 1848 which celebrate the birthday of & Allen and Abraham Lincol: glad when 1 Let us go CHAPLAIN J. ACTON | I ipastor of St. John, Paduca! q hen the party arrived at Atlanta the was held in Philadelhia, Penna.|respecter of perso: All men ; acing t rl ker, Bishop I Rats x K great gospel crit ’ 5, = i speaker, shop R Its journalistic career began with] are made of one blood and God is is or ucting ag c aie {morning it was received by a com- sa es Ha i‘ sade” at St. James, >t. Es ee headed by Dr. C. A. Wingfield] },;, Pieceacet me the Father of all. Ninety years old, now four score and ten years young to the glory of God in the power of His might. _ the founding and publication of The Christian Herald. The name was changed to The Christian Re- corder in 1852 at the General Con- ference which met for the first time in New York, and removed from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, where it has been publisht from that day until now. During its 86 years of publication in Phila- delphia The Christian Recorder has had only three homes: 631 Pine Street, 1900 So. College Ave., and the Allen Building, 716 South 19th Street, a record of which none ought be ashamed. ‘The Editors of the Christian » Recorder, thru. the years have] 1 2 a been representative men of rare} Votes Cast— 940 892. 865 808 ability, fidelity, loyalty, zeal for| Wrights<1. +, 2802 307, 924 sa African Methodism, anid the cause| Howard... ldo. 192-37) G19 of God: i Butler, J.L...128 134 199 ..: 1848—1852—Augustus R. Green.|Gomez...... 88 107 133... (Secretary of the Ohio Con- ane ference Sept. 15, Hillsboro, Ohio.) Defeated for the episcopacy in 1852 and re- signed editorship. Died in aken by bus to Morris Brown ¢ where breakfast was served. AT METROPILITAN COM the city the group was joined i ee, shop J. S. Flipper and Reverends munity Church, Chicago « “ae rial service was held fo gfield, R. E. Brogdon, E. s ip Ellis, R. I. Lemon, R. S. Law- Dr. W. D. Cook at 10:5” e, S. H. Lewis, E. A. Adams, R. J. At 7:30PM. services we" trson, T. E. Robinson, James and featuring the lives of Dani Gromucenteesrolina: ander Payne, Henry Mc\ er, and Frederick Douglass founder, the late Dr. Cool present pastor, Dr. Joser! were outstanding minis: African M. E. Church The pastor is the Rev. ] T. Sims. Worship at the same time ———o00o0—_——_- word. tion THE RECORD SHOWS pears elsewhere in itgomery, Ala.—At the station the thman caught sight of Bishop D. s, Rey. E. C, Hatcher, and H. q Id Collins, of Los Angeles, Calif. the representatives were at the and meeting hundreds of their al comrades from all sections ountry The Rev. A. R. Cooper, Albany, Georgia often writes about what) the “Spy-Glass” Reveals. A study of the General Conference Min- utes of 1936 shows the following vote for the first four highest: . ~ FUNERAL SERVICES \\** held at Bethel, Mooresto™ m February 11 at noon '0° “ Mts. Myra Alexander, '0"" the ‘New Jersey Cont Branch , Mite Missiona’) eulogy was delivered » George H. Crayton. The ; was the mother of Mrs. a ley-Brown, a member of - a eral Conference 1936, and he a leading missionary. —— M. Senior Bishop J. S. Flipper t order the General Conference ion and presented the chair- op John A. Gregg. George W. Detroit is on the floor reading the 1940 General Con- eld in Detroit. To g’s left sit Bishops Flipper, 1 Sims, On his right Howard, Fountain, Dear Brother: our church. Ject®™ 2 and dollars; we against storms, An analysis of the vote reveals that Dr. Wright gained 82 votes oni the second ballot, and 157 on the third or 239 when he was elected to the episcopacy. having n sit Reverends ‘ pairs. _ A. Wingfield. Vicksburg, Miss., about y ds 1857. been “left at the door” in Clev ber still reads. 2" : i sae eit 1852—1854—Marcellus M. Clark,| land. Dr, Howard 6 votes on| — sa fs rer ep sera oc 3 i ae tor John H. Clayborn, Mr, Mose Wal. ker represents the Governor of Michi- the Fourth Episcopal Pressive invitation on behalf of the and Towne, Los Angeles, nie Pe i i tertain the 1940 General Gouteranee Pres. Fred D. Jordan speaks. The last speech is made by \ Williams. Upon motion by Dr. G, T Sime a ballot is taken; 6 for tes Angeles, and 11 for Detroit. “Lift up your heads” Voice clear, sonorous, tain is reading that great *hymn: “Go York, Michigan, M sections of African Methodism on busi- Dr. Py Lytes of Arkansas is sing” “Give me a heart like thine.” The all ye that labor” by the choir moves One recognizes the voices of Mrs. G. T Sims and Mary Walls and quite wor- shipful attitude pervades the house. I to Church.” Bishop John A. Gregg introduces the the sound of workmen’s tools, build- ing a new parsonage next door, under the leadership of the Bishop Wright rose to lofty heights in the ministry of the His message Suffice it to say himself was the embodiment of his message, which ap- LETTER TO THE EDITOR URGENT CALL Carter Memorial A. M. E. Church, Fresno, Calif. Doctor Geo. A. Singleton I am writnig The damaged the church and parson- age to the amount of two thous- asking the public to ass! making the very : The storm ripped the shin- church and parsonage! teysively the church and parsonage. gles fe) e ten ° - Sincere were the congratulations of hong of fellowship and benediction, CHRISTI as AN R . =e £ ud ECORDER \< Carey speaks for District, He} Pastors to take an after offering and send to us. Any amount will be appreciated; send to the pas-| tor, C.N. Elliott, 1422 San Joaquin or J. W. Edmonson, 244 San Joa-! quin, Secretary of trustee board. | Thanking you in advance, an im- Bishop Noah W. Respectfully yours, CEN CRLIET Oars Los reads Bishop 24. Bishop Foun- The the auditorium he stained glass win- is a circular like- Allen and and duaghters of lifornia, New sippi and all SR THE REV. GEORGE W. BABER Energetic and successful minister at “Come unto me Ebenezer, Detroit, Michigan will enter- tain the General Conference of 1940. harmony. Superb.]| well organized citizens’ committee of 250 has already been formed, is coop- erating and planning for the quadren- nial event. said unto me R. Wright, Jr., of 1e preacher delivers the outside comes host, pastor George and work go on FLIPPER BISHOP J. S beggars descrip- ; oe Senior Bishop of the African-M E Church, presided over the Montgomery hese: cetucnng. sa Council of Bishops, and called the Gen- eral Conference Commission to order —| In May he will have been ani episcopate 30 years. He is the only member of the Class of 1908 death of the late Henry Blanton Parks alive. Upon the ttained to the seniority among his he colleagues. ALBIQN, N. Y- Buffalo District Rev. James A. Manning, P. Ee Rev. Fitz Herbert Alleyne, Pastor concerning puss storm you Srdaent The Third Quarterly Conference con- vened January 12, 1938 The Presiding Elder gave a brief but fervent exhortation on the ninetieth Psalm. Mrs. Ella Brown was elected Secretary. business was taken up mended by the Presiding Elder making work accom- were not insured Conference roll call and therefore we are Report com- st us in necessary re- special reference to the plished by the Trustees; rer d in,damag- floors, the Presiding Elder—Chureh insured seats and and in. the parsonage great dam- t ng ex-} ABINGTON ious Edu- REV. CHAS?)W The J cation Af irnal of Rel |i dit MRS. IVY JACOBS Mt. Zion Morrist PROF. E. DEAS WARD Jamaica, New York REY. GEORGE A. BROWN Presiding Elder Illinois Conference REY, R. S. JENKINS Secretary General Conference REV. I. S. STONE Pastor Saint Paul African M. E, Church Springfield, Illinois MISS HELEN OGLESBY Mt. Carmel Baptist Church West Philadelphia, Penna C, WESLEY MAYES Bethel Florida REV Pastor Key West, and no mortgage was asked, our pastor Dr, Manning comes to us in all kinds of weather, with answering affirmatively. good cheer, Conference was brought to a close with song, extending right (Mrs) L, Benjamin ===== DSC09848.JPG ===== ile ie te oe he te § Z 4 i —— THE CHR FRR E+ 44 | Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Young People’s fa A PRAYER OF THANKFULNESS I thank Thee for Thy goodness, Thy greatness I discern; I thank Thee for repentance, By which I may return. I thank Thee for Thy mercy, The grace Thou didst bestow; l thank Thee for Thy patience, Thy faith by which I grow Into my Father's image And likeness to His son. I thank Thee, oh for Jesus Christ Thy whole and perfect One. I thank Thee for this thankfulness, With which my heart o’erflows. I thank Thee for the blessings, Thy foundless love bestows; I thank Thee for each lesson Traced for me by Thy hand; I thank Thee for Thy wisdom, Thy truth to understand I thank Thee for humility, Before Thy name I vow: I thank Thee for Thy promises— O God, I thank Thee now! —Myrtle Brown, —In St. Louis Call. SNAPPY STORIES HER VALUE “Whatever you think she’s worth,” Fla. A. Presiding Elders: R. B. Brookins, 1} Foster, and Duhart, East Fla. Confer- ence; Wise and Whitehurst, West Fla. Conference; S. A. Harris, M. M. Smith and D. Russell, South Fla. Conference; Williams and Dickerson, North East Fla. Conference; E. J. Jackson, Cen- tral Fla. Conference. Pastors: Revs. W. P. Mitchell, Gibbs, Hunter, L. M. Moore, J. S. Johnson, Heith, and others. 2 After remarks by Bishop R. A. Grant, a short recess was taken. 2,30 the Con- ference reconvened. The reports were taken beginning with the Sanford Dis- trict, Leesburg, and Orlando Districts. After another short recess, the evening services began. Bishop Grant presented Rey. J. A. Robinson, pastor of Bethel, Lakeland, who preached a soul thrilling Missionary Sermon. Offering, remarks by the Bishop; Benediction, Rev. J. A. Robinson. Thursday Morning The reports were taken of the South Ocala District. The Bishop compli- mented the brothers for the. increase of all monies over last year. Reports were made of admission and studies. Thursday Evening: Missionary Evening Rey. L. L. Berry, Missionary Secre- tary of New York was the principal speaker. He gave a vivid outline of his travel to the Foreign Mission Fields. , Remarks by Mrs. L. M. Hughes and Bishop R. A. Grant. Offering; Bene- | diction by Rey. L. L. Berry. Friday: Several distinguished visitors | were present. Pres. J. R. E. Lee of and M. College, Pres. A. L. This was the minister’s answer to the} Simpson, Bethune Cookman College. young man’s question as to the fee} Both addressed the Conference which for the wedding. was well received. The Wilberforce “I'll risk a quarter on her.” was his| Glee Club rendered three selections reply, “and if she is worth more I'll] which were enjoyed by all. bring you more later on.” Two weeks later he came and asked for js quarter back. SMALL CONGREGATION AND BIG DEBT A little boy had a bantam hen. He secured a big goose egg and put it in front of the bantam’s nest. On the goose egg he had written, “Keep your eye on this and do the best you can.” ORLANDO ANNUAL CONFERENCE By J. W. Williams Wednesday morning, January 26, 1938 Bishop R. A. Grant called the Confer- ence to order. After devotions the Rev. S. G. Baker was presented and preach- ed the Annual Sermon. The Holy Communion was administered by the Bishop, assisted by the Presiding El- ders, Offering was taken, and the roll was called, The following brothers were elected Secretaries: Rey. N. Ward Bagly chief; Rey. F. G. Gary, recording; Rev. E. R. Montgomery Statistician. Marshals: Revs. A. 1, Sampson, A; H. Hains, and Johnson. * Reporters: Revs. J. W. Williams, Christian Recorder, and J. H. Claborn, Southern Recorder. : Introduction of visitors: General of- ficers, Dr, J. G. Robinson, editor, A. M. E, Review, Philadelphia; Dr. John H. Claborn, editor Southern Recorder. Mrs. M. 1. Hughes, Pres. Woman Friday night: Education Night, Dean W. G. Alexander of Edward Waters College delivered the address. Collec- tion for education $1099.62. Saturday morning : Two deacons were ordained, Brothers J. H. Woodard, and J. H. Harris. The seat of the next Con- ference will be Bethel, Lakeland. Sunday Morning: The. Conference Sunday School was conducted by Rev. R. W. Logan, pastor of Mt. Zion, Ocala. The Sunday School collection totaled $135.65. The morning sermon was delivered by Rey. J. G. Robinson of Philadelphia. It was a great sermon and the spiritual fervor ran high. Before reading the appointments at 3:30 P. M. Bishop Grant raised $100.00 for St. Mark Church. Thus the Orlando Conference closed the most successful session in its history. Bishop Grant conducted an impressive ordination service, and after pointed advice to the ministers made the following assign- ments: Sanford District, A. P. Postell, P. E. St. James, J. C. Surrency; Ward Chapel James Murry; Allen Chapel, A. E. Green; Bethel Deland, J. W. Wil- liams; Caanan City, F. L. Gillins; Alta- mont Springs, A. W. Lybrand; Hurst Chapel, Orlando, J. M. Smith; St. Paul, Orlando, J. A. Gibson; Seville, and Le- Leon Springs, A. J. Covington; Orlando and Midway, J. D, Jenkins;-Mt. Zion, DeLand, to be supplied; Glenwood, N, Wright; Orange City, W. H. Mitchell; Mt. Olive, G, L, Gains; Geneva, Jessie | Hernando, Jamestoy Elison; Ft burg Dis! calle Paul, Apopka, H. W. Gary; Bethel, Kissimmee, M. T. Gains; Hains City, R. A. Blunt; Mt, Olive, Mt. |. Dora, J. J. Hill; St. Stephens, Lees- burg, J. L. Butler; -St. Paul, Wint Garden, C. B. Young. Lachooche, and | Triby, T. E. Baker; Groveland a Mascot, W. F. Johnson; Oakland and Forest City, F. G. Gary; Orange Bend, | and Umatilla, C. T, Edwards; Clermont, to be supplied; Plymouth, J. H. Wood- ward; Cummer's Log Camp, Wm. E. Floyd; Aster, M. L. Chisholm; St. Cloud, A. J. Bolden; Davenport, J. M. ' Thompson; Wilson Side Camp, J. B. Joseph; St. James, Eustis to be sup- plied. S. Ocola District, R. W. Logan, P. E. Mt. Zion J. A. Brown; Mt. Olive Dunnellon, J. E. Harris; Mt. Moriah, Wildwood, W. W. White; Fruitland Park, J. S. Blake; Webster, P. M. Murrell; Summer Field, N. W. Bagley; D. W. Wardell; Oka- humpka, E. L. Bartley; Bushnell, R. C. Simmons; West Summerfield, D. J. Carter; Royal, J. H. Harris; Coleman, P. A. Thomas; Bethel, Ocala, B. J. Dagley; Ockalawaha, to be supplied; South Dunnellon, to be supplied; Starks Ferry, to be supplied; Panofiskee, to be supplied. ; Orlando District, E. D, Dempsey, P. E, Mt. Olive, W..H. A. Pickett; St. Mark, J. D. Jennings, Bethel, Lakeland, J. A. Robinson; Mt. Pleasant, Lake- land, Z. K. Rose; Florence Villa, A. L. Sampson; Winter Haven, M..M. Mar- tin; Lake Hamilton, S. W. McKinney; Auburndale, L. B, Washington; Lynch- burg, W. M. Tucker; Mt. Zion, Lake- land, D. H. Hightower; Washington Park, Orlando, H: Cohen; We Wa- hoote, to be supplied; W. Auburndale, to be supplied. P.S. Report on Education was read by Rev, J. W. Williams; State of the Cou Rev. S. G. Booker; State of the Church, Rev. James Murry. QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Paris, Tenn. The First Quarterly Conference of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, Paris, Tenn. was held Sunday, January 16th. Rey. George M. Banks, our most ex- cellent Presiding Elder and Rey, E. L. Hickman is our most able and energetic pastor and one who knows how to do things. The Presiding Elder preached a soul stirring sermon to a large audi- ence and the house was full of the Holy Spirit. Our pastor, Rev. E. L. Hick- man spoke in fitting words his appre- ciation to cach Board and Club for their loyal support for the First Quar- ter, : eieualae: para Report of Boards and Clu > quarter : bs He * Sunday Schoo! .:..--s+06 Willing Workers ...... Stewardess Board No. 1 Stewardess Board No. 2 ..... Trustee Aid Board No. 2 . Brown; Eatonville, E. R. Montgomery; ! eo aaah (As of Four Meeti ters to the Chur, I Cor, 1:1-6 The Topic Explained The New Testament has ty different books, four bei about Jesus, one being a bo (Acts), one.a book of prophe tion), and twenty-one bei: epistles. Of the twenty-o the New Testament nine we; by the apostle Paul to the , different churches whic! founded not many years b< In almost every instanc been the one who had do work in getting a band organized into a new churc after staying as long as sec: each place he would move o city. The only way he « touch with the places he hac writing letters making rei various things that had hap But even though these written so long ago, and { reasons, they were so writt truth for all time. Their Christian life is just as g twentieth century as it was 7 The Juniors Taking Part (To nine different Juni of Paul’s nine letters to th: Romans. 1 and 2 Corinthian Ephesians, Philippians, Coloss 2 Thessalonians—may be ass advance for some study in the meeting. What tl should try to find out, either opening and closing of th from some description of it wrote the letter. (2) who re lettér. (3) why the letter wa 1In making their reports should use their Bibles. Th comments will suggest other this the Juniors to say.) 1. A letter is a form of cor Sometimes it is better to sec for whom we have a messac' talk things over face to fac is not always possible, becau tance which separates. '2. The opening verses ©! letter to the church in Corint! a description of Paul, then a ( of the people who would read ‘! ‘then a blessing on the people °! from the heart of the post!” _ 3, Paul-says that he makes " tice to thank God for the peo? ‘rinth. It is a good thing fo to pray for each other, not °° they are in need, but when ° iment : i Some Things to Be Done Ags a project begun before ing and completed afterwards, ' yo in making @ ant points of in! as for carrying dn Church Loyalty ings) che you! to God will be 2 bie nc” the mect ‘estament fetters, “ had firs, em, ta prate c Christias he Jum ‘os Oh yrmatic! this @ 10. Philippians taught to slit “rejoice”—Phil, 3:1 11. Call to a noble life— — 4 = Phil. 2 :1-8, 12, Letters to seven churches i Rev, 2:1-29; 3:1-22. Mar. 13. Topic—Letters to the hurches.—I Cor. 1:1-6. Se _ TALLAPOOSA, GA. By Mrs. Francis Dudley Facile were made at First Quarterly Conference by sentatives from the churches of jpoosa Circuit. The quarter was at Whites Chapel A. M. E. Church. ‘o'clock Rev. A, W. Appling, pas- preached an able sermon. At 6 k the A. C. E. League was con- ed by the President, Mrs. Francis ley. At-7 o'clock Rev. J. H. Edge, ly appointed Presiding Elder ched to an appreciative audience. members and friends of Whites pel A. M. E. Church are very much sed with their new Presiding Elder pastor. We pray God’s blessing n Bishop Fountain for sending us Godly men. ‘ ae Silver Tea was entertained Sun- fternoon at the home of Mr. and W. H. Conyers, with 28 guests ent. The Tea was in honor of ftes Chapel A. M. E. Church. A yhtful salad course was served with and cake. fs. Louvenia Young of Atalla, Ala. Naomi Arnold of Chattanooga, . are the guests of Mrs. Odessa lams this weele. meral Conference MINUTES ARE NOW READY ON SALE AT THE INANCIAL DEPARTMENT | will be mailed out to any one sending $1.10 tn _ JOHN R. HAWKINS, - _ 1541 14th Street, N. W., _ Washington, D. C. wide gulf separates the mod- uneral director from the ndertaker” of fifty years ago. day we have a highly trained fessional man, using all the anced methods of science and ing a multitude of services lever expected of his the result of fe} the drive for $5,416,000 March by Bishop David H. Sims, can Methodist Episcopal Church As a member ; Committee, Leslie Pinckney Hill, Bishop Sims has done much to aid the Campaign in its work among the religious and civic groups of the city, Much of his work is reflected in the groups of volunteer workers who will canvass members of local A. M. 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M Gold Coast, West Africa 15 FIKE AVENUE FIVE WEEKS’ HeR ERE ey eet I PETE oe a KIRBY'S MINERAL PRODUCTS TREATMENT POSTPAID $1,00 ta ERE a colored UNION, S.C 3 ===== DSC09849.JPG ===== Notices t Evangelist E. Alberta Pearson has recovered from her recent illness and is ready to begin holding series of meetings wherever her services are de- sired. Address: 244 North University |* Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. x The winter Institute of the Young People’s Department of the Philadel- phia Conference Branch Mite Mission- ary Society will be held March 18, 1938 at Allen A. M. E, Church, 17th and]* Bainbridge Sts., Philadelphia. bi MRS, ALMA FORD MASON Secretary-Treasurer Please mail in to the Christian Re- corder your name, church, birth month, and date. - EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS b Christian gentleman He has been endorsed, and again and gain, re-endorsed by Arkansas, his omé state for bishop in the Great A. If you want an old time revival. soul- Bible assembly, write Evangelist, F. D. Holloway, Field | # address’ Chapel Hill Home_ad-| ® dress 112 Pecan St., Waco, Texas. " t saving meeting or Texz Rev S. S. Morris, General Secretary Allen C. E. League announces as new official address Department of Relig- ious Education: A. M. E. Book Concern 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Address Box 357 or 1494 Hawkins Street Nashville, Tennessee My address will be 300 Prichard St.,; Prichard, Ala. Phone Belmont 9436. Thanks, L. G. DUNCAN P. E. Mobile Dist. Music by Rev. J. S. Hatcher deceased may be obtained from Mrs. Gertrude H. Hatcher at 133444 Lincoln Avenue, | Cincinnati, Ohio. BIG MEN The “Big Men,” is very fre-} quently heard in reference to note-! worthy men who have made themselves conspicuous because of the service they have from time to time rendered for the uplift of man-kind, and the broadening | of the Kingdom of God on earth among men, The Great A. M. E, Church has and is still making its contributions to the | Te world, men whose service bless not only | Pr’ term respect and revere “our Governnient, drank deep from the classic fsuntain of learning. Men who have made con- dome of the Capital of the States of proud America, to return, and make his abode in the jungles of South \frica, among’ the dusky sons of Ham whose faces are painted in ebony, and Kingdom of (¢ Board will meet. THE CHRIS vho hare and will cheerfully lay down heir lives for old glory.” Big men, who ributions to the world, in inventions, iterature, science, art, and music. Men among whom is a renown educator, prepared in every sense of the word, but efused the presidency of Howard Uni- ersity, right under the shadow of the United here continue to prosecute his work of ducating, civilizing and Christianizing of our kith and kin, and preach the gos- pel of the Christ, and the coming of the 30d. But here allow me to mention just one, who has and is making extra-ordi- ary contributions to the race, Church, - and the world. This gentleman is tev. J. H. Claybourn: Scholar, usiness-man, Editor, preacher, and {. E. Church, Arkansas is asking that he General Conference, 1940, place J. H. Claybourn on the bench of Bishops. God will be praised, the program of the accelerated, and humanity Rey. W. R. Akery, Pastor Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church Fort Smith, Ark. PROF. JOHN R. HAWKINS Secretary of Finance About six weeks hence the Financial Secretary Hawkins’ port will be indicative of continued ‘ogress in connectional finances. The the A, M. E, Church, but the world,| church has confidence in him. Starting with the Sainted Richard Al- len, a long line of them stand out like PROGRAM jetting mountain peaks, towering above | Council of Bishops, St. John A. M. E. the wrecks of time. They light the | spark of inspiration, and aspiration in the heart of milliins of Negro boys and: girls, and compell unbiased men every’) 1. where to acknowledge that, “Of one! blood God hath made all nations of men 2. for to dwell on all the face of the earth,” 3. hence adopt the motto of our Great Church: “God our Father, Christ, our 4. Redeemer, and man’ our brother.” Big men with patriotic hearts, who love, 5. Church Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 24, 27, 1938 First Hymn, “And are we yet alive” —Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior. Invocation—Bishop D. H. Sims. Anthem, “I heard the voice of Je- sus say’”—Choir. ; First Scripture, Psalm 24—Bishop M. H. Davis, Second Hymn, No. 288—Bishop W, HOLY COMMUNION Bishop R. C. Ransom Bishop R. A. Grant (absent) Bishop N. W. Williams Bishop J. A. Gregg Bishop S. L. Greeiie Bishop W. T. Vernon “Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. And He took the cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them: and they all drank of it:” Mark 14, 22-23. BISHOPS OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST | Bishop Joseph S. Flipper, D.D., Senior Bishop Bishop William A, Fountain, D.D. Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, D.D. Bishop John A. Gregg, D.D., Secretary Bishop Robert A, Grant, D.D. (absent) Bishop Sherman L. Greene, D.D. Bishop George B. Young, D.D. Bishop Monroe H. Davis, D.D. Bishop Noah W.-Williams, D.D. Bishop David H. Sims, D.D. Bishop Henry Y. Tookes, D.D. 7. Decalogue—Bishop H. xe 8. Anthem, “Come unto me all labor”—Choir. ’ 9. Solo, “Give me a heart like Thine” —Dr. H, P. Lytes. ag 10. Sermon —Bishop RR. Wright, Jr} 11. Invocation—Bishop G. B. Young. ~ Celebrants it lye that One Sainted Dead, Bishop, Willi m H, Hear DR. S. S» MIRRIS | THE MAN SHOULD 8 Not since I have bee I spoken for any man t the bench of bishop of although I have friends T was reared in the A my father is a veterar Chureh; all of our bis! standing. But we need n EPISCOPAL CHURCH ers; I think all of them it is natural for any n bishop that gives him h the ‘best. Now as to | subject of this article. time; to considér a man Syme re amoes A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Brand new A.\ Hymnals, Bound Toracco with He Single Copy — Half Doz. - One Doz. — Gold ‘are offered Prices nis By Ira J. Gamb! 10ps a Sims, Davis, Ransom, [li ELECTED F}and Beautifully sia a iesef well as old can os to the Chiurch ‘of our bishops. Dr. Morris will ke a type of bishop like Davis, Flip- ‘Sims, Fountain, Ransom, and too worthy; I have a letter before me stating if Morris is elected who id take his place, Brethren, reach in in South Carolina get Dr. A. P, ars, he is at the door waiting. You e no mistake in electing Dr. Sing- a to the Editorship of this paper will make no mistake if you as a fection put Dr. Morris on the bench ere he will render a larger service to Church, 2 m not only speaking for Gamble. “Believe it or not,” The Virginia nference is solid for Morris. The noke District Conference endorsed mM as well as others, in plain English sthern we mean to see that he is e- Hed this time. Don’t wait until he is old to render active service. Elect 1305 Fillmore, Lynchburg, Va. RELIGIOUS INCONSTANCY By Rev. S. S. Frazier “O, Ephraim, What shall I do fo you? O, Judah, What shall I do thee? For your goodness is as rning cloud, and as the dew, it pass- " Hosea 6:4. tis not only necessary to commence ligious course but to continue in il doing to the end. Israel and Judah revolted from God many times. a Presenting promising aspect of "and righteousness, like a deccitful y turned aside from the path of God. had been disappointed of these e fruits of righteousness. How of us are doing those things God is disappointed in us? Oh ; lan friends he is expecting of us Hul service and true piety to the rch and toward your fellow man. ly run for a season, and no hinder- 51. Subsesise t =} pel-plough and man that came _ The younger men work Dr, Morris aa Sage ill render service as v Philadelphia, Pa. Subscribe for six months by sending Money | Ances are put in their way stop short of the mark of the Proval of God, atid their fell Some have put their hands to but they just ap- lowman, the gos- Pil looketh back, unfit thetiselves for His Kingdom. 1 The Characters to whom applicable. The Metaphors employéd are y striking indeed. I hope you readers will follow the thoughts which this fig- ure presents. The morning cloud which hting over-head with the rising sun fled away give you an idea of re ligion which lacks the rea{ gelitiine aud Service from a purely personal soul benefits that will make one hold out to the end, and no matter what may come to pass in life’s battle. Next the morn- ing dew that moistened then the grass, flowers, and the parched earth, but is speedily exhaled in the air leaving not a trace behind them to bear any proof that they once were here. O, I wonder if when we are gone will the world miss us for your good endeavor and bene- ficial service and loving fellowship will realize our worth to it. Some of our lives appear beautiful and real, but it abideth not, but passeth away like the morning cloud and the early dew. It also implies to the forgetful hearers of the word of God House of God My text is ry They attend the They appear interested and affected, they inspire the friends of their religious hope. But Alas, the word has no root in their hearts, like the seeds sown in stony ground which lacketh roots in the earth when the sun cometh it withered. 2 “To the hasty and inconsideration Professors. They assume the name and profession of religion without due care and proper consideration as the case in many of our cities and They towns today. enter the warfare, and building the tower without counting the but because of their hasty. consideration it cost them more than they are able to pay in confidence and character and reality New difficulties arise troubles assail them, and their goodness become as the morning. 3 To the Backsliders. Through the influence of the world— yeilding power of sudden temptations and improper sway—As did Peter in the temple. 4 By unwatchfulness. ,We must watch, fight and pray less ye enter commence cost and decisive religion and a mes SPECIAL NOTICE ! The New Way to get the ‘CHRISTIAN RECORDER for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, Order for $1.00 to the above address. _ Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- _ pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- _ dered. Orders for under ten copies will be charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents _M. E. BOOK CONCERN . G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. Philadelphia, Po ioe ey THE CHRISTIAN May 4—New Jersey Conference— Newark, N. J., Rey. A, C. Saun- — ders, Pastor, 95 Union Street. Bishop Dayid Henry Sims. > May 4—Baltimore Conference—Payne A. M. E. Church, Rev. D. E. Rice, pastor, 417 Laurens Street, Bishop M. H. Davis, 11—Philadelphia .Conference.— Harrisburg, Penna., Rey. P. C Williams, Pastor, 622 Briggs Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. May 18—New York Conference—Free- port, L. L., Rev. G. W. Maybanks, Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue. Bishop Dayid Henry Sims. March 23—Gold Coast Conference Accra Gold Coast. Bishop E. J. Howard, 27—Delaware Conference,—Sea- ford, Delaware, Rey. G, E. Mat- thews, Pastor, 506 North Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. 27—Virginia Conference — St. James A.M. E. Church, Berkley South Norfolk, Va. Rev. Louis M. Thompson, pastor, 313 St James St. Bishop M. H. Davis. April May April into temptation. 5 Indulgences and in attention to gods of the world and|September 14—West Virginia Confer- Pleasures thereof, Hence, their good- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rev. ness is as the passing dew. Conse- Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. C. quences of religious Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate Inconstaney, 1 God is deprived of the fruit. 2 The church is filled with mourning for her 21—Pittsburg Conference — apostate ‘children. True friends will Washington, Penna., Rev. E. L. weep over those who desert our Zion, Liggins; Pastor, Bishop R. C. and do not frequent her éourts and for- Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sake her banner and follow after sociate. strange doctrine and creeds. They 28—North Ohio Conference — weep because unbelievers are establish- Piqua, Ohio, Rey. R. N. Nelson, ed in their unbelief in the reality of Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, religion—Scoffers rejoices—enemies of Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate, October 5—Ohio Conference—Zanes- ville, Ohio, Rev ant, Pa God triumph—and Christ is wounded in c re roe r. ar 3ry the house of his friends. It is pecul- ). Harrison Bry- r. Bishop R. C. Ran- dreadful to th nconstant feir-aminds dative AR ee som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- and flickery—They e withered ciate. A Conference— Mid- S. A, Ly- Bishop R. C, Ran- branches net ante ibe 12—Kentucky fire way, Kentucky, Rey fit onls God is offended Spirit ¢ i: num, Pastor prospects darkened — and their meeting som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- in Heaven destroyed any man ciate. draw my soul hath no ple hin 19—West Kentucky Conference Preventiveness of reli cone —Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R. stancy. Cultivate a sp holy Reid, Pastor. Bishop-R. C. Ran- ficanpersitenve: to doty: andiloy" som, Bishop M, H. Davis, Asso- alous of ourselves — watchful of ciate Be iceans, Mok in ea Te East Tennessee Conference — things that we would not > do when Knoxville, Tenn. Rev. T. E. West, in the cool reasons of our minds. Guard Pastor. Bishop Edward J. How- spirit of entire dependence upon 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint Bob es elk beep ire wills Luke, Nashville, Tenn, Rey. J. S. fruitful, if we abide in Him — lean on Foxall, Pastor p Edward His word — keep His commandments J. Howard and trust in our own?” We are kept | November 9—West Tennessee Confer- by the Power of God unto Salvation r Bethel, Jackson, Let us be constant in service for the Rev. C, H. Harden, Pas- Master to the end | hop Edward J. 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God ap- Peared unto Abraham and said, “Look now toward heaven and tell the Stars if thou be able to number shall thy seed be,” land for his seed. STAR OF BETHLEHEM As, TO RETURN I AE 1985 ‘ digas ale MANY spurioy < : ringing up, barged mo ; S hetiet i Mushroom f it the inclusion of MJ : t ‘ the Tanks of the leg. oh have been Cstablishy Los Angeles—Mitlions of person: ow living may get to see the authentic Star of Bethlehem, which guided the Wi Men of the East to Christ’s birt! in a manger. Ilene For Halley’s comet, which many astronomers believe to have been the unusual star in question, is to return in 1985, says Dr. R. S. Richardson, of Mount Wilson Observatory. Other astrinomers believe the Bethle- hem phenomenon to have been a nova, or exploding star. ict, Capet “Wh them,” “So a: and gave him the i There was Jacob's ladder with angels ascending and de- scending at Bethel (Gen. 28:16) and Joseph’s dream of obesiances of the sheep, sun, moon and stars; and Moses and the burning bush: and vision in the temple; misunderstanding among the p faiths. One thing can Preclude profane activity, and that js , 0 knit phalanx of larger member in the vast. armies of the Christian mah titudes, | There will be differences of _] as long as man is a mental |: text is a part of the speech of ostic Paul to king Agrippa. You ad the 25th and 26th chapters of the Apostles to get the entire Agrippa, the king, was visit- sstus, the Roman governor at ca. Festus had lately succeeded who had kept Paul a prisoner for Isaiah’s isi 1 and Ezekiel’s Vision of the dry bones in the valley, SAY CHURCH SERVICES HAD BEEN IMPEDED 1 and John on the Isle of Patmos. 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Funeral directors, meeting Saturday with the Ministers’ Alliance, adopted a resolution banning burials of any kind on Sunday. — Pastors have favored this step be- _ cause funerals on that day impeded church services. © Morticians recently | signed union contracts limiting their lions can be strengthened by thought along the lines o similarity. There certain! enough strong points of bas mong Negro Methodists thoughts of unification. Methodists must weigh |! of unity, for in the not so dist they may be forced to do sow bout joining hands with ot! It may take the form of a dream, or only of a great mspiration in which the path of duty is made clear, so clear that it becomes an obscession, absorbing all that is best in one’s personality Thus the scientist goes to his work because of vision, often which no one else sees but himself. x § advocacy. Thought Agrippa The explorer and d like Co- 2 Reina gel rik ae bs Soon ‘of their own faith. induced such a man as Paul to lumbus have vision. The inventor is an ours ay fees i —Philadelphia Indepen such a sudden violent and reyo-: led om by his vision. But most of all, tion, the funeral directors pointed out fy change in his life?” “Was, the preacher must have Ors or office he expected?” Agrip- Preacher is successor to fw that men change their loyalties , Who was the seer, that is ors and office, but the Christians | a" of vision it would be too great a financial burden} : the for them to work seven days and their men six, and added they had been spir- itually advised that “six days shalt thou DINNER GUESTS CREATE SII. _ DOWN PROBLEMS How to Place Guests Of Honor The preacher must see €r must have a “call”—and-there can be no true call without a vision never calls unless he sh a es ~ and Couples ne « ott it: J »2”| further than the present, further than labor, and on the seventh day thou shalt | i . jc . i i Ogee the materiz att than the legal. He rest.” ue _ SIT-DOWN problems hay Nif social position?” No; the|must be an eternal perspective. He 7 2 eee eteyen athe: most! experienc fans were desposed and perse-| Must have a heavenly vision.” A preach- ANOTHER NEW CHURCH? | hostesses. . Besides, Paul was well edu- having advanced in his religion fF than most of his own age. He Roman citizen, hence among the ite of his group, and he was not in need of money. “Why, there- should he change to become a an?” “What was there in it Questions of where to Many Negroes are asking, will the] honor, husband and wives Methodists set up a new church when ried men and women arise the present major branches of Metho-| entertaining is done. dism combine? Present trends seem] There are two good genera! to point in that direction. they must be used with judge: “In spite of the fact that the new setup | often they will conflict. The © n is labeled as a non-discriminatory or-| Let the woman sit at the ric)! ni”: in all probability thought ganization, with a portion of the work | escort. a. So it was with unusual antici- set aside specifically for Negroes and] Don’t seat husbands an¢ | that Agrippa sent for Paul, gave only Negroes activity assigned to its| gether. ; Mience and-said to him: “Thou clergy and administrative officers, it] For Large Groups itted to speak for thyself.” cannot help but be stratified.as to race.! At dinners presided over by a aul spoke: Read Acts 26, and Some of the Methodist clergy itself | or master of ceremonies the ¢ of the finest pieces of oratory is so outspoken against the merger and| rules apply: its alleged viciousness that they infer] . The woman of the highest 0! that they advocate complete severance | the host’s right. from the parent Methodist Church. The woman of next importar Now that unification among the white | the host’s left. Methodists is more than assured, why| The woman who comes th is it that our Negro Methodists cannot | the right of the man of highes' For Jesus s you some- thing. First He shows himself, then He shows the path of duty—the great call to service. The preacher must have ears that hear what others do not hear, and eyes that see what others never see He must see every man a son of God, and he must show that divinity to un- saved man. He must be like the story of the great artist. It was said that a great artist was walking with a friend, They saw a great boulder and the artist exclaimed in rapture, “I see an angel in that stone.” His friend laughed him to scorn and said, “There is nothing but a crude stone.” But the artist saw the angel, and with his mallet and chisel brought the image out. Preachers must see God’s image in every man. As an individual has a vision, so an friend of the person next to him lat he’s a good conyersationalist. and Wives there is no host, as in the case ner given by a widow, the hos- at the head of the table. The, Ae) or 1S is ight lan 4 highest rank or honors is at her | organization should have a vision look toward unification? There are at| From then on. it is best to“ ud the second at her left. The through its leaders. What is the great present the African Methodist Episco-| guests in the fashion, which the right of} A. M. E, Church here for? The wise pal, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, |most congenial to everybody, *'" and Colored Methodist Episcopal} the tendency is to place the '** churches, Shonda : portant guests near the cent’ large public bariquet, '™ irsé, placed at ! man said “Where there is no vision the people perish,” and the prophet lamented over Jerusalem not alone be- cause her gates were sunk into the ground, her bars were broken, her kings and princes were among the Gen- tiles and her law disregarded, but be- cause “her prophet also finds no vision from the Lord.” : The most important thing in a nation is vision. Where no preachers inter- pret things eternal, no poets sing, no site the hos- sata portale he its at the right ‘its opposite her enter, the first gucs e second at his left. the right of the firs t guest’s wife on th }so far as these millions at home are |T. Tanner, J. artists dream, no seers prophesy, 10 explorers venture, youth does not dare and God does not move, , They are the dreamers. th the Prophets, the Practical explorers of earth, sea and sky who make history. I see twelve million black people A America, threatened with degradation, less than a million and a half of them educated, less than 50 per cent Chris- Hans. They (except the fortunate few) are In poverty, tillers of the soil whose fruits they but Partially enjoy: toilers from whose sweat others make profit I see them struggling for education; struggling for a pure home life, Sdn: gling for political and civic light, strug- her things of God, Rich- ard Allen saw their fathers forth there is death, ‘¢ philosophers, gling for the hig’ eh ‘ fa and sent Mus church to minister to them, D, A Payne saw the yi ion of ignorance and sent forth Wilberforce and our educational Progrgm. Others followed in their wake. What is. our Vision to- day? Is it mere office seeking? What have we to offer the people? Are we substituting political machination for vision? Are we listening to God or are we listening to men? Do you see the Negroes moving up to higher life, strug- giing up? Do we see clearly our task concerned? I hope we do. But it is not enough for the African Methodist Episcopal Church to have a vision for the American Negro. We must lift up our heads and broaden our horizon and look across the seas. When St. Paul would have gone to Bythinia and continue his work in Asia the Spirit moved him to go to Troas. There in a vision he saw “the man of Mace- donia” callnig him, “Come oyer into Macedonia and help us.” And guided by that vision Paul crossed over and planted the banner of Christ Jesus upon European soil and was destined to take it to the palace of the Caesars. And so let us see the vision of the 175,000,000 of n Africa reaching forth their hands and calling the African Methodist Episcopal Church, “Come back, come back to your homeland and help us.” our brothers It’s been more than a hundred years since the church first attempted to an- swer this call, when Daniel Cooker and others went to West Africa. It was an attempt to answer this call when in 1840 William Paul Quinn was appointed the first general missionary by the Gen- eral Conference. It was an attempt to answer this call when the good women of the African Methodist Church under the leadership of the late Sisters Quinn, Payne, Campbell, Brown Shorter and Ward, wives of then active bishops, and the Mrs. C. M. Bufley, B. H Hunter and others started in 1874 in Washington. D C., the Women's Mite Missionary Society. It was an attempt to answer this call when in 1893, in the state of Michigan, Bishop Turner decided to organize the Women of the South and West into “The Women's Home and Foreign Mis- sionary Society”, and put the term “Foreign” in the title of the Society in order that these good sisters might ever be reminded of their obligation to Af- rica. In the year 1896 the intrepid Henry McNeil Turner, the man whose broad- ness of vision is not yet fully under- stood by his people, along with our present Senior Bishop Flipper authoriz- ed the organization of the A. M. E. Church in South Africa Later Bishop Turner, without any authority from the Wayman, SN "ef General Conference, took it upon him-— in self to sail to that far off field and to organize the annual conferences there and still later, to give stability to the work, sent the Rey, I. N. Fitzpatrick. Men criticised the Bishop severely for his action in this matter; but history has proved that he was right and they were wrong. For today the African Methodist Church through the work of eleven bishops during forty years has extended from Capetown to the border of the Congo, thirty-five-hundred miles from south to north; from Walvis Bay in what was German West Africa to Lonrence Marques in Portuguese East Africa, nearly two thousand miles from west to east covering more than 1, 875,- 000 square miles, covering the Union of South Africa, Potugese East Africa, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, the protectorates of Basutoland, Swaziland and Bechuanaland. Five conferences have been organized; the Cape Province Conference, the Transvaal Conference, the Orangia Conference, the Natal Con- ference and the Zambezi Conference, each with its conference branch of the Women’s Home and Foreign Mission- ary Society. There are over 300 ordain- ed ministers, 1000 local preachers and evangelists and more than 1100 preach- ing places and over 50,000 members. At the head of this work are our American-trained leaders; Rev. James Y. Tantsi, D.D., is the General Superin- tendeént and the Bishop's first assistant ; Herman F. Gow, D.D., is the Bishop’s private secretary and second assistant; Rev. Jonathan M. Mokone, B.D., is Superintendent of the work in Rhodesia; and the Rev. Levi Coppin Gow, A.B., B.D., is the present head of the proposed theological seminary ‘in South Africa. These four able men are the sons of the early pioneers who helped to establish. African Methodism in South Africa, The outstanding leader among the women is Charlotte Manye Mexeke, 3.S., educated at Wilberforce University and for nearly forty years the inspira- tion to South African women. I be- lieve Mrs. Mexeke was the first South African native woman to receive a col- ege degree. Her husband was educated in America and was long an inspiring leader among his fellows in South A fri- ca, and translated and published our first hymns and ritual in the vernacular, Her son, also a college graduate: of Wilberforce University, has just re- turned to South Africa to take up the work his father laid down. I might mention many others who are carrying the church forward valiantly under the great sacrifice and hardship. Those few who have been fortunate enough to come to General Conf. as del- egates have more than repaid the church for their expenses in their splendid ser- vices, their redoubled enthusiasm, their greater love and loyalty for the A. M, FE. Church and their great respect for the American Negro. When I look at the work of such men as Revs. Tilo, Phigeland, Demas, Ndimandi, Kuse and others now serving under me who have been to America, I could only wish that their number were doubled, yes trebled; for they have indeed been strong links in the chain that bound tighter the tie of fellowship between us, During the last year we have made another step forward in getting govern- (Continued on page 14) Rev. ===== DSC09851.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE A MAN IN EVIDENCE By Rev. John Whitmore, Pastor of Shorter Chapel A. M. E. Church Okmulgee, Okla. There seems to be a great unrest in the great A. M. E. Church when one difficulty is smothered out or settled, another breaks loose. I do not feel it ne- cessary to name the various upheavals. The storm clouds hovered over Okla- homa and Arkansas or the 12th District, but they seem to be blowing away and the clear skies and the sun of hope is beaming forth, and Bishop Tookes is resting from the strain of the nine con- F, ferences and I feel safe to say he has led the connection in Dollar Money in- crease, The increase was near $2,000.00 , with the Northeast Oklahoma Confer- ence leading with $441.00 D. M. increase. With Oklahoma and Arkansas pro- claiming him a hero, He has proven to the world and connection his worth and loyalty. We must say there is only one Bishop H. Y. Tookes. First we believe Bishop Tookes to be a man of God, a man of vision, Faith, Courage and determina- b tion to go forward, lifting the cause of Christ, the Church and humanity as he goes. The A. M. E. Church needs more men like him, first with the Grace of God in their hearts, Love for his fellowman, a vision for service and a determination to go forward and the Church will be safe. Personally I feel we have too many selfish leaders, who are not concerned about the spreading of Christ principles and the building up of the church spirit- ually and financially. But especially interested in the feath- ering of their own nest. And the out come will always bring calamity to the church. Shorter College, North Little Rock, opened in September with new vigor and fresh courage to go forward under Bishop Tookes’ leadership, after leading so successfully the last term. We who are interested in the welfare of this our church should strive to elevate more men like Bishop Tookes to the higher positions. Men who are big enough, honest en- ough, fair enough, love the church en- ough to be led by the spirit of Christ. Then with God’s help they will lead the church through a safe voyage. The coming General Conference will be asked to select and elect both Bish- ops and General officers. Let us survey the field very carefully and not be guided by our friendship, but guided by the worth of the man. Only men that have proven their worth and ability. In surveying the 12th District, Arkas- sas and Oklahoma, we find a man with “A” rating, he has proven himself from every angle. Proven himself Godly, honest, friendly, couragious, the master of the situation, and with vision and the only man who received the re-endorse- ment of the nine conferences of the 12th Episcopal District for the Bishopric in 1940,—This is the lovable Dr. J. H. Clayborn, the Editor-Manager of the Southern Christian Recorder, of Little Rock, Arkansas, and a native son of a eT SS eee j f ; Bishops Make Returns peers He has carefully made his Holt stated for the many, continued Ww career in Arkansas, and he is now Okla-} years ‘as he had seryed as P. E., they Re had never witnessed such a demonstra-| member of the Offic: tion, We shall ever pray God's choicest | blessings upon the pastor and people of | We as our pastor. We're yer, have him, and feel certain success under his leadership, Rey. J. B. Brown, Pp © Rev. J.W. Carruth. Sister CV. Green Sister R. W. Doug} ran 4A, Cie League buttons Bicente each. per doz. .. aes Usher buttons 10 cents each, per doz. ster Ruth Waiq RICE. LIST _ Books for Sale by Pa kaa Introduction Saye Work of Pastor—C. Erman... eens Doctrine of God—Knudson . homa and Arkansas’ candidate for the Bishopric in 1940. A man who knows no failure and is laboring side by side with Bishop Tookes to make the work of the 12th district and Shorter College a grand and glorious success. We are sure there are other good men, if not the church is lost, but join us and help us to support this one and we can help support the one you find. St. Angelo District. The same secretary and officers of the church also the pastor and wife came! down in the altar and in well chosen words presented him the entire days collection including the Leaders report and the public collection assuring him that, “where he leads we will follow.” I have received my forty-first appoint- ment said Rev, Stroud, but this is the first time I've ever received a full days collection when the P. E. was present in my pastoral life, it is a real pleasure to labor with you and I pledge you to do my utmost to carry on in His name and ever pray God's blessings upon you all. Monday night the Quarterly Confer- ence, the reports were all full and nice- ly read by the secretary of each depart- ment showing a great increase over the From Sunday morn- ing through Monday night the total fcollection for all purposes was $77.64 and from the first Sunday in-December 1937 through the 3lst of January, 1938 since the close of the Annual Confer-* ence in Greensboro, N. C., two months © our collections for all ese Evangelism — Hannan AS ys Pastor Preacher—Quayle Wy amid: Baptism — Merrill Phildelphia, Pa. . Curry, Business Manager ie A. M. E. Church, 19th St., Philadelphia, Penna. _ Curry, Manager, , j ck Old Testament History—H. P. Smith ............ 3.50.00... | Kare Psychology of Human Society—Ellwood .. ee HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL p ease find enclosed Postal Money Order or Certified Check for $ THE FIRST QUARTERLY CON- : hich please send goods ordered below to the address at the bott: FERENCE A GREAT SUCCESS AT ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Lenoir, NC Rev, K. C. Holt, Presiding Elder Rev C. S. Stroud, Pastor January 30-31, 1938 _ AW tas Outline of Christian Theology—Newton Clark .. 3.50. The First Quarterly Confer Paul A. M. E. Church was held 23rd, 24th, with our new | der, Dr, A. O. Wilson, pres pastor in charge, Rey. H The continued showers pentirely wash away Sunday School 9:45 Sinclair, Superintenden 11:00 A. M. Message b Subject, “Demas hath jor wonderful sermon charged with inspiration Business session Mon: good. Written ments received. was _worthy leaders, Dr s $352.92 an average of $176.46 per month.) Dixon we see a bright fi Let God be praised. Our Stewards were | Paul, confirmed and Mrs. Essie Berry elected delegate to the District Conference and | pe——__—————————— Mr. Walter Patterson, alternate. We were favored with the presence of Rev. L. W. Easterling, our pastor of Hickory, We had reelection | A Name of Article Presiding Elder’s Record A. M. E. Church Record ... Quarterly Conference Record Class Leaders Record ... Christian Recorder, 3 months . Christian Recorder, 6 months .... Christian Recorder, 1 year / A. M. E. Discipline, 1936-"40 1936-40 Disciplines, per dozen Music Hymnal, Cloth ». Music Hymnal (per dozen) . Music Hymnal (per 100) -......... ‘ . Word Hymnal . Word Hymnal (per d Word Hymnal (per 100) Hymnal for Pulpit (leather bound) .. , Hymnal for Pulpit (Morocco bound and in Gold) . , Class Cards (per 100) .. Dollar Money Envelopes, per 100 ... Pastor’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 . Presiding Elder’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 .... ,. General Contribution Envelopes, per 100 . Educational Money Enyelopes, per 100 Individual Communion Service Tray, 36 glasses.. . Tray and 44 glasses . Glasses, per dozen . Collection Plate _Communion Tray-Cover . The smile of sunshine greeted us on Sunday morning. Sunday School at 9:30 Mr. Walter Patterson, Supt., and promptly at 11:00 A. M., the Pre- siding Elder and pastor ascended the The’ pianist touched the notes of the instrument and the choir in full number in their processional each dress- ed in beautiful white robes, came sing- ing “Holy, Holy, Holy.” choir loft after a beautiful devotion the pastor introduced Dr. Holt to deliver the morning message. The 3rd chapter of Joshua and 4th verse from which Dr. Holt choose his text. it seemed like days of old as a pente- costal shower came upon us for our hearts burned within us while he de- livered this great message. At 3:00 p.m. the Rev, L. W. Hedrick, the pastor of Smith’s Chapel M. E. Church worshiped with us to the delight of all present. At 7:00 p.m. the Presiding Elder returned with another great message, service he selected his text from Mat- thew the 26th chapter and the first line of the 39th verse which was a burning message. Following this great message the offering was received to the satis- factory of the pastor and Presiding El- The pastor then presented Mr. Robert Suddeth, Jr., the secretary of the church who through the pastor in- vited both the Presiding Elder and wife who was present to come down to the altar, he also Stewardesses previous quarter. Ascended the To say the least For The © Resuli of officers and some changes for the year. Sister Rev. A. L. Harriet Taylor (Mother and President of the Missioh- ary Society) was awarded a new certi- ficate for the year a Missionary cS . Small Bibles. each . S. S. Teacher’s Self Pronouncing Bible Christian Workers Testament Picture of Bishop Allen 12%4 x 10% ificate orders must not be less than 4 dozen. May be asso: Stewards Certificates (per dozen) _ Class Leader’s Certificates (per dozen) . Trustee’ Certificates (per dozen) Stewardess Certifcates (per dozen) - , Adult Baptism Certificates (per dozen) . Infant Baptism Certificates (per dozen) . Marriage Certificates (each Richard Allen’s Autobiography History of A. M. E. Church—Smith ... Back to Methodism—Baxter pirit of Allen—Baxter oo From Slavery to the Bishopric—W. H. Heard .. 'y to the Study of the Scripture—Coppin ..... History—Coppin . orders must not be less than 400. May tline—Bishop Coppin ... ‘ea ntary on the S. S. Lesson for 1938 1,15.. 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All this demonstrated the fact that we have lined up fully to put over the program of the pastor, inasmuch as we rejoiced in the return of the Rev. C. S. Stroud, our pastor for another year. Both Presiding Elder and Mrs. 52S ns Ou Arnold’s Comm: ‘By putting a nev E. Music Hymn urch Record ..- 5 cents each, per dos ++ SQ, seessllersres ~— 7 OF STUDY FOR TRAVELING PREACHERS, EXHORTERS ND LOCAL PREACHERS OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH 1. Course of Studies for the First Year to Philosophy—Brightman one Principles of Reasoning—Robinson Books to be Purchased and R. id 2. Course of Studies for the Second rane - New Tendencies in Teaching Religion—Sheridan_ 1252. Motives of Men—G. A. Coe . Bee AD, Wa Dy Discipline (from Quarterly Conference to ON) colin Neri eer Daniel A. Payne J. Rw Ns. hae . History of A. M. E. Church—Smith esus Through the Centries—Case -.. Methods of Teaching Rel; shorn 3. 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Pulpit and Choir Robes .... tees Choir Caps ..-.--+-++ . Phyllis Wheatly Poems .. Ethiopia at the Bar of Justice Song Books . Palms of Victory .... » 30 cents each ....$3,00 per. doz, . : Gems of Love . ..30 cents each ....$3,00 per, doz zc Gates of Praise ....++ » 35 cents each .... $3.50 per doz. . Kingdom Songs (hard bachinats5 ise .75 cents each . Hallelujah Voices .... .35 cents each .,..$3,60 per doz, Songe of Paradise «4... .25 centh each coeneenececeeereeallecenss, penne ===== DSC09852.JPG ===== v. ‘tiny PAGE FOURTEEN on E CHRISTIAN RECORDER Sa pec EAS HE. tian in @ union of spirit m: s in Af- toward the dey, a one great humanity whict ment registration for our ‘Normal our | ff I ee partment at Wilberforce Institute, which | tion now is, ‘ do oe lone alt fon, so was staffed with five persons; three| of Aj Ya arching forward the Ministers Alliance of the City, elopment of the tee ee JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH | their various congregations wo! d : h will know how to live | Colony, 7 =: Washington, Pastor | with us, The President of the Alliance im peace and harmony with its fone elorado Conforence, Douglas, Arizona Rev. W. L. Lewis, pastor of Mount — tae Bente) bers 4 great opportunity for Olive Baptist Church brought the mes- 1 ) the the spiritual awakening of the biaee sage. Truly the spirit ran high. A native Africans with American educ: stly sought his man of America to undertak very good quarterly conference was = but with great ad- which I think is his by the a of ae oe iden, Rey. RH. Harbert held Monday: iene AG ences tion and experience under the lea { reachi ri = Preaching two yery spiritual sermons! good. Peace and harmony preyailed. Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPiT GOWNS The Second Quarterly Conference was held February 13 and 14th, The ship of Prof. Amos White, a Harvard| A +04 6 ion. Ing " f , though some-, Will he take it? What is he answer? . ; bp ine ee ae $00 : dock priva-| i€ answer? | morning and EveUIT, In the sitesoon ¥ LS H. Johnson EMBROIDERIES professor at Wiley and Wilberforce| and 85 per cent (nS courage of the z BS So ae Ce YARD Universities. Oath ce behind rade! bel i oops I wish T could take you on a trip to| tunity is that e only PHILADELPHIA, P e you on a trip to] tunity is that offered }, i i Die TRIMMINGS South Africa and let you see what has|Church. ha fice. a ited dal WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY STOLES come from the vision of Henry MeNeil One ‘thing which wil! had no Makers “eae on : a Mother Bethel A. M. B, Church, 6th ‘ CAPS Turner and those who have followed] for the American N, as ‘ai pe a8 a ray : i ee poco. Pine, Rey. H, P. Jones, WILBERFORCE Diag Stee SH ae sate : €gro js ‘ em to read a 5 ae ahs : GOWNS AND ae ipsa Levi Jenkins Coppin, | African Negro aievce ;, ts he i pa they might tte ic ox i am sp Petaee Beet of Devel Barve een eee arles Spencer Smith, William Benja- | Ne, id beli © Americg in Fon oe uta a ence *uesday evening, January 19, CHOIR HATS. 3 4 y ; gro and believes that ;), 3 i of the Christian religion 1938 Rey. w opr ohn . min Derrick, John Albert Johnson, Wil. 3 be 3 1e Ameria blessings e eng » Rev. W. L. Johnson, presiding 4 VESTMENTS liam Wesley Beckett sd Feed een me come to him with ligt [the best thete is in western civiliza- cider. After devotional Presiding Flv y Beckett, William Tecumseh | leading. peread’ of Morija and : Paes Young M d W CHURCH Vernon, John Andrew Gregg, George] He believes that if th ee Bs ii “Se ith Afr i 2 ate careccrete’ with the business g nee ae oe HANGINGS Benak A he American dale, where in Sou mica the of the conference, he had the i jamin Young and David Henry Sims.] gro could accom lish y 4 ‘South African Natiy i ; Ace ete Gray ESTE ACADEMIC But I must not 1 . Pl SO" much jy ature of the South rican Natives pass the instruction list on the duties i a not dwell too long upon foreign land there is hop been so siccessfully encouraged, of Annual Conference to the Locals THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS HOODS the wor in South Africa which is the African) in his own land \, t hout thanking God for them. and Evangelists. Calling the roll of ofkers Ask to see the largest Missionary endeavor of the| of his American brothers. Roce ig MOMMMHOREGE tHe White «nis: Svangelists. Calling the roll of ers New Blue and : American Negro in Africa today and the largest of the 300 independent, Native or Colored churches the different departments of the church. gsionary needs an ally who can get Receipts as follows: Trustees, $2230.45; ser to the souls of the African Na- Stewards, $1286.75 of which boards a s than any white man can get. I’m B.C. D. Stewardess gave $25.00 each} § nvinced that there are many things for Presiding Elder sment of heathen Africa by which European which they give every Sunday fristianity might be improved. I do School $281.89. Mite nary So- it speak as am authority, for my resi- cicty $17.75 together with the 13 cent Pnce has not been-sufficiently long to, club reporting over & $600.00, reports of 5 so but my admiration for the fine} Ushers, Choir and other organizations General Courses in the Arts and Science; S Social Administration, Journalism and Musi Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-t s in Pre-Medical, The American Negro represen 1d ly every tribe of Africa and k in that} ed into one composite country. I am happy to mention the] great culture. This is at o; SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS great work done in West Africa by my | and an inspiration to the Afric. National Acadewie Cap and ra Co colleague, Bishop Howard, which reach-| I believe sincerely tha ed its height under the administration | participatiin of the Am 82] 23 A h St PHILADELPHIA of the late Bishop W. Sampson Brooks! missionary endeavor - rch St. PENNSYLVANIA May the vision which Turner and_ would be welcomed by Brooks and others had for West Africa | better friends do I fir Maroon Robes and Caps ngineering THE COLLECE OF EDUCATION offers General Courses in High School and Elen Special Teacher-training courses in Healtt d Physical Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and I ary Teache eri ation, in Sout justrial Arts. tk ad in all S are : falities of character which I have dis: | the pastor and secretary of the Trus- THE ede sag SEMINARY 3 ; “ : never: be dimmed Africa than those of : ered in all parts of South Africa,}tee Board told Presiding Elder John- aay Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service : ; pe th merce 0 epee Ot Eve ia eg se es eran raias d Bech lorie eapencitty: ri Altar Appointments The call of Africa has been heard by} Board, Drs. J. D. Taylor fy admiration for many of the fine} son that the church was in a splendid A course leading to the Bachelur of Divinity Degree the A. M. E. Zion Church and it has! Phillips and others, and I c sent able missionaries such as Bishop} as though they were mem <n | Alleyne and the present Bishop Brown, | church and avail myself oj and under its influence one of the ablest | experience without any fe b 0 TE ee eS of the native Africans, the late Dr.|barrassment, and work D give to the African, it may well con-] Mother Bethel is still moving up the Aggery, was found and developed. The| Christian brothers. It ha: ider some things the African has to ay. DOUREREE EEE REE EEE etter eee, | CM E's, have sent the late Dr. J, W.| fellowship. Be eee ances that f H THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, college preparatory and general high school work mings in the Natiye —customs and} condition of which he was very much pecially for the Natives’ attitude to-| pleased. We expect our next quarter Ward sharing and helpfulness make me] to be better. We have collected this Believe that, while Christianity has most er over Five thousand dollars. THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS High w Pray for our suc- Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 w: to four years; valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as 1eymen workers. Gilbert of Payne College with Bishop : a attended on practical Christianity be- CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION Lambert to the Belgian Congo. Negro ts parts ‘a ay esti bre I went to Africa had up for dis- . P JON A M. E. BOOK CONCERN severe trial. It has been ; | Baptists have been doing missionary 2 fission the profit motive and whether MRS. FANNIE H. SIMPKINS - , 1 REV. GE. CURRY, Business Manager work for over a hundred years in Afri-| ee rel SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES sane ie i is a necessity in human development. Special reduction pie: Si ae will t mei ne = ” 2 p. a ‘issionar: ri 2 a bi 7 e y vance. Students enroll tor th a 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa ca. Lott Carey, a Baptist, was one of| »¢ jo pean ag Ee. found the answer in Africa where “Ter Bae we roe ae a ne Ai che Gollege O60 cia ; Please Renew my Subscription for One Year ( ) Check ‘ the first missionaries to Liberia. The man ine te Chistes d Be ee eae bat Little of DISTRICT ue “bon ‘or Sahoot aE Vocations for $275.00. These amounts } 1 1 me . 3 3 : eeety ath h ive i rhi GREENWOOD paca ay ets RI ; e2 Ee Pobtrd aay diese: let. Bailie Mais" Oe hace sie = wi a ra Bd black man was converted; b i ae aaa East Miss. Conference must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military t Wale 5, he nurches have had successful Negro RECent eae Bees of 2 i deposit, or books, a Bd aed i cl ae” ARNE Cae ga oe | ager Sa ee Tar a heat ee ee 5 missionaries in their foreign work. people eae ee ia ; phus Seep eee crorch | ¢ Bae Conference of Became register on September 22nd, upper-classmen register on e + . 4 x 1onarie r hy » Firs arte! onference Ms ADDRESS There is no finer chapter in the his- ould call upon the Negroes of Ameri-| The First Quarterly dominated the situation an September 27th always lived according to the t wre etewecctteenre ce tory of the Amercan Negfo than the Inclosed find Money Order for $1.59. efforts of the church to evangelize its iitheemissionsries As one ir ee ee, Seannamae ce eee - is one 1 brothers across the sea. Although it Afrean put it, “When the white peo#! 1 had but meagre support it has not only | came the Africans had the LEE ES | £85 (0 vive up this noble work, but) ene ee Aftieans Bad ch has gone forward in spite of poverty and has the Bible and the white peop! unpreparedness, _ ; P land.” Of course this is not There is one great need today—the] it shows a tendency on tix MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE pooling of the interest of all the Negro] the intelligent African to churches to carry the message to the Christian religion. In this 4 ATLANTA, GEORGIA Negro Race throughout the world that uation no one would be : the American Negro may lift up his] than the well trained American Nes Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President head and see the vision of Africa and! missionary who has _ hin past 50. realize his responsibility, seize his ©P-| through almost identical exper'ent# portunity and contribute his part to| this in intelligent African begins to hay world evangelism. This is the task of} with reference to the white 1" the united Negro church. This I place} ligion. ah upon the hearts of the bishops and| The African is coming int leaders of African Methodism. Do you consciousness with increasing see the vision? Have you heard the and economic opportunity, voice calling you to the rescue of your| the American Negro. he has a to behold the vision of their fellows| the Durant Circuit, the same being in! Africa and not be disobedient to it.| the Greenwood District, was held with the weakness of the American Negro, | Dr. C. G. Scrivens, Presiding. Prompt- © far, is that he has a vision limited] called the School to order; enthusiasm nly by the bounds of the United States|ran high. Mrs. Cole is a wonderful f America. Indeed there are many] Supt. and is loved b who know her. tho still do not look north beyond the| ly at nine thirty the Supt., Mrs. A Cole Rio river and others whose horizon} At eleven o'clock Dr. Scrivens Bes not extend south of the Mason| preached a wonderful sermon, text on line. We must come to world! from St. Luke 15:18, “I will : pisciousness. \We must cement the! go to my father.” It was a masterpiece. ond of kinsship with our brothers in| Dr. Scrivens is a great Presiding Elder, ica. bee and we are happy to have him preside The Negro will be misled if he acts over the Greenwood District. etek Pon the conviction that the fate of| Our pastor, Rev. E. S. Braceford is 5,000,000 black people can be settled | serving his sixth r and vee ed Africa without seriously affecting the| he is a real man, sat preacher an tus of the Negro in America. In|a great pastor. ec church we would ae is an intellectual giant, a Christian gen- is respected by all acedon- | tleman and is respe EUR AS pect Aes We thank Bishop Greene for sending 4 For Further Information Address: DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO e and nelpht HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair ¢ Will also restore the Strength, Vital- Courses leading to Bachelor oi Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mics, and Music, ity and Beauty of the hair, One Jar 50 Cts. Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale. Price If it were law in our elect him for life. He —.0o0—_—_ R aes ST a Africa ; tomorrow E. B. LYONS h ated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary blood kin in Africa pera erica. him back to us. has his churches well 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Ma 5 el. Fa 4 ae, RB # Br: r as his : att Schools. Member of Association of American Colleges. ~ Back in the Old Testament tim, é é hes wil anand the) Rev. oan e wiliaries made good Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In ! : Joseph was sold in lavery by his r yer 300 smalt i i oma a raised $102.00. The Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere S i A yi “Ani si ership f ‘0 S' aa i | ¢. a rere Nes Years afterwards he faced) colored and African leaders)” ers a fall ith TEMPLE OIL. for DARKENING them with thes. in the last quarter nus 1 warfare or {Siam Bee kon: to be reportediat THE HAIR be 2 ‘ ‘i 7 ized religious — Seton 3 40,00 for Educatio 4 For further information write to the President, hither and God se ieee | “Ghristian in that] $ We are es P. E, Council in February. a " t we may go forward, Mrs. A. Cole t us hope, will d the twenty-| praying tha ince.” Ar m that opp : t cent Christian religion W. A. 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The only reason that Haitia, : “94 fee is so little known in the United States is that for a long ee a output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, ae France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own i y and at the same time enjoy reading one of the Rest Church papers ap HOW TO GET IT 4 Just fill out this blank and send $1.50 and you will receive one pound of Haitian Coffee at once and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Boe week for a year, This is a New Year’s compliment added to the Book Concern REE-| In fact, Or it say that i; * R.R.WRIGHT SR. /MPORTER. 19TH. & SOUTH STS. PHILA. PA. Street y ‘ ‘ Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one year's Subscription to Christian Recorder and FREE GIFT of one pound of Haitian Coffee. REV. G. E. CURRY, Manager, A. M. E. Book ‘Concern 716 $. 18th Stree Philadelphia, Pa 25,000 New Subscribers to The MOTHER RECORDER!! . This Must be Done By May, 1940-And the Marching Sons and Daughters of Allen will Do It! THE WHOLE CHURCH is agreed that the Biggest Business Accomplishment of this Quadrennial is the Recovery of The ALLEN BUILDING in Philadelphia by the new Business Manage", Dr. G. E. Curry. Our Spirits uplifted by this Inspiring Feat, Soars to Higher Adventures in Kingdom Building—And we are Ready now to Tackle the Next Big Job. EVERY THINKING A.M. E. with the Love of our Bethel upon his heart, knows that our pipet, oo erie po bia oe Love and Support it—And we know further that they — get this Knowledge from t ecular Press. They must read our Papers—Especially The MOTHER RECORDER” to be one in Thought and Heart with the Church. Thus, the Launching of this Anniversary Drive for 25,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS. DR. N. H. JELTZ International, Educational and Interracial Evangelist of the A. M. E. CHURCH. THE CHRIS TIAN RECORDER is not only the oldest Newspaper Published by Negroes in America, but under the matchless Editors of the new Editor, Dr. Geo. A. Singleton, is also the very best Religious Newspaper being Published by Negroes in America today. On March 1, 1937, Dr. Curry moved the Book Concern back into The ALLEN BUILDING—Wherefore, on March 1, 1938—one year late we commemorate that historic eyent by Launching this Drive to put the RECORDER into 25,000 new Homes! This is an Announcement that | have accepted the Commission of Dr. Curry to act in this Drive as “Special Circulation Agent” for the RECORDER and BOOK CON- CERN and am therefore authorized by him to function as such anywhere in the Church—In Connection with my Evangelistic work I shall b¢ Boosting this Drive. Pastors who would like to have me conduct meetings, or preach or lecture on Sundays or thru the week, can always '¢™ me at the Office of the Book Concern—And one half of all collection given me for Special Sermons’ or Lectures to Churches will go t pd New Subscriptions of Laymen to the Christian Recorder (The Pastor to give me the name of the Laymen in his Church to whom he wishes t!' Paper sent)—For example, if I preached at say, Mother Bethel, and they gave me an after Offering of $15.00 I can give Five (5) One “et Subscriptions out of that to the Recorder! But Brethren, you need not wait for me to visit you to get in on this Anniversary, Drive. Let every Subseriber who appreciate what Dr. Curry has done and feels to help him finish up the Job—Send in one new subscriber—and do it now! Your Brother in Christ-NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE JELTZ, Evangelist c ; 2 y : A. M. E, BOOK CONCERN a 716 $, 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Se SS et ht Eh hold A A OD OUR A ee EMERSS A S UME LXXXIX—NO. 50. (A CE clan lea PHILADELPHIA, PA. “THE MORNING COMETH” By William E. Guy I have small patiénce with these crit- is who “see through a glass darkly.” am not in accord with the pessimists who speak of the glories of the past | Nand shake their heads doubtfully as to the future of our African Methodism For purposes of argument let it be admitted that our connectional depart- ments are not in-too flourishing a con- P dition; that our church membership has not been marked by large increases; that evangelism campaigns are surely ) needed; that the A. M. E proximates a loose collection of s fifteen kingdonts episcopal district are component parts. Church ap- each having its church connection of which/the fifteen episcopal districts are compenent parts. I do not allege these statemer are are true and \ WILL NEGRO METHODISTS SET ———— | copal Church met in the St. Mark’s ~~ THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1938 ACTHELUrFiciAt ©? 3AN- \~. OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH * AN OUR BROTHE ; oe Ne OS UP NEW CHURCH Methodist Unification, should the Gen- eral Conferencé of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. South approve the Plan by a two-thirds majority when it meets in Birmingham, this May These'250 leaders, Ministerial and Lay- men, came from every section of the Church and represented all the Colored Conferences as f Alabama, west as Denver, Colorado and as far south as Florida, Bishop Robert E, Jones of Columbus, issued the call for the meeting ed also the signatures if W, ‘Clair, Drs. W.A. C. Hughes, Matthew S. Davage, R. N A, R: Howard and J. W. E Ir. One of the major points ion related to the chairman- When one Brooks, of the true. But even if even if those other whispered critcisms © are true, no intelligent and fair-minded Seritic would therefore conclude that the gun of our African Meth is about ) 4o set. It is not the impending dart Ress of night that surrounds us It is #he darkness that precedes the dawn | “The morning cometh!” hey Do you ask the basis if my optimi Let me explain. The bishops of 4 terday used to-say: “There is more in the man than there.js in the land.” It | js admitted that the conditions are not perfect. But our African Methodism fhas tre MEN who CAN CONQUER ) Conditions and bring our Great Church ' into the Desired Heaven, Let us ade- ~ quately evaluate 2 John H. Clayborn ! Who less than six years ago took mere- ly the Southern Recorder masthead and molded it into the great Publication and ) Publishing House of the Southern @hristian Recorder. Think of a Frank Madison Reid within two months pas- “toring two great churches in two sepa- " gate episcopal districts and, asking no + favors, making a full report and in each “gnstance leading the conference. There is A. Wayman Wa Joseph Gomez, George W. Baber, J D. Howell f the meeting. tes of his area suggested that a Bishop Jones strongly objected, saying that he “would not permit himself to be put out of the chair in that way.” He held the c Negro leaders of the Methodist Epis- | 2. Methodist Episcopal Church, Chicago, on February 1, to consider problems arising from the prospect of white | 3 air throughout the session \ second point of contention related to the failure of the Committee to in- vite the New York pastors to the parley. The hop disclaimed any intentional at least ht of these men, even thoug! five preliminary conferences had been held in New Orleans, Atlanta, St. Louis, Philadelphia and New York throughout the twelve-month period leading up to I ng, without inviting Drs. 1. H. King, F. A, Cullen, and L. E. Jordan to cither meeting. The main discussion of the group was with reference to paragraph No. 7 of the previously prepared agenda. Senti- ment was divided as to whether this group should recommend to the colored conferences to withdraw the Methodist Episcopal Church and set up a distinctive Negro Church or whether these Negro Methodists should now seek union with the Colored Methodist Church. Bishop Jones seemed to favor this last proposal while Bishop Clair avorable to the proposal for a dis- from wa ibbs of Florida and Stinson of Louis- na, With material like this coming in- to the leadership of our Methodism as iscopal executives, certainly the rch of Allen is headed toward her anifest destiny. “The morning cometh.” The ere is clearing. As I scan the Me ince OTHER MEN OF TINY coming spon the scene, dy to Content for the Mastery: of them I shall write Hereafter. ' Fort Wayne Indians tinctiye Negro Church, After an all day session concluding with a mass meeting at night, addressed by Bishop A P. Shaw of New Orleans, the body appointed an Adinterim Com- mittee, composed of the Bishops and a representative, Lay and Clerical, from each of the annual conferences to carry ion which relate to the isdiction. That We urge a careful plan, (a) By Ministerial Unions, (b) Institutes and Conferences. That we consider the advisability of conducting, through the Southwes- tern Christian Advocate, a campaign of education on the plan. should select a dozen would agree to contribute an article each, over the period o' one article per month. That we should order an Ad Interim Committee composed 3ishops, Six persons at large and an additional Nine; that tee should take under advisement questions that may be period between the la: and may be charged with a sufficient authority to act on s for the group 5. Whether we shall have a Jurisdic- tional headquarters or share offices with the in our board relationships, 6. That we shall unitedly request four copal areas for the Central Jur- isdiction, and the o giving Episcopal supervision to oyr work in Liberia. That we state, throug Bowen, our present attitude toward, (a) a distinctive Negro Church (b) Union with other Colored dists. Faithfully submitted by committee on Agenda, and unanimously adopted by the Committ February 1, 1938. BISHOP R. E. JONES, General Chairman W. A, C. HUGH Sub Commit BISHOP M Connecticut The Third Quarterly Bethel Church was held and 17th with presiding elder in charge Camphell in an inimit- ached to us from the At il am., Dr. able manner Pp) subject “LOVE,” Text out further procedure in regard to the Plan, Following is the complete agenda considered by the group: 1. That Bishop M. W. Clair shall read | but never was he more forceful ‘ll those sections of the Plan of Un- 13;1, I have had the pr’ ing Dr. Campbell over a | more eloquent than hi W. CLAIR, Presi- dent Pro. Tempore Com- mittee on Agenda NEW ENGLAND ECHOES Dr, J. R. Campbell Holds Third Quar- terly Conference in New Haven, = Central Jur-| morning. He is indeed a great pul- piteer, The Newport District takes pride in the fact that it has one of the leading presiding elders of the connec- tion as its chieftain. At 8 o'clock our presiding elder ex- celled himself in the delivery of a soul stirring? sermon from the subject “MERCY,” having chosen his subject from the 5th chapter of Mark. He em- phasized the fact that he was attempt- ing to carry out the theme of LOVE and MERCY in all the churches of the dis- trict, realizing that we all would suc- ceed spiritually and financially thereby. We are always glad to have Dr. Camp- bell and Mrs. Campbell with us as evi- denced by a large ‘attendance at both morning and eyening seryices. study of the That we men who f one year, or of the Negro this Commit- Monday night after our beloved pas- tor, Rev, I. A. McCoy had completed the raised in the | devotiqnal services, our presiding elder rger sessions, | took up the business of the conference, Having heard complete reports from the Stewards and Trustees, all clubs and auxiliaries of the church, Dr. Campbell ich questions expressed himself as being highly pleas- ed with our progress. Great Experience Our presidin, praise of the achievements expect to White Group elder was rich in his of Our Zion McCoy comes ta us an experienced and successful pas- tor. It was under his pastorate here 20 years ago, that the foundation on which our beantiful church stands, was built, Because of his experience a pastor, his devotion to duty, his deep interest in d our-pastor. Rey pportunity of h Dr. J. W. E.} things spiritual and his faithfulness to safeguard our interests, we know we shall accomplish a great deal with him Metho-| as our leader. We, as members, friends and well-wishers again pledge to him and his dear wife, our loyal support your sub- Mrs, Campbell in a beautiful manner brought us greetings from the Mission- ee on Agenda, | ary Society, emphasizing the Self-De- nial Department. We paused to pay tribute to our de-~ (Continued on page 8) BRR Prt t iii The Daily Altar—Rev, Carlyle FR, Stewart Sunday School Lesson EDITORIALS; A Missionary ES, Chairman tee Will Negro Methodists Set Up A New Church?....... Pointed Points ... Churchman ‘Afield . Birthday Young People’s Page : ivilege of hear- The Sharecropper Looks to God., period of years, | Allen Christian Endeavor League.. and From Other Papers ve Women’s Page—Edith H, Sturges... Conference of 1 January 16th Greetings I Corinthians e was Sunday Returns......... 4 The Sage of Tawawa....- Le
• March 24, 1938
  ===== DSC09829.JPG ===== , PAGE SIXTEEN blasted that hope gives way to hope- YOU CAN’T STOP ME FROM | them amidst the cruelties and hardships lessness. Courage yields to discour- DREAMING of the dark days of slavery? The Chris- — tian still dreams of the coming of the] agement. ‘ The caption of this release furnishes| Kingdom of Heaven on earth where| The imagination contracts itself to the theme of a popular song, which has | cruelty and injustice. sickness and sor-| a circumscribed situation; his political ecome. one. of the hits of the season. prow, pain and death are felt and feared| hopes have faded; his religious gar- I wish, however, after the manner of|no more. Who would or could stop| ment is stained with the green and the preacher, to take this theme as a] them from deaming? lust of the flesh; his practical enter- text from which to draw yaluable| When the Negro race was set free,| prises are reduced to little more than lessons for the Negro Race at this| it began to dream a new dream, which} naught. Haiti, Liberia, Ethiopia, the erucial stage of its existence. We often| brought the Kingdom of their hopes | Negro’s pride of a half century ago, a dream as a visionary jdea| down from the skies, into closer proxi-| haye fallen prey to the white man’s of what the future may| mity to the world that is here now. political rapacity. Marcus Garvey’s y and wild scheme. Foun-| The happy home of a happy race was voice has been hushed by the roar of the nations and institu-]| located on the earth beneath. The] British Lion. The present day Negro ders of races tions have frequently caught a pre- block patriots dreamed, America the} peon is a doleful Jerimiad. The pessi- vision or foreglimpse of coming great- land of the free and the home of the| mist never dreams. For want of vision, ness through the medium of dreams. brave, in which the Negro’s enjoyment the people perish. Woe be to that day At the father of the faithful,| of citizenship would not be denied or| when the old men among us cease to a dream previsioned himself | abridged on account of race, color or] see visions and the young men to dream throug dreams. 1 1 founder of a great previous conditions. to be the father and people cough whose seed all the | Negro ecclesiasts dreamed of the found- Let the Negro say to the white race nations of the earth should be blessed. | ing of a Christian Church, where the with unabashed self assurance, “you Moses. in obedience to the vision youch-| Negro should stretch forth his hands.| ™4y put me in jim-crow cars. confine safed to Abraham, refused to be called{and worship God under.his own vine me to separate schools, you may curtail the son of Pharoah’s daughter, but pre-} and fig-tree with none to molest or| ™Y economic and industrial opportuni- sd to lead his people out of Egyp-| make afraid. Ambitious Negro leaders ties, refuse to make lynching a crime. ugh the wilderness | energized by the first breath of freedom| restrict. my political and civil rights.” dreamed of establishing great projects— yet you can’t stop me from dreaming. KELLY MILLER ew See ee bondage, thr into the Promised Land. as, as Virgil tells us in cities. towns. railroads, banks, factories, suit of his dream pressed corporations and commercial houses he vicissitudes of fortune and which would rival the gigantic projects mself father and founder of| of this material age Marcus Garvey, The Apostle Paul, dreamed a dream which no Negro ever Johnson Chapel A. M. E. Church statesman of Chris-| dared to dream before, when he evision-| held its first quarterly conference Jan- ined by his elevation | ed 2 great Empire across the seas of| yary 23-24. The Presiding Elder, Rev. ven and remained for-| four hundred million souls under the} J. M, Bolding ran a meeting preceding yedient to the Heaven- dominion of Negro Princes and potent-| the conference which was to the de- Fathers dreamed | ates. The Negro scholars dream of a| light of all. e sea, where they Cultural Empire where Negroes would “Sunday was a high day, 9:45 A. M. hip God after the dictates | enter into the patrimony of learning | Sunday School; 11 A. M. the Presiding vn conscience. In following beyond the veil where race prejudice 5 a new civilization has} iS unknown. mon from the book of Gen. 5:24, sub- the Western World. Our] But alas, alas, the happenings of the] ject; “Walking With God”. 3:30 PB: and mother in the dark} last seventy years have dimmed the] M. Rey. M. H. Harris of McComey ,f slavery dreamed of their happy | rosy tint of these idealistic dreams with] brought to us a soul stirring sermon. this veil of tears, that’s|the somber shade of actuality. The] Monday night at 8 P. M._ after’ de- far. far above the starry | Negro of the present generation finds} votion organization was prefected, all sky”. What else could have’ sustained his earlier promise and prospects so} reports were good. Total amount raised \ ur ODESSA, TEXAS Rz d beyo Elder brought to us a wonderful ser- built on H i? OUR NEXT BiG JOBI Gaaeae Subscribers to The | MOTHER RECORDER! : This Must be Done By May, é Sons and Daughters of Allen Dr. G. E. Curry. Our Spirits uplifted b: this Inspiring Feat, S' Kingdom Building—And we are Re: oat cet mere DR. N. H. JELTZ A. M. E, CHURCH. Your Brother in Christt—NATHANIEL HAW’ ‘ i A M. E ROOK CONCERN RO ae < cenee * \ RS. F. DESHO nt .M. BOLDING, ee oy ES + Ny a THELOFFICIAY O° Te AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Se = PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1938 Be cits Episcopal| fre Apel 22, 058. ‘The Presdng EX BISHOP: mae OU TE eer oes OC d 3 5 ; f . siding El-, BISHOPS OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH TEREST OF THE HOLMES trict of the African Methodist der will report same to Dr. L. L. Berry — sy INSTITUTION Episcopal Church or his representative on April 25, 1938] The Great Rallying Day for the as follows: The Delaware, Philadelphia | Church Members of the African Metho- and New Jersey Conferences at Phila-| dist Episcopal Church begins to dawn delphia, A. M. E. Book Concern; the| upon us, and our attention is moving New York, New England and Bermuda | towards the Sepulchre and Our Resur- Conferences at the Missionary Depart-| rected Lord “early in the morning while ment, 112 W. 120th St, New York, it was yet dark.” Complete records of funds received as The Christian Church is taught to re- in case of Allen’s Day will be made] gard Easter as humanity’s Great Eman- through columns of the Christian Re-| cipation Day. No day can mean as corder and at Conferences. much to the World as that day which I prophesy that there will be miracles | brought Freedom to all. It is a Free- and surprises at the Annual Confer-| dom full and complete. All demands of ences. I think building upon the ex- Divine Justice have been satisfied. Per- cellent foundation left us by the vener- fect is the sacrifice made by Our able Bishop Heard, we should reach Saviour, who for our sins, became de- 4 high levels of achievement. Bring Afri-| spised and rejected of men, and bore eS : Buty can Methodism back to the days which | the iniquity of us all. By His stripes antedated the depression in the First] the World is healed, and by His death : | District. You did it before under Bish- and resurrection, the World is redeem- ops Heard and Jones. Lets reclaim our | ed. mar heritage. I am out for the victory.| The highest aspiration and hope of Minute men and women-of the First}man is met when Jesus, standing at the join with me! door of His open grave, bids His follow- Education—We have solemnly pledg-| ers to “GO AND TELL OTHERS.” Ninety-four years ago the Fathers of A. M. E. BOOK C 716 S. 19th St., Ph REV. B. R, HOLMES Rey. B. R. Holmes, founder of the Holmes Institute, a religious and edu- 4 cational institution of Atlanta, Ga. | established for the training of the Col- 1 David Henry Sims, Presiding Bishop General Confere es, 24 N. Sard Street ed our quota for Wilberforce College Vin toc 3 Philadelphia, Pa. and Divinity School. We have raised} African Methodist definitely entered utes ‘Phone: ALLegheny 1571 _| over $6000.00-and paid into the treasury | upon Missionary Enterprisein an or-}ored youth of the South, whose edu- NOW READY ae of the University, Each Presiding El- ganized way. Missions today offer the cational opportunities are limited on | account of their inability to pay full board and tuition in other Institutions. + PRICE $1.00, Postpaid A. M. E. BOOK CUNCER 716 So. 19th Street der and pastor pledged me to see that} greatest challenge to the Christian Year Co-laborers: the balance due, per budget, is paid at! Church in its existence. When we think 'God has blessed us to be alive on the| the Annual Conference. We must not] of the world-wide disturbed conditions Rey. Holmes is traveling in the interest March 21, 1938 1940-And the Marching will Do It! THE WHOLE CHURCH is agreed that the Biggest Business Accomplishment of this Quadremid is the Recovery of The ALLEN BUILDING in Philadelphia by the new Business Manastt now to Tackle the Next Big Job. EVERY THINKING A.M. E. with the Love of our Bethel upon his heart, knows that ie members must know the Church to Love and Support it—And we know further that they cann? Interaational, Educational and| ¢t this Knowledge from the Secular Press. They must read our Papers—Especia Interracial Evangelist of the MOTHER RECORDER” to be one in Thought and Heart with the Church. Launching of this Anniversary Drive for 25,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS. THE CERIS TIAN RECORDER is not only the oldest Newspaper Published by Negroes in America, put under the matchless Fd of the new Editor, Dr. Geo. A. Singleton, is also the very best Religious Newspaper being Published by Negroes in America today. th On March 1, 1937, Dr. Curry moved the Book Concern back into The ALLEN BUILDING—Wherefore, on March 1, 193g—one year we commemorate that historic event by Launching this Drive to put the RECORDER into 25,000 new Homes! This is an Announcemen! have accepted the Commission of Dr. Curry to act in this Drive as “Special Circulation Agent” for the RECORDER and BOOK © CERN and am therefore authorized by him to function as such anywhere in the Church—In Connection with my Evangelistic work a Boosting this Drive. Pastors who would like to have me conduct meetings, or preach or lecture on Sundays or thru the week, can always “a me at the Office of the Book Concern—And one half of all collection ener me for Special Sermons or Lectures to Churches will 2° ae New Subscriptions of Laymen to the Christian Recorder (The Pastor to give me the name of the Laymen in his Church to whom he Paper sent)—For example, if I preached at say, Mother Bethel, and they gave me an after Offering of $15.00 I can give Five (5) One vet Subscriptions out of that to the Recorder! But Brethren, you need not wait for me to visit you to get in on this Anniversary Drive. Le! j Subscriber who appreciate what Dr Curry has done and feels to helo him finish up the Job—Send in one new subscriber—and do it 716 G. 19th Street, Philadelpble, P+ Phila, Pa shold of Easter. In fact we are in| fail. Our word is out. Wilberforce is| and threatening war clouds. we are of the Institute to raise funds to equip ‘Lenten season. After Easter comes depending upon us. I appeal with all thoroughly convinced that the time is| the new building erected 1937. most immediately the series of Annual| of my ‘soul. here when Christians shall wrap more No student is turned away on account jonferences. By the grace of God and| We.aim ata five hundred dollar in- closely about them the mantle of faith, of not having sufficient funds to meet behalf of the Kingdom as represented | crease in Dollar Money for the Dela- and deeper devotion, and exercise more | the financial Tequikements: : : y the African Methodist Episcopal | ware Conference, a thousand dollar in- | genuine adherence to the command of| Rev. Holmes delivered two interesting ch, I direct your attention to our| crease for the New Jersey and New Jesus Christ who said “GO YE INTO|sermons Sunday in Philadelphia. At rtunity and responsibility. I chal-] York Conferences, a fifteen hundred ALL THE wee AND PREACH|!1 a.m. he was the guest speaker of you to be modern disciples for| dollar increase for the Philadelphia] MY GOSPEL, a time as this. Not one or several] Conference, a four hundred dollar in- Dr. L. L. Berry, our Secretary of ests but every interest demands | crease from the New England and a Missions, has recently Rettied from best effort. “Punch” the whole | three hundred dollar increase for the} Our mission fields in the West Indies adgef and be an O. B. (On Budget) | Bermuda Conference. Islands, South America, and the Re- der of course, but the budget should| Sustentation for everybody, male and publics of Haiti and Santo Domingo. e tl e lower limit of your achievements. female, lay and ministerial. Personal He has given the Church a new slant A. B. (Above Budget) be your aim} contingent, mission dollar, educational and a wee inspiration for Missions, and, realization. It is our day. Success | dollar and dollar for Payne Seminary, in fact, is aoe Mons _to the ilure will be placed at our door and | from all, including the Bishop, Presid- Church and the orld; and his appeal “our predecessors. ing Elders, Pastors, Local and itinerant should meet with a large response (Continued on page & | In This Issue to Higher Adventures ™ RRR ALE EET The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. é A th hout the bounds of our Con- ially Ta ter—Make Easter a great feast eo ae elders, licentiates and Scan he bour uu Ma ee ey Rup I Ae fous, Ss haqube ech 2 Thus the instead of a petty collection pro- evangelists. ‘ 3 THEREFORE, We, the Bisho of Sunday School Leson..-..-+++++++> 3 : Spiritual achievement, accession] Pension fund, Church extension, Con- RS Buistorials: the African Methodist Episcopal Church, urgently request all Presiding Elders, Pastors, and Sunday School (Continued on page 8) ference development, General Confer- ence delegate, Children’s day, Allen ‘League, Bible Cause, Missionary, Pre- siding Elder’s Assessment, Episcopal Fund, Minute fund, per budget and every other item please bring in full. Your Presiding Elder will have blanks for the pastors to fill out in every detail. The Bishops have reaffirmed their duty to carry out the law laid down in the discipline relative to delegates to the General Conference in Detroit, Michigan, There will be three lay and three ministerial for each conference, Going Up To Jerusalem. .. “The Christian Herald” . emberships, church morale, are 4 . 4 General Conference Delegates 4 4 5 » objectives-which every disciple | ould have. Observe the law to which d I have solemnly subscribed to he altar. Sell Easter and great OM i the returns, spiritual, education- financial. ets have the greatest Easter cele- ition and the greatest Easter offering missions, Our missionary program anded. Our Secretary of mis- r. L. L. Berry, has brought us information and inspiration from ent visits to the foreign fields. fi collect your Easter funds and| large oF Sma") Pointed Points “o Churchman Afield ......--++5> _ Young People’s Page—Youth Pre- paring for Tomorrow— The Conferences will be asked to vote on the matter of laymen participating by vote in disposition of Judiciary com- , tnittee reports at the General Confer- Reginald Franklin Fisher.....- 6 ence. Allen Christian Endeavor League. . 6 With faith in God for our success in Notices the common cause, I remain, The Calendar ... Your chief Pastor, From Other Papers ‘ DAVID HENRY SIMS, Transitions ....ceeesayeees ‘ Bishon The Christian Recorder Pulpit, 4 nt that wishes © now! ===== DSC09830.JPG ===== ===== DSC09831.JPG ===== ae ~ THE CHRI EERE REE E Editorials. CREE EEE GOING UP TO JERUSALEM for 1850 February 7, Mai and] 1 ol est .SDAY, MA yt eee meas 5 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 23, 30; THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER June 20; July 4, 11, 18, 25; Sep- tember 5; October 24, 31; Novem-] lz ber 7; December 12, 19, 26. discuss this matter in the colin, For 1851 I have July 2, 10, 24,) of the Christian Recorder ye 7 31; August 7, 14, 21; September end that when we 80 to Detroi \LLEN mh 2 ALL R. COOP-|ice. House again crowded. Pastor | ¢ % any, Ga. has been| Present but Churchman spoke for the ie ie Stewards, $154.27; Mis- Aer attie daria sionary, $5.70; Sunday School, $3.85; ig the day. A. C. E. League, $1,.68; Willing Work- ers club, $68.60; Ever Ready club, $30.50; Faithful Few club, $6.40; Junior Female Birthday Greeting MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION ntgomery, Alabama as Fra- Delegate to the General Last Sunday morning the Churchman worshipt with Dr. E. K. Nichols and OOO DSO SOLS ———————— ~ . . Entered at the Post Office at Philadelpbia, Again we are beginning the een ce Soe ee ne | Lenten seasan, | Dae the forty]4, 11, 19; October 2, 9, 23, 30;|the fair and just thing may ), | erence of the A. M. E. Zion|his Mt. Pisgah congrevati Ushers, $3.15; Morning Star club, $4.30; : A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN days before Easter we focus our] November 13; December 18; Jan-|done. What shall the * be ~ The Church of Allen will] before service the ee Total $351.35. 16 3. NINETEENTH ST. thinking upon the high work of} uary 2, 11, 18, 23; February 6, 13, representation be? ae ell represented. the church and listened to the old yet- Dione: shea a ere rean earns Rev. H. HL Cooper, Secristy: few. UH" | which came to a tragic finale on 8117; May 295 June 12, 19) Pi RRR DAVIS OF a0. Brom and Yale conhan te oes Present as served Ward. few. J.B Camas. Tayenen: vir | Jerusalem cross. We shall read] For 1852 I have January 1, 8,} Point dl P . t { iltimore was in the city last] service, assisted by Brother jai tee ts on i eae oe bare brought J aE SINGLETON EE the gospel record over and aves; 15, 22, 29; February 19. I have Ql on § , eck and visited Bishop and Mrs. tb Communion Sunday. The fire Sticne seca Das at irae ay CONTRIBUTORS. TAKE NOTICE! Devotional literature and lives Recorders for 1854, 1855, 1869, ‘ ae | . A. Sims. Dr. and Mrs. D.}'rom heaven continued to come down.| the service the enire church voted for : Oust on |of Christ” by scholarly writers} 1870, I have disciplines for 1840, Diana, a, d Nichols of New York were Recieve ca the return of our pastor, for which we A el tn spel PL eOD and stir our souls. For 1852, 1860, 1868, 1878, 1873, 1881, “THE CHURCH MOVEs oy inner guests of Bishop and Mrs. Bishop R. R. ae “ high popes hope will be granted, Rev. A. L. Wil- ap lomgeg renee Christians and the church this] 1952 and we move out and up.” RR sims. Dr. Nichols attended the] in this church. He was present with is ooo ie phlidvloaie one eet | should be a season of quickened] fzq—One thus has an oppor-| Wright, Jr. 4 Board of Trustees meeting at} his wife, daughter and neice, and took ‘SISTER SARAH P. BYRD THIRDLY—Make your manuscript shore pace in following the Lord. The}tunity to peep into the very val- era Wilberforce ete is a mem- sc apa haat The Sees saw MST de a tee LE sbout 2 page and 3 chalf._ Fallow ioe Ny discipleship should be uable library of J. De Flipper, Sen-| BISHOP M. H. DAVIS OF Se tae church 2 eooitaa a Philadelphia, school feted the me ir i ie cHOncH anes. Meulerencen, waite trom oto three sche eR are going up to Jeru- x ms a ee gees ae pale ae = ondition. Last Sunday the regu- rename Her ial goed eS bed Eriaecattamam cr FEBRUARY SED f 4 pastes, but ng mors > and for Anas I as 4 ’ Somes) istana. is CO! ca 1On, of early| ciated wit! ishop R. C. Rensom r offering was $285.86. g DIRECTED BY REV. MRS. MAUD ; : ' Teeuular note paper; for an individual salem, and there the Son of Man} Christian Heralds is invaluable. A]in holding the forth-coming series i a ; BAZIE JOHNSON, PASTOR. > \ ; fe that there’ are. possibly Priests and Scribes. They shall] Recorders is in the historical has just returned from South The Churchman Rentiawel aeren thes Rey aie L. Bishop...... Pe oe Johnson : ! ye same week. Wis oie Bartle condemn Him to death, and hand] museum room at Bethel, Philadel-| America and the West Ind es |s. i Brown and people were closing a Men’s| Presiding Elder.. Mrs. Mamie McGee| ieree Gut all of them must 'him over to the Gentiles to be! phia. There should be a complete fated , * Day program, The church is beautiful | Presiding Elder.... Miss Jenette Parks MISS ARNITA GRANDY tribution pages” sine Reged ar mocked and scourged and cruci-| file kept at the Book Concern. Se Afield and old English in style of architecture | Chief Secretary...... Mrs. Geo. Holten Ward A. M. E. Charch 5 | oF ec reigned org ae Sea raised to life.” The journey! GENERAL CONFERENCE | Fighth District has been «) eee iicd/tne pulpit | 27°,'© Pay, the small: mortgage balance The Fellawing: Besters Spear 3 ‘Act of October 8, 1917, authorized on July meant death; it also meant life DELEGATES ed to the Church Extensio: Pt St. Matthew, Philadelphia during the of $800 before conference and modern-| Rev. Smidge..Mrs. Amanda Perry, D.D. | 4 ____— and victory. eee in peel eae Rey. S. P ae Pere: IL Ghoryree. The mort- ise the basement. Wonderful visit. Rey. Olive Oil.. Mrs. Bertha Meridith sev ee SECORDER Mons | As never before the church is} It was quite obvious and plain| superannuated. Bishop 5. | ‘gage on the church was burned follow- at cree eae ag esas os wa fuursoy, Sawergtons 128,26 | challenged to overturn fhe king-|both at Memphis last June) sud] Greene is president and p's fing a twelve hundred dolar ral, about|” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [pov Smothove.. Mrs. Aine McComb | and may be commenced with SOY lade doms, and principalities of this} recently at Montgomery that the| bishop of the district. i a eae oy soon saiscd | Rev. Applegate... Mrs. Pearl Walker im the safest manner available, to ese wore: Personalities of genuine| present 3 - 3 Law is unpopular. 3 Me's Day. 5 en eae oe Columbia, Miss. Rey. Slick. NOSE Hadean Grcers ace, always tafe and may %& | Christian character are needed to| The smallest conference in the} DR. C. W. ABINGTO., '2 nile aest The heel drctects Oe ee Uae | _ communications, shout, oot, be lengthy, follow Jesus once more along the} connection will have as many dele-| tor of Religious Literatu | Such a Love Feast! An old veteran|reading the old reliable, Christian Re- wile of bickce cat ) nae of the, writer end siteen _oaly: eatnene aba eis ee eae as gates as the largest. It is useless to Philadelphia in company with oe gaiaaaa ee ad nia f Pa gent eam information} Periodicals......-. . Prof, “John Doe” Hest pti subscriptions oF ren fo ay 2 tes ek oe be ti oe about: how 'the: pew Tegt | F ga. Selby in qacerest oF ‘3 touching Peete onies: The Churchman Thy Grottien cS ee 5 eas hires gata be unaragre ineure prompt attention, must be 24, an ee ee ee ey On tae Os ae enacted. It) partment of Religious Fiduca goes places where THE LOVE FEAST J. W. Williams [> REV. W. J. SMITH Ree ney a Ae ripe: ait) dressed to fhe Anat E, Took Concern, moral and spiritual battles for]is in the Discipline, and a part of 3S OMITTED. Shades of Richard Al- NPE exe CATO (icoateai ema dean ik ‘i tae R : on a Pte ; Subscription Rate in Foreign Fields, bie ge! Dc gic at - the law of the church until revised] | BISHOP D. H. SIMS, 5.“ len, David Smith, Henry Harden,| Dear Editor: _ CHAPEL HILL, TEXAS Me decir A loyal ieeoee ee P 2B. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN, : edom an against or amended. pal host to the Council of Bis ipio Beanes.and John Boggs. ‘ Greenup, ky T he Sauriey Chapel A. M. E. Church ree (3) okauione ener } N¢ S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. race hatred; for the mudsill When the General Conference and the Connectional Council re Accept my compliments on your activ- | of the Brenham. District moving on Sodan Seheee Ve! ey | SOUP and against poverty are : ae : ee. al The first Sunday when the pastor re-] ities in making the Christian Recorder] Rev. J. R. Roberts, pastor in charge] ;. 4, ss pet . SHEE EEE not yet won. Society ~and convenes in Detroit in May 1940] turned to Philadelphia via | . ned was Communion Day. Over 600] such an intéresting periodical of our}brought to his members a message nbs on attending Sungei so in all probability the 3 - 3 Law will be amended. The Christian Recorder vigorously advocates a change. The question arises of African Methodist Episcopal Church, ) Sunday, January 16, 1938, which caused You certainly deserve more credit than | us to sce him as a wonder. After wit- — what some have given you. nessing such a me: Making my compliments brief, I will} once crucified Savior dwelled about the ook of the Lord’s Supper. “Earnest- - have I longed to eat this Passover ith you before I suffer,” was the text. The worshippérs were in the “Upper go. Bishop R. R. W went to New Orleans. ge, the spirit of a REY. WILL J. SMITH R P. t th vorld i ha be- . Weekly Thought f deviled conditiol ar cothie? iene reseerere seat child of God hangs his head in astor shame. Who can think about ELMWOOD A.M.E. CHi- Davis, Pruitt and this present day gos- Treas. host. . Marshall Chapel A. M. E. Church } i pein) f i i ; . Room.” How the choir sang, “None| say, “You are the right man, and in the] place throughout the day. ‘ agpriod 7 Me ad ip heet sens Jesus, His courage and for- what ise the basis of representa- | Philadelphia, tendered a else can deliver us,” and “Walking on] right place.” May God continue His We are glad to be in touch with such Mattoon s a ick to be deepened and strengthened. titude in an irreligious age and]jtion be? Shall it be upon the] tor, thé Rev. William J. Tow! the Water.” This was a real Pente-] blessings upon you and guide you in the|a man as he. He had 3 accessions to his UY P not be constrained to say with| number of ministerial members ofja birthday party at the chur costal service, The Churchman recall-| path of righteousness. church Sunday, and has been paid more Rec WHEY ‘ cee eile another: “I will follow Thee|an annual conference or of lay evening of February 24 d last year at the West _ Tennessee Your brother, ; than $30.00 on support and the month Se Ge rains A hith Th es members within the bounds of an] A: Smith, President, M's: ference. He thot of Bishop E. J. Rev. Wm. H. Hightower | only half gone. Pastor Bethlehem: W kl Poem er is ° OD SSE eal : ie . atte STD o1° a Howard, Harding, Jefferson, Townsend, ey eal es ee Sauney-Ikes are wearing a broad Langhorne, Pe t ce y to Jerusalem, trial and death forlannual conference? Shall it bel tha Gralle, Sec., Mrs. Lilli» Witherspoon, Hall, Kingan, Powel, LYNCHBURGH, VA. smile, ae MISS C. E. THOMAS. a righteous cause. upon the number of lay members ; MR. SHELBY GIBSON rectialhy ———000o——_ within an episcopal district? In ae ae ' pooh tendntare LOCKHART, TEXAS Lay Delegate > ‘as NKL ; —. fourth quarterly ¢ ontet A ‘ c y ce When you come to the Red Sea p “THE CHRISTIAN HERALD” 1844 there was one delegate to} REGINALD RA} Bee Sieroeeiie Churchman and| 14th and 16th. Friday night Rev. A. L-| St. James A. M. E. Church is doing Allen Chapel in your life each 400 lay members within an Fisher contributes a time visited the First Wesley Colored| Williams, presiding elder called this! fine, all auxiliaries in the Church are Indianapolis, Ind M. E. Zion Church. Again there] quarter to order at 8:30 P. M. Rey.| working and doing nicely. We are just $a marvelous shower of gospel] Williams was very pleased for the way out of a four nights service promoted Where in spite of all you can do Was established in 1848 by the ; : cle: “Youth Preparing |" There is no way back, there is NO WAY General Conference and Rev. A annual conference. Such a basis . morrow,” which appears "" is more democratic. The writer i ea other way: but through R. Green was elected Editor and] has discust this question with sev-| Young People’s Page. He The congregation worships on] the people are arag os ane ab PEN of a uae Flin ea s REV. C. F. BILLINGS 7. here is no : , Cpe sg ~ S ‘cher, piv! d floor of the Scottish Rite] leadership of our beloved Rev. Gamble] Alliance of this “ity in person of Mr. Prdsiding Bidet i ee Epes: Soak: fa Shes oes EE ad ORT Depestinent 5) ae ele hae aki vane acey a M? Temple. and his good wife. W. S. Byars. The attendance during Mississippi. | We can pledge to the connection with | the meeting was 408, money raised dur- ntinuation and leadership of the} ing the four nights’ service $36.12. Mon- day night, February 7 in our Official inent minister of the Zion Church and is ™* splendid record in the ‘ sought their opinions. Senior Bishop Flipper writes: “I am in favor of electing delegates ac- cording to the numerical strength| School of the Universi? a of the district; that is, one for|nois. The article was 7 every twenty thousand members| Rev. T. H, Stoner, Champ re ey + * ne i or fraction amounting ta five| Illinois, = aes cig ee siesates moved from Pittsburgh, Penna. 'Till the night and the storm are gone, to Philadelphia. The paper was He will still the winds; He will part the’ published for four years as the waves, Christian Herald and in 1852 was t ur soul; ‘Go on.” 4 When He says to your changed to the Christian Re- —Mrs. Walter Jacobs} Corder, Norristown, Pa, T have no copies of 1848; I me | pea ? vas an inspiration to go thru the] the co’ hich is owned and controlled} Rey. Gamble, we can look for a greater bers of the craft, Modernly| success at Marshall Chapel. ; Board, the receipts for the week were and has a fine library supplied] Every club and board made a written | $38.00. Our pastor, Rey. C. J. Alexan- ‘onic lore. report and it was very pleasing in the der left February 8, for San Antonio, af sight of our Presiding Elder. Reports Texas where he attended the Ministers’ District Council, MRS, RUTH R. JENKINS Providence, R. I. REY. W. H. SHELBY choir and people returs- | as follows : Got ORS Dollar Money committee, $7.00; Trus- Mrs, Lula Byars ===== DSC09832.JPG ===== echt aaRIgd Pa IBBT MOR adAz2 The Boy Scouts;celebr sted ‘ eo “i PAGE six Dre ieiereretitrtttitet hines “in its| °° When -thecolleg am tinatnst leave 4 ; : 1,00 ‘ 4 +E EM] behind which’ the sun"! See damipteesttorrtohersbusdrte; they : Pisitstocthe. ete aches anniversary on:Bebruary ae th, ‘ ec } ) }) blen ing together of these three riarat ’ effulgence and for: sss tre are find themselvesbetween' two existence’, if itqurigenttine.service?; voll a charter membership of eight .. igi ae gy 75 kath iA “ae 3° Young People S preaching stant wi hope, We} They no longer are—-students in the ng : ised ape ty we: have,” has increased to, twenty-three. "The : a we is di yi + ; a geval ormal'se i Mice:after-pneiof the Junior meet-|boys have. bened a rinele 3 of | form wc hiote Kes efitted by. their,- hikes, 3 do not feel, therefore; that the fature mabe ie hg | 2D ag , justimade.up-my mind I.wasn't campin; t 5 t! Mifé!as!itvactwallyois, | 1 coc , me pings.and other actiyit =a Page F ‘5 the college eae ales Seon = a pei. 2 se: ie aiinabt roi ed Match 27 ‘be-bothered:with all-that stuff (¢o Promotion: of - itis , and. boast 4 ae destiny as so many evidences’ seem-|It‘is wise’ Pp SAR ee anit > '\ Frai aS Loyalty ‘© members ne eee Quarterly ‘Me fe an’ inventory’ of! theif’ possessions) in om, T. REE | inigly indidate) We do feel, to the con hw 19 TIM.) Aaiving Stones” caterfaat to Second Class, 5 Wayma as ,h he Presi sede 'e00 gee whant thie ist | findsin Harold: Hopki aly rt © oc trary, that’every one who dedicates his he to maki irutnedine. 5 1 Peter, 251,10... : senahmaster. ANS @.Very. eisient THE QUESTION BOX purpose to a itiore ‘fulsorte and whole- | t sites eps Raed fe - — way, too.” Perhaps. i ‘ The church in, Seneral.is ina Spears 3 some life for himself and ‘the part of eoee Ah Soe fost s ota it Aha sbe she had, found. : | financial condition and. hasbeen, eat! Aeateishie lof Mir bie he Where is the wind’s home, Mommie? | swaiity that he touches will erent eit they the Le eee or three’ Meetings Wwe Have fh Dught why the society was dead... fied with sixteen hundred dollars .wort DR. nes pa Rey. J on is the rain? IF uséd. : in creditably-with their daily-tasks? vm |i talked about the Christian en, ive, herself ES oWORRH # assis ed by the’ Pr What is the rain? . ually ‘find Himself us a ie: ahanvabeerae ele ith huh, no a roxements, four. hundred dollar ‘ as denon a Where is the big moon going? I believe’ emphatically that’ “one” is [°° Are‘ they RS ipfiel w dw dt) started! Whit hélped f Mise MA ‘290H2Ia aT || of which stand,due;. ++ GEG (Who can explain?) happier whew He tries to ‘serve! others | themselves) enough torbelievestheyrare | growp Who wene its(leaders, 2nd 4 man, worth being offered-to the public? Are they conscious ‘of a shpremedestiny which only they’ can ‘feath? " Io their | 3 ‘influences wholesomé or! -detrimentat? |} helpfully even ‘thoigh 'that 'sé*vice may} be ‘very mintte. My dbservation’ has | With softy fur? not’ yet Shown to°mé ‘anyone ‘who’ is How does she hide her mciatehyy claws? satisfied long with himself whose! atti-, Why does she purrs vities are used chiefly to sefvé himself. believe that one car people:that;:perhaps; _ardstiffcredy-trom What makes the sun warm, Mommic? 2) y > ROMY = - | those tozavhich ‘they? haveeb ; “accié-| Why is it night? TE E> = ‘ Ig the sky all full of holes That let thru light? Sar at J PHeKobidation GONE, voilts, spiritual condition is, he med fal serene h ely, ait 4 pat See. that Moiese SVR EST 13) which we e thagis ney | God. ‘ 1 ne Pa more than, a buil y 3 eee) np 1h tter how boxy. Pe Gods Amat temple lay be. IPS 1 “more than’any icpitenn or’ partidilar form of }.. Hief or practice! - es oeite }| nex! Why is the pussy covered ar = Wane Top ¢ aes and We'really’ have ‘it ~__Edna Smith, els. Mal. 3:16-17, ‘AIDS vickstion storté in’ “Blace. Fsarn0) RE Bio. 2a |$ BLOOD Tome : |-peopléoin \order rae ste anay"“better|| F y gsta fe b 220; } NERVOUSNESS | understand and serve them? Ave ‘they ||; ans arts aft 4 is 3 THON wo ALA a 2:10, tinge "OF" aftra-aftrnsnt Whiel responsive to improved methods of] thought of as: ike Up of hiillions of "Mar. 27. Topit—“Living Stones.’ sure no one believes is ideal, Never-}thinking»and doing? Wotildrthey tec- tadividuals;all-striving for the common SLEEPLESSNESS YA POOR. APPETITE . SOUR STOMACH. Why does the sea run after me Up the sand And make foam ruffles round my legs, If I stand? —Harriet Mills McKay “MINOR nba Gh DUE)TO— Recess ACIDITY Se a ee ee SNAPPY STORIES theless, I am mlafTane i in my concep- ronimenid: thealife they livelwitte theni- goal of establishing, the Kingdon titi that ‘spiritual Values are’? nto selvds to others? These: wand stianiy’ God. AEM AAI! Fa weighty’ than all’ others’ Combined “and pother ‘questions "they! trast baskrtheni-] * Toi tM sathe ‘idea pre. mist tiltiiately’have full Sway over’t selves» frankly::and “anbwer" honestly! sented in a littl diff mt way. T lives of ‘the world today. ; Can ttheyiceditte nthe-inspotehe ys hurch is inde iat bins, tr The trend’ of ‘the timés’ is proving, things:going along-tontinwoustyas t bey ilding_made_of wood, daily that with’ail’of the i improved pare? Withsoutoundué pessirtai ig they and mortar, “Tt-cannot be entere: ceépes Of eeonoMite ActiN CUE ciiliza-pluture’ ofstheoworldthopeful?! When touched, nor, painted, nop burned 4 tion is” sinking ‘more ‘deeply lito’ the the bentite: wonkdh fdscit vo Ui fit to) Moral Support MINOR: SCRATCHES Blackhanders wrote a man a letter, 3 2 ObIt is @uiving, structure, made ou ABRASIONS saying, “Put $10,000 in a jar at the big’ quagmire OE contakon- HEU World’ ais] hold aloft! the standard of Peadey when lixing stones, and Ose stones are f ch e's BURNS.” eo 2 TL nditean as eevee KIRBY'S’ NATURAL{ERONTONIG; MoWhs oak by the lake or we'll steal your, sede 7 The leaders of thou most of the nations of the world seem-! Kcople Rho, belong 4o.Christ: no m : This_remar! lc—mineral depgsite wastlistoveredt by.<'a\ colored" cage Orde é x ee Ba a head oe , c cit 2. beng io SCALDS rolasq tor ays if Aras letcha Ulfe noticed a peculiar grayish color of .clay,: wife. ‘action the? world” over? recog Pies SHA ERET aes ices e they live or what Janguage , 4 Ne its Coming in contact. with, aip and w te When they opened the jar they found}; programrés 4s inadequate’ p their clutches off their nei " 7 i hemsélves: fot connection with INSECT STINGS con fee ot color ete ae cary a ‘As this man WF Ne "several. days his skin be- this note; “I don’t have $10,000, but heounsel t6zethet Gontindaih throat . when even yee ‘i ow course ing i rch. During the quarter there e came wéeWth'PemRfish liquid in the th pliner skenircitations from . 'y 92th 1 eres 2 3 KIN, IRR{TATION , r I'm in sympathy with your movement.” gasydt we Bid te @reat ation the most far- er the Architect has a place for | one ‘corivlsionp>féur accessions,|| + i! Bs vob which he -had-beennbothereddér some time -was-noticeably_helped. eavor -to “fin 'apPy" » so! #'% 3 E Bae See: 5 by Ni soi ‘Mhe-news! yrent /ousifewsi this man about-what tad occurred to him: their7 olleys bear -lttle--of stitutions and the’ “ee stone, even if it is a living stone. a Sit persons made ready for full THROAT ‘IRRITATIO! s- ae Dhan people, nthe ugighberbood ‘began -to examine, and..experinent Zeal €4n “yout afford -to purse "thie ‘ : ee ren that oni i ership. “The ranks “have “been NATURAL TONIC. |. | )__,| With. this grayish clay and soon. fount ‘that "t contained medicinal, quali- .. A western town advertised for a "eeatiOnd’ plarined -out- them Ofte Bsa ‘fine by i hen any t Pby the death of twof her active STOPS MINOR» SUPERTICHAI., ‘hies? x ; preacher, promising 2 good salary tol woe: tnetet 9°SE adhering! : vga eat the nat it apne he’ v " $ er&:"Théy are*gone’ but ‘hot For- : i. precincts ier FIVE? ‘WEEKS “SREATMENT POSTPAID $ii00 j the fiirst preacher of any denomination tradiidtial paths easily appa i ) ren “will Pry ack ' le : a mM BLEEDING eal ab eit Se MN od tron. Tonicand contains no alcohol, to arrive. “A Baptist-preacher got on | definite mi ent -up or down Se 6 youth of our day are harshly censoré: as thé most immoral and purposelesd aggregation of—youth the world ha: ever Knowl." ¥étl day aneAHth a com he twenty Yyofour ausiliqries ofthe Si , twenty— sAfeee gave excellent of their progress during the The total receipts were @s the first train, in the.first coach, think- ing if another preacher happened to be j ‘on the train his position would give him priority. When he got off at the ! ew narcotics or other harmful ‘drugs. -PKis* iprodiet” is* absblitely guaran- FOR MINOR "BLEEDING fate BS teedn att ter YOU haVve2 wed UE takenuintér fifteen days, if for any rea- TOOTH EXTRACTION 4 1] 280Ry Yu are idissatisfiedscupon return of tHe empty Vottloyda; aioney towards’ *healing- -solutions or towards general—breakdown?—— Regardless as to the ‘a 4|008 = WH be cheerfully refpndedctonthe fifteen days treatment..We.do not POISON OAK AND IVY @ | a our, yee UNION, S. C. ______Write For Terms a ant tobe a, cureall” but jodging. from_the thoeusa ands be) Vee kt f " S k aNT on fied users we are convinced 4 ; ; 1¢ | non -grdin 6f-sense™ will ‘certainly deny Pay eg dn i Ny k AN INTESTINAL ASTRINGENT |, 5 : Ww ‘ station ‘he looked ‘up the ‘track just in |enis allegation Teds true tat! they are} **> ¥ On TEE y anal TIRED AND TENDER a -10 Moar ‘bled? 49OriéSof thie Mdst important ‘things about your health time to s Methodist ach t i i ‘ 34 if kept clean and pure, youtishould have_good health. Acids—in the of the eth atelier na poe eace cack pede Livepsebe rts I Steward Board . : MINOR TRATIONS. “OF THE. _blopd tea to, .cause,you,to,be tifed, worn out, run down, nervous, ir- ; if ersowho; also," €dh'falt'tin sete! 23% : : ; tdess Board A ... ble, ‘sallow complex n..gnd, you amay. need :acnatiiralcinidn tunic, then | ow of this accusation, But itis, also true | rtalDof! their coficertéareoHts £6 iain i atic i rdess Board B ... cUMS "s, Nalutal, M,,Mu-Tron,Tapicya tralvand see YOUTH PREPARING thatthe youth ef teday fy |itain stot: only good health "iA! Oar “Avi ee OER = f5t" you! Ma untéld “thousands haye told, in_ testimonials Adoneltoxithem: °° eo ee de a) = ; eon BE at bebo ease lhe { x _ TAKE INTERNALL ania MoM, ye peal sirddtrer takeh' ffonr imother nature: You - eens Known! * ardito the! hitrhest' p! cles poss x EXTERNALLY, ave, everything to; gain. and nothing: toilosé as you are totbe your owri By Reginald Franklin Fisher constantly agrée (with ‘that’ (1 Bhidcis possible‘orly’ By Feeder enizin a “Ye be Satis Read, our liberal, cuaranttee: Delivered Over WILL Tuesday, Feb-! tively’ true that lite for'ther i ate supremeacy<bf<spirituat Values’ aii oD tents ekye is. = ae Pex erent} a! STEGOIG 11991 ruary 8, 1938, at 4: P. M. more diffiente tha’ sit Hs é s searching »forothese-walwesin’ the Tive oys and gi afr Prove... lis¢- eward een ae i ate | > Oklahoma,City,» Oklahoma. been " r Mir: virby ‘ 2 Fe ain? Wet to Say that 'T’ Rave used one bottle of your M., M..pro- In this era of economic, spiritual, and consummation: dim = Th aR ll pleasedliwith ‘tHe resiifts. "‘Tn'my ‘pinion it is well physical chaos whén-it sééms that the o Will: the! lactive - -pShticipants in the] real and lasting values of our life and life of civilization are distorted, there is mor and more a deep questioning as to ue Place the college ‘youth of today “a fill in the world of. tomorrow. His ques. tioning is indeed natural particularly td iworth:the price:$h00,.andmore: Your withencloséd' find my check for " & ATE f yhich pleases send, .me..at -onse;another:five weeks’ treatment! ilesti fe Fae v Ae r ae oi EBU eae PREV, WII LIAM DAVID MILLER, B.D.;.D.D, eign ih 90 Club... . 978] BuIA saa ousioe of ats SENSO ay make co: sacs BEY ‘fon theitiduties. tomorrow méagifeu pakieed here.) i : ae pee Eien joa “TESTIMONIAL OF) ONE:OF OUR! USERS ‘OF ;Those\ ofousswho are nopéfil S43’ ae st e% it 6 4 ; : at ’ »,.M. TONIC IN. FAR!) OFF, AFRICA Pe hae of BODE od 5 We 18% : Ubrobre troqot on a} F W. Afi an; Tosén€ us hind aré @cteriBing toa i | to aiizzsbs Piao impressed by his’ ragged iddividdaltt of age Bo hear-so-much but see s méré Ag eeD 5 impresse } ry 9 p $ ment ‘Dear’ Mr. Kerby?! one who keeps abreast.of the times and , Purshitigcoumiay upisdy We will!!! aia n sf le Club * ; sofe biq I haveltakensyouroM, 2Micdnd it has’ Worked Wonders for me. I who sees the helpless floundering of | thi ; AKG “ ML 0es “Lear arm vith =e ] eague (Senior) . HW) Srom’ | tt always praise Kirby's MoM: to others. I-hope that \ thousands of college graduates who ort r01 bezsol ToChenipaign? TE! M : as soy League (Junior) . aie: Wil, hel. pthersoa its bas Se CLIC are futilely trying to discover their ‘ 29 g76 sigosa sl) | Pent we ' places which they can fill creditably, _ Many of them and, many onlooker. would reiterate the rapidly growing be lief that necessarily readjustments must be made in our economic and socia life or our ever enlarging educational titutions must necessarily back down d confess that their purposes hav dy been served and their futur d Goaste West Africa. vA HeT or § 5 a ce of. its : p Baise? * goals that all its meni shall join the tian Progressive Club, be- ota he church, made sits to the @ sick members FIVE: WEEKS": steer hear PORTAL ‘$io0 ya} 108 phimselfiito servingothe p hombler: and acth dane ti alted ’ capacity. 7 ieMany cother wortd “leader pwhomt lis “E; Stantéje Jone; who; “also, er The “Prayer Band ‘sits to the sick. ‘anid the Po t ay + 3 Y SANREN AT REUTEH . Must: be renovated or they| refused the Methodist! Bishopric fo stay babi i perish. \Fortynately for every | with thie People; téstify daily to the ef- © SHE Tay Steet Hee oa) isi fies in our ‘loud there’ is ‘one or more clouds| ficacy of ‘serving others, Was : Si 6 ‘ ===== DSC09833.JPG ===== E CHRIS PAGE EIGHT TH E eal rave eS EERE | cation (Charles Spencer Smith Com-| EASTER MESSAGE memoration.) BISHOPS OF THE A.M. E | N otices GOALS: “Increased Membership CHURCH tae and Better Prepared Workers.” 3 ; ‘Shep METHODS: Wholesome worship, (Continued from page 1) Superintendents throughout African Methodism, to sacredly observe EAS- TER SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 1938, in a befitting spirit and in keeping with the traditions and polity of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Immed- jately following Easter. sefid one-half of Easter monéy to Dr, L. L. Berry, Secretary of Missions, 112 West 120th Street, New York, N. Y., as per Law in the Book of Discipline, Yours in the bonds of Christian Fellowship, ss JOSEPH S. FLIPPER, WILLIAM A. FOUNTAIN, REVERDY C. RANSOM, JOHN A. GREGG, ROBERT A. GRANT, SHERMAN L. GREENE, GEORGE B. YOUNG, MONROE H. DAVIS, NOAH W. WILLIAMS, DAVID H. SIMS, HENRY Y. TOOKES, RICHARD R. WRIGHT, Jr., EDWARD J. HOWARD, Bishops of the African Metho- dist Episcopal-Church. Dynamic Drives, Standardized Leader- ship Training Classes, Schools. and In- stitutes. AWARDS: Presented to the church- es in each Episcopal District reporting the largest Growth as a result of Par- ticipation in this Campaign. TIME: Beginning Easter Sunday, April 17, 1938, ending Sunday, May 29, 1938. Six weeks of Intensive Activity. WHAT TO DO: Register at once your Sunday School, League, Junior Missionary If you want an old time revival, soul- Society, Boy Scout, and Youth saving meeting or Bible assembly, Council with Dr. S. S. Morris. hi Site Beangelist, F. Di: Hollowny, Ficld|2 > esi, now t0; playa a caae ey address Chapel Hill, Texas. Home ad- drive for your organization, and to dress 112 Pecan St., Waco, Texas. organize a leadership Training group. 3. Wear a Primrose during this season. 4. Write at once for a copy of DAN- IEL A. PAYNE LEADERSHIP TRAINING CURRICULUM (Re- | ligious Educational Bulletin, No. 101), Price 10c. Order this bulletin and procure other helps from the Department of Religious Education, E. A. Selby, Treasurer, or to S. S. Morris, Gen- eral Secretary. New Address: A. M. E. Book Coticern. 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Watch the weekly Recorders and the New Journal of Religious Education, My address will be 300 Prichard St., February issue for detailed information. Prichard, Ala. Phone Belmont 9436.| Thanks. Evangelist E, Alberta Pearson has recovered from her recent illness and is ready to begin holding series of meetings wherever her services are de- sired. Address: 244 North University Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. Please mail in to the Christian Re- corder your name, church, birth month, and date, EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS 1 Rev S. S. Morris, General Secretary Allen C. E. League announces as new official address Department of Relig- jous Education: wn A. M. E. Book Concern 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penasylvania Home Address Box 357 or 1404 Hawkins Street Nashville, Tennessee |REV. HOLMES TRAVELS INTEREST OF THE HOLMES INSTITUTION (Continued from page 1‘ Union A. M. E.-Church, Rev. C, H. Fountain, pastor. Rey. Holmes deliver- ed the message at the services of Mt. Pisgah A..M. E. Church, Rey. E. K. Nichols, pastor. Rev. Holmes addressed the Philadelphia A. M. E. Ministers’ Union Monday morning. Rev. Holmes left for New York where he will continue his tour. ecm eecencen es eee: QUARTERLY CONFERENCE AT ST. STEPHEN Detroit, Mich. The second quarterly conference with Rey. David A. Blake, presiding elder was held at St. Stephen A. M. E. Church Sunday. January 2. Rev. Blake preached to an overflow audience in the morning from Gen. 1:1, “And in the be- ginning—God etc.” Anyone needing a Revival or Finan- at cial Drive write to Dr. A. B. Brown, Another soul stirring sermon was de- Box 503, Moorhead, Miss. He is a livered by the presiding elder at the L. G. DUNCAN P. E. Mobile Dist. Music by Rev. J. S. Hatcher deceased ; may be obtained from Mrs. Gertrude H. Hatcher at 133414 Lincoln Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. evening service at which time over 800 persons communed and 25 joined the church. Mrs. Blake and her small daughter attended the morning wor- ship. The business session of the confer- ence was held Monday evening at 7:45 with Rey. Blake presiding. The reports were as following: Stewards reported the total membership of the church be- ing 2360; probationers, 258, persons joining last quarter, 112, infants bap- tized 9, adults baptized, 3; deaths 4; money raised by trustees, $1.395.60; stewards for all purposes $1,389.19; held in club treasures, $643.71; total raised for quarter $3,428.50; balance in all treasures $1400. For the first time in many years every organization of the church was repre- sented with a written report. The Jr. Church made a fine report under the leadership of Mrs. Josie L. Brown. The young people are making rapid prog- ress. Wm. Entzminger was elected dele- gate to the District Conference at Sagi- naw; Wm. Venable, alternate. Rey. Blake commended the pastor, Sunday Schools, Leagues, Young Rev. J. D. Howell, and members of People’s Missionary Societies, Boy the conference for their cooperation in Scouts, and Youth Councils, | making his visits to St. Stephen always JOIN a pleasure. The Primrose Campaign of Enlarge- , Myra Pegram is quarterly conference ment and Efficiency in Religious Edu- reporter. wreat revivalist, a great preacher, a sweet singer, a financier. He is pastor- ing now in Moorhead, Miss., is a Louis- jana son. : re Wphe e : ay ata ST gyoeat ‘The “Stop Gap” Committee of the aS, : ay P. C. B. W. M. M. Society will hold its Ist Anniversary Celebration at Zion A. M. E Re Church, 21st and Tasker Street, M. L. Mims, Pastor, on Thursday evening, March 31st 8 p. m. A very fine program has been prepared. Bishop and Mrs. “Guest Speakers.” All the Conference, Branch = David H. Sims, and all interested in missionary acti- vities are invited to come and enjoy a a great treat, Mrs. W. L. Johnson, Chr. Mrs. Statia B. Edwards, Sec’y. Mrs. Mable Buncombe, Treas. Mrs. Edna Gullins, Pres. of C. B. ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY HEAR YE Mail Your Orders Today ma IN’ of the young people along a|| A. M. E. Church, said Re wotild inake better progress its leaditig ministers would pastors and less aspire for Geyo,, ficers. THE BISHOPS’ AND TIONAL COUNCILS HoLp | TERESTING SESSIONS {y _ MONTGOMERY (Continued from last By Rev. €. A. Winghcld Secretary, Connectional OFFIGIAL ROLL OF THE TIONAL COUNCIL, MONT¢oy. ERY, ALA, FEBRUARY 2, 1938 First District Revs. W. L: Johnson, J L. Mims, J. L. Brown, EF. | D. M: Owens, J. M. Step: Thornton, J. A. Manning, H ers, H. Y. Arnett, H. H. C Napper, I. N. Patterson, | M. E, Jackson, W. H. King horst, Anna S. King,E7 _| derhorst, L. A. Redding, Mrs. Mary P. Dorsey, M Vanderhorst, Mrs. Anna S Gertrude B. Lee; Mr. H. 1 . Second District Revs. C. E, Steward, A J.E. Beard, A. L. Williams I. M., Gray, W. C. Cleland tine, V. C. Hodges, J. R. * A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Brand new A.M.E Hymnals, Bound Morocco with Head Single Copy Half Doz. One Doz. Prices i the General OR St ee) ‘and Beautifully stampc'” Gold are offered 2! We Pay Posts A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN ._ Philadelphia, Pa. — \ OE! eae . Fountain, Revs. H. C. Car , je hE, ‘swell, L. C, Jones, D. W. Stephens, A. R, The n o Be ph Sees . ais ; “| ae cee in 194) 9 Si saunders. T Babécck ee ee Harrisburg, Penna. Rev. P. C. i st Sy mek yt ‘at his life's Work tay Thi crane D.o. Reynolds, Revs. C. R, Hobbs a C. March 23—Gold Coast Conference — ‘Willams, SEE SoD eee as Pre long &go to be devoted , RC. biniaie Games Danford, H. M. Parker JeL x py é, tk cole caer Pane: Stee BRUCE Seid ger the religious and educations) Haithcox, Josep VG. W. Scott, W. 0. P. Sherman, Mowatt oie ‘A. C, Sumpter, W. M. - B. Pearl, C. T, H. Watkins aie, T. W, Chryer, Irma L. hj. Allen. Fourth District {. J. Hendrith, C.F. Stewart, ander, A. T. Williams, Jas. i A. D. Evans, Eugene Thomp- ,. Kathryn Alexander, Revs. H. J. L. Roberts, J. G. Robin- E, Guy, G. W. Baber, M. R. W. W. Harris, J. D. Howell. Baber, A. Williams, Wm. er, J, L. Leach, M. R. Dixon, Barker, R. H. Hackley, C. E. lines, Ti] Mrs. D. J. Alexatidet, Mrs. W. A. Fountain, Revs. W. W. Weams, T. J, Linton, Mrs. M. A. Fountain, yH if tore gf be seat as Seventh District Revs. J. S. Lee, R. [. Lenten, P. A. Williams, W. E. Richardson, i. W. Jannerette, J. C. Quarles, R, E. Brog- don, R. S. Lawrence, E. P. Ellis. J. F, Hamilton, H. W. Walker, A. J. Thomas, W. E. White, J. C. James, T. H. Addison, Pres. E. H. McGill, Revs. M. G. Williams, B. H, Grey, Mr. J. A. Harris, Revs. J. C. Coaxum, J. P. Washington, G. B. Burgess, D, J. Gadsen, W. S. Mims, W. J. Rob- al Of CONN May issue) : Couneil CHRISTIAN RE Calendar April 27—Dslaware. Conference.—Sea- ford, Delaware, Rev. G, E. Mat- thews, Pastor, 506 North Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. April 27—Virginia Conference — St. James A.M.E.Church, Berkley é New Haven, Conn., Rev. I. A. South Norfolk, Va. Rey. Louis McCoy. Pastor, 82 Dickerman M. Thompson, pastor, 313 St. Street. Bishop David Henry James St. Bishop M. H. Davis. Sims. 4—New Jersey Conference.— Newark, N. J., Rey. A. C. Saun- ders, Pastor, 95 Union Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. May 4—Baltimore Conference—Payne A. M. E, Church, Rey. D, E. Rice, CORDER pastor, 417 Laurens Street, May 18—New York Conference—Free- port, L. I., Rev. G. W. Maybanks, Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue. Bishop David Henry Sims. 25—New England Conference— May September 14—West Virginia Confer- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rey. Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 21—Pittsburg Conference — ‘J. C. Brewer, W..W. Harris, ayden, J. E. Bradford, A, J. ‘Mrs. Mattie W. Scott, Mrs. J. inson, T. J. Miles, E, F. G. Dent, J. E. Thomas, J. M. Harrison, Prof. 3 ‘ C. G. Garrett, Miss Hattie Perrin, Revs. well, Miss P. W. Walls, Mrs. E. A. Adams, T. E. Robinson, R. J pr Me J, G. Robinson; | yo frercon, G. H. White, A. P. Spears, , L, Dudley J. L. Benbow, R. L.. Pope, W. B. Clark, CONNEC, F. Fifth District op Noah W. Williams, Revs. L. , Wm. H. Burnette, Frank M. 1. H. Owens, R, L. Phillips, F. D. Jordan, Revs. Russell F. H. M. Collins, J. L. Glover, Owens, J. H. Wilson. Sixth District op W. A. Fountain, Revs. J. L. F W. H. Morris, E. J. Odum, Solomon, J. R. Hurley, H. V-. h, S. McClendon, H. W. Kemp, Bryan, I. J. Glass, H. M. Moore, ). Johnson, I. J. Johnson, E. E. fe C. Green, C. T. Catcher, las Robinson, Mrs. Fay S. Robin- tevs. A. J. Harris, R. H. Porter, “Moses, Dr. J. W. E. Linder, . W. Archibald, G. H. Dunn, Norris, G. B. Lancaster, W. J. on, C. A. Wingfield, J. S. Mc- br, J. S. McAllister, Jr., C. W. ; W.. W. Stephens, A. L. Brew- J. S. Downs, Dean J. R. Coan, S. H. Rome, G. B. Hannan, ). Thornton. G. Clark, W. A. Klin, B. V. Thornton, B. R. ies, T. J. Davis, W. C. Driggers, e, R. A. Flowen, H. C. Wicken, Edge, R. A. Duncan, Pres. W. Eighth District Reys. J. W. Hair, Wm. E. Barnes, C. G. Scrivens, Pres. R, A. Scott, Rev. G. T. Stinson. Ninth District Bishop Prof. E. A. Selby, Revs. E. M. Shor- Shorter, J. B. Carter, E. J. A. W. Proliner, L. V. Starkey, G. A. Pope, W. P. Driver, J. A. Oakes, Mrs. H, M. Walker, Willie D. Sheffie, Mahala L. Nix, Revs. S. M. Davis, J. W. Walker, R. B. St C. J. L. Rumph, M. C. Swarn, Mrs. Florence Poe! Revs. P. R. Thompson, Jessie Thomas, H. T. Cole- Eleventh District Bishop R. A. Grant, Revs. J. L. John- son, H. H. Zeigler, E. J. W. Day, A. C. Wells, C. A, Gibbs, W. P. Mitchell, L. M. Moore, Mrs. C. A. Gibbs, Pres. C. S. Long. Twelfth District Rey. V. M. Townsend, F. J. Jones, F. P. Lytes, Mrs. V. M. Townsend, Mrs. Bertie DeLyles. man, Mrs. Rachel Guepray, Revs. W. R. Raglan, P. T. Mattherson, Mrs. E. E. Eims. Rev. er, C reasons. | | | | md RE OL SE JEST PHILADELPHIA QUALITY MODERN PORCH FRONT HOMES FOR SALE Musi a ICE ENVIRONMENT, GREATLY REDUCED TERMS bath, hard- Some with Several wel- Nice selection, containing 7 and 8 rooms and od floors, hot water heat, stationary apne tage, convenient to cars, schools and chure nes. os res and dwellings, good business localities, inspec me. ry - CONTINUOUS BUSINESS SINCE 1880 Adams, 5641 Market Street taal Reys. J. H. Smith, P. Womack, J. B. Butler, Prof. A. S. Jackson, Revs -|C. W. Abington, Mrs, L. M. Hughes, Reys, R. S. Jenkins, E. E. Ferguson, L. C. Graves, C. H. Saunders, J. shaw, J. R. McGhee, E. J. Harden G. E. Brown, T. J. Clement. Thirteenth District Revs. C. H. Boone, A. L. Pinkston, =. J. Howard, Witherspoon, Rev. J. W. Hall, Miss E. Alberta Pearson, Rey. Z. A. Brown, Rev. P. D. Kingins. Rey. J. M. Brown, Wm. Young, Rev. A. P. Gray. Rev. F. J. McGinnis, Rey. floor because of his attitude toward the Church in refusing to turn over the af- fairs of the Sunday School Union to A. Selby, his legitimate suc- cessor after Mr. Bryant had failed to be re-elected. and for other plausable Prof. E. and finally forced out of the meeting Washington, Penna., Rev. E. L. Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 28—North Ohio Conference — Piqua, Ohio, Rev. R. N. Nelson, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Bishop M. H. Davis; As: October 5—Ohio Conference—Zani¢s- ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrisor ant, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid- way, Kentucky, Rev. S. A. Ly- num, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. 19—West Kentucky Tenth District Moody, T. Ransom, E, Stubbs, F. D. Cren- Rev, D. L. A. F. Davis, Rev. Conference N. N. Reynolds, Rev. B. M. Hughes —Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R. Dr. M. J. Keys Rev. S. O. Haynes, Reid, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- G. 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Penna... ¢ i €9 rnelius a % ie WATERS, een Ree n 1438, LOMBARD SHRERT ae PHILADELPHIA, PA... higion offac , j good,” not ing: Pooming srca! labored, bu with your, pense of y John Wesl sive. ) ture’s ‘vEver:Read Seesinel Eaacens, ie te Sane cs cna We can’t ligion is th other religi mise His Dr. E. P. Read, atialgu f the term HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 Sonth Se Divinum all heal Remedium Office: 1422 Lombard St., Phila. rising to $6,000; and mission preachers under the leadership js of Mrs. S. WxAdairas ‘Lhe $50,000 drive }- for..Edward Waters. ones recetved| strongisupport. st eat aqavine OUP in the powél Netige: the Acts and’ compare, then 1 your knees-aadigray pyertand away ont unbelief. .The-Religion of Jesus. is! re- arid abuses: “Go” are the big words of the Gospel. €ome-~to- Jesus for~cleansing;- SVaAUOS at once become a martyr for your faith PAV OEE yf "te byl ose up your faith and work, “doing good, they stoned Jesus, they rotten-egged at Ghé Stake. Gig teligioniwa¥ aggres* He sent them out by twos; the early disciples in turn sought out their brothers and;cbrought :them 40! Fests. }: Howyimany:bave. we brovght: toJesus siricer-we've heenlsconverted?) -Ordare we ltrnly:converted? .2o'tiinvol 2 and until we’re converted. Jesus’ re- FAS Tin Soe love, forgive and it sent men.about. ligion of edifigati fete Bo at ol aes ol ST baolneet »|FEDERAL | GRANT WAH sy $l ain tment Wilhertantenute mm Q—(C)—A?” Federal Chri grant of $79,743. for r abilitation of eee th Combi ned d a. Chap 1Su nday,, Ww } oney bebhleag” ae $600° ‘reported for! £ yt ie oe ata of | Saint is Italian eit save sinners.” One of the , fying passages Uf the: Seript 3 shall be satisfied when Ne Savior-gorabout doing eso) gop, * aoe Felt: impelle en// tithing yn. to life anq. tight x : there jg faction, ne a The Master Wr “ Il, that, on, the CROs, is FINISHED S Feligion n st Jestis came into the yy bat to, allomen. 7 ; =o ~The) Christian Wil up the cudgel ‘ world heavyweight “cham J. Clarence Coleloggh, i “When Joe Louis wa world of sport’ like @ tornir notwithst Christian Tridex has no sp in prize fights., to, offer | hoped he, would no forget t still: contains the, best loo the world: and that | and seek, popt und, wBespciations. yas. most, won: ai it; ie. tenth ch chapte of tionty “He wentraboutidoing | tattlin, mongst/whomi He: lived and, t doing good. “Gome” and}: reputation an SIA. our good nam ey, and others they burned tie bring people to Jesus unless ie ions; nor did Jesus compro- ut| hate backbit- | | People’s short- }.s Soda eaSidl cGlitin, 4 rants design or. discuss the merits °° vals ¥ stance ‘would love its own | his. wife eG ingto.the At any rate we felt the confidence in our best pr Wie: Br OT: $0 ft ai every ‘little wind’ t+! net 5 little frail matrimonial sea. Lets help ‘™ to live their lives free from urdyenor aud ssrandat cos too mean to do that, plea youngsters alone. Give them an beak, let them hhaye.peace-’ J Phis is ta cnewndeyetopriiet tfesBormerly theschurch org’ of the sporting fraternity, hie of de ah ad who has 9 1 toin Ng Sener i of the grou 4 the bre ri| gn fest , yet he preached the hig demise» He had been hildrep, were rls, and was converted at teen, entered the min- p.' Nebraska, during the of Shaffer, Theological | estern. University; Kansas, He, was: a forceful. Gos- ect. singer, and a.mu- ed.many, of the, mis- Ean City, Ma, , while souri, He was trans- eae uit. which included Raton, pee for, his somewhat improyed for] I suddenly; yi rt. He “was: sent back) ch and -congrega- parting was sad fOTYLAD sters who assis St Wit Henderson|| , RoE.) Knight; wife presentyalso Rev. ado! Springss) > 9: Dcidte -pastors..of the ccept the Revereir otréturned from the Montgomery. Ala. aves to gtieve their| 1 nites two girls; ore son ne: sistersdnd | brother, tnt bind! ‘Choir “god well doxie”— 1? aistbiey x TChoi Psalin’'—RevsH . U..and..pastored .ex- Tilinois. is..his: health, that caused] in Lor J is, home , field. A 863. health, the = | “Ste one of the organizers [of ithe mal Training Institute in the Iowa Cond q ference. o ‘Rev: Hinois> Annual Confetencé’ in| 1904 and served:it faithfully untik. Foren to, superannuate becaus: 1931,at.,,St.. Paul,.As MoE: Church, Springfe to. id oy. Rev! Vocal Solo . This God's Serv: beneath a profusion of floral offerings jinn, Chapel A. M.E.] and... beautiful sunny, sky... -, feep, on, O, apble heart Sleep. on ? Y. After a lingering illness, Rey. D. A. Basfield, superannuated minister ‘of the Annual | passed into the great beyond at the ado Conference by home of his ‘son, Daniel Early, Friday | H. W. Wallinmsr to stalic.on cthe scrip- id -stationed at morning, i Bree H. A. Roger, Peublo | Resolutions, ~ ‘Telegrams—and—Condo AS: a Brother Minister Rey: Sk. % Gibson, Vice President CM.A. san Associate Minister“ Re iW. .. Mitchell} pastor 8th St! Bapt. ‘Ks a . Minister of the ey nt congregation. for their loyalty’ pastor and the A.M. E. Chutch. said also, thatRey. Hickinan gave more than he was able to Bive, and in turn was , rewarded. Recessional—"The Jate Dr; Bayne... He} fe) Gentle, hear REV. D..A, _BASFIELD SUMMONED . February. 4, 1938. Daniel Alexander, Basfield was born ndon, Canada on,,September:, 26, 1 He was the youngest.son of Rev.| . ALE, CHRI STLAN.. BELOR D. ER, SAGE ELEVEN Over All’ Ea S. W. Henderson, ‘st Cor, AS ol5 335,39” ie bay Hap in 1922, seb ‘a Ane and Sunday night. Bi igham. © § § ii a eas “4 Bae % The Couf nd A = and re CHIE heat sided from the time of isa ms in munti-her-death last-year, ea Snow. Funeral services w d f Pe ee Putin lh ‘ere conducted STEEP AEE _Mrs. Walter Allen Sunday’ afternoon by Soe ate Go Uma! ean 2 seein) Pulley, idea “AMA ORY BIA, OITASIOVA ayaqesd Our prey Garey? CoS eees was log Basteta, Re. Fat |... W. pastor ‘of St. Paul Ae M E. Church, preached .as he never advi ixer, and an tleniain2#9¢" Titetnent ‘bron, Rev rch. We iad a good andience ughont the whole, session and digoed end ‘of a perfect , Choir a was aid to rest y enu. which” was en) y All boards after, being organizéd thade Splendid reports, The receipts of the evening were $38.25. The P. E. Was’ very much pleased with the quar- ter, eT eens : “The Ministerial Coigicdl of the Se tobiar, District.of.,the,,Bast Mississip: Conference;, .met: at. Coldwater,;., Miss. with,,Dr,, Wallace Jones.,; At,12 o'clock sharp jithe,.service;svas, opened with, J. |. M..Campbell presiding. Opening hymp was lined by Rev. P. Butler,our pastor at Jago. .Prayer by, Rev..B,,.E.,Baker. Scripture lesson was read.by, Rey, R- L. Spencer, ,our, pastor,,at Senatobia. Decalogue by:,,Rew Nesbitt. Rev.} Campbelbjintraduced the Presiding El- der (Dr. Wallace,Jones;) Who made a great talk as usual. He presented Rev. Rev, W,.R, Greenfield, Pastor nd Farew¢ ik : Mrs. ida Harlan M. GBnigh VOD COLDWATER, MISS. Pais First, may I say that we had,a fine Service , this, morning, andy beings at home. reading -and .thinking. about the church, sits. progress,: and, its failures, After all, aL, think the chunch; has. stood Ree tren he the delight of all. the, storm, wonderfully .by,thechelp: of The council-was-well.attendedrand the God_ and. the, sacrificing, pastors. 15: We enthusiasm ayasrhigh:) Ail pledged loyal still have our shoulder to the wheel, attd afta ene ‘Conferences,Branoh singing as we go, “Where He Leads Conference quietly | He came, to] President, was with us and a,nymber of] ™° Twill Rolowrd thinks ourtsurest United States in ..1872) -.On'] other, ladies... They,.arranged a,,great road to success, is up to the love feast anyary,. 16, 1895,..in, _Keosauqua,| program:fop the -year,, Lhe; Missionary and up-to, our. class, meeting, .up -to our ear ago. ton,, NOW) Wren roa Tab enroute. to- the seat of] Towa. he was. married, to, Melissa Win- ETENCE,, Albuquerque,|| frey,, who, preceeded him, in death: one’ To. this. union,,three..chil-| ent, in: al). }dren. were born; tavo. of whom, suryiye,| ‘Daniel Lee.of Litchfield, and, Professor “17 He was loved and| Clifford . Winfrey... Basfield ., of,.E. ) St. Louis, l,.Two grandsons, Daniel: Lee, - the greater part of his} Jre, and Henry A... Basfield; nieces-and) nephews .and:;a -host of friends’ also) i}mourh his departure. ted » Rey.,Basfield.is the first of a class of he Reverends four, including Dr--R.» R.! Wright, Jr. }| now, _Bishop,; Wright, Rey,,, George bd Siac . Decatur,Ill, and, Revs D. Ex Bury inbért, Los: ‘Angeles|! Jer; Harvey, :Hl- ing) Eldet. Albuquer | Towa. Conference: together in}, 18960 pass. away-. He was. ordained:ant/eldé in 190k by Bishopy Abraham'Grant im Sty}, s phen’s! Church; Chicago, Il.’ He was corder, entertaining: pastor. Rev: Basfheld ipastored ‘the 10 hurch fora three year period ant ifferent. occasion) Between, his » first and: secottd H, pastora tes the! cl stroyed by fire i 1921, ee the awork \and- built! the y hearts work looks: brighter, now,;than, it, has prayer meeting, up.toour Sunday school forrsome time. Most: of, the. Ministers and League, and, last but.1ot least; the ‘brought, to the, council. what.the P. E. quarterly. conference. , These are meét- requested, to, be, ceported.at,.Monrow. ings that prepare us, for.greater service La...We: love, onr,P., Ex andyintend. to} 4%. the ghyreh. Yes: weimust,not forget »stand, by, him. He is egnsiderate in the, Lord's Supper. The minister that every, way, a.God, fearing: many} ~..s}4iq | fails, to come: this, way, will: not make We, ithe Ministers, of the Senatobia a grand, Methodist: J, think » that! ds District,are indorsing.Dr. Wallace Jones why so, many, hae failure from: the for editorship,of, the Southern ,Chris- ont old. church; ; You can't help! but to tian,Recorder, ine 1940; a man.of, then? the church, if, you, have come thru hours andoore of thesbest writers, inthe] the institutions that-l have:mentioned We fealrhe will make, the.con- above and if you, love the? churth: you ,, | will not, Jeaver ity Letcus)zome) upto H ‘the .se. things...,.., We overlook these Ings. when. we get feady to-preparea man for a higher place.in:th® church Wwe send him off.to,school-andawher he vaThe. Baa ‘Quarterly , Conference of] eee: in schol he isoonly thalf ‘Tucker Circuit "for, .1938was held at i ed. He can’t love the church théit New.Salem .A..M.-E. Church, by, Brod. oe dS Ss to run, because be sor B., Butler. and, Rev... Leah, Jer | acquaintedawith its Priffcipiles. bet ‘ts pastor. aAfter.a lovely opening the-Con- ee 0,8 these various meetiis, Hin ference was organized, and reports were) ee i erga ne have Ishranke so taken in,a,lovely}avay. The session|}. iY i. F we ae e, “Wwe €an’t shrink went.,over,-the ,topy $28.09 was raise much, lower, hy omay the church d. Sunday_was.a great day ii Zion, the Ss. throughout, the conntctionseome! upon S. lessorcwas , beautifull atisoussed and) fount. Horch..and., bow tats the-fect Of enjoyed by ail present, At 11 o'clock; Jesus Christ. Wezhayessome-fine! men Dra, JunyBy Butler, camre forth with all) 3a the state, of Mississippi Who are \ \| offer: hemsel: Durning: message which was! very effec- |r): ig, themselves, to: ithe schutch *for tive, aud many were rmade «happy. higher honors in. 1940, The Churéh wauld m, Amenssand.shouts, avorey heard: through }- would make qo, mistake iio elect one of the audience. Dr, Butlenyis wyerxawor- aM, getting, neadynito gaya thy, Presiding, Elder. | May he: live tong) out them. in the fugureys to, deliver such messages as he delivered | k AESEIOA a.great gene! officer. 7" lo rata 2 aJaM, Campbel PALESTINE, t TEXAS. ‘ who jentered the Qld ; © firsti Nor Basfetds Was draiisferre € of ih-health'in th, Revi. (Geo. A. Single- itor’ of ithe Christian Re- itchfield hree hisofirst! ‘term from Jhurch property waside- n 1917. He returned in lie boo Oy or - keoM. CAMPBELL. a “ ===== DSC09835.