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PAGE SIXTEEN
ST. PAUL A M E CHURCH
Kenley, North, Carolina
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The Rocky Mount District Confer-
ence March 29-31 at St.
Pau] A. M. E. Church, Kenley; N. C.
Rev. J. R. Bridges, pastor. Tuesday
night the house was called to order by
W. Larkin, P. E. of the
Mount District who introduced
A. Stroud pastor of St. Step-
Church. Wilmington, N. C. to
After a brief devotion Dr.
the Rey. A. J.
Mattison pastor of St John’s Golds-
to deliver the Introductory
Mattison chose for his
19:16 “The son of man
to save that which
convened
Dr. G
Rocky
Dr. C
hen
Stroud introduced
boro, N ¢
Rev
Luke
seek and
ome to
lost” The choir gave a selec-
and Stroud the
Rey. A. Patrick pastor of the Pente-
Church and Prof. Wat-
of the High School who
The
» city school under the
introduced
Dr
ostal Holines
on principal
, hearty welcome.
Thornton rendered
selections.
morning the conference
nine-thirty and Dr. D.
ndy, P. FE
led. After devotions Dr.
Dr: Eons
yho preached for us He used
text Mark 11:12-13. Dr. De-
81 years old and still active
n the pastorate, He
Carolina Conference and one
of the most efficient pastors. Following
Dr. DeBerry’s sermon Holy Com-
munion was administered by Drs. G.
D. Carnes, Stroud. Grandy, and Pearce.
The organization next in order Rev.
D. A. Johnson was elected Secretary.
Brothers John Atkinson and P. Bolden
were elected Sargeant at-arms. The
other committees were appointed by the
presiding elder Dr. G. T. Larkin.
At three P. M. with Dr. Grandy
still presiding the roll was called and
all the Ministers of the Rocky Mount
District answered. All reports showed
improvement. The Rocky
making wonderful
of the Wilmington
dy introduced
is the father of
the N
a great
Mount District
progress under the leadership of our
great leader Dr. G. W. Larkin a man
who believes in doing business in a
business way; with the co-operation
of the Pastors of the Rocky Mount
District; we hope it will continue to
grow
The evening session began with Dr.
Grandy presiding and after a brief de-
votion, Rev, D. A. Johnson was intro-
duced to deliver He |
choose for his text Psalm 31:15. The |
sermon was organized and he
electrified the house with his eloquent
the sermon.
well
manner,
Thursday morning devotions were
conducted by Revs. D. A. Purefoy
pastor St. Luke A. M. E.. Wilson,
N. C. and C. W. Parker, Noliner. N.
C. a student at Kittrell College. Dr.
G. D. Carnes was then introduced and
he brought us some very helpful re-
marks. We always enjoy Dr, Carnes
who is the P. E. of the Fayetteville
District. Dr. Carnes then introduced
Rey, MecMillian who brought us a
wonderful message that shall long be
remembered.
The afternoon session was called to
order by Dr. Carnes and following de-
votions we had the reports of the var-
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
—
MONIS STATION, GA.
The Lowel Circuit Third. Quarterly
Conference of the Curthbert District
was held in Bethel A. M. E. Church,
eight miles N.E. of Fort Gaines, Clay
County, Georgia, May 21-22, with the
Presiding Elder F. M.- Johnson, pre-
siding. He delivered a most wonderful
sermon which was highly enjoyed by
all. His sermon was found in Daniel
6:10. “Now when Daniel knew that
the writing was signed, he went into
his house; and his windows being open
in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he
kneeled upon his knees three time a
day, and prayed and gave thanks be-
fore his God as he did afore time.” He
brought out many inspiring thoughts.
A large crowd was present, this quar-
ter will be long remembered. We raised
$26.49, the members of Bethel A. M.
E. Church highly entertained the con-
gregation with a large dinner spread.
They are people with broad hearts and
loyal at all time. Both Presiding Elder
F. M. Johnson and Pastor Rev. J.
A. Jewell gave some most interesting
remarks at the closing of the meeting.
F. M. Johnson, P. E.
Rey. J. A. Jewell, pastor
Mrs. N. B. Thompson, Sec.
Savannah M. Bennett
MARIETTA, GEORGIA
The Third Quarterly Conference of
Turner Chapel A. M. E. Church was
held May 6th to 8th, with the presiding
elder Rev. J. F. Moses presiding.
Each organization of the church ren-
dered splendid reports; The combined
reports showed that $578.53 was raised
during the quarter, the parsonage has
been covered and same paid for and
partially beautified inside. Too much
praise cannot be given our very effici-
ent pastor and wife for the splendid
work they are doing. Our spring
drive is underway at which time we
are striving to raise$500, and the regu-
lars say we cannot fail.
Two splendid sermons were delivered
by the presiding elder, thus we closed
a very successful quarterly meeting.
Rev. J. M. Moses, P. E.
Rev. B. F. Mosely, Pastor
Corrie Anderson a
ious committees. Dr. Carnes then
spoke to us about the necessity of sup-
porting our Church School. He de-
clared in a loud voice “If the church
closes its schools we will loose our
civilization.” |
The evening session was presided
over’ by "Dr. Li Ro Peaece,
P. E. of the Newbern District. After
devotions Dr. Pearce introduced the
Rey. R. E. Ligon Pastor of the Rich
Square Circuif to deliver the message
of the evening. He selected for his
text Matthew 14-16. It was a soul
stirring sermon and we are satisfied
that our work was well crowned.
The total amount of money raised
during the district conference was
$288.05. We cannot close this report
without thanking the good pastor. Rev.
Bridges and the good people of Kenly
for the kind hospitality and wonderful
entertainment given us while we were
guests in their city.
Rey. Alexander Mattison
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GREENWOOD, MISS.
The Third Quarterly Conference of
the Valley Hill Circuit of the Green-
wood District was held May 1-6 with
Presiding Elder Rev. C. G. Scrivens.
The regular service began at 11:30
o'clock with a splendid attendance.
Rev. M. H. Roberson, the pastor
conducted the devotional services, after
which he presented the Presiding Elder
Rev. C. G. Scrivens who made some
timely remarks. Nine souls were added
to the church this quarter.. We paid
the Presiding Elder in full. Amount
raised this quarter $291.44. Dr.
Scrivens is one of the leading Presid-
ing Elders of the Eighth Episcopal
District. Our pastor is a preacher and
a builder; he is now spending his
fifth year here, and we feel confident
that our Bishop will return him to us
again.
Rev. M. H. Roberson, pastor
Deborah Hemphill
See eG os
GRENADA, MISS.
Rev. A. W. Jackson, the Presiding
Elder of the Grenada District held his
Second Quarterly Conference at Ray-
born Chapel on the 12th and 13th.
Rev. Jackson preached a wonderful
sermon on Sunday, after which he
gave the Lord’s Supper. Forty pupils
participated.
The amount of money raised was
$10.70. We are glad that the Presid-
ing Elder brought Rev. D. W. Wilson
back to us this year, we hope for them
great success.
A, L. Brown
SINGLE COPY
HALF DOZ.
ONE DOZ
; A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN
716 S. 19th Street
as
oT ee |
The New A. M.E. Discipline
is) ig $ 90
ag Ls $ 4.89
psn c= $9.00
MT. VERNON, Ga,
A Glance At Vidalia Dist,
The Vidalia District Conference
Rey. Singclair seemed to have eve
thing ready for the Conference anq hi
good people were proud of the Confer.
ence. Dr. W. C. Driggers, P. E, ya
very happy and his men were smiling
but the Vidalia district is a turpenting
country and men must know how ¢g
work, it for success, but reports seem
to be good. We heard one sermoq
preached by Rev. J. A. Densy, his tey
was from Acts 24:12. For five minute
he had the house in fire. Rev. Deng
is a great preacher for a young mayJ
Dr. W. C. Driggers, PF
Rev. Singelair, Pastor
Rev. M. H. Pierce
DOUGLAS, ARIZONA
St. James A. M. E. Church
The Third Quarterly meeting ang
Conference were held May 8, 9. Th
Presiding Elder R. H. Harbert wa
present and preached two very inspir
ing sermons on Sunday, The reports
showed that the church is still moving
At the close of the meeting Presid
ing Elder Harbert offered a wor
prayer for the members of the quai
ly conference and the members of §
James. Church; in Mis prayer he
for unity and cooperation, for
there is unity it is strength pow
wisdom. Brother Joseph Cl
was Baptized on Sunday May
the pastor.
W.. E. Washington, minister
I. H. Johnson, Sec.
erful
aske
_ Phila. Pa.
VOLUME XC—NO. 11
Be
FRATERNAL COUNCIL
By A.C, Wells
The Fraternal Council of Negro
Churches in America, met in Mt. Car-
mel Baptist Church, Washington, D.
C. May 11-12-13, Rev. W. H. Jerni-
gan, Pastor and President of the
Council, x
The Council purposes to unite the
Negro Churches in a practical Chris-
tian program, which will make more ef-
fective the principles of Christianity in
the civic, economic, social, and political
conditions of the Negro in America and
the world. It purposes to speak with
one voice against all evils effecting the
Negro Race.
The Fraternal Council of Negro
Churches In America was organized six
years ago, in 1932 with Bishop R. ‘cy
Ransom, of the A.M.E. Church as
its first President. He is now Presi-
dent Emeritus of the Council, and at-
tends all the sessions, his influence is
most vital to the Sessions.
Representatives At The Council
The Council was fortunate to have
present at this Session:
Dr. W. H. Jernigan, President,
Bishop R. C. Ransom, A.M.E.
Bishop Hamilton, A.M.E.Z.
Bishop Phillip A. Boulden, U.A.M-
Drs. Joseph Gomez, of Ohio
V. M. Townsend, of Kansas
S. S. Morris,
C, W. Abington. ,
J. G. Robinson :
Nelson, President of Dillard Univer-
sity,
Modecai Jobnson, President Howard
University.
Mr. L. H. King, N. York City.
Mrs. J. H. Kyles,
“Mr. Brown, of North Carolina.
REPRESENTATION
FROM FLORIDA
The Rey. C. A. Gibbs, Candidate for
the Bishopric, 1940, was elected by the
A.M.E. Ministers of Jacksonville, to
represent the A.M.E. Church in Flor-
ida. He was, accompained by Rev.
W. P. Mitchell, W. F. Foster, A. C.
Wells, of Jacksonville, Florida.
The Rev. Gibbs was selected by
Bishop Kyles as Secretary of the
Council. He was elected Associate
Secretary of the Council during the
closing Session. Other representatives
from Florida were: Dr. J. J. Heath,
A.M.E., St. Petersburg, and Rev.
Cromwell of the Baptist Church, The
Rey. C. A. Gibbs made quite an im-
Pression in the Council as a very capable
representative and candidate for high-
er honors in his church,
ADDRESSES AND DISCUSSIONS
, (Continued on Page 12)
(aa #
OF THE AFRICAN:
———
UR BROTH
Bishop Grant holds a successful Board
BELIEVE IT OR NOT
By V. M. Townsend
“Can these bones live?” was the di-
vine question to the prophet of a past
century, and to the prophet there was
but one answer, “No’ or “Lord God
Thou Knowest” they cannot. It was
only a short time ago that I was in the
City of Philadelphia, at North 19th
Street, where at that time lay helpless
and dry the Book Concern of the A.
M. E. Church, as I look at this feeble
institution as it was groaning under the
burden of a century worn program,
“Can
* and I submitted the
* and the Lord knows
it. But on this 17th day of May, 1938
I find myself on the opposite end of
19th Street? 716 South, and I have quite
this same question came to me,
these bones liv
same reply,
Meeting at Edward Waters College;
raised $20,000 for Education.
EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE
SUMMER SCHOOL
_ June 6th—July 22nd. sie
ee acceaie tian
SUMMER SCHOOL EDWARD
WATERS COLLEGE JACKSON-
The aim of Edward Waters College
is to offer a thorough christian and use-
ful education.
ORGANIZATION
To better meet the needs the follow-
ing organization is effective:
The Junior College offering two years
of study in the liberal arts and sciences.
The Teacher-Education’ division giving
two years of work on the college level
for the professional training of
teachers. The Theological school of-
fering two courses; one leading to a
degree, the other to a diploma. The
high school course leads to a diploma
and prepares for college entrance.
September 12. 1938
Fall Term Begins
CHANCELLOR
BISHOP R. A. GRANT
Untiring in his efforts to build 2
bigger and better Edward Waters,
Bishop Grant has gained the whole-
hearted support of the thousands of
Methodists in Florida. His program
calls for the liguidating of all debts of
the college.
COURSES
he. courses, offered are irtually
the saric as those given m the regular
session and yield corrésponding credit.
The summer school is planned pri-
marily for those seeking credit towards
college graduation.
EDUCATION COURSES
made for the
needs of the public school teacher and
administration. Courses are offered
Psychology Supervision and Ad-
ministration, Rural Education and such
others as may be desired.
Special provision
is
in
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Courses in religious education with
special émphasis upon Missionary work,
Sunday School and Allen Christiau
Endeavor Administration will be ot
fered for Academic credit.
Courses in ~the departments of
{nglish, History and Religion will
be offered to meet the needs ot Min-
isters, Missionary, Sunday School anl
A. C. E. League workers.
THE FACULTY AND
EQUIPMENT
The faculty of the institution is re-
tained for the summer session, with
such additions from other institutions
as may be deemed necessary.
The resources of the institution in- |The Christian Recorder Pulpit
cluding the biological and chemical | Notices
laboratories, will be available for use.
(Continued on Page 12)
a different answer a at this
heavenward,
I gaze
“Sky Scraper” towering
six stories high, with a black girl fly-
ing the elevator in perpetual motion
while the thunder of a number of giant
presses continue their hum, turning out
literature of every kind and class, from
a post card to an unabridged dictionary,
with an army of happy Negro work-
men are the beneficiaries of the weekly
payroll. ~Ttis here thatthe Ai MLE
Sunday School
while we
Union is domicled
wait on the looters who for
the present have robbed us temporarily
j of the use of our plant at Nashville,
| Tenn.. by a technical legal question pe
culiar to the State of Tennessee
These dry bones do really live, for
since the prophet has spoken “Thus
the Lord” every bone is alive and
through the
y the
ophet
who spoke to the dry bones, Dr. G. E
Curry who is manager of this great ac-
(Continued on Page 13)
Sots Nr a Nb Sata a
In This Issue
Sa be cD Se ha DN
The Daily Altar—Rey Carlyle F.
SUA eA es sy 3
Believe It Or Not—Rev. V. M.
TOWNSEND: 0... s.cscech es esses 3
EDITORIALS:
Leadership Not Drivership .... 4
Backs eiomtes tcegeany ce koe e ks 4
Our Biships Salary—
Rey. T. Dean Scott ...:.
Pointed Points
The Churchman Afield
Young People’s Page ..
Allen C, E. League ....
From Other Papers
The Calendar
Transitions ......,
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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, June 4
THE SOURCE OF SERVICE
Not by might, nor by power, but by
my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.’
