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RECORDER HALL OF FAME
The Rev. Herman F. Tyree,
Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel-
phia, Penna.
The Reverend J. E. Thomas
P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer-
ence, Florence, S. C.
The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement
Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous-
ton, Texas.
The Rev. Howard A. Garcia,
Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City,
N. J.
The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas-
tor of Ebenezer Church, De-
troit, Michigan, and host to the
1949 GENERAL CONFER-
ENCE.
The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Pastor
Emanuel, New York City.
Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist,
Second A. M. E. Church,
Hartford, Conn.
The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor,
Woodbury, New Jersey
Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tab
ernacle, Philadelphia, Penna.
The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor
Indianapolis, Ind.
The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor
Calvary, Glen Cove, N. >
Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James
A. M. E. Church, Cleveland,
Ohbjo.
THE RECORDER HONOR
ROLL
Evangelist N. H. Jeltz.
Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth-
el Church, Newbedford, Mass.
Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M.
E. Church. Philadelphja, Pa.
The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas-
tor of St, James, St. Louis
Missoari.
The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft
Wayne, Ind.
Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne
Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio.
The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas-
tor St. Matthews, S. C.
The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis-
gah A, M. E. Church, Salem,
WSs ;
The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid-
ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis-
trict, Western North Carolina
Conference, Greensboro, N. C.
gThe Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al-
bany, Ga
The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola,
Florida.
The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma,
Florida. i
Mr. Albert Williams, Detroit,
Michigan
The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor,
. Detroit, Michigan.
The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas-
tor, Jamaica, N. Y.
Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin
West Virginia
The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart,
Pastor St, Peter, Houston,
Texas and Editor of The Daily
Altar.
The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D.
Americus, Georgia.
The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas
tor Bethel A. M. E. Church
Conway, S. C.
Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi-
see their respor
pleasure.
Mrs. C. R.
"The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr,
Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey -
The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas-
tor Grant A. M. E. Church,
Toronto, Ont., Canada.
The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor
Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna.
Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew,
Philadelphia, Penna.
Prof. O. M. Travis, Merchant,
Monticello, Kentucky.
The Rev. 1. N. Patterson, P. E.
West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia,
Penna.
The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E.
4th Episcopal District, Chicago,
Illinois.
Mrs. Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga.
The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar,
Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland.
The Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor
St. John, Springfield, Illinois.
Mr. W. A. Fisher, St. James
A. M. E. Church, Atlantic
City, N. J.
Mrs. S, A. Nelson, Allen A. M.
E. Church, Dayton, Ohio.
The Rev. Richard Frier, Pastor
Emanuel, New York, N. ag,
The Rev. G. W. Gordon, Pastor
Carey Tercentenary, Chicago
Illinois.
Members of the Hall of Fame
are persons who have sent in ten
or more new cash subscriptions
in the Most Popular Bishop Con-
test. On the Honor Roll are
names of persons who have sént
in five or more cash subscriptions.
Let your name appear next week
among the LEADERS of the
church. Watch this space.
ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH
Terre Haute, Indiana
Bishop J. A. Gregg, Presiding Bishop
of the 4th District
The Second Quarterly Conference has
gone into history with the Rev. J. E.
Bradford, presiding. Feb. 12th. The
Presiding Elder called the Conference
together by singing “All hail the power
of Jesus Name,” Invocation and Scrip-
ture by the Presiding Elder. The Sec-
retary elected, Mr. Culus Lutterell. The
Roll was called and members of the
Conference responded.
This Conference, so said the members
of the church, was the greatest in the
history of the church.
Reports as follows:
Trustees
Stewards ..
Missionary Society, Sr. ..-...
Missionary Society, Jr.
Conference Claims .
Sunday School ..-
Pastors Aid ..
Sewing Circle .. ee tend
Stewardess Board No. 1.
Junior Choir ...-..--.0e-r0 +
Grand total raised for the Quarter
$1274.02 and out of which a new Boiler
was installed in the Church at a cost
of $575.00 and all paid for, the members
and friends are working as never be-
fore, Rev. C. R. Waters seemingly to
have the art of getting the people to
y of doing things
for their church and they do them with
Waters is bringing things
to pass with the Missiona Society and
the Mary Lee Circle
DR. E. H, McGILL PASSES
Club Rates!!,
F Do Eugene Howard McCill,
President of Allen University
passed away Monday, March 13,
The price of the Christian Ry,
corder is $1.50 a year.
really worth more. During the
month of March we yi
GIVE a year’s subscription {,
laymen who subscribe in clubs o;
To get this bargain ray.
you must be in a club.
Young Ladies of the Church, are doing
a splendid work. ]
The Presiding Elder is full of smiles
at the work that Allen Chapel has done
this Quarter.
Rev. C. R. Waters, Pastor
Clara O. Mitchem,
Clerk and Assistant Manager of the
Church Bulletin.
Editor and Manager
The Christian Recorder
716 S. 19th Street,
Philadelphia, Penna.
VOL. XC. NO. 51
Laid To
A DELEGATE ‘
i Enclosed herewith $5.00 fo;
the Christian Recorder.
Mrs. Willie Ridley, a former school
teacher, a member and stewardess of
Bethel A. M. E. Church, Wellston, has
been elected a delegate to the Missouri
Conference Electoral College to meet in
Festys, Mo. in May, and she is a can-
didate for delegate to the General Con-
ference in Detroit, May, 1940. She will
appreciate any support given.
Rev. Wm. H. Lacey, Pastor
KENLY, N. C.
The Second Quarterly Conference of
the Kenley Circuit was held at Mirco,
N. C., White Rock A. M. E. Church,
February 18 and 19. The Presiding
Elder, Rev. I. H. Alston was present,
and at 11:00 A. M. preached a won-
derful sermon to a very appreciative
audience. The spiritual tide ran high,
the finance for the quarter was very
good, all reports were splendid. The
Presiding Elder was pleased.
that under the leadership of Revs. his
W. Baldwin and I. H. Alston, Presiding
Elder that Kenly Circuit is safe.
—Mrs. Geneya Moore
ay
Rev. Daniel Minort Baxter, D.D., LL.D.