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE Bishops Make Returns a THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE Dempsey, Finance Secretary, S. G. EMANCIPATION PROCLAMA- Baker, A. M. E. Review, A. P. Pos- TION TO BE OBSERVED tell for the Bishopric for 1940. I wish to call our attention to the facts as they are. We have four or five men in the race for the bishopric. We know that all of us cannot be elected. I think we should get together and set- tle on one man, and each try to foce the other out of his way. If we cannot get together, I think Dr, S. A. Harris should by our Bishop’s consent call a meeting and let the state decide on a man, There is no need of the waste of money, with four or five men in the race for one thing in one state. All of the former candidates know that I will help any man that the state gets behind, and will not sleep as long as there is any thing to do. And I will appreciate the help of any and all. CANDIDATES, FLORIDA IS HANDICAPPED. She The Bishop David H. Sims, an emi- nent prelate of Alabama, successor to the late Bishop Heard of the lst Epis- copal District, embracing New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, will be the principal speaker, April 11th at the Macedonia A. M. E, Church, Camden, New Jersey, Rev. L. J- Pottinger, pas- tor. The other speakers are Prof. Howard Brown, Principal of Whittier School; Rev. Chas. Churn, pastor 10th St. Baptist Church and Dr. R. P. Bow- man, President of the Camden N. A.A. Cabs x Music on this occasion will be furn- ished by the Celebrated Male Chorus of Macedonia Church, Mrs. Pottinger Directress, and the Antioch Female Quartette. has more men to serve than she can Editor W. B. Adams, Master of Cere-} elect at this time. monies. “Passion without reason is blind, rea- son without passion is dead.” We should have an understanding be- fore we go to the Bishop’s Council. Why Help us to help each For several years the Welfare League of Camden, N. J. has sponsored these annual celebrations. The League is a Civic and Charitable Organization with headquarters at 818-20-21 Sycamore Street, Camden, N. J. It also operates a farm in Berlin, New Jersey, where men are sent so that they may start life anew. Roger Williams is Superintendent of the Welfare League, which is now in its 7th year, having lodge hundreds of men during this time. The Bishop will be presented by Rey. Smith, Presiding Elder of the Camden district. waste money? other Lord etc.” All of us have our, friends. reason together, Yours to serve, A. P. Postell, P. E. The Sanford District ” Orlando, Fla. Let us DOWNINGTON, PA. Bethel A. M. E. Church was held Sun- day and Monday, January 23-24, De- spite the inclemency of the weather. the officers and members were present to submit their reports for the last three months. The Presiding Elder, Dr. R. O. Napper commended the pastor. Rev. J. R. Groves and his wife, as well as the members, for the splendid work that had been accomplished this quarter. The church is well organized and spiritually alive. Fourteen active auxiliaries reported to the Quarterly Conference. During the quarter, the pastor baptized 5, received into full membership 8. The financial report for the quarter was $711.29. The officers, members, and even the well-wishers of the community, among whom are some of the leading business men of the town expressed their gratitude to the Bishop and Presiding Elder for sending them such a Christian gentleman, in every respect, as the present pastor of the church. They bespeak for him and his good wife much success in this fruitful field of endeavor. They are proud of their pastor and also of their Presiding FLORIDA PARAGRAPHS Five years ago our tallest Cedar in the A. M. E. Church, Bishop J. S. Flipper. We shall never forget the eight years that he and his queenly wife labored with us. All the whole A. M. E. Connection knows that the men of Florida, have always tried to show their highest respects for all of our Bishops. Bishop R. A. Grant came to us as one of our own sons, Truly he is a philosopher. “A philosopher, is one who explains or governs facts and events. Bishop Grant came to us, al- though he is a native of Florida, he is both CONSCIOUS AND COURAGE- OUS in the performance of his duties to Florida and the Connection. He gave to the Orlando, Fla. Conference a great day’s work, so much so, that we men of Florida feel that all of us want to be Bishops. We had great. sermons and lectures, by Drs. L. L. Berry, G. J. Robinson, J. H. Clayborn, W. G. Alexander, Prof. Simpsin, Drs. R. B. Brookins, W. P. | Elder. Mitchell, W, F. Foster, S. H. Hunter, Helen Watson Mrs, L. M. Hughes, Annie E. Heath, Church Secretary M. E. Grant, J. L. Brooks, G. J. <2 Robinson and many others that our JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS elected reporters will most likely men- tion. We were rejoiced with our good Bishop Grant in having had them with us, The Candidates. The Orlando, Flor- Our First Quarterly Conference of 1938 was held in St. James A, M. E. Se with Dr. J. B. Butler presiding. astor S. G. H. ida Annual Conference re-affirmed her} account of fone peor: ae endorsements, of the past two Annual] Saturday night our business session Conferences. The men endorsed: L.| was a success with good reports. M. Moore, for A. C. Ex L., E. D.| day School was very good, with Prodigal Son. strong appeal for joiners, one was added to St. James Church. Dr. Butler’s sermon Sunday night and] the General Conference yajj his lecture was enjoyed. by an appre- 3 ciative audience. Many ‘ministers and |years I have been members from all the churches were] revision Committee, t present. . ; The Palestine District loves Dr. But- ler and prays that he reaches the bish- opric. Total raised this quarter $22.07. to compose the 1940 General Confer-]}at New York is valid ence, that I have been connected with is a dangerous one the law making machinery of the Gen- eral Conference continuously since 1920, and should know something about the The Third Quarterly Conference of| government of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. As regards the law passed at the last General Conference limiting each An- nual Conference to three ministerial] stirring sermon ft and three lay delegates, Iam the author as far as I can remember was unani- mously or nearly so in favor of it. teresting review and application of the lesson by Dr. Butler, and a splendid lecture by Rev. P. W. Rodgers of New} make any ruling on Orleans, La. i The morning sermon by Elder Butler from John 14:9 was uplifting. and at 2:30 pm. we witnessed the beautiful] and last batch of lay funeral of Prof, R. D. Sanders at the} committee to the G C. M. E. Church; returning~to St.[I wrote the follow; James Church, where a crowded house} AND OF LAWs NEL enjoyed Rey, Rodgers who is 108 years] WITH ANY OF LA\Ws pags old A. M. E. minister's sermon from the| THE 1936 GENERAL com Dr. Butler made alARE HEREBY Rrppag4 4 ' ( PRESIDENT OF THE CONNECT-|Jand so far as J know | IONAL SAYS SHOULD To the Members of the 28th Session} fail to bring the bes of the Connectional Council : 2 Now concernin; STAND. COUNCIL SUSTAIN THE SAME i While T did not bet do I believe now, , that Ve th M. -E. Book Concern Phildelphia, Pa. any the prosal he who declared the lay i one jit was voted. But aj treet G. E. Curry, Business Manager Pte cna ves Place The A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia, Penna. , Manager, | that session, saye ; enclosed Postal Money Order-or Certified Check for $...... lease send goods ordered below to the address at the bottom of Price of each I did not do this be it necessary to make Name of Article g Elder’s Record E. Church Record . erly Conference Record ; Leaders Record ‘an Recorder, 3 months .. stian Recorder, 6 months ristian Recorder, 1 year M. E. Discipline, 1936-'40 6-40 Disciplines, per dozen ic Hymnal, Cloth usic Hymnal (per dozen) .- fusic Hymnal (per 100) .. practice had not been ; did it: ig MY OPINIO) As President of this ¢ .telligent ministers and lz regard the Gener: can undo what the then those who un Mrs.) L. B. Glasgow in the history of t! I warn, that if this if the Council of to legislate or unleg LAW VALID AND BISHOPS’ rd Hymnal (per dozen) Yord Hymnal (per 100) ymnal for Pulpit (leather bound) ... fymnal for Pulpit (Morocco bound and in Gold) . lass Cards (per 100) eM Jollar Money Envelopes, per 100 .. tor’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 7 siding Elder’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 Seneral Contribution Envelopes, per 100 ducational Money Envelopes, per 100 ndividual Communion Service Tray, 36 glasses.. Pray and 44 glasses 4.50. ol be church. If that law ig the delegates that aregact of the General ( _\. \M. Tovel—l@eneral Contribution Envelopes, per “\\’ -------* GULF PORT DISTRI The first quarter Glasses, per dozen .. Gulf Port District ollection Plate .....--- The Presiding Ek mmunion Tray-Cover “Father Forgive 1 nall Bibles. each -.....----- ae ae Usual et of said revision in which the committee} not What they do. Ss. Teacher's Self Pronouncing Bible --. We are proud of « jstian Workers Testament ve aaa a < Gc icture of Bishop Allen 12% x 1074 .----+--°-"* Does eenlla ssl ee tificate orders must not be less than 4 dozen. May b assorted. listed it and sent it into the General] Greene for his rctur Conference for consideration. not stay to see it thru as I was busy at work and left it on its passage. I was informed that it passed. I was not in: at the time. I was in the chair. This I am writing as I remember it, and certainly error is not impossible, but I do know that sometime after that, | ton I don’t know how long now, came to me and said that Bishop Flip- per had attempted: ta declare the la “Null and Void” upon the grourfls that the words “ALL LAWS AND PARTS OF LAWS IN CONFLICT IS HERE- BY REPEALED.” - E ELDORA! The First Quarterly Conference, Sun-| day was opened by the Supt., Jo! Henderson, The lesson was well dis- cussed. The service was opened by the Pastor, R. L. Lilly. | After which he presented the P. E., Rey, Sherman. He preached a wonderful sermon. ap er ‘At 3pm. Rev. W. M. Easson brought] Dalton in Novem’ to us a great sermon. this was the best quarterly conference Stewards Certificates (per dozen) Dates LL sla Class Leader’s Certificates (per dozen) . W ees ye Trustee’ Certificates (per dozen) SISTER Stewardess Certifcates (per dozen) .-. i i illi — Adult Baptism Certificates (per dozen) .. banc ee Rae CANTON, GA. Infant Baptism Certificates (per dozen) Marriage Certificates (each hard Allen’s Autobiography .--- tory of A. M. E. Church—Smith ck to Methodism—Baxter First quarterly ¢ Circuit was he! some one | 1938 with Dr. J elder of the Mar wing. Rev. B. J. Cur ‘om Slavery to the Bishopric—W. H. Heard = Sey to the Study of the Scripture—Coppin --.--- St, Paul had every! e : eigture—Coppin | 4 ten History—Coppin --- an a eich invelopes orders must not be less than 400. May oa Pee 52 Sermons Outline—Bishop Coppin .-..-.r00* os S, Lesson for 1938 1. by Dr. Moses. It s¢ ‘the old fire was ki once more. Rev. soul stirring sermo”” hn} tain made no m\* Dr. Moses to the Mar far as he has been 0" aa Hegtsee the old Mare t nold’s Commentary on the S. 50. ospel Pearls Song Book ..- DO, ARKANSAS o in our History—Woodson ping Hand Dime Collector (per dozen) «+ mbination Collection Album (per dozen) «--+ cylopedia of African Methodism ..---- et fF fire and it does °° Wife of Christ”—Stalker -.----12 03s) Na will happen before t" Batechi (Revised) ee eper dozen. . ; rry’s Pastor’s Record .- rry’s P. ee es y Chur ord vrs nf Buttona § cents eacl Per preachct It was said that] also a great power in pray. | siding Elder F nice little su™ ao af pe J. +10. A.C. E. League buttons 5 cents each. per doz. .. :sese. Usher buttons 10 cents each, per doz. .....-....-- 80 ll. COURSE OF STUDY FOR TRAVELING PREACHERS, EXHORTERS AND LOCAL PREACHERS OF THE A. M. E, CHURCH 1. Course of Studies for the First Year . Introduction to Philosophy—Brightman - Work of Pastor—C. Erman.. . Doctrine of God—Knudson .. ne Principles of Reasoning—Robinson . Books to be Purchased and Read Evangelism — Hannan . Pastor Preacher—Quayle - Baptism — Merrill A. M. E. Discipline (Page 1 to Quarterly Conf.) .... Negro Year Book—Ransom . 2. Course of Studies for the Second Year Old Testament History—H. P. Smith 50cecuaelf . Psychology of Human Society—Ellwood New Tendencies in Teaching Religion—Sheridan . Outline of Christian Theology—Newton Clark .. Motives of Men—G. A. Coe .. A. M. E. Discipline (from Quarterly Conference to end) . Daniel A. Payne—J. R.. Coan . History of A. M. E. Church—Smith .. ..Jesus Through the Centries—Case as oD na hen's ees Methods of Teaching Religion—Betts and Hart- shorn « 260...---|[-ee00e 3. Course of Studies for Third Year Wie Church History—Hurst ,..-.-sseeesereseecseses AOD Sco Neoitsen . 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Ethiopia al praca fh ===== DSC09836.JPG ===== Z THE aan RECORDER <i sai ae <p Fy Aq ——— : The Christian He foal se ae i ata nenzexeesipins eal ad pat, eran ; ip nested aie rol he as ei within, Ti i i reece with the, two Baptist Churches of this| heating plant and Feb. 2 “was. our Record P | ite Eb jpomct has compelledsus.to consider, with ‘a Toy” OY hibits tarts | RonieeOmiy ass Sr eae er u fl ‘ fk that there sgemnas-timel fot its Season, | absorbing, gaze the exterior, instead, of! j churches. Baptizing., was. Feb. 13 at glad,to worship in the main auditorium nerdy endeayo, | affdirscorhes:thé period the interior, Wiidiserivervedtrldiu.™ One day a week fo; i the euty —- tu ‘ By The Rev. sii Min.. Di eh, 7a. ao ‘Y 2 z needs ext n@> sidgtebiat— <0 for meditation, ft THE MEANING OF LENT, Becrsttuc <3) 2 229) for the first time in five years. We sin- thé’ ‘tree churches; Te seems thatva the eyes of: others, andiwe are, solictous |, new day hay dawned at St. Péter; Under ft peril oe pic 4) oft bedosorq 2A 1) ‘as towhat ithe: : 5 5, 'Y see: Reputation, wa: ‘the: leadership of v a | $ Ke) our flew Pastor, Rev, |, é i sthe tendency! of -eachi-gener- :meversworth somuch agit. js today—and i L. Madison, we haye installed mr oa Se “accent some*aspects uof» life } we must have reputation, jeyen, at, the ‘i : SOBA (Our dives) are/lived under s ud boyotns 22k MomiDe -..CHOIR-GOWNS- ania te eoueRE ae LINE OF REBY Sei gounte poe mega <The plexpenseé of icharacter,, We are. driyen es ssid | fluences, and be | k tytendtob "saa to placecu & 5 Text: osoever will come after me. Pes ept ft tr the ees = eps He Mi B niholesome. emphasis, on iex-| mi ydored 918 teiborl C18) @, human ature sappearis!! ernalitiess We:dote-on appearance, and| aibortaM. nsoty bio of sonsi9Ino> 5 bust 690. DS. let him deny (discipline) himself, and joy periodic, se ‘sons of bY oatiaicéented st to-|dtesso We are devotees.of the surface, ume, MRENEEES | eL 35 Hechler 5) a Sige ANZ. of al oy at of the text atthe head’ of | We are!adepts.inithe use of enamels,:|] "WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY —ysSTOBESuIi 3 VSR NG as Ti the colene eae cpa The Holy Spirit Weld 3 ease-loving } ¥arnishes and: veneers,:,We.gild .many |] Se eee fee ee Wedne peuktwe Wen Hp BASH) generation. ate, gener: Our current thinking and cur-}things, and whitewash many.others. Wey pi brrstantreme nasty \ ~ GOWNS AND” The day ne so called i ngenste e Hp hiae chai : aw oes ME . 2 doa sshowuienen thaugh we 15 Years of Devoted Service to the Training CHOIR: “HATS, ancient Chureh on-the first day of Lent} of ee yey, ° aN : mes0Usiy Th dis oT _ ede ope it of: Wei keep up al Gee : Y QDs: i hris ens ci i World is racke if it kills. us in appearance oF Dred Se = pate tree eae Oe though it has been ete Mf the Church,| toikeepiitiup: Life for many ree add Y M d W Sy ANEINGS : rae lmsrconsecrated on Palm Sun a ephasized, during the o ii there beany such—are coax- haggard struggle to please the eyes of |, : oung ivien “an omen i >_HANGINC of the p us year, making the si oe ecisk ts: are dontéi fiated |febaw anortalss ck cisia truism) asily. E ACADEMIC 3s, and Dchiig” the ‘foreh a the Je ; : t assured that | forgottem!-that,SGou seesistot as man peey0002 bat ©...) - HOODS ying. “M ento, Hi thitigs, sees. Matt looketh on the.ovtward ap- ii THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Ask to. seecthe quia es, et in Pulverum réeverteris”— ‘that is,” Pearanes} but Ged laokethx at, the heart)”, | iM offers Lent comes and-holds up, not the mirrér of the world, but the mirror; of the Word—“If,(any:man will! be My: (idis- ciple; let him: diseipline-himself,-and-fol- 4 x01 Nets Blae -ando® . Maroon Robes— —svand,,€aps lo (Ren be _O'man, that ‘thow art’ of ob General “Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social. Adminjstration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre- Engineering. that ration of the ion _of the "|| SEND FOR NEW. CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch StF peNNSYLVANIA Crosses, Hymn Tablets: piinletit “Boards, Cotiini -» Altar’ spas sar & 3 THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION —Philadelphia Bulletini ; offers ‘General’ Courses*in High’ School ‘and ‘Elementary Teacher-training ; Special Peacher-training! courses in’ Health and Physical Education, Home Peonomics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY offers A course-leading, to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree. ; THE HIGH SCHOOL A four-year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, college preparatory, and general high schoo! work. ct.adjustment and We like to think he higher self— ier séason of the] ‘ I surmise that] The First Quarterly Conference for has been set : ( s would be shocked to know,| St. Matt. A.M. E. Church, Greens) | his, a neutral, zone; pore Ala. was begun Friday night, Jan: “ae fits ‘vatu as definite reminder, i yes W: le, or. does not as-| 7, 1938. After a deyout devotion led by : 1 € a crisis. The fie pastor, Rey. F. H.’ Hambrick, Rev: the evil.|C. B\. Moseley, the new Presiding E Beicom challenges weakness. | der for, the Greensboro-Tuscaloosa D hee isn’t heard much, because] trict was presented tothe congregation; has put conscience where it will] The P. F. gave a very inspiring ‘address , least. We think our ease] on the work of the church. for the up- t e due to the lack of it!} building of mankind. In Sunday School gmes the Church—and its Len-| January 9, the P. E. reviewed the les- on—and starts something. To] son and gaye,some, timely and encour; ise we find that it,takes some-| aging remarks. Then’ at 11 a.m. ser: re than a wish to conquer. self.| vice he preached an able and uplifting | testing starts timidly, half-| sermon. The Quarterly, Conference 5 maybe, to curb some habit| was a success. Rev. Moseley is one of _A girl is going to drop] the church’s great songsters and arouses igarettes, dancing .and| things as he goes along 4 oe 2 Chit’ Bastory Rew! FF. Hil tetambrick. “Loving Kindness” as his watch- GREENSBORO, ALA))?'< | -! in * Service sense of | yout for a THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS Special courses in vocations ranging from’ 12 weeks to four years; valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as journeymen workers, SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES REV. G EL CURRY, Business “Manager. bre abi 716 3. -19th Street é “Philadelphia, Pa Please Renew my. Subscription for One Year t RY Check : Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year (ij 5) Check Spécial reduction’ in the-amount.of fees will be made for those who are‘able to pay in advance..)/Students may enroll for the year inthe College’ of Liberal-Arts. for $250.00 and in the College of Education or School of Vocations for $275.00. These amounts must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military 3 deposit, or books, 3 Freshthen Fegister on September 22nd, upper-classmen register on September 27th. NAMBloo& sisis2.0.azw09d. 202. ALT XA ADA LEAS o asia penises S102z, lished custom = t Rte tei papi. + a t fyi |, ; ae 4 s qs 4 « 3 i rae i For Fea hirdinformation areca ew fot Lent, it is only al foot-}¢ | HERROPSSEEA YO =(] DRyD; ORMONDE WALKER, President WILBERFORCE, OHIO de g the high hills of heaven. 5. Re ote pa f 5 £40, Rau: “The 5S : fie se9s0 19 a bate pleasures for a brief 7 ‘favored “36 di was changed ‘Bis, Pope” Gregory the” end ded the length from: 36 s ow bnA—sniblinf dbani2 Leet pee “MORRIS BROWN’ COLLE GE_ {a ee ae , ch A oe. Wil iatn ered ot ie EMA Oya =v WED): ROSE ATLANTA, GEORGIA ~ Wm aA se ieee Wa eth ont ¢ A 7 3 for Si nday” fa: ristian Ofte as ee saa Wehave Si iid 2s ee a ane Hd besa wide an eparatensis mato iatR each ) Be ust abd ena ate In that. = acs iit 10 s of t n (funeral 3 director! from: Formerly East, India, now \bereonin 215i plis = tea full wth of hair — tl sii saps dessa ||" mee spinel chaag Ben ps | Hig || oSnarn ot Hy rt, Wal roof ar ees in 2 tah cience, Social Science, c e ayer is the pa ; oday we hav - Education, Lang Commercial, Teh Somes rae neo, na abstinence, & pe a foe the | ab rofessional-man, using all the ity and Beauty of the hair. 5 ‘ommercia ome Econo-. os pline. Tt rings be- i iy rm 2 Wo Ade Dogs M9 tot eS ae mie ie men tot AS er cat ora. ko advanced methods.of science and One Jar 50 Cts. ; P bg nao voy dood isdw yino whi09 voy the: spifit! ‘nck Ch : anter ‘6 r r Tefférinig/ac multitude! of services Sold by Druggists stenereases hcnveblossdall tiodD bas dial wh bad Spey wren wey hiistian. fai i that ug ay yl 40h i the ea ‘ c . which were-never expected of\his Big Money to Agents ie and life is” based. eh carries wit it a f sehen at ‘ou at; } predecessor: As, the result? of Send for Wholesale Price ion of Colleen van iS ‘Secondary t speaks of a rapi Spal this advancement, the public re- E. B. LYONS i; ‘thie lite and. stip? peopl + * ordi ire mets ate x ‘ i ard | » ce Wee n 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Wild. Rose Hair Grower Made In _. Member of Association -of “American, Colleges, ceives protection and -comfort,.in adv0G yact oa time of great need. d See eg e7oIV Yo embed de Pe a NL pe etn ns a a 6 y) Oieboms, ot bet ens {ono 21799 OB.....2 seed Jo ema a cee Cae sie beat aeainciet. WALTER te TEMPLE eg : vob b Teaser ideanaiomn de heed axes S Christi Bit 2. 216 W. Coulter - . toes staor 20... toad [siiygect mar i peed ‘Jesus’ inspiri ne, oe noe ‘of som “PHONE: GER. ss Ot Oe ee ee ee Dies ees BICURIA od 45 e Kees, tae ; le ++ an 124 O02. Wi A, FOUNTAIN, J6jo'/ deipioiielt - pat 3 (eer es ae aS pat sig : ALERT, B ic-osse SeinSTAT Yo s3g08 : nately’ it we a te ee se ===== DSC09837.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN Ss PAGE SIXTEEN pea things over the top. God has blessed Globe was held February us by giving us this good man to lead| The Rey. R. H. Bacher, “4 us. Our church was sold when he came | ed at 8 p.m, from Matth E ; to us but in 30 days he had bought it} sermon was enjoyed at back with a contract that we can pay|P. E. preached, the ae A for our church. May God bless our| opened for business ave Bishop and Presiding Elder for sending | Hemphiel was elected. a ean us this great man with his fine little| was called and the P, E wife who stands at his back to help him] regular Conference Se., put over such program as we are put-| ports from all auxiliarie: es 5 The ting over here. Our Presiding Elder the P. E. complimente; a is ripe for the Bishopric in 1940. The | for their splendid work laymen and ministers of the Greenwood Rev. V. J. Barn District and East Mississippi Confer- Mrs. Mary FE ence are praying that the Church will make him Bishop in 1940. Rev. C. B. Brantley, pastor. mong Negro Methodists, we the Bish- ops’ Ciuncil of the A. M. E. Church, meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, Feb- ruary 25, 1938, under what we believe to be the guidance of the Holy Ghost, subscribe to the following : ALLEN A.M. E. CHURCH Oxford, Pa. © 16th Nig y Atte, Allen is marching on. We have just closed our Fourth Quarterly Conference on March 6th with our P. E. Dr. H. H. ! Cooper, presiding. After a very en- Resolved that the Bishops of the A.M.E. lightening sermon, Dr. Cooper called| Zion, the Cc. M. E., and the Union ; Mrs. Hanah| American Methodist are hereby invited to send representatives to meet with like representatives of our denomina- tion at Kittrell, N C, on the date of August, 1938 to re-explore all the ap- proaches that may lead toward union or attest unified interdenominational co- operation. RESOLVED that the Negro member- ship of the Methodist Episcopal Church is cordially invited to send representa- tives who shall be free to speak and dis- close their attitude. —Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. Secretary Special Committee PRS aS de aS LOCKHART. TEXAS See, Te Ww intg the conference to order. Jones was elected Sec.; the showed a marked success; the church has taken on new life since the Rey. Augustus has been appointed here. On his arrival the last of Oct. 1937, the larger part of our 72 members had dis- appeared, but with the few he found, he set to work, And this quarter he ne proud pastor of 38 members, 8 of results Pag a D. E. PHILLIP. SAVANNAH, Ga, that number having joined this quarter, 4 of these being converts. And four from other churches. There were s converts this quarter but one desiring membership in ancther church was sent with the prayer of pastor and mem- The Sunday School long ead was revived and was reor- ry 9th, 1938, and is condition. With the nt at every session, some- for Oxford. When the ¢ in they showed that up- )0 had been raised in the We are looking forward to | Conference to make a round nd for the return of our pastor, s. When in Oxford come t us and see for yourself. —Ruth Peaco Walls FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT John A. Gregg. Bishop © Rev. C. E. Brooks, P. E. Rev. M. M. Poole, Pastor The First Quarterly Bethel A. M. E. Church, w one g best in the history of the church Rey. J. P. Lampkins of Gaines Mferengg es el A. M. E. Church c Bethel A. M. E. Church, Streator,| choir, and congre Illinois, held its Second Quarterly Con-|at 3:30 o'clock and ‘ ference of the Springfield District, on rejoiced that they were January 23rd, which was the best of its | department of the chur: kind in five years. reports, and the P. FE This is Dr. Poole’s. sixth year at| the results. The offic Streator and we are pleased to say that thanked the Bishop and P. | he is still succeeding. Bethel Church ing them Dr. C. P. Hot has never before had such a leader as] as their pastor and p he. For twenty-two Quarterly Confer-| support on all lines ences our good pastor has had the PE, | taken on new life an assessment ready on his arrival. Dr. leader, there is nothing Poole is a Christian gentleman, a lover entire assessment was « of his fellowmen. a teacher, preacher | OVeT for the trustees and pastor of ability. He has been, and thanked the bishop for t still is, the only colored teacher in the P. E. for another year Streator Township High School. He | support. is honored by the best people in our Mrs. Sherman m2 Community. God bless him. and asked that we Russell Bassett that a big program ior ) ee be put over. _ GLOBE. ARIZ. Each one went awa y ©. P. Sherman, P. ! yr. Hobbs. pastor. (Mrs.) Andr We observed the Sth Sunday of Jan- uary at St James A. M. E. Church as our Missionary Day. We had a high time throughout the day. Had splendid Sunday School, opening at 9:30 A. M. At 3 P. M. we reassembled for a Mis- sionary program which we all enjoyed. Mrs. S. A. Alexander gave wonderful hints on Missionary work in America and Africa. The program for the day was carried out in a pew rally form. The attendance was 263. Receipts $17.41. Our pastor, Rev. C. J. Alexander is recovering from an attack of influenza. MRS. LULA BYARS DR. S. S. MORRIS At Montgomery By Rev. J. A. Valentine, Durham, N. C. and vis It was in the heart of the South Montgomery, Ala. less than 50 miles from the famous Tuskegee Institute. I heard prominent Churchmen express their appreciation ‘for the extraordinary services rendered by Dr. S. S. Morris, eneral Secretary of the A. C. E. Lea- lgue for giving birth to the Sesqui Cen- Hennial Celebration which was held in ‘Memphis, Tenn. June, 1937. Dr. A. J. Allen of the American Bible Society was the leading spirit in this Testimonial to Dr. Morris. _ Bishop M. H. Davis of the 2nd Epis- copal District made the presentation speech, while several outstanding min- Isters spoke in glowing terms of Dr. orris’ worth to the A. M. E. Church. 4 In manner, Dr. Morris is reserved and retiring. But he is one of the most re- sourceful personalities of the A. M. E. Church, consceientious, cultured and Christian. He is needed on the bench of Bishops. mae Aer SIL yi On Ee REPORT OF SPECIAL COM- MITTEE ON CHURCH UNION Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. 25, 1938 Following the trend of bodies repre- senting Protestant religious denomina- tions throughout the world and renew- ing many former attempts at union a- ‘= OUR NEXT BIG JOB! MOTHER RECORDER!! This Must be Done By May, Sons and Daughters of Allen SIDON, MISS. The first quarterly conference was held on Sidon Circuit January 30-31, Dr. C. G. Scrivens, presiding elder in chair. All reports were good. Money raised this quarter, $213.56. We are putting . 25,000 New Subscribers to The The Second Quarterly Conference of Hawkins Chapel A. M. E. Church of 1940-And the Marching will Do It! : . rennil THE WHOLE CHURCH is agreed that the Biggest Business Accomplishment of this ee is the Recovery of The ALLEN BUILDING in Philadelphia by the new conte a Dr. G. E. Curry. Our Spirits uplifted by this Inspiring Feat, Soars_to Higher Adven Kingdom Building—And we are Ready now to Tackle the Next Big Job. . out EVERY THINKING A. M. E. with the Love of our Bethel upon bis heart, knows © oa DR. N. H. JELTZ members must know the Church to Love and Support it—And we ina ci te ally The International, Educational and get this Knowledge from the Secular Press, Amey ae pare oa ee Charch. ie Interracial Evangelist of the MOTHER RECO IRDER” to be baits Thought perme SCRIBERS i ‘A. M. E. CHURCH. Launching of this: Anniversary Drive for 25,000 NEW SUBS 5 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER is not only the oldest Newspaper Published by Negroes in America, but under the matchless F of the new Editor, Dr. Geo, A. Singleton, is also the very best Religious Newspaper being Published by Negroes in America today. 3 On March 1, 1937, Dr. Curry moved the Book Concern back into The ALLEN BUILDING—Wherefore, on March 1, a. we commemorate that historic event by Launching this Drive to put the RECORDER into 25,000 new Homes! This is an. cox have accepted the Commission of Dr. Curry to act in this Drive as “Special Circulation Agent” for the RECORDER and 1 sia CERN and am therefore authorized by him to function as such anywhere in the Church—In Connection with my- Evangelistic . F Boosting this Drive. Pastors who would like to have me conduct meetings, or préach or lecture on Sundays or thru the ane es ; me at the Office of the Book Concern—And one half of all collection given me for Special Sermons or Lectures to a, a New Subscriptions of Laymen to the Christian Recorder (The Pastor to give me the name of the Laymen in his Charch to va (5) On ye Paper sent)—For example, if I preached at say, Mother Bethel, and they gave me an after Offering of $15.00 I can give BIVE 6” sh Rey. J. A. Valentine COLUMBIA, TENN. The Voluntary Christian Women ice Club is doing a great work here, wing for the less fortunate, cheering and shut-ins, sending consoling sages to sick and distressed. We have quite a few members, but k more to volunteer their service. We et each Friday of each week with open their door and invite us iow have on a coal rally, for the Physical needs. Lula Murphy, Pres. _M. Fleming, Sec. ibe i seit you to get in on this Anniversary Drive. 1" Subscriptions out of that to the Recorder! But Brethren, you need not wait for me to visit you to S' ek aS BA Subscriber who appreciate what Dr. Curry has done and feels to help him finish up the Job—Send in one new Your Brother in Christ-NATHANIEL ist ’ es 4 , Red es oh di HAWTHORNE JELTZ, Pb ee 16 8, 1h ‘Street, Philadetphi, Pa oo XXXIX.—NO. 52 PHILADELPHIA, PA. : Master, for we serve our nly Father, by serving our fellow Le do as Mark has advised BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, LIQUIDATION FUND Columbia. S. C., February 21, 1938 Present indebtedness $48,000,00; dis- count for cash settlement 25% or $12,- 000.00; leaving a balance of $36,000.00. Have option of first mortgage for $20,- 000.00; must raise through members $16,000.00 Therefore we offer to mem- bers and friends of Bethel A. M. E. Church an opportunity to help Liqui- date one of the most worthy institutions oi the world; for the sum of $5.00 per and public shortly, subscription, share. This Certifies That und cst sonn'« Shares $ Make check or money order Fund. Dr. O. Pastor. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE THANK YQU, Subscribed to the $16,000.00 Tnaaidation pay J. Champion, Treas.; Mr. J. W. Brunson, Sec’y.; Rev. S. H. Lewis, PALESTINE, TEXAS Just a few “words from Neches Cir- cuit on our last quarter, conference was excellent under the condition of the weather, we raised during Saturday and Presiding Elder J. B. Butler preached a soul stirring sermon. We hope prayer from all over the uni- Sunday $72.14. verse for Rey. R this Circuit. MEXIA, TEXAS R. C. Walker, the Presi over it. Albany District was opened at clock, February J. F. Leath presiding. All reports were good. Sunday in the day Allen Chapel and at night. membered. Dr J. F. Leath, P. Dunn, our beloved pastor is striving hard to help hold up Sister Fannie Anderson The Ministeral Council of the Mexia District met in League, Texas with Dr. ng Elder in the chair. The Council was carried out in a big way with our new Presiding Elder. The District is proud to have an able man as Dr. Walker to preside Under the leadership of Dr. Walker the District will ring no backing bells. Every man pledged himself to be one hundred per cent with his prog oe RICHLAND, GEORGIA ram, The Second Quarterly Conference of the Bethel and Randal Circuit on the 2:30 o'- 19th, 1938, with Dr. The Presid- ing Elder preached two strong sermons. we worshiped at Bethel. Sunday Both messages will be long re- BE. Rey. Wm. Jolley, Pastor bJe| to the completion of the job, to: Bethel A.M.E. Church Liquidation ~ R THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1938 ARTHE-oFFicih 3 AOR THE AFRICAN METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. MAN OUR BROTHER} Se Site, a ea °° GAN: ns a QUINN CHAPEL MOVING ON- WARD UNDER THE LEADER- SHIP OF REV. H. H. BREWER Lexington, Ky. Rey. G. W. Andrews, P. E. of the Lexington District and leader of the Kentucky Conference, held his Second Quarterly Meeting at Chapel February 11-13th. The Quarterly Con- ference reports indicated progress. The Secretary of the Trustee Board said in his report that “it was the most successful second quarter, in the Back interest and present, on mortgage debt paid up, fifty dollars applied on the principal. The church seems to have a mind to work, Quinn of fourteen years.” Our worthy P. E. as he entered the church on the Friday night observed a change in appearance New light system now ready to be in- stalled, with cash to pay for it. Dr. Andrews preached Sunda ing as never before. high. The spirit was A Jarge aud attended the three: services. Rey. W. C. C of the C. M. E.° Church preached 3 p-m. and his choir sang. The amount .raised this quarter five hundred and twenty doll: Sec. Thomas TI WORTHAM, TEXAS Father S. H. Holloway, Moses Ellis, Ware, Prof. J yin Kirvin, Si Earl Lee Tu , Mary Martin, Jones, Callie E Ollie Ware, C Kiryins. We, the members of Sok Temple A. M. E. Church of Wort Texas have been without our cl for the past four years. it to the place we can enter once more thers Holder er Cal- Oscar M. Marti s Eva urner, Brot! rch We now have And we are willing to work as we've never worked before, And with such splendid men as Rey. R. C. Walker, P. 8. Baker, there our pastor, Rev. A is nothing that can keep us from reach- ing our intended goal, if we will only work in peace, union, and loye, lay aside deceit, malice, pretending and every weight of sin, that doth so easily beset us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto God, who is the author and finish of all men’s faith, ask God to create in us clean hearts and renew. in tis the right spirit. Keep the song ever before tus. Jesus keeps me near the Cross, and look up and not down, look forward and not backward. Look out and not in, and lend a hand asking the prayers of every Mack and blew open the door of Rev. many ¢ Ross, | ¢ were we > BISHOP R. R. WRIGHT, JR. 15th Episcopal District Capetown, South Africa who delivered the sermon at the Bish- he same appeared in The Recorder Pulpit of last issue. DIXON, ILL. Lees A. M. E. Mission Feb, the 12th, after the s of Rock River had sub- a big wind storm came headed by and Mrs. Eva s. Maggie Ashford : cl Ch 1ds_ hover es En dark d them and left 1 of rain after the ny happy greetings Pastor 1. the oodies, In sbursed exchanged. and wife made to feel very happy Mrs Delena Kadogan Bebe eile one to stay where God can use us, Rey, A. B. Baker, Pastor Sister Callie Ellis, Secretary Sister Earl Lee Turner | In This Issue | SERRE ERE The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle Stewart ‘ 2 Sunday School Lesson ..........-. 3 EDITORIALS Makers of Christianity from Je- sus to Charlemagne” ...... 4 Hon) A Me Parner) itr 4, UA a. 4 Pointed Points et Churchman Afield es Birthday Greetings ......--.. chy Young People’s Page—The Spirit of Richard’ Allen—Zenobia L Allen Christian Endeavor League .. 6 IRDUICER Sees) y ahie> alee iS Looking at the Bishops’ Council . 8 Gone Calendar| .,.ssuyvennyeyeee gues 9 From Other Papers—Transitions .., 10 “4 Facing The Facts”—Rey, J. P,Q, WV eACE Ts san vive ty en oNne ee «| Dr. 8. S, Morris—Rev. Albert Long 14 PRICE FIVE CENTS ~
• March 31, 1938
  ===== DSC09821.JPG ===== Pastor KEKE KEK (The only Pastor in 150 Years Rev. H. P. Jones, D.D., to remain 8 Years at t om eee ae ee —PRE-EASTER—HOME-COMING— ATE RE ERED STS em ee peeve eas DR. N. H. JELTZ World-known evangelist, who is con- ducting his third Revivel in ten years at this church. THE CHRISTI Program:—Dr. Jeltz Speaking + April 3—10 .Church) 15 A.M.—“Ne Cross, No Crown” » ¢0 P.M.—“Here Am I, Send Me 3— 8: April aw AN April 4—“Every Man in His Place!” April 5—“Awake! Arise!” ° 7: 6—“Unanswered Prayers” April April 7—“Broadcasting Salvation” April 10—10:45 A. M.—“Palms of Victory” April &—“Dry Bones” (Rest Saturday) April 10— 3:20 P.M.—“Love, Marriage and Divorce” (Lecture for for Adults Only) April 10— 8:00 P.M.—“Twice Born Men” April 11—“Profit and Loss” April 12—“Death and Judgement” ‘April 13—“The Sin That April 14—“This Do, in Rememberance of Me” ” * April 15—“The Crucifixion” Aprilli7—(Easter) 5 A.M—“The Resurrection” April 17—10:45 A.M.—(Dr SIMS will speak at SHOP D. H. Jones Union Good Friday Ser- vice held from moon to three o'clock, el at the INESSEE AFRICAN : METHODISTS —— If we are correctly informed a cer- in element of disgruntles in Nash- Tenn. unwilling to respect the of the chureh and the dictates of « General Conference, are trying to some of our loyal members to | out from us and set up an inde- ion. It has been said A L Presiding Elders. We cannot believe that any loyal and Z Africa nMethodist will leave the organizanized institution the has just to appease the vanity of a . Shades of Bedford Green, Paul Quinn, Evans Tyree, f roe FOR MO HOUSE . church property with them. ' Finally the time has come when the of the church are determined to our heritage. We refuse to any one man or set of men to the old ship. Whatever is under God, we propose to set We are not going to let up until ‘this pernicious, destructive, devisive, be spirit shall have been con- by that of peace and perfect To your tents, O Tennessee Methodists! Think for your- and be not deceived. God help God help us. aa FEDERAL POINT, FLA. ‘ wrong, Wer Nest’ The first quarterly conference of ount Pisgah A. M. FE. Church was id January 30, 1938 at 3 o'clock with .H.H, Merrick pastor. Dr. R.B okins, presiding elder of the East acksonville District in charge the con- e opened with devotions con- ted by the pastor, after the devo- al service the Presiding Elder, Dr. $rookins introduced Rey. Arthur An son, Rey, Anderson delivered a won- message. After which Elder called for all reports of various boards of the church. The siding Elder thanked the Boards the splendid reports given and some helpful remarks. Each re- thanking the Lord and Bishop return of the pastor and Pre- Elder for another year of work, A gt peaiabel Stirrime Uns e Eagle é PI j April 17— #e quarterly conference of Conner Chapel A. Owing to our small membership and being out we were not sent a pastor from the annual conference day } ing our new Presiding Elder, he was| children of Israel from the Ej < steps toward incorporation in| received very cordially as Richard Allen delivered us Memphis, Tenn. 5: : that they may dictate their pas- Rev. Burton preached Sunday and religious bondage and gave us the free- he appointments and embarrass the| Monday night and held his quarterly} dom tc worship in our own emotional Our first quarterly conference con- B iding bishop. It is reported that conference, ome member was added | way i January 2-3. St.John Dr. 7 are being told not to pay|to tlie church Sunday, another Tues- At o'clock the procssional of the presiding elder. r ¢ our pastor, entertained honor were served, Tookes the Pre-, , f: STHE-UFFiCi. “ oF Nat AFRICAN:-METHODIST- EPISCOPAL gua REDEEMERS= OUR BROTHER? S AN PRICE FIVE C MONTICELLO, KY. CHEYENNE. OKLAHOMA BIRMINGHAM, ALA. The St. James A. M. E. Church of Avondale celebrated their Founder's Day with a very interesting program. That began with the Sunday School, which opened at 9-30 o'clock. A very interesting lesson was enjoyed by all At 11 o'clock a heart felt sermon was expounded by our pastor, Dr A WwW Patterson. He preached from Exodus 4. The calling of Moses to deliver the The second quarterly conference of St. John Church was held February 19-20, with Dr. B. Spillman presiding elder in charge. More than $200.00 was raised during the quarter The church looks forward to a successful We are happy to report that the first M. E. Church, convened with Rev. D. Burton, Presiding Elder of the awton District Rey, Burton arrived on January 20th. conference year H. J. WOODING, Pastor ROSIE M. COFFIE, Secretary This be- ~ $$$ ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH ers of the 58 Bishops. and general offic night church—which was represented by the The ull assessment We, the members of Conner Chapel the Presiding Elder, birthday. Refreshments and presents were given ed a spiri- eae Elder was paid his Presiding members of the church, reached the at 8:30 The Sunday roll high lights of the da School also played an important The audience was spell bound As the addresses and ovations were ere blessed in ~ conga held of his young people that Negro slave livered by the of how This bought his freedom established his sim We sincerely thank Bishop H. ¥ this splendid for sending m ; Presiding Elder, and we do hope the | dependence and gave to his peop e ; Presiding Elder can find a pastor to| rights to public worship as well as an j sendto us.:-Hiehas.given.us his promise organization that ‘amy truce Christian . to do so. may become a part f | Conner Chapel will be looking forward| Miss Mable Pullium played the role t we will stand by to our next quarterly conference, when 'of Sarah Allen—Richard’s wife. Mrs d support his plans : our Presiding Elder will be with us Harhala Thomas, read the life and MRS. B. F. BRADLEY. ; again works Of this noble woman. As she — . REV. A.D BURTON, Presiding Elder | talked. The spirit of her seemed in marct wherever they y hear a new General our midst The choir rendered the most beau ful of our selections of Founder's D songs. As rang out the ears of the audience, their feet kept beats of their hearts, as MA K SMITH The Allen MISS EM = t discussed PEGRAM CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH ea the anthems time with the the music swells their emotional breasts once the day went down in history as another celebrated event that shall be recorded in the book of time with a pen that has been dipped into the sun- light and written in the clear blue above President of Missionary Society, Sis- ter Mollie Washington called the meet- ing to order at 2-30 o'clock. Song by “Give me that old time Re- also prayer by -pastor Scrip- ture Lesson selected by pastor. Num- bers 18th chapter, “And the Lord said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father’s house with thee shall bear the = other matters v Easter Day rtan the pastor, figion,” Brethr mth until is left ge Elder. us all. was passed to The name of our Christian hero an father—Richard Allen MISS LULU B. EAST 1 Confer to the discretion ot iniquity of the sanctuary--.--- REV_ K. A. COLLI cy a of the congregation. ...to he Brooklyn’ District ot the New i lab haiecppi adem oy en fork A s i a x D Thompson : Every heart pagrus am Daa ce RRR the spirit of the Lord Sister Washington oman and is doing Missionary, We including Sister far reaching and inspiring programme The Daily as being outlined by its Bishop David} ....Stewart H. Sims. Something that is new under | Sunday School Leson.....--.----»- 3 the sun, and the men are responding |} EDITORIALS with vim and vigor. The meeting was General Conference Preperations called to meet at 3 P. M. in Allen The Church Faces The World Church, Jamaica, Rev- E. E. Tyler, Toward Church Union pastor by the Presiding Elder of the | Pointed Points District, C. W. Walton. He thoroughly | Letters to the Editor outlined to- the men what the ‘Bishop | Churchman Afield is expecting of the Brooklyn District, | Birthday Greetings and urged upon them to be ready to! Notices ... The Calendar ..ssccrres was touched by from his discourse 1S m his iscest woman and is doing | S* SCE Cot ng that is new under | Sunday Schoo! Leson.. | wonderful here in the Vad several visitors White, teacher. “There was quite 2 few visitors from Palatka and other paints. They all " expressed themselves having enjoyed "the services very much. The Presiding Elder was paid his full assessment. \ Church Reporter: FO mM ee Sererrrr rary ===== DSC09822.JPG ===== eR The Daily | | Altar | Ge By Rev. Carly Minneapo! SLE pt Pepe et call upon him, to all that call upon him i in truth. He will fulfill the desire of 4 them that fear him; he also will hear h, their cry, and will save them.—Amen. P's ‘ Saturday, April 2 4 WHEN THOU ART CONVERTED “Tl have p fail not yed for thee that thy faith when thou art converted, brethren.” Luke 22:32. John 3:1-16. tchman used to testify that it took two persons to convert him, nd himself. Said he, “I did all t it, and God did all ng it about, with God out.” —God I could to pr He could to b : finally winni ; Pe ter ce tainly had every opportuni- 1 God could trust. During years of Christ’s ministry, one of nner circle aan e miraculous work of the} ey le F. Stewart lis, Minn. ed ee RE The Lord is nigh unto all them that eloquent and brilliant preacher, the choir may sing’ with the gift and grace of angels, but unless the unsaved can see Jesus in the lives of the most in- conspicuous members of the church, we fail. Not the preacher, nor the choir, nor the well-organized societies of the Church; these all have their place; the cry of a confused world to the church is as of old the Greeks asked of Phillip, “Sir, we would see Jesus.” Let us take him cut from behind song books and creeds and hold him up to all the world. Prayer: sus. with, Thee that desperate and sinfu for His sake. Amen. Monday, Apnil 4 JESUS THE WAY “I am the way.” John 14:6. : rout. a thorough-going | art taking place within | was first to confess Christ” a the first to deny him. His 4 f but not completely for Peter af his disappointing denial had th left to repent and come enough ; : back for “You can- ing experience ourselves. Wesl heart When John May 24th, 1738, had his 1 y, on “stra ly warmed” .as he s@t in the church on Aldersgate Street, London, he became a mighty power in the tearing down of Satan’s strong- holds and in the strengthening of his brethren, Prayer: Almighty and Eternal God, grant us to be wholly and solely filled with Thee, until our hearts peconte dowed with strength that will enable us ° p to help our needy brethren. Sunday, April 3 lh LOOKING FOR JESUS “Sirs, we would see Jesus.” 12:21, Read John 12 :20-22, The Greeks came to the disciples looking for Jesus. People are still coming to his followers with the pur- pose of seeing Jesus. I sometimes think that we have so engrossed our-~ selves in the machinery of the church that we have hidden from men’s view that which they most earnestly desire to sec, The church may be blessed with an Read John 14:1-16, “The fellowshi i 1 10 Thue casi decciptes pecelcalien Menee he fellowship of the church is the \ the presences of Lord Nelson and : Of all men who ever walked the earth, none other dared call A Z lowsk After 1900 years of pei of the: way.” himself the Way. the world’s refusal and bewilderment, the ministry can mount the pulpit and cry out with more conviction and cer- titude than ever before, “Jesus is the of HOLINESS But I know a way. a mystic way That can bring that soul new birth. I know of minds that are sunk in shame, Of hearts that faint and tire; But I know a course of mystic flame That can set these minds on fire. I know a force of glowing flame That will set our, souls on fire.” To a world, arming to the teeth in the effort to bring peace, let each Chris- citadels of thine and we ourselves en-, tian declare with renewed zeal and em- hasis: “Jesus the Way.” Prayer: Almighty’God, we are hum- In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. iliated and grieved beyond measure, when we see how far even Thy Church as drifted from the Way of Jesus. The money changers have entered the tem- ple, our hearts haye grown calloused John i and indifferent. | Thee. Forgive us our weakness and _failure, and grant that from this hour we may rise up in the strength of Christ and preach Him as the only way to a world benighted and groping in helpless darkness. Amen. We haye betrayed —_— Tuesday, April 5 A NARROW WAY _—ee— “Narrow is the way.” Matthew 7:14, | Read Matthew 7:13.20, Dear Heavenly Father, we would not obscure men’s view from Je- Help us to live in such harmony men may see Him in us. This we ask” They who cling : ‘ morality and advocate an uncomprom- ising stand on purity of life may often be called hopelessly out of date. and narrow minded, but wise is the person who realizes early in life that “narrow is the way.” Every road has its boun- daries, to ignore will bring the heedless one into a ditch. A very prominent banker of our city was critically in- jured yesterday evening when dozing as he drove over a very narrow and high bridge, his car crashed thru the guard rail and the poor fellow was cruelly crashed in the one hundred foot fall of automobile into gully below. Jesus said that the way was not only narrow but that few found it. Never- theless that road leads to life. It is the only way that does. There are at least two realms where you cannot deviate from the narrow path and not pay dear- ly for it? the realm of Mother Nature, and the realm of the spirit. sacrifice. | “Tho love repine and reason chafe ‘There comes a voice without repjy. ’Tis man’s perdition to be safe a Then for the truth, he ought fc die» The young and beautiful mothe; Why gave up her right eye that it might he transplanted into her infant son's 4 save him from blindness typific; a only depth of mother’s love but alsy the spirit of the Christ. Prayer Thought: “When I survery the wondrous Coss On which the Prince of Glory dicq. My richest gain, I count as loss : And pour contempt on all my pride” Friday, April 8 THE SURRENDERED Way eee Prayer: Infinite and All-wise God,| “Sell whatsoever thou hast, and giy. our Heavenly Father, incline our to the poor, and thou shalt haye tress. hearts, we pray, to keep Thy law. Keep ure in heaven: and come, take up thy our feet in the way that leads to life, ' cross, and follow men.” Mark 10:21, in Jesus name, Amen. Read Mark 10:17-22. It is a way of surrender. There j Wednesday, April 6 place for divided loyalty in the way of THE HIGH WAY ‘Christ. A man either follows or he 1 does not. Christ either possesses “And a highway shall be there, and awe are possessed by Satan. , way. and it shall be called The way of; Christ will have all of us or n holiness.” I.s 35:8. us. In the surrendered way the « Read Is. 35. . phasis is not on getting but on giy It is a way of holiness. In our cere-| ‘It doesn’t take much of a ma mony for receiving probationers into. a Christian, but it takes all of | full membership the minister addresses | the congregation in part as follows:| tured French Admiral was brought , communion that its members enjoy one . with another. ed to him his hands. Nelson r The ends of this fel-|saying: “Give me your sword the maintenance of sound doc- | and then I will take your hand.” Christ tine, and of the ordinances of that] cannot claim us until we haye fully sur- power of Godly admonition and dis-| render. ; cipline which Christ has committed to his Church FOR THE PROMOTION Were the whole realm of nature mine, i >. | That were a present far too small; silbaib ba yhta tolls 1 A aN eemane aris Mle Coat IA VD yir 9 Be) INOS 8 es Among its privi- 2 aa here you aint ¢ We Way. Sse . | Love so amazing, so divine, fi 4 leges are: peculiar incitement to holi- 2 +" cannot strengthen those around us, so vee Demands my soul, my life, my 2!) sorely in need of our istance until. “I know a life that is lost to God cae . ‘; ‘ we ourselves have had a heart-warm-] Bound down by things of earth, ihamip enue LL Prayer: Heavenly Father, we want to walk the surrendered way. Forgive us dur failures, and grant us Thy ness, In the name of Jesus. Amen. ing less than complete consecration and surrender. The church will not go for- ward by lessening the standard. Oft times we must go back in order to go forward. Let the ministry and people begin to walk in the high way and we will find both ourselves and the church pene Ob Seu Davia are the gifts of Thy great love to 4 Prayer: O God our Father, we face . for t but unto us, 10r the challenge of Thy Word which calls il aes inate praise Thee us to a high and holy calling. May we for all that not stop short of the standard erected on Roe Thee eta and: t0 for us that we might be vessal fit for | Thy use. In Jesus name. Amen. eR RT a TR TMS ©, 2 aT Thursday, April 7 THE SACRIFICIAL WAY GRACE AT THE TABLE Lord we acknowledge that these s Thou hast done, through Christ Saviour. Amen. HYMNS THAT LIVE COME UNTO ME Hear the blessed Saviour calling ‘h* “And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said] oppressed, unto him, Lord I will follow thee whith-|“O ye heavy laden, come to m¢ aut ersoever thou goest.” Luke 9:57. rest; a Read Luke 9:57-62. Come, nd longer tarry, I your load"! It is said that on one occasion Gar- bear, nie : baldi assembled his soldiers and ad-| Bring Me every burden, bring Me ev" dressed somewhat like this: “Men I care. offer you forced marches, hunger, if wounds, pain, and death; but I give] — Chorus you liberty and freedom for Rome.”| — 7s, On another occasion when imprisoned | Come unto'me himself ‘and facing death, he managed , Tak to scribble on a piece of paper and| send to his dispirited followers this’ ; I will give you rest ‘youit yoke upon you, Hear % and be blest; ~ ares = 4 ee sia he receives unchris- Doctors like to receive credit for their Teeter eC HChee ae cae a classes. Evangelists like to tell about] we love. Re ferdc ais tirelnedie of i € ie their many conyerts, Preachers boast ee ne , Persons. /\s about their vast crowds. Business men ar as we can judge by the records he | jike to blow about their large incomes did not face the same general intensity | and expanding trade. Mothers like to of prejudice that we face today. He} get their daughters’ pictures in the so- did see the Jew looked down upon by) ciety columns. Automobile manufac- Roman soldiers, but that was in part] turers flaunt their successes. We can- explained by the fact that the Jews] not be accused of undue modesty. We were conquered people. It was, there-| Americans are not letting our lights fore, a relationship between conqueror| burn under bushels. We strut and and conquered. The prejudice, how-}swaggers; we shout and boast; we ever, was present as it has been present | march with banners; we pay to see our in varying degrees throughout the] names in print. In fact there are many history of the Jews. Jesus faced this| people who have a flair for publicity ; prejudice, How did he face it? Let] they study to be dramatic; they meas- us take a specific case in his life, ure success by the press clippings. Jesus went to Tyre and Sidon either | Agencies collect and deliver these clip- for a rest or because he had been driven| pings to vain men and women, for a from Galilee by the authorities, He, a| consideration. Did Jesus really say: Jew, was now in Gentile territory. His| “Let not your left hand know what your Jewish associates were as loath to min-| right hand doeth?” How strange that gle with Gentiles as the Gentiles were loath to mingle with Jews. Jesus proved] [ook at the colored pages in the]! : ad San Lene that he did not have that prejudice. magazines. Look at the alluring ads | Just and the unjust ant ha thi ae He belieyed\and practiced that God is] concerning travel. Listen—if only for all, men .Thy bounty. ny sth Sie no respecter of persons. A Gentile wo- TOW ESS SI SS POINTERS By Roy L. Smith Any man capable of healing the world’s hurt is a hard man to hide. Trouble knows no color line. Jesus will neyer be able to do any- thing for some men until he can get them out of the crowd they are in. It was not the woman's wit, but her faith, that captivated Jesus. A nation that wraps itself up in it- self gets pretty small, Color is only skin deep, but race pre- judice goes to the very heart of a man. Perjudice makes strange allies. a April 3 es VING OTHER RACES son Text: Mark 7:24-37. d from thence he arose, and sway into the borders of Tyre don, And he entered into a house, ould have no man know it; and aid not be hid. 25 But straight- ; woman, whose little daughter » unclean spirit, having heard of ame and fell down at his feet. 26 the woman was a Greek, a Syro- cian by race. And she besought hat he would cast forth the demon f her daughter. 27 And he said PRAYER THOUGHT | By William Chalmers Covert sounds today! Gracious’ Father of all men, hear our prayer. Thou dost send rain upon the an hour—to the persuasive baritone who love rebukes our her, Let the children first be filled: man brought her daughter, possessed es the small bounds of our human in- J; even the dogs under the table m the bed, and the demon gone out. pleads with you over the radio to buy of an unclean spirit. into the presence| some useless ovject. Modern publicity of Jesus. The mother had doubtless|}as gone to sced, it has been reduced heard of the greatness of Jesus and no] to absurdity. Against all this modern difference in race could keep her from] {rend hear Jesus say: “Tell no man.” the children’s crumbs. 29 Andl seeking help for her child. Jesus was Now, why? Ruskin asked id unto her, For this saying go’ in a happy frame of mind. He replied:} whether men. actually wanted to do ey. the demon is gone out of thy|‘‘Let the children (Jews) first be filled: | good, or only to have the reputation of er. 30 And she went away unto) for it is not meet to take the children’s] going good. There is a fine distinction. thouse, and found the child laid (Jews’) bread and cast it to the dogs | The Christian wants to do good, wheth- (Gentiles).” Such. a comparison was] er anyone, save God, ever hears of ty biood and filling common in that day and aroused no| or not. Jesus was so sincere and he} 9S ther a Be a bi an resentment. The woman's cleyer an-|joyed human beings so truly that. his spe : ae see 2 Vf swer appealed to Jesus: “Even the dogs| end was accomplished when he had| Will come, upon ¢t ac under the table eat of the children’s] done the good deed. This leads us to a crumbs.” That reply brought a loving| reexamination of our motives. Why dol response. from Jesus and the demons} give money to my church? Why do I js not meet to take the children’s H and cast it to the dogs. 28 But answered and saith unto him, Yea, We thank Thee that our Lord broke down the wall of partition and terest. brought together in the loye of a new brotherhood all class¢s and races of We bles the possibilities of love and salvation in men. hee that he revealed once every man when his own love and grace haye wrought their perfect work Stay the bitterness and that even now drives men of common blood to war, drench- And again he went out from the rs of Tyre, and came through n unto the sea of Galilee, through midst of the borders of Decapolis. nd they bring unto him one that deaf, and had an impediment in his world sorrow. good earth swledge of one an- through a better other and of Thee. Save our own land and tragedy that fol- from the sha y in the 2 of ial and bind vo ene) Thy ] | low in the wake of racia > + and they beseech him to lay | were cast out. support foreign missions’ W By; ne all groups and races of our country into h nd upon him. 33 And he took| In another Gentile spot Jesus was] contribute to the community chest? 3 n ae apenas ert ate Bside from the multitude privately, asked to heal a case of deafness. That} every case one is bound to ask: “Is ity a r a . for all, In he did so further proved his freedom ity and mutual help from racial prejudice. But the lesson today is larger than the subject of race. The account reveals the psychological use Jesus made of placing his fingers in the ears of the deaf, the use of spittle, put his fingers into his ears, and he and touched his tongue; 34 and up to heaven, he sighed, and | unto him, Ephphatha. that is, Be ed. 35 And his ears were opened, the bond of his tongue was loosed, my motive pure? Am I doing this be- cause of my love for the cause, for my loye of Christ?” T have just returned from Florida. There I talked with a doctor who told me that; in the south, the doctors take Christ’s: name. Ar DAILY BIBLE READINGS ke plain. 36 And he charged the touching of the tongue with his | as good care of their colored patients as M Mark 7:24-30 Dat th ; iba tell no man: but] fingers. These - processes were not) of the whites. This is very fine, indeed. | T. Mark 7:31-37. L ey s a ore he charged them, so much the] necessary to the healing, but since they] Up north, we do not seem to know ath W. Ve mi - 7-10 res onabe ublished it. 37) were generally accepted by the people] to treat the Negroes. I heard one ay John eset ct ie ae ton Jesus used them for the increasing of| preacher declare that in pre-war days Acts 10:2 ‘ ey were bey i Luke 9:49 Isaiah 11 GOLDSBORO, N. C. The First Quarterly Confe saying, He hath done all things she maketh even the deaf to hear, e dumb to speak. DEN TEXT: God is no respec- persons. Acts 10:34. EF. Veg i e gallery of |S their confidence. the Negroes occupied oe s tf te Greater than racial differences, was} one ot the most aristocratic seaside ‘ the power of Jesus “to make even the} Georgia—the one from which resi- deaf hear, and the dumb to speak.” dent Theodore Roosevelt 's wife came, The whole question is: Do we want to do. good to the colored people? terly And it goes without saying, this very | St. John A. M. E. Church was | same attitude should be maintained to-} Dr. G. W. Larkin. our Presiding Elder, ward all other “outlanders.” Why! presiding. A very Haye you ever been impressed, as{ should we hate the Italians, THENGSE was held on Fri d the Gospels, with the fre-' mans, the Japanese. the Russians? made ‘their reports. ahh Bae poets f th ords : “Tell no man?”| Those of us who have traveled know’ us some very helpful and encouraging uency of the words, £ ve te Set How often, after one of his so-called! some of the good points ig ie peo one. ; joi - e Americans, but I can see n Sunday ir’ aster enjoined the bene- | ples. I love Me : oe Brey ke! winibiins company to] many faults in our American behavior, eleven o’clock ott s : i Hts Sa ‘ fal: Jements in our after residing Elde’ is HY would you} based upon some false Our s : i ik a rian cage ‘ philosophy. Life does not consist in brought us a mes which will long inal laid incredible to modern] the abundance of things which we pos- | be remembered by the good people of ns quite in ‘ b It - tive been reared upon inten- | sess, Most Americans could inne , is liege : : NCS ea : i i Size is not the whole o he AC seague ye usud iv isi jl everybody, is the] that dictum. Size is > of ohne ue Ratha at Hi sa it Aa the} anything. Swiftness 1s not the’ ulti- hour and at 7:30 Dr Larkin brought us een ie arene a news if pos-| mate test of value. Money is not the qe sae eine Ress Seta ‘ 4 i *s worth, Jesus want- | Je are very thankful that the Bishop i yen ministers | measure of a man’s W 7 | y ible. Be sensational. Even h | j THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers > of GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe successful quarter zht and all clubs Dr, Larkin gave t e prejudice is more evident today for a long time. The treatment Jew in Germany and other parts ‘Old Word has made its impres- m our world. There is more r and hatred of the Jew in than in a long time. One can sriminatory signs on golf courses, is “Gentiles Only” or “Nordic urse.” Such signs whip up inst the Jews. In whispered ry men in high business po- kk disparagingly of Jews. The ontinues to receive poor treat- the hands of white people. He in segregated sections of the e cannot. register ‘at hotels | ite people congregate. In a cures. morning promptly at vices began and devotions our | \ | i Y astor, Rey. A, J, icti is| ced to heal and help outsiders, because | saw fit to return our pastor, taal ne a sans ba ey were human, “Nothing human is Mattison for another year and our Pre- aa eves cfeanplen ane gifts. | foreign to me.” Tell no man, because the ‘ siding Elder, Dr. G, W. Larkin, ike te searthets Bee i ii da justification (Mrs.) Mable Countours i od deed is an end and a jus! Teachers like to attract large in NT maine ===== DSC09823.JPG ===== THE CHR THE CHRISTI 7 AN RECORDER Rie ee : eaeY. BM. HOLMES, } young person, leaving it to sit judg- t Fy ; * Birthday Greetings ——_ Stir us to seek Thy holy light, be able to hand over to m. Of which they spoke, by which they] mittee on Revision all matters walked Sie Until they passed beyond our sight. well SS508LEG, SO that hey may be easily handled, and passed upon helmed With, | or Unit a the church o} God.We make” to say that the church as ; ast | of God will never i a y er| President of Holmes Institute,|ment as to feasibility, am submitting it to you. Atlanta, Ga., was a recent visitor They climbed, these heroes of the past according to their best judgment} ¢j t f ‘ 2 eae ’ ions toda: i ‘Ung, : . - |. ‘ : % er Ae wou Pensa And men still follow in that way; and be presented to the General he et a will not be ab, d pesolution was offered inJin Philadelphia. He spoke at We are progressing very nicely here] 5. 2 ee ane eee n organised, pa ontgomery council by Bish-] Union, where the Rev. C. H and hope you are. enjoying the rich] 5 : -| blessings of God. Conference. It would seem to me that this, plan will aid the Revision Com- mittee of the General Conference They see their Lord, as those of old, And seeing, kneel with them to pray. FAN op, OUsneg fi | Tont ASSOCIATION i ev" ee Fountain is pastor. and Mt, Pis-] You are giving us a great paper 5 R indo ue -|gah, the Rev. E. K. Nichols, pas-| and I highly endorse your good work. non, Reverdy C. Ransom,}tor. President Holmes left for Yours truly, ‘ountain, Sr. H. Y. Tookes,| New York, and points in the East. ped LONER, |der. The forces of Tighte must present a united never before, _The church of Allen mus Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa., as Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Enter our hearts, and there abide; From restlessness, O set us free; 716 $. NINETEEN : : ARS Sek F: Philadelphia, uy eS Forever cast our fears away, without divesting it of any of its}her place in all t take 1 da AY G 4 aa We yield our lives, our all, to Thee. | power. And no law is violated in} ; place in all movements ,, Howard, KR. A. rant, and Se 56 Pastor, Bethel. 4 ee & Cheer aS eee : ed in} ing for a larger and more eff 4 Young. BREE REE eit : t Wade Rew Je D. Gap es el HEE EEE EEE EEE its appontment and work, for it| Christian Society. Bisho Cred : io ag Dear Dr. S nes ard, Rev. J. D. Cowan. Laymen: Mr. will be purely advisory, but ve 4 Pte i Th Ch h To ee f v ‘ iz = ir p ; ene x 3 ‘ H. H. Lowber, Mr, Arnett Rambeau. r Fd t | helpfull Dien 108 nk none y will attend a meeting in Holley : i e ure man I wish to express my appreciation ; --SEORGE AL SINGLETONG Edita > E | orla S : 2 ‘ » vision | during the summer as one * Pointed Points iF for the Christian Recorder. I receive i CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! To Me : ommittee should meet far] American representative the q Afield it regular, and have not missed one is- é a FIRST Let, all Contributors write om RHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELEHEEEE | enough in advance of the General - oe 5 p sue since your election as Editor. I 2 SECONDLY—Do not abbreviate, but spell GENERAL CONFERENCE | Conference to do its work. Cer-| TOWARD CHUR 4 Dt ee pees a i out all words. [t is easier for you to spell tainly th ill b cay CH UNION é Teast hrid. Fi eas it through. It is a great paper with a ly there will be a brief period HE REV. A. L. AUGUSTUS], ast Friday a Winter’ Missionary | creat Editor. o nstitute was held at Allen, Philadel- te ; PREPARATION Yours brotherly, W. E. MAYFIELD Pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church the words than it is for me to pay extra to have some one go over the manuscript to spell them out. THIRDLY—Make your mauuscript short. We have for general church news only about a page and a half. Follow this cule: For Quarterly Conferences, write only one page and a half; For District Conferences, write from two to three pages, but no more; and for Annual Con- ferences, write not more than five pages of regular note paper; for an individual church, one paragraph ought to suffice. Let every correspondent, when he writes, remember that there are possibly a hundred others who want their articles to appear the same week. We can handle the correspondence of at least two hun- dred people a wek, but all of them must be short and to the point. Send all con- tributions for the Christian Recorder to South 19th stor of Allen Church at Ox- phia, the Rev. J. Winsmore Mason. : Penna. The congregation} pastor. Among the speakers were Dr. bers 38. Eight joined during}1. L. Berry, Secretary of Missions, Third Quarter and there were} Mesdames D. H. Sims, D. Ward Nich- nverts. The church raised ols, W. R. Gullins, Matthew Anderson, ‘ f Miss M. Marguerite D t, $300 for all purposes. In such ae tale ae The second quarterly conference of . aaa Churchman. Mrs. J. Winsmore Mason, ‘k as this lies the strength of A St. Thomas A. M. E. Church was held is : president. connection. February 25 to 27, Dr. U. S, Johnson, F Presiding Elder, presiding. All reports showed an increase over in the General Conference for pre- senting belated and im Now that the seat of the next ee : ire General Conferer has been de- . 4 1 C nce has been d Suggestion number two is that termined, let us settle down to aan : °lthe task of revising our Hymnal the business of shaping the policy] .), should be entered upon at once. of the Church for the future, so} 7} . oe : he editors of our Periodicals that the ship of our Church may P ‘ are doing well. Let us from now sail on safely through whatever on harass them less with photo- Euroclydon she may encounter. i Fe De Claybom’s editorial "On|. at a. res y may continue ‘the good work of to Detroit, Michigan, 1940, he : . eb , hel: t i asks the question, “What will we ake eushape Arma evens 7g do there?” The answer is, that in the main, we shall do at Detroit} ~q_We Rae he e ee what we now plan and lay founda-] p- coies Robe. es re The Bishops in council at Mont. gomery unanimously adopted . resolution to invite Representa tives of the A. M. E. Zion, the ( M. E., the American Methodig churches and the Negro embed ship of the Methodist Episcop,) church “to meet with like rep, sentative of our denomina Kittrell, North Carolina” August 1938 “to re-explore all approaches that may lead towar union” or “unified interdenomina tional cooperation.” The step is timely in t! of world conditions and prot HAWKINSVILLE, GA. MRS. MARY M. B, COOPER Allen A. M. E. Church Philadelphia, Penna. MRS. MARIE ALLEN-JOHNSON Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Philadelphia, Penna. i Among the out of city visitors were : Mesdames D. Ward Nichols, é : NAM Oe eR eee oe New York, and Mrs, Alena [2 wart on, a white brother, appears z . . The Presiding Elder delivered two A. Polk of Pittsburgh, Penna., former 3 ng those of the first trustees yery able sermons on Sunday which z president. Richard Allen in March 1796. should not be forgotten. as also a member of the We are very grateful to our Bishop s g At night the Churchman went to class] for sending us Dr. Johnson as Presid- ginal corporation. MRS. ADA ALICE COCHRAN Bethel A. M. E. Church Philadelphia, Penna. George A. Singleton, 716 Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Acceptance for Mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 1108, Act of October 8, 1917, authorized on July 16, 1918. REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager The CHRISTIAN RECORDER is issued REV. J. S. COE Pay Presiding Elder i meeting at St. Matthew. Meeting was] ing Elder and returning Rev. Gy He helpful. In’ so many charges the class | t{arrold for the third year. is a thing of the past. Sad, In these men, we have Christian S. JOSIE LEE DAVIS RE- Thursday. Subscriptions, $1.50 i year, $1.00 for six montis, in Styne Sea Eh Test a baie, = Oe which front and deeply ae lead d th ill b fail Jeary $1.0) fo mmenced with any issue. | is too short a time both to plan yc one : ; ? leaders, and there will be no failure fire : ee ora noaldalwawer toes miki P THE CHURCH FACESTHE |Christendom and the ex eee ee Sunday morning the Churchman was] under ther Hades | ees bit ‘ : : guest speaker at Bright Hope aptist MINNIE HEARD HILL iq FANNIE RANSON Friendship A. M. E. Church River Junction, Florida he 5 and do our work, é Our first suggestion is in regard to the Revision of our book of Discipline. ; in the safest manner available to the remitter. Post Offce and Express Monsy Orders are always safe and may be sent at our risk. Communications should not be lengthy, but must be accompanied with full name of the writer aml written only on one side of the paper and in ink, Money for sv<-°riptions or merchan- dise and all ot business letters, to insure prompt «ion, must be_ad- dressed to thr ness Manager, REV. G. E. CURRY \. * WORLD church.- More and mote m |the church be vocal and interest in the social needs of our peopl Food, clothing, and shelte vital problems. In industry and ‘government the Negro church must lead as an organised group in building the Kingdom of Got . Fortunately doctrinal emphases constitute no barrier to union of ewahitchka, Florida. The Pre-} Church, Philadelphia Was present at tq Elder is the Rev. N. H.| Sunday School. The spacious audito- a th, Rev. W. M. Fair, Pastor. rium was crowded. The choir sang > the songs of zion. There was a marve- fous manifestation of the power of God unto salvation. Such a season of re- freshing. ee ST. JOSEPH A. M. E. CHURCH DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLA. The Protestant church faces a : 3 } __ | pagan world war crazed. There The Code which gives direction]j; a mad scramble for power. to how an organization or institu-| Human personality has lost its tion should be run is too impor-| sacredness. Might makes right Fare tO be hastily gotten up or re-}and the race is on for armed su- vised. Time and much thought] premacy. Fear is in the hearts must be given to its arrangement.] of men as they are driven toward REV. J. WAYMON HENRY Pastor Bethel Richmond, Virginia ieee GRENADA, MISS. : ARLES H. WESLEY, PRE- ng Elder of thé Potomac Dis- , Baltimore Conference, and The first quarterly conference of the St. Joseph A. M. E. Church was held by our most efficient Presiding ad of the Department of His- The pastor is the Rev. W. H. Gray} Elder, Dr. R: W. Whitehurst. The Howard University is the Nae pi inks 2 pein ieaihiae pastor. Rev. L. R. Robinson had eee h i altimore Conference, an iz -l well in hand and every report showe aoe aed hee eae mise to worship with his people The) an increase over the previous quarter. E. Rook Concern, tatsIphia, Penna. Foreign Fields, CONCERN, Philadelphia, Pa. Subscription +" = $2.2, A. M. &. T1é S$. 19th Str<<: First quarterly conference for the year 1938 was held with Pleasant Hill and Sedar Grove A M. E. Churches, PRR REE ; Weekly Thought RRR RHEE x So we suggest that a General} an awful end. Jews, Negroes and easy ie on Revision of Disci-| minority groups are prescribed, Dee be appointed at once, and} opprest, disfranchised and plun- that it be set up in some such man-| dered. There is unrest within ner as this: Let each Bish - (The. cross: of Calyaty received the | coltk nko Delos shop ap the ranks of labor and a struggle storm of sinr and gave sunshine tothe mS t a Committee} for emancipation from exploita- te mie: consisting of one}tion by a ruthless capitalism. | LA eo vy deve ciarr Confer-} Over in England last Summer, pe RRR EERE EEE ERE ; mittee will organize] Bi sland be in correspondence a re- Bis ae Week Poem Vaud t cae S. L. Greene represented us at a AUS rom the District all mat-! World Conference on Faith, and eR RRR REE ER RRR oe which are to come before the] Order and “Life and Work.” “At tec wet eneral Conference for enact-|the former conference over four ait bel cio hee | hundred representatives of Pro- Gia A Bones abe: ession of the Bishops’| testant denominations approacht nove incil from now until the Gen- the problem of United Protest- For all the cross has meant to me eral Conference, the Committees] antism from a point view of doc- In days like these, of stress and strain, ' from the various Districts will]trinal standards They sought, I thank Thee, Lord, and look to Thee meet and consult as one General] found and veadied similariti 4 Cet een ond Srbe foot spot and semi | Committee differences. At the fatter ate The functi i i eases | BAe Lord, make me clean in thought and’ it) pe pe pdb this Committee] ence there was a frank facing of deed, are at of advisory to the] the practical problem of unity and From day to day work Thou in me, evision Commitee of the General] living together. as Christians. Shine on the paths on which I walk, Conference, and will act as a sort! These men of God did their best f ing- of Clearing hous¢ for over-lap-! to face all of the facts. Well do ages.” And keep me close. more to Thee. Let prophets’ faith and martyrs’ prayers Ping and indefinite bills, and will’ Bishops Ransom, and Greene federation. At once the Bishops of each branch might fraterast and interchange in holding annial conferences. A common hy book would be the means of he’ ing all sing the same songs. There might be a fine demonstration of federated activity on the foreigt mission field. United Neg Methodism could initiate and secute a program of education both for preachers and laym which staggers one’s imaginatio" to visualise. Our weakness 18 been and is now in our divisions God hasten the union and the alisation of Jesus’ high priest? prayer recorded in the 17th Chap: ter of Saint John that they ™? : be one. It is sincerely hoped the! the representative of Ne Methodism will come to ee and begin a movement which WE be a blessing to unborn gener tions. Light there upon" North Carolina red hills, be” thos? ath leafy pine trees @ torch of Chi The Collapse of the Confeder- | congregation has grown from 47, twelve Y years ago to 3,000. Fully 300 South Carolinians were present. . There was Brother George W. Gil- is the name of the Bethel breath and wife formerly of Mt. Pisgah. urch paper, Johnstown, Penna. Greenwood, South Carolina where the e pastor is the Rey. James A.| Churchman followed Bishop D. H. Vis, who is rallying his people | Sims. ogram of rebuilding. THE “QUARTERLY VISI- The Churchman hurried to Salem, New Jersey for an afternoon and even- BRS. MARGARET GOULD ing service at Mt. Pisgah, the Rev. G. nded her church a few Sun-] 4.. Mitchell, pastor.® The people were ago, Emanuel, New York..| expecting Bishop Sims. Another glor- aid 27 weeks offering and| ious time. Pastor Mitchell is finishing O class dues after a protracted his sixth year. He is a product of . Morris Brown. d of unavoidable absence. loyalty! The pastor is D. | Nichols. ‘Sg eee ee LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Champaign. Illinois YEARS FROM THE VERY | Dear Doctor Singleton : that Willis Nazrey joined the vy York Conference he was d and set apart as a bishop your success, ho something in a t thought you wou angible way to help, Ever thinking of you and hoping for ping to be able to do 1d appreciate the ac- this young man’s tal- Rey. Robinson was sent to us from the fast Annual Conference and he is mar- shalling the forces as an old general and success seems assured. The Pre-| The siding Elder preached two able sermons] pastor, Rev Dd. and the church gave him his full assess-| afternoon. We are eturn of our Presiding Elder. January 2 by Rev. W. Jackson. presiding elder of the Grenada District. was opened by the A. Collins. The Pre- greatly pleased conference with the siding Elder took charge of the confer- After some remarks, the organi- zation took place. Bros. Grant Goins was elected secretary, Bro. W. C. Col- Then reporter to the ment. REV. L. R. ROBINSON, Pastor BERTHA L. GRAHAM ence. SCC as ee ALLIGATOR, MISS. On the first Sunday. February 6th, our pastor, Rev. A. M. Frances preach-, per Discipline. ed a wonderful sermon at St. James. tually and financially a success. At MLE. Church Text: Luke 22:19.! noon Sunday the Presiding Elder Subject: “Supper”. The choir rendered | preached a powerful sermon and also music. Three members were added to| He is ideal to the work, and also our the church. 72 communed. pastor, Rey. D. A. Collins who is a Evening service began at 7:30 P. M.| man that pleases all. We thank the The text was 119 Psalm 18th verse.| Presiding Elder, Bishop and conference Subject: “A Spiritual Vision.” for sending a pastor like him We are The members are proud of their pas-| looking forward for a better day. We tor, Rev. Frances. hope to do for the cause of On Monday night we raised for the} Christ this conference year pastor, $10.10, also we stormed him REV. A. W. JACKSON, P. E. with groceries amounting to $5.25. REV. D. A. COLLINS, Pastor lins. marshall. paper. Business—The order of service was The session was spiri- more ame city, 1852. He was rkable man.” complishment of ent, that if published w vould help some MISS LUCINDA SMITH. G G. GAINES. ee ===== DSC09824.JPG ===== Pan aE Young People’s Page pressing debt? 5 Cares of social life or care: unmet? Are you by remorse or sense of guilt depressed? Come right unto Jesus, you rest. ABOUT SPRING Have you by temptation often con- of hopes He will give of war; it is our duty to in the arts of peace, especially im- planting in them the teachings and the spirit of the Prince of Peace. The future of the Church rests with the youth, and yet there are two mil- lion of American youth, including those of our own group, who are withoutsthe few, very few promising young men and pole of the church, and there are but. Democratic Party serving a; of the National Democratic tee for twelve years; neverth insisted that the Negro shou) mitted to enjoy the full meas, Treag Commis, less i) : d be pg | Ure of his DELEGATES | LEY 1.000 Members to be Repre- wnted in. Holland—Two Negro By Bishop S. L. Greene are pleased with him. We hope to do great things under his leadership. C. A. MILES. pene Ree UGG MT. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH Devon, Pa. The third quarterly conference was held by the Presiding Elder, Rev. R. retary. After reading the Roll Call] Stewardess No. 1 ....- ee ie of officers the minutes of the previous} Stewardess No. 2 . quarterly conference were read and adopted. on probation. with 13 converts, 4 read in as full membership, 1 baptized, 1 left without certificate, The death of Mrs. Mary Jane Weldon was reported. Mrs. Weldon a dear and Trustee Aid Sr. ... Trustee Aid Jr. . Senior Choir .. Junior Choir Ushers Willing Workers . 19 members were received ights gui : tatives of more than 30 mii-|0, Sunday School . quored been, ] 2 rights guaranteed by the Constity,: present . Napper Thursda: 4 m 4 z BARR j PEt careetor ‘veakness brought dis-| women entering or seeking to enter] not for the mere sake of aa a ‘American Church members, meet-|1, 1938. The c ie cVeming, Eebruary (toring woman tocallrwho.ietew her.) |) Vastors sid 5 at “ ee ekg iy z atl: pans Th ‘3 4 Tact en. R it £ Py h 3 ih Bb onference was opened] The Presiding Elder commended the] Missionary Sr. .. és 12.15 + Funny how the earth can call you iene athe the ministry. e Church of Allen joyment, but because he needs th in the College of Preachers. Nation-| with singing “Am I a Soldier of the| off 4 A ci e z 150 eh Ae When the spring begins to hum, Chrict will sanctify you, if you'll claim} should have a strong appeal to the rights for self-production. 1; his , iy thedral. Washington, D.C, Tues-| Cross.” Prayer by’ the Rev. Georse|to the ch ge ad ve loyalty aii nee te LER eae zi tone ae inh How your hands just itch for digging hic beats youth of the race with its many avenues; human sympathies and Bumanitacs y and Wednesday. Jantary 1’ and 12,| McCray and the Scripture Lesson Bia eae Dayne A huis closed: a Bey ut of Town Group ...--.+++5 . When the ‘seed books’ start tocome 7, ihe Holy Spirit He will give you) of religious training and service in the] impulse had any special field oj a flected ten delegates to a projected | verbs 17:1-20. was read by the Presid- snore ie Ze nae nie Total $1891.88 4 ; e's local churches, and its connectional de-| cation, it was exerted in behal aa ternational conference that will draw | ing Elder, a eae Reset REV.J.R “FORTUNE, Pate net & i) ; Funny how a robin’s “Cheer up” _The Rev. J. L’ Brown | partments, its schools and colleges. Negro race. He was not actuate, s a constitution for a World Council) Mrs, Mollie Hopkins was elected sec-| Trustees .. $ 939.56 REV. R. 0. NAPPER, P.E. ty Brings a stle to your lips, Bethel, Bryn Mawr, Pa.| These are some of the main points | any maudlin sentimentality but ho , ‘ Churches. : RATE By We aeolet LUCY LONG: 4 uf And you smile all out of reason Sc of the program I should follow were I| convinced that the Negro, as th. a Under the sponsorship of the Uni- | girth tee ee CT I se cen At the greening willow tips. SQUARE DEAL CANDIDATE FOR| given a place among the chief pastors. | farthest down, stood most dec sal cone of Hite Sy AIDS 4 THE BISHOPRIC I should stand for a square deal to| need of his sympathy and benefatton Bee Amiericany section of the World DIGESTION 1) i 4 aH Funny how the early sunlight everyone and special privileges to none In this day of mammoth fortunes ad pxierence a 7 oll ea eee iranian eg 0 ore all S iSCover Seems to warm you through and} 7, my Brethren and Friends through- in administering the law. I am a staunch | worship of wealth we are in the habit atte an baie val ae hab DIZZINESS on through i out the Connection Greeting: believer in the merit system which is|of extolling those so-called philas. “Eales ey b oo ul Pe ee NERVO =) wn With a different kind of warning ‘After more than thirty years in the] the only just basis for regulating one’s | thropist’s who magnify their own name Mey a ma a He rae USNESS A 9 | From that the coal-burners do. pastorate in the Ga, New York, New] status, I believe in the practice of the| by endowing colleges, universities, 2 proposals me ees fs oh i ee Petre cee ek Ki rb S M mM { England and Philadelphia Conferences Golden Rule, “Whatsoever ye would] galleries and libraries or establis Oxford and Edinburgh conference last POOR APPETITE e bd | Funny how the good old springtime icone h Ilest mission to| that men should do to you, do ye even foundations out of their surp| welll eer ; ri} Seat i z serving from the smallest muissio , lus wealt . Y USE! AND | Makes you know that you're alive several of our Metropolitan Churches} so to them.” for which they could have no p ' leas sonatas had sds ctiael OE OME ia And rouses feelings in you ‘ ‘ coh e ; . 2 i Nor! . rail ‘ sie 1 : % : ing mah 3 acceptably and ite reasonable suc- My conception of the office of a bish-| need. But in the truer and mc Bicurctte. of Vale Divinity iSchool: MINOR’ INDIGESTION RECOMMENDED Thick as bees are in a hive. cess; and believing that my training and | op is not that of an overlord, or an|alted sense, the true philanthropist {i athern Baptist, Dr. W. O. Carver. —Solveig Paulson | ..serience justify my aspiration, I am ecclesiastical Czar but. one who seeks|the apostle Peter, says to the a Touiaville: Soutticen Gareth oicis| DUE TO— By Thousands r Pi “es O , iu re Ta hereby announcing myself as a candi-| to be to his brethren and the churches | “Silver and Gold have I none, but such Bishop Paul B. Kern, of Greensboro. EXCESS ACIDITY SNAPPY STORIES date for the bishopric. under his care a spiritual father, a'as I have, give I unto Thee Gy) nde pn Tan Lee Holt, of St. heats KIRBY’S MINERAL PRODUCTS ae a A aie Oe My purpose and my hope is that I conaselior, and adviser, a friend and, Whitman puts it, “When I say Ido Louis; Presbyterian, Dr. Louis Mudge, MINOR SCRATCHES 15 FIKE AVENUE UNION, S.C. 4 ' Always Something to Take the Joy Out 1.) be permitted to serye in a larger brother. “A bruised reed will he not not give Jectures or a little charity, of Philadelphia. former moderator of Christian Agents Wanted Write For Terms 4 ; hee way toward lengthening the cords and break, “and the smoking flax” will he When I give, I give myself.” When we the Presbyterian Church; Lutheran, ABRASIONS ce atGeay : 4 RGN NE dant cal? wae ai colored wo-| strengthening the stakes of our Zion.) tot quench. pipicedt 10 aDerass. eee * ir. Frederick Knubel, of New York, BURNS This nea tte guahakle Peony us deems by a colored t apes i Mp S een ig The fathers have left to us a priceless On this platform I base my. candidacy, Ob nouns fatter en mepeecente President of the United Lutheran SCALDS man while digging a ditch. He neticed a a euitiae grayish color of clay. f | ‘ a: DE Fes ne pee bishop, | heritage and it challenges cach of us}and I solicit your support. mere money giver will be dee Church; Protestant Episcopal, the He discovered that by its coming in. contact with air and water its | but there’s one thing done spoil mah} 4 give our best to add to its luster and Yours In His Name, worthy of the name Philanthropist. Right Rev. James de Wolf Perry, of INSECT STINGS color became reddish. As this man worked several days his skin be- > day fo! me.” “And what was} macnify its influence and effectiveness E. K. Nichols General 0... Howard and the Nort Providence, former presiding Bishop|%? SKIN IRRL{TATIONS Bec RE iainecn peop tac a ib ApS alemae ty aS) | F sked his eminence. “Dey went}; advancing the coming of the King- 4006 Locust St., ern Missionaries who followed in of the Protestant Episcopal Church; rAaic aa Ren Gal tro. his tran about Rat Had occured ee niaen , ; and hz d mah boy ovah at de county | yom of God. Phila., Pa. ’ wake of the victorious Army t isciples of Christ and Congregational- THROAT IRRITATIONS Then people in the neighborhood began’ tp examine and experiaen! ' ‘ages ¢ did spoil de camp} Y stand for increased emphasis upon a the beginning of a better life ts, Dr. Graham Frank, of Dallas;|~ NATURAL TONIC with this grayish clay and soon found that *t contained medicinal quali i meetin’ f¢ the spiritual interest and work of the| THE PASSING OF GEORGE FOS-| the benighted Freedmen, whos jociety of Friends and other small) stops MINOR SUPER! ICIAL , OSTPAID $1.00 } SENS 2S church as its paramount task. The|TER PEABODY PHILANTHROPIST | needed to be enlightened wi denominations, Dean Elbert Russel, of 4 FINE NEEKS TREATMENT is 3 , ah se Pe 4 Hrevrsah Maccnad temporal economy must be cared for,| The name of Peabody looms large on from on High, embodied the hig Duke University; Negro Denomina- mney insasiMetip + ian aden tecasets eicciately gintan : : : it is vital to the welfare of the church] the horizon of American Philanthropy. pression of Philanthropy which tions: Bishop S. L. Greene, African FOR MINOR BLEEDING AFTER hea Netee Dau havevased or taken it for fifteen days, if for any rea- 4 Three branches of Methodism had) qs jt is for the maintenance’ of all in-| George Peabody was born in Massa- Christian Centuries have produ: ethodist Episcopal and Bishop J. A. TOOTH EXTRACTION son you are dissatisfied, upon return of the empty bottle, your money i} ‘ churches on a cross-roads, They were} ctituti 4 chusetts in 1795 and died in 1869. A-| George Foster Peabody was P| Hamlett, Colored Methodist Episcopal ; will be cheerfully refunded for the fifteen days treatment. We do not 3 } stitutions, but it is secondary to the s in 1795 and died in 1869. A-] _ g j * . ND IVY : be a “cureall” but judging irom the thousands j i not in cooperation, but competition;| piritual demands, the preaching of the} mong his many other philanthropies, | thropist in the truest sense. He was Northern Methodists (To be named POISON OAK AI yeaa our Bresnst yh e ip paral vada) Rea yi a pc : they didn’t hold revival meetings, but} gospel, witness bearing in word and in] in 1866 Mr. Peabody established the| terest in the souls as well as the b later.) AN INTESTINAL ASTRINGENT +| of testimonrals we have rece atis sers | rival meetings one congregation began singin there be any stars in my crown?” The One summer evening , Will deed, saving of souls and training in the Christ way of life. T stand for an extension of the social fund of three million five hundred thousand dollars for education in the South, applicable to both races. Though of the handicapped Negro st upward from darkness towa light. Application will be made to the cen- al committee of the World Council two lay delegates from the Protes- TIRED AND TENDER FEET MINOR IRRITATIONS OF THE | that we haye a meritorious product Your blood is one of the most important things If kept clean and pure, you should have good health. blood tend to cause you to be tired, worn out, run down, ritable, sallow complexion and you may need a nat iron tonic, about your health. Acids in the nervous, ir- then 4 next church n sang, “No, not one.”| ministry of the church in reshaping and George Peabody and George Foster Mr. Peabody gave to_ the i: nt Churches and for Representatives CUMS ‘Ecol Why! aot give \Kirby’s Natural’ M..M, Iron Tonic a tral and see / 4 As a grand finale, the third group sang,} redeeming the social order. The world| Peabody, who recently passed. away,) young men of his native city, Col om the American Eastern nee if it will do for you what untold thousands have told in testimonials | DE er AG ihe: agi wei ; j ee ilding urch and the Polish National Catho- it has dene for them. f hat will 5 by ge gs is in the grip of a state of near-madness| bore the same name, they were not Be eee siacation a TAKE INTERNALLY, APPLY Mi cichea MM. a natural product taken from mother nature. You HYMNS THAT LIVE (Continued from page 2) I am meek and lowly, Come and trust my might; i Come, my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 2 Are you disappointed, wandering here and there, Dragging chains of doubt and loaded down with care? Do unholy feelings struggle in your breast? Bring your case to Jesus, He will give “you rest. 3 ‘dominated by fear, unrest, hatred and lawlessness; and the church is the only institution whose teaching and whose way of life can restore to the world sanity, security and peace. To accomplish this end there must be closer inter-church, inter-denomi- national, inter-racial contacts and co- operation working toward that oneness ' for which Jesus prayed. Much is being done in this regard and the church of Allen has and must continue to play its part. I stand for increased attention and interest in our home missionary work, not neglecting our foreign missionary program. It is my conviction that we related to each other. These two ho- monymic Americans, though irrelated by blood, evinced a close spiritual kin- ship and were both philanthropists after the same pattern. George Foster Peabody was born in Columbus, Georgia, in 1852 and went North after the Civil War where his career became interwoven into the in- dustrial, business, y i and civic fabric during ihe past fifty years. While achieving remarkable success in the business world, he became keenly interested in all forms and| phases of philanthropic and charitable | activities and give generously of his time, service and stbstance as well as religious educational lieved in the moral spiritual the material and intellectual life. He was a Trustee of Hamp Tuskegee and Howard, and cont his trained business judgement and & perience fo safe-guard the large ¢0 tribution which came to these 1" tions largely because of his con with them. | Mr. Peabody,was a close Same -firm believer in the work and wort ‘Booker T, Washington whom he fe . . we mired for his merit as a man * as for the role of race statesma” “ enables’ him to bring about peace am harmony, cooperation and good ig tween the races. George Foster ade ich Church of America. SUNFLOWER, MISS. The first quarterly conference of YNeal Chapel A. M. E. Church. of the flower District, was held the 22nd 23rd of January 1938, Rev. J. L. ontgomery the Presiding Elder, pre- The opening of the c onference was nducted by our beloved pastor, Rev. B. Brown. day at 2 o'clock the conference ed for its second session. All _made were good. nday morning at 11:30 o'clock the siding Elder preached a soul stirring After which 52 souls com+ EXTERNALLY, USED AS A DOUCHE WHEN DILUTED — KIRBY’S 'M. M. HELPS TO RE- BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND AIDS BLOOD CELLS Considey the low price of Kirby’s M. M. A Five Weeks Treatment of this remarkable, natural iron tonic will be delivered to your home for $1.00. IN. REBUILDING RED | have everything to gain and nothing to lose as you are to be your own judge. You must be satisfied. Read our liberal guarantee. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dear Mr. Kerby: : {am happy to say that 1 h duct and I am well pleased with the results. worth the price, $1.00, and more. You will enclosed find my check for $1.00 for which please send me at once another five we¢ks treatment. REV. WILLIAM DAVID MILLER, B.D., DD. I have used one bottle of your M. M, pro- In my opinion it is well THE TESTIMONIAL OF ONE OF OUR USERS OF hau KIRBY’S M. M. TONIC IN FAR OFF AFRICA 5 Gold Coast, West Africa. Dear Mr. rae I have taken your will nents praise Kirby’s M. M. to others. 4 e 3 it has helped me. will help others as it has © P KWABENA DEUTEH Gold Coast, West Africa. M. M. and it has worked wonders for me. f T hope that Kirby’s M, M a | ought undertake the establishment of new work only where it can serve a need, but where it is needed we should place the most capable men available his sympathy to every worthy cause. Indeed philanthropy or a love of one’s fellowman must be bred in the bone. Perhaps no man of his day ‘and gen- Stumbling on the mountains dark with sin and shame, Stumbling tow'rd the pit of Hell’s con- s, e nar | body was endowed with a poe ture, simple, kind, generous goa . He was courtly and courteous; his d. Many hearts rejoiced! Money r the Presiding Elder, $25.50. ‘Church has awaken; we are MARL $1.00 TO ; KIRBY’S MINERAL PRODUCTS ‘ 4 pee dl med 1p" : fi suming flame, and give them our staunch support and | eration showed a livelier interest or a fe he 3 epics alike. nee more. We thank the Bishop ERAT ois Ry the powers of sin deluded and op-| encouragement wider range of sympathy and alturistic] the Tghes A le ding us our same Presiding » S.C. a , 1 ecm ebincte et ad 16 ‘ peor’! ; ba AVENUE ‘Al 1.00 pressed, I stand for a more intensive interest | devotion. His broad-gauged philan- Tn his death the Bee sine phir nd also our new pastor, Rev. 1§ FIKE FIVE WEEKS' TREATMENT POSTPAID $ Hear to tender shepherd, Come to Me] in reaching and enlisting our youth in| thropy envisioned the varied and many use Tost ys ome wer 2 Riad sincett own, who we feel is a God and rest, the service of the church, The mifi.| sided interests and activities of Ameri-| lanthropist. He was & a ever wes 4 “Have you cares of business, cares of d of the N if there nan, All members of the church nd ie Negro, 1 oe KELLY MILLER taristic nations of the world are assid- ce on aN uously training their youth in the arts creed, or ptm division of states. ‘As a son of the South, he remained loy- ===== DSC09825.JPG ===== 5 PAGE EIGHT SE | Notices Evangelist E, Alberta Pearson has recovered from her recent illness and is ready to begin holding series of meetings wherever her services are de- 244 North University sired. Address: Avenue, Knoxville, Tenn. ———— Please mail in to the Christian Re- corder your name, church, birth month, and date. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS If you want an old time revival, soul- saving Bible assembly, write Evangelist, F. D. Holloway, Field address Chapel Hill, Texas. Home ad- dress 112 Pecan St., Waco, Texas. meeting © or Rev S. S. Morris, General Secretary Allen C. E. League announces as new official address Department of Relig- ious Education: A. M. E. Book Concern 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Address Box 357 or 1404 Hawkins Street Nashville, Tennessee My address will be 300 Prichard St., Prichard, Ala. Phone Belmont 9436. Thanks. L. G. DUNCAN P. E. Mobile Dist. Music by Rev. J. S. Hatcher deceased may be obtained from Mrs. Gertrude H. Hatcher at 133444 Lincoln Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. Box 503, Miss. He is a ureat revivalist, a great preacher, a sweet singer, a financier. Moorhead, He is pastor- ing now in Moorhead, Miss., is a Louis- jana son. ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY HEAR YE Sunday People’s Schools, Leagues, Young Missionary Societies, Scouts, and Youth Councils. Boy JOIN The Primrose Campaign of Enlarge- TIME: Beginning Easter Sunday, April 17, 1938, ending Sunday, May 29, 1938. Six weeks of Intensive Activity. ment and Efficiency in Religious Edu- AWARDS: Presented to the church- es in each Episcopal District reporting the largest Growth as a result of Par- WHAT TO-DO: ticipation in this Campaign. 1, Register at once your Sunday School, League, Junior Missionary Society, Boy Scout, and Youth Council with Dr. S. S. Morris. 2. Begin now to plan a membership drive for your organization, and to organize a leadership Training group. 3. Wear a Primrose during this season. 4, Write at once for a copy of DAN- TEL. A. PAYNE LEADERSHIP Ai Young People’s Choir ........ a Woman’s Mite Missionary.... Anyone needing a Revival or Finan- Presiding Elder’s Cabinet .... cial Drive write to Dr. A. B. Brown, By Collectors -...---.6- +200 ie as ligious Educational Bulletin, 101), Price 10c. 5. Order this bulletin eral Secretary. Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. > eb. ata ee ee AN APPEAL FOR AID On March 2nd, ~ a No,| chapter, subject: “Love.” and procure , other helps from the Department of Bryant and Miss E. Johnson, Religious Education, E. A. Selby, Treasurer, or to S. S. Morris, Gen- New Address: A. M. E. Book Concern. 716 South 19th Watch the weekly Recorders and the| siding Elder Moten at 3 P. M, Subj. : New Journal of Religious Education, February issue for detailed information. 1938, we lost our Another great service. Sacrament ad-, church and school house by fire, St. John A. M. E. Church, Florence Dis- trict, North East Conference, Seventh Episcopal District. We have begun to build our church back, and are asking the aid and assistance of anyone to help us out. Any donation will be high- ly appreciated. I. H. Dozier, Pastor St. John A.M.E. Church 1 ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Ashland, Kentucky Pamplico, S. C., R.F.D. 1 The second quarterly conference for 23. The busin Friday night commended the church on the progress it has made under the leadership of our present pastor. The reports for last quarter were as follows : Trustees 24 .oh3432-42 eee $176.73 Other Stewards; stag oat 50 Sunday School 21.05 Stewards DLeagie Sadia montreal Thanks Offering ... Charity We are proud to report ten additional members this quarter, and two baptisms. We are sorry to say that death visited our ranks and took from us Sister Annie Coleman, who departed this life on December 1. On Sunday morning the Presiding Elder, Rev. G. W. Andrews, was at his best, using as his subject: “The Need of Conversion.” At 2:30 Rev. Davis, pastor of the the C. M. E. Church, preached an in- spiring sermon. The Presiding Elder’s subject for the night “Men of The Times.” The entire membership seemed to have been inspired by the visit of our Presiding Elder, and has taken on a new determination to do our best this quarter. G. W. ANDREWS, P. E. R. H. WALKER, Pastor TERESA ROSS services was BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Louisiana, Mo. Second quarterly conference held March 6-7, Rev, F. F. Moten, Presiding Elder, Love Feast Friday. night. Pre- TRAINING CURRICULUM (Re siding Elder exhorted from I Cor. 13th the year 1937-38 was held January 21- session was held on The pastor, Rev. Wal- ker, presented the Presiding Elder, who oa Sunday. March 6th, Sunday School at 10 A. M. Mrs, C. 1. Holliday, Supt.; Mrs. Tressie teachers. The Little Junior choir sang with Miss E. Johnson, pianist—ll A. M. Choir processional, Mrs. T, Bryant, directress. Sermon by pastor, S. S. Frazier, subj.: “The Word of God.” Sermon by Pre- “The Holy Spirit.” He’ preached a soul stirring sermon. Solo by Mrs. Bryant. 8 P. M. Choir—Opening ser- vice by pastor—Sermon by Presiding Elder. Subj.: “Remembrance of Jesus.” ministered by Presiding Elder, assisted by pastor Frazier. Monday night, March 7th quarterly conference business session. with Pre- siding Elder in chair. Opening by pas- tor. Officers and members of the quar- terly conference answered to the call. Mrs. T. Bryant, secretary; Mrs. M. E. Wheeler, chairman of Presiding Elder’s cabinet. Reports for the second quarter be- ginning December 13 to March 6th: Trustee Board --. $76.90 Steward Board Stewardess Board No. 1 .....- 8.70 Stewardess Board No. 2 .......- 15.09 Clubs ciao’ orang emmnraers 30.44 Sunday. Schobl ee: soli ane 5.69 j W.-M: M. Society: ateteaet oe 3.69 P,\ BE. Gabinetice saree ees - 17.00: Total. eee .. $244.51 MRS. TRESSIE BRYANT, Sec. REV. S. S. FRAZIER, Pastor ZION A. M. E, CHURCH Mt. Pleasant Sunday was a high day with Zion. Our pastor was at his best. Every Qremcen cee cece omnes: charged from God. We are on o Zion was much alive, We are of our pastor. But not able to 5 as we have one among the best in State and our church has come out much under him. Zion is stij) pr of her pastor and his wife, Rey. : M. Jackson. It would be a treat you could hear him sing, pray. or Preach REV. W. M. JACKSON, Pastor SISTER KATE DEjs i Holy ‘ spirti oe y text was Galatians 6:17 ais ‘ me aN fice, will, not qualify. The prepared he stirred our souls and he wen, c of the meeting many of| man, to carry on for God must be Sunday night with another hor en and woitien catne and ur Way. him as we wish. We are Btaying ee len ee he Nem Ld ati int head, “hand and. heart, the: Lord will h i i hat ¥ m Men whom the “Zeal of th s elp us in our struggle F: 1 M A MYERS €al of the Lord’s a COLUMBIA, S. c. Last Sunday morning Dr. E. Me. Gill was guest speaker for a group of 300 white students of the University of South Carolina and Columbia College The meeting was held in the Wesleyan Foundation of the Washington Street (white) Methodist Church here President McGill, in usual fine Ja; | age, presented the cause of Negro edy. cation and the work being done in South Carolina by Allen University .dent McGill was thoroughly ' stood by the white students wh ‘tened to his address with mark tention “You need not worry oy cial equality. Your, worry sho about social identity. We are for social equality. Our interpr of social equality is not social In our struggle for a better home better schools and larger opportunities to make a better living is an ur social equality that is parallel to y but there is no point of inters« The President told the white A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Mail Your Orders Today we Brand new A.M.E. Music ‘tymnals, Morocco with Head Bands Single Copy 25 Half Doz. One Doz. Bound in sem! $ 6.50 $12.00 and Beautifully stamped im Gold Prices A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN | _ Philadelphia, Pa. are offered at thes¢ We Pay Posts” ARCH 41, 1 Pulpit he « pot Message old Proud the $0 ud y if gue of today, But this alone will not suf- Prepared in heart also. The world is full of men in every walk of life, prepared in head and in hand, But the crying need today is d the president in a sincere entary manner. The whole . unique and a fine advertise- for more men house hast eaten up men like those who are now holding the reigns of our great Episcopacy. Men whose hearts go our for their fellowmen. Men whose hearts are too big to strike down. Men who will “Stand in the ways, and see and ask for the old paths, and walk therein.” Men who live on their knees, that will tarry at Jerusalem. until they are endowed with the Holy Ghost. Men who do not seek popularity. but seek the welfare of their brethren. Men who truly love God, His cause, and humanity. 7 GREAT MEN Rev. W. R. Akery, Pastor Chapel A. M. E. Church Ft. Smith, Ark. men are the world’s greatest at men are not found on dge, and highway, in every nd on every corner, in every hamlet. The poet said, that choose the narrow path, with { there a traveler.” So great = found here and there. often we are mistaken in our on of the definition as it re- 5 the term: “Great men.” As I Mussolini is not a great man. swer behind Japan’s movement a great man. In short, any man nches the land in human blood, pain to the heart of orphans, hathe his hands in the tears of Ws, trample down the rights of or, and impose upon another, he himself, is superior in th and authority, might well be “Pigmy.” interest of the Great A. ME, along all lines is the pride of In It is true that this class of men are not found every time you turn a cor- ner. But many of them “Thousands who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” A few men of this type are found throughout almost the length and breadth of our Zion. I find it impossible to name all of them. Of the many great men of Arkansas; I mention one who easily measure ups to the standard I have mentioned. I refer to Dr. J) H. Clayborn—who rises above the horizon of our Methodism like a bright orb of day. the bench in 40. Florida has any num- ber of great men, whom she offers to the Church for episcopal honors. Among them is Dr. J. S. Johnson. No greater heart has ever throbed. He is imbued with the self-same spirit that actuated the Sainted Richard Allen. When he is elected Bishop, the Church then will have done one of the bigest jobs it has done since Allen left St. Georges. Some hold that the Church today needs to go back to the land-marks laid by the fathers, and Christianize. Johnson is the man. Georgia: The old Empire State, where I first saw the light of day, offers a Cooper, and a Butler. None better to be Take a seat in the grand stand for a moment if you please. And few of these ecclesiastical giants file by. J. W. Wal- ker, T. D. Driver, R- B. Smith. A. D. there are yet. Put him on ons of Allen every where yur Great General Conference, gain scan our denominational for great men to stand in the of our stalwart giants who now Ship of Church. We love, eet, and revere all of them. Not 1 shops alone, but our corps of eral Officers, from Dr. G. E. Curry, | izard, the magic-man, through Mist of them to Dr. R. S. Jenkins. orn Secretary. Said that great men are prepared And that is correct. Correct in lense of the word. Prepared in He must be a modern Paul to ¢ Stoics. and modern Epicureans. ist take his palce in the sun, with holars of the ages, the scholars found. watch a aad EST PHILADELPHIA QUALITY ODERN PORCH FRONT HOMES 4 FOR SALE | ENVIRONMENT, GREATLY REDUCED TERMS coms and bath, hard- laundry. Some with Several Nice selection, containing 7 and 8r floors, hot water heat, stationary Ree , convenient to cars, schools and chure a es? and dwellings, good business localities, inspe CONTINUOUS BUSINESS SINCE 1880 ‘Adams, 5641 Market Street eee area a ee oraneiinnnemenmecmnaiiet igs The April 27—Delaware Conference.—Sea- ford, Delaware, Rey. G, E. Mat- thews, Bishop David Henry Sims. April 27—Virginia Conference — St. James South M. Thompson, pastor, James May 4—New Jersey Conference.— pastor, 417 Laurens Bishop M. H. Davis, 11—Philadelphia .Conference.— Harrisburg, Penna. Rey. P. C. Williams, Pastor, 622 Briggs Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. May 18—New York Conference—Iree- port, L. I., Rev. G. W. Maybanks, Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue. Bishop David Henry Sims. May 25—New England Conference— New Haven, Conn., Rev. I. A. Street, Calendar May Pastor, 506 North Street. A.M.E. Church, Berkley Norfolk, Va. Rev. Louis 313. St. Bishop M. H. Davis. St. McCoy. Pastor, 82 Dickerman Newark, N. J., Rev. A. C. Saun- Street. Bishop David Henry ders, Pastor, 95 Union Street. Sims. Bishop David Henry Sims. May 4—Baltimore Conference—Payne A. M. E. Church, Rev. D. E. Rice, September 14—West Virginia Confer- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rey. Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. Gi Avery. Walker, F. P Postell, C. S. Long, E. J. Ja ckson, Gibbs, J. Wilson, J. N. Campbell, W. A. Miller, D. Ward Nichols. H. M. Collins, A. Ce A, W. Ward, E anon point others. Joseph And they are yet passing. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. ‘ 21—Pittsburg Conference — Washington, Penna., Rev. E. L. Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 28—North Ohio Conference — Piqua, Ohio, Rey. R. N. Nelson, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate. October 5—Ohio Conference—Za Gomez, D. Ormonde M. Ried, T. J. Miles, A. R. Butler. A. O. . A. Adams, R. S. 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To some] him. he was the law’s dangerous enemy, pleading the cause of brutal criminals and saving them from the due conse- quences of their crimes. t legal practice. ence Darrow honestly believed that| the word implies. 4 of man” and that a real compassion for } sight. | human error and Weakness led him to think that “any legal trick is worth try-] to be sincere, and think we ing, if it can save a human life.” There| it may not be true at all. was a soft heart somewhere in his rug-| heart is tricky, ged frame, a tenderness in his cynical] wicked,” as the Bible says philosophy. If he was wrong, his own| ceitful. honesty made him feared an it. _ —Phila. Event excluding Sundays, observed annually| dignation is only offended from Ash Wednesday until Easte: practically all Christian churches. ‘The| motive, when in fact pone Catholic Church, the Anglica a while, as defending counsel in the fam-| lady said the other day. / ous “monkey trial” of Tennessee, as| as casy as sewing on a butto the one who saved Loeb and Leopold, } ing a sardine can. who killed a child for a “thrill,” from] of the hardest things req\ the electric chair, and as defender of Debs, the Socialist, against charges of] which few of us ever ar conspiracy. the “underdog,” innocent Clarence Darrow made himself one of| prefer to avoid if we can do 30.) REMOVE BODY OF BISHOP PAYNE TO ARBUTUS PARK LADY'S DEAD AGain OST Diep » | - WILBERFORCE, O., Mar. 17—Miss piaet Hallie Q. Brown, who has been cor- FREEMONT, 0. responding several months with Sarah Got ron Beat as P) F. Diggs of Baltimore, a representative] tno age of 66 lca. S of the Arbutus Memorial Park, Inc.| jor “frst death” 40 ie has announced that plans have been In 1898, Mrs. eed completed for the removal at an early nounced dead Ky ; oot Was y date of the remains of Bishop Daniell s.yer She was ou and gs Alexander Payne, the founder of Wil- Shari: belore the 1 ig 8 cary berforce University and Payne The- husband the late re ological Seminary, from its present rest- vas ing place in Laurel Cemetery to the new Arbutus Memorial Park, located ae near Baltimore. stored and she lived to tell ie ke Dr. Edward A. Clarke, step-grandson | 49 years thereafter, and the oldest surviving residuary a legatee of Bishop Payne has signed NINE-INCH EGG LaIp papers giving his consent. It is said BY ORDINARy that the remains of James A. Handy Beni.’ and Alexander W. Wayman, two bish- Albany, N.Y., March 16 — ops of the A.M.E. Church, will be re-| tyere’s something worth cr moved and placed in the same section} ‘That’s what George G of ground with that of Bishop Payne as] when he exhibited an oe a shrine for thousands of people who long and eight inches in ‘ci may visit the graves of these men and! Which he said was laid by s other noted Negroes who labored for} horn belonging to his | : ‘ the advancement of the race in past} The egg weighs a pound : years. —The turdeyay the g fore, i how, vant—noticed a movement of hei He hastily pressed a spoon on fe: gue. Her normal breathing Stony (AP) 3 A tl INDIAN OFFICIAL RIDES CLARENCE DARROW CHARIOT TO CONGR At the ripe age of eighty-one Clar-} Haripura, Bombay, March | distinguished, his character admirable,] of the Indian National Congr perhaps, than most} rived here in an 80-year-o To many persons he was a sym-] crowd of 100,000 peasa BE SINCERE By Dr, Joseph Fort Newton The world will remember him, for a] “AT LEAST we can be But it is r In fact it involves a By his championship of] arrive, because it asks for @ or guilty,;ious and unpleasant facts To be sincere means to be assumed, frank, and to act 4 a But there need be no doubt that Clar-| adulterated motive; to be all the Not a part *% nd om he spectacular figures in American ‘earth is the home and the only home| somewhere else, covered 1? * a Even when we try to be sincet® if not hated for} For example, a man rides - ng Ledger} over our pet ideas, and we ** Is it because we are so zealous truth, or because our pride a _ | has been hurt, or vanity deep!y ee Mich ct ey tu days,} Much of what MEANING OF LENT What is Lent? i eee f Bt 4 reo) Lent is literally a fast of forty L we call righ eg ved ften we think we are mv" yy | Often ye are ™ H nt § in entirely differ’ ive of an for‘a pil ove a mi ‘other fiturgical churches give: it Hosv bravely we stand st of our motives are mixed, not e. Artfully, even unconsciously, ‘search for truth is a noble ad- MARRIED Mrs. Charles E. Phillips marriage of their daugh- Mae, to John Milton Kemp, shicago, on March 31, 1937, and . pleasure of your company at ge Reception Thursday, 938, 109 West Laurel Street, 10, Springfield, Illinois. PIONEER PASSES P. Sims, a superannuated of the Northwestern Confer- sed away at the home of his Mrs. Ada Walkup of Moline, “March 6th, 1938. ims was a poineer in Negro He was a graduate of Al- Taladago Colleges. He spent n forty five years in the A. M. istry. funeral was conducted by Rey. ‘Hackley, pastor of St. Paul A. hurch of Des Moines, Ia. He uried beside his wife who pre- im in death in 1933. —R. H. Hackley ‘call it, when in fact it is a petri- | ejudice; and when some one ' ie mask off and shows it up for, really is, we are furious. uuddy, even when we think they hides its darker motives, as a hh darkens the water to get a- , but we must be true in order it. Happy are we if, after the life, we have amid the mass of ie pearl of great price. human heart is such a bundle of es, such a jumble of fixed ideas, jungle of vanities, that it is a that we ever find the truth. § think in our hearts, so we are. JERS CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH . T. M. Walder, Pastor Helena, Ga. Second Quarterly Conference id February 13, 1938, at 2 o’- Presiding Elder in charge. He votional service. After which tion, every auxiliary re- Their money raised since last e $126. The Presiding Elder, A. E. Clark, acting Presiding was well pleased with the report. nothing but a real harvest this lay Session: Sunday School op- ime with the Supt. in charge, A. Thomas. A very interest- , “Conserving the Sabbath Lesson reviewed by the Elder. Collection. lock the Elder preached a ermon, which was enjoyed the Quarterly Conference Milan, Ga. Sunday evening. R- the, “fullness of time” for this mission- WOMEN’S PAGE a ae ae a MISSION STUDY COURSE By Mrs. R. A. Grant needed Christ. pared for Christ, though it knew it s not. Though it fought hard to destroy 1 tianity was bound to win. What was the preparation, which the disciples had, and what further prepa- ration was expected of them? Ans. The first missionaries had had about three years of preparation in personal contact. with | Jesus Christ, hearing the gospel from: his lips. He began his ministry about the year A.D. 27, during which time, he choose. his first disciples: Read “John 1:15-51). It was nearly two years, after that in the winter of A.D. 29, that he sent the twelve forth on their missionary jour- ney. (See Matt. 9:35:11); Mark 6:6-13; Luke 9:1-6. Now after he ascended into heaven, he tells them to tarry in Jerusalem, and not to depart, until they had received the Holy Ghost, and after the Holy Ghost would come upon them, they would receive power which was neces- sary for the accomplish—but he had the man, Peter, the impetous now preached, while filled with the Holy Ghost boldly to the great crowds. He defended the disciples, he proved the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and con- cluded with a call to repentance, and 3000, souls were saved. What time in the history of the world was Christian Mission started and what was the state of civilization? Ans, The Ascension and final com- mand were given as nearly as we can get it about May 18, 30 A.D. forty days after the resurrection, which was April 8th, 30 A.D. Then Pentecost was May 28,30 A.D. At this time however, time was not reckoned according to the Christian era, It was only long years after Chris- tianity had been accepted by the civi- lized world, that all calendars were changed, and reckoned from Christ. All time after his birth A.D. and be- fore B.C. Many things made it the best time for the beginning of Christia n Mission. (a) The Government was uniformed, all over the civilized world, Rome had conquered the world. Roman citizen- ship was good every where. This we shall later see, helped Paul in his mis- sionary work. (b) There the spread of Christian Mission? t Ans. At the feast of Pentecost, held Read Acts 2:1-4 for the manner, in| h tunity. So after staying in the upper]? were filled with the Holy Ghost, and ready for their mission. God had all things ready. There had come to the feast, men from all parts of the civi- lized world to trade, for every devout Jew went to Jerusalem, and thousands of others went also. Read Acts 1:6-13: ty, ment of their mission, manded, room, and there remained harmonizing in prayer and supplication. ROCKVILLE CENTER, NEW YORK Mafch 5, 1938—A special meeting of the, “Women’s Home Missionary Union of Long Island,” which met at the home of Mrs. Dora Robinson, No. 66 Ran- dall Ave., Rockville Center, New York by the President, Sister I. B. Gerald of Rockville Center. The meeting was opened by singing, “What a friend we have in Jesus,” by our President. Prayer was offered by Deacon Sydney Scott of Friendship Baptist Church, Roslyn Heights, N.Y. Scripture reading II Corinthians 13th chapter, Ist to 8th verses by Sister Alma Mackey of Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. The cause of this meeting was for the purpose of organizing a Training School for Women’s Home Missionary Union of Long Island. Members present at the meeting were as follows: Sister I. B. Gerald, Sister A.M. Mable, Sister Dora Robinson, all of Rockville Center; Sister Alma Mack- ey of Hempstead, Bro. Reuben Morton Rushmore, Bro. Sydney Scott, Sister Ella Scott and Sister Mary L. Davis, all Roslyn Hieghts, New York. All those present were temporialy elected as officers of the Training School. Officers Elected Sister, Evangelist Alma’ Mackey—Sup- was unified Language, Greek nearly every where the was : i i or ken. So this made preaching easy,| _ CTVISOr- i a "Sister Ella Scott—Ass’t. Supervisor. and the letters of Paul, written in Greek were thus made almost universally ac- ceptable, and readable. (c) Augustus Ceasar was a great road builder, all roads leading to Rome, his great capital. This made travel easy for the missionaries, and safe. ; (d) But the best thing, the old relig- ions of the world were decaying, and mankind everywhere was hungering for a new spiritual force, which would inspire them to nobler and higher liv- ing. The Jews had forgotten their world-wide mission in their narrow nationalism, and the spirit of the law had been destroyed by the strangest in- sistence of the letter. Ni Not only was the religious conditions deplorable, but the moral as well. Rome was rich and powerful, her sons and daughters knew no restraint, So it was Brother Reuben Morton Roshmore— Secretary. Sister Mary L. Davis—Ass't. Secretary Sister Dora Robinson—Treasurer Brother Syndey Scott—Chaplain Brother David Mackey— Brother Hewelett Hicks— Sister Isabel Gerald— Sister A. M. Mable— At the close of the temporarialy elec- tion each member of the class was ask- ed to express their thoughts for the good of the School, after the close of the discussion a motion was made that all the officers temporialy elected would be made perminent. Joining fee fifty- cents dues, fifty-cents monthly. NAME OF SCHOOL: The Religious Training School of the Women's Home Missionary Union of Long Island. ary work of the Christian. The world mong men and women through the The world was pre- knowledge of Bible study and of mis- the religion it most needed. Yes Chris- young people throughout all com- ; munities, and to seek in all of it’s ac- What was the first opportunity for. tivities to advance the cause for which which the Holy Ghost came. Now God| for this Organization. never lets a man prepare himself for| selection, “Take the name of Jesus his work without giving him an oppor-| with you.” We were very nicely dis- As to stimulate a missionary spirit a- ion. A further object shall be to the eligious training of the children and he church stands. We were very highly entertained by (50) fiifty days after the resurrection, | Sister Dora Robinson for the splendid hospitality in opening her house to us Our closing missed by the Supervisor, Sister Alma room ten days, in prayer, the disciples | Mackey. —By Bro. Reuben Morton Rushmore Secretary DEATH Dublin, Ga. Mrs. Annie Rooks, who was a mem- Not only did God make the opportuni-| ber of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, de- parted this life on January 17, 1938. So the disciples did as Jesus com-|She was a very good member of the They went into an upper church and a faithful Sunday School worker; she was a teacher in the Sun- day School for more than 20 years. She leaves to mourn her passing a loving mother, one daughter, and two sons, and a host of friends and relatives. She will be missing from her post of duty. But God’s will must be done, We trust that our lost is Heaven’s gain. REV. W. M. WASHINGTON AS A LEADER Our beloved Pastor, W. M. Wash- ington is proving himself a real leader. Under his great leadership our effic- ient P. E., S. L. Green, Jr. held his first Quarterly Conference at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church on the Brookhaven District February 26 and 27. On Sunday the Chieftain of the Dis- trict brought to us a wonderful mes- sage usi 58, as the’ text, Subject “Steadfastness in the faith.” We were much impressed by the sermon delivered by him and his great personality and attitude met the ap- proval of all. Under such able leadership we are sure to win. Collection for the quarter $90.58, —By P. F. Flowers, R.F.D. 1, Wesson, Miss. ELDER TYSON AT LAKE BUTLER VICINITY Wellborn, Fla., Feb. 20th, 1938 Lake City District, Wellborn Circuit —Presiding Elder T. D. Tyson held his Frst Quarterly Conference in this year, at Lake Butler Vicinity, Kings Chapel }A.M.E. Church, on the above date. He was presented by the pastor, Rey, L. W. Ponder, to preach the Quarterly Conference Sermon. The’ Presiding Elder selected his text from the. first chapter. of the Galatians. From which he preached a most spiritual sermon. 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Please Retew my Subscription for Une Year ( ) Chee Please enter my name tor a new Subscription tor One Year ( ADDRESS LEN Gal Po eacblen sy oat aed aces gle viet bree em anaes Lear MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President 000 Courses leading to Bachelor ox Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mics, and Music —o000o——_ Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Member of Association of American Colleges : a =~ —000——-— For further information write to the Presidedt WA FOUNTAIN Jr ee ee ee ee ee ee ee - | general church. from 135 Psalms, tion given by the P. E. ang ty. reports, were as per discipline. Money collected for this quarter: A member of St. Paul A. M Church, Mrs. Anna Larence, the loving wife of Mr. D. S. Larence departed this life January 2, 1938. She was a faithful member of the church, until her health began to fail. .She was con- fined to her bed one week before the She leaves to mourn her lost a husband, four loving daughters and two sons, We all bow our heads to the will of the Almighty. Trustees indebtedness being. Sleep on, Sleep on, and take your rest, | Disbursements, leaving a Balo We love you, but God loves you best. —Alice Jackson BETHEL A.M.E, CHURCH Harrisburg, Pa. The 4th Quarterly Conference met on Friday evening, March 4th. The Con- ference was called to order at 8:30 p.m. Rev. R. O. Napper, P. E. presiding. The Conference was organized by elect- ing Mrs. Adelaide Hays, Secretary, Miss Helene Coates, Assistant Secre- tary, W. H. Bond, Jr. Reporter. Be- fore proceeding with the business of the Conference, the Presiding Elder gave a most interesting account of the itenerary of his recent trip to the Bish- ops’ Council held at Montgomery, Ala. The reports were as follows : and Burrogh Streets teresting day was enjoyed Thomas Church members Subject of the lesson was A Man's Worth,” Mark 5 was reviewed by the Supt. T. Green; many _ inter were drawn out by the ¢ faculty with reference to the n was plagued with many ed on by its President, Brot Jackson. Topic for the “Why Does Our Chure Senior Stewardesses Stewards Board .... Junior Stewardesses ...... ag oe was opened by discussion by S. School Special Fund . Acme Dramatic Club. e Missionary ... Burden Bearers Excelsior Club é Pastor’s Aid (just organized).. Cheerful Helpers Women’s Mit Philadelphia, Pe ) Check Total amount available during Bsa eat aI of the Trustee Department | The Presiding Elder expressed him- self very highly on the success of the church under the leadership of Rev. P.C. Williams, their beloved pastor and j Mrs. Ruth Williams have proven a very efficient help in all of the various ac- tivities of the church. All organizations supplemented their reports by a hearty and prayerful re- quest for the return of the pastor and his good wife, Mrs. Ruth Williams. | They have proven themselves a real asset not only to the church and com- munity, but to the city at large, There was also a hearty request for the.re- turn of Rey. R. O. Napper. our beloved’ Presiding Elder.. He was paid up in ‘full through the entire year. The con- ference was very largely attended. bff pant be ef aap era ahaa aforhae Wm. H. Bond, Jr. - BOYLE, MISS. February the 12, 13, ’38 The First Quarterly Confer the Mound Bayoer District with the ; Rev, C. S$. Jones in the chair, hymn} = cen ‘jog No. 226 "Oh For A Heart to Praise “This message brings our 6°" Scripture fen A splendiq i a uable brief case were _ C. Mitchell in behalf f Morris Brown Col- A, Cr esident Fountain mod- he gifts and expressed jation for them. “Nothing ” he said, for me to sacri- rris Brown College; with nd thoughtful faculty we anything. Morris | Brown’s steady s not belong to me. It is en full and fitting recog- for the success of Mor- would, of course, give God ace, for the Almighty has ugh every period of “Storm Credit next must be given jl and faithful constituents lways supported the insti- . to the innumerable friends r wn who have backed us; ‘for the struggles and sac- e by the President of the ‘Trustees, Bishop W. A. Sr., and last but not least to and untiring efforts of the Mf the faculty. Would that I y of the many fine things ht about me! Would that sure up to the challenge to sponsibility of the position to t and esteem in which you ay interested friends of Mor- hold me! ly following the acceptance, the genial hostess served an past after which the eve- punctuated with interesting riate stories. Ose present were: ind Mrs. W. A. Fountain, lent and Mrs. W. A. Foun- n E. C. Mitchell, Doctor . M. Hill, Mesdames W. » E. A. Starling, A. J. Picks; J. O.. Slade, ikson, Hatchcock, Ann L. L. Cochran, Susie Jenkins, ams, Misses Mary Davis, Ollins, Leila Norwood, Edith e Mitchell, Doctor R. A. to call the roll of club, Memb @ssrs Jones, Boggs, Monroe, sponded very nicely to their ich, J. B. Long, Brown, the financial for the day dsay. good, we must confess. e day was ‘a success, both fina THEOLOGICAL numerical SEMINARY ) Revs J. Lemon, Paste! . Bro. J.T. Green, Re €, Ohio—St. Paul A. M. E. Amount to Presiding Elde Collected for Education ‘Total for pastor and PE And EducationS.S.... ReyiC. Ss. Jones p Rev. J.W. Willems lia Pastor F. M. Munden, Repar ee SAVANNAH, GEORGIA February 28, 1938 St. Thomas A. M. E. Church, 4 Ar At 6:45 regular local league Jolleges?” Prov. 2 :1-11 vers: ner Simons. After being its leagures they all became over the wonderful topic At 7:45 the Choir opened itual selection, led by Miss ley. The pastor, Rev. J. A read for his evening les chapter of Exodus and the He delivered an able, spirit the entire audience was sP wakened. After the close of t the Secretary, Brother But ST ji THE PRESIDENT’S BIRTH PARTY mson Elliot, student at ical Seminary, Wilber- wit Sch To honor President W. A. Jr., a loyal and enthusiast faculty members, their wives, and. guests gathered at the Doctor and Mrs. L. M. H Boulevard, Northeast Monda at 9 o'clock. ae _ The occasion was 4 pirthday for the President—a compl<t to him. Games sponsored by M Cochran, Mistress of ceremon musical numbers rendered by ut a ler and Mr. Brown were ee Later, the presentation of a priate birthday card with the m™ tion: ening, March 4, 1938, the . Paul gave a congrega- h onor of Rey. Elliot. ir pastor for six weeks iu was served, and a Oogram was rendered. he dinner was to create : of Christian fellowship 4 as well as the com- in, paator of St. John e the principal ad- i oast St. Paul, response by Rey. Elliot; read- | ing by Miss Marion Young, of Paynel Seminary ; solo by Miss Carrie Belle Priester. also of Payne; Piano solo by Mr. Milton Pullen, student of Witber- force, and a solo by Miss Ann Peter-! son of St. Paul. Rey. Elliot then intro- duced some of his friends, among whom were: Rey, and Mrs. Vance Shelto of Holy Trinity Church, Wilberforce; Mrs. S. A. Cousin, of Xenia; Reverends Cleveland Jones, James Roberts, and Julius Foster, all students of Payne Theological Seminary. The members of St, Paul have a very hospitable spirit, and are well pleased with Rey. Ellot who is their supply Elliot hails from St, ; he is in his second year at the Seminary, and is an excel- But, above all, he is a young man of unquestionable charac- pastor. Rey. Joseph, Missour lent student. held a one day John A. M. Rocky ences lle. Ohio, is making | ess under the pastorate | among the good peo- , and a student of bers on the program Welcome address by Master Willliss, a member of MISS MARION YOUNG. GOLDSBORO, N.C. Bishop M. H. Dayis, the presiding bishop of the Second Episcopal District, conference at St. *. Church, Goldsboro. N. C.. on February 15, 1938. This con- ference included the ministers of the North Carolina Conference. siding Elders and ministers well at- tended this c onference. ina Conference were preached for us. The following day Bishop Davis and the men of the North Carolina’ Confer- ence met the men of the other confer- at Kittrell College for a one Cee ne oe ae ee PROGRESS ‘A wide gulf separates the mod- ern funeral director from the “undertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained professional man, using all the advanced methods of science and offering a multitude of services which were never expected of his predecessor. As the result of this advancement, the public re- ceives protection and comfort in a time of great need. WALTER C, BECKETT fF 216 W. Coulter St. Phila,, Pa. PHONE: GER. 0585 day session there. The occasion was Founders Day. REV. A. J. MATTISON, Pastor, The pastor, Rev. E D Glover was sick, _ and unable to be there. ports were good. Sunday morning at 10 o’clock Sunday School, Dr. Morman recommended the school to be one of the best in the South West Georgia The official re- BLAKELY, GA. ‘The second quarterly conference of the Jerusalem Circuit was held at Jerusalem Church, January 29 and 30, preached a wonderful sermon. Dr. D. W..Morman. presiding elder. enjoyed by all. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training FEET, Young Men and Women ; ——00o0—— THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering. THE COLLECE OF EDUCATION General Courses in High School and Elementary Teacher-training ; Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. The Pre THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Many out- standing ministers from the Eastern North Ca attendance. A course leading to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, A yery interesting a i very interesting vand college preparatory and general high school work, helpful conference was held, At the night session with the Dr. > W. Larkin, Presiding Elder of the Mount District, presiding, the opening hymn was lined by Rey. C. L. Stevens, pastor of Mt Wilmington, after which prayer was offered by the Rey. A. A. Thompson, pastor of the Wilson Mills Circuit. The choir sang and Dr. Larkin introduced Bishop Davis who delivered the sermon. It is one that will be remembered long by the people of Goldsboro. He so beautifully explained the life of the! four Gospel writers and gave us such enrichment and enlightment that we will ever remember the sermon he THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 weeks to four years; valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as journeymen workers Zion Church: SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES Special reduction in the amount of fees will be made for those Students may enroll for the year in the College of Liberal Arts for $250.00 and in the College of Education or School of Vocations for $275.00. These amounts must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military deposit, or books. Freshmen register on September 22nd, upper-classmen register on September 27th. who are able to pay in advance. For Further Information Address: DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO ‘ FREE REE REE EEE EEE EEE EERE EERE : WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair Will also resture the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cts. Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING ===== DSC09829.JPG ===== , PAGE SIXTEEN blasted that hope gives way to hope- YOU CAN’T STOP ME FROM | them amidst the cruelties and hardships lessness. Courage yields to discour- DREAMING of the dark days of slavery? The Chris- — tian still dreams of the coming of the] agement. ‘ The caption of this release furnishes| Kingdom of Heaven on earth where| The imagination contracts itself to the theme of a popular song, which has | cruelty and injustice. sickness and sor-| a circumscribed situation; his political ecome. one. of the hits of the season. prow, pain and death are felt and feared| hopes have faded; his religious gar- I wish, however, after the manner of|no more. Who would or could stop| ment is stained with the green and the preacher, to take this theme as a] them from deaming? lust of the flesh; his practical enter- text from which to draw yaluable| When the Negro race was set free,| prises are reduced to little more than lessons for the Negro Race at this| it began to dream a new dream, which} naught. Haiti, Liberia, Ethiopia, the erucial stage of its existence. We often| brought the Kingdom of their hopes | Negro’s pride of a half century ago, a dream as a visionary jdea| down from the skies, into closer proxi-| haye fallen prey to the white man’s of what the future may| mity to the world that is here now. political rapacity. Marcus Garvey’s y and wild scheme. Foun-| The happy home of a happy race was voice has been hushed by the roar of the nations and institu-]| located on the earth beneath. The] British Lion. The present day Negro ders of races tions have frequently caught a pre- block patriots dreamed, America the} peon is a doleful Jerimiad. The pessi- vision or foreglimpse of coming great- land of the free and the home of the| mist never dreams. For want of vision, ness through the medium of dreams. brave, in which the Negro’s enjoyment the people perish. Woe be to that day At the father of the faithful,| of citizenship would not be denied or| when the old men among us cease to a dream previsioned himself | abridged on account of race, color or] see visions and the young men to dream throug dreams. 1 1 founder of a great previous conditions. to be the father and people cough whose seed all the | Negro ecclesiasts dreamed of the found- Let the Negro say to the white race nations of the earth should be blessed. | ing of a Christian Church, where the with unabashed self assurance, “you Moses. in obedience to the vision youch-| Negro should stretch forth his hands.| ™4y put me in jim-crow cars. confine safed to Abraham, refused to be called{and worship God under.his own vine me to separate schools, you may curtail the son of Pharoah’s daughter, but pre-} and fig-tree with none to molest or| ™Y economic and industrial opportuni- sd to lead his people out of Egyp-| make afraid. Ambitious Negro leaders ties, refuse to make lynching a crime. ugh the wilderness | energized by the first breath of freedom| restrict. my political and civil rights.” dreamed of establishing great projects— yet you can’t stop me from dreaming. KELLY MILLER ew See ee bondage, thr into the Promised Land. as, as Virgil tells us in cities. towns. railroads, banks, factories, suit of his dream pressed corporations and commercial houses he vicissitudes of fortune and which would rival the gigantic projects mself father and founder of| of this material age Marcus Garvey, The Apostle Paul, dreamed a dream which no Negro ever Johnson Chapel A. M. E. Church statesman of Chris-| dared to dream before, when he evision-| held its first quarterly conference Jan- ined by his elevation | ed 2 great Empire across the seas of| yary 23-24. The Presiding Elder, Rev. ven and remained for-| four hundred million souls under the} J. M, Bolding ran a meeting preceding yedient to the Heaven- dominion of Negro Princes and potent-| the conference which was to the de- Fathers dreamed | ates. The Negro scholars dream of a| light of all. e sea, where they Cultural Empire where Negroes would “Sunday was a high day, 9:45 A. M. hip God after the dictates | enter into the patrimony of learning | Sunday School; 11 A. M. the Presiding vn conscience. In following beyond the veil where race prejudice 5 a new civilization has} iS unknown. mon from the book of Gen. 5:24, sub- the Western World. Our] But alas, alas, the happenings of the] ject; “Walking With God”. 3:30 PB: and mother in the dark} last seventy years have dimmed the] M. Rey. M. H. Harris of McComey ,f slavery dreamed of their happy | rosy tint of these idealistic dreams with] brought to us a soul stirring sermon. this veil of tears, that’s|the somber shade of actuality. The] Monday night at 8 P. M._ after’ de- far. far above the starry | Negro of the present generation finds} votion organization was prefected, all sky”. What else could have’ sustained his earlier promise and prospects so} reports were good. Total amount raised \ ur ODESSA, TEXAS Rz d beyo Elder brought to us a wonderful ser- built on H i? OUR NEXT BiG JOBI Gaaeae Subscribers to The | MOTHER RECORDER! : This Must be Done By May, é Sons and Daughters of Allen Dr. G. E. Curry. Our Spirits uplifted b: this Inspiring Feat, S' Kingdom Building—And we are Re: oat cet mere DR. N. H. JELTZ A. M. E, CHURCH. Your Brother in Christt—NATHANIEL HAW’ ‘ i A M. E ROOK CONCERN RO ae < cenee * \ RS. F. DESHO nt .M. BOLDING, ee oy ES + Ny a THELOFFICIAY O° Te AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Se = PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1938 Be cits Episcopal| fre Apel 22, 058. ‘The Presdng EX BISHOP: mae OU TE eer oes OC d 3 5 ; f . siding El-, BISHOPS OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH TEREST OF THE HOLMES trict of the African Methodist der will report same to Dr. L. L. Berry — sy INSTITUTION Episcopal Church or his representative on April 25, 1938] The Great Rallying Day for the as follows: The Delaware, Philadelphia | Church Members of the African Metho- and New Jersey Conferences at Phila-| dist Episcopal Church begins to dawn delphia, A. M. E. Book Concern; the| upon us, and our attention is moving New York, New England and Bermuda | towards the Sepulchre and Our Resur- Conferences at the Missionary Depart-| rected Lord “early in the morning while ment, 112 W. 120th St, New York, it was yet dark.” Complete records of funds received as The Christian Church is taught to re- in case of Allen’s Day will be made] gard Easter as humanity’s Great Eman- through columns of the Christian Re-| cipation Day. No day can mean as corder and at Conferences. much to the World as that day which I prophesy that there will be miracles | brought Freedom to all. It is a Free- and surprises at the Annual Confer-| dom full and complete. All demands of ences. I think building upon the ex- Divine Justice have been satisfied. Per- cellent foundation left us by the vener- fect is the sacrifice made by Our able Bishop Heard, we should reach Saviour, who for our sins, became de- 4 high levels of achievement. Bring Afri-| spised and rejected of men, and bore eS : Buty can Methodism back to the days which | the iniquity of us all. By His stripes antedated the depression in the First] the World is healed, and by His death : | District. You did it before under Bish- and resurrection, the World is redeem- ops Heard and Jones. Lets reclaim our | ed. mar heritage. I am out for the victory.| The highest aspiration and hope of Minute men and women-of the First}man is met when Jesus, standing at the join with me! door of His open grave, bids His follow- Education—We have solemnly pledg-| ers to “GO AND TELL OTHERS.” Ninety-four years ago the Fathers of A. M. E. BOOK C 716 S. 19th St., Ph REV. B. R, HOLMES Rey. B. R. Holmes, founder of the Holmes Institute, a religious and edu- 4 cational institution of Atlanta, Ga. | established for the training of the Col- 1 David Henry Sims, Presiding Bishop General Confere es, 24 N. Sard Street ed our quota for Wilberforce College Vin toc 3 Philadelphia, Pa. and Divinity School. We have raised} African Methodist definitely entered utes ‘Phone: ALLegheny 1571 _| over $6000.00-and paid into the treasury | upon Missionary Enterprisein an or-}ored youth of the South, whose edu- NOW READY ae of the University, Each Presiding El- ganized way. Missions today offer the cational opportunities are limited on | account of their inability to pay full board and tuition in other Institutions. + PRICE $1.00, Postpaid A. M. E. BOOK CUNCER 716 So. 19th Street der and pastor pledged me to see that} greatest challenge to the Christian Year Co-laborers: the balance due, per budget, is paid at! Church in its existence. When we think 'God has blessed us to be alive on the| the Annual Conference. We must not] of the world-wide disturbed conditions Rey. Holmes is traveling in the interest March 21, 1938 1940-And the Marching will Do It! THE WHOLE CHURCH is agreed that the Biggest Business Accomplishment of this Quadremid is the Recovery of The ALLEN BUILDING in Philadelphia by the new Business Manastt now to Tackle the Next Big Job. EVERY THINKING A.M. E. with the Love of our Bethel upon his heart, knows that ie members must know the Church to Love and Support it—And we know further that they cann? Interaational, Educational and| ¢t this Knowledge from the Secular Press. They must read our Papers—Especia Interracial Evangelist of the MOTHER RECORDER” to be one in Thought and Heart with the Church. Launching of this Anniversary Drive for 25,000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS. THE CERIS TIAN RECORDER is not only the oldest Newspaper Published by Negroes in America, put under the matchless Fd of the new Editor, Dr. Geo. A. Singleton, is also the very best Religious Newspaper being Published by Negroes in America today. th On March 1, 1937, Dr. Curry moved the Book Concern back into The ALLEN BUILDING—Wherefore, on March 1, 193g—one year we commemorate that historic event by Launching this Drive to put the RECORDER into 25,000 new Homes! This is an Announcemen! have accepted the Commission of Dr. Curry to act in this Drive as “Special Circulation Agent” for the RECORDER and BOOK © CERN and am therefore authorized by him to function as such anywhere in the Church—In Connection with my Evangelistic work a Boosting this Drive. Pastors who would like to have me conduct meetings, or preach or lecture on Sundays or thru the week, can always “a me at the Office of the Book Concern—And one half of all collection ener me for Special Sermons or Lectures to Churches will 2° ae New Subscriptions of Laymen to the Christian Recorder (The Pastor to give me the name of the Laymen in his Church to whom he Paper sent)—For example, if I preached at say, Mother Bethel, and they gave me an after Offering of $15.00 I can give Five (5) One vet Subscriptions out of that to the Recorder! But Brethren, you need not wait for me to visit you to get in on this Anniversary Drive. Le! j Subscriber who appreciate what Dr Curry has done and feels to helo him finish up the Job—Send in one new subscriber—and do it 716 G. 19th Street, Philadelpble, P+ Phila, Pa shold of Easter. In fact we are in| fail. Our word is out. Wilberforce is| and threatening war clouds. we are of the Institute to raise funds to equip ‘Lenten season. After Easter comes depending upon us. I appeal with all thoroughly convinced that the time is| the new building erected 1937. most immediately the series of Annual| of my ‘soul. here when Christians shall wrap more No student is turned away on account jonferences. By the grace of God and| We.aim ata five hundred dollar in- closely about them the mantle of faith, of not having sufficient funds to meet behalf of the Kingdom as represented | crease in Dollar Money for the Dela- and deeper devotion, and exercise more | the financial Tequikements: : : y the African Methodist Episcopal | ware Conference, a thousand dollar in- | genuine adherence to the command of| Rev. Holmes delivered two interesting ch, I direct your attention to our| crease for the New Jersey and New Jesus Christ who said “GO YE INTO|sermons Sunday in Philadelphia. At rtunity and responsibility. I chal-] York Conferences, a fifteen hundred ALL THE wee AND PREACH|!1 a.m. he was the guest speaker of you to be modern disciples for| dollar increase for the Philadelphia] MY GOSPEL, a time as this. Not one or several] Conference, a four hundred dollar in- Dr. L. L. Berry, our Secretary of ests but every interest demands | crease from the New England and a Missions, has recently Rettied from best effort. “Punch” the whole | three hundred dollar increase for the} Our mission fields in the West Indies adgef and be an O. B. (On Budget) | Bermuda Conference. Islands, South America, and the Re- der of course, but the budget should| Sustentation for everybody, male and publics of Haiti and Santo Domingo. e tl e lower limit of your achievements. female, lay and ministerial. Personal He has given the Church a new slant A. B. (Above Budget) be your aim} contingent, mission dollar, educational and a wee inspiration for Missions, and, realization. It is our day. Success | dollar and dollar for Payne Seminary, in fact, is aoe Mons _to the ilure will be placed at our door and | from all, including the Bishop, Presid- Church and the orld; and his appeal “our predecessors. ing Elders, Pastors, Local and itinerant should meet with a large response (Continued on page & | In This Issue to Higher Adventures ™ RRR ALE EET The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. é A th hout the bounds of our Con- ially Ta ter—Make Easter a great feast eo ae elders, licentiates and Scan he bour uu Ma ee ey Rup I Ae fous, Ss haqube ech 2 Thus the instead of a petty collection pro- evangelists. ‘ 3 THEREFORE, We, the Bisho of Sunday School Leson..-..-+++++++> 3 : Spiritual achievement, accession] Pension fund, Church extension, Con- RS Buistorials: the African Methodist Episcopal Church, urgently request all Presiding Elders, Pastors, and Sunday School (Continued on page 8) ference development, General Confer- ence delegate, Children’s day, Allen ‘League, Bible Cause, Missionary, Pre- siding Elder’s Assessment, Episcopal Fund, Minute fund, per budget and every other item please bring in full. Your Presiding Elder will have blanks for the pastors to fill out in every detail. The Bishops have reaffirmed their duty to carry out the law laid down in the discipline relative to delegates to the General Conference in Detroit, Michigan, There will be three lay and three ministerial for each conference, Going Up To Jerusalem. .. “The Christian Herald” . emberships, church morale, are 4 . 4 General Conference Delegates 4 4 5 » objectives-which every disciple | ould have. Observe the law to which d I have solemnly subscribed to he altar. Sell Easter and great OM i the returns, spiritual, education- financial. ets have the greatest Easter cele- ition and the greatest Easter offering missions, Our missionary program anded. Our Secretary of mis- r. L. L. Berry, has brought us information and inspiration from ent visits to the foreign fields. fi collect your Easter funds and| large oF Sma") Pointed Points “o Churchman Afield ......--++5> _ Young People’s Page—Youth Pre- paring for Tomorrow— The Conferences will be asked to vote on the matter of laymen participating by vote in disposition of Judiciary com- , tnittee reports at the General Confer- Reginald Franklin Fisher.....- 6 ence. Allen Christian Endeavor League. . 6 With faith in God for our success in Notices the common cause, I remain, The Calendar ... Your chief Pastor, From Other Papers ‘ DAVID HENRY SIMS, Transitions ....ceeesayeees ‘ Bishon The Christian Recorder Pulpit, 4 nt that wishes © now!