Zech. 4:6 Read Zech. 4:1-6
When Sir George Simpson was asked
atest discove: he
“That I
Studying the lives of devout
as his g
rapturously have a
Christians of all ages, one is brought
to the inevitable conclusion that each
had made a tremendous discovery in
e that
the turning point, but the focal point
became not only
of their lives
, the “one-eyed preach-
"as he was called, was
one ¢ » most famous preachers to
Wales
youthful minister,
come out of In writing to a
“You will
observe that some heavenly ornaments,
he said:
and power from on high, are visible
under the
you cannot
imitating their
in many ministers when
Divine
ation, which
ach to by merely
artistic
them in their spiritual taste, fervency,
and zeal which Christ and His Spirit
will
only your like unto them in ¢
‘work in them.’ This
cause, not
efulness
of
ction, and propriety of elocution,
but
| also induce prayer for anoint-
Holy One, which worketh
the This is
the mystery of effective preaching. We
must be
ing of the
mightily in inward man.
endued with power from on
high,”
PRAYER: Dear God, Our Heavenly
Father, when we are prone to think
that of self-
sufficiency we can do thy work, bring
us to Pentecost where our hearts may
be filled “with power from on high”
that will cause us to know that it is
by Thy Spirit that we live and work.
In Jesus’ name, we pray
our own excellence or
Amen,
Sunday, June 5
THE NEW BIRTH
"Verily, verily, T say unto thee, Ex-
cept a man be born again, he cannot
see the kingdom of God.” fohn 3:3
Read John 3:1-16,
Recently a man, who was a trustee
in a Methodist Church and a member
of many years’ standing, stood up be-
fore a congregation and openly con-
fessed that he had never been con-
verted. T wonder how many of the per-
sons who will read this lesson today
know for a certainty that they have
experienced the new birth. Do you
excellence, without resembling |
know that you have been born from
above? “That which is born of the
flesh, is flesh, and that which is born
of the Spirit is spirit.”
The new birth is real and can be ex-
perienced by every one who comes to
Christ in faith. Without it, we labor
in the church with “a lamp unlit, and
with When we are
born again we are conscious that we
are done with sin for all time. We
become like Saul Kane, in Mansefield’s
“The Everlasting Mercy.”
“I knew that I had done with sin,
I knew that Christ had given me birth
To brother all the souls on earth.”
PRAYER: O Heavenly Father, we
thank thee for what thou hast saved us
and we pray that Thou shalt
ever keep us conscious of what Thou
for. In Jesus’ name.
loins, ungirt”.
from,
hast saved us
Amen.
Monday, June 6
JUSTIFIED BY FAITH
“Therefore being justified by faith,
we have peace with God thru our Lord
Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1.
When a man becomes a Christian
is in a right relationship with God
and man. When Christ comes into the
heart, there is experienced a release
from sin and its deadly influence. He
becomes “dead unto sin,” and “alive
unto God.” For over ten years, John
Wesley struggled fiercely for that
that satisfied. Training,
privileges, zeal, desire, and gifts—all
these he had, but yet there was a great
lacking in his heart that did not be-
come satisfied until he had had the
Aldersgate experience on May 24,1738.
There is no need for us to stumble
over terms or phrases. What we all
must have is a genuinely real and’ vital
experience with God in the pardoning
of our sins. Without it we blow a
trumpet with an uncertain sound.
PRAYER: We thank Thee. O Lord,
that we are made right with Thee thru
faith in Thy Son and our Lord and
Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
he
something
Tuesday, June 7
“STRANGELY WARMED”
“Whereby are given unto us exceed-
ing great and precious promises: that
by these ye might be partakers of the
divine nature, having escaped the cor-
ruption that is in the world thru lust.”
If Peter 1:4.
May 24 marked the 200th Anniversary
of an experience that was enjoyed by
John Wesley of such vast importance
that it changed not only his life, but
the entire course of history, if the
opinions of such men as Lecky and
H. G, Wells are of any weight, For
RHE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
ten years John Wesley had been strugg-
ling to find peace and rest in Christ.
May 24, 1728 had begun with Wesley’s
reading II Peter 1:4 and then his eye
fell on “Thou art not far from the
kingdom of God.” 4
Hear his own words: “In the evening
J went very unwillingly to a society in
Aldersgate Street, where one was read-
ing Luther's preface to the Romans.
About a quarter before nine, while he
was describing the change God works
jn the heart thru faith in Christ, I felt
my heart strangely warmed. I felt I
did trust in Christ alone, for salvation ;
and an assurance was given me, that
He had taken away my sins, even mine,
and saved me from the law of sin and
death. I began to pray with all my
might for those who had in a more
especial manner despitefully used me
and .persecuted me. I then testified
openly to all there what I now first felt
in my heart.”
PRAYER: Dear God, Our Gracious
and Loving Father, please grant that
unto all who meditate today may come
a fulfilment of Thy precious promise
and that they may enjoy Thy deepen-
ing work of grace in their hearts which
“Thou art able to “strangely warm” with
Thy Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Wednesday, June 8
WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT
The Spirit itself beareth witness with
our spirit, that we are the children of
God.” Romans 8:16.
After John Wesley had experienced
his heart warming at Aldersgate Street
meeting, his entire ministry took on
new purpose and power. He preached
with such unction that he had never
had before. Crowds of people flocked
to hear him, and his preaching was
attended with marvelous demonstrations
of the power of the Holy Spirit. He
no longer doubted himself. He knew
that he had experienced the power
of God, and his preaching became
mighty in the tearing down of Satan’s
strongholds. The liquor traffic, hu-
man slavery, the terrible housing con-
ditions, and oppression of the poor—
all found in Wesley an untiring, un-
relenting and impacable champion.
When_we have received the proper
enducement of God, we will not only
have the witness within, but also our
labors without will be marked with
abundant ‘success, and our work for
the Master will be a thing of joy.
PRAYER: We thank Thee, O God,
for the witness that Thou dost give to
us as we labor for Thee. We believe,
help Thou our unbelief. In Jesus’ name.
Amen,
Thursday, June 9
THE HELP OF THE SPIRIT
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our
infirmities: for we know not what we
ought: but the Spirit itself maketh in-
tercession for us with groanings that
cannot be tttered. Romans 8:26.
In our weakness we have strong help
and assistance. Truly we do not know
how or what to pray as we should. No
man can be of much service or power
in the building of the Kingdom who at-
tempts to do his work under his own
power or strength. I have often heard
men say how much power they had as
workers for God: how effectively they _
could preach, ‘ho’ e)
ee £
people up. But let us no} - for
the real source of our assis’
from the Holy Spirit.
John Wesley preached for ;
out peace within or success without.
When his heart became warmed by the
Holy Spirit he became a different man.
Many times our labors are not attended
with results and we become discouraged,
disillusioned, and disgusted, because we
are not in touch with the proper source
of strength and power. We will have
more Wesleys in the church of today
when we have more people who are
willing to go the “Wesley-Way.”
PRAYER:Father, keep our hearts
and minds staid on Thee. Guide our
thinking and our doing by Thy Holy
Spirit, that at all times we may have
the glorious witness of Thy Holy Spirit,
in the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen
Friday, June 10
THE DIVINE PURPOSE IN OUR
LIVES
“All things work together for good
to them that love God, to them who are
the called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28. /
Moffatt translates this much quoted
verse: “We know also that those who
love God, those who have been called
in terms of his purpose, have his aid
and interest in everything.”
We are not to think of ourselves as
working or suffering alone; for in all
that we do we have the “aid and inter
est” of our Father. There come into
our lives some experiences that ofter
make it extremely difficult for us to sec
in them any good; or that a loving
Heavenly Father is at all interested in
us. But every experience that we have,
however, unwelcome or bitter it may
our’ lives for. effective service.
“He beats us out upon the anyil of
the days
And tempers us in strong and secret
ways
He beats us in the passions and the
joys
And happiness of life—such fires em-
ploys;
Then cools us in the sorrow and the
pain,
Heats us and cools—then cools us
once again;
Till, if the iron be good, He makes us
men,
Or if the iron be poor, He scraps us
then, Z
Perchance to try again another day
7 LO temper in some surer, sterner
+ way.” :
PRAYER: Dear Father, we commit
ourselves into thy fhands, knowing
that thou dost what is best for us.
Help us to love Thee with all of our
being and never fail Thee in the hour
of need. In the name of Jesus, we pray
Amen,
GRACE AT THE TABLE
O Lord, all creatures wait upon Thee
that they may receive their good.
Thou openest Thy hands and they
are filled with good. Help us to
remember always that we are depen-
dent on Thee and with thankfulness
partake of the food before us, for
Jesus’ sake, Ame: ’ = BN
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s
be, may have a definite place in ‘shaping /
my
HYMNS THAT
Fa ae
ALMA MATER .
Alma Mater, pride of earth :
Gav'st to me another birth;
aven for all hungry souls, _
Feeding them shall be thy goal.
ver let thy banner be
mblem of the brave and free,
welcome true to every one
tntil thy work is done.
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gil to thee, maker of men!
Honor to thee once again!
Sacred truths on firmest ground.
ail to thee,-dear Morris Brown.
0 thy precepts, praise accord
‘0 them may we e’er be bound,
And bow and thank the Gracious Lord
or dear old Morris Brown.
—Morris Brown College
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LIVE
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[TENNESSEE GOES FORWADR UN.
DER BISHOP E, J. HOWARD
For some little time now the public
as heard very little from Tennessee,
p iar as the African Methodist Epis-
ppal Church is concerned. For fear
at our silence might be misunder-
ood, and some might take it as in-
icative of inactivity, we refuse to hold
r peace longer.
We would like for our connection and
e entire world to know of the fine
pork which js being done, and the
pid progress being made in Tennes-
¢ under the wise and prudent leader-
pip of that intrepid, uncompromising.
ni consecrated apostle of righteous-
s, Bishop E. J. Howard. We
mot with words paint an adequate
ture of the phenominal achievement
fhich Tennessee has made since Bishop
loward has been on the scene. You
ve but to ask the people through-
t the state, or any one who has
velled through the state, and ob-
tved the work with fair and un-
1 mind.
You know Tennessee was in a state
i turmoil and upheavel when Bishop
Howard came to us. Things were
© rough and unsettled that we all
tertained fear for the most season-
(and experienced bishop that could
Ome to us. No one ever dreamed
at the Junior bishop.of the bench
puld calm the troubled waters.,But
's newly elected bishop came in
Midst tumult and turmoil and took
ld, not as an amateur, but as an
Perienced craftsman, and handled
fairs with such ease and dexterity,
at friends and foes soon admitted
it there was a master mind among us.
ur Spiritual Achievements:
>
here has been everywhere through-
t the state a spiritual awakening of
4 churches. Among the first things
ich Bishop Howard did when he
© to the state, was to issue a general
Il to Prayer. He. seemed to have
uck a responsive chord. and as a
ult, sinners are being converted to
rst in our churches at all of our
Sular services, and even during our
Pnual Conference Sessions. Our
Nual Conference is no longer a
‘ded event, when the honest, hard
rking minister is held up to ridicule
Ore the Public, because he couldn't
form a miracle and do the imposs-
THE CHRIST,
AN RECORD
ible; it’s no longer an occasion when
so much noise is made about money
that it drowns out the voice of Christ,
and frightens the Holy Spirit from the
scene. But instead it is an occasion
to which we all look forward with
happy and glorious anticipation, The
ministers meet as brethren, with the
bishop a big brother in the midst. We
make our reports and then give the
major portion of our time to the evan-
gelical phase of our church work. The
“Horns of Hattin” Service has be-
come famous in Tennessee. Laymen
rush for miles to get to this service
every day at noon. The scene has
become so heavenly that men and wo-
men shout and exclaim, “Behold the
tabernacle of God is with men.” Just
recently there was held a big Union
Evangelistic Campaign ‘in each of the
three conferences of the state. one at
Chattanooga, one at Nashville, and one
at Memphis. Sinners were converted
to Christ, and many souls added to the
church.
Our Material Achievements:
Bishop Howard has so stimulated the
members of our churches that they
seemed to have renewed their interest
in the material progress of the church.
Many churches that have staggered
under heavy, and worrisome debts for
years have been so encouraged and
helped, that in most instances they have
either paid off their mortgages or have
their financial affairs so well in hand,
that the debts are no longer worrisome
or annoying. He has instituted a
program of Local Church Extension,
and has thereby saved several churches
that otherwise would haye passed ont
of the hands of our denomination. For
instance, our church at Jackson, and
at Tullahoma, and Brown Chapel
ert in Memphis had: put forth their
last efforts, and the creditors had
proceeded to foreclose, but they were
saved from the auction block through
this wise planning and generalship.
New churches have been built, and
old churches remodeled, so that Afri-
can Methodism now takes its rightful
place in the Ecclesiastical world of
Tennessee. All of this is the result
of the genius and vision of Bishop E.
J. Howard who is one of the greatest
characters that ever donned an epis-
copal robe. If our General Confer-
ence had not done anything else in 1936,
but elected Bishop Howard, it would
have been fully justified for the time
and money spent. This is the testi-
mony, not of a few of his close friends,
but of all true and honest persons who
know the man. Our plea is, that the
General Conference of 1940 give us
another quadrennium of the present
administration, and all Tennessee will
be happy.
Revs. W. L. Powell,
4 Ji Wore,
A. F. Davis,
WE: Pruitt,
D. L. Witherspoon, Chr.
Committee representing the West
Tennessee Conference.
TCHULA, MISS.
! RESOLUTION
Whereas, our worthy and efficient
Presiding Elder Dr. C. G. Scrivens
has striven untiringly among us rend-
ER.
ering valuable services by performing
every duty incumbernt upon him, And
Whereas he is a great Churchman who
possesses lofty ideals which enables
him to take the initiative in the most
sternuous labor; And Whereas, the rich
and fatherly advice so unstintingly
given by him has been very impressive,
and we know that such achieving ability
will lead this unique person on to
higher fields. Therefore Be It Re-
solved, that we ever reverence and also
pray God's blessings upon him.
Resolved Further, That We recom-
mend him to be elected Editor of “The
Southern Christian Recorder.”
Respectfully submitted,
(Mrs.) Rosa B. Murray
(Mrs.) Lillie Dale Williams
and members of Lampton .Me-
morial A. M. Church
A CORRECTION
“It was Wm. H. Bond, Jr. and not
Mr. C. Sylvester Jackson who had
made all arrangements and was re-
sponsible for the treat the conference
received in the demonstration of the
beautiful lights in the forum of the Edu-
cational Building at Harrisburg, Pa.
on, Sunday afternoon May 15th.”
Signed
Wm. H. Bond, Jr.
Chairman
OUR CHURCH
By A. Lincoln Criglar
The bigest and best institution in
the world in my opinion is the Chris-
tain Church. The bigest and best unit
in the Christian Church with me is the
A. M. E. Church. The bigest and best
episcopal district in the A. M. E.