Retired Manager of the A. M. E
Book Concern
Pastor - Church
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For up-to-date reliable church
Mother Bethel A. M. E. Church
Philadelphia, Penna., Thursday Noon
February 23, 1939
news read the Christian Recorder
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t journal, is also the ith a cheery smile, and a wave of the
by Negroes in the world. As such it is a
ST BE PRESERVED.
he Church, and SHOULD BE IN EVERY
In a very real and He has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since he lingers there.
cing our paper in addition nd you—oh, you, who
We took over the manas™
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to editing it rests solely upon our shoulders.
For an old-time step, and the glad re-
ment seven months ago.
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Daniel Minort Baxter, one of the six
hildren of Aaron and Mary Webb-
Baxter, was born at Charleston, South
rolina October 2, 1872, and departed
life February 13, 1939 at 10 P. M.
i the 67th year of his age.
> had by n in failing health for some
eet ly he had seemed definitely
Nproved, until suddenly taken decided-
@ was removed to the hos-
} lespite every possible at-
the end came peacefully. He
c intil the translation
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PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PALESTINE, TEXAS
: The 2nd Quarterly Conference was
abl 5, 6 of Feb. by the Presiding Elder,
Rey J. B. Butler of Palestine District
which was a success. He was happy
over the work of the church since the
last quarter S. S. was well attended,
in spite Of unfavorable weather, Ser-
vice throughout: the .day was fine.
Holy Communion was given to a large
number.
The Rey. W..A. Carr, pastor of Mt.
j Yernon A M. FE. Church and. his
| people were with us Sunday afternoon.
We were so glad to}
nt the P. E
vethem. Sunday
ched from Heb.
nig
High Priest.” Monday night the busi-
son filled the vacancy for the pastor
On account of his illness, was
speedy recovery for bim
given to P. E. on assestment
—Mrs. Ola B. Jones
Background
He came of a long line of active ing the leadership of the churcli; lay
Christian people. His grandfather as
sisted in the establishment.of the Afri- every section of the cou
can Methodist
10:11, Subject, “Christ the Christians
ness session was held. Bro. F. Ander-
not able
to be present. We are praving for a
lingered over our deliberz
Raised this quarter $22.00, which was
piscopal Church in the
.—————
Fae
HE-OFFICIAL ul
RICAN-METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1939
"
THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL
Dallas, Texas
By Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom
1 cannot dignify this release as an
address by the Bishops to the church!
at large. I was commissioned by the’
Bishops to write a Suitable address on!
their behalf to the church at large:
Some things that should be presented
must be withheld ior the moment, be-!
cause they are in process of being put!
into shape leading up to the General!
Conference in Detroit, Michigan, May*!
1940.
The Bishops were all present at our
Dallas meeting save Bishop Wright,’
who is in South Africa and, as the
church knows, Bishop R.A. Grant had
tragically leit us about a week before
the Council met. His departure inte
the skies left a pall of sadness that
ons. Never
in the history of the church were the
Bishops more in accord than they arc
today touching the work and service of
the church to God and the Race. Bishop
J. S.- Flipper, our venerable Senior,
presided with his usual grace and im-
partiality.
The attendance was large; represen(-] °°"
as well as ministerial were there: fron
all the way!
were there from New York
South—after severing connection with down the eastern seaboard; from the}
the Episcopal Church, Daniel's par-|middlewest and the far west, includi
ents were both members ofthe A. M.
E. Church. It
with such a bac
n A= ME.
yerted and joined Mt
Church, Charleston, S. C., under the
pastorate of the Reverend WH.
Heard, later a bishop and recently de-
ceased.
In the local organization, he served
as steward, trustee, class leader, exhor-
ter, local preacher, Sunday School
is not surprising that
ground, he was con-
A.M. E, Church is very much
throughout the length of the boundaries
of the United States, The men who
were there at the Connectional Council
represent the leadership that shall shape
the legislation and dominate the leader-
ship of the next General Conference. ‘i
California; from the northern lake reg-
ions and from Canada. Their presence
is strong testimony to the fact that the
ali
é
Bishop Geo. B. Young, Prince F.
teacher, chorister, and president of Allen Jackson and the brethren of Texas were
C. E. League.
Preparation
when he was twelve, but even so serious
a loss—as this must have been, could
not prevent him from engaging in
serious study in preparation for his
life work. He began school work at
seven and remained in school
the age ot
s—attending
for about seventeen ye
the Simonton School, Charleston; then
private preparatory school'in New York.
His College and Theological work was
done at Howard University. He made
some considerable literary contributions
to the Church and race—among them:
“Back to Mé thodism,” and Richard
Allen and His Spirit.”
(Continied on page 12)
He was early deprived of both parents,
his father passed when the son was E. Church, Dr. A. S. Jackson, Secre-
seven years of age, and the mother] tary, Bishop Ransom, Chairman, met at
Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas the
day before the Bishops’ Council opened
in Dallas. The buildings and grounds
of Paul Quinn College were in excellent
condition. The entertainment of the
Board was the soul of hospitality. Sec-
retary Jackson’s annual report showed
a healthy condition with increased re
sources all along the line.
gracious hosts, careing for our comfort
and convenience.