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HOOPER nglist and Author ee herself th hand train neared Oakland the her, the same as the vision the night before was death, and as she sat ed to tell the passenger oc- ing seat with her She was knocked to her feet, the iductor rushed in and gave such first aid as he could. The Evangelist asked for nting oil out of her bag yrief case that was open on the seat rs ago. St. John 14-14, She took her ht hand and got her bible from the she anointed her heart and while each t seemed to be the last. She 1embered a voice told her some side her. She rested it on the seat rned to that scripture. As she read it, and prayed that terrible sorri- mome and t ) tight and strong stood still, later it alarmed. o they gave her soda while others rayed , The Conductor phoned ahead for xctors to be at the railroad station. n at once to Highland e stayed twelve days passengers were all vangelist is now convalescing and I return east as soon as she is able travel. Hooper comes from Bethel A. M. E. 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WRIGHT, Jr. “Mother Bethel Church, Philadelphia, Penna., the birthplace of African Methodism when Allen left Old St. George in 1787 was the birthplace of a new venture in missions on July 5, 1938 when Bishop D. H. Sims presided over an all-day session of ministers, and missionaries in behalf of our work in South Africa. In spite of the fact that the meeting had only two weeks notice and was called on the day after the Fourth of July the auditorium of Beth- el was crowded at each service. The program began with a procession to Richard Allen’s tomb lead by Bishops D. H. Sims, R. R: Wright, Jr. ; Gen- eral Officers George A. Singleton, L. L. Berry, and J. G. Robinson. A ser- mon was delivered by E. E. Tyler of Jamaica, New York. Text: Romans 1:14-16. The connection knows his ability as a preacher. He is a projection of the spirit of the class of Bishops of 1908. There was an African exhibit, direct- ed by Mesdames R. R. Wright, Jr. D. H. Sims, and J. L. Link. Secre- tary of Missions L. L. Berry presided in the afterfioon when there was an address by Mrs. E. E. Sims. , Bishop and Mrs. Wright conducted:a forum and question period on South Africa. Moving pictures were made of the leaders and persons present. In the early evening Bishop Wright showed moving pictures of his work and life among the people in South Africa. Later in the evening, there was a fes-- tival of music by several choirs, includ- ing St. James, Atlantic City; Bethel, Wilmington, Delaware, Murphy—Ches- ter, Penna. St. Matthew, Mt. Zion— Mt. Olive, and Tyree. The soloist Was Mme. Adelaide: Flemming. This Part of the program was presided over by Dr. H. Y. Arnett. Bishops Sims, c¥ (Continued on page 8) A NEW VENTURE EN’ MISSIONS MOTHER BETHEL CHURCH Philadelphia, Penna. BISHOP D. H. SIMS when I was elected a Bishop and never did I hear complaints about too much money for conference and con- nectional purposes. They all seem to understand that every church, white and colored, Catholic and Protestant, do the same thing to keep up payments educational and on their missionary REV. JOSEPH GOMEZ CORNER STONE LAYING AT ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH Cleveland, Ohio History was made at the Corner Stone Laying Ceremonies of the New St. James A.M.E. Church, Cleveland, Ohio, on July 3. An estimated crowd of five thousand persons stood for over two hours to watch one of the greatest demonstrations in the history of Cleve- (Continued on page 8) general departments. The only differ- ence is that the African Methodist Episcopal Church is the one Negro Connection that believes in self-help, and for one hundred and fifty years has been paying its own bills. And, by the way, what is one dollar in a whole year for the Dollar Money Fund and one dollar for Education in a whole year? Of course if one waits until the time to pay the money to begin to raise it, or spends it as fast as he raises it he will have trouble. —Fifth District Pastoral In This Issue i The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. Steward ws sieeve. ce anes 2 , |Stray Shots—Rey. John Harmon. . 3 FRANK M. REID LEADS _ EDITORIALS: IN EDUCATION MONEY “Believe It Or Not”..........5+ 4 Library Of Negroana .......- a Dr. Frank Madison Reid pastor of After Kittrell, What? ~....... 4 Saint Paul A. M. E. Church of St. Preaching Today ........+..- 4 Louis, Mo, leads in raising education Church Pensioners (Editorial money in the Fifth District The report OR they Week) iv. cs eee sh re 5 from his church was three hundred | Pointed Points ...........-+.ss+-5+ o dollars at the commencement which | Churchman Afield 5 was only a partial report. St. Paul, Young People’s Page ....-. 6 the mother of all A. M. E. Churches | Allen C. E. League.............-++ 7 west of the Mississippi river, is a]From Other Papers Ca very conservative church. I was in Transitions 14 Notices 12 my eighth year as pastor of this church ===== DSC09275.JPG ===== Pee ae Pe fo Wey ae te oT ee Read Psalm 23. have taken an active interest in the pro. Prayer: O Thou who dost understand | motion of the kingdom. = the failures of man, grant us light to] Young women who throw themselves see and bring us, we pray, into the | away with reckless abandon and chaje source of life that isin Thee. In Jesus | under the restraint of a high standard name. Amen. of Christian living, may well take cog. nizance of such spletidid example, Read Prov. 14:1-3. 2 Prayer: Our Father, we pray thee : strengthen our youth. Help them to cel “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is|the power of a consecrated life, and to raging: and whosoever - is deceived } know that noble living has its reward thereby is not wise.” Prov. 20:11. In Jesus name. Amen. After you have said everything con- ceivable on behalf of alcohol, there is no argument favoring alcoholic bever- ages that has a leg to stand oa. Alcohol 4s a narcotic and every small portion Me “Woe to them that art at ease in| imbibed puts some section oi the braut} We give Thee thanks, Heavenly Zion.” Amos 6:1. to sleep. It lowers one’s inhibitions, | Father, for every evidence of Thy love An elderly minister, a veteran of|deadens his senses, dulls bis thinking | Supply unto us all that Thou knowest many years arduous labors , dropped | faculties, and impairs “his ph.ssical co-}| that we standin need of. Help us to around to visit me the other day, seat-|orcination. Years ago I remember the} be grateful to Thee. Amen. a ug himself in a chair soméwhat hard]s::enuous propaganda ana campaign i ~ re and not too comfortable. I invited him | viper of strong drink. With tie coming ‘ to take a more easy chair, to which he | of prohib:tu.n the church relaxed its objected pointedly, declining politely | \igilance \ ih the result that there is as follows: “I am not looking for easy ] peri-ups cre drinking n>» than ever. seats. If I'd give away to ease, I'd soon | Passing of laws will not wipe out the treak down. Hard knocks better pre-| terrible plague. We ourselves must see 4a The Daily Altar h By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Wednesday, July 27 . THE ALCOHOLIC MENACE Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their ery, and will save them.—Amen. Monday, July 25 THE PERIL OF EASINESS GRACE AT THE TABLE Saturday, July 23 STRENGTH IN SOLITUDE ile | was musing the fire burned.” 1 Y:3. t solitary confinement is prisoner a man to be alone But there is great HYMNTHATLIVE ~ HE UNDERSTANDS, HE’LL SAY “WELL DONE!” rent that a i nost. For eat courage olitude is properly used. | Pare me to stand them. and our ¢%:I¢ren must be taught: “wine fy, i e some of his writings, Long aiter he had departed 1 ponder- | is a inocker, strong drink i- raging: and NG sy ritibe Het ese nat your ¥ concerning religion: | ¢d over those significant words. I real- | whosoever is deceived thereby is not ee A t a man does with his | 1zed more fully that this splendid Chris- ' w se.” Sac eha ee ae | other has said that be-| tian minister, who has succeeded ad- | Read Daniel 1:8. vat 5 er the crowd, he | mirably throuout the years, had reach- Prayer: Father in Heayen, may we uh nee eer eat be- nh ~a battle that can ice ed a great truth. Too much ease is apt | like Daniel purpose in heart not to de- to lead to physical and spiritual degen- | file ourselves. By precept and example ¢ration. grant that we may point the way of Read Psalm 34, the abundant life. In Jesus name. Prayer: Eternal God, who didst give | Amen. thine only son to-suffer for us, help us : —— to bear our hardships, uncomplainingly, Thursday, July 28 looking not for ease and comfort when GLASSES DOWN! duty calls for pain and toil. In Christ’s name. Amen. He understands; He’ll say “Well done t in solitude. ou helter skelter age, few CHORUS e alone. May we to commune in solitude Oh, when I come to the end of my journey, A Weary of life and the battle is won: Carr’ing the staff and-cross of R« demption bei He'll understand, and say, “Well done great strength for as. ny of the great fig- x God movement new what to do with “Be sober.” I Peter 1:13. As I write this intrepid aviatrix Amelia Earhart is lost at sea in her giant water soaked airplane. There is more to admire about her than her’ heavenly Father, we lit ur hears to thee Tuesday, July 26 2 5 “TAP-LINE TO GOD” Misunderstood, the Sayior of sinner ud find strengt!; Hung on the cross; He was God’s oui) vent in commu tion < “I will lift up mine eyes to the hills | uncann: ili i Bot, y ability to- fly. In this age 7 : A Rlead di from whence cometh my help. My help | when. it is almost unpopular to Tone a ‘ait praetor Sunday, July 24 cometh from the Lord.” Psalm 121 ;1, 2. | to drink she steadfastly takes a posi- cara : ‘Net my will but Thine be dons,” It when this life of labor is ended, And the reward of the race you have won; the sweet rest prepared for tli faithful, — young people} Will be Hi est an i “We may have the same ready answer. Bae a eae Read I Cor. 9:24-27, é Prayer: Dear Lord, Our Heavenly | bt if you try and fai) in your trying, ather, help us to have clean bodies, | ands sore and scarred from the work lear heads, and consecrated hearts. In you’ve begun; a, esus name. Amen. ‘lake up your cross, run quickly to Ti ee ee meet Him; riday, 29 He'll understand, He'll sa; ‘ A DESERVING TESTIMONIAL “Well done? “ ™ Ree ats a eee “A good name is rather to be chosen |. GREENVILLE, FLA. RELIGION MEETING THE TEST Elsie Robinson, noted woman colum-}tion of a non-drinker. She has the nist, covering the noted Frederick courage to turn her glass down. When Snite, Jr., Case, paints a graphic and| interviewed a short time ago she re- unforgetable Picture of the removal of | plied to a question why she did not | 0}. the unfortunate, plucky lad from the S, | drink, simply, “I just don’t drink.” God| S. President Coolidge. Thirty men and|grant that more of our women in a few breath taking minutes, when one small muistep meant frustra- tion and death, worked with pain-stak- ing dexterity. Encased in the iron lung | F; spun theories but in thig | that received its power from a generator | ¢ y wor ld must bring his religion, in the bowls of the ship connected by a J rything else, under the test of | ong, slender insulated electric cord, the tie practical, How does it act? Does | Young man clung to life with nee the way of living? Does it | i¢veable courage and faith, Says Miss rman at the point of his deepest | Robinson: “For there in those young Here are burning words from | ¢¥¢s, blazed such faith as I have never of the student president of the | Sen. But something greater than the | th ” Luke his do and thou shalt live finitions of religion cover a wide While ind philosophers must of deeply of cifferences of opinion concerned with ons Of religion, the aver- 1 has no time for specula- hke ev it improve ser need the lips Made Ma Cad. ethic oneed fi : an great riches.” Prov. 22:1. pening of the | force within that charged electric wi 7 eva bulldinc “eceursia shea Fs “ : ic wire We held a church weddi i 5 ; 3 : ‘se sa r 3 , ntly: “If by religion sives him strength. Invisible but in- the piRtGeeer te ee week, ee thd quarterly conference which 7 ‘ emotional escape from | omitable thru nightmare da or h - Ponte Done a. Ane (young as. peld” Jane: Zotanae Allen Chapel reality, I ane 'y or heart- |} couple. The bride is a splendid young ni c A. M, E, Church, Greenville, Fla. Rev. woman whose life has been committed |. I. G. Richardson, Presiding Elder; to the Christ way_of living. She has | Rev. Twiggs, pastor. Rev. Richardson f 1 my generation are not in- mu break night, Frederick Snite’s fighting tut if by religion you | Soul taps the source of all life—hi mean the integration of personal and | God.” i . terested riclaf fife, T° and my she been active in every ph i i i Vv generatio: F : y phase of church] arrived Sunday m W inlatetet in teate pln iia ae wis - boy’s triumph- | life, being gracious, willing and kindly | St- Matthew eer ae eter a else.” » tis thought came to her;|tocveryone. That her lif. 1 stirri é . z "ou ave #. ; at her life was not un- | Soul stirring sermon. We came back Read Eph. 5:1-10, A pao forpbr) one to be pitied, lad. | noticed and unadmired was proved} to Allen_Chapél Sunday night where Prayer: Dear Lord, thou wast con- abound. “he din austin cinceenvely by she Most Temp cable 1s Pe ee eat sermon We, who call ourselves free, | testi i Y , | testimonial extended to her and her rien cripples. We, who have | husband by the people of the church ou ps ine to God, are the ones who | and entire community. Her parents be- wn to death, fore her, as well as the entire family cerned with mankind finding the abun te } y eat life. Be thou ever with as in our siroggles, In Jesus name. Amen, and our hearts were made to rejoice ; after Elder Richardsen’s sermon out Pastor, Rey. Twiggs prayed. — MRS. JANNIE EVANS “ tat igi rR. W.L JOHNSON HOLDS FIRST Qu ARTERLY CONFERENCE sa pel, W, L. Johnson, Presiding Elder ¥; the First District of the Philadelphia antdel Conference held the first quar- terly conference for this conference year at Oliva Chapel A. M. E. Mission, 1233S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. on Tues ay evening, June 21st. sunday night, June 19th he preached t sermon. Our new and loving pastor REY. T. Wilkie opened the ser- vices and read for the Scripture Lesson psalms 37. He then presented the presiding Elder. _After singing “There . a Bright Side Some Where.” After jpanking Rev. Wilkie for opening the corvices. His text from the Book of \ehemiah 6:3. “I am doing a great work so, that I cannot come Down.” br. Johnson gave us a great message. rhe wife of our Presiding Elder, Sister \y. L. Johnson was with him and the beauty of it all she seemed to feel the spirit when Dr. Johnson delivered spiritual, message. She still has .t sainted way of greeting our mem- s after preaching true to the words is text: “I am Doing a Great Work That I Cannot Come Down.” Dr. ohnson was on-time Tuesday night to old his quarterly conference. Our stor, Rey. T, Wilkie opened the services in regular order of services, ier which he turned the services over the Presiding Elder. After singing, n I a Soldier of the Cross” and ying for the Lord’s blessing on the M. E, Church and the world at ree. He sang, “Take me through rd Jesus.” After which Sister Odsa haplin was elected secretary. -He vcned the conference by asking the )isciplinary Questions. after which © reports were read from all of the partments and the Presiding Elder’s ment paid in full. The closing ks of the Presiding Elder were y encouraging although our report vas not as good as it was for the past carter. Our indebtedness is $65.00, it thank the Lord and our good Bishop jor the Rey. T. Wilkie, our newly ap- inted pastor, after finding us in such ‘ bad way, accepted the appointment vith a smile. REV. H,,J. E. ROSSEAU Dr. a grea’ STRAY SHOTS By John Harmon April is my ministerial birth month and I hail its coming with joy. As I ‘cok back of the years I have come, | thnk of the many friends we have “sociated with and worked with: the ‘ist is too tong to mention them here. But e'erlong we will join them ina happier and more glorious clime’ than this, . f ci About two. years ago we superannu- ated, but it is so lonesome out here and the brethren forget us. therefore at the next conference we will fall back in the ranks and fight it out. Ws hope to be at the next General conference as a delegate, alternate or at least be in evidence. _ Dr. Clayborn is pouring “hot shot” ‘nto preachers and bishops who side- Step the law on superannuates. Well " the bishops would enforce the law We poor needy pensioners would get - a more. We hope when he gets on the bench he won't forget us. more about these candidates before election day comes off? What is their record for looking after the old folks in their charge as pastor? for you to think about. gested that we elect two bishops for South Airica. Well that’s not a bad idea. It’s a larger country than the] Clarksdale District held the 3rd Quar- United States and if we need fifteen | terly Conference at New Thomas Chap- bishops they ought have a population}¢] A.M.E. Church. He preached a larger than the United States. Sug- | great sermon on Sunday, June 19. Text: gestion, we elect an additional bishop|“Daughter Their Faith Has Cured]are proud of him. for South America which would give] Thine.” us four foreign bishops and fifteen for the United States. Let us go forward|sage from Dr. Durden. and send more laborers into the vine- yard. To be a bishop is an exalted privilege | Scripture lesson read. and any one so fortunate as to be}I. S. Young. elected ought not forget the depths ;ring prayer. _|be there when the roll is called. Would it not be a fine thing to know Have they complied with the law Do you hold official boards? in them? Do you Do you attend? 1 just dotted down these few things It is sug- from which he came. A bishop is one of God’s greatest creatures on earth; | elected secretary of all his acts. dealings, administration, | Bro. Rastus Bell elected marshall of}at Chisholm Mission A.M.E. Church, He ought realize, “Thou God seest me.” | the conference. The conference was} May 28-29th. The Conference was A bishop’s life ought be an example to | opened everybody; not by force, not by power, but by a good pious life, known and felt among the people. No brawler, no striker no oppressor, no money _THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ops will be elected. personal friends, 1 would like to see them win- you want and I will talk about you. Dr. Morris, our old friend is still in the race and hopes to go over this y 3 5 time. in regards to superannuates, widows Chae and orphans? What kind of a tempera- G. W. Baber, J. H. Clayborn will be ment have you; are you high tempered? ‘ : oe? Are you impatient; Are you quick to get mad, get excited and fuss and quarrel? Do you believe have class meetings? Are you a master or a pastor? hard to beat. NEW THOMAS CHAPEL his conference Saturday singing “My Faith Looks Up To Thee.” Many men are running who are my Write and tell me what Let me tell you a real secret: H. Wesley, F. Madison Reid, Best wishes, JOHN HARMON 983 Harwell St., N.W. Atlanta, Ga. Ss unto all men as you would have them do unto you.” wife were the dinner guests of Mrs. Viola Long, which was so elaborately. prepared and was graciously enjoyed by the guests. 4 with Choir No. devotions our pastor so gracefully pre- ie 05 PAGE THREE. Dr. Oates, Rev. N. J. Johnson and At 3:00 P.M. we enjoyed another wonderful service here, rendered by the Rev. J. D. Washington and his congregation from Ward Temple at Bradenton, Fla. sermon. He delivered a great Collection was good. Evening service began at 8:00 P.M. 1 in charge. After ented Dr. Oates, who came forward A.M. E. CHURCH | with another burning message. Sub- Dublin, Miss. j ect: !“God’s Endorsement.” Hearts were made to burn while the man of Dr. F. R. C. Durden, P. E. of the] God talked with us by the wayside. I We received a great spiritual mes- He opened evening by Prayer by Rev. He gave us a heart stir- After which Bro. Cal Anderson was the conference. for business. Bro. I. S. Young was licensed to preach. Dr. Durden examined him closely, his character and instructed him as a fa- ther would his son. He was well pleas- T am sure this is a brighter day for our church, because we have a great leader, in person of Rey. N. J. John- si * son whose eyes are wide open and we MITCHEL CHAPEL MOVING ON- WARD UNDER THE LEADER- SHIP OF REV. S. L. GREENE. Summit, Miss. Rey. S. L~- Greene, Jr., Presiding Elder of the Brookhaven District and leader of the Mississippi Conference, held his Third Quarterly Conference called to order by the pastor, Rev. E. Goodwin at 2 o’clock P.M. The Quar- terly Conference reports indicated progress. Dr. Greene then gave us a lecture on the history of our great fiend, not self willed, egotistic and not | ed with our work for this quarter. We|church. The Presiding Elder preached air himself as a lord over God’s herit- age. And now before we advance further; let us stop and see who are we about to elevate to this high office. If he is loaded before election it will come out after he is elected. The church is safe and I cannot be- lieve you will make a mistake. Let us not elect any bad eggs for it will not be long before the wrecker will have to get him. Drs. Walden and Avery of the Second District ate making much hay and their stock is rising. Dr. But- ler of Texas is forging ahead and will Dr. Collings will show up surprisingly our old friend, R. B. Smith is traveling at fast gate and will cut a mighty figure in the courit. Don’t be disappointed to see Dr. W. H. Griffin roll up in a flying machine. They tell me Dr. Gibbs has Florida sewed up in a sack; and Long will give a good wrestle before he gets away. Drs. Babcock, Butler, Johnson, Coop- er, of Georgia are looking with wishful eyes toward the bench; all are com- all the elements for the job and if trusted with will be a big brother on the bench. Dr. Nichols preached the laureate sermon for Morris Brown ani the boys say he will be among the win- ners. Bacca- Somewhere on the firing line. We will] Dr. F. Madison Reid with’ a solid | West behind him and Ky. thrown in, will be around when the gate opens. Frank is plenty fit and will add to the bench. Drs. T. J. Clement, Wilkes and J. G. Robinson will scramble it] P+ E+» Dr. out for the Review. Five or six bish- raised $218.46. Paid Presiding Elder in full. Our indebtedness for the building of our new church is $237.55. We can truly say that we have a lovely Presid- ing Elder and a most lovely pastor. How much we do love them we can’t express it on paper but you can call and they will answer and tell you that this is the real fact. So here we go to do more this next quarter than the last. “Now look at Rev. Martin and Dr. Durden now aint they sweet?” How can we loose? “‘With the Gos- pel they Preach.” Rey. J. H. Martin, Pastor Dr. F. R. C. Durden, PE. Irene Trilutt MANATEE, FLORIDA St. Stephens’ A.M.E. Church is up and on the go to high plains of suc- id cess. cess. Rev. G.-J. Oates, Presiding El- der held his second quarterly conference here, which opened last Friday night and was presided over with ease and |petent. Dr. T. J. Miles of S. C. has dignity. The members together with our pas- tor were ready for the quarter. Organ- izations were perfected and came to a close Sunday night with great suc- S. S. opened at its usual hour, 9:30 with the Supt. in charge. teachers were present and the classes ere wonderfully instructed. Morning devotion began with Choir No..1 singing “Holy! Holy! Holy!” This service was conducted by the pastor, after which he presented the G. J. Oates, who delivered a soul stirring sermon, His theme “Do two strong sermons. Sunday we wor- shiped at Rosa Bower and at Mitchel Chapel Sunday night. Both messages will be long remembered. He was well pleased with our work for this quarter, except the thought we should do more for our beloved pastor and humble ser- yant, Rev. E. Goodwin. —We raised this quarter $84.23. Paid our Presiding Elder in full. Paid pastor $60.23. Our indebtedness is none. Dr;/S; b. Greene; Jr.;, Py Rey. E. Goodwin, Pastor Brother J. R. Rollins PENNINGTON, N. J. The First Quarterly Conference was held in Pennington, N. J. June 19, with a good attendance and also good re- ports. Our Stewards have taken in this first quarter, Pennington and Spellman to- gether $44.00. Our Trustees have taken in this first quarter $35.15. We are planning to do a good work this year, and ask the prayers of the General Conference so that we will have a successful year. Rey. I. W. Kelly, Pastor Mabel Cain, Recording Sec. "WINSTON- INTERNATIONA {ff BLACK FACE TYPE by TYY YYZ CYYNYVYY? ===== DSC09276.JPG ===== PAGE FOUR 1848-1938 MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa, ss Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. BE. BOOK CONCERN 716 S$. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. OFFICERS: Biskop D. H. Sims, President Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-president , Manager for Publication to er, 716 So. 19th Street, SEE : “Weekly Thought Ge ider the sun nedy, or there is none; find it mind it.” Quoted by Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. detest Weekly Poem Jee See FOR THOSE WHO FAIL onor to him who shall win the vorld has cried for a thousand But to him who tries and who fails and | give great and glory and honor G glory and honor and pitiful tears fail in their deeds sublime, s are many in the van of vere born with Time in advance f Time Oh, great the hero who wins a name But greater many and many a time ome pwle-faced fellow who dies in shame And lets God finish the thought sub- lime And great is the man with sword un- drawn, And good is the man who refrains from wine, But the man who fails and yet still fights on, Lo, he is the twin-brother of mine. —Joaquin Miller eho bbeltete bebe tebbelatettee Editorials “BELIEVE IT OR NOT” Common sense is by no means a common thing. The degree of "C, S,” common sense confered by THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. University of Berlin upon the ministry of our church. TE. 1 were a common thing how easy it would be to unite the bishops, el- ders, ministers and lay members upon a program of supporting the General Officers and bishops who are elected by the General Con- ference, instead of making choice of some one whom the General Conference has rejected. How strang and how simple it seems to me that those who get all of their living from the A. M- E. Church should be so loud in their denunciation of its acts and disregard of its program, and aid and abet the enemy in their mad fight to wrought our destruction. Is it an exhibition of common sense on the part of a bishop to support a man or an institution that does all in their power to stop and upset the “Dollar Money System” of the A. M. E. Church from which he gets his BREAD and the Connection its life? Is it exercising “COMMON SENSE” for a presiding elder to do so when the thing you support pleads with the people as an attorney at the bar to “Starve” you out? Could any pastor lay claint to the degree of “COMMON SENSE” if he supports the thing that has worked over time to send him to the poor house? . “Believe it of not,” a man would show more common sense to climb the tallest tree in the forrest, crawl out on a limb ten feet from the trunk, and saw the limb off between himself and the tree, than those churchmen who with-hold their support from the man elected by the General Conference, and_give support to the man. that the Gen- eral Conference rejected. To be more specifice, I refer to E. A. Selby the Secretary-Treasurer of the Sunday School Union of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Ira T. Bryant who met a disastrous defeat at the: polls in New York City none too much of the “C. S.” degree in their attitude to those who com- pose the Charter Board and with hold from the church the use of its property under the Technicali- ty of the Tennesee corporation law when they know it is the property of the church; for I am advised that there are those who compose said Board who receive appointments at the hands of our bishops who were clected to their high and holy office by the same body who elected E, A, Selby. These Board members could if the University of Natural re- sources is just as rare as the de- gree of “Ph.D.” confered by the they would comply with the order of the church, change that charter and in peace turn our property back to the church that bought it. I-am not certain but if true, “We are slow in business.” I know however that we have big churches that actually ignore the Secretary-Treasurer elected by the church, “Have turned their ears from the truth and listened to fables.” I have visited some of our big churches that still sup- port Bryant who has no more authority to publish our litera- ture and disciplines than a rabbit has to represent the United States Government in the League of Na- tions. I am not sure that the A. M. E. Church as a corporation has in any way taken any steps to defend itself against the in- vaders who would deprive us of our property and our right to select our officials, and to uphold its own government. If the church has spent one cent as a church in its defense, I have not heard of it, tho it is said that there is’a $10,000.00 mortgage now against the property which was not even authorized or known by the church. It seems to me that the church should awake and put her armour on. Oh! Common Sense, and consistency where art thou? V. M. TOWNSEND 513 West 9th St. Little Rock, Ark. ———00o LIBRARY OF NEGROANA Kelley Miller is deeply inter- ested in having establisht at Howard University a National Li- brary of Negroana. Instead of putting it at Howard it seems to us that Wilberforce University is the logical place. It is the old- est institution of learning which the Negroes have. Its value is heightened by a glorious heritage, sentiments and traditions, On the other hand Wilberforce has a- spirit and point of view which the young generations of Negroes need for living successfully with- in this American environment. ——o000—. ; AFTER KITTRELL, WHAT? The third week in August will be very significant in our Metho- dist family. At Kittrell College, N. C. Bishop M. H. Davis will hold the second Annual Religious Education Convocation of the Second Episcopal District. Words are inadequate to describe the convocation which was held last year. Those who were there still speak about it with rapture. It was echoed from the platform by ‘Bishop Davis, Drs, John R. pines Hawkins, Ward Nichols, Ss. 5 Morris, C. E. Stewart and others that ‘Kittrell must come back p Under the presidency of W. J Cochran, Kittrell has-come back. This is where upward of a thous. and convocationists will gather next month. A dream has been realised. On Thursday, August 18 the Council of Bishops will meet. It is always of moment when they meet to consider “The state of the church,” and society. There are “fightings without and fear, within.” The crisis which front, the organised forces of religion is acute. The African M. Ff. Church is morally obligated to speak for millions. Thru the years she has spoken. The heads of Allen’s Bethel will not {ail now. : Of paramount importance will be the question of Union in the Negro Methodist group. There is no valid argument against. The time is_propitious. The logic of events make it imperative, There is no sense in remaining apart. The C. M. E’s, U. A. M, E’s., A. M. E. Zionites, and A. M., E’s. ought rise above selfishness and build a strong Methodist communion upon the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Since our brothers and ‘sisters in the M. E. Church have been segregated it would be fine if they would come in. God is still no respecter of persons. The Negro united ought lead the way to Christ in America. Represen- tatives of these Methodist branches will be at Kittrell. Let, let, let us formulate a plan of fed- eration or union and by the grace of God consummate it. Then let us keep up the fight against lynching and every form of un-Americanism. Let us con- tend uncompromisingly for econo- mic and social justice. We must not rest until the ballot shall be restored to our disfranchised brothers in certain states in the Union. We must vigilant lest the jewels fall from the crown of liberty. . We must be con- cerned about the application and administration of the “New Deal,” especially with reference to jobs, relief, od age pensions and social security. Kittrell presents at once a great opportunity and 4 task. After Kittrell, what? —_000—_—_. _ PREACHING TODAY - The geratest need of the world today is preaching the Gospel of the Son of God. _Not the word as it came to Moses, Jeremiah, THURSDAY, JULY 2) ee Re : pautl, Augustine or Allen, but as}ence meets on August 24. The it comes now. God is not static| pastor is the Rev. C. E. Penny, put dynamic and progressive. New| John A. Gregg, Bishop. occasions and Bitiations necessi- tate new interpretations. = MRS. J. G. ROBINSON, WIFE preach the word, the living | of the Editor of the A. M. E. Re- word. Doctrine, custom, formal-| view returned from a visit to the ism, tradition, to one side. Preach] West African Missiom field on Sa a a The Churchman Afield Friday ‘night the Churchman spoke I a: PPPOE PLD POOP POO SPS Birthday Greetings BISHOP DAVID HENRY SIMS PhiJ,delphia, Penna. Jesus-Christ. The bible is only} July Fourth. , record of the word, and not the word itself. The word can- not be put on paper neither is it] first licentiate preacher of color contained in a book. There is a dearth of genuine, | was the first Secretary of the Bal- positive preaching in the spirit|timore Conference. “He was not of the prophets who spoke to the] a religious man, but he was an hearts of their people. Preaching | excellent scribe.” today must be upsetting and deal with the sins of the present age. Who will go for us? ———o0o——_—_ Ce a oe BUN ALL DITORIAL OF THE WEEK CHURCH PENSIONERS It is common during hte period | District. preceding the General Conference | brightest stars. to have a surfiet of articles from persons inteested in the well- being of our superannuated min-]|Delphia Funeral Home, isters and other pensioners, pro-| Miss., and member of_the 1936 posing new plans for their main- |General Conference, attended the tenance. It is NOT PLANS that | annual convention of Undertakers If the plans we al-]in Philadelphia during the week faithfully | of June 26. are needed, ready have were at the McDowell Community Center in the stead of Bishop D. H. Sims.~ The occasion was a reception to Miss Salaria Kee, a nurse of our group, recently returned from the Spanish theatre of war. Representative of the Spanish Government was present. A group of Spanish senioritas sang in their mother tongue. : Rey. R. B. Smith, Presiding Elder, New Jersey Rey. J. W. Williams, Pastor Turner Chapel, Columbus, Miss. Rey. J. A. Dean, Saginaw, Michigan Rey. R. E. Wilson, Presiding Elder, Milwaukee, Wis. Prof. G. A. Gregg, Kansas Rev. J. W. Jarvis, Presiding Elder, Pittsburgh Conference Little Wardean Elizabeth Nichols, Emanuel, New York City Miss Olive Leah Selby, Philadelphia. DANIEL COKER WAS THE in Baltimore. Richard Allen, Jina Sunday was a very hot day, yet the Churchman spoke to a large audience at St. Matthew, Philadelphia where he has been helping his pastor, Dr. H. F. BISHOP, AND MRS. C. C. Alleyne were tendered a House]Tyree. “I pray for them...... ” Even|.Mrs. A. E.-Allen, St. James, Pitts- Warming at their Philadelphia | now one can hear the choir: “Go down burgh, Penna. residence and a reception at Wes- Moses.” Rey. J. R. Reed, Middletown, Penna. Rey. W. F. Rice, Detroit, Michigan Annie Poole Collier, New Jersey William H. Bond, Jr., Harrisburg, Pa. Dr. H. H. Black, Indianapolis, Indiana Mrs. Alice Louise Stewart, Minneap- olis, Minn. Mrs. Mary Emma Owens, Murphy, Chester, Penna. Miss Alverta Franklin, Allen Chapel, Daytona Beach, Fla. ley A. M. E. Zion Church, corner 15th and Lombard Streets on the evening of June 29. The Bishop presides over the 7th Episcopal He is one of Zion’s At the close of the*morning service the Churchman presented Miss Salaria Kee, the only Negro nurse who spent fifteen months in Spain. Her graphic story was well received. The congre- gation freely contributed an offering to aid Spanish Democracy. MR. L. H. DELPHIA OF THE Biloxi, Sunday afternoon the Churchman was guest speaker at Bethel, Ardmore where the Reverend M. M. Lewis has done one of the finest pieces of con- structive work in the connection. Some- time ago the church was completely re- modeled, a pipe organ was installed, the chancel rebuilt, and many improve- ments made. He is a Wilberforcean PERSONALITIES ee OD Om ORE ONC WORKED EVERY pensioner would receive regularly the full} BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN, amount promised in our Book|Sr., and wife, and Mrs. Hattie of Discipline. Fountain have returned to their Newspaper articles, resolutions} Atlanta home after ‘having spent and legislation does not produce | several weeks in New York, and the wherewithal to feed our worn- Philadelphia. While in the latter out ministers, widows and or-] city the party were guests of Dr. phans. Let each pastor plan and] and Mrs. C. H. Fountain of Union work as hard to collect the pen-|A. M. E. Church. On Sunday, sion fund per discipline as he does | June 26th the bishop was guest ‘o raise presiding elder’s salary, | speaker. Dallar Money, ete., for one quad- rennium and that will bring joy and happiness to more souls than all the articles we may produce. The UNION CHURCH TENDERED Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Fountain a Western Christian Recorder | reception on the evening of June pe aes 28. Folowing a brilliant program \ of speeches and music presenta- tions were-made to the minister Pointed Points and wife. A collation was served in the refectory of the church. Phe ebebbebbibbbittibt | Among the visitors and guest THE GOSPEL CHOIR OF |were Bishops W. A. Fountain, Sr,, Grant, Chicago sings very effec-|J. G. Robinson and George A. tively “How I got over,” “Tramp-| Singleton: Prof. Josephus Coan, ing,” “Jesus is the light of the}v.}0 is enroute to South Africa World,” and “My mind stayed on}v.'th Bis.op Wright; Mesdames Jesus,” Y WeekeFountain: Sc.D. EL Sime: R. R. Wright, Jr., Hattie Foun- TANNER CHAPEL IN WIND-| tain, Alma G. Oldham of Wash- Sor, Canada was founded in 1838] ington, D. C.; Rev. and Mrs. D, by Rey. Joseph O’Banion. AJL. T. Robinson of Macon, Ga.: century of service will be ob-|Mrs, Valeria Williams, Wilda Served when the Ontario Confer- | Townsend and others. { : i + . ie and reflects credit upon his alma mater. Rey. Lewis is a church builder. The evening service found the Churchman again at St. Matthew. “If thy brother compels thee to go with him one mile, go with him two.” That is the test; the test of the second mile. Such a feeling of “at-home-ness” in a chair presiding over an official board. No, keep close to the people. The Churchman was one of a num- ber of guests who upon the invitation of Major R.R. Wright, Sr. attended a Grand Reception to Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. of South Africa at the Y.W.C.A. on Friday night. 53 guests donated $10 each for the South African Clinic, the project of the Bishop who sails for his field of labor the night of August 19. It was inspiring to see so many business, political and profession- al men as well as clergymen attest the high esteem in which Bishop Wright is held and contribute to his work. OAKWOOD, TEXAS St. Paul Circuit 'The third quarterly conference con- vened at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, June 11 and 12. Rev. Nelson Dixon, pastor; Dr. J. B. Butler, Presiding officer was at his post of duty, who presided over the meeting. The busi- ness session on Saturday was one of success. Sunday morning at 9:30 A. M- ° J. R. Coasey M.D., graduate of Allen University, and Meharry Medical College, practising physician in Balti- more. Dr. Coasey stands high in fraternal circles. Like Bishop M. H Davis, he married into the family of the late Bishop W. W. Beckett. As a business man, Dr. Coasey owns a laundry in Baltimore. He is an out- stan@ing layman and has been a mem- ber of the General Conference since 1928. He will sit as a member of the Detroit General Conference in 1940. Dr. Coasey is an officer in St. John, Baltimore, and a membes of the Con- nectional Financial Board. Very quiet and unassuming. Bro. Walter Johnson, the live-wire Supt. assembled 75 or more pupils for Sunday School. A banner session was had. At 11 o'clock A. M. Dr. Butler spread his gospel feast which all en- joyed. At 3:30 A. M. Bro. Dave John- son, president of A. C. E. League called the League meeting to order and a record-breaking session was had at the close of the League meeting Dr. J. B. Butler was called forward and Rey. Dixon, paid to him $31.61 which left the Presiding Elder all smiles as he took leave from us until the expira- tion of three months more. We hope the spirit of Christianity will continue at high tide the remaning of ths con- ference year. Pray that we mght be able and play well our part on all claims. J. W. SHAW. ===== DSC09277.JPG ===== . PAGE SIX THE CHRISTI ee eee CHRESSEE a Young People’s Page HR EE “IF | WERE A VOICE” I were a voice travel, the wide I would on the beams of the morn- ing light And speak to men with a gentle might be true 1em to I'd fly, I'd fly, o'er the land and sea, t might be 1 human he or singing a song, »f the right—in blame of the wrong PAPER PUBLISHED BY 9-YEAR-OLDS MARION, O. (UP).—Marion’s newest r Marion Front Page v5, come ff the press every two week is published by a staff of 9-yea s, fifth-grade pupils. The paper sells for one cent and has a cir- lation of 35. CHILD, ARTISTS, 7-13, TO START COLLEGE YORK (UP). ym 7 year NEW Five to 13 will begin children anging fr ollege here The children, all youthful artists, have been granted scholarships by New York t potentially Iniversity in an effort to develop artists great The ire Robert Raphael, now 4; ¢| Thomas, 6; Alfred Policastro, 9; David Simonson, 11; and Dorothy chulman, 13. sor Harvey W the Profe Zorbaugh will aid of Mrs. F ourse, with the lorence Crane ‘Although the principal purpose of the research study will be to objectify the eriteria ipon which talent in art judge,” Megs Crane said, “we are also interested in affording an oppor- tunity for instruction to talented chil- dren,” a persuasive voice— world BARBARISM Columbus, O., June 28—America must set the world an example against a “tragic tide of barbarism” now sweep- ing across the world, Senator Robert F. Wagner declared tonight in a speech at the opening meeting of the 29th annual conference of the N.A.A. C.P. in Shiloh Baptist Church. America can best set this example, the New York Senator declared, by strengthening democratic institutions, promoting democracy in the economic order, and fortifying it as a way of life; specifically, with reference to the Negro, by passing a federal anti-lynch- ing law, wiping out discrimination in employment and in labor legislation, and by providing decent low-cost housing. After reviewing the campaign for passage of a federal anti-lynching: bill and paying tribute to the work of the N.A.A.C.P., Senator Wagner declar- ed “In the face of this record, we can- not afford, we dare not attempt to give up the fight as won. The spirit of the mob not been quenched. The states which should do the most con- tinue’to be in position to do the least. Need I recall to mind the blow torch lynching of a year ago? Need I tell you that last July, two human beings were taken from a jailhouse by a lynch- ing mob within a stone’s throw of a state capitol, with no state action thus far except the statement of a high of- ficial that “it looks like a lot of care- lessness here by somebody?” Need I recount how nine months ago another human being was shot to death with the pistol taken from the officer sup- posed to guard his life, while the mob shouted: “To hell with the law?” Need has SENATOR WAGNER TELLS NAA. C.P. CONFERENCE AMERICA MUST SET EXAMPLE AGAINST eS ee ay RD Ne eae Th AN RECORDER U. S. housing act, to alleviate some of the worst conditions of Negro hous- ing. “I want to see the day when, for the twelve million Americans of the Negro race as for the rest of our citizens, civil and political rights will be trans- formed from words in the Federal Con- stitution to the living fabric of our national life; when the doors of eco- nomic opportunity now~closed will be opened; when ‘Equal Justice Under Law’ will be a reality instead of an empty slogan. When that day comes, this Nation, in the words of the im- mortal Lincoln, will have a new birth of freedom.” GREAT CONVENTION JUST CLOSED Quindaro, Kansas The Kansas City District. Nebraska Annual Conference just closed a very successful Conference Sunday School and Allen League Convention at Allen Chapel, Quindaro, Kans., Rev. R. C. Brown. pastor, host. The Rev. Jesse Peck, Presiding Elder was-at his best as he stood before the congregation and spoke to us the words God gave to him. His text was from I Sam. 3:9, “Speak, Lord: for thy servant heareth.” All who were assigned subjects proved to be well informed on the subject given, and.was, therefore. able to in- form and inspire those who heard. I remind you that not a single arrest, Prosecution or conviction is recorded for any of the eight lynchings last year? “For myself, I renew the pledge I made on the Senate floor last Feb- ruary: ‘I believe in this cause; I believe it is righteous, and I know that eventually we will succeed... The fight will go on, so far as I am concerned — and I know I speak for the others interested —until we ultimately carry out our point, because a righteous cause, while it may be tempororily defeated, will SNAPPY STORIES Forced Into It The young pastor had just been married \t the reception the folk kept insisting that he make a speech He pleaded to be excused, but they wouldn't let up, Finally putting his hand upon his new wife’s shoulder he Started by saying, “Well, this thing was wished on me, so I'll have to see it through,’ Why Can't We Get Together? “Suppose all these insane people would get together and attack you and the other guards?” asked a visitor -to the asylum "Crazy people don’t get together on eventually prevail.’ ” In discussing the andicaps of Ne- groes in seeking mployment and eco- nomic security, Senator Wagner cited the picketing of a Washington, D. Ce, grocery store because it did not employ Negroes although it enjoyed a large trade from the colored neighborhoods. Paying tribute to the U. S. supreme court opinion which sustained the pick- eters, the Senator said: “This pronouncement gives the Ne- gto an avenue of dignified protest; it does not in itself make available the jobs denied solely because of the color of his skin,,... f “Sound. vocational training and pa- tient education of public opinion, to put the Negro on an equality in his strug- gle for a livelihood; minimum wage and maximum hour legislation, to anything,” was the reply, maintain basic living standards for White and Negro alike—these are the One interesting feature was a ques- tionaire conducted to bring to light some principals of the church ‘and es- sentials of teaching. The musical numbers were well ren- dered, The juniors of Argentine cap- tured the audience Thursday evening as 'they sang, “Go Down Moses,” “Eyery time I Feel the Spirit.” Miss Kelton sang as a Solo, “Well Done”. The Trombone in the hands of Miss Evelyn Jones was the-expression of a soul. , 3 This was a helpful gathering for all. The following laymen were elected delegates to the annual conference: Brothers Strong, Allen ‘Chapel? Ballew: Ist Church: Parks, Trinity; Sister White, Olatha. Mrs, Dorotha Russell was elected District Superintendent of Sunday Schools. + Mrs. Eunice Jackson, Asst. Supt. Mr. R. M. Howard has given a num- ber of years’ faithful service He has done much for the Sunday School of our church as District Superintendent. Those elected must work hard to kAecep up’ the standard set by this competent workman. Miss Thelma Miller was elected District president of the Allen League. Mrs. Allena Murray was elected Vice. President of the A. C. E, League of the District. These also must run fast to follow Mrs Ophelia Jackson who was and is a most efficient worker, As workers together with God let us obvious requirements for the long pull.” Senator Wagner asserted that Negro housing conditions were “indescribable” and “undoubtedly the most vicious con- sequence of the economic forces which grind the Negro down and the com- munity taboos which prevent his every effort at escape.” He told of the ef- forts of the government, through the & oi pray and work for t is in Heaven.” co-worker, Rev. L. P. Bryant. the pastor of Trinity church. REV. HERBERT W. BLETsoy AVERA, GA. The District League Convention of the Swainsboro District was held 3 Sandvalley A.M.E. Church, “Avera, Ga.; June 23, 26. . Mrs. J. W. Means, Presiding Pre,j. dent. @ The Convention was called to orde; 10:30 o’clock. After devotion, the elec. tion of officers was as follows: Mis. Georgia Coves, Secretary; Miss Emma E. Ivey, Reporter, Southern Christian Recorder; Miss Annie L. Ivey, Chris- tian Recorder; Bro. McCluster, Circy- lar Press. % The following Committees were ap- pointed: Finance, Registration, Co: tingent, Assessment and A.C.E. Dol- lar. This over the committees took their respective places and collected finance; each church reported 100 per cent. Each day and night there w wonderful sermons preached by t/x ministers. Dr. J. R. Hurley, pasior of Swainsboro, J. W. Means, Louisville also other ministers of the distri: Helpful topics were discussed by the young people of the District of which I believe was inspiring and interesting to all. This Convention shall long be remem bered in the hearts and minds of the members, officers and young peoplé of the_ Swainsboro District because it brought much light to the chur Sunday School, and A.C.E. League work of this district. : We thank Dr. W. H. Morris, th Presiding Elder and Mrs. J. W. Means —the President for such a wonderful Program given for the young peop! of this District. ti; Annie L. Ivey BONITA, LA. The second ~~ quarterly conferencé convened in St. Joe A. M. E. Church June 11th, presided over by our ver proficient Presiding Elder, Dr. G. 7. Stinson and candidate for Bishop 194’) Our conference was a success, throug) out the sessions God bless Dr. Stiv son and may he liye long to preac! the gospel. Our pastor, Rev, E. |) Franklin is still well beloved by @'! and is doing a great, work at Boni‘: He is laying a foundation for eight years. Our reports showed $319.30 Paid our Presiding Elder in full $60." We had a great Rally planed for Jur 19th, but God saw fit to call from labor to reward one of the good membc’ of St. Joe in the person of Sister Bettic | Johnsog. Some what hindered tl Rally from going on, but we did mect in the official Board Monday nigh! the 20th and collected $49.90. Th Stewardess Boards are doing fine. No 1, $14.25, Mattie Thompson, president: No. 2, $20.00, Susie Dantfee president: No. 3, $2.30, Delia Causey, presiden' = Wm. WATT , sie ve he answer to the prayer of our Lord, “Thy Kingdom, come, thy will be done, in earth a it We all stood with heads boweq ,, silent prayers were said when we Were informed of the passing of Rev. M. p Bryant. the father of our brother and ‘\LLEN CHRISTIAN | ENDEAVOR LEAGUE Topic for July 24 Brave Men and Women Dan. 5:1-9, 13, 25-28 ' The Topic Presented \Many people seem to think that brav- ery belongs to soldiers who in time of pattle carry the flag, or make an ad- vance in the face of bullets; or to po- ;cemen who enter a building when rob- bers are at work; or to firemen who climb over icy roofs or up steep ladders with flames around them. That these are often brave deeds’ here is no doubt, but it is equally cer- ‘ain that there are-many brave persons who never wear a uniform or march in jarade. Their bravery is just a part f daily living, and most of the time s not noticed by others. For instance, t takes a brave person to speak the uth at a difficult time, as Daniel did. ljustrations for the Juniors These are typical of many which vy be found and used in that part of e meeting when the Juniors speak.) One class of people who are brave ithout being soldiers is the explorers, d especially those who go into the r-away polar regions. Few stories ¢ more thrilling than that of Sir Ern- | U"8¢ "Pon you to make full reports to t Shackleton and his crew of men vho went to the Antarctic in 1914. Thepepeseeeetiin Bristol Hneland, of the districts who have paid on Easter vho lived during nearly the entire nine- centh century, and who was noted for howing his bravery in prayer. His ime was George Mueller, and his mssion in life was to provide a goo Christian home for the hundreds o: rphan children of his- city. But the narkable part of it was that he de- c-mined not to beg for money and pro- ions from the people, but to as God to supply what was needed. “irough long years, as fast as his pray- rs were answered he would enlarge his lessed work, so that by: the time corge Mueller died, more than ten | hut became a teacher to others who thousand orphan children had been tak- care of in the Mueller homes, and the money sent to him for the building important. ind maintenance sent to him for the Daily Verses huilding*and maintenance of these ar- ianages totaled five million dollars. He as brave enotigh to ask-God for every Penny: of it. ee In these days when so many people ‘re urging that “white lies” are not held against us. it takes a peculiar kind | T-, July 21. Three brave boys. B f courage to tell the whole truth at all limes, and an equally strong courage to refuse to take what does not belong to us. Or when the boys are daring each other to use foul or profane language, it is a braye lad who faces them all and says, “Not TI; I keep my lips clean.” Some of the bravest people who have cver lived have been those with sick or lame bodies but who have carried on day after day with cheerfulness and victory. It is so easy to give up when one is sick or deformed, but how much triumph there is in overcoming it!-A mother who at sixty learned to write with her left hand when her right was disabled« a father who never had al_ chance to learn how to play the piano when he was a workingman, but took |. it up after he was retired at sixty-five, d Dist. Pine Bluff—Rev. J. Wayman jc | Clarendon—Rev. W. M. Black- THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER burn, D.D. eeeeceeeerelee 7:48 | PRERRRRE REE RRe Fort Smith—Rev. L. S. Overall, Hot Springs—Rev. A. O. il- . z . son, D.D. ..... Ae eee 32.50 Stimulate Enthusiasm : Prescott—Rev. L. D. Johnson, S Devaar as 14.06] —__ : ; Magnolia—Rev. J. W. Stinson, 4075) Oe = We ee ie eae ae 17:76 ° Bishop Tookes price F. A. Round- oe Writes etter to Helena—Rev. W. R. Akery, Fs as ae DID eet ete wee 20.50 Twelfth District Camden—Rey. O. Sherman, D.D. 44.50 eee Monticello—Rey. V. M. Town- REQUEST ALLEN DAY RETURNS G11 Bee DJ Dion se Mea opp 32.00 Little Rock, Arkansas Augusta—Rev. W. M. Lunnon, ano e i9ne : Diameter cnkk, 22.00 ~ South Pinebluff—Rev. G. W. By putting a new A. M. Ashtord, Dabs ck vais oe 12.00 : : To all the pastors and laymen of Ark- New Port—Rev. W: M. Turner, E. Music Hymnal in the ansas and Oklahoma— D.D... '3.29| hand of every Choir Greetings: Jones Borough—Rev. Wingfield, : oeeta at these Un- My Dear Co-Workers: | Bn a Se nee 5.10] usually low prices. ee od ner aa gee a Forest City—Rev. W. T. Pope, One Doz. _ ae ler of the Twelfth District to kindly] = D.D. 00... -eeccceee ce. 100) SSaHiele Copy oo j rps ig Pe PE ah oe LaF ea Dumas—Rey. M. M. Nelson, Half Doz we $ 6.50 the A-M.E. Book Concern, your Allen] DD. o........ceccccescesse 3.00 erin CONCERN Day Money. Dr. Curry is rendering a eee i sm a ee AL fine day’s work for the A.M.E. Church Total .. $331.97 in re-claiming the Building for our de- Doe L Berry, a ecco) 2 165.98 | fpefenfenfonfonfunfonfefonfefoofofonfocforfecfos]ecfonfonlonastenfenferfs nomination. He deserves the help and eee cooperation of every body in it and I Balance to Home Treas. ..$165.99- PROGRESS Yours very truly, H. Y. Tookes, Bishop Twelfth Episcopal District him immediately. I am herewith publishing the names Be ee hee: ern funeral director from the “undertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained professional man, using all the advanced methods of science and offering a multitude of services which were never expected of his i predecessor. As the result of this advancement, the public re ceives protection and comfort in a time of great need. Day for this year and I am urging that | 7 they augment this and let us at least i | : pe The Best Results Try an “Ad” ——IN THE— Christian Recorder and had several happy years in his en- | | Special Monthly or | Yearly Rates do as well as we did last. Arkansas Conferences By District Presiding Elder Amt. Blakely, D.D. -29.35 Little Rock—Rev. J. D. Dennis, D_D=, 2.51 WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phila, Pa joyment of his new skill; the college GE ere OSs girl who lost her sight in an explosion, Ne ee eae Oe a were blind—these are all examples of | © ~— a bravery that is common but very SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT I have been appointed by Bishop Sims District Episcopal Evangelist for the First Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Church, and Special Agent for the Church Ex- tension Department in Washington... | am also authorized to take subscriptions for the CHRISTIAN RECORDER and supplies for the Book Concern. Tam now booking Revival dates in my district from July 15th forward. .Letters will always M., July 18. David, the courageous. 1 Sam. 17:4-7 32 T., July 19. The maid who dared to speak. 5 Esther 4:13-17. W., July 20. The apostles who risked their lives. Acts 4:19, 20 Dan. 3:14-18 F., July, 22. Faithful till death. Acts 7:54-60. S., July 23. Jesus, unafraid of Pilate. John 19:10, 11. Sun., July 24. Topic—Brave Men and Women. Dan. 5:1-9, 13, 25-28. —The Christian Endeavor World WINSTON > INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL’ BARRKEA a ‘ h me addressed to EVANGELIST Dr. See NH. JELTZ,-716 So. 19th St., phia, Pa. ELF-PRONOUNEINS ontain specially prepared Helps Store Study and many Attractive Ilus~ trations suitable for children. Send for illustrat Cataloa Philadel- ===== DSC09278.JPG ===== : THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER , ; seta re TT aR. ENE lee TR AMT G = 0. RSDAY) J ”‘qiehe "16 Go To Church THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER A NEW VENTURE IN MISSIONS | ly. It also shows the altruistic spirit |}the parade arrived. The Masons of|“Follow Me.” The acting Presiding have achieved greatness, while others} The Literary and Musical program a ae of Bishop Sims. The African M.E. | Cleveland and of the State of Ohio Elder preached! out of his soul. The have had greatness thrust upon them. | was one of the best in the history of from page 1) Church has unlimited possibilities. The | escorted by the Elks and units of Boy | spirit ran high throughout the day. We believe that Bishop E. J. Howard | the convention. The Choir from Colp people were so enthused and aroused | Scouts marched from East 55th Street |The doors of the church opened for is a born Jeader. under the direction of Miss Davis ren- and Wright were drest in leopard skins, | that they clamored for the Missionay | and Central Avenue, up Cedar Avenue, | the reception of members. After the Our Work In West African dered sweet music for the evening ses- the costume of an African chief while| Day to be made permanent The | to the site of the New Church on East | offering, the Lord’s Supper was ad_ Although Bishop Howard has worked | sion. they spoke in native dialect. The inter-| following report read by Rev. Wm. A. | 84th Street. Oldtimers were heard to| ministered. The reports were called hard in Tennessee, the work in West | Devices and explanations of Children, ey pastor at/Dorsey for the Finance Committee is|say that it was the greatest event of | for, we adjotirned for night session, Africa has not been neglected. On | Young People, Adult, Supts. Ministers, Penna self-evident. ‘fhe Citizens and South-| its kind that the city has witnessed. At 8:00 P. M. prayer services were the 10th of January 1937, the Loyal|Teachers Training and Recreational ure is only a beginning |ern Bank and Trust Company, Major| Station WGAR of the Columbia/opened. The pastor Presented Rey Sons and Daughters of Allen assembled Department were very beautifully car- c of what can be done|R. R. Wright, President was the de- | Broadcasting System sent their radio} Roberts, who selected Isaiah 9:6, 4 in St. John Church, Nashville, Tennes- | ried out by the heads of these depart- takes missions serious- | pository car and broadcast the proceedings by} splendid Children’s Day program was see, of which Dr. F. Douglas Coleman | ments. short wave from the site of the Church. | rendered, which everyone enjoyed. is the pastor and tendered our chief- The Topics were discussed with great rOTALS BY DISTRICTS AND CONFERENCES COLLECTED BY |All traffic, was re-routed during the Reviewing of reports brought to 4 tain a great reception on the eve of] profit and inspiration under several PRESI ELDERS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN DAY Ceremonies, even though Cedar Avenue | close our second quartetly conference his leave for West Africa where we] heads viz: “The relation of Baptized - ca , ‘ hae ana constitutes one of the main arteries of | Total amount for this quarter $7.09 bid him a bon voyage for the work | Children To The CHurch,” “Promptness Peentnua ts traffic of Cleveland. The City Coun-} The death angel has not visited 4s in the foreign field. While his stay ]and Preparedness Are Essential Char- Districts Presiding Elders Cash Bishop Wright. Totals cil by resolution of Councilman Harold|sitice the last quarterly conference in West Africa, he held the three con-| acteristics Of A Successful Sunday Philadelphia Conference T. Gassaway unanimously adopted, |The health condition of our community ferences, namely, the Liberia Gold | School Worker.” *hiladelphia—Rev. W $ 96.25 $38.00 $134.25 hailed St. James and its leadership as| is very good. We ask the general Coast and Serre Leon and returned to] The four Sunday Schools having a B 94.75 94.75 | of great community value, and calling | church to pray for our success. us in time to entertain the Sesqui Cen- | Detroit Standard of 100% were Mound I 126.00 16.00 142.00 | upon the citizens of Cleveland for fi- REV. CHARLES THOMAS, Pastor tennial in Memphis last June. We | City, Metropolis, Colp and Harrisburg Oud 81.20 29°50 110.70 | nancial assistance, designated July 2 J. R. ROBERTS, Acting P. £ think that this church should know] Prof. W. A. Jones is the very effi- La ____] and 3 as Tag Day for the benefit of St. |] MISS MATTIE LEE SWEARENGIN about some of the good things that} cient District Supt. of Sunday Schools, Total $398.20 $83.50 $481.70 James. : Sek ene ee our Bishop is doing for the church in|and Miss Jeanette Parks is the very Greetings were brought by Attorney Tennessee. Again and again we are | untiring President of the A.C.E. Lea- New Jersey Conference Bowman of Columbus, Negro candidate | —— asking the General Confererice to please | gue- Rev. W. H. King 52.25 > for the Ohio State Supreme Court, on give us Bishop Howard for another] .The Oratorical Contest was inter- 4 ae ander a behalf of Governor Martin L. Davey; quadrennial. esting, the contestant from Mounds 9 20 79.80 Hon. Harold H. Burton, Mayor of Cleve Signed—The A. M. E. Ministers of | receiving ie place j ube Essay Con- ( te on Smith 675 page land; Dr. D. O. Walker, former Min- the East Tennessee Conference : test on the “Life Of Bishop H. M. J 45.50 45.50 ister of St. James and now president REV.-E“D KINGINS pee seve! entered; He uae ae! of Wilberforce University; Dr. T. D. REV. R. J. GORDEN ant from Carrier Mills receiving first $254.30 $254.30 Scott, Presiding Elder on behalf of Re te Rael aad Pas da an Bishop R. C. Ransom who was ill; 3 : nly two choirs entered the Musical New York Conference Hon. Daniel E. Morgan, former City Pen the foe Hae a Ss - 7 PT ge 2 5s wv } . 5 irs! ce. e only A.C.E. League gees Poy 20.) 33.66 103.66 ae ces cae as oF SUNDAY SCHOOL AND having a Standard of 100% was Mound 4 W. Walton 97.00 35.00 132.00) tron P = ae me ee A.C.E. LEAGUE CONVENTION | City. The closing sermon for the } c J Manning 33.50 33.50 De cay eae nee he pee 3 graduation class of 1938 was de- partment, active Chairman of the ‘s 8. eager! Mea de 5 5 Bae Aes : a2 E A ae oy ae 5 Cairo District, Illinois Conference | livered by the writer, from Prov. 23:- peal verses $200.50 $68.66 $209, 16) ome eee es 23, “Buying and Selling the Truth.” It ee Be Davis, representative of Ohio P a = ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH, Atlantic City Rey. J. A. Gregg, Bishop was well received and enjoyed by the New England Conference peeiate di ey pesouss he Wm. H. BISHOP E. J. HOWARD IN y large enthusiastic audience that heard gland—Rev. J. G. Drake .... 54.00 $30.00 84.00 At oe es gies TENNESSEE Rev. M. W. Thornton, Pastor {11:00 A. M—Morning Service Preece pemenctadey Senoal Cone Va cay iode will i¢ live.in the. hearts of ’ ME. ch es cox of St John A. WARD A. M. E. CHURCH 1:30 P. aries School __|vention and Allen Christian Endeavor iioseraho tistened. Delaware Conference urch; Rey. I. A. Cox of the a : 46th & Aspen Streets 6:30 P. M—Allen Christian Endeavor League of the Cairo District of the] The Rey. and Mrs. A. C. Jones, the or Yelaware—Rev. J. L. Link 69.25 10.00 70.08 ene M. E. Church. The Masonic As we know that in the passing of Philadelphia, Pa. 8-00 P. M—Evening Service ; Madore Monel Conference owas held i'lamiable host and hostess, together with ee ee COTE Oy ae coke ile ie Bishop ple Di ohnye: ‘s §) \. M—Early Prayer Service 8:30 P. M.—Prayer and Class Meeting the beautiful structure of Bethel A.|the faithful members and friends of Recapitulation ere ee Grand Master. Music cred in council assigned Bishop 0) \. M—Morning Service Every Wednesday Evening. M. E. Church, June 15 and 16, in Car- | Carbondale spared no pains in making PI 1 onterence 398.20 83.50 481.70 NES adie by Salvation Army, Ma- dey J. Howard to supervise th: 30 P. M—Sunday School bondale, a thriving little city of South-] our stay a pleasant one, and deserves Jersey Conference 254.30 Eg pe and Elks Bands, and by the Com- work in Tennessee, who succeeded 0) P. M—Evening Service BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH ern Illinois. much credit for the superb manner ew York Conference 200.50 68.66 269.16 ined Choirs of the St. James A. M. | Bishoy J. S. Flipper the senior Bishop 00 P. M—Every Friday—Class and Wood St., Bristol, Pa. Promptly at the hour designated the} in which they entertained the Conven- ngland Conference 54.00 30.00 84.00 Ee Church. of our Church, tWO) Years! ABO, while Prayer Meeting. Services: devotional services got under way with] tion. The Convention was harmonious Delaware Conference 10.00 79.25 All city newspaper carried elaborate | Kentucky, the other part of the thir- __ eS ee 9:45 A. M—Sunday School— thé pastors and delegates from Mur-] jin every way and goes down in history ime: “© | stories and photos of the ceremony and teenth Episcopal District was given MATTHEWS A. M. E. CHURCH | 11:00 A. M.—Morning Worship physboro, Colps, and Brookport in |as one of the most successful conven- 3y Conferences Grand Totals $976.25 $192.16 $1168.41 parade. : to Bishop Ransom. - ‘ 57th & Summer Street 7:00 P. M—Christian Endeavor charge. Following the devotions, the}tions of the Cairo District. And as / ‘ e ; c is 3 s : a . o Th people of Cieveland regard this The coming of Bishop Howard to us Philadelphia, Pa. i 8:00 P. M—Evening Worship Ppyentiogs cenied down to listen toa whole was well attended and closed Offerings quick rebirth of St. James at such a | Was hailed with delight. Certainly he Rev. Hermon F. Tyree, Pastor Union Quarterly meetings every first} the Annual Sermon yeep thlsre Mil amidctierest rejoicing and appreciation Morning offering 42.00 vis post Marais oii es a mark of nee: ssa ee te ag 00 A. M—Sermon by Pastor Sunday of July, October, January and] porn who out of the depths of his | to our Bishop and Chieftain, J. A Evening offering’ ...csreeores/eeeved 10.07 10.07 phe e Pastor, Dr. ‘ » tr, all leaders, EEE April. ‘ heart spoke with extreme delight to|Gregg. The kindly and affable Pre- c Joseph Gomez, and they are unstinted | Whether it be in church or state are BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Official Board meeting every Monday | aj] who heard him. Rev. Taborn de-] siding Elder of our District, Dr. G. > ES oe, in pied words of admiration and re- Cea aeey to mec tig oppositions Merion Avenue night. ‘ ; livered an able message selecting his] W. Jones enjoys the full support of all A. Boulden 10.00 gard for the man and his work. One’s ability to solve anitricate problems Bryn Mawr. Pa. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. text from Ephesians 3:19, “Knowledge|the brethern. The Cairo District is \. Lewis 5.00 ped ne pa bea ks ee ... Rey. J. L. Brown, Pastor Rev. A. Norman Clark. Pastor of God’s Love,” after which the Sacra- } moving on under his leadership. Every : . c . course the ishop has 5 2 +. |ment of The Lord’s Supper was ad-|pastor is behind him 100% and some Writ Sr s - 0 be capi paces: Se ae un ability we do wy i: areveveatng prguols vSthe: # ed Vy ee aan cnt ministered to 107 atupants. sitet ‘ ae Ave 25.00 |, Gur | seequdl quatteely “conterente eae ee Fe Eee eee was & He. 4 the aa et ae eee Not ae sce neigeshis Following the Annual Sermon the : Sparta will be the next place of meet- Grant Totals from all sources,. $1060.32 $192.16 convened at Paul Felder’s A. M, E oa the lag te ent et BI ta cede: cfigicdom) tobis| rons Eien Dt. G_ W. Jones, of-)ing in June, 1959. : . ute 48 s A. M. E.|E. Church in July two years ago im- he laymen follow him gladly. For | services and wo ™~ ficially opened the convention with a C. Wesley Stratton, $1261. Rt. Rev. David H. Sims Presiding Wm. A. Dorsey, Secretary CORNER STONE LAYING AT sT.! Church June 12 at 11 A. M. by Rev. J. R. Roberts (acting P. E) We had a spiritual prayer service. Scripture Lesson by the pastor. The pastor then presented Rey: mediately after the General Confer- ence, where he outlined the program of_the State to the Presiding Elder and pastors. His program was grip- ping and the merf took it and went brethren and the people, but he gives his own money to help the less for- tunate ministers, who, have won them- selves out in the cause of the Master. As a preacher, he has but few equals, has exemplified that Christian spirit brotherly love. Bishop Howard Stayed on the job. The ministers f laymen love him, the state loves n He has traveled extensively very interesting address, after which he proceeded to organize the convention by appointing the usual committee, with Rey. C. Wesley Stratton reporter for church papers, and Rey. J. A. Ran- Pastor, Mound City, Ill. FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT ¥ SPECIAL JAMES A, M. £. CHURCH ie sai satirir ie Ate ape Roberts, who held the quarterly confer- | forward. ough the state preaching, lecturing |the church has made no mistake in Fe ee ances, Eawice connaittes’ CLEVELAND. ONG receive the cooperation and active in- | ence and selected I Gor. 11:27, A soul- Bishop Howard is a hard worker. d inspiring the people, and where- | sending him to this part of the work. a t from the various Sunday | All aboard for Bordentown Indus- oe pag of pee Jews, Protestants, | stirring sermon was preached. The | Since he has been with us during these T he goes, he leaves a lasting im-| The ministers and laymen of the Tea “a He ae nee 100% | trial School for First District Mission- and men a ’ fe ‘ ‘ Continued from page 1) faith n_and women of every political | door of the church was opened for | two years, the Crusaders Movement ssion upon the people. The State-| East Tennessee Conference have re- Sea iccccived ary Meeting and Institute and elaborate : peg aia . os reception of members. After the] was born. The horn of Hatten service He evangelistic campaign was launch-| indorsed his administration, and Jal- perimuce athe first. morning and | “Pageant of the Nations” Wednesday, vas a colorful scene. rom _the | offering we adjourne ‘ . hea se : this . eee ral Conference is two : 3 . oh) ey It w “ed grec tribute of platform built in front of the Church, | session ee Pah age tas nether ae FOL a ol free al Gon Let griseus Pe ee we asking now that See trees ae fe Carhole poo ok fe unprecedented influence of S ri : : e State. urches have © principal cities : 2 . 38, i lerand s. For have ie = vo bea view 2 sea of faces that ran] At 8:30 A. M. we reassembled, had | been paid out of debt, new wanes have © namely, Memphie Nashville and|the Episcopal Committee will please ee aes devotion service got un-| Besure to meet us there!!! Saulitinicn. whose series toa ph ete - sik - Bae ee Army Band | spiritual prayer service. the pastor | been organized and fotgHE into the attanooga. From these meetings|return to us Bishop Howard for an- i ne cad Paes rat decease M. A. SIMS, President $ . : ~ entertained the people with marches | then prese: i idi « Bch H i Sa es i : Ee ici fd denominational lines to the ‘extent and religious airs half an hour before The oh ee membership of our 800d was accomplished. ost ei born great, others! from Cairo and Swaneetown in charge. E. D. COLLINS, Publicity Agent. me men ai , ‘ Elder who selected Mark 2:14, Subject, church has steadily increased and all One thing that is very outstanding ===== DSC09279.JPG ===== PAGE TEN ———_— — — AYMNAL and YISCIPLINE TOGETHER $1.50 Music and 3.90 Discipline A $2.40 Valve Both For $2.00 Soth volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocece ind Stamped in Gold. ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE ; SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER TO DAY. 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Pt bee: Big Money giving sample axing Orders. ® DIVINE SPIRIT HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 South ‘ao Office; 1422 Lombard St. Phila, H er bar Dr EP Read, originator of the term Divioucy all heal Remedium oe eee emcee cen LOOK! EXTRAORDINARY VALUE Hymnal } WULY 21 , Professor Friedrich | Sergius, yy prize winner in chemistry in 193} ‘ invented the proceSs, ceremony. % NX Hydrolyzation is a chemical Prog of decomposition involving Addition the elements of water. The new plant is scheduled ;, be operations July 1, 1939, under Germay four-year-plan for economic Selfeuy WASHINGTON, (AP)—Ask the first | ciency. It will be capable of Conver 100 Americans you meet today why] more than 10,000,000 cubie feet oft the United States celebrates July 4 and | wood into sugar annually. about 90 of them will give the wrong ae DUNBAR’S HOME A MEMony From Other Papers a es a \ DECLARATION PASSED, ~ NOT SIGNED ON 4TH, SAY CAPITAL EXPERTS answer. Odds are, they'll reply: “Because it’s the anniversary of the singing of the Declaration of Inde- pendence.” was made a state museum in That’s wrong—by 20 days. dedicator. The Declaration—say Liberary of } June 26. Congress officials, who ought to know] Hs horie has become his n because they've got the famous docu-| 32 years after his death. ment—Was passed by Congress on July] Dr, George Edmund Haynes, oj Na 4, 1776. York eulogized the poet calling hin But—it was not until August 2 that] “poet of nature” whose talent reach@ the 56 signers put their names on it. | almost to genius.” Some of them were not even members of Congress on the Fourth. DAYTON, Ohio—The hom: of Ff noted poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbj Spegy ‘y exercises here on Sundg Lemoy TEN RULES FOR PROPER TELp ———— PHONE USE A MILLION FOR RELIGION What are the ten essentials of corre telephone usage? The New York Telephone Compa To the Editor: If I had a million dollars I would spend it to spread religion among the } has prepared a list of ton such ess youth of our country. i tials, and while it is primarily applicabf I would use the radio, screen, and to business use, most of the infor the church. Not the religion of our | tion it contains applies equally well forefathers, beginning and ending with | all users of the telephone. These ig the fear of God—but a religion -of | points, which have been selected aff faith love, and JES CC embracing | a careful study of telephone usage fg everything that is fine, enduring, and many years are as follows > benefiting to mankind. Rule 1. Answer all calls prompt Tt would be a religion to offset the Nothing is more irritating to the oth spreading isms and their poisonous fellow than waiting for you to af Propaganda fomenting race hatred— intolerance that is leading to war and destruction; a religion of better under- standing and greater trust among men and nations; a religion that will inspire youth to greater leadership in preserv- ing our heritage—that our form of government shall not perish for lack | of truth that was spoken by the Prince of Peace. “THE VOICE OF YOUTH” Z —Philadelphia Record. ae Se Seer eS oS ANTI-LYNCH _BILL DRIVE RENEWED swer. Rule 2, When answering, alway use an identifying name, the firm yam or department your own name, @ both. Have done with the tim: wail ing, out of date “Hello.” For exampl say, “This is the Atlas Company, M Ott speaking.” “Rule 3. Speak. distinctly and abot as loud as in ordinary conversli Don’t mumble, don’t whisper, don! shout. Speak directly into the tran mitter. Don’t try to talk with a «ied pipe, or pencil in your mouth, Rule 4; Don’t transfer a call | someone else if you can take care 0 it, or have the proper pehson ‘lo © The other fellow won’t wait ‘0 g over the same ground twice, once will was adopted last night by delegates |the person’ who first answered 4 to the 29th convention of the National again with someone to whom tic © Association for the Advancement of is transferred, That’s a nwisanc: Colored People. ~ Rule 5: Keep a pad and pencil lo’ _The resolution included seyere criti- at hand so that you won't have ‘4 cism of the successful filibuster against | obtain them after the cony the Wagner-Van Nuys anti-lynching | when you say: “Wait a minute, bill in the Senate, and urged “that all | want to get some paper and make Americans of all races in all sections | note of that.” = of the country who oppose lynching to withhold their support from any of those Senators who failed in this crisis,” ion a COLUMBUS, 0.—(UP.)—A resolu- tion pledging a renewal of the ‘fight for Federal anti-lynching legislation tio Rule 6: If you use price lists ° SSAKAASEAAIRA z oe WINSTON - INTERNATIONAL Ls SYNTHETIC SUGAR MILL 15 -LOOSE-LEAF ®™” i A she epee evel bOT i! YE STARTED Cou-ainis over 250 ease! as — mcrae toe that may be eer REGENSBURG, Germany—(AP) — “in the Bible. ‘Looks like’ segular The cornerstone of a huge plant” to “Serdioe Machete Cotati of Produce synthetic sugar from wood ix, yes by a process of hydrolzation was laid a eae ies here today. 7 atten ded HURSDA ee a ids, have them near the telephone. 4 ° ee to ask the caller to hold Bias while you “look it up.” If have to leave the telephone to quit records or confer with another Five _ it may be best not to keep BREE. waiting. If he wishes, his number and call him back as G y an as possible. Rule 7: When you have finished fing, say “Good-bye” pleasantly and ace the Receiver gently. Don’t end conversation by slaming the re- jack and giving the customer a in the ear.” That makes any- jut a good impression. __ ie 8 When making a call, it is courtesy and good business n at the telephone until con- The person you're calling esn't want to waste his time, holding linc, until you are ready to talk. Rule 9: When away from your desk office, be sure that someone will swer your telephone and know when Bec | bu will be back or where you can reached. Otherwise valuable time— hstomers’ time—will be wasted. : Rule 10: Be courteous in all your contacts. Don’t ‘interrupt, gue, or be impatient. Listen atten- yely. Don’t make the .customer re- t because of inattention on your flephone ari. Show your interest by your leasant one of voice and by what_you y. Cet his viewpoint. - Remember, hen you're talking to a customer, his npression of us is what you make it. ,000 DEATHS LAID TO DENTAL NEGLECT ST. LOUIS—(UP).—An annual toll # 40,000 deaths in America is traceable p dental neglect, according to Dr. Lon Morrey, director of the American Bent’ Association’s educational ser- 5 FOOD DIGESTION DEPICTED IN FILM LONDON. (UP).—The “inside” story. Pf ihe human stomache’s struggle in he process of digestion is told in a plm which will be shown for the first me at a gathering of scientists in Belbium. : ———— PERIL OF EDUCATION NEGLECT CITED BY\BISHOP McCONNELL Bithop Francis ~J. McConnell of the Methodist Episcopal Church fis one of the outstanding churchmen of the day. For years he has been known widely for his By Bishop F. J. McConnell to the effect ’ during “one of the more recent ™nes of Russia an American relief ‘Pedition came to a village, and found “tit did not have enough wheat to “ply all the villagers. ‘The comman- “of the expedition left it to the peo- T ‘ : here ig a fine story at ple of the ‘starving village themselves to say who should receive what food had been brought — in—which really meant what villagers should be {eft to starve. The vote of the village was taken quickly and decisiyely—the food shouldbe given to the children, Probably if every community in the United States should likewise be starv- iffg and had to vote on who should have what little food there was they would vote as did the Russians. Situa- tions like the above, however, are not a whit more important that some others confronting our nation today. Those of us who live in New York City do not realize how improyerished our rural schools are becoming. The farmers, pretty much oyer the whole nation, are living on a slight margin and have felt it necessary to get along with fewer school weeks in the year, poorer equipment in the school room, poorer support of the teachers. Early Training Needed The ordinary American citizen will tell you that the school teacher is the last worker in the community who ought to be let go, except the doctor. The doctor, however, is not paid by the State and has to take a risk of never being paid. As to the teachers, the general admission is that they cannot be spared. Even those who admit this, however, think schooling can in times of necessity be postponed, and some ‘become critical of the schools. ~ The educational process nevertheless cannot be postponed, and that for the reason that basic educational processes have to begin early in the child's life. Suppose we should sink so low in this recession that we should have to shut the schools against all pupils. under the age of 10 years. The most skillful teachers would have a hard time of it, trying to speed up his, or more likely her, pupils so as to make up the loss of those four years. The lost years are just the ones in which time lost can never be regained. Fair Deal Urged Take the mere matter of penmanship. The pupil who. does not learn to write easily and smoothly before he is 10 will likely always write badly. Or if one does not read readily and expressively before 10 he is not likely ever to do so. When it comes to the finer qualities like the intelligent ap- preciation of the beautiful, the sound basis always has to be learned in the earliest years. More clearly is it true that a start toward a training in mental alertness has to be made in the earli- est possible years. The problem of the school is to direct children’s interests in the best direction. If they are not taught to find their way about early in their thinking, they wilf always be at a loss. I mention rural schools because they are in the greatest danger of neglect. It will be unpatriotic and inhuman in the higher senses if country schools do not get a fair and equitable chance at the huge sums of money being raised by taxation today. The nation is still rural enough to look anxiously to its rural education. ‘ " i j ‘ 1S HE CHRISTI noe AN RECORDER -_—oT FAITHFUL RACE FOLLOWERS ASK AID OF ARCHBISHOP NEW ORLEANS—(By Leon Lewis for ANP)—Catholic New Orleans, with which more than 60 per cent of the city's 156,000 Negroes are classed, set up a new custom in Southern jim— crowing. Catholic churches, for years the only denomination renowned for their activity, have installed jim-crow signs designating pews for colored and white worshippers. Negroes desiring to attend mass and services at these churches must occupy back seats or pews behind the signs. Most shocking among these is the Sacred Heart Church, located in a parish 80 per cent Negro populated. According to information received, this church set the jim-crow precedent that has caused a furor within the circles of its attendants. Since fate in the 19th century, Negroes have enjoyed the dem- ocratic principles upon which Sacred Heart Church won its popularity. This is seen as a sharp and stinging variance from those principles adhered to by the Catholic Church and is a breaking up of the last avenue of worship based on the fundamental prin- ciples of christian good-will and ‘fel- lowship. The reasons for establishing this poli- J: cy of racial segregation were given in an evasive manner and do not justify the practice. They say, “Negroes crowd too far to the front of the church; they clutter all the aisles.” and other ridiculous reasons. This is taken as a slap at the thous- ands of Negro Catholic whose loyalty and support to the church of their original faith can be traced for centu- ries back. It has a demoralizing effect and is psychologically and logically out of time with the principles upon which the church has stood. Plans and attempts are being made to formulate some effective attack by petition or. mass_protest to Archbishop Joseph Francis Rummel, whose per- sonal attitude has~been expressive of liberality and justice. COLUMBUS, MISS. The District Conference, West Point District, N. E. Mississippi Conference, convened in Turner Chapel A. M. E. Church, April 21-22, with Rev. J. C. Greene, Presiding Elder; Rev. J. W. Williams, pastor guest. - : Promptly at 10:00 A. M., the Con- ‘ference opened with spiritual Devotion, the pastors. With Rev. H. F. Bank- head delivering the Communion sermon, Text 1 Cor. 5:7; Theme: We work by Faith and not by Sight. the least he preached. Followed with Administering the Holy Eucharist by the Presiding Elder, assisted by the pastors. After the Chairman proceeded to or- ganize for the business of the Confer- ence. On motion Revs. Bralock, Mc- Ghee, and Mrs. M. L. Greene, were elected as secretaries; Rev. E. L. McGhee, J. W. Williams and Mrs. E. Pugh, District President of the Mis- To say sionary Society, reporters to the church periodicals. The roll was called only led by the Presiding Elder, assisted by | We PAGE ELEVEN charges was taken which was good. 8 The Conference was graced with the presence of many of the leading lay- men of the District in particular, and ~ of the City respectively; namely :Drs. J. L. Glenn,’ of the M. E. Church, J. L King, and wife of the C. M.. E. Church; E. K. Hinton, respresenting M. B. Churches; Prof. R. E. Hunt. principal of Union Academy High School, and City Supervisor of the City Schools in general; Prof, I. C. Cousin, Mrs. P. S. Allen, principal of the Mitchell Memo- rial and Misses A. L. Johnson, Pearlie McCary, members of the Faculty of the Jatter School. from All brought greet- ings their respective fields of labor. The Spirit of Christian brotherhood predominated throughout the session: This was one of instructive and Conferences. Monies raised for cation by charges, $58.80, poses, $121.04. Grand total, $179.84 Thus the District closed in praise to Bishop:Greene, for sending to the District a man in the person of Rey. J. C. Green, as our leader. Watch the West Point District J. W. WILLIAMS fold ebb ibeiele the most peaceful District Edu- Other pur- constructive high THE NEW TESTAMENT A Translation in the Language of the People By Charles B. Williams, Ph.D. Professor of Greek, Union University This translator brings ‘to the the New Testament into the ordinary language of céntemporary Amer- ica, a thorough scholarship and rich experience in his subject. A professor of Greek for over thirty worthy task of translating Joofoofoofonfonfonfsofonfaofenfenforfonforforfonfonfontonforbentonfenfontonfonbonbontertond> years, he has spent twenty years in the completion of this work. This translation is based on the Westcott and Hort Greek Text,_ which is recognized as the au- thoritative English speaking world. throughout the Where there have been conflicts in the Greek texts, the Vatican Manu- script, generally conceded to be text | the oldest and best, has been fol- _ lowed Attempting to convey the ex- act thought of the Greeks, rather than to single words. Dr. Williams has also added explanatory notes at the beginning of each book, and foot- notes, to further the meaning. In reading this book it brings + the eyent before you so plainly until it seems like you were pres- ent at the very happening itself. It makes the Scriptures more clearly understood. This book is recommended for the, Study Course of the ministers who are applying for membership in the Annual. Conference. It may be bought at the A. M. E. Book Concern, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The translate its } EO SS ee OO clarify POORESUE SECO ee DD SD ee OD price is $2.50 post paid. two pastors absent. The report by RN ee ===== DSC09280.JPG ===== See tea eS oe ee PAGE TWELVE The Calendar District Institute, Bordentown, N. J.,Mrs. 26-H—First Episcopal Missionary D. H. Sims, president August 2, 8—The World’s Christian En deavor Convention, Australia. 10—Poung People’s Congress, Young People’s Congress Missionary Stewart Chapel, Macon, Ga. L. T. Robinson, Minister; W. R kes, President; M. C. Chisolm, State Supt 24—Ontario Conference—W ind- 74—Puget Sound Conference— } Spoka pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. or, Ontario, Rev. C. E. Penny, 404 Mercer Street. Bishop John A. Gregg- 31—Michigan Conference— Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rev. W. M. Jones, 508 James Street. Bishop John A. Gregg Sept. 7—Northwestern Conference— Davenport, Iowa, Rev. J. W Collins, 11th and Ripley Streets. Bishop John A. ornia Conference— lif. 1207 Powell Runyon, pas- /, Williams. nia Confer- Calif. 1277 H. M. Bishop Noah Gregg Southern An St Los West 25th Rev pastor rete Williams 14—West Virginia Confer- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rev. Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- ociate Colorado Conference—Colo- ado Springs, Colo., 230 So. Wah- atch Str Rev. M. C. Knight, astor. Bishop Noah W. Wil- liam 21—Chicago Conference—Chi- cago, Illinois, Rev. B. H. Lucas, Dearborn Street, 4211 Calu- Street Bishop John A. met Gregg 21—Pittsburg Conference — Washington, Penna, Rev. E. L, Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate 28—Indiana Conference—Eyvans- ville, Ind. Rev. M. R. Dixon, Jr. 509 East Gum Street, John A. Gregg 28—North Ohio Piqua, Ohio, Rev. R. N. Nelson, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate, October $—Ilinois Conference—Spring- field, Ill., Rev, K. J. Siddall, 415 North Ith Street. Bishop John Bishop Conference —| A. Greag —Mexico and Rio Grade Conference — Corpus Christi, Texas, Rev, J. R. McGee, Pas- tor, Box 774 Young. S—Ohio Conference—Zanes- ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrison Bry- ant, Pastor, Bishop R. C, Ran- Flipper, Bishop George B Melbourne, Convention— D. Washington, 514 Pine J. Cincinnatus White, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Logan, Pastor, 5 Fishburn St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Conference — Leavenworth, Kansas, 409 Kiowa Street, Rev. G. W. Ried. pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. 5—Nebraska 12—Kansas Conference — Fort : Scott, Kansas, 416 West 3rd St.. 309 Liberty St. Bishop W. A. ‘Rev. R.S rett, pastor. Bishop Fountain. Noah W. Williams 12—Southwest Georgia Confer- ence— Fort Gaines, Ga., Chapel A. M. E. Church, J. R. Gardner, Pastor, Bishop W. A. Fountain. 12—Northwes* Texas Conference -Brownwood, Texas. Rev. T. B. Bishop George B, —Corsicana, Texas. Bishop George B. Young. ; Laurens, S. C.- Rev. A. J. Thomas, Pastor, 234 North Caro- lina St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. 23—Georgia Conference—Sulvan- Reece, Pastor. Young. ‘ 19—Americus Georgia CO°nfer- ia, Ga., St. James, Rev. L. W. ence—Ellaville, -Ga.,- S. B- —Ohio Conference — Zanes- Wright, Pastor; Bishop~W. A. Fountain. Fountain. som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- way, Kentucky, Rev. S. A. Ly- ciate. ‘ : num, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran-|November 2—South West Missouri som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- Conference—Kansas_ Ctiy, Mo., Bethel Church, 2446 Paseo Street. Rey. T. H. Wiseman. pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. ciate. 19—East Texas Marshall, Texas. Conference— Rey. A. I. Hen- ley, 402 Boulevard Ave. Bishop 5—South Georgia Conference George B, Young. Valdosta, Ga., St. Paul «A. M. 19—West Kentucky Conference E. Church, Rev. H. D. Harde- —Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R Reid, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso ciate. 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid- 20—North East Conference— Bishopville, S. C.; Rev. A. J. Felix, Pastor, Box 422, Bishop J. S. Flipper. 26—Augusta Georgia Conference —Wrens, Ga., J. L. Shropshire, man, pastor, 415 Ashley Street, Bishop W. A. Fountain. 13—Palmetto Conference— Char- leston, S. C., Morris Brown Church, R. I. Lemon, Pastor, 194 St. Phillips St. Bishop J. S. 16—Missouri Conference — St. Louis, Mo., Wayman Temple, 4309 Enright Ave. Rev. J. C. Hicks, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. 16—Macon Georgia Conference— Milledgeville, Ga., Wesley Chap- el, Rev. W. P. Carter, Pastor, 16—Northeast Texas Conference Rev. H. F- Cooper, Pastor, 105 N. 4th Street: To Ministers and Laymembers of 9 A.M, E. Connection ; The Bishop's. Council at Kittrel}, X summer session at noon Wednestay C. in August, makes it Necessary {, me to call the Connectional Coungi ; August 17, to join the Bishops jn the consideration’ of “Union of Negro Methodists.” and report at this meeting. This yj of other Negro bodies of Methodists are invited to sit with us and discuss the matter of “Union.” V. M. Townsend, President C. A. Wingfield, Secretary J. D. Howell, Vice President The Mid-summer session of the Bish- ops’ Council opens at Kittrell College, Kittrell, North Carolina, Thursday morning, August 18, 1938 at ten o'clock, Communications should be addressed to the Secretary of the Council, 1159 Washington Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary Address all communications for q Lawrence H. Hemmingway, Secretary. Treasurer, Board of Church Extension A. M. E. Church to 1535 Fourteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C Pastor. Bishop W. A. Foun- 23—North Texas Conference tain. Dallas, Texas. Rev. F. W. Grant, 27 — Columbia Conference — Pastor, 2418 Metropolitan Street. Winnsboro, S. C. Rev. V. A. Janerette, Pastor. Bishop J. S. Flipper. ; East Bishop George B. Young. 24—Central Conference —Man- ning, S. C., Rev. D. J. Gadsden, Pastor, 213 Rigsby St. Bishop Tennessee Conference — Knoxville, Tenn. Rey. T. E. West, J. S. Flipper. Pastor. Bishop Edward J. How- 30—Central Texas Conference— ard. Austin, Texas. Rev. A. W. Wil- 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint Luke, Nashville, Tenn., Rev. J. S. Foxall, Pastor, Bishop Edward J. Howard 26—Southwest Texas Conference —Wharton, Texas. Rey. W. E. Thomas, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young f 26—North Missouri Conference—Glas- Mo., 600 Commerce Street, Rey. J. H. Ward, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. November 2—North Georgia Confer- ence—Dalton, Ga., Bethel A. M. E. Church, C. W. Peters, Pas- liams. Pastor 1105 E. 10th Street. Bishop George B. Young. Notices Dawson, Ga- cow, All members and those reared in the Bluff Spring Circuit of the S. W. Ga. Conference A.M.E. Church are in- vited to.attend the Home coming cele- bration at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, tor. Bishop W. A. Fountain. | July 27, 28, 29, 1938. If you cannot 2-Texas Conference—|come please send letter or card to Huntsville, Texas. Rev. B, F.! Prof. D. J. Flanigan, Route 1, Omaha, Grovey, Pastor. Bishop George! Ga. B. Young. With many thanks, I am brotherly 9—West Texas Conference—Bas- yours, trop, Texas, Rev. T. H. Moore, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young. 9—Atlanta Georgia Conference— Madison, Ga., St. Paul A.M.E. Church, C.K. Knight, Pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain. —West Tennessee Confer- ence—Greater Bethel, Jackson, F. M. Johnson, P. E. Cuthbert District, Box 471 The Junior Allen’C. E. League topics graphically outlined and includ- ing a stimulating program for children appears monthly in The Journal of Religious Education. ‘ Tenn, Rev. C. H. Harden, Pas-| The materials are prepared by Mrs. tor Bishop Edward J. Howard. | Mae J. Paskin of Allen A. M. E. 10—South Carolina Conference— Church, Philadelphia. Walterboro, S. C. Rey. Lee A. The Journal copies are 10c each, ~ The Sunday School Convention of the Harrisburg District will convene at York, Penna., Wednesday and Thurs- day, August 3rd and 4th, at Bethel Church. Rey. Dwight V. Kyle, Pastor Bishop D. H. Sims R. O. Napper, Presiding Elder The regular quarterly meeting of the Philadelphia Conference Branch Mite Missionary Society is changed to Thursday, July 21, 1938 at Bethel A. M. E. Church, No. 10 St. at Washington Reading, Pa. Rev. W. T. Stewart, Pastor .. \ S. E. Hoxter, Secretary Edna D. Gullins, President Bishops’ Council A. M. E. Church Kittrell, N.. C. August 18, 1938 Fares Philadelphia to Kittrell, N. C. round trip coach fare ...... round trip clergy fare ...... $15.10 13.60 Schedule Proposed Southern State Special P.R.R. No. 115 Leave Thirtieth Street Station, Phila- delphia .............. 11:10 AM. Arrive Kittrell, N. C. .......7:25 P.M. New York Florida Limited P.R.R. No. 147 Leave Thirtieth Street, Phil- Arrive Kittrell, N. C. & 11:39 P.M: .8:20A.M. For further information: ; ‘ _ Consult H. H. Lowber We have appointed the five Commis. 17 — Piedmont Conference —| sions who will complete their “set up consume the major part of the program, with the exception of the discussion a “Union of Negro Methodists.” in, isters, laymembers and organizations sigs 938 uRSDAY, JULY 21, 1! Passenger Traffic Department] The son, Dr. D. Ward was the Bac- Broad Street Station, calaureate speaker at Morris philadelphia. ph reat Religious Convocation and the hops’ Council at Kittrell College, C, in the 2nd Episcopal District, "45-21 1938, Pastors’ Institute, DH. & F. Missionary and the League pavention of the Baltimore, Virginia, orth Carolina and Western North rolina Conferences. See the new Kittrell College. Come! —Atlanta, Dr. D. T, Babcock Sunday, June 5th, 3 P.M. Bishop W. A. Fountain and Presi- 5) Pastor, didates for graduation. pmmittee ? REV. J. A. VALENTINE, Chairman of Publicity 906 Fayettville St. Durham, N. C. Rt. REV. M. H. DAVIS, Bishop know thy works; behold, I have set before thee, an open door and no man can shut it; for thou hast a little strength, and. hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” Theme: “The challenge of the open door.” Jelphia District Sunday School n will convéne at Reading, . “ finish. ndand 3rd. Bishop D. H. Sims, Rev. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder, Rev. {T. Stewart, Pastor, Mr. Lloyd district Supt. Distri P' |copal honors’ in the Church. persons contemplating attending North Ohio Annual Conference, hat convenes Sept. 28th to Oct. 2nd ill kindly notify the pastor of the that ample-provision can be your comfort. Rev. R. N. Nelson 114 College St., Piqua, Ohio pression upon the General Church there assembled. ame ade for so, drop us a line. each week. 0 THE KENTUCKY CONFER- ENCE OF THE W. M. M. SOCIETY Yours in His name, ll Churches that are sending Dele- ates to the Missionary Convention, at Barnes Temple A. M. E. Church, 508 lox Street, Erlanger, Ky., August 25- | please write Mrs. H. L. Barnes, Box 169, Erlanger, Ky. MRS. H, L. BARNES, President REV. H. L. BARNES, Pastor 1195 Garvey Ave. FAYETTEVILLE, PENN. Fayetteville Circuit Mary Chapel and Brown Temple A. M. E. Churches Rev. W. B. Wilson, Pastor Bas he as ES The Third Quarterly Conference wa SAVANNAH, GEORGIA who passed away a few weeks | to feast on. Pouth Carolina. God. WEST PHILADELPHIA QUALITY MODERN PORCH FRONT HOMES FOR SALE NICE ENVIRONMENT, GREATLY REDUCED TERMS Nice selection, containing 7 and 8 rooms and bath, hard- wood floors, hot water heat, stationary laundry. Some with farage, convenient to cars, schools and churches. _Several Stores and dwellings, good business localities, inspection wel- { come. <: e CONTINUOUS BUSINESS SINCE 1880 Adams, 5641 Market Street The Third Quarterly Conference of the held in Mary Chapel June 11-12 with Strengthening their ef- the late Dr. L. R. Nichols of forts to ever stand by the church of | LO OEE EC a EY THE CHRISTIAN RECORD ER PAGE THIRTEEN Text: Hebrews 12:2; after this great Brown | message the Quarterly Conference was College before an audience of five organized for official business. Raised thousand at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church this quarter $762.68. Dr. Flemming broadened the views Of the membership present, his able instruction wi dent W. A. Fountain, Jr. and faculty} minds of the people. Rev. W. B. made no mistake in the selection of| Wilson accompanied the P. E. We are this splendid preacher to deliver this|glad of him. we take this method to message as it was a masterpiece of elo- | thank Bishop Howard for our new pas- quence, thought and advice to the can-| tor and P. E. we have planned to put over a great His text was from Revelation 38; “I| God being our helper. BROWN CH. Macomb, IIL Fathers’ Day was observed at our From this he held the vast| church, with a program; Mr. Madison audience spell bound from start to] Carey was chairman. Dr. Nichols made many friends | the program were: An address by Mr. while in Georgia and it looks like he] Miles Newsome of New York, who is is about ripe and will be heard from| visiting his family here. The origin of at Detroit in 1940 in his race for Epis- | Fatherss by Messrs, Matthew Cooper Class leader No. 3 pulled off a wonder- ful program Sunday fevening at 3 o'clock by A. N. I. State teachers, Sis- ters-Roberta White, Leha Thompson, Sallie Mai Hill and Moore. They made. some wonderful work at the church done by Sisters Washington and spoke encouraging words and others took part. a8 The Church has never won a program like this before having the A. N. I. State College teachers with us the holy ghost was in the church and the fire burned in everyone that was in the house. These teachers will never be forgotten here at Pegram. Sister Washington is a great church worker she has the program for the church. Our church is spiritual by the pastor, Rey. N. D. Thompson. He has brought spirituality into the church, he is open hearted, kind hearted, broad hearted. Not narrow hearted. Sister Mattie Hooten gave the wel- come address to the teachers. We prayed a blessing upon those who Il last in the hearts and program this year with Mrs. Eula Hester APEL A.M.E. CHURCH High lights of and Wayman Thorpe, a whistling solo} came here and rendered service. Dr. Nichols entertained the last Gen-| by Master Laverne Newsome and a eral Conference and made a lasting im- | vocal selection by Mr. Albert Derrick. Rey. Thom ma Abington Mr. Editor you are certainly giving | day School and Christian Endeavor us a great paper now and from indi-| Convention in Madison, I!linois June cations you will be looking up soon if )22-23- And now let me gram was in bington. Tt W. O. P. SHERMAN’ Margurite Wallace, Lula Lillard, Pat- ricia Cooper. Mayilla Page, Mrs. Ruth Sloan and Mrs. Mary companied b: Mrs. Thomas entertained the Stand- ard Bearers lunch was se was had by of Pegram I A The Better Homes and Garden Club congratulate you on your splendid ar-| Sponsored a parade of the brides at the ticles and editorials you are giving us | church Thursday, June 30. The. pro- were rendered by Thelma Abington ac- REV. N. D. THOMPSON, Pastor SISTER EURIA LEE WOODARD. nas accompanied by Thel- attended the District Sun- ST. PETER A. M. E. CHURCH NEW ROADS, LA. The second quarterly conference of Lake Charles District, Sunday School at the usual hour; lesson re- viewed by Presiding Elder, Rey. W H. Hall after which a good old time prayer meeting was had. The Presid- ing Elder then delivered a very helpful sermon which was enjoyed by all At 3 o'clock the business of quarter was opened, all reports were good. good, the Presiding Elder very pleased. At 8 o'clock P. M. the Pre- siding Elder stirring sermon. lifted. We thank God for our pastor and the charge of Mrs. Melva Ab- ne models were Misses , Bernadine Daniels, Mrs. Thomas. Vocal selections the y Eloise Newsome. Collection of the day was very was Friday evening, a delicious erved and a delightful time all. preached another soul- Our hearts were up- PEGRAM, TENNESSEE Presiding Elder. Under the leadership d Rey. G. M. Flemming, Presiding El- of Rey. B. A. Gibson our church is 100 D. Ward Nichols, the pastor|der of South Chattanooga District. Se E per cent, and we hope his return next anuel A.M.E.° Church, New] Dr. Flemming delivered a soul stirring Par ebhces nembersy addedtat the City, the son of a rich and ripe | message giving his listeners something Sister Mollie Washivieton,. member Stich. EULA STAFFORD Chapel A. M. 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Mid toil and tribulations and tumult of his war; who went from the field of service to promise of great reward. He has done a golden deed, proved himself a friend in need, how much joy and comfort he did bestow, scat- tered sunshine ev'ry where he has gone. Sadly missed by, Mrs. L. T. Davis, wife, R. L. Dayis, son, 3 Daughters, Zalda Davis, and Ethel I. Small. AN OBSERVATION OF SECRETARY L. H. HEMINGWAY To our many Friends and Supporters: We are in Washington, D. C., hard at work; and endeavoring to bring “the Church Extension Department-back to its former place of usefulness to the A. M. E. Connection. We preached for Dr. Raymond Smith, pastor on the Gailesville circuit twice on the fourth Sunday. The services were largely attended, religious fervor ran ‘high, and collection was very good. The first Sunday morning found us with Dr. J. M. Harrison, Jr., the efficient pastor at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. The services there were very impressive, and up to-date in every respect. The Secretary preached at the noon service. We preached the first Sunday night to another enthusi- astic audience at Brown Memorial A. M. E. Church, of which Dr. Elbert Beard is pastor. IT never. have in all my life witnessed a more inspiring ser- vice, Music for the occasion was furn- ished by the senior, junior and gospel choirs, the church was lighted with varied colored candles, each female officer was dressed in snow white; which gave a hue that reminded me of the story of the transfiguration on the mountain. Tlrese are men of faith, courage and vision. They have a} program. and are putting it over very |< tivcly. The third Sunday will find ¢ MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President Courses leading to Bachelor oi Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mics, and Music, ——000--—— Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Member of Association of American Colleges. ——000—— For further information write to the President, W A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. | oenguennnenlineninmeneiemenatiqns=ientiqarineitemtnmn omen tet eet us at the great “Metropolitan.” We organized Church Extension Clubs at each of the above named places. Each officer was asked to get at least one person to join the church. We have also launched a membership drive. THIRD QUARTER ROUNDS — SWAINSBORO DISTRICT, AU- GUSTA CONFERENCE A. M. E. CHURCH. Hello everybody: 7 The weather is very hot down here, ul we are working very hard to put jover_a great financial report at the } state meeting in Macon, August. Every man on the district is standing at at- tention, _ We witnessed the greatest. com- mencement of our life at Morris Brown j College, June 7-8 past. j for that matchless leader _ Bishop’ William Alfred Fountain, has made Morris Brown safe for the given us a greater School than have ever had in the state. yj, praying to Almighty God that H. a permit this great leader to work a us the balance of his days, decay indeed, he is the greatest bishop to b program in Georgia is like uni, thal of our Lord Jesus Christ, because gives the “forgotten man” a chaneg We are glad to say that through hig we have our being. r All hail to President William Alf Fountain, Jr:, son of our beloved disho and president of Morris Brown Collega He has done more to stabalize }, school than all his predecessors bined. We pray for him good heal and a. long life. ey May 13-14 we held our third quart ly conference at Swainsboro. The Re J. R. Hurley, is the shepherd of 4 flock. He had everything in readineg for the meeting. He is loved by yj people and stands well with the com munity at large, both white and coloreg elements. He is ‘among the finey young men your presiding elder hg ever met. He has just pulled of great rally at this point. Bishop Fou, tain was present and preached on thi occasion; and his visit created much enthusiasm among the congregation ang throughout the district at large. The Rey. Hurley is, without question a ond hundred percent pastor. May 20-21 found us at Waileigh Station in the hands of that father pastor and prince among men, the Rev. J. D. Dixon, who had everything prepared for our pleasure. Wadleich is one of the very best appointment in the Augusta Conference. It is 1 home church of Mrs. N. E. Byrd president of the Women’s Horne and Foreign Missionary Society of the Swainsboro District. She is ove of the best African Methodist members t be found anywhere. Your presiding elder pastored this charge for two years, The presiding elder’s {u!! a sessment was raised in this quarter. This is really a great church. June 15-17 our official aeroplane landed at Louisville, where the Rev. J W. Weems, ds pastor. He is indeed} a fine fellow, and nothing wh: «vel was left undone by him and his quee4 ly wife to make of our Louisville st] a happy memory. Quarterly mecting was held Friday, the 17, Saturda were taken to Farmer Groye Chur where we preached and checked the records of the church. We were sump tuously dined by the pastor and mem ‘bers. God bless this angel of His July 2-3 found us resting in ‘hd “big house,” the great Lofton Cir! the largest appointment on the 1's trict—more than eight Hundred 1" bers strong. Believe me when ! *%! that Rev. and Mrs. Davis, and al! thé officers and members made it 10" than pleasant for the presiding ¢lde™ It was like a visit to the cify of Paris France; the artistic city, We shall never forget the hospitality show” by this people. They evidence a <'¢"% and abiding love for their fine past” June 4, 5, 6, we held our quarte'! meeting at Spring Bethel Circuit, ps wa We thank God} tored by the veteran minister !"* of “men, | Rev. A. C. Clark, who is know? ‘# who , and wide for his feryent prayers 2" powerfully spiritual sermons, He * Mig apes URSDAY, st ¢ the best preachers on the Dis- | the audience of at least five dierent: He raised $24.72 in this meet-|plans to keep the churches growing 3 “ah financially—Dr. W. D. Shannon, Rich- wy Hope Circuit is being pastored | mond, Ind., who held the audience spell- , oung giant, Rey. Git: Jones, bound as he spoke on “Religious Edu- j sed bis full assessment at his} cation” stressing the value of home meeting at eleven o’clock | and the Sunday School along with the ae rais erly he morning Sa dayne ate Dixon Circuit, pastored by} caused souls to tremble as he spoke 4 p, Singleton, the man with}on “A Powerless Church.” He was Rev Chris hee, Allen Temple, Mungon,| message. He stated that the churches ranch, Bartow, Moxley, Stelli- | were in need of competent leadership. ier’ Avery-Bethlehem, Mc-]and in need of shepherds who would int Clair, and Taylor Groye | make the church yital and interesting. ail missions that are pastored by} He, also stressed the fact that in order JJcnt men “whose virtues we must|to become a good shepherd it was reater length in another arti- | necessary to find the sheep, know the ctively they are the Revs.|sheep and feed the sheep. The con- B. L. Johnson, G. W. | tents of that paper will ever linger in ems, k. D. Lawrence; C. J. Jones,|the memory of those present.—Rey. f cks, Ulysées Barber, A. 'G. |W. A. Searcy of Marion and Rey. J. tM. H. Pearce, and A. D. Ma-|S. A. Mitcham of St. John Church of iB. Green, . We continue to solicit the pray- delivered oi all who read these lines. )k. W. H. MORRIS; P, E. Indianapolis. also papers. Rey. W. C. Irvin of Muncie delivered theAnnual Sermon. It was well given. The church reception was indeed, a Mr. Howard Weaver, splendid . J.P. Q. WALLACE PRESIDES OVER HISTORY MAKING unique affair. SESSION presided. Welcome was given from the Local Church. Miss Doris Brown ihe Northern District Conference of Indianapolis gave the response for lia et at Allen Temple Church, the Sunday School. Rey. Ford Gibson rion, Ind. on- Jume 14, 15 16, at of Logansport responded in behalf of A. The Rey. C. E. Benson was the ministers. -He stated that we come ¢ aining pastor _ ‘with the spirit of Methodism and the Ir >. Q. Wallace, the Presiding ‘A. M. E. Church is not dying, but grow- r, opened the périod of worship ing. He further stated that there are as the opening hymn, “A_ several things for which we should be rec to Keep I Have”. Prayer was proud. Among fhese being the fact re Dr. H. L. P. Jones, pastor that we have the Oldest Negro Uni- our church at Kokomo, Ind. The versity in the world. Such men of pt lesson was read by Rey. S. this Conference as Drs. J: P. Q: Wal- ick, pastor of St/Paul Church, lace, our presiding selder. Adams and volis. Ford Gibson ‘are graduates of that Rev. il. D. Saunders of Muncie was | school lected Secretary and Dr. W. D.| Mr. Shelby Gibson of Indianapolis ! nic Chairman of the Finance | who was unable to attend the District \ bmii‘ce Mrs. Helen “Bellemy, Mr. Conference for the first and only time and. Mr. Bass- were elected|in eighteen years sent a telegram to} the Conference wishing them success pers impressively prepared, were |and expressing his sincere desire to »y the following: Rey. Franklin | be present. His absence was due to ' Frankfort. Ind., on “Keéping | very important and unavoidable busi- Church Alive.” Dr, W. D. Shan-|ness. “ ans ‘ed that it was a Master-piece. Mr. Shelby Gibson, though not pres- ly it was=Rey, W, K- Robertson | ent, along with Mr. Howard Weaver, Crawfordsville gave a paper that| Mrs. Twine and Mr. Bassett were aly enlightened the audience,—Rey, | elected delegates to the Annual Con- Hardrick whose paper we can | ference. : " lorget, for in it, he informed It is indeed with pleasure that we = The Humanity of Christ REV. JOSEPH H. SLADE, D.D. A condensed oe, topically arranged work on the human composition 4 our Lord’s Life, It provides valuable and authentic material for the Suilding of sermons and lectures. Especially helpful to the busy pastor and Sunday School Workers. J) Jp Ra a i ee $.30 including postage Sold at the A. M. E. “Book Concern 716 So, 19th St. Philadelphia, Penna. sis : ‘ watch such men of this conference as Dr. H. H.-Black of Allen Chapel Church | rapidly under Dr. J. P. Q. Wallace, of. Indianapolis. He is one .of the | the Presiding Elder who sets before leaders and made a splendid report | his men the for Allen Chapel. Since he has been | Christian living and for clean charac- the pastor of that church the endebted- | ter. ness has been reduced several thous- Church—Rey. H, D. Saunders who and dollars, like disposition, is moving | full of the Holy Ghost—Reyv. Ford Gib- Efne. His people love Rev. Single- | son who graduated last year from! “ye admires his presiding elder,| Payne Theological Seminary of Wil- revere his bishop. He has fully} berforce University and’ now pastor Fred his will to the will of his God} of our church, Logansport spoke on Bis Church. The new Church he] “The Minister As The Shepherd Of puilt stands as a credit. to his Today.” His thoughts were rich and F on in the community. - Jeyeryone was greatly impressed by his WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY PAGE FIFTEEN The Northern District is succeeding highest standard for He is a big brother to ‘us all and has.a great interest in Christain Evangelism. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training —of— ‘ Young Men and Women THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering. af aaa = ¥ THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION offers General Courses in High School and Elementary Teacher-training, Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY offers A course leading to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, collewe preparatory and general high school work. THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 wecks to four years, valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as journeymen workers SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES | Special reduction in the amount of fees will be made for those ; who are able to pay in advance. ~ Students may enroll for the year in the College of Liberal Arts for $250.00 and in the College of Education or School of Vocations for $275.00. These amounts zs must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military deposit, or books. Freshmen register on September 22nd, upper-classmen register op September 27th. For Further Information Address: DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President WILBERFORCE, OHIO WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a ful! growth of hair Will also restcre the Strength, Vital ity and Beauty of the hay One Jar 50 Cts Sold by Driuggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In Oldahoma City—Sold Everywhere TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR ===== DSC09282.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN said good bye to January ross the continent | ments | Spirit wer which ten en- hat lies in right at the A. M Towne and pastor second A. Harris L An Ms 2 , pastor, Bethel Street i h A. A. Moore und ant’s A. M. E R Robert House, pastor message that } Christ her uld her ange could ff with her T nglist and Author ith and | 1 re lescing | ‘The Evangelist is now convalescing and she railroad train for Oak- boarded Oakland the trange mysterious neared that ling creeping over her, the same as t were in the vision the night before knew it was death, and as she sat there, decided to tell the passenger oc- eupying seat with her knocked rushed feet, the gave such first aid as he could, The Evangelist he was to her eonductor in and asked for anointing oil out of her bag brief case that was open on the seat John 14-14, She took her right hand and got her bible from the years ago, St she anointed her heart and while each to be the last. She told her some She rested it on the seat and turned to that scripture. As she moment seemed remembered a voice beside her HOOPER | g still, later it so tight and strong stood sti crept away. The passe were all alarmed. So they g soda while others Conductor phoned ahead for to be at the railroad station. was taken at once to Highland Doc St Hospital where she stayed twelve days. ast as soon as she is able Hooper tomes from E. Church, New York vangelist A. M. ST. STEPHEN Detroit, Michigan St. Stephen maintains her leadership her Conference year in the Blue Quarterly Conference was held by the very able Presiding Elder Dav id J Blake. The Trustee Board raised, during the quarter, $1178.43; the ards $1457.61; the Clubs $1058.35, 4 total raised this quarter of After paying all salaries, as- by closin St nak $4014.18 ments and caring for the indigent members of the Church, we have left treasuries $1878.35. will wind up eleven years of ful leadership by our pastor, Rev. H ll. It was electrifying to every Board plead for the return ve f our pastor It seemed that he only to us yesterday. Our membership is around 2600 and crowd every Sunday and Sunday nights ame. a tur away Our Social Center has developed into the Hub of near activities Our Slogan is to make the West Side a Better’ place in which to live. We trust that when you want to en- | joy a good service that you will stop at St. Stephen. We are located at the corner of Stanford Avenue and Cobb Place, Detroit, Michigan. W. Ray Dezon a General Conference Minutes NOW READY PRICE $1.00, Postpaid A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Phila, Pa. read it, and prayed that terrible sorri- ful, Mysterious feeling which held her Lie ee all of the West Side | woe: o_o. : < A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS x ~ awe RRE : ame AME, REE prema ewe, YRC AYRE dymnals, Bound Single Copy — Half Doz. One Doz. Ce a a iold are offered Prices Mail Your Orders Today A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . _ 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. pe eae tiga i ney ie pi - THURSDAY, JULY », \ Brand new A.M.E. Mug Morocco with Head Bandy ind Beautifully stamped jy We Pay Pos The New A. ME. Discipline OUR = =S CHRIST SE REDEEMERS = AN OUR BROTHER: \ = AGTHE-UF rican. “> JAN: OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS in semi $ 1.59 $ 6.59 $12.00 at these DR. A. O. WILSON Of Little Rock, Arkansas, Guest Speaker for Men’s Day Program St. Andrews A.M.E. Church, Mem- phis, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 1938. yninent civic church leaders planned, nost excellent program for the citi- s of Memphis in the three services | here Sunday. ‘he committee was fortunate in se- iring the services of Dr. A. O. Wil- Presiding Elder of the Hot Springs istrict, Arkansas, and former Presi- ent of Shorter College as the speaker © the occasion. Dr. Wilson is one the great platform speakers of the e, a noted educator and a pro- und theologian. He was trained at sk University, Wilberforce University Payne Theological Seminary. lt is putting it mildly to say that the ‘wo messages given by Dr. Wilson were ‘masterful’ and profound. The audi- ‘ce was electrified beyond expression. ‘Cis the opinion'that Dr. Wilson is a “«ndidate for the Bishopric for 1940, and will no doubt, be among those who will be elected at Detroit. Other guests were Dr. J. Q. John- “i, a veteran minister and educator of 'con., Dr. C. C. Townsend, pastor of Providence A.M.E. Church; and our own beloved pastor, Dr. J. W. Hall, ‘as the gracious host of the occasion. SINGLE COPY = =— $ .90 —John Dumas HALF DOZ, — _ $ 4.89 CORRECTION ONE DOZ - PRS Taal We're sorry because of the error in A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. pr in last week’s issue of the Christian Recorder on Transitions Page. The cut should have been one of the late Dr. H. ON. Newsome instead of the late Dr, W. H. Thomas,—Ed, WELLSVILLE, OHIO Presiding Elder Dr. T. D, Scott, of the Youngstown District, North Ohio Conference, held the Third Quarterly meeting of the year, Sunday evening, June 19th, in Lee Chapel Church, where Rev. J..B. Easley is pastor. At 7:30 Dr. Scott took for his text, “Why halt ye any longer between two opinions?” He preached a soul stirring sermon, to a large audience, after which the Holy Communion was administered. On Monday evening, the Quarterly Conference was held. All Organiza- tions reported, and surprising was the progress made during the quarter under the able leadership of Rey. Easley. In all $455.72 was raised, with no rally on special effort being made. Dr. Scott commended the work high- ly, stating that under existing circum- stances throughout the district, this was one of the best reports made. Rey. Easley, who has served in Wellsville less than two years, has brought the church to the notice of the public, by his Christian worksmanship, his powerful sermons, his unselfishness, nd his a ; r ig nomina: 4! tion, the things that God would have him~do and say. - Following the Quarterly Conference on Tuesday evening, a playlet and mus- ical was sponsored by the Men’s Build- ing Club. A large attendance enjoyed a pleasant evening. Dr. Scott, at the solicitation of the pastor remained for this affair. The church extends its heartfelt ap- preciation to Rey. Easley, for what he has accomplished for it. —Mpyrtle Lewis GEORGIA CONFERENCE SAVAN- NAH DISTRICT—OLIVER, GA. The third quarterly conference of the Zion Circuit was held June 11-12, the Rey. W. O. P. Sherman, Presiding Elder; Rev. G. G. Burke, pastor was a great success along all lines. Each report of the Church went far above all lines of last quarterly conference. Every department was represented. Our pastor, Rey. G. G, Burke is the right man in the right place The Presiding Elder was well pleased with every thing on Saturday. Sunday morning 10 o’clock Sunday School. At 11:30 ‘| preaching. The Presiding Elder’s text: latter part of the 46th chapter of Isaiah. He preached a noble sermon. All were made to feel glad. One member was received into the church. Collection for Saturday and Sunday, $25.00. ELIZABETH R, BAILEY SIXTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT The 3rd Quarterly Conference and mecting of the Douglasville Circuit was held at* old historical St. James on June 24th and 26th with Dr. J. H. Edge, P. E. and the Rey. B. B. Swin- son, pastor. On Friday evening, the various auxiliaries of the church made their reports which showed an increase over the last quarter in membership as well as finance. The pastor and Trustees were highly commended by the Presiding Elder for the renovation. of the parsonage and other improvements. Two members died during the quarter: Sister Etta Mae Leake, and little Paul Camp. Me- morial services were held for each at their respective churches. Mrs. A. L. Edge, the smiling wife of our Pre- siding Elder accompanied him and spoke words of encouragement to the Missionary society and urged them to contribute something to Bishop R. R. Wright, who was scheduled to sail for Africa the latter part of the month. On Sunday morning, the pastor, Rev. Swinson delivered the sermon from St. | me. John 12:32. “And I, if I be lifted up all who heard the sermon. “At the eve- ning services, the Presiding Elder preached from the subject, “The un- changeable Christ in a changing world.” One united with the church. Dr. Edge is truly a gospel preacher and a sweet singer plus a genuine Christian. The members and friends are over-joyed to have these two gospel preachers to bring them the gospel and pray that our Bishop will return both to the dis- trict and charge. J. W. Shropshire CHEYENNE, OKLAHOMA The third quarterly conference of Connor Chapel A. M. E. Church was held Sunday, June 26th and 27th with Presiding Elder A. D. Burton. Conference proved to be a success. White friends joined in at three o’clock. Sunday evening and Monday night also the holy communion was given to a small audience. Sunday night every body was uplifted and happy. Connor Chapel has been without a pastor, but listening to the wonderful sermon the soul stirring prayers from the Presiding Elder, A. Di Burton. All are satisfied, mnd say well done. Sunday School is held each Sunday by Supt. Brother Miles Smith! The junior class has held the banner all year, missing two Sundays. F. V. RAINEY. It was a great day in Zion to COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Address by Senator Bulkley at Wilberforce University It is characteristic of America to think liberally and to look forward. Wilberforce University is a monument to liberal and forward-looking thought, both in its name and in its purpose. Rey. William Wilberforce was known in England more than a century ago as a liberal and humanitarian thinker and statesman, and contributed to the progressive thought and action of his day. The university here named for him was founded for the benefit .of a race oppressed in a nation whose ideals and principles have always been based on liberty and the rights of man. The founding of such an institution of high- er learning at the time this university was founded was itself an important step toward the eradication of an in- tolerable between the fundamental and undying Principles of our American Constitution and the ut- ter subversion of those principles in the unjust subjection of a race, under the inconsistent claim that it was “in- ferior.” Eighty years of progress have justified the wisdom and vision of. the founders, Bishop Daniel A. Payne, Bishop James H. Shorter, and Prof. John G. Mitchell. The work of the founders have been ably carried on by Bishop Reverdy Ran- inconsistency som, Bishop R. R. Wright,-and Dr, onde Walker. It is gratifiying to yrecall that Wilberforce University is the leader of this movement for higher ion in America, and that under its management by the African Metho- dist Episc 1 Church it has been on a sound b fir y, while it has also held its unquestioned position of leadership in Christian education. The success of this Ohio institution should afford a definite encouragement to the establishment. of similar in other States (Continued on page 8) institutions much It is needed : In This Issue St a ee DD cee The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart. . Sane 2 “Belated Pra EL cMEN Chie OM ate reas 3 Pointed Points 4 Churcman Afield aera Birthday Greetings Brent Saisie a 0 Persona testy 2s cities ss 5 Young People’s Page eS, Allen C. E. League......., Pen Ses 7 From Other Papers .... me 10 General Conference Secretaries... 11 Union Pastor and Wife Banquetted 11 BOER Vers bs oce ty cy cok Pci ae 4 Transitions—“Clement Comments” 14
• July 14, 1938
  ===== DSC09282.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN said good bye to January ross the continent | ments | Spirit wer which ten en- hat lies in right at the A. M Towne and pastor second A. Harris L An Ms 2 , pastor, Bethel Street i h A. A. Moore und ant’s A. M. E R Robert House, pastor message that } Christ her uld her ange could ff with her T nglist and Author ith and | 1 re lescing | ‘The Evangelist is now convalescing and she railroad train for Oak- boarded Oakland the trange mysterious neared that ling creeping over her, the same as t were in the vision the night before knew it was death, and as she sat there, decided to tell the passenger oc- eupying seat with her knocked rushed feet, the gave such first aid as he could, The Evangelist he was to her eonductor in and asked for anointing oil out of her bag brief case that was open on the seat John 14-14, She took her right hand and got her bible from the years ago, St she anointed her heart and while each to be the last. She told her some She rested it on the seat and turned to that scripture. As she moment seemed remembered a voice beside her HOOPER | g still, later it so tight and strong stood sti crept away. The passe were all alarmed. So they g soda while others Conductor phoned ahead for to be at the railroad station. was taken at once to Highland Doc St Hospital where she stayed twelve days. ast as soon as she is able Hooper tomes from E. Church, New York vangelist A. M. ST. STEPHEN Detroit, Michigan St. Stephen maintains her leadership her Conference year in the Blue Quarterly Conference was held by the very able Presiding Elder Dav id J Blake. The Trustee Board raised, during the quarter, $1178.43; the ards $1457.61; the Clubs $1058.35, 4 total raised this quarter of After paying all salaries, as- by closin St nak $4014.18 ments and caring for the indigent members of the Church, we have left treasuries $1878.35. will wind up eleven years of ful leadership by our pastor, Rev. H ll. It was electrifying to every Board plead for the return ve f our pastor It seemed that he only to us yesterday. Our membership is around 2600 and crowd every Sunday and Sunday nights ame. a tur away Our Social Center has developed into the Hub of near activities Our Slogan is to make the West Side a Better’ place in which to live. We trust that when you want to en- | joy a good service that you will stop at St. Stephen. We are located at the corner of Stanford Avenue and Cobb Place, Detroit, Michigan. W. Ray Dezon a General Conference Minutes NOW READY PRICE $1.00, Postpaid A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Phila, Pa. read it, and prayed that terrible sorri- ful, Mysterious feeling which held her Lie ee all of the West Side | woe: o_o. : < A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS x ~ awe RRE : ame AME, REE prema ewe, YRC AYRE dymnals, Bound Single Copy — Half Doz. One Doz. Ce a a iold are offered Prices Mail Your Orders Today A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . _ 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. pe eae tiga i ney ie pi - THURSDAY, JULY », \ Brand new A.M.E. Mug Morocco with Head Bandy ind Beautifully stamped jy We Pay Pos The New A. ME. Discipline OUR = =S CHRIST SE REDEEMERS = AN OUR BROTHER: \ = AGTHE-UF rican. “> JAN: OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS in semi $ 1.59 $ 6.59 $12.00 at these DR. A. O. WILSON Of Little Rock, Arkansas, Guest Speaker for Men’s Day Program St. Andrews A.M.E. Church, Mem- phis, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 1938. yninent civic church leaders planned, nost excellent program for the citi- s of Memphis in the three services | here Sunday. ‘he committee was fortunate in se- iring the services of Dr. A. O. Wil- Presiding Elder of the Hot Springs istrict, Arkansas, and former Presi- ent of Shorter College as the speaker © the occasion. Dr. Wilson is one the great platform speakers of the e, a noted educator and a pro- und theologian. He was trained at sk University, Wilberforce University Payne Theological Seminary. lt is putting it mildly to say that the ‘wo messages given by Dr. Wilson were ‘masterful’ and profound. The audi- ‘ce was electrified beyond expression. ‘Cis the opinion'that Dr. Wilson is a “«ndidate for the Bishopric for 1940, and will no doubt, be among those who will be elected at Detroit. Other guests were Dr. J. Q. John- “i, a veteran minister and educator of 'con., Dr. C. C. Townsend, pastor of Providence A.M.E. Church; and our own beloved pastor, Dr. J. W. Hall, ‘as the gracious host of the occasion. SINGLE COPY = =— $ .90 —John Dumas HALF DOZ, — _ $ 4.89 CORRECTION ONE DOZ - PRS Taal We're sorry because of the error in A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. pr in last week’s issue of the Christian Recorder on Transitions Page. The cut should have been one of the late Dr. H. ON. Newsome instead of the late Dr, W. H. Thomas,—Ed, WELLSVILLE, OHIO Presiding Elder Dr. T. D, Scott, of the Youngstown District, North Ohio Conference, held the Third Quarterly meeting of the year, Sunday evening, June 19th, in Lee Chapel Church, where Rev. J..B. Easley is pastor. At 7:30 Dr. Scott took for his text, “Why halt ye any longer between two opinions?” He preached a soul stirring sermon, to a large audience, after which the Holy Communion was administered. On Monday evening, the Quarterly Conference was held. All Organiza- tions reported, and surprising was the progress made during the quarter under the able leadership of Rey. Easley. In all $455.72 was raised, with no rally on special effort being made. Dr. Scott commended the work high- ly, stating that under existing circum- stances throughout the district, this was one of the best reports made. Rey. Easley, who has served in Wellsville less than two years, has brought the church to the notice of the public, by his Christian worksmanship, his powerful sermons, his unselfishness, nd his a ; r ig nomina: 4! tion, the things that God would have him~do and say. - Following the Quarterly Conference on Tuesday evening, a playlet and mus- ical was sponsored by the Men’s Build- ing Club. A large attendance enjoyed a pleasant evening. Dr. Scott, at the solicitation of the pastor remained for this affair. The church extends its heartfelt ap- preciation to Rey. Easley, for what he has accomplished for it. —Mpyrtle Lewis GEORGIA CONFERENCE SAVAN- NAH DISTRICT—OLIVER, GA. The third quarterly conference of the Zion Circuit was held June 11-12, the Rey. W. O. P. Sherman, Presiding Elder; Rev. G. G. Burke, pastor was a great success along all lines. Each report of the Church went far above all lines of last quarterly conference. Every department was represented. Our pastor, Rey. G. G, Burke is the right man in the right place The Presiding Elder was well pleased with every thing on Saturday. Sunday morning 10 o’clock Sunday School. At 11:30 ‘| preaching. The Presiding Elder’s text: latter part of the 46th chapter of Isaiah. He preached a noble sermon. All were made to feel glad. One member was received into the church. Collection for Saturday and Sunday, $25.00. ELIZABETH R, BAILEY SIXTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT The 3rd Quarterly Conference and mecting of the Douglasville Circuit was held at* old historical St. James on June 24th and 26th with Dr. J. H. Edge, P. E. and the Rey. B. B. Swin- son, pastor. On Friday evening, the various auxiliaries of the church made their reports which showed an increase over the last quarter in membership as well as finance. The pastor and Trustees were highly commended by the Presiding Elder for the renovation. of the parsonage and other improvements. Two members died during the quarter: Sister Etta Mae Leake, and little Paul Camp. Me- morial services were held for each at their respective churches. Mrs. A. L. Edge, the smiling wife of our Pre- siding Elder accompanied him and spoke words of encouragement to the Missionary society and urged them to contribute something to Bishop R. R. Wright, who was scheduled to sail for Africa the latter part of the month. On Sunday morning, the pastor, Rev. Swinson delivered the sermon from St. | me. John 12:32. “And I, if I be lifted up all who heard the sermon. “At the eve- ning services, the Presiding Elder preached from the subject, “The un- changeable Christ in a changing world.” One united with the church. Dr. Edge is truly a gospel preacher and a sweet singer plus a genuine Christian. The members and friends are over-joyed to have these two gospel preachers to bring them the gospel and pray that our Bishop will return both to the dis- trict and charge. J. W. Shropshire CHEYENNE, OKLAHOMA The third quarterly conference of Connor Chapel A. M. E. Church was held Sunday, June 26th and 27th with Presiding Elder A. D. Burton. Conference proved to be a success. White friends joined in at three o’clock. Sunday evening and Monday night also the holy communion was given to a small audience. Sunday night every body was uplifted and happy. Connor Chapel has been without a pastor, but listening to the wonderful sermon the soul stirring prayers from the Presiding Elder, A. Di Burton. All are satisfied, mnd say well done. Sunday School is held each Sunday by Supt. Brother Miles Smith! The junior class has held the banner all year, missing two Sundays. F. V. RAINEY. It was a great day in Zion to COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Address by Senator Bulkley at Wilberforce University It is characteristic of America to think liberally and to look forward. Wilberforce University is a monument to liberal and forward-looking thought, both in its name and in its purpose. Rey. William Wilberforce was known in England more than a century ago as a liberal and humanitarian thinker and statesman, and contributed to the progressive thought and action of his day. The university here named for him was founded for the benefit .of a race oppressed in a nation whose ideals and principles have always been based on liberty and the rights of man. The founding of such an institution of high- er learning at the time this university was founded was itself an important step toward the eradication of an in- tolerable between the fundamental and undying Principles of our American Constitution and the ut- ter subversion of those principles in the unjust subjection of a race, under the inconsistent claim that it was “in- ferior.” Eighty years of progress have justified the wisdom and vision of. the founders, Bishop Daniel A. Payne, Bishop James H. Shorter, and Prof. John G. Mitchell. The work of the founders have been ably carried on by Bishop Reverdy Ran- inconsistency som, Bishop R. R. Wright,-and Dr, onde Walker. It is gratifiying to yrecall that Wilberforce University is the leader of this movement for higher ion in America, and that under its management by the African Metho- dist Episc 1 Church it has been on a sound b fir y, while it has also held its unquestioned position of leadership in Christian education. The success of this Ohio institution should afford a definite encouragement to the establishment. of similar in other States (Continued on page 8) institutions much It is needed : In This Issue St a ee DD cee The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart. . Sane 2 “Belated Pra EL cMEN Chie OM ate reas 3 Pointed Points 4 Churcman Afield aera Birthday Greetings Brent Saisie a 0 Persona testy 2s cities ss 5 Young People’s Page eS, Allen C. E. League......., Pen Ses 7 From Other Papers .... me 10 General Conference Secretaries... 11 Union Pastor and Wife Banquetted 11 BOER Vers bs oce ty cy cok Pci ae 4 Transitions—“Clement Comments” 14 ===== DSC09283.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIA ey By Rev. Car! lyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. se The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. in truth. Saturday, July 16 SPIRITUAL RECEPTIVITY lb to my ‘ords; In many of them can we truthfully say are Dr. Henry C. Link says “happi- ness is not a gift, or an accident but We can never happy something we create.” find happiness until we forget ourselves. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom” says the writer. May we not forget that “the fear of the Lord is the be- - -| ginning of wisdom.” Apart from God f iying.”—Prov.| happiness cannot be; nor can we be , said to have found God until we have 7 24-27 discovered our neighbor. A life en- oa lcs about water | gaged in a search for wealth, pleasure, : 1 graphic illustra-] power, and place will be one that will p the duck’s us, similarly, » bar- ve can hich might have we heard the never find happiness. It is only when we have forgotten ourselves in the en- | gaging task of remembering others that sense of the word we can be said to have come to happiness. in any I Read Matthew 5:3-16. e ear and out the Prayer: Our Blessed Lord God, may z counsel some | aj] that we say or do begin, continue, led and end in Thee, for Jesus, Thy Son, realize the tremen-| and Our Saviour’s sake——Amen. ave in getting our | — sant Tuesday July 19 ntion to the on in our \ ave no Jur Heavenly Fath- spiritual ears all it Thou dost so arts learn to Sunday, July 17 BANISHING FEAR ur Gen. 15:1, (Read Psalm 27” 1 ur fears is one of our t r our fears cling as ig our sins, The majority ure over things that never esult of the ail in assur- valk by sight. Even ¢ elemental fear we inder the fear of fear wisely said; “The grettest ay, too often, be- piritual receptivity PRESSING FORWARD ‘I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” Phil. 3:14. Read I Peter 2:1-9. It has been said that not failure but low aim is crime. Life is an on-going process and we must press forward to- ward Aimless living becomes insane living. Thomas Car- lyle once asked a young friend what his a definite goal. aim in life was. The young man re- plied that he had none. To which Car- lyle retorted: “Get one, then, and get | it quick.” No ship reaches a desired port without its sails being set in a definite direction. You can have lots of fun on a merry go round but it is a poor vehicle to board to go forward. Some people seem to be content as long as they are on the march. The children of Israel were on the go for forty years without reaching a goal only a short distance away. Prayer: We thank thee, Gracious Father, for the goal before us. Help us to press forward with faith in thee, thru Jesus Christ—Amen. nm in life is to be saring you will make one.” ince, wrath, envy, malice: ill are fear in one form or another. Pea wd your life will become ‘glow with a new radiance and filled with a happiness undreamed of. Prayer: Dear Lord with faith in thee, I will fear no evil. Keep me today W Jesus name Mondey, July. 16 HAPPINESS the man that findeth wis- v, #313, Emerson said Happs dom."—Pr “Happiness is a per- Kwnae you cannot pour on other people without getting a few drops on your- self,” Of all the people we know how Wednesday, July 20 AN ETERNAL VIGIL “Keep thy heart with all Gteenee,” —Proy. 4:23. Read Eph. 6:10-18. Matt 15-17-20. : ernal vigilance is the price of safety.” Thus runs the old saying. In no place is it truer than in the citidel of a man's own soul. We must be constantly on the guard against the foes arrayed against us. Envy, malice, strife, wrath meanness, bitterness, rancour, self-esteem, selfishness, lust, back-bit- ing—the list is long and imposing. We need have no fea rof human foes; they cannot harm us. Control must be with N RECORDER verbs: “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that takeh a city.” Prayer: Our Father in Heaven, help us to be watchful at all times. Give us strength to resist the evil within and without. In Jesus name.”—Amen. Thursday, July 21 COURAGE MAGNIFICENT “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”—Deut. 31:6, Deut. 31 26-8. As I read about Frederick Snite, Jr. who just arrived in America after hay- ing spent 12 months in Peiping China and a tot 1 of 447 days in an Iron Lung, I marvel at the science that has kept death at bay, assisted by wealth, love, faith, and devoted human sacrifice. But most of all I am overwhelmed by the boy’s magnificent courage. With death lurking every minute; with fifteen times every minute a suction pump forcing air in and out of the respirator alter- nating creating and releasing a vacuum which causes the paralyzed lungs to rise and fall and giving to the stricken boy the sensation of choking 21,600 times a day as the collar momentarily tightens around his throat, causing all the horror of strangulation, and forcing him to guard against his tongue being drawn down his throat; the boy possesses a courage that startles the world. For in spite of all the terrible discomforture he fights on with an amazing bravery and is able to smile and laugh, read, learn, and play. And thru it all he ‘manages to pray. Above blanched lips and strained muscles he expresses his unfailing faith in God. . Prayer: O God Our Father, in the face of the magnificent courage of many of Thy suffering children, we feel ashamed because of our complaining and impatience. In Jesus name, grant us courage and faith to bear bravely our cross.—Amen. Friday, July 22 WHEN FEAR PREVAILS In the same newspaper that related the graphic story of Frederick Snite, Jr., was the story of a young wife who had no sustaining faith in the hour of sore trial. Having taken an overdose of sedative, after a gay evening of cards and drinking, she was rushed to the Hospital, where the doctors admin- istered unto her and stated that she could surely recover if she “willed it.” However she willed overwise and died. Her heartbroken husband was quoted as saying: “She was afraid of an im- pending surgical operation. That is why she wished to die.” Thus she died ledving a stricken father, husband, and a two year old son. The paper charac- terized her as “the girl who refused to live.” Hers was a failure of faith, For her there was no sustaining faith: “And yea though I walk thru the valley and shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me.” ,Prayer:; O Lord God, we know that thou art able to keep that which we have committed into thy hands against that day. We follow thee. Receive us in Jesus name—Amen, THURSDAY, in. We remember the words of Pro- | GRACE AT THE TABLE We thank Thee, dear Lord, for this food. Bless it to the use of our perish. ing bodies, and us to Thy service, we ask for Christ’s sake. Amen. HYMNS THAT LIVE _ He Leadeth Me 1 He leadeth me! O blessed tho’t! 9 words with heav’nly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be, Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me. Chorus He leadeth me! He leadeth me. By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful follower I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me. 2 : Sometimes ’mid scenes ~of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters still, o’er troubled sea, Still tis God’s hand that leadeth me. 3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine, Content, whatever lot I see, Since ‘tis God’s hand that leadeth me. 4 And when my task on earth is done, When, by Thy grace, the vict’ry’s won, E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee, Since God thro’ Jordan leadeth me DEVEREUX, GA- The Third Quarterly Conference of the Warren Chapel Circuit was held Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19 at Warren. Chapel A.M.E. Church Saturday Rev. J. H. Jones from Si Mark A.M.E. Church was with us. also Rev. W. P. Carter; both gave some interesting remarks. Sunday School opened Sunday morning at 1!) o'clock. All classes were taught by their respective teachers. Amount raised by Sunday School $1.15. The Presiding Elder preached a soul stir- ring sermon from Acts 6. Amount raised Saturday and Sunday $62.63. Rev. W. J. Davis, Pastor Rey. J. N. Miller, Presiding Elder Sister Kizzie Warren DAMON, TEXAS The Third Quarterly Conference © Green Hill A. M. E. Station was held June 11, ending June 12. The conference opened Saturday 4:5") P.M. P. E. Rev. J. A. Howard gave a wonderful lecture, the fire began burning and lasted until the close. Reports were accompanied with $1.00. S. S. opened 9:30. Teacher of No. | Class was absent. Supt. L. B. Leigh taught her class; all of the classes re- cited well. Lesson was reviewed by the pastor, Rey. Sister H. L. Cooper Réy. Sister Cooper preached the eleven o'clock sermon, a soul stirring sermon from Hebrew 12:87. The spirit ran high. Sister Cooper seems to have her church at heart and is putting the pro- gram over, 3:30 P. M. Rev. J. A. Howard preached Children’s Day sermon to the children, it was spiritual and inspiring from Psalm 24. At 8:30 P.M. Rev. Sister Cooper preached from Jenesis 22:3. Visitors from West Columbia, Houston and Galveston. Raised $16.84. —Lula B, Leigh _ 14, 1938 7HuRSDAY, JULY a Lia “BELATED PRAISE” « In my last article I said something it the size of the towns in Pales- ae during Bible-forming Days which vould be made clear. All towns in palestite during Bible days were small and built on @ hill, near a spring or where water could be had by digging a well. Water was a very scarce ar- ticle during those days and still is quite <carce, although they were laying pipes irom the Mediterranean Sea to Jeru- calem when Bishop Williams left. The ‘ties were built on a hill so as to com- dthe immediate territory. Jericho as he said was about two blocks all a- ound it, Capernaum, Chorazin, Mag- and Bethsaida were only small villages in area, about a block and a half or two blocks in circumference, and jerusalem on Mt. Moriah and Mount Zion would not cover more than four blocks in St. Louis. But no chariot and horses could drive through the city, only camel or ass with merchandise on their backs, so narrow were the streets. The homes were built usually three stories high, the first story for domes- ic animals and the second and third or the family. The towns had walls iround them to protect them from The places of the Old Testa- ment Scriptures are protected by three ons: the: Mohamidans, Jews, and istians. Jacob had to leave his home in Bethesheeba and go on to Haran the home of-his mother Rebeccah, because of his perfidility with his brother Esau. He was compelled to pass by Bethel vhere Abraham his grandfather had built an altar when he first came to Palestine, was about thirty five miles from bout a day’s journey, he lay down with perhaps one of the rocks that his grandfather had ised in erecting an altar to -God, for a pillow. No wonder he had a vision during the night and-saw a ladder, the base of which was on the ground by is head and the top reached to the throne of God, with angels ascend- and descending. On awaking from sleep and vision he made a vow, say- , “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I knew it not. How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the h use of God, and this is the gate of heaven. And Jacob rose up early in ‘he morning, and took the stone he had for pillows, and set it up for a pil- low, and poured oil upon the top of it. \nd he called the name of that place Bethel.” He worked seven years for Leah and seven years for Rachael and sx years for wages. Eleven sons and _ daughter were born to him from these ‘wo sisters, his wives and their two concubines before he left and returned ‘o Palestine. The last of his twelve sons, Benjamin was born while he was “l-route to Hebron, before you reach Bethlehem. Rachel the mother of Benjamin died in giving birth and had ‘o be buried before the sun went down on the same day of her death. Poor Rachael, had she lived to have gone ‘ixteen miles farther she would have ‘een her father-in-law, Isaac, and Would have been buried in the cave of nenchpelah, Bishop Williams said he fae sorry for Rachael, but on re- field ie and going to the Shepherds’ a where’ Ruth gleaned after the Pers of Boaz, and where her great dala nemies. grandson, David was tending sheep afternoon, July 28th at 4:30 on the beau- | trict. To that end we invite and urge — THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER when sent for to go to Bethlehem on tiful campus. the hill from the Shepherds’ field, in order that Samuel might anoint him .second king of Israel. The Shepherds’ Field where years after the death of David some poor shepherds were tend- ing their flock one night when angels flew over this field and sang the first Christmas Carol, when Jesus was born in the city of David, Bethlehem. Rach- ael’s tomb is overlooking the Shepherds’ Field. So Bishop Williams determined that she was buried in the best place. Some places remain forever, such as caves, hills, valleys, lakes; so that we may be absolutely sure of some bible places, in addition to the fact that three powerful Religions have guarded these places, viz: The Jews, Mohamidanism, and Christianity. There is no doubt about Bible Places. William H. Burnette, 3756 A Cook Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY On September 30, 1937 at Mother Bethel -Church, Philadelphia, several key women of the First Episcopal Dis- trict of the African Methodist Episcopal Church were called in session by Bishop D. H. Sims and after due consider- ation entered into the organization of the First. Episcopal District Mission- ary Society. At that time the follow- ing officers and executive board mem- bers were elected; with Dr. L. L. Ber- ry—Secretary of Missions—presiding. President—Mrs. Mayme Sims; Vice Presidents—Mrs. L. L. Berry, wife of Secretary of Missions, Mrs. Edna Gul- lins—Philadelphia Conference Branch, Mrs. Carolyn Thomas—New Jersey Conference Branch, Mrs. Mary Ed- wards—New York Conference Branch, Mrs. Lucy Brown—New England Conf. Branch, Mrs. Nora Link—Delaware Conference Branch, Mrs. Galloway— Bermuda Conference Branch; Secre- tary—Mrs. Ida Ashley Brown, New Jer- sey; Assistant Secretary—Mrs. How- ard Johnson—Phila.; Treasurer—Mrs. Sadie Hoxter, Phila.; Supervisor of Young People’s Work—Mrs. Alma Ma- son, Phila.; assistants—Mrs. Cordelia Barker+New Jersey, Mrs. K. Bailey Nichols—New York, Mrs. Iola May Murray—New England, Mrs. Green— Delaware; Board Members, Mrs. Lil- lian Waters—Phila., Mrs. R. B. Smith —New Jersey, Mrs. Bessie Jackson— New York, Mrs. J. Sampson Brooks, New England, Mrs. Carrie Hart— Del- aware, Mrs. Ida Smith—Bermuda. At the A.M.E. Mission House in New York City on March 23, 1938, the organization was perfected with the a- doption by the Executive Board of a detailed and comprehensive Consti- tution and By-Laws. The first meet- ing of the entire organization will be held on July 27-28-29, 1938 at Borden- town Industrial School, Bordentown, New Jersey. Co-operating with the First District Missionary Organization will be the Richard Allen Youth Coun- cil of the First District. Special Fea- tures will be a three days’ Institute for preachers, missionaries and church workers—senior and junior; and an elaborate “Pageant of the Nations” to be presented by the young people of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, New England and Delaware Thursday The following classes will be con- ducted : 1. Evangelism—taught by Bishop Sims I Special Traiinng for Presiding El- ders—(ex-presiding elders, pres- ent presiding elders and future presiding elders. This class will be open to all preachers.) Il Class Work of the Evangelists’ Organization. 2. Missionary Administration: I Finance 7 II Methods in Home and Foreign Fields (joint course for seniors and juniors) . III Leadership Training (especially for Branch and Auxiliary Presi- dents and Organizers) 3. World Fellowship : I Interracial Relationships II International Relationships — 4. Social Service: I Methods of Procedure for Social Service Work In Missionary So- cieties. 5. Religious Education: I Methods and Leadership Train- ing for Young People—(with spe- cial emphasis on arousing inter- est for Sunday School, Christian Endeavor and Young People’s Missionary work; and also the proper’ use of leisure time.) II The Richard Allen Youth Council Class work, forum and Panel Dis- cussions. During this meeting there will also be held model devotional periods ; recre- ational activities under competent lead- ership; and night sessions with moving pictures, music and panel dscussions. Excellent meals will be provided and ample lodging facilities for all in the spacious domitories at the reasonable rate of $5.00 for the entire three days. Registration rates: $1.00 for adults— which includes one year’s membership with all privileges—and 50c for chil- dren under 14 years. Meals for those attending only one day will be 35c each for breakfast or luncheon and 50c for dinner. Religious workers cannot afford to miss’ this excellent opportunity for study, inspiration. recreation and fol- lowship. Institute Personnel: Mrs. Mayme Sims, President Mrs. Ida Ashley Brown, Secretary Mrs. Sadie Hoxter. Treasurer Committee Chairmen: Program—Mrs. Carolyn Thomas Registration—Mrs. Mary Edwards Recreation—Mrs. J. A. Portlock Refreshments—Mrs. Alma Mason Courtesy—Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst Pageant—Mrs. Cordelia Barker Tickets—Mrs. Nora Link Sustentation—Mrs. Lucy Brown Publicity—Mrs. Edna D. Gullins Faculty to be announced in the next issue. Bishop D. H. Sims—Presiding Bish- op of First Episcopal District. The object of the First Episcopal District Missionary Organization is to promote the missionary spirit in general among male and female, young and old, and to engender unanimity of spirit, of missionary philosophy and procedure in the confines of the First Episcopal Dis- 4 PAGE THREE you to become one with us by regis- tering and attending our Institute at Borcentown. E Edna D. Gullins, Publicity Chairman MISSIONARY SOCIETIES SPONSOR REVIVAL St. James A.M.E, Church Williamson, W. Va. “Suppose we conduct a revival ser- vice”—suggested Mrs. Marie E. Gary, the wife of the pastor-at a meeting of the Senior Missionary Society as sug- gestions were being made by various members to increase interest and raise funds for the Societies. No sooner was the idea advanced than it was a- dopted by the members. A ten days revival service was launched which had the wholehearted support of the church. Hence, St. James A.M.E. Church, Williamson, W. Va. held their first re- vival service. The Missionary Societies obtained the services of Rev. C. C. Richardson, a young minister of the Conference to do the preaching. This young man gave a good account of himself as an evangelist. The young folk of the town supported the meeting by their presence ‘and interest in the meeting. While sinners were on their knees seeking conversion, many of these young folks would come forward and kneel around them pulling for them to seek the Saviour who would forgive them their sins and accept them in the Kingdom. At this meeting there were 6 converts and ten accessions to the Church, the most of them being young people. They were Baptized at an impressive service on Children’s Day. the young Evangeli The sermons of t, Rev. Richardson will ‘long linger in the hearts of his hearers This young man shows prom ise of becoming a useful servant in the Church. We highly to all Churches desiring an Evangelist. Rey. Richardson, pastors at Madison and Charleston, W. Va. Mrs.: Marie E. Gary is the president of the Senior Mite Missionary Society and Mrs. Hattie Edwards overseer of the Young People’s Society Following the r recommend him ival the Third Quarterly Conference was held by Presiding Elder A. J. Smoot, Sr. The spirit of the revival pervaded the Sessions of the Quarterly Conference which was a decided success. The Missionary Societies are making plans to attend the State Missionary Convention meeting in Bluefield the lat- ter part of June and the first of July. We march forward as the spirit of the Christ guides us. Irvy H. Gary, Minister service soi br Deo eS ba DDoS eS General Conference MINUTES ARE NOW READY $ \ ON SALE AT THE FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT and will be mailed out to any one sending $1.10 to JOHN R. HAWKINS, 1541 14th Street, N. W., d Washington, D, C, Hisfelcinteleledobietotelnlelsiatetctetetatatcbt ===== DSC09284.JPG ===== 1848-1938 MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Entered at the Post Office at Philadelpbia Ps., o» Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. &. BOOK CONCERN 716 3. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. OFFICERS: Bishop D. H Bishop M. H Sims, President Davis, Vice-president Curry, Manager Dr. George A. Singleton, Editor matter .for Publication to order, 716 So, 19th Street, Safest fant eindteie i d : Weekly Thought oo scene fsaetenfnfacen acne orden period in a he period of success.” David Henry Sims Unie shee in icine Weekly Poem [etefefe lsc letiin ee Dollar, thy shining face Bespe power, Ma ty pocket thy hiding place I need thee every hour,” Kindness of Dr. A. O. Wilson Little Rock, Ark. shielefeledefelnisedeeie et + Pointed Points fected fended mefonfordafe fenton fend bak THE REV. W. C. PERRY OF Chatham, Ont. is to broadcast an day on emancipation program New Members .. ce 8 Trustees, receipts ....---- $58.99 Stewards ......----0s+++ 63.15 Nickel Offering ......-. 5.94 Sunday School . . 