Connection as I see it is the Second,
and the bigest and best conference in
the second district for me presently, is
the Baltimore. Over this Conference
presides the Rt. Rev. M. H. Davis—
big in person, big in heart, big in spirit,
big in purpose and big in accomplish-
ment. He is not a “driver” but a leader
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make one for the other. Hence, we
should work hard to make good
charges for our successors. And re-
member, when we make a good charge
for those who follow us, we make a
bigger one for ourselves unless we get
the “swell-head” and “cut the fool”
with our bishop or congregation.
“Kittrell College must grow,” said
Bishop Davis. The Conference replied
by raising over $2500.00 at its session.
Our bishop shows not the slightest
sign of a let-up in his determination and
earnest appeal to make Kittrell College
potent as an educational and religious
center for the church and race. With
ten report sheets out, figures show 512
conversions, 796 accessions and a total
of $25,500.00 raised during the session
and $148,168.75 for all purposes for
the year.
Our very efficient editor of the Re-
corder, (whose graphic description of
the setting to the remotest reader) was
as conspicuous by his absence as our
Secretary of Missions was by his pres-
ence. Read the May 19 issue of the RE-
CORDER and note under “The Church-
man Afield” how he brought the setting
of the New Jersey Conference to those
who did not attend: The RECORDER
is hereft of such description of the
Baltimore Conference session by rea-
son of the editor’s absence. Thanks to
Editor Clayborn who found time to
drop in and give us a comment in his
Journal.
40 West Bethel Street
Hagerstown, Md.
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REVIVAL CLOSES AT ROME, GA
By L. D. Hamilton
Dr. Allen Cooper, the pastor of Bethel
A. M. E. Church, Albany, Georgia,
ntly conducted one of the greatest
Paul A. M
Revivals ever held at St
E. Church, of which Dr. D. W. Wiggs
is the pastor.
Twenty-four converts were added
during the meeting and it was the
Reverend Cooper’s third evangelistic
ampaign at the historic church, hay-
with a program fraught with enough
courage and ingenuity to put it over.
The Conference knows he has a pro-
gram. It is in accord. Hence, coopera-
tion is not lacking. In his home con-
ference, yet he “carries on.”
There is
something wonderfully
fascinating about the annual session of
a conference with the A. M. E.
Church. The most stubborn and re-
bellious are brought to submission to
the spirit and purpose of the meeting.
This is not due to fear, but the in-
fluence of a mighty purpose seasoned
and sustained by the approval of Him
who said: “My peace I leave with you.”
Every year I attend my conference
session I leave with a deeper convic-
tion that God still directs, shapes and
controls the present program and fu-
ture destiny of the A. M. E. Church.
“You will make your own appointments
thru your reports” said Bishop Davis
to the pastors of the conference: Re-
ports showing constructive and pro-
gressive years’ work for both local and
general church not only made appoint-
ments for the minister reporting but
put into the hand of the bishop ap-
pointments he is glad to give our suc-
cessors who merit promotion. The bish-
op can give us only the charges we
ir
ng served in two previous meetings,
during the pastorate of the Dr. J. H
Edge.
Large crowds heard the popular
candidate for the Bishopric each night,
and expressed a strong desire to see
the Powerful Preacher elected a Bish-
op at the 1940 General Conference.
Our pastor, the Rev. D. W. Wiggs
has a better, hold on the church mem-
bership than any pastor, who has served
us during the past twenty years
We Romans intend to have him serve
us for the next ten years, and if making
a one hundred percent report will ob-
tain for us our wishes, the Dr. Wiggs
will be a Roman Pastor the next ten
years.
eee
THE THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
Bethel A. M. E. Church, Bluefield,
W. Va., Rev. John L. Little, minister,
held its 3rd Quarterly Conference Mon-
day, April 25, Rev. A. J. Smoot, Pre-
siding Elder of the Charleston District,
presided. He congratulated the church
on the excellent reports and splendid
progress made under the pastor. Total
amount raised this quarter was $512.46.
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Weekly Poem
SHE WORE A WREATH OF ROSES | ficed, and served!”
She wore a wreath of roses
The night when first we met;
Her lovely face was smiling
Beneath her curls of jet.
Her footstep had the lightness,
Her voice the joyous tone-»
The tokens of a youthful heart,
Where sorrow is unknown.
I saw her but a moment,
Yet me thinks I see her now,
With the wreath of summer flowers
Upon her snowy brow.
A wreath of orange-blossoms,
When next we met, she wore;
The expression of her features
Was more thoughtful than before;
And standing by her side was one
Who strove, and not in vain,
To soothe her, leaving that dear home
She ne’er might view again.
I saw her but a moment,
Yet me thinks I see her now,
With the wreath of orange-blossoms
Upon her snowy. brow.
And once again I see that brow;
No bridal wreath is there,
The widow’s sombre cap conceals
Her once luxuriant hair.
She weeps in silent solittide,
And there is no one near
To press her hand within his own,
And wipe away the tear.
[ see her broken-hearted;
Yet me thinks I see her now,
In the pride of youth and beauty,
With a garland on her brow.
—Thomas Haynes Bayly
: Editorials :
Ss OD St tO oD tO a a
LEADERSHIP NOT
DRIVERSHIP
Speaking of the episcopacy,
3ishop D. H. Sims says that in
the bishops we need LEADERS,
not DRIVERS. The latter have
no business being’ clothed with
the panoply of power, Brethren
who swagger and brag who are
haughty, arrogant and drive the
sheep which they pasture ought
not to be elected to the holy office
Bishop. We must guard the gate
and safeguard our episcopacy.
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BACK HOME
It was a dramatic moment dur-
ing the New York Conference
when the Reverend Charles W.
Stewart of the People’s Institu-
tional Methodist Church who left
*
er
the connection a few years ago
uttered words of kindness, love
and tenderness. The atmosphere
was tense. Hearts were a quiver
with hope and expectancy. He
was on his way back home, Bish-
op Davis arose and uttered mov-
ing words: “Go back home, get
that loving wife, and your sons,
and teturn where you have sacri-
Tears flow.
Strong men weep, Saints shout!
The conference sings: “He'll un-
derstand.” Cries are heard:
“Blessed!” “Well!” “That's it!”
“Oh yes, Lord!” Another Pente-
cost,
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
promise what you cannot pay?
—
On Sunday afternoon Dr. D.
Ward Nichols read a resolution
which was unanimously adopted
and Dr. Stewart’s name was en-
rolled with the elders of the New
York Conference. Sister Stew-
art’s with the evangelists.
Since Bishop Sims has been
over the First District the follow-
ing ministers have returned to the
fold of Bethel: the Reverends J.
J. Derrick, J. H- Slade, “G*-W.
Jennings and C.W. Stewart. Three
congregations have come back
home. God be praised.
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OUR BISHOPS SALARY
We are nearing The General
Conference and many are yelling
more Bishops, than the 15 we
have. Every man has a right to
his own opinion. But every man’s
opinion is not the best for anoth-
er, unless it is unselfish and
Christ-like. ‘
The Church has many great and
Noble Sons. Great in intellect,
great in service, great in love for
God and humanity and therefore
no Dunce nor ignoramus regard-
less of how much we admire him
should be elected. It requires
brain and not lungs to lead an in-
tellectually growing Church.
Therefore our Bishops should be
paid a decent salary not a mere
pittance, you are simply reducing
the office to a small insignificant
place, when you pay a Bishop o
a General Officer a salary that he
cannot support himself and fam-
ily and save something for old
age, when ungodly men and wo-
men do not want them around,
when they are old.
The success or failure of the
Church depends to a large extent
upon our Bishops. who shall place
men where they are best suited
and not because they are friends.
Men who know what the Holy
Office carries, in responsibility,
Social, Religious, Political and
Moral will readily realize that the
higher a man rises in the scale of
public opinion, the greater the de-
mands are made upon him. How
can he meet these demands with
an empty pocket book? Much is
expected from him, he represents
the Church and the Church should
pay him a decent salary. The
Church has legislated laws to sus-
pend him if he receives more than
what is allowed. Is it fair when
he is not paid what the Church
says, he should be paid? Elect
the number you can pay. The
Church should set the example
in honesty and truthfulness. Why
4
up is changed. ©
Give the Secretary-Treasu;,,
Dr. Hawkins, authority to «
men who know something abou
financing an institution and wor
out a program. Dr. Hawkins h,,
proven himself honest and
pable. Let him remain at {iJ
head and call a few men to helj
him work out a program by whic}
the Bishop and General Office,
will be paid. >
The Financial Secretary report
ed $228,516.00 received last year
15 Bishops paid each $6,000,
total $90,000.00, Bal. $138,516.0)
11 General Officers each $3.600 (1)
total $39,600.00, Bal. $98,916.00 t,
pay superanuates and other neces
sary expenses. Cut out unneces.
sary meetings, have one Board
meeting to meet with the Finan,
cial Secretary—Board of 5 or 7)
It can be done and should be done
Then elect only the best, the mosf
cultured, refined, educated, God
like honest, fairminded men and
the Church would take on ney
life. Not more Bishops but bet
ter paid Bishops. If you cannot
pay $6,000.00, pay $5,000.00, not
less. Pay the Bishop, so that
they will not try to be paid af
the back door. “The workman
worthy of his hire.” ;
T. Deans Scott ©
Pastor Quinn Chapel,
Chicago, Ill.
Pointed Points
Se a a te ee
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL, \\’
H. and F. Missionary Society and
the Allen Christian Endeavo
League Convention of the West
Savannah District will convene af
Millen, Ga. July 13-17. The mot-
to is: “Enlargement and efficiency]
in religious education.” The pre
siding elder is the Rey.’W. 0. P
Sherman.
NO WEEKLY CHURCH BUL
letin which comes to the Recorde
desk is more artistic and beautti
fully arranged than that which '
received from St. James, 5!
Louis, Mo. It is a fine piece 0!
mimeograph work. 9 new mem
bers united with the church and
the offering was $141.39 for thé
week. The Rev. J. A, Dames
Minister. es
ST. PAUL, NASHVILLE
Tenn, is celebrating its 75th An™
versaty. The program covert!
8 days, The Rey, J. C. Caldw?!
it} miniater, 14
é, ‘
It can pay $6,000.00. if the old ste
BETHEL, LITCHFIELD, IL-
ois will celebrate its 60th Anni-
rsary on June 5. In less than
yo years pastor and people haye
id off old indebtedness of $697.-
) and erected a three-room par-
nage and owe only a balance of
90.00, Presiding Elder George
Brown, son of the late Bishop
pitt M. Brown will dedicate the
rsonage, The Rey. E. L. Fuller
pastor. «
FROM THE FAR SOUTH-
vest a program of the Phoenix-
Ibuquerque District Conference,
1nday School, League and Mis-
onary Convention is received.
heme: “Go ye also into the
ineyard,” .... “Herein is my
ather glorified that ye bear
uch fruit.”’ Guests: Rev. L. H.
mith, P. E., Rocky Mountain
District, Colonel L. A. Carter,
haplain 25th Inf. Band, Ft.
Huachuca, Arizona. The conven-
fon will meet at Tucson, Arizona.
Dr. C. L. Upthegrove will speak
n ‘The A. M. E. Church—the
ioncer of the Race Through the
entury.” The Presiding Elder
s the efficient and successful Rev.
. H, Harbert.
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ACCORDING TO THE
buthern Christian Recorder of
fay 21, Dr. W. H. Griffin has lead
rant Memorial Church, Chicago
n raising $2,183.73. For several |
ears he has pastored Grant very
uccessfully.
THE REV. M. W. FRAZIER
las resigned the pastorate of Al-
len A. M. E. Church, Cape May,
\. J. after having served the
harge for 5 years, to devote his
ull time to evangelistic work.
Resignation to be effective June 1.
The Churchman
Afield
Pistbefefesfendectenbecbebeteefo deeb berboberbel desist
Bishop Sims is rading from John 15:-
|-25 preparatory to reading the Phila-
delphia Conference appointments. The
beautiful State Educational Building is
‘rowded with between four and five
thousand people Bishop J. A. Gregg
1s on the platform. ,
“Go preach my gospel saith the
Lord."Phe Churchman hears the vast
*udience sing this grand old ministerial
©ommission hymn which the fathers of
other generations sang. Catch the ac-
Cents, feel the force and pull: “I'll
make my great commission known.”
\ J. A. Manning, H. P. Anderson, J. A.
ae ae
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eae tac
‘aia Harrisburg, Penna. the]a long fer as editor, we remain,
Churchman motored to Philadelphia Yours truly, t
with Dr. H. F. Tyre who Was returned Rev. J. W. Kelly, Pastor | *
to St. Matthew for his 5th year. On Maxine Freeman a
Monday the Churchman greeted many
of the brethren who were facing their
tasks with fortitude and determination.
CHURCH REDEDICATED
Bethel Church at Providence, R. I.
was rededicated on Sunday, May 22nd.
The pastor, Rev. J. Julian Jenkins, was
assisted by the Rey. 1. A. Brown of
Greenfield, Mass. in the dedication
services. Three windows in the church
received special mention because the
services rendered by the donors were |
noteworthy. Mr. Henry D. Sharpe,
Miss Margaret Williams both of Provi-
dence and Bishop David H. Sims. Mr.
Sharpe has been a friend of the church
for years until recently. But, he was
won again by the present pastor who
influenced him to make substantial do-
nations to the church during the past
two years. Miss Margaret Williams,
a member of the church, paid for the
redecoration of the entire church from
The Churchman entrained for Free-
port and came via New York City.
When he arrived, Bethel, the seat of
the conference, crowded with
young people. Hundreds were stand-
ing both inside and without. Among
the visitors were General officers L. L.
Berry, and S. S. Morris. Lucy Hughes
of Texas.
was
From the rear of the building the
Churchman looks on the second day’s
session of the New York Conference.
Bishop Sims is in the chair. By his
side sits Dr. J. E. Beard, P. E. of
the Edisto District, Charleston, S. C.
This is the conference of D. Ward
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Nichols, J. A. Portlock, H. P. An-
derson, M. E. Jackson, I. S. Jacobs,| op Sims made it possible to’ save the
E. E. Tyler, H. S. Tyson J. H. Gor-| church from the block. A foreclosure
don S. H. V, Gumbs. Presiding El- | proceeding was begun in November and
ders: C. E. Walton, J. A. Manning,| terminated in March. Bishop Sims
and A. L, Wilson. | Rey. A. A. Amos, | played such a big part in the saving of
Sec. Finance. Committee: D. Ward] the church that the people wanted to
Nichols, C. W. Walton, A. L. Wilson, ;do him honor by placing his name in
one of the very beautiful windows.
The church is beautiful and the peo-
ple are encouraged to go forward to
reclaim African Methodism in Provi-
From the choir stall the Churchman] dence. However, we want our pastor
looks down upon a vast throng. White- | back another year. He has wrought
haired J. H. Gordon and G. R. Cov- | well.
erdale, fathers venerable are conspicu-
ous as they sit in their pews. We look
disappointedly for R. R. Downs, vet-
eran of many a year.
eed
repairing the roof to the celler. Bish-
Portlock, M. E. Jackson, E. E. Tyler,
and Wm. Dawkins.