The Board of Education of the A. M
The Bishops’ Council only dealt at
length upon two subjects. First, that
relating to the report of the Commission] Churchman Afield
sent by the Council to visit Cuba, in] young People’s
response to an inyitation from some of} News At-A Glance
the leading citizens of that beautiful] The Spy Glass
island. The report revealed that
RDER MAKES URGENT APPEAL
READ LETTER ON PAGE 16
PRICE FIVE CENi9
They] =
In This Issue
Rev. Carlyle F
Sunday School Lesson
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i e al ‘ Very mucu distastciu ro us, we iiceal z RY” MOtion ry quuts, praying ror his drum, 2, Aas Prayer. ‘Lhe meetings succeeded be- Harkless ......
re tue Lodeh OL yesus auaying our sears tr 32 ee q quicuy reached over and tard the nai Gee at bi bie will. Selfish pray-| Frank Reid . 5.00
A ] t a r i aud setung at case ail OL Our aiaruis nade IM and yo esc” apon the boy's pitiow. 4unishing lus| we an a Ae me pa sa ee De aE svenale 5.00 ny
Frayer: ~4hou wit Keep uum in per- Us Save Our child: PETER DELIVERED FROM |". 2“! #84 Woking up, the boy cried:| nothing ean emp rom will] Bishop W. T. Vernon. 5.00
lect peace, wnose’ muna as stayed on ‘Master, touch oy, PRISON How in the world wd that drum get pous. Faith ‘lke-aly PT. Burnett 1.00
hy ince, because ne trustetn in thee.” Uur ! Beereed ees 1718:17 there ” mustard seed—anu ten a irce. D. T. Babcock 5.00
patner God may the touch of Jesus put ‘ / ; ; thik of it; many were praying for sh te ans recs ak at
z ears , i. Peter in Mark's house “ By Koy L, Smith A.. Pu Spears... . 5.00
to an end ail OF Our lears Of the iuturs 7 ; S$ house, or rather th
By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart bon iho ane ac eee ‘ ter therefore was kept in thel nouse o: his: mother, Mary; there "*] Hate cannot build a prison that love} M-.W. Matthews. 5.00
z r ; © than all that ; but prayer was made earnestly} jou ‘ amma lise tie AE 7
. Minneapolis, Minn. may be arrayed against us a ~ — - te Paints Goat i nestly} ioud knocking on the outer door: Rhods caunot open. Rey. J. L. Benbow 5.00
+ Amen, — Friday, March 17 hurch unto God for him. 6 And] che maid, saw Peter - é *| ‘Lhe church showed its iaitl ray-] Dr. J. W. Mason 1.00
/ ie? og, ‘ et 4 4 i m y eter and ran in to an- 3 - a a pray Preto Me <
The Lord is nigh unto all them|cargoes of life come to us over quiet _ THE HEALING TOUCH E be 4 ee oy to bring himJnounce the glad hews to the Dray es bone tae came ern Or, Me Dat ty BI Sq NADiiROR 2 30
an .'e A de mea eas : ‘ Wednesday, March 15 pth , tl lewame nig! eter was sleeping meeting. “You are crazy,” they told power, the government, or the bankers. ] Rev. Pope . 1,00
that him, . - 4 . , ‘
amily ane THE LIBERATING fUUCH “And Jesus answered and said 5 en two soldiers, bound with two] tne gui. “No,” she said, “L saw bh Am unrighteous cause always needs a] Dr; Goolsby . 1.00
upon him in truth. He will 4 fer ye thus far. And h 7 Sty ains: and guards before the door] ue is there y aw 3M) smart lawyer. Dr. John R. Hawkins 10.00
the desire of them that fear him; be) Drop thy still dews of quictness, aS . heey ia € touched hi, spt the prison. 7 And behold, an angel] knoci Sesame ot it takes taith to sl 1 h Dr. L. I Bers i 5.00
” we mg ~ i p m3 Ck " a akes ee Ca ye Tet. L. Be ye «
also will hear their cry, and will save Till all our strivings cease}; 4nd be ook ium aside nom ie ook and healed Eimer Luke 22:51, the Lord stood by him, set a fiat es ee ela ene musbipe tis ghost,” bound between ge Enkin See | C2Z.G: ‘Fer es 1.00
them.—Amen Take from our souls the strain and| multitude, and put ms nagers ito nis| He #8 dust the same today. 1 kno, red in the cell: ‘ i (manele Lt Dhecress of eler's succes [Deak I. 7
5 ‘ Pane nae sick h in the cell: and he smote Peter] s’cter continued knocking Une of the secrets oi Peter's success] Dr. E. J. Taven..... 1.00
stress, ; ‘ cars, and he spit, ana touciea ms oe dade food, Unto death, the side, and awoke him, saying,} gate, rattling it, in hus ea: BEOMIDS 70) is to be tound in that simple statement}Dr. IL. B. Kinchion. - 1.00
And let our ordered lives confess tongue; ana straigntway his cars were litres nO sa not even wate, ise up quickly. And his chains fell} ms good n x "OL tkdctrone vehven | tat “he continued knocking.” Pres. E. H. McGill 5.00
Saturday, March 11 Thy beauty of thy peace.” opened, and the string of ny would remain on her stomach. 7, €Ws ol muracuious delyery. é Re as ae ee a 1 egy
. is tongue 5 oe the from his hands. 8 And the angel} inen they aii e } z 4t would surprise some churches even] Dr, H. Mansfield Collins...... 5.00
THE CLEANSING TOUCH Prayer: O Christ of God, as thou] Was loosed, and he spake plain.’ Mark doctor shook his head in perplexity unto him, Gird thyself, and hind th ee eats ang Wome out ang yet to have their prayer answered Rey. Moraret 5.00
ua ee Sali aire PES and could seemingly do her no 2 Y A me) tacre Ae Was—alive and well—their own|” «- i 5 faeces ; ee
didst_ lay thy healing hand upon the] /:JJ, Jo. . en Hates 800d, n thy sandals. And‘he did so. And veioved brother, Peter. Lb teel hk Hie best prayer 1s not that oue which | Rey: 1. H. Heming 5 ee
“And Jesus put forth his hand and] feverish bodies in days gone by, please Years’ agq there‘lived in Chicago al ie a} a Saag Was in the = saith unto him, Cast thy garment Mughing at sete acd te Ue we changes God's mind, but the one that} Dr. Quinn 1.00
touched him, saying, I will: be thou] touch our troubled spirits until we|saimtly old man who bore a wonderiul ae a Saha eae so Pray with bout thee, and follow me. 9 And he| remember the play “Lazarus ayenearr Sarees One Mut Sa eae az eee carp hs se B00
clean. And immediately his leprosy] shall experience the jullness of thy| testimony of bow he -was hberated * d se ina oes hands up went out, and followed; and he knew] Look it up ana see why he ened ne PRAYER THOUGHT eet: , 1