7.40 Spérial voyss o> ahh sents ~ 6.10 Class Dues ..... Sere 62.05 $203.63 A new pipe organ has been in- stalled, and the auditorium has been furnished with pews. The pastor is Dr. W. H. Griffin who is completing his 1lth year. The church has been paid out of debt during his administration. Dr. Griffin is a member of the Fi- nancial Board, and leader of- the Chicago Conference. ‘ FOUR DENOMINATIONS observed Fellowship Day at White Rock Baptist Church, Phil- adelphia on the evening of June 10. Dr. Herman F. Tyree open- ed the discussion with “The need of a greater the churches.” fellowship among BETHEL at JOHNSTOWN, Penna. publishes a “Quarterly Visitor” which enables each mem- ber and friend of the church to have a copy of the complete finan- cial report with other items of in- terest.. The Rev. James A. Jar- vis, Minister. " IN THE ST. JAMES BULLE- tin, St. Louis, Mo. the Minister, Rey. J. A. Dames, recommends to his people books which they ought to read. In the issue for June 12 he mentions: “The collapse of the y evening, August Ist over the Canadian Broddcasting Cor- poration coast-to-coast net work. Chis is the third time that Rev. Perry has been so honored by the Broadcasting Corporation. It was on the Ist of August, 1834 when the British Parliament granted freedom to the Colored people throughout the British Colonies, rHE VENERABLE SOLO- mon Porter Hood joined the iti- nerant ranks in 1877, and has been pastoring 61 years. He isa form- er Minister to Liberia, At pres- ent Dr’ Hood is a member of the New Jersey Conference and serv- ing at Atlantic Highlands, PHE are FOLLOWING STATIS- culled from the Grant Topics, bulletin of Grant, Chicago, June 19; tics confederacy,” and “Richard Allen, Apostle of Freedom” by Chas. H. Wesley, and “Daniel A. Payne” by Josephus R. Coan. THE DEGREE OF “DD.” was recently conferred by Allen University upon the Rev. B. R. Holmes, president of Holmes In- stitue, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. Ac- companied by a quartette he will visit Philadelphia and points in the east during July. \ \ PAUL QUINN COLLEGE, Waco, Texas has publisht an at- tractive brochure of congratula- tory letters, telegrams, and edi- torials upon the college having at- tained senior college rating. The acting president is Dr. Arthur S. Jackson, who serves gratis. The Bishop of Texas is George B, Young. Tig ® “oh ‘ = ~4is THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER eS The Churchman Afield RRR EEE EEE EE EE From Chicago back to Philadelphia. The last Sunday in June again the Churchman was guest speaker all day at Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church in the Scottish Rite “Cathedral. Hard work- ing group of Methodists. When the Rev. H. F. Tyree request- ed assistance at St. Matthew the Churchman was compelled to forego the pleasure of visiting Ward Chapel, Philadelphia, and Mt. Pisgah at Jer- sey City, N. J. pastored by the Rey- erends M. W. Thornton, and H. A. Garcia respectively. Sunday morning the Churchman was pleased to hear Bishop D. H. Sims deliver the message during the eleyen o'clock service at St. Matthew. Text: Matt. 9:9. The house was crowded. There were two accessions. The bish- op was accompanied by his mother and sister, Mrs. Miriam Tookes. At the evening hour of worship the speaker was the Churchman. Acts 4:20, “As for us, what we have seen and heard we cannot help speaking about.” It was a sweet season’ of refreshing. Three persons came forward walking with the Master. How the choir sang! The Churchman was grieved to learn of the passing of Mrs. W. H. C. Brown, wife of the well-known District of Columbia Attorney, Banker and Lay- man. South African Day, July 5. “Some- body said it couldn’t.be done” but it was done, and on the day after the Fourth. The Churchman and° hun- dreds of African Methodists and friends ‘beheld an epoch-making spectacle at Bethel, Philadelphia on the day men- tioned. . The entire day was devoted to the South African Mission Field. At eleven o'clock a sermon was preacht by Dr. E. E. Tyler. In the afternoon the speaker was Mrs. E. E. Sims. Bish- op and Mrs. R. R. Wright, Jr. con- ducted a “question period.’ Group-and moving pictures were made. At 7:30 Bishop Wright showed moving pictures” of South Africa, Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretary of Missions presided. 8:00 P. M. a musical extravaganza under the direction of Dr. H. Y. Ar- nett. Excellent singing by choirs from St. James, Atlantic City; Bethel, Wil- mington; Murphy, Chester, Penna. ; Philadelphia church choirs: St. Mat- thew, Jones Tabernacle, Mt. Olive, Mt. Zion, Tyree, and perhaps others. Bish- ops Sims and Wright were drest as African chiefs. Mother Bethel was packt to over-flowing.. When the fin- ance committee reported Bishop Sims presented to Bishop Wright $1,241.60 for the clinic and South African work. The Churchman never saw it on this wise before. The people are enthusi- astic, : : THURSDAY, JULY 14, 193¢ The Churchman was pleased to se. the brethren from all sections of the Episcopal District. Drs. J. A. Port. lock, and M. E. Jackson reported a. bundant ‘success at Bethel, and Bridge Street, N.Y. Dr. D. Ward Nichol; said that sixteen persons joined Eman- uel last Sunday morning and the offer. ing was $349.34. CLIFTON, TENNESSEE : Paris District Conference The Paris District Conference con. yened in Clifton, Tennessee on May 26th with that prince of presiding elder, Rev. G. M. Banks. After a very impressive deyotiona| service, conducted by Revs. M. 1 Easley, F. E. Young, C. G. Jenkins, F. G. Garriet and E. L Hickman the Rey. J. H. Keith was presented ( preach the opening sermon Rey. Keith seemed to have been at his best and the sermon was delivered with power and was very inspiring. The Lord’; Supper was administered by Reys. E L. Hickman, F. E. Young, G. C. Jer kins and FE. G. Garrett. Music was rendered by the conference choir. The Presiding Elder stated that would go into the business of th conference. Organization and Roll Call. The pastors were requested to report all their Educational and Mis sion money to the finance committee Many of the charges showed marked increase in their reports over last year. Rev. W. E. Lewis, Presiding Elder of the Clarksville. District was Present and was very much pleased to see the progress being made in this district. The district stewards were on their “jobs ani @ that this though it i: Mrs. P. T. Roberson, State Presiden of the W. H. & F. M. Society wa among the visitors present. The dele gates came prepared to give real ser vice and did play an important pari on the program. Some well prepared Papers were read and discussed. The people of Clifton were loud i: their praise to the pastor and presiding elder for bringing the meeting to their town. 2 “I have lived in Clifton all my life and have. pastored the Baptist Church here for 18 years, but I have never witnessed such a meeting in this town before,” was the remark made by Rey. A, L. Churchill. “This meeting has been an inspira- tion to the people of Clifton,” said one of the leading white ministers “I thank God for such a Presiding El- der as Rey. Banks who thought enough of us to bring this conference here so that we might see some of the activi- ties of the A. M. E. Church,” said Mrs Mary Johnson one of the aged members Revs. J. H. Keith, E. L. Hickman, F. | E Young, S. A. Lee, Chas. Eskridge and M. T. Randolph. ss The Paris district is small but under the leadership of Rey. G. M. Banks and his loyal pastors and members we are going over the top for Christ and His Church. There were many other things that were said and done at Clifton, but I have written these few lines that you might believe. E. L. HICKMAN Pastor of Quinn Chapel ; _ Paris, Tennessee, eis * PPDPOPPLPDPDODOOD Birthday Greetings REV. THOMAS J. CLEMENT Author “Clement's Comments” Houston, Texas MRS, CECELIA GREGG Kansas City, Kansas DR. S. P. FELDER ~ Retired wre Mississippi MRS. EDNA M. WILLOUGHBY St. Paul Cambridge, Mass. MRS. K. S. DIXON. _ East St. Louis, Missouri DR. S. R. HIGGINS Charleston, S. C. REV. H. H. COOPER, Jr. Pastor Conshohocken Philadelphia, Pa. JAMES WELDON JOHNSON THE NEGROES POET LAUREATE The tragic death of James Weldon has shocked the literary As a man of letter he took st rank among living Negro writers. His fame rests chiefly from the ap- praisal of white people who bought and ad his books and accorded him re- pectable rank among contemporary VE He is the only Negro who has ever received a definite assignment on the ee of a great University as exponent an Ce itor of the literary venius of the Negro race, or enjoyed a wcrative income from the fruits of his n. At the time of his death he was Professor of Creative Literature at Visk University with the corresponding atus at the University of New York. this capacity he was frequently call- cd upon to appear before faculties and ‘udent bodies of leading white Col- ses and Universities of the South. he University of New York had just completed arrangement by which as an extension professor he was to deliver editable Tectures on Negro literature several educational centers. James Weldon Johnson was the fore- most alumnus of Atlanta’ University. ‘y nature and temperament he was onservative, cautious, and courteous. can recall the time when he alone of his classmates remained loyal to facul- 'y regulations against whose restriction his classmates rebelled. In the reor- ganization of Atlanta University, the other alumni trustees opposed the mer- Ser on the ground that it was calcu- lated to impair the old Atlanta spirit of race equality and human rights. He alone of his fellow alumni was selected ‘S trustee of the New Atlanta Univer- ‘ty by the capitalistic interests which dominated the situation. ‘Though: al- Vays preserving. his personal dignity and’ amor propre, he never gave of- ‘nse to the white race. Even while Johnson vorld. TS. leading thé anti-lynchirg campaign he | an "ever allied down on his head the Wrath of southern white like Walter White his more dynamic successor, 7 His National Negro Anthem, com-| nature. posed for a local Sunday occasion in Jacksonville, Florida, before he had come to metropolitan notice and na- tional attention, reveals the true in- wardness of his soul. the militant key but i It is pitched in| be called a literary dilettante scribbling ae in plaintive and | prose or verse as the mode or the ac- wailing tone as of a race which would | casion required. He wrote coon songs, sue rather fight for its rights. The|for minstrel shows, librettos for light music is fitted to the words by his | opera, the Negro National Anthem or It is this which made him so readily acceptable to the white race. James Weldon Johnson was not a poet per se or par excellence like Paul Lawrence Dunbar. He might fairly collaborater J. Rosamond Johnson, his | God’s Trombones, as the spirit moved brother by temperament and genius as|him or opportunity presented itself. well as blood. The fame of the John- | His Ex-Colored Man, was not his own son brothers, James Weldon, and J. | autobiography but that of Douglas Rosamond will go down bracketed in Wetmore, his boon companion who history; and although James Weldon | played the double racial role both sim- is exhibited as the frontispiece, yet | ultaneously and at different times. God’s their fame can no more be disserved| Trombones, usually regarded as his than that of Gilbert and Sullivan. masterpiece, was but a translation in James Weldon Johnson was by na- | literary form of the picturization of the ture a recluse and never deigned to|Hebrew Scripture, an art which he “mix with crowds and keep his vir- | learned from his father who was a typi- tue.” He was accepted into service as field | tyP¢- : secretary of the National Association | highest peak in “The for the Advancement of Colored Peo- | Rides Tonight,” in which he admonishes ple. Although he served in this ca-|Harlemites of the danger pit of their cal Baptist of the older Evangelistical His poetic genius reaches its White Witch pacity with intelligence, courage, tact, besetting sin. and resourcefulness, yet one was con- James Weldon Johnson’s reputation stantly impressed with the thought that | #8 2 Poet and a literary men is secure he was impressed into a field of service |i" the keeping of the white ree for for which he was not fitted by nature he uttered nothing base or offensive to or inclination. Militantcy and. agita- their racial sensibility. He was the tion engaged the energies of his head Negroes ambassador of letters to the rather than of his heart. Unlike Du- Bois (of the earlier days) and Walter White, he never gave himself with full abandon and self detachment to the struggle for the political and civil right of his race. Indeed the years which white race honored and admired. _ —KELLY MILLER HAZLEHURST, MISSISSIPPI The Third Quarterly Conference was he devoted to the leadership of this | held at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church militant organization were but an in- terlude, and one might say a strange | Elder. May 15. Dr. J. J. Morant, Presiding The Conference was opened interlude between the earlier and later | Friday night at eight o'clock. The stages of his career. We first dis-| song service was enjoyed by all. Old cover him as a partner of Cole and| time love feast. Scripture in concert. Johnson and author of “Rag Music” | Lesson was taken from the Psalm 37. then in vogue typified by “Under the |The Presiding Elder delivered a soul- Bamboo Tree.” In the reclining years | stirring sermon that was enjoyed by of his leisure, we find him a dignified | all who were present. professor of Creative Literature in two American Universities, one black and | Harrison one white. Thus both ends of his career contrast with the middle. On Sunday morning Superintendent Watkins opened ~Sunday School at the usual hour, 9:30 o’clock. Sunday School was largely attended. James Weldon Johnson made a brief | After the classes had all turned in their incursion into the field of politics. He |teports the pastor came forward and first belonged to the New York “Liter- | Presented the visitor, Reverend Leath- ary Fellows,” the metropolitan conter— | ¢rberry. At 11 o’clock the Presiding art of the Boston cabal of college scions| Elder then came forward and delivered who were oath-bound to offset the in- | Out of his soul a great sermon, the sub- dustrial propaganda of Booker T. Washington. William Monroe Trot- ter, George Forbes and William H. ject being “For what will they have me to do. I have kept all of these commandments from my youth up.” Lewis, were the leaders of this cabal. Which he so beautifully fed the minds By shrewd political finesse the wizzard|0f the youth that they must live for of Tuskegee sought to wean Johnson God and build their thoughts on higher and Lewis from their hostile alignment | things of life. At eight o’clock the by offering them the allurements of office. Johnson was appointed to an important post in the Consular Service; he aceepted the assignment and served, efficiently until replaced by a demo- cratic administration. He then enter- ed the service of the N.A.A.C.P., which was anti-Washington in origin, spirit and objective. However, under the guiding hand of Joel E. Spingarn, this militant originator did not drama- tize its hostility to the great industrial leader by violent controversy and vocal tagonism. It must be said for James Weldon Johnson that he was never Mr, Washington’s bitter or violent oppon- ent. There was no bitterness in his evening service began. We were blessed with another powerful sermon by Dr. Morant, Corinthians 9:6, sub- ject: “But this I say he which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly, and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully with joy. The Conference business then moved on in the regular order and in the usual systematic way. The finance commit- tee reports were all good. Sunday night collections were $18.75. Total for this quarter $193.98. We are thank- ful to Bishop S. L. Greetie through the guidance of the Almighty and with the leadership of such God-sent men as our most efficient pastor, Rev. B. F, DR. R. RECHE WILLIAMS Born in Marion County, Florida, at- tended Primary and Elementary schools of that county. Graduated from Cook- man Institute (now Bethune Cookman College, then Walden Tennessee and Meharry Medical Col- lege, Florida since graduation, served as Assistant City Physician of Tampa five (5) years Now is Associate Surgeon on regular city staff of Tampa. Past President of State Medical As- sociation, State Vice President of Na- tional Medical Association and Presi- dent of local Medical Society. Always active in church, fraternity and community life. capacity in the church as a layman and has been a member of six (6) general conferences and is elected to 1940, the seventh time. Served on committee of discipline two quadrenniums and chair- University of practiced medicine in Has served every man of lay-college three quadrenniums Was endorsed by his state in 1936 for financial secretary of church. He has been successful as a Physician and Surgeon and a builder of communi- ty life pa. Urban League and all important ciy- ic movements in Tampa for the past fifteen (15) years. He is a Past Mas- ter Mason and Shriner, Odd-fellow, Pythian and Exalted Ruler of Elks. His wife is the daughter of the late Bishop Chappelle, Clotelle Deverre, an accomplished woman, two sons, one a medical student. One of the organizers of Tam Patterson, and most worthy Presiding Elder, Dr. J. J. Morant. God has been so good to us should rejoice in the good of our sal- vation. We cannot say too much a- bout our pastor. A wonderful Chris- tian leader—we all love him and are trying to rally to his call. He has done a great work here. He is not only loved and respected by his mem- bers of Wesley Chapel A.M.E but the entire community considers him an asset. May the Lord send more such men to labor in his vineyard Raised in Conference $18.50 Presiding Elder was paid in full Rey. B. F. Patterson, Pastor Dr. J. J. Morant, P. E. Mrs. A. W. Greene we Church, The ===== DSC09285.JPG ===== PAGE SIX ee ee t ’ * Young People’s Page get in speaking distance of them, mat- sear : ters not from what angle they come. / er ' | Such a man as this is Bishop D. H. | | | strength according to both nature and acquired ability. Some men have eyes only in the front of their heads, while others have eyes in all parts of their heads, and see things long before they * You certainly don’t have to talk yourself to death to make him see your To A Future Wife Sims. His coming to this state w point here—some | at this time is like an Oasis in desert. men, his desire to | His knowledge of work with all the men of the state, his llingness to hear and to be heard; ly face not near | ° 5s knowledge of school affairs; his lern approach to the latest issues before the church and the race, frankness of speech, his willingness sire to acknowledge that we ve some sickness in this church, and his efforts to expose the same and pre- | | ribe the cure therefor; his outstretch- Dream Home not large—but | and mar the floor, and ed arm to the young men of the church ) are prepared for service, without least intention of doing the older any harm; his open ear to the 1 loud and free, |? for Me | le | of the church; his progressive »d of doing his work in annual ferences, his burning messages from wanted ings | all my life, | platform and pulpit, for which white | and black hunger and thirst; his desire man be himself and think sughts and express the same of assassination; has so e people of Alabama, that they feel a current of religious feeling such as is not commonly felt where ar- tick” are so Bishop Sims, has a real Methodist idea of the office of Presiding Elder, the idea that was in minds of the fathers when this office created. His efforts and this in that > officers, look upon themselves as ing somebody, and not mere rubber Thus he gives every man a nee to live and be, but when one himself the bishop has never enough to be present at the funeral and pronounce the benediction. There is no place in the activities of Metho- dism for accomplishing much good in kingdom building, equal to the office of Presiding Elder. Alabama has some outstanding characters in this line of service, some of whom are quite young in both years and ministerial standing, but are giving evidences of fitness for the place Our State Meeting Our state meeting which comes off in the great city of Birmingham this year, ind which will be the greatest thing of its kind that has ever been held in this state, is looked forward to, with longings and with happiness from all parts of this state by all classes of The new dress that has been s B. Keller | Cheerful Giving | that every e father had given his son a dime | for him e dime wa Sunday School asked if ance and the “big h in evidence. lime in more cheerfully, | put that in.” the was Her Specialty his desire in direction all,” waited upon r accept ur said church, | St@mps » preaching?” ommittee BISHOP D. H, SIMS, AND HIS ADMINISTRATION IN ALABAMA By Rev J. B. Carter ay L sa ist a word about the af- t is just his really and truly fe under the leadership David H Sims, as are proud of rim and willing t his leadership ¢ last step of the way, is but put- t mildly His coming to his home timely and highly necessary that not what our ac- There is just a certain distance people go, matters ioaipiletnient makes it attractive, and the new song which he has put in its mouth- has siven it drawing power hitherto un- known to us may be, and when one natural is to step has reached his limits. the thing for him to do, aside and let some other man have a chance Truly we are following to carry the work further towards suc- | * leader of no small parts. In this con- cess and progress, The bishop immed- | "e¢tion, let me say that our school iwtely preceeding Bishop Sims, in this | Work under Dr. J, R. Burghes, is more district, did his work in his way, and | tan holding its own, for he is showing Was successful in the course he persued, | ™"Y signs of progress and letting it be known just what we can do through cooperation, If a other things about which T shall tell you later are done, For him there was a field awaiting his coming, to which he went and great is few the measure of success that now at- tends his work Surely every man has Payne University will mount his particular gift and measure of | ®"d soar upon eagles wings. The last ‘ THE CHRISTIAN R hss EE put in this movement, by Bishop Sims,4 CORDER big thing that many of us in this state will ever be able to do for the A. M. E. Church, is to saye Payne school for the coming generations. Alabama, will not be in a hurry to let her own son, D. H. Sims, leave this district, matters not who nor how many others may desire his services. His saintly mother and devoted wife share his bur- dens and are a source of pleasure in his conferences of Alabama, and in the local churches at all times. No one but God and those who have had the ex- perience, know what it means to have a Christian mother and a loying Chris- tian wife pulling for you in both earth and heayen, with both God and man at the same time. Enough said. You are invited to run over here during the State meeting-and see Alabama in action. THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE OF THE SOUTH DETROIT DISTRICT \ Saginaw, Michigan It was our good pleasure as members of the South Detroit District to meet in Annual Session with the fine people of Saginaw, under the leadership of the noble Rev. J. A. Dean, the pro- gressive pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church.,Our Genial Presiding Elder, the Rev. David A. Blake was as usual at his best. Possessed as he is with clear vision, a brave dering and high expectation. It is to say the least when I state that under his leadership, the conference was in every way a tremen- dous success. Following the opening devotions, the organization was perfected, and the financial reports made. At the noon hour, Rev. Culpepper lifted our hearts with a message, “The need of Conse- cration,” which was followed by the doxology and benediction. At the ‘three o’clock hour after de- votions led by the writer, the Presiding Elder after making excuses for the venerable Rev. Lewis who was schedul- ed to deliver the sermon, carried us to the mountaintop with a message filied with information and inspiration. The Amens and shouts were much in eyvi- dence as he expounded the Word of God from the text “In Him we live, move and have our being.” A great sermon by a’preacher truly sent from God. An old fashion Methodist Com- munion and testimony meeting follow- ed. At the evening services, Rev. Dean Save us one of the best we:coming pro- grams it has been mine to witness. Every department of this well organiz- ed church together with representatives from other churches and the official staff of the city government taking a part. Mr. Harold Jackson and the writer gave responses on behalf of the conference. Rey. S. S. Harris, the sweet gospel preacher brought the message on Thursday night, and Rev. P. G. Craw- ford, the pulpiteer spoke on Friday night. Each night’s session was at- tended by over flow crowds. ¥ The assigned subjects of ministers, laymen, and delegates to the Sunday School Convention was handled in a very acceptable way and the discussions which followed were to the point and proved profitable. . Approximately 4 thousand dollars THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1935 See was reported by the various COMMittees causing all of us to rejoice and gave evidence to the fact that even in a re. cession, the church is able to carry 9, when manned by capable and hones leaders filled with holy unction fron, on high. Rey. J. D. Howell who aspires to be. come the financial secretary of oy; great church when the venerable p;. Hawkins retires together with Rey. George W. Baber, pastor-host of the next general conference, and of the greatest church in our Methodism, ang candidate for the Bishopric were much in evidence, and added much to the suc. cess of the conference. These men tho pastoring our best churches are much beloved, and respected by all the brethren. ; We close with the thought that as , district we are in peace and harmony Each in his own sphere working for the good of the whole, ever ready and will- ing to help those who are less fortunate Giving assurance to our beloved Pre. siding Elder, that he might pass the word on to the Prince of Bishop. The genial Right Rev. John Andrew Gr that the old South Detroit District wil! meet him on August 31st in Grand Rap- ids with its colors flying. —A. D. Evar ATHENS, GA. The Third Quarterly Conference of the First A.M.E. Church at Athens Ga. North Georgia Conference was held Sunday, June 19th. A severe rain storm on Friday night, 17th inst. p: yented conference being held on sched- uled time. From a material standpoint, the cou- ference was a great success, reporis showing not only an increased financial income over the previous quarter, but the liquidation of many debts, notably one that had been pending over a pe- riod of years. Presiding Elder J. S. Downs and t!i pastor, Rev. H. I. Bearden are to \x congratulated on the success that is attending them on this, their second a:- ministration. Both are indefatigal| workers, having the best interests 0! the church uppermost in their minds The reporter regrets, however to not that the spiritual growth of the church was far out of proportion with the financial ‘growth due to the failure o! the laity to throw itself wholeheartedly into the program of the Master, whic! is the establishment of the Kingdom of God in the hearts of men. We have a tendency to look upo! Christianity as an emergency only i” the time of trouble, losing sight of the fact that it is a battle that is to be waged incessantly with a consecratc! aggressive and sacrificial life. We, not defensively, find this con:i- tion prevailing in all of the churches in general, but greatly deplore the a! titude of those who are regaled in tli armor of Christ failing to follow ! commands of the Master. Let us pray that the time will soo” come when we shall all fully reali” the fact that we are soldiers of t!° cross and followers of the Lamb a”! will never fear to own His cause ° blush to speak His name. 2 —Jas. W. Davis Ra a Se THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1938 ALLEN CHRISTIAN f ENDEAVOR LEAGUE " Topic For July 17 Heroes of Missions in America Rom. 10:9-15 Learning from Great Christian Heroes David Brainerd. Just two hundred years ago David Brainerd was a young man twenty years old. His father and mother had died when he was still a boy, and David had to live with other people. Fortunately for him, the home of a good minister was opened, and the boy went, ahead with schooling, and to Yale College. When he was ready to preach at twenty-four he chose as his task missionary work among the In- dians. How many hardships he suffered as he walked among the Indian tribes in New York and New Jersey! How se- vere was the weather, how many were the dangers which opposed him! And how short were the five years that he was permitted to work among the In- dians whom he loved! His devotion and pure life were strong enough to im- press the savages in a manner that they never forgot. Marcus Whitman. A man who was both a missionary and a statesman had 1 large part in saving “The Oregon Country” for the United States. His messages of love and hope sayed the ouls of both red and white men in a vide region now embracing several states in the Pacific Northwest. In 1843 came the word that the United States government was thinking of get- ting rid of the Oregon country to Great Britain. Marcus Whitman could hard- ly believe it to be true. He would try to prevent it. The leaders at Wash- ngton must know. In the dead of winter he rode on horseback across the continent. After incredible hardships e reached Washington, with ears, nose, fingers and feet frozen. But he saw Daniel Webster, Secretary of State, and President Tyler, and secured from them the promise not to cede Oregon to England. Thus did a missionary he- roically save a large section of his country. Richard Allen. Many names have been connected with the Christianizing of the Negroes in America. Whites and blacks have furnished their heroes, but few have more deserved a place of honor than Richard Allen, a black man whose soul belonged completely to the Lord Jesus, although his body was the property of a white master named Stokeley. So diligent was he in his work, and so honorable as a Christian, that his master permitted Richard to purchase his freedom in 1777. After the close of the Revolutionary War, Allen be- came a preacher among those of his own rate, and traveled through New Jersey,, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. He organized the African Methodist |. Episcopal Church in 1794, and for near- ly forty years served the Negro race in ‘eligion, philanthropy, patriotism, and m the fight for freedom. (These and similar stories of heroic Missionaries may be told. Pictures will form an important part of the meeting. The following are suggested to be pur- chased, used in the meeting, explained, Bishop Tookes Writes Letter to Twelfth District Little Rock, Arkansas June 27, 1938 To all the pastors and laymen of Ark- ansas and Oklahoma— Greetings: My Dear Co-Workers: .. This is to request each Presiding El- der of the Twelfth District to kindly send in to Dr. G. E. Curry, Manager of the A-M.E. Book Concern, your Allen Day Money. Dr. Curry is rendering a fine day’s work for the A.M.E. Church in re-claiming the Building for our de- He deserves the help and cooperation of every body in it, and I nomination. urge upon you to make full reports to him immediately. I am herewith publishing the names of the districts who have paid on Easter Day for this year and I am urging that they augment this and let us at least do as well as we did last. Arkansas Conferences By District Dist. Presiding Elder Amt. Pine Bluff—Rev. J. Wayman iA ely, ED hase sce re cme's -29.35 Little Rock—Rev. J. D. Dennis, DEO Sea cup es hear eas Clafendon—Rev. W. M. Black- 2.51 and kept for a permanent place in the society: Picture map of the United States (50 cents) with insert sheets to be pasted in the map,—American In- dian (10 cents), American Negro (10 cents), and Mexicans in the U.S. (10 cents). Also the following picture sheets at 10 cents each: (a) America at Home; (b) American Indian; (c) Chil- dren of the City; (d) Indians of the Southwest; (e) Orientals in the U.S. Iso eight teaching pictures on the American Indian at 50 cents for the set.) 2 Daily Verses M., July 11. David Brainerd, conse- crated youth. 2 Tim. 4:1-5. T., July 12. John Eliot, apostle to the Indians. Matt..10:16-22. W.., July 13. Marcus Whitman and the Northwest. 1 Cor. 3:6-10. T., July 14. Sheldon Jackson, lover of the distressed. Titus 3:1-7. F., July 15. Frank Higgins, lumberjack. Titus 2:11-15. S., July 16. Moody, winner of souls. John 1:35-42. Sun., July 17. Topic—Heroes of Mis- sions in America. Rom. 10:9-15. —Christian Endeavor World THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER a ner AIST 8 Hamburg—Rey. Hot Springs—Rev. A. O. Wil- Darn De aes cei 7.48 Fort Smith—Rev. L. S. Overall, Deis ie i'w." wie"! Revive Interest x.0/§timulate Enthusiasm son, D.D. Prescott—Rev. L. D. Johnson, Di Dare fan fr case ad 14.06 Magnolia—Rey. J. W. Stinson, DPI) ee icgeenh nics ga 'oares oa 17.76 Stuttgard—Rey. F. A. Round- LaCie Ds DE ae oy ale gn ares 16.71 Helena—Rey. W. R. Akery, ADs. BSL bce Loa SS Amen eben Pe ams 20.50 Camden—Rey. O. Sherman, D.D. 44.50 Monticello—Rey. V. M. Town- SEUC Os crs moeeie rt 32.00 Augusta—Rev. W. M. Lunnon, BE OOOe: sf é Ded) seman Wa ricuk caesar 22.00 e G. W. ; Achtord a1); Dione dy ca por 12.00 Sates Ha 4 sia Mi New Port—Rev. W: M. Turner, 2 usic Flymnal in t 7 DD er eres ok 3.20}. hand of every Choir Jones Borough—Rey. Wingfield, Member at these Un- De ataheicgs caterer 5.10] usually low prices. Forest City—Rev. W. T. Pope, One Doz. — $12.0¢ DID! a. hs --+ 11.00] Single Copy = $ 1.25 Dumas—Rev. M. M. Nelson, Half Doz ae $ 6.50 ee Meer ae ed 3.00 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN RSE Hae OO Ra $331.97 ‘ Dr spl Bere: axes cs. 165.98 | profertenfonfecferferterforferberfesbeelesieedesdordecdefeededoet Balance to Home Treas. ..$165.99 PROGRESS Yours very truly, H. Y. Tookes, Bishop Ji, ake For The Best Results za offering a multitude of services Try an “Ad”, —-IN THE—— | this advancement, the public re Today we have a highly trained professional man, using all the advanced methods of science and which were never expected of his predecessor. As the result of ceives protection and comfort in a time of great need Christian Recorder Special Monthly or Yearly Rates WALTER C. BECKETT Phila,, Pa 0585 216 W. Coulter St. GER Twelfth Episcopal District B i A wide gulf separates the mod- ern funeral director from the “undertaker” of fifty years ago. t PHONE: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT I have been appointed by Bishop Sims District Episcopal Evangelist for the First Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Church, and Special Agent for the Church Ex- tension Department in Washington... am also authorized to take subscriptions for the CHRISTIAN RECORDER and supplies for the Book Concern. | am now booking Revival dates in my district from July 15th forward. .Letters will always reach me addressed to EVANGELIST Dr. N. H. JELTZ,-716 So. 19th St., Philadel- phia, Pa. CGRP IIE ILE LE ELI LGR ===== DSC09286.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT THE CHRISTI Continued from page 1) d to kr y through the efforts of ht, success has attended ent of another Wilber in Transvaal, th one more class is ready to leave and its members finding their ed. In the today they must to listres: d tom ions of established aday political principles times, too, it has been neces- ations of prin- lent, that all men at they ndow: Creator ‘with certain in hese are of happi- men, 1 the COMMENCEMMENT EXERCISES | democratic eting new conditions und looking | | ideal—an instrumentality through which man might preserve his liberty and pursue his happiness; but they had to leave to posterity the task ¢|of safeguarding and developing those ideals. George Washington said: “The warmest friends and the best support- ers the Constitution has, do not con- tend that it-is free from imperfections * * * IT think the people can, as they will have the advantage of experience decide with as much propriety on the alterations and amend- necessary, as our- I do not think we are more , have more wisdom, or possess e, than those who will come The same ideas were ex- ssed by Jefferson: “Some men look at constitutions with sanctimonious rev- d-deem them like the ark of venant, too sacred to be touched. cribe to the men of the pre- a wisdom more than human, and suppose what they did to be beyond I knew that age well; I It It was e the present, but without the the present; laws must hand vith the progress of the human that becomes more develop- re enlightened, as new discoveries truths disclosed, and |on their side, | me which are ar er us.” ceding a endment nged to it, and labored with it. deserved well of its country. istitutfons go in new ment becomes de- 1ese er ids, it s the right or to abolish it ment.” $ no in: the ward to great ideal he Declaration of ributed to Thomas we still r yard him as quali auction.” Jeffer the honld uote again roment must lividual who mass par- cipate f the the Government will be safe His con eption of government by the majority of all people necessarily included a oper respect for minorities, and in his first inaugural address he stated a Principle of government from which we will never want to depart: “All will hear in mind this ene red principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable; that the Minority possess their equal rights which equal laws must protect, and ta Vielate which would be oppression,” These principles of democracy were embodied in our Constitution which provided. our Nation. with a practical working government based on the high ideal of the equal richts of all men The Government prea men whe founded our were too wise to believe that their wisdom and experience could be sufficient for all time They set up a practical Rovernment—based on the ind opinions change with the of circumstances, ‘institutions nee also, and keep pace with We might as well require 4 man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy, as civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their ancestors. It is this preposterous idea which has lately deluged Europe.- in blood, Let us follow no such examples, ior weakly believe that one generation s not as capable as another of taking care of itself, and of ordering its own affairs.’ adv times Three-quarters of a century later the visdom of this statement of the for- ward-looking Jefferson was amply vin- In a great crisis that then onted the Nation Abraham Lin- id: “The dogmas of the quiet are inadequate to the stormy pres- ent. The occasion is piled high with diffi- ulty, and we must rise with the occas- \s our case is new, we must think and ion anew act anew. We must disenthrall ourselves, and then we shall save the country.” Lincoln was in- spired by the same ideal of a democratic government as was Jefferson. After his first election to the Presidency and while on his way to Washington to take office, Lincoln made a speech in Independence Hall in Philadelphia in which he said: “I have never had a feeling politically that did not spring from the sentiments embodied in. the Declaration of Independence.” Lin- coln was, in his time, the great expon- ent of Jeffersonian democracy. Not in the sense that we have sometimes heard the term “Jeffersonian democracy” re- cently used, for Lincoln supported a strong central governmenz and differ= ed with Jefferson's view about States’ rights; but concerning the more funda. mental principles of liberty, democracy, and human rights, Lincoln's philosophy looked back to Jefferson, but, like Jef- ferson, always looked forward, Lincoln's comment on the shifting of AN RECORDER party adherence to fundamental prin- ciples is of geniune interest today. In 1859 he wrote: “Remembering that the Jefferson party was formed upon its supposed superior devotion to the per- sonal rights of men, holding the rights of property to be secondary only and greatly inferior, and assuming that the so-called democracy of today are the Jefferson, and their opponents the anti-Jefferson party, it will be interest- ing to note how completely the two have changed hands as to the principle upon which they were originally sup- posed to be divided. “The Democracy of today holds the liberty of one man to be absolutely nothing when it conflicts with another man’s right of property; Republicans, on the contrary, are for both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar. I remember being once much amused at seeing two partially intoxicated men engaged in a fight with their greatcoats on, which fight, after a long and rather harmless contest, ended in each having fought himself out of his own coat and into that of the other. If the two leading parties of this day are really identical with the two in the days of Jefferson and Adams, they have performed the same feat as the two drunken men.” This amusing statement about the shifting of party positions is most in- teresting to review today after another 75 years have passed. It must put us on our guard against attributing to any political party an absolute consistency in adhering to principles. The Demo- cratic Party of Lincoln’s day was the successor of Jefferson's party by direct continuity of organized existence; yet Lincoln,in helping to form a new Re- publican Party to oppose the party of Jefferson, was fundamentally in accord with Jefferson’s. principles. In the same letter from which I have quoted, Lincoln went on to say: “But, soberly, it is now no child’s play to save the principles of Jefferson from total over- throw in this Nation. er “The principles of Jefferson are the definitions and axioms of free society. And yet they are denied and evaded, with no small show of success. One dashingly calfs them ‘glitering gener- alities.’’ Another bluntly calls them ‘self-evident lies.’ And others insidi- ously argue that they apply to ‘superior races.’ These expressions, differing in form, are identical in object and effect —the supplanting of the principles of free government and restoring those classification, caste, and legitimacy. They would delight a convocation of srowned heads plotting against the peo- ple. They are the vanguard, the min- ers and sappers of returning despotism. We must repulse them or they will sub- ! jugate us. This is a world of compen- sation; and he who would be no slave must consent to have no slave. Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and, under a just God, cannot long retain it. All honor to Jefferson—the man who, in the con- crete pressure of a struggle for nation- al independence by a single people, had the coolness, forecast, and capacity to introduce into a merely revolutionary document an abstract truth, applicable to all men and all times, and so to em- balm it there that today and in all com- ing days it shall be a rebuke and a THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1935 —_. mero —— stumbling block to the very harbinge;, of reappearing tyranny and oppression » To that abstract truth, introduced ;, the Declaration of Independence by Jefferson, Lincoln remained true, and fought the good fight against distin. tions of race and class that are subyo,_ sive of fundamental liberty. He Said “Those arguments that are made that the inferior race are to be treated wit}, as much allowance as they are capable of enjoying; that as much is to be done for them as their condition will allow— what are these arguments? They ar. arguments that kings have made {o; enslaving the people in all ages of the world. You will find that all the arguments jn favor of kingcraft were of this class. they always bestrode the necks of the people, not that they wanted to do it, but because the people were better off for being ridden. That is their arg). ment and this argument is the same old serpent that says, “You work and | eat; you toil and I will enjoy the fruits of it.” Turn in whatever way you will, whether it come from the mouth of 2 king, an excuse for enslaving the peo ple of his country, or from the mouth of men of one race as a reason for en- slaving the men of another race, it j all the same old serpent; and I hold, if that course of argumentation that i; made for the purpose of convincing t!, public mind that we should not care a- bout this should be granted, it does not stop with the Negro. I shoild like io know, if taking this old Declaration of Independence, which declares that men are equal upon principle, and mak- ing exceptions to it, where will it stop? If one man says it does not mean a Ne gro, why not another say it does no! mean other man? If that Declaration is not the truth, fet us get the statue boo! in which we find it, and tear it out. Who is so bold as to do it? If it is not tr let us tear it out. If it is true, let us stick to it. Let us stand firmly by it then. To quote further from Lincoln: “! is said in one of the admonitions of 01 Lord, ‘As your Father in Heaven is per fect, be ye also perfect.” The Savio: I suppose, did not expect that any hu man creature could be perfect as the Father in Heaven; but He said, ‘As your Father in Heaven is perfect, be also perfect.’ He set that up as a stand- ard; and he who did most toward reach- ing that standard attained the highest! degree of moral perfection. So I say in relation to the principle that all men are created equal, let it be as near!) reached as we can. If we cannot giv’ freedom to every creature, let us <0 nothing that will impose slavery upo” any other creature. Let us then tur this Government back into the channel in which the framers of the Constitution originally placed it.” — Educated men look backward in the study of history that they may\the bet ter look forward. We look back to thr wisdom of the fathers of our Republic, to our Declaration of Independence an‘ our Constitution, and we reaffirm ov! devotion to the principles therein de clared, because they are forward-look- ing principles and we are looking for- ward. Indeed, to maintain those prin ciples to which we constantly reasser! our devotion, we must ever look for- URSDAY, Rev. M. W. Thornton, Pastor WARD A. M. E. CHURCH 46th & Aspen Streets Philadelphia, Pa. 30 A. H.00 A 30 P. 8.00 P. g.00 P. Pra M.—Morning Service M.—Sunday School M.—Evening Service iyer Meeting. s7th & Summer Street Philadelphia, Pa. Rey. Hermon F. Tyree, Pastor ~ 9) A. M—Sermon by Pastor BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Merion Avenue Bryn Mawr, Pa. ‘ Rey. J. L. Brown, Pastor 00 A. M.—Morning Service 30 P. M.—Sunday School 9.) P. M—Evening Service Every. Wednesday Evening. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Wood St., Bristol, Pa. Services: 5 A. M—Sunday School— M.—Morning Worship ) P. M—Christian Endeavor 00 P. M—Evening Worship igh er meeting Wednesday night. ession of ultimate ideals. ind Perties. Let. that charter stand r standard.” b Jeff go he run, Is Nation. oe of happiness. \M.—Early Prayer Service — | M.—Every Friday—Class and + MATTHEWS A. M. E. CHURCH -3) P. M—Allen Christian Endeavor 9-3) P. M-—Prayer and Class Meeting Union Quarterly meetings every first ry of July, October, January and Official Board meeting every Monday Rev. A. Norman Clark, Pastor - ns Well do we know that after a century nd a half the ideals of the Declaration if Independence have not even yet been achieved; but those forward-look- from whom we have been quot- stood the difficulties, and their nce with partial achievements is le as the radicalism of their ex- Jefferson “There is a snail-paced gait for vance of new ideas in the general under which we must acquiesce,” d Lincoln said: “We could not secure he principle that is the charter of our son spoke a century and a half Ro, Lincoln three-quarters of a century Both are honored for bold cour- F° n stating and advocating new a- APtations of democratic principles. ach in his,day accomplished much to- Prd the achievement of the ideals they Min common. There is still more be accomplished toward the achieye- “nt of those ideals today. We well °w that when Lincoln spoke of slave- alluded to an institution which ately he was able to destroy in Yet much that he said a- “it slavery could be applied today to * ©conomie oppression which, if it does et actually impose slavery, at least millions where they can hardly Sard themselves as free men having Mal rights to fife, liberty, and the “Whete Te Go To. Church whole world today is in process of social and ecnomic revolution. That the changes now taking place, though beset with grave pregent difficulties and dan- gers may ultimately result in a better chance for vast numbers of our people is our cherished hope. That our course may be so directed as to realize that. hope is the definite responsibility of our present-day leadership. The duty of such leadership must be undertaken and performed by competent men, and surely those who have unusual oppor- tunities in education have an unusual chance of proving themselves. compe- tent for the responsibilities of the day. We must recognize and support in this day leadership the same forward- looking quality and the same bold courage as was given in_ the earlier days by Washington, by Jeffersén and by Lincoln. Iam confident that you who have had these unusual educational opportunities here at Wilberforce will recognize and support such leadership. Yes; and furnish to the country your own share of leadership. May it be liberal and al- ways looking forward. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE MISSIONARY DEPARTMENT OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH My obseryations of the Missionary Board Meeting on June 15th at the headquarters of the Missionary De- partment, 112 W; 120th St., New York City, of which the wide-awake Dr. L. L, Berry is the efficient Secretary- Treasurer. I have been associated with the Missionary Department from the days of the sainted Bishop W. B. Derrick, when he was the Secretary-Treasurer, as well as my good friend Bishop H. B. Parks of sacred memory, right down to the present Board Meeting held June 15th. I must confess that of all the Board Meetings I have ever attended, this was the most far-reaching and con- structive. Too much credit cannot be given to Dr. Berry for his far-sighted -ness and vision which prompted hi mto survey the missionary fields in person, and to bring back to the Board and the Connection the condition and possibilities of the work in the West Indies Islands and South Amerca. In- deed, the Church to my mind, will bet- ter appreciate the sacrifice made in raising funds for the spread of the Gospel in these foreign fields. As we observed and paid strict attention to the report of Dr. Berry, growing out of his’ survey, we may well decide that the mantle. of the Apostle Paul, the greatest missionary of Bible time, fell upon him. It was also noteworthy to hear the Bishops present, and members of the Board, discuss to an unusual .degree the furtherance and stabilization of our missionary work. Every Bishop and member of the Board present seemed to have caught a new vision and expressed the hope for the flag of Allen to be unfurled throughout the world wherever black folk live with the motto of its founder, “God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, Man our Brother,” bY THE CHRISTIAN RECO RDER pe ea ences Mrs. Christine S. Smith, widow of the sainted Bishop Charles Spencer Smith, deported herself in such a queenly manner and answered ques- tions in such a dignified way that it was indeed inspiring to the woman- hood of our group. Her observations and remarks on-the need of emphasiz- ing Home Missions in the A. M. E. Church commanded the respect and admiration of those who attended the meeting. The discussion of the Bishops relative to the delegates '-om Foreign Fields and the veneral wor} in Africa was indeed w » while for any one to pay their expenses to tris Board Meeting and to Jearn of what. this great Church is doing in Africa, under the Fathers of our Church who have left no stone unturned” for the salvation of the black people under the teachings of the Cross as taught by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Missionary Department has its headquarters in the rightful location of New York City which is the com- mercial center of the world and in direct touch with the international setup of world mission activities. With the far-reaching program as revealed and inaugurated in the Board Meeting just closed, missions of the A. M. E. Church will penetrate and interlock with all other missionary activities whose headquarters are also centered in New York. The report of the Sec- retary of Missions revealed that he was in intimate and active contact with these world mission movements and organizations which must give a larger evaluation to the misison activi- ties of the A. M. E Church. S.-H. V. GUMBS, D:D. } Pastor of Bethel Tabernacle A. M. E. Church Brooklyn, N. Y. LOCKHART, TEXAS Presiding Elder, Rey. H. A. Young of the San Antonio District held his third quarterly conference for this confer- ence year at St. James A. M. E. Church, Lockhart. Opening Friday, June 24, 8 P..M., with Love Feast. Devotional services were very inspiring. The Pre- siding Elder read for the Scripture Les- son, Ist Epistle of Peter 5:1-10. After- wards the pastor; Rev. C. J. Alexander presented Rey. J A Thomas, pastor of the First Baptist Church of the city. Text: “Humble yourselves therefore, under the mighty hand of God.” Sub- ject: “The Cost of Christian Anyance- ment.” Rey. Thomas gave us all some- thing to think about. Saturday night 8:30 P M. June 25th, the business part of the quarter was held. The meeting opened by 10 minute’s song service, Sister Sorrel leading in prayer. Opening hymn No. 462, A. M E. Hymnal was lined by Rey. Alexander. Scripture Lesson Tsaiah 59:1-15. The Presiding Elder opened for business of the quarterly conference. Auxiliaries reporting one hundred per cént. Class leaders ‘as well. The Presiding Elder was paid in full, was Sunday morning 9:30, Sunday School was opened by the Supt. L. V. Byars. We had a splendid lesson and interest- All officers and scholars We had in ing school. manifesting their interest. our Sunday School two visitors. 11 A. M, we witnessed a high service, - PAGE NINE The Presiding Elder preached as never before. We had several visitors with us in noon services also. After high noon services we all presented our selves at the Colored High School where the Masonic Brothers showed all a fine time. 6:30 P. M. The A. C E League was in session under the efficient leadership of Mrs. C. Manney. 8:30 P. M. we gathered for evening service, Devotions were conducted by C. Procter and Brother Leonard John- son. The Presiding Elder gave us another powerful sermon. His subject being: “Hell Calling for Mercy.” We all left thinking, we acknowledged ten visitors for evening services. $305.04 raised for the quarter. We mourn the lost of one of the mothers of our Church Sister Nellie Procter who departed this life 1:30 A. M. Thursday, June 30th. ~ L. V. BYARS. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The first quarterly conference was held Monday cvening, June 13th, by our Presiding Elder, Rev. W. L. John- son at Trinity. As the seven evange- lists of the church had arranged a week of services leading up to the Annual Women’s Day June 19th, Mrs. Arleatha Welcome of the International Baptist Church brought a timely mes- sage before the conference convened. At 9:30 we were able to enter into the regular routine of the conference with the Presiding Elder. Miss Sarah Brown was elected secretary, Mr. Wil- liam Moses, marshal; Mrs. Susie Ham- ilton, pastor’s secretdry. Roll called and collection of dues from the mem- All reports were very good, with a large increase in membership and finance. Conver- this quarter, accessions, eight; amount raised, $698.50. Our church is moving on; since this con ference we have had some repair work on the parsonage practically a new one. We thank our Bishop and our good Presiding Elder for sending_our pastor, Rey. K. G. Keeys back to us. Under his leadership we hope to begin beauti- fying our church which we have been longing for over ten years. On Sunday, June 19th; was a great day in Trinity; the Evangelist sponsor- ed the Sixth Annual Women’s Day. 10:30 General class led by Sister Etta Cawley and Sister Rose Reese. 11 A.M. Sister Rose Thomas delivered a great message. Solo by Miss Arthealia Wells 3:30 a unique program by the Women of to-day and the Women of tomor- Sister Mary Mickens, mistress of ceremonies. 8 P. M. Sister Elzina Webster preached a soul stirring ser- mon, subject: “Follow hard after God.” The North Philadelphia Progressive Chorus rendered several selections, Miss Easly, President. Solo by Mrs. Gil- more of Antioch Baptist Church. The Evangelists are: Mrs. Sarah Brown, hairman; Misses Henrietta Schuler, president; Etta Moseley, Fin. Sec’y.; Elzina Webster, Rec. Secretary; Rose Reese, Treasurer; Mrs. Mary Mickens, Mrs. Rose Thomas, Rev. K. G. Keeys, pastor. Total offering raised on Women's Day, $136.66. MRS, SARAH BROWN sixth bers of the conference. sions one; row. ===== DSC09287.JPG ===== a, ‘JUL AY, JULY 14, THE CHRISTIAN PAGE TEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER TEUBSDANEIOLY u, URS SS ~- RECORDER PAGE ELEVEN pa ee a eevee : ~ : \ that a]1856 A. W. W: ‘ proportion to cure rheumatic Pains ined £0 believe eee | ee i ck ae ie. __ farms of Mfs. Fountain. When the James R. Cannon, J. S. Clark, Atty. EXTRAORDINARY VALUE ee pke WOU! SGReaiuas 2 {860 A.W. Wayinen. ancinnati, Ohio | last lady passed and the music had] George G. Ross C. F. Richardson, Geo. oF IN 1663 He was bitten by @ decap Howie mate Mtsburgh, Penna. | lovely boquet. She was also presented | Rev. L. L. Berry, Bishop R. A. Carter, Soe ee ae oe ie a eee i oe ekvlties <a - We gas cee oa a miniature, pink silken heart |Lewis O. Swingler, Charlotte Bass, COLUMBIA, S.C. (UP)._r {uscular nea ion, Nadeiphia, Penna. | pillow from which ribbon streamers| Thomas A. Webster, B. E. Squires, FROM OTHER PAPERS : 1A, i Two oq after treating Raymond. 1868 B. T. Tanner (one of Secs.) hung, each of which entwined around Edito "ey G. Robinson, Charles W. HT SALT SOLUTION |turies ago ministers, clerks and sex; ctor 2 cen Z h d Sditor J. G. Robinson, s W. DENS se HEAT PROSTRATION | of the Church of England in ¢ q — ae ashington, D. C.}a rolled dollar bill. These. gifts were | Washington, Editor William O; Walker, HYMNAL Bee i Carolina were paid with the ro... ¢.M.E, PUBLISHING PLANT | 1872 A. W. Wayman. .Nashville, Tenn. | graciously received by Mrs. Fountain. |N. S. Freeland, T. T. Lovelace, George By United Press tron wines ale amet Ro. Feveng WORTH 108,447.36 1870 B. W. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia | The presentation was ntade by Mrs. L.|W. Thompson, Mary E. Scales, John ” ” Say . Fens wage £ : 1 The Red | R. Wimberly revealed in her i ery cerictt.-., St. Lonis, Mo. | Potts. Mrs. Nellie Williams presented] T. Clark Harold A. Lott, Percy R. and WASHINGTON, June 25.—The Re “Deiaking Ganoinenaiseue, 4 thesis FAC KSON, Tenn. (C).—The C. M. E.| 1884 M. E. Bryant. ... Baltimore, Md.| the Rey. Fountain a purse on behalf Hines, Joseph H. B. ans, Rev. C. Cross, in a bulletin gust issued, advises 1663-1830,” aroli lishing plant is valued at $108,447.36, | 1888 M. E. Bryant.. Indianapolis, Ind.|of the church. In his speech of ac-]B. Wheeler, W. S. Scott, W. M. DISCIPLINE. heat sufferers to drink a light salt so- cording to report of inventory by 1892 R. R. Downs ; ceptance he referred to plans for a| Frazier, Rufus L. Edwards, M. L. lution to prevent heat stroke and heat WHY NOT “CHILDREN’s p fhe publishing agent, Rey, W. P. Pip- Philadelphia, Penna. Union debt-free and more articulate | Hill, Wm. W. Sa nders, R. R. Reed, i TOGETHER Prostiaricn a 4 ‘ AY! .. [tems listed are: land, $8,000; | 1896 L. H. Reynolds ‘ in the life of the community. Very|S. A. T. Watkins, L. F. Ford, L. H. Common-sense precautions during To the Editir: ng, $54,470; books, pamphlets etc., Wilmington, N, C.| lovely young ladies then escorted the Goff, Dr. E. T. Belsaw, and Editor | periods of excessive heat may prevent Keech ch an stock on hand, $1,780.50; ma-|1900 L. H. Reynolds.. Columbus, Ohio | guests, host, and hostess, while the | George A Singleton. j prostration and heat stroke,” said Har- a Sohne te a e ay Children and equipment, $38406.84; and] 1904 L. H. Reynolds.. Chicago, Illinois | organ was being played to the artis- Seek Olympic Tryout: | Music H 1 old F. Enlows, ditector if first aid and ih seca? ie eee how tt $2,290.02. During the last |1908 Wm. D. Johnson.... Norfolk, Va. | tically decorated banquet room of the Willis 4 \ shane ee Bak i $1.50 usic ymna life saving for the Red Cross. children are too often the victims g he publishing department | 1912 Wm. D. Johnson church where a collation was served. Ton ene boven one en certain types of parent: arse ‘ B of atheletic renown, are seeking to bring “Because .excessive perspiration re- ‘YP! Pp 4. f 204.40 and expenses Kansas City, Kans. The interior of Union throughout bie is 4 i : } and f f The father comes hom t come of $88,204. wh iG 8 the final tryouts for the 1940 American ' Ste duces the essential saline content of eaten : © ‘red, dig 17.82, leaving a balance of } 1916 Wm. D. Johnson has been re-conditioned and re-deco- OMPaIM ET MA: Deteoik which can { ».90 Discipline the blood stream, an excellent prevent- oa ban io eee tang During that period the pub- Philadelphia, Penna.| rated. It is a thing of delightful beauty be held Conowrrently. athiSeventy-five 5 oe ive measure during high temperature sf mae y Hg aut - Bio’ da house took in $46,448.08 for | 1920 Wm. D. Johnson... St. Louis, Mo. | and bespeaks the successful efforts and Years of Negro el ee Beeiaition f A $2.40 Value periods is the taking of a pinch of salt ae aie en the children do Som ure $14,101.04 for the Christian | 1924 R. S. Jenkins.... Louisville, Ky. | Cooperation of the fine people with the eet Fa “Detroit ie tl how ope ! in a glass of water when thirsty.” aaa a chee the father flies ing official organ of the church,|1928 R. S. Jenkins.. Chicago, Illinois minister and his wife whom they de- ot Jee Leniie Br ai aii % ie : ( Both For $2.00 Don’t Confuse Them. Sera) aS : e spaeean x 10,772.20 from printing, and $5,761.71] 1932 R. S. Jenkins.. Cleveland, Ohio light to honor. Detetes Sania for Bee alesié } Enlows also warned against confusing}, ~2"Y 4 yas eee. back ¥ F sale of books. 1936 R. S. Jenkins.. New York City ata iiie-qaithe Bapostton are wer e heat stroke qwithiheat presteavion® ans because the father didn’t dap aie ce Detroit, Mich. | 75 YEARS OF PROGRESS EXPOSI- Be. aa be sae f is a ea <t » iq to “take it out” on an adult. So ih TI Bee te tor e | Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocce Be ts: BE on child paid the penalty. -— gp pheno hae UNION PASTOR AND WIFE oe 2 : : oa sun’s G c Hs fo bleletineleiiebe | and Stamped in Gold. fayse) Heats prostrations teurearmede How often all of us say things, dg BANQUETTED Detroit,Mich—The Seventy-five Years ie | Y | things to a child th fN j ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BI |] exposure to the sun’s rays or indoor | 18° | pou c halal da SKEGEE (C). — The National rn Hope a AMA LER AE a Sati Ee a a heat. Next time yo i i P.U On Tuesday evening, June 28 the | WU! be held in Detroit in 1940 will not ~— iS N J q as « fed? : Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. g, : ‘ : t j SOLD AY THIS PRICE. _SEN D YOUR ORDER TO “Heat stroke sytiptoms are head- give that deserved beating or scolding css which met here last week | members and friends of Union African | 0mly graphically potray the rise of Rie analation in the Langusge of i DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. ache, red face, skin hot and dry, to ee oe this in mind: $6,000 to carry on the work. M. E. Church, Philadelphia, Penna. the Negro in America, but it will the People sweating, pulse strong and rapid, tem- joes your child have to pay for yo Cont i Dr. W. H.|tendered the Rev. and Mrs. C. H.|@lso depict the progress of Africans ta M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Stree . ust i B own cowardice? ese? < es ie Fi 7, ; e ‘ , it was learned this weck. Bishop R aN: 4 Philadelohaus Penna: perature high, victim usually uncon- gin of Washington as president | Fountain. their pastor and wife, a very eeoy o 3 AS By Charles B. Williams, Ph.D. paras ap scious.” \ AN OBSERVER. Dr, A. M. Townsend of Nashville | elaborate r@ception. A program of - Heese ath of Africa, has ZI Professor of Greek, Union Cane ese lee S IRSA SES i foe al St Symptoms Different. 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VANGO OVER (URSA. 1 se pale face, skit moist and cool with | iM& the “Flying Bishop,” told a servi profuse perspiration, pulse weaie, tem- club here that latest orders to mission perature low, victimi often unconscious | *¥ ©ducational institutions in ti for more than a few minutes.” tic by the Federal Government teach the Eskimos to count. CHILD MARRIAGES At present, Bishop Fleming sid, ti¢ RISE IN ENGLAND Eskimo knows only one and two, bul above that, it is “many.” An Eskimo LONDON (UP).—A’ boom in child able to count as far as 5 is cons ed marriages in England during 1936 is | * Scholar, as far as 10 a gentleman and recorded in. the latest statistics of the |* scholar, and anyone able to use 7 registrar general in London. These| ‘O°S 2M. count up to 15 or 4) if show that 32 boys and 1179 girls of 16 | Phenomenal. HARLEM’S LARGEST CHURCH GETS JOHNSON’S FUNERAL NEW YORK (C)—The largest church Ilarlem, Salem M. E., 129th street nd Seventh avenue, Rev. F. A. Cullon, was picked for the funeral of r. James Weldon Johnson, killed in Maine automobile accident Sunday aitcrnoon, The Salem auditorium seats about 3,000 persons, while that of St. Mark's and Abyssinian 2,000. Arcs i e {9 seat only Dr, Johnson’s body lay in state at Universal Funeral chapel, 597 Lexing- fon avenue, near 52nd street, until the il on Thursday at 1 P. M. condition of Dr. Johnson’s wife, {rs. Grace Nail Johnson, was reported ved as funeral arrangements pro- d. Tt was at first reported that Johnson’s condition was im- easurably grave, = ' REFUSAL OF CHARITY TO SMOKERS URGED in England—were married in that year, fs as compared with 19 boys and 314 girls in the previous year. : In 11 cases both bride and bridegroom SAN JOSE, Calif, (UP).—As a mean were’ only:16, but-in other sides a of reducing the hospitalization cost o girls varie husbands whose ages me i ieee saa Hee " iy ranged up to 25. None of ~ - an old boys, however aoe ce Be eae teers of © aver tie ae nD. "bacco and alcohol. Such-a restriction . Statistics also show that more boys 5 i asserted, would reduce the hospital than girls were born in the year under midget by op Pexcent, survey, the proportio; i pos Pp nm being 1054 to HEAD: ENERAL CONFERENCE SECRE- TARIES—1816—1936 Richard Allen, Jr. (Conv.) Philadelphia, Penna. Richard Allen Philadelphia, Penna. Richard Allen Philadelphia, Penna. Richard Allen Philadelphia, Penna. Baltimore, Md. George Hogarth. . Philadelphia, ‘ Penna. George Hogarth (No Min.) I8t6 See A LESS SNAKE: BITES 50Y) BEFORE SUN SETS 1820 seni TAXPAYERS PLEAD FOR : MEDICAL WELL. 1824 CHEWELAH. Wash., June (AP)—Raymond Sturrier, 15, is 828 feat Ind. (UP).—A group of ¢ Varsaw residents has petitioned the 2 city council to restore a well which, Sf FR RE RATION. it was said, produced water with medi- cinal properties that would cure rheu- matism. 1832 836 1840 i Persoual Botes that an be inser! neg : Baltimore, Md. The well, 1000. feet deep, ceased to in tho Bible, Locke hee sean Da Ih M. M. Clark... Pittsburgh, Penna, flow about a year ago. The petitioners ete Bible. Bd M.M. Clark. .Philadelphia, Penna. headed by Justice of the Peace, Ed coe oe | 82M, M. Clark.. New York City ward B. Smith, said the water con- (ye OE NSS eH) q tele Fae hb tained iron and sulphur “in the exact SAEEERy a ate 2 + 5 Among the beautiful numbers rendered by the Utopia Choir of the church, directed by Prof. Eugene Dutton were “Drink to me only with thine eyes,” and “The Echo Song” by Dislasso. Brief con- gratulatory greetings were brought by Bishops William Alfred Fountain, Sr., of Atlanta, Georgia, David Henry Sims. of Philadelphia, and R. R. Wright, Jr., of South Africa; George A. Singleton, Editor of the Christian Recorder; J. G. Robinson, Editor of the A. M. E. Review; Douglas L. T. Robinson, of Macon, Ga., and secveral local clergy- men. Among the distinguished ladies who occupied places of honor were Mes- dames D. H. Sims, E. E. Sims, and R. R. Wright, Jr. Out-of-town guests included Mesdames W. A. Fountain, Sr., and Hattie Fountain of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. Douglas L. T. Robinson of Macon and Alma G. Oldham of Washington, D. C., Professor Josephus R. Coan lately of Morris Brown Col- lege. enroute to South Africa with Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. At the conclusion of the addresses several beautifully costumed ladies marched down each outside aisle of the church toward the chancel, where stood Mrs. C. H. Fountain, who wore a blue chiffon creation, and a cerise pan- yelvet evening coat with matching jewelry. Her slippers were blue with rhinestone theels, and her dress trailed the floor. Mrs. Fountain’s hair was croquignoled all over, and from her ears pended white, pearl earrings. Each lady as she came down the aisle bore an American Beauty rose which she de- posited as: soft organ music filled the church with thrilling strains, in the by Governor Frank Murphy, of Michi- gan, according to Dr. George W. Baber, executive chairman of commttee. Notables on Committee The million-dollar Exposition which has been assured the support of the Federal government has been endorsed by the heads of our most progressive organization and several hundred dis- tinguished men and women throughout the country, representing all walks of life, have accepted appointments to the National Advisory Committee. the stering Bishop John A. Gregg, of the Fourth Episco- pal District of the A. M. E. Church, pledged his co-operation along with J. Finley Wilson; Hon. Robert S, Ab- bott; Editor Robert L. Vann; Dr. Charles S. Johnson; John P. Davis; Mrs. Daisy E. Lampkin; Madam Anna M. Malone; Dr. F. D. Patterson, Charles W. Wesley, John M. Gandy, Archibald J. Carey. Jr Rufus E. Cle- ment, James E. Shepard, P. B. Young, Col. S. Johnson Henry A. Boyd, J. R. E. Lee, Benjamin F. Hubert, Eugene H. McGill, George K. Hunton, S. Her- bert Adams, O. A. Forte, S. T. Rich- ards Eugene Lucas, Milton S. J. Wright, Octavia M. Bridgwater, Theresa War- ren, Mildred W. Boone, Cecie P. Henry, Addie W. Dickerson; Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, Atty. Thurgood Marshall, John O Lewis, Editor Monroe W. Works, Cary B. Lewis, G. N. Y. Gray, A. Maceo Walker, Eugene Kinkle Jones, S. S. Morris, Frederick Hall, William V. Kelley, C. W. Rice, J. Mc- Kenzie Harrison, Leon M. Henderson, H. B. Brady, Dr. E. W. D. Isaac, Charles H. Thompson, Arthur R. Smith, Dr. W. H. Madison, Leyton Weston, eRe eee eee zs to the k of worthy translating the New Testament into th a language of contemporary Amer ica, a thorou a rich experi Westcott which is recog thoritative text English speak there have been conflicts in tl Manu- script, generally conceded to be the oldest and best, has been fol- lowed Greek texts, the Vatican Attempting to convey the ex- act thought of the Greeks, rat than to translate its words. Dr. Williams added explanatory notes at the beginning of each book, and foot- notes, to further clarify the meaning. single has also In reading this book it brings the event before you so plainly until it seems like you were pres- ent at the very happening itself. It makes the Scriptures clearly understood This book is recommended for the Study Course of the ministers who are applying for membership in the Annual Conference. It may be bought at the A. M. E. Book Concern, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The price is $2.50 post paid. more ec Oe eeeeebeeeebeeeeleteleteletelede bee ie beefed tte Pee hee eee ===== DSC09288.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE he Calendar 26-30—First Episcopal District Missionary Institute, Bordentown, N. J.,Mrs. D. H. Sims, president. August 2, 8—The World’s Christian En- deavor Convention, Melbourne, July Australia. 10—Poung People’s Congress, Young People’s Congress, State Missionary Convention— Stewart Chapel, Macon, Ga. D. L. T. Robinson, Minister; W. R. Wilkes, President; M. C. Chisolm, Supt 24—Ontario Conference—Wind- "A—Puget Sound Conference— Spokane, Washington, 514 Pine Street. Rev. J. Cincinnatus White, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. sor, Ontario, Rev. C. E. Penny, 404 Mercer Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 31—Michigan Conference— Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rev W. A. Jones, 508 James Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. Sept. 7—Northwestern Conference— Davenport, Iowa, Rev. J. W Collins, 11th and Ripley Streets Bishop John A. Gregg 7 — California Conference— anfrancisco, Calif. 1207 Powell Street. Rev. X. C. Runyon, pas- Bishop Noah W. Williams 14—Southern Ca tor rnia Confer- ence—Los Angeles, Calif. 1277 Vest 25th Street, Rev. H. M Collins, pastor. Bishop Noah “ liams. 14—West Virginia Confer- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rev Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As ociate Colorado Conference—Colo- ado Springs, Colo., 230 So. Wah utch Street. Rev. M. C. Knight, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Wil- liams 21—Chieago Conference—Chi- cago, Illinois, Rev. B. H. Lucas, 3825 Dearborn Street, 4211 Calu- met Street. Bishop John A Gregg 21—Pittsburg Conference — THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Logan, Pastor, 5 Fishburn St; Bishop J. S. Flipper. 16—Macon Georgia Conference— Milledgeville, Ga., Wesley Chap- el, Rev. W. P. Carter, Pastor, 309 Liberty St. Bishop W. A. Fountain. 16—Northeast Texas Conference —Corsicana, Texas. Rev. H. F. Cooper, Pastor, 105 N. 4th Street. Bishop George B. Young. 17 — Piedmont Conference — Laurens, S. C. Rev. A. J. Thomas, Pastor, 234 North Caro- lina St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. S—Nebraska \Conference — Leavenworth, Kansas, 409 Kiowa Street, Rev. G. W. Ried. pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. 12~Kansas Conference — Fort Scott, Kansas, 416 West 3rd St.. Rey. R.S. Everett, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. 12—Southwest Georgia Confer- ence— Fort Gaines, Ga., Chapel A. M. E. Church, J. R. Gardner, Pastor, Bishop W. A. Fountain. 12—Northwes* Texas Conference -Brownwood, Texas. Rey. T, B. Reece, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young. 23—Georgia Conference—Sulvan- 19—Americus Georgia COnfer- ia, Ga., St. James, Rev. L. W. ence—Ellayille, Ga., S. B. —Ohio Conference — Zanes- Wright, Pastor; Bishop W. A. Fountain. . Fountain som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- way, Kentucky, Rev. 5S. A. Ly-] _ ciate. : ; num, Pastor. Bishop R. C, Ran-|November 2—South West Missouri som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- Conference—Kansas_ Ctiy, Mo., ciate. 19—East Marshall, Texas. ley, 402 Boulevard Ave. George B, Young 19—West -Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R Reid, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso ciate 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid- 20—North Eat’t Conference— Bishopville, S. C., Rev. A. J. Felix, Pastor, Box 422. Bishop J. S. Flipper. 26—Augusta Georgia Conference Wrens, Ga., J. L. Shropshire, Pastor. Bishop W. A. Foun- Rev. A. I. Hen- Bishop tain. 27 — Columbia Conference — Winnsboro, S. C. Rev. V. A. Janerette, Pastor. Bishop J. S. Flipper. East Conference — Knoxville, Tenn. Rey. T. E. West. Bishop Edward J. How- Tennessee Pastor ard. 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint Luke, Nashville, Tenn., Rev. J. S Foxall, Pastor. Bishop Edward J. Howard. 26—Southwest Texas Conference —Wharton, Texas. Rev. W. E. Thomas, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young . Washington, Penna., Rev. E. L,|26—North Missouri Conference—Glas- Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 28—Indiana Conference—Evans-}| November 2—North Georgia Confer- ville, Ind, Rev, M. R. Dixon, Jr. 509 East Gum Street. Bishop John A. Gregg 28—North Ohio Conference — Piqua, Ohio, Rev. R. N. Nelson, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate, October S—Ilinois Conference—Spring- field, Ill, Rev. K. J. Siddall, 415 North Ith Street Bishop John A. Gregg Mexico — and Rio Grade Conference — Corpus Christi, Texas, Rev, J, R. McGee, Pas- tor, Box 774, Bishop George B. Young. $—Ohio Conference—Zanes- ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrison Bry- ant, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ran- Flipper, cow, Mo..-600 Commerce Street, Rev. J. H. Ward, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. ence—Dalton, Ga., Bethel A. M. E. Church, C. W. Peters, Pas- tor. Bishop W. A. Fountain. 2—Texas Conference— Huntsville, Texas. Rey. B. F. Grovey, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young. 9—West Texas Conference—Bas- trop, Texas, Rey. T. H. Moore, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young. 9—Atlanta Georgia Conference— Madison, Ga., St. Paul A.M.E. Church, C. K. Knight, Pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain. —West Tennessee Confer- ence—Greater Bethel, Jackson, Tenn. Rey. C. H, Harden, Pas- tor Bishop Edward J. Howard 10—South Carolina Conference— Walterboro, §, C. Rey, Lee A. Texas— Conference— Kentucky Conference Bethel Church, 2446 Paseo Street. Rey. T. H. Wiseman. pastor, Bishop Noah W,. Williams. 5—South Georgia Conference Valdosta, Ga., St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Rey. H. D. Harde- man, pastor, 415 Ashley Street, Bishop W. A. Fountain. 13—Palmetto Conferenee— Char- leston, S. C., Morris Brown Church, R. I. Lemon, Pastor, 194 St. Phillips St. Bishop J. S. 16—Missouri Conference — St. Louis, Mo, Wayman Temple, 4309 Enright Ave. Rev. J. C. Hicks, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams, S THURSDAY, JULY 1, , To Ministers and Laymember, ofa A.M. E. Connection * The Bishop's Council at Kittray) \ summer session at noon Wednestg C. in August, makes it Necessary (4 me to call the Connectional Couneit j Atugust 17, to join the Bishops jn the consideration of “Union of y. Methodists.” We have appointed the five conimi sions who will complete their “Sotayy and report at this meeting. Thi, , consume the major part of the Progragl with the exception of the discussion g “Union of Negro Methodists.” 4, isters, laymembers and orgar of other Negro bodies of Me are invited to sit with us and q the matter of “Union.” V. M. Townsend, Presiden C. A. Wingfield, Secretary J. D. Howell, Vice President The Mid-summer session of the Bish ops’-Council opens at Kittrell Collegd Kittrell, North Carolina, Thursdg morning, August 18, 1938 at ten o'clock Communications should be ac to the Secretary of the Council Washington Boulevard, Kansas Kansas. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior B Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary Address all communications f Lawrence H. Hemmingway, Secr Treasurer, Board of Church Extension A. M. E. Church to 1535 Fourteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D * 23—North Texas Conference Dallas, Texas. Rev. F. W. Grant, Pastor, 2418 Metropolitan Street. " Bishop George B. Young. 24—Central Conference —Man- ning, S. C., Rev. D. J. Gadsden, Pastor, 213 Rigsby St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. 30—Central Texas Conference— Austin, Texas. Rey. A. W. Wil- liams. Pastor 1105 E. 10th Street. Bishop George B. Young, bi ee Notices Dawson, Ga- All members and those reared in the Bluff Spring Circuit of the S) W. Ga. Conference A.M.E. Church are in- vited to attend the Home coming cele- bration at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, July 27, 28, 29, 1938. If you cannot come please send letter or card to Prof. D. J. Flanigan, Roufe 1, Omaha, Ga. yan With many thanks, I am brotherly yours, F. M. Johnson, P. E. Cuthbert District, Box 471 The Junior Allen C. E. League topics graphically outlined and includ- ing a stimulating program for children appears monthly in ThesJournal of Religious Education. The materials ‘are prepared by Mrs. Mae J. Paskin of Allen A. M. FE. Church, Philadelphia. The Journal copies are 10¢ each, ! O- The Harrisburg District Mit sionary Society will meet in Lan Penna., Thursday, July 14, at | Church... Mrs. Marie Wilson, Presider Mrs. D. H. Sims, Dist. Sup Rev. E. S. Dennis, Pastor Rey. R. O. Napper, Presiding E The Sunday School Convention off the Harrisburg District will convene 4 York, Penna., Wednesday and Thurs4 day, August 3rd and 4th, at the Church. ; Rev. Dwight V. Kyle, Pastor Bishop D. H. Sims R. O. Napper, Presiding Elcer The regular quarterly meeting of the Philadelphia Conference Branch Mite Missionary Society is changed ' Thursday, July 21, 1938 at Bethel |. M E. Church, No. 10 St. at Washingt Reading, Pa. y Rev. W. T. Stewart, Pastor - S. E. Hoxter, Secretary Edna D. Gullins, President Great Religious Convocation an Bishops’ Council at Kittrell N. C, in the 2nd Episcopal | August 15-21 1938, Pastors’ In W. H. & F. Missionary and the L« Convention of the Baltimore, Vi North Carolina and Western \°" Carolina Conferences. ; See the new Kittrell College. ©" Committee: REV. J. A. VALENTINE, : Chairman of Publicity 806 Fayettville St, Durham, Rt. REV. M. H. DAVIS, Bis"? & an L jer Mbers Ba Or e sDAY, JULY 14, 1938 NOTICE elphia District Sunday School ion will convene at Reading, F Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. |grd. Bishop D. H. Sims, Rev. johnson, Presiding Elder, Rev. District Supt. _ ee . J. E. ROEBUCK, PASTOR OF ETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH AT MONONGAHELA, PA. COM- PLETES A GRAND RALLY el that we owe to African m, and the membership of Church, during my-~ pastorate a few words of our achieve- since here. We came here from Pa., the middle of October. t effort was to have a home { the membership which was sfactory. In the meeting we 1 Trustee Rally to end the lay in June. We paused long during the month of April to ) weeks’ meeting. 22 were i, making a total of 29 mem- d and eight infants baptized. ival put new life into the ip. After this we resumed esulting in raising the follow- Stewart, Pastor, Mr. Lloyd |: Mrs. E. McPherson a $226.88 Mrs. Dumus .;....... 145.00 Mr. A. D. Vinerett... 200.00 Mr. P. C Simmons 232.56 405.32 190.25 “diel 7) ee ti ane $1,400.00 a te ee BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Plaquemine, Louisiana In reply to an article reporting the second quarterly conference of the above named church signed by Miss D. D. Wilbert which was published in the Christian Recorder June 30, 1938. While I have no desire to enter into any long drawn-out controversy with any-one respecting the condition of Bethel A. M. E. Church of Plaquemine, Louisiana, of which I am a member and an officer and} have been for many years, I cannot refrain from replying to the article under question in which the truth was handled so carelessly as was the case with the writer of the article to which I am replying. I can not—for the life of me understand—how anybody, let alone a Christian, could play with the truth like Miss Wilbert. In the first place, Miss Wilbert was not present at the business session of the second quarterly conference which was held Friday, June 10, 1938 at -8 P. M., when the officers were elected. And while she had a perfect right to write up a report of the quarterly ‘con- ference, or to sign an article written by some one who was present, she should have been righteous enough to tell the truth. It is true that Miss Wil- bert was present on Sunday morning, June 12, at the quarterly meeting when the church was almost filled to hear the Presiding Elder, Dr. W. H. Hall who delivered a very inspiring and helpful sermon to the delight of all present, judging from the shouts of hallelujahs and a-mens which could be heard all over the church. After the very splendid sermon, the Presiding Elder opened the doors of the church. One member was united with the church, namely: Mr. C. Williams from New Orleans. j The article by Miss Wilbert sys that the public offering was lifted by our EST PHILADELPHIA QUALITY (\ODERN PORCH FRONT HOMES FOR SALE ICE ENVIRONMENT, GREATLY REDUCED TERMS Nice selection, containing 7 and 8 rooms and bath, hard- rage ne. ss \ Nood Hoors, hot water heat, stationary laundry. Some with convenient to cars, schools and churches. E tores and dwellings, good business localities, inspection wel- CONTINUOUS BUSINESS SINCE 1880 Adams, 5641 Market Street nent baeh teehee wil THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER’ Pastor. You will remember that I said the writer of the article was not careful about the truth. Instead of the public offering being lifted by the pas- tor, it was lifted by Brothers Joseph Israel and Julius Millam, Sr. At this juncture a motion was made by Bro Ellis Jones and seconded by Bro. Joseph Israel was passed unanimously ex- tending the Presiding Elder a rising vote of thanks for the very splendid and successful conference. As the Presiding Elder was about to close the conference, Miss D. D. Wilbert made the following motion: “Mr. Chairman—I move you*that we also tender a rising vote of thanks to PAGE THIRTEEN spite of a little contention among some of our members on account of the removal of our ex-pastor, Rev. E. D. Farmer,” meaning of course Rev. E. W. Turner, for no person by the name of Rev. E. D. Farmer has ever pas- tored Bethel Church, Plaquemine, and there is no preacher in the A M. E. Conference by that name; if there is I have not heard of him, “our church is leading the District in finance, and we have a steady increase in member- ship.” “A little contention!” when 9 per cent of the members of the church have, for the past 90 days, refused to support the church under the admin- istratién of the Rev. E. D. Wilson, the pastor, the stewards, trustees, stew- | who at the time of the quarterly confer- ardesses and the officers, members | ence was pastor of Bethel Church, but and friends of this church for this} Who has since been moved on: account very successful quarterly conference] of this “little contention!” which was of which we all are witnesses.” Not-|mot “on account of the remoyal of withstanding the church was two- | Rev. E. D. Farmer (meaning Rev. E. thirds full of enthusiastic worshippers |W. Turner) but because 90 per cent no one seconded the motion and the |of the church had absolutely refused Presiding Elder was compeled to ask—|to support Rey. E. D. Wilson. We after—several moments of mysterious |are African Methodists and Rey. E. silence—“Was there any second to|W Turner, who served this church that motion?” And when the answer | very acceptably and successfully for “no’ camie from every section of the | six (6) years, is an African Methodist church Mrs. W. H. Hall the presiding | Preacher, and we knew and, he knew elder’s wife arose and said: “I’ll second | that he would be moved when he came the motion.” The Presiding Elder said | here. And there was no contention to Miss Wilbert: “Since your motion because of his removal. The “conten- asks a rising vote of thanks to the|tion”, whether large or small, was pastor, all the officers and members | Started during the past 90 days and has and friends of the church, whose going | not had the support of the Presiding to vote?” Here the pastor broke in| Elder. And whether large or small— “Miss Wilbert will you let it go as|the “contention” which arose in the tending the pastor a yote of thanks, membership of this church during the only?” The Presiding Elder said: “I |Past 90 days was sufficient to move hope you will Sister Wilbert, for other- | Rev. E. D. Wilson, June 28, at 8 P. M. wise there will be nobody to vote.”| It is true that our second quarterly She- agreed and, when the Presiding conference was a good one in every re- Elder put the question—or rather was |SPect and largely attended by the putting the question—three-fourths of | members and friends of Bethel Church, the congregation got up and walked | Who came to hear the Presiding Elder out of the church; in fact there was }@"d support their quarterly confer- nobody left but a few persons who] ence, the congregation of Bethel had were members of committees and the | fallen off to less than a dozen—includ- officers of the conference who had to}img members, friends, saints and sin- remain because of the position they ]@érs; even the choir had quit, the filled in the conference. O, it was so | Officers had quit, the missionary society embarrassing! and how humiliating it |m@d quit; there was no official board, must have been to the pastor who |? trustee board, no Sunday School— “has proven beyond all doubt that |in fact—no nothing! the church is under his leadership!” JOSEPH ISRAEL The writer of the article says “in- 816 Railroad Avenue. COLORED MAN’S DISCOVERY e ° Used and Recommened by Thousands NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH Are you in declining health? Do.you suffer from loss of strength and “ . energy? Do you feel TIRED, RUN DOWN, PEPLESS, SICKLY, WEAK, NERVQUS? Is your manhood weak? How is your appetite? Do you get up often at night? Do you tire quickly? Are you both- ered with minor INDIGESTION, DIZZINESS, FULLNESS, SLEEP. LESSNESS? Then if so, you might need a good natural iron tonic, | | Why not give Kirby’s M. M. a trial? Kirby’s M. M. helps to rebuild your health and aids in rebuilding red blood cells. 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Kinchion of fraternal promin- ence. DEATH Mrs. Mayme E. Cotton, wife of Rev. G. H. Cotton departed this life June llth at Grant Hospital, following a major operation. age 65. Survived by the husband, Rev. G. H. Cotton, one daughter, Mrs. Susie Kendell of Colum- bus and two sons, Calvin and Clifford Cotton. F | Funeral services were held in St. Simon and Jude Church, Thursday morning with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson, Ohio. | We call it not death. it is life begun, for the waters are past, and victory "won. DEATH Mrs. Lola H. Beal, oldest daughter of Rey. R. H. Harbert, Presiding Elder of the Phoenix—Alburquerque. District, Colorado Conference A. M. E. Church, | passed away (Sunday) morning June 26th at five o’clock, while her father was rushing to reach her from Tucson, Ariz., where he closed his District Conference and Sunday School, A. C. E. League and Missionary Convention on Friday night, June 24th. Funeral rites were held at Redlands, California her home on Wednesday at 2 P. M., June 29. 1938, the Rev. J. H. Wilson of Los Angeles, Editor of the Western Chritsian Recorder preaching the funeral sermon, assisted by Presid- ing Elder McClure of the San Diego District, Southern California Confer- ence and Rev. U. V. Green, local pastor. Mrs. Beal was an ardent Christian worker in St. Paul A. M. E. Church here for thirty years, a talented musi- cian, vocal and instrumental, and a prominent officer of the Grand Chapter, Eastern Stars and other organizations. She leaves to cheerish her memory a devoted husband, mail carrier of the Redlands Post Office for 32 years, two brilliant sons, musicians—Charlie Beal H ing “We have Abraham for our fa! of New York and Edward Freeman Beal of Los Angeles, a father, and ; mother—Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Harbert, two sisters—Mrs. Rosa Farrell of Los | Angetes, and Mrs. Maybelle L: Glass of Pasadena, Calif, and a brother— ; Mr. R. H. Harbert, Jr., a mail carrier of Los Angeles, besides numerous other relatives and friends. MINISTER HAS OPERATION Since his recent arrival in Coxsackie, the Rev. W. Y. D. Delaney, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, has undergone a delicate operation on the bone over one of his eyes. A part of the bone affected by sinus four years ago while Mr, Delaney lived in Providence, R. I.. was successfully removed without hos- eo i ctemenenemmineietnetetnetetetienetteneee Pitalization and without loss of time! 7 THURSD. from his new parish duties. The ope tion was performed by Dr. John Loutfian. ee AUTO-TRAIN CRASH KILLS FAMED NEGRO L WISCASSET, Me,, June 27-—( AP) A grade-crossing collision killed Jame Weldon Johnson, 67, Negro Writer, edys cator and composer, and left hjs wif in critical condition today, Mrs. Grace Nail Johnson, 40, g New York, was in a hospital at nearby Damariscotta. In heavy rain, witnesses told police. M Johnson drove the couple’s car againg the locomotive 8f a Maine Central pag senger train yesterday. They ha¢ lef their Summer home at Dark Harbo in Penobscot Bay, earlier in the day. One of the most famed member 0 his race, Johnson wrote novels and poems of the Negro’s life and problems was a composer of note and had served the United States as consul in \. la and Nicaragua. i Johnson, born in Jacksonville Fla, was a trustee of Atlanta Universit from which he was graduated; a direc tor of the American Fund for Publig Service and was secretary of the National Association for the Ady ce ment of Colored People—Philadelphig Evening Public Ledger. enezue CLEMENT’S COMMENTS By the Rev. T. Jefferson Clement “In darkest shades if Thou appear My dawning is begun.” — Watts. ee ae YES, THERE’S SOMETHING t@ this. Everything points definite!) 0 that big thing coming off up the 102d As you grow older, and incidently to the gates of eternity, it is a fine thing if you find yourself growing more and more confident of y: and satisfied with “the things in the body.” eek KKK MANY, alas too many, are stil! Looking to man-when they shou looking to God. In our own ¢! we often joke about it (which we should not do), that is to say, “You ma have prayed to God alright but it is pr'' safe to get the delegates on your sidey and other things in kind. Well, ® takes votes alright, but back, back be hind it all there is some ONE “keeping watch above His own too many men Have actually died © the disappointment of a losing, fren”!“ effort for earthly place and ti" More than any other one thing achiev ment and quality will determine '™ now on more than ever the leaders of the African Methodist group ballahoo politician is definitely 0” " unlamented way out of the pict" believe it or laugh at it, So don't any more robes and new suits for °° prspay, JU or jnduction or receptions “votes are counted. Read, jest any man spoil you thru sophys vain deceit, after the tradi- »; men, after the rudiments of the 4 not after Jesus the Christ.” 4 ee 2:8). Incidently, do you ; that great sermon preacht inimitable Bishop Davis at Miss. bishops’ council? eee RE THE PAST MONTH Your as been “walking with the to the end of a better under- of God’s preparation, as Sco- } chooses to Jabel the Old Testa- | for the coming of the Messiah. Fention this by way of encouraging fellow ministers to harder and i jstent study and acquaintance profound and glorious back- bund of the mighty THEME, i.e, fe Christ. Ecce One the best of the recent books I know, have seen on the prophets I recom- , the subject is the one by opi, ASK THE PROPHETS. Small hut big in content. (This wil ly interest the student of Scripture.) q KOK eK OK aware embe the son, ppliets Homo! \WER is the great something which achers need if they are truly is about preachers. If you to be in either the class of ay readers, or of the “whooper” pe the old rusty, tho not musty or sty sermon book, or sketch book yy be the cause of your hold back. ve your own message from Jehovah His people; then thunder it to a t world. Telling the folks that the nb died—and rose again from the ai. In other words, “Comfort ye people.” The-folks left. Jerusalem d the other towns thereabouts and me and went to hear the man “clothed fh camel’s hair and a girdle skin ris loins.” The Jews sent priest from Jerusalem to ask vho art thou.” The power is in blood and not in the essay or ser- on book when it comes to the busi- ss of preaching. The. only man or # oi men who can from any angle ubt the Christian religion are those never. stricd “it; for it k. The real POWER of the Methodist® Church, «or any church will always and ever de- nl upon the power of her preachers. ink it thru. d Levites lo eke RK W NAMES IN SARDIS: The ‘. Carlyle F. Stewart, who writes ‘Daily Altar’ in the Christian Re- Tis one of the most brilliant min- “ts in our great church and, if you ef The Shlumanity B: REV. JOSEPH A condensed and topically arranged work on the human composition 4 our Lord’s Life. It provides valuable and authentic material for the uilding of sermons and lectures. Especially helpful to the busy pastor and Sunday School Workers. Price — Sold at the A. M 3 716 So. . Philadelphia, Penna. ER the Master has spoken ! . E. Book Concern will find your way to his wirtings you will find him to be one of our noblest assets. Some two months past the : Rev. T. L. Scott, pastor-evangelist was a very welcome visitor at Wesley Chapel, in my: city of Houston, Texas, During his eight days of preaching he packt our great church here at every service and the check up at the close | registered sixty-four souls brot into the fold. He is a great preacher and a dynamic personality in the pulpit.*** The Rey. Willard Leake is at this writ- ing en route here to tell the people that the Lamb died. Yes, this Gospel must be preacht. Brother Leake is also a great preacher whom the people hear gladly. One of the finest state- ments which I have read in recent moons is from Dr. Singleton’s editorial on “Wilberforce’s Walker.” He quotes Dr. Walker in stating that he (Walker) “has no immediate interest in the bishopric. The church has called me to a great task which must be perform- ed and the church alone will determine when it has been done.” High ground, Brother Walker; God bless you and your task at Wilberlorce.*** Word comes that the Rev. Joseph Gomez, whose church, St. James, in Cleve- land Ohio burned some months ago, is “on his way” towards giving the connection another fine church build- ing. Dr. Gomez is the man who built We have one of the best preachers of today, and a wonderful pastor, Rev. J. B. Evans, and is doing his best to pull our church up to a standard. are almost sure that he will not come back to us from the conference. are not worthy of this man. the general church to pray for our suc- Bethel in Detroit, Mich.**** The Rey. D. Ward Nichols, of Emanuel, New York City a graduate of Howard and also Drew Universities is serving his eleventh year in that pastorate. He has just been crowned a “D.D.? by Morris Brown and received the LL.D. from Allen. Able pastor and preacher. fi Ces THE REQUIREMENTS OF GOD are found in Micah 6:8. Mighty fine field for action there. Many great scholars think and agree that there are no greater words in the Old Testa- ment than these. And too, there is great POWER in and from the practice of this Scripture. You're welcome. 2209 Dowling St., Houston, Texas. ROSEDALE, MISS. The greatest Revival of late has just closed at Bethel A. M. E. Church, con- ducted by Mrs. E. L. Mansome of Brookhaven, Miss. A great lady minis- ter of our church. Seven souls were added, and splendid offering was given hef. The Church was spiritually re- vived, and we know much good was accomplished. Our. church has been going down for several years. Our folks have lost interest and courage, and hardly will come to the. church. of Christ BL H. SLADE, D.D. — $.30 including postage 19th St. ai \ < UNIVERSITY PAGE FIFTEEN cess) A few of us is doing all we can to bring our church out. 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THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1938 pat Isa. 55:7—In the course of his sermon, HOUSTON, TEXAS he stressed the need of God today, and - also he discussed Repentance, and pray- The 28th Annual Institute of the er with repentance as factors in chang- } Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission- ing life. ary Society of the A.M.E. Church of During the second day, a model Sun- | thie Houston District met with Brown day morning service conducted in| Chapel A.M.E. Church, 3206 Wash- st and strong stood still, later it record can show gers were all alarmed. id power to stop the great mon-| So they her soda while others ; atl prayed a ’ pie : ass which the Rev. E. W. Smith, the pas- | ington Ave.. June 9th-10th, with Mrs. - The Evanglist said good bye to| The Conductor phones “ ; ; ay tor of the A.M.E. Church of Coffee-|M. R. Martin presiding. The mect- Doctors to’be at the railroad station ville, Kansas preached the sermon. His | ing was largely attended, and the sub- subject, “A Cry From the Heart”—|jects were discussed nicely. We had Text, Job 23:3. The value of prayer |2 important subjects. First, paper by Bishop Tookes was dealt within the sermon, and also| Mrs. L. L, Lockhart, “How may I be- the need of God and concluding by com-| come a Christian?” Second by Mrs. Writes Letter to paring the world to the prodigal son. | Montgomery, “Jesus is alive, what does The election of officers was as fol-|it mean?” Rey. B. F. Reece, pastor She was taken at once to Highland ere she stayed twelve days. and Hospital wi elist is now conyalescing east as soon as she is able Hooper comes from E. Church, New York, an en- ° : lowers : of Waymon Chapel A.M.E. Church er S¢ \gent there Twelfth District preached the ppeaiing sermon. Rey. d on sale three eces of work at s District Supt. of Sunday School—Mr. | O. H. Benns, in for Bishopric, Rev. ario, entitled, Power which JONES, LA. Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage RNS Loyd oe of Lawrence, Kansas.|B. F. Alexander for Editor Church x eh ten en- : A. M. E. BOOK. CONCERN 3 REQUEST ALLEN DAY RETU Asst. Supt.—Miss Glendoris Hamp- | paper; Rev. C. J. Climet for Voice of at right second quarterly conference otf ] Little Rock, Arkansas ton, of Chanute, Kansas. Missions; Mrs. L. E. Shilow for dele- BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN, DI id Chapel A. M. E. Church, Mound Fi sf AREY S June 27, 1938 District President of A.C.E. League |gate to General Conference. Next oe ; : e message at the] District, was held May 21. Sunday, Philadelphia, Pa. —Miss Wilma Neal, of Iola, Kansas. year being the quadrennium alf officers MORRIS BROWN The | May 22nd Presiding Elder : Stimson fe a So i ca Nile rial et a aimee an To all the pastors and laymen of Ark-| Vice President of A.C.E. League— | remained as they were. We'were fav- street preached x wonderful ee ee the ansas and Oklahoma— Mr. J. Warren, Ottawa, Kansas. ored with the President of our State,| Not the second bishop in the church HI. ( pastor second | subject: “Three Lost Things.” It was Greetings: District Supt. of Primary Dept.—|Mrs. M. Jones. We raised $200.25. | 1.44 the Atlanta school which proudly M hart - hly spiritual ee enjoyed by > My Dear Co-Workers: Mrs. Cleta Shepherd, Paola. Our President was very well pleased|).4-. his name. For a decade_ the r M. Quite a number of visitors trom This is to Fear ees Presiding El-} istrict Chairman of Choral Activities ] with the meeting and we are hoping to | institution has been passing thru a pastor, Bethel | neighboring churches. were present. : s ¢ is of istrict to kindly | Miss Vivian Hudley of Independence, do bigger 7 and better work. eriod of transition: bankruptcy, de- E. ¢ ch A. A. Moore | Among whom were Revs. Ed. Franklin, i ie i send te , Manager of Kansas. Aa Ba Strewrete t, Sine “LL. E. Shilow ters nee vita Seid Grant's. Chapel A. Mi Bt ete ee B UV | hem Now the A-M.E. Book Concern, your Allen| Field Secretary, to the District Con- Thru these years of criticism and mis- : oberg: House, pastoe:, | Rraumity pasloy ranean ~ : Day Money. Dr. Curry is rendering a| ference—Miss Joyce Elizabeth Cruse, understanding the guiding and stabilis- 1 t Hooper bid Los Angeles All things considered the quarterly | | i fine day’s work for the A.M.E. Church ; Independence, Kansas. ing influences were Bishop W. A. ’ ae yed on to Bakers-| conference was good in re-claiming the Building for our de-| Dept. of Dramatics—Miss Freda Wil- FRIARS POINT, MISS- Fountain, Sr., and President W. A. at Can Memorial A. M MRS. F. D. TIMMONS. | nomad MRR RST OR Re ale vehd l'on) Ottawa, Kane: Bethel A.M.E. Church Re Ne rae ae ad . Tandy, pastor a BUENA VISTA. GAL OD cooperation of every body in it and 1] Two distinguished visitors were the : _| vision are fully realised 5 red the message that4 wate, os urge upon you to make full reports to| Rev. L. R. Hayes, pastor of Brown The 3rd Quarterly Conference of) Morris Brown College has a perma- Jesus . Christ iva’ uate icnaeease ne him immediately. Chapel A. M.E. Church, Parsons, ;Bethel A.M.E. Church just closed. | nent home in the Atlanta Univer: ns : pepe pe ede eek H. Y. Tookes, Bisk Kansas, and Mrs. Turner, an Evange-| Rev. E. Pullett, our splendid Pre-| tem. with 40 acres of ground for\im- ihe Evanuehut reared te a Chapel Circuit was held 1. Y, Lookes, Bishop. : i ? shag iider presided: e a1 mn : ’ ‘ ~ ~ list fromr.an Alabama Conference. siding aR mediate expansion. In addition to the vice told her ra says pot ng? ‘@ ee ag During the conference the Indepen-} Excellent reports from all depart-| Atianta property it has 20- acres in r but she would | 4° 8 gh Erte | Se : - ments of the church were received. ; acres ant Sate : feel in. her | Which was a high day of which Rev. | INDEPENDENCE, KANS. dence Junior ea gee ee Fie epikitiall and’ fuaacial condition Socal s pee ee ip great nster, the strange [E> cue aes mentee geen yal ine slits Bishop : of the church have improved under the | jahoratory facilities as any omes col- she" cont | So Maer et eet Rey. John A. Adams leadership of our own, Rev. W. M. ee we the ae 5 oa Last year the hiruall’ A : m off with her | He gives us such wonderful sermons,| The Topeka District Conference of amet Elder : Ash. ates oa ov 600, a eee S hatts ind makes you think sd deeply about | he Sunday School and Christian Allen J.w * Ria tron See Rey. E. Pullett, P. E Bereta cit yi Fecilcnis feceived the — he Boarded |Your soul. We are also proud of. our | Endeavor League Conference was held ea eh oN : 3 W. M. Ash, Pastor eS aevecs ies ochicol ‘tient tin for Oak. | P@stor, Rev. T. N. Olives who is la- | it Independence, Kansas, June 15, 16, —Christine Matthews een ae ‘ eee d. Calif boring so earnestly With us this yéar 17 at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, ; Siew ‘ train neared Oakland the | 24 he too has put the program over. the Rey. R. W. Wisner, pastor. STANFORD, KY f t felt that strange mysterious | Re% Oliver has turned over a new leaf lhe conference opened with its or- vanes LAY DELEGATES TO THE ver fer, the sine soe ne anc eaten On eit toes ganization, J. W. V. Warren, of Ot-} 1. Third Quarterly Conference was] | MONTGOMERY, LOUISIANA GENERAL CONFERENCE : were in vision the night before |*°*" Rev. M. C. Davis, Presiding ; i f ‘awa, was elected Secretary—The ser- held at St. James A.M.E. Church ’ she knew it was death, and as she sat Elder has numbered the page 390) yous - tion was delivered by the Presiding June 17-19. The S. S. was largely at- The Second Quarterly Conference of | The Baltimore Conference: there, decided to tell the passenger oc-|' adily see that there is nothing else x Llder, Rey. John A. Adams. His ser- tended with the Supt., Miss Mary E. the Shreveport District’ was held at the J. R. Coasey, M.D., 735 George St.. ipving seat with her, Defore: 1 Di Beeson sua iery : leninii mon dealt with the Negro and his re-] Co's. residing. S.S. raised this|St- Luke A.M.E. Church June 19 and” Battimore, Md. os he was knocked to her feet, the | “onference closed out gt Samuel Chapel T e New A Mi F Disci line lation f9 the unions of he country, the oh 8 80 "Friday night, June | 20- W.#.C. Brown, LL.D. 400 Tea St. conduetor rushed in and g such |O" Sunday night, Rev. Davis left the a = ine Negro's relation to the white church ae a oe fadsband Dudees meet-| Dr. A. Pullen, P. E. and Rev. I. Neriwect Woiiaston: DG ; first aid as he could. The Evangelist | ‘88 impression for the day and ; aud the young people. ‘ow, At 11:00 A.M. Sunday morning | Mills, pastor. Sunday the Conference William G. Price, 1617 N. Schroeder asked for anointing oil out of her bag |“ #”¢ Yet feasting g SINGLE COPY _ “$ 90 During the conference, the Rev. T. me P. E., Rey. W. K. Marstiall of | opened and Rey. A. Pullen preached a St., Baltimore, Md. brief case that was open on the seat CARRIE M. SHIPP. HALF DOZ. J, Burwell, pastor of St. John, Topeka, the Danville District preached to a soul stirring sermon. Monday night | The Central Florida Conference : ars ago, St, John 14-14, She took her si cae < _- - $ 4.89 Kansas, gave a number of lectures on large crowd; morning offering $20.00. the business part was held, and all re- R. Reche Williams. M.D., 1330 Cen- tt hand and got her bible from the Geneeal ‘Coatarence ONE DOZ ri ak ha oe 3 $ 9.00 Baptism and its origin and significance. At 3:00 P.M. the P. E. preached at ports were good. tral Ave., Tampa, Florida ¢ anointed her heart and while each Also the Rey. J. N. Goddard, pastor Boneyville, Ky. to a nice Feat, We are proud of our pastor and our Delegates are requested to send to Moment seemed to be the last. She Minutes ol St. Luke A.M.E. Church, Lawr-| ty. Fifty-Fourth Session of the | Presiding Elder and hope they both| Rditor George A. Singleton a_ brief é WT Aes a volce told her some NOW READY A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN. oa Kansas, lectured on, “What is Danville District Conference will con- may live a long Sa fovcarny onethetierorical sketch wot their -livés. which veside her. She rested it on the seat PRICE $1.00, Postpaid * ‘cligion.” The Rey. T. L. Saunders, Nicholasville, Ky. July 6-7. good work of the Lord. will appear in the Christian Recorder in and turned to that scripture, As she A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. bastor of Brown Chapel A.M.E. aw. K. Ai P. E. Rey. I. Mills, Pastor | order that the connection may know read it, and prayed that terrible sorri- 716 So, 19th Street Church, Topeka, Kansas, delivered the Rev. C. H. O. McPhearson, pastor Rey. A. Pullen, P. E.| who is who in the General Conference ful, Mysteriouy feeling which held her Phila, Pa. oe : “nnual sermon. His text was found in Mrs. Mary L. Goode Mrs. Elmena Byome | of 1940,
• July 28, 1938
  ===== DSC09266.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN HOOPER ist and Author feeling on her, she could him off with her throw Monday she boarded ailroad train for Oak- neared Oakland the he train list felt that strange mysterious ing over her, the same as cre e vision the night before was death, and as she sat decided to tell the passenger oc- ing seat with her knocked ctor rushed in and gave id as he could. The Evangelist for anointing oil out of her bag r case that was open on the seat zht | years ago. St. John 14-14. She took her ght hand and got her bible from the nted her heart and -while each nt seemed to be the last. She a told her some her. She rested it on the seat ned to that scripture. As she nd prayed that terrible sorri- ysterious feeling which hel her nd strong stood stil, later it the such was to her feet, bered yoice H passengers were all alarmed. S¢ gave her soda while others t ake F \. 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When the Council of Bishops convenes Kittrell College on August 18 he will have 30 years, and 4 months epis- pal tenure. All of his classmates have passed into the unseen. LOUISVILLE, GEORGIA th Presiding Elder Morris Holds Success- ful Quarterly Meeting Stirs Flournoy Chapel Service By R. W. Wallace The Rev. W. H. Morris, urbane and scholarly presiding elder of the Swainsboro. district, of the Augusta | Conference, A.M.E. Church = in Georgia held’ his quarterly conference at Spring Bethel A.M.E. Church, Louisville, Georgia. Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5. The night prior to holding the Spring Bethel quarterly meeting Dr. Morris Preached to a highly appreciatice au- eit at Flourney A.M.E. Church, sough, Georgia. The eminent Divine took his text from Isaiah 60:1, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is upon thee.” The subject was: “The Victory of the eanestial ‘The sermon was a mas- FPlece of Theological exposition, elo- ny and spiritual fervor, BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER He is; OIL FOUND. ON WESTERN UDMIVERSITY GROUNDS For at least a year a Mr. Bert Hem- inger has tried to lease the forty acres given to Western University in the will of a white friend, in order to drill for oil. We signed the contract im- mediately following our last Commence- ment and he began digging with the result of finding what seems to be a very good well and will soon begin to produce oil. It looks like in a year or two we will have several wells on our school lands. If our Church will only give us the chance we will give them one of the best Schools of Relig- ion in the Race any where, in fact to my way of thinking it is now the best. Any young man or woman who is properly vouched for by their Bishop, or by a church pastor and who has had high school training, or its equiva- lent, may enter for forty seven dollars per year, providing they are willing to do a little work and may finish the course in three years. Do not send some one just to get rid of them. We want only those whom you are willing to take back into your churches as me pastors. NOAH W. WILLIAMS, Presiding Bishop MRS. RUTH LOGAN PASSED She was the president of the Young People’s Department of the Woman’s H. & Missionary Society. of the llth E opal District, Florida. She died in Ocala, Florida, Friday morn- ing, July 22; 1938. She was the wife of Rev. R. L. Logan, Presiding Elder of the Ocala District. known for his individualism, knowledge of Methodist jurisprudence, and the brevity of his sermons. Like T.-M. D. Ward, he rarely preaches over twelve. minutes. * Mighty warrior for God is he, the president of the Coun- cil of Bishops, and presiding Bishop of the 7th Episcopal District. splendid Church. Sunday was a glorious day. Presid- ing Elder Morris reviewed the Sun- day School lesson and all who were present .were greatly impressed and mightily benefitted by the thorough, scholarly, and simplified manner in which the finer shades of the lesson were revealed by him. At 11:45 a.m. he ascended the rostrum and his text was Daniel 3:23: “And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burn- ing fiery furnace.” The subject of the discourse was: “The fatal night.” This sermon will long be-remembered by those who heard it; and its reper- cussions have been felt throughout the entire community. This splendid Church is proud of the pastor, the Rev. A. C. Clark, whom Dr. Morris de- lights in referring to as the prayer of feryent prayer and preacher of power- ful sermons. Prayers are solicited for the continued success of Presiding El- der Morris, his district, and the Church militant, “Amens” and “Hallelujahs” were to be heard throughout the congregation that taxed the capacity of the spacious edi- fice. . : Saturday morning Dr. Morris left for Spring Bethel, a few miles re- moved from Gough, Promptly at 2:30 P.M. he announced hymn number 32 common meter, and offered prayer. He then preached a brief sermon from Psalms 23. In this sermonette he em- phasized the duty of a shepherd; after which the quarterly conference was held. The conferehce was organized in the usual manner. Brother R. WwW. Walker was elected secretary. Re- porters elected were Brother Homer Brown, to the Southern Christian Re- corder, Church publication ; and Broth- er R. W. Walker, reporter to The Christian Recorder, official periodical of the A.M.E. Church, and the- se- cular press at large. The ensuing re- ports rendered revealed to the pre- siding elder that an immense amount of work had been done during the quar- ter by the pastor and members of *his & MRS. J. G. ROBINSON Having voyaged to Sierre Leone, Fraetown, Monrovia, Takirerah and Lagos in West Africa, Mrs. J. G. Robinson, wife of the A.M.E. Re- view Editor, returned to the United States°on the S. S. Samaria, July 11, and landed at Boston, Mass. where she spoke at Charles Street Church Mrs. Robinson reports encouragingly about our at points visited. hold that the Industrial Training School, erected by the WwW. Brooks ought not be disposed of. “To do so missionary _ work the Spec Monrovia ally dogs she Educational, lamented Sampson would be a calamity.” At a reception tendered Mrs the was decorated with an ecaglet of Afri- can gold. ca of the original flag first hoisted over Liberia 1847. The bears a picture of the lady who made it. Mrs Robinson has many beautiful and ar- tistic gifts as tokens of affection, ap- Rob- inson by missionary ladies she She was presented a repli- in flag preciation and esteem from the people ScD oc StS cD ee at SO tN Nee In This Issue i Dat et Da Se Dat Ss cS The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart Editorials : Old Testament Religion........ 4 Too Far To The Front........ 4 Boston’s New Dean... 4 Pomtedi\ Points: G28 0s. ee eee: 4. Churchman Afield 4 Birthday Greetings 5 Young People’s Page ......«....- 6 Rey. and Mrs. D. M. Owens Tenderde Reception .. 6 Allen C. E. League 7 From Other Papers 10 Transitions 14 RIENGAR GY rts rat cere ekoae Le ===== DSC09267.JPG ===== = ey By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn, The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. the brethren. In Jesus name. Amen. in truth. Monday, August 1 THAT GOOD PART z ---—— | opinion but may we not waste our time “Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from | desputings. Saturday, July 30 USE WHAT YOU HAVE _ her.” Luke 10:42. hat is that in thine hand?” Exo- 4:2 troubled about many things.” 20d r intended for a man to use 4t which he could not possess. God’s thinking and acting as though the world 4s no man as ,a failure. | of sight and sound is all that matters. has no place in ‘The world is too much with us, late ur lives any more sc and soon, al effective religion We lay waste our powers. ne yf religion accuse it as sordid boon.” Read Matt. 6:19. Prayer: Dear Lord, take out of us the carnal mind, which is enmity against thee and balance our thinking and ac- In Jesus name, Amen. cape mechanism; men a- Wordsworth. tern realities of se- a fool’s par- Vot so. God can vith his com- and make him r of His kingdom, I Again I re- “It does not 1 man to be a Christian all there is of him.” 2-14-26 tions. Tuesday. August 2 THE SECRET OF STRENGTH “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” Is. 40:31. In the midst of strenuous programs, when we find ourselves tiring and nerves becoming frazzled, let us not Father, who does not eyond our several abili- ur mistakes and fail- ul grant we forget that we have a marvelous source of strength and power. In one place the psalmist said: “I waited patiently on the Lord.” The busier we are the more needful are those moments of quietness and meditation. Begin the day with a tryst. Your reward will be may use what we #” the promotion of Thy In Jesus name, Amen. Sunday, July 31 “LOVE THE BROTHERHOOD” Le he brotherhood.” I Peter |ample in the long hard hours of the day. Yesterday I was called upon to preach Read Psalm 23, ton at a service for the promotion | Prayer: In the midst of our “busy- one of our sister | Ness,” Blessed Lord, may we not forget It may seem strange that the | the king’s business which altho, it re- Church should have to set|duireth haste yet 7 demandeth rest, ide 1 spe ial day in which to empha- | Peace, and power. In Jesus name, Amen © brotherly love; for brotherly loye }——H——__________ one of the fundamentals of Christi- Wednesday, August 3 \nd yet, how lacking we are in ‘hat very essential! When a man be- LIMITING GOD Neves : tremendously important; to} “And he did not many mighty works ave a high and noble creed ig ideally | there because of their unbelief.” Mt lesirable; neverthelsss, to hold to a | 13:58. ' : ereed with oneg ft a ny j s < @ ‘ps and deny its es-] Our stubbornness and pettiness may with the life to resolve a creed | ot only limit ug from doing what the to rr E rc! cant, =: Lord wants us to do for Him, but also n the Christian church compre- | We limit God from doing what he wants » and practices the brotherhood of [to do for us. nd “ir petty jealousies, our inordinate Where there is failure of faith, there ‘moitions, and our ungodly strivings |is failure, Mighty works God would ' do with and thru us, First, however. we he religion of our Saviour does not }|Must have the will to let go tad. let exploit personality but honors it. May | God. we st and against every form of exploi- Read Matt. 14:22-33. ’ Prayer: Dear God, break down the walls of partition that separate us from heaped fall so easily from our | 4 close relationship with Thee and hin- ips, Our Heavenly Father, while our | der Thy will in our lives. In Jesus na: deeds often belie our conversation, We! Amen, a Page Read I Peter 2:13-17, Prayer: Words How easy it is to be “careful and Living in a material world, we easily fall into a We have given our hearts away, a| discipleship. When as a lad I com- of such a nature that one cannot sp Thursday, August 4 I know she’s near my Father’s th; MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING [I'm Just going over Jordan ----— | I’m just going over home. | “Perverse disputtings of men.” I Tim. 6:5. A man falls into a fatal blunder when he makes the mistake of arguing with], yard. people for whose opinions he can have 1 drop the cross of self-denial no respect. How much of our verbal se enter on my great reward clashes are without profit either to our pa just going over Jordan minds or spirits. “A man convinced I'm just going over home. ~ against his will, is of the same opinion} fg. This is one of the at ea still,” runs the old saying. which has come down from our cine Discussion and debate are of great} foreparents. It was sinebS at help in shaping up our thinking and re-] &, J. Howard, and Rev. iigase Pai I'll soon be free from every trial My body shall sleep in the old church beseech thee, grant us abiding love for | modeling our opinions only when en-| at the East Tenn. Conference in 1937 cs 1, gaged in with wisdom and love. Read Phil. \2. Prayer: Gracious Lord, give us due concern and respect for our brother’s at Fayetteville. OBVIOUELY SPEAKING By E. L. Fuller in foolish conversation and vexations In Jesus name. Amen. Under prevailing conditions today, the muddle over the A.M.E. “Sunday School Union at Nashville, and the exploring of bitter feelings between Bryant and the church, it looks as jf “Not that he cared fo rthe poor, but the next general conference in 1940 at because he was a thief.” John 12:6. Detroit will witness the greatest dra- Tt isialright tompotts posses sactien matical shifting in the entire history of but hazardous to allow money to pos- African Methodism. sess you pacThemonevstest atartestinr The true situation in the church js Friday, August 5 THE MONEY TEST plained tomy: fathereabout the raviity the truth and expect friends, and yet, with which money slipped away, he re- TRUTH is the only cure for the ill marked thaf money was made tospedd: of our present conditions. So, frie But the testi comess watin he sean ten tos no friends, we come to the point and for what we spend it. It is not to where TRUTH is our only caption, and be spent entirely upon ourselves. We “FOR ZION'S SAKE” we must face only own what we share. “All you can the issue. Attorney Herbert L. Dud hold in your cold, dead hands, is that | ©¥ the secretary of the committee you have'given away An Chien charters and titles asked, “What are man used to say that money was the| “° going to do about the A.M! wheels of the) ose Sunday School Union at Nashville?” Read Matt. 6:19:34. But a greater question comes out of Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, help the natural query, WHAT CAN BE us to meet the money test by commit- BOR: ing our all to thee. We are stewards, |. For ten long years we've been wai please help us to be faithful. In Jesus ing for the return of that charter con sani) ae mittee which was sent out from tix General Conference in Chicago 192% Many are we who still hear the ste: Protest of the late Rt. Rev. A. We thank Thee, O Torrone Carey, who told the WORLD that t blessings Thou hast placed upon This church was powerless to move By? food so generously prvided from Thy under the present charter. This first bounty. » May we mever stall eae nels committee failed us, the General Coi our fellow-man as Thou helpest us and ference in] 952 failed to rule this cha:- bear in mind always that this is a part os oe Cascoustauniopals order. - The of Thy, teachine Nae several Bishop’s Councils between 193. and 1936 failed to adjust the matter, and again at New York in 1936 the en tire sovereign body allowed the elec tion of a secretary-treasurer to be cal! ed to order without making the neces- While journeying thru this world of | °""% Siteratonciarthia chaefer, Fol ail lowing the acts of this General Con- But there are no sickness, toil or dan- ference, the church again allowed E. oP \J A. Selby to rush into the courts in 21 In that world to which I go. cert 2 movesBryant, when’ at the I’m going there to see my classmates Fhe ee be Who've gone before me one by one Be rat? te catike charehyaiSp for, Pad jibe hae ov ek we have done absolutely nothing, and I'm just a’ going over Jordan What we will do, is a question whic! i 5 _ ; God alone can ANSWER, pes lark clouds will gather ’round hers ong Sign of Truth) this thing is all ch I know my way is rough and steep the next General Crateres aeetiee 4 bs beanteotis fields lie just before me | Detroit and with Bryant still in office a s redeemed their vigils Papp. ae Pivotal change is I'm going there to see my sisters we fix our pce ect i They've gone before me one by one | divided Bishopric on thi is 2 d I'm just a’ going over Jordan divided ministry; pore: Sides I'm just a’ going over home. people; thus a variety “of opinions which is significant in nature, and the results will be felt throughout the GRACE AT THE TABLE HYMNS THAT LIVE “I’m Going Home I am a poor wayfaring stranger I'm going there to see my mother ee a Tone th and breadth of the connection. Jeng Behind the three points above f ee financial ratings over a ea of twenty-five years as secre- pe tary-treasurer of the A.M.E. Sunday schoo! Union. The truth of this in- ase alone, and the defects now prov- 2 jn other general departments over Bi came period of time is enough in it- self to change the opinions of thinking True, we are marching, but minds. i : where to? There’ is an old trite say- ing that “Its am ill procession where the devil holds the candle.” (C) Another feature in this drama that brings @ wide range of inquiry is, that Bryant is the only man in ail \jrican Methodism that says what lec cnt to about anyone in the con- nection, sends his statements through Uncle Sam’s mail and no one chal- lenges him in the federal courts. IF HE IS LYING, why not let UNCLE take care of him? True, we do wree with Professor Eryant’s method of attack, moreover, we share in that old saying that, “An injurious truth holds no merit over a lie.” One is ; dangerous when employed by the cevil as the other, and yet herein lies tie great challenge to the leaders of ican Methodism. We conciude by saying, it is not what are we going to do about the Sunday School Union at ishville? but, what are we going to co about these abuses? Can these evils be mastered without crippling or udoning our heritage? DR. JOHN E. BRADFORD, PRE- SIDING ELDER HOLDS SUC- CESSFUL DISTRICT MEETING AT BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA , seldom, if ever, have the people of this classic city equaled the degree of hospitality shown in their entertain- nent of the Southern Indiana District Conference, Sunday School and A. C. =, League Convention which conven- cd at Bethel A.M.E. Church during June 28-30. Ur. John E, Bradford, Presiding tider opened the conference Tuesday corning at 10:00 o’clock. Music was iurnished by the Convention Choir and the Annual Sermon was delivered by the Rev. M. A. Lowe, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Mt. Vernon, Indiana, Rev. Lowe selected as his text: “I uust work the works of him that sent ‘ue while it is day.” St. John 9:4, The delivery was masterly spiritual and Showed thorough preparation. the sermon was followed by holy communion and organization. Rev. M. A. Lowe was elected secretary; Rev- ‘eld and R. F. Boyd were elected as Finance Committee. The addresses and discussions in the District Conference as well as in the Sunday School and A.C.E. League Conventions, were timely, well pre- pa and thought provoking. Speak- ha realized it to be their duty to say "gs worthwhile during the limited ‘me given them, i 4 There was one conversion in the Sun- ay School Convention and the young ta took their duties seriously. The vernal responses: from the charges i up 100%; many of the churches Ported conversions and accessions “nd all pastors, except three, were pres 3 ent. These three were unavoidably detained. S ae = oe A. C. E. League] sionary Society of the Lake Charles address by Dr. H. H. Black, Pastor | District second to none in the Central of Allen Chapel, Indianapolis, State | Louisiana Conference. We are indeed «ends R. C, Henderson, W. E. May? |: > ane a ae ee THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ot A oa of the members and friends of St. Mary Church in her efforts to make Aside from the papers and discus-| the Woman’s Home and Foreign Mis- | to tr fe League Superintendentent ; Union | proud of our Presiding Elder, Dr. Hall Christian Fellowship Program under | and his wife our Missionary President, the direction of Edgar Maddex of]and we never tire thanking Bishop Seymour, a birth month contest; a]S. L. Greene for sending them to the playlet—“A Wide Awake League” and| Lake Charles District. We hope and a banquet. pray that he will let Dr. Hall remain The conference went on record as| on the District as Presiding Elder and endorsing the candidacy of Dr. Roscoe} Rey. D. Daniels as pastor of St. C. Henderson, pastor of Greater Beth-| Mary Church. We love our pastor ett; pastor, Rev. O. W. Childers returned service, being enthusiastically greeted by the congregation, Delegates and the Dis- August 10-12 were elected; Mr. Robert McNeill; Mr. J. E. Cooper: alternate. I Ax Brown, Greenfield. The the church for his ninth year of made ‘the closing remarks, ict Conference at Allen A M. E. ~- hurch, ‘Providence, Rhode Island, GLADYS HOLMES VICKSBURG, MISS. The District Conference of the Vicks- el A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis for|and Presiding Elder and are doing all] burg District convened on May 11. 12, the bishopric in 1940. It also enthus- jastically commended the administra- we can and shall continue to do all] with Rey. T. A. Simmons host. Rev. within our power to put over the | Simmons made every effort to make tions if Bishop John A. Gregg and] program of the 8th Episcopal District | things pleasant for the delegation. Presiding. Elder Bradford. Nor were] under their leadership they undermindful of the gentle and Rey. Simmons is fully able to carry The laity as well as the ministry of}a greater responsibility in this our queenly attitudes of Mrs. J. A. Gregg} the Lake Chorles District, is indeed | Zion. and Mrs. John E. Bradford. A pall of sorrow resulted from the passing of Rev. William Moses Kelly, senior veteran of the Indiana Confer- ence; Revs. John L. Tolbert and Leon| Western Christian Recorder and Dr. Cotler who was District Sunday School] G. T. Stinson for the Bishopric in Superintendent. A resolution de- | 1940. ploring the untimely passing of James} The reports of the Quarterly Con- Weldon Johnson was adopted. Among the prominent churchmen] been received into full membership, who visited the Conference were: Dr. | two baptized, $88.50 paid pastor on and Mrs. J. P. Q. Wallace, Rev. and] salary, $28.00 raised in the Quarterly Mrs. J. S. A. Mitcham; Rev. W. D.| Conference, other expenses $6.00, To- Shannon, H. D. Saunders, S. D. tal—$122.50 and that the Presiding El- Hardrick and Franklin Jones. der was paid in full $25.00. Mesdames Ada Lee, Carrie Pitman;| The Conference closed in a blaze of Messrs. Culus Luttrell and Maurice| glory with sails hoisted for Morgan Evans were elected lay delegates to the | City where the Sunday School, Allen Annual Conference convening in Evans- | League and Woman’s Missionary Con- ville, Indiana in September. yention will meet in annual session The Convention adjourned to meet | August 10-14. in Franklin, Indiana in 1939. To the| DR. W. H. HALL, Presiding Elder pastor, Rev. J. H. French and his REV. D. DANIELS, Pastor loyal wife, should be given unstinted MRS. CELESTE NELSON praise and gratitude for their ability to = so adequately care for this meeting. BOSTON, MASS. Walter Chenault grateful to Bishop S. L. Greene and the ministers of the great A. M. E. Church in Louisiana, t On Friday evening, July 8th, the newly appointed Presiding Elder oi the New England District, Rev. J. G. ; Drake of Hartford,- Connecticut, held The third quarterly conference of] his first quarterly conference at Charles St. Mary A. M. E. Church, was held} Street A. M. E. Church, Charles Sunday, July 10th, with Dr: W. H.Jand Mt. Vernon Streets. Boston; | Hall, Presiding Elder, and Rev. D.| Rev. O. W Childers, pastor An un- Daniels, pastor. usually large congregation was on hand The devotional exercises were con-|to greet this new Elder, and peace ducted by the pastor, Rev. D. Daniels. | and harmony and inspiration prevailed The Presiding Elder preached a soul-]on every hand stirring sermon toa large and apprecia~| After a very uplifting worship ser- tive audience with a large number of | vice conducted by Evangelists Foskey, visitors from Bethel A. M. E. Church | Jackson, Morris, the Presiding Elder of Plaquemine and from our sister | opened the meeting with a speech_of churches in the community. Music| greeting the keynote of which was was furnished by St. Mary Church] “Progress through Love, Brotherhood, choir. Fellowship.” The following officers Among the visitors introduced were: | of the conference were elected: Secre- Mesdames Ella Ramsey, Marie Williams | tary, Miss Ella L. Williams, clerk of Josephine Thomas, E. M. Wise, Geor- | the church; assistant, Miss Florence ‘gia Holmes, Miss Lillian Little, all of Williams; Reporter to the Press, Miss Bethel Church, Plaquemine, La. Mrs. | Gladys Holmes; Marshall, Mr. John ‘W. H. Hall the queenly wife of the} Cooper. The reports of the numerous Presiding Elder, thanked the members | auxiliaries showed progress. both spir- and friends of St Mary for the very] itual and financial, with the total splendid support they had given the receipts of the Quarter $1,589.19. District projects in the past and called] There followed a very touching me- upon the m to give their whole- morial service for the following: Mes- hearted support to the District Gon- | dames Annie Adams, Venus C. Clark, vention at Morgan City, August 10-14, Mary Rhodes Jackson; Messrs. Wil- and the 35th Amniversary of Bishop | liam H. Jones and Lewis Watts. Visi- FS. L. Greene at Natchez, Miss., August | tors who gave inspiring remarks in- 23-28, by electing and sending at least cluded the Presiding Elder’s gracious six delegates to each of these Conven- | wife, Mrs. J. G. Drake and the Revs. ST. MARY A. M. E. CHURCH ADDIS, LOUISIANA urgent appeal for the unstinted support P. Reid’ Lawrence, St, Phillip’s, Ever» for endorsing | Barnes. Dr. W. H. Hall for Editor of the | Gluse, pastor, Vicksburg Circuit. ference showed that two persons had} B. Vicksburg, Miss. tions and, closed her address with an H. L. Moore, St. Paul, Cambridge; Bx Devotional service was conducted by he Presiding Elder, Dr. Wm. E. Opening Hymn, Rev. J. S. Prayer. Rev. J. L. Warmick, pastor Brunswick Circuit. Scripture reading, Rev. Yuma Circuit; Decalogue, Rev. J. M. E. C. Coleman, pastor Nitta Michell, pastor Bethel Station. The opening sermon was a very high feature of the program. The Rey. C. S. Jones, Presiding Elder of the Mound Bayou District, preached from the very depths of his soul to the de- light of all hearers. The sermon was saturated with the fire and Holy Ghost. Eucharistic service conducted by Rev. R. C. Per- ry, Presiding Elder of the Leland Dis- trice. Rev. G. C. Borrown and W. L. Harrington, all from the Leland District. After the inyitation Dr. Barnes came forward in his unique manner and thrilled the delegates with his sixth annual address to the Vicks- burg District and it was a splendid reminder of the wedding at Cana of alilee. ; Thou hast saved back the best for the last. Dr. Barnes is loved by the district, both laymen and ministers. We all with one accord arose yelling his name giving him the endorsement for the Bishopric. It will be no experience to elect him in 1940 to lead men by towering over all in his class as a mighty giant. This Conference also went on record as giving Rev. C. G. Scriven, Presid- ing Elder of the Greenwood District, the. endorsement for the Editor of the Southern Christian Recorder. Dr. Scrivens is one of our best scholars, a great preacher and a splen- did writer. The Annual sermon was delivered by the writer. Educational sermon by Rev. J. H. Green. All reports were good. The Conference closed Friday evening, May 12, marking a new epoch in our history. O. C. Peace, Pastor Glen Allan, Miss. D ===== DSC09268.JPG ===== - 4 MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Eatered at the Post Office at Philadelpbia, Pa, os Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. Z. BOOK CONCERN 716 $3. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. OFFICERS: Bishop D. H. Sims, President Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-president tellectual equipment. He causes] Christ is redeemer and all men G, E. Curry, Manager the reader to follow the Jewish Dr. George A. Singleton, Editor people from their earliest ‘period likewise. d all matter for Publication to|'™tO Canaan, “the stage upon == U0. r, 716 So, 19th Street,| Which was enacted one of the BOSTON’S NEW DEAN most important dramas in the al “i {history of religion.” Professor] On June 7 President Daniel A, debit leisfee ite Weekly Thought 4 vhen f men men ttt imitated Weekly Poem fitted pte IMAGE THE CHRIST unique contribution in the worl ion in the Light ofits Canaanit Back Ground,”* One possibly understand ning of the Christian publisht “Old Testament Relig- cannot the begin- without familiarity with the his- age oe ©. See foe a ee ee IAN RECORDER d| is not yet ready to give way to th ¢ |of Christian thot in his recently] teaching of Jesus. Our position} your Christian Recorder has been consistently that there} 14, 1938, page 7. is no place for racial distruction: within the church of Christ. e tory of Old Testament religion. How it came to be what it was. The Boston professor, inspired in a remarkable way by his great AG brings to his problem superb in- teaeher, Dean Knudson, organized where God is father, Marsh of Boston nominated to the Trustees, Pro- Leslie points out clearly the evo- lution, development, and Struggle fefonft tte ttt of Jewish religion with the nature and fertility cults of the native Canaanites which is dramatically “Yahweh or Baal.” The Ei heighten, clarify and moralise re- ligion. Amos saw religion as justice. Hosea as ethical union with God; Isaiah as trust in a Sovereign God: Micah makes a summary of the three and pre- sents “The Magna Charta of spiritual religion.” The -findl fessor Earl B. Marlatt to succeed Dr, Albert C. Knudson as Dean of the School of Theology. He years the retiring Dean has been in Methodism. His books are in our Conference Course of Study and many African Methodist min- isters “sat at his feet.” President D. O. Walker, Chaplain A, W. Thomas, T. Deans Scott, E. F. G. Dent; R. 1. Lemon, Davis, Veal, Womack, Kyle. N bs €}erd, and Marcus William: s EVANGELIST WILLARD One hundred fifty-two years} Leake is conducting a revival at religion|ago Richard Allen, a young Ne- gro preacher, pointed the way to manhood and self-respect. When Raleigh, N. C., carried on a very some Christians thot he was “too | successful meeting at the same far to the front” and disturbed him while in the act of worship he | Minister keeps the fires alway, walkt out with his chin up and burning. ‘ Wesley Chapel, Houston, Texas, Not long ago Dr. T. L. Scott of church. TT. Jefferson Clement, The Sunday before Evangelist Leake began his meet. ing the minister took in five, , are brothers. Go thou, and do]and one person was happily con- verted. The church raised $1,600 which was paid on the mortgage. Col. G. S. Goodson, and Maj. S. J. Anderson, with one division of Wesley reported $833.42. Co] University | Joe Collins, and Maj. F. S. Sonic reported $738.58, on the move.” “The church is THERE COMES TO OUR set forth in Elijah at Carmel,—] was unanimously accepted. For] desk the June issue of the Fift! Episcopal District Pastoral, pub ghth Century prophets]a tower of intellectual strength ] lisht by Bishop Noah W. Williams It presents a vivid picture of church activities in the Fifth Perhaps no bishop in the connec. tion is a harder traveller than Bishop Williams. A glance ai his pastoral shows that he has visited practically each charge in his area. Nothing new. Did likewise wen over the Seventh. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER mourns with Dr. J. C. Caldwell of St, Pani; Nashville, Tenn., in the loss of his wife; with Dean E. C. Mitchell of Morris Brown in the demise of his father, and Hon. L. B. Kinchion of Texas in BISHOP D. H. SIMS IS VIS- iting his work in the state of Alabama. Mrs. Sims is visiting her parents in Louisville, Ky. She will join her distinguisht husband udded’ skys the color of| S¥Bthesis is-made-by Zephaniah, | thy of the succession. While a sa LE Nahum, Habakkuk. Jeremiah,|thy if the succession. While a ‘¢ low hand of an] Ezekiel and Deutero-Isaiah. God | student on Beacon Hill he was a ‘ 's one, holy and universal. In|burning and a shining light. * with oil, and with Thim “we reach the climax of the | Scholar, author, poet of the first lind Cece dramatic evolution of Old Testa-}rank. He comes into his king- zi ment religion. He attained} dom at a period of expansipn. woded and marbled with | beights in the conception of God | He will not fail. We say of him natte and the interpretation of the mis- | What Bishop Hughes said while thin it; the matrix] sion of the nation, sealed by no} {elivering the charge to Dean] the passing of his wife. sini Waar ee other religious teacher in Israel. |James A. Beebe who succeeded he bok he contribution of a mighty past | the late Bishop L, J. Birney: “A r being the orbit of many| throbs in his words. To it he|Dean of Boston has never failed. ¥ was profoundly a debtor. And] If you fail you will be a pioneer.” ky vd vocket-piece of some}no small part of that debt he | God bless this classmate, and new oscult bbs owed to the irritating yet witha] | head of “B. U, S; Ty, prophetic upon hair and the glitter- fantastic; glares; his black } Hin golden harness molder He rolla between his mighty palms a phere, \ turquet eee wherein the stars ad- he here \udrey Wurdemann betrtetttetet tebe ooenlnfnfofnfecfnafn Editorials ett etetbe ba efefefapapefe OLP TESTAMENT RELIGION Elmer A, Leslie, Ph.D., Profes- or of Hebrew and Old Testament | cedent has been se Literature in Boston University School of Theology has made a prised. The col nurturing back-ground of Canaan- ite religion. At its best Israelite religion was the synthesis of two forces, and we see them both best in him. They aré the religion of Sinai and the religion of Ca- naan,” *—-The Abingdon Preés, New York, ———0o0o. TOO FAR TO THE FRONT “Negroes crowd too far to the front of the church’ is the reason why 6 percent of the” 150,000 Negro Catholics in New Orleans are being segregated, The pre- Heart Church. We are not sur- t by the Sacred | ject, “Heroes lor line in America Richard Allen with David Brain- TEER RARE bbebebteted ini Pointed Points a THE REV. G. C. FORD, PAS- tor of the African M. E. Church at Pendleton, S. C., in the Pied- mont Conference is conducting a revival at Tyree Church in Phila- delphai. The Rey. S. M, Irvin is the minister, THE INTERNATIONAL ChriStian Endeavor lesson treat- ment for July 17, publisht in Bos- ton, Mass., under the general sub- of Missions in America” included a. treatise of th Alabama and return home via Chicago in time to hold the first District Missionary Convention at Bordentown, N. J. on July 27th. ger he $e eee The Churchman Afield = Fhe de ated debe defonfecfndefnfeonfefonfefoefefeefo l= There they sit, hundreds have come to hear the word from heaven,—God’s message to the sons and daughters of men, The choir marches in proces- sion to Dr. W. E. Pruitt’s hymn: “God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform.” camer an The Churchman is the ambassador for God, “Keep up your Sourage, < for July THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER - —_—_———____ , bie’ . 5 ian = 1 have overcome) the world.” To be|the pastor, Rev. C. A. Stroud, the|Scott, gave an address on the sub- gure the example set by Jesus needs to | church is still progressing. ject, “What Can We Hope for Through d in these days of stress and Mrs. Laura Powell Jesus?” He said, “We must have the RO ed pace te evidence of the divinity of the divine WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY leader and a definite conception of who ee HOST TO TAWAWA SCHOOL OF | we are serving.” \ the evening hour of worship the) RELIGION AND TAWAWA AS- Churchman was agreeably surprised to] SOCIATION. see walking down the aisle the Rey-| Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom and Presi- crend Dr. S. S. Morris, Secretary of be copie strain. the church. Wednesday morning, Rev. C. J. Powell gave an inspiring address on “Our Debt to Youth.” Dr. T. D. dent D. O. Walker, delivered brilliant | Scott stated that we owe to youth the $2021s35s254sstsere Addresses. By William H. Ferris Wilberforce, O. the Allen C. E. League. He was pre- yailed upon to bring the message which he did, contrasting two different types of personalities and attitudes as set forth in Demas who forsook Paul. and Wilberforce University was host to Onisephorus who ministered unto him, | Tawawa School of Religion from June 27th to July 1st and to the Tawawa \t the meeting of the Philadelphia | Assembly, a Joint Meeting of the preachers the Churchman when pre-|]S. S. and A. C. E. of the State of sented read two editorials from the} Ohio from July 5th to 8th. The Ta- Christian Recorder: “Believe it or|wawa School of Religion was also not,” contributed by Dr. V. M.Ja non-sectarian and inter-denomina- Townsend, Little Rock Arkansas, and | tional Minister’s Conference. Bishop \fter Kittrell, what?” R. C. Ransom was the Chairman, Dr. James H. Maxwell, President of the Official Board meeting. The Church- | Conference and Dr. Lendell Charles nan presided at St. Matthew Church, | Ridley: editor of the Negro Journal recognition of personality. Wednesday afternoon, Rey. L. Bruce: pastor of St. Luke Church in | Alliance, opened thé Forum, with a) paper on the subject, “What is Wrong With Youth?” He stated that Youth is no different to day than of yesterday but Youth is experimenting and in time will find its place. The fault is not in Youth but in the existing social order. Bishop R. C. Ransom Speaks. Thurs- day evening Bishop R. C. Ran deliver- ed a short but illuminating address. He said, “The world has yielded to the natural tides of life. We need to be honorable and upright and should not He is thrilled with experiences which | Of Religion was the director. hold him close to the-people. These Epoch making addresses were de- etings are charged with deep spir- | livered by Bishop R. C. Ransom, Pres.. Friday evening, the nominating com- ituality. D. O. Walker of Wilberforce Uni-| mittee made its report through its Sec- versity, Dr. J. H. Jenkins of the]retary. Miss Clara McGee, Supt. of The Churchman has just returned | Quinn Chapel Church, Louisville, Ky.’! Brown Chapel Sunday School. The from bringing a word of comfort to; Dr. Charles S. Spivey, Dr. G. W. following officers were declared elect- he bereaved family and friends of a| Woodson, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Dr. |ed. brother Christian, who left home for] W. A. Page of Cincinnati and Dr. Officers vork and died before the hour to re- | Wilkinson of Whittenberg University. | President — Miss Florence Heater n home. “There is but a step be-| Not only theological problems were | Vice President — Mr. Alfred Gooch en me and death.” The Church-|threshed out but an attempt was made | Secretary — Miss Ruth Lowe an accompanied the mourners to the | to relate the Bible and the Religion of | Asst. Secretary — Mrs. Ruby Embry metery and read the funeral ser-| Jesus to modern life. “The Church’s | Treasurer — Rev. P. A. Nichols e. In the midst of life—death. | Relation to Living Conditions.” “Is it | Librarian — Louis Ransom —-Kenneth f Possible to Follow Jesus in Our Mod- Smith The Churchman suggests much] ern World?” “Systematic study of the | Chorister — Mrs. Mary Ward reading during these vacation days.| Bible” and “the World’s Present | Chaplain — Rev. Wallace Wright He himself spends giant hours with | Needs,” were some of the subjects that | Cheer Leader — Mr. Daniel Kincheon Bible, “Makers of Christianity” by | were discussed. Board of Directors Case, MeNeil and Sweet, “Old Testa- Dr. Lendell Charles Ridley, State] Miss Myrtle Mae Miller drift with the tides. Wisdom and ex- perience must guide the world to-day.” ot Religion” by Elmer A. Leslie,}| Director of Young People’s Work was] Miss Clara McGee uid “The Old South” by William E.]the moving spirit in the Tawawa As- Rev. R. E. Hutchinson odd. sembly: He was assisted by Presid-| Rev. H. M. Robinson ee eee ing Elders, J. H. Maxwell, F. H.| Mr. L. L. Slaughter DR. D. L- GRADY HOLDS 3RD| Mason, C. J. Powell. T. D. Scott and] Rev. C. B: Pearl Rey. H. G. Payne Rey. C. T. H. Watkins Mrs. Marie Pryor After the presentation of the newly elected officers, Rev. M. R. Dixon of Evansville, Indiana. spoke on “The Witchcraft of the 20th Century.” He said, “The psycology of fear played its part in the depression and recession.” He mentioned propaganda, race pre- judice and narrow nationalism as other witches. Miss Juanita Burton of Gallipolis was crowned Miss Tawawa, by Miss Ardie Smithers og Mt. Vernon A.M.E. Church of Columbia. Miss Loretta Smith of Circleville- Ohio, won first oratorical prize fast year. Miss Billie E. Shores of Brown Chapel. Cincinnati, Ohio, won first prize this year. Miss Alpha M. Lamb of Columbus, Ohio and Miss Lucille Cru- tcher of Dayton, Ohio tied for sec- ond place. Rev. C. J. Powell was elected QUARTER AT ST. STEPHEN A. M. E. CHURCH R. C. Ransom II, of the Ohio Confer- ence. The Sixth Annual Session of the Friday evening, July 1, Quarterly | Holy Trinity, Wilberforce University. Conference was opened by singing |It was attended by 150 delegates and ‘lymn No. 26, “Once More We Come]over 50 honorary members. C. J. Before Our God,” lined by the Presid-| Powell, Presiding Elder of Columbus og Elder. Prayer, Mr. Richard How- | District, presided over the morning rd. Mr. David Neal was appointed | session in the absence of Bishop R. C. as Marshall. Remarks by the P. E.| Ransom. Rey. J. H. Maxwell, Pre- ulter which reports were read from | siding Elder of the Cincinnati District, the following: Sunday School: Stew-| preached the Consecration sermon. ards, Trustees, Stewardess Boards, | His theme was “Jesus Our Light.” He Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7—Choir. Re-| said, “We should plant our minds in borts were then received from class!the minds of Christ Jesus. Man is leaders. Total receipts for the quar- not only physical but also spiritual. ter $1182.54. Memorial services were | They are so closely related that they conducted for the following persons | are inter-dependent one upon the oth- who passed away during the quarter:]}er. We as young people should break Mr. Herbert Powell Miss Sadie Wash- | up the conditions existing now. Never ington, after which a very spiritual] before has the world needed youth Love Feast was conduc! ed by the | as it does to-day, and.the future of our Presiding Elder. : me lives depends upon“the courage to say At the Sunday School hour, July 3,|“no” to the wrong thing.” ; the Presiding Elder gave very timely ‘emarks on the lesson. At the 11 o'clock service, he preached quite an ‘nspiring sermon from Ezekiel 37:3. He also fave another rich discourse at the evening service, from 2nd Kings 7, With such men leading as the Presiding Elder, Dr. D, L, Grady and Rev. Marcellous Dixon delivered an address upon the subject, “The Hell Of It.” He said “In this 20th century we take Christ out of theory, make Christ treasurer of the Scholarship Fund. Miss Mary Hampfield- Junior Choir, St. Paul Church of Columbus, Ohio sang, “Every Time I Feel the Spirit.” practical and save the world.” Tuesday evening in the absence of President D, O, Walker: Dr. T, D, Miss Hallie G. Brown moved a vote of thanks. E} Birthday Greetings POOH M. LEWIS Pastor REV. M. Ardmore. Penna. REV. GEORGE T. SIMS Montgomery, Ala. MRS. J. W. WITHERSPOON Greenville, South Carolina BURNETTE, Jr. Mo. WILLIAM H. St. Louis, MRS. FAYE S. ROBINSON Georgia MRS. JESSIE E. BEARD Charleston, S. C MISS ALICE ELAINE SELBY A.M.E. Sunday School Union Philadelphia, Penna. M. Childs, Rev. R. Robinson, Mr. J. E. Hutchinson, Miss Myrtle Miller —Revs. Frank Mason, R. C. Ransom, Il. J. W. Arnold and President Elect, Miss Florence Heater, presided over the various sessions. Special features of the were Camp Fire Conference, on Wed- nesday evening, which was conducted by Dr. L. C. Ridler and the Fellow- ship Banquet, Thursday afternoon with Dr. J. H. Maxwell presiding. Dr. Gilbert H. Jones’ address on “Why Youth’s training should include Phi- losophy,” was not philosophical and elo- quent but was also helpful. The outstanding feature of the Tawa- wa Assembly was that four-fifths of the delegates were young people. _ Mrs. George H. Valentine, the secre- tary-treasurer, staff very efficient in housing and feeding the Assembly plus were Dr. A. C. Sumpter. Rev. Hughey | many delegates and visitors. ===== DSC09269.JPG ===== PAGE SIX THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER a a ee ee ‘THURSDAY, Singleton, Editor of the Recorder, the he made it an ambition of his life to do } THE CHRISTIA In the Meeting constant use of this latter building N RECORDER WILL J. SMITH, Pastor. Rey. M. M. Poole, Streator, Illi- PRE R EEE EEEEEEEEE EE : a ISTIAN © 1. Why is it a good thing f i Pe e200 Mrs. Gladys Holmes.| 6:00P.M.—Supper A LLEN CHR : y g ing for one hoise- oe. Ne es t ’ D. Building a le for Young} 7:30 P. M.—Panel Discussion In Audi- ie oie. Sy pipe oer Ww. A ENDEAVOR LEAGUE to share with another, as Andrew did| Rev. E. B. yAlinmiam Benton ” jum— . al . Was > pes , : Yossie "i : with Peter? Harbor: Michigan .......... 2.50 Revive nteres t Society— 5 1 : + Young People 5 kak Oe ae B. Nichols. Rey. W. P. Stevenson, Director pe) ue oe —_ 2. What methods can we use to] Rev. W. P. Henson, La Porte, + Mrs. of Dr. 1, ch. 5 ret H 1.00 . ws ; t E . Traini n Leadership for Thursday * . : he 3 Topic for July 31 learn more from other people? Indiana see F th Page E. ee ‘Alma Ma-| 9.00 A M.-11:00 A. M—(Two Periods) | er’s duty is to re a ey lag Good Things I Have Learned 3. What Bible character gives you| Rev. M. R. Dixon, Sr., East St. Imu a e Nn usiaSm z A." Foreign, Workin the cM. Eo ere re ao e from Others the most help for your own life? Louis, Missouri ..........-.- 2.50 5 ae ee ee a ech i Race Church—Dr. L L Berry from the pulpit wrongs said and done John 1:35-46 Daily Verses | Conference, Sunday School and A. M. Sort Reon sy een Davi: B. The Pastor and the Missionary | against the people nor to be concerneq rs M., July 25: Learning to be kind FVethictet cele Perit th 2.50 TRUST AND HAVE FAITH IN GOD Refations-Rer Panic Dae ~ Enterprise— about pie in the sky but work and daily ee Tee ‘ ” : SAT Wiis, (eee me heck. pea eae Rishon Howard and Nex, lsicls eae wi ahte gh by M pret ee we are to discover|T., July 26. Learning to be cheerful. Minnesota ...... EERE LER, 5.00 4 ometimes we tired- and. dis Ser tne C. World Fellowship and Youth— resentations w ts. 0 : rt d P 15:13. | R John H. Davis, Clinton, ‘ i 7 live things that help us, an rov. 15:13. | Rev. — Wednesday Mrs, Mabel Jones | Hattie Beessh ery Mesa aaae | Noble, p othe them, to help each other. | W., July 27. Learning to obey. Riverton alleen ar otk cas net 2.50 e, its trials and tasks, sae D. Methods and Problems of Y.|and Miss Alberta Dyer as follows: by a ich four pointein a Eph. 6:1-3.| Rev. E. H. Jackson, Lafayette, * ‘ comm haan eae 9-00 A. M.-11:00 A. M.—Registration "PLD. Supervisors and Superin- | Cakes and flowers to Mrs. Owens and We shall Meena oar eel revel. July 28. Learning to\listen to oth. a Same OS 1.25 a ow long it lasts— 1-00 A. M-11:45 A M— tendents—Miss Gladys Holmes} Mrs. Link. The Junior Choir pre- brief review © Bo ee len DEAE ed aoe ee cs ok he Banh : mpelrwg cet acral Lares ry Ads inistration—Fi- H:05 A. M.-11;45—Same as Wednesday | sented: Mrss Owens a)beauliial basket pid it ome from the eee Fy, July 29. Learning what to read. | District, who so desired to help in the 4y : ok Bestar, B Sw S Cs a ss Thomas | 11:50 A.M.-12:30—Same as Wednesday] of fruit. Purses were received by many mo wa A history; and still : Ps. 119:1-8. | matter, to get whatever they send for But artache to. Jesus Social Serie and Haile Mic-| 1245 Bare Oe ae Dr. Singleton, Rev. Link, and Rey. of the Bible and oe for ea chy ic oe ae ee mE Rupa gs "Mrs. Patlin Wiliams Rocamed sign ovat ge eS oe poe nee eae Our ue to- x : : Take 14:5. | first Sunday in August. I wish to By putting a new A M sions— Mrs. ams 5 i bs no 35. : iS : A ne i th ittee were present hom we i . 4 és % % loud nso. dreary -C. Training in Leadership for SS gah se ri Ree. Neleee . Sia is to make plain these lessons. |Sun., July 31. Topic—Good Things I ae 1, cgeepenpied agen E. Music Hymnal in the metimes the clouds seem so dreary : ‘ 3 Marci 5 : ie Learn ed for = i SRI VA at ae eee 00. 2:0 Ee Ms Dinner Sone ee ee pe Sian be ‘made in ad- Rar a ss 1:35-46 laudable purpose, and others who may hand of every Choir Epere Guanot shesye be mapaiine, D Effective Evangelism—Bishop 2:30 P. M.-4:00 P. M.—Recreation| Revs. and Mrs. Gullins, J. A. Jor. ' mie ohed to look The Christian Endeavor World| later contribute. Member at these Un- And days cannot always be fair, D. H. Sims _ 4:30 P. M.—Pageant of the Nations |dan, T. M. Thomas: E. B. Gordan, ae ee eee ee eee Mee Oo Saale low’ prices: vg joan wee ane Nai ences a E. Youth Day—Exploration Period] 8:00 P. M. — Moving Pictures of } Mrs. Arthur H. Hart, Rev. and Mrs f shee emg anatances they AN OCCASIONAL LETTER ILLINOIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE} One Doz. — $12.00 yaa he es = Why: We. Are Shei Rotgen Bice Seat aces “ ee a i make a study of particular By Bishop J. A. Gregg 4th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Single Copy coos $ 1.25 cask, - Groups and Leaders Dr. L. L. Berry | Rev. C. T. View, Rev. an rs, tere HaERMEGER Re Followitie ate MATTOON, ILLINOIS Half Doz $ 6.50 - Sse heen eee 11:50 A. M.-12:30 P. M.— Friday JS. Stering omSmyrna Heli Revs. a te 9 During our administration in South A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Spt 1 faith in God A. Methods and Problems of Con- | Schedule—Same as Thursday E. L. Kinzer, Sais: - $2 ag wal Shepherd Boy and King. Da- | Africa, we had the great joy and priv- | We have closed our fourth quarterly ee t trust and have faith in Goc ference Branch, Local Presi- | Missionary Forum—Mrs. Beulah Berry ae Age te eS ota 2 bs teach amet aeenemNlene eeebca gare \aiece. of dedicating a number of -new'| conferences with ail the departments ee i . f z . wihise on i. 2 A Fo feseedefecde defo aeafecfonfoneefenfetnberfeaferde serio y be heavy dents, ahd ee ey ai Hei ; ee H M, Hunt, wife of promi. jn danger (as when he killed the lion | churches and parsonages and of erect- reporting an increase along all lines £ ae is is eatin Mrs. Nora Link oT ee ae Gece Mr fae Te nes. that attacked his flock of sheep. and] ing Bethel asm Church - Cape pas pring ae Spe fg PROGRESS 5 : il ad trials, 5. Pate. ee ee pepe ‘min ; ‘ : hen he went out to meet the giant | Town, that will forever stand as a] In speaking rom the poin vi 2 : it. 3 paps: : Young People’s Society— 7:00—Consecration Service—Summary ae ee z fathia of willingness to help his}monument to the sacrificing spirit of mmembexship-eluninating bigs are cae ; de cart aca toni Mrs. Kay B. Nichols Reports. Nichols. anda Mrsapraaienee Phil: parents (as when he took care of his | the good women of the Women’s Home ed “Chislers, which, un es ee ei £ ; natn as spptaiee C. Social Action in the A. M, E. Notes Mis = Parken ominenennte ‘ father’s sheep, and learned to know|and Foreign Missionary Society. | rules, are not entitled to A soe a A wide gulf separates the mod- g : pater 'c aca lore - Church— Each Delegate is asked to attend one aoe oe ate Meet Anne God out under the stars); of loyalty | There is not a more beautiful or sub- | the Springfield gg tate - e ae eee ceal cdivecter irom the oe od have faith fn-God Mrs. Pauline Puryear sroup meeting. an each series during D. Wright, President of 25 Club Mr to a friend (his friendship with Jo-| stantial building in our Methodism. rection of Bs &. a Broo ae “undertaker” of fifty years ago. Rosetta Alexander ee ee pags Pi pea) Ruth L Bennett Founder and iiesi- an); of devout expression of love] We aie erected are ben force: SUP a See aa Falah Today we have a highly trained <p Westbury, L. I Mrs. Bauline: Williams |8toupyouiclassais, to seslorageectelaty ent of Ruth Paepenncte Tmpravement tevard God (as shown in his many|stitute in the Transvaal, a large|by our “B Mtg th aie Re professional man, using afl the t e E. Getting Along With Other |to compile the findings and report: uae 7 Valentines) ict se ims); of his coming to God for par- | school building, 100 x 40 ft., made of Rev. J A. eee Bee F advanced methods Ree tence and £ SNAPPY STORIES People—Mr. Elbert Berry _ The Youth Group Wednesday Even- arate. Sitters f aa Norktenk: District don when he had sinned (as when he | Croyden pressed brick: with Steel win- District in e Illinois offering a multitude of services + Nothing Left To Be Said F. Youth's Attitude toward War—| ing at. the a Passi f Dr. EE Raven and daughter Dr. took the wife of another man.) dow, frames, corrugated iron roof and | delevoping finance. 4 rae which were never expected of his £ Miss Gladys Holmes| The Institute delegates Friday night pai B ‘di D. dM 7 H e Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln teaches | two stories high. This building was call- Then too, the Een an ree fe predecessor. As the result of + l cher” had erencoea G. Christian Stewardship— at the final service. sin 2 ug ie, aoe mat rf a 3 the lesson of honesty. I remember | ed Eliza Gregg Hall after my sainted | were encouraged and in Agate this advancement, the public re- o next /was abioactid Miss Alexzina Washington a er, 2 os; ep ar 54 7 that he walked several miles to return | mother. Not a penny’s debt was left |} EDITORIALS ee UOT i ceives protection and comfort in = ot : a Ad eae H. Modern Methods in Presiding TENDERED RECEPTION re 4 : eee page! ‘7 to a customer some change he had|on either of these buildings. We shall ei ge ne Coste 5 “a time of great need. : think that whes othe Eldership— pe gens tren ee taker istake in the store. He| always be grateful to God for the] the — DR. 7 E pat when Brothies Bishops Sims and Howard The members of Murphy A.M.E. —Minnie C. Brown te a “i se shown by his| privilege of serving Him and the |GEORGE A. SINGLETON, once a WALTER C. BECKETT risen to his feet the 12:35 P 2:55 Church, Chester. Pa. tendered thei cs ee z . Church in this manner member of the Illinois Conference and 216 W. Coulter St. Phila, Pa. g yretty well covered.” 2:35 P.. M-12-95 FM eee ac. e ie eee SPRINGFIELD: ILLINOIS reading at night by the light of the hy a te = Sanam ee cuiu yenk x Fo in Auditori Pas Oh ancy eg. atl ES Ms ens of isho right informs me that the 5 2: : We Sh O Short Kileoke Hes. Hill and Presiding Elder and Mrs. J. L,| The 62nd Annual A.M.E. Sunda freplace, He teaches me courage, for P 8 “We Share Our Mutual Woes” ' s ae : aT Bhar tere! me j Madison, New Jersey |Link a reception on Friday, June 24, See goon and Deeiniag eo he could to destroy the curse of | since its erection in 1927, has so taxed eman observed a number| . 1938 of the Springfield District convene: ‘ an ee Kok on a curb, all crying Song Leader—Rev. Kelly, New Jersey : human slavery, He teaches me mercy, | it that it is now very much in need o} a male ail oes children?”"| 1:00 P. M.-2:30 P. M—Dinner— It was a gala affair. The church | June Be au Sie Paul A M.E as I read of his many acts of pardon|repairs. I have written to the min- ¢ inquired ; Intermission was decorated with shades of lavender Siesta <8 pager the ward those who were unfortunately | isters and Presiding Elders of the 4th OUNCEMENT tet 4 2 2:35 P M.