—Blanche Smallwood
SNOW HILL, ALABAMA
Camden District
The work of the Seminar and clinic The Camden District Conference met
was continued by Dean Spivey, and E. } at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Snow
E. Tyler. The Churchman brot the | Hill, Ala. April 28-29, at 10 o'clock the
“Aldersgate Street” message on John| Presiding Elder, Rev. S. M. Davis.
Wesley. After devotion the Presiding Elder in-
troduced Rev. P. G. Shelborne to
Bishop M. H. Davis literally elect-| preach the opening sermon, which was
rified the conference in an address on] a master piece. Our hearts were set
the Bible. Bishop Wright lectured on | on spiritual fire. Holy Communion
Africa. Wm. T. Andrews of the 2lst | followed with an offering of $7.50.
Assembly District of New York, and| The organization of the Conference
member ot Emanuel Church delivered | was perfected by electing Rev. P. G.
an address to the conference. Shelborne Sec. Appointing of Com-
; mittees, as per discipline. The follow-
On Saturday morning the ordination | ing visitors were introduced: Alabama
sermon was preacht by Dean Spivey. | Annual Conference, Mother E. HDR
Bishop Sims, assisted by Bishop Wright | Sims, Dr. G. T. Sims, pastor of St.
ordained Calvin Thomas Tookes, David | John, Montgomery, J. E.'s A. J. Polk,
Manigault, David N. Shaw, Deacons;|H. M. Walker; Pastors, Rev. J. D.
Willis L. Brown, Local Elder; Oscar | Shivers, A. A. Davis, J. W. Johnson,
Palmer, Philip Collins, Horatio Hall,|W. E. Minnafee.
John T. Harrison, and Benj. Ballard, } Central Alabama Annual Conference, |
iivecant Elders. P. E. L. V. Starkey; Pastors, Dr. I.
Church, Selma, Ala. who is a candi-
H. Bonner, of Brown Chapel A. M. E. | interesting.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Metropolis, Illinois
Dear Dr. Singleton:
We have long been interested readers
ef your ‘Christian Recorder’ and ad-
mire greatly the work which you are
doing. I think that the goal of 25,000
new subscribers by May, 1940 is com-
mendable. When our present sub-
q he audience is standing, singing, pray-
Ing,
Who can describe it? Glorious
fospel ministry,
scription expires, you can be sure that
we shall renew it.
Wishing you a successful year, and
date for the Bishopric in 1940 and who
received the unanimous indorsing of
this District Conference, also Rev. H.
A. Hall, pastor of the Cahaba Circuit
and a host of laymen, whose names |
did not get. The District Conference
was a success from every angle. This
is Rey. S. M. Davis’ first year as a
Presiding Elder but he is making good
and is loved by all. The following visi-
tors brought greetings: Mother E. E.
Sims, Dr. Gi T. Sims, Rev. /
Polk, Rev. H. M.. Walker, Dr.
REV. A. SEON HENRI
Minister Trinity
Newark, Ohio
SORGE A. SINGLETON
| ae Christian Recorder
Philadelphia, Penna.
MASTER ALLIE RANKIN, Jr
Lexington, Kentucky
MRS. EMMA P. MOORE-HANNAH
New York City
MRS. WINNIFRED RAWLINS
St. Paul
Cambridge, Mass
The Conference was greatful to
these visitors for their fine contribu-
tions. The Annual Sermon was
preached by the writer; the total a-
mount of money raised for all purposes
was -255.00.
Rey E
ORUMOND, FLA.
The Dist. Conference of the Daytona
Beach Dist. of the South Fla. Con-
ference convened in Mt. Zion A.M.E
Church, Daytonia Beach, Fla. Wednes-
day, May 11th through Thursday, May
12th.
Rev. S. A. Harris, Pe E. presiding
The entire session was inspiring and
We had the honor of hav-
ing with us our Bishop Rt. Rev. R
A. Grant who made some interesting,
encouraging, inspiring and helpful re-
marks.
Visitors from the Orlando Conference
—Rey. White and Rey. Pickett, also
Rey. Brookens, P. E. of the Palm
Beach Dist. and others.
The entertaining committee spared
no pains. The session was an enjoy-
{able one. Every one went away to
their several charges in good spirit to
reach their goal, by the order of the
poh dae
Starkey, Dr. I. H. Bonner.
—Estella Rose
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Young People’s
: Page
Se oe a
YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE
JUNE
Various objects June betides—
Flags and roses, bugs and
brides—
While each mug with songs to
write
her with our satellite
FOR Y. P. PAGE
MY NEIGHBOR’S ROSES
POEM
The roses red upon my neighbor's
vine
owned by him, but they are
also mine
His the cost and his the labor, too.
But mine, as well as his the joy,
their loveliness to view
bloom for me and are for
me as fair
\s for the man who gives them
all his care
Thus [ am rich, because a good
nan grew
\ rose-clad vine for all his neighbors’
I know
from theis that others plant
for me
And whatgthey own, my joy may
also be
So why be selfish. when so much
that’s fine
Is grown for you upon your neighbor’s
vine?
\braham Lincoln Gruber
SNAPPY STORIES
Do Your Best With What You Have
A dusky lad remarked to his lady-
love that he wished he was a centipede
The lady asked him what on earth he
meant by such a silly suggestion. His
reply was: “So I'd have a hundred arms
mug you with.” “Why, you dumb bell”
she said, “yo’ doan’ use de two arms
de Lord did gib yo’
It Works With Folks, Anyway
Someone has said that Daniel's trick
to keep lions’ mouths closed was this,
he went up to each lion, poked a finger
in his face, and said, “Make a speech.”
Dr. J. K. Washingtin Holds a Great
District Conference at Salters Chapel
A. M. E. Church
Dennis Mills, La.
We have just closed one of the great-
ext Conferences ever held on this dis-
triet in many years
Dr. J
leader and much loved by all.
Our Presiding EI-
der, K, Washington,
is a great
He has
the respect and confidence of all who
know him, He is a man of great execu-
His
always uplifting and in-
spiring and he has a very lovable dis-
position, which
people to him
This Conference was well attended by
the ministers of the district and many
from other districts
Rev. G, W. Washington, pastor of
Salters Chapel in which the Session was
tive ability and a great preacher.
sermoris are
holds the
draws and
Trae CHRISTIAN RECORDER
.
MISS:.Ez-S¢
Miss E. S. Maxberry of Covington,
Ky., one of the out-standing Evange-
lists of Methodism closed a great re-
vival meeting Friday night May 13th.,
in a blaze of glory at Park Place A. M.
E. Church, Homestead, Pa., with a
large number of conversions and many
additions to the Church.
Great crowls that taxed the seating
capacity of the church followed her
each night
The meeting on Sunday afternoon
(Mother’s day) was one of the largest
and most touching ever witnesed in
these parts
Rev. Miss Maxberry is easily the
most effective in her preaching and
unique in her program that we have
today in all of our methodism. The
MAXBERRY
Evangelist was ;Accompanied by a
national known Gospel singer of the
Baptist Church4-People came from a
distance to listen to their sweet singing
and would each evening join in the
Theme-song, “I am on the battle-field
for My Lord”. They closed Friday
evening rejoicing oyer the souls that
were brought to Christ and finance.
raised.
Park Place sent them away smiling
over the beautiful gifts. They began in
Camden, N. J., for Rev. Brown, 823
W. Walnut Street. Sunday May 15th.
To my fellow ministers who desire a
good Evangelist and singer, you will
do-well to try to secure their service—
Rev. J. H. Mack, pastor
held, had every thing in readiness for
the Mrs Washington, his
wife, who is a great Missionary worker,
stood by her husband and saw to it that
every arrangement was complete in
providing for the entertainment of the
occasion
conference
Presiding Elders Staves, S. L.
Greene, Jr. and Hall were present and
brought greetings from their districts.
Also. several and visitors
from various districts, Rev, Thomas
Tucker from Greensburg expressed
greetings in behalf of the Central Dis-
trict of which: Dr. P. W. Rogers is
Presiding Elder. The Baton Rouge
District is composed chiefly of country
charges but the ministers and laity of
ministers
the district are faithful in every re-
spect and never allow the Distriet to
fall behind.
Their reports showed that the Dis-
trict was progressing under their Pre-
siding Elder. Many souls have been
converted and many accessions.
Strong papers were read on special
subjects which “brought about discts-
sions and very helpful to all.
The Presiding Elder, Dr. J. K.
Washington, presiding elder of the Dis-
trict was highly congratulated for his
leadership. High compliments were paid
to his wife in her work for the Mis-
sionary cause.
The Baton Rouge: District is the old-
est District in the Conference and has
never failed.
We all love and highly respect our
great leader, Bishop S. L. Greene and
under his leadership, Louisiana is safe.
J. W. Washington
Sia ne ae
ELIZABETH, KENTUCKY
Friday marked the beginning of the
Third Quarterly Conference of Embry
Chapel A. M. E. Church. With Rey.
B. M. Hughes as presiding elder, an
old fashion love feast and class meet-
ing was enjoyed by all present. .
Sunday the Church was blessed by
having two wonderful sermons and
large attendances. pe
The Conference closed Sunday night
with success, having raised $146.17 for
the Quarter.
Embry Chapel is entertaining the
West Louisville District Conference,
June 2-3, Everybody welcome.
Rey. E, Russel, pastor
Miss Mary B, rate
ALLEN CHRISTIAN ——
ENDEAVOR LEAGUE
TOPIC FOR JUNES
Training in Making Choices
I, What Are the Best Books
for Juniors?
Ps. 119:9-16.
We have just completed some mee}.
ings in\which we compared our ideas
on pictures, poems, stories, hymns, anj
people we Jove. Now we go to som
of our best friends and introduce them
to all the Juniors who are present
This may be a BOOK-SHELF meet.
ing. At the front of the room on,
table, or better still in a regular book.
case with at least one shelf, should }¢
placed all the best books which may b¢
brought by the Juniors, or the superin.
tendent, or borrowed from the public
library. In making the announce.
ment care should be taken to have the
Juniors bring only the best books—
the sort that could be recommended to
others.The superintendent should haye
a chance to go over the books ahead of
the meeting, so that no mistakes will
be made. 5
A Trip Through the Library
While a Junior may be chosen to
this meeting, the superintendent
ae ae
have a considerable part of the direc-
tion.
The leader will explain that in ima.
gination all now take’a journey thro
a library, filled with books for
and girls. There are many rooms,
each bearing a sign above the doc,
and indicating the kind of books to be
found inside. (While all the books
may be on one or two tables or stan
the use of cardboard signs to designa
them will be an aid.) The leader may
explain some of the books to be foun
in each roora, as progress is made, |
in each instance one or two or many
Juniors may each tell about some book,
giving reasons why it is a good book
for Juniors. In some instances b:
will be described’ which are not acti
on hand. The lists given below are
not complete but only suggestive
First Room, BIOGRAPHY. Not 2!
boys and girls like to read the lives of
other people, but some do, and there
is a great pull in knowing how other
persons have lived. These books, wit!
others, might be in this room:
Four Great Americans—Baldwin
My Boyhood,—John Burroughs
A Labrador Doctor—W. T. Gre:
fell
The Americanization of Edward Bok,
—Bok
Livingstone, the Pathfinder—Ma'-
thews
Boys’ Life of Abraham Lincoln.—
Nicolay
Fifty Missionary Heroes,—Johnson
Blazing New Trails,—Wallace
_ Overcoming Handicaps.—Walace
Heroes of Peace—Wallace
Second Room, TRAVEL:
Under Many Flags, —Cronk and Sing-
master
Winning the Oregon Country,—Far's
pate limass ab :
jf I Lived in Africa—Hooper
Children of Other Lands,—Entwistle
Third Room, FICTION. Tests fre-
quently, made with boys and girls show
that when they yote for the books
they like best above 70 per cent of them
prefer stories, or fiction. The list
is too long, but here are some:
Little Men,—Alcott
Little Women,—Alcott
Story of King Arthur and His
Knights,—
Heidi,—Spyri
The Prince and the Pauper—Mark
Twain
The Story of a Bad Boy,— Aldrich
Fireside Stories for Girls—Eggles-
ton
Treasure Island—Stevenson
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm—
Wiggin
Tales from Shakespeare—Lamb
Pyle
Fourth Room, POETRY:
Rhymes of Childhood —Riley
Child’s Garden of Verse,—Stevenson
The Prisoner of Chillon—Byron
Fifth Room, RELIGION:
Tales from the Old Testament,—Fox
The Children’s Bible, —Sherman and
Kent
Missionary Stories to Tell
Story of the Bible,—Hulbut
DAILY VERSES
M., May 30. Biography. Luke 1:1-4.
T., May 31. History. Josh. 1:1-9.
W., June 1. The world of plants.
Matt. 6:28. 29.
T., June 2. The animal world. Matt.
6:26. 27
F., June 3. The insect world. Prov.
6:6.
S. June 4, Good novels. II Sam.
1231-6.
Sun.. June 5 Topic—What Are the
Best Books for Juniors? Ps. 119:9-16.
(Consecration Meeting.)
—Christian Endeavor World
STRAY SHOT’S
By Z
JOHN HARMON
I have just finished reading the Old
Testament through, from Genesis to
Malachai in three months and four days
and hope to read the New Testamennt
through and I thought it fine to cele-
brate the same by writing a few stray
shots to the church.
My experience of the years I have
served in the general church and the
nine general conferences I have at-
tended and the many problems and
changes we have experienced, and the
many changes I have witnessed in the
Seneral officers, I am convinced that
the time has come for ‘the church to; T
mean the general conference elect an
assistant to our Finnancial Department,
Missionary Department, Church Ex-
tension Department, and Book Concern.
We! would save trouble and money
and it would look more like business. All
Concerns have assistants or wnder
Secretaries why not the church. I
have contended for years that our
church needs readjustment in its oper-
ations; we take too much for granted,
We would not be in the muddle we
are in if we had assistants in our de-
Partments. Let the. delegates to the
next general conference think on these
things.
We ofen hear that our general de-
partments are “top heavy”, that it
costs fifty percent of the income to
run the department; why not check
up and regulate that. It can be done,
it ought be done.
My experience of a general confer-
ence is that it takes 4 weeks to hold a
general conference; and do any thing;
just to meet, hear reports, elect bishops,
and general Officers is not enough.
What little we do is often so conglo-
merated we don’t understand ourselves
what we have done. We hear that
the finances of the church have largely
increased this Quadrennium, but. as
superannuates we have not felt it. We
hope our next general conference will
remember the Superannuates, the
widows, and orphans. We are hear-
ing here and there the question of or-
ganic union. When the commission met
in Birmingham, Alabama some years
ago they had the finest opportunity to
unite then than we will have again soon.