was cleansed.” Matt. 8:3. peace. Amen. trom the bondage ot alcohol by the Ww, kh d wes a al he. Prayer, ot that it was true which was done by} knew something which the others did By William Chalmers Covert athe thea Se apn
Read Psalm 51. --] quickening power of the Holy Spirit. Se Coreeeccerne, house, b the angel, but thought he saw a vision. | not—yet; Dr. L. A} Pinkson . 1.00
“By the ancients, courage was re- Monday, March 13 d1e dropped into a rescue mission one the stricken moma inguired of | 0 And when they were past the first] Vrayer is not an order sent to the Lord, teach us how to pray! Beiore} Dr. A’ W. Ward 5.00
garded as practically the main part of THE ILLUMINATING TOUCH night so drunk that -he did not ‘realize sister-in-law what was fooane on the nd the second guard, they came unto) grocery to be returned in a basket the battling things of our daily life our} Rey. A. J. Carey . 3.00
virtue: by us, though I hope we are --| where he was, Interested and sym- stove one ‘was told, “Ham ani fhe iron gate that leadeth into the city;|’rayer is not a check drawn upon a Baan a Patras ices aad faltering, | J M Reeth 1
not less brave, purity is so regarded “Then touched he their eyes, saying,| pathetic Christian workers led him to ote ce se eet ih which opened to them of its own ac-}bank to be paid imstantly. Prayer is dss Sy ee ia panel ie fe : Raia fin
now. Courage, however kindled, is] According to your faith be it unto you.”{the altar and tarried with him until aah calle ee Sm, ‘0 the ae : ord: and they went out, and passed} not tclling God what to do. Prayer is lease, ‘b: Sah Ser soe ara idl Be ] pe H 1 1.00
fanned by the breath of man: purity] “And their eyes were opened” Matt.| the fog was lifted from his brain andere os ney Bel eend the. hous on through one street; and straightway| luke a seed planted in a sunny garden.| 7S St OP sh Sarna i ;
" ae en 9 :29-30 i 5 a el The afflicted woman ate, and to th: 1 fi departed’ £ hi 1A , y are stronger than our faith. Give] Dr. J. H. Hall 1.00
lives and derives its life solely from the] ?:29-30. continued in prayer with him until he|_~ i eee es om tm nd] itis my business to plant the seed, it] ip at and finally hant faith| Dr. Mallard 1.00
so ” 2 = i eff © ’ < per, at ar ina tur aith rs aliard . <
Spirit of God.”—Hare. Read IL Kings 6:16, 17. was saved. Gone-was even the taste pmazemeat of all suffered no ill e/ when Peter was come to himself, he]is God’s to make it grow. ‘heretore i BY fae ee ep * 4 tae sis M M oe 1.00
. ae 4 * z ‘ 3 : evers presence so| Mrs. M. Jones F
Howard Arnold Walter, renouncing] That was a memorable occasion at|for liquor from a man who had not and ke “aha war paen he 7 paid, Now I know of a truth, that the/1 take my problems and my personal many pibel th tenting. conditions. | Dr. Gilbert H. Jones 5.00
the security of a professorship in an|the little city of Dothan, when the| known a sober day in years and who| eo 7 palsies en “Sing gets 2... ew op his angel and de-| interests and put them out before God.) Keep Thy church,’ © God, from faint-|Dr. R. B. Smitl 1.00
‘ pts . . . S eaen as well as ever. e heals to i mi t » ha There Wace, “4 i Ranch » y ke ae ae eee .
Amer calles; hoe rate, ude K=O stato Esha ot ia berate never cou be Seadlee"ttge thy pt geen 1 Mies te Pan of Herd] Tht se obi he se or hada atop ete ML Tako ne £0
the impulse of a great gagpel, to go to} terror, as he beheld the city completely| from terrible curse." His experience! ¢oqt4 sha miracle’ He heals the « le of the Jew DA deck butadiene Wee ellen i wy pat Govall thay| ‘2, Wi8 @ World to Chiist. Let no moral) Mf. L. Joh ¥ 4:00
Japan to teach in a school under the} Surrounded by a determined enemy:| was quite like Masefield’s Saul Kane: ‘d the bod (pek Fee vo She 4 id 4 ite bs . ene A eR hen T on my part do all that} perverseness nor godless arrogance in| Geo. A. Singleton, 1.00
auspices of the Y.M.C.A., put his Alas, my master! how shall we do?” i sak a 3 a8 “5 3 pane ‘ie i Sey ae he ae £ ni fesy pose Bg ae on which high places discrown Thy church nor|Rev. Joseph Gomez .. 5.00
creed into verse: Elisha prayed that the young man|“I knew that I had done with sin, Jeloae setae Gea use ok Mary the mother of John) God and I cooperate. 1 do something] 5 her of her rightful place in people’s| Dr. J. F. Vanderhorst 00
ote ah : fe ‘ i 7s thy service today and all the days whose surname was Mark; where many] and then he does a million times more. ss hes T}
might have the illuminating touch:|I knew that Christ had given me birth bled it Tech ah at Rheted h I But I lives. Lift up the heart of Thine op-|Dr. Geo. W. Baber 00
“I would be true, for there are those| “Lord, I pray Thee, open his eyés, that! To -Brother-all “the seiile-on; eaaiene our troubled lives. Touch us w rere gathered together and were pray-| But | must do my part. When we PTaY| pressed people. Restore to them the| Rev. J. A. Portlock
ing. 13 And when he knocked at the
door of the gate, a maid’came to answer,
named Rhoda. 14 And when she knew
Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate
for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter
stood before the gate. 15 And they
aid unto her, Thou att mad. But she
onfidently affirmed that it was eyen so.
‘And they said, It is his angel. 16 But
Peter continued knocking: and when
they had opened, they saw him, and
Were amazed. 17 But he, beckoning
unto them with the hand to hold their
ace, declared unto them how the
‘d had brought him forth out of the
Prison. And he said, Tell these things
unto James, and to the brethren. And
ihe departed, and went to another place.
GOLDEN TEXT: Prayer was made
earnestly of the church unto God for
n. Acts 12:5.