- 3:10 P. M— and pink crepe paper made into wistaria | S¥Pervision of Rev. I. S. Stone, pasto' hig _ i Episcopal District asking them if they Ve've all go p al i it in the harsh rules of war. PIscop NN ve ; ; 4 4 2 _ in Billy's Av Spinel BulGages blossoms which hung gracefully all and Mr. Clarence Woods, Acting Sup SPECIAL A Mrs Kay B. Nichols] Over the room. The tables arranged B. Leisure Time— he Convention was largely attend! in a square design were decorated with | PY Officers, delegates and visitors o/ Our Parents. The Juniors will re- ect on the virtures of their own par- would like to share in this matter by sending in to me at 1150 Washington e Sat i STIR as ign or ae ‘and, without attempting to be| Boulevard. Kansas City, Kansas! TT have been appointed by Bishop eae SEPARTMENTS AND FACULTY Miss Elizabeth Thomas | cut flowers and plants. Seer : boastful, will share many valuable] any after offering. however ° 2 I mea C* Youth and Pokies. Rev. and Mrs. Owens, wearing a Presiding Elder Brooks and Supt things, some of which eae, eae been|smali on or before the first —District Episcopal Evangelist for the irst T A. Evangelion Bishop D. H Rey. Solomon Porter Hood | beautiful white lace gown, were at one Mrs. Georgia Pierson did their Part in in their minds before. Among them Sunday in August. We are merely ims, Bishop Edward Howard. D. Christian Education and the |¢"d of the table while Rey. and Mrs. making the meeting the most interest B. Modern Methods in Presiding Eldership—Rishop Sims (a course for all ministers) The Pastor and the Misisonary Enterprise ¢ Alcohol Problem— . sas Rev. G. E. Matthews | the other end. The church was crowd- | SPtingfield District. &. Foreign Work of the A. M. E,!¢4 with ladies in handsome evening Church -—Dr. L. L. Berry Link: gowned in black taffeta, sat at |i one of its kind ever held in the Kenneth Tinsley gowns which made a very beautiful Mrs. G. W. Moritgomery: be these:~My father teaches me his daily work is the basis of our amily life; that a parent is willing to make any sacrifice for the sake of those requesting any after offering. if the local burdens of the church will permit, and no one be censured for not re- sponding. Every gift will be grateful- Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Church, oa Secial Agent for the Church Ex- tension Department in Washington... 7 “ he loves; that being a Christian has | ly received, sent to Bishop Wright and ss Soe rn “Hover | aaa ae Caer genes © part in everything a person does, {recorded in the church papers. Thanks| anq algo authorized to take subscriptions \ il Sree Ay . Revert £t Piiticed (tive ses) 7 oh eg Mistress G: My mother teaches me the lesson of | sincerely. If Social Service—Mrs. Pauline Wil- utes each) Ceremonies. Several selections were . rr iit RB. Methods in Finance - liams, Mrs. Pauline Puryear, Missionary Enterprise A. Methods Mrs, Nora Link 1. The Su Looking Ahead with nday School— (Rev. O. S. Neal) For The Best ~ Results given by Murphy Senior and Junior Choirs respectively. Rev. J. A, Jordan of Providence Baptist Church Willing service. She does so many things for me which I take for granted, and for which she seldom gets thanks. Those Responding: Rey. M. C. McCormick, Quin- cy, Illinois . for the CHRISTIAN RECORDER and supplies for the Book Concern. I am now M The A. C. E. I offered prayer, A wel ddress A ee ee eshte | WINSTON-INTE /AL pone Se a Spat ad alias M Mrs vs ¢ A. C. E. League— - A welcome addres 6“ ” '© most difficult home problems with WINSTON - INTERNATION, h f = etters wl a ways Carolyn Thomas (Rev. J, J. Jenki from Mrs. Benjamin Brown was fol- Tr an Ad eal ith. ‘ Jul : 15t orward. . i. Foreign Works 06 ihe ae 1 nee = J. Jenkins) jowed by femavler seams. Case y 3 mness and faith. She teaches me SUNDAY SCHOOL y Church—Dr I Il, Berry Religious Education A Richard Allen Youth Council— (For Faculty see Schedule) R. Christian Stewardship — Miss Alexzina Washington, C. Problema of ¥. P. p Super- visors and> Superintendents — ‘orship, for she knows how to make Nusic and prayer and Bible reading Count. Our Friends. In making these refer- fnces names should not be used, but © various good things that have come om friends should be shared. Questions to be Answered — IN THE— (Mrs. Edna Morgan) Moore recently presented with an Rey. E. L. Kinzer | honorary degree from Wilberforce B. The Pastor and the Missionary University, Rev. Moore represented Enterprise— the Ministerial Union of the Church. |" Bishop E. J. Howard | Two readings by Mrs. Julia Stevens {| Rey. Daniel D, Davis | Of Bethel Church, Phila., were enjoyed | j 4:00 P. M.-5:30 P. M.— by all. The High Light of the eve- Recreational Period "ing was an address by Dr. G. A. 1 h ddressed to EVANGELIST Dr. NH. 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Fill out this blank at once and send for your supply. ORDER BLANK Allen Christian Endeavor League S. S. Morris, General- Secretary 716 So. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Post Office A. C. E. L. Quarterlies No. of Copies... . Amt. Sent $.. OUR NEW ADDRESS 716 S. 19th Street y MT. PISGAH A.M.E. CHURCH Locust St. above 40th Rev. E. K. Nichols, Pastor. oo A.M.—Prayer Band ) A.M.—Church School \) \.M.—Prayer & Praise Service ) A.M.—Morning Service 0 P.M.—Christian Endeavor \) P.M,—Evening Service 30 P.M.—Friday evening prayer and class meeting. Rev. M. W. Thornton, Pastor WARD A. M. E. CHURCH 46th & Aspen Streets Philadelphia, Pa. A. M—Early Prayer Service A, MMorning Service P. M—Sunday School P. M—Evening Service 10 Pe M—Every Friday—Class and Prayer Meeting. ST. MATTHEWS A. M. E. CHURCH 57th & Summer Street Philadelphia, Pa. Rey. Hermon F. Tyree, Pastor _ (0 A. M—Sermon by Pastor BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Merion Avenue Bryn Mawr. Pa. Rey. J. L. Brown, Pastor 1:00 A. M.*Morning Service 1:30 P. M~-Sunday School 8:00 P. M—Evening Service 8:30 P. M—Prayer and Class Meeting Every Wednesday Evening. ST. MATTHEWS A. M. E. CHURCH 57th Seer Succes ; Philadelphia, Pa. ..... Sunday School : Morning Worship a Ax G.rB, League 9:30 A.M, .. 11:00 A. My 6:30 P. Mou. 8:00PM sea Class and Prayer Meeting Every Friday Evening at 830 P. M. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH fa or St, Bristol, Pa. — Services: : 00 A. M.—Morning Worshig Bs 00 P. M-—Christian Endeavor 100: P, erties te fie) men . Evening Worship | Where To: Go To Church ‘Union Quarterly meetings every first Such a ‘speeding up’ at this time is Sunday of.July, October, January and | imperative. Today the Negro is fac--! ‘April. Official Board meeting every Monday | history. The four great “beasts,” night. | Prayer meeting Wednesday obe Rey. A. Norman Clark. Pastor UNTO THE CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA - Vance De Leon Shelto From Detroit comes the announce- ment of a proposed celebration of 75 years of Negro progress in America. This, no doubt, will be an event unique in the history of the American Negro. It is universally admitted that the Ne- gro has made greater progress than any other race in a similor period of time. The Negro's rise is one of the mar- yels of the age, especially when one considers the depths from which he came. For two hundred and _ fifty years he knew naught but darkness, privations, horror, persecutions and intimidations. Say, from 1619 to 1863, his was one long, black, starless night. Generations came and went, each wondering ‘when cometh the morn- ing, What delays the Sun of Liberty? During this long, trying “siege” he } emptied himself of his manhood, strength and vitality to enrich and expand a nation which gave him less consideration than that enjoyed by dumb brutes. The marvel of it all is, that he had any spirit at all left when through God in heaven and Lincoln on earth, the night finally vanished and the day dawned. The day is still young for the Amer- ican Negro. The Sun of Liberty has lifted himself above the eastern horizon. After seventy-five years it is now a- bout “breakfast time” for the Ameri- can of color. His shadow is _ still Perhaps it will speed up the activities of the Negro in every walk of life. ing one of the most crucial periods in namely—‘Religious Bigotry,” “Politi- cal Trickery,” “Race Hatred” and “Eco- nomic Enslavyement,” are at work to slow down the progress of minorities. The Jews are being run from “pillar to post.” Of Germany as well as of Egypt and Babylon, their poets wilt | now write. Ethiopia has been ravish- ed and her children scattered to the four winds. What of the Negro in America? Is he safe? Pat Harrison wants to send the Negro back to Afri- ca. Other southerners in congress are doing all in their power to block the economic progress of the Negro. This economic blockade against the youth of the Race increases from day to day. The Negro is not wanted in the Army and Navy except in a Jim-Crow status. What a misnomer—“The land of the frees7 On the political front the Negro is kept divided by shrewd politicians, white and black. The same world that commends our economic rise, pit- ies our political ignorance and lethargy. The Negro is the world’s foremost “political sucker.” Under the present circumstances, what the future holds | for him, can only be conjectured. Will he be able to weather the storm or survive the rising tide of racial dis- crimination? It all depends upon his ability to organize. In spite of the Race’s great success, it -has yet to as- sert itself to the full. It is either una- ware of it’s great strength or afraid to use it for fear of reprisals. I some- times think that it is fear and pessim- ism, more than certain “racial barriers,” that keep the Negro from occupying his rightful place in the affairs of the na- tion. In many respects, he is too timid to fight for the rights that are his as long, pointing toward the west. His zenith is not yet. Noon-day is far distant. But between the “grey dawn” and “breakfast time,” the Negro has learned alot. Starting from~ the depths of ignorance he has risen with amazing rapidity to the heights of learning. At the start, he faced the “new day” penniless and inexperienced, but unafraid.. Not having dollars to invest in his future, he invested that which transcends monetary values, and 5:30 P, M.—Allen Christian Endeavor |-without which the human race could not move forward. Yes, he invested faith, courage, sacrifice and other “gilt-edged” spiritual values, and the dividends which these have brought, the world well knows. The Negro of the “grey dawn,” was ples. steubeliige hustling, up-and-doing, gct-out-of-my-way type. With bull- dog tenacity he fought against great odds, yes fought and won. What a great contrast to the easy-going su- pine spirit, which. characterizes so ‘many thousands of us today. It will be a fine thing to go to De- troit and review the historic successes of the Negro, past and present. Per- haps it will bring about a “new birth” of. the spirit of the fathers. Yes, per- haps it willbe an inspiration to the Ne- gro who wants to go forward, but lacks the courage. Perhaps it will awaken him to the fact that he is doing little compared with the work of the fathers. an American citizen. He simply takes things as a matter of courage. The salvation of the Negro finds it’s expression in the oft repéated word “cooperation.” The Negro has brains, resources, ability and a vision of the things he should do, but is lacking in the most essential element of progress, that which characterized the fathers of yesterday, a “determined spirit.” Another thing that hinders the prog- ress of the Americans of color is their mistrust of each other. Yes, the Ne- gro must exercise more faith in him- self if he would compete successfully in the scheme of things. There is a need of cooperation and coordination. in agriculture, industry and politics as } well as religion. I have often wonder- ed why Negroes do not establish their own stores instead of picketing white stores for not employing colored per- sons. I have noticed that Jews, Ttal- jians and other native whites thrive on Negro trade. They establish them- selves in Negro communities and in a short time they are independent. If there is a Negro store in the com- munity, it is usually poorly kept, scantily stocked, dimly lighted and bad- ly managed. I know that there are exceptions to the rule, so to speak, but that is the description of the average Negro store or business. of liberty and progress. But let us — take heart and move forward cou- rageously and make a way for our children by creating business oppor- tunities of our own. Are we not free? That is the impression left by the Emancipation Proclamation. But we are not free until we enjoy the full rights and privileges guaranteed to every citizen under the Constitution. We share all of the responsibilities of a citizen but few of the privileges. Who is to blame? The greater portion of the blame lies on our own door-step. “God helps them that help themselves.” By depending too much on the other race, we have failed to concentrate our resources, ability and skill in the ex- tensive production of business, pro- fessional and industrial opportunities. As a result, our economic pathway is littered with stumbling-blocks and darkened by clouds of discrimination. Have we not failed to make full use of our liberty? Until we unite politically and economically for the general well being of our group, our appeals for justice will, continue to fall on dull and unsympathetic ears. Let us not re- tard the progress of the Sun of Liberty Or, as Bishop Ransom puts it: “LEY US NOT DISAPPOINT GOD.” Dr. Baber and his Detroit committee are to be congratulated for their for- ward step in cal the attention of the world to the seventy five years of progress of the American Negro. So, as our achievements are passing in re- view at Detroit in 1940, let us at the same time, gird ourselves for greater accomplishments, as the smiling Sun of Liberty lifts himself farther on the world’s horizon A GRAVE ERROR IN SENATOR BULKLEY’S Wilberforce Commencement Address In the issue of the Christian Re- corder. July 14th, a Rev. V Wilberforce is cited being the great Abolitionist after whom Wilberforce ity was naftned. This is a grave mistake as the great statesman iam Unive was not a minister, but had a son, the Rev. Samuel Wilberforce who was a minister of the gospel. I have never read or heard of any authority for calling William Wilberforce a “Rev- erend.” Yours historically Rey. 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COSTS $3 A COURSE at the door of the church . P < . |and as brief as possible. | Flunking is expensive at the Uni- versity of Oklahoma, where the board fa of regents recently levied on students a fee of $3 for each hour failed. Of- ficially the enactment is known as the “Fee for Repeating Instruction.” Stu- dents, however, have other names for MISSIONS URGE it. BIBLE ANTH The purpose of the plan, which is OLocy intended primarily to discourage stu- LONDON (UP)—Professor Gous dent loafers, is to promote better Phillips, rey scholarship. The money collected will foreen be used to hire tutors for pupils needing help. Last semester between 600 and 700 students in an enrollment of 5,909 failed one or more courses, and to date the university has collected $2,200 in “flunk fees,” with a similar amount due. music of the ancient church, missions at Selly Oak College at Birmingham. and a group of col. leagues, are considering Producing , new Bible anthology for use among primitive races. “The Old Testament as it stands is a very difficult book for primitive man to understand,” he said. “I have 4 great deal of evidence from missionaries to that effect, and consequently the idea is to produce something more easi- ly understandable as a Preparatory do. cument to the Bible proper. “An anthology containing the most important passages from the mission- Accepting as reasons for failing a course sickness, too much outside work and improper advice on scholastic work, the administrative committee has ex- cused 200 of the 250 students who pe- titioned for exemption from paying the fee. mind. This, we feel, would be of value not only to natives but to English stu- dents and to adult school pupils.” SIX MONTHS WITHOUT A LYNCHING To the Editor: I find according to the records com- piled at Tuskegee Institute in the de- partment of records and research that there were no lynchings in the first six months of 1938. This is the first time since a record of lynchings has been kept that the first six months of the year went by without a lynching. There were four lynchings each in the first six months of 1935, 1936 and 1937. F. D. PATTERSON, President, Tuskegee Institute, SCIENTIST SCOUTS - THEORY OF HEREDITY Geneticist Denies Existence of Gene as Controller of Traits By United Press . BERKELEY, Calif—Denial of existence of the gene: regarded univer- sally by scientists as a carrier of he: ditary traits from parent to offspring, has been made by Dr. Richard Goldschmidt, noted authority on gene- tics, in an article published in tic British magazine, Nature. Dr. Goldschmidt is professor of 7 ology at the University of Califor: and a renowned authority on human genetics and heredity. Tuskegee, Ala. —The Phila. Record ee eee SOUTH ‘OCCUPYING’ Would Revise Theories Lorde NORTHERN STATES | If accepted, the California scientist’ i D (UP).—Literal occupa- | revolutionary theory would require a! tion of the entire United States by| most revision of the classic concepti Southerners “if present migration of | of genetics and heredity Southerners to the North should con-] In the theory of Hereait attacked tinue,” is the prediction of Dr. William by Dr. Goldschmidt the ica are F Ogburn, University of Chicago so- supposed to control development © ciologist. ; hereditary traits in the individual. By Dra _Ogburn, speaking before the ]a Process called mutation the genes Georgia Academy of Social Sciences supposedly could change into a differ- at _Emory. University, said a “popu- | ent sort of unit. This transformatio! lation crisis” in the South centered a-| was believed by many scientists to ac- round the birth rate, “which is much | count for strange offsprin; whicli higher than in the rest of the nation.” sometimes appear, he added ‘ Declaring that surplus population | ALL in the Chiowiosone : from the South had migrated North and West for 20 years, Dr. Ogburn said the outward movement had added to national unemployment problems and tended to “lower the average Southern standard of living.” WINST ON - INTERNATIONAL LOOSE-LEAF BYD"7 "2s re BIBLE FOR ing Soe BG CIBLE FOR NOTES Contains y seh aay ae ae Bersonal notes that cay eee ts CHURCH BANS KIss * in tho Bible. Looks like a seeuae Dhan FOR BRIDE AT ALTAR Sendied tees — CLEVELAND (AP)—Faith Luther- an Church banned today the convention IE Cere. Dr. Arthur Carl Piepkorn, resideny pastor, announced that the parish also No rice or confetti shall be thrown, Wedding rehearsals shall be as fem Secular operatic. music, such as the miliar wedding march from Lohen. grin, shall be replaced by ecclesiastica} wedding music or the chant nuptial who occupies the chair of ary point of view is what we have in Goldschmidt said the idea of ne must be discarded. All that ally matters is the pattern. of the fT rosome. He said that tiny points ee ranged inside the chromosome in ee which -governs normal de- soit Any change in this order: ir pattern, causes mutation. Dr Goldschmidt pointed out that the tire pattern of the chromosome was portant and not its individual parts. Fis naturally refutes the idea of a Je gene, he said. 4 pr. e Be tab 0 DOWN DEATH a? HEARD AT JOHNSON FUNERAL NEW YORK—(C)—Instead of a pneral oration, striking poetic cre- ions of the late James Weldon John- n were recited and sung at his funer- | Jast Thursday. “Go Down Death!” | “God’s Trombones” was recited Rev. J]. Raymond Henderson of rs, and spirituals arranged by J. mond Johnson, brother of the de- eased, were sung by the Juanita Hall ingers and the Southernaire Quartet. Church was packed to the doors | fefore the funeral began. Mrs. Nail Johnson: widow of the uithor and composer, who was injured m the wreck in which Mr. Johnson lost is life, is reported on the road to-re- [> from y th ZORA HURSTON’S NEW BOOK ON PRESS PHILADELPHIA—(C)—“Tell ‘My a new non-fiction book by Zora irston, is on the press, it was an- jounced by J. B. Lippincott company Wednesday, and will be re-seased this fall. The book was written on a buggenhein fellowship which enabled the author to spend the last two years in Jamaica and Haiti. The work deals vith yoodooism. , .M.E. MISSION BOARD HAS : NET WORTH OF $21.473.14 NEW YORK—(C)—The Board of Missions of the A.M.E. Church, 112 t 120th St., Rev. L. L. Berry, tary, had net worth on March 31 473.14, according to the annual eport just made public. The Board ollected from all sources during the Past year, $28-869.08, and adding $389.- ) balance from the previous, total cash €ccipts were $29,258.47. The total Pent for missionary work was $9,196.94, ministrative and general expense, 12671.31, and other disbursements, $6,893.47, RS. SIMS, THE MOTHER OF BISHOP SIMS, SPEAKS The address of Mrs. Sims, the mother Bishop Sims, at the African Day “nvention of the First Episcopal Dis- et at Bethel Church, Philadelphia, “was a very commendable feature bi that occasion. 4 he meetin: or Convention, which *S called and presided over by Bishop Pins, Was for the purpose of stimulat- Ns interest in the District on behalf the very splendid and far-seeking ostam of Bishop and Mrs. R. R. "ight, Jr, on the missionary field *~ t in 6 w= in South Africa. The meeting was of an high order, splendid decorum, with over-flowing attendance, spiritual enthusiasm, in- formation in regard to the missionary enterprise of the Church in South Africa and withal, prompted substan- tial self-sacrificing monetary assistance from the membership and pastors and presiding elders thrcughout the Furst “piscopal District. The splendid ecclesiastical personality of Bishop Sims charmed the entire gathering to a unanimity of action for the success of the cause throughout the one-day session of the Conyoca- tion, which sa-'¢d far into the night. Dr. Berry, the Missionary Secretary, in his own magnetic way showered his departmental blessings upon the mag- nanimous activity of Bishop Sims and the leaders of the First District to- wards furthering the worthy mission- ary sndertakings of Bishop and Mrs. Wright on beha!f of the South Afri- can natives ducing this quadrenniur. Bishop and Mrs. Wright were radiant in smiles beaming with thankful ges- tures right and left for the undoubted sympathetic interest of their many friends of cll in the work to wiich the General Clauwch has assigned them. In addition to the masterly and soul- inspiring sermon by the Rev. Dr. Tyler, and the competitive and en:>:- t-ining singin. by eleven chors through cut the District, we have thought it well to note here excerpts from the oddress of Mrs. Sims, the mothe: of Pishop Sims. She said. in part: Bishop Sims, Bishop Wright, Dr. Berry, Ministers and Missionary Work- ers: “This is an epoch-making occasion, The reason for such a remark is this is the Mite’s territory; and I see we are working in conjunction with the Mites today, trying to do somethng to further the Kingdom of God by giving to the work of the W. H. & F. M. But we are all Mites today. “As you know, the W H. & F. M. Society members are children, of the Mites. And, so it is an epoch-making meeting in which we are taking part. We are coming together by degrees; and it is only when God’s will is done that we will be together, as far as territory is concerned. “I believe we are coming more and more together in heart, as this kind of thing continues.” “Now, I am to speak of my experi- ences. In 1880, Bishop Turner, after visiting the fields in the foreign land came to the States and went directly to work to the organization of the W. H. & F. M. Society in the South. He saw the need of such a great work. “Bishop Turner was a far-seeking ‘|man, and he knew that women loved And to my mind they. love him more than men. I believe that from history. Biblical history. Yes, several things they did more for Christ than was known concerning men. They loved Him so, that they followed Him to the Cross. They fol- lowed Him there; and when He was buried—I say this for your encourage- ment co-workers remembering ladies, that I have walked by the side of a minister, I know something of the Church life—they followed Him to the Jesus Christ. -|in your Churches and in your local THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER pS A i ae lea eine tae Sl Oe Dal Zhe Se piee P Tomb. They did a lot of things before they followed Him there. One went there and found out that he had risen. What man we have read of who washed His feet with tears? Then, these are the instances which prove that you love Jesus more than men.” PAGE ELEVEN MORGAN CITY. LA. Lee Chapel A. M. E. Church, of which Rev. W. M. Portis is pastor. On Tuesday night, June 28th, Rey. and Mrs. W. M. Portis were surprised with a large basket of many useful “And Bishop Turner, a far-seeking man of great vision for Missions, or- ganized the women after he had visited the foreign field.” 1 .pounds, from the members of Class No. 4 of which Mrs. Clestine Noble is leader. The Pound Party was sponsored by Mrs. Generva Madise, and her little “In 1893 there was a body of women from upward of sixty. Bishop Turner, then the President of the Missionary Department, and Rev. W. B. Derrick then the Missionary Secretary, met them. t “These women met in South Bend, Indiana, and were organized. These women succeeded in getting an hearing. Bishop Turner and Dr. Derrick heard been with us for two years, seyen months, laboring untiringly. He found a long standing debt which he reduced; under his leadership, the church has taken working faithfully with the membership and friends, trying to complete the work of the church. day School Convention. ing God Almighty, each day and Bish- up Greene. also Dr. Hall fo rsuch a on new life. The pastor is Before the Sun- Weare thank- them and accepted their appeal. Then, | noble man as our pastor, one who has in 1896, at the General Conference in |@ vision. Wilmington, N. C., this North Caro- Holy Communion was administered lina General Conference established that which was started in South Bend In- diana.” “We are children of the Mites. And we are all engaged in a great work.” “I believe that the women through- out the world of the Methodist Church- es are going to have a great hand in helping to bring in Christ’s King- dom on earth. I believe you will wit- ness that in the different Churches and the Societies. For we see more women affected by the preaching of the Gospel of Christ than we see of men. We do see women in greater numbers try- ing to uphold the arm of the minis- ters than we do see men.” “And right here I am talking to the Missionary women. I want us to try to live beautiful lives; to be noble ex- amples in the churches to which we belong.” “And, so, Bishop Turner organized us and had us to work in the churches after we were legalized by the General Conference in Wilmington, N. C. Then Bishop Turner came and organized a Missionary Society in Savannah, Geor- gia. He said to the women: “This is your work—the Missionary Work—and, as God said, ‘Let there be light” Christ wants you to be the light of the world societies, for the glory of God.” “And, then, we had our Conference Branch and District Branch with their superior officers. And the first Con- fenence that we hald reported $5,000.00 with our nickles and dimes. Our first quadrennial Conference of the Society met in Bethel in Atlanta, Georgia. The Rey. Sims the pastor of that Church. It was the last Charge that he pastored. And Mrs. Laura Lemon Turner was our Connectional Presi- dent, Our next quadrennium was held in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Turner was still the Connectional President. Next in New Orleans we elected Mrs. Simmons President. After Mrs. Sim- mons, Mrs. Hughes was elected Presi- dent, and she continues until today.” by the pastor on Sunday, July 3rd to a large crowd. REY. W. M. PORTIS, Pastor MISS DAISY C. THOMAS. As a ae eS Sa THE NEW TESTAMENT A Translation in the Language of the People By Charles B. Williams, Ph.D. Professor of Greek, Union University This translator brings to the worthy task of translating the New Testament into the ordinary language of contemporary Amer- ica, a thorough scholarship and rich experience in his subject. A professor of Greek for over thirty years, he has spent twenty years in the completion of this work. This translation is based on the Westcott and Hort Greek Text, which is recognized as the au- thoritative text throughout the English speaking world. Where there have been conflicts in the Greek texts, the Vatican Manu- script, generally conceded to be the oldest and best, has been fol- lowed. Attempting to convey the ex- act thought of the Greeks, rather than to translate its words. Dr. Williams has also added explanatory notes at the beginning of each book, and foot- notes, to further clarify the meaning. In reading this book it brings the event before you so plainly until it seems like you were pres- ent at the very happening itself. It makes the Scriptures more clearly understood. This book is recommended for the Study Course of the ministers who are applying for membership in the Annual Conference. It may be bought at the A. M. E. Bodk Concern, 716 South 19th single tebe bee bebe Reeth ebb bebe rere eee eet “Sisters, Jesus bids us shine. Let vs shine with a clear pure light.” Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The price is $2.50 post paid. ie EEEEEEE ===== DSC09272.JPG ===== a ee PAGE TWELVE The Calendar July 26-30—First Episcopal District Missionary Institute, Bordentown, N. J.,Mrs. D. H. Sims, president. August 2, 8—The World’s Christian En- Sept October 5—Ilinois Conference—Spring- Melbourne, deavor Convention, Australia. 10—Poung People’s Congress, Young People’s Congress, State Missionary Conyvention— Stewart Chapel, Macon, Ga. D. L. T. Robinson, Minister; W. R. Wilkes, President; M. C. Chisolm, Supt. 24—Ontario Conference—Wind- 74—Puget Sound Conference— Spokane, Washington, 514 Pine Street. Rev. J. Cincinnatu# White, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. sor, Ontario, Rev. C. E. Penny, 404 Mercer Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 22-26—Institute of Religious Education—Industrial High School, Birmingham, Alabama. Pastors and Presiding Elders of North Alabama Conference, Hosts. Bishop D. H. Sims 31—Michigan Conference— Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rev. W. AL. Jones, 508 James Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 7—Northwestern Conference— Davenport, Iowa, Rev. J. W. Collins, 11th and Ripley Streets. Bishop John A. Gregg. 7 — California Conference— Sanfrancisco, Calif. 1207 Powell Street. Rev. X. C. Runyon, pas- tor. Bishop Noah W, Williams. 14—Southern California Confer- ence—Los Angeles, Calif. 1277 West 25th Street, Rev. H. M. Collins, pastor Bishop Noah W. Williams 14—West Virginia Confer- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rey. Irvy Gary, Pastor. ~ Bishop R. C, Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. : 21—Colorado Conference—Colo- rado Springs, Colo., 230 So. Wah- satch Street, Rev. M. C. Knight, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Wil- liams 21—Chicago Conference—Chi- cago, Illinois, Rev. B. H. Lucas, 3825 Dearborn Street, 4211 Calu- met Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 21—Pittsburg Conference — 26—Ni Washington, Penna,, Rev. E. L, Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C, Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate, 28—Indiana Conference—Evans- ville, Ind. Rev. M. R. Dixon, Jr. $09 East Gum Street. John A. Gregg. 28—North Ohio Conference — Piqua, Ohio, Rev. R. N. Nelson, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate. Bishop field, Ill., Rev. K. J, Siddall, 415 North I4th Street. Bishop John A, Gregg. Mexico and Rio Grade Conference — Corpus Christi, Texas. Rev, J. R, McGee, Pas- tor, Box 774. Bishop George B. Young. 5—Ohio Conference—Zanes- ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrison Bry- ant, Pastor. Bishop R. Cc. Ran- Flipper. 5—Nebraska Conference — Leavenworth, Kansas, 409 Kiowa Street, Rev. G. W. Ried. pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. 12—Kansas Conference — Fort Scott, Kansas, 416 West 3rd St.. Rey. R. S, Everett, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. 12—Southwest Georgia Confer- ence— Fort Gaines, Ga., Chapel A. M: E, Church, J. R. Gardner, Pastor, Bishop W. A. Fountain. 12—Northwes* Texas Conference —Brownwood, Texas. Rev. T. B. Reece, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young. 19—Americus Georgia COnfer- ence—Ellaville, Ga., S. ~B. Wright, Pastor; Bishop W. A. Fountain. way, Kentucky, Rev. S. A. Ly- num, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. 19—East Texas Marshall, Texas. ley, 402 Boulevard Ave. George B. Young. 19—West Kentucky Conference —Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R. Reid, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid- 20—North East Conference— Bishopville, S. C., Rev. A. J. Felix, Pastor, Box 422. Bishop J. S. Flipper. 26—Augusta Georgia Conference ~-Wrens, Ga., J. L. Shropshire, Conference— Rey, A. I. Hen- Pastor. Bishop W. A. Foun- tain. 27 — Columbia Conference — Winnsboro, S. C. Rev. V. A. Bishop * Janerette, Pastor. Bishop J. S. Flipper. East Tennessee Conference — Knoxville, Tenn, Rey. T, E. West, Pastor, Bishop Edward J. How- ard. 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint Luke, Nashville, Tenn., Rev. J. S Foxall, Pastor. Bishop Edward J. Howard. 26—Southwest Texas Conference —Wharton, Texas. Rev. W. E. Thomas, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young. orth Missouri Conference—Glas- cow, Mo.. 600 Commerce Street, Rev. J. H. Ward, pastor. Noah W. Williams. 26—South Alabama Conference —Enterprise, Alabama. Rev. R. L. Upshaw, pastor, Bishop D. H. Sims. Bishop November 2—North Georgia Confer- ence—Dalton, Ga., Bethel A. M. E. Church, C. W. Peters, Pas- tor. Bishop W, A. Fountain. 2—Texas Conference— Huntsville, Texas. Rey. B. F. Grovey, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young, 9—West Texas Conference—Bas- trop, Texas, Rev. T. H. Moore, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young. 9—Atlanta Georgia Conference— ~THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER November 2—South West Madison, Ga., St. Paul A.M.E. Church, C. K. Knight, Pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain. —West Tennessee Confer- ence—Greater Bethel, Jackson, Tenn. Rev. C. H. Harden, Pas- tor. Bishop Edward J. Howard. 10—South Carolina Conference— Walterboro, S. C. Rev. Lee A. All members and those reared inth Logan, Pastor, 5 Fishburn St. | Bluff Spring Circuit of the S. \. ¢, Bishop J. S. Flipper. Conference A.M.E. Church are P 16—Macon Georgia Conference— | vited to attend the Home coming ce Milledgeville, Ga., Wesley Chap- | bration at St. Paul A.M.E. Churd el, Rev. W. P. Carter, Pastor, | July 27, 28, 29, 1938. If you cang 309 Liberty St. Bishop W. A.|come please send letter or carg ; Fountain. p Prof. D. J. Flanigan, Route 1, Oma, 16—Northeast Texas Conference | Ga. - —Corsicana, Texas. Rev. H. F.} With many thanks, I am brotheg Cooper, Pastor, 105 N. 4th Street. | yours, Bishop George B. Young. 17 — Piedmont Conference — Notices Dawson, Ga: F. M. Johnson, P. §. Cuthbert District, Box 47 Laurens;.S\> Cu» Reve Any: Thomas, Pastor, 234 North Caro- lina St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. * 23—Georgia Conference—Sulvan- The Junior Allen C. E. Leagud ia, Ga., St. James, Rev. L. W. | topics graphically outlined and includ —Ohio Conference — Zanes-| ing a stimulating program for childre Fountain. appears monthly in The Journal g som, Bishop M, H. Davis, Asso- | Religious Education. ciate. The materials are prepared by Mrs Mae-J. Paskin of Allen A. \{. £ Missouri | Church, Philadelphia. Conference—Kansas_ Ctiy, Mo.,]| The Journal copies are 10c each Bethel Church, 2446 Paseo Street.) To Ministers and Laymembers of th Rey. T. H. Wiseman. pastor. A. M. E, Connection “Bishop Noah W. Williams. : 2—Alabama Conference— The Bishop’s Council at Kittreli, \, Atmore, Alabama, Rev. W. M.|C. in August, makes it necessary Bonner, pastor, P. O. Box 54,]/summer session at noon Wednesd: Bishop D. H. Sims. me to call the Connectional Council i 5—South Georgia Conference | August 17, to join the Bishops in thein Valdosta, Ga., St. Paul A. M.|consideration of “Union of Negra E. Church, Rev. H. D. Harde- | Methodists.” man, pastor, 415 Ashley Street, We have appointed the five conimis Bishop W. A. Fountain= sions who will complete their “set up 9—East Alabama Conference—| and report at this meeting. This will Hurtsboro, Alabama, Rev. J. B. | consume the major part of the program Alexander, pastor, Bishop D. H. | with the exception of the discussion of Sims. “Union of Negro Methodists.” \lin-| isters, laymembers and _ organizations 13—Palmetto Conference— Char- | of other Negro bodies of Methodists leston, S. C., Morris Brown | are invited to sit with us and discuss Church, R. I. Lemon, Pastor,|the matter of “Union.” 194 St. Bhillips St. Bishop J. S. V. M. Townsend, President 16—North Alabama Conference— C. A. Wingfield, Secretary Birmingham, Alabama, St. Luke J. D. Howell, Vice President Rey. C. D. Hayden, pastor, 2817 ———— 2lst St. Bishop D. H. Sims. The Mid-summer session of the Bish 16—Missouri Conference — St.} ops’ Council opens at Kittrell Cc!'ezt: Louis, Mo. Wayman Temple, | Kittrell, North Carolina, Thurs 4309 Enright Ave. Rev. J. C.| morning, August 18, 1938 at ten o'c!0°!- Hicks, pastor. Bishop Noah W.] Communications should be addr-ss¢d Williams. to the Secretary of the Council, |!% 23—Central Alabama Conference} Washington Boulevard, Kansas “ity —Selma, Alabama, Ward Chapel, | Kansas. Rev, A. W. Thomas, pastor, 1017 Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bisho? eee Street. Bishop D. -H. ‘Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary ims. be 30—West Alabama Conference— Address Mleaeraninn cations for Rev: Ensley; Alabama, Mt. Zion, Rev. , Lawrence H. Hemmingway, Secret" J. C. Bonner, pastor, 1521 21st | Treasurer, Board of Church Extensioa Street, Bishop D. H. Sims. A. M. E. Church to 1535 Fourteenth 23—North Texas Conference—| Street, N. W., Washington, D. © Dallas, Texas. Rey. F. W. Grant, ‘ i Pastor, 2418 Metropolitan Street. Bishop George B. Young. ES 24—Central Conference —Man-| The Sunday School Convention ning, S. C., Rev. D. J. Gadsden, | the Harrisburg District will conven’ * Pastor, 213 Rigsby St. Bishop | York, Penna., Wednesday and Thu" J. S. Flipper. day, August 3rd and 4th, at Beh! 30—Central Texas Conference—| Church. ‘ait q Austin, Texas. Rev. A. W. Wil. Rev. Dwight V. Kyle, Paste" liams. Pastor 1105 E. 10th Street. Bishop D. H. Sims Bishop George B, Young. R. O. Napper, Presiding Elder r r + Council A. M. E. Church }TO THE KENTUCKY CONFER. jshor®’ trell, N.C. ENCE OF THE W. M. M. SOCIETY ‘August 18, 1938 Fae sear * All Churches that are sending Dele- Fares gates to the Missionary Convention, at hia to Kittrell, N.C. ~ Barnes Temple A. M. E. Church, 508 i em oach fare ....... $15.10] Fox Street, Erlanger, Ky., August 25- ound trip ¢ Bd trip clergy fare ...... Box 169, Erlanger, Ky. MRS. H. L. BARNES, President REV. H. L. BARNES, Pastor Schedule Proposed thern State Special P.R.R. No. 115 4 Thirtieth Street Station, Phila- 1195 Garvey. Ave: beiphia eel vespeey 11210 A.M, Eve Kittrell, N. C. .......7:25 P.M. je’ ve adelphia ..+.-+-+ ane wye Kittrell, N.C. . 'C, in the 2nd Episcopal District, HH. & F. Missionary and the League invevtion of the Baltimore, Virginia, bee the new Kittrell College. hmsiree’s Philadelphia District Sunday Schoo! invention will convene at Reading, inn. Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. |. |. Johnson, Presiding Elder, Rev. All persons contemplating attending at convenes Sept. 28th to Oct. 2nd Bde for A Conclave of A. C. E. Leagues of the New England Conference will meet in Providence on August 3rd and 4th. Bishop Sims and Dr. is expected to be present. J, Julian 11:39 P.M. | Jenkins, Conference _.8:20A.M.| 193 Meeting Street, Providence, R> I. w York Florida Limited P.R.R. 147 ¢ Thirtieth Street, Phil- THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 13.60 | 26, will please write Mrs. H. L. Barnes,| BISHOPS AND CONNECTIONAL Morris } Station, Tuesday, August 16th, 1938,|N. at 6:10 p. m., Central Time over the Superintendent, | Seaboard Air Line Railway, arriving Kittrell 6:43 a. m., Eastern Time, Aug. PAGE THIRTEEN Besure to meet us there!!! M. A. SIMS, President E. D. COLLINS, Publicity Agent. Mississippi River are based on one- half of the coach fare plus two-thirds of the one-way first class fares from the Mississippi River gateways to Kittrell, N. C. How To Buy Your Ticket The low fares quoted above are on coach-clergy fares. Be sure to check with your ticket agent in advance the fares quoted above. If unable to pur- chase your ticket through, buy to - Atlanta and rebuy. As quoted herein on the first page, there must be mini- mum of 25 people leaving Atlanta in order to get the $13.75, coach party fare, reading from Atlanta to Kittrell, C., and return. Be sure to see that your ticket is routed via the of- ficial route, SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY, from Atlanta to Kittrell, ALL ABOOARD TO THE COUNCILS OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH TO CONVENE IN Kittrell. N. C., August 17-19, 1938 Train Leaves Atlanta Terminal 17th. The central transportation com-}|N. C., and return. For further information: To Evangelists of the Evangelists | mittee has made special arrangements | _ Homes Consult H. H. Lowber ‘i Union; of the Ohio Conference with the SEABOARD AIR LINE For homes, write to the Pastor, A. Passenger Traffic Department Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. of conference. be of white material with ties. All Evangelists of + Religious Convocation and the ’ Council at Kittrell College, the dress to the Secretary. Dr. Morton- Secretary, 4325 Arlington Ave., Ft. Wayne, Indiana Mrs. M. Peak, President Conferences. Come! 2EV. J. A. VALENTINE, Chairman of Publicity \6 Fayettville St., Durham, N. C. REV. M. H. DAVIS, Bishop Prominent persons in souvenir program of the and 3rd. Bishi . H. Sims, Rev. ishon ea Sia Richmond, Virginia. i. Stewart, Pastor, Mr. Lloyd ler, District Supt. FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT SPECIAL rth Ohio Annual Conference, kindly notify the pastor of the ne, that ample provision can be ‘or your comfort. All Evangelists are expected to be Mary Lou Henderson, Sup. the church whose pictures should appear in the | GOING—August 16th Bishop’s | Council, to be held at Kittrell, should communicate at once with Dr. Howard D. Gregg, Chairman of Program Com- mittee, 1500 North Lombardy Street, RAILWAY to take delegates and visi- | M. in Zanesville October 4th, 1938. An]tors to and from the above named Eyangelist will deliver the gospel mes- E. Church, Kittrell, N. C.Write today. meetings. The very best accommoda- For further information, address Rey. C. A. Wingfield, Connectional sage the evening before the opening | tions have been promised. Our uniforms are to black bow Ohio | Carolina and Florida and other con- 15.21. 1938, Pastors’ Institute, Cinference please send name and ad- | tigous States are asked to join Georgia All aboard for Bordentown Indus- trial School for First District Mission- ary Meeting and Institute and elaborate Rey. R. N. Nelson | Pageant of the Nations” Wednesday, 114 College St., Piqua, Ohio 1938, Thursday and Friday, July 27, 28, 29, moses WEST PHILADELPHIA QUALITY | MODERN PORCH FRONT HOMES — FOR SALE NICE ENVIRONMENT, GREATLY REDUCED TERMS Nice selection, containing 7 and 8 rooms and bath, hard- wood floors, hot water heat, stationary laundry. Some with garage, convenient to cars, schools and churches, Several Stores and dwellings, good business localities, inspection wel- come, CONTINUOUS BUSINESS SINCE 1880 Adams, 5641 Market Street | ' 140. Vine Ga. Tele- Momilization Delegations from North and South Transportation Committee, Street, S. W., Atlanta, phone Main 7832. Transportation Committee in Atlanta in an effort to form a spe- C. A. Wingfield, Chairman cial_train from Atlanta to Kittrell. HY ecArnett Fares ohn R. Hawkins $13.75 Atlanta to Kittrell, N. C., A. C. Sumter and return provided there are at least C. Brewer 25 people traveling together, and go- W. N. Burnett ing and returning together, on the fol- T.. J. Miles lowing schedule: G. T. Stinson Leave Atlanta - B. Butler & BOARD AIR LINE RY. C. A. Gibbs 6st0 spom CL . H. Clayborn August 17th Arrive Kittrell SEA- N. W.. Reynolds BOARD . AIR. LINE RY, H, H. Lowber 6:43 a.m. ET HG Cde RETURNING—August 19th Leave And _ others. Kittrell SEABOARD AIR LINE RY. 7:26 p.m ET August 20th Arrive Atlanta SEA- BOARD~ AIR’ LINE’ RY. .ST, PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH 6:30: a.m. CT Lake Charles, La. Alabama Birmingham—Clergy 5 Sl259 The Third Quarterly Conference of Mobile—Clergy . 16.30|St. Paul A.M.E. Church, of Lake Montgomery—Clergy ..... 12.50| Charles, La., was opened June 25 with the Presiding Elder, Rev. W. H. Hall. Opening Hymn “Oh for a closer walk with God.” Prayer was lead by “ Mary Grice. Second song “Alas, and did my Savior bleed.” Scripture I California San Francisco—Clergy .. Los Angeles—Clergy Florida Jacksonville—Clergy Mrami= Clergy «issue eevee . 18.35| Corinthians 13. The pastor: Rev. W- St. Petersburg—Clergy ....... 16.10| B. Willis, gave a very impressive talk Tampa—Clergy. 2... bes... 15.30] on the scripture. The Conference was organized, re- Georgia ports were given. The Presiding Elder Atlanta—Clergy ............- ,.. 9.20|was very much inspired and pleased Columbus—Clergy ..........-..- 11.55 | with the reports coming from the var- ious boards. He commended each member and leader for their interest and service in the church. Amount Macon—Clergy Savannah—Clergy Louisiana New Orleans—Clergy .......... 19.10 | raised this quarter. Stewards $173.34; Texas Trustees $249.95; same was paid out Cameron—Clergy .............. 24.45] for necessary indebtness. Paid Pre- San Antonio—Clergy ........... 25.05] siding Elder $20. Palestine—Clergy .....-........- 19.65] The services-Sunday was very spirit- Oklahoma ual. (The Presiding Elder preached Okla. City—Clergy ~ 20.03} both sermons Sunday 11 o’clock and Tennessee x night. Memphis— Clergy it 0c. sare 15.10 We're now preparing for our Sunday Nashville—Clergy ........+-.+.. 15.00 | Schqol Convention which is to con- Arkansas vene at Morgan City beginning Aug. Little Rock—Clergy ... 16.49 ; 10th. Direct route - not via Atlanta The Presiding Elder went away hap- Use your Clergy Permit, Fares |PY- quoted above from points West of the Lillian Armstrong ===== DSC09273.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER TRANSITIONS MRS. BROWN EX-BANKER’S WIFE, DIES WASHINGTON Christians. family. tored some of the best that we have in this state. As pastor he served Bessemer, An- niston, Greensboro, Bethel Mobile; St. James, Birmingham, St. Luke, Bir- mingham- Payne Chapel, Birmingham, St. Paul, Birmingham, twice; Jones 1, ( ; died in her] Chapel, Birmingham, and other church- hor W., Friday | ¢s in this state. He presided over the aft Tuscaloosa District for several years, 1 5 ted from her|and was a successful worker. 22. ith Bishop He leaves behind, to think of him y «H bishop of | lovingly and praise him for work well t Of trict of the |-done- a wife, three daughters, two sons, M { h, f assisted | grand children, one sister and» many l { H the Rev. | other relatives and friends. All the fi ‘ V and J.| girls left by him are school teachers { ! of the A.M.E. con-}in this city and county. The younger son is a business man, while the older Music i ied by the vested} son, Prof. E. C. Mitchell, is Dean of i E. Church,| the college department at Morris t band is a] Brown University, Atlanta, Ga. f Mr A. Me- Gone but not forgotten. t in Lincoln cemetery. Peace be to his ashes and joy to his ——— soul, REV. G. W, MITCHELL PASSES —J. B. Carter Mitchell, who for ears was a leading spirit in the x tak amia, passed to 22nd. This ny battles; of ma cher, sane leader 1 in the affairs of xample worthy to rs and UNTO THE CHURCH { By Vance De Leon Shelto A Timely Note of Warning good of his church, his race and his He saw service in the trenches of our church for forty years and pas- @| tion. He was ever alert for the | sometimes dangerous to point out the weaknesses and shortcomings of a man or an institution, there are times when it is necessary. Necessary not only for the good of society, but for the sal- yation of the man or institution in ques- Praise is comely. Praise is lovely. But, there are times when praise a man who is consistently guilty of wrong doing is to-embolden him to future transgressions, which in turn will bring about his destruction. Plain, cold, stern realities must not be ob- scured by vain boastings. Things must be stated just as they are. We must not equivocate. We must not give ground to Satan. The Jews were considered the chosen people of God, a royal Priesthood, a chosen Generation. But, did the sheen of divine approbation of this people blind the eyes of the Prophets to their sins? No, a thousand times No. They realized the gravity of their mission and they pursued it with irresistable The sins of Israel created the ty for Prophets. Had they been sinless, there would have been no need for prophets, no need for sacrifices. But in the face of sin, prophets were need- ed. What could they do but cry “Thus saith the Lord,” what else but to “cry zeal. nec IN PHILADELPHIA } @loud, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgress- ions, and the house of Jacob their So that while the Jews were a great people, Isaiah declared: “All day sins.” “WOE TO THEM THAT ARE AT] long I have stretched forth my hands EASE IN ZION.” Amos 6:1. Though it may be unpopular and] Ple-” DL TS SE itt tattle nh ttt ey CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION t A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Please Renew my Subscription for Please enter my name for a new Sut | NAME ADDRESS REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. Philadelphia, Pa One Year (_ ) Check bscription for One Year (_ ) Check dees Inclosed find Money Order for $1.58. HERE ee 2 oC” 2 SY aaa rape MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President Courses leading to Bachelor degrees in the following divis: Education, Languages, Philoso mics, and Music, Boy of Arts and Bachelor of Science ions: Science, Social Science, phy, Commercial, Home Econo- —o00o——_ ™, Rated by Southern Associat Schools, ion of Colleges and Secondary Member of Association of American Colleges. { -~—o0o—_ * % For further information write to the President, W A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. — ce eee eevee to a disobedient and gainsaying peo- Israel was trusted with the word of God, but the Prophet says: “My people doth not consider.” The Pha- rises were a strong and influential sect, but the Baptist regarded them as a “generation of vipers.” I. The world today presents a sad Picture. If there ever were a time for rightéous men to be righteous, it is now. The winds of evil, like a mighty hurricane, are sweeping over the land, laying waste to thousands of tender souls, causing their moral and spiritual strength to wither and fade. They are creating a spiritual drouth which threatens to demoralize the Christian church and make it impotent as a force for good. These winds of evil re- duced the righteousness of many to nothing more than “filthy rags.” The horror of it all is that there are Pastors LLL CT meee) | whic are joining hands with the Satanic influences that are seducing and de- stroying human lives. Look at the world—By being at ease the world has gotten the upperhand on the church. The forces of evil are running wild, and like a mighty flood that will not be stemmed, are spreading desolation and ruin. Spain is all but torn asunder, China is fighting for her life, Ethiopia has been ravished, the Jews are being chased about by the modern “Pharaohs,” of Germany as well as of Egypt and Babylon, their Poets will now write. Africa has been exploited and the state of the American Negro is very precarious. As one says: “Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” Take away righteousness, which is the chief Corner-stone of life, and our whole national structure will ‘topple, carrying with it economic security, moral rec- titude, social equality and political soli- -darity And yet we are “at ease in * praise does more harm than good. To Zion,” we fiddle “while Rome burns.» From England comes the report th in the Anglican church during the ta four years, there has been a declir nearly 250,000 Sunday School Schola and 6,000 instructors. The same ma be duplicated in every nation in a great er or lesser degree. There is a Serio, decline also in church Membership Some churches are trying to mee, thig situation by merging, but unless th, church rises up out of its easy, Passivg attitude, and let “judgement run down as waters, and righteousness as a migh, ty stream,” merging will avail Nothing It is possible that circumstances iy extend the process of merging to th point where there will be nothing left] to merge. The repairing and rebuild. ing of the altar of God is the pri need of the hour. Merging is a spley, did thing. Christian forces shoul, get together. But merging, as such, cand not take the place of broken down al tars. This is a “Field Day” for lotteries of NE of all descriptions. Lawlessness ji, «, the increase. The flow of liquor vath. ers momentum daily. Gambling has almost become a polite pastime. Tie). ry, robbery, seduction, kidnaping }, taken on the form of a business insti. tution. Church members contr bute directly or indirectly to the pros; erity of all these. They contribute di: tly by taking actual part in them or di. rectly by being “at ease.” By b ing at ease the church has forced upon the state a tremendous burden. In many respects the state is doing the wor of the church. In many cases the <iate is doing more to curb the evils of the day than the church. “Ye are the salt of the earth, bi if the salt has lost its savor, it is good for nothing but to be cast out and trodden under the foot of men.” By being at ease, sin has taken a ter. ble grip on our institutions; like a ca er, it is eating away at the vitals of the church. The “Thou shalt nots” of yesterday have been shelved as auti- quated and out of date. A new kind of ethics has been thrust upon us. New and fancy names have given to certain sins to make them fit in with the : Wo idea of goodness. So-called righte ness and sin embrace each other. what you please, it seems to me that the church has retreated. The «il forces occupy the fertile from frontie's And, yet we are at “ease in Zion.” We give the nod to the things that made our fathers blush. We have made 4 bargain with the world. We have |:k- en their goods and haye converted them to sacred uses, and allowed them (0 take our goods and use them in ile Perpetration of their eyil orgies. We are at ease while the walls of Zio are being battered by the artillery o/ Say evil. We have sold our Dirth-right ‘or | a mess of pottage. We have sold our girls and boys “for silver,” and ou" men and women “for a pair of shocs.” We have all but traded the Bible {or economic security, Unless there is 3 new awakening, a re-girding of ‘he loins, a gathering and expulsion of the stumbling-blocks and stones of offens¢, God will surely give His Spirit to ‘he rocks, mountains and seas, and send them forth to do His will, Il. We must wield the spiritual “rod.” “Whom the Lord loveth He chastiseth.” But you say, if the sound URSDAY- trine is preached, the people will Foi! and become angry. Yes it is eco" that the time -will come when oral not endure sound doctrine. P a jf a preacher condemns sin vil ‘not be popular. A PREACH- me IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE S ILAR. A preacher who has no is a failure in the sight of God. Beaders for righteousness are never Be The prophet Amos was not, ” Paul, nor yet the Master. The command is: “Cry aloud, spare pt, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and iv my people their transgressions hd the house of Jacob their sins.” You hy, they will cut off my bread and my Bly will go hungry. Hear the word the Lord: “Behold the fowls of the . for they sow not, neither do they itor gather into barns, yet your ly Father feedeth them. Are ye uch getter than they?” To live hrist is to live dangerously. Oh br the “zeal of the house of Jacob.” ou say the world will laugh at me if take a stand for Jesus, and cling to ,opular Christian ideals! But I will \Vhat is worse, the smile of the r the frown of God? We fol- pw the path of the least resistance to- use we are afraid to die. We om tribulations. We fear the f economic distress. will agree with me that the need f the church today is spirit-filled men, en filled with the dynamics of the oly Spirit, men who would “rather bey God than man.” There can be 9 cown without a cross, no victory fithout a straggle. 3 a), ave ot pr C Wile thus ye follow my commands, with you til the world shall end, | power is trusted in my hands, can destroy and can defend.” Let us not be at ease. But “seeing hat we are compassed about by so feat a cloud of witnesses, let us lay ide every weight, and the sin which o easily beset us, and let us run patience, the race that is set be- ” bre I. The results of such efforts are ound to be far-reaching. Zion will verberate with gladness. Tears, not orrow, but of joy will flow as an cened church praises her God. Then ill the church be a blessing. A re- le for the oppressed, a shelter for the lomeless, bread for the hungry, water br the thirsty and TRUE LIGHT for He lost and weary travelers of earth. ost ground will be regained and lost heep” reclaimed. The tables will Hn. The church, no longer fighting defensive battle, will move forward flensively, in a mighty push to the very gates of Satan’s co-horts. reeacondicted at 3 o'clock in the after- noon. Chapel- Galesburg was present and preached the communion sermon. It was very powerful and spiritual ser- mon and was greatly enjoyed by all present. furnished the music, which was” very well received. sound of the marching feet of the righteous, will terrorize the strong- holds of the wicked. Fear, more ter- rific than that which gripped Israel in the Wilderness, will tear at the hearts of transgressors within and with- out the church. No one will be able to resist.a church so awakened, so de- termined. Let us not be “ at ease.” Let us go forward in the spirit of David, who ex- claimed “For Zion’s sake, I will not hold my peace.” Sermon: Delivered at Holy Trinity, Wilberforce. | ¥ BISHOP GREENE'S THIRTY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY IN THE MINISTRY | Two State Congress (Miss. and La.) Eighth Episcopal District A-M.E. Church Vicksburg, Miss. Answering to the call of Bishop S. L. Greene, all the presiding elders and many pastors and laymen assembled in a “special meeting” June 29th in| Bethel A.M.E. Church. The plans—as to the Anniversary and joint Congress with Miss. and La. were “re-affirmed.” The following “outline” of the ex- tended work, was given by Bishop Greene. : 1. A special movement, must be made by presiding elders and pastors, for “spiritual vitalization of members ' and for soul saving.” 2. We must get hold of our people— both old and young—and mobilize them in both educational and religious move- ments. , 3. Ours must be a “larger” and “greater program” for Campbell Col- lege and the work in general— The Modus Operandi A—Each Presiding Elder, must a- rouse the “interest” of the people of his special district as a’means to an end. The pastor must “energize his charge. B—Special arrangements for “mo- bilization” and “transportation” will be in the hands of each P. E. C—A simultative-co-operative moye- ment for all. D—With the Streamline ,“motto” “ON TO NATCHEZ” AUG. (TUES- DAY) 23—Thru Sunday—28th, 1938. John J. Morant, Ex. Sec’y. BROWN CHAPEL A.MLE. CHURCH MaComb, Ill. held at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church July 3. The communion service was Be ec ee od The Humanity : B. REY. JOSEPH of Christ y, H. SLADE, D.D. A condensed and topically arranged work on the human composition — of our Lord’s Life. It provides valuable and authentic material for the building of sermons and lectures. Especially helpful to the busy pastor and Sunday School Workers. Price — = Sold at the A. M. E. Book Concern 716 So. 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St. John 14-14, She took her ht hand and got her bible from the she anointed her heart and while each t seemed to be the last. She 1embered a voice told her some side her. She rested it on the seat rned to that scripture. As she read it, and prayed that terrible sorri- mome and t ) tight and strong stood still, later it alarmed. o they gave her soda while others rayed , The Conductor phoned ahead for xctors to be at the railroad station. n at once to Highland e stayed twelve days passengers were all vangelist is now convalescing and I return east as soon as she is able travel. Hooper comes from Bethel A. M. E. Church, New York UNION, & C ysterious feeling on her, she could him off with her next day Monday she boarded felt that strange mysterious Brand new A.M.E, Musi tlymnals, Bound in sem | Morocco with Head Bands Single Copy — $1.50 Half Doz. — $ 6.50 Qne Doz. = $12.00 ind Beautifully stamped in Gold are. offered at these Prices é ® Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage ‘ A. M. E. 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The program began with a procession to Richard Allen’s tomb lead by Bishops D. H. Sims, R. R: Wright, Jr. ; Gen- eral Officers George A. Singleton, L. L. Berry, and J. G. Robinson. A ser- mon was delivered by E. E. Tyler of Jamaica, New York. Text: Romans 1:14-16. The connection knows his ability as a preacher. He is a projection of the spirit of the class of Bishops of 1908. There was an African exhibit, direct- ed by Mesdames R. R. Wright, Jr. D. H. Sims, and J. L. Link. Secre- tary of Missions L. L. Berry presided in the afterfioon when there was an address by Mrs. E. E. Sims. , Bishop and Mrs. Wright conducted:a forum and question period on South Africa. Moving pictures were made of the leaders and persons present. In the early evening Bishop Wright showed moving pictures of his work and life among the people in South Africa. Later in the evening, there was a fes-- tival of music by several choirs, includ- ing St. James, Atlantic City; Bethel, Wilmington, Delaware, Murphy—Ches- ter, Penna. St. Matthew, Mt. Zion— Mt. Olive, and Tyree. The soloist Was Mme. Adelaide: Flemming. This Part of the program was presided over by Dr. H. Y. Arnett. Bishops Sims, c¥ (Continued on page 8) A NEW VENTURE EN’ MISSIONS MOTHER BETHEL CHURCH Philadelphia, Penna. BISHOP D. H. SIMS when I was elected a Bishop and never did I hear complaints about too much money for conference and con- nectional purposes. They all seem to understand that every church, white and colored, Catholic and Protestant, do the same thing to keep up payments educational and on their missionary REV. JOSEPH GOMEZ CORNER STONE LAYING AT ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH Cleveland, Ohio History was made at the Corner Stone Laying Ceremonies of the New St. James A.M.E. Church, Cleveland, Ohio, on July 3. An estimated crowd of five thousand persons stood for over two hours to watch one of the greatest demonstrations in the history of Cleve- (Continued on page 8) general departments. The only differ- ence is that the African Methodist Episcopal Church is the one Negro Connection that believes in self-help, and for one hundred and fifty years has been paying its own bills. And, by the way, what is one dollar in a whole year for the Dollar Money Fund and one dollar for Education in a whole year? Of course if one waits until the time to pay the money to begin to raise it, or spends it as fast as he raises it he will have trouble. —Fifth District Pastoral In This Issue i The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. Steward ws sieeve. ce anes 2 , |Stray Shots—Rey. John Harmon. . 3 FRANK M. REID LEADS _ EDITORIALS: IN EDUCATION MONEY “Believe It Or Not”..........5+ 4 Library Of Negroana .......- a Dr. Frank Madison Reid pastor of After Kittrell, What? ~....... 4 Saint Paul A. M. E. Church of St. Preaching Today ........+..- 4 Louis, Mo, leads in raising education Church Pensioners (Editorial money in the Fifth District The report OR they Week) iv. cs eee sh re 5 from his church was three hundred | Pointed Points ...........-+.ss+-5+ o dollars at the commencement which | Churchman Afield 5 was only a partial report. St. Paul, Young People’s Page ....-. 6 the mother of all A. M. E. Churches | Allen C. E. League.............-++ 7 west of the Mississippi river, is a]From Other Papers Ca very conservative church. I was in Transitions 14 Notices 12 my eighth year as pastor of this church
• July 7, 1938
  ===== DSC09290.JPG ===== RAG reer THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER QA \ THE: OFFICIAL ORG DER & AREA BYORN eel Brand new A.M.E. Musi Hymnals, Bound in sem, Morocco with=Head Band Single Copy — $1159 Half Doz. — — $6.50 One Doz. _ $12.00 and Beautifully stamped j,, Gold are offered at these Prices “VoLUME XC—NO. 16 PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1938 pat Isa. 55:7—In the course of his sermon, HOUSTON, TEXAS he stressed the need of God today, and - also he discussed Repentance, and pray- The 28th Annual Institute of the er with repentance as factors in chang- } Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission- ing life. ary Society of the A.M.E. Church of During the second day, a model Sun- | thie Houston District met with Brown day morning service conducted in| Chapel A.M.E. Church, 3206 Wash- st and strong stood still, later it record can show gers were all alarmed. id power to stop the great mon-| So they her soda while others ; atl prayed a ’ pie : ass which the Rev. E. W. Smith, the pas- | ington Ave.. June 9th-10th, with Mrs. - The Evanglist said good bye to| The Conductor phones “ ; ; ay tor of the A.M.E. Church of Coffee-|M. R. Martin presiding. The mect- Doctors to’be at the railroad station ville, Kansas preached the sermon. His | ing was largely attended, and the sub- subject, “A Cry From the Heart”—|jects were discussed nicely. We had Text, Job 23:3. The value of prayer |2 important subjects. First, paper by Bishop Tookes was dealt within the sermon, and also| Mrs. L. L, Lockhart, “How may I be- the need of God and concluding by com-| come a Christian?” Second by Mrs. Writes Letter to paring the world to the prodigal son. | Montgomery, “Jesus is alive, what does The election of officers was as fol-|it mean?” Rey. B. F. Reece, pastor She was taken at once to Highland ere she stayed twelve days. and Hospital wi elist is now conyalescing east as soon as she is able Hooper comes from E. Church, New York, an en- ° : lowers : of Waymon Chapel A.M.E. Church er S¢ \gent there Twelfth District preached the ppeaiing sermon. Rey. d on sale three eces of work at s District Supt. of Sunday School—Mr. | O. H. Benns, in for Bishopric, Rev. ario, entitled, Power which JONES, LA. Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage RNS Loyd oe of Lawrence, Kansas.|B. F. Alexander for Editor Church x eh ten en- : A. M. E. BOOK. CONCERN 3 REQUEST ALLEN DAY RETU Asst. Supt.—Miss Glendoris Hamp- | paper; Rev. C. J. Climet for Voice of at right second quarterly conference otf ] Little Rock, Arkansas ton, of Chanute, Kansas. Missions; Mrs. L. E. Shilow for dele- BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN, DI id Chapel A. M. E. Church, Mound Fi sf AREY S June 27, 1938 District President of A.C.E. League |gate to General Conference. Next oe ; : e message at the] District, was held May 21. Sunday, Philadelphia, Pa. —Miss Wilma Neal, of Iola, Kansas. year being the quadrennium alf officers MORRIS BROWN The | May 22nd Presiding Elder : Stimson fe a So i ca Nile rial et a aimee an To all the pastors and laymen of Ark-| Vice President of A.C.E. League— | remained as they were. We'were fav- street preached x wonderful ee ee the ansas and Oklahoma— Mr. J. Warren, Ottawa, Kansas. ored with the President of our State,| Not the second bishop in the church HI. ( pastor second | subject: “Three Lost Things.” It was Greetings: District Supt. of Primary Dept.—|Mrs. M. Jones. We raised $200.25. | 1.44 the Atlanta school which proudly M hart - hly spiritual ee enjoyed by > My Dear Co-Workers: Mrs. Cleta Shepherd, Paola. Our President was very well pleased|).4-. his name. For a decade_ the r M. Quite a number of visitors trom This is to Fear ees Presiding El-} istrict Chairman of Choral Activities ] with the meeting and we are hoping to | institution has been passing thru a pastor, Bethel | neighboring churches. were present. : s ¢ is of istrict to kindly | Miss Vivian Hudley of Independence, do bigger 7 and better work. eriod of transition: bankruptcy, de- E. ¢ ch A. A. Moore | Among whom were Revs. Ed. Franklin, i ie i send te , Manager of Kansas. Aa Ba Strewrete t, Sine “LL. E. Shilow ters nee vita Seid Grant's. Chapel A. Mi Bt ete ee B UV | hem Now the A-M.E. Book Concern, your Allen| Field Secretary, to the District Con- Thru these years of criticism and mis- : oberg: House, pastoe:, | Rraumity pasloy ranean ~ : Day Money. Dr. Curry is rendering a| ference—Miss Joyce Elizabeth Cruse, understanding the guiding and stabilis- 1 t Hooper bid Los Angeles All things considered the quarterly | | i fine day’s work for the A.M.E. Church ; Independence, Kansas. ing influences were Bishop W. A. ’ ae yed on to Bakers-| conference was good in re-claiming the Building for our de-| Dept. of Dramatics—Miss Freda Wil- FRIARS POINT, MISS- Fountain, Sr., and President W. A. at Can Memorial A. M MRS. F. D. TIMMONS. | nomad MRR RST OR Re ale vehd l'on) Ottawa, Kane: Bethel A.M.E. Church Re Ne rae ae ad . Tandy, pastor a BUENA VISTA. GAL OD cooperation of every body in it and 1] Two distinguished visitors were the : _| vision are fully realised 5 red the message that4 wate, os urge upon you to make full reports to| Rev. L. R. Hayes, pastor of Brown The 3rd Quarterly Conference of) Morris Brown College has a perma- Jesus . Christ iva’ uate icnaeease ne him immediately. Chapel A. M.E. Church, Parsons, ;Bethel A.M.E. Church just closed. | nent home in the Atlanta Univer: ns : pepe pe ede eek H. Y. Tookes, Bisk Kansas, and Mrs. Turner, an Evange-| Rev. E. Pullett, our splendid Pre-| tem. with 40 acres of ground for\im- ihe Evanuehut reared te a Chapel Circuit was held 1. Y, Lookes, Bishop. : i ? shag iider presided: e a1 mn : ’ ‘ ~ ~ list fromr.an Alabama Conference. siding aR mediate expansion. In addition to the vice told her ra says pot ng? ‘@ ee ag During the conference the Indepen-} Excellent reports from all depart-| Atianta property it has 20- acres in r but she would | 4° 8 gh Erte | Se : - ments of the church were received. ; acres ant Sate : feel in. her | Which was a high day of which Rev. | INDEPENDENCE, KANS. dence Junior ea gee ee Fie epikitiall and’ fuaacial condition Socal s pee ee ip great nster, the strange [E> cue aes mentee geen yal ine slits Bishop : of the church have improved under the | jahoratory facilities as any omes col- she" cont | So Maer et eet Rey. John A. Adams leadership of our own, Rev. W. M. ee we the ae 5 oa Last year the hiruall’ A : m off with her | He gives us such wonderful sermons,| The Topeka District Conference of amet Elder : Ash. ates oa ov 600, a eee S hatts ind makes you think sd deeply about | he Sunday School and Christian Allen J.w * Ria tron See Rey. E. Pullett, P. E Bereta cit yi Fecilcnis feceived the — he Boarded |Your soul. We are also proud of. our | Endeavor League Conference was held ea eh oN : 3 W. M. Ash, Pastor eS aevecs ies ochicol ‘tient tin for Oak. | P@stor, Rev. T. N. Olives who is la- | it Independence, Kansas, June 15, 16, —Christine Matthews een ae ‘ eee d. Calif boring so earnestly With us this yéar 17 at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, ; Siew ‘ train neared Oakland the | 24 he too has put the program over. the Rey. R. W. Wisner, pastor. STANFORD, KY f t felt that strange mysterious | Re% Oliver has turned over a new leaf lhe conference opened with its or- vanes LAY DELEGATES TO THE ver fer, the sine soe ne anc eaten On eit toes ganization, J. W. V. Warren, of Ot-} 1. Third Quarterly Conference was] | MONTGOMERY, LOUISIANA GENERAL CONFERENCE : were in vision the night before |*°*" Rev. M. C. Davis, Presiding ; i f ‘awa, was elected Secretary—The ser- held at St. James A.M.E. Church ’ she knew it was death, and as she sat Elder has numbered the page 390) yous - tion was delivered by the Presiding June 17-19. The S. S. was largely at- The Second Quarterly Conference of | The Baltimore Conference: there, decided to tell the passenger oc-|' adily see that there is nothing else x Llder, Rey. John A. Adams. His ser- tended with the Supt., Miss Mary E. the Shreveport District’ was held at the J. R. Coasey, M.D., 735 George St.. ipving seat with her, Defore: 1 Di Beeson sua iery : leninii mon dealt with the Negro and his re-] Co's. residing. S.S. raised this|St- Luke A.M.E. Church June 19 and” Battimore, Md. os he was knocked to her feet, the | “onference closed out gt Samuel Chapel T e New A Mi F Disci line lation f9 the unions of he country, the oh 8 80 "Friday night, June | 20- W.#.C. Brown, LL.D. 400 Tea St. conduetor rushed in and g such |O" Sunday night, Rev. Davis left the a = ine Negro's relation to the white church ae a oe fadsband Dudees meet-| Dr. A. Pullen, P. E. and Rev. I. Neriwect Woiiaston: DG ; first aid as he could. The Evangelist | ‘88 impression for the day and ; aud the young people. ‘ow, At 11:00 A.M. Sunday morning | Mills, pastor. Sunday the Conference William G. Price, 1617 N. Schroeder asked for anointing oil out of her bag |“ #”¢ Yet feasting g SINGLE COPY _ “$ 90 During the conference, the Rev. T. me P. E., Rey. W. K. Marstiall of | opened and Rey. A. Pullen preached a St., Baltimore, Md. brief case that was open on the seat CARRIE M. SHIPP. HALF DOZ. J, Burwell, pastor of St. John, Topeka, the Danville District preached to a soul stirring sermon. Monday night | The Central Florida Conference : ars ago, St, John 14-14, She took her si cae < _- - $ 4.89 Kansas, gave a number of lectures on large crowd; morning offering $20.00. the business part was held, and all re- R. Reche Williams. M.D., 1330 Cen- tt hand and got her bible from the Geneeal ‘Coatarence ONE DOZ ri ak ha oe 3 $ 9.00 Baptism and its origin and significance. At 3:00 P.M. the P. E. preached at ports were good. tral Ave., Tampa, Florida ¢ anointed her heart and while each Also the Rey. J. N. Goddard, pastor Boneyville, Ky. to a nice Feat, We are proud of our pastor and our Delegates are requested to send to Moment seemed to be the last. She Minutes ol St. Luke A.M.E. Church, Lawr-| ty. Fifty-Fourth Session of the | Presiding Elder and hope they both| Rditor George A. Singleton a_ brief é WT Aes a volce told her some NOW READY A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN. oa Kansas, lectured on, “What is Danville District Conference will con- may live a long Sa fovcarny onethetierorical sketch wot their -livés. which veside her. She rested it on the seat PRICE $1.00, Postpaid * ‘cligion.” The Rey. T. L. Saunders, Nicholasville, Ky. July 6-7. good work of the Lord. will appear in the Christian Recorder in and turned to that scripture, As she A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. bastor of Brown Chapel A.M.E. aw. K. Ai P. E. Rey. I. Mills, Pastor | order that the connection may know read it, and prayed that terrible sorri- 716 So, 19th Street Church, Topeka, Kansas, delivered the Rev. C. H. O. McPhearson, pastor Rey. A. Pullen, P. E.| who is who in the General Conference ful, Mysteriouy feeling which held her Phila, Pa. oe : “nnual sermon. His text was found in Mrs. Mary L. Goode Mrs. Elmena Byome | of 1940, ===== DSC09291.JPG ===== > aie etal THE Bo CHRISTIAN RECORDER MASON, 1 A.M.E. Church, Phila., Pa 17th & Bainbrid: Sts PIPKIN CHAPEL A.M.E, CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL Chipola, La. Rey. R. E. Frierson, Pastor ened at Church S. 10 o'clock, he Supt opened in a Ch ian form. Class 9 iss No. 211; Jr. S. 11; Sr. 9 tal 20. Subject of on: “Fac- | preme test of Service.” c tur t found Mark 14: 3:2-146, G Not What I will but I * Mark 14:36. Intro- Sister L. L, Frier- by Sister P. Cole- good lesson. on, practical application was called to- 3rother H. Muse ¢ pastor Rey. | Death has not broken the ranks, and] provements and other accessories the very little sickness; we realize that] assets of the Department have mounted through the depression we have not] to $33,075.99. done what we should, but it is our] The report of Dr. Berry also carried Motto to strive on and by the help of | respectful, Christian reference to the: God and the great man, Rev.sJ. M.| passing from labor to reward of the Brown, presiding elder of North Chicka- | late Bishop William H. Heard, one of mauga and Chatanooga District we are | the Vice-Presidents of the Board, dur- expecting to do great things. ing this year. The Presiding Elder, preached Sun- The Board approved the proposed day morning a wonderful sermon, but] visits of Mrs. Christine S. Smith and the climax came Sunday night when] Mrs. L. M. Hughes to West Africa and the Presiding Elder spoke from the} South Africa, respectively, as presidents text, “Let your light Shine” ended by | of the Connectional Societies, that they singing. “The little light God gave one, | might increase théir knowledge as to I’m going to let it shine. Every one] the needs of the Foreign Work in those felt the Spirit. countries. Accordingly, it gave author- We were carried to the mountain top, | ity for such visits. \ but had to descend. Our prayers are The Board also went on record of ; that God will bless the Presiding Elder | discouraging tnauthorized and indis- he might live a long time and]criminate trips on the part of any of preach the word. the workers in the A. M. E. Church REV. T. C. MOBLEY, Pastor to travel in those Foreign parts of its MRS. LILLIE CLOUD. | Missionary Work without - authority from the Board. Secretary Berry’s visit to the Foreign Field was characterized as illuminating, gripping and inspiring. Not only can the Missionary work of the Church in South Africa and in West Africa now look for improved and encouraging development, as a result of the actions of this epoch-} Phe Third Quarterly Conference was making meeting of the Missionary held at Sugar Hill A.M.E. Church Board, but the West Indian and South | June 11, 12. The meeting was a s\ American work ofthe Church is also | Cessftl one presided over by Presiding assured of permanent benefits. Chief | Elder J. W. Evans. All reports were among these benefits is the over-die | 200d and the Presiding Elder was incorporation of the¢Churches’ Never pleased with the wonderful service Rey. before has this writer heard from the |J- H- Mahogany, the pastor is giving lips: ofthese leaders euch. wards “Of We love our pastor and wife and trust sincerity, nor noted such helpful de- they will return for another year. The cision by the entire Board, and- which good people and the Presiding Elder tended to show a sympathetic and clear | 2% Our choice and everything moves understanding of the intrieate problems along so nicely under their leadership. that REV. W. W. JACOBS, Pastor Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Norristown, Pa. Superintendent of the Sunday Schoo} Philadelphia Annual Conference A SUCCESSFUL MISSIONARY BOARD MEETING OF THE A. M. E. MISSIONARY DEPARTMENT By Rev. Samuel E. Churchstone Lord YATESVILLE, GA. On Wednesd June 15th, there con- vened one of the most successful Board | meetings in the history of the General Missionary Department, at the Mission- Headquarters, 112 West 120th | Street, New York City. The genial Rey. Dr. L.-L. Berry, as- sisted by Prof. W. F. Walker and Miss Gladys Berry, made it very pleasant for the Bishops and members of the Board as well as for the large gather- ing of visitors at this epoch-making meeting of the Missionary leaders of | the Church. " ary hat king him for the It has been the writer’s privilege to eircctine aie viaDor es missionagies. in abi ey too much epee f them. The school was attend other Misisonary Board meet-| ‘© West Indies, South America and eb segs Magee Pi by the pastor. Next in or-| ings through the years, but never one the Republics of Haiti and Santo Do- Mrs. Ella B. Walker i lyer service, Opening hymn | so successful in every detail: none so} 8” The missionaries in these - 4 : ae 4 2 hig by Bi free from hidden undertakings; none i Eek UNG iiade-a good impres- pia? % ng song “This | so replete with sincere and construc- ir Lay ils Misisonary Secretary DOVER, DELAWARE my home.” Opening hymn | tive planning for the entire Missionary during his missionary tour among them, Prayer Muse. Song: € Scripture text: I 5:21. from John Thyself program was render- the visitors will come $1.11. Service 30) whic hhe Matthews Chapel, Rey 1; Sherdian Chapel, Rey, L. Rocky Hills, Rey he day Piritually enjoyed. Rey, R, E Estella Hitchins Colemar ~ : ns CHATTANOOGA, TENN. The the Third Quarterly Cleveland Chapel, Cleveland, and Park Chapel— was held with Lee Chapel in Cleveland Fenn. Sunday, June 12th, the business session was held Saturday ports from both churches were fair The P, small sum was given the pastor We ter, as offer-| set-up of the A. M. E. Church: none for his recommendations promise to the : “We | with so much harmony and good-will it Better Bye and} among those charged with shaping the vice was enjoyed by} of the General Church was | to safe-guard the interests of th i i 7 .. Bi: De [eo ne eee i myrna, Del. preached a soul stirrin: o'clock by the pas- | partment and to support the Kingdom i ey Ses a visited the follow- | of Christ far and wide under the Ban- Frierson, Pastor | Foreign Work, which is characterstic Conference of | Missionary Cirenit, including Lee} the Church The re-| Church raised $29,258.47, wa idl a ci ‘8 paid his dues, and aJreduced the mortgage debt of the De- | masterly. Christian and brotherly Chair: are very thankful to know that | Secretary from $15,000 the Lord has blessed us in this quar- | Headquarters, i , A class rally Sunday, June 19th i: work wholesome, helpful treatment in| Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Dove: the near future. Del. of which the Rev. P. L. Abner is the pastor. Order of service: At 11:00 o’clock A.M. the pasto : reached from the ject: ye: ewe 1 through the | appointment of a Committee by the] of the World Salhi ag " Presentatives on the Board. in the| President of the Board, which met on ee eee integrity and ability of a Secretary | Monday prior to the regular Board as was shown in those of Dr. Berry.| Meeting. That Commtitee was ap- Missionary policy of the Church; and One of the far-reaching and import- none which showed the full confidence | ant actions of the meeting was the p In the afternoon the Rev. G. S Sterling of Bethel A.M.E. Church, itself with the Missionary Secretary; to Fae pncthe “Spallatify ot Jonah an go in. detail into matters growing out beans Ee! vias gccombusied by Peltier of the fact-finding survey of the Mis- s oir. In the evening the pastor de- Ss s in expres- | sionary Secreatry during his tour and vered another gospel message 0! ner of African Methodism. Dr. was well J..M. sions and very frank in his presenta- | of the fact-finding reports of the Mis- pple fk cttaved 7 Aaeapagtor, Rev was well spent and | tion of the Missionary programme for , sionary Bishops, , Abner is serving his fifteenth year with us and we are proud of him. Under his leadership our church is moving on for a revamping of the entire Missionary set-up of the A. M. E. Missionary Work. And on. J is Wednesday this Committee brought ie nines heights. We raised in ou forward a thoroughly worked out re- rally having every class report $106.75, tn , port that was thoughtful and in har- oral for the day. $113 431 whee is secure to} mony with the law governing the De- : —Mrs. Nancy Casson is ke a Fi dundee id Je _ ‘class con | partment. bi Psuccessfully to helpful decisions, and ie cae s o perly insured. Credit for this general trend of the| with a sympathetic conside lion for pies We Ae the Mis-]| meeting, towards beneficial results, -is | the work of missionaries peel pilie of the A. M. E.| largely due-to the array of facts and] Dr. Hawkins the Vasa femieral A wholesome Plans Presented by Secre- | Officer. who is Financial Secretary of erry | tary Berry in his Report, and to the| the A. M. E. Church, was one of those who spoke at the Board Meeting in Bi ad Poe tise itd ee Sage on the part | high praise of the Report of Beeiors , ‘ n the ishop G. B. Young of the Mission- | L. L. Berry. id: is “ ; . Berry. He said: “Thi the pitino Yioen t scan cost | ary Board. He is due hearty congratu- | finest Missionary Report‘I h: i Siiacd , together with im- | lations, truly, for he guided the meeting | ini my life,” coh future missionary penetration in the of the man. The report of the Missionary Secre- tary showed that the Property of the The report showed that Dr. partment during his | John in the greater tha’ The character of his murderers adds | vineyard. . The Christian Recorder Pulpit HE DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST as In By Text: brought i the damsel; her mother.—Matt. 14:10-11. and she brought it to | m: escaped the clutches of resentment, but when he became personal he was] ferod was not altogether depraved. involved in trouble. When a man says, the man,” the dungeon is not far away. John did not pick out some obscure the tongue and,paralyzes the judgment. sinner, but one in high place and power, Higher-ups are often tactfully shielded The Rev- Samuel W. Purvis, D.D.| beginning of the Baptist’s ministry. : We are told that he had heard him And he sent and beheaded} preach and had conversed with him.| \ ith maudlin munificence he offers prison. And his head was| ‘Lhe king may have invited the popular} Sajome anything, to the half of his n on a charger and given to] prophet to visit him. He was com- THE CHRISTIAN Dir, 4 H Nathan said to David, “Thou art the Den of the Fox How came John in the Fox’s den? Herod had known of John from the are ma: his wh: anded, as we would say, to preach While Machaerus has the pathos and purple and fine linen. gloom of Calvary, it hasn’t the after- light and glory of the latter. It was] of the Arabain king Aretas. When he the darkness of the dungeon there] was on a visit to Rome at the house |jewels, cloth of gold, a palace? No? A the “burning and shining light” }of his half-brother, Herod Philip, he} pad woman’s bad man, plus something x un-accompanied by any]|b f out. orded word of hope or cheer, and | Heradias. \vas-not interrupted by the splendor of | o 4 resurrection morning, as was the|d all seems too horrible to be true. ompels every earnest soul to ask: \Why is it such things happen? does God permit them? What purpose | t jo they serve? A crafty and unprin- libertine, clother in purple, |1 cipled spurred on by a heartless and savage | John, woman murders the man of whom Jesus | head? them that are born | was like Nathan before David—“Thou hath not arisen alart the man!” or Elijah confronting declared: “Am of women aptist.” 1 new element of horror to his death. Herod, the king, was cruel. cunning, cowardly, capricious. superstitious. He is the In the rogues’ gallery of history sus labels him as “that fox”. And Herodias on the throne with Herod vas even worse than he. She had all term the cruelty of her husband, and more} geon. There he is to lie, spent and] Christ! vindictiveness. She was the daughter | powerless, an eagle with a broken wing. | done. oi Herod the Great. In her veins ran the bad blood of 'a bad king. She had the ferocity of Jezebel, and the con- scienceless daring of Lady Macbeth. She defied the laws of God and man, and would brook no criticism. At the hands of such a couple John the Baptist lost his life. Oh, the pity of it! A man who in all things obeyed God, who knew not the meaning of fear, « man who has given us an example ol rare humility and self-sacrifice, a man who was “more than a prophet,” because he was the immediate herald cl the Saviour of the world; that such « man should fall a victim of the Vindictive fury of an infamous woman 's one of the mysteries before which the heart stands wounded and dumb. It is not surprising that John’s fate Was what it was: A man who begins his Preaching and public ministry with, | ome slips in. Her sensuous art, slow, Ye offspring of vipers,” is foreordained ‘o méet with unsparing opposition. Any man, any where, who rebukes with| Words of hot reproof is destined to vee a crown of thorns. So long as John’s denunciation was general he Why | was sin, whether it wore a common nine frown. Elijah had his Jezebel, He was vain and| John has Herodias. There’s a sound | shambles. It only man] like a serpent’s hiss—it’s the curse of] air grows chill. to whom Jesus applies a contemptuous a bad womans’ tongue. “Heaven hath Great Sea in golden splendor. Herod had first married a daughter} est Salome hurries to her mother for in: ecame infatuated with Philip’s wife, | el: She was not only the wife f{ his half-brother aughter of his half-brother Aristo- urban or a royal crown. John de- awful for thee to have her.” Careful, } v It mattered little to John. no rage like love to hatred turned, nor Hell a fury like a woman’s scorn,” said old Juvenal. The daring prophet is soon on the stone floor of the dun- Truth scorches the heart, and the heart of Herodias is blazing. She is unable just now to murder John, but she nurses her wrath to keep it warm. She has a grudge—and she'll keep it. Don’t nurse grudges—they increase in size, and ferment in bitterness! She waited her. opportunity, and it came. The devil never fails to supply oppor- tunities for evil to those who wait for them. Herod made a feast—his birthday— in March A: D. 29, The “big men” of Galilee were there. Civil dignitaries, military officers, wealth and position were present. Flags flutter. The ban- quet table is spread. There's feasting, drinking, song and revelry. There are bloodshot eyes, slavering lips, aroused passions — “carnival” in its original sense. After others have danced Sa- lacvious, suggestive delights Herod be- yound measure. Always ostentatious, he is now in a most exuberant and extravagant mood. Every man has in him a demon and an angel; every man has in him the possibilities of a some influenced by him. mon’s hour had now come. Drink looses it unlocks a compartment of the heart in which the wild beasts of our nature ness. Herod began to talk like a fool. kingdom. The promise sounded to him worthy of a king, but only a man who before the court. The contrast must} }a, lost his senses in drink will so haye been piquant as the son of the It isa tragic and heart-breaking story. | desert, dressed in his rough ascetic] put when wine's in, wit is out! Next to Golgotha the saddest spot} garb, shod in rough sandals, trod the] Blood-Red Sunset in the New Testament is the Black | marble floors and appeared in the pres- Tower—the Fortress of Machaerus.}ence of those who were clothed in] drunken offer. promise to a cool. designing woman. thony, asked for the head of Cicero. Philip but the | It was brought to her. jeweled hairpin through the tongue 0: se in the garden of Joseph of Arima-| bulus. He divorced. his own wife and] the great orator—it shall talke no more | induced Herodias to marry him. She is now at the court with her daughter, It is one of the world’s tragedies which | Salome, a child by Philip: John preach- ed before the court, and to him sin} prey. Quick as a flash she demands— in her response- ever leaped with fiercer alacrity on its His head was worth more to her than nounces the royal affinity—‘It is not} half of a kingdom. Hate places high your tongue may cut off your | liead of John the Baptist ona charger !” He | Bloody request! he feels he cannot take back his prom- x pease DER Jekyll eh a Mr. Hyde. However, RECOR wher: had sent for John and had been But the de} ip matt: well W! imprisoned. It is “an enemy which n put into his mouth to steal away brain.” After the head is empty at comes from the mouth is foolish- are the ly, Seeing that the monarch is in earn- structions. | What shall she ask— se. Fulvia, the wife of Mark An- She thrust her ag «|W pe she-savage, is swift No hyena or tiger Herodias, the Ask for the head of John the Baptist.” go: ¢ “on Ww) value on the heads of its foes. “The Herod is stunned. But Our later sins do but execute judg- The scene now shifts irom show to is eventide. The dewy The sun dips into the : Long shadows fall across the prison house. On the damp, vermin-infested floor sits John: He has heard from Jesus. The message is satisfying—Jesus fis the ’Tis well. John’s work is then The light of a torch flickers through the grating. There’s sound of heavy sandals and rattling sword. L It’s the headsman. His errand is quick- ly told. There are no explanations. No need of lengthy farewells. There's a head bowed—a flash of steel in the shuddering light—and John’s prison days are done. He now belongs to eternity. After the Babes of Bethle- hem, he is the first martyr of the Gos- } pel. He has met the success of defeat— Herod has met the defeat of success. Afterglow Tradition has it that Herodias com- pelled Herod to have the headless body thrown over the battlements for wild beasts to devour. But the Word tells us, “and John’s disciples came, took up the body and buried it, and went and told Jesus-” Stunned, bewildered, blinded in their great grief, what can they do? The little company of sobbing disciples find the mutilated body of their - leader. “Home they brought their warrior dead.” Loyingly they deposit it in an promised land—the same land of Moab is that hallowed spot? No man know- buried, if we die for, or with, God. No there was no lamentation no ayowal of friendship, and no word of praise. There adequate. Matthew simply says, “When Jesus heard of it, He departed thence by.ship into a desert place apart.” He wanted to be away from the multitude, that He might have the healing and solace of the sea, or the quiet of the desert and the silence of stars. The prophet of God is in the tomb; throne. More than once the king repeats his | throne defiled. Men quote despairing- And so it He that sitteth in the heavens laughs. Herod was not rid of John—he was more alive than when he preached in the desert of Judea, He haunted Herod. cried: that sins casts itself into a dungeon but not his voice. ye ready the way of the Lord; make prec} e Moses was buried. Just where It doesn’t matter where we are er about this poor body if it is with the soul. hen word was brought to Jesus times when words are pitifully in- emissary of the devil is on the The tomb is honored; the indeed are quoting it today: “Truth forever on the scaffold, Wrong forever on the throne-” seems—but only seems. hen Jesus came preaching the Gos- 1 of the Kingdom, and men speculated who He was. Herod declared that He was John the Baptist. conscence make cowards. of us all.” Of the suffering of Herodias our history And “thus doth is silent. But in the years of exile with which her wicked life was closed, who knows how many times in sleep or ideawake she rubbed her hands of invisible blood, and like Lady Macbeth, “Out damned spot!” The soul lacker than the dungeon of Machaerus. ise. x And the good man does not live or Ahab in the matter of stealing Naboth’s} ment on our former. The Seventh Ps oe atc tectre that | feeder aed Commandment is not far from the ; , ~ serveth few; he serveth all who dares At his denunciation there’s royal femi- | sixth. aire? E Ferd (cut loft Tobin's head! It still cries, “Make lis paths straight.” —Philadelphia Evening Bulletin ZION CHAPEL CIRCUIT Brookhaven, Mass. The Third Quarterly Conference of Zion Chapel A.M.E. Circuit was held June 11-12. presided over by Rey. S. . Greene, Jr., presiding elder of the Brookhaven District, was one of the greatest conferences held in this Cir- cuit for a long time. The Presiding Elder was present on Saturday, June 11 All officers were present. All reports showed good. Sunday School opened Sunday morning at 9:30 with R. V. Roundtree, Supt. in charge. At the hour of the morn- ing service a Children’s Day program was rendered. The Presiding Elder's address was encouraging and instruc- tive in behalf of the children. The church is going onward and up- ward under the administration of our beloved pastor, Rev. G. W. Middleton and we are grateful to Bishop Greene for sending us our Presiding Elder and pastor. Our church loves and obeys them both. We raised this quarter $192.90. May God bless our Presiding Elder and Pas- tor. Rey. L. L. Greene, Jr., P. E. unmarked grave, He was buried there in the land of Moab just outside the Rey. G. W. Middleton, pastor R, V, Royndtree ===== DSC09292.JPG ===== _ THURSDAY, JUL: 4, 1933 ———________ was done as Secretary of the stadium ring Schmeling may have] In the congregation the Churchma - |N. A. A.C. P. Thru his books|a different word to say. It was | saw Attorney Herbert L. Dudley, om and poems he gript the hearts}]not a matter of race or color. nectionally-known layman and Protago, of the American people. How he] The better man won. He happened | $* for church central of the Sun THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 4 PAGE FIVE a The Daily ;-,— a THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER thing in life to live for which is more passionate than love because inclusive of it, more compelling than sex more relentless than hunger, something as can never impede progress. Prayer: Dear Father :,We are prone to boast of our own prowess. There is no strength apart from thee. Grant us day — could read his “Creation.” The|to be a Negro. : Scheok Union plantiin Mesiuailc inevitable for him as death, and some- | today, we pray, complete surrender unto MEMBER i i i a ; . thing which will cast a sunset splendor |thee, and thy way. In Jesus’ name NATIONAL NEGRO. PRESS writer heard him deliver a mov In the contest there were ele- _The Churchman met the Detroit ;. < A ] t a r over the darkness of death. Such a life | we pee. z ASSOCIATION ing address at the laying of the} ments of racialism and national-|rican M. E. Ministerial Alliance ka : | grows thru the tears by progressive r Friday July 15 Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, YOUTH REMEMBERING GOD Pa. as Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S$. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. integration of common things.” Whether you are forty or fourteen life will not begin until you realize | the place of Christ in your heart and His power to transform your life cornerstone of the Fisk university ism. Louis won for his America} the first time. The president is th, library and closed by reading his} and his people. It is true when ies T. Williams, formerly of South ‘favorite’ poem. It was a great] the Negro is given ac arolinate de wae key claemmes P Es $ given a chance on a fellowship with Dr. W. F. Rice, -. hour. Greater when across the] fair field he will make good. At], member of the Northeast, and P » and Pied. ey By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.”—Eccl. 12:1. Read Eccl. 11:7—12:1, OFFICERS: =e we strolled and talkt| the same time it is prophetic. Peo- | mont South Carolina Conferences. after his way and will. Much is being said today of the ir- Re a eee about things unutterable. Per-|ple who are unneighborly, un- Prayer: | “Lord, for tomorrow and its | religion of youth, Youth has been Jishop D. H. Sims, Presiden’ haps he had done his work, yet| meek and who persecute others} 23 months hence the General Confer The Lord is nigh unto all them that neeeds I do not pray: critized as flippant, sacraligious, and “Gracious Lord, grant us Prayer: this day a fresh sense of Thy presence, Transform our hearts anew into Thy Bishop M, H 6. E Keep me, my God, from stain of sin,|jmmoral. My experience does not bear just for today. out this judgment. In view of the Help me to labor earnestly, and duly | fact of the poor example set before the windows of our lives that some Let aoe Gg taped ands deed ia by asia a Hur i who know Thee not may be constrained Mather today otAmen »|the enept re ay. pee coe # to come to Thee.”—Amen. ‘ , . . 5 our Church Schoo! s and young people societies, such training that suffers Wednesday, July 13 « LIFE GIVE greatly in methods when compared with the ‘public what with the Davis, Vice-president ence will meet in the ch i Manager ste a of which the Churchman sits car and writes. call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their ery, and will save them.—Amen. we deplore his passing. Fisk] will not survive. Democracy has will miss him, all will miss him.] won over the totalitarian state, The demise of James Weldon | Christianity has conquered pagan- ill matter for Publication to| Johnson ought be an incentive for | ism. Windsor, Canada. Sitting i 1 Recorder, 716 So. 19th Street,} lovers of freedom and justice to ——000——. manse of Tanner Chapel. ion ; bie rally to the banners of the N. A.| GOVERNOR OLIN JOHNSON] 2?°ve front door of church bears tc Ay © Po to sebentoc theses MMer7: The pastor is he Bey. Chas Curry, : Dr. George A. Singleton, Editor a likeness. May Thy love so shine thru ee considering Send Saturday, July 9 CHRIST OR THE WORLD? Christ Monday. July 11 ““Lord to whom shall we go? thou BLESSEDNESS OF RIGHT schools, E. Penny who has served two years, : Imagine the Governor of an en- | Windsor is’ where Bishop He: lightened state refusing to ad-|Neal Turner died. 65 miles . dress a political gathering in a|Dresden. 50 miles distant is Chatham, court house, the symbol of jus- With Dean Chas. S. Spivey of Payne tice, because some Negro citizens Senidiary and Geoneel aber the were present. This actually hap- Churchman crost the Detroit River, pened in Sumter, South Carolina Weekly Thought #/aica “se died. Coc fofelneeieche[eieebein ieee Think you that Johnson’s spirit stops? That Lovejoy was but idly slain? Or do you think those precious hat even as “to work rip” so to be cheery is to 1 to be happy is the ~Robert Louis g pious 2 drops Back to the Uni mie a ited States and Ebe- From. Eineolvas heat created June 14, A. D. 1938. The invita-|neezer where a brilliant reception . 4 - . bl 6 as fe eh aaa in vain? tion was to all, “old and young, | tendered pastor Baber. Dean Spivey trepresented Payne Seminary, from which Rev. Baber received a bacealau- reate degree during the commencement With Dr. J. D. Howell to the Michigan Central and on to Chicago. ; to greet the man whose efforts and sympathy at ail times are with the workingman.” Such men as Johnston in places of political leadership are enemies to the United States. Such an act That for which millions prayed and sighed, That for which tens of thousands fought, For which so many freely died, Weekly Poem FREE EEE “AFTERMATH” A preculiar ‘feeling of uplift as the and closely lie God cannot let i Ls et it come to naught. | - - slice Aaa ne cool green earth; ae Ai s is a direct invitation to Commun- Churchman watches the lofty gray tow- PY cooled Wea 7 = ; ow strange it is that only last] ism to bore from within jee ers of the University of Chicago on he plow against the tur aa i i i : x i igh oh thermic f . week there appeared in this paper|dice which causes, the severs or “i Midway. Delight to meet Dr. me sweeping under “Hymns that live” - S. Jackson returning home from the} eight hundred thousand N “Nag Pith », ey se ts ee Negro National Anthem”: “Lift]in South Carolina to be eae every Voice and sing.” The al-| chised makes possible an Olin D me in a whirl, the Board of Missions meet in New York. think devoutly Idance of the world.” would be fte Fe i 7 i 7 ‘ oe uld be be aftermath ig erage feeling which] Johnston. But his days are num Sunday, morning the Churchman is ull that’s gone before we had w i it i cA i tamer Pct dc ae en selecting it is now|bered. No one man or group can a nye Spa eal rdly } plain. ity Center, a monument to the late ie the onward march of the|Dr. W. D, Cook, friend during the en ightened state. The Negro|schook days struggle. The church is must and will get the ballot. We | Pastored by Dr. Joseph M. Evans and illing any more. Betty Sue Bledsoe. fefeleleeoroonbndnfnfntnfenfnfefefooonone Sheltered beneath Thy hand Firm may we ever stand | Editorials “LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING” James Weldom Johnson, diplo- mat, scholar, teacher, journalist, man of letters, lawyer, poet, author, lecturer orator, world- traveller musician, protagonist for social justice, friend, is dead. It is difficult to comprehend the full import of his tragic death which came to him last week when his car driven by his wife crasht into a train during a rain storm down in Wiscasset, Maine. The tall, graceful, eloquent champion of human rights has left the area of humanity for all time. “Now he belongs to the ages,” No man in America is better known. His monumental work In life, in death True to our God True to our native land. ——o000——_—_ JOE LOUIS Joe Louis, a fine type of Chris- tian sportsman completely van- quisht the German-Nazi, Max Schmeling and representative of Hitler at the Yankee Statium, New York on the night of June 22. Schmeling had said: “I am going to stop this black domina- tion by regaining the crown—the black dynasty of pugilism must come to an end.” He “slurred Louis and the Negro race, talking about ‘superstitions’.” We wonder now what the Hit- ler ethnologists and pseudo-au- thropologists who talk about Aryan supremacy will say now. From his seat on the floor of the deplore the action of South Caro- lina’s governor, pity him and pray for him. This could not have happened in Russia, - She Churchman Afield Le The Churchman motored with the Rey. George W. Baber and family from Wilberforce to Detroit which was in addition to an auto trip from Pitts- burgh to Wilberforce. On Sunday morning he wsa guest speaker at Ebe- nezer, and witnest the Children’s Day exercises in the evening. It was a pleasure to have associated with the Churchman, Dr. U. S. Robin- son, famous evangelist. He is resting from all evangelistic efforts because of a throat irritation. Dr. Robinson makes his home with his sister in Detroit and is a member of the Michigan Con- ference, has 11,000 members. Prof. J. Wesley Jones has one of the best choirs in America. People travel several miles to witness the processional: “All hail ite Power of Jesus’ name.” They sang: r i rdison was the soloist: “It’s real.” It was well done. There were 13 new members re ceived. In the evening the Churchman, ac- companied by Dr. Jackson spoke at Grant where Dr. W. H. Griffin is mak- ing full proof of his ministry. Here we heard some more excellent music and singing. In the afternoon the Church- man had a pleasant visit with Bishop and Mrs. J. A. Gregg. eae ee ee STOP GAP COMMITTEE The Annual Sermon and Pew Rally, will be held at St. Matthews A. M. E- Church, 57th and Summer Streets on Sunday, July 17, 1938, Rev. H. P. Jones, Guest Speaker. Singing by the Gospel Choirs of the city. Mrs. W. L. John- son President of Stop Gap; Mrs, Edna Gullins, President of P, C, B,. 3 hast the words of eternal life.”—John 6-68. Read John 6:66-71. CHOICES “And now, behold. the Lord hath |c Christ or choas! Peter was vacillat- ing. tempermental, and impetuous. He was unstable and without dependability the fact that there was no alternative notwithstanding his good intentions and cenerous impulses. But Peter sensed for Christ. His sayings seemed to be hard and many of his followers turned back because they lacked vision and will. They were unwilling to pay the price. But with the twelve there was no defection. Today many people tire with the message of the church. In an age of new things they demand a new message. The church may have a new interpreta- tion but it has the same gospel story, “Ye must be born again.” If we break with Christ, to whom shall we go? b Prayer: O God help us to realize the need of Christ in our world. May we give ourselves fully to his service that we may be lively examples of his power of redemption. In His name, we pray.—Amen. : Sunday, July 10 LIFE OR DEATH “Say unto them, as I live, with the Lord, God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live.”— Ezek. 33:11. Life and death are two things that we are constantly confronted with in the course of our experience. Christ came that we might live. “I am come that ye might have life and have, it more abundantly.” Men usually die as they live. God has no~ pleasure in the death of the wicked. He desires that they might live. Bewailed a dying king, “Oh, if I had thought I should die as I do, I would not have lived as I did!” Think not that we can live ingloriously and die triumphantly. Life is our inheritance. No man has true life unless he abides in Christ. * “Christ! I am Christ’s! and let the name suffice you, \ Aye, for me too He greatly hath sufficed : ee Lo with no winning words I would entice you. Paul has no honor and no friend but Christ.” W. H. Meyers, St. Paul. way, who walk in the law of the Lord.” —Psalm 119:1. friends for years came to the parting of the ways because one felt that the world owed -him a living at all costs and regardless as to how he ob- tained it. “Blessed are the undefiled in the and five years, even since the Lord spake this word unto Moses—and now, lo. I am this day fourscore and five years old.”—Joshua 14 :10-15. to griw old is the master-work of wis- Someone has said: “To know how dom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.” Joshua came down to a fruitful old age and could look back with great delight to the marvelous preservation of his life by the power of God. His old age was not broker and disappoint- ing because, as we notice yesterday, he l Read Psalm 119 :1-8. Two young men who had been close t t The other could not bring himself to compromise with the right. The teaching of his parents and his religious conviction barricaded him against certain methods of living. What appeared to one as easy money seemed to be the hardest kind to the other. was prudent and faithful in his tasks I do not have to tell you the sequel: | 45 former years. Not only had he One is behind grim prison bars filled | peached eighty and five years but h with regret and remorse, while the| cjaimed: “As yet I am as strong this other, who would not yield to a wrong day as I was in the day that Moses choice, is highly respected in the com-] ent me: as my strength was then, munity where he resides and beloved | even so is my strength now, for war. alike by young and old. both to go out and to come in.” “The measure of choosing well, is. No man can “waste his subsatnce whether a man likes and finds good in | in riotous living” and bring the conclu- what he has chosen.”—Burke. sion of his life in splendour and vigor Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we | To yery few of us will come the privil- thank thee for the many endowments | ege of living as long as Joshua but at thou hast g iven us. unworthy tho we | Jeast we can make good use of the days are. Strengthen us in our choices that | that. we have to the honor and glory elders and must rebuild it them with moral, physical and spiritual they may always be wise and blessed, in Jesus’ name—Amen. Tuesday, July 12 LIFE BEGINS AT FORTY “Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadeshbarnea to espy out the land, and I brot him word again as it was in mine heart.’—Joshua 14:7. Read Josh. 14:6-9. ant and hypocricy of the large num- kept me alive, as he said, these forty | ber of church members, I believe that youth does exceptionally well. Youth is anxious to build a new world world cannot be built apart from God. Let us assist youth by living before This hem as though we believed what we alk. , Prayer: Father in Heaven, we give thee praise for the youth of our land who face a world torn asunder by their Undergird strength. Deepen them in faith and enlarge their vision, in Jesus’ name.— Amen. GRACE AT THE TABLE O God our Father and our Friend, Thanks for the food Thy love doth send, As we, Thy bounties now partake, Make us anew for Thy son’s sake Amen. HYMN THAT LIVE INVITATION HYMN of God. Prayer: Father, make our lives use- ful in thy service. May we be enabled to live to a ripe old age, if it pleases thee, and may all our days be dedicated to thee, In Jesus’ name—Amen. Thursday. July 14 THE STRENGTH OF JEHOVAH “T will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy right- May sagacious father was wont to tell Teousness, even of thine only.”—Psalm me that a man did not have common sense until he was forty. One of the best sellers of non-fiction a few years ago was a book entitled: “Life Begins at Forty.” For Joshua life began at forty because of the deep insight that was his and his faith in God and in the possibility of his people to undertake a difficult task. Had Joshua lined up with the dissenting ten life would not have begun for him at forty but rather would have ended in despair and dis- couragement. Professor Wieman in his book, “Methods of Private Religious Living” makes the following stimulating re- marks: “By the time a man is forty. or fifty he should have discovered some- 71:16. Read Psalm 71 :12-18. “The strength of the Lord God!” What a marvellous resource! Most of us depend upon ourselves. We think that whatever we have achieved of excellence is from the force of our own wilt and might. Even when we deny that, our actions refute our denial. How common it is to hear men boast- ing of what they did here and what they did there! The Psalmist said: “T will make mention of thy righteous- of Jehovah is a security against failure and futility. Let a man go in His strength, let a church march forward of His strength—then all depressions recessions, modern trends and the like. ness, even of thine only.” The strength 1 Oh. how well do I remember how I doubted day by day; For I did not know for certain that my sins were wshed away ; When the Spirit tried to tell me, I would not the truth receive I endeavored to be happy, and to make myself believe. CHORUS Oh, its real, its real, Oh, I know it’s real; Praise God, the doubts are settled, for I know, I know it’s real 2 When the truth came close and search- ing, all my joy would disappear, For I did not have the witness of the Spirit bright and clear; If at times the would appear before my mind, Oh, it made me so unseasy. for God’s smile I could not find. 3 So I prayed to God in earnest, and not caring what folks said. I was hungry for the blessing; my poor soul it must be fed; When at last by faith I touched Him, and like sparks from smitten steel, Just so quick salvation reached me, O bless God, I know it’s real. coming judgement ’ ===== DSC09293.JPG ===== * Young People’s f Page i JULY en Sol is hottest And a million brows are fanned, New Yorkers lie on rooftops fo get metropolitanned. POEM FOR Y. P. PAGE RESPONSIBILITY “I go alone,” a youngster said "No! Ne wise old man repl “Don’t get that notion in your mind: For walking always at your side Wherever ye a may chance to tread Are those vide from whom you can’t all you say and all you do plendid company must share: This person you think is you Has standards yz ious to bear easons to be true At home. abroad and ey erywhere you must belon Your family, « mtry, city, stat Profession, trade and all the throng That « you an associate hare in your every right or wrong Which cheapens them or keeps them great.” A. Guest SNAPPY STORIES Pussy-footing Bishop Warren, of the MLE tle preaching t Churet does not believe in rich sinner some pastor RO at it in this ‘Brethren, you Must repent, as it were, and be con- erted, in a measure, or you'll be famned, to some extent,” Scandal Bobby pointed to” a preacher and isked Mamma, who is that man?” ‘Hush, darling, that’s the man that married me.” Well, then, what's pa doing hanging around our house all the time.” RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM AT ST. JAMES, ST, LOUIS, MISSOURI Rev. Jonathan A, Dames, Pastor The Class Meeting Services been the nuc have feus of our church since 3 mcipiency over one hundred years ago. I[t is there that our received their Msprration for Christian The youth of today are getting ; but by means of a of approach Tnesday night, forefathers living ac- 4 similar inspiration far different method cordingly June 21st, was the pecial class night of class No, 20 of between the scholastic ages of high school and college. young people, under the trained leader- ship of Mrs. Harriet Lamb Williams, | tive aptness with which he directs with the aid of colorful bible pictures | proceedings. and a projector machine, gave their own intimate interpretations of spiritual significance of their throughout the year, with a sircerety senior and inspiring. Under the caption “Illustrated Testi- | developed. Group One, led by Miss Hazel Jones, gave a Character Study of the Women of the Old Testament. Miss Gloria Saunders developed the story of Rebekah; Miss Orie Williams, the story of the mysteries of modern science clude the radio as an instrument Miriam; ied, : Davis, the story of Esther. Group Two, led by Miss Finetta Dickerson, explained four vital episodes di-|in the life of our Saviour from the ‘Life of our Lord” by Chas sounding cymbals. to the public. The Performance of Miracles by Christ was described by Mr. James Wilkins. Miss Lillie Pearl Da- casts which bade Peter to do likewise; and Miss Hazel Jones related how Christ taught | cated black folk. Of the z, by means of parables, illustrating one instance. The last act of Jésus, on the Cross was explained in its relationship to the fifth commandment, by Miss Hazel Carr. The clim was reached when the Third Group gave a Catechetical Study of one of the Sacraments of the A.M.E. Church | America. through art appreciation. This group was led by Mr. Ernest Wilkins, as- sisted by Misses Ozie Williams and Marvella Mattingly. the itually reverent or “Wings Over Jordan” Dr. Settle. The e, Negroes of America.” tamous painting “The Last Sup- | Per” by Leonardo De Vinci, was made ,| With a brief outline of the Renaissance Period. the class service and the class won the .| banners -for attendance and financial report. The Junior Choir sang. ery under the Spanish re This program was not only indicative the United States. religious education, but showed con- clusive that the program of the church can be made interesting to young peo- brious moanful melody would furnish ple. an engaging them for an ambitious can- didate for the Doctorate. These spir- itual furnish te cief contribution which the Negro race in the New World has yet made to the general culture of the human spirit. Like all genuine spiritual utterance, t of jubilee expressed in the fir: Settle, a number; leveland, and maintained by the Columbia Broadeasting Company for the Ne- groes of America. My only knowledge ‘of Dr. derived from his relation to thi: aa ag ey WINGS OVER JORDAN “Wings Over Jordan” is the title of a Sunday morning broadcast melodies originated by Rev. Negro Baptist clergyman of C Ohio, “When I went down in the valley to pray,” “N Trouble I See.” There was no assignable personal au= f thorship, they are a social product. Settle is] Some unknown is broad- | tle louder than th : t ie rest caught the re- east. [am thoroughly convinced how- | frain and Save it vogue. Some white ever that he is a man of sound intelli- ¢aves-dropped overheard these plaintive gene : 1 “ gence, deep seated piety and of earnest | melodies and made them a part of the consecration and devotion to the wel- ane $f fee | Musical repertoire of the nation. They . now contribute an essential part to the musical literature of the World, These Spirituals come directly from the heart His conduct of the ogram is character- d a reverent and devout spirit which js deeper than the Sunday morning pri ized by ot. James. This class is made up of of a broadcast program. requirement | of the Negro and appeal directly to the also por $ One must | heart of mankind, admire his resourcefulness in de- They have a special mission and The radio is being universally utilized | heart. the | as a Sunday morning medium of wor- study} ship before the regular church ser- vices begin later on. The air is made] Away to Jesus.” of purpose which was at once revealing | resonant with the radio matinee pro- claiming “Lord in the Morning Thou Shall Hear My Voive Ascending High.” monials,” the following program was|Had psalmist been acquainted with quision was at one tim Miss Juanita | praise along with the sound of the]s Hubbard, that of Deborah; Miss Vivian | Trumpet, the psaltery ond the Harp, Moore, that of Ruth; and Miss Laverne | the Timbrel and Dance, the Stringed Instruments, and the Loud and high We are thus reminded of the origi- nal broadcast by the Angelic Choir -an- Dickens | Nouncing upon the happy air, “Peace which has only recently been’ released | on Earth; Good Will Among Men.” Of all the Sunday morning Broad- announcer of this broadcast ax to this unusual program | States each Sunday morning that it is maintained by the Columbia Broad- casting System for the Negroes of A friend of mine who has always been on the alert against racial discrimination remarked, “Why to the Thave no doubt | Church, Rev. An analysis of | that there are ten whites to every Ne- ¢ gro listener to “Wings Over Jordan.” The spirituals sprung spontaneously from the Negro soul exposed to the Pecular environment of American slay- ; Twenty-eight young people attended] TY. They did not originate in Africa nor yet in Latin America where the Negro has had longer exposure to slay- ‘gime than in | Pastor’s Support Just why the. pe- of progressive thought in the field of |Culiar circumstances and situation of slave contact with the Anglo-Saxon race evoked this pecular plaintive lugu- hese spirituals are | things, be” 40 communed. ~ St person, singular | pastor’s 13th year in the mi THURSDAY, LY spting froti the ead, surpasses in Spiritual and Lyric appe “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” or of | dies in its musical repertoire. Sha! shamed of the jewel in his head. R lee melodies hold an important p in their spiritual ritual. Negro voices alone can render these spirituals with their original intent and meaning. Jubilee Singers are univers. lace bombarded the throne of | ally endowed by white sponsors to de Heaven, none are more intense with gave a spiritual interpretation of | Spiritual meaning, and power than those when Christ walked on the water and | conveyed in the jubilee melodies which sprung out of the soul of unsophisti- light and-uplift the soul of white |is- teners. I want to urge my readers to tune to the Columbia Broadcast at Nine o numerous | clock on each Sunday morning to hear jubilee broadcasts none are more spir- “Wings Over Jordan.” Nowhere can appealing than] the half hour be more profitably devot- sponsored by|ed to the worship of God in purity of spirit and the beauty holiness. KELLY MILLER et De QUINCY, LA. Ag The 2nd Quarterly Conference of the Alexander District at Bethel A.M.E Louis Benson, pasto: convened Saturday, June dith, 7:30 P.M. with the P. E., Rey. Paul W Baptiste in the chair, Reports wer: made by each respective board. Re markable progress under the leadership of our beloved Pastor commendable Praise being given for the wonder fu work, Ces ~.$138.83 District Conference .. 37.50 Poor and other uses ... 5.05 Quarterly Assessment . 15.00 Total raised by Trustees . 75.75 W.H. & F. M. Society’ . 27.94 Sunday School .........,...... 7.21 POR ert sachet gene oe $307.28 On Ist Sunday our Honorable and Beloved Pastor preached an uplifting soul stirring” sermon, “How can these Being our inistry, we honored him with a Jubilee and raised obody Knows the| for him a purse of $48; we are elated to have our honorable Pastor’s wife in her home again after having been in St. Louis, Mo. in her illness, under the Negro with voice a lit-| care of a specialist. Sisters E. 1. Clark, A. Blackman, D. Walker and A. J. Beard sponsored a surprise for her'in behalf of W. H. & F. M. So- ciety of Bethel, a Purse of money was given, also a large box of groceries and delicacies, we are Praying for a full and speedy recovery, we are asking prayers in the work; our church ‘is free of in- debtedness. : Rey. Louis Benson, Pastor SM Ay J: Beard : a wea THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1938 “ , the adolescent members of the church | vising such a spiritual enterprise as | meaning to the would be so well as his persuasiveness in introducing | Negro of this day and gene These} the Columbia Broadcasting System to] discover him to himself, rem support and maintain it and the execu- Phisticatey Fation any inding hin that the chief contribution of hs rice the] to the culture of the world May yo, 1 but from the Nothing yet written in Attierica ALLEN CHRISTIAN al "Steal _ piscussion of the Scripture a] The Negro intelligentia ambitious {, reveal to his white competitors in ,),. stract scientific and philanthropic dis. € disposed {, he | spurn the jubilee melodies because of doubtless would have added another | their lowly orgin. I can distinctly ;». instrument to his orchestra, and we | member whetthe c hoir of a great No. would have been called upon to in- gro University disdained jubilee melo- e- Peare somewhere tells of the toad». ut the white race evinced the disposition to take these tnelodies up where jh. Negro leaves off. Till today the jubi- ec — ENDEAVOR LEAGUE ae Topic for July 10 Heroes of Missions in Other Lands Acts 16:19-35 Could Paul and Silas be called “for- eign missionaries?” To what country had they come? Why were they thrown into prison? Do you know of i \ other missionaries that have been i into prison? What other hardships ae missionaries need to endure? How were Paul and Silas released from pris- on? What eflect did their release have on the jailor? Does God always re- fease His missionaries when they are iy trouble? Why? What makes this , good passage to use in connection with this subject? The Topic Explained The Third Quarterly Conference of the Park Place A.M.E. Church, Home- stead, Pennsylvania was held on Sun- There are at least three subjects on vhich every Christian should be~in- - , LS 1 auxil- formed: (1) the Bible and its plan of day, June 5, with Dr. Jas. W. Jarvis | that he wanted all boards and a calvation, (2) the principal points in the formation and history of the church, 3) the way in which missionaries have as we know, in that on Saturday, June carried the gospel around the world. 4th, the pastor was notified that the the Great Commission, “Go ye into all | presiding Elder desired to hold the the world,” has been taken seriously Quarterly Conference immediately af- in every generation from the apostles ter the eleven o'clock sermon in order until now. Some of the most courage- | ¢, proceed to other urgent business in s people the world has known have other parts. Dr. Jarvis delivered a een the servants of Christ who have} ;eay spiritual sermon followed by Quar- ne afar with the gospel. terly Conference. presiding. i This Church set a precedent as far What Foreign Missionaries. Teach Us ,The Steward department kept up the % standard set by our pastor, Rev. J. H. (Five Juniors should be prepared in| yack in the first quarter under his sivance to discuss in a conversational | . 4ministration more than 21 months way the following points, each stating ago by presenting the Presiding Elder one point, and all asking questions and] with his quarterly stipend before the fering comments. At the close the sermon, not raising any Presiding El- rest of the Juniors may present addi-| ger Claims in the Quarterly Conference ional ideas.) meeting. The claims are always 1. Foreign missionaries teach us| through the budget far in advance of that no sacrifice is too great to make | ty. quarterly meeting. or Jesus Christ. Indeed, they do not) [, 1936 on September 27th, when our ook upon their absence from home and} present pastor came to us, he found om dear ones as a trial. They have}, scattered flock with more. than 60% much real joy in service. not only scattered but not attending 2. They teach us that the gospel] church at all and those attending de- pplies to all people, of every race and pressed and not knowing what to do. ountry, for wherever missionaries have ,But our pastor came and said to us, cone with the message, there have been] | come as a brother in Christ, and you hearts to receive it. 2 are my brothers and sisters. 3. They teach us that prayer will] We are children of the same Father; solve many problems, and carry the | we love and serve the same Christ, we believer through many dangers, includ- | shall worship and work for the same ing storms, sickness, mobs, and war. church, and we have hope for the 4. They teach us that patient labors | ,ame ‘heaven. ‘re rewarded even though the progress And while I cannot give you my com- s slow; that the time spent in learning plete policy to-night, I can tell you, a language or in building a hospital or | jike St. Paul, I determine to know chool is-well spent. _ nothing among you but Jesus; and my 5. They teach us that to live a life] every act shall be guided by love, and like Christ would live is the best sort|] shall preach the Gospel as revealed of teaching, for it reaches people whom to me,—nothing more and nothing less. language or books cannot reach. Any- From that night it appeared that new body, even a savage, can understand | {ife was breathed into the Church and the message of a loving heart. over $7000.00 were raised and _the Daily Verses ae Jay Z ees Lone) meee F., July 8. Schweitzer, the ater ‘s = = Seats ¢ Mark 16 :15-20. " Tuly 5. Carey, the Sens 1S., July 9. Judson and wife, Anne. Acts 18:1-11. W., July 6. Williams, the martyr. : . Topic—Heroes of Mis- Acts 12:1-5. | Sun.July 10 ai T., Jul 7, Morris at China’s door. ~ sions in Other Lands. Acts ee 35: Be \ Rev, 3:20 —Christian Endeayor World : 1 ON, ~ THE CHURCH WITH A PROGRAM PARK PLACE A.M.E. CHURCH, Homestead, Pa. membership increased in the same pro- portion. Stewards to make a budget. ference assessments have been simpli- y Rey. fied so that such announcements are | Sermon by Re uncalled for and eliminated. colle SSI IOS STR Sate SS THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER The pastor gave the Board to know aries to function, and the Trustees anc Elder, Educational, and Annual Con- The evening service on quarterly con- ference day was graced with the Rev. i Editor of |Sherman, Hae eee age ers taking a part on the program ). W. Stephens, C. P. Hobbs, J. P Lampkins, D. S. Saunders, S.S. Batey. A AY. sermon was delivered by Dr. J. L. Butler and was a splendid message. the Christian Recorder, Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Singleton preached a great sermon, he is one of the great Edi- tors of all Methodism. Report of the Third Quarterly Con- ference: Sunday School np Oo. OL Woman’s M.M. Society 27.69 Young Woman's Aux. 9.51 Senior Choir 53.32 Usher Board 59.81 Pennie Club A err Senior Stewardess Board ....-- Stewardess Board No. 2...... Stewardess Board No. 3 .. Pastor’s Aid Steward Board ... Trustee Board 19.82 14.87 Grand total .......-.-+.- $1869.56 Rey. J. H. Mack, Pastor Rey. Jas. W. Jarvis, P. E. M. J. Anderson SAVANNAH, GA. The Seventy Third Anniversary of St. Philip A.M.E. Church, West Broad arid Charles Streets, Savannah, Ga. Rey. S. R. Dinkins, pastor, just closed after a week’s celebration June 13-19th, was a grand success. The his- tory is emblazoned with worthwhile ac- complishments which started with its organization on June 16th, 1865, on Hull Street, occupied now by the Old St. Philip Church known as the St. Philip Monumental Church, now pastored by Dr. D. W. Stephens, where African Methodism saw the light of day in this State. For over! forty years it served gloriously the community from this location and in the storm of 1896 the old Church was swept away by the storm. a one portion decided to rebuild the razed x edifice and the other portion decided to move and they purchased a wooden church from Trinity, white Methodist Church on Charles and West Broad Sts. pastored by the late Dr. L. He Smith, and then the late Dr. R. He Singleton who built the present brick church. Ss pastored by a number of able ministers during these years and on Monday night, June 13th, the opening of the 73rd anniversary was begun with a rare program of numbers by Mrs. Pearl Leaks, M. H. Jones, Nancy Simmons, Edith C. Sherman and the fashion re- view by Mrs. H. B. Dinkins, the Di- rectress. ‘ Mrs. M. E. Harper and Mrs. M. De Vaughn acted as the Mistress of Ceremonies to a crowded church. night, Mr. S. A. ceremonies. it with Mrs. Ceremonie: as follows: t 30.01 | Dr. E. W. Verner, Mrs. Frankie Tap- 98 54| ley, Rev. C. S: Stripling, Rev 16.00 Johnson. eral Home and St » PAGE SEVEN St. Philip Church has been Tuesday night was business men’s Jones, Master of Addresses by Mr. Clements of the North Carolina Insurance Co. ; Mr.L. hs Company; Dr. E. J cs Royal Funeral Home and St. Philip’s 4 | Choir. of the Pilgrim Insurance Smith; Music by Brooks Wednesday night was the Baptist Ministers Alliance of Savannah; Rev. R. Dudley, Master of Ceremonies; C. W. Anthoney. Remarks by Rev. W. J. Bolden Thursday night was the Evangelical Ministers Union night; Rev. W. O. P. Oth- Revs Master of Ceremonies Aiken, A. J. Glanton. The Friday night was education night L. M. Young, Mistress of Those taking a part on the program Addresses on Education by Ezra Music by S. A Philip’s Choir a great day in connec- Jones Fun- Sunday was 390.45 | tion with the third quarterly confer- 680.23 | ence. Selection by the Boys’ Choir of St Philip- Church. Church History by Brother J son. Annfversary Sermon by Rey. W. O. P. Shermon, Presiding Elder—Text St Matthew 16:18. “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail a- Brin- gainst it.” At 3 P. M. Sunday afternoon Dr. J. O. J. Taylor, the pastor of Grace M. E. Church delivered a very able sermon. 5 The closing was delivered Sunday night at 8 P.M. by the Pre- siding Elder, Rev. W. O. P. Sher- man. Text, Micah 6:8. “What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, love mercy and to walk humbly with God.” : $300.00 was raised during the Anni- versary aside from paying the Presid- ing Elder in full. : Rey. S. R. Dinkins and officers and members made this occasion one long to be remembered and not soon to be forgotten by the large number who at- sermon The congregation became divided as to the rebuilding of the old structure, tended the celebration, ===== DSC09294.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT A MAN WITH COURAGE AND VISION In the affairs of today both in State and Church there seems to be a great unrest the what he and question arises, can ¢ to bring the desired con- ditions? Springs, Ark., and the A. M. E. Gen- eral Conference and its sessions. The A. M. E. Church selected one of its sons and a native son of Arkansas to represent the great church and to carry fraternal greetings to that great body, in the person of Dr. John H. Clay- born of Little Rock, Ark. The daily “In our last phase of our travel we|Supt., Miss Alberta Mae Jones, Paper must turn to our youth, and much of |—‘What relation is the Junior to the our success as’ a church and race |Senior?”—Miss Marion Duncan, Th tomorrow depends upon the type of | Young People entered into the discus. education we give them today. We | sion wholeheartedly which added much have “A. B.’s and M. A’s”. almost in| zest to the Convention. A unique pro. every town. Our “Ph.D’s.” are multi- | gramme was réndered by the following. plying while they win distinction in]The Toronto Mission Jubilee Singers every field of knowledge, but these }sang jubilantly, the Oakville Mother schools are finding that degrees and| Pearls and Allen Star rendered mus; a diplomas pass as current coin when|and recitative selections which Were they seek to secure positions or employ- | well received and the Oakville y, Ww, delivered in a masterly way. But who | ment in commercial business and indus- | A. blended their voices in song. could believe in advance that Dr. Clay- | trial and civic fabric of the nation’s] The Young People’s hour was envig- born had sufficient grace of God, the | life. It remains for the church to] orating and added enthusiasm to | vision and courage to stand in the] direct our youth to lofty ideals, to in- | Conference. heart of the South and issue such a | dustrial pursuits. and to lucrative posi-]. The A.C.E. League Convention ya, challege to the white South and the|tions. It has been the race's rolling |so ably conducted by the Dist. Sup M. E. Church South. He said, in part: | point, its anchor that has enabled us| Mrs. Lillian Wright. Paper—‘Richard “Yes America’s injustices, inequalities, | to out-ride the storm of criticism, preju- | Allen the man of this hour’—Mic, lynching, kidnapping, disfranchisement, | dice, segregation and proscription.” Eleanor Crawford; “Ways and Mean, each offer a challenge to our present} Dr. Clayborn has found that faith | of drawing Young People into the Lea. day Christianity. We are asking, are}in God through Christ Jesus stands | gue”—Miss Alberta Mae Jones. there any words that carry the full} head and shoulder above every thing] Sunday School Convention under safe demands | else, and has meant success to him. energetic leadership of Mr. James Mc- where his full measure of political,]_ The Government, State and Church} Aleer. Paper—‘Modern Methods oj economic, civil and social rights? Free-|meed men of his conviction, courage | keeping the Young People interested in dom, justice and equality are words | and vision to direct their affairs. the church”—Miss Bertha Hackley that like they have lost their] I do not believe one could find a] Paper—“How to make the Sund significiance in America. better measuring stick to give his |School more interesting’—Miss D Nations are ading other nations | papers printed his cut and a write-up of praise the next day. All who know Dr. Clayborn knew his address would be a master-piece, them of their terri- The op- and using them as and disp ssesing eedom. rich are denomination 1¢ throw the. other. nations are br 1 into 1 con- t the at the other fellow and blaming him for the ning which youch Episcopal [ts denimina- 1 the midst of a seem v at times is much a d 1¢ it looked like Christianity genuine brotherhood are| Measure of worth than this address,|thy Duncan; Paper—“A Scholar's ( £¥5 Sink Phe panat The world is asking to-]and I feel that all who want to see] Preparation on the Sunday School e I ( its holding. }day can America’s Christianity cross | our church take-its rightful place and | Lesson’”—Mr. Alvin Duncan; “How to f Church Extension vas color line? Can it stand the stain ;take step toward driving out factions;make the Sunday School go”—Mis; and test of Jesus Christ?” and strife from the A. M. E. connection | Marion Duncan; “How can we best \gain he said: “American Christi- ]@nd bring calm, join with the 12th Dis- | harmonize the popular Amusements ity faces a great social economic, po- | trict and help us elect him to the | with te Sunday School’—Miss All litical crisis if it continues to com- | Bishopric in 1940 in the coming General | Mae Jones. A worthwhile address on to keep our | promise and ever surrender and resort | Conference. We believe him to be|Laymen Work in African Methodism nany|to race hatred, race prejudice and | guided by the grace of God and having | was delivered by Mr. S. S. Scott, the ion only in a small way. Missionary Department was far to neet its Educational and 2 schools must |quibling over the fundamentals of | courage and vision, and will go for-|chairman of the Laymen’s Movement hort! inancial De-| Methodism and the teaching of Jesus. | ward. The spirit ran high throughout the partment was unable to pay 60 per cent | Its tottering and falling from the foun-| REV. JOHN WHITMORE, Pastor | sessions. All papers and addresses t tions dation of “good-will” “brotherhood” | Shorter Chapel A. M> E. Church, | were well prepared and the discussions de lation was torn into |and “love, upon which it was built. Okmulgee, Okla. | Were enlightening. All reports were ind these factions waring | What has it.to offer today? If the excellent. " = t each other, black Americans can survive the social] TORONTO DISTRICT The Committee on Resolutions ¢ forget we are the representatives |and political inferno through which and Christiar which | they are passing, they should take » the world, loye | Courage and with rapid growing mental CONFERENCE | through its Secretary, Mr. Andrew Shanks, tendered a vote of thanks 1 District Conference was | the Presiding Elder, the entertaini f Christ hr ligion hould only present t; The Toronto ellowship, peace. harmony, and service | development they will soon as great | held at Turner A.M.E. Church, Oak- | church, all those participating and the to God and our fellowman crusaders for justice and righteousness | Ville, Ontario, on Saturday, June 11th, hospitality given to the conference. The leaders and hope to be leaders|and take their rightful place in the] Rev- C. Peyton Jones, the Presiding] The conference was well attended tway from Christ and His doc- |-moral, spiritual leadership of the Negro | Elder and host. ; Ives as the way | and rescue the world from infidel Chris- followers wilt | tianity.” of Christ and His Among the visitors were Rey. Thos The day began with the sunrise pray- Woodcock who extended greeting er at 6 A. M. After the devotional| from the Winsor District and Mrs He severely criticised and scored the | Services led by Brother S. S: Scott of ] Maud E. Bonner, a member of Mothe: Methodist Episcopal Church South,| Toronto, the Conference began proper | Bethel A.M.E. Church, New York lead, whether | for the attitude they took as a Chris- | With the Annual Sermon “Occupy until | City gave encouraging remarks. Rev vay or large way, they|tian body, among the many things.|! come,” enthusiastically preached by |J. W. Wright, pastor of Grant A.M] eed to rule of he said, “It is strange to think that| Presiding Elder Jones. The Lord’s| Church, Toronto gave unrelenting sup believe that God stiff }@lmost a century of American growth, | Supper was administered to the confer. | Port to the Convention. ind are trusting in His only Son | Progress, education and religious toler-]nce- The organization of the confer-] The District Officers elected are : _the Christ—helieve He will bring | ance. free thinking, the same old ghost | nce, the election of the Secretary §.| District Missionary Pres.—Mrs. | us safely to the other We stiff}came back that stood around the |S- Scott. Appointment of the commit-|A- P. Jones. ¥ God raise up a man or|Church doors of the great Methodist | tees: The Literary reports given are} District Missionary Secretary—Mrs where and some time who | family prior to 1844, Slavery! Thus | 28 follows: ; Vera Clark. the faith, vision and courage !the color line issue came back to the “The Financial Ability of the people District Y. P. D. Supt.—Miss Al fo stand up in these critical times, in| front in the debate. It is history now throughout the District”—Mr. $, §, berta M. Jones. the face of persecution, turmoil as to what the Methodist of the white | Scott; “Moral Conditions”—Rev. J. w.| District Y. P. D. Secretary—Miss Sroup shall do. The only question re- | Wright; “What are the people doing | Margaret Gains. mains for answering is what will the | or Missions?”—Mrs. Elizabeth: Hack-|_ District A.C.E. League Supt.—Mrs Methidist of our group do?” ley; “Conditions of Public Schools”—| Lillian Wright. What man or woman would stand | Evangelist L. A. P. Jones. District A.C.E. League Secretary— Present them oO get who instead if they get in ruin we who Jesu side believe will men some will have ; handi- caps, forsaken, misrepre sented and pro- claim Christ f and His principles. Out of a life undefiled. When Israel was in bondage, God raised up Moses. When Israel had bag ksliden God raised up| in the heart of the South and issue | The District Missionary Convention | Miss Helen Baird. : Prophets, When the world was en-|such a challenge. Not since the days | 4S Presided by the efficient President,| District Sunday School Supt.—Mr couraged in sin, God gave His Son,|f Bishop Henry M. Turner, with | Mrs. L. A. P. Jones. After remarks | James McAleer. ‘ When Christianity was alf but forgotten | ¢nough Christianity, courage and vision | bY President the convention sang heart-| District Sunday School Secretary— wait a reform needed, God gave ts | to hurl to the world stich stuborn facts ily “I am on the Battlefield.” Miss Ethel Gains. “ Wesley and others When the Ne-|and presenting Christ and Christian The papers read are as follows : The Lay delegates elected to the An- groes faith in God and a right to wor- religion as the only cure for such ills. muzzled, God raised up Neither education or science did he offer. “The Missionary Society and its re-{nual Conference which convenes i! lation to the local church”—Mrs. Amon | Windsor Aug. 25th are: Mrs. L. A Duncan; “Ontario Conference, its prob-|P. Jones and Mr. S. S. Scott. Again he struck a fatal blow at |!ms and possibilities”—Mrs. Vera| The Conference closed midst great those who say Education is our saviour | Clark; “Temperance and Missions”— | rejoicing and appreciation to the gre! \ and issued a second challenge in favor | Mrs. Isabella Duncan. The Young | chieftain of the District. * attention was centered on Hot Of Christ and his Church, by saying, People’s Convention presided by Dist, —Miss Alberta M. Jones ship was being a Richard Allen Tn fact in every age God has raised uP an emergency man Just a few weeks ago the Methodist world’ , 4 ES = Rev. M. W. Thornton, Pastor WARD A. M. E. CHURCH 46th & Aspen Streets Philadelphia, Pa. M.—Early Prayer Service M.—Morning Service M.—Sunday School M.—Evening Service Pp. M—Every Friday—Class and Prayer Meeting. ST. MATTHEWS A. M. E. CHURCH 57th & Summer Street Philadelphia, - Pa. Rey. Hermon F. Tyree, Pastor 1.00 A. M—Sermon by Pastor BETHEL A, M. E. CHURCH Merion Avenue Bryn Mawr, Pa. Rev. J. L. Brown, Pastor 1:00 A. M.—Morning Service 1:30 P. M—Sunday School /6:30 P. M—Allen Christian Endeavor 8.00 P. M—Evening Service 8:30 P. M—Prayer and Class Meeting Every Wednesday Evening. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Wood St., Bristol, Pa. 1:00 A. M—Morning Worship 7: P. M—Christian Endeavor 8:00 P, M—Evening Worship Union Quarterly meetings every first Sunday of July, October, January and April Official Board meeting every Monday ight, Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Rev. A, Norman Clark. Pastor THE LAITY OF THE AFRICAN ETHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND THEIR ATTITUDE TOWARD THE CHURCH’S PROGRAM AN! EPISCOPACY The African Methodist Episcopal Church js one of the first organizations Pf this nation. Its establishment fol- "ered close upon the birth of indepen- 't Methodism in the United States. Just as the spirit of freedom in re- ‘us, social and economic thought "mated the followers of John Wesley | Uifetter their societies from the hurch of England” so this same *nt aroused the souls of black men pd Women. They worshipped jointly THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Where To Go To Church with their white brothers but there was crystallizing hearts and minds a new hope and desire for an independent and unrestricted opportunity to worship God according to the dictation of their own consciences, as revealed to them by faith and divine guidance, This spirit ma- terialized in the foundation of the African Methodst Episcopal Church dedicated to the acceptance of God our Father, Christ our Redeemer and Man our brother. With this Spirit as the Churches’ motto the Fathers of Afri- can Methodism of the first century of its existence gave to society the great- est Negro institution known to the world, Its past history is an open challenge to the present generation of Negro culture, to preserve and improve upon: The Laity of our church who are tudents of history. economics and social science realize and respect the pro- gram of African Methodism down thru the years. We read with pride the records of the sacrificial services of the Fathers of the early church. The spirit of Richard Allen, Morris Brown, Edward Waters, Paul Quinn, Daniel ee Church to be several jumps ahead of any Race organization in a program to meet the problems ofa new social. economic, and political order. Our church leaders in the past were quali- fied and dared to champion the cause of our race before legislative bodies, in fields of culture, and all other depart- ments of human activities. Our general conferences, composed of the best brain and most consecrated men of the church, enacted such legislation as was needed to safe-guard and guide the Old Ship for its first century. The Episcopacy of the church during that period held sacred the laws and the discipline and realized that there were no liberties outside of the laws of our church. On such a foundation and with such a heritage the African Meth- odist Episcopal Church closed out the first century of its existence. We are proud of this “House of none of them doctors of divinity or master of liberal art, visualized the needs of the teeming thousands who were to enter the folds of African Methodism. In 1880 shortly after the session of that general conference the bishops, in bold contrast to the spirit of some of our present day leaders, spon- sored the organization of “The Con- nectional, Literary, Historical, and Edu- Payne, A. N. Wayman, Shorter, Henry McNeil Turner, Abraham Grant and their colleagues has established for African Methodism %a place in the Sun. These Noble Fathers’ deeds have been engraved upon the tablet of time and deposited in the chambers of an indestructible Past. I challenge any readers of their biography to cite any instance of selfishness or personal ag- grandizement in their lives as church] dism to restrict any constructive pro- men. They were sold to the cause of the church and only rejoiced in the cross of Jesus Christ. The early church cational Association of the A- M. E. Church” to promote the interest of African Methodism and to promote the social, economic and educational ad- vancement of the Race—the move is the prototype of the present day trend of the Lay moyements of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. (See Turner’s Methodist Polity.) It is not the spirit of African Metho- gram of its laity. The A. M. E. Church’s tradition is to lead rather than follow. but under our current church program PAGE NINE as an approach to dictatorship, facism and Nazism. The Laity of the A. M. E. Church. in common with all true American citizens, hold in contempt anything that smacks of unrestricted centralization of power. We hold as laymen that the democratic form of government in our church is imperative and must be maintained if African Methodism survive in the future. The policy of the A.M.E. Church’s Episcopacy in the future will fashion the destiny of the A.M.E. Church) From the ranks of our ministry must come only Christian men with conse- crated lives. to be elevated to the of- fice of Bishop. Men who merit the office by virture of qualifications, char- acter, and usefulness to the church and race. Men who buy their way into of- fice do not make good and are not to be trusted; already our church has suf- fered from this growing curse. The lack of respect for men in office is due in a large measure to the lack of con- fidence in the man. In 1940 the A.M.E. Church should purge itself of all un-godliness and re- consecrate itself to the work so nobly begun by the Fathers of yester-years. Our Episcopacy, priest-hood, and laity are equal to the emergency Without regards to thet tionalism,” -.ext Man Up Policy” and ma- chine politics. we must put God in the equation at the General Conference of 1940 to save the Church. Our bishops of the class of 1940 are to carry the church program for the next twenty-five years. They should be men of culture, sympathetic. capable of approaching the New World Prob- lems of a changing social order as well as holding fast to effective old methods; balanced in judgement, respecting church laws and the rights of others; courageous but calm when under fire; men walked hundreds of miles, going | our laity is denied the support of our | Progressive in all things and responsive from one mission or circuit to another, in order to feed the Bread of Life to humanity. They -were the victims of violence, forced to suffer much priva-| partment of the general church and tion, and in many cases were cast into prison as aggitators of that epoch of|conference. This is also true of every history. Truly they were prepared by] other branch of Methodism, with the the Grace of God and sacrifice to guide our destiny as “Chief pastors” of the church. The’ African Methodist Episcopal Church took her place in the Van early life of this Republic. Life found African Methodism there. true as the anvil to the stroke: days of American bondage, our church was a rainbow of Hope to the slaves; Episcopacy in developing the Lay Or- ganization. Yet in the C. M. E. Church the Lay Organization exists as a de- is so recognizéd by the C. M. E: general exception of the A. M. E. Church. The “collective intelligence” of+the laity of the A. M. E. Church is unex- celled by any other group and their Nearly one Guard of American Progress in jthe}half million dollars annually is paid Every mile | by us in dollar money to finance the stone of advancement in our National | administrative cost of church govern- A like amout is paid for mis- In the} sions, education and other charitable In view of our being such an indispensible factor in our church we loyalty is unquestionable. ment. work. to the social economic and religious“ needs of the people of the church—Page This Group of Men Please!! This A M. E. Church Needs Them J. Louis Ransom, M.D. Topeka, Kansas Representing “Connectional and Na- tional Lay Organization of the A.M.E Church” in the United States and For- eign fields. “MOULTRIE, GEORGIA” The Third Quarterly Conference was held Friday night, May the 10th, at Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church with Dr. C. C. Crouch, Presiding Elder of the Moultrie District. Rev. A. C. Danforch, pastor. The business side during the reconstruction period follow- | should not be denied that representation } #8 well as the spiritual part was un- ing the civil war the A. M. E. Church ! common to the laity of other denomina- | "sually good, largely attended. Each guided the destiny of 4,000,000 freed-|tions. Thru it all we are tolerant but | auxiliary of the church had their re- men. we are however, a people of personal | Ports ready. The Presiding Elder was Our schools were established as a | initiativeness and subject to the influ-} Well pleased at the work that’s being medium to eradicate ignorance and | ences of our social economic and spirit- | ¢arried on, of course we have a pastor superstition as well as to arouse a ual environment. Just as all loyal that every one should be pleased with, sense of Moral and social responsi- | American citizens believe in the un- | he is putting his very soul in the work. bility in the Negro. The A. M. E.| compromising preservation of the con- Sunday was a high day, the Presiding Church house was a haven of refuge | stitution of the United States of Ameri- Elder preached two very able sermons. for the Negro who was burdened in| ca so do we as the laity of the A. M. | Sunday A. M. he preached from Eze- mind and soul. In short our church | E. Church hold in reverence the Organic eee His subject pas, ‘the river awakened the spiritual and intellectual | Laws restricted rules, and the authority of life, " Was a master piece. Eve- potentialities of the Negro, disciplined | delegated to the Episcopacy of the | ™/ng Services, he preached from Bean his thoughts and lifted him to the] African Methodist Episcopal Church. 44. God is Oe refuge, TWGAS God highest plain of Christian living and| The abuse of power or the arbitrary loves and Pities his children. 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Read, originator of the term viywur all heal Remedium ete t whites, AN RECORDER “THURSDAY, JULY ;, a From Other Papers HUSBAND'S POCKET IS NOT HIS CASTLE SACRAMENTO, Calif., June—(UP). —Police Judge Silas Orr today upheld the right of a woman to take money from her husband’s trousers pockets. He acquitted Mrs. Edith Swaing on a charge of stealing $16.50 from her mate. “The money your husband has, under your marriage contract, is half yours,” said Judge Orr. “Therefore you cannot steal it.” COURT UPHOLDS DEATH FOR SCOTTSBORO YOUTH MONTGOMERY, Ala., June — (I.N.S). — The Alabama Supreme Court today affirmed the death sen- tence of Clarence Norris. one of the “Scottsboro Negroes,” and fixed Aug- ust 19 as the date for his execution. The court last week had affirmed pris- on sentences of two others of the de- fendants. 31,819,000 ON FARMS WASHINGTON, June —(AP)—The agriculture department reported today the nation’s farm population on Jan- uary 1 was the largest since 1910. It was estimated at 31,819,000 or 90,000 greater than a year earlier. SON OF THE G. E, HAYNES IS WILBERFORCE GRADUATE WILBERFORCE, OHIO ~— At the seventy-fifth commencement of Wil- berfotce University, George Edmund Haynes, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. George E. Haynes, New York, received the degree of Bachelor of Science. Mr. Haynes has beer especially in- terested in séciology and social admin- istration. He is also giving special at- tenton to psychology and may do grad- uate work in social science the coming year. His father is executive secre- tary of the Department of Race Rela- tions of the Federal Council of Church- es, and his mother is well kriown in po- litical and social circles in New York and other cities. METHODIST LAYMEN START FUND TO FIGHT MERGER ~ Atlanta, Ga.—Formation of a sub- Committee of 33 to solicit funds in four Southern States to finance the fight against unification was announced Sa- | turday by the executive committee of the Laymen’s Organization for Preser- vation of the Southern Methodist Church. Milton S. Bell of Milledgeville, Ga., was named treasurer. The organiza- tion is opposed to the church’s stand for unification mainly because of the fear that Negro members will be placed on a basis of equality with the Southern | PHILADELPHIA — (C) ~ REV. I- B. GRANDERSON ’ e VISITING NEW York The Rev. I. B. Granderson, Presid, ing elder of the New Orleans Distrigf of the A.M.E. Church and a Member of the Missionary Board, is jy Neg York attending the meeting of the For eign Mission Board of which the Revd L. L. Berry is President. He has been a subscriber to Tha New York Age for many years a was a welcome visitor at The Age of fice on Saturday. While in the City he is stopping at the Harlem y, M Coa. F He remained over to witness th Louis-Schmeling fight on Wednesday night- at the Yankee Stadium. SAYS NEGRO CHURCH ~ HAS NEW PROBLE CHICAGO, Ill. — (ANP) — Ii the church wishes to regain the respect of the modern Negro, it must help him with his social problems and forget its} theological bias, social aloofness and ra-| cial complex, Bishop W. J. Walls of the A.M.E. Zion Church said a speec delivered last Thursday to the student and faculty of the Divinity School of the University of Chicago where he has been doing research work Bishop Walls said the race can no Icnge: boast of not having arty infidels and pointed to the National Negro con gress which met here in 1936 unde Communist influence and the tendenc he found among some of the young people there to belittle the church Since then he: has given the problem serious consideration, and has that little has been done to aid th in its every-day problems. “The church must make itsel! ade- quate to the task of the present,” 3 op Walls said. “We must get th tecostal courage to attack with Jc the things that destroy our peop set the race with renewed hope march toward a redeemed destin must somehow convince these | that God does care and his church is a reality of that evidence. und race 2 BISHOPS OFFICIATE WHEN MAJOR WRIGHT'S ] GRANDDAUGHTER WEDS Major R. R. Wright. Sr., President 0! thé Citizens: & Southern Bank and found’ of the Wright family, gave his grande daughter, Grace Lydia. in marriage ' Rev. Dwight Vincent Kyle, so" ° Prof. and Mrs. Duncan H. Kyle ” Clarksburg, W. Va., at the hom? of the Major, 554 North 58th stree!, ™ Tuesday evening, June 14, as Bisho? R. Wright, Jr., father of the brit® DSLASSSALASLAASEILARARALABARALSBASSS Asse) ~ WINSTON - INTERNATIONAL pir a LOOSE-LEAF P™="" Boner BLE FOR NOTES Co. sass over 250 loos ee pages {et seul ee that may be er a m ol between 10: ‘in tho Bible. Looks like 2 regular D¥i™tY Clreui? bond Biblon ?® Lf $7 for Mustrated Catalog of 2°)! aspAY, JULY 7, 1938 pishop. David H. Sims, of the A. E. Church, performed the cere- Bgl marked by simplicity, the ding was one of the most beautiful ithe s¢asotls The spacious living s bedecked with flowers and 4 ct Bs while a beautifiil arch of rgrecns hite ; pridal pair. mhe bridal attendants were Miss Des- Winfrey of Lorain, O., maid of nor; Mrs. Gertrude Thomas, sister the groom; Mrs. Alberta Harris, ter of the bride and little Miss Gwen- hyn Wright, daughter of Mr. and < £. C. Wright, and cousin of the ig ide The groom was attended by his bro- ier, Page Kyle, of Raleigh, N. C. The bride was lovely in white mots- Hine de soie with seed pearl yoke, | with orange blossom coronet. A- nd her neck was a beautiful dia- ond-studded locket, the gift of her fandiather. Falling from her bouquet lillics of the valley and white roses s a lovely rosary, the gift af the Foo! OUTH IS FIRST 0 GRADUATE FROM ARYLAND UNIVERSITY OLLEGE PARK, Md., June - NP) — At Saturday’s commence- nt exercises at the University of yland Law School, Donald Murray, 12th in a class of 37 students, ed the distinction of being the first ored graduate since the school be- me a state institution. There were 7 white students in the graduation SS. furr rst * is also a graduate of Am- College, and after passing the ate bar exams, plans to practice in Itimore. His graduation recalls the cessful fight waged three years ago \ttorney’s Charles Hoyston and hurgood Marshall, NAACP counsel, have the color bar at the school re- oved and Murray admitted as a stu- nt. During the three years he pur- ed his law studies, Murray became le of the most popular students on fe campus. M.E. CHURCH RAISED $375,510-28 IN 4 YEARS; $42,355.19 CASH BALANCE JACKSON, Tenn.