Suppose that the Methodist Churches
organize a campaign of evangelism
and go after the six million of un-
churched people in our group. I am
not opposed to organic-union, but the
truth is it is not in our bones, and we
are further off to-day than we have
¢ver been. Organic union would not
mean any thing to us, it would give op-
portunity for new branches to spring
and in a few years we would be worst
off than we are to-day. We have
talked about merging our schools, our
missionary societies but are still hitched
to the post. Our bishops are not to-
gether in church management, nearly
all of our episcopal districts are work-
ing differently, we have not merged out-
selves yet. This new deal and new
Idea of government and practice have
separated us very far apart.
There will be no election by ac-
clamation in our next General Confer-
ence. From our observation at Mont-
gomery, Alabama, all of our general
officers will have keen opposition, Bro.
Travis of Kentucky it is reported will
give Dr. Hawkins a stiff fight for Sec-
retary of Finanace. He was much in
evidence at Montgomery, they tell me
he is plenty fit in every way for the
job. Lucy Hughes will roll up her
sleeves and give Dr. Berry a wrestle
for Secretary of Missions. An unnamed
candidate told me he was going hard
for Secretary of Education. Well;
most of the officers announce
later. Dr. Morris is being backed by
a strong host of friends for Bishop,
Dr. Morris is an able man and to my
mind would fit in, in great shape, Dr.
Baber who entertains the General Con-
ference will be hard to beat, the gate
will open with Baber in front. Dr,
Singleton needs congratulation for his
able editorials, his time will come and
that speedily. Dr. Clayborn is giving
the church a great paper, it looks how-
ever he is going up.
Be sweet
Atlanta, Ga.
———_o———
' ELIZABETHTOWN, KY.
will
The Women’s Mite Missionary So-
ciety of the West Louisville District
eee HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
held its second quarterly meeting at
Embry Chapel A. M. E. Church, Eli-
zabethtown, Ky, Thursday, March 10.
Rey. E./Russel and his good people
and their friends spared no pains in
making our stay with them a most
pleasant one.
The District, President, Mrs. Eliza-
beth Smith had outlined a very interest-
ing program which was heartily sup-
ported and enjoyed by all.
Among those going from Louisville
to attend the Convention were Pre-
siding Elder, Rey. B. M. Hughes, Rev.
L. A. Haynes, pastor of St. James,
Louisville, Mrs. Mayme Walker, presi-
dent, Louisville District; Mrs. Sophia
Mapp, Mrs. S. B. Smith, Mrs. M.
C. Harshaw.
The financial report was very good.
The hospitality, interest, and attendance
of the people of Elizabethtown were
very encouraging and shall
soon forgotten.
Mrs. S. B. Smith
CARROLLTON, TEXAS
Sims Chapel A. M. E. Church
not be
April 3 was a high day at
Chapel A. M. E. Church, Carrollton.
Sunday school at 9:30 o’clock with
‘the superintendent at his post. Bro.
O. S. Silverbury. At 11:30 o'clock
the stewards conducted the services
after which the pastor preached from
Luke 22:8. Following the sermon we
had an old time class meeting. At 6:30
o'clock, A. C. E. League met, and at
7:45, prayer services conducted by the
stewards, the pastor preached from
Rey. 22:1. Brother O. S. Silverburg
Lucious Price and ; Edward Laffity
brought forth the wonderful quilt which
the men of Carrollton had pieced and
quilted. The castle in Spain every
man’s name in the quilt and the pastor's
name in the center.
The quilt brought $24.88. There were
many white friends present to see the
quilt, and gave $9.93 to the church;
for 47 years our church has been with-
out lights but our pastor said we shall
have them. We are thankful to God
and the bishop and the Presiding Elder
for this God-man.
Rev. J. H. Casey, pastor
Sister Dorothy Price
Sims
o———
CHICAGO, ILL.
The third Quarterly Conference of
Wayman A. M. E. Church, Cleveland
Avenue and Elm Street, Chicago, was
held on Wednesday evening, May 4th,
presided over by our very distingushed
Presiding Elder, Rev. S. R. Maguinez
This quarter surpassed all others in the
five years of administration of our
Presiding Elder. It is my belief that
this was due to the inspiration, enthus-
iasm and outlook brought us in the
which closed a week prior to the
Quarterly Conference.
The inspiring and dynamic sermon
that was preached by Dr. B. U.
Taylor in the opening of the District
Conference will long be remembered
by all who heard him. This message
followed one delivered by the Presiding
Elder who spoke with a tongue of fire
as the Spirit gave utterance on the
Quarterly Meeting day.
The report from the Committee on
Resolutions tuned our hearts and set
our minds in frame for the manifesta-
PAGE SEVEN
tion of the Spirit of brotherly love as
was exemplified in the session of our
third’ Quarterly Conference. All re~
ports submitted by auxiliaries were
excellent. The total amount of money
raised by the Church during the Quar-
ter was $2,044.63. The Presiding
Elder was indeed pleased with the
marvelous success of this people and
their pastor.
Wayman Church edifice is now a
thing of beauty on_ Chicago’s Near
North Side, due to recent renovation
to the exterior. The Pastor and of-
ficers spent the sum of $1,300 in tuck-
pointing the four walls, Acid Washing
the North and East fronts, Sand-
blazing the stone trimmings in the en-
tire building and Painting all the wood
materials.
“Go thou reader and do likewise.”
Rey. J. Di Coston.
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
CLIFTON, TENN.
The Presiding Elder, Rev. G. M.
Banks joined Rev. M. L. Ez
pastor on Monday night and preached
through-out the
The pastor and congregation
ly our
a series of sermons
week.
of the sister churches joined us and
there was a great spiritual tide. Rev
J. C. Churchwell of the Missionary
Baptist Church, Rev. J. C. Ceave of
the A. M. E. Church, Rev. B. R
Graham of the C. M. E. Church
and Prof. J. W. Beard, Mrs. Blanche
Graham all spaired no pains in help-
ing make the meetir
a great success
The town was inspirel by the great
sermons preached by Presiding Elder,
some additions to the church, every
body Sunday night at the close of this
meeting expressed themselves of being
very happy over the wonderful acheive
ments. The spiritual tide of the dis-
trict is moving by lez
s and under the
leadership of our great Rey
G. M; a great many
years since the
ader,
Banks it has been
spiritual tide and the
financial
tide of our Quarterly Con-
ference has reached this mark We
paid the Presiding Elder out and had
some money left for the pastor. We
feel that old St. Steven is coming back
to her own again under the le adership
of our beloved pastor
Presiding
great
and our most
worthy
the
Elder who is one of
leaders
Bishop E. J
make any mistake in
among. presiding
didn’t
assigning him to
elders Howard
lead us this year we pray that he may
live longer to lead on the old A. M
E. Church.
Louise Sparks
Es be Da SS Os Dc be Da ooo
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.,
DC
Washington,
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FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE
South Philadelphia District
H. H. Cooper, P. E.
Total $168.75
Aller Day Returns of the Harrisburg
District
Rev. R. O. Napper, Presiding Elder
Union Phila., Rev. C. H. Foun- |
Total 188.30
The Philadelphia District
W. L. Johnson, P. E.
Total $217-50
West Philadelphia District
Rev. I
N. Patterson, Presiding Elder}
$277.00
DELAW WARE CONFERENCE
Rev. J. L. Link, P. E.
Total $130.00
Rev. W. N. Brown, P. E.
Total
Total
$106.00
NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE
Camden-Trenton District
Re *. B. Smith, P. E $129.25
NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE
Newark District
Rev. W. H. King, P. E
Be eee
New Brunswick District
Rev, J. F, Vanderhorst, P. E.
Total ; . $173.50
Atlantic City District
Rey, J. L. Russ, P. E,
$115.00
Total -$161.50
EXTRA NEW JERSEY CONFER-
ENCE
$55.48
NEW YORK CONFERENCE
Manhattan District
Rev A. L. Lilson, P, E.
Total $119.00
CW. Walters, P. E $110.00 |
J. A, Manning . $87.00
New England Conference
Rev, W. K. Hopes . $110.00
BERMUDA CONFERENCE
B. S, Galloway, P. E.
$53.75
Total
ALLEN DAY RETURNS |
|
|
/
|
;
Bishop M. H, Davis
$162.25
BISHOP R. C. RANSOM
$ 93.15
Fourth Episcopal District
Bishop J. A. Gregg
Total
Fifth Episcopal District
Bishop Noah W,
Total
$2145.28 | Bishop W, A. Fountain .,.... $375.0
Fifteenth Episcopal District
Bishop J. S. Flipper
Eighth Episcopal District
- $500.00
Bishop R. R. Wright
Ninth Episcopal District
: 9 NEW YORK ANNUAL
Bishop D. H. Sims
$502.00
Tenth Episcopal District CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS
Bishop George B. Young
Totals vase + $30.65
Eleventh Episcopal District
Manhattan District
. Rev. A. L. Wilson, Presiding Elder
Bethel, New York—J. A. Portlock
Metropolitan, New York — J. A
| Sterrett.
j Emanuel, New York — D. Ward
Nichols.
Flushing, New York—W. M. Dawk-
ins. es
Emanuel Chapel—Richard Frier.
St. Luke, N. Y.—W. L. Freeman
St. John, N. Y.—W. C. Crawford
Mt. Zion, N. ¥Y.—J. P. Collins.
Simon Cyrene—Amos Jones. *
Ebenezer—J. D. Anderson.
Trinity—A. A. Kinlock.
Morris Brown—J. A. Thompson
Lincoln Memorial—E. W. Thomp-
son.
Corona—E. T. Garrison.
Flatbush, Brooklyn—R. A. Morton
Tompkinsville, N. Y.—C. A. John-
son.
St. Paul, N. Y.—B. R. Garfield.
St. Johns, Brooklyn—I. S. Jacobs.
Union Bethel—M. C. Carpenter.
Emanuel, Tuckehoe—T. G. Clark.
Bronx, N. Y.—R. Dutton.
St. Phillips, N. Y. —F. W. Wilson
Mt, Olive—J. D. Anderson.
Yonkers—W. C. Moreland.
Brooklyn Mission—L. C. Newby.
Bishop R. A. Grant $500.00
Twelfth Episcopal District
Bishop H. Y. Tookes
Arkansas and Oklahoma
Nothing
Thirteenth Episcopal District
Fourteenth Episcopal District
Buffalo District
Rev. J. S. Manning, Presiding Elder
Bethel, Buffalo—H. P. Anderson
St. Joh, Niagara—H. S. Tyson
First A. M. E., Lookport—J: U.
Gumbs
List A. M. E.. Albion & Lackawana—
F. H. Alleyne
‘ Bethel, Glean—N. J, ome
Bethel, Elmira—J. W. Douglas
Bethel, Owego—James Sterling
Memorial, Oneinta—J. E. A. Brown
Israel, Albany—P. A. Pitts
_ | Payne, Chatham—H. A. Gault
Bethel, Kinderhook—J. W. Beavers
Bishop E. J. Howard Bethel, Coxsackie—W. Y. P. Delaney
Total seh ila eevuaten GOUTEL Glasco-Kingston—L. A. M ‘Clendon
WwW arwick—Oscar Palmer
Emel, New Rochell—C. H. Wash
Bt Larchmont—W. E. Duval
ny; Yonkers—C. E. Wilson
y, Mte Vernon—W. H. Smith
a White Plains—Joseph. Cook
e-H. A. Morton —
Brooklyn District
w. Walton, Presiding Elder
Idec Street—M. E, Jackson.
pa E. Tyler.
eport-G. W. Maybanks.
Fock aeaneeten H. Davis.
pile H. Thomas.
ha
shore—S» Bs Reed.
q pie B, Barton.
tbush—J. S. Daniels.
»stead—Heath,
rviown—Henry Irons,
+ Washintgton—K, A. Collins.
ekville Center—A. A. Amos.
slyn—]. H. Gordon.
Paul, Brooklyn—G. H. Taylor.
t jcfferson—R. E. Jones.
. W. Brown.
loi—Oliver Freeman,
wiastown—A. A. Medica.
Pauls, New York—E. C. Clark.
hie! Tabernacle—S. H. V. Gumbs.
ne—Solomon Freeman.
pkinsville—C. A. Johnson.
Evangelists
lyn Brown
litia Thomas
Baskerville
Barrell
urner :
en Brown
y Richardson
na L. Anderson
ie Hayward
inces Hebbons
rgaret_ Warren
y Shepherd
nilda Gulmer
iry Gillette
len C. Smith
nces E, Harris
che Symonds
s Sumner
Nic Garrington
ty Moseley
@B. Jenkins
ences Daniels
n Flynn
trie Hooper
mtha Clay
ella Callwood
bra Smith
rie Smith
the! Washington
Pra C. MacDonald
C. DeWitt
ttie Brown
he! Snipes
PB. Hinson
bia B. Nash
my Humes
a Billie
Ssie Cumbs
Wie Manning
“nie G. Brown
A. Gilt
H. Tobitt
’ Broady
“rude Waters
vabeth Waters
ab: Watson
el Carper
ith Rapelyea
Kathlyne Faucett
Lucy D. Waller
Adele Stiles
Minnie Hurd
Julia Murdock
Sara Allen
Carrie Lee
Sarah Jermaine
J. W. Reynolds
Ella Cunningham
Maggie Rivers
Mariah Gibbs
Mamie Hunter
Emma A. Wilson
Georgiana Robinson
Maggie Chappell
Lulu Wright
Beulah Benjamin
Mary Fulton
Eldora Dukes
Rosa B. Williams
Inez Graves
Phoebe Brookins
Lucille Braxton
Mamie L. Timmons
Fanny Washington
Mollie Burch
Martha Ellison
Rosa Williams
Dolly Drayton
Rebecca Nelson
Maggic Simmons
Gladys Jarvis
Julia Wells
E. W. Saddler
J. L. Johnson
Transfers
C. E. Wilson—New England Con-
ference.
W. L. Kindred—Alabama Confer-
ence.
C. B. Barrow—New Jersey Con-
ference. re
CELEBRATION
REV. E. L. FULLER, PASTOR
The Sixtieth Anniversary of Bethel | +
A. M. E. Church and dedication of
the parsonage, Litchfield, Illinois, Sun-
day, June 5 at 2 o'clock in the after-
noon. Program: Selection, Madison
Choral Club; History of the Church,
Mrs. Mary Carter; Anniversary Ser-
mon, Rev. L. W. Wright, Madison.
Assisted by Rev. Wright's choir. Ded-
jeation of the parsonage, Rey. George
A. Brown, Presiding Elder of the
Quincy District. Speakers from oth-
er churches in city and vicinity. Spir-
ituals, Plantation Melodies, Madison
Choral Club.
Arrangement Committee Mesdames
Mary:E. Carter, Lucille Johnson, 3 Mary
L. Ewing, Bertie Basfeld, Florence
Ewing. Messrs. Daniel L. Basfield
and Earl Ewing. Refreshments and
Lunch. The public is cordially invited
{o attend this mammoth cele! bration and
dedication Rally for Trustees, Stewards
and Conference Claims.
East Florida Conference,
PAGE NINE
Branch Woman’s Home
Missionary Society Meeting
The East Florila Conference, Branch
Woman's Home Missionary Society
met in an instructive executive session
last week and the president, Mrs. G. A.