E LESSON BROUGHT DOWN
TO DATE
By John R. Ewers
hand to heal us of all our diseases. !n
he may see.”
Jesus’ name. Amen.
Help there was all the time,
spiritual blindness prevented the ter- blind! Es
rified servant from beholding it. In Prayer: From sin and wickedness,
“I would be pure, for there are those| the midst of so much pessimism and] Great God deliver us. May we be free
who care.” Yes, there are those who} despair in our own day, and even in the| men in Christ Jesus. Amen. ~
care, among whom stands our blessed) church, it is needful that we have ap-
Master with His cleansing touch. plied to our eyes the illuminating touch
I believe it was Sir Galahad who|of the Master.
who trust me;
I would be pure, for there are those
who care.”
O glory of the lighted mind.
but} How dead I’d been, how dumb, how
GRACE AT THE TABLE
—— -—CS—
Thursday, March 16 Keep us ever humble, Lord, tha
THE TOUCH UPON CHILDHOOD | may be the ready recipients o! 11)
said: “My strength is the strength of] “According to your faith be it un-| —————_—_______ +. | goodness. Deliver us from pride 20!
ten men because my heart is pure.” |to you” said the Master. In other} And they.brought young children to| wickedness, and supply our want.
Prayer: Out of our surroundings of} words our blindness is due to our lack] him that-he should touch them: and he| Amen.
impurity, grant thy cleansing touch tha |of faith. Jesus stands ready to open| took them up in his arms, put his hands
our lives, in thought and deed, may}our eyes when we have the jaith and|upon them, and blessed them.” Mark
ever be pure, O God, Jesus hast tok | the desire. 10:13, 16. 4 F
us: “Blessed are the pure in heart, fo | Prayer: Our Father in heaven, open} The beauty of the Master’s affection
they shall see God.”
our eyes that we may see the things| was no more clearly brought out than
+ | that thou hast prepared for us. Help| when he so tenderly and lovingly bless-
Sunday, March 12 us to do thy will and bring in thy] ed little children. The touch of Jesus}
THE QUIETING TOUCH kingdom into a blinded world. And| upon childhood is one of the strongest
|may we be instruments in helping] forces for the upbuilding of Christian
others to see. In Jesus name. Amen. | character. Many~a pastor has been
oT ———-- harshly criticized at one time or an-
Tuesday, March‘ 14 other, for showing too much attention
THE REASSURING TOUCH to the children and youth of his con-
I shall never forget the
a,
———
_ HYMNS THAT LIVE
SOME DAY HE’LL MAKE !T
PLAIN ’
I do not know why oft ‘round me
My hopes all shattered seem to be
God’s perfect plan I cannot see,
But some day I'll undérstand.
—— ‘Ys. r:
“And he touched her hand, and the i? as
fever left her; and she arose, and min-
istered unto them.” Matthew 8:15.
Read Psalm 91 10-13.
Have you ever seen a child tossing
Thever read this story without feeling
though I wanted to laugh. Do not
ee rer aon
with a fever, fretful and sobbing, un-] “And Jesus came and touched them,| contempt in the voice of one of my. Sie : A. Be inderstand me—I believe in prayer
responsive to the attention and careland said, Arise, and be not afraid.”|class leaders in a former parish when| ! cannot tell the depth of love, vith all my heart, but look at the story.
Which moves the Father’s heart abov"
My faith to test, my love to prov
But some day I’ll understand.
aa ee
Tho’ trials come thro’ passing (*)*
ey life will still be filled with pra's
of no one excepting its mother? Im-
mediately with the touch of the moth-
er’s cool hand, the restless child settles
into repose, as if by magic. In the
midst of our feverish unrest and dis-
turbing turmoil and strife, we sorely
Matt. 20:30. 3 oi she upbraided me for manifesting too
The amazement of the disciple on| much interest and time with the youth
the Mount of Transfiguration turned 'to|of the church, saying: “You'd better
fear. The revelation was too much for|not put in so much time with these
their mortal minds to comprehend| young people, they can’t pay” your
Christ Jesus came to them and touched| salary. Pay more attention to the.
er was in jail. The church was
shed “by this fact. They prayed
ong and earnestly. Then, suddenly
appeared—and they were fright-
d, thought they had seen a ghost.
en their prayer was answered, they
need the quieting touch of the Master’s}them simply saying: “Arise, and be| older people, they take you.” |1 or God will lead thro’ darkene’ ld hardly believe it! And it is this
hand, High-blood pressure, heart}not afraid. Immediately they became} pee a a my orth 4 Ah But some day V’ll understand. h rovokes me to laughter. They
strain, and nervous disorders of various} reassured. Not only do we need il-| children from j the church, ie ae CHORUS: i a ie like that little boy who
kinds wrecks havoc in our midst. The] lumination but also reassurance in| the eldest is fourteen years < Ss y He'll caorihs el a with all his heart. His
‘. hs sp aoe face shal! s*"’
Then,
sea of our life is tempestons for the to pray for it.
most part. Rarely do we experience an lure of pone be . when the little chap was
inner quietness. The most precious|as it was one T shall: anderstan¢- ey
a ¥
we lift our problems up and until we
As we lift them up
everything that is low and mean drops
Lverything that is selfish and
bring them to God.
away.
wrong disappears. Finally
say: “Thy will be done.”
one clear purpose.
unite.
it that—happens then.
As a matter of fact such wonderful
things happen that we cannot even be-
We are ex-
actly like those praying Christians in
Even while we pray the
Let him
in and let him tell you how it came
“More things are
lieve that they do occur.
Mark's house.
answer knocks at the gate.
to pass—if he knows.
wrought by prayer
dreams of.”
Let me tell you a true story.
than this
years ago a group of clergymen invited
me to hold noonday meetings during
Holy Week in their largest theater. I
Meanwhile they faced
so many discouraging conditions that
they lost their enthusiasm. They asked
me to come up so that they could cancel
During our
conference someone suggested that we
pray over the matter. I suggested that
the fifteen preachers stand ima circle,
agreed to come.
the proposed mectings.
we
That is the
perfect prayer. Prayer fusés at white
heat when God’s will and ours unite in
Chemical changes
take place when our wills meet and oo
The miracle—ii you wish to call Tr.
precious heritage of their faith and give| Mrs. F. B. R
again to them that joy and liberty for) Rev. C. Baker Pe
which they pray. Fill Thy church, O} Rev. W. A. Dorsey .