—(C)—According the fourth quadrennial report of the ancial department of the C.M.E. lurch at the general conference, Hot rings, Ark., recently, the church sed @ total of $375,510.28 during the St four years, and after disbursements 4 venteen items, had $42,355.19 cash “nce. Prof. George F. Porter is “ncial secretary, and the auditing “mittee, composed of J. B. Boyd, - C. Jackson and A. T. Clark, cer- ‘el the report, saying the Secretary * Conserved the resources of the = Practiced economy and faith- i administered every interest and “ation entrusted to him.” The com- tee found the records of the Sec- ary “in perfect shape,” { ee en ae Oe ae THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Chief items of expense were: paid bishops, $111,150; Department of Edu- cation, — $60,750.40; Superannuated Preachers, Widows and Orphans, $54,- 778.40; Kingdom Extension, $26,790.71; Colleges for “Special Education,” $20,- 176.93; and Religious Education, $18,- 563.18. peonies and oak leaves awaited |. — Sa CITIZENS & SOUTHERN BANK NEARS 18TH ANNIVERSARY The Citizens & Southern Bank & Trust Company, 19th and South Sts., is making preparations to celebrate its 18th anniversary, it was reported yes- terday by Major R. R. Wright, Presi- dent. The bank, founded September 15, 1920, still operates under management of its founders, Wright pointed out in recalling early struggles for existence. “Since its establishment,” he said, “the bank has made slow but steady progress against the most severe han- dicaps, and now approaches its June 30 report date and the anniversary obser- vance shortly thereafter than 7000 active books-” with more depositors on its Community Served The aim, he explained, has been to create a true community bank, a goal which officials believe to have been a- chieved. “When we first opened for business,” said Wright, “we were beset by the most severe handicaps. The bank was limited at inception to securing its cap- ital, depositors and its business from the Negro community in which it was located. “We could not even obtain employes with any previous banking experience, since no bank in the city ever trained young Negro men and women in the field. Therefore, in a group which most needed inspiration and cultivation in thrift were almost forced to ‘make brick without straw.” Assets Show Gain The Citizens & Southern now tas come a long way from that early be- ginning and is said by officials to have served at one time or another more than half the Negroes in Philadelphia. Lists of depositors and borrowers over the years show nearly 25,000 patrons. Assets, meantime, have risen to more than $600,000. Today, the clientele covers both Ne- gro and white patrons, many of whom have used the bank's services in ac- quiring homes or jobs. With the growth of the bank, em- ment wihtin its doors has been afford- ed to a number of enterprising young men and women, according to Wright. Graduates of the Pennsylvania Whar- ton School of Finance and Commerce, and Tuskegee and Hampton institutes are numbered on its present staff. ‘ —Phila. Record A ROUND MAN IN A SQUARE HOLE WILL NOT FIT: After a thoughtful and serious study of this great church of ours and the men of Mississippi I haye decided to PAGE ELEVEN — say to the general church, Bishops, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Delegates in order that we maintain the fundamen- tal Principle of this great heritage and for it to be lifted from the low level to higher height so that it will reflect cre- dit to all that is concerned. We should resolve that we no longer try to get a round man in a square hole nor a square man in a round hole that will not fit. If you will take a retrospective view of the various places and offices in our church and those that fill same. I am sure that you will agree with me. We should consider a man’s worth not from the point as a friend or his wealth but rather his ability, qualification and efficiency plus his character determina- tion and aspiration before putting him in a position or office that he will not fit. I acknowledge that this great church of ours (African Methodist Episcopal Church) give us inspiration and arouse the ambition of every ener- getic man who thinks well because it offers every man a chance, but, which of you willing to bear the charge of doing the thing that is destructive by putting a round man in a square hole or putting a square man in a round hole; therefore, I think of the various aspirants of Mississippi in particular and the eighth Episcopal district in gen- eral by contact service and as a leader who possesses the executive ability. The church will not have anything to regret in electing Dr. John Wesley Hair, as one of the Bishops of the A. M. E. in 1940. He will fill the office of Bishop with dignity and poise. Therefore, Whereas Dr. John Wesley Hair, the incumbent and efficient Pre- siding Elder he has so wonderfully manifested those essential qualities that the people are willing to follow; name- ly, ability, determination, inspiration, aspiration. Resolved That We indorse him once, twice and thrice as Missis- sippi’s man to be elected to the highest office that our church has to offer." Again, there is another son of the spil whose labor and work stand as announcement without question as a scholar, Orator, Pulpiteer one of great- est that you would not be ashamed of. I now refer to Dr. C. G. Scrivens, the most efficient Presiding Elder of the Greenwood district who by this ambi- tion and aspiration and determination desires a larger field of labor; where by he can better serve his church; therefore, through the highest prin- ciple that he has so wonderfully mani- fested the church will due honor to ela- vate him to the office of editor of the Southern Christian Recorder for he knows he has the ability. Scrivens for the Editorship of the Southern Chris- tian Recorder; Mississippi said so, yea! the Eighth Episcopal District says Scrivens, “Lest Ye Forget,” S. G: Scrivens he is the man for this office. He will fit. J. W. Williams Columbus, Miss. GERMUDA ISLAND New Organ for St. Paul’s A.M.E. Church Entire Job Will Take Three Weews The firm of Casvant Freres, Limited, of Hyacinthe, Province of Quebec, Canada, haye sent an organ to St. Paul's A.M.E. Church that will great- ly enhance the musical side of the ser- vices in that church. The organ is being assembled by Mr. Raul E. Servais, an expert at this technical work who has assembled some of the largest and finest organs in the Western Hemisphere. This instrument is finished in_ light oak with bronze pipes, has 14 speaking stops, 2 manuals, an English choir or- gan, and special electrical gadgets to control the couplers. One unusual feature of the organ will be the fact that 12 speaking pipes will be in the front along with the so-called “show pipes.” The organ is operated by electric pneumatic, action and the expression too, is electrically controlled. Pipes up to 8 feet are operated on the pedals: The console will be detached from the organ and this wiil enable the choir to use the space in front of the organ The dedication will take place after the completion of the assembling, ac- cording to Rev. Braddock A. Gallo- way, B.D., P. E., the pastor of the church, when proper exercises will mark the occasion. Hebtebiteielod debe dedeboledetelodedeol : THE NEW TESTAMENT A Translation in the Language of the People By Charles B. Williams, Ph.D. Professor of Greek, Union University This translator brings to the worthy task of translating the New Testament into the ordinary language of contemporary Amer- ica, a thorough scholarship and rich experience in his subject. A professor of Greek for over thirty years, he has spent twenty years in the completion of this work This translation is based on the Westcott and Hort Greek Text, which is recognized as the au- thoritative text English speaking world. the Where there have been conflicts in the Greek texts, the Vatican Manu- script, generally conceded to be the oldest and best, has been fol- lowed. throughout Attempting to convey the ex- act thought of the Greeks, rather than to translate its single words. Dr. Williams has added explanatory notes at the beginning of each book, and foot- notes, to further the meaning. In reading this book it brings the event before you so plainly until it seems like you were pres- ent at the very happening itself. It makes the Scriptures more clearly understood. This book is recommended for also clarify the Study Course of the ministers who are applying for membership in the Annual Conference. It may be bought at the A. M. E. Book Concern, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The price is $2.50 post paid. A Safe eee idee eee PERERA EEE Et ===== DSC09296.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER he Calendar 26-30—First Episcopal District Missionary Institute, Bordentown, N. J.,Mrs. D. H. Sims, president. August 2, 8The World’s Christian En- deavor Convention, Melbourne, Australia. 24—Ontario Conference—W ind- sor, Ontario, Rev. C. E. Penny, 404 Mercer Street. Bishop John A. Gregg. 31—Michigan Conference— Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rev. W. H. Jones, 508 James Street. July Bishop John A. Gregg. Sept. 7—Northwestern Conference— Davenport, Iowa, Rev. A ag Collins, 11th and Ripley Streets Bishop John Av. Gregg. 14—West Virginia Confer- ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rev Irvy Gary, Pastor. Bishop R. Cc. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 21—Chicago Conference—Chi- cago, Illinois, Rev. B. H. Lucas, 3825 Dearborn Street, 4211 Calu- met Street. Bishop John A. Gregg- 21—Pittsburg Conference — Washington,, Penna., Rev. E. L. Liggins, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Bishop M. H. Davis, As- sociate. 28—Indiana Conference—Evans- ville, Ind. Rev. M. R. Dixon, Jr. 509 East Gum Street. Bishop John A. Gregg 28—North Ohio Conference — Piqua, Ohio, Rev, R. N. Nelson, Pastor, Bishop R. C. Ransom Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate. October 5—IIlinois Conference—Spring- field, Ill., Rev. K. J. Siddall, 415 North 14th Street. Bishop John A. Gregg 5—Ohio Conference—Zanes- ville, Ohio, Rev. J. Harrison Bry- ant, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. 5—South Georgia Conference Valdosta, Ga., St. Paul A. M E. Church, Rev. H. D. Harde- 415 Ashley Street, Fountain man, pastor, Bishop W. A 12—Southwest Georgia Confer- ence— Fort Gaines, Ga., Chapel A.M. E, Church, J. R. Gardner, Pastor, Bishop W. A, Fountain 13—Palmetto Conference— Char- leston, S. C., Morris Brown Church, R. I, Lemon, Pastor, 194 St. Phillips St. Bishop J. S Flipper. 19—Americus Georgia Confer- ence—Ellaville, Ga., S. B. Wright, Pastor; Bishop W. A. Fountain, 20—North East Conference— Bishopville, S. C., Rev. A. J. Felix, Pastor, Box 422. Bishop J. S. Flipper, 26—Augusta Georgia Conference —Wrens, Ga., J. L Shropshire, Pastor. Bishop W. A. Foun- tain, 27 — Columbia Conference — Winnsboro, S. C. Rev. V. A. Janerette, Pastor. Bishop J. S. Dawson, Ga- All members and those reared in the Bluff Spring Circuit of the S. W. Ga. Conference A.M.E. Church are in- vited to attend the Home coming cele- bration at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, July 27, 28, 29, 1938. If you cannot come please send letter or card to Prof. D. J. Flanigan, Route 1, Omaha, Ga. With many thanks, I am brotherly yours, 3 F. M. Johnson, P. E. Cuthbert District, Box 471 The Junior Allen C. E. League topics graphically outlined and includ- ing a stimulating program for children appears monthly in The Journal of Religious Education. The materials are prepared by Mrs. Mae J. Paskin of Allen A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia. The Journal copies are 10c each. Flipper. 12—Kentucky Conference—Mid- way, Kentucky, Rev. S. A. Ly- num, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate, 19—West Kentucky Conference —Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R Reid, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso- ciate. East Tennessee Conference — Knoxville, Tenn. Rev. T. E. West, Pastor. Bishop Edward J. How- ard. 26—Tennessee Conference—Saint Luke, Nashville, Tenn., Rev. J. S. Foxall, Pastor. Bishop Edward J. Howard. November 2—North Georgia Confer- ence—Dalton, Ga., Bethel A. M. E. Church, C. W. Peters, Pas- tor. Bishop W. A. Fountain. 9—Atlanta Georgia Conference— Madison, Ga., St. Paul A.M.E. Church, C. W. Knight, Pastor. 3ishop W. A. Fountain. —West Tennessee Confer- ence—Greater Bethel, Jackson, Tenn. Rev. C. H. Harden, Pas- _tor. Bishop Edward J. Howard. * 10—South Carolina Conference— Walterboro, S. C. Rey. Lee A. Logan, Pastor, 5 Fishburn St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. 16—Macon Georgia Conference— Milledgeville, Ga., Wesley Chap- el, Rev. W. P. Carter, Pastor, 309 Liberty St. Bishop W. A. Fountain. 17 — Piedmont Conference — Laurens, S.-C. Rey, A. Je Thomas, Pastor, 234 North Caro- lina St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. 23—Georgia Conference—Sulvan- ia, Ga., St. James, Rev. L. W. Lane, Pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain, 24—Central Conference —Man- ning, S. C., Rev. D. J. Gadsden, Pastor, 213 Rigsby St, Bishop J. S. Flipper. To Ministers and Laymembers of the A. M. E. Connection The Bistop’s Council at Kittrell, N. C. in August, makes it necessary for me to call the Connectional Council in summer session at noon Wednesday, August 17, to join the Bishops in their consideration of “Union of Negro Methodists.” 2 We have appointed the five commis- sions who will complete their “set up” and report at this meeting. This will consume the major part of the program with the exception of the discussion of “Union of Negro Methodists.” Min- isters, laymembers and organizations of other Negro bodies of Methodists are invited to sit with us and discuss the matter of “Union.” V. M. Townsend, President C. A. Wingfield, Secretary J. D. Howell, Vice President The Mid-summer session of the Bish- ops’ Council opens at Kittrell College, Kittrell, North Carolina, Thursday morning, August 18, 1938 at ten o'clock. Communications should be addressed to the Secretary of the, Council, 1150 Washington Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary Address all communications for Rev. Lawrence H. Hemmingway, Secretary- Treasurer, Board of Church Extension A. M. E. Church to 1535 Fourteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. pte 5G oes The Harrisburg District Mite Mis- sionary Society will meet in Lancaster, Penna., Thursday, July 14, at Bethel Church. Mrs. Marie Wilson, President Mrs. D. H. Sims, Dist. Supervisor Rey. E. S. Dennis, Pastor _ Rev. R. O. Napper, Presiding E. The Sunday School Convention of the Harrisburg District will convene at York, Penna., Wednesday and Thurs- day, August 3rd and 4th, at Bethel Church. Rey. Dwight V. Kyle, Pastor Bishop D. H. Sims . R. O. Napper, Presiding Elder The regular quarterly meeting of the Philadelphia Conference Branch Mite Missionary Society is changed to Thursday, July 21, 1938 at Bethel“A. M. E. Church, No. 10 St. at Washington Reading, Pa. a UF Rev. W. T. Stewart, Pastor .. S. E. Hoxter, Secretary Edna D. Gullins, President CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Dr. G. M. Fleming, presiding elder of the South Chattanooga District, opened his third quarterly c onference in St. Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday, June ‘9th, the morning worship began with hymn 226 lined by the Pastor, Dr. W. F. Ball, the scripture, St. John 4;’-26 was read by the Asst. pastor, DeForrest Jones, he also read the decalogue, it was then that Dr. Ball presented Dr. Fleming, presiding elder who selected his text from St. John 4:9-20, he gave us a soul stirring message, he said we have in the two verses two que. (1) the race problem, he saiq this trie, the very same thing exists a he also said that-God did no; ;, for us to look at a mah decays his race, but rather as a man. Q) 4 ligion, where we should Worship Gy he said many of us are at a log W we are absent from the Church off faith, so he stressed the plan o¢ shipping God where ever we are. Monday nite, June 20th, business sion of the third quarterly confere the conference was opened by J Fleming at 8:15 o'clock. Ist Psalm y read by the Asst. pastor, singing hy 12 A. M. E. hymnal and praye, , offered by Asst. pastor. The conta ence then organized, Bros. | Ga and S Jefferson were elected secret, of the conference, and Bros. Fy Hill, L- Patton, and Sister Luther py elected finance committee. DeForrg Jones, reporter. First, all classes made their repoq which were good, next all boar clubs, Sunday School and A. c” League reported which were also gog We have worked hard this quart and with some of our people heig out of work, we think we have do a nice piece of work, raising this qu: ter $993.28. We further say, we thi we have a fine Presiding Elder in pe son of Dr. G. M. Fleming and always look forward to his quarte visits. May God ever be with him his work, and with us to help us ma our fourth and last quarter the be in our coneference year, ‘ DR. W-: F. BALL, Pastor DR. G. M. FLEMING, P. £. DeFORREST JON GREENSBURG LA. The second quarterly conference Sheridan Chapel A. M. E. Church held with Dr. P. W. Rogers, Presidia Elder; Rev. L- B. Gordon, pastor. Sunday School opened at 9:30 o'clod with the Superintendent, Brother Ramsey. We had a very good ‘css0 and a large attendance. At eleven o'clock service the spirit tide ran high for the day. Visiting ministers were Among them were: Rev. R. E. Friers0 of Baton Rouge District. He preach a soul stirring sermon, found Hebrél 11:1 “Now, Faith is the substance things hoped for, the evidence of thing not seen.” Our hearts were made rejoice. Rey. Thomas Tucker pastd of Greensburg, brought a burning ™ sage from Luke 18:1, “Men ought ways pray and not faint.” There “@ a great shout in the camp, fo ™ preached Christ Jesus out of his 5%! His offering was $12-40. Dr. P. W. Rogers is one of the be Presiding Elders of the connection is loved by the people of Sheridan Rev. I. B. Gordon our beloved pasl is dong a successful work. He © gospel preacher and a financier. Une his leadership Sheridan is safc. We thank Bishop S. L. Greene Dr. P- W. Rogers for sending hi back to us. : The amount raised for the ° day. $40.50. pres¢ll JULIA BROOMFIEL” CONFERENCES: DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK NEW ENGLAND BERMUDA Episcopal Headquarters ALLEN BUILDING 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa, Phone: Pennypacker 5787 Dear Friend: One of the dire needs of South Africa is health service, life of thousands of African boys and girls, babies and adults. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER First and Ninth Episcopal Districts African Methodist Episcopal Church DAVID HENRY SIMS, Presiding Bishop Residence, 211 N. 53rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Vhone: ALLegheny 1571 CONFERENCES: ALABAMA NORTH ALABAMA CENTRAL ALABAMA EAST ALABAMA SOUTH ALABAMA WEST ALABAMA Episcopal Headquarters 807 Madison Ave. Montgomery, Ala. Phone: Cedar 3169 June 28, 1938 Particularly will clinics help to save the I've served the field for four years con- secutively. I have first hand information. But more recently Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. has returned with an appeal which is challenging. On July 5, under the auspices of the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, there will be a great “African Benefit” conducted for the pur- pose of disseminating information about Africa and giving impetus to the movement for establishing .a clinic under the direction of Bishop and Mrs. R. R. Wright. ary service at which Dr. E. E. Tyler will deliver the message. There will be in the morning, a mission- In the afternoon, there will be an ad- dress by Dr. J. H. Jackson, Secretary of Missions of the Baptist Church, and an exhibit explained by Mrs. R. R. Wright. There will also be moving pictures of South Africh by Bishop Wright and a For- um on South Africa. In the evening, there will be a great missionary mass meeting with Flashes from ‘some of the leading citizens and churchmen of the East, as well as, a musicale and addresses by Bishop Wright and other missionary devotees. 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Pulte, > REHEUS t For further information write to the President, W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. a FOE RR NC ToT SO TS TT HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | | 1 hs St the example of servign TRANSITIONS 8 —— ANNIVERSARY Tenth Milestone. Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Truss, Pittsburgh Conference, Pitts- burgh, Penna. MRS. J. C. CALDWELL Nashville, Tenn. Funeral services for Mrs. J. C. Caldwell were held at historic St. Paul on Friday, June 24. The Rev. E. Ss Rose, pastor of Bethel Church, Nash- ville, delivered the eulogy from the text—"She Hath Done What She Could.” | The services were clearly indicative | of the high regard and esteem in which | the beloved wife of Rey. J. C. Caldwell was held by the entire community and ' elsewhere. Hundreds of telegrams and ' Boral tributes proved this. Mrs. Caldwell passed away Wednes- day June 22 after a prolonged illness | which she bore with patience and Chris- Itian fortitude. Active in church enterprises, espe- cially in missionary efforts, she will be missed by her co-workers and by her husband, the Rev. J. C. Caldwell, pastor of St. Paul as well as by the many friends she had made in all walks of life. W. H. SHACKLEFORD. IN MEMORIAM € Servant of God Called Home (In memory of Dr. H. N. Newsome, who passed from life June 26, 1937 at Newark, New Jersey. He went from the field of service, To promise of great reward, From labor of the earthly church To the Pastures of the Lord. scenes He passed in the midst of planning For spread of our Zion here To view the Eternal Zion Beyond earthly doubt and fear, _ THURSD SEER ORATAG de So vital in God’s design— And found the reward for Service From the Hands of that Workman D _vine. (The Newsome Family June, 1938) IN MEMORIAM a Mrs: Daisy E. Rice Departed J,, 11, 1937. Oh how I miss you Dear wife how we miss you Dear mother. We cannot tell. How charming were yo, eyes, how tender was your Voice, ho true your love, and a Christ were. But you are gone to heaven, that blessed land above, and sooy will meet you, to part nO more. Sleq on, and rest. ; N. A- Rice, husband; Thelma, Ros velt, David, Samuel, Emma—\{ary. Paul and Martha, children. 4 REPORT OF THE FINDINcs COMMITTEE Of the Fraternal Council of Church at the Washington meeting : - The Fraternal Council Churches of America reaffirms its fait in the potency of spiritual values eve for a world beseiged by the mos: ulter! ior and currently persuasive f It reaffirms its faith in the chur the most hopeful instrument o reform and, its belief that the church is in a position to ser\: special effectiveness the spiritua! ests of mankind. It recognizes the necessity, if 2 itual awakening is to be realized, 0 the closest possible inter-denow al cooperation among Negro ( with reference to their -prog of Negrg missions, Of education, of social ré form, and of church organization ant administration .— The council expresses its deey sat! faction in the spirit of denomination unification which at the moment so 44 tively stirs and greatly hopes that th spirit will find increasing expres:io" i actual and creative unification council deplores, however, the hes tan of some because of the spectre and the necessity in any “instance 4 achieving unity at the price of com promising the interests and diing vid ence to the spirit of a racial minority. The council particularly urges ™ Negro church to a farger partic in the work of this council whic! tentially the united voice of the lion Negro communicants in The council views with al plight of the church supported reaffirms faith in its importanc urges upon Negro churches suc! sures as will insure the maintenan ¢! strong centers of learning where " out embarrassment, spiritual values ™ be given their due place and a cr"! attitude toward all social inst may be mantained. The.Council votes to support Hol of Representatives Bill No. 10:4’. troduced by Representative Fle! “To promote the general wl! through the appropriation of funds assist the States and Territorié’ itutioll j RSDAY, It especially deplores the desertion of Ethiopia, at this moment, by the League of Nations. This action, the Council feels, is un- Christian, in the deepest sense, for not only does it place official approyal upon the seizure by aggression of smaller and weaker nations, by those larger and stronger, it also denies to Ethiopia .. education.” The Council urges bic se and other church officials on or write their Representatives 4 ee this Bill and to urge its we at this session of Congress, ae urges all ministers and other Birch officials to request Congress- ny William H. Larrabee, of Indiana, airman of the House Committee on]in her hour of helplessness, the sup- ycation, to hold an immediate hear-| port deliberately and openly promised on this Bill. her in earlier moments. The Council mhe council takes cognizance of the Ioht of underprivileged peoples every- re and especially calls attention to ition of the masses of Negroes domestics; laborers, skilled unskilled; tenant farmers, and re croppers, and urges Negro yrches to become more actively the pers of and spokesmen for these pple who are without power and with- sends to Emperor Haile Selassie its hearty approval of his final appeal be- fore the League of Nations, and its deepest sympathy in this his great mo- ment of desertion and sadness. It calls the League of Nations to a repentance of its action toward Ethiopia and a changing of its ways in respect to the weaker nations of the world. The Council calls to the attention of the yoice President of the United States its re- The Council urges that the Negro] yulsion at this humiliating hour for hurch attack those problems; eco-| Ethiopia, and asks that he use his good nic, social and political, which af-] offices to bring the Nations of the t most directly the life of the Ne-} world to a higher sense of their duty o: that the pulpit, curriculum mater- | toward minority peoples and a rever- the total program of the ence for the sanctity of pledges. hurch be directed to the ends of a- The Committee—W. C. Brown, J. jeving for the Negro the largest pos- asure of security in the social der in-which he lives. he council rejects the principle of alitarianism as an instrument of ad- istration whether in matters politi- lesiastical, educational, or eco- nic. The council believes that this inciple, resting as it does upon force, lical denial or individual right, the substitution of authoritarianism objectivity, represents a denial of most fundamental concepts of the istian religion ._ here R. Hawkins, L. Stuart Nelson. ble m COLUMBUS DISTRICT St. Mark A.M.E. Church Pampbin. Georgia Rev. J. S. McAllister, Pastor The Third Quarterly Conference was held at St. Mark June 17-19 with Dr. A. A. Duncan, Presiding Elder. Fri- day night the Conference was well at- he council at the same time draws | tended. All reports were ready when fention to the danger of totalitarian called for. The Presiding Elder de- ils developing within the frame-work i livered a powerful‘address to an ap- democracy through dictatorship preciative audience. He also expressed tinded in economic power, in the un- his satisfaction in the work accom- astuteness of minorities, and plished during last Conference quarter. tacial and political majorites—evils Then the Conference opened for busi- pm which our own nation is not free. | ness. All necessary officers were elect- pr view of Germany’s present Naziled After the Disciplinary Questions ‘am of excoriation and suppression | the class leaders and auxiliaries all non-arayan peoples within the | made satisfactory reports for the quar- ind, the council protests Der |ter. Sunday at 10-o’clock Mr. C. A. uhrer Hitler’s insistance upon the re-| Jordan, Church School Supt., had a the former German African | model Sunday School. Dr.~ Duncan vith the resulting control by | preached at Union Grove Sunday morn- ! of the resources and lives]ing and stirred Union Grove as never ack people, whom she radically dis- | before. At 3 o'clock he preached a- Hs, and opposes Germany’s high again at St. Mark and at 8 P.M. Dr. cdness in general as well as in| Duncan delivered his parting address. her repossession of these|It looked as if all of Lumpkin turned out to hear him, and he set their hearts on fire with the Holy Spirit. Amount raised this quarter $234.74. I am happy to report the progress Incipal ther! he ¢ uncil condemns unequivocally reali of pledges by nations, ther these nations be facist, com- The Humanity of Christ Ae REY. JOSEPH H. SLADE, D.D. q A condensed and topically arranged work on the human composition ate Lord’s Life. It provides valuable and authentic material for the “ng of sermons and lectures. Especially helpful to the busy pastor "d Sunday School Workers. Price — — $.30 including postage Sold at the A. M. E. Book Concern ss 716 So. 19th St. Philadelphia, Penna. viding more effective programs of} munist, or democratic. E. Eichleberger, Joseph Gomez, John | C. Jordan, William | i | —The Negro Journal of Religion j AGE FIFTEEN po AU ARES cates Mine EEE SS that the St. Mark Station has made un- der the leadership of their pastor, Rev. J. S. McAllister, Sr. He has made good reports, has organized «this Sta- tion as never before; he has repaired St. Mark and making preparations to paint. They were able to make these repairs by the success of a rally. The P. E, made a strong address on the fidelity and loyalty of our Station in this the records will show us 100 per cent, along all lines. We thank our bishop for returning to us our worthy Presiding Elder who has brought the Old Columbus District out of the back. Our quarter was a great success. —Miss Irene McAllister WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY ~ WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training ne Young Men and Women ——000——_. 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HOOPER National Evanglist and Author yer National Evange- | 59 tight and strong stood still, later it Composer the only | crept away. . ecord can show] .The passengers were all alarmed. " p the great mon-|So they gave her soda while others at prayed. , ¢ an said good bye to The Conductor phoned ahead for Cit ist January 6th and | Doctors to be at the railroad station. across the continent She was taken at once to Highland Hospital where she stayed twelve days. > The Evangelist is now convalescing and ar will return east as soon as she is able 1 t day | to travel. p nt direct Evangelist Hooper comes from { ‘ ° an en-| Bethel A. M. E. Church, New York g € Agent there | City. ale es of work as i tit wer which | BISHOP TOOKES PUBLISHES i i k she has written en- EASTER DAY RETURNS that lies in right I am herewith publishing the names he message at the | of the districts who have paid on Easter The First A. M. | Day for this year and I am urging that { and Towne | they augment this and let us at least [ nu pastor second | do as well as we did last. A.M. E. ¢ C. A. Harris Arkansas Conferences By District Astor Chapel A. M. E. | Dist. Presiding Elder Amt. hur I Price, pastor, Bethel | Pine Bluff—Rev. J. Wayman h h. Rev. A. A. Moore Blakely, DD. cc. soe. eho -29.35 ist { Grant’s Chapel A. M. E. | Little Rock—Rev. J. D. Dennis, 1 Re bert House, pastor. DAD) Hinde tp ees eee 2.51 van t Hooper bid Los Angeles | Clarendon—Rev. W: M. Black- good bye anc ed on to Bakers- Geert, DBR Seo aeee ee 7.48 d, Ca it Cane’s Memorial A. M. | Fort Smith—Rev. L. S. Overall, Church, Rev. Handy, pastor DD A a eee 31.30 The de message that+ Hamburg—Rev. J. W. White, tl Lord anc Jesus Christ DD ys ete ees 27.00 uve ea ions Hot Springs—Rev. A. O. Wil- igelist retired sou, LE De ye) oseht echt 32.50 ve ept a voice told her | Prescott—Rey. L. D. Johnson, 1g on her but she would 13 Bl 2 ae Seep a ee ee 14.06 he feel in her | Magnolia—Rev. J. W. Stinson, at monster, the strange | 2 9 Se es 17.76 feeling on her, she could | Stuttgard—Rev. F. see he vw him off with her Wee; BE DY vcs oes 9 - 16.71 right hand. Hele Rev. W. R. Akery The next Monday she boarded D.D. Spee ie Lah oe the Santa Fee railroad train for Oak- | Camden—Rev. O. Sherman, D.D. 44.50 | land, Calif, , Monticello—Rey. V. M. Town- As the train neared Oakland the SENG) Dis Pees ft doc dan hide wes 32.00 Evangelist felt that strange mysterious | Augusta—Rey. W. M. Lunnon, fe ®& creeping over her, the same as DD score peeks aie CO it were in the vision the night before | South Pinebluff—Rev. G. W. she knew it was death, and as she sat Ashford, DL Dyy..6.0:.< ssi. « 12.00 there, decided to tell the passenger oc- | New Port—Rev. W- M. Turner, cupying seat with her De hl ee nt ta oes 3.20 She was knocked to her feet, the | Jones Borough—Rev. Wingfield, eonductor rushed in and gave such EDS eerie hy ideebeay a 5.10 first aid as he could. The Evangelist | Forest City—Rev. W. T. Pope, asked for anointing oil out of her bag DD amin vec Berg geet aw ctet? 11.00 brief case that was open on the seat | Dumas—Rev. M. M. Nelson, years ago. St. John 14-14. She took her DD. veeeerseecereeeseceees 3.00 right hand and got her bible from the nadine she anointed her heart and while each TOES op. hope ce gmegexey $331.97 moment seemed to be the last. She Dr. L. L. Berry, 4 ......165.98 ’ bered a voice told her some —— bo ode her. She rested it on the seat talance to Home Treas. ..$165.99 od turned to that scripture. As she Yours very truly, i! ond prayed that terrible sorri- H. Y. Tookes, Bishop tol, Mysterious feeling which held her ERE ISTE EEL ERE ILS RD SEI ODE IS DE EET 7 We THURSDAY, JULY ; ,, rece ree ee emcee A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS a ee OO ane® ARE ERE ARE : Ame aye EER NRE GRR og s Brand new A.M.E. Musi Hymnals, Bound in semj and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postag A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. oO =) | E. Discipline | The New A.M. SINGLE COPY - = $ .90 HALF DOZ. - _ $ 4.89 ONE DOZ — = $ 9.00 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. Twelfth Episcopal District ee Morocco with Head Bands | Single Copy — $1.25] Half Doz. _ $ 6.50 One Doz. _ $12.00 VOLUME XC—NO. 15 OC REV. B. R. HOLMES recognition of efficiency, training d meritorious work; Allen University Columbia, S. C. conferred the hon- ry degree of Doctor of Divinity up- Rev. B. R. Holmes, founder and President of the Holmes Institute, At- anita, Ga., at its recent commencement wn College with the de- ‘ees of Bachelor of Pedagogue and helor of Arts. (B. Ped. and A.B.) cy. Holmes has done graduate work Harvard University on his Master’s eree. Rev. Holmes has distinguished him- elf in educational work by organizing Holmes Institute in the heart of he South, one of the leading institu- tons in helping the unfortunate stu- dents to confinue their education, who could not meet the financial program other institutions. The Institute will ve fifty half and twenty five free scholarships for the term beginning October 1, 1938 to worthy students. Che Institute under the leadership of br. Holmes has erected four buildings at a cost of $75,000.00, The main building was destroyed by fire in 1934. \ new site has been purchased. The ‘rst unit has been completed of the ‘ew building and three more buildings purchased. The new building has been vaid for in full. There is no graduate who has left ‘lorris Brown. College who has ac- complished what Dr. Holmes has under similar circumstances, succeeding with a institution not sponsored by any ‘enomination or organization. ; More thain 5,000 students have attended more than 300 have any of them are holding all sections of the country. As far ag record, not a single one has been ary rested for any crime. This is due to th religious training emphasiz~ ed by the Institution ! Se ae ee Sraduated. — Positions Ae: Seay A.M. E. CHURCH PHILADELPHIA, PA. HAS NEW PASTOR Rev. W. Y. Delaney Comes To Local Church From Middletown The congregation of Bethel A.M.E. Church is welcoming their new pastor, the Reverend W. Y. D. Delaney. Mr. Delaney is a graduate of Howard Uni- versity, Washington, D. C. He comes to Coxsackie from Bethel A.M.E. Church in Middletown. His family will remain at Middletown un- til after the ending of the school year. His son, Harold is a student at his father’s Alma Mater. His daughter, Mildred and his son, William, Jr., are students in Middletown High School and his daughter, Ethel is in Junior High School. 3 Mr. Delaney comes from one of the most prominent colored families of America. His grandfather was Mar- tin R. Delaney, the first colored man to receive a commission as Major in the United States Army, and whose fig- ure appears on the Shaw Memorial on Boston Common. There is a tradition that the Delaney family sprang irom the Royal family of Abyssinia. — DALTON, GA. The Second Quarterly Conference of Bethe! A.M.E. Church was held May 29, with the Presiding Elder, Dr. J. F. Moses presiding. This was the banner quarterly conference, each organization of the church read its report with one dollar. On Sunday, May 30, at the Sun- day School -hour, the class reported $5.50. The Pastor’s Class reported the largest amount. At 11:00 o'clock Rev. Deforest Jones of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Chatta- nooga, Tenn. A number of St. Paul members, and friends were present to hear that great sermon, it lives in the hearts of those who heard him. ‘At 3 P. M. the pastor and members unraveled the memory slab, of all the church’s sainted dead. Dr. Moses was at his best. St. Phillips A. M. E. Church Choir from Atlanta rendered the song services at 3 P. M. ‘and at Zo) Pa: Me Rev. Peters and his good wife came | to us 4 years ago, when we were all but lost. But today we can thank God we have a new church paid for at the cost of $3,000. Our pastor knows how to lead a church from darkness to light. At the close of the Quarterly Conference we were able to pay our 'P. EB. in full and pay all of our Ed. money for Dear old Morris Brown. We are getting ready to entertain North Ga. Annual Conference in November, 1938, a —Mra, F. M. Walker wre —— ~~ eTHELOrr OF THe AFRICAN: METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. IR aAsKe whee o™ SAN: THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS COLUMBUS, GA. The Third Quarterly Conference of the East Columbus District was held at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church Friday, May 13-15. The conference was open- ed with the Presiding Elder, Dr. M. C. = THE TRUTH A THING IS OR 1s NOT West Coxsockie, N. ¥. Bishop Sims has done what I have expected of him, and some things bet- ter; he is a man after my own heart. Dayis, presiding. First song: Hymn No. 329—Congre- gation. Prayer—Dr. Davis. Scripture Lesson: Proverbs 25—read by Dr. Davis. _ The meeting was then turned to the business side. The following officers were elected: Reporter—Christian Recorder—Nel- lie Armstrong. Reporter—Southern Christian Recor- der—Maude Hunter. Reporter—Voice of Mission—Julia Say my Darling Editor; I am pastor- ing at Coxsockie, New York, but the New York Conference is not my Con- ference, according to the Editor of the Christian Recorder; he gave a few names in his editorial stating it was their Conference. Well, well, 1 am rather jealous of the - name Delaney. We have had two conversions since I came here. I wonder if any of those whom the Conference belongs to have had any. But oh Mr. Editor I have been mak- Mitchell. ing places for other men for 22 years Reporter—Circular Press — Noah | in the first District. We made Cran- Armstrong. ford, New Jersey and because I did During this meeting there were two|some of the ministry tried to assassi- great sermons preached by Dr. Davis. After two years The first Sunday-morning and the oth- | we were sent to the woods of Haley- er Sunday night. The Conference was | ville, N- J. with 3 members; I stayed a great success. there and drew the whole community Rev. N. F. Fedd, Pastor to me and at the same time went 4 - Dr. M.-C. Davis,'P: E.°- | miles away to Port-Norris and founded Nellie Armstrong Union Bethel, bought the enter State - Building, set up a church and parson- age. Kept the Circuit 4 years, went to Wildwodd, brought in a church to the Conference a property valued then at $20,000.- IT was doing too well for some of the tricksters, they had me pulled out. We went to Jersey City and purchased a building but my suc- cessor did not wish to have the weight of any debt. 1 was sent to Borden- town where the people said they had been asking for a new church for over 40 years. The church there according to record was founded by Bishop Allen. The offering was running as low as 6 nate my character. LULING, TEX. Rey. Mrs. L. A. Barr, of Ark., one of the outstanding Evangelists of Methodism closed a great revival meet- ing Sunday night, June 5, in a blaze of glory, at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Rey. E. T. Taylor, P. E. A large number of converts and many additions to the church. Great crowds that taxed the seating capacity of the church followed each night. The Rev. Mrs. Barr is the most ef- fective in her preaching and unique in her program that we have today in all and 7 dollars per Sunday but from there the world. Luling SeDE net away | it went to more than $200 per Sabbath. smiling over the beautiful gifts given |W. puilt a nice modern brick chureh by her many friends. with every improvement as —Mrs. J. W. Moore I recall the church is 90 feet long, eRRERREEREEEREEEEEEEEEEEE | they paid me more than $2,000 a year . —this was too much for the wicked In This Issue trickster’s. They tore me out from 122 loyal members who wanted me with 17 The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F., Stewart persons signed on a paper arranged by the trickster who came to me and said 2| they were told to sign it some of whom Editorials : were less than 20 years of age in the American Independence ...... 4 mean time while I was away represent- Shorter Mortgage Burned .... 4| ing the State Alumni of Howard Unr- Opportunities Not Assessments 4 versity they came and held a meeting False’ Prophets ... 4] in my church to kill me. When I re- Pointed Points turned from Washington assisting in Churchman Afield . 5 | the inauguration of the present Presi- Young People’s Page . ee 6 dent of Howard University this party A voice Fyom Delaware—Rev. died. As soon as the trickster heard Rb Lowe-..: 6| that he came to town and had a letter A,.C, E. League... From Other Papers . Transtnissions: 1. +53 4+» esiayeeeny modern 7\drawn up under his dictation to the . : 10 Bishop with 105 members holding out — (Continued on page 5)
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  ===== DSC09146.JPG ===== CHRISTIAN RECORDER THE Station, Rev. Emanuel ton, Bethel] Creek Circuit, Rev.'L. V- Taylor, Jas- . , Reverend] per Mission, Rev. M. Mase, Kountz jr., Silsbee Circuit, Rev. 5st. Paul Station, Beaumont, Rev. 1. J. F. Baker, tion, Galveston, Rev. G. E. Browne. HOUSTON DISTRICT, Rev. W. O. soyd, Presiding Elder, St. James, Dick- Rev. Silver tt inson Circuit, Rev. D. McDonald, Se Jones Chapel, Houston, Rev. Aa Boyd. Ward Chapel, Houston, Rev. C. I East Orange Mission Rev. Green Chapel Mission, H. Ishmael, Fidelity Boyd, J. W. Flood, louston, Rev. C. I n Rev. F. Singleton, (South / s ¢y Station, Houston, Rev--I. G- i.S reen, Johnson Chapel, Houston, Rev. ( W Ted 1an Chapel Houston, se, Payne Chapel, Hous- Benns, Brown Chapel, lexander, St. Jinks Station, Hous- Ordained Van Taylor, and k. Ordained Elders— il Charles Clark, John War- and. George a ated Wea 9 Sale he Texas B 1, Rey West 1 Southwest the nder ta \jJexander to the THE ATLANTA GEORGIA CON- FERENCE ; Allen Tem- St. Paul Sta- Rey. L. J. Memoratt Port Arthur Station, Rev. J. E. Stubbs, L. B. McDonald, Goose B. L. McComick, Dayton r Circuit, Rev. Pax , : Soi a T. Bussey; Fairburn Circuit, Circuit, Rev. A. F. Robinson, Dewey- ville Circuit, Rev, J. S. Bogneries, Cc, Hee seen Livington Circuit, Rey. A. L. Brown, Flemister ; apevi J. S& Curry; Port Arthus Station, Rev. J. E. Stubbs, _ Oliphant, Shiloh Station, Galveston, Reedy Chapel Sta- ie H. Carrel; ‘Fayettevil plied; Senoia Circuit, R Zatkery; Sharpsburg Cir B. V. Thornton, District W. H_ President; Rey. C. W. Brown, tists Auburn Avenue, Rey. I. nolds; Kenwood Mission, to be { Paul Quinn Mission, to be filled 4 Lena Mission, to be filled; Pleasant Hill Mission, to be filled. i Transfers—Rev., J. W. McKeller to North Georgia Conference; Rey. S. McClendon to Macon Conference; Rey. J. Harris to South Georgia Con- ference; Rev. J. A. Gilford, to Amer_ icus Conference; Rev. Paul Fountain, St. Peters, Valdosta, South Georgia Conference; Rev. J. B: Buford to Norh Georgia Conference; Rey. J, W. Langston, North Georgia Conference ; Rev. W. C. Davis, somewhere in Georgia; Rev. G. B. Hannan, St. James, Columbus, in the east Georgia Conférence. THE MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE Hattiesburg, Miss. Bishop 8S. L. Greene Natchez District Rev. S. S. Stephens, Presiding Elder Nathez Station, 1, H: Hunt; Natchez Mission, O. Poindexter; Washington Circuit, C. E, Powers; Woodville Sta- tion, W. R. F. Potter; Woodville Cir- cuit, C. J. Jefferson; Grove Circuit, W, L. Smith; Fort Adams Circuit, L. H. Hall; Kingston Circuit, Wm. Washington; Bethel No, 1, D. P. Jackson; Bethel No. 2, Andrew Burks; Pine Ridge, H. Orr. MISSIONARIES: M. J. Brady, C. M. Hardy, L. A. Banks, E. L.. Pot- ter, A. G. Smith, M. B. Burks, Nancy ICI tion, to be supplied; Flipper Temple, en Chapel,| Rev. H. M. 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The Preacher Pledged to hey Dr. Department of Church Ext. ; lism looking forward to nection in conducting Revivals and large Int Armstrong, O. L. Shepherd, E. = Butler. ‘ Port Gibson District Rey. John J. Morant, Presiding Elder Port Gibson Station; Jefferson Springs and Peters——; Russum Cir- cuit, L. A. Carpenter; Pattison Cir- cuit, J. D, Watkins; Myles, Fountain & Fayette, S. C. Thornton; Crystal, Springs, ; Raymond, J. H. Hall; Hazelhurst, B. ¥. Patterson; Cannons_ burg, P. H. Malone; Port Gibson Mis- sion and Nolan Hill, J. M. Quiglass; Buena Vista, J. H. Smith; Yokena & Allen,.J. H. Dismuth;Rodney & AL corn, B. M. Johnson. (oa in next issue) dates write: THE A. M. E. BOOK CONC: 718 So. 19th Street } ) REV. Wm. H. PECK le is the very resourceful and suc- ul pastor of Bethel, Detroit. His in the city is signal. The Noon- Luncheon Club, a business men’s nisation was formed by him six. ears ago. The Club nder on September 28, with a ban- quet at the Lucy Thurman Branch, PeeWee GaAs THE AMERICUS GEORGIA a CONFERENCE COMES THRU By U.S. Johnson eorgia Annual Conference, held in El- ville, Ga. iy October 19- 23, was one of i€ most successful and harmonious ince its organization. Despite the tringent economic conditions existing in this section of the church, the fi- nancial reports from a large number of the charges exceeded those of the ‘evious years. At the outset, the Bishop thrilled ie ference with his Annual Message. ‘So charged with zeal and interest, that it sént to the hearts ‘of his hearers. hope and encouragement that possessed them thruout the sessions. While these nessages of the Bishop are always in- -spiring and filled with information .re- ding the A.M.E. Church in general beg the church in Georgia in particu- thi SEY, ‘he seemed to out- th an accounting of the eens - wrought — for “Morris College in the last ten (10) Tt is obvious to the most casual Sontinued on page “8) CSE raeey honored the}, The recent session of the Americus | PHILADELPHIA, PA. ELECTORAL COLLEGE New England Conference The Electoral College of the New England ‘Conference was held in New- port, R. I., October 13, 1938, Rey. C. ie Cole, pastor. 3 On motion Mrs. Ethel Aimes was elected temporary chairman, Mr. Lloyd Carroll, temporary secretary. After de- votional services a permanent organi- zation was’ formed. _ Mr. Lloyd Carroll was elected per- manent chairman, Mr. N. E, Edwards, vice chairman, Mrs. Mabel Hill, secre- tary; Mr. Washington and Mrs. Mary Griffin, tellers; Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Smallwood, clerks; Miss Gladys Holmes and Mrs. Lenora J. Johnson, credential committee. The following lay delegates and al- ternates to the General Conference in 1940 were lected by ballot: Delegates: First ballot—Mr. Lloyd N. Carroll, 56 Adams St., Springfield, Mass. Fourth ballot—Miss Gladys R. Holmes 67 Louis Prang St., Boston, Mass. ' (Continued on page 5) BISHOP FLIPPER IS LOVED BY SOUTH CAROLINA (By I. M. A. Myers) COLUMBIA, S. C.—Newspaper writers of ‘note are releasing weekly very fine reports of Bishop J. S. Flip- per’s constructive work in South’ Caro- lina, and many noted clergymen and well thinking laymen pray his return to the Seventh Episcopal Dist. at the close of the next General Conference. It is good news to hear the people talk of the splendid work at Allen Uni- versity under the leadership of a dis- tinguished scholar, Dr. E. H. McGill. Bishop Flipper is supporting President McGill 100% in his work, and Bishop Flipper and his Presiding Elders are raising $40,000 a year for Allen; they with the united effort of ministers and laymen, are increasing the Dollar Money collections in every Annual Conference. Bishop Flipper is with President Mc- Gill in building a library on the Campus of Allen University next spring. The old factions once outstanding among us South Carolina Churchmen are dying out and, really, there is as much peace and harmony among us now as you usually find among Ne- groes. Bishop Flipper’s leadership has had and is having a wholesome affect {in the Palmetto State. EDEEME SS hx THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1938 APPOINTMENTS WEST KY. CONFERENCE Bishop R. C. Ransom Bowling Green, Ky. Louisville District Rev. A. J. Clark, Presiding Elder Quinn Chapel, G. Horace Jenkins Shebbyville, H. B. Threadgill Young’s Chapel, T. J. Young Owensboro, A. D. Tyson £ Pleasantville, E. T. Crawford St. John, Louisville, F. H. Shipes St. Paul, Louisville, A. Pope Irvington, J. T. S. Decker ‘Taylorville, S. H. Heatherly Evangelists: Reuben Harvey, Lizzie Johnson, Marjorie Casson, Alice Ruck- er, Mayme Walker West Louisville District B. M. Hughes, Presiding Elder Taylor Chapel, R. H. Reid (Continued on page 5) BISHOP & MRS. A year ago Bishop & Mrs. Ransom celebrated their Golden Wed- ding Anniversary at Wilberforce, Ohio. R. C. RANSOM Rey Both are native. Ohioans. The CHRISTIAN RECORDER extends heartiest felicitations to the Presiding Bishop of the Third Episcopal Dis- trict and his beloved wife. Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- “| ise in Carrying on. Each Sub- . scriber Get a Subscription “MOST POPULAR BIS HOP IN THE CHURCH \THE=OFFICIAL ORGAN: 5 aoe +METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. i) reports, the P. E. PRICE FIVE CENTS DEAN CHAS. S. SPIVEY Payne. Theological Seminary In addition to his arduous duties as head of Payne Theological Seminary the popular and scholarly Dean takes time to encourage the Editor by send- ing’ subscriptions to the Christian Re- corder. SUBSCRIBER 47 YEARS Powell Circuit Corsicanna District A-M.E. Church I'm a scriber, for 47 years, the 4th ‘and last Quarterly Conference of the above named Circuit, was held Oct. 28th, the P. E. delivered 3 able ser- }mons tothe delight of all who heard him. The various boards made fine was paid, and left smiling. Dear Dr., may you live long to give to the readers of your paper such food for thought. W.E. Bailey, Pastor Dr. J. W. Bennett; P. E. | In This Issue The Daily Altar— Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart...... 2 Sunday School Lesson.......... 3 EDITORIALS: A Terrible Victory... ...::... 4 Wilmeth Sidat—Singh . ie Ministers Protective Association 4 Only 10 More Billion to Go (Editorial of the Week) .... 4 Roinfed Points wan ceteris wis) 4 The Churchman Afeld. 2 Birthday Greetings .......0....... 5 Young People’s Page— Elizabeth M, Thomas........ 6 Should Children be Taught to Obey— Josephine T. Washington..... 6 The Christian Recorder Pulpit.... 7 Our Church— Rey. A. Lincoln Crigler...... 8 The Spy-Glass— Rey. Allen R. Cooper........ 9 Gov, Nice Writes Bishop Davis... 14 ===== DSC09147.JPG ===== HRISTIAN RECORDE and pictures—even movies. This is| vil women flaunt : es and bad men seek victims. Clean nature is thus defiled and per- verted. Again we are overly stimulated by tood and drink. To store the body with energy and offer it no opportunity for expression, to stimulate the mind and the body with alcohol and, at the same hour, be subject to gross temp- tation, is to ask for defeat. | More than this, economic conditions make for broken iamilies, and a broken lamuy completely upsets the whole ap- The man becomes dangerous, the woman becomes dissatisfied and the chidren, as we now know, become de- ranged by the domestic wrangle. With every iourth home disrupted by modern divorceé—what can we expectr The prevalence of social diseases is devastating iniiuence. make the yictums reckless and roving. This is one reason tor their rapid The fresh attack upon these diseases is one of the few heartening signs of our times. /ciation of these cases, followed by cor- rect hospitalization, will go far to wipe We are on our way to do what Germany and kussia have done to clean up the population”and uproot these insidious plagues. Another serious angle of this discus- sion is tound in the prevailing late date 1 am a firm advocate of early marriages. Parents should under- write their children, where necessary and where possible, so that young men and women may marry in the early This would avoid no end of complications and regrettable situations. | { do not live in a corner and I know what is going on in the world both in our younger sets and among our mar- tied people, but I also know, as you do, that immorality is the greatest enemy of married happiness. been gained at a great cost and our best people practice it. amazed at the forgiveness of many people, but I am also saddened by the damage which has been done—damage which is irreparable. horses cannot put poor broken Humpty- Dumpty back on his wall, and no force under heaven can ever restore the hap- piness of a broken contract in domestic circles nor set it upon its pedestal. There is only one law for married people, and that is absolutely fidelity. Now, we know that this can be at- tained without harm or, at least, with less harm than otherwise. lem for those who either cannot or will not marry becomes too complex to dis- But, if there is any other good rule, I do not know of it. are no short-cuts nor clever evasions. St. Francis may become a notable ex- ample of one who lived above it. of what we do does not emanate irom} Will reap a harvest a consecrated heart but irom a motive ol sellishness and seit-aggrandizement. is within us, we pray Christ set up an eternal standard 10r} oyr complacency. — tat a ute of taithiul ser- vice as the measuring rod of true service.| will be forever thin When possessed with this ideal, m0 Jesus. Amen. songer wil we sulk or complain when appearenuly our jabors are not recog- mized because we that our tous will elevate us in the Prayer: O God, stir u | unwholesome. warmed by Thy power so EDNESS OF THE HOME xt: Exodus 20: 14; Matthew Friday, November GIVING THANKS wil be conscious By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart “Bless the Lord, O my soul: that is within me bless his holy vrayer: im the name of our Blessed Lord, who tound no task so menial it} Psalm 103;1. were the means of bringing men to Goa we beseech Lhee that hou should en-f cow us with a passion tor unselish ago: “The worship most acceptab! service at all times and in all places. Read Psalm 103. 20:14 Thou shalt not com- Wise old Plutarch said a long obtain it ere life’s work ATTHEW 5:27 Ye have h as said, Thou shalt not commit tery: 28 but I say unto you, that ‘y one that looketh on a woman to after her hath committed adultery with her in his heart. MARK 10:2 And there came unto him Pharisees, and asked him, Is it lawful man to put away his wife? 3 And he answered and said unto What did Moses command you? 4 And they said, Moses suffered to e a bill of divorcement, and to put away. 5 But Jesus said unto them, your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment. ) eginning of the creation, male and le made he them. 7 For this cause [a man leave his father and mother, shall cleave to his wife; 8 and two shall become one flesh: so that are no more two but one’ flesh. hat therefore God hath joined to- ther, let not man put asunder. 10 | in the house the disciples asked again of this matter. 11 And he . unto them, Whosoever shall put his wife, and marry another, com- tteth adultery against her: 12 and if herself shall put away her hus- band, and marry another, she commit- Saturday, November 19 TO HIMSELF God comes from a thankful and ch When we fall into the mood of complaining and fault-finding, it is well for us to remember that Jeremy Taylor said about thanksgiving : “The private and personal blessings we enjoy, the blessings of immunity, safe- guard, liberty, and integrity, deserve the thanksgiving of a whole life.” We are living in one of the wealth- jest and most peaceful countries in the verhaps the name “Christian” was noth world, whatever our lot, it will “not meant to be complimentary: but itfbe difficult for us to find great cause for rejoicing if we but remember what because they deserved to be; they had] God has done for us. All of us ought Most of us} to say: “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and haye our names given to us, many times,fall that is within me bless in our day, without much signification. ( 3 the disciples were called Christians be- emptible work will never be done t we come to the r accountability. name of Him who times, We pray followers may never faithful and loving ser- Wednesday, November 23 ~CHRISTIANS” “hii Such diseases And the disciples were called Chris- ; uans frst m Anuoch.” Kead Phil, 2:1-13. What is m 4 names were called Christians first in Antioch. Monday, November 21 THE STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE The disciples Correct appre- in that which is also in much: and he ne least is unjust al- hey were called “Christians” earned the right to be. ously to train his child wall things as well Prayer: Dear Lord, we are grateful cause they were Chrstians. They lived] to thee for all of thy blessings, and pray. Wesley's devout} that we may always have a grea’ and thankful heart. In Jesus’ nam up to their name. tollowers were derisively called “Meth- A name given in mockery] we pray, Amen. came to become sacred. - We of our day are called Christians, Do we deserve to be? men see us as representatives of Christ from a good opinion of a Christian or child is to solve in- n calculus later on GRACE AT THE TABLE er insignificant our : I determine not only to be called a ¢, that it does not Christian but also to be one, Prayer: O God, Our Heavenly Fath- er, what a privilege thou hast bestowe upon us that we should be called the Sons of God, yea, Thy children. Help us to be followers of Jesus now and al- ways, In His name. aS Ts Sa Thursday, November 24 RELIGIOUS AWAKENINGS Sl “So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on God sackcloth, from the greatest of them Wh even to the least of them.” Jonah 3:5. Read Jonah 3: 5-10, A mighty awakening came among the people of Nineveh because of Jo- nah’s preaching. The People of Nine- veh “believed God.” Whenever a man| Some thro’ the fire believes God a mighty transformation will take place within his soul. Too| Some thro’ olten our churches are filled with men and women who proclaim faith but in reality do not believe God for belief in Him will manifest itself in a certain| ; definite way. The people of Nineveh were so thoroughly quickened b message that they proclaimed a an evidence of their contr: ag desire for a closer walk with Unto Thee Oh Lord do we turn thanks to Thee for this day and for a} this food. Amen. : 3 And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was moved _ with indignation, and said unto them, uffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such be- longeth the kingdom of God. 15 Verily [ say unto you, Whosoever shall not eceive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein. 6 And he took them in his arms, and Blessed them, laying his hands upon | Chivalry has willingly and gladly will 5 a marvelous privilege to teward in such a time as | HYMNS THAT LIVE — 2 All the king’s IN SHADY GREEN PASTURE: soul, from thy despairing knees forth thy sorrow to the wind ink thy hope with humankind © thanks with all thy flaming heart, rave but to have in it a part— ve thanks and unday, Nerember 20 ACCOUNTABILITY 1, In shady, green pasture, leads His dear childr ere the water's cool flow bathes th weary one’s feet, God leads His dear children al CHORUS: Some thro’ the thro’ the flood, : clasp thy heritage— » be alive in such an age! Dear Father God, grant sense of the stewardship of We bless Thee for the of rendered even the smallest ervice in the name of Jesus GOLDEN TEXT: Keep thyself pure. I Timothy 5:22. HE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN By John R. Ewers When you discuss adultery you have face the problem of sex behavior. ry well, let us face it. One may learn ch from the behavior of animals. very wise and just. Primitive singularly clean. The trouble us is that we live under super- 1 and unnatural conditions. There 10ug ical exercise. Tuesday, Nove 65) 7. GREATNESS IN SERVICE Se wn Ee Whosoever will be chief him be your servant.” Matt. 20+ Read Mark 9:33.37 ; a T believe the firs @ work M1) great man is his hu “Should you ask me" ‘What is the first thing in ly, The first, © therein-nay, great sorrow, t test of a truly By Roy L. Smith The biggest problem in the home is the home-maker. li is more important to be a good life’s companion than to find a good life I should rept d third thin that has stayed wi and physically bid Ne rowded environments. People “He who seeks one thing, ' he is paid for will paid for more than what he Service rendered from May hope to obtain ad jand a mind of Christ, ie never puffs it- € life’s work | God leads If more married people were con- | cerned about their duties to their rights |in the home, there would be fewer brok- But he who seeks all things Whsidones | The youth who goes into marriage to give something will find more in i, (nan the one who goes into marnmage to get something. | 4y9o Church can make anything sacred with a ceremony whica is entered into} witaout thought. — tucky Conference, R. C. Ransom, second, Presiding Elder of the Cleve- land District, North Ohio Conference, Dr. R. E. Hutchinson, pastor of Toledo; Francis E. Bowser, Evange-_ dt needs to be remembered that no list E. R; Robins quarrel! between parents has been set- of Clevel: tied unul the rights of the children have Sunday, > been given hirst consideration. ‘Lhere 1s One eternal triangle that is blessed of God—iather, mother, child. on and Attorney Neil To be sure on there were hundreds from all over the State of Ohio, too numerous to mention. Some things stand out in the general Ohio Conference PRAYER THOUGHT mention By Wisam Chalmers Covert Z Gj worthy of a more special notice. First Bishop Davis was very helpful to all Yhou, U God, diast create the Lote departments cf the Conference work and set it lke a sneiermg harbor in a|40d especially in its finances. Second, stormy world. hou aiast design at 1or| Bishop Ransom was never to our ihy glory. how nast periected at mind more graceful and thoughtful in and perpetuated it 1or tne joy and|his presiding than in the last Confer- peace o1 ‘Phy children, Let its holy |&Mce, despite his double duties. Third, yows be kept so that hou canst con-|Drs. Joseph Gomez and A. J. Allen, unue to crown it with honor and glory |both endorsed for Bishops. and number it among the saving 1orces Third, the sight of a Bishop receiv- ot our needy human race. Let the|img his grandson into the ministry was sacred obhgations oi marriage be en- an unusual sight. Forth, the Secre- tered discreetly and in the iear ot God, | trial Staff was far above the ordinary Give ail who-marry a due sense ot|45 the few corrections to the minutes their privileges and solemn duties. Hin- attested, oe well cole the Faint ies der, we pray, all rash and thoughtless of Statistics will testify, and in spite vows wherein neither selt-examunation, of the hard work of the ay: confer- nor Christian council, nor prayertul ences Mrs. Ransom kept right up Oe guidance have had any part. We pray the minute with her work as Bishop’s thee, O God, that where temperaments are im contlict and incompatible dis- Secretaiy. Sunday Afternoon Hosidens mae betes pationce and which was the last, was held in the the will to love and peace may have their periect work that Thy blessing may come again with new unity and joy. For Jesus’ sake. Amen. High School Auditorium, which was crowded from galleries to doors, to hear the following Appointments: Columbus District DAILY BIBLE READINGS Presiding Elder, Rey. C. J. Powell M. Exodus 20:14. TY. Matthew $:27-30. W.. I Corinthians 13: 4-8. T. Mark 10:9-12. F. Ephesians 5:25-31, S. Psalm 78: 1-8. S. Psalm 23:1-6. The 20th Century Quarterly St. Paul, Columbus, H. G. Payne Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, J. W. Bethel, Columbus, William Hodge Zanesville, H. J. Bryant Newark, H. A. Beasley J. C. Turner Trinity, Springfield, V. D. Shelto McIntyre, F. D. Doaks London, G. M. Davis Cadiz OHIO ANNUAL CONFER- Bellaire, L. H. Stansbury ENCE (Continued from. last issue) Barnesville Ct. R. B. Lowe Martin’s Ferry, and Mt. Pleasant, L. The Fourth Day, Saturday found} Cambridge, Herman. Floyd the forenoon filled up with just the}Smithfield J. B, Stanton isual clearing the deck for action as} Uhrichsville, A. R. Johnson is customary in annual conferencés,}St. Clairsville, S. D. Caliman and the afternoon to the Disciplinary | Coshocton, W. A. Coleman Questions, and Ordinations, followed} Worthington, and Westerville, M. M. by the Memorial Services, and ad- journed till Sabbath Day. Sabbath Day started off with the Conference Sunday School, under the direction of Rev. W, M. Wright, the Cincinnati District onference Superintendent, and 25| Presiding Elder, Rev. J. H. Maxwell classes, and a profitable study of the | Allen lesson was had. Then came the preaching service, with Bishop M. H Davis as the preacher, who took as his Brown text, Isaiah XL 31. “They that wait|Lockland, C. M. Reid upon the Lord shall renew their Middletown, M. M. Wright strength.” The sermon was an in-|Hamilton, W. M. Mitchell spirational treat, and adapted to the|Jones Tabernacle, Cincinnati, H. N. occasion in every way, and elicited many expressions of approval and en-|Chillicothe, J. W. Moorehead joyment. Wilmington, W. S. T. Jordon Among the many visitors who|St. Paul, Cincinnati, A, C. Goins graced the Conference with their| Glendale, W. H. Shelby resence and wlto have not had men-|Oxford, W. T. Watson tion above, were, Dr. T. D. Scott,|College Hill, W. E. Clapp classmate of Bishop Ransom, anc |Piketon and Carr’s Run, Frank Jack- iow Presiding Elder of the Youngs- town District North Ohio Conference; |Hillsboro and Bainbridge, S. S. At residing Elder Jackson of ‘the’ Ken- | (Continued on page 9) & ===== DSC09148.JPG ===== oo aed. 1938 MEMBIAS ASROCIATED NEGRO PRESS SLVINS NSEWRFAFER SERVICE Tnisred at the Post Office at Philadel. | phis, Penns ae Second Claas Matter Bol—KINgeley 0497 Pubbshed Weekly at the AME Book Concern 76 3. Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Ponna. < A Pe Viana ger EMBER i7 Weekly Thought Weekly Poem THE CREATOR eator the Clement A TERRIBLE VICTORY der Hocratic a vivania went down leleat at the hae ay rited Republi- (4Aism The New Deal has been . singleton, Editor and 1938 ee, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ? ae. * decisively repudiated. The state ministers organised a elected a Republican Governor in Arthur H. James, and a United} worthy venture. We do not have Davis. 1 th The Negroes in Philadelphia were| calibre of men at its head it is Herbert E. Millen, a] safe to say that the new institu- States Senator in James headed by distinguisht attorney. istrate 5S. Congress. alt'y » Nes Negro oOo _ WILMETH SIDAT-SINGH and Wallace Wade I sports to Tinos Last Edward W. » a Negro had] our | been so considered. The opportuni » the race mem- Relief, 1 not be] ence five cents per member. Were] Bishop E. J. Howard reported 225 feat is the Four or five} Dr. John R. Hawkins, nor any one] crease of $62. Total raised for ith brains in] else can pay cut what is not re- : Recorder has no for bringing this year the Protective indeed a Association which is Jamaica, L. I. i ‘Dear Mr Singleton: my the details, but judging from the EVANGELIST N. H. JELTz has just closed a successf 7 the Christian Recorder. ’'s day in the morning the n deliyered ‘the Word to a d house at St. Matthew in lelphia. Theme: “The present ” It was a glorious waiting on ord. Holy Communion was ad- S | to hundreds. tien will have able and safe guid- This is a needed but ne- Thanking you for the same. Yours truly, % year. isters Protective Association well. has the distinction of having sent From a connectional standpointfin the first block of subscriptions superannuated ministers,J under the special club rates. He widows and orphans have notfrepresents the. Christian Recor- fared so well. Aside from the per] der. ; Maier It ELECTORAL COLLEGE New England Conference as a pleasure to see so many er students of Allen University: jetta Ragin-McNeal, | Williard ott, Gabriel McDonald, and Austin ters. After service the Churchman the dinner guest of Mrs. Ruby ston, daughter of the late Rev. rges of the Piedmont Conference. eke BL) (Continued from page 1) THE TENNESSEE CONFER. and report at his annual confer-yence presided over recently by 12 Upton St., Cambridge, Mass. Alternates: this done there would be more] CONVERTS, 342 ACCESSIONS, [t] pension money to be distributed.} $3,037.50 Dollar Money, an in- St., Boston, Mass. ¢ rendition of the pageant, “The ly City” was so well done that the urchman delivered a sermon on it at evening hour, A large congrega- mM was present in spite of the fact t several members were in attend- upon the funeral of a choir mem- a few blocks away. Park, Boston, Mass. all purposes $4,106.87. Newport, R. I. f MRS. W. D. JOHNSON, WIFE We do however] of the late Bishop W. D. Johnson maintain that we can do more for] has a strong article on “Who is this fund. In the meantime the] greatest” which will appear in Michigan Conference takes athe near future. She is president stride forward in taking care of| of the World’s Prayer Union. their own dependents. We con- : aaa ‘s gratulate Pres. AT. Williams, J.| WHO IS THE OLDEST SUB. A. Charleston, J. D. Howell, and] scriber to the Christian Recorder? George W. Baber, the leaders.]The connection would like to Bishop, D. H. Sims and wife were unanimously adopted. harmonious election and expressions of appreciation, Bishop Sims gave very encouraging remarks on African Meth- odism both in the First and Ninth the bishops. BS The Churchman was chosen by a up of ministers as their president nd spokesman in the Republican Cam- ign. Victory came ina decisive man- -from the head of the ticket down, to the everlasting discredit and : of the group Magistrate Edward dom Building.” diction. Mr. Lloyd N. Carroll, Chr. Mrs. Mabel Hill, Secretary 7 mit ot Henry was defeated. White peo- land refused rit other conferences emulate] know. The Rev. W. E. Bailey, upported him but the Negro wards Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks h Univer.| the example set. pastor of the Powell Circuit on more of relief and WPA jobs than tar because of his|— _|the Corsicanna District, Texas, This year Duke|_ EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK | has been a subscriber for 47 years. | See ti Syn people, ws the way to the ——_ SA i _ to penalize Syra- ersity of North Caro- ¥ paved the way in playing colored stars. For three : the school has played New U. which is it tar fullback outhern Methoc fall list of Texas and ‘versity of Missouri played ut objection against the Uni- of California at Los Ange- Senny Washington and Wilson Last Stride as team rms 8a long leap forward in me Christianization ot race re- How can people live to- if they cannot play togeth- Liberal Duke University is “e congratulated, By this act all, like prize fighting has set | * ‘esson for the church to Je Like organized baseball it js lat } “i ; - the mourners bench | Duke, and Sidat - Singh! | ; I arn, still Hail to cee |, 9 _ MINISTERS PROTECTIVE / ASSOCIATION | At Michigan Annual Conference the $s and universities them to use s coach Wallace has Ed Williams APPOINTMENT FOR NORTH ‘pride and loyalty. He was de- Over the wire has just come the voice ‘of Dr. S. S. Morris, Secretary of the A. C. E. League. He has returned from conferences in the mid-West, and ‘reports success. Informs the Church- man that the prophets in Zion inquired about him. ONLY 10 MORE BILLION W. L. JOHNSO - TO Go J N OF HAZEL: ees hurst, Miss. writes that he likes n Jay we celebrated the na-| the Christian Recorder because it tion's passing of the $13,000,000,-| js “up-to-date,” and prays God’s 000 mark in the gold hoard at blessings upon the work. Fort Knox, — d This week, however, the gold] DEAN CHAS. S. SPIVEY HAS od ae up above 14 billions. | sent us a group of subscriptions ; hiss: 's a pretty sizable gain|to the Christian Recorder. He ox ree short months, __~ | teaches by doing. Even churches’ ) ms 1s only about 24 billion may take out subscriptions. Ever ay of monetary gold pastor can help in this way. We in . ; n © he : MUST HAVE more subscribers, _ © there are only 10 billions| Vote for your Bishop and see him more for us to get. And at the} honored in a great post Sesqui- rate of a billion every three|‘ttennial event in Dallas when midnthal the Council of Bishops meets ‘aia We would have all the oe the world by 1941, Nobody knows what to do with the nearly 60 percent of it we have now, Nobody knows what we do with it if we and kaboodle, Before these lines appear the Church- man shall have visited the South Caro- lina Conference at Walterboro, and the X Piedmont Conference at Laurens. This BIS OE a Dove “will be the first visit to the only con- Wilmington District: ference in South Carolina in which he] Presiding Elder, Rey. G. D. Garnes pastored since his election.. What a] St. Stephens, to be supplied _ joy it will be? “There is no place like] Burgaw, Rev. L. E. Monroe (HOMES? 4, Rock Fish, Rev. S. D. Durham ; Kennansville, Rev. G. A. Gore The Churchman has just received the} Whitesville, Rev. A. H. Douglas sad news of the demise of his cousin,| Marietta, Rey. Fred Foy _ Georgiana Ward, of Jacksonville, Flor-] Frenck Creek, Rev. George Jones_ ¥ a. She was 87 years, 2 months and! Mt. Tabor, Rev. Nathan Whittie 15 days old, the mother of Dr. Cassius| St. John, Rev. G. H. Jones of Jacksonville, and Edmund D. of] North West Circuit, Rev. Bolton jamaica, New York. Former a phy-| St. Philips, Rev. L. E. Grady cian and the latter a former teacher Fayetteville District: nd Public Accountant. ‘ gold in} > WARD NICHOLS, N. H, Jeltz, and Dean Spivey are ead- ing the list of Recorder helpers by way of subscriptions. Bishop H ’d| Y. Tookes, A. J. Allen, J..L. had the whole kit ler, J. W. Hair are tinguisht helpers. — hens Bethel, Rev. H. W.. Singleton Selma, Rev. D. P. Richardson 4 Pembrook, Rev. William Campbell Smithfield, Rev. A. A. Thompson Editor: ‘Atkinson, Rev. William Richardson nks for calling my attention to] Dunn, Rev. J. R. Best LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 3 Europe, of course, would de- monetize gold once we had it all.| of That is, we couldn’t use it as| su Wilkes Barre, Pa. bscription and the recent session of the| Confede Money to buy goods from her. But its value would still be ro- mantic, ubscription. Please find enclosed Lumberton, Rey. W. R. Rouse ice ordér for three ($3.00) dol-] Tomahawk, Rev. Thomas Everett y for 1938 and 1939 subscrip-| Fairmount, Rev. J. W- Chase Le i St. Mark, Rev. S. M. a Respectfully, — : Wilson Mills, to be supp! ie 1 Tate W. Patience] _ Rocky Mount District: * nk you, Mrs, Patience. Presiding Elder, Rey, I, H, Alston 4 q , x ex Like the value, say, of Tate money, "7 zi THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | Will other delinquents do likewise? Nashville, Rev. A. J: Mattison Please find enclosed money order for] Wayman, Rev. D. A. Johnson © $1.50 for one year's subscription for] Weldon Circuit, Rev. J. E. Lee Now this is for the past year, so] Kenly, Rev. J. R. 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Ligon New Bern District: Rue Chapel, Rey. C. L. Stephens Mt. Olive, Rev. G. W. Troublefield Kendall, Rev. A. J. James Rocky Point, Rev. H. L. Huggins Wrightsville, Rev. A. J. McKoy Spring Branch, Rey. Stephen Fennell Mt. Calvary, Rev. J. E. Holmes Guire ~ Moretown, to be supplied Wrightsboro, Rev. John Stanley KENTUCKY CONFERENCE PAGE FIVE Birthday Greetings MRS. ESTHER JARVIS Pittsburgh Conference Uniontown, Penna. MRS. G. L. JACKSON Nashville, Tenn. REY. J. MILTON JARVIS Junior Pastor Bethel New York City MRS. J. W: ROSS Albany, Ga. REV. JAMES A. JARVIS Pastor Bethel Johnstown, Penna. MRS. J. ACTON HILL St. John Paducah, Kentucky MR. EARNEST T. WRIGHT St. Matthew Philadelphia, Penna. NEW SUBSCRIBERS James Capers, Peter L. Felder, Gab- riel Green, Julius Major, all of New (Continued from page 1) York City; W. F. Jackson, Darby, Penna. ; Florence Harper, Washington, D. C.; J. Artthur: Harris, Phila., Asbury, Louisville, W. E. Spillman Elizabethtown, E. E. Russell Franklin, J. O. Tolbert Scottsville, W. H. Hardrick Woodburn, J. R. Carter Jonesville, C. N. Robinson Thompkinsyille, W. P. Patton Livermore, D. I. Dawson Evangelists: M. J. Keyes. E. E. Gipson, H. C. Harshaw Paduch District A. W. Jackson, Presiding Elder Burks Chapel, Paduch, A. L. Murray St. John, Paducah, J. Acton Hill Mayfield, Jesse Boyd ' Columbus E. N. Jones Clinton, F. Falkenson Murray, M. R. Bryant St. Paul, Paducah. R. B. Cauhorn Maxon, »J. N. Orr Hickory, L. H. White BOOKS RECEIVED “The Teachers Guide 1939 to the Inter- national Sunday School Lessons” By James R. Kaye, Dickinson Pub. Co., Chicago. (To be reviewed). “A Guide to understanding the Bible” By Harry Emerson Fosdick, Harper Presiding Elder, Rev. Claude L. Step | viewed). and Brothers, New York. (To be re- TYLER, TEXAS Annual Conference met on October 12 and was quite a success. It met at Marshall, Texas. We have worked hard this year and will do more in 1939 than ever before to make our church one of the leading churches in this dis- trict. Pray for us that syccess might attend us in our efforts. Our same Presiding Elder and pastor were re- turned to us, T, B, Gamble Penna. ; Ky. ; Payne Theological Seminary, Wilber- force, Ohio, Prof. L. H. Jones, John Snowden, Stephen, H. Shepard, Mrs. E: Maddox, all of Balti- more, Md.; Volconor Davis, Phila, Pa. A: Vanderhorst, New Jersey; Rev Jones, Bethel, Phila. appears, November Christian Recorder Minnie Mulligan, Louisville, Douglas Reid, Louisville, Ky. ; V. Moore, John CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Walton and L ASF 13 Cte tg Mesdames ~Alice S. Manning, New York City; A CORRECTION! In part of this issue the wrong date 10th instead of Pray the November 17th excuse The Most Popular Bishop Act Now! Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription will count 20 votes in December, 15 votes in January, and 10 votes in Febru- ary. The most popular Bishop in the church will be honored in Dallas, Texas at the Council of Bishops in February, and award- ed a valuable prize. The bar- gain rates of $1.00 in groups of 5 or more still hold for laymen. Presidents, Chaplains, Mission- aries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now is the time to show your colors. Support your bishop, and help put the Christian Re- corder in every African Metho- dist home. George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 So, 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Tecate ===== DSC09149.JPG ===== St f + + aah a a ah IHOULL threatened with tar @ moe we ey THE ROAD OF LIFE Anonyme SNAP STORIES THE NEW MINISTER OME BACKSLID: HILDRE TO ORF the mother is the ¢ bi t Tat) Phe infant mesttes The : iitle toddler @. FaMs testing i Mt she who i the drs TAUGHT THE CH LI t wait, th oth $ as parents i do th tle folk £0 says: “The fy THE CHILDREN OF THE DESERT RP. PART INI ‘tinued from J ist issue) would have children jf wherewith t to take come. to meeting was a custom from day w see to he loft alone at home he ornaments to society went with their parents thonght the More! girts now to behave Properly such inducement, it must stilt » thelr credit that they behaved as they knew how They drew their hidden stores with the ut aa well! forth RiSTIAN RECORDER YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE ABETH M. THOMAS Editor : aa most secrecy, turned their heads away bedi-| times had they felt so minded. ay lies| them got up and told what people had » list,| by the cure or that one had yielded to and| little feet more willing for the long doing ilso, those who} | s forward on the! hen they were! were acquaintances of the} er will be one of the A.M.E. Church The| when they nibbled, and showed each f a what they had left with so many r.| precautions that the Elders might have 1 surprised them in the very act a dozen | Madeleine stood greatly in awe of | the Elders. At one assembly some of | been doing that they thought ought to| not to have done—how this one had at| allowed his children to be christened ty and given a dance in his barn. ttle Madeleine knew what the word meant and felt some uneasiness on in) that score, conscience suggesting that she thought a good deal of new shoes ind was perhaps unduly particular as to the color of her apron. She was therefore, when the Elders had ne talking and the sermon began. She did not understand it but that was of no consequence, especially at the afternoon meeting when, with her father’s arm for a pillow, she let her- be lulled to sleep by the sound of preacher’s voice. Her father ht that the best thing she could do, and he never moved for fear of er| breaking the rest that would make the DR. ALLEN COOPER at the Conference Friday night he paid a very high tribute to the colored and white citizens of Albany for the support they have given to Bethel Church. , —D. H. Jamison. to] home. ay It only when the minister said, “Let us sing in conclu- | sion,” that Madeleine began to look up But on the day we are telling of they never sang that hymn. It was cus- y at these meetings to post senti- to give alarm if anything suspi- ious were scen; and just as the minis- ter had said, “Let us sing, in con”—one f the sentinels rushed into the midst with the dreadful cry, “The Soldiers! The soldiers!” The whole assembly started up in ; wild alarm, and the people took to flight in every direction; but in all the confusion and horror Jeanne, good 3) little housewife that she was, raised ©j}her voice and said, “oh, mother, the S|hasket! You're forgetting the basket !” (Continued in next issue) was PAYNE THEOLOGICAL _ SEMINARY Wilberforce, Ohio The Senior Class met a few days ago, and elected officers for this scholastic. year, tee They ate as follows: ’ Theodore S. Clements, President G. C. Glenn, Vice President . C. L. Jones, Secretary a S. Tucker, Assistant Secretary V. D. Elliott, Chaplain. aes Being led and instructed by such an outstanding character as Dr. Spivey, who is not only a Gospel Preacher but a teacher, assisted by a well trained — faculty, that this class of thirteen sen- iors boasts of being one of the strong- est Senior classes. <faot We solicit your prayers for perpet- ual success. ; : i ‘A, MeNeil White se -| COOPER RETURNS TO BETHEL CHURCH SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER _ PROGRESS __ S Dr. Allen R, Cooper, pastor of ethel A. M. E, Church, has been jreturned by the Americus Georgia Conference to serve his people for the fifth year. This is the second time in the history of the church that * pastor has been appointed to this church for five consecutive é ago. F years. undertaker” of fifty years Pecan i Poke. Conference closed a Today we have a highly trained { heen: 9% ssion at Ellaville Sunday Professional man, using advanced c , Doctor Cooper's church led the con-|¢ offering er | crence in converts and new members, | During the last four years 150 persons have heen added to the membership roll. He also fed the Albany District ig tte: Téports. uring the recent sessi Conference, Doctor Crone whee ed chairman of the finance committee that handled more than $5,000. Tt is Senerally conceded that Doctor Cnop- * 4 4 se PEEEEEEEE EE EEE EEE Ee RRR TT TNT TOM SEAL RARE MRSS a Thanksgiving meeting, corations, hymns, and other should be suggestive of that casion. Some of the Juniors ig in materials from school; ay be prepared with Thanks- poems or stories. The superin- ut should carefully observe these ince, so that only the best will ii to the meeting. ted Program » following hymns may be used: ie, Ye Thankful People, Come,” d, I Thank Thee Who Hast ‘We Plow the Fields and »” “This Is My Father’s World.” Scripture passages should be ined when they are read, and two rs may take the responsibility for enting them. The material which will enable the superintendent ler to make the topic real. e definite outcome should be that society shall make some plans for ding Thanksgiving in places where most necessary, by “sunshine calls,” helpfulness in needy families, and the Topic Real ie United States we look forward nksgiving Day on next Thurs- in Canada it has just been ob- We are told that as Christians ld always be giving thanks. We right to ask why this is so. there are so many things that hard in our existence—when we ick, or when we have storms and and floods, or when people die all und us,—why should we be thank- ? “We must first try to find that answer loday, and then we must try to decide ow to express our thanks. Wher anybody suffers, from sickness, loss, disappointment, death, he is apt think that his relationship to God has yeen broken, or that God does not re, or that God is not good. It is hard to think that each of us is but a small part of the whole family of God, ‘or that God has plans that are made for all His people, and not just for our- selves. But this is the first step to take. God cares for, plans for, and loves all. The second step has to do with God’s working. He has eternal laws ules which govern the whole of re and all human beings. He does make special rules for certain per- HRISTIA ie The Christian me Recorder Pulpit — kee uses Aa eet Aaa ed READ BEFORE THE CHICAGO _ MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE Chicago, Illinois October 25, 1938 By Rev. Benj. H. Lucas, Pastor of Institutional A.M.E. Church THE MINISTER’S INFLUENCE IN HIS COMMUNITY Reasons for its Decline I do not know of a subject more po- tent in religious life than the one as- signed to me for discussion. Hence, because of its magnitude and impor- tance I feel that every word should be carefully weighed, and every sentence uttered should be accurately measured before submitting it to you for your in- telligent and critical consideration. In the outset might I be permitted to state, that I am more deeply concerned in bringing men to the acceptance of Jesus Christ than I am in all else in the world, and painstakingly trying to find ways and means by which this desired end might be attained. It then, should be, and is a pleasure to give to you the It is plain, then, that we should give thanks for the good things we have. It is not hard to do that, but we are often forgetful. We are not always rementhering to be grateful for the common things,—the sunlight, the sea- sons, our food, our homes, our parents, the trees and flowers, the hills, the ocean, and a great many others. But it is equally plain that we should pick out the blessings that come from trouble and unhappiness. We should be grateful for lessons to be learned, the character to be built, the patience and love that come tous. Our troubles are often designed to bring us closer to God. Our second task is to find ways of being grateful. Here are some of them. The Juniors will wish to list many more. By frequent prayers of thankfulness to God, by many state- ments of thanks to our friends, by grace at table, by the family altar, by deeds of kindness done to others either for direct benefit received or as expressions of a loving heart, by gifts to the Lord’s N RECORDER 5 ah trend of my thinking and some of the conclusions reached, all of which are germane to and deducible from the subject. ; In the new church and community to which a minister is sent, he will find many problems which need immediate attention, but to most of which there can be no immediate solution. He must, therefore, be as wise as a ser- pent, but as harmless as a dove. Be kind, painstaking and spirit guided in every step, less he make the wrong impression as to his intent and pur- poses. 1.7 The first “thing that “will greet the new minister is his predecessor. If his predecessor was well beloved by the congregation, he will find a goodly number, who worked hard in cooper- ation with the old minister, feel that they cannot work with anyone else, hence, are ready and often do, sit down. This doubtless ought not to be, nev- ertheless it obtains. Their confidence cannot be won by scolding them and criticising the former pastor. If the former pastor was not popular, or even disliked by a considerable number of the congregation, it is not a thing nor condition that the new minister should take advantage of by finding fault with, and by reference to his faults: and failures. First, because it is non ethical; second, because lasting and helpful influence cannot be gained thereby. Influence is not conditioned upon what one’s predecessor was or was not, but upon what the minister himself is and does. Influence must have its birth in the church which a minister pastors, and comes by kind- liness, sympathy, honesty and upright living. Of course charges to the con- trary will be lodged against even this sort of a conscientious minister, but to have a clear conscience is sufficient. 2. The minister in the community will gain respect and influence by his foyalty and devotion to the ideals and principles of religion as emphasized and exemplified in the denomination he represents. No one objects to putting your own first. He should put his ministerial services at the disposal of any and all who wish them, such as visiting the sick, encouraging the de- pressed, helping the needy, etc., avoid- ing always the encroachment upon the prior or superior rights of other min- isters. The minister, to have the right kind of influence must be prepared. in heart and in mind. He must have been truly converted that men might see Christ work, and by careful attention to the life each of us lives. Daily Verses M., Noy. 14. Be grateful to God. Gen. 15:1 T., Nov. 15. Remember great ex- periences. Ex. 13:3. 1] W., Nov. 16. Get the habit of think- t ing. Ps. 107:1, 2. T., Nov. 17. Get the habit of giving. : Prov. 3:9. F.,Noy, 18. Never despair. Acts 16:22-28, S., Nov. 19. Never forget God. Ps. 59:16, 17. Sun., Nov. 20. Topic—How Can One Always Be Grateful? .1 Thess. 5:18; Col. 3:16, 17. z —Christian Endeayor World through him. He must live the life as, well as preach the word Many things are expected of the min- ister, both by his particular congre- zation and by the community at large. It is to him, above all others, to whom anxious souls come, not only in mat- ters of relicion, but in matters purely secular. Lack of information, , and ignorance of human problems will de- stroy confidence and lesson influence. What the church and community need _ PAGE SEVER munity, but rather make them his an become all things to all men, that hi may save and help some. I mean that civil questions, community welfare or- — ganizations, etc., should have his good will and, if possible, his active support. Too many ministers seek cooperation, yet themselves are unwilling to cooper- ate. Nothing is right or worth while unless initiated by them. The ministers, to have influence in the community, should strive to be, and keep in fellowship with his brother ministers of whatever denomination, re- membering that freedom of thought even in religion is a God given right and acquiesced in by the laws of our country. Nothing can be more destructive of ministerial influence than a false ego- tistical conception of one’s importance. Usually when a minister thinks him- self to be the most important, the big- gest, the most righteous in the com- munity, he is about the only fellow who thinks so; hence, cannot hope to have any lasting influence. If there has been a decline of min- isterial influence, the minister himself is responsible for it. Not all, but few, by their conduct have discredited and re- flected upon the many. They have on Sunday preached brotherly love, and on Monday criticised and spoken ill of a brother, often a brother minister. They have on Sunday preached “thou shall not steal,” and on Monday dodged their honest debts. They have preached on Sunday “thou shall not kill”? and on Monday shown themselves to be character assassins. All of this is noted by the laity, and they are almost on the verge of crying against all, “thou hypocrite.” I would not be misunderstood. I be- | lieve and know that there are thousands | of my brother ministers who love God }and their fellowmen, and are giving | their lives to the Gospel Ministry un- | selfishly. A number of them is in the Chicago Conference. I. unfortunately know one or two of the kind first men- tioned. My brethren, these things ought not to be. “Let us put on the whole armor of God,” that we may wage a Godly battle against sin and unrighteousness Let us lay aside every weight Let us love each other more and serye God better. Let us put down self and take up. Jesus Christ. Let us be at peace and have good will toward all men. Let put the church of Jesus Christ above all else the world. Above all things, let us stand fast in {the faith of the fathers! Then and then only, if lost, we shall regain the influence in the church and community ; that God and the Christ intend that their Ambassadors should have. Amen. Choir Pulpit GO us in WNS Fine materials, utiful work, pleasingly low prices. Catalog and is not only heart consecrated ministers. but men prepared by education and ex- perience to lead them to higher heights. The minister, to have influence, can- not and must not by any such righte- ous air hold himself aloof from the common every day interests of the com- samples on request. State your need and natne of church. DeMoulin Bros. & Co. 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, Il. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ===== DSC09150.JPG ===== THE AMERICUS PERENCE COMES THRU page ag nina tier ed that the eld is the! « ire liam Alfred D net! + planning the member, moat timed mele and the admired bw] he ranse of rh © same anit ered and fellow. Georgians | nor est Fis hy | thine wased sty Mablished friend t stronger wig vith Paeting i " GEORGIA CON- proud litical considerations; cause they k bhis ¢ any | important at in t B nm with Morris did we not inued service; onsiderations there is nmindfr c: f sonal or years; nor because of persona : but rather be-| achievements of Morris Brown, that know \ need of the mind and brain of its President, ers ; : peo her aad the| Dr. William A.' Fountain, Jr., are as| der to hold forth in the army. da wider range| man in whose brain the present set up| intimately connected with it all as the of the educational interests in Georgia! soul is to the body. Indeed, the achieve- had its birth, that laying aside all sel-| ments of the father were laregly de- ; left that all-| pendent upon the unyielding intrepidity S&S | consideration upper-| and eruditeness of the son. The youth} the rising tide of restlessness i cart and mind of every| and ambition of the son coupled with CHURCH caused by unguarded or 1 African Methodist in particular! the ripe experience and wise council of nicious remarks made by men in the race-loving and right think-| the father made up an inestimable team] front ranks of leadership, each pastor hat the p an do it { capable Bish © Conf. copal Distric men to that with that no. other can cts, sustain the built- keep the rate of roing, without Return the y be permit- that monu-| 1 iously and and nit f history * nat even! A. Fountain delivered inspiring ad- innot destroy > P fe ) om iresses. At the close of these inspir- t abors| ing addresses, a voluntary contribution accomplishments at welnigh | vould be com-| all attention to the! eral the com- ences gain in souls saved to the cause of Je- d to work of the Epis- s no reflection on anding as! which | Theological Seminary and President W. Brown Col-| table po-| fact that whatever have been that will be hard to duplicate. ent Bish-| C. Mitchel of men, etc. xf the hour Therefore, the writer ventures to as- > are familiar | sert that the greatest service that the That is why} Connection can render the church in r before. We| Georgia is to permit the present edu- i be impossible for him » transcribe the thing} of course that can only be accomplished s mind and heart to} by retaining the present Bishop. 't think he can tell or While the Americus Ga. Conference went over last in finance in the amount of around one hundred dollars, the sus Christ more than doubled that. The spiritual feature of the Conference was all that could be reasonably hoped. The annual sermon delivered by Dr. T. J. Davis, pastor Campbel Chapel. | Americus, burned its way to men’s hearts that day as did also the evange- | lical message by Rey. J. S. Bryant, St. | John Columbus, the missionary mes- | sage by Rev. David Norris on Thurs- | day night. Then came the great Edu- | cational Anniversary Friday at which time Mr. R. B. Harris, treasurer, Mor- ris Brown, Dean Chas. L. Hill. Turner of nearly $100.00 was laid upon the On Saturday by Rey clock the the ordination sermon J. R. Gardner and at 11 o’- message by Dean Hill was a the| great and powerful message. Climaxing all was the sendi the gospel messengers hither OUR CHURCH To counterbalance, yea, to su UR er- must make himself a committee of | ne in ge ¢ 2 : the Morris Brown of and for| Because of these facts, Morris Brown| 2nd so plant himself in the lives and hop has dreamed and) today commands the respect and es-| hearts of his Parishioners that faith, oe decade teem, not only of her sister institutions hope and confidence - OUR CHURCH nture is far reaching in| in Atlanta, but of the entire Southland. | ™4Y abound in spite of the deadly it in its accomplish-| Our faculty is composed of some of blows ip receives from those who, by nous in its aim, no one| the best educators the race has to offer;| Virtue of their exhalted Positions, t the man who dares to| with the progressive young president should pour in the healing oil. Nees is brave, courageous] at its head, Dean Chas. L. Hill of the} If we devote ourselves to the inter- evident to any rea-| Turner Theorogical Seminary, Dean E. | &St of the people and prove to them that we have their interest at heart, they. will not fail us in our appeal for local or connectional claims. If we pay their current floating mortgage debts, visit their sick, bury their dead, cational sebujp tauremain inseuebaend administer the matrimonial and sacra- mental ceremonies, give advice in their civic affairs, and preach the gospel of Christ in the pulpit and in life, careless or pernicious. remarks about OUR CHURCH written in letters of fire in the midnight sky would not, the least, |shake their confidence in us as con- secrated heralds of Christ or their faith in the divine mission of the A. M. E.. Church. Our pastorial tact, in this connection, to win the people to us for 7 A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder = | Club Rates!! ee The price of the Christian Re- corder is $1.50 a year. It is really worth more. During the month of November we will GIVE a year’s’ subscription to laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rate you must be in a club. . Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Thousands FROM THE EARTH Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith $5.00 for the Christian Recorder. Send to: ; Tin Name ‘eden pe wiale Address Address Name Address Cen ee Name ~ Rad se uaa Address instinct of fear leads to precipitous general church, must with, or predicated ning them to us for selfish 0 _ To ring clear from this, pas- nust be one hundred per cent he wool” African Methodist. onsecrated minister of Christ or gloats over weakness found leaders of OUR CHURCH. No d minister of Christ will place ness of his fellow-minister on lag-pole and announce it to the . No consecrated minister of st will follow the lead of a men- and morally distorted layman who ‘s himself in a sufficient amount erfection that all ministers to him eut-throats, crooks and liars ex- those who like him. No conse- ated minister feathers his nest on the Ils of the Church, tolerating its with silence during his youthful » then denounces it when he feels 10 action of the Church can hurt because his living is made and his s limited. And no bishop can de- Mand respect and loyalty of his pas- ‘sor Jaymembers for and to the rch when he himself has lost his Ity and respect for it. © every thing said against the M.E. Church) was true, we should ‘none the less African Methodists. do not correct the evils of our es by publishing, or running away from them. dl A. Lincoln Crigler 40 West Bethel Street Hagerstown, Maryland EN THE STARS FELL father remembered when “the s fell’ in 1833. Often have I heard tell how the slaves and poor white S$ were paralized with dread of idgement Day and the end of the world. The incident has become his- torical, how they fell on their knees and prayed for deliverance at that awful hour. | The dramatization of H. C. Wells “War of the Worlds” excited the American people with similar frenzy. For the following week this phantom play and its aftermath all but mono- polized the press and radio not with- standing the approach of the National Election. The jitters which suddenly ‘siezed upon the nation illustrates the elative place and importance of in- ‘stinct reason in their control of human conduct. Instinct is instantaneous while reason is slow and deliberate. The action before reason has had a chance to assert itself. The jitters aroused by tl phantom broadcast Sunday, Oc- t ober 30, was not unlike hysteria which suddenly stampedes a herd of cattle. It reminds us of Uncle Remuss’ Brer bbit, who hearing a tree fall in for- est stamped all the animals with allurim —“The sky is falling-run, run, run.” ; hysteria is independent of intel- or cultural advance. Instinct es all grades and degrees of cul- ack to the lower level of primi- The meteoric shower of 1833 frighten- he plantation Negroes with the of Judgement Day and who fell knees at the approach of the he World. We have a reminder ct of this phenomenon in the _ THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ieee A ts Lord What a Morning, When the Stars begin to Fall.” — ; The dread of a terrifying instinct which religious fanatics sieze upon to frighten sinners from their evil ways. The picturization of hell fire is relied upon as a deterant by the revivalist. Revivals always flourish among peoples of low intellectual culture where appeal to instinct is more quickly affected than appeal to reasén. At such intellectual levels revivals have been of great ser- vice to the call of morality and religion. But its influence wanes with increasing appreciation of intellectual and moral values. . There is no difference between the races in this regard. The appeal to the unconverted was calculated to frighten them from the awful punishment of a burning hell. As_a boy on the fatm in South Caro- lina, I recall the revivalistic effect of the terrifying appeal when the stars in the elements are falling, and the moon drips away into blood. When the seas begin to roll and the rocks begin to melt. “Oh! sinner where stand?” Science and invention have served to spread more rapidly hysteria among the people. The radio caucht the American people unaware. For the moment the intellectual. margin be- tween the American public Sunday October 30 and the plantation Negro in 1833 was not very great. will you —Kelly Miller THE SPY-GLASS The Americus Georgia Conference (By Allen R. Cooper) T passed by a little boy the other day and I heard him say: “Dr. Cooper went to town in his sermon last Sundav.” T asked a man on the street corner what did the little fellow mean. The*man told me that it was an expression mean- ing that I had done a good job. There- fore, the Spy-Glass is borrowing the little hoy’s expression and applying it to the recent session of the Americus. Ga. Conference held at Ellaville. Ga.. October 19-20, and “it went to town.” Bishop Fountain, the recognized leader of African Methodism, the world over, and Georgia Episcopal head was never better as an executive than during this session of the Americus, Ga. Confer- ence. All of the outstanding Charges heading the four districts constituting the Conference made one hundred per- cent. reports. Dr. T. J. Davis of Americus the South African Candidate for the Bish- opric, lead the Conference in financial reports. The writer registered one hundred per-cent and lead the Con- ference in conversions and was returned to Albany for the fifth consecutive vear. the second time in the history of the Church, that a pastor of Bethel has been thus honored. Dr. A. M. Roberts. Tr., of Dublin rendered his 8th one hundred per cent report. Dr. W. D. Johnson. the distineuished son of the late Bishop W. D. Johnson, was civen the Presiding Eldership of the Al- bany District, after making a one hun- dred per cent report from his Charge. Dr. C. H. Harrold brought his one hundred per cent report and was given the Presiding Eldership of the Haw- by Bishop Fountain, brings out what- ever there is in us. that I have ever criticised the budget system, was the time that I failed to raise it. ground. I overheard several of them the Bishopric. The only time The boys were talking about the elec- tion of Bishops on the Conference say that Georgia was going to get be- hind one man for the Bishopric at the 1940 General Conference. I am run- ning for Georgia’s endorsement, and after I get that, then, I am running for The Americus Georgia Conference reported in advance of last year for all purposes. Our Con- ference was a brilliant success. GLEN ALPINE, N. C. Our pastor, Rev. W. T. Harris has been with us 2 years. When he came here he found a divided and confused chutch. One of the churches on the Circuit down. Only five families work- ing in church. He, (Rev. Harris) roll- ed up his sleeves and began calling us together. Nobody but the God heaven could have helped him accom- will have this winter a church with less than $325.00 indebt- edness. He has paid the great MCelrath Chapel Church cut of debt, also seated the church, and it is said to be the best } seated church in the rural District of He has added the 2 years he’s been paid on time. bought a home and 6 acres of land, built a six-room house, a nice auto- mobile and paid for same. We are very grateful to Bishop Davis for having sent him to us and if God wills it we will gladly receive him again. Pray for our continued success. —Mrs. W.E. Blye SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1368 LELAND STREET kinsville District. The Spy-Glass re- still heard over the radio, “Oh eee veals that the budget system as used | | here, 45 members, 27 converts, paid in| Circleville, M. L. full every assessment asked for and| | Presiding Elder, F. H. a North St., Springfield, C. T. H. Wat- Portsmouth, J. Ironton, W. P. Myers ‘ Sabina W. H. Price Frankfort, A. | Washington C. H., J. of | OHIO CONFERENCE (Continued from page 3) kins Greenfield, R. D. Murdock Lebanon, J. H. Williams Loveland, W. E. Law Lee Chapel, Cincinnati, Andrew John- son Milford, C. E, Drummer Delhi, W. J. Byrd Woodlawn, Margaret Peak Georgetown and Decatur, Clarence Dorsey Springfield District Mason kins Yellow Springs, S. A. Cousin (S. A. Cousin) D. White McNeil White H. Crawford Wilberforce, To be supplied b | Cedarville, Vinton Elliott plish what he has. He, with those 5 South Charleston, John Bright families have built a beautiful block; Wayman Dayton, P. A. church and the seating capacity is not Upshaw Mission, S. I. Jess than 300. He has put us in Build-! Allen Dayton, John Irvin ing and Loan and if sent back to us we | Eaton, Mrs. R. Riley Nichols Lash completed |St. John and First Church, Xenia, G. L_ Hicks Urbana,. J, B. Easley Mechanicsburg, Earnest Smith Jamestown, Richard Hildebrant Rendville and Glouster, G. Gibson \Lancaster and Nelsonville, S. P West Henderson Organizations During the 2 years pastorate he has| Richard Allen Hildebrant, Trav eling Elder Oliver Cunningham, Local Elder Deacons Reverdy Cassius Ransom, Traveling Deacon George Gilmore, Floyd Walker, Rob- ert Hughes, Robert Ross, Local Sn, West LUNG AND CHEST BUILDER. TRY MY HEART PILLS FOR LEAKING OF PALPI- TATION OF THE HEART. TRY MY TONIC FOR GAS OR ANY INTERNAL Lancaster, Ohio TRY MY HEART PILLS. ANY KIND OF LEAKING. HOW TO GET WELL ——T RY— Mme. Emma E. Walton’s Tonic CURE ASTHMA. COMPLAINTS Mme. E. Walton DETROIT, MICHIGAN ===== DSC09151.JPG ===== PAGE TEN Jol BISHOP TOOKES PREACHES AT|here on a spiritual ‘mission — vuccess of Bethel - Church | Kansas;| OKLAHOMA INTERRACIAL f News At A Glance « ssissippi; SERVICE church will depend upon (ARS I cha Sal Ste | jmeeting and upon the c' ike rir LAWTON, Okla. — (ANP)—As a/the fire rooms of the church. | special feature of last week’s Oklahoma, Yes, I believe in fire. After tors auto-| conference, A, M. E, Church, Bishop takes fire to run these ships acr upon Henry Young Tookes, presiding prelate ocean, and to run these trains yj esan| of the 12th district, preached a sermon down the tracks. So, it will tak at Pageant grounds, scene of the annual und the Holy Ghost to kee; Sey- church running at full’ spee Career of Dr. Port! MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD HAS NEGRO REPRESENTATIVE Nichols, colorful Easter sunrise services. eral thousand persons of both races made the pilgrimate to Pageant grounds | After completing his studies in the about 23 miles from Lawton. University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Special cars transferred the several| Portlock entered the ministry in 1921. ndred delegates and visitors attending | He pastored the A.M.E. Church | the conference, and the Rev. W. D. Pi cad Davis, pastor Barnett Chapel Church, } sa.) > vas in charge of arrangements. Lo- of this annual Easter service is ita Mountains where each scene n the life of Christ is depicted on one of the towering rocks. The birth of Christ, His early manhood, His betrayal, year | the crucifixion and the resurrection are ng the Biblical scenes presented in bleaux 4®°| OKLAHOMANS ENDORSE REV W.D MILLER FOR A. M. E BISHOPRIC PPISCOPAL RESIGN BISHOPS Pe METHODISTS ENDORSE CLAY- BORN FOR BISHOP Ok Oct A> REV. J. A. PORTLOCK OF BETH- EL A.M.E. CHURCH RAISES ers| $3469.17 IN TWO MONTHS, LED f, ALL CHURCHES OF FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT IN MID- YEAR CONFFRENCE. By Rev. William H. Ferris P)- orsed for NEW YORK, N. Y.—Under the brilliant leadership of Dr. Jacob An- thony Portlock, the historic Bethe! A.M.F. Church of New York City is en-| establishing new records. ference © other two DR. PORTLOCK SPEAKS: i ¥ He came to the church in June and in four} _|months, has taken in nearly 200 mem- bers and raised nearly $5,000. Coatesville, Pa., built a church in. South Coatsville, pastored in Scran- ton, Pa., and in Halifax, Nova Scotia, = SNEED Sets 2” 5 ¥t ; : served as Presiding Elder of Nova , , eS eet Conference i at| Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince B : im As try ar : N. J. recently, the First Edwards Islands, and also pastored in) t I y he WN rt Episcopal District was first made a-| Buffalo, N. Y., and then came to New j 7 } U ware of the fact that Dr. Portlock | York City, where his success has been : was really doing big things. Bethel] the phenominal, In every field, he The New A.M Church led all of the churches in the F has preached brilliant se A areat Episcopal District, which em-|done splendid work as pee eee é ti Bermuda and Canada. izer and financier. é Pte wer tarts poner Psi Oct. 10th. when] Dr. Portlock was fortunate in se- j ” held his Oust 4; pe L. Wilson curing as a life companion, a young ihe teh bake “onference, the| woman of’ ability and consecration. record of the past two|His wife, Mrs. Romaine Angeline m the w- 7 ionths was heard, Sixty-seven new members were taken in and $3.469.17 vas raised during the Past two months, Tt was bronucht out by brother C |R. Rahming that over $1,400 ha; Pie ready been raised in the rally, which Portlock, served as head teacher im the city playground of Scranton, Pa., before her marriage to Dr. Portlock Still a young man, health, Dr. Portlock, “i and vigorous in hag years of use- fulness before him and is # stif’ goin: on cia. sat eee destined to At the Clas ‘ imb still higher in the great churc| ndahee 1 ass Meeting Tuesday | which was founded by Richard / Portlock told of the secret of his strength, after Rey Wiefall the assist ; |"“Amazing Grace.” in a blacksmith shop. ant pastor had sung He said, “We are SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRIST! RECORDER REAL ESTATE FOR SALE qe West Philadelphia quality m on ae iodern porch front dwellings, for nvestment greatly reduce, SINGLE Copy E. Discipline pe d prices and HALF DO t Teach your Dollars t sige - , hi ONE Dos - ¥ Sie Lint tating dae arc © have more Cents. Be “ $ 9.00 ; AM FE ROnK CONCFRN Clear Titles Guaranteed 18S 19K Stemes Pani a » JOHN ADAMS, Attorney rey . 5641 Market Street Philadetphi she Specialising in Resi Estate since 1899. olumbia, South Carolina passed ast Thursday night, November DEATH Mo.—Mrs. S. J. Miller, wife Rey. D. C. Miller, pastor of M. E. Church, Paris, Mo., _ peacefully to her reward dnesday morning, October 26th, ock as she was preparing to at- he North Missouri Annual Con- which convened in Glasgow, _ Funeral 10 A. M. Thursday ig. Eulogy by Rev. G. E. Hor- astor Hannobal assisted by Rev. Bryant, pastor Trinity A. M. E. in the Itinerant ministry. est until we meet again. D. C. MILLER, Husband. November 8 in Highland al Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio. ituary and Order of Service as Obituary eatrice Victoria Allen was born in veland, Ohio, May 19, 1919, the ughter’ of Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Allen. She passed to the great be- ind Thursday, November 3rd at 2:30 M. at her residence, 7354 Monticello reet, at the age of nineteen years, five months, and fifteen days. She d been ill for an extended period ith a nervous condition but her death llowed an immediate illness of a tle less than three weeks. She had reached her third year in high school when her nervous condi- tion made it impossible for her to continue. She was talented being specially gifted in music and had com- sed the words and music to several spel songs, among them _ being :— ‘ou Haven’t Tried All Until You Try The Lord,” “I Long For More Joy”, “See That Star”, “Just Keep Going”, “Do You Believe The Lord”. The first of these has been published and has pro’ en to be very favorably re- ceived. She was a sweet singer and willing to respond to requests to loy her splendid talent. \ Deeply religious from earliest child- | she was active in the church, i in the Junior Choir and a teach- in the Sunday School and an active || before she was affectionately addressed | Over There”, “In The Sweet By and )shall abide under the shadow of the E CHRIST father served, she made ear and en- during friendships, for to know her was to love her and it did not take long as “B”, A Among the many hymns and songs, her favorites were :—“Hide Me In Thy Bosom”, “Give to the World The Best You Haye”, “Everybody Will Be Happy By”, “God’s Tomorrow”, “Amen, Amen.” Her favorite scripture, “The Twenty- Third Psalm,’ and’ “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Almighty”, Psalm 91:1. She is survived by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Allen, two grand- mothers, Mrs. Victoria Allen and Mrs. Cora Sims, one grandfather, Mr. Alfred Allen, one aunt, Mrs. Sarah Sollars, five uncles, several cousins, aunts and uncles-in-law and other near relatives. “Hushed is her voice foreyer-more here, But with heaven’s angel choir, We seem to hear her voice ring clear Wafted on wings of the evening hour.” Order of Service Processional—Organ Voluntary. Hymn, “Safe In The Arms of Jesus”— Junior Choir. : Invocation—Rey. A. A. Thurston, Rod- man Street Baptist Church. Singing, “Hide Me In Thy Bosom’— Mr. James Truman. Scripture Lesson, Rev. 21:1-7, 22-27— Rey. J. W. Storms. Singing, “There’s A King of Kings Somewhere”—Peace’s Gospel Cho- rus. Expressions of Condolence—Dr. A. J. Allen, Secretary American Bible Society. Singing, “In The Sweet By and By”— Junior Choir. Readingi Obituary and Remarks—Dr. J. H. Maxwell, Presiding Elder, Cincinnati District, Ohio Confer- ence. Sermon—Dr. Charles H. Spivey, Dean, Payne Theological Seminary. Singing—“You Hayen’t Tried All Until You Try The Lord”—Pace’s Gospel Chorus. Remarks : Dr. C. B. Allen, Bethesada Pres- byterian Church. Rey. L. J. Izzard, President of the Interdenominational Minister’s Association. Dr. J. W. Jarvis, Presiding Elder, Allegheny District, Pittsburgh Con- ference. » Mrs. O. M. Locust, Silver Chord Interdenominational Minister’s Wives Association. Rev. C. A. Burrell, Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Singing, “God’s Tomorrow’—Mrs. Ger- aldine Campbell Jackson, Viewing Remains—Singing — Junior ~ Choir. Benediction—Rey.W. D. Young Recessional—Organ Voluntary Master of Ceremonies—Dr. W..H. 1AN RECORDER MENT OF CITIZENS & SOUTH-|t ERN BANK AND TRUST CO. Committee on Ways and Means In- troducing Thrift into our Church Madame President, Officers, Mem- bers and Pastors: We your Commit- tee on Ways and Means of Introduc- ing Thrift into our Churches beg to make the following report: In as much as the idea of thrift is a recognized need among our people, and the value of encouraging such an idea is a forward step and inasmuch as so many of our churches are heavi- ly mortgaged, we feel that an institu- tion should be used which will be able to grant such mortgage. The repay- ment of these mortgages will enable us to build up an institution of our own thus making the granting of oth- er mortgages. Realizing that churches already con- scious of such a need have established connections with some financial stitution, we urge and recommend that all our churches form such band con- nections. We recommend that Thrift Clubs, Christmas Clubs, Vacation Clubs and Mortgage Clubs be formed in our Sunday Schools and churches to take care of these various obligations. Since the Citizens & Southern Bank, the only colored bank north of the in- only serves, and aid to the “Negro Race, we rec- personal accounts and boards and congregations to establish financial connections with the Citizens STRONG CHURCH ENDORSE- depository of the First Episcopal Dis- a rict funds, and since this bank not | but offers employment ommend and urge that all pastors open advise their & Southern Bank and Trust Co., 19th and South Sts. Respectfully submitted, Mamie A. Sims, Chairman Gertrude B. Lee Willie B. Kinzer, Secretary QUARTERLY CONFERENCE HELD AT SHILOH A.M.E. CHURCH Galveston, Texas We are happy to report how suc- cesstul our beloved Presiding Elder, Dr. J. L. Sanders carried on his work the Galveston District. This is his. first year’s work since the Dis- trict was changed from Houston to Galveston District. He expressed his gratitude for the support most of the loyal members have given the church. Dr. San- ders was at his post Sunday, October 15th. In Sunday School at 9:30 0o’- clock A.M. he .reviewed the lesson and left everlasting impressions the minds of the children, officers, and Sunday School workers, how God will give blessings to those who give reverences to His Holy name. (Continued on page 16) in in Mason and Dixon Line, is already the WE MANUFACTURE A CHO! TR 821-23 Arch St. Truss, Presiding Elder, Scranton er of the Mary E. Lee group of ing People’s Department, Wom- e Missionary Society. Loving, edient, her home life was beautiful rely was she ever absent from nily circle. Among all who : in the pastorates here her}. District, Pittsburgh Conference. Interment in Highland Park Memorial Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Crosses Hymn Tablets, Bulletin PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES GOODS STOLES GOWNS AND CHOIR VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! COMPLETE LINE OF R GOWNS YARD IMMINGS CAPS HATS, HOODS SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA Boards, Communion Service Altar Appointments ===== DSC09152.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE ihe Calendar pcyv pH Y¥ & Northeast Missiesipp: Confer- abus. Miss, Rev. W Weer Texas Conference—Bas- $ 23s, Paul A.M.F - | K. Knight, Paster | Fogatain Conference— Tenn West Tennessee ackse } } fn ward South Carolina Conference— | C. Rev. Lee A. | shburn St | le & Northeast Florida Conference 6— Central Arksnsae Conference '6—Central Mississippi Confer- Mason Georgia Conference ‘ cs Nap > arter, Pastor R Ww &—Nertheact Texas Conf®renc? ana, Texas ov. H. F 2 v Street Piedmont Confe “* North Mississippi Conference { le Geil cone da Confeorence— Vont ‘Last Arkansas Conference—~ J. S. Flipper | seneral church work. Arle. Rev. B.A W—Central Texas Conference—| Presiding Elders of the Conference, : ko Nehoo H. ¥ tin, Texas, Rev. A. W. Wil-| Revs. A. A. Duncan, J. W. Dennis Toakes %, Pastor, 1105 E. 10th Street,! M- B. Davis, D. W. Morman, F. M 3—Western Nevth Corclinn Bishop George B. Young lolinion, J... Hall, Heltollew tie venference—Chapel Hill, N. C,,| December 7—North Louisiana Confer. | “re among the leading pastors: Revs it, St. Paul A enco—Monroe, Louisiana, Rev. E. J. Odom, J. S, Bryan, B. J Pow: i. Bhhoe Mo OH f. Wilson, 515 South 10th Street. | ell, G. W. Wallace, F H. Hendeean aie Bishop S. L. Greene 1G. W. Gwi C. Soke ; Dee ‘ ? - Gwinn, J. C. Solomon? J. : ag Conforence—S i: 4p. 7—East Florida’ Conference—P.| Counts, J. R. Gardner and oie fs ~ 4 3. James, Rev, fy tntlcs Fla., 11S.8th St. Rey hike Des Te Butler, C. A Wine 1d oe Rishop W. A 8. Epperson, Pastor Bishop R.| and G, He Donn’ spore Ap oe A. Grant visitors, a ag ne pr ternchiage age Confer. Jawenry '—Louisiana Conference — The Southwest Conference j ae ee », Ark, Rev, W New Orleans, La., Union Bethel, haps the largest Conf eine se *, Pastor, Bishop H Rev. J. M. Brown 1323 South | of territory in th baths aoe vokes Liberty § my arta € entire connectio; iberty Street, Bishop § | and a + Wet Fleridy Conferencen Greene | ne oe of new members sec Wc ee ea Rew. E. Har./ 25—-Orlande Florida Conference— | The annual . aa or Sastor. Bishop R.A. Grané.| Lakeland, Fis. 1030 N. Dakota! 1 cre Sc Neds a. = wy Pea rs ‘ota H. Hall, Sr. Pate a , 4 on, er) erence—Sunflower Miss. Rey Bishop R. A. Grant kt mon by Rev. B, J Odom of Co- a: Taylor. Bishop 'S. L. Greane,| Feb 23-~Senth Floris illadiiad HN South Wont Mice ‘can ee Al! preached strong sermons and Via anderdale, Fla Box 39, | the mate) ‘ sored Sentirenwe-—Risnaas City, ae, | Rev, G. K. Cotten es re | "ree sees in a lavish manner ett . ; P stor. | Missi ag ted n arch, 446 Pasen Steset, | Bishop R. A. Grant. | nile Gee ean Meeting Thurs-| n TH Wiseman pastor, | Mar Rishon Noah W Wittianns. 2~ Alabama Contorenee— } Avmore, Alabama, Rey, WwW. M. | RRR EEE 12 South Wih Street Conferences and have reporters elected to the ’ Hey, T. H. Moore, | please have t : tishop George B. Young.|q subscription or a donation to %-Atlanta Georgia Conference—| help with the expense of publish- THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ing Notices |’ the paper. George A. Singleton Editor and Manager | | : Presiding Elders: rterl When you hold your Me . Thomas, pastor, 1017 Lauderdale St | Selma, Ala. Christian Recorder he conference send 8th Connectional Young People’s Con, gress and Leadership Traiming Institute June 11-16, 1939 Philadelphia, Pa. Bonner, pastor, P. O. Box 34, Bishop D. H. Sims. $~South Georgia Conference Valdosta, Ga., St. Paul A. M. FE. Church, Rev. H. D. Harde- man, pastor, 415 Ashley Street, Bishop W. A. Fountain 9—East Alabama Conference— Hurtsboro, Alabama, Rev. J. B. lexander, pastor, Bishop D. H. Sims ligious Education, A. M. E. Church in religious education, or as the Sunday School, Allen .C.E. League, Missionary Society, Allen Youth Council, or Boy Scout will find the congress to be richly reward- ing 14—Central Lowisiana Conference Thibodaux. Louisiana, Rev. J.| On to the city of Brotherly Love, the Villia. 608 Green Street. | birthplace of our Methodism! Bishops Bishop S. L. Greene R. A. Grant and H. Y. Tookes. co- 16—North Alabama Conference— | “hairmen: Bishop D. H. Sims, Episco. Birmingham, Alabama, St. Luke]?! Host: E. A. Selby, Sec'y.-Treas. 2817) S. S. Union and Business Manager; |C. W. Abington. Editor, Religions Literature: S. S. Morris, Sec’y.-Treas. Wayman Temple| Allen C. FE. League and Director Re- A Rey. J. C.| ligiovs Education. Bishop Noah W. Rev. C.D Hayden, pastor. 21st St. Bishop D. H. Sims 16—) Louis $209 Hicks war ouri Conference — St Mo THE SOUTHWEST GEORGIA CONFERENCE By Rev. W. O. P. Sherman ams 2%—Central Alabama Conference | Sel \labama, Ward Chapel, | Ww pastor, 1017! Thoma Street, Bishop D. H.| _The Southwest Georgia A.M.E. Conference, the second Conference of 30—West Alabama Conference—| ‘i® séries of the Conferences now be- ion, Rev. | i"& held by Bishop W. A. Fountain, 521 21st| Was held October 12-16th, at Brown labama, Mt pastor treet, Bishop D. H. Sims Chapel A.M.E. Church, Fort Gaines, 23—North. Texas. Conferance| OA , Rev. J. R. Gardner, host pastor. Jallas, Texas, Rey. F. W: Grant Bishop Fountain the intrepid leader The Christian Recorder All persons planning to attend the} Order of Good Samarit Central Alabama Conference, Nov. 23, 3. 1938, will please write Rev. A] W.| Hill and President W. Promoted by the Department of Re- All ministers and laymen, interested associated with such character building agencies Richard ervisor and Connect the W. H. and F. Oc; G. H. Dunn, State Mission dent and the local of the Conference Grand Secretar. 7 =e | Presiding Elders of this Conference: c an, Re AS Sy Revs. U.S. Johnson, J. T. ete m Chapel, Rev. L.|J. -E. Brown, J.H.’ Bryan A.C. Rey. L. Dixon. Clarke who presides over the Arieriode, G) Albany, Hawkinsville, Dublin Districts. any i Elder; Arlingto. Dr. A. R f M. B. Colle, BR aeeaes ington r. A. R. Cooper, the pastor of urer 0 5 if - D. Arline; Damas-| the Albany Station was the chairman yson; Carnegie, Rey. Woodark; Morgan, Rey. N. St. Luke, Reva eB r, Rey. R. Young; Col- PGs Jones; Leavy, Rev. of the first year’s class. Rey. R. Lee the second year: Rey. J. E. Brown, the third year; Rev. J. H, Bryan, the fourth year class; a majority of the Pastors on the classes were advanced. Jr. were at their best i the different phases of edu op Fountain presided. — ue The Conference Institute other high light; , those who app; rison; St. James, Rev. H.| Rey. C,H. Harrold of Hawkinsville OF Prog eae Dae oes Paul, Rev. J. A. Brad-| the Conference League Superintendent J. R. Gardner, Dean C. L. Hi : eae seat Donaldsonville District—Rev. Mor- ‘man, Presiding Elder; Live Oak Sta- prey. B. J. Hutchens; Cedar ‘Spring, Rev. C. W. Callier; Bethel, J. S. King; Dry Creek, Rev. J. + Hilton Circuit, Rey. J. A. Moses; Midway, Rev. W. Burch; Log- well, to be supplied. Rey. E. J. Odom was transferred to the South Georgia Conference and made Presiding Elder of the Moultrie District. Rev. A. R. Easter was trans- ferred to the Georgia Conference. rendered a strong report on the youth. Rev. J. W. Ware for Missions; Rey. J. O. McCarter foF Bible: cause. _ The Annual Sermon was delivered by Dr. T. J. Davis, the pastor at Ameri- cus Station and a hundred per cent pastor it was a burning message. Dr. D. Norris delivered the Mission- ary Sermon on Thursday night and it was also another burning message filled with the spirit, another hundred per cent pastor. Addresses by Mrs. J. A. Fountain and Mrs. G. H. Dunn, the State Sup- ervisor and State President. The Sup- ervisor was at her best in telling of the work at Home and abroad and was often applauded as she spoke. Evange- lical sermon, Dr. Bryan. At the In- stitute Miss Thelma Banks spoke on Home making; Rev. C. H. Harrold on Religious Education; Prof. J. P. Pow- ell on Agriculture; Dean C. L. Hill, and Dr. A. Cooper on the Old and New Testament Scriptures. Rev. A. M. Roberts, Director, the pastor of the Dublin Station. The reports were all in advance of last session. Dr. ye S. Bryan delivered the Evangelical sermon. P. Powell J. C. Solomon and Camilla Weems, the State Work Economics for our people. message by Bishop Fountain h next Conference will be the Americus Ga. Bishop Fountain announced following appointments Sunday aft eel noon to a massive attendance: Rev. J. H.Hall was assigned | Brown Chapel and Rev. J. R. Gardn was | transferred to the Ameri Georgia A.M.E. Conference, wher Bishop W. A. Fountain will hold th Church, Ellaville, October 18 S. B. Wright, pastor. ; Presiding Elders of this Conference: ~ Rev, J. E. Brown, Americus Distri : Rev. J. T. Leath, Albany District; THE AMERICUS GEORGIA CONFERENCE By Rev. W. O. P. Sherman — Dollar Money Gone over in every Conference. — The Americus Georgia A. M. E. Conference, the third Conference on deck to be held by Bishop W. A. fountain, the great leader of the seorgia regulars was held October 19th to 23rd, at the First A.M.E. urch, Elfaville, Ga. Rev. S. B. Wright, pastor. : Great crowds attended this session and was thrilled at the keynote mes- sage delivered by Bishop Fountain, who discussed a number of problems that were cheered to the echo as he let the golden words fall from his lips, as he moyes he gathers momentum and pro- ze Rev. U. S. Johnson, Hawkinsville trict; Rev. J. H. Bryan and Rev E. Clarke, Dublin, District. ou Columbus District—Rey. A. A. I can Presiding Elder; St. James, 1 supplied; St. Mark, J. C. S mo St. Paul, Rev. J. H. Hall, Jr.: kin, Rev. J. S. McAlister; G: Chapel, Rev. ‘Thompson; Bethel, I J. N. Key; Florence, Rev, J Dikey; Dean Alter, Rev. I. J. Evere Prospect, Rey. V. H. Arline; | Stephens, Rev. J..A. Brown; St. Ma’ thew, Rev. J. H. Scott; Peters Chaps Rev. J oStilint= aie wies ‘3 East Columbus District—Rev. M. C. Dr. David Nortis delivered a strong sermon Thursday night, Dr. Butler pre- sided. Drs. F. M. Johnson and W. O. P. Sherman presided Wednesday night. Pastor, 2418 Metropolitan Street,| ° Georgia was in his prime and pre- ishop George B. Young ided like a veteran on the bench and *4—Central — Conference—Man.| “Wayed the vast crowd in atten Lee endance ning, S. C.. Rev. D. J. Gadsden,| With his great messa es and le: ij +f g' ‘adership 213 Rigsby St., Bishop| With splendid increases| in focal and | 73¥ nicht was in fine trim led by Mrs ve ring a Conference President “ © W. H. and F. MW Society; tor, Bishop! *-ry able addresses were delivered fy i Mrs. J. A. Fountain. the State Sup- &—Central Florida Conf, St Petersborg, Fla, 1912 3rd St Rev. J. J. Heath, Pas ; Grant. J son; Upatoi Rev. S liam Chapel, Rey. Bethel, Rev. M. L. Hood. son, Presiding Elder; Payn Rev. J. W. Gwinn; L Rev. J. A. Jewell; Springfield, W.B.P D a ae B. Wood; Ple: Powell; River Bluff Spring, Re Rev, J.D gress has been made in each of these Conferences held thus far above the average of the past year. Dr. Hemmingway of Washington, D. |C. gave a powerful address at noon | Thursday. Davis, Presiding Elder; St. John, Rey J. S. Bryan; Ward Chapel, Rev. D. Griffin; Allen Temple, Rev. N Fedd; Buna Vista, Rev. B. V: Peace: Mt. Gilead, G: W. Wallace: Marbl Chapel, Rev. T. N. Oliver: ; BIBLES-$12.00 Cuthbert Distrie Rev. F. Lowell owell; George Town, ert Circuit, Rey Blakely Dis' 13 is, Presiding El THE CHRISTIAN. ee RECORDER Bishop Fountain read the following appointments Sunday: Americus District—Rev. J. E. Presiding Elder. Campbell Chapel Station, Dr. T. iif Davis; Ellaville Station, Rey. D) W. Perkins; Oglethorpe Circuit, Rev, J. E. Jackson; Montezuma Circuit, Rey. E, C. Curry; Andersonville Circuit, Rey. D. Brown; Plains Circuit, Rev. A. E. Clark; Long Branch Circuit, Rev. W. M. Jolley; Spring Hill Circuit, Rey. 4x. D. Shivers; Sumter County Circuit, Rey jie Johnson; Tabernacle ‘and Corinth Circuit, Rey.E. C. Franklin; Smith Chapel Circuit, Rey. G. W: Smith; Ideal and Gant Circuit, Rey. S. Fields; Americus Circuit, Rev. W. T. Hicks, Jr.; Wards and Mount Zion Circuit, Rey. M. IK. Mott; Leslie and Cobb Mission, Rey. W. Norman; Brooklyn Heights Mission, Rey. A. Scott; evangelist, Rev. J. H. Hender- son; Travelers’ Rest Mission, Rey. E. D. Bivins; A. L. Wimbish, conference president of Missionary Society; Pro- fessor F. D. Harold, District Superin- tendent of the Sunday School. Albany District—Revy. W. T. John- son, Presiding Elder. Bethel Albany Station, Rev. A. R. Cooper; Atoc Dawson Station, Rey. S. B. Wright; Smithville Station, Rev. D. H, Jamerson, Archery Station, Rev.! J. W. McKnight; Graves Station, to be supplied; Bethel and Randall Cir- cuit, Dr. J. R. Gardner; Bronwood, Rey. J. H. Henton; Rarrott’ Circuit, L. B. Harris; Red Hill Circuit, to be supplied; Sasser Circuit, Rev. Brown, Rey. S. W. Way; North Albany Mission, Rey. M. Jordan; Preston Mission, Rev. L. Rollerson; St. Mary and Lees- burg Mission, Rev. M. T. Ford; Kim- brough Mission, to be supplied; Wes- ton Mission, Rey. I. S. Kimbrough; West Albany Mission, Rev. N. C: Jordan; Lee County Mission, Rev. E. G. Smith; L. Lamar, Conference Presi- dent \. H M. S. District Evange- list, Rev. G. W. Thompson. Dublin District—Rev. A. M. Roberts; Wrightsville Circuit, Rev. J. T. Leath; Strawberry Circuit, to be supplied; Brewton Circuit, Rev. W. T. Hicks ; | YourDrinkToHeali Price, $1. Trial size, 25c. So sixty-five per cent of the weight o quite largely into the composition of food. calcil chlorine, sodium, iron, etc.. exist in our bodies in various combinations and consequently must form a pa! found chiefly in fruits and grech vegetables. If the Human Body is Acficient in any of these chemical ele: s‘and the owners of Virginia Medi that this natural water or “Tabs” is a panacea that cures everything. But they do claim that there is no Disorders, Brights Disease, Sinus T: Prostration. When you are all Mineral Health Springs Water, and clean out poisonous wastes from the Kidneys and Bladder which m PAGE THIRTEEN Mt. Dalloway Circuit, Rey. William Ellis; Helena Circuit, Rev. T. M. Walder; Adrain and Scott Circuit, to be supplied; Fleming Circuit, Rev. L. D. David; Scottland and Towns Circuit, Rev. S. Bacon; Soperton Cir- cuit, Rev. J. T. Lucas; East Dublin Mission, to be supplied; District evangelist, Rev. W. A. Shipp; District President of W. H. F. M. S., W. Dasher. District -Superintendent of the Sunday School, J. E. Hoffman. Hawkinsville District—Rev. C. H. Harreld, Presiding Elder. Hawkinsville Station, to be supplied; Easton Circuit, Rev. S. W. Crawford; Abbeville Circuit, Rey. J. O. McCar- ter; Butler Circuit, Rev. A. T. Jones: Reynolds Circuit, Rev. J. W.-Ware; Rochelle Circuit, Rev. E. W. Shelton; Chauncey Circuit, Rey. F. Shack; Se- ville Circuit, Rev. T. J. Davis; Empire and St. James Mission, Rey. B. Scott; Popular Springs Mission, Rev. Way- man Shiver; Calvin Mission, Rey. J. B. Britt; Smith Chapel Mission, Rev. R. B. Robinson; Cochran Circuit, Rev. C. H. Matherson; Lumber City, Flip- per Chapel Glenwood Circuit, to be supplied; Alamo Circuit, to be supplied; Rhine, Cook, Stitt Mission, to be sup- plied; W. H. and F. M. President, Lizzie Collins; District Superintendent of the Sunday School, Professor J. D. Moseley. STAPLETON, GA. The 4th and last Quarterly Confer- ence was held Oct. 15-16, with Presid- ing Elder A. P. Solomon presiding. Dr Solomon preached a soul stirring ser- mon. Our hearts were made to bleed while the man of God talked with us. The reports of the Quarterly Confer- ence were good and spirit ran high. We are proud to say we have a wonderful pastor, Christian gentleman. been with us 5 years and we are pray- ing that God will bless him and that he will be with us 5 more years. Rey. R. G. Glovers, Pastor Mrs. Susie Wynn Spread Chapel A.M.E. Church Id everywhere Water forms about f the body and consequently, enters The mineral salts, calcium rt of the food we eat. They are ments, it cannot be healthy. Under- ical Mineral Springs make no claim thing betier as an aid for Stomach rouble, Diabetis, Dyspepsia, Nervous clogged up, use Virginia Medical ake you suffer, get up nights, give Pains causes Circles Under Eyes, Dizziness, Backache, Swollen Joints, Excess Acidity, Burning Passages, etc. Help purify the blood, clean out the system and feel strong. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE MR. PETE MINGER, A FIREMAN, OF THE P. & R. SHOPS, said that the water and tablets put him back on the road to health, after the doctors and hospitals declared that he would die in a ver, short time. He said that there is nothing like Old Virginia Medical Minera! Health Springs for bracing you up, all oyer. Eureka Sanatorium Health Association, Phila. Office, 1422 Lombard Street, KINgsley 2066. Dr. G. E. Curry, President; Dr. John Q. McDougald, Treasurer; Prof. E, B. Changler, Director of Sanitation. aceon an ane eee ee nee / ===== DSC09153.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER “AGE FOURTEEN COURSE | OF STUDY FOR TRAVELING’ PREACHERS, EXHORTERS Course of Stu a for _ AND” LOCAL PREACHERS OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH stn Se - 1. Course of Studies for the First Year : “sf reachers Sa See ‘ Reintroduction to re ee eats BOS tere. teas Conference Branch Holds Session \ The Lllinois Conference Branch Mite|well pleased. This c’ Missionary Society met in conjunction conferences held i Wallace of the 4 THE ILLINOIS ANNUAL , Aaah wey ad bes Ge CONFERENCE Gontin of the Chicago Conference. ‘i : ie Bishop Gregg Lionized with the Conference and opened their | Dist. and all of them % o G is the emeodiment of| session Tuesday. Mrs. Susie Shaw,jsuccess and increase : Work of Pastor—C. Erman.. 1.50. xecutive in adminis-| president, presiding. The reports |The 4th now leads th ~ PRICE ‘LIST - Doctrine of God—Knudson . e350: , sympathetic, yet} from the various societies of the}Dollar Money. . .. Principles of Reasoning—Robinson ............ 2.50 manner born charges were very gratifying and show- Ms R. Reaks' for Sale fe ; Books to be Purchased and Read He is loved, honored | ed much progress; after the day’s Bik cou ae cee we SelieR — Hannan mt kad wavered ‘hs.cresy. One, Represen-| sion a choice program was rendere % ITES + Pastor Preacher—Quayle . " of ‘the Mi higan, Northy eel |the chief feature was an address by DAVIS 1 A. M. E. Book Concern ss+.+. Baptism — Merrill Conferences met} Mrs. Celia A. Gregg, supervisor be ae — Phildelphia, Pa, .0 0) ees ee oe Ex cee te (Page 1 to Quarterly Conf.) Conference and for-/ district and 2nd Vice-President of the Executive. pesca ‘g egro Year Book—Ransom e-General Con-| Connectional Mite Missionary Society Annapolis, Marylan. G. E. cette Business Manager 2. Course of Studies for Ue Second Year testimonial to| which was heartily received by all. October 25th, 19, --- Old Testament History—H. P, Smith .2.......... 3.50 andolob » recognition of Again they presented a beautiful/Rt. Rey. Monroe H. Dayis — - Psychology of Human Society—Ellwood ++ 3.00. sk A he 4th Dis-/sight when they all attired in white|Baltimore Annual Conferenc “ - New Tendencies in Teaching Religion—Sheridan 128. oe j a |Thursday evening, Missionary Night. | African M. E. Church, ++.:.. Outline of Christian Theology—Newton Clark SR350 Jack was repre-| Friday the election of officers and dele-| Baltimore, Maryland. — . Motives of Men—G. AS COG Fema is cane sel a 250. 6.0. [leek t Dr. G. W. [Rell with the results as follows, Prose] Tt igen ge Ba ces cee che encck tors. Po I 4 was Geticasivele dent, Mrs. Susie B. Shaw. ; it impossible to be aie at. est th pei ieee ies et baer ey ve calisas at ihe bottom ‘of Aa yi aan Daniel A. Payne—J. R.. Coan ~§ ey Aaa ae ee ad in Chi-| Ist Vice-President, Mrs. Eliza Wil-/nual Conference, due to the fact fae Price oboe 1 Uh ey peioty Of A MB. Churcit—Smaitht 73. 1.76: Catena A: Ua 3 © , 1939. | liams, 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. Violet |I wili be on the Fastern Shore P ; aah pee Jesus Through the Centries—Case Lge ASE ee ke hasan (Macatee re ! aglow over Brown, Recording Secretary, Mrs. |tically all this week. omer f Newte ce Aol rae Ton oes Methods of Teaching Religion—Betts and Hart- j make it the; Maggie M. Jones; Assistant Secretary,| My attitude toward the Colored peo- eels Elder’s Record .... $1.75 rs See is Peer 200 --2-ll- +204) ¢ € connection| Mrs. D. M. Sydes, Statistician, Mrs.j|ple of this State and Nation | is well RAP ME Chureh) Record Okc 3.00 egies & he 3. Course of Studies for Third Year f worthy of|Pearl Attaway, Treasurer, Mrs. Lu- known. Your people are entitled to Quarterly Conference Rekoed: j : hey me RA Church as tory——Hursti,cenwemeuicve. Gece 64s 4.00 eva 4 at ‘r ¥ estow en ace i OR 8 st ak: hn ap Se rights under he Glass ‘Leaders Record A TARR AO Fields and cai ie is ionedabaaal and pe ad him eople’s, esdames lythe nes Constitution’ and great advances ipli a5 NU iy MAE etal ale lara amherst era alu pv a wlatche POO: Coe S ad a ee he twa tk Body Contingent, Es- | jare making ‘alone all civic. lines Ae oy 3 ee nae a, ” RN a BUstery ot ig au Feuer Pecan mane s : Cee pson, Sarah E. Tanner Fund, them to be worthy to enjoy thos Music Hymnal sClothye vy cui. J. ys sucess 1.50 earn ta rau emmy ies ser Arar [esas session of Annual | Susie Brewer, Mrs. Handy Student /rights. As Governor, I have publicl Music eae (per idee ech et ns ae 12.00 ‘ _ Books to be Purchased and Read be held in Decatur.|Fund, K, S. Dixon, Special Fund, S. and emphatically urged that thi Music H: LOD ee ie ee y » The Technique of Public Worship—Odgers and h much en-!E. Stone, Art, Lillian Hassell, Paria-|just’ dj +e eer ie or Brae SI AR ele aD 5 n to make Bee Raion Wt as ik Erie (cas peeees ie salar 5 need Eira uostore ron sna yy ahaa oad ep ceraacr ols psces linemN ir kes Judicial Practice—Butler of the Quad- jlain, Mary E. Green. Rh es be pia og sey Te US) Gee iG Sat atta EL ta OE SO A ae History of A. M. E. Church—C. S. Smith e er mark Dele Mesdames Susie B. Shaw, |ilities have been Weert neal ! ee es ee es Ree na koe sr ectehon to Reflective, thinking. its ere given the |Fliza Williams. Violet Brown and Mag: | avor + Hymnal for Pulpit (leather bound) .............. NE eee i aay ae Ra PPiglismiinathen Pulpit oye lt ov E. Ff. Seen f ihe an - /increased facilities over those ne .... Hymnal for Pulpit (Morocco bound and in Gold) . 4.50... : = mcg iddall and wife|gie M. Jones, Edythe Jones Grayes, |isting. I have publicly advocated Class Cards (per 100) 30 ipa ie 1 ype tain Mogan H.|a ¢ church for their ve Paiclass, Gardan (per LOO) ini scnedobacanic tec wuc sy 30. Y i ‘ ment, Drs. G i ae gi ie Bn ae A ants |acquisition of Morgan College for the - Dollar Money Envelopes, per 100 .. PE ee (che cre ae aime Relivions/ of Jaana Seek aoe reside in eld | Dixon, D. M. Sydes and Lucil ee Pate S repttional eduction fa. - Pastor's Salary Envelopes, per 100 ......... BO. Church Administration—Leach .. e n ed much to the enjoyment |They will hold their ee ue te ities. Already three of your m “hod Presiding Elder’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 . Ue pice dlles ams yer in aru Church History—Hurst i W « all me ting next year in July at He aoe : eee BB dae to the Poli is gst General Contribution Envelopes, per 100 . Eee | Fields and Methods of Knowledge—Piper and tom,’ They’ raised evel ei608 00) or ee altimore, and I am glad Educational Money Envelopes, per 100 30 Ward (Pages 161 to 398) .. GOS che: Twees ag 38 say they are making good. F . Individual Communion Service Tray, 36 glasses 7.50 BD ot cade Beran eo NUN OS Hermeneutics — Terry 4.00 EXTRAORDIN It is needless to state that I ae ae em eee ee eee ee USN Meee i MO PA Siar S UTA er ogres ke ree tinee en, SN ec awee de: L00 | ; NARY WAt |continue to render help and assistan . Glasses, per dozen .. Books to be Purchased and Read t | jin advancement of your people. (Th mere Collection “Plate narena mentor amen COO psy. a d[acsseini yrs esate History of Negro Church—Woodson .... . are not only entitled thereto, bu . Communion Tray-Cover ....... Rea cies cra AND ab riislee (ta cese agit Moni, itis miele Adolescerice— Averill nd ‘am firmly of the opinion that t . Pulpit Bible ‘ |State and Nation will be coma ben: . Small Bibles. each WODu Cia tall aeaiauiy POSTAGE EXTRA for Course of Study Books = fitted, . S. S. Teacher’s Self Pronouncing Bible ........ B50 0.34: Ioaseg a | In the tne and belief that PCHmstian WVOREELS) AeStAMenl oc. Wvintespacinin des) ( S0Ur teal warp arioy Minne a LRN ST eae e as cie daia eine hits} ale HYMNAL conference session will be highly Picture of Bishop Allen 12% x 1074 ........225 -S0vesevellereee i etter afer |cessful, and with kind personal. Certificate orders must not be less than 4 dozen. May be assorted. 3 Mervia Brows Cale f and {to you and all the members’ ... 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Church—Smith . Prices subject to change without notice. t Members of Association of “ Music Hymnal 1938. It is s nificant because : ack to Methodism—Baxter .......-...-00eee+ Read your Christian Recorder Weekly for Special Money Saving Sak : wa poms Colleges sata school teachers in the Sta it of Allen—Baxter ........ssseresseeeee ees ’ tenes of Church Supplies, : <i f ountaia, Jy, President ; land have succeeded in w sate : From Slavery to the Bishopric—W. H. Heard . seeeee Studies for Admission : $.90 Discipline ‘ Key to the Study of the Scripture—Coppin tenses Every preacher to be admitted to the Annual Conference must hav« Pattee peat f teachers. — His Inwritten History—Coppin ...-..-+-+++eeeseee+ fe an eighth grade education or higher. He must have a respectabk etottientecteet A $2.40 Value 4 f velopes orders must not be less than 400. May be assorted. : knowledge of the Bible, History of A. M. E. Church, by Smith, The Dis wrreneceeeneeee ‘i Sermons Outline—Bishop Coppin ........ 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Thinks of the Jericho Ro ; r sag a Ter see a a A t OFFICERS Tennessee Rey. R. S. Jenkins, Chief Secretary ea . he 4 R. R. Wright, Jr., 28 of the General Conference, Box}... py. Fackcone meee z AN: SCOPAL CHURCH. 2367, Dallas, Texas. s Road, N-THE-OFFICIAL ORG Fiona THE AFRICAN METHODIST: EP! tas apetown, South i Capetown, South] I was so much impressed with statements in the circular distributed at Montgomery that I decided to k it before me till I could take tim write you a personal letter express my appreciation. ] | Rey. C. W. Abington, Editor of Re- ligious Literature, 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. spa! District. Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes, President W. General Officers PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS VOLUME XC —NO. 34 A H. and F. M. Society, 900 W.| Your slogan’ “Three Pillars: Go k cry, Manager of the Third Ste, Cameroun Pesan liness, Character and Service stands } E \ f x n, 716 S. 19th Street out as one of the most impressive , PALMETTO b = Pros I I | ANNI J phia, Penna Mrs. Christine Sunth: Presidentewtite ee I have ever seen—and j AL CONFERENCE : eins Si Be -E Fiza. | Y tration and d ipti = 1 Re rge A. Singleton, Editor and] Missionary Society, 569-E Eliza-|YOUT Mus escriptions) or BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER, PRESIDES sa pa aE a heii Sic, Detroit, Machicns The Jericho Road” is simply gripping Dr. T J. Miles S ted f Th Epi SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY The acceptance of the chairmanship Ta ; 19th Street, Philadel-l vp gy yyy ee a as ee Rod + 1. J. Miles Supported tor ihe Episcopacy OF FREEDOM PLANNED of ee National Committee by the Hon- Mrs Rite as, Edit C i ii i = - . Pa Fs s f Michig . Wate: es s, es of the ae emonstration of ability and evils so widely complainéd. As to DETROIT, 1940 orable Frank Murphy, of Michigan, last c Missionary ecorder,| special fitness proves how well > Oi, weck, was the culmination of the efforts at!» B eo f Mis-|119 E. Hichlan £ a you his love for Mr. Bryant: “Mr. Bry- : 3 = Secretary of Mis-| 119 E. Highland Ave., E. Orange,| would fit the very responsible position . pat atbather wid levers. ‘classinate of a group of Detroit leaders among ns, 112 W. 120th Street, New po byt 8 as a Bishop in our church. and outstanding friends and I sane eaten Dee tegpeaes, Baber + local ‘ Be ‘ I have always admired Poh. late HAL an chairman; Moses L. Walker, treasurer ; Mrs. Bertie L. DeLyles, Associate] of our most capabl ‘ 2, Senator Charles. C.. Diggs, Attorn |P R. Hawkins, Financial Editor, The Women’s Missionary A : ce e and representative and personally I like Mr, Bryant, Shaeiee kta Mahone: John. C. a 5 retary, IS#1 14th Street, N. W., Recorder, 207 G ; y| characters and am happy to note this yet no man in the Church has talked Wil ne ce ak ot ba a tage? s ras % R Res reenwood Ave.,] demonstration of your character and to Mr. Bryant as to his attitude i dn neh a heared Lt Tulsa, Okla. ability. Ma ieee Lebel ache e fiam H, Peck, Aitorney, Harold Bled- ; i ; Piedee allo ee a getting things over than I. And I soe, L. C. Blount, Snow Gri At 42 Secretary of] ,, : Fs! allow me * He ‘ot RR as j el / 4 Be co, Tex: | Rev. V..M. Townsend, President of] a privilege to h: Chee ee ; % A EE SIR eg 5 tomeviy@harles “Roxborough (the Rev: | Vaco, Texas the Conacceonal shen’ ivilege to have ,you as. one of my sible for his writings and if they are Bike Te pe Sipe ieee Connectional Ministers Coun.] special friends and fell i CONCERNING THE SENIOR [A SLASH aah A peigealanau ie edibor Gk she cil, 513 W. 9th Street, Little Rock ow workers in as any one in the Church to get con- Louis Einanuel . Martin, the Rev. | FE | Arkarisas i ‘| the development of our common cause { BISHOP trol of our property Hu Whi Ul a ni ii pine Parson | / : we 2 ‘ 7 7 « . orace ite, Lloyc fer, Ji. EB. Me- " | ; the A. M. E. Church and the King- | Bishop Flipper is greatly beloved ‘Call the Reve te cay She % | A ee dom’ of Goa . e é ‘ all,.the Reverend) J. EE. Charleston, busnee eee | _During The Palmetto South Caro-| py the Old Seventh. He is easy go- and the, Reyerend. J. D, Howell elby, Secretary of the RLY CONFERENCE AT Sincerely yours, pa lina Conference which was held in|ing and sympathetic and always Phe ational nee bai i ool Union, 716 S. 19th SHILOH A.M.E,. CHURCH John R. Hawkins Morris Brown Metropoiitan Church, nt j Galli. 5) ela alp arabes sacs Hp awkins E preaching Peace and Love and really the Governor of Michigan, will include | ‘treet, Philadelphia, Penna — Skee See Charleston, presided over by the}: i. New Day ove nee Aetaaished (gS iDN s ty ; ae ude (Conennd ee ees SMITHFIELD,N.C. Senior Bishop Flipper, the question] O°" Ae es tae MU tae ue eee ce 1 y, Secretary | St. Mark A.M.E. Church was raised as to the release supposed], a Beta sare re eh e Hi tates wuill, eA e pe pee a 5 r Extension, 1535 14th At 11:00 o'clock a.m. he was in to have been leased, which seemingly et ae ee Ms uh aes aye As hibition With ug Sea a ae a Washington, D. C | the pulpit. Our. he s % Through the untiring effort: f showed a rather hostile attitude to|¢° Sie and CR Onn | au Te Seno Te ee Ki - SIE Ae dha, Ga Aeagags 7 i hearts were made pastene Ripper Oe - : the Charter or revamp it so that the can history, this jubilee is expected to layborn, Editor of th glad for his constructive, spiritual fet m Revco: M. Reddick we have ae pees BS sub ae MO Ke General Conference would elect and attract a million yisitors from all parts z y 3 Or of the/ and thoughtful sermon. been able to pay the mortgage off our leagues in particular. t the Board. Bishop holds that GEORGE W. BABER of the, world. Detroit's geographic i Recorder, 513} At 3:30 he. ‘visit 4 Jos charene “ ; Bishop said: Mr. Bryant was one a, . vee ue iti S 3 ERO ENIL is Shree. I ce me pee site. our Mission ; f 3 aad the property belongs to the A.M.E. position as the gateway to the East and i Aslan. | Chareh, Ste Anica Boot Up nae Tc has worked to make this accom- of the best business men in the Ghusek’ that h ld d h| Pastor of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church] t© the West of our cbuntry, won the Ae . , ° . ist : ae C * ; thai e wou Oo as muc! ‘astor Z -M.E. : F | Scull, pastor, he encouraged Rey |? sent in the face of such opposition _ Church and not the most honest. He] ‘2urch th support of the goyernment for this \ Wilson. Editor of the| | « 2 Scull and commended him for his en- as would have brought despair to the” referred to letters steadily coming libellous he should be sued. He re- at Detroit, who is doing a great work mammoth spectacle 5 Recorder, 5213 | deavor and Jove for the A. M. FE Beaty of a leader less determined. to him as Senior stating many irreg-| Signed as Ee Oe ee and is greatly, interested am unifying the With the active co-operation of the es A s Angeles, Calif. |Church, even though your- member. We have had pastors to come and go. ularities in the Church, and how the} when the Board refused to change] forces of African a in DCH etroit Chamber of | \Gommer the ship is small, men are being treated and driven} all lines. Allen University is in tip| gan. He is Michigan’s choice for Michizan Dourict Buneag, the: Conven A. M. E. MUSIC _HYMNALS p.m. Dr. Sanders called ie With hearts filled with gratitude fone! + i The Palmetto Annual Conference Up| was officially launched this week as weed onfer- - . i MF j Brand new AME. Music || {mt '2 order going through the oa the realization that God has been ex- inthis Issue aed Shag ; ; Governor Frank Murphy, of Michigan, HH . 2 = Music | ciplinary questions: he ay ceptionally good t i ; Dr. T. J. Miles for the Bishopric | accepted the chairmanship of a Nation- ‘ mm Bound in semi | appeal io the Gen ¢ made special with sioee, Sood to us in the past and — [OS Sent eS SAR Sa J wide Committee, Friday. The jubile¢ Morocco with Head R Ue oi fie membership of Shiloh| “7 Sincere prayer for the continuation { . : x Fan oid Ts 8 ead Bands |) ‘© subscribe more in numbers t. for his blessings and widance Hn’ the The Daily The Twenty-eighth Annual Session] which will assume the proportions of a | and Beautifully stamped in church Papers. The Quarterly lee future. i, : var ah tle he Patly Altar 2 of the Palmetto Conference of the} Worid’s Fair, at a cost of $500,UUU, | t I Teored ference w; C an Ons F Te erate “ i ii F . F ANE SY Y a | are offered at these rahi baad very successful, all S)yj- G. M. White ~ a Key Sea OLE ESY African Re ieaaate Episcopal Church hich has been Nears ede by the ces a Cee enER Bald “taeda peor —— ; Sunday School Lesson..... 3 (Continued on page 12) State and Federal Governments, will be pre | ed ie (h “i d Abi: membership Suheckiberto a DITORIALS: ie sans avy ENE Five Years of Ne | ingle py aids . ollar Money. (work of | TH , Br TOs $1.50 y CHRISTIAN RECORDER = ANNUAL CONFERENCE] he rise of the American Negro will’ Half Doz. . - : - be graphically portrayed in ten thous- ' ; $ 6.50 Evangelist Nathaniel H th rm pe ee Ye This D The 67th session convened in St. | ands of exhibits that will represent One Do: awthorne — PED TS Te ‘ John A.M.E. Church, Springfield, Ill.| every aspect of Negro progress in the | ~ — $12.00 : ‘ ‘Two Attitudes, On Color Line | Wednesday, October Sth, 9:30 A,M. | last three quarters of a century. The be remi | Christian Church et Maer yy \t 7:30 P-m. Dr. Saunders Roe in his pulpit at Shiloh. He Sie a large attendance and Ke par iar his sermon Monday, October 16th. at ached every who brought plans, but stood idly by while few of our church leaders washed away theit plans and ideas and left us standing in the dark. We are so thankful to say we have our last mortgage ready to be burned the fifth Sunday which will be called “Home Coming Day.” 2 from laymen and ministers from far and near and may call in person. He admitted that at that time he felt to say some things which he thought would check up on some of these top shape. All this goes to show Episcopal honors, and host to the next how we love him. J. E, Thomas 618 N. Coit St. Florence, S.C. nc o j d Points ..... hurchman A fiel< epee e ere ereeeee SOUTH CAROLINA 4] Rey. K. J. Sidall, pastor; Rt. Rev. John A. Gregg, Presiding Bishop. After an impressive processional by the choir, Bishop Gregg lined hymn General Conterence. A gigantic jubilee celebration mark- ing the 75th anniversary of the freedom oi the American Negro, which will take 1940, place in Detroit, Michigan, in (Continued on é « page 9) historic celebration will be enhanced by the meeting of the Sesquicentennial Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Detroit at the same BISHOP R. C. RANSOM THE OHIO ANNUAL CONFER- ; tg < ti lism looki, Y ve Se Det 5 b ind ¥ ‘oking forward to official ‘oung People’s Page—- Continued on e 8) time. ; $ ‘ Orde: 1 i ial act , bRges ate (Continu pag i Br ‘ rs Today mano meanwhile Elizabeth M. Thomas eo ae . ; a : A Glance.... . ~ ° 656, ollar Money 7. lee Services. For dates write Sau "Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- Bae? wax | A.M. &. BOOK CONCERN . * 3 Wh ge, Ree THE A. 716 So. 19th Street 2 M. E. BOOK CONCERN : Philadelphia, Pen _ scriber Get manity-Still Carrying on. Each Sub- a Subscription The One Hundred and Eighth Ses- sion of the Ohio Annual Conference was held in the historic old St. Paul (Continued on page 13) a JOST POPULAR BISHOP IN THE ON PAGE FIVE CHURCH