Mitchell. presided The meeting took
place at Mt Ziin’s parsonage
The coming 5, Monday's Mass meet-
ing convenes May 29, at Mt. Zion
Church beginning $ o'clock. The en-
tire group of local societies is urged to
‘urn out bringing representation for
every department. The State Super-
visior Madam M. E. Grant, Mrs. J. L
Brooks, are to assist in this meeting.
Monday night of the session the young
women’s auxiliary will present “The
Call to Service” the drama will benefit
the local societies. District presidents.
P. E. Gibbs, M. E. Coffey, Sarah Daw-
kins, and M. E. Anderson have a large
part to play in the interest of this affair.
Mesdames Ida C. Alexander, Fannie
Foster, C. E. Milliner, E. O, Gibson,
F. Rudders, A: B. Williams Lillian
Sutton, A. R. Lott, are among other
workers to the end for a successful
mass meeting.
Friends are asked to witness the call
to service Sunday, May, 29 at the
church.
MRS. G. A. MITCHELL, President
REV. O. SHERMAN HOLDS
RECORD BREAKING DISTRICT
CONFERENCE ON THE CAMDEN
DISTRICT
The District Conference of the Cam-
den District Central Ark. Conference
Convened at Bethel A. M. E. Church
Camden, Ark. Thursday morning, May
12. Rey. A. A. Cooper, pastor.. Rey.
O Sherman, presiding elder; Rt. Rev.
H. Y. Tookes, presiding bishop.
The Annual sermon was delivered by
Willard Leak noted evangelist of
the State of Arkansas. Other sermons
were delivered by Revs. A. Coving-
ton, F. J. Jones, and Kolen. Bishop
H. Y. Tookes delivered the sermon at
eleyen o'clock Sunday morning. The
Presiding Elder Rev. QO. Sherman
delivered the sermon Sunday afternoon,
Rey. A. A. Cooper delivered the
message Sunday night. Five accessions
and one convert were aded to the
$1387.47 was reported at the
Conference. The Sunday school con-
test between several contestants was
very interesting, the first prize was
awarded to Mrs.| Roundtree a member
of Bethel Church who raised $8.77 the
second prize was awarded to Mrs. E.
D. Chappelle of St. James who raised
$6.51 a total of $32.43 was raised in the
contest.
Rey.
church,
Mrs. C. B. Rhone,
dent of the Missionary «Socicty
sided at the Mass Mecting of the
en of the District Friday afternoon.
Those who made addresses were, Mes-
dames L. C. King, Greenwood, Gillum,
I. A. Clark and E. D. Chappelle. Miss
Nellie Love of St. James Church had
charge of the mesic for
and
District presi-
y pre-
vom-
the occasion
the Junior Choir of St. James
sang. The Camden District leads the
State of Arkansas in collecting funds for
Shorter College. Mrs. O. Sherman,
wife of the Presiding Elder was
during the sessions
present
oes
MANSFIELD, LA.
The Third Quarterly Conference was
held at St. James A. M. E
May 15. Rev.
He preached a soul stirri
Church
A. Pullin, presiding elder
the morning service to an appreciative
audience who sat very attentively as
he spoke from I Peter :21 which mac
the entire congregation feel very u
uplifted ; e good
“Did not our hearts br
as he broke the bread of
Rey..T. D
the night hour,
learning with t adage
n wi
spying,
life to us”
Dozier, pastor preached
also delivering
cresting sermon. Monies raised, $18.20
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: preach church consolidation tg. poise! Ol anyjaccomplished actress
From Other Papats in-our democracy. — Ba fd her enmpncation Of the “dificult
37 an es citation was excellent.
Shee eee bee eee eee rae ee ai a Ee Ce ‘The recitation consisted of the first
( hnsveat tine dol Nia ea n verses of the twtnty-eighth chapter
: FIVE TO GRADUAT9 i @ dying { Matthew, giving an account of the
{ Rah Minister’s Child ill set Hey spool AHei staneeti. Of Coy ction. Previously she gave
; | Rabwey Minister's Childrens Win aar | tielcommuntrall be greatly p, pesurre Sud
‘ Unusal Record 2 7 Seng ame recitation in the Allen Chapel
i Pye sock asta ‘f f ices hell Easter Sunday
‘ ; We have too many weak, stry, SCO pic the fete
| | Rahway, May 11—A record in gradu-| a4 half-dead churches in oe The girl, a pe a = ne grade of
i i vi stablis i vO- c : i deng : ol, is the daughter of Mrs.
{ ation will be established in a two-week nation. The First Baptist htnrel ‘orth Be oe ig) Heo
i period in the family of Rev. and Mrs. the Spruceestrecr Bank jary Thomas . mother
j |J. W. P. Collier. of 251 Central Ave- | Nach tig a ? a former school teacher, haying
hie ir s i See Cree tity y Eo four years in Kansas Cit
, | nue. Their son, Andrew will gradu- apart. We sing in cach other’ fught tog ss x a1, eee ae
‘| ate from Shaw University, Raleigh, It is possible to drown each oth efore GOMER: () acasteks The
‘TN. C., May 31; John Collier, Jr. from Together, weswould heath Othe potlier instructs the child in elocution.
| Wilberforce { University, Ohio, June fatuiatin aris the Sei: © stron Other prominent guests who congrat-
! |9; Miss Elouise Collier from Newark | yea ; ioe ve Jated the pastor included Rev. C.
i. < e ‘ 3 r, J. W. Westbrook, of the
State Teachers College, June 13, and Oh, blessed death! Would that , , ae es ;
i the Misses Annie and Virginia Collier f pats. purch’s board of trustees; Judge
F i of our churches would die in the | Mee eetidge CLEC Ruble:
from Rahway High School, June 14. is ee rank M. Acton; Judge C. E. Ruble;
' The first chee. reviously graduated ane fake One life in union apt. E. Allen Sibaugh; Russell Cun-
. -?P y 8! another institution. More pasto ham SaReeMaR semen Decut
! | from Rahway High School, John Col- like thee ham; Pp. ; puty
{ | tier, Jr. has been called to’ the pasto- ae eon ae ceeeapece Ralph neriff E. I. Moore; Albert (Bud)
Ie iS ae 2 eS ey and the Rev. S. M. Goof Biokes; Mrs. Mamie Butcher; Mrs.
ate of St. Thomas A. M. E. Church, would hurry the new day we a a ef
| | Westfield which duties he will assume | jng §, es es Jara Towt; Harry Kilburger; Prose-
k R : i ing for so earnestly. 1: ROpereDAe Preece A.
{ | mmediately following his graduation ‘ . put ol 3 gsi ‘ .
E-oina Walberiorce BE _ The union of their two congregat essler, president-elect of Rotary; C.
| is the outstanding event of our y A. Metcalf, Kiwanis president; and
| | REDFERN'S GRAVE National Baptist VR o-ce Whiley.
REPORTED FOUND Music was furnished during the
apie tieea te OFFICIALS spq inner and intervals during the pro-
Georgetown, British Guiana, May 17 GOODS WEL MEET fram by the Marysville choir of mixed
(AP).—A guide told today of seeing Z s that Presented a program of
wreckage of Paul Redfern’s plane, with | . Neooly base ofspeakers, repreg » songs and spirituals.
the lost aviator’s grave beside it, “six | "2 the city and county governm ycluded in the choir were Mrs. Allen
days travel” beyondthe Baten Giliarta as well as various civic organiza daughter Sara Allen; Mr. and
border, near where the Cuyuni River proke. at the: Gog Wyill bancuet Will Wright, Mr. and Mrs.
flows into Venezuela. KS tended Rev. S. P. West last and and Miss Mary Fleming, ac-
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guided the recent expedition of Theo-
dore J. Waldeck, New York explorer,
into the Guiana wilds, said the expedi-
tion learned of Redfern’s death from an
Indian. :
This Indian, according to Gilbert,
swore he and other natives in a Savan-
nah village saw the Redfern plane crash
and burn, killing the American flier.
EMAUS IS EMMAUS;
THEY WANT THAT M!
¢ May 16.—The painter
wasn't a very good speller, and so made
the railway station sign read “Emaus.”
That was back in 1859,
Well, somebody did some proof-
reading recently and discovered that
in the Holy Land, the little town of
Emmaus spelled with two “m’s.
And the early Moravians named Penn-
sylvania’s Emaus after Emmaus.
2300 citizens signed their names to a
Petition asking for an additional “m”
Allentown,
is
and today it was filed in Lehigh County
Court.
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BLESSED ARE THE CHURCHES
WHICH DIE IN
THE LORD
The Thankful Baptist Church and
the Broad Street Baptist Church of
Rome, Ga., merged several weeks ago.
Thirty-five years ago Thankful Church
was split. The Broad Street Baptist
Chureh was organized. Since ithat
time the two institutions moved along
their separate ways, each feeling that
the Lord blessed their efforts,
at Allen Chapel A. M. E. Churd
East Walnut-st.
Principal speaker of the meeting
Ray E. Hughes, prominent co
Columbus attorney who used as
theme ‘;good-will”, tracing its de
ment through the past 2.000 years
He outlined the rise of his race
its emancipation, declaring 10 ol
race group of people had adv
rapidly in the history of th:
Hughes sounded a warning
the rise of dictatorial powe:
stressing the point that
must be maintained by free men.”
Mayor J. W. Huddle paid the 0
pliments of the city to Reverend Wi
declaring he “had the most |
respect and admiration for tl
but effective church” and he c
t Mrs. Mamie Cooper,
ie, also sang a solo.
ing over the entire program as
sier of ceremonies was H. R. Moss,
ppular trucker, who. proved himself
pable and witty in that role. ,
W. E. Viney. secretary of the church
ill and unable. to fill his scheluled
pot on the program.
Rey. West concluded the program by
icing his thanks “for the tribute
thown him by members of his congre-
ation and the citizens of Lancaster.
He gave the benediction.
—Lancaster, Ohio
Eagle Gazette
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vorld
note
demod
JACKSONVILLE, ILL.
Report for Third Quarter
lated them on the success of their lass No. 1..$3.00 $9.00 $12.00
| dertakings and for their “respect lass Now 2 1.25 7.20 8.45
law and order, their good citizci's plassNo. 3... 4.25 17.00... 21.25
“While I am mayor of Lancas lass No. 4... 3.45 10.10 13.55
S| Mayor Huddle added, “it shall be lass No. 5.. 4.50. 20.00 24.50
duty to assist you in every way th lass No. 6.. 2.30 5.10 7.40
humanly possible.” ; lass No.7... 3.40 12:40. 15.80
One of the features of the ever ass No. 8... 3.10 12.00. 15.10
unannounced in the program wa ‘ass No. 9, 2,05 TU Uo seals a20.
Biblical recitation by Jennie ™ Public Collections 74.03
Ulmer, a first grade pupil, which cung Peoples’ Classes
well received by her listeners. ‘ass No. ang
The six years old tot, who stoo! ° ass Now 2g 40 LSO:y = 1,903
chair to deliver the recitation he! 9 lass No, Ba 330 «50 <2 4s80
audience spell-bound. She disp! lewardesses 37.70.
Boosters Club & 4.50
EISNER Ding Hand 1.60
V/s astor's Joy Club 93,00:
‘dies Aid 3.50
otal Amount raised by Steward
Department ............ $258.28
Co. in
per aal notes that may) be inse
pumber of between 1105 /
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ISTIAN RECORDER
Total Amount raised by both
Depts, four months to ae ve such a goal.
We wish to thank the many friends
throughout the connection who have
given us both moral and financial sup-
port in our efforts. The members of
our congregation are greatly encou-
raged to go forward and follow their
Report For Third Quarter
Money raised by the Trustee Dept.
Raised by Trustees $109.52
Sewing Circle 48.40
Helping Hand .
a : 30.50 | leaders.
Votal amount raised by Trustee George W. Wade
Department, .«. os, $188.42 —————o———_.
Total amount paid to Trustee ST. PAUL REPORTS SUCCESSFUL
Department 109.52 QUARTER
Balance on hand .... mab Fayetteville, Tennessee
Helping, Hand + 30.50] The Pastor, Rev. A. J. Simmons,
Paid out for Trustces purposes
5 and membership of St. Paul A. M. E.
Total
Church with many visitors witnessed
the, oceasion of the second. quarterly
conference. Thi§ conference
Money raised by the Sunday School:
iN was a
Total amount raised this
great spiritual and financial success,
: Ouantewigees <) 4. 5 $32.70 | and was brought to a brilliant climax
AGL OTS ty ete Si ae Sa 17.15] on Monday night, March 21 with the
Rev. G. M. Fleming presiding.
Balance in treasure .......... $15.55 The order of service for Sunday be-
Choir: gan with the opening of Sunday Schoo!
Total amount raised this at 9:45 o’clack with a full. program
Quarter .. throughout the day. ter thé devo-
tional and routine procedure of the
ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday School, we were given a won-
St. Louis, Mo. derful and most helpful review
Temperance by our presiding elder.
At cleven o'clock, morning service
on
$12,000.00 cut on debt of St. James,
St. Louis. Great rejoicing.
The Second . Quarterly
convened at 8 p.m. on last Monday,
with Rey. R. L.. Phillips,. Presiding
Elder, Rev. J. A. Dames, pastor.»The
following persons were elected to serve
during the mecting: Leon Burton,
secretary, Harriet L. Williams, as-
was opened in the usual form with a
large audience that
attentively as the
and enthusiastic
listened
Conference
Présiding
Elder, Rev. G. M. Flemming, gave a
on three im-
portant issues of the day, and the solu-
tion for the turmoil and strife of the
world. The topics are as follows: “The
soul-stirring message
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PAGE ELEVEN
E. Church were given a hearty wel-
come and the day was brought to a
glorious close with much rejoicing. The
variety of these three great sermons
will not soon be forgotten.
What a marvelous experience and in-
spiring spectacle was unfolded to all
those present on Monday evening to
of the second
quarterly conference at St. Paul A. M.
Ii. Church. The presiding elder called
the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock
p.m. with song and prayer, after which
he gave touching remarks on
Christianity and the work of the Chris-
tian. At this time the roll was called
with all leaders and heads of represent-
ed groups responding with
written reports.
We are very very happy to have this
opportunity to report that through the
untiring and unceasing efforts of our
AS
his lovely family with their tangible and
witness the business
some
excellent
new pastor, Rey. Simmons, and
far-reaching service; many laten powers
have been awakened and inspired and
much has been accomplished toward
the spiritual wellfare of the church, and
a spirit of intense interest and keen
alertness is now being displayed in all
the various departments of the church.
Truly Rey: a wonderful
leader, prepared and sent by God to do
Simmons is
so efficiently, and effectively this ¢
work.
It is also
eat
gratifying to note that his
work is being so handsomely heraled
among those public causes most worthy
of honor and support.
Race Problems,” “The Denominational
Problems,” and “The Deity of God.”