God, with the spirit of prevailing prayer| Dr. T. W. Cryer
and let her intercession for the liberty] Fa Wa
of others be constant and full of faith,
In our Master’s name. Amen. |
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
M.
can
SHREVEPORT, LA.
| Our first Quarterly Conference of St
3LE | Matthew A. M. F. Church was held
Acts 1235-17. February 6th, Rev. A. Pullen, Presid-
Daniel 6:17-23. r of the Shreveport District,
W. Psalm 91. presdiing. The Presiding Elder preach-
T. James 5:13-16. ed a very interesting sermon Sunday,
F. John 14:11-17. , February Sth. Immediately after the
S. Matthew 9:35-38. sermon the Elder extended an invita-
S. Psalm 5:1-7. s tion. One was added to our member
—The 20th Century Quarterly ship. The Quarterly Conference re-
ur ported Monday night, the Presiding
FRIENDS OF AFRICAN METHOD+| Pider asking Ue Diciptiacey Ques
ISM IN CUBA tions which were answered by Stewards
rer 5 .jand Trustees. The reports from dif-
Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, on behalf) ferent auxiliaries were $33.38 From
Bea of the Commission to Cuba, presents] 4},, Stewards, $96.50; Total $129.88
here the names and amounts contributed | p.,
at the Bishops’ Council in Dallas, Texas}> G
to assist in establishing the A. M. E,
Church in Cuba. Donations sent to
Bishop Ransom at Wilberforce, Ohio
will be gratefully received and publicly
acknowledged. Within a few weeks
a man deemed equal to the task will go
to Cuba to take charge of the work of
setting up the A. M. E. Church in
that beautiful land.
A. Pullen, Presiding Elder; Mr.
: Thomas, Secretary.
MRS. CORNELIA J. ANDERSON
Morris Brown College
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE
Courses leading to
BACHELOR OF ARTS
putting our arms over one another’s| Bishop S. L. Greene... ..$ 5.00 Na hideoe \geabsiag ;
shoulders. What a prayer meeting !} Dr. S. S. Morris 5.00 hs y os nae =<
Courage returned. Enthusiasm devel-| Mr. H. H. Lowber 5.00 pr mpaa th c _ is.
pedi The meetings were held. The] Dr, Clayton 5.00 aren ° en ion ©
attendance was unbelievably good.| J. L. Butler : 5.00 arey “ane ; ers a
Many joined the churches. I have al-] Dr. T. J. Miles 5.00 . A. Foun! Ir., Presiden
AY direct answer to| Dr. C. A. Gibbs.......... 5.00
ways considered that a
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ORDER
“THE CHRISTIAN RE
More than watchmen for the] nome in the field of education. We] tic ‘
dawn; must not let this subject aie tor} signi ;
Watchmen for the dawn, | want of discussion, Let the rank] [t takes eos rage = j
—David. |and mie torce the issue! Both] dent’s wife, of al Pireaple ea gone 4
--|churehes need reliet irom thel that, ma uray ie, Siete 0
pi: Be ent et 2a eae INFORMATION HAS 7
CHURCH EXTENSION —_Jovernead buruen caused by dup} It always takes. Pitas. Fees ake COME
DEPARTMENT A : to ) us that one | e best organis-
cation. We had better seek each} fight group prejudice and gr
7 ‘ - others company. _Lhere _ is}intolerance. y 4
There is no question about the) .rength in umon; there 1s weak-| But Mrs. Roosevelt has the
1940 General Conference increas-} <5 in disunion. ; eee e
f _ [co e it takes. we haji.
ing the percentage of the Dollar pa Rate reas Cag hail he,
Money tor the Church Extension “LAM RESIGNING” © ;
Department. It is a foregone
conclusion. At present Secretary
tlemmingway receives only 4%.
the distribution must be recast.
this all-important department of
our work should receive no less
churches in the connection is
len Temple, Atlanta, Georgia. It
the church home of Senior Bish.
> J. S. Flipper. The efficient
astor is the Reverend W. R,
Vilkes, from whom the connec-
on is bound to hear.
up
Ce cs oa
_ Justification of Mrs. Roosevelt's
faction is found not only in thy
great wave of protest by musi.
cians and leaders in the artistic
world, including the whole Phila,
Et
Lhe “rirst lady” in the United
Dtates im very deed and truth is
Mrs. trankun Delano Koosevelt.
American history records no more
uncompromising attitude toward
716 S. Nineteenth Street
Philadelphia, Penna.
Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenc
Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President
Rev. H. H. Cooper, Secretary
0, RICHARD ALLEN WAS
ot a blacksmith. The impression
erroneous. In his early life he
y Contributing Editors: Carlyle F. delphia Orchestra, it is found y vas a teamster and w
Pay 4 eR 0 ye woodcutter.
Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T.Jthan 8% of the Dollar Money. bigotry and race prejudice than less in the personal investigati, e was thrifty and accumulated
Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M.] Part of the 20% now going to}ner resignation trom the Daugh- ane
of the affair made by Representa.
tive James P. McGranery, of Phi,
adelphia.
ome means. After having left
ld St. George Church he bot an
ld abandoned blacksmith shop
nd had it removed to 6th Street
tween Pine and Lombard and
ilt a place of worship.
Thomas, Howard U. Gregg, Milton S.
J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley,
Charles H, Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson-
Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V.
Richardson.
ty George A. Singleton, Editor and
Manager
ters of the American Kevolution
because of their retusal to permit}.