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  ===== DSC09162.JPG ===== PACE SIXTEEN SUNDAY SCHOOL - UNIO ATTORNEY POTTSTOWN PENNNA F} $3 . %& Mes, Lonise Oliver N / | free ONWARD (Continued from page 9) OHIO CONFERENCE aE, | rom pa lar M $8656. ¢ report inspiratio: vey of {/bosom for the hospitality tendered e ‘ 5 + most|them by the pastor and members of ae BG ages below Fairmount, Ward A. M. &. Church. ce bieornune Roland Hayes, 2 ss DRA OR eR Tones W orld famed tenor, Monday eye- oust ee lay ning, January 2, 1939, 8:30 o’clock peared at the Academy of Music. Tick- j pape 1 ets on sale at George T. Haly’s, "73.00. 1615 Chestnut Street; The Phila- eg REE TE "7.00 pean delphia Tribune, 526 S. 16th Hudson Pepe ee C2 SOREEY RAB A AN ania Street; The Y. M. C. A., 1724 14.00 Christian Street; The Y. W. C. 17.00 | A., 1605 Catherine Street and i200 | Mr. Eugene Dutton at Union A. c nila an M. E. Church. Price of Tickets: 14.00 $0.75, $1.50, $2.50, $3.00 and 1s 19,00 i $3.50. 14.00 « 14.00) Oo ee ee 13.00 | Various Committees, as follows: Ad- eae S08 Tai .50| mission read by S, P. West; First e F 13, Sed ROO ees 3 00| Year, by. J. W. Arnold; ‘Second Year, 9.00 Papiou 11.00} C.. B.. Pearl; Third, Year, B. A. GAO: ame Dee 8. 09 | Nichols; Houck Year, he. Ge Payne. The Finance’ Committee which was The report was received with sad- HG ees eee sige 13) |ness, that Revs. W. H. Shelby and 2 rvin, C. M. ey for the | W. H. Martin had been seriously in- oe C. B. Pearl, C. T. H. Wat, 61, which was{jured in an automobile accident and kins, “Raymond Davis, A. J. Allen, of last year. |Were in the hospital, Zanesville. A{TePofted through “Ray Davis. The mal pleas of|offering was taken for them and /a Judiciary Committee through, G. L. Payne Semi-|commiittee sent to ascertain the extent|Jlicks; State of the Church, through Bish. {Of their injuries and take up their | 2: N- Robinson; State of the Coun- 2 | reports. try, C. B. Pearl; Temperance, Mrs.. z the sessions| The evening session was given over Minnie Jamison; Local Church Ex- » which ig|t© the Missior Mass Meeting, with tension, Raymond Davis; Resolutions, a8 eh thee! he 4 Bishop Davis presiding. J. W. Moorehead. , ore chive? see Bishop Davis, after pleading for * pie evening session was the Young » raised, in| {CCP Consecration to real missionary | "Cople’s Educational Mass-Meeting, 44 Chia: efforts by the entire church, presented and a very splendid Program was pre- rom the| >": A: J. Allen, who in his own way | Sented by the young people from Wi jas Se ary of the berforce, Columbus, Zanesville, and FAMOUS TENOR “SINGER _ for dinner. Thursday Afternoon The noon session was opened by rs accord- | Rey. M. H. Jones assisted by our lable chorister and pianist. All hands | » Rev. |set ir for a home stretch in closing i to Oldj/one ot the greatest district confer- | God took out a jences ever held in the First Episcopal people for| District of the A.M.E, Church. fairs of} Reports of the following committees Since this is | were disposed of in rapid succession : W hat Committees on Admision, Holy Od- | ’ | der, Finance, Memoirs, Resolutions { Election of lay delegates to the] xt Annual Conference. The following were chosen as dele- recess gates: Walter Walker Evelyn Bertha Wilson, Ed- d Lance, Moore. Alter- es: Edward Barrett, Jennie Mc- Emmanuel Jackson, Susie Per- ntosh from the! Each member of this Conference went to their several fields of labor having a larger vision, a greater hope in the success of the Christian Church -|on earth and a warm feeling in their ate ROLAND HAYES ical The Rev. C. H. Fountain, pas- tor of Union A. M. E. Church American Bible ry is by me ir it 3 sciedhiek atti de. |Soriety, pleaded for the extension of ter Cities, and the musical number: ent Iberforce. The Bish- the missionary effort both at home [PY the Cambridge Jr. Choir, Zane! Pre rs and pastors and abroad, giving many experiences ville Children’s Choir, The Mi Ata are still leading *S iMustrations of the necessity for|Chorus, directed by Mrs. Louise Be " nipictiion Wei oat ; of the W. P. A. School, and th make up all degirtiitnts Dr Gomez of St. James Church, soloists, were Miss Eleanor. Marsha’ « the means to support Cleveland, was next presented, and in|! the City of Zanesville, and Mrs. ought therefore be furnishet Pi#5™& and forceful terms, extolled | Inez Singer Early of. Cambridge, and ‘ll the necessaries that make for {y'° Plessings the missionary efforts ofthe chief of speakers, Mrs, Florence tr and inspiration for ‘"® Christian Church had brougtt to| Walker Smith of Columbus, © Mr sh the world at large, and said that one| Edith Bryant, sR. R. Wright, Sr é dade Mea ies of the lessons to be taught to the| Wilberforce, and Mr. Kenneth. Sau ; nestion, “Shall Lay. foreigners of our race variety, espe-| “ers, of Wilberforce, and climaxe: Me on the Tris! Of Bishops by cially, was Negro independence, and| addresses by Vice President G. H scopal Committee? It resulted 2 a Missionary Collection, Pb: are President D. 0. Wall Years, to 37 years, af oth .: ; discussion, eRe thea third day, was devoted to un-|was ine eh gape finished routine, with reports from the (Continued in "METROPOLITAN OFF. ICIAL FAMILY RT. REV. M. om DAVIS, D.D., Bishop Rev. H. M. Shields, Presiding Elder Rey. J. C. Beckett, Pastor Revs. Z. Hawkins, A. N. White, A N. Thomas, Assistants Rey. C. he Ce. Campbell, Conference Evangelist Rev. S. T. Crawford, Superannuate Mrs. Rebecca Glover, Evangelist Stewards: J.-E. Clark : S. W. Hardy U. S. Brown G. A. Robinson W. H. C. Brown E. W. Harrison E. P. Wingard C. W. Gray G. W. McGhee Trustees: G. A. Robinson Jie: Tate q E. S, Heywood A. A. Thomas J. R. Hawkins F, Da Milles... A. L, Barber. F. W. White J. S. Coage Stewardess Board No. 1 Mrs. Ida Hopkins, President Mrs. Adelaide Hutchinson, Vice Presi- dent Mrs. Florence Butler, Secretary Mrs. Fanny Daugherty, Assistant Sec- retary Mrs. Fannie Skinner, Treasurer Mrs. Violet Plummer, Chaplain ~ Stewardess Board No. 2 Mrs. Matilda Wilson, President Mrs. Mary Henson, Vice President Mrs. Emma Gullins, Secretary Mrs. Sarah Stoops, Treasurer Mrs. Lola Scott, Chaplain Stewards Board No. 2 Attorney Lewis Darby, President — Dr.C. T. Ferebee, Vice President Me. Fred Stanton, Secretary Mr. E. T. Washington, Acting Trea- surer ~ Missionary Society i Mrs. Elsie P. Beckett, President — Mrs. Emma R. Brown, Vice President Bessie Barber, Secretary and Ida Dean, Assistant Secretary ladys “Moore,” Corresponding - Sarah E. Brown, Treasurer M. Lucas, Chapl Metropolitan African M. tury ago by men of zeal and holy passion. Campbell Beckett. THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: R ~ NE RAN ‘METHODIST: Say Neer ge RDER A CENTURY OF AFRICAN METHODISM AT MET- - ROPOLITAN 1838 1938 | By Charles H. Wesley The Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church was an outgrowth of the dissatigfactions which occured in Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church (white) on Fourth Street, near Vir- ginia Avenue, Northeast, about 1820, and the development of separate con- gregations of Negro Methodists in the District of Columbia. One separation of the colored members of the Ebe- nezer congregation led to the organi- zation of Israel African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1821 by Reverend David Smith, a member of the Balti- more Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which had . Church, Washington, D. C., was organized a cen- The present pastor is the Rev. J. PLEASANT CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Florida BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH New Bedford, Mass. The First Quarterly Conference which met at the church was opened with singing, our new Presiding Elder, Rev. J. G. Drake, having called the Conference to order. This was followed with prayer ue our new pastor, Rey. Norman W. Brown, Mr. Earle Carter was elected Secretary, Mrs. Roberta Perry, Asst. Secretary, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mar- shall, and Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks reporter. (Continued on page 16) Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- manity-Still Carrying on. Each Sub- scriber Get a Subscription Quarterly Conference at tor, Rev. night, Mrs. porter. (Continued on page 13) oy) PAGE EIGHT The Presiding Elder of the Tampa District, Dr. C. S. Long held his Third Pleasant Chapel on Oct. 7th and 9th. The pas- N. DeNard had the entire curriculum of his church well organized. The Conference began on Friday M. Denson was elected Secretary and Miss Idella Austin, re- All reports coming from the various boards were well prepared and been organized on a national basis in Philadelphia in 1816. At first, these Pioneers worshipped~ in Basil Sim’s Rope-Walk on First Street, near Penn- sylvania Avenue and subsequently in Reverend Mr. Wheat’s School House en “Capitol Hill” near Virginia’ Ave- nue. They finally purchased the old First Presbyterian Church at the foot f “Capitol Hill.” Simultaneously with this activity in southeast Washington, a group of Negroes in Georgetown had also withdrawn from white parishes. The ranks of these Negro groups swelled steadily and a membership re- port revealed that in -821 there were over 500 individuals in the District of (Continued on page 12) In This Issue The Datly Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. POWER sc atc eae tvovas ies 2 Sunday School Lesson ............ 3 Editorials: A Hundred Years of Christian Service 4 Our Masthead ..... 4 “The Preaching Line” ........ 4 The Nazi Assult On All Relig- ion (Editorial of the Week) 4 Pointed Points 4 Churchman Afield 5 Young People’s Page—Elizabeth M. EDOM a Ow od aiey hes \ shes 6 Allen Christian desvor League. 7 Occasional Flashes—Willard Leake 7 INOS EO ENGIANCE ook. Ge sein yw ie 2 10 An Occasional Letter—Bishop J. ‘ ASGregg .....5 Becht 3S Spits 11 Metropolitan Anniversary NCO ARAERES Sas ee p se han espn Oe 16 ECORDER SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR LAYMEN J ===== DSC09163.JPG ===== By Rev Minneapolis, The Daily Altar oe Carlyle F. Stewart Minn. j Lord is algh unto all them that! all apon him, to all that call vgn his | ” teeth t thet fear hina; thei ory ba tureday CHURCH MILITANT November 5 i] a AL POWERS Monday, November 7 YE SHINE AS LIGHTS nit sohed and perverse ve shine ax lights 24s La He will fulfill the desire of he aleo will hear ead will save thems.—Amen moved from wit the life without, er his function but certainly not as one who by his enforcement makes, men better morally. As the Oxford Conference further said: “When the powers of this age make demands on Christians which body of Christ, how can the church] For men to worship God in peace, — Started with a spirit true 2 less it is a true church?” ? f sii ap thank] For the right, to dare and do, | Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thee for light and truth that Thou dost One handled seats eeneeneeta give us, and that even tho our outer} (¢ loyal, brave and honest men, man perish, our inward man is renewed] Started Union Bethel Church, from day to day. Bless us, we pray,} Free to worship God, their search. in Jesus name. Amen. to be more vit- nm it knows it when nobody --—| Years of struggle was the growth Oxford Confer- Of this band of A.M.E.’s. © Men and women filled with love Thursday, November 10 THE KINGDOM and The CHURCH To the general assémbly and church Metropolitan yous has stood 65 of the firstborn, which are written in] As @ beacon light for men; aven.”. Rey. teas Pointing them to higher heights “The church must never make the] And defending all men’s rights. mistake of thinking that it is the king- dom of God. It is in it, and part of it; but the kingdom is greater than the church.” (Oxtord Conference) The Church has been and may be Long may Metropolitan ‘live To meet new problems as they come; Making brotherhood the goal, And salyation of the soul. the church or its ministry. Often thef May our work unselfish be church has to apologize for its error,} For our brethren and for Thee. such as it had to do at the close of the last great war and has done often since in its relation to economic and social justice. CHIPOLA, LA. Chere are 212 different denominations} The 4th Quarterly Conference of in America, each claiming to have Pipkens Chapel A.M.E. Church was divine revelation. The kingdom is greater than any one or all of these. Prayer: “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Amen, hurch adversity Tuesday, November 8 GOD AND CEASAR ton, P. E. | presiding. Friday night an old fashion love feast altar of our hearts. There were sing- Gained their strength from God above. Rey. J. Campbell Beckett. held Oct. 7-10. Rev. J. K. Washing-. was held. The holy fire burned on the ~ eae dees ing, shouting, praying and testifying mS hat Friday, November 11 for the Master. Rey. H. P. Perkins, — IN BUT NOT OF our pastor of Matthews Chapel, we vationalism| 4, 0p ee | Dreached «the “sermony a exts (Let ‘They are not of the world.” es John} Brotherly Love Continue.” 7716, On Sunday at 12 o’clock the people gathered from far and near for the great Quarterly Meeting. Reverends J. Hunter, Gordan, Per- kens, Miller and T. T. Tucker partici- pated. 1 : Dr. Tucker just broke it up with his that the church must adjust itself to| sreat sermon. Text: “Make haste and the world in which it lives. To some come’ down.” i by extent it is true but only to a very Monday night at 7:30 the Presiding na peop ‘ willing to ndividual “Jesus took the world as He found it, which is what the church is some_ times told to do. But-he didn’t leave it as he found it.” (Oxford Confer- ence) There are many people who believe nd actual relief in le lives this willingness that (Oxford Con- of dictators, hip the growing menace of nationalism, we con- It an’t hap € are mistaken. Chris. | ‘imited degree. Sooner or later lines of} jeder preached, Text‘ “Bind the scarle: 2 and agaist any conn: cleavage will be drawn. The world cord in the window.” ; i exceyt tue’ of Gad fs avers of doing things that can] “Fach report showed a decided in- ea 9 ae the place of God ah be squared with the Christian crease. We had one member to cross We would be obedient to en “ea to the great beyond this Quarter. authority, O Father, so long ‘¢ saints of the ages are the men The Presiding Elder commended the heir requirements do not supersede Saba who stood out against the Pastor and members of the Quarterly "Y to Thee. Strengthen us in| YOrd in championing the way of right- ; € xool work, for Jesus ¢ sie ecousness, con ocan me ee ia ir ¢ we! rence was arranged. £ a i ok We pray thee O God, for The Presiding Elder wae paid in full inesday, November 9 ait) and strength to stand against| and was all smiles. We also had a THE SPIRIT WITHIN a ae Bie the world. Strengthen nice amount to ree to our pasto: i ~-a|'¥ church today. In Jesus name. WwW i x The kingdéin of Gols witinyca.n| Amen. < Pray that Pastor Frierson and Pent F our Presiding Elder’ will live Jong to Wa ———— i Fe , : j \oy Christian social order must de-[ po -H HEE eeee eee |” ore ae Pp 3 end, not on its institutions and its ‘ ; to: ‘awe, but on the spirit within its mem- GRACE AT THE TABLE reek BS Washington, : AM ers Not orders can create order. but Bee, Be Fede ae Joi nd wider of the heart gives to the : Haste tS ee eee ‘ders @t the group their trae obedi- pian i Oxtord Conference) oe hang ee see © God, Thou hast Choir G \We may pass all the legislation we hy Provision for Thy many poor. Pulpit WwW please, bot it will not © are constantl: t , Miutel tea make men and ntly dependent upon Fine materials, beauti The heart must he| Thee for obr food. Help us as we eat hin in order to change| to bless’ Thee; the Gi ¢ i ‘iver of every good The rian has| gift, Amen, ‘ihe Pleasingly aici low prices, * %, ae ia 3 3 Mieke: hie DUS Honof thy father thy mother, that thy days may be in the land which Jehovah thy feiveth thee see 0 40007 UKE 2:46 And it came to pass, after days they found him in the tem- sitting in the midst of the teachers, h hearing them, and asking them stions: 47 and all that heard him amazed at his understanding and answer. 48 And when they saw they were astonished; and his t er said unto him, Son, why hast u thus dealt with us? behold, thy er and I-sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it t ye sought me? Knew ye not that just be in my Fatler’s house? 50 i} | they understood not the saying eh he spake unto them. 51 And he it down with them, and came to zaretn; and he was subject unto : and his mother kept these say- _ in her heart. ) And Jesus advanced in wisdom and tre, and in favor with God and men. N 19:26 When Jesus therefore his mother, and the disciple stand- y whom he loved, he saith unto his ler, Woman, behold, thy son! 27 saith he to the disciple, Behold, mother! And from that hour the iple took her unto his own home. EPHESIANS 6:1 Children, obey parents in the Lord: for this is t, 2 Honor thy father and mother ich is the first commandment with mise), 3 that it may be well with e, and thou mayest live long on the th. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke your dren to. wrath: but nurture them in chastening and admonition of the rd. OLDEN TEXT: Honor thy father id thy mother, that thy days may be in the land which the Lord thy od giveth thee. Exodus 20:12. E LESSON BROUGHT DOWN _ TO DATE By John R. Ewers young woman came into my study discuss the problem of drinking. It pened that her father had lost his > and left her mother because of ex- ssive drinking and all which that in- ved. The ‘complaint of this young oman was, that she had dined, the ght before, in one of our swankiest staurants | and that there was far ore drinking on the part of parents on that of young people. Bitterly ‘igned the men and women in © thirties and the forties. Maybe cause that left me out I agreed eartily with her criticism of *s of older people. “Why,” i ae escort and I did not , Ear ny t Firs at_all around us were] rf sia uounge about sending their chiidren aione to Sunday school, Who spend the Gay at goir cluDs, who serve liquors at tne tables be- sve Liew Little “chdren, Who have Abarous parucs at wmeuw too inany wxsuvails and CO¢Ktaus appear, sais OLY O1 MAdKing money a’ aus UE SUA laduer. who ud cump- incu you asa fee tO white a lesson which teaches ~euurel Lo Honor their parents. 4use. as €- Wilac 1 say is: “monor your waleits—nu wicy aeserve MUNG. gust because a Certain tian dappenea cy ve the latner on a chug, Goes thar auCai Tide We UeseLVes \oMurs BS vor wilaet ds it. sucn an monorabdic ioing tu nave a Calas tnac wepends upon ubngs—wiletner we cana was waliecu ala wheter tne end is wen evironed in ins nome, rake) duc numan 4aCe 1s NOL sO Mard pressed ior more ouspniigs that it becomes a matter o1 uonorabie distinction to become ac- cidemally the iather or even the moth- ‘er Ol a Child. Mother's Day is a ume 10£ sentimental siush and 4 ather’s Day sever has caught on. Wraises be! 4 sce€ toO many parents who are poor excuses. {hey set miserabie exampies. 40 imitate them would mean to go to tne devil. ‘Lhey seem to do every ‘wrong, based upon a tumsy pauosophiy . 40 honor such parents wouid only be to make one’s days short in the lana. dn these days ot divorces, iamily fights, inability ro provide tor otispring and unwanted chudren, it is well to give a pointed study to this whole busi- ness of parenthood. Children ‘should be born only of healthy parents and should come into the world when they are wanted and when they can be weli taken care oi. Sick mothers should not be compelled to bear children. Diseases and criminal tathers should not beget children. Children should be intelligently spaced according to the ability of the parents to care properly tor them. Good married people will always want children; it is one of the deepest hu- man desires. We 1eed not worry about that. ‘wo things you can write down in your book: (1) Young people will al- ways ‘fali in love (or climb into it); and (2) Good married people ill always want and have children. Let Susanna Wesley have John as her . fifteenth child; Susanna was well able to take care of all’of her children. Birth con- trol does not insist upon small families, but upon health and upon the ability of the parents to give their children, few or many, adequate care. There is nothing honorable just in having a child; in fact, there may be much that is dishonorable about it. This is a good time to do some clear thinking upon this vital subject. Let me repeat: parents might well take a day off to consider whether they should be honored or not. Too many, a regret to say, if they received their just dues, would find themselves damn- ed by faint praise. It is something to think about and pray over. F POINTERS ~. By Roy L. Smith The major portion of the boy problem the average town is the father prob- d ak \ ) Re V -w boys have ever gone wrong following their father’s advice; it is en they set off after father’s ex- at they get into trouble. RECORDER “oes tO begin with. diumiuaung as it may be, many a parent could learn something from his cnild. Sai S ‘The average son is his father’s best school teacher. ‘ ‘The child that is never given any re- PAGE THREE SAGO Wiis ce ESS re oheree bi corp on Sunday mornings, | thing who knows more than her mother thousands of members into the Church. In many of his’ quarterly conferences and at other times peop!c are converted by his preaching ‘and added to the church. Dr. Stinson is fully ripe for the Bishopric and we fecl that the great A.M.E. Church and the Race at large need the services of this man oi ; Sin God on the bench to help stir the irresponsible citizen when he grows UP. | church from the top, so that the spirit No parent has done his duty by his} would run Jike a fountain from above. chud until he has given the child a uttle | ye solicit the votes and influence of bit ot himself. sponsibility in bis home will make an the Bishops, General Officers, College Presidents, Deans, Army Chaplains, PRAYER THOUGHT Elected Delegates to the 1940 General By Wiiliam Chalmers Covert Conference, Please help us elect Dr. We give Thee thanks, our Heavenly] G. T. Stinson Bishop. We are willing vather, tor family lite in whose biood- and ready to help other state candidates streams live the qualities that werelas we have always done. We believe born of Christian culture and restraints. he is a winning candidate for any other “lay we turn with gratitude to the} candidate to run with. Dr. G. T sacred sources ot godly home ute hid-] Stinson, just must go up. We can .den in the long gone years. We thank] hear from all parts of the Connection Yhee that amid hardships and privations] these words, from some of the Bishops, of which we know nothing, our fore-] Ministers and Laymen, that if Bishops fathers put into cur souls a hunger for}are elected in 1940 Stinson will be nobler things. Wake in the hearts of hard to leave out. And we hope and children and parents today a better un- pray that this will be the thought of derstanding gf their mutual privileges{the whole Connection. We have a and duties. May parents be worthy off list of well qualified men from whom the love and honor of their children] the five or six Bishops will be elected, and may children, with spontaneity and] we name some of them. Our own Dr gratitude, love and honor their parents.]G. T. Stinson, Drs. J. L. utler of Shelter and guide homeless children{Ga.; Johnson, Gibbs, Long, of Fla. ; who bereft of the solace of parent-love}J. B. Butler, C. A. Carr, P. F. Jack- must find fostering love in others. May]son, R. S. Jenkins, of Texas; Adams he who took little ones in his arms} Miles, McGill, of S. C.; Dr. -Burges, ever hold the homeless ones near to his | Bonner, of Ala.; Dr. J. H. Clayborn, heart. In his name. Amen. of Ark.; Dr. J. W. Hair, J. J. Mo- “}rant Wm. E. Barnes, F. R. C. Dur- DAILY BIBLE READINGS den, R. A. Scott, of Mi: ippi;\Avery M. Exodus 20:12 of N. Cs F. Mi: Reid CF. Flipper, T. “Luke 2:46-52. of Mo.; George, Baber, Wm. Peck tiheg Powell, of Mich.; D. Ward Nichols, of T. John 19:26, 27. New York; Cole, of Rhode Island Bp. Colossians 3:12-21, W. H. Griffin, A. Wayman Ward S. Proverbs 1:7-19. C. E. Brooks, of Ill; Allen Gomez, of S. Psalm 121: 1-8. 1 Ohio; Walden, Ferguson, Beckett, of Baltimore; C. E. Stewart, of Va.; R B. Smith, of Del.; and many others whom we don’t name now Rey. J. C. Crowe LOUISIANA: OFFERS DR. SON FOR BISHOP 1940 STIN- Dr G15 Stinson, Presiding Elder Rev. J. Jackson of Monroe District, North Louisiana Rey Gi H. J. Thibodesol Conference is being offered for the Rey. B. J. Jackson Bishopric at the forth coming General Conference in Detroit, Mich. 1940. Dr. Stinson is a man,of God who is in every way ready for this high and holy office. We know him to respect him, and to follow’ his leadership. We have had ‘ twenty years’ service together with The Fourth Quarterly Conference of him here in the North Louisiana Con-] Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church was ference, as pastor and Presiding Elder. | held Oct. 8-10, with Rey. J. E. Rogers He is fair in hise administration to] presiding. The Quarter was a great ministers and laymen alike. His word] success, just after a meeting held at is dependable. If he says he is with] Wayman Chapel, conducted by Rey. you, it is just that. All others may} Mrs. B. E. Thompson, whose address forsake you and leave you, he will not is 1103 Kellum St., Waco, Texas. This desert even though the battle is hot. | meeting also was a great success. Rey He is cool in his disposition yet very] J. E. Rogers, pastor of Telico Church manly in dealing with those under Him. | presiding, this quarter had Love Feast He has helped and brought the Confer-] on Friday night and the eleven o'clock ence numbers of young men who joined} sermon delivered by him was helpful to with us in singing his praise. He is|all. The sermon Sunday night was de- one of the most beloved and highly re_| livered by our wonderful pastor, Rev. spected ministers among us who aspires] H. Y. Jackson. We have had success to these honors in the Church. He} spiritually and financially under his both loyes and respects his family. | leadership. We raised this quarter Educates his children in the schools} $21.00. There was a strong recom- of the A.M.E. Church. Is a powerful] mendation to the Presiding Elder, pre- New Testament Preacher, a soul win-] siding to pass on to the Presiding Elder, ner, a fine pastor and Presiding Elder. | J. W. Bennett, for the return of our One just cannot hear Dr. Stwuson} pastor and good wife. We are hoping preach and not be helped and inspired] for their return, because with his ad- if one gives him a little of one’s at-}] vice and cooperation in every repect tention. Any congregation in the A.| we will climb to higher heights. Our M. E. Church will welcome his mes-] motto is “The end is not yet.” ‘ sages at any time, He has taken]. . (Miss) C, A. Biggins , Robt. Boughton N. W. Draper Dr. R. O. Pierce ENNIS, TEXAS ===== DSC09164.JPG ===== 1462-1938 MEMBERS ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS CALVIN MK. STRAUSER ADVERTISING SERVICE NEWSPAPER SERVICE Eatered at the Post Office at Philadel. pits, Peana. as Second Class Matter Bel—KINyaley 0497 Published Weekly at the AME ris 3 Street Philadelphia, Penos. Book Concern Nincteenth un Me scorge A rglston, Editor and Manager Weekly Weekly Poem NOVEMBER : g hadows eaves bat 4 bear = nant A HUNDRED YEARS OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE a \ifican M, FE. washington, D. C., has Ps hrated ebrated ita centennial of Christian service onder the bri. TE ae j } } masth 1 Marcellus M. Clark ve ue ys stc g The ( j al | rhts stand. new contir Y the | € Davis id-Year Conf the preache ust } me if T preach not his life dear Self. denial, self-sacrj bnegatio; movements that scoff a may win souls to God jo he] vile rel Ab sae: facement, self-g) “THE PREACHING LINE” yourself on the preaching g mimsters who stood be bar of weeks ago. be so consumed task that he will feel the “ son of the immortal Jabez Pitt Campbell, elected Bishop in 1864. the present “National Church of African Methodism.” Metropolitan stands today in}lost in sin. There is no higher}perity. Now they warn that the dawn of a second century offcalling, no greater work. Theftinction of the light of Christiar * as the national church of} preaching man is God’s ambassa-[ity and all religious truth . With un-|dor, a representative of heaven, No loyalty, unflagging zeal] Men of might have stood here. sighted statesman, whatever hi thodism. ever increasing fidelity to the t of God and the ideals of our}some inconsequential hamlet] would be insensible to this warn-_ ve faces the future} stands with Moses, Amos, Isaiah, ing. F iS » from the connection| Jeremiah and Ezekiel. John the tian Recorder, ten] Herald, Peter and Paul; or. 000—— OUR MASTHEAD pia shall her hands { of the Christian] Glorious company! first was undecorated. ating a cleft in the German On this line there IS power.}tion that forebodes a menace Men who followed it in the earlyfits existence, the bishops evin their affection for their fa ranks unbroken they have pro-} proud of their country, with f claimed the good news to menthopes for its progress ani have only one result. No fa: The most humble preacher in}personal attitude toward religion, — The Nazi purpose is to “remove rall religion from the public life.’ All creeds, all faiths, have been marked for destructions, But this remarkable document of the Ger- man Catholic bishops does not There is power on this preach-] close with a note of despair. It Huss, Savonarola, and Luther ; Chrysos- tom, Francis, Wesley, and White- field; Quinn, Ward and Grant. fa globe with the]ing line but to possess it one has valiantly exhorts the faithful to soon} to be at one with Him who said] stand fast and challenges the rule usto The Father and I are one,” and| of unrighteousness with a cour-_ in the heading in}evermore hear the voice of God age that is a veritable bugle call removed in 1876, eating the torch, God our Father vere put g Editor present After 19 asthead has been t Read- > likeness of the brightly ead the price- God Our Father, emer, Man Our Christian Re ‘ ‘ ix seas ol re m, trom Augustus 1. T. Johnson, and Jr. It cheered the n the sixties and saw restored to their birth- hristian Recorder od for full man- inder the constity- S for them today. masthead the old Mes to go forth tol « | ord 100. |they have saying: “This is my son.” This} to the conscience of the German > is the upstairs room secret. The} people. ° = spirit and grace of God alone will make the prophet a mighty pow- er to the tearing down of Sa- tan's kingdom. Stay on the Pointed Points — preaching line! “Until the day is done, MRS. E. S. TAYLOR OF tv AGRA At SiR: Grea Lampton Chapel African M, E: EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK a Ey THE NAZI ASSAULT ON ALL RELIGION No right-minded person, what- ever his religious affiliation, can — é ae pasa the joint pastoral METROPOLITAN AFRICAN we Zi ° the German Catholic] M. E. Church, Washington, D. Cc; ena Te forth Persecu- has just closed its 100th Anniver- nik ine 3 members of their} sary under the fine leadership of — PRE cen subjected by the] Pastor J. C. Beckett. The sum ‘1 regime. With full knowl- raised was $3,500. The society | was able to pay $2000 on the prin- _ cipal of the mortgage, in addition _ to the interest and fire insurance. _ During Rev. Beckett's pastorate _ the mortgage has been reduced —The Philadelphia Inquirer port of the Mound Bayou District - Missionary Convention. ‘Ser- mons were delivered by the Rey. _ A. W. Washington, and C'S, Jones. vi : tendered undeviating ny SISTER T. B. GAMBE loyalty to Proper authority and fulfilled their civic duties. power,” said Bish. while addressing a the Baltimore erence for admis- Preaching Ts business. He not.” esus But] Tyler, Texas reports a qu the Goy j ernment has rejected conference at her churc every overture fo agreement, re and the presidi: E , The fight is against not only|T. Datis, Bi gh oo te church but Christianity as Thus the impression of the _ 5 “GRANT TOPICS Grant African M.E, cago has been received, tor is the Rev. W. H. Griffi Decision Day 102 igion, solemnly warning that the ‘ President of the Citizens and aohns Brows Dancoln,Criglery ~ will appear in the Christian Re- _ the best hymns?” Church, Byle, Miss. sends a re- i gee Fal aoe the Churchman visited ei Nae : Raat a Page the bro-| In the midst of ¢ ac bro- ie midst of the Baltimore Mid- ays that the church is| Year Conference. Bishop M. H. d bless Grant, and Davis, serving his sixth year and sec- ake ond term is continuing a very success- ful episcopacy. The Presiding Elders are the Reverends J. R. Nel » W. NCIAL STATEMENT H. Harris, J. T. Bond, H. M. Shields, Jetober 16, Grant Church,|F. M. Boston. go: Trustees, $52.41; Stew- i % ee Ouarteen a ‘i round Bishop Davis sit Dr. Charles ae Ar ae E. Stewart and Prof. E. A. Selby. $0.27. f set pt 2Y | Looking over the congregation the : p?.4/ ; Kenosha Mission, Churchman sees such leaders as the Class Dues, $50.75; Total,| Reverends C. C. Ferguson, J. C. 03. Beckett, V. C. Hodges, H. E. Walden, D. JE. Rice Ry) Me Tomlin, S.2R. MAJOR R. R. WRIGHT, SR, | Drummond, J. McKenzie Harrison, Jr., Southern Bank in Philadelphia Distinguisht laymen: Attorney W. was guest speaker at the Quarter-]H. C. Brown, and Jefferson Coage. ly Meeting of the Philadelphiaf Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Conference Branch Mite Mission-}- ary Society. He is interested in the economic salvation of the} group. A special committee was appointed by Bishop Sims to sit with Major Wright to work out a practical program for \the} churches. PROF. W. FRANKLIN HOX- ter, an accomplisht musician and choir Director has begun writing a series of articles on church music. From time to time they The first of the series is “Which are corder. tnder the caption: Bishop M. H. Davis The Churchman —— Afield On the morning of the Lord’s Day the Churchman was guest speaker at Zoar M. E. Church. The pastor is the Rey. A. L. McArthur. The oc- casion was “Carolina Day,” and it was a pleasure to. meet so many from the Palmetto and Tar Heel states. Zoar has an excellent choir and a sweet- toned pipe organ. 3 - In the afternoon the Churchman spoke on “The power of an endless life” |_ at Union African M.'E. Church. The Rev. C. H. Fountain is pastor. It was inspiring and encouraging to see the Sunday School in the midst of a rally. jong “Tn the evening the Churchman was “present during the monthly musical by the Senior and Gospel choirs at St. Matthew. Program ended with the Inflammatus which was done a capella. REV. W. H. GRIFFIN Grant African M.E. Church ‘ Chicago, Illinois During his pastorate a new church building has beén erected, pipe organ E CHRISTIAN Second Episcopal District | © Rey. J. Campbell Beckett Metropolitan Pastor Mrs. J. Campbell Beckett REV. °W. S.. DRUMMOND Pastor Morris Brown Philadelphia, Penna. REV. J. C. CALDWELI Nashville, Tenn. DAVID. E. RICE Baltimore, Md REV. MRS. M. P. HUGHES Corpus Christi, Texas MASTER MORRIS STEPTEAU Ardmore, Pen REV. FORD GIBSON Pastor Bethel Logansport. Ind MRS. EVAL. JOHNSON A.M.E. Book Concern Philadelphia, Penna. through the big church’s aisles. And as the old master (Braxton) pounded the Becketts, and Hawkins away on the organ, Shields and Wesleys, John R (and Zebedee), Sara Stoops and Mary George McGhee and U. S >. P.. Wingard and C. W. J. Ei. Tate and the two Arthurs (Barber and Thomas), Charles Bryant, C. W.. Dean, %. W. Harrison, Andrew White, Flor- ck, Virginia Jeter, Corine Smothers, Cornelia Thornton, Helen V. a R, Brown, Carrie Simms, Brown,. E. Gray, George Robinson, ence My Martin, Charity Brogdon, A. V McConnell. E MRS. JULIA WEST HAMILTON Chairman, Anniversary Committee Philadelphia Preachers Meeting heard an address by the Rev. J. npbell Beckett of Metropolitan, fashington, D.-C., which has recently served its 100th Anniversary durin ich time $3,500 was raised. : installed, and pews put in. Dr. Griffin has been serving Grant 1l years. At the Chicago Conference he was re- turned. He is eminently qualified for larger service. nian “METROPOLITAN TRIUMPHANT” A GREAT SUCCESS he Churchman was present at the rterly Meeting of the Philadelphia 1 all-night | Well, little “Claudie” did it! (Mrs. the| McConnell). She turned back the hands of time (100 years) and pictured the M Street Church from its “Union Bethel” days to its present prominent status; she resurrected its organizers (Simms, and Freeman and Cook, Grant and Johnson and Gray; Bolden and Thomas Wright); she high-lighted its Hardys and Campbells its Becketts and Brents and Baldwins, its Waddletons, Gearys and Jacksons, its Newberrys, Myricks and Hensons_ its Syphaxes, Douglasses, Porters; and then at the pageant’s end (in one triumphant march) she let Metropolitan’s stars (those that shine brightly today) file Gant, Annie W. t, Rachel Valentine, Agres Selby, Magnolia: Penn, Bessie Barbee, Martha Johnson, Willie Mae Ranzey, Della Rouse, Mabel Feigler, Blanche Trice and the Greens and Skinners, the Andersons, Jerrells, Williamses and Littletons and hundreds of others made Metropolitan sparkle last Frilay night. There were speeches too and among the speakers were: W. H. C. Brown, Jefferson Coage, Marie Syphax, Evelyn Cannon, and Julia (in-everything) Ham ilton. Among the efficient assistants in the affair were Rosetta Robinson, Alice Lee, Marie Jumper and too many more to mention. ‘Twas a laudable effort “Claudie” and it’s your time to take a bow, Spears, Lucy ===== DSC09165.JPG ===== PAGE MIX THE Y ss sensnsnas = ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor i they died. time, wore ktie by gnize them NOVEMBER ¢ far more frock or as 1 disguised, they om night to > were ordered were espe- 1inisters ; STRANGER t vardly was ging n od for th the xamples had persecu_ would r be- bolder eee f - a NAPPY STORIES of hold- 1 of night, Jay, and A Bad Bargsin were desert.” to a pic- the services ome place and vith So the day and the they did, for them w to wash the was more do to think of proceeding The Young Folle before kneaded the bit given her to she f her own ing so brown, x to be ginger OF THE DESERT ext isstie) THE TWELFTH DISTRICT MOVES FORWARD Wayman Blakely By G ie the dvenam leadership of great organizer er of power and Twelfth Episcopat A.M.E. Church ward toa new d is y of worthy rccomplishments This week brings to a close the con ences in the State of Oklahoma and they have been. To work of wonder Oklahoma has set the standard WW Arkansas” is preparing challenge by carrving the still ntral Oklahoma Poteay e Presiding A. Da W. McKay T. Waterford. §. W Ranchnight. F_ J. Strawghter, 7 ] Webb WoW. Austin, R. V Whit- field and Wm. Teleford were among the leading pastors reporting. They ted the Conference to an increase of rreat conferences the least the «<pirit and Nese nference ful hiet have been 4 « and to meet the her Conference {dt at It is a Mission Elders BJ. Johnson The Revs. E Nichols, H. Y were W is saline or ae i | more than $100.00. ‘This is remark a f ver the end ae altog ¢ they were when one considers that this fs one of unuswal ? 2 ; vet ’ : the s seteatient conferences in our Metho- CHRISTIAN they | $ able | met RECORDER me tas Che ee OUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE The Northeast Conference was held in Okmulgee. Everything was simply grand. Presiding Elders were Drs. Pe W. De Lyles, S. M. Pointer, W. H. H. Murrell and R. A. Devers. The Dollar Money increase here was over $300.00. This, too, is remarkable when it is remembered that this same con- ference made a increase last year. Among the many outstanding pastors in this Conference are Reys. W. A. Jennings, R. A. King, jee Hughes, U. G. Mitchell, G. Pointer, N. L. Bently, B. H. Hill, H.C: Rowell, J. S. Webb, H: M. Nelson, J. B. Miller and J. A. Jackson. Large crowds attended each session of these conferences. Only one man read un- der up to this point and it was so out of the ordinary for one to be under that Bishop Tookes suggested that the Conference cheer the brother. He sub- sequently brought up his report. Not a cross word has been uttered in the meetings. The laymen of the state led on by such men as the honorable George Davis of Tuskegee, one of the origina! donors of Flipper Davis Col- lege, the school that bears his name, are active in all phases of the work. Mr. Davis is a member of the Con- ference Finance Committee and Tréas- urer of the College. The Missionary Women are carrying on most beauti- fully. Many converts and accessions were reported by the pastors of the conferences: An institute for laymen and ministers is a feature of each Con- ference. Dr. L. C. Fisher is in charge assisted by Drs. H. Milton Mickens, S. W. Nichols, V. M. Townsend, Mrs. Bertie TL.. De Lyles and your humble servant. Dr. John H. Clayborn, Bai. tor-of the Southern Christian Recorder has looked in on each Conference and preached the ordination sermon at Poteau. He is the endorsed candidate for episcopal honors of the Twelfth District. President G. A. Gregg of Shorter Collgee visited the Conference at Okmulgee and spoke in interest of Shorter College. Prof. W. F. Young. of Memphis, Tenn. along with many other visitors looked in on the con- ferences large Lawton is the scene of activity this week with the well known pastor and leader and candidate for episcopal hon- ors, Dr, W.D. Miller setting the pace. This Conference promises to be one the best yet. The, Rev. W. D. Davis, host to the Conference has com- pleted the erection of a new church and free entertainment for the Conference. Prsiding Flders are Revs. T. H, Hall, C. C. Hicks and A. D. Burton. Revs. TN. B. Wall, W. K, Walden, W, T. Banks A. J. Dial and W. C. Watts are among the leading pastors of this Conference. The good people of Oklahoma are anxious to reopen Flipper-Davis Col- lexe, resolutions being adopted in each Conference to that end. Shorter Col- lege is doing nicely in Arkansas de- spite the handicap which the robbery offered. We have a fine faculty and a constantly increasing student body, Our creditors have been satisfied arfd the first month’s payroll for teachers Thus .coming out of some very experiences the grand old Twelfth District under the sane leader- ship of our great Richop js blazing new of promises ——$———— INGE IT eS OR aE NAG 0 SE eR i SS Pe A rt a SL RL a EY ee aa SE THURSDAY, be trails and taking new frontier. dom expansion. Oklahoma has | resolutions to give our Bishop tion trip abroad in connection w official mission to Cuba next Sp follow leadership. 4 upon the rank and file of the peop) of this District as being hard with he is in error. The prc here have come from selfish leaders bent upon a rule or ruin policy a people have been the victims of thei folly. But a new day is dawning whe the people are demanding that suc leadership be set aside and in its stead) a leadership placed that will love mercy, deal justly and walk humble with God putting first the good of the “caus rather than personal preferment and gain. Cg Presiding Elder Pine Bluff District 2101 West 21st Sereet Little Rock, Arkansas DARLINGTON, LA. The Fourth Quarterly Conference of Matthew Chapel A.M.E. Church wa held Sept. 23-25. * x Rev. H. P. Perkens, pastor; Dr. J. K. Washington, P. E., presiding _ On‘Friday night, Sept. 23rd a great love feast was conducted. 2 On Saturday at 4 p.m. the business session was held. Each report showed an increase over! last quarter. The P. E. commended the pastor and] members for such a wonderful Quarter- ly Conference. Sunday morning the Sunday School opened with the Supt., Mrs. B. Myles, The lesson was ably taught by the teachers. * At 12 M. our reunion services with Rev. R. E. Frierson, of Pipkens Chapel. : Revs. Gorden, Tickles, Coleman andi others' took part. We indeed had great shout in the Camp as we rejoiced in God of oyr Salvation. The P. E. was paid in full and we had a neat sum for our pastor. We also pray that it will please thy Annual Conference and the Bishop i i his Godly judgement to return our pas tor and Bes aide Elder for anothe« year. Rev. J. K. Washington, Pp, iz Rev. H. P. Perkens, Pastor Mrs. M. A. Perkens Ce PROGRESS A wide gulf separates the m ern funeral director fro “undertaker” of fifty years a; Today we have a highly trained professional man, using all advanced methods of science a offering a multitude of servi which were never expected of hi Predecessor. As the result o! ; this advancement, the Public e ceives protection and comfort in in a time of great ee ; i WALTER c. BECKE: 216 W. Coulter St. Ph PHONE: GER. s What the Topic Means es To learn to obey is one of the hard- est lessons of life, for it means that a person must not look to his own wish - or desire, asking, “What would I like to do?” but must listen to someone else who says, “You should do this.” Now the question is—who has a right to ask others obey, him? And what are the reasons for granting obedience? Boys and girls will at once think of several persons or powers they are ex- pected to obey,—God, their parents, their school teachers, the law. But this meeting is to go deeper than just] to name them. * The Juniors Taking Part (These sentences are not intended to be read by the Juniors, but to be used as the basis for ‘their own thoughts and their own statements. Df 1. When children are given to faith. ers aid mothers, the responsibility for care and training is definitely placed in the parents’ hands. For several years small children can do little or/nothing Ls for themselves. They learn their \ speech, their manners, and everything else from their parents. Since the children do not know what to do, they must look to fathers and mothers for guidance. Having had experience, and having the best inferest of the children at heart, the parents may be supposed to advise only what is best. At any rate their works are not to be argued -or opposed. > e _ 2, In school it is somewhat different than in the home. With numbers of ‘children in a room, and with definite results to be obtained, the only way to succeed is by having each pupil play the game by willing obedience to the teacher’s wishes. Sometimes the teach- er may seem to ask too much, or to be “too stern, but the pupil should remem- ber that in a schoolroom there is no time for argument about what each pupil wishes. x , ' 3. God does not usually work by personal instructions given to individ- uals, but by general rules and laws - which we are to apply whenever there is need.. God does not contradict Him- self by saying one thing at one time and the opposite at another. When God says, “Thou shalt love thy neigh- bor,” we may be sure He jis not going to tell any of us to start hating certain Heo Besides, it is not good for us to know what God commands and then refuse to do it. Anyone who disobeys z Go 's clear laws is sure to pay a price. * 4. We are also expected to obey the laws of the community i in which we live. Not one of us wishes. to be in trouble “with the. police or the health officer or ome other public leader. Once in a - while there is a poor law, but most of ‘thet © are good, and ee ‘Meant for our i Peter aula, cs tee estis. this year. Tohn 14:23.) THE W., Noy. 2. Noah obedient to God. Gen. 6:13, 14, 22 T., Nov. 3. Abraham’s eager obedience. Heb, 11585 i . Nov. 4. Obedience to parents. , Luke 2:51, 52. s., Nov. hh Obedient to church leaders, . 92 «Web. 137-9 Sun., Nov. 6. Topic—To Whom Should Juniors Be Obedient? Eph. 6:1-3; Acts 5:29. (Consecration Meeting ) —Christian. Endeavor World ee _ OCCASIONAL FLASHES Continuing from last release. I wish to mention some other men of con- nectional note and other places where I have held meetings this year. The other men to whom I refer are: Drs. R. B. Smith of New Jersey; J. W. Hall, of Memphis; J. B. Butler, of Texas; Prince Jackson, of Texas; O. H. Benns, of Texas; J. R..Powell, of New Orleans; T. D. Driver, of Ala- bama; J. J. Morant and J. W. Hair, of Mississippi. These are among those with whom all will have to reckon in 1940. i A Correction Please It was brought to my attention by Dr. J. G. Robinson that he is not a candidate for the Bishopric in 1940. T am therefore submiting his own state- ment, that he will be up for re-election as, Editor of the A.M.E. Review. This of course leaves, the field more roomy for Drs. John Clayborn, Joseph Gomez, Frank Madison Reid, J. L. Butler, R. A. Scott, G. T. Stinson. A. O. Wilson and others. Just a word about other places where I have worked this year: _ We opened this year with the Rev. C. J. Pipkin of Gordan, Arkansas. This man is a tall pine in Arkansas African Methodism. He will celebrate his (50th) fiiftieth year in the ministry All of that time has been spent in the pastorate and in the West Arkansas Conference. From there we went to, Magnolia with Rév. W. P. Moultrie, from there to Paris Texas, with Rev. J .C. Rogers. From this point we moved our camp to “Mary Spring Hill Church” Shreverport, La.. and then to Hutting. Arkansas. All of these are small charges and your humble servant had to serve them at a saefifice and that is just why TI am asking for a Connectional_Department of Evangelism so that the weak points and un-developed territory may he built up. TI have also held meetings in Brook Haven. Camden Ark... Waldo. Ark. and on the Seminery and Chiclester Circuits. The Brook Haven meeting was great. with the Rev. G. W. Smith pastor. The most historic thing observed dur- ine that meeting was that Bro. Prince Lite Fort. one of the officers of our church there was born in that town has been a member of that church fort He owns and lives on the snot years. of ground where he was born. He hac Iheld one job as- porter at a White ‘Bank 32 years. At Camden Arkansse t St. James A.M.E. Church. good was done for Christ and the Kingdom. the Rev. four souls were added to Bethel A. M. CHRIST A Ci a emer ‘we worked with Rev. F. D. Chanelle The | meeting indeed was great and both pastor ‘and people say mich and lasting At. Waldo we were with Z. Z. Driver where fifty verted with the ee H. M. Gisei and 1 Pokies by Hill. ~ Other ‘leaders of Arkansas seldom spoken of: As a rule when we writé about the leaders of Arkansas, we al- ways mention the following: Drs. J. D. Dennis, L. S. Overall, W. T. Pope, J. W. Stinson, J. N. Campbell and of course Dr. J, H. Clayborn. I am sure no one who knows the A.M.E. Church in Arkansas and who thas any sense of fairness would think of not listing these men among the leaders of our great State. But: it is my purpose to make mention of some others along with these. Among these whose names I shall give are leading Presiding Elders and pastors Dr. O. Sherman, P. E. of Camden Dist. ; Dr. J.™M. Turner, P. E. of Newport Dist. ; Dr. G. Wayman Blakely, P. E. of Bluff Dist.; Dr. Wm. Wingfield, P. E.. of Jones Boro Dist.; Dr. S. P. Perry, P. E. of Prescott Dist. ;. Dr. E. J. Turner, P. E. of Augusta Dist. ; Dr, P. L. Johnson, P. E. of Stuttgart Dist.; Dr. G. B. Ashford, S. Pine Bluff Dist.; Dr. J]. W. Nelson, P. E. of the Derment Dist. Now for the pastors: Dr. A. Harris of Center Chapel, He- lenda; Dr. S. E. Kolen, pastor St. Paul, Arkadelphia, with whom we worked in revival meeting this year. Dr. Thomas Roy, Bethel; Warren; Dr. J. J. Howard, Stuttgart; Dr. W. M. Eason who has built a beautiful new church at Eldorado. Dr- Nelson of Moriona; Dr. W. P. Wedington of Magehee, H. T. Prims, Visitor Chapel, ‘Hot Springs; Dr. F. E. Churchill, St. John, Pine Bluff; Dr. T. A. Roundtree, Fort Smith, Dr, P. B. Burton, Pres- cott; Dr. E. F. Davis .of Hope: of course the whole church knows Dr. W. M. Townsend, better known by “Uncle Vince.” Willard Leake 606 E. 5th St. Prescott, Ark. BISHOP SIMS HEADS “Y” DRIVE Several well-known Philadelphians answered the call of the Y. M.-C. A. and joined its campaign workers this week. according to announcement from the Christian Street Branch, Bishop David H. Sims. A. M. E. prelate, be- came chairman of the committee on church cooperation; Walker K. Jack- son, state employee and civic worker. chairman of the special gifts committee, and Theodore R. Penney, parole of- ficer, chairman of the speakers bureau. G. James Fleming was added to the staff of the association to work in con- nectiin with the campaign’ Eight men and women were also signed up to lead the eight divisions $ . t Pledged lism looking 1940. Services. THE DR. JELTZ The Preacher SS eS eS ei Me Da SD be Se oe oe eS ee ea ese Evangelist Nathaniel Hawthorne Department of Church Extension to include Evange- Serving meanwhile anywhere in the con- nection in conducting Revivals and large Interracial For dates write: 716 So. 19th Street $25,000, the quota of the branch, help in the citywide effort of Y. M. C, A. organizations to_ $1,640,000. December 2-16 has been : as the campaign dates. A ae The division chairman are Mis, Goldie Ervin, Rosa L. Pitts, Mesdan Belle Miller, Marguerite Brannon, Dr Thomas Georges, Handy Becket Schoolley P. Alexander and Harol Pilgrim- - With the drive put over successfully, — the Christian Street Branch will unde: go a face-lifting treatment. It wi be renovated from top to bottom, and its boys’ and adult program will be revitalized and expanded. bs, Dr. Leslie Pinckney Hill, President Cheyney State Teachers College, is general campaign chairman; Herbert T. — Miller, executive secretary of the branch, is directing the campaign. HOLLY BLUFF CIRCUIT Eighth District he Third Quarterly Conference of the Holly Bluff Circuit, was held July 17-18 with P.E., D. R. Morant be- ginning with love feast Friday night. S. School opened at-10 a.m. by the Supt., Bro. Joe “Bryant. After the lesson and reports from all classes. The P. E. was pleased to sce the work of the Sunday School and its increase of scholars. He gave inspiring words which made us feel uplifted. 11 a.m. the P. E. preachéd from IT Kings 10:15, subject, “Is thy heart right?” The Holy Communion was given to 4 large audience. At 3 p.m. Sunday the people from our Sister Churches joined ts in the 30th School Supt. has been a some afternoon good of our Sunday Anniversary Bro. ,T steward Supt. and is alive today Crislo of the M. E. Church preached the Anniversary ‘sermon, and stirred the church. You could hear hands clapping and praises all over the church The Holly Bluff Circuit is on an up- ward march with its great leader, Rev H.. Lk. Laree.. We have raised this quarter for Trustee purposes $41.15, for the pastor $72.65, other uses by the Stewards $14.95 and paid our P. E. | $23.45 and the Mission Work is alive 1 here and S. S. Work is reaching the top. 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Mrs. Nellie Taylor, Pianist Senior Choir Miss Maude G. Smothers, Director Mr. Frederick Anderson, President Mrs. Sarah Turner, Vice President Mrs. Grace R. Skinner, Financial Sec. Mrs. Alberta Speight, Recording. Sec. Mr. Charles -R. Thompson, Treasurer Mr. Carl M. Skinner, Business Mgr. Miss Belle B. Smith, Chaplain Second Choir Mrs. Marie Jumper, Director Mrs. Francis Hunt, Assistant Director Mr. James Niyens, President Mrs. Evelyn Fish, Vice President Mrs. Cornelia Brogden, Financial Sec. Mrs. Alice Burts, Recording Secretary Mrs. Josephine C. Brooks, Treasurer Mr. Thomas Coleman, Business Mgr. TRY MY HEART PILLS. HOW TO —TRY— 1368 LELAND STREET } Mme. Emma E. LUNG *AND CHEST BUILDER. TRY MY HEART PILLS FOR LEAKING OF PALPI- TATION OF THE HEART. TRY MY TONIC FOR GAS OR ANY INTERNAL Mr. Jefferson S. Coage, Assistant Fin- ancial Secretary Mrs. Bessie Clark, Recording Sec’y. Mrs. Virginia B. Jeter, Treasurer Mr. John E. Clark, Chaplain Mr. Arthur A. Thomas, Marshal Welfare Club, Metropolitan Church Mrs. Alverta Thornton, Supervisor Mrs. Agnes Shelby, President Mrs. Mollie Keith, Vice President Mrs. Edna B. Owens, Secretary Mrs. Berts, Treasurer Mrs. Lena M. Sampson, Chaplain Young People’s Missionary Department Miss Thelma Wolford, President Miss Everine Reese, Secretary Miss Anna E. Westerfield; Assistant Secretary Miss Ethel Valentine, Secretary Miss Johnnie Turner, Treasurer Mrs. Alberta Thornton, Supt. Young People’s Dept. Mrs. Millie Edmondson, Supt., Mary Corresponding E. Lee Dept. Mrs. Rachel W. Valentine, Supt. Allen Stars Mrs. Magnolia Penn, Supt. Mother Pearls VouthtEitergency Chi (Continued on page 16) ANY KIND OF LEAKING. GET WELL Walton’s Tonic CURE ASTHMA. ° COMPLAINTS Mme. E. Walton DETROIT, MICHIGAN /Mrs. Lula Johnson, Chr. Activities ===== DSC09167.JPG ===== ; York World's Fair News At A Glance|" pet | 2 COLORED ON CAPE sas TOWN CITY COUNCIL SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE The Annual Sermon was preached by Rev. E. D. Curry, of Fitzgerald Sta- tion, indeed it was 4 masterpiece. Reys. The closing sermon was p Dean ‘Hill of Mortis Brox closed ote of the best Cont its history. Bishop Fount the following assignments Valdosta District—Rey. Dice cam THE CHRISTIAN FFCORDER ES CRON RECORDER A C Reig Weare OS —o have mate the southland ever ay to the memor¥ and imagination. The Bible depicts the soul of the Hebrew Race, as the spirituals that of the Negro, turned wrong-side out. The spiritual kinship of the Negro and the Hebrew grow out the similar viscissi-| with crowds even out into the street. African Methodism is certainly alive in the Fourth District, and if the other churches are drawing as largely, then he who says that the Church is losing ground or going on the rocks, is very greatly mistaken. Chicego, Ill. 3 2 Chicago, Ill. $1. 00; E. A. McWhorter, Rock Island, Ill. $1.00; C. R Waters, Chicago Heights: Ilt., $1.00; WwW. A Stewart, Cedar Rapids, Ta. $1.00; Mrs, Mary E. Johnson, Chicago, Ill., $1.1 MORE VIENNA CHURCHES Cat OWN. South Africa—(C)}—} Be Davis, F. Moore and H. Vernon D.D., Presiding Elder; St. ‘ | n 1 ay ; VANDALIZED BY NAZIS} OWN phat out sow members} Green were elected Secretaries. Rev.| A. D. Hardeman; St. Timo “Dating ‘the past four beatae years | tudes, trials and tribulations through Nota single Conference reported be-|5- D. Hardrick, Indianapolis, Ind. he Che € ., with the re-] H. Jackson Peeples was elected re-| supplied; St. John, Rev. H _ since the African has been in contact ee both people have had to pass. hind last year, and we were highly| $5.00; Cash, $1.00; G. T. Shaw, De- E et Gool, daughter] porter to Christian Recorder. St. Peters, to be supplied; Mt. z with the European in the Western eae Connely could find no better Browned ab tHe winckeases in conver-|catur, Ill., $1.50; “Harry Stone, Paris an, a red phy-| Bishop W, A. Fountain arose and| Cireult, Rev. J. L. Byrd; Peyy World, the culture of one race had im-| medium through which to dramatize the| sions, accessions and Conference claims | jj, ; $1.00; E. A. Allen, Lovéj oy, Ill. fe sr of the} gave one of the finest, sane philoso-] Rev. William Capps; Nashville g : vapertant reaction upon that of the other. | story of Israel from Egyptian bondage} The largest amount of converts re: $100; Mr; Georse Gro ut Eos i. : ears, and| phical addresses ever fell from the lips} cuit, Rev. E. S. Saunders; Ra: _ The white man has imparted to the Ne- | to the Promised Land Beyond the Jor- ported from a single church, came from Teste. we ss, Villa Ridges men in the} of any great churchman anywhere; the] Rev. J. W. Fulgeon; Valdosta Cire, "gro his ‘language, literature, industt , an, than the pliant nau and plaintive | Betel, Church, Detroit I have pot abacey Wilke Calpe me, : Church is safe under this great} Rev. J. Patterson; Fargo, Rev. J. manners, habits, and-customs, and in| Voice of the Negro. Richard B. Har-| tabulated the total as yet, but I be-|$1.00; C. E. Brooks, Champaign, Ill, 5 Pama ws fone tank. Pepper; Howell and Halo, ‘Rev. M, a word, his way of doing things. On| tison could impersonate the Jewish Je-{lieve that the Michigan Conference | $4.00; M. C. Wright, Danville. Ith, +... |. €. MUTUAL IS 40 YEARS OLD] Many visitors from all parts of the} Lester; Barrett, Rev. William the other hand, the Negro has exhibited hovah without mockery, blasphemy or} leads HU ean. accesOn es 16 We. 1, <A Dickerson, Pinkstaff, Ill, : rer _ state came. viz. Bishop R. A. Grant,| don; New Zion, Rev. J. W. Dow tothe eunite FACS EN, Sbieaee sen: ta eae he wee racalates the | ares nisse ee ven ees $1.00; S. S. Smith, Gibson: City, Tl RHAM, N. C.—(C)—The North] Reverends T. W. Evans, Presiding] Mt: Olive, Rev. G.> W. Jacks _meckness, humility, long suffering, and| Hebrew Scripture in his own vernacular lar Money, with the Michigan a close $1.00:'G. H. He a pene 2 Insurance Com-] Elder, I. J. Johnson, C. A. Wingfield] Evangelists, Rev. William McClend forgiveness of spirit, which constitute] and Ses the Seuss of Zion with spirit-)second. With oe Thousand pate ap Pe cient Pa Be eee en r.. Spaulding, President,| Presiding Elder W. O, P. Sherman,} Rey. F. Cheatham. « ' the galaxy of the Christian virtues and ual elation and joy. i Hundred and Sixty Five Dollars, the $1.00; Henig Williams, Carbondale, 40th birthday on Thursday,]P_ E. A. R. Cooper, W. R. Wilkes,] Thomasville District—Rev. H. graces. ; The Spirituals represent the Negro’s | Chicago OUESIS IES. again LEADS|II1., $1.00; Will J. Smith, Mattoon, IIL, 0) W. W. Stephen, D. W. Stephen, C.| Davis, D.D. Presiding Elder ; The white man searches fo God on 1] soul In, tts seriots mood, while rag-| THE CONNECTION. $1.00; I. C. Daniels, Edwardsville, Ill., founded by John] p. Hobbs Douglas T. Robinson, T.] Thomas, to be supplied; Cario, to the heights of knowledge, the Negro time and es depict it in the lighter f I wish here to teport the final con-1$1.00; Mrs, Frances Maole. Evange- de mpany had as- ris. M-D., Scott: Denkins, S. R. supplied; St. Mark, Thomasville, R finds him in the depth of an humble and | vein of pletment and glee. Mobile| ributions eo the Eliza Gregg Hall, in list? $1.00: G. W. Bre ii H 2 ns, T. P. Duhart, Presiding] H. J. Peeples; Pelham, Rev. I. a contrite heart. This pliant soul-stuff| Buck, is as instinctive an expression of} South Africa. These added to what J b ii ill <1 fis ss el bg Wu {r, Merrick was the first} Eider, W. F. Foster and C. A. Gibbs,| Middleton; Boston, Rev. W. A. Greq ieee ei Peg reat and |e Neerols sbal pa “Swing Low Sweet} Have altcidy ceported through the | (0/0) -1 91-00; G. W. Jones, Spring. Gia ed until his death} Fa.; L. D. Williams, D. H. Porter ' Meigs, Rey. E. J. Walker; St. Jan haughty Anglo-Saxon as an amazing] Chariot” or “Steal Away to Jesus.” In} Papers, will be sent on to Bishop} field, IlJ., $5.00; G. A. Brown, Spring- \t the time of Mr.] 1. yy. Stanton; D. Norris, G. H | Rev. H. McMillen; Glassco, Rev. grace; but it examplifies the Christ] both of these ways the Negro has|Wright this week, I wish again to| field, Ill:, $5.00; J. A. Archer, Upper MOVIES GO TO COLLEGE th, the company had assets] Dunn, P. E. J. W. Maxwell, M. T.]'S. Keys Mt. Olive, Rev. J. T. Tho mind, “Uuless Ye Become as a Little] taught the nation a new song. The thank all who have contributed, and Alton) Itl., $1.00; F. B. Stratton, Al- ( Robinson’ PB. E A. J. Martin, Editor] ton; New Zion, Rev. J. S. Edward Child Ye Cannot Enter the Kingdom of blues, a medium half way between in'so doing, I know that Tam express ton, ‘Ill., $1.00; R. E. Thomas Mc- Moore ted president tol yee of the Atlanta World. | Fountain Temple, St. Paul, St. Ja God.” Behold a race beset by every] jubilee and jazz, revealed a new musi- cee "eighere of the African people. ee hea: Sito : a = Mr: Mes and he served Missionary Sermon, preached hy, Rev. J. T. Shoemake; Cooledge, Ré¢ provocation! to hatred, and yet without | cal mood of expressing the depressed a ihe will be sent the names *e , i ey, : oy er, leath or 29, 1923.. At pes Ht. Jackson Beeples of chhomas: J. A. Brown; St. John, Rev. C. capacity to hate. Booker T. Washing-| human spirit in the mood of lament and] °! 2 ae eee given, and will make | Cairo, + a 00; Taborn, e npany had assets of vite Ga ped Isaiah 45:22. Virgiless Gradyvilenikevs RE ton fully expresses the moral genius of | melancholy after the manner of tlte ae. ge OME deS gent of the same. | Mounds, 'Ill., $1.00: Geo. W Baber, The Missionary Women carried out|ker? Ochlocknee and St. James, R his race when he says that “No man] murmur and moan of the turtle dove. ie giving Ae the last report was Detriot, Michigan, $10.00: W. H. LEVISION HELD rae as succeeded: in\ the} 2h cre ind: oPgorarn | Ji eHetlabeimore mabe hleheame Re can be~so mean as to make me hate] The visitors to the World's Fair at] Sent Ae phy Ts D. Howell, De- Peck, Detroit, Mich., $10.00. EADY FOR HOMES ency by C Spaulding, who! DFACONS: Ordained: Brothers H./G. R. Roberts; Rocky Hill and Sit bina Chicago, go to the Planetarium and ana puede Fin Grttty seal ' as an agent! ye) wecClenton, C..E. Oliver. William! Reve Bo L- MillenPinesBack: RI The spirituals which well up from] listen to the learned asc ex- peony, Oy etn yt See Subscribe Fox t The company now has as- Rice and We Dea : D. the Negro’s soul like the thrill from] plaining the harmony of the Universe igeesciiae! -, $9.00; S. R. Maguinez, = ; é Elders Reverends: Hezekiah McMil. \ Fitageratd District—Rev. I. G. Gla the throat of the bird, constitute his} by star charts and mathematical form- pai ee Bie AE EN ISTIAN RECORDER Me on of the first presi-l tia) RL. Griffin and H. Jackson: DD? Presiding Elder; Fitzgera chief contribution to the culture of the} ula. But when the brain grew dizzy ce president and treasurer of Bishop R. A. Grant of Fla. preached Rev. E. D. Curry; Ocilla, Rev. R. human spirit. The ebullition of this} and bepuzzled, they turned to Tuskegee pany, and has served: for thitty| +5 suordination: sermans Tk was inspir-; Williams; Tifton, Rev. 12 G. Perc : blind, half conscious poetry broke} Choir as it burst forth in soul melting ing and delivered with much power and, Miller, Chapel, Rev. J. A. Tann; A: through the aperture of sound in ad-} melody: “Oh Lord What A Morning Buy Direct From Manufacturer and vance Of intellectual formulation. It] When The Stars Began To Fall.” Then | force | SUBSCRIBE FOR | THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Superanuation: Revs. J. R. Randall, burn, Rev. William Hopkins; Alapal § Rev. I. S. Johnson; Ty Ty, Rev springs from the hearts of the Negro i and appeals to the heart of mankind the emotional appeal repeals the won- derment of God’s handiwork which ap- A. L. Thomas, P. B. Bivins and F. C.|S. Dixon; Mystic, Rev. J. McTe: | Mitchelt. Omega, Rev. R. Martin; Crensha _ wherever its mission is wafted on the] proach through the intellect had failed SAVE MONEY! Finance of the Conference Rey. E. Burse; Westwood, to be filld sungsiot sone. fovamaken, WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF jre port The Conference went over last year’s, Chula, Rev. J. R. Green: Osierfield, Fitzgerald District $661.50; be filled; , Evangelists, Rev. Thomasville District 657.00, Bainbridge] Gaulding, DeWitt McCormick. C. ~ These soulful melodies arising from]. the low grounds of sorrow are racy of the soil from which they sprung. “Dixie,” the musical inspiration of the In truth and in deed, the emotions represent a greater contribution to hu- man culture thar the intellect. May these soulful melodies continue to waft CHOIR GOWNS District $550.00, Quitman District] Quitman District—Rev. E. Lowe : aac ; PULPIT GOWNS $674.00, Moultrie Dist. $430, Valdosta] D.D., Presiding Elder; Quitman, Ré Southern Gonfederacy, “The Swanee| their meaning and mission to mankind EMBROIDERIES | District $826 Total Dollar Money|H. V. Greene: Adel Rev. H. River,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” and] on “Wings Over Jordan.” eaien $3.868. Educational and contingencies] Grant:~Hahira, Rev. W. B. La “Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny,” all —KELLY MILLER Paoos $1,523.20. Grand total $5,491.20. rence; Mt. Zion, Rev. O. A. Flowe of Negro motif, inspiration and genius, aE Ga High Points of the Conference St. Paul,’ Rev, J. L. Lavine; P OR meee vas AN OCCASIONAL LETTER © TRIMMINGS Conversions 423, accessions 696. Val_| cola, Rev. J. S. Snowden; Friel De DD. Thomas; Faceville, Rev. L. W. By Bishop J. A. Gregg STOLES dosta District leads in increase of mem-| ship, Rey. V. Bryant: Key Circ - Brown; Ford anl Mt. Zion, Rev. A.C. : ; CAPS bers 24. St. Mark A.M.E. Churgh,| Rev. A. W. Baitey; Barney. Circ i Clarke; St. Mary, Rev. L. M. Mitch-] The series of Conferences in the GOWNS AND Fourth Episcopal District closed Sun- Thomasville led on by H. Jackson] Rey. I. J. Jones; Sparks, Rev. G. Epseliics ae Daren eae e SE eee Peeples had the highest increase first] Davis: Ousley, Rev. Harmon Mose ery, to be supplied; Land Cat, to be sup- | day~ night, October a ee a paaiel es VESTMENTS in Dollar Money $50.00, in Education| Dixie, Rev. . GeGom st. Philip, R % plied; Missouri, to be supplied; Evange-]| Church, Springfield, in a blaze of CHURCH $80.00 R. J. Rose: Cecil, Rev. J. Li Altos lists Rev. A. R. Wilson, Rev. William} glory. Beginning at the Ontario Con- HANGINGS The following mifisters made 100%:| St. John, to be supplied. Lawrence. ference in Windsor, Canada, and going } Gina. ACADEMIC Rev. D. F. Curry, R. W. Williams, Bainbridge District—Rev. F. Mo oI Moultrie District—Rev. through the Michigan Conference at J. G. Percell, J. A .Tann, H. W.1D. D., Presiding Elder; Bawbrid i i Crouch, D.D., Presiding Elder; Moul_] Grand Rapids, Michigan; the North- HOODS Grant. H. Jackson Peeples. J. N. velecns Chapel, Rev. W. J. Johnsd trie, Rev. ARG, Danford; Sylvester,| western Conference at Davenport, Ask to see the Thompson, W. B. Lawrence, A. D, Attapulgus, Rev. A. Bivin 7 Revs Wel: Griffin; ‘Doerun, to be| Iowa: the Chicago Conference at Chi- New Blue and i cago, Illinois; the Indiana Conference Macon Robes at Evansville, Indiana; and the Illinois Conference at Springfield, Illinois, it has been a real pléasure to note’ the fine spirit of brotherly love and amity on the part of the ministers and lay- men. Out in this section, the people make the Annual Conference.a sort of yearly mecca, and come from all directions in large numbers. In nearly every place, we have had to install loud. speakers to accomodate the crowds that could not get into the churches, and in Chicago, we closed out in Desable High School, which seats three thousand, so they ‘say, and the aisles and halls were filled, 4 supplied; Camilla, Rey. 1: S. Wingate; Pavo, Rev. J. S. Rodney; Nornian ‘Park; Rey ok..L- Griffin ; Minter, Rev. ‘J... Clary; Acree, Rev. B. L, Lee; _ Putney and Sale City, to be supplied: Branchville, Rev, D. A. Hester; Ba- _conton, to be supplied; Moultrie Mis. sion, Rev. W. B. Boatright; Live Oak, Rev. T. J. McKelvin.. Bishop Fountain will open the South- est Georgia A.M. Conference, Wednesday morning in its official ses- + 10 o'clock at Brown Chapel A. tap he Church, Fort Gaines, Ga., Rey. - Gardner, o2% -D., is host pastor. Hardoman, E. B. Anderson, Perkins and FE. S$, Saunders. ‘ D. W.} ham, Rey. H. M. Moore; Gran etl Rev. J: Me Gaulding; Mt. Oliv 7 and Caps “9 SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. PHILADELPHIA i REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ” West Philadelphia quality modern porch front dwellings, Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents, List mailed upon request. f ‘Clear Titles Guaranteed \ “A JOHN ADAMS, Attorney 5641 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. - ¥ Me Specializing in Real Estate since 1880, for Homes or _ PENNSYLVANIA The New New A, A. M. E. Discipline SINGLE COPY HALF DOz. ONE DOZ A.M. E. 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Williams 2—Alabama Conference— w erence H. Moore, as torge B, Young. }—~Atlanta Georgia Conference— A.M.I ) wht Past Nest Tennessee Conference $—South Caroline Conference— Lee A.| Ceatral Arkansas Conferoner Central Mississippi Confer- z ying | 2 | v Piedmont Confe aco —| Laurens, S$. ¢ Rev. A. J mas, Pastor, 26 Nort 0 23—North Mis - ' sippi Conference vaw Rev, G. F. Grif ah weene 23—-East Arkansas Conference— MeDade, Pastor, Bishop H. ¥ Teokes 22—Weastern North Carolina Conference—Chape! Hill, N.C Rev. J. E. Holt, St. Pant A M. EB. Church Bishop M, H Davia 33—Georgla Conforence—S |. ia, Ga., St. James, Rey. Land, Pastor Bishop W. A. Poantaln 3—-Northenst Arkansas Confer. emee—Joneshora, Ark , Rev, W 5. Shelton, Pastor, Bish Y. Tookes pian %-Northwont Missestppt Con.’ Atmore, Alabama, Rev. W. M. Bonner, pastor, P. O. Box +4, Bishop D. H. Sims S—South Georgia Conference Valdosta, Ga., St. Paw) A. M. Church, Rev. H. D. Harde- an, pastor, 415 Ashley Street, Bishop W. A. Fountain 9—East Alabama Conference— Hurtsboro, Alabama, Rev. J. B. Alexander, pastor, Bishop D. H Sims 14—Central Louisiana Conference Thibodaux, Lowisiana, Rev. J » 608 Green Street L.. Greene 16—North Alabama Conference— rmingham, Alabama, St. Luke D. Hayden, pastor, 2817 hop D. H. Sims. 16—Missouri Conference — St. M Wayman Temple ht Ave Rev. J. C. Bishop Noah W 2%—Central Alabama Conference Selma. Alabama, Ward Chapel, W. Thomas, pastor, 1017 Bishop D. H. Rev. A Lax tale Street Sims 30—West Alabama Conference— Ensley, Alabama, Mt, Zion, Rev J. C. Bonner, pastor, 1521 21st Bishop D. H 23—North Texas Conference— Dallas, Texas, Rev. F. W. Grant Pastor, 2418 Metropolitan Street, Bishop George B, Young %A—Central Conferenee—Man- ning, S. C., Rev. D. J. Gadsden, Pastor, 213 Rigsby St., Bishop J. S. Flipper 30—Central Texas Conference— Austin, Texas, Rev. A. W. Wil- fams, Pastor, 1105 E. 10th Street, Bishop George B Young. Street Sims December 7—North Louisiana Confer- ence—Monroe, Louisiana, Rev. ER. D. Wilson, S15 South 10th Street. Bishop S. L. Greene. Jawoary 11—Louisiana Conference — New Orleans, La., Union Bethel, Rev. J. M. Brown, 1323 South Liberty Street, Greene, Missouri Bishop S. L.} vation in the early spring of 1838.] another church the congregati These two churches, Isract Bethel A.| permitted “to change the name Thomas, pastor, 1017 Lauderdale St., Selma, Ala. Church, were the forerunners ropolitan A.M.E. Church. * The meetings of Union Bethel, was more directly related to the of Metropolitan, were held in house situated in the rear of th dence of one, Mr. Bolden, on Street near Fifteenth Street. Reverer convention for ministers. lay] Clayton Durham pastored this little Christian workers and leaders in re-| mission. He was associated with ligious education connected with the ard Allen in the organization of Sunday School, Allen C.E. League,| Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Missionary Societies, Youth Council] Church in Philadelphia in 1794. He and Boy Scouts. was also a member of the Convention Historical pilgrimage to Allen's} of 1816 which organized the African tomb. at the Mecca of African Metho-| Methodist Church as a Connection. dism, where youth will have opportun-] Reverend John Cornish, pastor of Israel ity to recommit themselves to the tasks} African Methodist Church, assisted which lie ahead. Reverend Durham in the organization ¢! “A religious education should be the}of Union Bethel. At, the Baltimore 8th Connectional Young People’s Con- gress and Leadership Training Institute June 11-16 Philadelphia, Pa. Contes e, Nov. 23, Conference of 1840, Union Bethel pe- 1938 Al W-1 sen Connectional Young People’s Con-| titioned to be officially recognized and - gress and Leadership Training admitted. This petition was granted 70 Rnutingio: and Reverend William H. Moore was ence—Sunflower, Miss-, Rev. June 11-16. 1939 appointed pastor. In this year, a small Taylor. Bishop S. L. Greene. Philadelphia, Pa frame building was erected. Reverend Edward Waters, later the third bishop to be elected in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was pastor from 1842 to 1843. In 1844, Reverend Adam Driver was pastor, serving for two All ministers and laymen, interested] years. Reverend Thomas W. Henry in religious education. or associatedi succeeded him in 1846, serving until with such character building agencies| 1848. Reverend Alexander W. Way- as the Sunday School. Allen C.E.| man, an outstanding leader of the Ne- League, Missionary Society, Richard] gro population and later a bishop of Allen Youth Council, or Boy Scout will] the church, served as pastor from 1848 find the congress to be richly reward-| to 1849. In this year he was succeeded ~ ~~~} by Reverend William H. Moore: In On to the city of Brotherly Love, the] !851, Reverend Wayman returned to birthplace of our Methodism! Bishops| Metropolitan for another term of two R. A. Grant and H. Y. Tookes, co-| years. His activity led to the begin- chairmen; Bishop D, H. Sims, Episco.| ning of missions in several parts of the pal Host; E. A. Selby, Sec'y.-Treas. | city- SS. Union and Business Manager;] The pastorate of Reverend John R. C. W. Abington, Editor, Religious] V. Morgan during the year 1853 was Literature: S. S. Morris, Sec’y.-Treas.]a period of growth for Metropolitan Allen C. E. League and Director Re-| Church because of his outstanding ligious Education. ability as an orator and pastor. He was followed by Reverend Savage L. Hammond who served as pastor during 1854 and 1855. During the years 1856 to 1859, the following pastors served one year each: Reverend William'H._ eee Waters, Reverend John J. Herbert, Columbia who were affiliated with the| Reverend Michael F. Sluby and Rey- group inclined towards membership in| erend Alexander W. Wayman, who the A.M.E. Church. At the Balti-] served a third term as pastor. Rever- more Conference session of 1822, Bish. | end Daniel W. Moore was pastor dur- op Richard Allen, founder of the A.| ing the opening years of the Civil War, M. E. Church, acknowledged the re-| 1860-1861. Reverend James A. Handy, ceipt of a petition from a group of per-| also one of the bishops, was pastor dur- sons in Washington requesting ad_|ing the Civil War, 1866-1867, Reverend the Conference. Bishop|James A. Handy, George T. Watkins Allen then officially appointed Reyer-| was pastor for a period of six weeks end David Smith to pastor this}and in 1864-1868, Reverend James D. church. and with this, the District of] S. Hall occupied the pulpit. % Columbia became a part of the Balti-; During the years immediately follo more Conference, ing the Civil War, 1866-1867, Revere After this admission. the old First] James A. Handy returned for a second Presbyterian Church site. purchased] term as pastor. Reverend Richard A. at the foot of “Capitol Hill.” became] Hall served in 1868 and 1869. Rev. ‘known as Israel Bethel A. M. E,]end Daniel P. Seaton became pas| Church. Scattered throuch the city|in 1870 and 1871. In 1872, Rever there were other groups of men and| Daniel Draper began an incumbenc women who assembled in private dwell. | Of two years. Reverend Richard Hi: ings for purposes of worship, As these} served for one year in 1874, making gatherings grew stronger, in number|second term for him as pastor. / and made provisions for worship, they] this timc Union Bethel had 553 mi retitioned the Conference for a min-| bers and Israel Bethel had 473. At ister, The Conference readily ac-]53rd session of the Baltimore Confer. ouiesced, Aa a result of this netition.| ence on April 20, 1870, a request Union Bethel A.M.E. Church was| received asking that since the Is oreanized on July 6, 1838, following | Church property was to be purcha: meetings of the leaders of the congre.| by the government, in the erectic Promoted by the Department, of Re- ligious Education, A. M. E. Church ing A CENTURY OF AFRICAN METHO- DISM AT METROPOLITAN (Continnued from page 1) mission to E. Church to Metropolitan A.M.E. Chureh,” and that the twenty-| the purpose.” On account of the dis- one Annual Conferences of the Con- affection which had taken place in nection be asked to contribute one hun_| /srael Bethel African Methodist Epis- dred dollars each to the new church. | COPal Church resulting in its withdraw- This request was approved. This is}! irom the Connection, the General the first official mention of the name| Conference of 1884 recommended that “Metropolitan.” Reverend Joseph| Union Bethel Church Society be and Thompson became pastor of Union are hereby authorized to build and erect Bethel in 1875, serving until 1876, | Said church.” Reverend George W. Brodie had the It was further recommended that 25 unusual distinction of serving as pas-| Per cent of the appropriation of $20,000 tor for three years, 1877, 1878, 1879, a be paid prior to April, 1885, and that period longer than any other pastor 25 per cent be paid each year until the prior to his time.. j full amount was paid. In addition “a When Reverend John Stevenson be-| five per cent collection” was to be came pastor in 1880, the first steps taken in all churches and forwarded were taken towards the erection of a] to the pastor of Metropolitan Church new building for the congregation at] during the year 1885. The cost of the Union Bethel. Reverend Stevenson] building, not including the ground, was had been transferred from the New| $70,000. The assessed valuation of the York Conference by Bishop Daniel A.| ground was then $25,000. The win- Payne for the special purpose of lead-| dows of the new structure were me- ing in the erection of a new building. | morial ones and contained the names In spite of great difficulties, the old of the Annual Conferences. One was building was torn down and the pres-| dedicated to the episcopacy and anoth- ent structure was begun. The cor-]er to each of the departments of the nerstone was laid in September, 1881,} church. under the auspices of the Masons of The basement was opened for wor- the District of Columbia. ship on November 8, 1885, and the dedi- Reverend James A. Handy succeeded] cation ceremonies were conducted on Reverend Stevenson, who withdrew} May 30, 1866, by Bishop A. W. Way- from the Connection when he was re-jman, Bishop H. M. Turner, Bishop moved by Bishop Payne in 1882 and] R. H. Cain, Bishop J. P. Campbell, organized the Central Methodist Epis-] Bishop D. A. Payne, Bishop J. A. copal Church with some of the mem-| Shorter, Bishop T. M. D. Ward, Bish- bers of Union Bethel Church. Another|op John M. Brown and Dr. J. A. croup of members withdrew during the} Handy, the Financial Secretary. Rev- same period and founded the Plymouth] erend T. G. Steward was the first pas- Congregational Church, Other mem-| tor who ‘served in the new building. bers withdrew to form the Israel C.| The Trustees of the church at this M. E. Church. time were William Beckett, Thomas H. By order of the General Conference Wright, James Washington, Jeremiah of 1872, Union Bethel became the Met-| Johnson, James E. Smith, George R. ropolitan African Methodist Episco-| Do!lay, Henry Wood, W. H. S. Ease, pal Church. This action was affirmed] and James Dean, and the Secretary of by the General Conferences of 1876 and| the church was John A. Simms, Sr. 1880. The resolution of the General] Reverend Steward was succeeded as Conference of 1872 recommended “the | pastor by Revered John G. Mitchell in building of a Metropolitan Church in| 1888-1889. Reverend J. W. Beckett, the City of Washington, D. C., as per| the father of the present pastor, Rey- request of the Official Board of Israel] erend J. Campbell Beckett, then served Church of said city; and that each an-| for three years, 1890-1893. He was nual conference shall be requested to| followed by Reverend J. T. Jenifer BIBLES-$12.00 wee FOR SALE AT E. BOOK CONCERN who served for three years. In 1896,| portant Need and national assemblies — Reverend J. Albert Johnson, - later | of representative Negroes throughout bishop, became pastor and served for| the nation, and its officers and mem- the next five years. Reverend D. J.| bers have been among the leading citi- Hill was pastor for two years, 1901-| zens of the District of Columbia. 1903. In the year 1903, Reverend O. Cm 4 J. W. Scott was appointed and con- PLEASANT CHAPEL A. M. E. tinued as pastor for the next four ‘ CUURCH years, when he resigned to accept an 2 (Continnued from page 1) appointment as chaplain in the 24th FeCeveds U. S. Infantry. Reverend John W. Sunday moved! ee opened manday, Welch succeeded him and served for ah math the acting Supt. (Mr the next two years. He had received b a tif bi cavrid b Lae lessons ete his third appointment when his death | °*™ti{¥lly taught by the various teach. ers. A very helpful and instructive re- suddenly occured. Reverend I. N. vied! Was given bathe Pratide Bid Ross, later bishop, served for five years, 5 a Nese aes Oe ed Eleven o'clock services were opened 1909-1914. Reverend C. H. Stepteau with Choir number one in charge. The was his successor, serving from 1914 ee Spalates Presiding Elder preached from the to 1917. Beginning in 1917, Reverend depths of his soul. It was spiritual C. M. Tanner became pastor and such food for all who heard him financial success attended his efforts Evening services were mend vith that on January 27, 1919, the fourteen Choir No. 1 in charge The Presiding thousand dollar FLOTEB ARE deed Was! Elder again preached a soul stirring burned before an enthusiastic congre- sermon. The spirit of the Lord was gation. Reverend C.* E. Stewart truly in our midst. The total amount served as pastor from 1922-1927. Dur_ raised during the Quarter was $26.75. ing his pastorate the present organ was z FE installed. In 1927, Reverend W. H. Thomas was appointed and served to the period of his death in 1936. Under his leadership the bonded debt of the church was considerably reduced. His was the longest pastorate in the his- tory of Metropolitan. Reverend J. Campbell Beckett was appointed Pas- tor in 1936 and has served until the Present time. Throughout this period froin 1838 to 1938, Metropolitan A.M.E. Church has been a becon light for African Methodists in the United States. It has been the center of im- GET32,400,000$ UTOPIAN CONSERVATION BENEFICIAL BUSINESS TRUST Wanted: Incorporators and Investors in 27 Vs 23 Mineral Health Giving Springs Project $6,480,000 YEARLY {Ss TOO MUCH MONEY TO LEL GO TO WASTE. THE; UTOPIAN Conservation Trust Estate, has a Co-operative Mutual Benefit Plan. If used, will save the above amount and di- vide it among its associates. At present they have a group of Mineral Health Giving Springs, A Free Gift From Nature. If these Springs produce 5 gallons of water per minute at 50 cents each, and the water is eS not saved, the loss is $150 perv hour, $3600 per day, $108,000 per month, or $6,480,000 per year. Understand this is NA- TURE’S FREE GIFT. We don’t have to buy material to manufacture the water. Nature gives us that part in her own way, from her own Laboratory and sends it up to us to catch, bottle, sell, and keep the money, which we now let go to waste at the rate of $32,400,000 in 6 years. lt is impossible to divide the springs into well defined classes as many Mineral Springs hold in solution a dozen other elements be- sides the one giving the water its name, and while they are all heal- ing they are non-injurious, The chief reason why physicians prescribe. the Natural Mineral Waters is because they are known to contain, in a natural state, ac- tive remedial substances. A Mineral Water which is manufactured and offered to the physicians under the guise of a natural water is a deception detrimental to the patient. The Sanatorium and Mineral Springs Co. offers the Best of purity and strength, of natural mineral waters from Nature’s Laboratory. Used and recommended for human ills; for internal medication, both heat and cold; also mud and water baths for restoration of health. The late Mrs. Peyton Miller, near Farmville, Va., after having been given up to die by the Doctors failed to take their opinion, in- stead she tried Nature’s plan, she drank water from some of the many springs on her newly acquired place, and immediately began to Improve, and in a short time she was healed of disorders that had wrecked her health for years. Thus, this Accidental Discovery of Mineral Springs and marvelous recovery of this invalid was heralded everywhere, aud millions have been helped back to health. Mrs. Miller, a highly respected colored lady, left many childreu. Among them Dr. Miller, of Farmville, Virginia. Since 1874 the Miller Stenography, Expert Typ- ing, Mimeographing Neatly Done Church Bulletins a Specialty Prices Reasonable The Christian Recorder Office 6th Floor Allen Building 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. tamily owned these Mineral Springs, until Dr. E. P. Read purchased them some time ago for the Bureka Sanatorium Health Restoring Association. Philadelphia Office: 1422 Lombard St. KINGSLEY 2066 : The UTOPIA CONSERVATION group offers to each purchaser one of its Beneficial Interest at $5.00, an equal share of profits made from this wasted wealth. Surely no coloied person should permit this great money-saving plan to pass. ===== DSC09169.JPG ===== as ee a at PACE FOURTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER BETHEL A M.E. CHURCH Detroit, Mich Membership Department Morris Brown College ATLANTA, GEORGIA LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Courses leading to T BACHELOR OF ARTS ; BACHELOR OF SCIENCE rated by Southern Association of Calleges and Secondary Schools 4 Association of American Calleges W. A. Fountain, Jr President Wilberforce University WILBERFORCE On10O The Oldest Edueatianal Tentite Now Owned and Condueted by Negroes in the World College of Liberal Arts, Eduea- tien, Divinity, High Scheal, Veeations, done by the Church. The Benevolent te} Department makes plans for raising | funds through programs, bazaars and entertainments. It employs nurses, social workers, evangelists, deaconesses, ete. for the purpose of visiting the sick and needy. It also provides food, _| fuel and medicine; also other charitable needs. It ministers to human need a- gardless of race, or creed. Dr. Aaron C. Toodle is in charge of the work of nd| this, Department. His great humani- tarian spirit renders him worthy of this office. His contact in public life makes him keenly conscious of the needs of humanity. He thus enlists aid of others in his most eloquent manner. Recently through his Department a Contest was launched to raise funds for harity. In six weeks more than $500.00 as realized and the contest closed Mrs. Frederick Alger-Murphy ) guest speaker. Contestants Dept. of Buildine & Grounds were Mrs. Irene Bradley and Mrs. cut uise Terry. The former was the and the money was placed in yolent Fund to be used when- r bata cases are presented to the Benevolent Department. Department of rae Worship Dr. Ernest W. . Johnson, Choir r of Bethel = musical director icts our Public Worship Pro- m. Through his Department great yrovement may be noticed in the programs of Church, Sunday Christian Endeavor Misiones Society and every make and en (whi cripture, songs and prayers are tent and related in our new wor- ) programs, therefore, the themes € more impressive and there is g to detract from the idea being nt to} developed work’ The objectives for this Department Benevolent Department ce A SG SL ; OK! EXTRAORDINARY VALUE LU Fil HYMNAL and DISCIPLINE TOGETHER $1.50 Music Hymnal and $.90 Discipline A $2.40 Value Both Foi $2.00 beautifully and se curely bound in Semi Moroceo and Stamped in Gold, ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOL UMES TO BE SOLD AT THIS PRIC: SEND Y : 'O-DAY. WE PAY POST, \GE. ies a ae A. M. E. BOCK CONCERN +} } 4TH VORTTES D. Ormonde Walker, President + | : | ) 716 S. 19th Street . Philadelphia, Penna. a * 2 ee Py a adopted by Rey Peck and Dr. John son are taken from “The Local Church’ by Beaven. * > 1. To make us conscious — of the presence of God. 2. To bring us to a inbod: of kee trition and confession” * — p 3. To peace and inner aijustinéats 4. To correct our scale of values—to — see what really counts and endures. ' 5. To bring us into fellowship with great souls who have worked and are The he M. E Boo ‘Concern working on the enterprise committed — S. 19th ‘Street ae Phildelphia, Pa. to us by God. The service should ' G. E surround us with a great cloud of wit- i Curry, Business Manager ~ y nesses. ABs i , 6. Worship. should , send us forth 4 a of The A.M. E. Chureh, Place : with a new confidence in ‘the validity fi of the things we seek—a new sense of - Be S. 7 ot ee Penna. the worthfulness of sacrifice for the sae aa % pee cing — y visi f th 3 Y ee ae Gee oF due eae aw Please find enclosed Postal Mey Order or. meeaed Check for $...... us in ats things to which He ‘calls: sis which please send goods ordered pelos to the address at the bottom of Department of Religious~Education | sheet. ; : e Under the leadership of Dr. Sipio a rice of G. Murph, Supt. of Bethel A.M.E. rticles : each ee ‘ ed Name of Article Sunday School, Dr. Peck has chosen a fine leader, an intelligent Churchman to put across a program of such mag- nitude as Religious Education. The duties and objectives of this De- partment follow: 1. To exercise careful supervision of all Departments and Auxiliaries of the Church that provide religious in- _ om struction—to check programs for any __ Presiding - Elder’s Record _ A.M. E. Church Record .. .. Quarterly Conference Record. |.. Class Leaders Record |.. A. M. E. Discipline, 1936-’40 .. |... 1936-40 Disciplines, per dozen .. Music Hymnal, Cloth - .. Music Hymnal (per dozen) .. . Music Hymnal (per 100) .. inconsistencies with the objectives of ... Word Hymnal the Department—to order improve- ... Word Hymnal (per dozen) . ments. and additions to programs as e ... Word Hymnal (per 100) . found needful. ei | ... Hymnal for Pulpit (leather betnd) = 2. To establish, supervise and con- ¥ .. Hymnal for Pulpit (Moroeco bound and in Gold) . 4.50 duct a school*of Teacher and Leader- e .. Class Cards (per 100) ww. ship. Training in Religious Education, _ .. Dollar Money Envelopes, per 100 30 with an approved standard curricular Ee | . Pastor’s Salary Envelopes, per 100. 2-30 employ teachers, fix salaries, purchase . Presiding Elder’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 ..... .30 supplies, and equipment for some sub- / .. General Contribution Envelopes, per 100 .30 ject to the approval of the officers of % .. Educational Money Envelopes, per 100 .......... 30. Bethel Church. “ . .. Individual Communion Service Tray, asi 7.50 up. 3. To provide when in their judge- oe ... Tray and 44 glasses .. . $e 900... ment their budget. will permit— sia ... Glasses, per dozen .. -- 1.00 (a) Daily Vacation Bible School. i ... Collection Plate ....... 2.50 up (b) Camps for boys and girls. <i e ... Communion Tray-Coyver 2.50 up. (c)'Boy Scout troops. gs ... Pulpit Bible .........-. 6.50 up (d) Girl Reserve groups. “a ... Small Bibles, each. +. 1.00 And any other instructional and re- £4 ... S. S. Teacher's Self ‘Pronounciag Bible . 3.50 creational activity consistent with their r ... Christian Workers Testament .....:. 2.50. ie eae : Ey . Picture of Bishop Allen 1244 x 10% -50 - To conduct campaigns through a “Certificate orders must not be less than 4 dozen. May be assorted. survey of the Church community -en-' ie ... Stewards Certificates (per dozen) ...........--+ Bocuse Mygsies't listment of children, young people and 4 ... Class Leader’s Certificates (per dozen) ....... We adults in the Sunday School and other instructional activity, working in co- operation with the Membership De- partment of Bethel in their Annual Campaign thus avoiding duplication of effort and expense. A The success of such a stupendous Lee effort on the part of all groups in Beth- el is due our dynamic. leadership. A ~ man whose one magnificent obscession is to give to the world practical Re-. ligious Education: A man who teaches, preaches and demonstrates the fact that religion is a reality and that its Practice is still tangible: A man Caine thinks, dreams and plans for the full — enjoyment of Religious Education and ... Trustee’ Certificates (per dozen) .........- iy Stewardess Certifcates (per dozen) .. .. Adult Baptism Certificates (per dozen) . . Infant Baptism Certificates (per dozen) . 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Box No. ... ; Paget Ore ste saul yn Dialers etm a 7 Express Office (Fill in if desired to have goods sent by express .......... N. B.—We have hundreds of other church supplies, books, etc. If you do not see on this sheet what you want just write in and we will get it for you. : Prices subject to change without notice. Read your Christian Recorder Weekly for Special Money Saving Sale of Church Supplies. f Studies for Admission : Every preacher to be admitted to the Annual Conference must have ~ an eighth grade education or higher. He must have a. respectable knowledge of the Bible, History of A. M. E. Church, by Smith, The Dis- cipline of the Church and Life of Richard Allen. CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER As these books are not our publication, we are compelled to pay cash for them and ask our customers to do the same, We would suggest that ~ you order only what books you can pay for. Pulpit and Choir Robes . Choir Caps ...... Ee OG : . Phyllis Wheatly Poems ....... ean cae ee at the Bar of Justice . Song Books SS esses Palms of Victory .... .30 cents each .,..$3,00-per, doz. ...:..||-...++ \ s+... Gems of Love .... 30 cents each Bee Der. doz. <2. ||<crens siese. Gates of Praise ,..... 35 cents each .... $3.50 per doz. ......|]...-++ settee Kingdom Songs Sent back.tsn aa he 35 cents each .,....||.. ne cheese ‘Hallelujah Voices .... 35 cents each ....$3.60 per doz . Geaes ee naga tue of Paradise veersaes 48 conte each AC ORE AE. ER i Nae tN ===== DSC09170.JPG ===== SOE BA ens. PAGE SIXTEEN METROPOLITAN OFFICIAL FAMILY Club Minuts litan A.M.E Metrope Emergency Board, Nurses Kittrell College Club Mayme Chaplain Mra Julia Anderson, Rusiness Mgr Metropolitan Dramatic Club MeClendov Assietan Sunday School | Willia Mae Ranzy, President | Beverly Long, Vice President Suber, Secr Spears, Fina Emma R. Br | Secretary Special Treasurer 1 Little, Chaplain Janloe Allen C, E. League Pr ent President General Officers Of The A.M.E. Church General Committee | an, M Julia. West Hamilton | hairma Mr Arthur A. Tho | A Honorary Viee Chairmen: ) hn R. Hawkins, Secretary of nan A. M. E, Church oage, E-Recorder’of | C. Hueston, Commissioner ducation of the Elks iliam J Thompkins, Recorder f Deeds of D.C ccretary, Mrs, Rachel W. Valentine ssistant Secretary, Mrs. Nellie M Taylor reasurer, Mrs, Virginia B Teter yp ae and Chairmen Campbell Beckett, Program le Hee S. Coage, Souvenir se Gregory W. Shead, Publicity Fred D, Miller, Anniversary Mortgage Fund Dr. Charles H. Wesley, History of Rey wo, Regular Treasurer THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 18: Rev. G. E. Curry, Business Manage Rev. G. A. Singleton, Editor Manager of the Christian Recorde: Rev. L. L. Berry, Sec’y. of Mission Church Extension Rey. J. H. Clayborn, Editor of Southern Christian Recorder Rey. J. ern Christian Recorder The Ladies Auxiliary M Helen V. McConnell, President ) Sarah White, Vice President Mrs. Hattie S. Williams, Recording Secretary Mrs. Helen Ingram, Financial Sec’y. Mrs, Edith Dickson, Treasurer Mr. Solon Larry, Chaplain Junior Ushers John Chapman, President Mr and the H. Wilson, Editor of the West- r| Miss Gwendolwn Williams, Vice P: Miss Thelma Woolford, Secretary — | Miss Edna Mae Collins, Treasurer — s| Mr. Richard Rideout, Chaplain ‘ Dr. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary Mr. Solon Larry, Supervisor " Dr. A. S. Jackson, Secretary of Junior Allen C. E. League Education % Wesley Anderson, President Rey. J. G. Robinson, Editor of A. M-| treten Jones, Vice President E. Review Helen Calloway, Secretary Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary of S. S- Katharyn Bryan, Assistant Secretary Union : Naomi Fish, Corresponding Secretary Rey. L. H. Hemingway, Secretary of Stewart Anderson, Treasurer — James T. Clark, Pianist Helen Jones, Assistant Pianist Jean Anderson, Chorister Fannie Jane Clark, Librarian , Rey. S. S. Morris, Secretary of the Busy Bees’ Club Allen C. E. League Mrs. F. O. Clark, President Rev. R. S. Jenkins, Secretary of the] Mrs. Emma Pleasant, Vice President General Conference Mr. Jefferson H. Clark, Secretary Officers of the Ushers Board Mrs. Katie West, Treasurer Mr. E, S. Haywood, President Mrs. Lola Scott, Chaplain Mr. Leon Brogdon, Vice President Mrs. Frances Hunt, Chairman Activi- ties Program Minute Club Mary Bowman, President Richard A. Whaley, Vice Pres. Lillian Lane Banks, Secretary Mary, Moore, Assistant Secretary Adelaide Hutchinson, Treasurer Beatrice Cunningham, Chaplain Mrs. Mr: Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE Church laudia McConnell, Historical Pageant, Author and Director Helen V, McConnell, Hospitality ia B. Jeter, Reception and Re- hments Maude G. Smothers, Music ( fr Rosetta O. Robinson, Pageant \lverta V. Thornton, Decorations Emma R. Brown, Decorations Samuel W, Hardy, Church Clerk John A Simms, III, Financial Clerk BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH (Continnued from page 1) minutes were read and ap- The Disciplinary Questions owed there had been no deaths dur- ¢ the Quarter. the The -oved The insurance on church and furnishings had been It was suggested that a larger insurance should be secured, naid ee delegate to the District Conference in Allen A.M.E. Church, Providence, R. I. The following were nominated stewards, which was confirmed by the Quarterly Conference: Messrs A. Webb, Edward Williams, John Gon- salves, William Brown, Frisbie Carter, Manuel Perry, Mosdatnds Grace Gon- | salves, Lena Fortes and R. Perry. The financial report: Stevedieds 2. liv, fie Pew - $ 96.81 Trustees. «.... 566.10 Sunday School . 64.46 Pastoris Ald ) 80.4) 14.80 W. M. Missionary Society 4.97 CHOY italia y Ryker Foret - 1.00 Tota. goioiie Pr + $748.14 Very interesting bene abo the general church by both the Presiding Elder and pastor were enjoyed by all Present. After announcements the Miss Mary Gonsalves was elected Conference’ adjourned, —Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks we ————— VOLUME XC.—NO. 32 | THE REV. D. L. WITHERSPOON Avery Chapel, Memphis, Tenn. Avery Chapel A.M.E. Church, the zrand old church ‘just around the cor- ver’ had a glorious time on last Tues- ay night when a large number of the nembership gathered to witness an old ashioned mortgage burning. With a eavy indebtedness that met the illustri- ows: pastor when he came to the pas- ‘orate of this’ historié“old church “he has managed by his untiring efforts to unite all the forces of the church, and cleared it of all its‘outstanding obliga-_ This is indeed an accomplish- ment for as a rule most of our churches are headover heals in debt. Avery Chapel enjoys a very rich heri- tage having been pastored by some of the most outstanding men of the race. Any number of individuals who have made a mark in life can point to old Avery as being their inspiration in their beginning. The Rey. D. L. Witherspoon, the present pastor, is one of the most out-_ standing men of our city and remark- able strides have been made since he has been at the helm of the ‘Church Around the Corner.’ We refer to old tions. Avery as the church around the corner because it is located just a few steps READ! THINK! ACT! Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at once, You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” which is better today and still in- creasing in value and popularity. This is a notice that we will be compelled to drop the names of all delinquent \ subscribers after two weeks from this issue. Please cooperate with us. The burden is great.’ |__SEE SPECIAL RECORDER SUBSC SEE SPECIAL RECORDER SU | South Fourth-Street...-..g- PHILADELPHIA, PA. BETHEL, BALTIMORE IN REVIVAL A successful revival is being conducted by Evangelist H. N. Jeltz at Bethel, Baltimore and will be continued until Novem- ber Ist. “The church is crowded nightly. The entire membership is awakened. Scores have been converted. The Interracial Ser- vice drew 4,000 whites and 2,000 Colored who pledged larger Christian co-operation.” “NORTH OHIO CONFERENCE HAS HISTORIC MEETING” By Rev. L. W. Anderson The Fifty-seventh Annual Session of the North Ohio Annual Conference, which assembled at Cyrene A.M.E. Church, Piqua, Ohio, goes down into the records as one of the finest ses- sions ever held in the State of Ohio. Festivities and business got under way September 28, and continued through Sunday, October 2, The Rev. R. N. Nelson, the entertaining pastor, a vet- \THE-OFFIC THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1938 Bishop M. H. Davis class entertainment for religious con- ventions, was at his best and performed a heroic accomplishment in giving the ministerial and lay delegates the maxi- mum of entertainment with the mini- mum of noise and effort. Too much praise and commendation cannot be lavished upon Dr. Nelson for the great care and pains he ‘cou- rageously manifested in seeing to it, personally, that every minister and lay- man, be he great or small, was hos- pitably and Nandsomely cared for. As usual, the central magnet and luminary of the great old North Ohio Conference was the oné and peerless Bishop Reverdy Cassius Ransom, our “AFRICAN: -METHODIST-EPISCOPAL ee aves AAL ORGAN: PRICE FIVE acelid alee: In A Whole Church BISHOP M- H. DAVIS That Bishop Davis was right when he said) “The People Are Coming Into the A.M.E. Church” in his reply to Bishop Flipper’s recent article pub- lished in the Afro-American is evi- dearly beloved who is growing dearer and dearer to us as the years slip by. If there ever was a native son who was highly honored, deeply respected, and greatly esteemed “in his own country,” it is Bishop Reverdy Cassius Ransom. Born, bred, nurtured; and educated in the great State of Ohio, it appears in- eran and an adept at furnishing high- (Continued on page 8) from the heart of Colored Memphis on} more years of successful leadership as We wish for Avery Chapel man | has done in the last half ¢entury “Memphis World BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG Fourth Episcopal Distritt The Chicago Conference over which he presides leads the Connection in Dollar Money, $10,565. Talking with him is Secretary of the Chicago Con- ference, Archibald J. Cary, son of the late Bishop A. J. Carey. Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- manity-Still Carrying scriber Get a Subscription BSCRIPTION RATES. FOR LAYMEN | ON PAGE SIGHT Each Sub- denced in that history making event of last Sunday, Oct. 2nd, when Bishop Davis inducted into the Connection the SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH of Baltimore, on Barre and Green Sts. The pastor, deacon and trustee board and the entire membership were re- céived in masse and administered Holy Communion with Bishop Davis cele brant and associated by Drs. C. C Ferguson, pastor of Bethel A., M. E Church; J. R. Neison, P. E. of the Centreville District, J. T. Bond, P. } of the Baltimore District; V. | Hodges, pastor Trinity A. M. I Church; Wm. H. Monakoo, pastor Ebenezer; H. E. Walden, pastor W: |ters A.M.E. Church; H, R. Tomli | pastor St. John and Chas. H. Wesley | Dean of Howard University | Aside from) the membership the (Continued on page 8) In This Issue The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Sunday School Lesson Editorials : The Great Fiasco Declines The Bishopric A Mortgage Burned . Do You Know Its Powert i A Call To Everyone (Editorial of the Week) Dane Pointed Points Churchman Afield Young People’s M. Thomas An American Negro Looks At The German Jew—Lewis K. Mc- Millan (Cont. from last issue.) 6 Allen Christian Endeavor League. 7 iS) w AAS DS Ans Bose Univabeth News At A Glance 10 Transitions ~....-..-+eeeeesee es ll Directory of Bishops and General PAOHICETS eh nv hee ens anly eee 14
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  ===== DSC09154.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN Sn aie 12. Bishop E. J. Howard, Box 1074,| Rev. S. S. Morris, Secretary of the AN OPEN LETTER ~ ‘ ¢ DimECTORY / Waco, Texas A.C.E. League, 716 S. 19th Street) What Professor John R.- ; t OF BISHOPS AND GENERAL + Fourteenth Episcopal District, and Philadelphia, Penna. Thinks of the Jericho Ro ; r sag a Ter see a a A t OFFICERS Tennessee Rey. R. S. Jenkins, Chief Secretary ea . he 4 R. R. Wright, Jr., 28 of the General Conference, Box}... py. Fackcone meee z AN: SCOPAL CHURCH. 2367, Dallas, Texas. s Road, N-THE-OFFICIAL ORG Fiona THE AFRICAN METHODIST: EP! tas apetown, South i Capetown, South] I was so much impressed with statements in the circular distributed at Montgomery that I decided to k it before me till I could take tim write you a personal letter express my appreciation. ] | Rey. C. W. Abington, Editor of Re- ligious Literature, 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. spa! District. Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes, President W. General Officers PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS VOLUME XC —NO. 34 A H. and F. M. Society, 900 W.| Your slogan’ “Three Pillars: Go k cry, Manager of the Third Ste, Cameroun Pesan liness, Character and Service stands } E \ f x n, 716 S. 19th Street out as one of the most impressive , PALMETTO b = Pros I I | ANNI J phia, Penna Mrs. Christine Sunth: Presidentewtite ee I have ever seen—and j AL CONFERENCE : eins Si Be -E Fiza. | Y tration and d ipti = 1 Re rge A. Singleton, Editor and] Missionary Society, 569-E Eliza-|YOUT Mus escriptions) or BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER, PRESIDES sa pa aE a heii Sic, Detroit, Machicns The Jericho Road” is simply gripping Dr. T J. Miles S ted f Th Epi SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY The acceptance of the chairmanship Ta ; 19th Street, Philadel-l vp gy yyy ee a as ee Rod + 1. J. Miles Supported tor ihe Episcopacy OF FREEDOM PLANNED of ee National Committee by the Hon- Mrs Rite as, Edit C i ii i = - . Pa Fs s f Michig . Wate: es s, es of the ae emonstration of ability and evils so widely complainéd. As to DETROIT, 1940 orable Frank Murphy, of Michigan, last c Missionary ecorder,| special fitness proves how well > Oi, weck, was the culmination of the efforts at!» B eo f Mis-|119 E. Hichlan £ a you his love for Mr. Bryant: “Mr. Bry- : 3 = Secretary of Mis-| 119 E. Highland Ave., E. Orange,| would fit the very responsible position . pat atbather wid levers. ‘classinate of a group of Detroit leaders among ns, 112 W. 120th Street, New po byt 8 as a Bishop in our church. and outstanding friends and I sane eaten Dee tegpeaes, Baber + local ‘ Be ‘ I have always admired Poh. late HAL an chairman; Moses L. Walker, treasurer ; Mrs. Bertie L. DeLyles, Associate] of our most capabl ‘ 2, Senator Charles. C.. Diggs, Attorn |P R. Hawkins, Financial Editor, The Women’s Missionary A : ce e and representative and personally I like Mr, Bryant, Shaeiee kta Mahone: John. C. a 5 retary, IS#1 14th Street, N. W., Recorder, 207 G ; y| characters and am happy to note this yet no man in the Church has talked Wil ne ce ak ot ba a tage? s ras % R Res reenwood Ave.,] demonstration of your character and to Mr. Bryant as to his attitude i dn neh a heared Lt Tulsa, Okla. ability. Ma ieee Lebel ache e fiam H, Peck, Aitorney, Harold Bled- ; i ; Piedee allo ee a getting things over than I. And I soe, L. C. Blount, Snow Gri At 42 Secretary of] ,, : Fs! allow me * He ‘ot RR as j el / 4 Be co, Tex: | Rev. V..M. Townsend, President of] a privilege to h: Chee ee ; % A EE SIR eg 5 tomeviy@harles “Roxborough (the Rev: | Vaco, Texas the Conacceonal shen’ ivilege to have ,you as. one of my sible for his writings and if they are Bike Te pe Sipe ieee Connectional Ministers Coun.] special friends and fell i CONCERNING THE SENIOR [A SLASH aah A peigealanau ie edibor Gk she cil, 513 W. 9th Street, Little Rock ow workers in as any one in the Church to get con- Louis Einanuel . Martin, the Rev. | FE | Arkarisas i ‘| the development of our common cause { BISHOP trol of our property Hu Whi Ul a ni ii pine Parson | / : we 2 ‘ 7 7 « . orace ite, Lloyc fer, Ji. EB. Me- " | ; the A. M. E. Church and the King- | Bishop Flipper is greatly beloved ‘Call the Reve te cay She % | A ee dom’ of Goa . e é ‘ all,.the Reverend) J. EE. Charleston, busnee eee | _During The Palmetto South Caro-| py the Old Seventh. He is easy go- and the, Reyerend. J. D, Howell elby, Secretary of the RLY CONFERENCE AT Sincerely yours, pa lina Conference which was held in|ing and sympathetic and always Phe ational nee bai i ool Union, 716 S. 19th SHILOH A.M.E,. CHURCH John R. Hawkins Morris Brown Metropoiitan Church, nt j Galli. 5) ela alp arabes sacs Hp awkins E preaching Peace and Love and really the Governor of Michigan, will include | ‘treet, Philadelphia, Penna — Skee See Charleston, presided over by the}: i. New Day ove nee Aetaaished (gS iDN s ty ; ae ude (Conennd ee ees SMITHFIELD,N.C. Senior Bishop Flipper, the question] O°" Ae es tae MU tae ue eee ce 1 y, Secretary | St. Mark A.M.E. Church was raised as to the release supposed], a Beta sare re eh e Hi tates wuill, eA e pe pee a 5 r Extension, 1535 14th At 11:00 o'clock a.m. he was in to have been leased, which seemingly et ae ee Ms uh aes aye As hibition With ug Sea a ae a Washington, D. C | the pulpit. Our. he s % Through the untiring effort: f showed a rather hostile attitude to|¢° Sie and CR Onn | au Te Seno Te ee Ki - SIE Ae dha, Ga Aeagags 7 i hearts were made pastene Ripper Oe - : the Charter or revamp it so that the can history, this jubilee is expected to layborn, Editor of th glad for his constructive, spiritual fet m Revco: M. Reddick we have ae pees BS sub ae MO Ke General Conference would elect and attract a million yisitors from all parts z y 3 Or of the/ and thoughtful sermon. been able to pay the mortgage off our leagues in particular. t the Board. Bishop holds that GEORGE W. BABER of the, world. Detroit's geographic i Recorder, 513} At 3:30 he. ‘visit 4 Jos charene “ ; Bishop said: Mr. Bryant was one a, . vee ue iti S 3 ERO ENIL is Shree. I ce me pee site. our Mission ; f 3 aad the property belongs to the A.M.E. position as the gateway to the East and i Aslan. | Chareh, Ste Anica Boot Up nae Tc has worked to make this accom- of the best business men in the Ghusek’ that h ld d h| Pastor of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church] t© the West of our cbuntry, won the Ae . , ° . ist : ae C * ; thai e wou Oo as muc! ‘astor Z -M.E. : F | Scull, pastor, he encouraged Rey |? sent in the face of such opposition _ Church and not the most honest. He] ‘2urch th support of the goyernment for this \ Wilson. Editor of the| | « 2 Scull and commended him for his en- as would have brought despair to the” referred to letters steadily coming libellous he should be sued. He re- at Detroit, who is doing a great work mammoth spectacle 5 Recorder, 5213 | deavor and Jove for the A. M. FE Beaty of a leader less determined. to him as Senior stating many irreg-| Signed as Ee Oe ee and is greatly, interested am unifying the With the active co-operation of the es A s Angeles, Calif. |Church, even though your- member. We have had pastors to come and go. ularities in the Church, and how the} when the Board refused to change] forces of African a in DCH etroit Chamber of | \Gommer the ship is small, men are being treated and driven} all lines. Allen University is in tip| gan. He is Michigan’s choice for Michizan Dourict Buneag, the: Conven A. M. E. MUSIC _HYMNALS p.m. Dr. Sanders called ie With hearts filled with gratitude fone! + i The Palmetto Annual Conference Up| was officially launched this week as weed onfer- - . i MF j Brand new AME. Music || {mt '2 order going through the oa the realization that God has been ex- inthis Issue aed Shag ; ; Governor Frank Murphy, of Michigan, HH . 2 = Music | ciplinary questions: he ay ceptionally good t i ; Dr. T. J. Miles for the Bishopric | accepted the chairmanship of a Nation- ‘ mm Bound in semi | appeal io the Gen ¢ made special with sioee, Sood to us in the past and — [OS Sent eS SAR Sa J wide Committee, Friday. The jubile¢ Morocco with Head R Ue oi fie membership of Shiloh| “7 Sincere prayer for the continuation { . : x Fan oid Ts 8 ead Bands |) ‘© subscribe more in numbers t. for his blessings and widance Hn’ the The Daily The Twenty-eighth Annual Session] which will assume the proportions of a | and Beautifully stamped in church Papers. The Quarterly lee future. i, : var ah tle he Patly Altar 2 of the Palmetto Conference of the} Worid’s Fair, at a cost of $500,UUU, | t I Teored ference w; C an Ons F Te erate “ i ii F . F ANE SY Y a | are offered at these rahi baad very successful, all S)yj- G. M. White ~ a Key Sea OLE ESY African Re ieaaate Episcopal Church hich has been Nears ede by the ces a Cee enER Bald “taeda peor —— ; Sunday School Lesson..... 3 (Continued on page 12) State and Federal Governments, will be pre | ed ie (h “i d Abi: membership Suheckiberto a DITORIALS: ie sans avy ENE Five Years of Ne | ingle py aids . ollar Money. (work of | TH , Br TOs $1.50 y CHRISTIAN RECORDER = ANNUAL CONFERENCE] he rise of the American Negro will’ Half Doz. . - : - be graphically portrayed in ten thous- ' ; $ 6.50 Evangelist Nathaniel H th rm pe ee Ye This D The 67th session convened in St. | ands of exhibits that will represent One Do: awthorne — PED TS Te ‘ John A.M.E. Church, Springfield, Ill.| every aspect of Negro progress in the | ~ — $12.00 : ‘ ‘Two Attitudes, On Color Line | Wednesday, October Sth, 9:30 A,M. | last three quarters of a century. The be remi | Christian Church et Maer yy \t 7:30 P-m. Dr. Saunders Roe in his pulpit at Shiloh. He Sie a large attendance and Ke par iar his sermon Monday, October 16th. at ached every who brought plans, but stood idly by while few of our church leaders washed away theit plans and ideas and left us standing in the dark. We are so thankful to say we have our last mortgage ready to be burned the fifth Sunday which will be called “Home Coming Day.” 2 from laymen and ministers from far and near and may call in person. He admitted that at that time he felt to say some things which he thought would check up on some of these top shape. All this goes to show Episcopal honors, and host to the next how we love him. J. E, Thomas 618 N. Coit St. Florence, S.C. nc o j d Points ..... hurchman A fiel< epee e ere ereeeee SOUTH CAROLINA 4] Rey. K. J. Sidall, pastor; Rt. Rev. John A. Gregg, Presiding Bishop. After an impressive processional by the choir, Bishop Gregg lined hymn General Conterence. A gigantic jubilee celebration mark- ing the 75th anniversary of the freedom oi the American Negro, which will take 1940, place in Detroit, Michigan, in (Continued on é « page 9) historic celebration will be enhanced by the meeting of the Sesquicentennial Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Detroit at the same BISHOP R. C. RANSOM THE OHIO ANNUAL CONFER- ; tg < ti lism looki, Y ve Se Det 5 b ind ¥ ‘oking forward to official ‘oung People’s Page—- Continued on e 8) time. ; $ ‘ Orde: 1 i ial act , bRges ate (Continu pag i Br ‘ rs Today mano meanwhile Elizabeth M. Thomas eo ae . ; a : A Glance.... . ~ ° 656, ollar Money 7. lee Services. For dates write Sau "Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- Bae? wax | A.M. &. BOOK CONCERN . * 3 Wh ge, Ree THE A. 716 So. 19th Street 2 M. E. BOOK CONCERN : Philadelphia, Pen _ scriber Get manity-Still Carrying on. Each Sub- a Subscription The One Hundred and Eighth Ses- sion of the Ohio Annual Conference was held in the historic old St. Paul (Continued on page 13) a JOST POPULAR BISHOP IN THE ON PAGE FIVE CHURCH ===== DSC09155.JPG ===== _—> = es se ae Foe PAGE TWO THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER The Daily body as well as of the soul and that], body as well as of the soul andthat he can heal disease as well as forgive sin? Why should we be ashamed to id again the surgeon made his] takes the sword perishes by it. DR. D. L, ions and diagnoses. Then one|when we observe the killings and the QUARTER ning he met the professor on| In the third place, human life is cheap| A.M.E. CHURCH OCT. 2-3. | ‘ seck healing. 2 |S aaa ck and announced: “You will maimings caused by reckless automo- The P. E. was with us at the Sun. z t A ] t a r . . A very useful book for all to read is; i ol pena to tell.his wife, to hold|bilists. Too many drivers are more diy MSehosl: -hoaes and gavec an ceeey . i . s 5 ¥ ee ‘ f SS “Body, Mind, and Spirit” by Worcce- ; Se ie Ascii a spe for, all] or less ick) and more are acest and timely review ofthe lesson: At, 11200 of : . ter and McComb. You will turn irom 1 once, the full value of'living became] careless. They break every rule; they|, yy He preached quite ‘an inspiring a f oe the pages of the book with a new sense] O beautiful for spacious plain He day, f _ farive too fast; they take curves: On| <smon’ from a part of I Chronicles 4 of the reality of spiritual healing and the j Yes, life is dear; no person gives it|the inside; they pass on the wrong side; |79 5° Subject, “God's Call To Ser- For amber waves of grain, Prayer: Blessed God, we have lost For purple mountain HUAI CAEES | the power thou hast given us through] Above the fruited plain; our blindness. Resore to us the powerf America! America] The Lard te sigh unto all them that] sud faith that is our heritage, in Jesus] God shed His grace on thee, fgbleous man availety much.”—James | uame.—Amen, And crown thy good with brotherhood, 16. From sea to shining sea. im weth He will fwlill the desixve of | 2 ayer is nothing more than idle GRIM BARS O beautiful for pilgrim feet oie ing uh around the speak- -—]| Whose stern, impassioned stress Stefi Micehic tak: * Rave all beard the comment} “He that soweth to his flesh shall oi] A thoroughfare for freedom beat © SPIRITUAL DESIRE wapaper man who was|th¢e flesh reap corruption’”—Gal. 5:8. z ‘ ¢ mecting held in Bos-| Read Gal. 6:7-9. yext mornin By Rew Carlyle F. Stewart | power of prayer. Minaeapolis, Mins, up gladly even under a dictator, nor| they zigzag in traffic; they hog the in war. If life is good for me, it is}road; they forget playing children; good for you, Human life must not|they omit all courtesies; they kill become cheap. “Thou shalt not. kill,”|thousands—and thousands. It is my duty to protect life. It is my business to help others live more fully. To kill, to injure, to depress, to destroy —that is utterly unchristian. Can you see that? Do you agree to that? If you are a Christian you must. “Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ,” “Love thy neighbor as thyself,” “Am I my brother’s keep- er?” “Do unto others as ye would that they should do unto you.” There you have all the law and prophets. vice.” He stated that God is calling — for consecratel men and women for service. God is depending on us as Christians for the salvation of the Human life is cheap. Bad housing|world. He also gave a rich discourse kills many. Bad sanitation and water |at the evening service, a portion of — pollution kill others. And over and|the text being taken from a part of above all of this, what shall we say |! Kings 4:40. about hate, envy, jealousy, scorn, cynic-| The Quarterly Conference was op-~ ism and other murderous: attitudes to-|ened with Devotional services con- ward people? Jesus Christ taught and|ducted by Rev. R. H. McCauley. demonstrated Jove. He stood for kind-|Remarks by the P. E. referring to ly regard. He thought always of others. |the iife and work of Rev. R. H. Mc- Christianity is opposed ‘to killing. |Cauley, also urging the cooperation of Face this reality, Christ was the life-|the officers and members of the ; giver; he is opposed to all destruction. |church in making the work for the Now let us see how we are behaving “Thou shalt not kill.” Conference Year a grand success. Pre rene * Exodus 20:13. ; Thou shalt not kill. a __ Matthew 5:21-26. have heard that it was said by em of old time, Thou shalt not kill; dj d whosoever shall kill shall be in dan- Across the wilderness; ae ; ger of the judgment: Americal Americal 22 But I say unto you, That whoso- : God mend thine every flaw, Sane ever is angry with his brother without i in the} was behind grim prison bars. I had]Confirm thy soul in self-control, _—_ a cause shall be in danger of the judg- ‘ank gave! known him for a number of years. He} ‘hy liberty in law. as ment; and whoever shall say to- his addressed to a] was industrious, ambitious and reliable. b A sell wpem hime, Go all thet call upon bins | ch of what goes under the name Thursday, November 17 } heme thet fear hiss: he alo will hear! Rew ory, and will sare them —Amen he described] I had an occasion to visit a man who fd On the occagi 3 HATES, brother, Raca, shall be in danger of|in America i i He wat EO 4 . ; bo hie ad Pil raed in erica in 1938. First of all, some- Mr.. Edward Flood was elected Mar- “ ev asa member of the church and] O beautiful for heroes proved | the council: but whosoever shall say, [icici Riche Geer anne eat ta POINTERS” Cae Soe ie Le Pe) g ‘ual must come) taithful to its obligation. About the} In liberating strife, : By Roy L. Smith ape anaes eae? business setup. Why should twenty millions of our population have to get along on a low _ subsistence level? Governmental relief is a poor way to Brctherhood must. surmount color terly Conference were read by the line or cease to be brotherhood. Secretary, Mrs. L, A. LeBoo, and There are numerous other ways of|0 motion stood approved. Reports - Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. F 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that ghteous man. | only objectionable trait he possessed] Who more than self their country loved t go throygh | Was an ungovernable temper, Finding] And mercy more than life; : ia to man and | lis wife untrue to him, in a fit of pas-| America! Americal Peng y or faith, |sion he attempted to stab her and killed i i es i vs: Sunday School, Stewards May God thy gold refine taking life than by merely killing. as follows: J nauk , / s to pray with | his sister-in-law who intervened. Loi all success Pe Rohisness! _ thy brother hath ought against thee; | handle people. Men want work. Men pa undertook to establish the fact |Trustees, Stewardess Boards, Nos. 1, Prayers shall] Now in the tragic seclusion of the|’ And every gain divine. — : _ 24 Leave there thy gift before theywant to be self-respecting. The gov- that nothing is more sacred than a 3,45, 6,7, WH, & F. Missionary n Thy Kingdom | state prision, he laments and regrets, Jesus altar, and go thy way; first be recon- -ciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 25 Agree with thine adversary quick- - fy, whiles thou art in the way with him; dest at any time the, adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver 4 naiae.—|loinging to be free, Promising to profit}O beautiful for patriot dream by his mistake. What a tragedy that| That sees, beyond the years, i - . men will not hearken to the inexorable | Thine alabaster cities ; = aed : ¢ cities gleam pla cuthne wer cae 15 Jaw of God. Cold steel often brings] Undimmed by human tears; c. } O PRAY men to their senses more than pleading | America! America! a : 3 Pray, wide Youu eae and admonition. God shed His grarce on thee, : . ~— sing hess. Prayer: Help us to realize, O Father, }And crown thy good with brotherhood, the truthfulness of Thy word, that eae hop Trench| We may not reap corruption from fool- ernment cannot let people starve that human. life! A. GC. E: League; Choir, Ushers, is true, but why can we not arrange i i Robert White Club. things so that everybody who wants to} hat man’s prayers go highest whose) Next was the report from Class work, can? Broad highways should sympathies are broadest. _|Leaders. Memorial Services were be built, grade-crossings should be] We have changed our method Ot lconducted for the following: eliminated, parks should be constructed, martyring men: once we took their Mesdames L. L. Capehart, Rosa swamps should be drained, forests | lives, and now we only take their liv-| Patrick, Lucy Davis, Lucilla Bishop thee to the officer, and thou be cast should be planted, houses should be ings. Lofton, Sarah Davis, Mr. Samuel From sea to shining sea! Ms ; into prison, : built, air-conditioning should be in-) Any social system that makes life |Canty. Asi ; 26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shai j Stalled; every family should have a} smalier is under suspicion of murder. Benediction, Dr, D. L. Grady. . ois raga of prayer, 48h sowing. In Jesus name—Amen. by no means come out thence, till thou Pa 4 neil depen on ra ene trouble Twaehs A many people ee —Mrs. Laura Powell ? a ‘ange withinn uy one OKLA. CITY. OKLA. fast paid the ute AST ines € surance. é believe in an eye for an eye is tha AVE CR AR IS in GOD : fi Friday, November 18 : ; ie Sop aig 8 ph ats thousand constructive enterprises to be|:hey insist upon two eyes for one. Y. M. C. A, MAKES MONEY ci s / ; itd ale i in i Do “Double Duty” 2 avail to TAND FAST IN THE FAITH We are happy to state that the 4th 38 Ye have heard that it hath been Mania be Shean ei Se ‘ yaa ay rem — Quarterly Conference opened in gran said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for} “°'V" : PRAYER THOUGHT Ie ae apie arched grounds refresh i Watch ye stand fast i PTS or ye Riba reg > one-third of our population underfed, Making the Negro’s money do “dou a ower gy quit you like’ eet My the faith, | ewe yee the P. E. officiating. a tooth: aise) ly clad and improperly housed By William Chalmers Covert ble duty” was effected here this week stad eis u hke men, be strong.”—I Cor, ee Hyma No. 1. Prayer Bro, 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist spare ee the eeliatogs ahh ea ahe © Lord of life and love, may all men} ys i.e Christian Street Y. M. ¢ ale! we rise, how full We beveidl wea { eg Scripture II Cor. 13th chap. _ not evil: but whosoever shall smite gospel workers, the poets, painters | know how precious in Thy sight is all}. began depositing its funds in the y i oe trom church to ch Bir i ae ie : Secs : thee on thy right cheek, turn to him singers that lash be devetaged from|human life! May we know that Our! Citizens and Southern Bank and Trust 2 t been and all the distant and the}... ureh, answering to] Prayer, song “Sweet Hour of P, 4 : . . i eth irom Thee, and that nothing | . 2 es ae oN eS Wee car my fathers pun ge ki "4 OU STAVE Cs the other also. this submerged one-third! life cometh , i Company, Philadelphia’s only Neg the in = “Chasth, "hughes Bent description,” al routine of questions asked by 40 And if any man will sue thee at the .._|in Thine own life was too precious to) ...¢q banking institution social In a orth im sunny outline, brave wow in ite en We are to Ee E. and answered by our Church xe a fw, and Ralcreay ahy. coat tee him In the second place, we are getting |). sacrificed for its saving. We bow Hopmerhaall WC branches: deposited politiesl} od our Lord Jesus ia: ey Pat ace of | Secretary, Sister Clara Wright, who is have thy Cloke also. ae ready for war. Billions are being spent} i, jumility when we recall the infinite] },.;- monies through the Central As- © | eel, how weal! 1st. i , ici her ji ae f * i i = . * eal i Vas oe pe 1C. S - peace and] , mn , weaK! we rise, how full sign” of spiritual growth, eat ania MatMiniae ys 41 And whosoever shail compel thee} fr Ships, specail eoabied Cane price with which human life here and) ciation, in Central City banks, but at , wh Ss aN Gee An eigae e oh ty cn People) We have lost 3 members ‘this Quar bI diers’ supplies. Is it probable that the we do our-|™ighty oak derives its oe ay cute] tet: Bros. F. D. Lofton and RG) boys of this high school group will have in eternity has been bought. May it} tne suggestion of Herbert T. Miller, a mile, go with him twain. ‘ ) Mill vi achieve the destiny to which Thou] executive secretary of the Christian ea | store, should seem bent) elves this wrong: secddiag ted bth grandeau from | Cottrell, Sister M. J. Christburg. 42 Give to him that asketh thee, and)+, march off to death and that these in’ Thy great’ love hast appointed|Street “V,” the ruling has been made wiselves j" others, that we are not always | the earth pits roots far down into] The Jr. Church of Avery Chapel is from him that would borrow of thee) ,i-j, will become war brides? Wars 5, Stay the hand of wicked) that all nine branches may use their aor, wrong] —_ strong; » aways elements ite ‘a iin: rige and the/on the alert’ never failing or falling each tet away.. a, [are raging in our world today. Japan}... who for evil purposes or in un-| neighborhood banks. | That we are ever weak Fie becomes a a rapt but the oak] down on her job. Report from th Golden Text—Thou shalt not kill. | ;, violating China, Rebels are destroy- thinking rage rise up to slay their fel-| This new policy is just one example a 2 future, | Anxious oF troubled e heartless be, Nande eecin pi beauty because it Jr. Church $21,060, Jr. Missionary So- s 20:13. Whosoever hateth his} j,¢ Spain. Europe bristles with bayo- low men. Bring to an end all wars] of the present-day spirit of the local knows |oraye } when with us js bible ¥ able to meet every op-| ciety is falling in line. -Repor brother is a murderer.—1 John 3:15. nets; her sky is dark with bombers. with their terrifying harvests of death} Y. M. C. A.—that of helping other : : And j Spirits $9.00, Sr. Missionari eporte saat! i ; Her little children learn war. “Thou Jue in human life}community enterprises. Other plans wat ad joy and st ' Spiritual : ssionaries reported $26.00 Res 5 er lit and iet the true value in co y 4 ‘ th Theta and courage are Difficulties a rr = the oak.| Total money reported ee ad. THE ESOS eur ere shalt not kill.” Can you make war outweigh the lust and pride of power.|now being drafted call for expansion " ines tion and th ie ® afflictions Persecu- | Quarter $2,142.95, z ve TO DATE — without killing? Can you’ take a city Give care and caution to those wholof the association’s program on all ‘ tezration, jet} Wed % PT Ao oa flight but °F Pat meh met not in] Expended: eh ey Raut 4 y John R. Ewers | ithout bombing civilians, including move - with speed and power|fronts: among boys and adults and in ‘ 8 « in God tan vonue 16 faith in God, chance through| P. E. *taeded Pare ‘i It ought not] women and defenseless children? Look on cur crowded highways, that the such habe! bani Went cages a aes Prayer : Thought ; at England—each person with his new precious values in little children and} which are not ae near to the "Y sick among you? let him The Lord has Promised good to me gas-mask — what a comment upon} oi art men and women may not be| Christian Street Building ad ” y ‘ ‘ i f activities will fol- he elders of the church; and His word my hope secure; brotherly love! Human Ife is cheap. ruthlessly sacrificed. O Lord, save the This larger scale of activities ¢ " pray : vi : ion is offered up to 5, —Amen. low a city-wide drive for funds by all P aA Pray over him—and th, He will my shield ‘| A whole generation is o: tO) seople. In Christ’s name, nl : tally tolof saith © Prayer veil and portion be iti . It is terri- the branches of Greater Philadelphia ; 1 hope im Thee. Te |» 44 shall save the sick WM altiinee As long as life endures.” propitiate the gods of war is DAILY BIBLE READINGS Amen. ble. The church cannot—must not} y¢ pxoqus 20:13 F. I Cor. 6:19/20. | during the first two weeks in Decem- bless war. It is anti christian. It vio- TT. Matthew 5:21-26,. S. Acts 17:24-28. ber. The total goal is HOO, oF j lates every doctrine of the blessed Mas-|\, Matthew 18:12-14 S. Ps. 8:1-9. which $25,000 is to it cane ae id ter, No wonder great wars are fol-|->, Matthew 5:38-48. rere Pe ina. $; Jed Fe eae hate coipics —The 20th Century Quarterly} ">," Leslie Pinckney Hill, President, he realm of spiritual | ang A into life, A casas : : : by " ate 5 : ; ‘hate: populations. ace ae Mes ‘io haeaeliie Phen aida rv oe ee f “i |general campaign chairman of the is the wrong. method; it uses force SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN] branch, Associated with him are men Fe Te caste HP iat RECORDER (Continued on page 9) = Spiritual oo greemeton, healing has bee _ ome, for the Monday Neowomher “4 cre art, 4 lowt art wi EPPRCTUAL PRAYER Fea etait BY. WO feel some The cffertyal fer roowe vet orayer of a healing eee ===== DSC09156.JPG ===== WRUMBERS B ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS CSLYOVS NEWSPAPER SERVICE H&K STRAUSER ADVESTICNG DERVICE Amteved at the Pout Office at P pha, Peon ae Seccmd Class Maticr Bel KINgeley 0497 Pobished Weekly at the AME MEER 0, 1998 Weekly Thought ||: Weekly Poem "HOPH] 16 newer Caning strife RETIREMENT OF BISHOPS sister A.M_E ‘ew. The African M. and Advisor of Negro Affairs, oss RO such law. At the! TWO ATTITUD A of Virginia. Carlton WwW. om mayen Contertnes of cane ON COLOR oe was Master of Cere- be 1. Ormonde Ws ete cago 1onies. i ‘ itberforee We, Walker! Says The Christian Advocate of * casure | eral Conf To slay its haughty foes !— ut that way ‘ong ago.” And other men will say: Yes, ‘twas 2 bloody tale— More “and 3350 ‘nays’ Was in 1936 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER agaist a retirement iaw. LI- tectiveness is not to be determined suiely upon longevity. With ou years ol episcopal service Bishop + upper lead South Carolina a iew Ways ago im raising $20,0uU tor cducation and is preparing lo build a library on the campus ol Alien University. Bishop Kansom 43 ulspiring men as never before and leading Wilberiorce io loitier In inspiring contrast to the pro. visions for the segregation of th Negro at Kansas City, the n of the annual meeting of Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church list two places where room accomm dations may be secured by board ghastly none can know— hat was long ago.’ —Thoma, Curtis Clark Editorials ANOTHER MILESTONE hergnots. pean 5 members, missi i s ors. One of these is descri never lorget the time or the RECORDERITIS i Bde ci d “interracial.” Possibly the church _ as a whole in America may have _ to learn genuine brotherhood through its contacts with the cach younger churches on the foreign Such an appreciation and! field, z es love has developt for the oldest} weekly owned and publisht by| people of African descent that he} 1s at a complete loss when ithe} it. He misses the “Daily Altar,” the able,” +‘Great of the Christian Faith, ° : “Pointed| ®endville, Ohio writes: “Hope to The Key. D. B. Vaylor, a West Virginia Presiding ilder writes re we received Thru mud, mire, stench, ch and mustice. that he is “Very lonesome without! atticheld wef). Christian xecorder Belleville, week,” , and Varen- “ —Zion Herald, Pointed Points es THE REV. J. B. HAREWOOD, evestation was evident 1ere Giant trees with Jagged limbs stood or mony to the These eyes march, Hun- Grace at =: tHymns” I, lifeless bodies birthday Greetings, common! joints, Churchman Afield,”] S¢¢ the Recorder three times the ad been blow Pets ay ‘ 7! poems, church news, articles, and] Size in the coming years,” Young People’s Page.” He has an acute case of Christian Recor- basht and and shell, MRS: CELIA A. ROBINSON, § Scenes of dug-] , 5 * 8-/deritis. God grant that the bene- Jamaica, L. I.: “Please do not dis- and Tosse we , aja : yoses We) cent malady may spread. continue my Recorder as I get a still war crazed, einer BES great joy out of reading it NOW. | . 3 in Spain, Japan adh ap YE THIS DAY Find enclosed $1.50 for on ; The day of decision has come. } - ee _ Those who are not with us are|°"’°°"PUOm” against us. Liave you decided — ee [t has changed since} V2¢F€ You will stand? We have AMANDA B. EVANS OF _ i elected to stand in the progressive St. Paul, Lexington, Ky.: “I am tradition of the fathers who gave} Sreatly pleased that we again us this church. We are not going have the SUNDAY SCHOOL to bein it and you shan't. Our] page in the Recorder which I al- §reatest foes are n i fees within. They a Se Geico ES of the sacred laws which the THE )/ i helpt to make and pledged to ape sua Bes tmicnes hold, THE tnd aes Weise ob ub o Detroit, Michigan ob- © self and love not the brotherhood,| *“'Y4 its Sixth Anniversary at Chey who see their duty and fail the Lucy Thurman Branch YW. to perform it. They who find fault| cites: 8 pm. of September 28, with the church and have nothing te, 's a business Men’s organi- jbetter or constructive to offer, | “4t0n founded by the Rey. W. H. From. them, good Loren Peck, pastor of Bethel. The ad- ie dress of the occasion was made — : phi Wine by Mr, EDITOR IAL OF THE WEEK by Mr. T. C. Walker, Consultant men went to Mun- > (0 change way of Christ We pass anoth- us hope, not on awful carnage € toward peace, of Him who is the ot Peace. ——00o——__ id tO some b came Zion Church ent of Bishops law. 18 automatically . $8i0n of this en- on the editorial nt Zion Quarter University pro- retirement law The jailed , faved of enactment by "he record Shows 372 detober 6 in an article headed rena ti ROSA ROBERTS SENDS THE. ats g - nference : following names of a committee Fike unicipal Auditorium] ftom Asbury and St. Stephen to ve $e 5 ~onference is to be] assist in the entertainment of th : in April) is located within| Georgia Annual Conference to | three blocks of fourteen of Kan-| held at Bethel A.M.E. hes pus ity S major hotels and within| Sylvania: Marion ne M6 ry of the heart of the|Sophia Neals, Ruby , Poi ng district. These hotels Frank, Albright, Rosa Roberts po Buaranteed to reserve en-| Bennie Colley, Mary Colley, G ne Tooms for all the delegates| ter Cooper, Alice Co the Conference and a few of| Rev. JrB. Sherwood, 4 Only time the vote of the last Gen- erence is a corre CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS| Revs. J. C. Beckett, Washington, D, C.; J. A. Spivey, J. G. Robinson, S. T. Boyd, H. Y. Arnett, J. L. Coleman, Central Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia; A. L. Augustus, Allen A. M. E. Church, Oxford, Pa.; Mesdames Ruth Smallwood, Ethel Tunstall, Sadie it, held October 2. conference was a success every angle. The Presiding Popular Bishop Act Now! Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription will count 20 Wayman to the General Confer-| |’ Bishops in February, and award- ence of 1884 which met in Balti- - to-be-forgotten. _ BERS and take advantage of our club rates. Me gnc ‘ er is the Rey. J. S. Downs. votes in December, 15 yotes in January, and 10 votes in Febru- ary. The most popular Bishop in the church will be honored in Dallas, Texas at the Council of HE WELCOME ADDRESS vered by Bishop Alexander ed a valuable prize. gain rates of $1.00 in groups of 5 Or more still hold for laymen. Presidents, Chaplains, Mission- aries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now is the time to show your colors. Support your bishop, and help put the Christian Re- corder in every African Metho- dist home. George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. more contained 180 words. For brevity it may be read with profit. ‘The Churchman Atield In company with Prof. E. A. Selby the Churchman returned to Philadel- phia from Baltimore, and the Mid-year Conference, where Bishop Davis and his ministers raised nearly $3,000 for Education. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cincinnati, Ohio i Dr. Singleton: On Sunday morning the Churchm ees y g ew 72 I regret very much that I have not was the speaker at St. Matthew. Such paid attention to the notice by my name a glorious season of refreshing! “I have] on the Christian Recorder reminding sinned.” was the theme. There were|me of my delinquent renewal of said five conversions and accessions. DADE: I am always so pleased to receive my In the afternoon the speaker and the| paper and read its contents that some Senior Choir were guests of the Rey-| of the items in the corner J fail to read. erend Hodson Waters and the people|I know this is wrong however T will of Mt. Olive. It was a service never-| try to read every item in the paper here ‘ after. Please find inclosed money order for The Churchman witnest a rendition] one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for of the “Holy City,” a gripping, thrilling | renewal of the Christian Recorder. religious pageant. Never since he heard Wishing you abundance of success in the “Big Four Quartette” in Kentucky | your work as Manager and Editor of has he seen anything like it, The con-| this splendid paper and thanking you gregation was literally swept into re-| for notifying me as to my lateness in ligious ecstacy. : renewing my subscription. Sets ‘ Respectfully yours, The Churchman appreciates the let- Mest Anderson Rercett ters of encouragement and the new sub- WOR. Daliare Ave; scriptions from the field. They reveal . the fact that many are determined to help us keep the Christian Recorder in N its rightful place, as the leader of the| My dear Rey. Singleton : Negro Press. I am enclosing money order for one dollar and a half to pay for renewal of In the near future the Churchman|™my subscription to the Christian Re- Lexington, Ky. ; plans to be afield again, going to see| Corder. I am greatly pleased that you his brethren, North, South, East and|2te both editor and manager as we _ West. He wonders ‘ _ PASTORS CAN POINT TO sSUB-| the Recorder, which I always read with ae SCRIBERS IN THEIR CONGREGA-| interest. Kindest regards to your wife. _ TIONS. HOW MANY MEMBERS| Wishing you abundant success, T am, HOW MANY|2gain have the Sunday School page in . Respectfully, OF YOUR CHURCH ARE SUB- Ansel WO BR GE SCRIBERS? GET A NEW SUB- CRIBER, 5 OR MORE LAYMEM- —— NEW SUBSCRIBERS role i f t Messrs, Augustus David, A certain pastor sent a yearly sub-| George Robinson sription for each member of his Stew- | Joseph Ladson ards Board. Shortly the name of the| William Jones CHRISTIAN RECORDER LEAD-| Paul J. Morrison will be publisht. Will your name | pavid Jaudon, New York, N. Y. written there? =I Bertha L, Rutherford, Malden, Mo. ; i io Sigh wee Rev. L. E. Joiner, Harrisburg, Ii, Miss M. E. Porter, Lake City, S. C. RECORDER ANOTHER CORNERSTONE LAID The bar- D: E. Augustts Mr, Prince L. Edwards. Olean, N. Y. On Sunday afternoon, October 16th ir. James A. Manning, Presiding El- der of the Buffalo District laid the Cornerstone of the New Bethel Church. It was a time of rejoicing for the people in this community, This new structure will replace the former church, destroyed by fire on February 3, 1937. For a time it seems that all hope faded for a new church,| q : ‘ until the recent appointment by our beloved Bishop David H. Sims, who sent us the Rev. Marcel J. Broomes a truly Christian worker, who immed- jately organized the members, and now everybody is at work. Among those taking part in the ceremonies were, the Rev. C. Newsome of Cope- land A.M.E. Church, Bradford, Pa., and Rev. H. Vancamp of the A. M. E, Zion Church, Wellsville, N. Y., also the Rey. H. S. Tyson of St. John A.M.E. Church, Niagara Falls, N. Y. The music was rendered by the Salvation Army under the direc- tion of Capt. A. Downey. Mayor Fred Forness graced the occasion with his presence. The new Church will be ready for’ service on January Ist, 1939. Dr. L. L. BERRY SETTLES IM- PORTANT CHURCH LITIGATION Canadian African Methodist Episco- pal Church Dispute Settled in Court “astor Ordered To Vacate, Lease- Terminated, Fined In Contempt By Baxter R. Leach NEW YORK CITY, October 28— Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretaty of For- eign Missions of the African Metho- dist Episcopal. Church. feturned to the city to-day after he had partici- pated in one of the most important episodes in the history of the Con- nection. Dr. Berry had been on an official visit to the Maritine District in Canada, familiarly known as Nova Scotia. This visit was in relation to his official appointments as Medi- ator of the contemplated merger of the British Methodist Episcopal Chtrch with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, after a separation of more than eighty-five years. Settles Immigration Problem For a number of years, Ministers of the African Methodist Episcopa! Church have been denied entrance in- to Canada as permanent pastors, due to the operations of an expelled Min- jster of the! Connection, who set up an Independent Church. Says Dr, Berry, “Tt has been officially known that ‘the Minister in question, who has been operating as an Independent, had so prejudiced the minds of the Immi- gration officials that all A.M.E. Min- isters, appointed by the Bishops to (Continued on page 8) SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN| pastor the Churches in Canada, have REV. A. WAYMAN JENNINGS Pastor Vernon A.M.E. Church Tulsa, Oklahoma REV. W. W. JACOBS Pastor Mt. Zion Norristown, Penna. REV, TALLY H. ADDISON Pastor, Spartanburg, S. C. MISS CAREVE DAVANA SIMS Allen A.M.E. Church Philadelphia, Penna. REY. H. CLARENCE WALKER Pastor First Trinity Norfolk, Virginia MRS. ESSIE T. CHAPPELLE Columbia, South Carolina NOW PASTORING ~ a THE REV U.S. ROBINSON For years a very effective and suc- cessful evangelist is now pastor of Carey Temple, Chicago. ed off splendidly. Had 15 accessions the first three Sundays and is preaching to capacity congregations Address: 5302 South Parkway He has start- / m ===== DSC09157.JPG ===== PAGE UE YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE if WAR IS RIGHT GOOD SCHOOL RECORD THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Wendell Gault, 13 year-old son its unworthy|N. Y_, continues his good school reco! r, if malig-} School. 1s WaY,! seven made the “Honor Roll” and be broken BRI RR RFE RRR EER 5 call,!been elected Organist in Payne A. N en the] E. Church of which his father SNAPPY STORIES - AR ine rety * he could]the Rev. and Mrs. Harvey L, Gault, ver he uttered, and former pupil of school 10, Olean, e unto thelHe is a Freshman in Chatham High Of a class of ninety-six, only He est him | is one of the seven. Moreover, Wendell qualified as a member of both High by the} School Band and Orchestra; and has HE CHR ISTIA think of telling a lie with their lips, 5. The fifth finger points to religion. |Can one be dishonest in religion? ston spoke relative t. dition of the Pres: spiritual prayer was made half. x ’| RECESS—DINNER A.M.E. Zion Church was a visitor to| Circuit. the Conference. He stressed the fine spirit of cooperation and loyalty shown by the membership to the P. E. and ‘ i pastor. Rev. Hutchins who is our) JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY pastor at Romulus, Mich. invited St.|Second Quarterly Conference of MI Stephen to worship with him in his Pisgah A.M.E. Church : Quarterly Meeting Sunday, October 9th. Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor Dr. David A. Blake, P. E., presiding. f ; After the business of the Quarterly] The Second Quarterly Conference Conference was over Mrs. Geo. Ben-| convened at 8:30 o'clock p.m. on Oc- der, Pres. of the “Do What You Can|tober 24, Rev. H. A. Garcia, pastor; Club” rendéred a very unique program|Rey, J. F. Vanderhorst, Presiding which was enjoyed by all. Stewardess] Fider of the New Brunswick District, Boards No. 1 and 2 served ice cream|j, the chair. and cake to all. After devotions the Presiding El- Mrs. Parker, one of the faithful) qe, declared the meeting opened for Thos. P. Moore, Pastor The honest Christian will not pretend Clara Garland what he does not live. For example, he will not talk much about the bless- ings of prayer and never try it out in his own life. ~The honest Christian will give to God what God has a right to expect, in money, service, and devotion. of rd. Song Service, Rey. Se Rom. 12:16-18 H. Hightov ripture Lesson—Rey. R. this meeting is to feature five of honesty the Juniors may be in five sections of chairs. Better, The Juniors Taking Part these may be arranged like the] The Juniors should be looking for fingers ona hand. Also the idea illustrations of honesty which will fit the hand may be emphasized by a|the several points of the topic, and drawn on a blackboard or chart. | plenty of time should be given to hear The changed seating should remain a}and discuss them. mystery to the Juniors until the topic is he Song—“Blest -Be The Tie.” The Presiding Elder annoui meeting opened for business. [ Imogene Lowery was elected Seer: tary, H. E. Carolinay repor er to church papers. Following commit y appointed: Resolutions, Finance, A sessment, League and Sunday Schoo! ii is aie 5 i s i : [members of St. Stephen Church, pre-|puciness. Reports were called for W i ‘ BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA and Marshall. Reports of all commi _ ‘ntroduced and explained. Questions to Be Answered sented a cake each to the P. E. Blake}, 4 a ecuhon auxiliaries re- x the] The Fourth Quatterly. Conference AE tees good. : ‘ me 1. Is it honest to play games of| and family and the pastor and wife, ded, Reports showed that $1123. 1 x *| sponded . s show 3 ahs St. John A.M.E. Church ty wade Ce oe br ae Ree hag cans: Lopte: Eresented chance like beano, or to buy a chance] Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Howell, each}74 was collected by the trustees and o eas HO: ull of wholesome a _ (The superintendent, or the leader of in a raffle where many pay but only a] thanked Mrs. Parker and she was $567.03 by the stewards departments The 4th a vice and good information to all pres- the meeting, should describe the topic|few win? given the assurance the cakes would Deas Bier tans nd last Quarterly Confer. | ent. ; : 1 Ee > z 3 fica respectively. armony abounds i ence for this z s oh ca a" in such a way that the Juniors will be} 2. How can honest practices be| be given justice. Thus closed one of Raat aiidew’ file) te Obsleadereht year convened Friday] Prof. J. K. I. Blakely, President : f i fs i hela |Our mids and a fine typ: ip mH evening, October 7th, with Rev. P T.|the Sunday School I, eae ue led to express their own ideas on many! spread among boys and girls? the best Quarterly Meetings ever he is being exhibited by our pastor. " Matherson, Presiding The Bellet Cc. fine mace pe, mstitts Ohad i es points. Of course much of their par in St. Stephen Church. The ” Presiding Elder commended , - ¢. ny youn, le pete ie : F ; i a ae pastor of Mixon Tabernacle| were full of the ae ie he say bt aN oid pe ee M., N ee hpus ee ee pastor and members for their excel- | e ditions, Je gave ‘ f ‘ . 1 Nox. 47: — a " ay ¥ shines sb: S pa Message on the subject: President Gregg of Shorter College in- a ueaan s y wien ceca 12:1-5,] SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN dent geass ue Le otudacenaaie delightful to ow Jesus.” The Quarterly Con-|spired the hearts and minds of the _ There are five fingers on my Hand. yea ee ey RECORDER ep sonata: : They found Ai ye. organized with Mrs. Car-| young folks as well as some old. _ And each of them may represent one|T-, Nov. 8 'A eget ee F (Mrs.) Jessie Wheeler CAT | the : walks, and| Tie C. Walker, Secretary and re ara ? . i hich topi cts 5:1-6. Bicate | f Walker, porter] The second. afternoon session answer to the question which our topic : SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT / and birds'- befor ay Recorder and Southern| opened by spiritual songs from a0 raises. It is hard to say which is the W., Nov. 9. Respecting property of DELEGATES TO THE QUAD- ° the picnic} ©histian Recorder. The reports showed young delegates composed of delegates beh: most important, and there are other others.—Eph. 4:28. St. Andrew A.M-E. Church held] RENNIAL W.M.M. SOCIETY © a great feature! n increase of members 90: 8 co ke the Morels’ S infant baptisms, not rich, sti|POrt Stewards led, were apt; 980-00; Trustees $204.00 with $607.00 into the desert, for Bond and Construction. Edweas time came the chifd-| tional assessment $250.00 paid out: ; nverts, The financial re- $380.00; Donations ent with good things to Missionary Department $77.50; Young : | of the bord ecene People’s Department $5.00; Dollar ers aes wu also; onfly| Money collected to date $58.00; Con- * ference contingent $18.88—and all ; She way Anniversary Days paid out. The Stew- Lae Pas ype ure but ee shag Teport showed that the Pastor aust be a witch be- ‘as increased the membership, the s strong teeth, | SPititual condition good and he: con- when she talked. & with the pas- “2 her hand to Madeleine backed ‘urry, and ran to her he could. Sregation co-operatin tor, The Presidin Matherson, her out & Elder, Rev. Pp. T +o» Was at his best and ga : 7 spiring sermons on Sublay i May the Lord bless our Presiding and women from every level of commun- tian Street branch run far ahead of all other Y’s in reaching its quota. : answers to the question which may be T., Nov. 10. Honest in business ~ given. But these will give us a start ; Prov. __1, The first meaning of honesty is|F.Nov. Il. Doright by others. | nictrict the 8th and 9th of October Luke 3212-147) ith our efficient Presiding Elder, Dr. Honest persons donot lie] ty. Lucas and pastor, Rev. Thos. 2. Cor. 4.2.) > Moore, which was a success. We|Lulu Hall, Margaret White, Gertrude Sun., Nov. 13. Topic—What Is Meant] ,.ieq for Dollar Money this Quarter |Highgate, Mamie Best, Emma Han- by Being Honest?—Rom. 12:16-18, $21.90 and paid the Presiding Elder nah. —Christian Endeavor World. | $35.00, making a total of all monies raised for the Quarter ending October the 9th, 1938 $57.00. The Elder said that the $21.00 for Dollar Money was its 4th and last Quarterly Conference from the various schools. A topi & PI of the Milton Circuit and the Durham from the Senior Department was pre- sented by Miss Freddie Lamb—“The Bible A Text Book For Study.” Miss. Evelyn Smith—Preparation and Appli i cation and Mrs. A. B. Campbe Demonstration. Again our hearts wer made to rejoice. ‘ Lula Holman, Pres. of the Dis H. Carolina — Y. M. C. A. MAKES MONEY 11:1. New Jersey Conference Newark, District found in words. When words are used jn such a way as to carry the exact|S., Noy. 12. truth then the one who uses them is said to be honest; but if they carry what is not true then the one who uses them is dishonest. If a person purpose- ty says what is not true, or only partial- ly true, his words are a lie, and he is a liar. Even though his words are not Mesdames Anna King, Lucy Kelly, New Brunswick District Mesdames Fannie Morris, Stevens, Louise Coster, Ida B Annie Collier, Josephine Schatuck, Lot- Minnie Garcia, DETROIT, MICH. " i Rigg ate le to raise exactly false, but are tricky, so as to more than he had been ab k ss byondiapvtalele te ts 0 ue ihe rene impressoin ‘he stands} St. Stephen A.M.E, Church held] for this purpose in any single quarter | ¢ Siurec . : ; guilty of being dishonest in speech, and their first Quarterly Meeting Service} 51 the district this year. Camden-Trenton District (Continued Hom page Nia icy | Others will say, “You cannot depend on| Sunday, October 2nd-rd with Dr.) We have had a very successful year’s] Mesdames Mary Dorsey, Ida A. David A. Blake, Presiding Elder, 1 preaching both, morning and evening. Dr. Blake took his text from Psalm 8:4. Truly our beloved P. E. preached work, with the Rev. Thos. P. Moore Brown, Eunice Pottinger, Ada Ander- and his loving wife who not only is|S", Pearl Crayton, Hettie McWade, loving to his members but a very great} Ada Van Buren. ‘ ae inspiration to him and we would like Atlantic City District his words.” 2. The second finger of my hand wil ‘point to conduct in school. Some boys /~ and girls will be honest at home, ty life. The aim is to have the Chris- ‘ xt issue) Ider = pastor. With YMCA 20 Years — Sue SB eer ae Von they gol RON soul stirring sermon and ten] have them back for another year’s} Mesdames Lila Russ, Mary Ward, oa ——__. ev. Wm. B. Moseley, Pastor Twenty years in the employment of poltest.in these ie te h wricet Bar| DOW members joined the church. Three} kon Hee Alice Frazier, \Angie Bell, E.N, »R WORLD BROTHERHOOD fe the YMCA is the record of Herbert Ree cctcal: they thinks, ney carte being converts. Dr. Geo. W. Baber] VO" Wen Sern eh canteen ese Thornley, Vergie Boyd, Margaret De- By Edwar, t A dword A. G. Hennann LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS | Sectliedl ria: " The Little R jctri © that great hour League of the nd A:C.E. A.M.E. Church co; ling Day of Pa Ms : Fk us bad Nebo Church at College | se ihe Teas F + Arkansas, Sept, 1-4 DAT sf J Rooks, Pastor; Rey. J it . rome rant's heel P. E.: and Rt Rev. Hf, es . wa resented LS 4 MOVE BY Toads | a an our swords of steel * starlit places |. Thursday mornin & at 10:45 the meet- an the despes in, . pe Copest sea— & opened by singing « ‘ © 4 week an the open space Keep 1 ging “A Charge T ” . paces DT Have.” ° a woe hat], r * immensity Prayer—Serj 3 ain : men five | ‘ ipture a atening vs 4 Mae Thy safe keeping | J#ckson. Lesson, Rey bed ; ” re on oT, €fead and clan— Decalogue—Song ady m rin, , 2 les ate nh &, €¥er seeking Sermon—Rey, w. if * the Brotherhood of man (Communion sort T. Eskridge wher : thr on) i POOF carth's: desolars The Sacra TF 9 OF our: heartions ann; [8S Sedminiotorese gene Core! Supper ’ a¥ We, with new Comer —— 2 Campben e Mf Reverends J ; Mate Ppnies ieee es Winston J. K ok. Eskridge, Wm. Show ay clearly wh, teed isters, “A ens Lowrey and other min. Only stmapaed of largest’! with the augertta! fervor ran high ¢ ae arre © andi gi Traced Prophets, stints and agen | pote. Pesiing, ‘ersal Bratherhond. '"'t "#8 | Deanie-was ae ta on eh D. ‘ Srende Campbell, Wétridgo eng vo" and Win. Ty Miller, executive secretary of the Christian Street branch, Philadelphia, who was honored a few days ago a certificate from the Employed Offi- cers Conference of him for his otherwise. To cheat in classes, to ‘whisper an answer to another pupil, to ‘use a lesson someone else has prepared, ‘to give a wrong excuse for being ab- ~ sent,—these are some forms of school dishonesty. — it pleasantly that we don’t realize that a year has passed; our Quarter closed Sunday night with the second great Life Members sermon that our Presiding Elder} Mesdames Caroline Thomas, preached to us, which was preached to] Vanderhorst, Cordelia Barker, Jose~ the delight of all. There were somelphine Smith, Mae Hammond. helpful. remarks by laymen W. H. Young People’s Department Lee, Sister Maggie Jeffrice, Bro. Wash] Mrs. Mary Manuel, Miss Rose Rice. Jeffrice,, Sisters Anna Gilmore, Nora ESA IR I A a A Evangelist Nathaniel Hawthorne : Jeltz D.D. Pledged to help Dr. Hemingway extend the Department of Church Extension to include Evange- lism looking forward to official action on this in 1940. Serving meanwhile anywhere in the con- nection in conducting Revivals and large Interracial Services. For dates write: brought the afternoon message; was uplifting and powerfully delivered. He was accompanied by his Sr. Choir. Gospel Chorus which added zest to the service. Rev. Crider of Allen Temple ; ‘ came with his good people. At night . The third finger of my hand points} Dr. Blake closed an already well filled roperty,—the things which all of us] day with another Gospel feast. Eight ‘or ourselves, To take what be-| hundred souls communed. May God gs to another, even if it is as small} continue to inspire our Presiding Elder as a pencil, or as large as a hundred} to preach the gospel as he did all day lollars, comes within the meaning of} Sunday, Monday evening Quarterly ate have i aney. Annie Pennsylvania, citing “competent and fait! rvice.” A wide gulf separates the ern funeral director from th “andertaker” of fifty years agc "| Blake, P. E., presiding. All Clubs and 141] Auxiliaries had their reports made out in a very fine manner. Each Club ex_ eople ate Per-| loved Bishop, Dr. John A. Gregg for when Fijians are around. | the return of our most worthy P. E., t to go, so fi honesty| David A. Blake and our pastor and will does not wife. Rey. and Mrs. J. D. Howell. D ist is! st. Stephen is moving on under the] : £ leadership of this great man. When | reall he came to us eleven years ago there win,|was an endebtedness of over thirty DR. JELTZ eat| three thousand dollars, but today ‘the The Preacher is-] church is out of debt. We can’t say jot | too much of this great character. Mater EEE EEE EEE EERE EEE this advancement, the ceives protection an a time of great need THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. ERE EAE fe shes a ===== DSC09158.JPG ===== oe e the chopeh DR. LL. BERRY SETTLES IMPORTANT CHURCH LITICA- Takes ¢ Avsautr, Rey the Rew Wy PAGE KiGHT Dr. Ste tet Action by the Rev. Stewart. Mr TION in jail st with an appeal tant; Rev. M. R. Dixon, reporter. Revs. Smith. ath Finance Committee, Revs. Brown, C. E. Brooks, G. W. Jones, M. R. Dixon, J. H. Sydes, G. W. he Po nection| Brewer and K. J. Sidall. | In the afternoon, the Presiding EI- D. A. Bassfield, and J. H, needed that the Mis- nt administration, is dene {ders and pastors rendered their reports, . | which showed upwards of two hundred bee conversions and substantial gains were] er, as Supt. ae noted for all purposes particular in : 3 | Dollar Money, Missions and Educa- ee jtion. Not a pastor was in arrears. Truly all were ready to sing “The ' : “|Church is Moving On.” cael aoproninately A fine reception Program was given OP. Ghee A Pessoa ot etn so Wednesday evening at the Palmer Pub- ‘ Skye yd lic School Building by the local church vty A Gregg | Honor, of a Commission | Prior to for the unification | f ' ish Methodist |-: es | cipal band arrayed in their beautiful | tniforms. {yO ILLINOIS CONFERENCE _Thursday evening was Missionary ey gone x Night and the sermon was delivered by Vn Vos * whith Rey. J. W. Wiley, Pastor Wayman Pe bi Chapel, Bloomington. It was a great big Seay a. message on missions, followed by Bish- ST ey Pity op bh who gave an address that >. Pat s oc aroused intense interest t Te Return Quincey Di av Mee ca : ewe Eg evening was Educational peingtte nee Peg The sermon was delivered by . ev. M. R. Dixon, pastor of St. Luk es ; Church, Fast S| i i) Y i bee fase st St. Louis. His choir tien ee hs urnished the music and they received = é aie comment and praise. Deah C. rapel, | § Pivey, of Payne Th i , les ry; 3 eological Semi- pages nary followed with a Sreat address ss e oe Education. Noonday sermons pei . oe ns of all et a by Revs. J. H. Rhoulac fe Bish p and Pre-| ceive eS taal ee Ha 5 then a pe tah d the unanimous inistered to|the Conference for th [the Southern Christian endorsement of e editorship of Recorder. Sat_ NATURES OWN p spe 'y Thousands Are you in declining health? Do ney <n neN PROM THE EARTH energy? Do you feel T! Jin Tuller from loss of strength WEAK, NBRVOUS? poe Farol, ty Used and Recommened RESCRIPTIO) rected by the Court, he was assaulted{ Following this the organization of|urday afternoon at Stewart |the Conference was perfected as fol- . was immediately arrested, taken back[lows: Rev. A. C. Jones, Chief Sec- ip ed ten dollars and costs or|retary; Rev. E. C. Allen, Recording} By special arrangeme! Mr. Stewart paid|Secretary; and F. B. Stratton, Sta- ’ rimage tistical Secretary. Rev. J. H. Rholac, he African Meth-]J- M. Carr and J. F. Hassell, Mar- epossessed shalls. Dr. G. F. Woodson, accoun- The roll call showed that two of the/tribute to the immortal e1 veteran ministers had passed namely, began which was held Church. After the devot: mon 36 :9, Subject “Constancy”. The Bish- {and striebded Meta de otecees pate op discussed the various stages of life the Mayor, John W. Kapp, baat fo, she, seven egiors = the reception. a musical pro- ae oa ve as a he ee Sram was given by the colored muni- ee nce ena ay ere gripped by the beautiful logic, philosophy, and science. He clos- ed amidst hallelujahs, and amens which truly evidenced in every heart the mans : ifestation of Christian graces, = u corder is $1.50 a year. Jt j 5 t really worth more. 2 month of Novembe: GIVE a year’s subs laymen who subscribe five. To get this ba: you must be in a club. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Berita Dear Sir: d Yes aa a nelosed herewith $5.00 fi tc Ws ete hae pier Address Name Berne routine of the Confer Honor to the Great E the Conference, led by Bis to the hallowed spot. The and in the name of the to and fro personally directed ¢ fic; the formation was under the cort motor cycle police. Sunday, was a great day and ae to be forgotten. The day was “isp and beautiful. A splendid Conferenc Sunday School with Rey. J. W. ar ional services the Rev, G. A. Brown presented Bish The text was from the Psal: illustrations, (Continued in next issue). : rs A GREAT OPPORTUNITY _ | Special Christian Recorder Club Rates!! The price of the Christian Re- During the T we will cription to in clubs of rgain rate Christian Recorder. Sen, . Address Went Be As Ais arowett | _ Name ye ve ¥ ! ¥ a ad! Mr. Siewsry Re ty attemetad Address Church se ai j fee ~ duced to the Big Four, because of the uae _|readily with Amens and Hallelujahs the less vociferous but faithful in perfor- MES: mance of their duty. Rev. M)closing remarks brought to o ets, |tenticn the words of our Savior when and Thursd: 'Y,|He said, “By their fruits ¥! now hursday, ke h fruits ye shall kno and SeLN Patterson, them.” . Church was held rch, 46th and Aspen Stre: rednesday Matt. 7:16. ae : : The second question under cdnsider- ending the opening service|ation was: “How far should the sd y morning were lifted to|church interest itself in the condition [ spiritual ecstasy as thelof. the public schools?” This topic Rey. W. P. Stevenson, pas-|was ably rehearsed by Revs. W. H. tor of Jones Tabernacle delivered the}|Owens and W. R. Gullins. Both “message; having for a text, “The |men pointed out the prevailing of var- Power of the Gospel.” Romans 1:16. lious crimes among the young people : fQur beloved Bishop David H. Sims|and our blind indifference of the effect! | immediately followed. After |the minds of our boys and girls. offering and organization, the] The'third argument presented for Conference reports were quickly and|debate was: “How we can best take tly received. Officers elected|care of the Presiding Elders’ house *lrent and fuel.” This question was W. Henry Owens, Secretary:|not discussed until Thursday after- Rey. H. A. Ivey, Chorister; Mrs.|noon, because of the absence of the Edna Gullins, Pianist; Bros. Walter|Presiding Elders. However at that Walker and Turner, Marshalls; Rev.|time Rev. J. L. Mims brought to our M. Hi. Jones, Reporter. attention the necessity of our taking All charges in the West Phila. Dist-|care of this responsibility without any reported 100 per cent. ‘A perfect |taxation. standard set for the West district to| All of these topics were discussed maintain and all other districts to|by members of the Conference and equal, both locally and throughout the|much interest was manifested; also connection. i varied ways and means advanced to Bishop Sims expressed his apprecia-| successfully and righteously handle tion and commendation in glowing |them. Those who missed this session ‘terms to Presiding Elder Patterson|of our Conference missed a part of the and the members of the district. He] vital needs of our church; both min- concluded his remarks by saying that |isterial and laity, the West Phila. District had made a] Wednesday Evening—7:30 P.M. record none could beat but all could] Song and praise service conducted equal. We ‘|by sisters Gullins, Owens, Ivey, Hud- ‘At this time Presiding Elder Pat-|son, and Cooper assisted by the choir 5 terson with a beaming countenance]of Ward Church. and well chosen words voiced his pro-| Scripture was read by Sister H. H. found appreciation fo all; after which|Cooper, Jr. I Psalm. he recessed the Conference for dinner.| After the welcome address by Miss Wednesday Afternoon Annabelle Wilson and Rev. M. W. After an appetizing dinner, which|Thornton, pastor of Ward, and the was ~sumptuously and efficiently|response by Rev. H. A. Ivey: Mrs. ‘served the Conference was reminded|Hazel Stokes Currie thrilled the pack. of the hour for re-convening by the|ed church with a soprano solo, “O Di- inspirational singing led by Rev. H.|vine Redeemer,” by Gounod. A. Ivey, chorister, and sister Edna] Presented by Presiding Elder Pat- Gullins, pianist. The regular devo-|tersoz, Bishop Sim; opened the throt tionals for the afternoon meeting|tle and set our hearts and minds were conducted by Rev. H. H. Coop-|aflame with words of encouragement : Jr. and C. S. Jennings. and inspiration. The Bishop said t this period the Big Five, re-|there were two reasons for his want- ing to be present tonight. Reason No, 1 was to the pastor and people of Ward Church. “They have done a splendid work even though the task was a difficult one.” Reason No. 2 was the excellent feadership of the Presiding Elder of the West Phila. District, Rev. I. N- en the first discussion which was: Patterson. “What you do is the Best methods to improve the|thing that counts. There is no ulti- ual condition of the people.”