The lesson for discussion that was used
sistant secretary; and George W,
Wade, reporter. Sixteen » auxiliaries
made reports. Statistical report as fol-
lowest as a high-light is found in John 4:9, 20
Total Membership . and 24. A beautiful picture was brought
Conversions . to the mind’s eye as he so vividly de-
Accessions « picted the Deity of God and His power
Probationers . for all the ills that make this such a
Full members .. complex -world, contrasted with the
Deaths love. of God and the spirit of Jesus
Wupcliaties Christ portrayed in the lives of His
Total raised for current purposes followers. With the. emulation and
$2,187.84 | imitation of the example he left for us
Total raised for mortgage as a liberation from sin was so dynamic
indebtedness. ....++.-++ ..2,540.40 | that it will prove a blessing to all of
those who heard it as well as inspira-
$4,728.24 | tional and informational for all those
Total mortgage & current who are perplexed in this day when the
expenses ........20.- 4,205.51 | faith and strength of the true Christian
__Jis being so sorely tried.
Total, Balance uss. Mec syors $522.73 We were elated to have on Stnday
' Last Quarter. our total mortgage and afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. San-
local indebtedness was $24,768.37, but | ford of Neals Temple, Cumberland
: Presbyterian Church, with his choir
thanks to Almighty God and certain
fefinancing measures: by pastor and
Board of Trustees, we have been able
to reduce said indebtedness 48 per
cent. In other words through payment
of $2500.00 and agreement of some of
our creditors 48 cents has been cut
from every dollar we owed last quarter,
leaving present mortgage and local in-
debtedness of $12,857.36. The business
of the conference was harmoniously
conducted and. showed a-splendid ad-
vance over last quarter. The conference
went on record expressive of: its ap-
preciation for the inspirational services
rendered by the Presiding Elder, Rev.
R. L. Phillips. The Pastor, Rev. Js
A. Dames, was given a unanimous vote
of confidence and praise for the effi-
cient services he has rendered during
and congregation to worship with us,
during which time a strong spiritual
message was enjoyed by all.
At 7:00 o'clock p.m. W. B.
Wilson kindly consented to deliver the
message of the evening; he with his
members from Mary's Chapel A. M.
Rev.
REY. JOSEPH
of ou
and Sunday School Workers.
Price —
At the close of the session, many ex-
pressions of appreciation and tributes
of congratulations and commendations
were paid to the pastor and all those
who worked so strenuous!
nd whose
loyalty and cooperation was so:splendid-
ly shown that the quarter might bea
success
During this quarter there has been
raised, jointly by stewards and Trustees,
eight hundred thirty-nine dollars and
seventy cents, ($839.70). We
thirteen
accessions to the church
ave had
conversions and twenty-five
The mothers
and fathers of the church state that
“this has been the best quarter held
here’ in thirty years,” and the Presid-
tider, Rev: G. M
“it is not only the best in his district,
Fleming, says,
but the best he has observed in a life
time.”
With hearts filled with gratitude for
the realization that God has been ex
ceptionally good to us in the past and
with a sincere prayer for the continua-
tion for his blessings and guidance in
the future, for truly ladies and gentle-
men, we are facing the rising sun
Rev. G. M. Fleming, P. E
Rev. A. J. Simmons, pastor
Miss Lionell L. Bright
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The Calendar
25—New England Conference—
New Haven, Conn. Rev. L A.
82 Dickerman
Bishop David Henry
May
Y. Tookes, Commence-
\ddress, President A. D.
June 2—Allen University, Columbia,
{ E. H. McGill, President.
President A. S. Jackson,
fi cement Address, C. W.
Abingtor
Western University, Quindaro,
Kan F. D. Jordan, President.
Payne University, Birmingham, Ala.
r
I
n
Wright, Jr
9—Wilberforce University, Ohio,
D
ace?
Madison
C
Ss.
Augu
Sept,
Paul Qu
McCoy, Pastor,
Street
Sims.
26—Edward Waters College, Jack-
Long, Presi-
C.-S:
cealaureate
sonville, Fla
I Whittaker
State A. and
ement
\. Fou
n, Jr
R. Burghes, President. Bacca-
aureate Sermon, Rev. J. C. Jar-
ett Commencement Address,
»rof. W. B. Doby.
3—Campbell College, Jackson,
, R.A. Scott, President. Bac-
Rev. George
ber, Detroit, Michigan. Com-
ement Address, Bishop R. R.
Sermon,
Ormonde Walker, President.
aureate Sermon, Rev. Frank
Reid. St. Louis, Mo.
Tommencement Address, U. S.
enator Robert J. Buckley.
st 2, 8—The World’s Christian En-
deavor Convention, Melbourne,
Australia.
24—Ontario Conference—W ind-
sor, Ontario, Rev. C. E. Penny,
404 Mercer Strect. 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, Iowa, Rev. J. W.
Collins, 11th and Ripley Streets,
Bishop John A. Gregg.
14—West Virginia Confer-
ence—Williamson, West. Va. Rey. |
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.
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.
Sermon,
cement Address by Presi-
M.
inn College, Waco, Texas.
Address, President
Notices
Please mail in to the Christian Re-
corder your name, church, birth month,
and date.
‘
In keeping with a resolution that
was passed by the Connectional Coun-
cil in the City of Montgomery, Ala-
bana 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-
racial and V. Organic Union of Negro
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.
Rey. J. D. Howell, Detroit, Mich.
Prof. John R. Hawkins, Washington,
D.C.
Rey. John H. Clayborn, Little Rock,
Ark.
III. Education:
President D. O. Walker, Wilberforce,
Ohio.
Prof. A. S. Jackson, Waco, Texas.
Presidents W. A. Fountain, Jr. At-
lanta, Ga. :
F. D. Jordan, Kansas City, Kansas.
E. H. McGill, Columbia, S. €.
IV. Inter-racialship :
Revs. Russell Brown, Denver, Col-
orado.
D. Ward Nicholas, New York City.
Mr. H. L. Dudley, Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. Bertie L. DeLyles, Tulsa, Okla.
Rey. J. L. Butler, Savannah, Ga.
V. Union of Negro Methodist
October 3—IIlinols 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. Lv-
num, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran-
som. Bishop M. H. Davis, Asso-
ciate.
19—West Kentucky Conference
—RBowling Green, Ky.. Rev. E. R.
Reid, Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran-
som, Bishop M. H. Davis. Asso-
crate,
East Tennessee Conference —
Knoxville. Tenn. Rev. T. E. West.
Pastor. Rishop 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,
Pastor, Bishop R. C, Ransom.
Bishop M. H. Davis, Associate,
»
Tenn Rev C. H Harden, Pas-
tor. Bishop Edward J. Howard
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
Church:
Revs. J. N. Campbell, Little Rock,
Ark. .
E. C. Hatcher, Dothan, Ala.
F. Madison Reid, St. Louis, Missouri.
Mr. H. R. Baranco, Baton Rough, La.
Rev. C. A. Abington, Philadelphia,
Pa. Be aay eeye
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 Anntial 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
its financial quota, each trustee will
pay his dues. This is our Golden Jubi-
lee year. Let’s make it Great.
G. R_ Polk, Chairman, Execu-
tive Board
James W. Walker, Secretary
Trustee Board
J. R. Burghes, President
Bishop D. H. Sims, Chancellor
SEO
Do not forget the Electoral College
which meets Monday, high noon, June
6th at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church,
Hagerstown. Md. Rural delegates
coming by train must come by way of
the Western Maryland which leaves
the Union Station, Baltimore, 8:42 A.
M. and arrives in Hagerstown, 11:35
A. M. Those coming on buses will
leaves Baltimore 8:00 A.M. and Wash-
ington, D. C. 7:45 A. M. will arrive
in Hagerstown 10:30 A.M. Trains
leaving for Baltimore 3:00 and 4:25
P. M. For Washington, D. C. 2:20
P.M. Buses leaving at all hours.
—A Lincoln Criglar
EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE
SUMMER SCHOOL
(Continued from Page 1)
The library under the supervision of
a trained librarian oflers an opportunity
for doing reference work and study
under ideal conditions.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION
Students may enter the college at
the beginning of either semester or at
the beginning of the summer session.
However, time should be allowed in
the making of the application in or-
der for the Registrar to secure the
necessary credentials.
Students may be admitted to the
college by presentation of a certifcate
of graduation from an accredited high
school, by credentials, or by taking an
entrance examination.
i
EXPENSES
A registration fee of ten dollars
($10.00), is charged all students which
permits the carrying of a normal load.
Boarding and lodging may be se-
cured on the campus for four dollars
($4.00), per week. \
For catalogue and further information
address stp wg.
The President
Edward Waters College _
Jacksonville. Florida
PRESIDENT
"PRESIDENT C. S$. LONG, JR.
ago, he has had matty honors conterr.
ed pot hitn it recognition of his ability
as ati educator. Wilberforce Unive;
sity honored him with the degree 9
ELD.
FRATERNAL COUNCIL
(Continued from Page 1)
ON THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTs
WERE MADE:
1. “Totalitarianism, a Logical De.
mand of an Imperialistic Nationalism,”
2. “The New Approach of Catholic.
ism to the Negro.”
3. “Consideration Emphasizing Uy.
gent Importance of Interdenomination.
al Cooperation.”
4. “The Negro In American Life
5. “Is There A’ Place For Tt
Church Stpported Schools In The Life
Of The Negro?”
6. “How Would Interdenominational
Cooperation Of Negro Protestants \j-
fect, (a) The Civic and Economic Cou.
dition of the Negro. (b) The Social and
Political Condition. (c) The Negro
Business Enterprises. (d) The Negro
People of Other Countries.
7. “Interdenominational Cooperation
and World Peace.”
8. “The Consumers Cooperatives
As A Means To Economic Salvation.”
9. Merits and Demerits Of Con-
munistic Philosophy..”
PROMINENT SPEAKERS OF THE
COUNCIL
Bishop Phillip A. Boulden,
Drs. Joseph Gomez,
Modecai Johnson,
Geo. E. Hayness.
C. A. Gibbs,
Atty. Thomas W. Young,
Dr. R. C. Wood,
Bishop R. C. Ransom,
Mrs. J. H. Kyles,
Dr. L. H. King,
Miss Dorothy Height,
Mr. Max Yergan,
Congressman Fish, of New York
The addresses of the speakers wer‘
great and master-pieces of eloquent
and thought, followed by many helpful
discussions by various members of th
Council.
SAYINGS OF THE COUNCIL
“In all of the Negro Churches ther
are more things upon which we ag°*
than there are upon which we ‘©
agree.” “The origin and function or
religion. is to control man’s enviro™
ment.”
“We have learned how to adopt '"*
Philosophy of the Philosopher, 274 do
away with the Philosopher.”
“Regardless of the amount of stl
dents the church schools may hav"
they should be sustained and maint2!”
ed.”—(Ransom) 5
“Because of the size of the capital”
the hands of Negroes in the form °
Like Bishop Grant, President Long
is one of Florida's own sons. Since
coming to Edward Watet's four year,
Cu Sie La Lit d
Aside from Printing our literature
which consist of Teachers, Adult, Inter-
mediate. Primary Quarterlies, Endeavor
League books as you will receive at the
Proper time, I mean those who are
African Methodist at heart, and respect
the church to which they belong, they
alone will enjoy this literature that is
published by the church who gave birth
to Negro Sunday School Literature and
blazed the way for other such Negro
Institutions that have followed in the
wake. Aside..from the literature for
our Sunday School Union and League
that fine Magazine published monthly,
not having missed a single issue since
its birth three or four months ago, that
‘s the propagater of, and mouthpiece
ior this religious education movement
carried on by the trio of our church
institutions or departments. I stayed
during this day, and at five o'clock in
the afternoon, the thunder
mammouth presses
mits; dividends, etc., the Negro’s wages
operly spent in the right time and
Jace will be his greatest weapon for
CONOMIC SALVATION and IN-
PENDENCE.” —
“The Negro’s RELIGION has been
RELIGION of introversion” a re-
jon for spiritual exaltation.” “The
egro Preacher’s concept of RELIG-
(ON has been the same as the layman-
NTROVERSION” “RELIGION must
e adapted to all phases of human ac-
.” “There should be a Negro
The White Man’s RELIG-
(ON is not practical for Negroes.”
The Negro should develop his own
ELIGION, *
“That which keeps the Negroes apart
enominationally are DOGMITISM
nd ECCLESIASTICISM.”
There were many other sayings of
he Council worthy of mentioning for
and consideration by the
of the churches and race.
here were many more representatives
{ the churches and race present, but
ime and space fail us to mention them
1], The Council closed Friday after-
, May 13 with the election of of-
hought
of those
ceased, rattling
typewriters hushed their mouths and
the army of workers was soon stepping
Jealers
on their starters, and catching street-
cars for their homes. Then to my
surprise The Business Manager, G. E.
Curry, Secretary and Treasurer E. A.
Selby, Editor Chas. W. Abbington, and
the League man Sunshine Morris as-
sembled, with a glee and gayity of four
1405 Pippin St.
Jacksonville, Fla.
school boys, they inyited me to join in
BELIEVE IT OR NOT
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
PITAN RECORDER
EP i hs Re ee he
MEXIA, TEXAS
The Mexia District Conference con-
vened at St. John A. M. E. Church,
Mexia, Texas, May 11-13 with “Baby
Presiding Elder R. C. Walker” pre-
siding, being his first District Con-
ference supervised in the history of his
ministerial career. The ministers open-
ed his meeting with a working spirit,
and after the organization a counsel was
held which he gave some fatherly ad-
vice to the members of the district.
Presiding Elder, J. B. Butler of the
Palestine District an aspiring candidate
for the Bishopric in the 1940 election.
An inspirational lecture was given by
Dr. Butler commending Dr. Walker
on his executive ability in Proceeding
his first district conference.
Love Feast was given to twenty-two
and each testified to do better in the
uplifting of Christianity. Rev. San-
ders, Presiding Elder of the Galveston
District was a visitor and gave timely
remarks.
Reports were fair but each are ex-
pected to supplement to make the Dis-
proximately $232.00 were
lections.
Eloise S. McDonald
Ro Gs Walker, Peis.
ARCHERY, LA
The Second Quarterly
conyened at St. Mark A.
all. After this he proceeded
PAGE THIRTEEN
der in the greatest district in the great+ .
est state in the greatest nation. Ap-
raised
cluding all assessments and public col-
in-
Conference
Church, April 2, 3, with the Presiding
Elder, Dr. J. T. Leath in. the chair.
After the introduction by the pastor,
Rev. J. H. Hinton. He made some
timely remarks which were enjoyed by
with the
business of the Quarterly Conference.
Each auxiliary made a splendid report.
Sunday School opened at the usual
hour, 9:30 o’clock. At eleven o'clock
services the Presiding Elder was intro-
duced by the pastor and preached a
noble sermon enjoyed by all, and we are
trict reach the goal. Rey. Browning } all pleased with our Presiding Elder and
and his choir are to be congratulated | Pastor.
for the very fine sermon and the ex- Peace prevailed throughout
cellent service rendered by the choir. | ference.