Marion Anderson, the world’s McGranery was given a granj
greatest singer to appear in Con- “run-around” in his attempts F
stitution Hail, Washington, D. C. fix blame for the barring of the
because she is a Negro. Negro singer. But he stuck to his
Mrs. Koosevelt's action ought} task.
to be an incentive to less aggres-| Finally, McGranery pinned the
sive white people who too often! giector of Constitution Hall
bow to prejudice when they know] ggwn to an admission that 1
itis un-Christian, un-American,| patter what date Marian Ander.
unscientific and unjust. On the] on had asked for, she would not
other hand it should make}paye been allowed to sing there.
ashamed that class of Negroes! “Shameful this affair is, But the
who are ever seeking the back] american way is to fight intoler-
door for a half loai. There can belance, ‘
no compromise and social expe-
diency measures in the long run in
the area of racialism.
Again Mrs. Roosevelt's resigna_
tion throws into the center of the
picture America’s segregation pol-
icy of a minority group. What is
happening in Europe today can
happen here tomorrow. God bless
our ‘First Lady.”
EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK
~~~ FIRST LADY
the annual conferences should be
re-allocated to Church Extension.
Our present policy is to kill the
goose that lays the golden eggs.
No General Officer can succeed
with his department unless he has
the support of the connection.
The amount of unpaid loans and
interest due the Church Extension
Department is staggering, and no
one is unduly disturbed about it.
There is something radically
wrong with a system under which
we stand by and see the life
squeezed out of a department.
Bishop Sims is correct when he
says that our departments are
sick, This is not the case of a
“double dose” but undernourish-
ment. Like others the Church
Extension Department has the
ecclesiastical rickets. Let us stand
by Secretary Lawrence H. Hem-
mingway and give the department
a financial blood transfusion.
“WINGS OVER JORDAN.”
Dn June 18th the speaker will be
atlyle F. Stewart. contributing
ditor to the Christian Recorder.
ousands will hear the author of
The Daily Altar” which appears
veekly in the Christian Recorder.
few years ago the Reverend
ewart, now pastor of St. Peter,
Minneapolis, Minn. was a student
n the University of Chicago and
ad a desk among ‘the stacks’ ad_
cent to the writer. Today he
| making a brilliant contribution
the devotional and religious
erature of the church. One of
len’s highest stars.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1939
Weekly Thought
“Let nobody fear that the church is
ringing backing bells. It is not acts
or resolutions by the General Confer-
ence that will save the church but in
the type of men who lead it.”
—Reverdy C. Ransom
Weekly Poem
“Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ within me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ at my right, Christ at my left,
Christ in breadth, Christ in length,
Christ in height.
Christ in the heart of every man who
thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of eyery man who
speaks to me,
Christ in the eye of every man who
That fight is now on.
We all may be proud that th:
First Lady is leading it.
Philadelphia Record
Pointed Points.
PRESIDING ELDER B. |
Johnson of the Boley Distr
Oklahoma Conference will co
vene his conference and Stews!
ess Convention at Grant CI
AT THE RECENT MEETING
the Dallas Council of Bishops,
of. John R. Hawkins read his
lancial report before the Bishops
id Connectional Council in joint
ssion. Something new. A sign
progress.
WHAT ABOUT UNION? :
Regardless to what we think
about it the three great denomina-
tions of white Methodists are
uniting. The Negro contingent
will be in a segregated (Jurisdic-
tional) conference. The next step
will be to have them unite with
the C. M. E. Church. The truth
about the whole matter is that
the American churches are not yet
__| Weleetka, April 19 to the 23rd
clusive.’ The District Presi! -
Consider this editorial a lusty] 4 aa
cheer for one of the grandest first} !> Mrs. Octavia Douglas,
ladies of American history, Elea_ and F. M., Miss Ruth sot
nor Roosevelt. _ |Y. P. Department, C. D. Mario"!
Her announced _resignation| Stewardesses, fo a
from the D. A. R.—though she Supt. S. S., C. EB. Kemp, ©cat
: : f. E. E, Watkins, Distr“
t tion that organiza-| and Prof.
ey ae : Bible Instructor.
LITTLE CAREVE DAVANA
ms, lovely daughter of Bishop
d Mrs, D-H. Sims is recovering
ely from an appendectomy at
Hanneman Hospital, Phila-
sees me, ready to practise the religion] tion by name in her coiumn today : ia. Acute peritonitis had set
4 : - re : : Oe, : . . m a We .
eups ‘tig of every man who] which they profess, Their religion| expresses the feelings of most THE FIRST GENERAL 00% Ve prayed for her. The Bish-
is in the city, having returned
Dallas via Alabama. He de.
fred the funeral sermon of the
D. M. Baxter and spoke
€ meeting of the ministers on
Americans with respect to the in-
a i fj verdy C
tolerant barring of Marian Ander- ference cena hoe . of 19%
son, eminent Negro contralto, Ransom attende
from Constitution Hall, which the in Wilmington, N. C. :
D, A. R. owns in Washington, 5 3 ; DE
f . STEPHEN CHURCH.
mania why the African M.E.,and{D.C. ohh Aas ae, Ble « al
the African M. E. Z. should not] We hope many other members ee ak ee tAtaich pulletia
unite. The argument is conclu_|of that organization, which has fa vile Oe aa tautety 3"
sive,—similarity of origin, history, > 4 habit of ripping up our 4 } c
lati et 4 jon is made of 20 accessions. ”
is one of social expediency. Like
philosophy it is an after—thot.
But there is no reason under
heaven, except selfishness, little-
ness, lack of vision and. office-
—Selected.
OUT OF THE DEPTHS
Out of the depths I ery to thee,
O Lord!
O Lord, hear my voice!
Let thine ears be attentive
To my supplicating voice.
AME OF PRESIDING
Yapper was uninten-
mohair rie Berk «ne i ; fering was $12.56. Receipts '""" attended the Bishops’
ing waits, enough to sing out of ‘a common Nate $60.51. Pastor J.D. How: aaa Dallas, Texas
And for his word T hope. ymnal, cooperate in a common) erving his 13th year at this
I wait for the Lord, missionary — and at! ee aa
enterprise,
The Churchman
Afield
“I love thy kingdom Lord” is being
fervently sung by a vast throng at the
public opening devotional service of the
Council of Bishops. Hundreds of
church leaders are here, On the plat-
form are Bishops J. S. Flipper, E. J.