|mate defeat for a program that is _ Brown summed up his remarks|right. This unity of leadership and at the mit ‘illness of Presiling Elder Arnett; ‘Bishop D. H. Sims, Presiding Elders hnson, Napper and Patterson left ‘the Conference for very urgent busi- 1ess ‘elsewhere. Presiding Elder (for afternoon) E. K. Nichols intro- Rev. J. L. Brown of Ardmore ospel of Jesus|thing to perfection; the nearest da: ‘without modifica-]to heaven have ever fearlessly and First Episcopal District. One hun. ancial, and one hundred per cent in . spiritual. s- | points Bishop Sims’ address: — THE CHRISTIAN R) joine with us in Holy Communion|that the un-Christian teachers have on | “ministers must|effort and the result is the nearest known in the gives us|dred per cent in things temporal and 1 one hundred per cent in things fin- ‘the Bishop entered into his proper, using as | a subject, urch,” St. John 10:10. High ve| “Personal experience with God Al- ple;} mighty gives an individual a full over- OR “God is pleased at many resistance and stopped there, or those who were |of temptation.” “There is a_ difference between Tvey’s knowledge and wisdom; knowledge is ur at-linformation, Wisdom is the righteous interpretation and. use of knowledge.” “Everything we have amounts to nothing without the spirit of Righte- ousness.” “As there are different members but all belonging to the one body all must function coordinately and smoothly, so likewise must different clubs and auxiliaries in the church.” “The church is the only antidote for crime.” “The church of God is the only in- stitution in the world that battles race prejudice.” “The church is the true source of all social service and welfare work.” “Then let us be an integral part of the great Christian church on earth by living a virile, overflowing Chris- tian life.” Bishop departed a very few moments after this address for a New England trip, to the Electoral College. After the offering and announcements the benediction was given. Thursday Morning The song and praise service prior to the regulation session was con- ducted by Sister Evangelists Spady and Hammonton. The spiritual po- tency still lives in the old songs of Zion and are best expressed when sung by those who have borne the burden and heat of the day. The testimonies of the tried and tested ones were, as always, inspiring and helpful. Regular) meeting — was were read and adopted. The first topic for discussion was: “A pastor’s place in politics,” Rev. remarks stating that: The ministry is above all officers and offices, gov- ernmental, social, etc. and for this reason it is the pastor’s place to ad- (Continued on page 16) TRY MY HEART PILLS. HOW TO 1368 LELAND STREET opened by Rev. J. H. Queene ana others, Min- utes of the previous day’s activities M. W. Thornton made the opening Mme. Emma E. LUNG AND CHEST BUILDER. ’ TRY MY HEART PILLS FOR LEAKING OF PALPI- TATION OF THE HEART. TRY MY TONIC FOR GAS OR ANY INTERNAL SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSAR (Continued from page 1) tion Bureau, and the Board of Educa- tion, along with all state agencies, the success of this unprecedented under- taking has been assured. It has been officially estimated that the exhibition will give employment to approximately five thousand colored citizens. y The interest of the State of Michigan in the jubilee is indicated by the follow- ing letter from Governor Murphy: STATE OF MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE OFFICE Lansing May 13, 1938 The plan to hold an exhibition de voted to 75 years of Negro freedom and progress in Detroit in 1940 meets witk my full and unqualified approval. No fair-minded American who sin- cerely believes in the fundamental prin- ciples of our nation-freedom and equal opportunity—can deny that the forward strides made by the Negro since eman- cipation are among the most eloquent examples of what can be accomplished in a free and liberal country. His record is all the more inspiring because it has been achieved in the face of the obstacles born of racial differ- ences. For although as a nation we are devoted to the ideal of freedom and liberty for all regardless of creed, we still have among us forms of discrimination and some denial of liber- ties. In time these will be lessened and we May have hope that they will event- ually be eliminated, so that the Negro may enjoy the fullest realization of his heritage under the American system. race or It is entirely desirable that an at- tempt be made to depict graphically some of his accomplishments in the many varied fields in which the Negro is active. Such an exhibition would un- doubtedly be a revelation to many, and I am particularly glad that it is to be held in the City of Detroit, the metro- polis of our great State of Mi which has been, and T am ure will con- tinue to be fair in its treatment of the. Negro (Signed) Governor Frank Murphy ANY KIND OF LEAKING, GET WELL —TRY— Walton’s Tonic CURE ASTHMA. COMPLAINTS Mme. E. Walton DETROIT, MICHIGAN ===== DSC09159.JPG ===== PAGE TEN CHRISTIAN RECORDER : today to advocate keep- bbs, t o the British Em-]a worthy racial history which will fire] Harris, L. Dickerson Iquarters for-|the patriotic imagination of colored|I. G. Richardson, youth.” A. P. Postell. President C. S cry News At A re sheet b= CAN'T FIND A JOB? YOU DON'T DESERVE ONE—SAYS FORD ¢ resolutions a, former which ad- itish man- to cession conceivable STREICHER DEMANDS casion who addressed his audi 1 (AP)|the subject “Bridge-Builde: speaker charged the student By United Prees * GREDING, Germany, Nov. An 7 —Julius Streicher, Governor of Fran- s t es not|™mea ronia and strongly anti-Semitic pub- whieh Edward _Waters is mi $ today aah - a isher, declared today misfortune would Nexen i forget the bridg ‘ € and people|EVEN MILADY ZULU attend Germany so long as a single Jew| "7° US Over. To forge fast and,” he emains in the country. “Anybody who has been sick must ee to it that not a single disease germ -emains in his body. So long as a sin- AIDS COSMETIC TRADE b time and for eternity.” f was cited by the speaker. Three o: ule Jew remains as a germ carrier we original “ground-breakers” must be on the lookout,” he said. You Pur lt AN Back” the Reverends S. A. Harris A. I. G. Richardson, and M. H. Potter. Bisho; CHURCH PASSES A FULL PLATE] Grant challenged his young audience 4 AND THE FLOCK HELPS ITSELF | develop the art of individual thinking remarking “that learned men r WALTON, N. Y., Oct. 30 (A. P.)—lin colleges, but that Ee het ake The plate was “passed in reyerse” to-]and endowed them” and congratulated day at the First Methodist Church here] the presiding elders for the effort and and Grant Robinson, who inaugurated] success with which they had c the plan, termed it a “great success.”| buted toward this end. : ; i Approximately 100 members of the] The address terminated by the hres een 2 had —T. G.| congregation took one dollar each from| speaker presenting the following pre- A, in he Oklahom Agricultural the plate instead of putting something | Siding elders to the audience: the writing onl on it Reverends R. B. Sutton, A. L, Ben- es} i SOCIOLOGIST SAYS WHITE ARE th tne] IGNORANT OF NEGRO PRESS onteir chains of intellectual and religious bet- terment which they were welding “for f The situation surrounding the founding of the co lege 1e were pre- sented to the audience in the person of ‘creation, and yet, let us not forget Bie oa that in God’s invisible heavenly realm ; Butler, Sr., Savan-| there was a spiritual creature named Georgia Annual Confer-| Lucifer, (Cherub), He was the over- Church: »|lord of man. Of Lucifer, Ezekiel the n among the urban and prophet, “writes, “Thou art the anoint. s of our district, sit and}ed cherub that covereth; and I have complaints, discussions and|set thee so: thou wast upon the holy or to get men (pastors and_of-|mountain of God; thou hast walked it straight, 1 am reminded] up and down in the midst of the stones “is a cause for erroneous|of fire. Ezekiel, 28:14. s it purely ignorance, a] The term Cherub means “Anointed” information or is it prejudice] one who has charge of a certain Part : lized into “downright — selfish- of an organization. In Ezekiel 28:13- he erat 15, we get a discription of the perfect man. According to the prophet this . OVERLORD, Lucifer remained perfect until he became lawless, that is re- |bellious against God.—When Lucifer became lawless and wicked his name this day he is designated in the Holy Scriptures under four names, (1) Ser- |pent, meaning Deceiver, (2) Satan, meaning Opposer, (3) Dragon, meaning Devourer, and (4) Devil, meaning _|Slandered. Now, according to. St. John 12:13 and 14:30, this Arch En- emy and super criminal spirit has been = in the world for centuries. As I set was changed, and from that time until out here in Screven County under the historic giant oaks, and listen to the song birds and the rippling waves of the “Brier Creek” my mind runs back R. E. Brogdon, Pastor nue of time, and viewing the course sae eh Mr. Robinson, who has been pastor | Nett, D. H. Hughes, A. G. Richard- _merican lat the church for 11 years, explained it] S07, W. M. Mitchell, of the Florida al Forces, | this way: Conference; D. Russell, W. P.. Foster, “Each person will invest the dollar] VW: B. Coffey, T. D. Duhart, of the ‘many way he believes may be profit- Fast Florida Conference; G. A. Har- 2 he Negro press, f almost | th a reflection MINE Bs N APRICA to the days when my sainted father took me across the country to the old circuits; when Stewards, Class Lea- ders, Stewardesses and Local Preach- rs walked four and five miles to over which we traveled from the be- ginning of this conference year up to the present, it is gratifying to say that Emmanuel, under the leadership of our amicable and courageous pas- Charleston, S. C. tor, Dr. Brogdon, has made strides. Locking as it were, down the aye-|lhe members of this Zion can truly , oe say that a creditable year is gradually being closed. The church is s ually alive, the temporal side ha dergone a wonderful change and there is nothing to regret. With the as- sistance of ‘the sAlmighty splendid (Continued on page 14) bie ae . able and will after six weeks, return} ‘iS: R: B. Brookins, S. W. Adair M- © this racia sat valiaaie ss he dollar and the profits to the church.” MS Smith, of the South Florida Con- Members who did not attend today's ; : ference; CG. S_ Long, M. D. Potter, | MAE: 4, services, he added, would be given an cs J. Gates, B,J. Jackson—Central_ | Z “YS, l opportunity later this week to receive lonida Conference: We Ms Williams, melee T. D. Tyson, T. C. Kelly A. P. Pag. ‘ve | The pastor pointed out some of the tell Samy Johnson, and R. W. Logan wouten plan to eaibeelade aes gies of the Orlando Conference. Each in- and popcorn and then sell at a profit. GUT NAZI De MAND | 2 Mr. Standing turn spoke briefly. ’ pee men will use the money in their b tele the Occasion was rendered ee or on their farms. rg Me yey se under the direction ‘It was a great success,” he saj rs. A. G. Morgan. Din n “, a id, oy 2 inner was — and all were pleased with the idea.” Meee aa ae ielening the meet- ollege dining-hall. | pee. EES MEETING OF A.M.E. TRUSTEE BOARD AND PRESIDING EL- DERS HELD AT EDWAR D WA. TERS COLLEGE bie Jacksonville, Florida tmal opening exercis : c ’ ses of Ed. ward Waters College was held October + Twenty-nine Presiding elders repre- sentatives of the Florida East Florida South Florida, West Florida North ae, and Orlando Conferences under the leadership of Bishop R. A Grant succeeded in Taising the allotment need- bs for the Maintenance of Edward a Members of the board of trustees Present were Bishop R, A CRict : ¥'G Piss Dr. M. p, Potter vice- chairman; Drs, KE, H. Flipper, secre The fo Fine materials, b, iful Dleasingly low paces COAG samples on request, need and name o} church. | DeM Buses h Ath Str Gren io, REAL ESTATE F OR SALE | West Philadelphia quality modern Porch front dwell ly reduced Prices and terms Dollars to have more Cents lings, Teach your List mailed upo nm request, i Clear Titles Guaran teed JOHN ADAMS, Attorney 5641 Market Street Phila Specializing in Real ‘Evia REV. J. L. BUTLER ‘As I read the daily and weekly papers and then turn prayerfully and meditatively to my Bible, I am thinking we ate passing through an era of world wide COVETOUSNESS. From the daily this arch criminal, and ‘enemy to progress, happiness, fellow- ship and brotherly love entered the affairs of the human family he has so completely covered his slimy tracks that, in this day it is difficult for men to understand and appreciate the enor- mity of its crime. What does it mean to be COVETOUS? It means to have and indulge in an inordinate desire to possess that which -belongs another. Covetousness creates a ‘ongful desire for gain, a determina- but today, a great change has come oyer the entire church and the world, Spain, Japan, China, the countries of the far east, even Jerusalem, the Cradle of the Christian Religion, all are engaged in war here in our home land, there is an eco- nomic, industrial and political war. It is as much impossible for us as Christians to live in such an environ- ment and escape its influence, this rampant, slimy, snarling universial spirit of wickedness as it is to live in this world and escape the effect of the rays of the sun. . This is an age that is “Gun shie” with SELFISH- NESS, and there is but. one remedy given in Holy Writ, Jesus Christ. I am thinking, are we really Christians? I am thinking, does the spirit of the COLONIAL fathers and the founders of the Christian church possess us? I ion to get that desired by plunder or ' any cther unjust and wrongful means. COVETOUSNESS is the outgrowth ' extreme selfishness. Any one who ongfully desires to possess that y other unjust methods, and , bent on doing injury to others. e read and hear much in thes about VALUES (SPIRITUAI. UES) but we ‘should remember, e out human man is a par God’s three ns: The kingdom of God, the of heaven and the kingdom ells us “Man fy / fforts to satisfy his inordinate de- ‘sire resorts to FRAUD, PLUNDER ‘maliciously wicked | Will am-thinking, what would Martin Lu- ther think of our modern day pro- testantism, could he come back to earth? I am thinking, what would John and Charles Wesley think if they could come back and examine our present day Methodism? I am thinking, what would Richard Allen Morris Brown, Edward Waters, fam Paul Quinn, Daniel A. Payne, Alexander W. Wayman,———John «| M. Brown, Henry McNeal Turner, Abraham Grant, B. F. Lee and many other sainted church fathers, and loyal followers think of our present African Methodism? Is our present day min- istry consecrated, have we a LOYAL CONVERTED constituency? I am thinking. pee IBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER quarterly conferences, with a smile, to plant the great A.M.E. Church a Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. PHILADELPHIA 821-23 Arch St. PHILADELPHIA Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service Altar Appointments, ===== DSC09160.JPG ===== a rn R : cal aa Pe PAGE TWELVE THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Pdi pastor, 1017 Lauderdale St.,] District, also pledged _ kins, as the preacher of the Annual beet Si Ab the elevation of our wort aa nee é 5 Statistical Secretary, Rev. R. D. j he a @ h af r . Spee a ak this Conference, Dr. T ES Beco hon page ) EON ‘ ( Murdock, B.D. 4 TRANSITIONS t N otices ional Young People’s Con-| the Bishopric, so under the 1 Ai ‘ Me ates took as his text, I] Conference Treasurer, Rev. J. W. Mevemier 2—North Carolina Confer- het Pee Me enn e rt adic Tokay (hee Bishop, J. ville, Ohio, Oct. Sth|Cor. XIV-8 “If the trumpet give an|Arnold, D.D. x nce~Fayettville, N. C.. Ren ——— i sees HSER IES who gives every man from the M ee Sie ok the) xecy Pee tee ats Shall ptepdtel Re oocter douthey Chucch Papers, Dr. SILVER ANNIVERSARY coy toon, | Presiding Elders: Jane 11-16, 1939 preacher, Circuit, or Station ee ae ek ae battle? S. P. West. 1913 - 1938 " gra When you hold your Quarterly Philadelphia, Pa. tion. es) We ; bi Seas : It was a fmastertul instructive, logi-] | Reporter to the City Press, Rev, eae o M avis Conferences and have reporters j {one ak Reni ee oe ‘strict is houored with |Cal, theological, and inspiring message.|H. J. Bryant, B.D. Reverend and Mrs. Henry Pinckney North Georgia Conference— : =| Cee cutive, who holds a State] At the close of the sermon the S: : i Novemb ycin,, Canrvis, Bethel A. M.| elected to the Christian Recorder] Promoted by the Department of Re- South Carolina is mare : Pane Of the Roard|lrament of the Lord’ et on the Sac-| Committee “on Subscriptions to|Jones. Sunday evening, November ters, Fus- | please have the conference om eS pumas 3, ge: The of dina tcmes sanOnatas is and Parole ae bene ase by the Sr ee, Hoe, Cee aro i ape za Fhe et 1 ia cr bere © subscription or a donation to ae He a i e Haat (oe Backed church) delive . during the first day of]some of the elders. a ci ae rae eiace Moeht, 5 ; i ‘ @ bag help with the expense of publish- en ee Glo : a He ee Reaper! le coul nference, on the State Board, his] The Mayor of the City extended a oa eae tee: DIED eatin a se gs ing the paper. with such character building agencies God.” a ae eae polleaue, Bee Rev. MH. ae welcome to the Conference, and also Herman Floyd, Mr. J. E, Morris, | en 1m George A. Singleton as the Sunday School, _ Allen CE. APPOINTMENTS; Hens os at 10:00 a.m. nal ie Haywood of the Com- Meee ebeon ie Them Revewel MER ONE Tatiakero dee Texas Conforence — Hunts- Editor and Manager League, Missionary Society. Richard Gone District - 4 pd Bie oss oe, Was only Reermeiena ae euch Thomas | Kennedy’ of The boundaries. of the Conference|Patted this life Sept. 29, 1938. The 5 5. F ma Allen Youth Council, or Boy Scout will rge! Caster ieee ee: it such instructions as had been given | the Trustees, W. T. Banks of the|. 5 uv funeral was conducted from Bethel: re seine The Christian Recorder find the congress to be richly reward-|Dr- T. J. Miles, Presiding Elder fim by Bishop R. C..Ransom. Stewards, Rev, A. W. Thomas of|°~ So2ts across the pe: oy fs A. M. E. Church: Barnesville, Ga vey, Factor, Sumop, Seawe ie. 5 Bethe! Station, To be supplied ee The Committees on Admission, First |the Baptist Church, Mr. Moore, of gs ich Ke nee ToNS Milles Bificiatite, a re beneas Canferenan-<} All. pesecta’ Qisanina to attend theta caer city of Brotherly Love, the}St- Stephen Station, L. D, Gamble Year, Second Year, Third Year, and|the Wesleyan Church. The presiding The reports of Charges WN atta assisted by the ministers of the Mil- wari ee Rev. E. F Conference, Nov. 23,] birthplace of our Methodism! Bishops Dickerson, J. H. Bryant z ‘ourth Year met and after some rou- officer, Dr. Powell, asked Dr. West |"? andthe Columbus District pails edgeville District of the Macon, Ga. ig HY wit! vrite Rev. Al W.]R. A. Grant and H. Y. Tookes, co-| Bethel, Peedee, E. L. Gary. ; tine matters had been attended to the|to respond to all of the addresses, | {rst called by its Presiding Elder Dr. Conteeence’ chairmen; Bishop D. H. Sims, Episco-| Williamsburg Circuit, W. M. Middle. ‘Conference took recess for lunch. which he did, and at its close Dr. J. EOwe ape pers cae In the passing of Rev. Taliafero the pHa, Avkamae Conference—| Fe pal Host; E. A. Selby, Sec’y.-Treas. ton 7 ee At 2:00 p.m. the Conference re-as-| Watkins Pronounced the Benediction, Wey Cormenelt pes ag pollower iil AC Met Ghurchuhas fost’ one. of ‘its c. v.| erence—St r, Miss., Rev.JS. S. Union and Business Manager;] St. Paul, J. U. Williams sembled, and after formal opening, the |and all repaired to the lecture room |the order of oe We ea faithtel winisters: man a brother, the H A. Taylor. Bi S. L, Greene.[C. W. Abington, Editor, Religious | West Andrews, C. Lewis arious committees took up their work |to the Reception Refreshments. of them struggling to excell their re- race, a great leader, and Educator. 2—South West MissourifLiterature; S. S. Morris, Sec’y.-Treas. and the Missionary Ladies and Evan The delicious viands were abundant port of last year, as well as to excell i j Santee, J. W. Weston ie i : the reports or eachsother especially in For thirty eight years he was an active + Northeast Miesiesippi Confer- Conference—Kansas City, Mo. J Allen C. E. League and Director Re- Black Mingo, R. M, McClam’ . gelists continued their devotions and]and served to all with a liberal and ex- mar ep ‘ee e sang wi Mf | pastor in the A.M.E. Church, twenty Miss, Rev. W Bethel Church, 2446 Paseo Street. | ligious Education. Waccamaw. F. Kinlock ; Preparations to assist in keeping up|pert hand, that bespoke a well round-| 20/4" one Bae eis cs | Vee Seramenten OF (the (General: Con: eet, | Rev, T. H. Wiseman, pastor. eer xe oe | Sampit, Frank White’. “4 the spiritual atmosphere of the Con-|ed welcome, and all retired to. their ney Peat! wes a pe ute a ferente. | He could be depended’ upon a | Bishop Noah W. Williams SOUTH CAROLINA CONFER- | Bloosainedaier te 6 ieeeeaees ; ference, and with Mrs. Margaret | respective resting places feeling very |*? ee ae #0 Tle, fae ae ae all) tines’ and iwecatiisay! with’ the Woot Texas Conference—Bas-| 2—Alabama Conference— ENCE Black River, M. B. Gathers Peake as President of the Evange-|much at home, and only te find when ee ne Ae ap Bi i poet: Te Rev. T. H. Moore, Atmore, Alabama, Rev. W. M. (Continued from page 1) Winyah, George Washineton ists, and Mrs. Lou Henderson as |they reached the homes to which they ao Hoey Sones Saleen . . Blahop George B. Young Bonner, pastor, P O. Box $4,/ convened in Morris Brown A Arnett and Zion. Theodore McClam Supervisor, and Mrs. Wallace M.|had been assigned, an old-time hos- oe iP ca \ ‘a ey omitted an ie Lives of great men all remind us, Mapragmag ag els sepape Bishop D. H. Sims. M.E. Church, Charleston, S. C, Dr. Sutton, C. W Willi ie right as Organist, and Mrs. F. H. |pitality there, such as is not found ae ieee aon nee .|. We can make our lives subline, , maul AM. F $—South Georgia Conference|R. I. Lemon, pastor: Bich S.. | eid dates aera i i : ity in this day and ti H. Mason, as those inthe Columbus ; beh ; e. : “ss a 7 remony pastors. Bishop. Js. S- rriendshipameeendeae qe Mason as Musical Director. They|in every city in this day and time. District had rallied to Dr./C. J, Pow-|And departing leave behind us, sight, Past \ aldosta, Ga., St. Paul A. M.| Flipper, presiding. The devotion was Groyes and Andrews, John Moyd gave invaluable help to all of the ses-| On the second day, Thursday, the ff Pe 1 ‘ i Eads of| Foot prints on the sands of time. intain E. Church, Rey. H. D. Harde- | conducted by Drs. T. J. Miles, J. L. Anandale Missjon T W. Bro ions of the Conference. Conference opened with Bishop Davis ae as ac ea there West “onl m. pastor i ~ : > - yt. . ‘own P if z } - 5 as y ort + % ye West Teanesses Conference— aan pane , 41 ; Ashley Street, Benbow, J. E. Thomas and J. M. Johnsonville W. W. Brown The evening session of the first |in the chair, and Rev. William Wood , ae Re een: ads order| He leaves to mourn their lost, a wife, 2 ¢ oan Bishop W. A. Fountain. Harrison. Sanne Tsland R. Ay. Thompson ‘ day was climax of the whole day, Dr. |conducting the Devotions, and the |S? de ee Paul Columbus: Allen |two daughters, two sons, and a host e 9—East Alabama Conference—| The Bishop delivered to the Confer- Watcon Tesco Dore 3% 4 e. J. Powell, Presiding Elders J.|Evangelist Choir singing, but while cas G vA ani ta North ae of friends. ra seonptt Barton Alabama, Rev. J. B. jence an able address: He said “on last Bae: Kingstree Bias my H. Maxwell of the Cincinnati District,|the opening services were in progress, Raae Aernee f aS Caremne Con | Abesnater bastor, Bishop D. H. |year the Palmetto Conférence set the rp; |: {pees Presidine Hides F. H. Mason of the Springfield Dis-|Bishop Ransom came in, and was Br 2 Stenography, Expert Typ- ' ims pace for South Carolina, in Dollar | ¢ fe aee es ie ler rict, and Ex-Presiding Elder S. P.|greeted with a general uprising of The largest percentage per upem the) Maneoeraphine ’ '4—Central Louisiana Conference| Money and hope you wifl maintain still Fre 4 co Gea knee est, to assist with the opening. welcome. bership came from the Springfield OU Nehtiy EM ¢ Thibodaux, Louisiana, Rev, J.|a higher standard.” i rances Brown, Sampson Brown , 1 69K 7 ‘the |District and from ‘the Lancaster ior ee ol Kelis Cec ; | by gher standard.” He also advised St. Peter’s, J.C. Mur % Dr. J. H. Maxwell conducted the} At the close of the devotions ‘the : RC bal Church Bulletins a Specialty vin. Cen eae Sean eae mnemnb cts Ao Jehovah TB 7 + Ritual exercises, and announced the|Conference proceeded to formally or-| Church, which was NL ean od i ij 1 * | Bishop S. L. Greene preach the Gospel of Peace. ehovah, J. T. Broughton __ WE vine Der BoE Macon read. the ganize. spective pastots leading in the gross Prices Reasonable 16—North Alabama Conference—| Organization, Drs. D. N. Wilson a anaes nen Hi ; Lessbn, Dr. Sob. West Eaves Given Weer: oectrtany,y) Rey.) Wy Ma lamounts were Dr, Hi) G-\.Payne/in The Birminghar ie *| Indiantown it, » Y : eed his we x a i : ies seed Maasai eet et ee St. Luke | Secretary; C. A. Williams. Recording TOnnenaente ites Z F Butler cation, Dr. Powell announced the| Wright, B.D. Columbus. cea Be a i eae Christian Recorder Office ppl Con 1 ). Hayden, pastor, 2817 Secretary: R. A Brown Statistitians i i sou besim AS erman segondilivinn, and at the) close. of the Recording Secretary, Mrs, Mary Cincinnati AStrICt, pele ees. 6th Bloor ] t St. Bishop D. H. Sims. Renortéts te the p. ae ake City, D. W. Washington Ree 4 eawetetedd kins, of Springfield District, The Buildi - ; ‘ s © Sapers: L. D. Gam-! putah ‘) singing presented Dr. C. T. H. Wat-|Lou Henderson. b Allen Building ae ! e| 16—Missouri Conference — St.|ble, G. H. White, E. P. Fis wah, To be supplied a : PE aoe ten Pope gts, | Was 716 South 19th Street noaw Coorg Conference— I Mo., Wayman Temple]. The spiritual aspect of the Confe Kingstreet, S. M. Hughes Begone bye Dra) Sor a West) atthe Philadelphia, Penna xR Mig > mht Ave, Rev. J. C. lence was of especial quality, the A al Gapway, C. A. Williams Springfield District. say Sr iy erate ania a ’ bey = rigs Rishop Noah W.| sermon by Drs. W. B. I Clarke and sourdin, R. A. Brown Rou Unuecl onepaeen. 0) tale Missionary sermon, W. T We: Bonneau, Willie Williams ’3—Central Alabama Conference| these messe 5 Yi |St. Paul, Silas Middleton Aer: “ Northeast Texas Conftrence ; ‘ pth “4 engers proved themselves Monte 5, Jeeta ‘ se veana, Texas, Rey, HF | ma, Alabama. Ward Chapel,|equal to the task and electrified the onks Corner, W. W. Murry ye at er, Pastor, 105 N. ': Sereee | Nev. A. W: Thomas, pastor, 1017| Conference. The reports of the Great Pleasant, W. F. Magner ae « B. Young 4 _Muderdale Street. Bishop D. H.| charges were read by districts and all ao Chapel, J. E. Davis Ws : Sims bg : a ey t. Stephen, Chappelle McCl. ots " Piedmont Confe co points, were beyond previo . Phen, Chappelle McClary RR AE at at Rev 47 we West Alabama Conference—| Dotlar Money. The Richio Gels St. Matthew, H. Murphy Price, $1. Trial size, 25c. Sold everywhere — Water earimitik Pastor, 234 Nort ‘) SY Alabama, Mt. Zion, Rey. |sizad the work and needs A Dee id Black Oak, J. S. Johnson sixty-five per cent of the weight of the body and consequent Seay . tbs / Bonner, pastor, 1521 2tst| Allen lvees teh re pi z 5) old | Midale Chapel, Antrun Riddin quite largely into the composition of food. The mineral salts, ca Cee 3—Ne ts rhe? D: H. Sims b fog-t Arar eine M istrict i dium, iron, etc., exist in our bodies in various combinations wth Misstesippl Conference nN. ¥ announcing the plan of ecrecti tt. Pleasant District chlorine, sodium, j ; ; SH HSS ean aw, Miss. Re Grif Pets teeing Texas Conference— library on A, U s Cam f ae Fe | Drea ene Thomas Presiding Eld and consequently must form a part of the food we eat. siege A sr a a3 Texas Rev. F. W Grant,|/H. McGill the shai thir ree ee, Morris Browaf Ret Leméat. found chiefly in fruits and green vegetables. Tf the Human etd is 13—-Ravt Avhenen, Cai hes or 2418 Metropolitan Street lis proving himself ' orator who Ebenezer, D. N. Wilson * deficient in any of these chemical elements, it cannot be healthy. nder* Art Rev, BE. A - sap George B. Young to the Conference worthy president St. Phillip, David Scott set stand the owners of Virginia Medical Mineral Springs make no claim McDade, Past Bishop A y 74—Contral Conferenee—Man. Among the dist; * 3 Mt. Pleasa t, Te Jam i that this natural water or “Tabs” is a panacea that Cheda everything on Past at ae J. Gadsden Mrs. Susan Fii ip une ; vee But they do claim that there is nothing better as an aid for Stomach S—Westers North Carolina ya 213 Rigsby St., Rishop| f our Father} ig the Queenly Disorders, Brights Disease, Sinus Trouble, Diabetis, Dyspepsia, Nervous Cantarence— Chane! Pri} woe oc Flipper the wonréaroe iS i OP, who is leadi Prostration. When you ‘are all clogged up, use Virginia Medical fee BE. Hol, St. Pant a | Ae Central Texas Conference— heights, Drs PAN en i to higher Mineral Health Springs Water, and clean out poisonous wastes from MF Chorch p shop Mf. 7 | = vatin, Texas, Rey A.W. wi Spears J C - E. Stewart, A. the Kidneys and Bladder which make you suffer, get up nights, Bive Davis pore Pastor, 1105 F 10th Street, | 4 Jacke gos J. S, Coe, Pains, causes Circles Under Eyes, Dizziness, Backache, Swollen Joints, a=<6 a Comferemes—¢ 4 Deseihaial George B Young, Adams Mr see Nanee, ©. f Excess Acidity, Burning Passages, ete. Help purify the blood, clean m, Ga, St. James, Rey, Ly | oe Louisiana Confer. Gray, J E. Bear, A. Adams, B. Hy, out the system and feel strong. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Land, Pastor. Rishop W. 4 | o. wa puree, Louisiana, Rev. B.1P. Go Dens soi W. Wilburn, B, MR. PETE MINGER, A FIREMAN, OF THE P. & R. SHOPS, Pountaty Beko rg 51S South 10th Street. / Dr. eh! and a host of others. said that the water and tablets put him back on the road to health, after 3—Nowtheast Arkansas Confer. J pS. L. Greene, | He ; >iewart and our own Dr, L. H. the doctors and hospitals declared that he would die in a very short once— fo * | “anuary’ 11—Lonisiana |emingway, of the Ch ‘ j : : i sees irgini i i >—Jonesboro, Ark. Rey Ww Naw: Get Conference — delivered urch Extension Mt. Zi ; time. He said that there is nothing like Old Virginia Medical Mineral § ev tp . . 5. Shelton, Pastor Rishon Ht | w Orleans, La., Union Bethel, Stanton wonderful addresses aleo Dr. Sena ae Health Springs for bracing you up, all over. | ¥ Rev. J, w. Brown, 1323 Sout’ Greene Street, Bishop §. 1. | Oliver Branch) Cordesvitle, D. Cain Chapel, D. eventh Episcopal ris ih! The Palmetto Conf | fécord endorsing the ho re ot i. SF Peed $6 the Pi of Bishop ~e ' Eureka Sanatorium Health Association, Phila. Office, 1422 Lombard Street, KINgsley 2066. Dr. G, E. Curry, President; Dr. John Q. McDougald, Treasurer; Prof, E. Be Changler, Director of Sanitation. ===== DSC09161.JPG ===== ss * e a oe a ee ee ee See ks a -_ * ae eS: re |} /aGE FOURTEEN be said to beled as not generally approved, WHICH ARE THE BEST HYMNS?) wo By W. Prenkln Hoxter ed in some au~ song, put some recog- stians. If publica- person or “adopted.” accepted by determine which to judge hymnals! by unanimous consent. their way to favor. hundred and five in number. d at- tained fifty-one vote of unanimity. GREAT FOUR.” d pursued yotes: 1 and col-; 1 © repre-'GOD THIS NIGHT—Bishop Ken. e Church 9 1 abroad ELS SING—C. Wesley. ¢ Scott-) 3 SLOP @ HEA COMES Ce vith the re re- —Wesley. mem- ive 'ME.—Toplady, known | votes and are here ‘added: FALLS THE EVENTIDE—Lyte. fied on] 6. ple :” WITH THE SUN—Bishop Ken rty votes and} 7- JERUSALEM THE GOLDEN. s receiving |—Bernard—Neale, second] 8. JESUS LOVER OF MY SOUL en votes|—C. Wesley 1 hymns re-} 9. SUN OF MY SOUL, THE SAV- votes regard- |IOUR DEAR—Kelbe. r Me eid, sag 5 Ei rangle! eS aie i LOOK! EXTRAORDIN AK) i j | nner res res a ! it li 1} HYMNAL et | | Morris Brown College {| j oe AN orca = |! DISCIPLINE RAL ARTS COLLEGE tt ; canteen ote ap TOGETHER . LOR OF SCIENCE +i t ‘ louthern Avex i tl} f Association of FI $1.50 Music ped American C tT) f W. A. Pountatn, Jy President + r a $.90 Discipline Webetesdeend A $2.40 Value THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Rca, Siac dato healed 8 ae In this examination not a single} WONDROUS CROS: hymn received the votes of all the : So that not one is great The author also admits that some hymns’may net! work has been accomplished. have obtained votes enough to be en-! Christian ientienan and ‘gove tl rolled in a high rank because of their pounder Gf (Hewnenel meena too recent date. It takes from twentyinerg of the flock” ee to fifty years for some hymns to win duly. day beta eee According to the collection of this author the first rank hymns are one Four of these stand at the head of the list,],, this ove spactome Gene “| greatly distinguished in that they ob- i yotes—within one They are there- fore frequently referred to as “THE They are the fotlowing, though the rding to the! actual order need not be preserved, ashy School and tats a e Anglican all obtained the same number of'<™ 01s and: faxing! aniactive Part, . ALL PRAISE TO THEE MY! HARK! THE HERALD ANG- WITH - n-|CLOUDS. DESCENDING — Cennick Six other hymns received forty-nine AWAKE MY SOUL AND EMMANUEL CHURCH (Continued from p: sick members are visited the unfortunates are cared for and every way Dr. Brogdon has acquit himself splendidly. We feel gratef se charac unblemished. ia sa On Sunday: afternoon, unless some- thing very important intervenes, ‘the pastor and his family are seen in Sun- It is indeed very encouraging to have them with the young people. The League and other departments of the church have been helped by Dr. and Mrs. Brogden. Waste. Wonderful sermons are being heard every Sabbath by large audiences and 4. ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR| ‘ores of persons have been constrained to come into the ark of safety. The old ship of Zion is still ploughing the sea of time with the banners of 5. ABIDE WITH ME: FAst|Chtst and of Richard Allen to the breeze. © Hi Devers Beard, Presiding Elder the Edisto District and successor to the late Dr. L. R. Nichols closed a. great quarter on Oct. 9, The Quar-— terly Meeting which was the fourth | and last for the quarter was held o: : the evening of Oct: 71g was meeting long to be remembered. The Elder complimented the pastor and members for the work accomplished during | the quarter and made en- couraging remarks. We are indeed delighted to have for our Presiding Elder one who formerly pastored at Emmanuel, Therefore, he is not a stranger to us. The following Sun- day Dr. Beard delivered two strong and _impressive sermons during the activities of the day. The loyal mem- bers of Emmanuel are going to stand — by him as they stood by his predeces-_ sor the venerable pioneer of Africa Methodism Dr, Nichols. hig e We were pleased to hear on Emmauuel’s sons, Rev. W. F, ner, a former Sunday School boy. 4 successful pastor in the Ki District. Rey, Wagner preached us on the evening of the 16th morning worship Rev, S. 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Price of Tickets: 14.00 $0.75, $1.50, $2.50, $3.00 and 1s 19,00 i $3.50. 14.00 « 14.00) Oo ee ee 13.00 | Various Committees, as follows: Ad- eae S08 Tai .50| mission read by S, P. West; First e F 13, Sed ROO ees 3 00| Year, by. J. W. Arnold; ‘Second Year, 9.00 Papiou 11.00} C.. B.. Pearl; Third, Year, B. A. GAO: ame Dee 8. 09 | Nichols; Houck Year, he. Ge Payne. The Finance’ Committee which was The report was received with sad- HG ees eee sige 13) |ness, that Revs. W. H. Shelby and 2 rvin, C. M. ey for the | W. H. Martin had been seriously in- oe C. B. Pearl, C. T. H. Wat, 61, which was{jured in an automobile accident and kins, “Raymond Davis, A. J. Allen, of last year. |Were in the hospital, Zanesville. A{TePofted through “Ray Davis. The mal pleas of|offering was taken for them and /a Judiciary Committee through, G. L. Payne Semi-|commiittee sent to ascertain the extent|Jlicks; State of the Church, through Bish. {Of their injuries and take up their | 2: N- Robinson; State of the Coun- 2 | reports. try, C. B. Pearl; Temperance, Mrs.. z the sessions| The evening session was given over Minnie Jamison; Local Church Ex- » which ig|t© the Missior Mass Meeting, with tension, Raymond Davis; Resolutions, a8 eh thee! he 4 Bishop Davis presiding. J. W. Moorehead. , ore chive? see Bishop Davis, after pleading for * pie evening session was the Young » raised, in| {CCP Consecration to real missionary | "Cople’s Educational Mass-Meeting, 44 Chia: efforts by the entire church, presented and a very splendid Program was pre- rom the| >": A: J. Allen, who in his own way | Sented by the young people from Wi jas Se ary of the berforce, Columbus, Zanesville, and FAMOUS TENOR “SINGER _ for dinner. Thursday Afternoon The noon session was opened by rs accord- | Rey. M. H. Jones assisted by our lable chorister and pianist. All hands | » Rev. |set ir for a home stretch in closing i to Oldj/one ot the greatest district confer- | God took out a jences ever held in the First Episcopal people for| District of the A.M.E, Church. fairs of} Reports of the following committees Since this is | were disposed of in rapid succession : W hat Committees on Admision, Holy Od- | ’ | der, Finance, Memoirs, Resolutions { Election of lay delegates to the] xt Annual Conference. The following were chosen as dele- recess gates: Walter Walker Evelyn Bertha Wilson, Ed- d Lance, Moore. Alter- es: Edward Barrett, Jennie Mc- Emmanuel Jackson, Susie Per- ntosh from the! Each member of this Conference went to their several fields of labor having a larger vision, a greater hope in the success of the Christian Church -|on earth and a warm feeling in their ate ROLAND HAYES ical The Rev. C. H. Fountain, pas- tor of Union A. M. E. Church American Bible ry is by me ir it 3 sciedhiek atti de. |Soriety, pleaded for the extension of ter Cities, and the musical number: ent Iberforce. The Bish- the missionary effort both at home [PY the Cambridge Jr. Choir, Zane! Pre rs and pastors and abroad, giving many experiences ville Children’s Choir, The Mi Ata are still leading *S iMustrations of the necessity for|Chorus, directed by Mrs. Louise Be " nipictiion Wei oat ; of the W. P. A. School, and th make up all degirtiitnts Dr Gomez of St. James Church, soloists, were Miss Eleanor. Marsha’ « the means to support Cleveland, was next presented, and in|! the City of Zanesville, and Mrs. ought therefore be furnishet Pi#5™& and forceful terms, extolled | Inez Singer Early of. Cambridge, and ‘ll the necessaries that make for {y'° Plessings the missionary efforts ofthe chief of speakers, Mrs, Florence tr and inspiration for ‘"® Christian Church had brougtt to| Walker Smith of Columbus, © Mr sh the world at large, and said that one| Edith Bryant, sR. R. Wright, Sr é dade Mea ies of the lessons to be taught to the| Wilberforce, and Mr. Kenneth. Sau ; nestion, “Shall Lay. foreigners of our race variety, espe-| “ers, of Wilberforce, and climaxe: Me on the Tris! Of Bishops by cially, was Negro independence, and| addresses by Vice President G. H scopal Committee? It resulted 2 a Missionary Collection, Pb: are President D. 0. Wall Years, to 37 years, af oth .: ; discussion, eRe thea third day, was devoted to un-|was ine eh gape finished routine, with reports from the (Continued in "METROPOLITAN OFF. ICIAL FAMILY RT. REV. M. om DAVIS, D.D., Bishop Rev. H. M. Shields, Presiding Elder Rey. J. C. Beckett, Pastor Revs. Z. Hawkins, A. N. White, A N. Thomas, Assistants Rey. C. he Ce. Campbell, Conference Evangelist Rev. S. T. Crawford, Superannuate Mrs. Rebecca Glover, Evangelist Stewards: J.-E. Clark : S. W. Hardy U. S. Brown G. A. Robinson W. H. C. Brown E. W. Harrison E. P. Wingard C. W. Gray G. W. McGhee Trustees: G. A. Robinson Jie: Tate q E. S, Heywood A. A. Thomas J. R. Hawkins F, Da Milles... A. L, Barber. F. W. White J. S. Coage Stewardess Board No. 1 Mrs. Ida Hopkins, President Mrs. Adelaide Hutchinson, Vice Presi- dent Mrs. Florence Butler, Secretary Mrs. Fanny Daugherty, Assistant Sec- retary Mrs. Fannie Skinner, Treasurer Mrs. Violet Plummer, Chaplain ~ Stewardess Board No. 2 Mrs. Matilda Wilson, President Mrs. Mary Henson, Vice President Mrs. Emma Gullins, Secretary Mrs. Sarah Stoops, Treasurer Mrs. Lola Scott, Chaplain Stewards Board No. 2 Attorney Lewis Darby, President — Dr.C. T. Ferebee, Vice President Me. Fred Stanton, Secretary Mr. E. T. Washington, Acting Trea- surer ~ Missionary Society i Mrs. Elsie P. Beckett, President — Mrs. Emma R. Brown, Vice President Bessie Barber, Secretary and Ida Dean, Assistant Secretary ladys “Moore,” Corresponding - Sarah E. Brown, Treasurer M. Lucas, Chapl Metropolitan African M. tury ago by men of zeal and holy passion. Campbell Beckett. THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: R ~ NE RAN ‘METHODIST: Say Neer ge RDER A CENTURY OF AFRICAN METHODISM AT MET- - ROPOLITAN 1838 1938 | By Charles H. Wesley The Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church was an outgrowth of the dissatigfactions which occured in Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church (white) on Fourth Street, near Vir- ginia Avenue, Northeast, about 1820, and the development of separate con- gregations of Negro Methodists in the District of Columbia. One separation of the colored members of the Ebe- nezer congregation led to the organi- zation of Israel African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1821 by Reverend David Smith, a member of the Balti- more Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which had . Church, Washington, D. C., was organized a cen- The present pastor is the Rev. J. PLEASANT CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Florida BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH New Bedford, Mass. The First Quarterly Conference which met at the church was opened with singing, our new Presiding Elder, Rev. J. G. Drake, having called the Conference to order. This was followed with prayer ue our new pastor, Rey. Norman W. Brown, Mr. Earle Carter was elected Secretary, Mrs. Roberta Perry, Asst. Secretary, Mr. Wm. Johnson, Mar- shall, and Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks reporter. (Continued on page 16) Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- manity-Still Carrying on. Each Sub- scriber Get a Subscription Quarterly Conference at tor, Rev. night, Mrs. porter. (Continued on page 13) oy) PAGE EIGHT The Presiding Elder of the Tampa District, Dr. C. S. Long held his Third Pleasant Chapel on Oct. 7th and 9th. The pas- N. DeNard had the entire curriculum of his church well organized. The Conference began on Friday M. Denson was elected Secretary and Miss Idella Austin, re- All reports coming from the various boards were well prepared and been organized on a national basis in Philadelphia in 1816. At first, these Pioneers worshipped~ in Basil Sim’s Rope-Walk on First Street, near Penn- sylvania Avenue and subsequently in Reverend Mr. Wheat’s School House en “Capitol Hill” near Virginia’ Ave- nue. They finally purchased the old First Presbyterian Church at the foot f “Capitol Hill.” Simultaneously with this activity in southeast Washington, a group of Negroes in Georgetown had also withdrawn from white parishes. The ranks of these Negro groups swelled steadily and a membership re- port revealed that in -821 there were over 500 individuals in the District of (Continued on page 12) In This Issue The Datly Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. POWER sc atc eae tvovas ies 2 Sunday School Lesson ............ 3 Editorials: A Hundred Years of Christian Service 4 Our Masthead ..... 4 “The Preaching Line” ........ 4 The Nazi Assult On All Relig- ion (Editorial of the Week) 4 Pointed Points 4 Churchman Afield 5 Young People’s Page—Elizabeth M. EDOM a Ow od aiey hes \ shes 6 Allen Christian desvor League. 7 Occasional Flashes—Willard Leake 7 INOS EO ENGIANCE ook. Ge sein yw ie 2 10 An Occasional Letter—Bishop J. ‘ ASGregg .....5 Becht 3S Spits 11 Metropolitan Anniversary NCO ARAERES Sas ee p se han espn Oe 16 ECORDER SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR LAYMEN J
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  ===== DSC09138.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN CLEMENTS COMME NTS lefleysoa Clement A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS _ || o A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN | ne a oh me THE sr local government; your of history listenes to nation by h of Am- i Gregory, In- All ame dis- there are begin s said, , not for- npor- s and 1 our y which ion as a church MES IN SARDIS: Dr tor in Chief of our America’s ache x. ‘Ass and new A.M.E. Music ymnals, : Bound in semi forocco with Head Bands ind Beautifully stamped in A sold are offered at these rices Single Copy — $1.50 || Half Doz. — $650 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage CHRISTIAN .| penman and noted orator of the cloth is sling. ***** Tremendous drive on for of the West in his usual fine way. A ference of the Camden District. Dr ie) Sherman, presiding elder; Carey Chapel RECORDER Wesley Chapel is yet the pace-setter for Texas and the South-West in Dol. lar Money. She reported $1120.00 this year. *** Dr. B. T. Alexander and his good people of Brown Chapel, Hous- ton, will entertain the Quadrenial Con- ference next year. This able preacher and pastor is looking hopefully toward the editorship of the So. Christian RE- CORDER. ***** Dr. G. T. Stinson, well known and distinguished preacher and Presiding Elder of Louisiana, is a preacher of splendid power and is keen- ly interested in the bishopric consider- ation. +*** Haven't heard from Dr, J- Acton Hill, of Kentucky in quite a sea- son. Amother Class A preacher, as well as a strong man with the pen. ***** Georgia’s A. R. Cooper, strong evidently getting set. Always interest- ew subscriptions to the Christian RE- CORDER. Singleton ene is bring- ing things to pass as an editor-manager and proving himself thoroughly able in filling the job. Dr. J. H. Wilson, of the Western RECORDER, is continu- ing to publish the good and glad tidings ut, healthy sheet and a credit to As we all know, Dr. Wil- son is scholarly and thot-provoking as cle the church, well as keenly stimulating in his work #eee* Dr. Marth is one of the very ablest evangelists Jayne Keys products this, or any other church has produced in this century Not a rusty nail or card shark type, but a real t preacher and psychologist of the Spir- itual realm, ***** PLEASE THINK AND ACT upon his fact: Twenty centuries ago there was a birth in Palestine which stopped ar and made time begin all gain. Not before nor since has on emerged from eternity into and made so startling a change in the world’s life. What He did to the alendar He is destined to do to so- make all things new. His spe- is building. Are you a builder? Iso the Great Teacher. Tuition s FREE in His school. Raine MEME SE sg CAMDEN, ARK, The fourth and last quarterly con- pastor. At 11 o'clock the pastor pre ed a powerful sermon. Text, St. M: 11 28-30, subject: ‘Christian Rest.” Wi are praying to God for the return: of | our dear Presiding Elder and pastor. May they live long and God give them _ power to preach. At 3 o'clock the District Union met. The Rev. Wm, — Pratt preached a.strong sermon. His subject: “The Power of God.” ‘The — Rey. I. M. Stith was acting Presiding Elder at the absence of Dr. O. Sher- man. The following, ministers were present: Revs. Wm, Pratt, J. N. Harris, F. P. Story, T. T. Kings and W. L. Stricton. Amount raised $34.70. Dr. O. Sherman, Presiding Elder; Rev. I. A. Stith, Pastor, L. T. BRODNAX, Madison District—The fourth quar- terly conference of thé New Zion A, M. E. Church was held November Sth - with the Presiding Elder. A. I. G, Richardson, presiding. The Presiding Elder preached an inspiring sermon full of food for thought. Hymn was lined by the pastor, Rev. J. A: Proctor, prayer by Bro. Albert Bright. The reports showed that the church is still’ moving on, The Presiding Elder con- gratulated the members and friends of New Zion for the work they have ac- complished this quarter and asked that they would make a good report to the annual conference. Dr. Richardson is a candidate for the Bishopric and is worthy for the office. The Apostle Paul asks the question “And who is * sufficient for these things.” Dr.A. T. G.. Richardson has all of the qualifica~ tions necessary for the office. REV, J. A, PROCTOR, Pastor SISTER QUEEN E. PROCTOR. HAWKINS CHAPEL The first quarterly conference of Hawkins Chapel A. M. E. Church convened October 30th, Rey. R. H. Horbert, Presiding Elder. The Pre- siding Elder preached at 11 A. M. and at night. Monday night the Confer-. ence went into business as per Disci- pline, roll call and money raised for — the Presiding Elder, $9.00; money for the pastor, $4.58. The Presiding Elder ~ spoke commendable for the work. REV, V. J. BARNES, Pastor — MRS, ELLA MAE HAUTON De 1940. Services. Jeltz DD. - Pledged to help Dr. Hemi: F ingway extend the i partment of Church Extension to include Evange- ism looking forward to official action on this in Serving meanwhile anywhere in the con- nection in conducting Revivals and large Interracial For dates write: THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street GREENVILLE, FLA. ¥ UME XC_NO. 36 Singing was superb. PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1938 OUR DISTINGUISHED LEADERS Sitting in the shade of the old china- _ berry~tree under Southern skies my ' memory awakens while sitting thus, and a-mirage like a panorama passes before me. I see or seem to see the leaders, the directors of the grand old | A.M.E. Church. I see the Bishops and General Officers as I saw and now see them in the years long ago before they filled the positions they now fill the church, Here they go on the "screen of my memory: Bishop Flipper; When I knew him as _ Dean Flipper and as President Flipper - of Morris Brown College, and as Chair- man of the Episcopal Committee. 1 member the loving cup that was pre. sented to him by the Episcopal Com- ittee in Chicago in 1940 after his ction to the Bishopric. I was among the first to invite him to Boston, Ga. at the request of the white and colored citizens. Bishop Flipper will linger long in my memory and will never be forgotten by me for it was he that put me on the A.C.E, League Board and MOST POPULAR OM PAGE FIVE Babcock. ECRETARIAL CONFERENCE AT THE BIBLE HOUSE] “*"“* e Secretaries of the Districts and of the Colored Divisions, Together wih the Secretaries of the Cooperating State and City Societies of the American Bible Society met in New York City For Their First Conference Since the Opening of the New Bible House. Their ‘Gospel TOGETHER AT THE BIBLE HOUSE From left to right—top row: G. B. Cameron, J. J. Morgan, A. F. Ragatz, J. L. McLaughlin, R. W. Bayless, S. R. McCurdy, M. L. Vaughters, David Evans, L. S. Strickland, M. L.. Robinson, J. S. N. Tross. Seated: E. A. Dame, G. G. Dilworth, B. H. Smith, D. H_, Stanton, President John. T. Manson, I. E. €. Powers, A. J. Allen, E. A. S. McElroy, on the Hymn Book commission and appointed me Presiding Elder. Bishop Fountain: I remember him first as Dr. Fountain. 1 remember one night at Wilberforce, when our President, Dr. E. W. Lee, who had just died and we needed a man, when Drs. Fountain, T, N. M. Smith and the writer walked across the lawn to the home of Dr. Scarborough to see Bishop Smith about appointing Dr. Fountain to the presidency of Morris Brown College. I remember him as president of Morris Brown College, and the night of his election to the Bish- opric, I remember those days of the Institute in Alabama and especially the pleasant afternoon that we spent to- gether on the lawn of the church in Prattsville, Ala, talking of the future. Many of the things that we talked have and are now coming to pass here in Ga. He is doing more for the church than was even dreamed of then. I was a visitor then, I am one of his Pre- siding Elders now, doing my bit to help him put over his program. Bishop Ransom: Looking back into the past I see him as Dr. Ransom, Edi- tor of the A.M.E. Review, I see him one night at Wilberforce as he intro- duced me to Bishop J. Albert Johnson. I seem to hear him as he says he is a brother of Bishop W. D. Johnson, but he stands upon his own feet. The morning after his election to the Bish- opric, 1 remember what he said to me. If he could remember what he said now it would mean so much to me. Bishop Ransom is an inspiration to me for he is a great leader of the race. (Continued on page 5) | Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- manity-Still Carrying on. Each Sub- scriber Get a Subscription OF THE AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH —THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN- PRICE FIVE CENTS EIGHTS, ILLINOIS Payne Chapel The Post-Conference transfer of Rey. Edward Wittenberg from the In- diana Conference to the Chicago Con- ference has proven a blessing to Payne Chapel, Chicago Heights, Il]., where he Was assigned. Already the church has taken on new life and energy... The weekly financial reports have increased while attendance and interest exceeds past years for some time. The officers and members, as well as the community at large, are, by this means, profoundly grateful to our beloved Bishop and his wife for the appointment of Rev, Wittenberg to Payne Chapel. We also want to thank the General Conference Commission for selecting this District for it’s next General Conference Ses- We are behind 100%, and by, the grace of God we are going to keep the Chicago Annual Con- ference the banner conference in Dollar Money reports. sion. Bishop Gregg On. Tuesday evening, Nov. - 1, an enormous pantry shower was bestowed upon. the pastor by the entire church The gifts continued coming for several days. Rey.) Wittenberg expressed his sincere thanks to the church. On Sunday morning, Nov. 6, the pastor spoke masterfully the subject, “Life’s Burdens.” The Gos- pel Chorus, under the direction of Mrs Arcola Burkley delivered music for the service. Little Sonja Phelps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Phelps was vey from (Continued on page 8) | In This Issue The Daily Altar— Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart...... 2 Sunday School Lesson.......+.+ Woe: EDITORIALS: No Episcopal Time Limit. 4 Trial ofa Preacher.......... 4 Anent General Conference Membership 4 What Bishop Flipper S 4 The President Moves (Editorial of the Wook).. 4 Pointed Points ......... 66s ee eee ee 4 Churchman Afield .......-...52+++ 5 Young People’s Page— Elizabeth M. Tomas ... 6 Allen C. E. League... ot 7 The First Episcopal District— Rey. S. T. Boyd Pn, News At A Glance......+ Peta (!) 11 Transitions i BISHOP IN THE CHURCH | TT ===== DSC09139.JPG ===== THE CHRIS pare Daily Altar - Carlyle F. Stewart Mina By Rew Minneapolis, i l ‘l have been brabam Lincoln: “+ is sigh ento sll them 2 i wpow him, to all that call) &b Me will fulfill) that fear himy he thety ory, and will cave times to my knees by the nviction that I had My own wisdom o go. | at of all about me, seemed in- he day ; s and confession of sin a great revival hearts of the Saterday, Neveenber 26th Fs captivity. During S UNPA NG PROMISE ‘ : on a s the Lord has never dom; the r ig a people on their Thomas. ; ‘ t teach us how to pray! enter into earnest for a closer walk In the name of Jesus, we — Monday, November 28th ; ‘BEHOLD, HE PRAYETH!” Acts 9:11. its simplest defini- 1 turned Godward.” | Phillips Brooks its price for what Earth e at taxed f r a corner to fee who comes and oth are all things osts its ounce of ailing af { bells our lives we pay; ale uy with a whole soul's one that js given away, Ged may be had for the a James Russell Lowell dumday, Nevember 27th an need fear anyone who prays, THE HENDED KNEE can who really prays, For ag fire urns out the dross ® prayer purify the ‘pray. There is no 1¢ than to see a man woman at prayer. No longer will and contend over things of no ner will we be trouble makers nome or church, when those a 1 us can truthfully say: “Be- , he prayeth |” ayer: Give og praying hearts, O Uyat we May never stoop to pet- 4 emai fgee” | tiv and foolish things but always ” » ending | pray and not faint, In Jesus’ name, allan & prayer) Amen EEG | ey pea steng Tuesday, November 29th atveng a talline te INTERCESSORY PRAYER seem: to be the ee weg to da, altho 4 per-| “I pray for them... .which Thou hase som GOR Biay just as carnexily, no mat-| given me.” John 17:9, ter what his position, providing his] Read Eph. 3:16-21, voal's desire @ realy sincere, | "Lord, help me tive from day to day atwral TIAN RECORDER In such a seli-forgetiul way, That even when I kneel to pray, : bathe: AT My ex shall be for others. service re is ae sie Charles D. Meigs time of dire need. The Genera a been benefited by praying for} his friend aside and seribbl Y ad be | making an errand tO] piece of paper a note running tten something} thing like this, “Howard, t could not ae : speaking to him of his others; for by God for them | have go yself.” —Rutheriord. something more about prayer one ¥ hought constant-| greatest experience htat can coi Our Blessed Christ thoug: : Cane fothers. Even on the cross he was } any of us is to come wi! in ly of others. concerned with t It has been said: “The Christia more conce: he was with his own ex-| find his parentheses for Prayer e) ages than oe May our prayers| the busiest Houreton life.” : bien pe a ‘ourselves and more] Prayer: As we worship Thee to ae for others who in one way] Heavenly Father, we ask that Tho he welfare of lepine) and mould us after Thy will, in the an cceping , Prayer: Dear Lord, we are kept by] name of Jesus. Amen. the prayers of others many, many ; times. Truthfully may we say: My mother’s prayers have followed me. Friday, December 2nd DAILY PRAYER Grant that we too, may say: “I pray ES for them.” In Jesus’ name. Amen- J" up), ict kneeled upon his knees thre: — TT, ns, | times a:dayeugeemieInoet te Read Eph. 3:16-21. é ne eer “A good man’s prayers will from the deepest dungeon climb heaven’s height, and bring a blessing down.” i ae) ; —Joanna Baillie _ There is no more beautiful character & in the Bible than that of Daniel who, Read Eph. y AS ge UN relter unmoved by persecutions, prosperity or — “Paul ion 2 peop eee He! Promotions, found time to hae three — than we see him in his . i ‘Vue heponéned: he wien is pouring out his innermost heart, not Be be by pate He et the Siete only for ry a ot to es dows of heaven. God so enriched hi: 1, AS EDS eee ife that even his enemies were im- know how many spiritual blessings ok one ae Said; sickemiety andl full a ioe Paul took time to pray. spiritual ite ‘ ue —E omas. rs . aK E and strain of our work- Viewing the errant ways of those we ae at neeee ay nae love and desiring that they may be faneuee Bens | a 2 brought to God, gives us a worthy cause Prayers; “O thou: by, whom reheat that we might bow our knees in prayer. to Gad the truth, the light) the Way, “More things aré wrought by prayer bs thoself hathetena Than this world dreams of. Wherefore, The path of prayer thys As fee dhe’ wGice Lord, teach us how to pray.”—Amen Rise like a fountain for me night and day. For what are now better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friends? Wednesday, November 30th © THE WORTHY CAUSE “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Eph. 3:14. GRACE AT THE TABLE O Lord, we thank Thee that afte: the custom of our fathers we may ob: serve this day of thankfulness, Thoi hast been very good to us. The ble ings of the year have been abunda For so the whole round earth is every way From scourge and pestilence, from ites ee gold chains about the feet storm and floods frominvasion and eae pte ak Teiics feat, Thou hast protected us. Wi i ing cities, an Prayer: God of Infinite Love and abundant harvests, growing cities, increasi r Thou hast en- Mercy, there are so many worthy paces Ee causes why we should pray! Help us ‘ a; . ‘ I 7 experi S and all those for whom we pray to be band int allt OUes naliona la x ucue filled with all the fullness of God. In| S4¥¢ US from boastfulness and pride the name of Jesus. Amen. oe sh aaa eae ie ee Peoples of the earth a living testimon hdvedags Docegene to our love of justice, righteousn LET US WORSHIP and peace throughout the world.’ W ass | ase fom tame sake.—Amen “O come, let us worship and bow ; down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, Psalm 95:6. Read Eph. 4:26-32. “Have you been alone with Jesus in communion sweet today? Have you sought His blessed Presence; have you taken time to pray? If you seek Him He will meet you, and ko with you all the day. Father we thank Thee f Do not then His heart be grieving, by| And for Thy loving hot taking time to pray.” When General Grant was dying of a We did Thy bou cancer, his tongue being so swollen he A THANKSGIVING ¢ committed to our care] fill us with Thy Holy Spirit. Make us — tiched us. We would recognize Thy all end in disaster. | money! son text: Exodus 20:15; Luke 19: IO, 45, 46. 5 Thou shalt not steal. ce 1 And he entered and was ig through Jericho. 2 And be-|. aman called by name Zacchaeus; |, definition of character: “Character is jvhat a man is—in the dark.” There ought to be an essential ele- he was; and could not for the} 20t belong to us or what we have not , because he was little of statue. | €4rmed.. There is no other way to And he ran on before, and climbed} ™intain the eternal balance, If I get into a sycamore tree to see aim: for |.4 dollar, 1 must give him what he de- was to pass that way. 5 And when| Serves. This is fundamental justice, is came to thé place, he looked up, but how frequently people steal. There d said unto him, Zacchaeus, make|S 2 growing smartness, today, which haste, and come down; for to-day, I delights in outwitting everyone. The must abide at thy house. 6 And he ade haste, and came down, and re-| (“heat in school and grow up ignorant. ‘ceived him joyfully. 7 And when they We cheat at home and grow up stupid. it, they all murmured, saying, He 5 gone in to lodge with a man that is enterprise. mer, 8 And Zacchaeus stood and} Watered stock almost wrecked big d-unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the] business. Right now we are slowly if of my goods I give to the poor; and| and Painfully squeezing the water out. have wrongfully exacted aught of Dishonesty in the manipulation of man, I restore fourfold. 9 And] stocks caused the new securities act. us said unto him, To-day is salvation Sabotage upon the part of workers come to this house, forasmuch as he also injured production. Taking a lion’s a son of Abraham, 10 For the ‘share of the profits created jealousy on of man came to seek and to save and. hard feelings among workers. _ that which was lost. Loafing on government jobs has be- 45 And he entered into the temple, come a public scandal. Municipal graft and began to cast out them that sold, has long been an American sin. Every _ 46 saying unto them, It is written, And] form of gambling is stealing, because _ my house shall be a house of prayer: it is an attempt to get moré than you ut ye have made it a den of robbers. pay for. The fact that you share in _ GOLDEN TEXT: Thou shalt not] 4 Pool, does not lessen the wrong, steal. Exodus 20:15. The numbers racket, horse-race gam- bling, Irish sweepstakes and prizefight betting—all are included in the same category. To accept money from your government without an honest attempt to help your country in every way possible, is dishonest. All people on relief, who are able-bodied, should be compelled to do some constructive ser- vice in the community, not only to im- prove society, but to maintain their own self-respect. To take. something for nothing is dishonest. THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN q TO DATE — By John R. Ewers “Thou shalt not bear false witness inst thy neighbor.” into the Deca- gue because stealing was found not to pay and not to work. Pragmatism is at the base of every moral law. Men try desperately to outwit God; they use every bypath and every short- cut; they scheme and plot, but in the . ‘ end they fail, because. this word of The time has come to look into the honesty isa law of the universe. You| Proper compensation, of each person ac- could not operate a dishonest world. } ording to the service performed, Sala- When banks become dishonest, they| Ties should be adjusted to service. In_ fail. When business becomes dishonest, | Come should depend upon one’s value to goes to smash. Dishonest attorneys, | the community. How much is a movie ishonest preachers, dishonest doctors,| Star worth? This is a pertinent ques- ishonest wives, dishonest employees—| tion. Do teachers receive what. they ‘ deserve? Has any man the right to Honesty is the best policy and it is| live luxuriously, who is not working? the only policy in the long run. If I The answer is an emphatic, “No. ” We ke what belongs to you without com-| have too many non-productive men and ensation, Tinjure you. That ought to] Women in our country right now. At plain as day. It becomes obvious| the so-called top—too many rich loaf- hen you take what is mine, without] ers, sitting on hotel, porches; and, at giving as much tome, Cheating is un-| the. so-called, bottom, too many. des- hical. This week I gave a man two perate people who have nothing to do. Har bills to pay for an article worth| This is unhealthy; it may destroy our dollar and nineteen cents. He] republic. Then, in between we have to his cash register and gave me| too many so-called smart people who je and three dollars and eighty-| are trying to cheat the rest of us or ed a trick upon him and he though >. “Thou shalt not steal” is a needed had given him a five dollar bill. It| commandment today, You see how 1ew store; he had never seen me often. it is being broken, now, eS before; I would never see him again; how easy to have taken that extra When I said to him, “Are you |} trying to make me a present?” and | handed the money back to him, he beamed with astonishment, as much as to say! “What—an honest man?” And }yet it ‘is encouraging to know how honestly people in general Pay their taxes and meet their obligations. Yes you can trust the average man—even }in the dark. Here is Dwight Moody’s was a chief publican, and he was ment in our characters which would i 3 And he sought to see Jesus|™ake it impossible to take what’ does nd is only the cheating of self. We] e cheat in business and wreck the i ‘cents in change. His mind had| who are willing to live upon somebody | Let each man resolve to give value received. “Success is being ten per cent better than good enough.” He who gives more than is required be- comes a benefactor. But at least we may insist that each and every one of us shalf take nothing which does not belong to him and shall give full value for all received. POINTERS ‘By Roy L Smith Honesty is more than skin-deep. ¢ Jesus never really »passes through a | town without leaving a trace of his | presence. It is much easier for the average | rich, man_to change his, theological | opinions than his economic opinions. | Jesus wjll always see a,man who is | trying to climb. | Jesus never called any man a sinner whosé spirit was right. man’s home. if Jesus ever really gets in. A good many of, the “saved” seem to get a little jealous if. their pastor ‘shows too much interest in the “lost.” PRAYER THOUGHT ' Gracious God, who art of purer eyes than to behold sin, let honesty and truth telling and the virtue of square dealing come upon our nation and on all those who do “business in the markets of the world. May men know the tragedy o1 deception and talse dealing in the realms of commerce and: trade and ‘be more and more sensitive to the moral obloquy of wrongdoing in the sight ot God, Restore to righteousness men and women whose moral sensibilities have been dulled by crooked dealing ‘and by low ethical standards in busi- ness before the inevitable catastrophe of a ruined character over-whelms. Strengthen the purposes of Christian men who now stand for the highest moral codes in politics and trade and pay the price in the presence of corrupted competition and cynical fellows. May right and truth prevail and the principles of Thy Kingdom Possess the minds and methods.of men everywhere. We ask for Christ’s sake. Amen. DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Exodus 20:15. F, Luke 16:1-13, T. Matt. 19:16-22. S. John2:13-22. W. Luke 19:1-10, S. Psalm 34:13-22, T. Luke 20:9-16. —The 20th Century Quarterly MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA Our Pastor Returns Rey. James A. Aiken, our pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Michigan City, Ind. who was suddenly called to East Palatka, Florida to attend the funeral -of his father on October 27, has made a safe return, He was accompanied by his wife, son and Mrs, J. W. Saun- ders of South Bend, Indiana the widow of the late Presiding Elder, J. W. Saunders of the Michigan Conference. | eee HYMNS THAT LIVE (Continued from page 2) We thank Thee for the gift of song, That we may. sing Thy praise; At eyentide and early. morn, Yea, laud Thee all.our days. We thank Thee for the gift of love, Which fills the hearts of men, Just like a gentle, harmless dove, It doth on us descend. Keep us, O Father, by Thy grace And feed us day by day, That we may all of self efface, And trust in Thee alway. Rev. J. Campbell Beckett It will) change the attitude in any]. Washington, D .C. EAST MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE Laurel, Mississippi Bishop S. L. Greene Jackson District Rev. John W. Hair, Presiding Elder Pearl Street, Jackson, Fredick Diy- ers; Bethel, Yanzoo City, bh, M. Smith; Canton Station, k: S. Brace- lord; Bethel and China Grove, to be supplied; Tabernacle, 1. H. Mcinnis; Benton Circuit, G. S. James; vans Circuit, C. H. Stephens; Pick- ens Circuit, to be supphed; Pilainsville Circuit, to be supphed; kbenezer Cir- cuit, J. H, Hillard; Madison Circuit, 4. DU. Manson; Lintonid Circuit, to be supphed; Peters & Piney Mission, b. S. Stover; institutional w& Puckett, 4 5. Tyler; New Hope & South jackson, J. A. S. Smith; Myersville, T. dh Mitchell, Jr.; Valley & Bentonia, H. &. Plunkett. ° Star's SPECIAL WORKERS: Rev. Fred Divers, Director Keligious kducation, sth Lpiscopal District; Kev. J. W. Hair, Director Keligious ‘-ducation, fast Mississippi Conierence; Kev. L. P. Pondexter, Conference Superin- tendent Sunday Schools; J. L. Adams, Conterence President Alien Christian isndeavor League; J. H. Martin, Dis- trict Superintendent of Sunday Schools, C. A. Harrington, State President W. H, & K. M. Society. EVANGELISTS: J. M.. Dortch, Conterence Lvangelist; k. L. Manson, State Lvyangelist, DISTRICT MISSIONARIES: Susie Hair, Paulme Peppers, C. W. Golden, Minnie Stewart, Minnie Jefferson, Del- cena Spencer, S. B. Divers, Fannie Keed, S. B. Ellis, Daisy Battery, KE. E. Adams, Mary Kuth Hair, Zola James, Amy Wilson Tyler, J. H. Martin. CONFERENCE MISSIONARIES: Subscribe to -THE CHRISTIAN, RECORDER i. C, Cranford, Johnie Gillispie, Hat- tie Smith, $. B. Ellis, Josie Morant, M. B. Jones, M. A. Randolph, Eliza (Continued on page 14) ===== DSC09140.JPG ===== eae. 1938 UEMRRRS ASSOCIATED NEGRO FRESS x STRAUSER VERTISING SERVICE waved a} the Post Offies at PI NEWSPAPER SERVICE chia, Peams as Seeond Class Matter Bell—KINgeley 0497 Weskly at the and Poi Sehed AME Beck Concern 6 tsenth Strest pis, Peana. ee A szletem Editar Weekly Thought ] sptist THANKSCIVING THOUGHTS : Editorials 1938 The struggles of subjected souls We wept for in our fervent prayer. Perhaps if we could quietly Slip by His side where we could hear. “d find our prayer remained on earth And did not reach the Master's ear. —George W. Wiseman | | / | | |NO EPISCOPAL TIME LIMIT ishop may re- In 1928 the General Conference Resolution =D bishops espective The made Johnson am D course of a de- General Con- ( oOo aoe TRIAL OF A PREACHER soverning the trial of need of revision. an unfortunate who has been the nen might be ted within one after the rise of his ence. Under the law » Sec, 2, par. 5 “he uspended from all official the church until the Annual Conference.” ccourse has he? The law and should be changed. have recently seen the male- ent effects of it. infatr 00o——— ANENT GENERAL ~ CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP Weekly Poem | | General Conference be composed | t has been suggested that the of one ministerial and lay delegate tor every 10,000 members in each | ©piscopal district, and one each faster tes ) for every fraction not less than “avin | 5,000. The number of members sie. a within an episcopal district would be divided by 10,000, The quotient as went oar way, | Would be the number of delegates theae sf 1 woeder what the Mauter thinks UF Gar anwingsess to share whom fate ample, a war amd famine bers Preteations tall? per annual conference. For ex- district has 60,000 mem- This would give six dele- Rates per conference. What does the church think about the pro- posal? At least’ it would be fepresentation bast upon church membership, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER »] sented about tne episcopacy. Wath tee on Higher Education of -|not a bishop today he could not} ic Farmer, J. E. Beard, I. W. born, Sam Nance, J. E. Thomas, iles. This is home! what pionur rLdPFER [ru] citizenship rig SALD watch the President ly and be ready to Diuch bas bec said and written portune moment. ihe Sava nah — ‘he Churchman had never seen Sen. ior Bishop Flipper in action before. He is wh secretary and accountant. Busi- ness is done with business and des- | patch. His appointments were written on Thursday. vecenuly av0Ul 4b alleged anter- view ul Dislup auupper by a re- porter lor a proiuent weekly newspaper. tle ciauns tat he nas bee grossly musrepresented. 1 said bryant is UNL of the best BUSLNESD MLN mm ibe ALM. b. - NUL the BiSl MAN. Rt DAVID EUGENE RICE, J! son of Dr. D. E. Rice and the la Mamie Johnson-Rice is a law st dent at Northwestern Universi on a scholarship from the Com So many friends of other years are present. To record all names is an utter impossibility: Mesdames Ages Flipper, Lee A. Logan, Mable Green, R. E. Brogdon, Laurie Farmer, J. S. Coe, J. L. Benbow, A. P, Spears, R. L. Pope, E: A. Adams, R. I. Lemon, Joseph James, J. McKenzie Harrison, S. Nance. i NSS at EN Couren, 4 Would not make such a state- ment, tor 1 do not know every man in the A.M.L,. Church.” ‘Lhe yenerable bisnop also claims that} ne was misquoted and musrepre- ue actually said was that were he Negroes in Maryland. Young M Rice received his baccalaureate degree from Ohio State Unive a sity. Within the first three months he was one of 35 wh rankt highest in an intelligence test. The Douglas High School in Baltimore from which he was graduated was commended. M1 Rice is talented in music. He also receives aid from the NYA. ~ —— : of the South Philadelphia ct Conference convened at n A. M. E. Church on Nov. 2, and 3. Presiding Elder B. W. Arnett, one of the oldest living luates of Wilberforce Uni- ty was ably assisted by Pre- ing Elders I. N. Patterson, R. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ve elected. Back of the news re- port Was a Series of problems that agitated and disturbed his mind. rie made tuil explanation to the present writer and the same is now being made to the church, — Elkins, West Va. Dear Mr. Editor: This will say that I am enjoying reading your well Edited paper. Hope the church will give you many more years to continue the good work, The church will grow. You will find enclosed a new sub- scriber. Vo Si J.’ © McCLELLAN, us of Allen, successful pas- EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK Rev. W. A. Johnson, pastor A. M.E. Church nd presiding elder, departed life on the night of November He was a friend, and school- THE PALMETTO SOUTH. Carolina Conference reported 11,- 332 members last year; this year 11,678. Last year the number of conversions was 489; this ye ; 679. The Dollar Money increase _ is as follows: Palmetto $210.50, ie] Columbia $401.25, South Carolina $107.35, a total of $713.10. Dr. Miles expects a thousand dollar increase for the district. ‘ PS esr) i THE PRESIDING ELDERS of the South Carolina Conference | are the Reverends: J. E. Beard, I W. Wilburn, Laurie Farmer. This is the conference of which Dr. L. R. Nichols was a member when he fellasleepindeath, = DR. LEE A. LOGAN, THE host of the South Carolina Co THE PRESIDENT MOVES NEW SUBSCRIBERS Mrs. A. B. Wallace, Elkin, W. Va.; Wm. Kydd, New Bedford, Mass.; Roberta Perry, New Bedford, Mass. ; M. E. Brewer, San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. Abraham, Skidmore, \Mattapoi- sette, Mass.; Mrs. Columbia A. John- son, Springfield, Mass. ; B. B. Leonard, Wilmington, N. C.; Wesley B. Nor- wood, Chicago, Ill.; Arcurious Dunn, Salem, N. J.; Frederick Mills, Salem N.J.; Rev. Aaron Washington, Elouise C. Barron, F. R. Rivers, Joseph La Prince, F. O. Mitchell, Joe Mitchell, William H. Simmons, Abram Brown all of Charleston, S. C.; Lillie Lati- mere, Conway, S. C.; Dr. D. H. Stan- ton, Atlanta, Ga.; Prof. J. S. Shank- lin, Burton, S. C.; B. J. Butler and C. C. Coaxum, Ravenel, S..C.; J. L. Blake, Johns Island, S. C.: Mabel L. Green, Charleston, S. C.; W. P. Bigs- by, Walterboro, S. €.; J. P. Fuller Garnett, S. C. President Koosevelt has at last seriously turned his attention to the probiem of restoring the vote to colored Americans in the South, tie has spoken ot his desire to re- the obstacles which have been placed in the way of the Ne- gro in the South becoming a full- tedged citizen. .. The Chief Ex- ecutive has denounced the ini- quitous Poll Tax and advocated the abolition of it. ..We know that the President is thinking more of the 1940 election than of helping colored Americans, but we wel- come his assistance nevertheless. If ever there was a chance for Negroes in Southern states to get the franchise, it is between now and 1940, Mr. Roosevelt by be- friending the Negro has antago- nized large numbers of Southern white Democrats. He therefore will need every Negro vote that he can get in 1940 to offset the loss, It is true that Negroes can vote in the presidential election but the poll tax keeps many a citizen from qualifying, and a large number of colored persons are unable to ex- ercise their franchise. If the Federal Government suc- ceeds in solving the problem of getting rid of the Poll Tax, it will be up to us to register every ayail- able person over the age of 21. As it is there are many colored People who can pay the poll tax many times over and yet are lack- ing in those manly qualities would impel them to claim : The Churehman Afield Charleston, S. C. The train pulls the Union Station after an all- it ride from Washington, D. C. e African Methodism in the state born. The names of Morris rown, Payne, Cain, Steward, Lynch, andy, Turner are immortal. Chappelle, ckett, Bruce Williams, Sterrett, J. Morris stand out. Last’ time the Churchman was here he attended the funeral of the late Dr. L. R. Nichols. move C. G. Garrett is about the last “old guard.” D Ward Nichols, Pastoring in New York City, ies on where his worthy sire left pastor of St. Peter’s, Walterbor He himself is an Allenite and MOST POPULAR BISHOP S.C. When the Church- he immediately recog- . S. Shanklin who took hu Brooks, Helen — Simm« liams, Pernese Anderson, G dean, Wilhelmena Tracy Editor George A. Singleton 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Please find enclosed $................ é SRS Ne Rta fe ee Re Subscriptions to the L. Berry is} Christian Recorder. Send paper g about his missionary exper- in Canada when he took a plane ke in tirch. The ein the B. M. Cl is crowded. Many familiar faces pturned. Drs. E. P. Ellis, ogan, I Brogdon, Capers, Henderson Hughes, J, Episcopal District as the Most Popular Bishop. ; Yours for success, 7 FEEOOSUT PEPE E UTEP ENE ener ees that their CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Mise Elsie ‘Smith, Harrisburg, Pasi Mesdames M. M. Ward, Betty Doug- lass, Atlantic City, N. J.; Mr. J. Robert Saxon. OUR DISTINGUISHED LEADERS (Continued from page 1) Bishop Gregg: As the panorama like a moving picture passes before, I see Dr. Gregg as President of Edward Waters College. I see Drs. Gregg, R. B. Brooks and the writer on an Atlantic Coast Line train out of Bartow, Fla. bound for Jacksonville. seem to hear the conversation now. I said to Dr. Gregg that the time would come when he would be the greatest college president in the race. In later years he was elected to the Bishopric in Louisville, Ky. It would mean so much to me if he too could remember what he said to me on the morning after his election. What he said to me will never be forgotten by me. It flashes across my mind, also a talk had with him on his first return from Africa after he had been selected President of Howard University, I remember reminding him of the conversation on the railroad train down in Fla. many years before. Bishop Grant: I look back many years ago on one of my visits to the Fla, Conference held in Tallahassee. I was appointed to serve on the examin- ing Committee on Admission. Mr. R. A. Grant came before the committee and was recommended for admission to the conference. It will ever remind me of that day and will ever remain as a memorial of the occasion when he said that the time would come when he would be as great in the church as was his father. His career from the time that he was elected in Chicago up to this present time passes before my mental vision. Having visited many of his conferences I see him tonight as he deals mercifully with his enemies as he deals with his friends, too big of heart to strike back. Bishop Greene: Across the years I see Dr. S. L. Greene as President of Shorter College and as Presiding Elder and as a candidate for the Bishopric. I remember him as a visitor to the Macon, Ga. Conference. I remember giving him a booklet then, I see him at Chicago elected one of the Bishops of the church. I hear or seem to hear what he has said to me more than once, that something I hope will come to pass by God’s help and his. Bishop Young: Memory carries me back to the General Conference of 1904 when I met the Rey. George B. Young a fine specimen of young manhood. I admired him for his looks, and thought then that some day he would be a Bishop. I see him as a Pastor in Hous- ton and in Dallas, Texas. I see him elected Bishop in Chicago. I see him now a pleasant brotherly leader of mén. Bishop Davis: I see him as the learned Rev. M. H. Davis, the son-in- law of that fearless leader, Bishop Beckett, and as pastor of one of the churches in Baltimore. He had been in a train wreck. Again as the ballots are counted in Chicago, he is elected one of the Episcopal Fathers of the ji I can hear or REV. JOSEPH GOMEZ Pastor St. James Cleveland, Ohio REV. M. C. WRIGHT Illinois Conference MRS. WILLIAM H. BOND, JR. Harrisburg, Penna. MR. JESSIE M. CHILES Executive Secretary 9th St. “Y” Cincinnati, Ohio MRS. PEARL KERSEY Darby, Penna. MR. ROBERT S. ABBOTT Chicago Defender Chicago, Illinois church, Bishop Williams: Memory precious memory takes me back to Tennessee. In those days when I first met Dr. Noah W. Williams. The scenes of the General Conference at Louisville passes before me, and how well do I remem- ber our rooming together in Texas at the conference. I remember the many pleasant hours we spent together, and now that night in Cleveland after bal- lots had been counted and he had been elected one of the Bishops church. of the (Continued in next issue) Subscribe to THE CHRISTIAN ‘RECORDER The Most Popular Bishop Act Now! Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription will count 20 yotes in December, 15 votes in January, and 10 votes in Febru- ary. The most popular Bishop in the church will be honored in Dallas, Texas at the Council of Bishops in February, and award- ed a valuable prize. The bar- gain rates of $1.00 in groups of 5 Or more still hold for laymen. Presidents, Chaplains, Mission- aries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now is the time to show your colors. Support your bishop, and help put the Christian Re- corder in every African Metho- dist home. George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. ===== DSC09141.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER YOUNG ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor PEOPLE’S PAGE % President McGill is appealing to all former students, graduates and friends of Allen to rally to the support of the Having gone a good distance unmo- they had become calm again and think it was a false alarm, THE NICEST WORDS ; you! when suddenly, at 2 turn of the road, | drive. the » came face to face with the — TER he a t B handful of men, but : : se ss rg 24 piled’ for many} Our Third Dearne ay armed, they were Pcs ae ee ‘ " ,|New Hope A.M.E. i r nambe They wanted only|} wae chy sone fh ee bat ta eck make ex-| Ronoake District was yeoger fe : Tew f the Protestar e on Ys : t e if they had taken| Saturday evening Oct. 29, Se a * oui : o'clock p.m. with Dr. A. L. Williams gations the prisons and Presiding Elder in the chair. The busi- ee ee ness session was conducted in a very > rar t still, the hunters | orderly way by the Presiding Elder. ee . no Age x ‘ her i On Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. at pore rag bs - is W_ T. Holland, presented the Elder Pe rs bis. ey who preached an able sermon: Theme, — panes “The Cross.” Our pastor ee ee * 2 aris The soldiers | the offering. $365.57 was raise: ing the quarter. We have a steady in- crease in membership. For the quar- ter accessions, 29; baptisms 23. : We thank Bishop Davis for sending us this Godly man, and able preacher. Miss Sallie Lipford, Secretary Rev. W. T. Holland, pastor in several ways— ve been full to was just the a stone, had Id soon | this that thrown issue) PY STORIES 4) ALLEN UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES DRIVE FOR NEW LIBRARY| DELAWARE A.M.E. CHURCH Wives Organize \ meeting was called by Mrs. Nora pt W. Link on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the | M Dey vill: he launched short-} me of Mrs, Jessie Abner, Dover, 2 ‘ pale Simids tor, the for the purpose of organiz- METHOL S. C.—(C)—According | in ’ 2 | 2 | ‘ de by President | n University on Delaware i ew library f ‘4 , . ; arta ie ke ing the preacher’s wives of the Dela- weirs HS oak ee ware A. M. E. Conference. A large ng themselves o Se a oe number of the women was present. il opportunities afforded at The meeting was called to order by MIS REASONS Mrs. Link and the following persons as been approved by the s u 1S ' he stat ae were elected into office: General Sup- Bi ‘ 4 ad ae ervisor and Parliamentarian, Mrs. Nora e e ard. wi are = . = hit W. Link; Chairman, Mrs. Mary Hol- g an expression pro- < a i 4 eatio’th land; Ist Vice Chairman, Mrs. Carrie ' ly progressing in- st i i ’ 3 . | Hart; 2nd Vice Chairman, Mrs. Jessie shown a marked in_ : thestadents 16% Abner; Recording Secretary, Mrs. { ;Assistant Secretary, Mrs. A PRA * POR TOLERANCE 2 all parts of the state and Pearl Whalen Assistant S ry, Trene Mathews: Financial Secretary, Mrs. Octava Neal; Treasurer, Mrs. Regina Brown; Chaplins, Mrs. Annie Wright, Mrs. Mary Johnson; Chorister and Musical Supervisor, Mrs. Mary Owens; Publicity Agent, Mrs. Besse- lieu; Executive Board, Mrs. Irene Por- f the country. gh the Department of Educa- the State of South Carolina, ermis as been granted for the f a Home economic De- ent ¢ and with this new “set-up” '$600.00 Dollar Money increase this degree in Home Economics| ter, Mrs. Mollie Jackson, Mrs. Annie Wright, Mrs. Azalee Clark, and Mrs. Mary Jackson. zranted to successful candidates, ander whose administra- ss en has shown considerable pro Mrs. Pearl V. Whalen vas made known the fact that a| Milford, Delaware of the faculty members hold degrees, representing such out- ‘@ mstitutions as the University hicago, Iowa, Pennsylvania and HOUSTON, FLA. Sunday School at Allen Chapel A, M. E. Church opened at *the usual hour aE é with the Supt., M. L. he able administrator taught for 25 | teachers ani The BRabiaistest ears and gained much eri ey ; ‘ a pfalored, oes a ny tence as *| viewed by Bro. Thomas Herring. The ‘ ma cider and faculty | attendance was good nember of the State A. & M. College. AG Ih sie ahd pe: ly “ pide epg: | + It equipped buildings | tenkins. after a spiritual devotion pre- up-to-date campus, and of par sented the P, E Rev. T. D. Tyson cular interest {o the visitor at. this ane Sale ees , i ; id P who preache spiti aed e we a vibe ileal place of learning is the elaborately thes’ congredstint Cara ran safe F ATH? fnenished dining hall with afl modern Bis. Mt 4 Kate i Shite a 1ale s Secretary ani AVeniences “4 Bro. Frank Johnson as Marshall. 4 foward CN THE CHILDREN OF THE DESERT Ai . THURSDAY, EE eee EERE ree err ¥ bE ctecteatectoatanfostoste bebdobidt “4 aaa he ¥ Oklahoma, a part of-the 12th Dists st comprising of 3 conferences of | ! great A.M.E. Church. These cont ences are known as the Northeast [e) homa Annual Conference, the 7 homa Annual Conference and the tral Oklahoma Annual Conferen Here I name them in order as to size These conferences as well as the 12th Episcopal District is presided over b: the honored and loveable Bishop H. Y. Tookes. ry 2 2 All pastors and missionary workers rallied to the front. Only one pastor fell below last year’s Dollar Money re-_ port. aba The three conferences reported ov: year over last year’s Dollar Money re- port, Our Education and Missionary — money was also over last year. ee These conferences were graced with many distinguished visitors, them were Dr. Reid, of St. Louis, Mo. ; Dr. Johnson, of Florida; Prof. Gregg, President of Shorter College and the Hon. A. B. Barnett of the A. N. P. Yes our own Dr, John H.*Clayborn was present at each conference, and the three conferences re-indorsed him as their choice for the Bishopric in 1940. He is sociable, kind and friendly to all alike. To know Dr. Clayborn is t love him. 3 He is strict to business. He has the courage to pursue what he believe to be right. He has improved every thing that he has been connected with, — and we believe he will improve the — bench of Bishopric as well as the great A.M.E. Church if elected. He is a great preacher and. loves to preach. And presides with dignity and ease. In fact he has every quality one could call for or desire one to possess , He has finished his College Course, he has finished his Course in Theology, he has served successfully as pastor from mis_ sions to the Metropolitan Churches, as Presiding Elder, now as Editor-Man- ager of the So. Christian Recorder, and is giving the church a Plant and Plant — home for the So. Christian Recorder. There is: not a man in the A.M Church who has proven himself as well fitted for the bishopric as Dr. Clay~ ‘(Continued on page 7) F Today we have a hight, tr professional man, using all-the advanced methods of science and offering a multitude of services ‘sO siteated on the campus is the famous Dickerson Theoligical Seminary, named in honor of Bishop Witham F Dickerson, whe had much to do with Allen in ite incipiency. In connection with the courses offered in the depart- jent of Theology, students are allowed 's parsue studies in the college of at a ventare, what they| Liberal Arts and Sciences, the altar for prayer, All boards reported showing an in- crease and spoke very highly of the pasfor, Rev. W. BP. Jenkins after having served them 4 years. The collection was good $19.45. The P, EF. was well pleased and left in smiles. He had as his pulpit guest Rev, L, C, Mann. FE PART Iv last iseure} wme found ont had heen seen, | wae af his towne. propio find which were never ex ected of ‘Predecessor. As the rest this advancement, the ceives protection and cor a time of great need. among resenting the Topic == our topics need a great deal lanation by the superintendent, ere is not much to be done by s and girls. This is one where Juniors can do much of the planning the talking. For what the topic is is for us to find ways of over- ming laziness or indifference in Jun- s. Laziness is unwillingness to do Bs, even the things that are expected because we just don’t like stirring ind and getting tired. Indifference ngness to do things because ink they are not important, or be- ' fe sea use we want somebody else to do aa an . fe it is a mark of good character as well ee virtue for each of us to do our eile M part of every task where we have connection. y ig Bestions for and by the Juniors - ese are not to be quoted or read hey stand, but are intended to start thought of the Juniors as they pre- to speak on the subject.) Each boy or girl has many parts perform in the home where he lives. e pleasure of home life depends on ‘way in which all the tasks are done I the members of the family. A unior’s part at home ‘has to do with king after the lawn, doing the dishes, ping with the meals, feeding | the ck (if he lives in the country), taking e of younger children, faithfully acticing on the piano, doing errands, leaning the auto, washing the windows, joeing the garden, getting the milk and a host of like things, 2. Certainly there are tasks to do -in our society. The officers are to work at, some of them; the committee “members are to do others. ' But all of us together are to work at some which belong to us all,—for instance, increas ing our membership, giving money for -our missionary work, taking part in the 1 eetings and in the social life of the society. 3. Do we always “do our part in ‘school? When there are home lessons “or dramatics, or story contests, or class competitions, how well do we do what “We are expected to do? ‘ Plans for Doing Our Part _ The meeting should reach a climax when the members, having discussed nany things which they and others 1 to do, make a list of definite tasks hich can be done in the near future as demonstration that they are willing do their part). This may include support of the church, better in the Christian Endeavor 3 F., Nov, 25. Lukewarm and in- different. Rey. 3:14-17, S. Noy. 26. Our Part in Prayer.— a Matt. 18:19, 20; Sun., Nov. 27. Topic—Always Doing Our Part. Matt. 24:42-51, . —Christian Endeavor World. ee ee a _ OKLAHOMA LEADS (Continued from Page 6) > born. ‘He has proven himself a great gos- pel preacher with executive ability, an Educator as well as educated, is proy- ing himself, honest and a business man. é ward, not only Oklahoma, but the 12th District, which district has the largest voting delegation in the connection. Think of him, pray for him, work for him go into the bishopric in 1940. Rey. John Whitmore, pastor of the historic A. M. E. Church, Guthree, Oklahoma. el THE FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT REV. SAMUEL T. BOYD, D.D. One writer has left on record words to this effect: “—The evil men do lives after them, the good is oft interred with their bones.” This is not true for it is contained in Holy Writ, (“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord—that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them”) but it is sufficient to vindicate one who is in- clined to think that man’s good deeds are never considered as news, while his mistakes are magnified and given front page position. % In order to tred the path so infre- quently chosen by news hawks, it is the desire of the writer to give those who do not know, a slight idea of the many good things that are now being done in the First Episcopal District: The Writer has nothing to gain more than the honor of giving first class in- formation to those who love the Church well cnough to read of its well doing. T have served in the First Episcopal District under many Bishops. I have noted the changes from time to time under many Presiding Elders, having presided in that capacity at one time myself. 1 have observed closely the activity of the Missionary work under many different officers and I have watched with a deal of interest the re- Sults of the zealous evangelists as they thaye gone forward in the work of evangelization. In fact, T have never , better thissionary activity, better elistic work in reaching boys and of Junior age for Christ. OBe Daily Verses — aN, 2 1. All working together. — ete Prov. 30:24-28. 22. Shirkers.» Prov. 6:9-11. v. 23. _ Always ready. — ; Rom. 1:18. 16:1, 2, A an + failed to keep abreast with every de- tail of the work of the Church in all its different ramifications in the First Eniscopal District. Too much credit cannot be given to the Bishops, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Evangelists, Missionary Officers and Workers and TLaymen who have pre- viously labored cooperatively in the spreading of the Gospel and the main- tainence and building up of the king- iy THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE Oklahoma leads in pushing him for-| R dom of God. Being deeply interested in the progress of the Church, it is with infinite pleasure that I note the miraculous all-around change for good and it would be criminal indeed to ne- glect to mention the great work that is now being done under the majestic leadership of Bishop D. H. Sims. No one could draft into a short article the numerous things that have been brought to pass, but we intend to mention a few: 1, Ministerial Insurance: whereby not one of our pastors need die in poverty. 2. The separation of the manage- ment of the Christian Recorder from the management of the Book Concern. Whereby each manager will have an opportunity to do his best work un- molested and is required to assume complete responsibility. The Christian Recorder is the oldest mouthpiece for Negro independence and deserves the support of every Negro whether he be a member of the A.M.E. Church or not and with the support of the mem- bers of the A.M.E. Church and their friends, it cannot help ‘but render an immeasureable amount of service to the race and the kingdom of God under the incumbent. 3. The Book Concern is now housed in its former home, the Allen Building, with the Rey. G. E. Curry as Man- ager. Under Bishop Sims’ supervision the First Episcopal District leads the connection in the amount of Allen Day money paid to the Book Concern. Since his having come into the district, over $6,000—Allen Day and Mid-Year Con- ference money has been paid on the property. He hopes to come into the next General Conference with the Book Concern out of debt. 4. The Mid-Year Conference with a revenue of over $12,000 is an out- standing monument to Educational zeal and never before in the history of the Church has Payne Theological Semi- nary received as much as $1,000. 5. Churches and congregations which had left the connection were brought back; namely: Metropolitan, Philadelphia. Tyree Chanel. Philadel- phia, Stewart, Brooklyn, N. Y. 6. Increased interest and- enthusi- asm in the general program of the Church. : 7. African Day; at which time over $1.500 was raised and given to Bishop Wright for his South African work, This in addition to hundreds of dollars reported at each of the Annual Con- ferences. 8. The Episcopal District Mission- ary Organization, with a meeting at Bordentown, New Jersey, last summer, at which was held an institution. the first of its kind in the history of th Church. ‘ 9. A forum of Religious Education and Social Setvice. 10. Under the leadership of Bishop Sims the Philadelphia Conference sur_ passed the Chicago Conference and lead the connection in Dollar Money, until the recent Chicago Conference. Tt is safe to say at the next meeting of the Philadelphia Conference the ‘Old Mothér’ will again lead and the First Episcopal District will also distance Georgia and lead the entire connection in Dollar Money, coming into the Gen- BS eral Conference: setting the pace for the entire connection. ll. The Episcopal Headquarters in the third floor in the Allen Building, is the most handsomely appointed office for headquarters in the General Church, with files, records, and necessary data. The headquarters consist of a suite of three rooms. és 12. So many churches have been helped in every conceivable way. He has stopped the auctioneer, appeased the mortgager, and has caused a smile to take the place of the frown on the face of the disgrunted and many ad- vanced steps have been taken—too numerous to mention. I feel safe in saying that before the next General Conference, the First Episcopal District will be the model District. To serve the present age, seems to have characterized the every activity of this great mam. In addition to serv- ing the Ninth, he has marched steadily onward; who would dare to prophesy the great good that will be done, when he returns to us from the General Con- ference, free to serve the First hampered. His keen insight in the political sit- tiation as it effects the Negro race in general has placed him in the vanguard, and has excited the confidence in the leaders as has no other man in this ¢erucial period of our political life. In civic affairs he is recognized as one of the best depositary, and is in- deed a campaign of civic righteousness The General Conference should be informed that the FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT NEEDS HIM AS NO OTHER. —Revy. Samuel T. Boyd, D.D. 15 Yorke St., Salem, N. J un- ° CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE FIRST DISTRICT The First Episcopal District Councif of Christian Education held its initial meeting in Bethel A, M.E. Church, As- bury Park, N. J., Thursday, Septem- ber 29, 11:00 a.m. District Director, Rev. Wm. P. Stevenson, presided and Miss Elizabeth Thomas was elected Secretary. A very interesting, spirit- ed and helpful discussion of the pur- Pose, function and procedure of the Council preceded the following con- clusions > 1. Christian Education is essentially a “MOVEMENT” to correlate, coordi- nate and integrate all the agencies, or- ganizations and forces that give them_ Selves to helping all, who will, to achieve in themselves the spirit of Jesus and to ¢éstablish in their homes, churches and (Continued on page 11) Choir Pulpit GOWN S Eine materials, beautiful work, pleasingly low prices, Catalog and samples on request. State your need and name of church. DeMoulin Bros. & Co. 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, Il. x SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ===== DSC09142.JPG ===== THE E. A. McWhorten H. Wolden Ind.—Rev. S. B- | C “ON NCE Rock Island—Rev THE “AGO CONFERENC! | Rock Is HE CHICAGS Gg functitutions’s A, M. E Church St. James, Gary, sss tabratioo A. 3 Chicaga, |llmets S. Drake Bishop J. A. Greas Enoch Herth Chieage District THE AUGUSTA GEORGIA CON- FERENCE A Wrens Chapel A M. E. Church Wrens, Ga Bishop W. A. Fountain I Hill ev. W. M G. A. Roberts; : Sandy wood, , Rev we He, to be sup- Vynn Arbor, Rev. R, F. Bailey; J. Jones; Rockhill, | A CHRISTIAN RECORDER | Mission, Rev. J. H. Oliphant; Blun- -|E. Byrd, districe W. H.- & F. M. I, Society president; D. Ponder, treas- AJ On Sunday, ° aeee R. W. Woodfield, (whi : e a Mission; worker in the Interracial s 1 am rele a ae ; ‘ Downs. field secretary of the C n : School Superintendent’s guest speaker at the . Lar idi the promotion-day neaster, Presiding Elder ° x . 4 F Scho: 1 eda Ja ‘kson Chapel Station, Rey. R. T. oe pigs. 1 | suite, a ivin n| Matthews, A.B.; Greensboro Station, - pee Dees i i Rev. i val. Shropshire; Black Rock Conccmiee for completio: Stately Be eM Lexington : ee bee ete Circuit, Rev? E. C. Credell; Wash- Woaaea was very gracious! Wace pes HG Bytes aukin ve Se ite Plains Circuit, Rev. J. H. by all, and baat Weaver; New Bethel Circuit, Pet D. Fete eee at M. Gaither; St. James Circuit, Rev, ‘or: : SE os R. T. O'Neal; Maxey's Circuit, Rev. the splendid pie pore ace G. A. Garfield; Eyans Grove Circuit, te wee. anes . Rev. J. H. Broomfield, Pharr Chapel ate. Had ircui ing; i nearly 100 parents and friends Sere Rava ee the beautifully decorated an ton Grove ele To be BeRiede of the church to socialize a: President W. H. & F. M.. Mrs. Carrie Ward; District Superintendent fof Sunday School, M. J. Wingfield; { District President of A. C. E. League, J. F. Fleming, Transfers—Rey. J. S. Grant to the South Georgia Conference and appointed pastor o {the St. Thomas Church, Valdosta, Ga.. and Doctors J. T. Wilkerson, J. E. McCain, and Reverends G. W. T. Thornton. C. W. Peters and Horace Williams were Swainsboro district, Rev. We ‘H. Morris, D.D., presiding elder; Swains- boro, Rev. R. N. Thompson; Wadley, Rev. R. S. Stephen; Louisville Cir- cuit, Rev. T. T. Ivey; Spring Bethel, Rev. A. W. Kemp; Loftin Circuit, to be supplied; Fleming Dixon, Rev. Ag RB. Johnson; New Hope Circuit, Rev. 1A. D. Cullins; Canoochee-Garfield, es: E. C. Green; Bartow Mission, | Rey. W. Gibbons; Allen Temple Mis- | sion, Rev. A: J. Wigfall; Mongen Mission, Rev. J. M. Hooks; Taylor Grove Rev. R. W. Lawrence; Moxley dale Mission, Rev. S. W. Wims; Rozier Mission, Ulysses Barber. Rev. M. H. Pierce, district evangelist. Sister N. 2 trict Moses, Presiding Elder Chapel Station, Rev. B. F. New Hope Station, Rev. W. phens; Sartersville Station, Rev Wright; Dalton Station, Rev. Brown; Calhoun Station, Re: Peters; Canton Circuit, Rey. z Yopp; Marietta Chapel Station, v. E. G. Clements; Kingston Circuit, . J. Curry; Pine Grove Circuit, . C. Curters; Mt. Zion Circuit, . C. Hoke; Colton and Vining Rey. L. C. Clack; Ringgold urer: A. L. Ivey, district Young Peo- ple’s president; W. R. Little, district treasurer. Vidalia district, Dr. W. C. Driggers, presiding elder; Vidalia Station, Rev.| At 6 sap ak x A. R. Easter; Mt. Vernon, Rev. A. President 9 the VC. S. Sinclair: Uvalda, Rev, H. C. Wick-| his meeting to order. Mr. Lloyd, Be Lyons, Rev. J. W. Means; Clax-] President very. beautifully led the les for man L. D. Lincoln; Summer] son, of the suggestive topic, “Our Pay Town, Rev. A. L. Laster; Midville,] toward Peace.” ‘Mr. Cowles, as Pre: Rey. J. D. Dixon: Mt. Zion, Rev. A.| dent, is leading the society to high r Sheffield: Stillmore, Rev. R. M.|heights. After the lesson,’a rally was ice cream and cake. s, district Cleo Un- rganizer Reese, Sandersville, le oro, Rey. R i r; Harris-| Henderson binaen Diatrict M. May; Donovan,| P fl, Rev. A. C.} tev. P. Single-| B. Hunter;| : La Near, Me irove, Luther} Ww ¢ supplied; Oco- H. Thompson. Sister B H. & F. M. M secretary; Rena ry Parker, presi- sa partment. Prof. ~% nd. y school district t f Mae | ut Vining; Oak Park and Lane, Rev. A. held and the apepemse ‘to it was far 4 Denson; Pembroke, Rev. B. L. John-t above expecta none: : or elle son; Daisy and Long Pond, Rev. C,} At the evening service, the Rev on, Rey. James Paden; Hall Mis. Mitchell; Cobbtown, Rev. G. J. Jones; Woodfield, who ora invited : y Rey. Robert Jewell; Woodstock Terrytown, Rev. J. H. Howard, Trans-| over, delivered a vital message ( i Rev. W. J. Daniel; Pace fers, Rev. L. C. Curtis to the Americus ‘ ission, Rev. W, M. Few; Conference. J, L. Shropshire to the iel Mission, Rev. C. E. Strick- North Georgia Conference. Rev. John cworth Station, To be supplied; Fluellen to the Americus Conference. Evangelists: Revs. D. D. Car T. Turner. District Sunday 4k president, Prof. Stephens. ent A. C. E. League, Ruby , Rey. A. W. Aplin; Fairfield, n, Rev. Mack Wooley; Symrna transferred to the Atlanta Conference. WASHINGTON, D. C. Centenniel Celebration of the Metro- politan A.M.E. Church The National Church of African Meth- odism, Formerly Known as Old Bethel on M. Street Between 15th and 16th N. W. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder : Club Rates!! CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS ~ (Continued from page 1) baptized by the pastor. The Sunday School, under the ex- cellent Superintendentship of Mrs. Nora Pate is still holding the place as the most popular organization in the church. Mrs. Pate, each Wednesday evening takes a group of teachers and workers into Coppin Chapel, Chicago, to the Teacher’s Training Institute. Mrs. Nadine Covington, of the teacher’s staff takes care of the transportation facilities each week gratis. The first service of this celebration was held Sunday morning, October 2nd, 1938, with Bishop Monroe H. Davis preaching the sermon. He used for a text Isaiah 40:3. They that wait upon the Lord, He will renew their strength. Tn his sermon he painted many beauti- ful pictures of the Metropolitan church (then Union Bethel) one hundred years ago starting in the home of the late John A. Simms, and how they must have prayed and waited on the Lord and gained renewed strength. They organized and built a church. The Bishop appealed to his hearers to stand by the Church of ALLEN and pay no attention to those who would destroy it if they could. Following the ser- mon seven members were taken into the church, and oyer five hundred mem- bers took the Holy Communion and left the church with the message of the Rome District Rey. J. H. Edge, Presiding Elder Rome Station. Rev. D. W. Wiggs; kmart Station, Rev. J. C. Neeley; allas Station, To be supplied; Austell Station, Rev. A. D. Powell: Carroll- ton Station, Rev. S. W. Watts; La- Grange Circuit, Rev. W. B. Smith Douglasville Circuit, Rev. B. B. Swin- n; Hogansville Circuit, Rev. A. L. Henderson; Etowah Circuit, Rev. P. M. Tolbert; Belleview Circut, Rev. A, Conyers; Tallapoosa Circuit, Rev. c Madison; Six-Mile Circuit, Rev. . H. Latimer; Cave Springs Circuit W. G. Barton; Moten Bend Cir- Rev, J, L. Hawkins; Whitesburg ion, Rev. S. D. Middlebrooks; h ittahoochee Mission, To be supplied; een ile and Lutherville Mission, Rev. corder is $1.50 a year. It is really worth more. During the — month of November we wi GIVE a year’s subscription t laymen who subscribe in clubs of | five. To get this bargain rate you must be in a club. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, © Philadelphia, Penna. . 7 Dear Sir: A ROE Enclosed herewith $5.00 fo: the Christian Recorder. Sen to: ‘ pare RE 1 teens Name { \ , bs . Se 6: oly aley ; Fairfield Mission, Rev. Bishop still ringing in their souls. t a8 2 eee District Evangelists : The A.C.E. League at six o'clock * me W Name Bucy and H. M. was very interesting, with Mr. A, N: ain ike White president. ; V. A. Stew At 8 o'clock p.m. ‘Rev. H. M. . 3 see Shields, the Presiding Elder of the t fa i fiL—Re Do you ast up often at night? De erbee vig appetite? Nam Potomac District preached the Cue \ whoete ered with minor INDIGESTION, DIZZIN WULiIS ee, from the subject, “The gates of hel! a 1 S Wil LESSNESS? Then if so, you tight pesreynd is SLEEP. ‘shall not prevail against the church of f >. H. Harsls Why not give Kirby's M. M. « trial? Kirby’s M. Maas ce * the living God.” He said the progress \ ee. D. A. Felden your health and aids in rebuilding red blood cells, An aid to health, v. | of the church may sometimes seem slow. Grange, Rey . pe a reer E but it will not fail. He paid a high f ities borer TREATMENT POSTPAID—$1.00 | tribute a “ ees me Lae oe Pe DES, OREO i Ras the low price of politan Church, the fruits of their labors Kirby's M. aay neal cod ' , a. delete: MA'$1.20 today fo Sv wk’ treatment dlivered j : pit going " ae one iS a ‘ bidet IRBY'S MINERAL This was a day of rejoici Rev, W. AD Jenkiny ome AVENUE PRODUCTS Jattended the services. 2k Maley Wwhiey) MT UNION, RC | Monday, October 3rd at eight o'clock Coleman x wis ’ }.| the services were under the auspices of /|the trustee hoard of the church, With as guests, Rev. E. H. Beard acted as master of ceremonies, with his choir furnishing the music. Tuesday night the ee Board had the ministers of the A.M.E. Zion Church as their guests. Rev. H_ T. Medford, Secretary of Mission, master of ceremonies. All participants com- plimented the pastor and members for their work and arrangements of this celebration. Wednesday night the Stewardess Board had a wonderful meeting with the ministers of the Methodist Episco- pal Church rendering the program, Rev. E. A. Love presided. Thursday night was class leaders’ night, with the ministers of the C. M. E. Church and Rey. Howard, master of ceremonies. Bishop Charles IL. Russell was the principal speaker; he brought us a message that was indeed thrilling. Friday night the choir of the church under the direction of Miss Maude G. Smothers gave a Centenniel Musical Sunday morning at eleven o'clock Rev. Charles H. Wesley preached the vermon from Acts 5:29. Te used for a subject, “Duty and its rewards.” The sermon was appropriate for the occas- ion, Following the sermon two per- sons joined he church. At eight o’clock Rev. George A. Singleton, Editor of the Christian Re_ corder delivered the sermon, which was enjoyed by all present. Monday. night the Federation of church clubs, sponsored the meeting, with the A.M.E. ministers of Balti- more as guests. They all were much impressed with the thought of the church having gone on for one hundred years. Tuesday night was Ushers’ Night, The Ushers of the International Union of Washington as guests. It was one of the biggest gatherings of the entire celebration. Mr. Wm. Davis, presi- dent of the Union acted as master of ceremonies. TRY MY HEART PILLS. the A.M.E. ministers of \Washingon from Brown Memorial A.M.E. Church} and Wednesday night the Trustee Votun- teers Club had as their guests the min isters of the Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational churches. rendered a very interesting program. Thursday night gathered. All. who — attended METROPOLITAN on Friday night saw something long to be remembered; it depicted the history of the church through one) hundred years. Mrs. Claudia McConnell, strove and directed the pageant. On Sunday morning, October 16th the message was delivered the Rev. Chas EB, Stewart, the only living ex- pastor of the church. text from 2nd Cor, usual way of preaching he pleased his audience. The. very pleasing whole affair was Morris dropped in and) delivered the me say that Rey. Mofris men who merits the the A.M-E. Church more about him) later been — collected. members are ve us Sunday May we The crowning , affair night with a wonderful. r the members of the churcl of their friends of all denomina The reports show that over $3000 Metro ful to their pastor, Beckett, and. devoted work and leadership —Chas I Subscribe to the Baptist minis- ters of Washington were the guests of the Pulpit Club. In all of our meetings it scemed as if one big family had pageant, TRIUMPHANT, He preached a and surprise - ef the Ses They in’ his niokt Talon f ein shall sa Monday erate J; Campbel for thei ANY KIND OF LEAKING HOW TO GET WELL —TRY— -- Mme. Emma E. Walton’s Tonic LUNG AND CHEST BUILDER. TRY MY HEART PILLS FOR LEAKING OF PALPI- TATION OF THE HEART. TRY MY TONIC FOR GAS OR ANY INTERNAL COMPLAINTS 1368 LELAND STREET Mme. E. Walton CURE ASTHMA. DETROIT, MICHIGAN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ===== DSC09143.JPG ===== Ps, _THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ruprstTt*™ RECORDER PAGE ELEVE «THE | MONKEY STEALS BABY OFF COT from Bethel A.M.E, Church by St, Paul, }. C. Caldwell; Bethel, News At A Glance rl in your sleep | would really) FOR MARRIED MEN ONLY Buy Them Now -Macon Goode | sleep as it had seen the mother do. POSSIBLE BY FAITH | | and shot. harmed. made ¥ NEW YORK, Nov. 3—(By John H. ft but ta a Be aN = sell for less than $100 has been easy it is | ent attitude of} F . be Dt Seges old mechanical wizard of Georgia. Al » saw others} | ready having been offered a reported pape million dollars for his set by RCA cor. -s »< | Poration, Mr. Spears is now dickering | with the company for royalty rights as well. Its value has already been tested in a televised broadcast of church ser- vices from the Refuge church, Bishop R. C. Lawson, pastor, this city, and it | was said to have been a complete suc- Mr. Spears said while RCA has t millions of dollars on their in- e. | ion he has spent only $160 on his. fragrance of 2200 years| His set is said to be expected to revo- i lutionize the industry. A newspaper columnist has reported that a set selling for less than $495 will be out soon but with the com- | pleting of arrangements with Spears by | RCA, this set is expected to be with | drawn from the market. Spears is | married and was born in Georgia. He came to New York about a year ago. He has been backed in all his work by \P)—Mark| M. J. Lehrer, a Jewish manufacturer, | who has now installed a $2,200 labora- tory for Spears. Spear’s experiments | have been praised by Dr. George W. Carver, whom he met sometime. are righte- When we shut hut God out ANCIENT PERFUME POTENT | cess F s of a two-| in the; Jes, Mace- PULLS TIRE AND FISH FROM LAKE at when he ake James EPISCOPALIANS SCORE RACIAL PERSECUTION MEMPHIS, TENN... Nov. 4—(AP) Release of a pastoral letter in which was deplored “the persistent persecu- tion of helpless people, cither because | of race or religion,” marked the close here of a three-day session of the House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States. The group mentioned no nation in denouncing persecution “as contrary to the Christian doctrine that God hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face of the whole earth.” The letter added that there can be no security “and no enduring peace Where racial haters and national ambi- tions are unchecked,” War, the churchmen said, now stands before the world undefended save “by those whose malevolence and lust for power make them insentive to suffering Stealing a baby from. its cot in Kalawila, Ceylon, a monkey climbed to the roof and rocked the infant to |The simian was lured from the baby The child was rescued un- patented by Edward Spears, 28 year- awakened country-wide admiration Wilberforce Demonstration OF | Ate Achievement f (By Gossip Pen) BISHOP WRIGHT'S contributi the development of African education at “| Thompson for ANP)—A television set Wilberforce Institute, coupled with his plans for the training of preachers, has The following letter, by Mr. Jacob Nhlapo, B.A., of Thaba ’Nchu, is typical of many messages which have reached us from “Umteteli” readers. Mr. Nhlapo writes: “Allow me, through ‘Umteteli, to congratulate Bishop. Wright and the A. M, E, Church on the splendid work they are doing at Wilberforce. The opening of a theological school at Wilberforce In- stitute marks a significant milestone that -this great African church has reached in its almost half-a-century of meritorious service to Africa. “The minister is a very important leader in the African community. He therefore must be thoroughly trained for his responsible task. It is gratify- ing to know that all future A.M.E. Church ministers will pass through a_ training school. yet Thrilled : eee, “Nothing thrills our hearts more than to have in our midst Bishop Wright, Professors White and Coan, sons of Africa like ourselves, who have come back to the land from which their fore? _ bears were’ carried away as slaves, to. help us emancipate our Nation from mental and spiritual bondage. “To the White man, the African owes | a tremendous debt of gratitude, but the day has dawned when the Black man should stand on his own feet if he wishes to attain to his proper place in the sun. Wilberforce and Ohlange Institute are a demonstration of what the African can do for himself. May — they grow from strength to strength,” — An Experiment ENTS f te 4 The work at Wilberforce, Bishop. — Wright stated in a recent interview, was an experiment. “We are going to. teach self-help along with book earn. ing; and we are going to relate the work done inythe school to the actual heeds of the individual and the com- munity. : ee “My young preachers will not .only i study theology, but gardening, carpe! try, first-aid and hygiene, so they might &0 back to their homes and, by their own example, inspire their people. If they are married, their wives will al be trained.” _ TRANSITIONS TY TY, GA. harles Dorsey, son of James Dorsey, departed’ this life 1, 1938. He was born April n or near Lagrange, Troy Ga. and connected with Solo- pel A.M.E. Church, Ty Ty; 1908. He lived there until he rth, then his membership was A.M.E. Church, Jersey City. oshen attended his funeral. He ived by his wife, four brothers, sisters. Rev. J. M. Dixon Mrs. Ella R, Thompkin A MOTHER IN ISRAEL ear George : ks a line to let you know that er passed away in Jacksonville, ida, Sunday, Oct. 30, 1938 at 5:15 She was 87 years 2 months and s old. What a wonderful bless- ‘om God! 1 George, I know what it means 2 motherless child now and can sympathize with you in the loss r dear ones when you were a d, Iam not an old man phy- lly nor mentally but I am well along ars, yet I feel the passing of ther most keenly. Her life has been ssing to all with whom she came contact and most especially her ‘en. I owe my very existence to other. When my father passed only 14 years old and it was my er’s council and advice that caused to try to make my life a worthful one; so pray for us that the Lord will e care of our burden and that we lay become reconciled to His will. ots of love from Alyne and me to nd Monaie. I am, / Sincerely yours, Cousin Ed. .V. JOHN McCLELLAN : ~ SUCCUMBS AT HOSPITAL 7 he Rev. John Cleveland McClellan, an rict of the A.M.E. Church, died in the 300d Samaritan Hospital, Columbia, S. an illness of two weeks. his duties as Presiding Elder. © McClellan. He attended the ‘+ MENT OF THE CHURCH IS TO BE residing Elder of the Lancaster Dis- C., Thursday night, Nov. 10, after J. S, Flipper. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN FIRST DISTRICT bre (Continued from page 7) communities the ways of the Kingdom of God. ee? There should be a Christian Edu- cational Council in each local Church, Annual Conference and Episcopal Dis- trict. These councils are not just more organizations nor are they to displace any organizations or agencies already existing. In each instance the council is to be made up for the most part of those persons heading up or represent- ing the various departments of the Church, especially the Sunday School, A.C.E. League and Missionary So- cieties (Including the Y. P. D.) 3. The council whether local, con- ference or district acts as the coordi- nating group that facilitates the inte- gration of all kindred forces; and serves as a sort of information bureau for the methods and material of Christian Edu- cation, a clearing house for problems and an inspirational power house. 4. The program of Christian Edu- cation is recognized as fourfold em- bracing WORSHIP, INSTRUCTION SERVICE, AND RECREATION. 5. Classification of Christian Effort should be according to age levels and not departmental. EACH DEPART- REPRESENTED IN EACH AGE GROUP EFFORT. 6. It is suggested that, if possible, and feasible, each local and conference council be modeled after the district council. The District Council is com- posed as follows: District Director, Rev. Wm, P. Stevenson, 2436 W. Cumberland St., Phila., Pa. Assistant Director and Director of Leadership Training, Rev. D. D. Davis, 94 Richmond Hill Ave., . Stamford, Conn. Director of Evangelism, Rev. D. V. Kyle, 264 King St.. York, Pa, Director of Adult Xtn. Ed. Rey. H. S. Hill, South Bound Brook, N. J. Director of Youth Program,, Miss Elizabeth Thomas, Phila., Pa. Director of Children’s Program, Miss Exie Watson, 45-28 Bowie St., Flush- ing, N. Y. - Director of D. V. B. S. Program, _ Although he had been in failing health almost a year, he continued to carry He was born in the Sandy Run sec- tion of Lexington County, the only son BE Jose a Ell ee ere ne Ella ie CONFERENCE DIRECTORS OF schools of the community and later en_ CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, ‘ed Allen University where he was| FERENCE aduated with the degree of A.B. in Mr. Elbert Berry, 112 W. 120th Stes New York, N.Y. Director of Social Welfare, Mrs. Pauline Williams, 25 North 40th St., Phila,, Pa. TOGETHER WITH ALL THE CON- SUPERINTENDENTS OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS, CONFER- ENCE SUPERINTENDENTS OF A. Bishop| District Council was presented to ine 1744 Edwin St.,|. Mid-Year Conference by Bishop Sims]E. S. Rose ; Ebenezer, F. J. McInnis; and received a most hearty welcome in Murfreesboro, S. W. Smith; Shelby- the ranks of the forces of the first dis- ville, W. P. Bell; Trinity, G. P. How- trict which is making such unprecedent-| ard; Bellbuckle, Wartrace, L. T. Bu- ed progress in Kingdom Building under | ford; Lewisburg Circuit, E. E, Cren- its intrepid leader, the Rt. Rey. David | shaw; Franklin, C. B. Flowers; Cedar H. Sims. Grove, W. G. Miller; Rock Vale, F. Wm. P. Stevenson, Dist. Director] W. Gardner, Rock Hill, E. D. Lewis; Elizabeth Thomas, Secretary Chapel Hill——; Brooklyn, R. L. Mc- Lellan; Woodbury, ; Haley Circuit, THE TENNESSEE CONFERENCE] Bruce Scott; Gladeville, Samuel W. St. Luke A.M.E. Church Mc-Kenzie, Rufus Stokes; Supernum_ West Nashville, Tenn. eraries, J. H, Pendleton, Jno. Rucker. Bishon E. J. Howard Columbia District Rev. S. L. Howard, Presiding Elder North Nashville District St Paul, Columbia, J. W. E. West; Rev. A. L. Pinkston, Presiding Elder | Bethel, W. R. Greenfield; Mt. Pleas- St John. F. oie: Coleman: Lee ant, S. F. Dudley; Wayman Chapel, Chapel, N. B. Morton; Payne Chapel, W. F. Bolton; Campbell Chapel, E. W. A. Anderson; St. Luke, J. B. Fox- Coleman; Lynnyille, H. E. Taylor; hall; St. James, L. B. Douglass; Salem Culleoka, “L: -€. Mensitt Sodsp BICC Perce sntest: Bhillipe al. T. Charles Hill; Williamsport, T. G. White; Lebanon, R. B. Mpileee Wes White; Haywood, D. A. Holbert; Pu- banon Mission, Paul Glenn: Hartsville | !@ski Circuit, Wm. Smith; Canaan, R. E. Thomas; Brierville, Thomas Statks; H. Harper; Lilburn, ia G. Bridge- Riddleton, J. Z. Adams; Mt. Juliet, forth; Prospect, J. W. Thompson; Woe Gilbert; Gallatin, J. W. Chavis: Brown’s Chapel, Wm. Caswell: H. E. St. Peters, D. P. Montgomery: St. Parks; Vale Mill, C. Hobson; Sandy Matthews, R. B. Flowers: Sycamore, Hook, H. New Hebron Circuit, W. J. H. Waddell; Smithville, A. 1 | Bota, oh Supernumeraries, Wm. Leath; Supernumerary, Dr. G. L,| Boddy, John Goodloe, Dee Wilson. Jackson ; Conference Missionary, E. E. Keys; Conference Evangelist, Rev. i Haale SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN South Nashville District RECORDER ¢ Rev. C. H. Boone, Presiding Elder 2 : i a Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. REAL ESTATE ; ke ¥ oA; Cage male cc ie : FOR SALE He was pastor of churches in Lees-|C- E. LEAGUES, MISSIONARY 891-23 Arch St PL ADELE TTA e< (SC Ine est Philadelphia quality modern porch front dwellings, for Homes or ; , Laurens, Spartanburg, Elloree and] CONFERENCE BRANCH PRESI- = rc : "PENNSYLVANIA SINGLE Copy Investment greatly reduced Prices and terms. oe Sy berry, and he served as Presiding) DENTS AND SECRETARIES OF Et _ “a $ Teach your Doll ea der of the Columbia and Newberry YOUNG PEOPLES’ DEPART- HALF Doz. a x) Pena ars to have more Cents. Be your own Investor. 3 cs “tre thaSvagnigeber 6 the| MENTS. bay 489 AaSt mi » - om at . c > ONE DOZ ae is ; 9.00 ‘aed upon request. : # 3 an Trustees of Allen University. 7. The members of focal and con- a \ * AM Clear Titles Guaranteed : a ees; ted| ference councils are urged to call upon Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service - E. BOOK CONCERN ineral services were conducted i at ‘ ; ne S. 1% JOHN ADAMS, Attorney ne day afternoon, Nov. 14 at 2:30 the various district ‘council members Altar Appointments. 18th Street Phila. Pa. 5641 Market Street. 5 ia d 5 for whatever assistance they need in 53 Philadelphia, Pa, Ti ae le SUBSCRIBE FOR lizing in Real Estate since 1880 E CHRISTIAN RECORDER launching and furthering. the several Projects that they represent. The |" i ieee aaa é Special ===== DSC09144.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE TV ELVE * ——— Peg us. S he formal opening. isiana Confer-| it in time for t | becember eae ne na, Rev.| Since the election of Payne Ratner Es ¢ 4 n a f es pg te . South 10th! governor of the State of Kansas we Ke } ahs ‘ S_ L. Greene. | have no more of the a teg nine +, ed nffrence—Pa-| the church will again ay Nev. 23—North ee ua parame — xy oe 2 “aye Rev. J.| to act in conjunction with the state m4 Greene mis ner: stor. Bishop R.| board and some kind of decent pros- P sae” ha : perity will insue. Let all who can be H—Plerida Conference b \ aia ll Pa Conference —| present but all who are so far away ‘ \ ul t | ners Orleans, 1 Union Bethel, that they cannot be present eats ny cone =| 1323 S$ up a collection with which to uy foo ad Fast Arkansas Conf ror tae Bishop S. L,]and send that to us in time for the ¥ ne opening. i 25—Orlando Florida Conference Let us make this a great forma . “ d, Fla., 1030 N. Dakota] opening. ad Neil Corn | “ Pastor NOAH W. WILLIAMS —— “a | 4 6 t Presiding Bishop | Feb. 22—South Florida Conference | : le hag F Box 39,)} COMMITTEE OF THE PRE-CEN- rd ( Pastor.| TENARY AND RECEPTION TO \. Grant BISHOP AND MRS. NOAH W. Mar. &—Central Florida Conference—| WILLIAMS, IN HIS FORTIETH N Ark Conf Fla. 1912 3rd St.| ANNIVERSARY TO OUR MIN- wa ortheast rkanecas water | I ae w.| |. Heath, Pastor, Bishop] ISTRY. / G } S The committee appointed in each an- | 8th Connectional Young People’s Con.| nual conference in the Fifth Episcopal 0 We rida Conference gress and Leadership Training District, for the Pre-Centenary of Afri- Institute can Methodism in the West, and the June 11-16, 1939 Reception given to Bishop and Mrs. O—Nerthwest: Micslasippl Com | Philadelphia, Pa Noah W. Williams marking the fortieth on } anniversary of his being a minister in Promoted by the Department of Re-]the African Methodist | Episcopal » West Missouri Com ligious Education, A.M.E Church, will convene at Western Uni- e versity School of Religion on Dec. 14 en, interested] in connection with the Formal Open- | associated | ing. , a | ng agencies Committee co he take eI) BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS eg Pie nse eee EES) ASKS FOR A SURVEY IN DE- | Brot! CEMBER AND A COLLECTION +: ht FOR LEAVENWORTH CHURCH, ’ co ra “as | H. Sj setae Let this conference year be a year . slam ‘Conflict Seltiy., Secty, tetas of revivals and ingathering of members. Suckick Manager Becca just as scientific methods for | \ Editor, Religious | “°V'Vals as for any thing else, only j z Motris, Sec'y.Treds there are seasons and God sends re- ~ComehLadiinatie ts | E. ' Lenighh ane tvicctoe ae vivals, T am deeply impressed that ee i this is the year in which God wants ss that we have great revivals and con- versions, To this end I am asking North Alibi Cat | > every church in the Fifth Episcopal the ee N otices District to spend the month of Decem_ | ber in a careful survey of your city = people. Visit every home systemati- 3 cally with consecrated k €—Missouri Conference | s workers. Let " | When you hold your Quarterly the surveyors go two and two in a | Conferences and have reporters small district and visit every home in | elected to the Christian Recorder} “Mich colored people five with: blanks | please have the conference send to be filled out by the visitors showing, 23—Centval Alabama Conference" Sbscription or a donation to ta ‘med people in each home. 2. | help with the expense of publish. | What is church cogs, cah belong. 3. \ f ing the paper. Publish- at is church preference of those who med fA Poe } ‘ do not belong. 4. Native home. 5. How seorge A. Singleton long in the city. 6. Have work or not, 16—West Alabama Conference Editor and Manager Bs es wt Mould be a good idea for oma, Mt. Zien. Be The Christian Recorder | °°°" Pastor to make his church head- on . wae ia and each surveyor return to HS | WESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Sh oe each evening and some club 7—Nerth Texas Conference —| p OF RELIGION ie tb Dard enh ee atone as, Texas, Rev. FW. Grant,| tt Opening: Wedneaday, Deo, 14 rit ep and sive pastor reports on for 2418 Metrasnl . ; Pes i ‘ts made, Mot Wan Street ee ene 4 4 lishop George B. Youne eke 4 738-59 formal opening of Wes. Hot this up with a revival the *4—Comtral Conference — Man.| 1): iY Tsity Schoo! of Religion will! your Pit 'n January. Pastors preach ving. $. C., Rew. D. J. Gadeden ans are at the school in Quindairo Rececci Does not take much seer, 213 Rigsby St.. Bishop! nactore oo ene ony Of December 14, Alf fib fea if you are properly organized J. 3. Pilpper Ors and trustees of the institution old ~ Pn Je bs Conteal Tow | 78 areed to solicit fond 4 and young. You will i ae Conference—| 7 Perish supe stuff that will] how soon the your aubuies Austle, Texas Rew. A. Ww wa! h as, patar ng become grown and en, rice, eri Ras Pet crear > erits | how much 9 Pastor 108 FF 19% Street, 495 pews toffee, sugar, tea, flour,| into nies _ young People know. Get Pithop George R Young See ‘sand all-kinds of canned h i ec uials \ 4 nite and vrertables and brine or send] ch en, too, T am concerned al Cone \ a church in dam Leavenworth, Kansas an ee a ee Williams, Mary L. Cox, Lula Ghans, | Mary Moody, A. B. Smothers, Ruth | Blackmore, Annie Butler, Annie Tate, Magnolia Milton, Dollie White, Nor- MISSISSIPPI * day in next January and Earl M, Lawson of 31 Leavenworth, Kansas. TI derstands this and is full Mail what you raise on ing the second Sunday, Do not forget the surve: ber and the revival in January, — the Lord add power and Be ra man Jones. % West Point District Rev. J. C. Greene, Presiding Elder West Point Station, Rev. J. B (Continued on page 14) aylors Circuit, Rev. H. M. Sweet Home Circuit, Rev. J. d; Holcomb Circuit, Rev. L, er; Pleasant Hill Circuit, Rev, Collins; Elliott Circuit, Rev. illiams; Tie Plant Circuit, W. Galloway; Grenada Cir- George Brannon; Dubard Rev, G. B. McGhee; Avalon » Rev. J. W. C.. Golliday; ston Mission, Rev. J. C. Mc- Haywood Mission, Rev. Jessie each and all of you. r NOAH W. W. Presiding Bishop TEXAS AFRICAN METHODISTS For the Goal By R. S. Jenkins & THE ATLANTA, GEORGI CONFERENCE St. The mighty hosts of Texas in the Tenth Episcopal District set apart in nine divisions are on the march for the goal of sure triumph over last year; already three of the annual conferences have passed and the record is glorious. Six more of the flying squardrons are to come forth, they have plummed their Pinions in the golden seas of religious activity along all lines of our church and educational work to make sure a good report for the coming annual confer- ences. Bishop George B. Young, is successfully leading the six invincibles and they are now scaling the mts. of Madison, Georgia Bishop W. A. Fountain Atlanta District—Rev, R.'E. Ro- mans, Presiding Elder; Big Bethel, Rey. D. T. Babcock; St. Philip, Rev. C. H. Hunter; Turner Monumental, Rev. E. H. Warley; St. Peter, Rev. B. C. Carswell; Turner Chapel, Rev. R. Stanford; Amanda Flipper, Rey. H. A. Brown; Smith Chapel, Rev. W. P. Foley; St. Luke, to be supplied; Little Bethel, Rev. J. W. Archibald; St. Stephen, Rev. L. H. Holmes, St. James, Rev. W. J. Jenkins; St. John ISSIONARIES: N. B. Jackson, Sweezer, Sadie Brooks, Pearl day, Mayrona Evans, Inez Carson, Drake, M. D. Thompson, W. H. Mary Galloway, Jenie L. Trot- ra Brown, C. L. Wright, Mag- arks, S. H. Trotter, Robena L. R. Brown, RECORDER Dickerson, to the Southwest Confer- i Palestine District ence; J. A. Swann, to North Texas Conference; J. H, Littles to the North J.B. Butler, Presiding Elder east Conference; L. B. McDonald, and Jacksonville Circuit, to be supplied; |- Gaston, to the Texas Conference. Grapeland Circuit, J. L. Ross; Alto Circuit, to be supplied; Tucker Circuit, L. W. Jenkins; Anderson Chapel, A. B, Baker; Bethel Circuit, T. W. John- son; Oakwood Station, to be ied; \ Elkhart Circuit, S. L. Se ake Wink Mission, to be supplied; Win- Grentne (ws Jackson; Grant Chapel ters Mission, to be supplied; Colorado y A Missi . in Palestine, J. D. Hightower; St. pa el J. Jamerson; Lampasas Paul, Nelson Dixon; Mt. Vernon in] (cuit L. L. Dixon; Sweetwater Cir- East Texas Conference Northwest Conference San Angelo District J. Bennett Brown, Presiding Elder Palestine, W. A. Carr. Dr. Butler cuit, T. H. Lee; McKamey Circuit, G. leads the State in bringing more than R. Roberts; Coleman Circuit, W. M. $100.00 worth of provisions and a com_ Hiauals 2 Brady Circuit, W. M. Robin- mendable amount of cash for Paul|S°"* Ballinger Station, V. T. Herron; San Angelo Station, R. T. Thomas; inn College. Lead on you men and 2 5S x Brownwood Station, T. B. Reese. women of the Palestine District, ¢ ope Ser Mexia District El Paso District R. C. Walker, Presiding Elder pape Glace Eresiding Elder Mexia Mission, G. P. Smith; Steet- Borger Circuit, EB. Burks; Burk- man- Circuit, H. Levels; Kerens Cite burnett Mission, T. R. Rashaw; Amar- cuit, W. J. Mathias, Richland Circuit,|ill@ Station, H. C. Jackson; Crowell W. H. Hightower; Wortham Circuit Circuit, H. Y. Benjamin; Hamlin Jas. Humphrey, Winkler Circuit, H. Cireuit, B. J. Easters; Ralls Circuit, W. Session; Coolridge Circuit, R. Geo. Lowe; Vernon Station, Chilton Ditnees magiae GientenG Gees: Thomas; Stamford Station, L. R. Kin- Asya Circuit, L. E. Browning; Gip- dred; Lubbock Station, M. C. Young; . sure triumph, singing “Rough and rocky road, we are most done traveling.” Mission, Rev. W. Myrick; New Bethel Mission, Rey. J. H. Booker; Allen Chapel Mission, Rey. John Barrow; East Cain Mission, Rev. C. G. C. Hall; orris Brown Chapel, Rev, E. C. Mitchell; Holmes Institute Mission, Rev. B. R. Holmes; Morris Brown, Rev. D. R. Fobbs, instrucor; Dean of Morris Brown College, Rey. E. C. Mitchell; President W. H. and F. M Society, Sister E. Romans. z i Griffin District—Rev. H. C. Cars- well, Presiding Elder; St. Philip, Grif- fin, Rey. J. A. Lindsay; St. Mary, Rey. D. B. Barrow; Grant Chapel, Rey. F. W. Bagby; Thomaston Cir- cuit, Rev. W. M. Smith; Macedonia Station, Rev. J. C. Vining; Hampton Circuit, Rey. .T. J. Linton; The Rock Circuit, Rev. M. Waters; Yatesville Logtown Circuit, Rey. G. T. Speady; Pomana Circuit, Rev. Inman Wilson; Griffin Circuit, to be supplied; Mt. Zion Circuit, S. S. Molette; Bethel and Cross Road Circuit, to be supplied Zetella Mission, to be supplied; Pied mont Circuit; to be supplied; Mai chaster Mission, Rey. Blandenb’ ‘ Conference W. H. and F. M. P. ae, dent, B. U. Thornton: _ Monticello Disrict—Rev. W. B rence, Presiding Elder; Monticello Sta tion, to be supplied; Covington St Rev. C. G. Gissentanner; Station, Rev. J. E. McCa Dale Station, Rev. Conyers Station, Rev. R. ander; Lithonia Circuit, Rev Maddox; Social Circle Circuit, — i Senatobia District Wallace Jones, Presiding Elder tobia Station, Rev. R. L. Spen- oldwater Station, Rev. J. M. ell; Pleasant Hill Circuit, Rev. Lamon; Lewisburg Circuit, Rey. . Baker; Jogo Circuit, to be sup- Savage Circuit, to be supplied; rn Circuit, Rey. Joe Hilliard; ircuit, Rev. Lee Savage; Charles- Rey. H. H. Holt; Water Valley, ie supplied; Saunders, Rev. Lee ip. ANGELISTS: R. L. Nesbitt, O. Nesbitt, Mrs. P. L. Saulsberry, H. Williams. “MISSIONARIES: L. A. Campbell, Tutler, Cora Nesbitt, Mary Lamon, izabeth Smith, E. A. Hicks, Bettie Assignments For 1938-39 Mexico and Rio Grande Valley Conference Corpus Christi District J. J. Hardiman, Presiding Elder Brooks Chapel, Corpus Christi, J. R. McGhee; McAllen and Lafria Cir- cuit, J. H. Finch; Kingsville Station, to be supplied; Brownsyille Circuit, to be supplied; in fact the Valley Con- ference needs a dozen or more of young men, courageous and with a determined will and then the richest field. for E church and religious activity will grow Who and flourish in new churches. will go? BIBLES-$12.00 E. K. Knight; Pop Rev. G. W son Circuit, S. V. Johnson; Mexia|#! Paso Station, L. C. Browning; Station, C. W, Hamlett. ! Mineral Wells District Athens District J. M. Bolding, Presiding Elder E. A. Anderson, Presiding Elder Big Spring Circuit, B, C. Brock; Monahans Circuit, O. Murdock; Gra- ham Circuit, S. J. Twiggs; Odessa Circuit, Mrs. F. Deshon; Grand View Circuit, 1. H. Hubbard; Cisco Circuit, J. B. Bennett; Midland Circuit, H. J. Johnson; Eastland Circuit, John Allen; Cieburn Station, J. G. Monroe; Abiline Station, to be supplied; Mineral Wells Station, Mrs, I. Z. Chance. Eva fists: Revs. Mrs. S. M. Cherry, H. Foster, E. W. Calhoun, D Gee. Transfers: Re to the Central Texas Confe' F. Oliver, Central Conference Rose of Sharon Mission, S..S. Smith; Gladwater Mission, John Sawers; Tyler Circuit, J. B. Fulton; Brownsboro Cir- cuit, C. E. Dickey; Larue Circuit, H. Brown; Butler Circuit, O. D, Barron; Trinidad Station, M. Bevels; Tyler Station, L: Horris; Longview Station, W. A. Baxter; Athens Station, B. F. Cooper; Marshall Station, A. L. Hen- ley. Evangelists, Revs, C. C. Campbell, B. Simpson, Sam Smith, Tillery John-, son, W. M. Davis, J. A, Haley, J. R. Richardson, L. C. Emanuel, L, W. G J. H.L. Rhone and Ww. ence J Duberry. Elected and ordained Elders, : ‘ Revs. Leon Ernest Browning, Samuel] Carruthers to the North Texas Con- Leonard Berry, James Humphrey, Syl-| ference. The other Texas appoint- vester Johnson. Transfers, E. B.}| ments to follow. | YourDrinkToHealtl ~Price, $1. Trial size, 25c.’ Sold everywhere Water forms about sixty-five per cent of the weight of the body and consequently, enters quite largely into the composition of food. The mineral salts, calcium chlorine, sodium, iron, etc., exist in our bodies in various combinations and ‘consequently must form a part of the food we eat. They are found chiefly in fruits and green vegetables. If the Human Body is deficient in any of these chemical elements, it cannot be healthy. Under- s‘and the owners of Virginia Medical Mineral Springs make no claim that this natural water or “Tabs” is a panacea that cures everything. But they do claim that there is nothing betier as an aid for Stomach Disorders, Brights Disease, Sinus Trouble, Diabetis, Dyspepsia, Nervous Prostration. When you are all clogged up, use Virginia Medical Mineral Health Springs Water, and clean out poisonous wastes from “the Kidneys and Bladder which make you suffer, get up nights, give Pains, causes Circles Under Eyes, Dizziness, Backache, Swollen Joints, Excess Acidity, Burning Passages, ete. Help purify the blood, clean out the system and feel strong. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE MR. PETE MINGER, A FIREMAN, OF THE P. & R. SHOPS, said that the water and tablets put him back on the road to health, after the doctors and hospitals declared that he would die in a very short time. He said that there is nothing like Old Virginia Medical Mineral Health Springs for bracing you up, all over. Eureka Sanatorium Health Association, Phila. Office, 1422 Lombard Street, KINgsley 2066. Dr. G. E. Curry, President; Dr. John Q. |} McDougald, Treasurer; Prof. E. B. Changler, Director of Sanitation. | eee - ===== DSC09145.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER _ THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER *AGE FOURTEEN Ford; Reedy Point, T. vas J. A. Gamble; Helena, T. H. Withers ; i 7, ale : : = EAST MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE Mt. Olive, K. Y. Moore; Newberry, | Shiloh, W. S. Tresvant. L. ¢ omp.: te Course of ¢ Study for COURSE OF STUDY FOR TRAVELING PREACHERS, EXHORTERS _ eS sper, Jessie| D. R, Bedenbaugh; Wateree Mission,- PS. transferred to the. Piedmo: ee ie Be 2 : , A AND LOCAL PREACHERS OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH ag x ; maces d Thomas | ference. hy Ay i : - Hall y Flanigan, W. M. Brown; E esagie ali z 4 1 7 ee 2, 1. Course of Studies for the First Year ated 3 s, Dora] Chapel, J. P. Curry; Jalapa, William 5 Fie M 2 Preacher: s ; ; : Introduction to Philosophy—Brightman ........ SMITHFIELD, N. ; , . Work of Pastor—C, Erman,. : Mary Jones,| Jeter; St. Luke’s, H. H. Garmony; Hilliard, T. J.} Litzsey, J. D. Abney. J. R. Nellum, District - Doctrine of God—Knudson .. . Principles of- Reasoning—Robinson . Books to be Purchased and Read St. Mark A.M.E. Church ae ‘ PRICE LIST ay Greenwood District gton. ad iding Elder ‘ ee ©. G. Serivens, Presiding The Fourth Quarterly C Missionary ; “ N D. A. Dortch, H. N-| president: V. E. Rutherford, and Con- Books for Sale b: 4 Ae eS | eee Javenite (Sunecntendent Etre was held Oct. 7, Pastor, Rev fe rs ha . Evangelism — Hannan 1.60.. a AS ess Reddick; P. E., G. D. Car Th M.E.B Pastor Preacher—Quayle ..........0000000000., 215 ; : | Hart. . | aed by ee The A. M. E. Book Concern Baptism — Merrill 0.0000, 125 ESS Ee Spartanburg eee S. L. gle aveus He also gave timely 19th Street ; ¢ *Phildelphia, Pa. A. M. E. Discipline (Page 1 to Quarterly Conf.) 90 r UTH CAROLINA | Presiding Elder; Trinity Station, Spar-| marks. He proceeded with the 3 ; ; . +.++ Negro Year Book—Ransom .........0.... 000540. Ges i ones tanburg, T. H. Addison; Bethel, Union,| business. Each- Auxiliary of the Tes bee aa pinere Larngree g *. 2. Course of Studies for the Second Your 3 grees |T. E. Robinson; Wayman Chapel,| church made a splendid written re- y : aay Old Testament History—H. P. Smith ............ 3.50. Winnsboro, S, C | Winnsboro, Nas Taneretten Basted port which showed that the church jis Concern: oe The ie M. oF Church, Wes micuntamces: agg cite se: - Psychology of Human Society—Ellwood ........ 3.00... Bishop J. S. Fkipper | Circuit, J. M. Dawkins; White Hall,| on the upward march. The P. E. was . 19th St., Philadelphia, Penis : - New Tendencies in Teaching Religion—Sheridan 125... W. B. Bouler; Shady Grove, A. J. | indeed pleased with the marvelous suc- Curry, Manager, : : + Outline of Christian Theology—Newton Clark .. 3.50 4 E FOG. Det Holman; Taylor Chapel, W. G. Owens; | cess of the people and the pastor. : Sirs: ei “ +-++++ Motives of Men—G. A. Coe ......ececcecec cee 2.50 fin s! Sethe! di! Mt. Zion, P. P. McFarland; Ngee The following person names were lease find enclosed Postal Money Order or Certified Check for $502 eer vee Discipline (from Quarterly Conference to Teeaed: Wel SS B. Cook; Antioch, H. H. Red-| called which are stewards—Messrs. which please send goods ordered below to the add eto tere Fi me sy eee vames, ™*| mond; New Hope, A. A. Amiker; Free Jerry McNeal, J. J. White, C. Step. A sheet: = e address at t ¢ bottom of Daniel A. Payne—J. R.. Coan ...... 4 ; D Dreber| Hope and Ridgewood Mission, S. E.| hens, Scofield White and Sc nceE Wi. : » History of A. M. E. Church—Smith . E 3 Butler, Jr. ‘| Martin; Pine Grove and Mt. Olive,| ger. me oe \ \ Price of --+...Jesus Through the Centries—Case ................ : M est) John Burroughs; Caldwell and Friend- Sunday School 9:30 o'clock “a ‘ Nea A Se ie Methods of Teaching Religion—Betts and Hart- 4 ) X- | r ~ yr, ’ G ols “ 1e Ol tic < Ficus ae <a | ship, Ww. Ss. Young; St. Paul's W. S.| At eleven, the P. E. preached a soul ..Presiding Elder’s Record | $1.75 “laa Chacatonenet Jones; St. John s and Bethlehem, P.| stirring sermon. At 7:30 eee BAL MES E.Church Record 6. eta j 3. Course of Studies for Third Year a 2 na iW Davis; Ridgeway, J.C. Hilton, | Sroughe us See eh ti ae ol oo. Sot es sit Church Huistony Hirst au.) 2 wadides foe ges 40050... ligeree de Moune a el and District Missionaries, J. H. Baten) sage. : Be CiseeTcndccciReeseas eee a ait Fields and Methods of Knowledge—Piper and ; , PC. Baws and J. W. Hall. In his final remarks he urged the A. M. E. Discipline, 1936-40 ... 90. Hi f Religi ere eS mah aia alata B50: sae Ieee A.D Pine Grove,| Lancaster District: W. J. Robinson, ™embers to cooperate with the pastor ig6-40; Desciplines; peradozene tse.) caves KOU I. a aR Geis woes education in Recent ‘Times — en; ( , P.| Presiding Elder; Lancaster Station, W. and officers to close up a good year’s Music Hymnal, Cloth .......... i Ot aay gS Oceeeree tei + Se ee mia 150... Nieres E. L. Jones; M. Thompson; High Hill, H, D. Ram-; Work. os Music Hymnal (per dozen) ....... The Techni a ere Purchased and Read lian Distr 1 President, C. | sey; Bethel, Wedgefield, to be sup- “—G. M. White eltsicektymnals (pee 100)ie ate. Mine. oak OOOO SNe os) ie Loa ublic Worship—Odgers and - ; Se un mie | Plied; St. Philip’s,s J. E. Dixson; Word Hymnal — Steet tence eee 4 Judicial ad aie ay Mh 4 ibid. sd District: E. A. Adams,| Brown Chapel, M. C. Pollock; Legree |, ord Hymnal (per dozen) * SALON SAG SR Deh an my History of Ba We si Swe Ga der; Miller Chapel Sta-| Circuit, N. A. Gary; Wedgefield, C.;N. E. MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE Word Hymnal (per 100) ....... ; ey eaticas F Refi i ee a Smith. L. G. Bowman; Shiloh, |C. Mellwaine; Willow Grove, C. E. (Continued from page 13). Hymnal for Pulpit (leather bound). NN ORR aaa here Nad English in the Pulpit ie ie 4s : - ieee = tee pie j im” AEE RE nent ma Thornton ; Columbus Station, to be sup- peek ee eS Oe Books) tate Purchased and Read ’ annah, R. / N. A. : s) Mission. | ten 1 oN SmP- = ee --. Class Cards (per 100) J... 0.0... ci cece eseececce lence, B, C. Cunning-| M. Dykes; Blaney, A. G. King; Shady | P.°44 Aberdeen Circuit, to be supplied; Dollar Money Envelopes, per 100 .. : - fed Re ae np Peete Neer J. M. Williams;|Grove, J. W. Williams; St. Philip’s| coum Cirewit, Rev. R. E.| Mims; Pastor’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 1) alla Sipe a pal haa ta ah. L. F. ¥ ‘ ig aR eS Te? tams; st. Fhilip's! West Point Circuit, Rev. J. W. Wil wae é s Rakim 3 Church Administration—Leach ... ance; Mt. Hebron,|E. R. Robinson; Congaree, J. H af NW Presiding Elder’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 . i q ee y -* “"*| der; Calhoun City Circuit, to be /sup- General Contribution Envelopes, per 100 . aes ae a ihercreac se (400... a oe Circuit, Rev. W. Educational Money Envelopes, per 100 ... Sla0 eure pene Bile ae Ee. a Sama and est A M. elly; Eupora Circuit, Rey. O. Individual Communion Service Tray, 36 glasses 7. i aes io i LOOK | EXTRAUKDINAKY vy vi 4 C. Williams; Torrence Girenit Rev, Tray and 44 glasses si bacco ae a eee De PTY Fhe aie r ee nndese /4.00....., 0. hi H. C. Goins; Sweatman Circuit, Rev, . Glasses, per dozen . Books to be Purchased and Read Joel Butler a Bruce and Edwards, Rev. pECOMECHOnItE ater aime de NEN Wren Afr DiGi e M[[oe as Fits, Sega History of Negro Church—Woodson ............ 4.50... P. Polk; Big Creek, Rev. T. C. Par- mcommunions bray Coven vince nk ve-conckct SA DOO Up ene te ee) Adolescence— Averill ker; Moore’s Mission, Rev. G. W. Pe... Pulpit Bible .7.... 6.2... Gi Moore; Tupelo, Rev. C. G. Scur; [MM ...... smalke Biblessieach i hoeee ccs cs. sa vee e ee POSTAGE EXTRA for Course of Study Books | HYMNAL Graysport, to be supplied. . S. S. Teacher’s Self Pronouncing Bible ........ } EVANGELISTS : W. L. Collins, C. . Christian Workers Testament Pree Peat EG | SON 0 8 SE SU Ui Sah ta I eats aoe k ‘ ‘ McKnight, Jennie Johnson, R. BN .. Picture of Bishop Allen 121%4 x 10% ........... A Morris Brown College and Scurr, : ‘ Certificate orders must not be less than 4 dozen. May be assorted. ttt a 4 “ 4 A ificates (per dozen) .............. Pl . ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wh : MISSIONARIES: M.-L. Green, E, ee see en to LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE DISCIPLINE P. Pugh, L. B. Edwards, Annie Green, i Re rani A aad é F pera uber Courses leading to f R. E. Mims, Rebecca Brooks, Lettie ast: BRL eat eee Post Offi BACHELOR OF ARTS TOGETHER Milton, Mary Holmes, J. H. Flowers. +-+-, Stewardess Certifcates (per dozen) ............ Ost Office .. 06. se eee States...) Bac HELOR OF SCIENCE TRANSFERS: C. F. Billups, C. H. Sage ee ea ie : ei ie ll. . Express Office (Fill in if desired to have goods sent by express ......... ated by Southern Association o| ili . G. moniets a 3 s Suse. os i _ — dros ore f Pugh, J. W. Williams, D. Todd, G. W Pxrhiriive een ke en Z SN ; +5 a Ee pe nays hundreds of other church supplies, books, etc. Lf you heels Marshall, L. AL Clarke Ey 1 McGhei ‘ ; : not see on this sheet what you want just write in and we will et it for ¢ if Merb of Asscclation of $150 “Musi J, ts pangs ie : -.. Richard Allen’s Autobiography ....... you, oa “ usic Hymnal ||J: H. Weir, P. Butler assigned t FR a eieAN Ae EB: sChurc “Smith hs : a4 mr - oe ; Bethel, JackSontinutenis ene = hx oe ory 0: Q - fe ie urch—Smith . Prices subject to change without notice. ountain, Je resident and Mississippi Conference. W. L. ae c a - ae os PERCE Os aie hice . és tom en Recorder Weekly for Special Money Saving Sale ae ge ee Wa 90 I ARAOR IEE se ate bee div ui w'ssee o's atwre oO! ies. $.90 Discipline ve eae Forrest Circuit, = . From Slavery to the Bishopric—W. H. Heard .. : Ree ee Studies for Admissi Sissippi Conference. | ~ A : C nEN as 3 8 mission A $2.40 Value es Sy iS the Study of the Seriptun PPAR ane cee Every preacher to be admitted to the Annual Conference must have . Unwritten History—Coppin ...............20005 an eighth grade education or higher. He must have a respectable Wilberforce University | Both Fi v] Sa - Envelopes orders must not be less than 400. May be assorted. knowledge of the Bible, History of A. M. E. Church, by Smith, The Dis WILBERFORCE ono | OF dZ. Stenography, Expert Ty; . 52 Sermons Outline—Bishop Coppin ..,......... 1.50 cipline of the Church’ and Life of Richard Allen. a || c ing, Mimeographing z ee Arnold’s Commentary on the S. S. Lesson for 1938 1.15. CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER The Obdent Educational tnstitu- || Both volumes beautifully and securely 6 j Neatl Done Gospel Pearls Song Book .. 50. As these books are not our publication, we are compelled to pay cas} Hew Owned and Conducted Moroeco and Stamped in Gol Tely bound in Semi Church Bulletins a Special Inspirational Songs ceregereees steeteseens a for them and ask our customers to do the same. We would suggest tha: by Negroes in the World, Hi} ony Y A LIMITI ' x0ld, Prices Reasonable j .» Facsimile of Emancipation Proclamation ..... : you order only what books you can pay for. J NLY ALi 2D NUMBER t satwecedecerceve HOU. ssecllecesee 9) saeene Pulpit and Choir Robes ............ College of Liheral Avts, Edun. BE SOLD AT THIS PRICES etor VOLUMES TO The ; : : suk 5 iF ins . , * ae ; wh Pathe coat ret cote MAREN ae 2 senses Chote Cape... cccey, ton, Divinity, High Sehoot, | TO-DAY, WE PAy POSTAG “ND YOUR ORDER Christian Recorder : Combination Collection Album (per dozen) .... Vocations k STAGE. , 6th Floor . Encylopedia of African Methodism .......... re of) o { D. Ormonde Walker, President M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 Allen Buildi C : | 716S. 19th Street p South 19th r a \ ssa... Palms of Victory ..., .30 cents each .., ieee pe ee joteaie Philadelphia, P Philadelphi. i fe \ sees x seoeee Gems of Love ....,..30 cents each . GES nna. ee: 3 j ae teneeaeensene s+seee Gates of Praise ...... 35 cents each .... $3.50 per doz. .. sa llen cone taeensserned sseres Kingdom Songs (hard back............ Hea, sve+++ Hallelujah Voices ..., 35 cents each ...,63.60 per doz. ...,../I...... sever BommD Of Paradion ssvsvery OB comte onch saepoeereeneengeeatlysgaee tie gt AA Wt oY ‘ioe ===== DSC09146.JPG ===== CHRISTIAN RECORDER THE Station, Rev. Emanuel ton, Bethel] Creek Circuit, Rev.'L. V- Taylor, Jas- . , Reverend] per Mission, Rev. M. Mase, Kountz jr., Silsbee Circuit, Rev. 5st. Paul Station, Beaumont, Rev. 1. J. F. Baker, tion, Galveston, Rev. G. E. Browne. HOUSTON DISTRICT, Rev. W. O. soyd, Presiding Elder, St. James, Dick- Rev. Silver tt inson Circuit, Rev. D. McDonald, Se Jones Chapel, Houston, Rev. Aa Boyd. Ward Chapel, Houston, Rev. C. I East Orange Mission Rev. Green Chapel Mission, H. Ishmael, Fidelity Boyd, J. W. Flood, louston, Rev. C. I n Rev. F. Singleton, (South / s ¢y Station, Houston, Rev--I. G- i.S reen, Johnson Chapel, Houston, Rev. ( W Ted 1an Chapel Houston, se, Payne Chapel, Hous- Benns, Brown Chapel, lexander, St. Jinks Station, Hous- Ordained Van Taylor, and k. Ordained Elders— il Charles Clark, John War- and. George a ated Wea 9 Sale he Texas B 1, Rey West 1 Southwest the nder ta \jJexander to the THE ATLANTA GEORGIA CON- FERENCE ; Allen Tem- St. Paul Sta- Rey. L. J. Memoratt Port Arthur Station, Rev. J. E. Stubbs, L. B. McDonald, Goose B. L. McComick, Dayton r Circuit, Rev. Pax , : Soi a T. Bussey; Fairburn Circuit, Circuit, Rev. A. F. Robinson, Dewey- ville Circuit, Rev, J. S. Bogneries, Cc, Hee seen Livington Circuit, Rey. A. L. Brown, Flemister ; apevi J. S& Curry; Port Arthus Station, Rev. J. E. Stubbs, _ Oliphant, Shiloh Station, Galveston, Reedy Chapel Sta- ie H. Carrel; ‘Fayettevil plied; Senoia Circuit, R Zatkery; Sharpsburg Cir B. V. Thornton, District W. H_ President; Rey. C. W. Brown, tists Auburn Avenue, Rey. I. nolds; Kenwood Mission, to be { Paul Quinn Mission, to be filled 4 Lena Mission, to be filled; Pleasant Hill Mission, to be filled. i Transfers—Rev., J. W. McKeller to North Georgia Conference; Rey. S. McClendon to Macon Conference; Rey. J. Harris to South Georgia Con- ference; Rev. J. A. Gilford, to Amer_ icus Conference; Rev. Paul Fountain, St. Peters, Valdosta, South Georgia Conference; Rev. J. B: Buford to Norh Georgia Conference; Rey. J, W. Langston, North Georgia Conference ; Rev. W. C. Davis, somewhere in Georgia; Rev. G. B. Hannan, St. James, Columbus, in the east Georgia Conférence. THE MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE Hattiesburg, Miss. Bishop 8S. L. Greene Natchez District Rev. S. S. Stephens, Presiding Elder Nathez Station, 1, H: Hunt; Natchez Mission, O. Poindexter; Washington Circuit, C. E, Powers; Woodville Sta- tion, W. R. F. Potter; Woodville Cir- cuit, C. J. Jefferson; Grove Circuit, W, L. Smith; Fort Adams Circuit, L. H. Hall; Kingston Circuit, Wm. Washington; Bethel No, 1, D. P. Jackson; Bethel No. 2, Andrew Burks; Pine Ridge, H. Orr. MISSIONARIES: M. J. Brady, C. M. Hardy, L. A. Banks, E. L.. Pot- ter, A. G. Smith, M. B. Burks, Nancy ICI tion, to be supplied; Flipper Temple, en Chapel,| Rev. H. M. Parker; Trinity, Rey. C. W. Pete St. John, to be supplied; - ie ¢ emple, Rev. J. B. Shield; nok tae Pleasant Valley, Rev. W. S. Reynolds; ce) HYMNALS Mt. Carmel, Rey. B. L. Thornton; = e| Bethel Jackson Circuit, Rev. F, L, . Fairfield Circuit, Rev. ToS0 4 ; Flovilla Circuit, Rev. E. Ww. Lowe; Flipper Chapel Mission; Wes- ley Chapel and McDonough: Bush ; ME. Music Mountain Mission, Rev. J. Dudley ; Me . ra r Mission, Rey. La Pradd; Sound in semi |} Evane elist, Rey. J. W. Ranger. ecco with Head Bands West Atlanta District stay Bi Vy B tifully stamped in Thornton, Presiding Elder; Cosmopoli- ' offered at these an Station, Rev. S, H, Rome; St. Mark, Rey. L. C, Jones; College Park, Rev. A. H, “Aetiables Newman, Rev. Single Copy _ $ 1.50 Half Doz, _ $ 6.50 One Doz, — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today ane We Pay Postag. Services. For . BOOK CONC “ERN . 4 3. Uh Se, _Philadelphia, P. The Preacher Pledged to hey Dr. Department of Church Ext. ; lism looking forward to nection in conducting Revivals and large Int Armstrong, O. L. Shepherd, E. = Butler. ‘ Port Gibson District Rey. John J. Morant, Presiding Elder Port Gibson Station; Jefferson Springs and Peters——; Russum Cir- cuit, L. A. Carpenter; Pattison Cir- cuit, J. D, Watkins; Myles, Fountain & Fayette, S. C. Thornton; Crystal, Springs, ; Raymond, J. H. Hall; Hazelhurst, B. ¥. Patterson; Cannons_ burg, P. H. Malone; Port Gibson Mis- sion and Nolan Hill, J. M. Quiglass; Buena Vista, J. H. Smith; Yokena & Allen,.J. H. Dismuth;Rodney & AL corn, B. M. Johnson. (oa in next issue) dates write: THE A. M. E. BOOK CONC: 718 So. 19th Street } ) REV. Wm. H. PECK le is the very resourceful and suc- ul pastor of Bethel, Detroit. His in the city is signal. The Noon- Luncheon Club, a business men’s nisation was formed by him six. ears ago. The Club nder on September 28, with a ban- quet at the Lucy Thurman Branch, PeeWee GaAs THE AMERICUS GEORGIA a CONFERENCE COMES THRU By U.S. Johnson eorgia Annual Conference, held in El- ville, Ga. iy October 19- 23, was one of i€ most successful and harmonious ince its organization. Despite the tringent economic conditions existing in this section of the church, the fi- nancial reports from a large number of the charges exceeded those of the ‘evious years. At the outset, the Bishop thrilled ie ference with his Annual Message. ‘So charged with zeal and interest, that it sént to the hearts ‘of his hearers. hope and encouragement that possessed them thruout the sessions. While these nessages of the Bishop are always in- -spiring and filled with information .re- ding the A.M.E. Church in general beg the church in Georgia in particu- thi SEY, ‘he seemed to out- th an accounting of the eens - wrought — for “Morris College in the last ten (10) Tt is obvious to the most casual Sontinued on page “8) CSE raeey honored the}, The recent session of the Americus | PHILADELPHIA, PA. ELECTORAL COLLEGE New England Conference The Electoral College of the New England ‘Conference was held in New- port, R. I., October 13, 1938, Rey. C. ie Cole, pastor. 3 On motion Mrs. Ethel Aimes was elected temporary chairman, Mr. Lloyd Carroll, temporary secretary. After de- votional services a permanent organi- zation was’ formed. _ Mr. Lloyd Carroll was elected per- manent chairman, Mr. N. E, Edwards, vice chairman, Mrs. Mabel Hill, secre- tary; Mr. Washington and Mrs. Mary Griffin, tellers; Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Smallwood, clerks; Miss Gladys Holmes and Mrs. Lenora J. Johnson, credential committee. The following lay delegates and al- ternates to the General Conference in 1940 were lected by ballot: Delegates: First ballot—Mr. Lloyd N. Carroll, 56 Adams St., Springfield, Mass. Fourth ballot—Miss Gladys R. Holmes 67 Louis Prang St., Boston, Mass. ' (Continued on page 5) BISHOP FLIPPER IS LOVED BY SOUTH CAROLINA (By I. M. A. Myers) COLUMBIA, S. C.—Newspaper writers of ‘note are releasing weekly very fine reports of Bishop J. S. Flip- per’s constructive work in South’ Caro- lina, and many noted clergymen and well thinking laymen pray his return to the Seventh Episcopal Dist. at the close of the next General Conference. It is good news to hear the people talk of the splendid work at Allen Uni- versity under the leadership of a dis- tinguished scholar, Dr. E. H. McGill. Bishop Flipper is supporting President McGill 100% in his work, and Bishop Flipper and his Presiding Elders are raising $40,000 a year for Allen; they with the united effort of ministers and laymen, are increasing the Dollar Money collections in every Annual Conference. Bishop Flipper is with President Mc- Gill in building a library on the Campus of Allen University next spring. The old factions once outstanding among us South Carolina Churchmen are dying out and, really, there is as much peace and harmony among us now as you usually find among Ne- groes. Bishop Flipper’s leadership has had and is having a wholesome affect {in the Palmetto State. EDEEME SS hx THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1938 APPOINTMENTS WEST KY. CONFERENCE Bishop R. C. Ransom Bowling Green, Ky. Louisville District Rev. A. J. Clark, Presiding Elder Quinn Chapel, G. Horace Jenkins Shebbyville, H. B. Threadgill Young’s Chapel, T. J. Young Owensboro, A. D. Tyson £ Pleasantville, E. T. Crawford St. John, Louisville, F. H. Shipes St. Paul, Louisville, A. Pope Irvington, J. T. S. Decker ‘Taylorville, S. H. Heatherly Evangelists: Reuben Harvey, Lizzie Johnson, Marjorie Casson, Alice Ruck- er, Mayme Walker West Louisville District B. M. Hughes, Presiding Elder Taylor Chapel, R. H. Reid (Continued on page 5) BISHOP & MRS. A year ago Bishop & Mrs. Ransom celebrated their Golden Wed- ding Anniversary at Wilberforce, Ohio. R. C. RANSOM Rey Both are native. Ohioans. The CHRISTIAN RECORDER extends heartiest felicitations to the Presiding Bishop of the Third Episcopal Dis- trict and his beloved wife. Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- “| ise in Carrying on. Each Sub- . scriber Get a Subscription “MOST POPULAR BIS HOP IN THE CHURCH \THE=OFFICIAL ORGAN: 5 aoe +METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. i) reports, the P. E. PRICE FIVE CENTS DEAN CHAS. S. SPIVEY Payne. Theological Seminary In addition to his arduous duties as head of Payne Theological Seminary the popular and scholarly Dean takes time to encourage the Editor by send- ing’ subscriptions to the Christian Re- corder. SUBSCRIBER 47 YEARS Powell Circuit Corsicanna District A-M.E. Church I'm a scriber, for 47 years, the 4th ‘and last Quarterly Conference of the above named Circuit, was held Oct. 28th, the P. E. delivered 3 able ser- }mons tothe delight of all who heard him. The various boards made fine was paid, and left smiling. Dear Dr., may you live long to give to the readers of your paper such food for thought. W.E. Bailey, Pastor Dr. J. W. Bennett; P. E. | In This Issue The Daily Altar— Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart...... 2 Sunday School Lesson.......... 3 EDITORIALS: A Terrible Victory... ...::... 4 Wilmeth Sidat—Singh . ie Ministers Protective Association 4 Only 10 More Billion to Go (Editorial of the Week) .... 4 Roinfed Points wan ceteris wis) 4 The Churchman Afeld. 2 Birthday Greetings .......0....... 5 Young People’s Page— Elizabeth M, Thomas........ 6 Should Children be Taught to Obey— Josephine T. Washington..... 6 The Christian Recorder Pulpit.... 7 Our Church— Rey. A. Lincoln Crigler...... 8 The Spy-Glass— Rey. Allen R. Cooper........ 9 Gov, Nice Writes Bishop Davis... 14
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