Revs. Graves and Dayis of Waco, and
Alexander of Houston were visitors. ,
Essie Hinton
i their joy which seemed mutual, we all
entered the same car, and were driven
to dinner which all enjoyed at the
{Baltimore Hotel and yied with each
other as to who would Have the honor
of paying the bill. But this honor fell
upon fhe Manager who seemed to take
pleasury in handing the waiter a five
dollar .bill with the words “Keep. the
change” and we re-entered the car
with the same fine spirit, and drove me
to the home’of Bishop Wright where I
was inyited to join the family and a
few other friends in the celebration of
Major Wright's birthday. Aside from
the family were Bishop Sims, and wife,
Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes and the writer.
In all of my life I have never heard a
son deliver such an eulogy and pas
such a tribute to a father as did Bish-
op R. R. Wright did that Monday
night.
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omplishment. I saw the most modern
uipment in the press room, as thous-
s of printed matter fell from them
like hail from the elements. I saw the
unday School Literature for the third
warter in the course of development,
¢ hacks were already printed and pil-
dup in the office, made by black
ands, I saw the manuscript before the
ve of those black boys, as their dark
ngers like magic was swiftly changing
nto lines of lead, being ready for the
ress where every line of the Sunday
chool Literature is printed. If you
Avould know, how great a falsifier any
one is who speaks or writes otherwisé,
come to Philadelphia, and if you find
anything different from what I am
Writing, I wifl pay all expenses to and
from Philadelphia wherever you are.
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Discussions were interesting and all,
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Bishop George B. Young was a
Visitor and emphasized the point of
ministers standing in their classes in
bringing a round report.
The closing sermon was preached
by Rev. James Humphrey of Avant
Station. Misses Minnie Lee Peters,
Eloise S. McDonald, Messers Carter
and Kirven were elected as delegates to
the Annual Conference.
Resolutions of thanks were extended
to the people of Mexia for the cour-
tesies and to our own Presiding Elder
with his sane advice, kind treatment,
high moral attitude, executive ability,
unquestionable interest in the member-
ship of the district, his zeal for right-
eousness enable us to truthfully say, we
as members of this district will strive
to make him the greatest presiding el-
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Hy IKANSITIUNS
VISITING
was sent for in the final moment;
life that he might know his desiy
and officiate at. the last
service, with Lieut. Clemmie C. P,y
||Fort Scott, Kansas, and assistant
Rev.
Buy Direct From Manufacturer and
SAVE MONEY!
WE MANUFACTURF A COMPLETE LINE OF
CHOIR GO. N
Mrs. J. A. Hadley of Atlanta, Ga.
is-visiting her son-in-law and daughter
ze fs S . P. Stevenson of ng ola, Kansas Choir, Mesdames
PULPIT GO... NS Dr. and Mrs. W the { Was lined by Rev. Earl Martin, Pi, a PR eas Figkha. Thont cy.
Jones Tabernacle, she attended the b K The Ri Walk Sheph ;
EMBROIDERIES Philadelphia Annual Conference at he oe oe alker Rosie Erwin, and Mr. Amos
YARD Harrisburg and extended Greetings | © 2° BaSaS pane Prayer. Th Surving are the widow, Mrs.
poSEs fi Georgia on the Missionary pros| com then ssaney Asleep Th Jesus” Tassell, one son and daughter,
ron es The first scripture was read by Re “
TRIMMINGS ant ry Rey e grandchildren.
STOLES Fae Tom Greene of Kansas City, Kans _Clenmiarc Parke
| UPTIALS | 294 was St. John 14. The second hyn \
CAPS STEWART EUAN SS No. 608 by Rev. E. W. Smith, Cofis,
GOWNS AND Se itd ville, Kansas, and was followed by th
Mrs. Ella M. Tillman of Live Oak, - x
htt Btn ae Florida and Mr. H. P. Stewart of | S€0Md Scripture, Job. 14, Rev. Raye BISHOPS, GENERAL OF-
tel dab tee Brent, Alabama were solemnly united ford, Chanute, Kansas, : Condolenc RS, MINISTERS, AND LAY-
CHURCH cite bedede Dole mia tenone eae and telegrams from friends oyer Kay, 5
HANGINGS eee ride, Wedncaday, May | 8S: Missouri attesting the esteem ,,l—IN OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH.
home of the bride, Wednesday, May ‘ ee Abie :
ACADEMIC TL at 6:30 Po oe Apert or a rs. Jones. Rey
: : ¢ 2 a i i he sol
HOODS =i 1 artin then feelingly sang t ) 3 a
Ask to see th : ahs Rie egy ee _ Ce “He'll Understand, and Say Well do appealing to you for the suf-
7% 5, S ui Fewer See Hida eeahe Oak The obituary recounting the long <emmpf one that I have known for 30
| ha ee Dae ae et ee Rai South vice of Rev. McTassell was reac for more as a Churchman, his
/ aes ; Giste as be 5 ‘ Miss Hanley, followed by Lieut. Par, an life has been an open book,
z: ES 5 agai ae ose: isitely decorated | imging, “ “Precious. Lord Take \i hink others can or will say the.
| ND FOR NEW CATALOGS ne aa Mae Share ee ie Hand” with Mrs. Emma Coker acpi this character. We have one
SE with ferns, white chrysanthemums, Con pan iEneWERE oe ery toukloss Whelwe are notuchame of
National Academic Cap and Gown Co. Dini Stndigise) ahd lOve ve uucn cen ing as it seemed'to fit in the life of R before the public, as a Christ-
beauty roses to coincide with the pink
E: y McTassell who always sought the ¢
PHILADELPHIA and white scheme. E
821-23 Arch Sti PENNSYLVANIA The charming bride entered the ecco: God when things lopked :
= Three minute talks were given b
florid room attended by her daughter, é re es es
— : Mio Le hacen H weds following ministers: Presiding Fide
Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service ARES. Spies te, OPP: co g L. A. Mathais, Fort Scott D
attire consisted of a smart grey tailor-
ed suit with a dointy ruffled organdy
navy blue accessories and a
corsage of violets to accentuate the
charm of the costume.
Mrs. H. P. Stewart will be remem-
bered as the Endowment Secretary of
the Independent Order of the Arch-
ery, District Grand Directress of the
Household of Ruth No. 16 of Florida,
Superintendent of the Young People’s
Missionary Department of the A. M.
Altar Appointments John H. Adams, Topeka District,
Walker, Paola, Kansas, McGuir:
Cyne, Whitcomb, Girard, T
Greene, Kansas City, J. L.
1st ‘Baptist, Iola, Williams, Church
blouse,
HEE tit intd
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A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN
REV. G E. CURRY, Business Manager. Ms
Philadelphia, Pe
Carrie Everett, and Mrs. L. A. \ut
ais representing
Branch of the Missionary Socie
Before his passing, Rev. McTas
requested that three of his favo
/16 S. 19th Street a Giendt: has i :
is oa M f{ Mrs. J. L, | mends have sermonettes, anc
Viease Kenew my Subscription for One Year ( ) Check oar and Mother of Mrs. J. L Reve Ravrora weeiveectvly, “Wo
Please cuter my uame tor a new Subscription for One Year ( ) Check Mires Gaache aTHeN ee Ree: aoe Ones rare They That Die
NAMB. cece ee cerned tence edeces nanesanees teres ai? ev geescms ie nice Dobson, Mr. ‘Ralph Tillman, all] (7° Lord! jee Rev, H. M. ’
of whom were present at the ceremony. | he and eee fee favorite :
ADURESS ©. nce ies Pilined retewenescowien nas ety nae ee pentteees The many immediate friends, both | S¢ttled It Long Ago”. Lieut. Ps
white and colored, who were in at-|'" 2 short shut spomted tally, drew
tendance wished the bride and groom
a happy voyage on the sea of matri-
mony.
inclosed find Money Order for $1.56
forth a tiny blade ‘from the scene
life. The Rev. Everett was prese'
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MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President
and using as his Text, 2nd.Tim
and Subject,
Work” brought comfort to the ber
RITES FOR REV. HORACE
McTASSELL
Allen Chapel A. -M. E.. Church,
ola, Kansas was filled to its capicity
W dnesday afternoon when the last
sad rites were held for the Rev. Hor-
ace McTassell who passed away at
| the Parish house, Sunday May 1, Rev.
McTassell had been pastor of Allen
Chapel for about two years, and in
the Kansas Conference since 1914 com-
ing frem the Missouri Conference At
2” chorses he mide an enviable record
program instituted by the pastor.
spoke of the long years of service
companionship enjoyed with the
minister and4he thought that prob!
never got too hard for him to un
take, using God as his bawffer
shield. His remarks to the wi
and children were inspiring and
Courses leading to Bachelor o Arts and Bachelor of Science
degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science,
Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo-
mics, and Masic.
000 i Se ohucch building and wihning’| lifting.’ Many’ floral offerings f
Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary f e Chist. A quite unasumming | city residents, churches and busi
a. vet endow vit houses banked the steel gray cas
Schools. Member of Association of American Colleges. : ct endowed» with the Holy | houses banked the steel gray
Spirit, he ‘eft mauy landmarks on the
sands of time, both materially and
spiritually, In Missouri and Kans
* stand several edifices that mark the
“path he trod. The Rev. R. S.
Fverret pastor of Wayman Chapel A.
ME. Church, Fort Scott, and former-
1) Presiding Elder of the Fort Scott
=o hencraries Interment was mad
bsautife’ Hiehland Cenetery in acc
ance to the lust wiles of Rev
Tassell, How great that the Provi'
|of God left him his faculties ths
For rurtne: information write to the President,
W A FOUNTAIN, Jr.
a a
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|
deceased’ minister, and it was he \y,
ites. ThJ
Everett, acting as master ,
ceremonies opened with Hymn \,
486, “Servant of God Well Done”, q,
ark
Parke
God in Christ, Mrs. Tom Greene. \r
the Confereacd
picture of the life of Rev. McTas4
and likened him to a tree that cov
“I Have Finished }
ed ones, gave inspiration to the me
bers and friends who must carry ont
ceased, and of his great success 5
Officers of the church served as pl
bearers, with the ministers acting 4
might express his desires when !
&
i
ty
Carlotta Jones, Misses Rena
‘on, Argerina Shepherd,
nnie Lee Hanley, and members
ey
tieman in person of Dr. W. M.
es one who we are asking for
to be elected one of the Bishops
Great A. M. E. Church to
him is to loye him.
Bishop Greene came to us in
announced the solution govern-
he logical candidate for the
ic, he said he wanted every
have a fair opportunity in the
, aud after four years of hard
thy
0
ting place fixed and the Bishop
| candidates and delegates to
ty
rif
t!
found that Dr. W. M. E.
had the majority votes cast and
Elected and unanimously in-
as the logical candidate for
pi, and after going to the
| Conference and found that
ere others who were stronger
, returned home with a smile,
id, “Oh well, if God be for me
be against me?” and he is still
$ in the hearts of our people,
nd more. Any day he is brought
the people of Mississippi they
© him his rightful place. He
Sned and sane, and he is a man
vision. Why not elect such a
When God and the Church
hch a character. I have known
m his boyhood, the church could
{4 better man than he for the
'. A man with good judge-
A man with faith in God. A
burageous, and ripe in experi-
It has been proved by the
» of votes that he is the strong-
a have in the state. Why not
em
de
an
do
up
rl
nes
‘A k it is now time to seriously
the people in Mississippi; and
Ple’s man, one who has worked
from zero days to where he
today and our prayer is one
‘nd the authority may give
e
ord
4
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quit the walks of life. The
ith Mrs. Eureka Thompson
r, and Mrs. Emma Coker ac-
list, Was composed.of Mesdames,
ferritt, Sophrnia Allen, Minnie
Cleo
on, Alberta Jarrett, Clara Jar-_
|
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Dr. A. P. Postel, Man of the Hour
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Dr. Postel, P. E., Sanford District
spoke as never before in the district
conference held in Winter Haven. Fla
April 21, this indeed was a great Mes-
sage. His address was a masterpicce.
It would be a fine step upward if the
General church would elect Dr. Postel
to the Bench at the next General Con-
ference. He has served the church and
Florida well from the most Humble
Mission church to the largest station
church in Florida. The Church needs
such men as Dr. Postel who exemplify
the highest type of Christian leader
ship. He is now the Presiding Elder of
the Sanford District one of the leading
districts in the Orlando, Florida Con-
ference and was leader of the delegation
in the last General Conference. Dr.
md dealing with all the men,! Postel is a natural born leader of men.
Not the type that ‘is thrust upon men ,
but the type that draws men, and as
Jackson, Mississippi, Feb. 5th,'he draws he lifts to higher heights. |
d after the election was over The men pastoring the Mission churches
are considered by him as the men pas-
toring the highest appointments.
We need men like Dr. Postel who
have love and respect for the church.
He is a man who has never forgotten
his friends and a man who never has
been willing to punish his would be
enemies.
He has been eminently successful as
a preacher after a struggle of more than
3 years, has vision and a program that
will greatly help relieve struggling
churches that are over-burdened with
debt and will release energies that will
help to redeem men and bring into the
world the Kingdom of God.
We, as a church, cannot afford at
this period of our connectional life to
place men in responsible and strategic
positions we are moved by
sympathy or by personal friendship,
alone, but because of special and pecul-
iar fitness for said position of trust.
In Dr. Postel we have such character
not because of fine words he may have
uttered but rather because of fine deeds
he has performed in this great chureh
of ours.
W. M. Wells, M.I).
LL ee
MT. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH
Buena Vista, Georgia
Zion Church was host to the
because
Mt.
YM. E. Batnes 4s our leader. | Fast Columbus District Conference.
J. W, Williams
Angruilla, Mississsippi
Th (
The meeting was an overwhelming suc-
i cess, All pastors present were making
fine reports and further pledged their
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
PAGE FIFTEEN
support to the Church Budget under to the welcome program on Thursday
the leadership of the Presiding Elder, night. %
Dr. M. C. Davis. The meeting came to a close Friday
Other Presiding Elders visiting’ the ! night with Mt. Zion Church going into
meeting were: Drs. A. A. Duncan and
J. H. Hall. Both addressed the Con-
ference.
Dr. J. S. Bryant, pastor of St. John
in Columbus, Ga., was much acclaimed
for his masterful way of responding
its Third Quarterly Conference for the
year. All reports were read. meeting
the approval of both the pastor and
Presiding Elder
Dr. M. C.
Rev. J H
Davis, P. E.
Hall, pastor
Sy a = alias
BS i ate te ae
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WILBERFORCE, OHIO
75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training
Young Men and Women
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offers
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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 Bachelor of Divinity Degree
THE HIGH SCHOOL
A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations
college preparatory and general high school work.
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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 tor those
who are able to pay in advance. Students may enrol] for the year
in the College of Liberal Arts for $250.00 and in the College ot
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
i September 27th.
Ror Further Information Adress!
DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President
WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY
WILBERFORCE, OHIO
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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
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HALF DOZ.
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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, \
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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
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