Howard, R. C. Ransom, J. A. Gregg,
W. A. Fountain, H. Y, Tookes D. H.
Sims, W. T. Vernon. f ‘
The prayer by Bishop S. L. Greene
was at once touching and helpful.
“Hark, hark, my soul” was done by
the choir.
|
A connectional gathering is alwayed
of interest. Familiar faces are seen|
from this vantage point as the Church-|
man glances over the crowded auditor-|
ium of St. James. They have come
from all sections of the church.
Mark 1:14, 15. Bishop E. 7. How-
ard is preaching after splendid musical
selections by the St. James Choir, and
the Paul Quinn College Choir. Many
hearts listened to the message and “The
Kingdom of God.” |
The Churchman discovered that a
leaf from his notebook was misplaced.
When the above was written he was at
Waco, Texas
Last week was crowded with events
of sorrow and sadness. There were
seven funerals “We are passing
away,” The Churchman thinks of Dr
T. L. Scott's revival text: “This vear
thou shalt surely die.”
The Churchman attended the funeral
of the late Dr. D. M
of the Alfen Building, and Retired Man-
ager of the Book Concern
crowd of
A large
ministers and
were present
The Churchman noted the presence of
Bishop M. H. Davis, Dr. and Mrs
D. Ward Nichols, Dr. and Mrs. J. A.
Portlock, Drs. Walton and Manning
from New York, and a host of others
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THE OLD COTTON.-WOOD
The old cotton-wood a worshipful giant
stands,
With heavenward stretched hands,
Against the changeful, Western sky,
Awaking, toward God, awe and rey-
erence,
In such understanding creatures as you
and I!
That same venerable tree, a. protecting
giant stands,
With inviting, stretched hands,
To which God’s helpless, little creatures
must fly,
Away from the greedy wrath, on then
spent,
By such God-fearing children as you
and I!
—Anna Armstrong Jones
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SNAPPY STORIES
EEE EEEEEeeeeee
Joys Of Pioneering
A pioneer missionary in the moun-
tains of Kentucky was inquiring as to
the possibilities of starting a preaching
appointment in a certain locality. See-
ing a woman sitting in front of a cabin
he dismounted from his horse and dof-
fing his hat he inquired: “Madam, are
there any Presbyterians in this sec-
tion?”
“I don’t know for sure,” she replied,
“but if there have ever been any you'll
find their hides nailed to that barn
door, for my old man is a crack-shot.”
ELIZABETH M.
Jordan College was the guest speaker.
Rey. C. B. Crawford, pastor.
Philly Aroused Over Increase in Juve-
nile Delinquency Judge Curtis Bok
to Speak
The increase in Juvenile Delinquency
has aroused the interest of the thinking
people of the city.
On Feb. 26th a meeting was held at
the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 42nd
and Wallace Sts. and as guest speaker
the Hon. Judge Curtis Bok was the
order of the day. ;
The music for the occasion was
furnished by the Philadelphia Young
People’s Chorus and the Juvenile and
Senior Choirs of the church.
Judge Bok is one of the widely
known jurist and comes from one of
the citie’s riches families, who have
devoted their time and money for the
benefit of the less fortunate.
They were the former owner of the
Philadelphia Public Ledger and are a
part of many civic movements jn the
city. i 4
LITTLE DANSIE’S ONE DAY AT
SABBATH SCHOOL
(Written from a sermon preached by
Bishop Abraham Grant who Iived in
Philadelphia. Penna.)
By Mrs. N. F. Mossell
(Continued from fast issue)
The tickets had been given out, every
arrangement had been made for the re-
freshment and amusement of the chif-
Predestinarian
A Methodist Protestant preacher
from the Eastern Shore of Maryland
was visiting in Baltimore and narrowly
missed striking a pedestrian at a street
intersection. The traffic cop blew his
whistle and gave the pastor a lecture.
“Don’t you country-jakes know that
here in Baltimore predestinatians have
the right of way?” he inquired.
VOICE OF NEW ENGLAND
The A. M. E. Church of Chelsea,
Mass. held a Missionary Program on
Sanday. The afternoon meeting was
held under the auspices of the Young
People’s Department of the Chelsea
Missionary Society. Rev. S. P.
Perry, pastor. :
St. Paul A. M. E. Church
St. Paul A.M.E. Churcn held a
dren. All was settled. the train was
| ready for its load of human freight,
brimming over with happiness. Dansie
saw Mr. Ellsworth talking ‘to ohe of
the teachers and smiled at him, but was
too shy to go forward and speak to him.
Just then the bell rang. “All aboard.”
sang out the trainmen. Such scrambl_
ing and jumping! The older ones tried
to look carefully after their little
charges, but so eager were the little
ones that this proved quite a task. At
last all were on board and Mr. Flfs-
worth waved his hands to the little
flock and stepped across the track to
sneak to a friend upon the platform.
He is returning to the excursion train:
all are busv inside. but little Dansie is
looking shyly at her new teacher when,
with the quick eye of love she sees a
train approaching rapidly from the op-
Posite direction. Dansie sees it first
of all. Mr. Ellsworth had his back
turned toward the approaching train,
and because of his affliction does not
hear it moving toward him.
series of meetings Sunday. In the
afternoon the Margaret Hazel Mite
Missionary Circle sponsored the inter-
esting program,
Mrs. Moore, an Evangelist, was the
guest speaker, good music was rendered
by the Young People’s Department.
Grant A. M. E. Church
Boston, Mass,
The Missionary Society of the Grant
A. M. E. Church held an interesting
meeting Sunday.
The Society honored four great
Americans.
Ouick as a flash the little girl leaps
from the train, grasps his hand, pulling
him forward, then he sees his awful
danger and leaps aside, dragging Dan-
sie with him. Buf,.alas! the little girl
stumbles and falls. Her dress catches
upon the wheels of the swift-flying en-
gine, a cry of horror rises upon the air.
It seems but an instant before the train
is stopped, but poor little’ Dansie fies in
the arms of her new dear friend, quite
pale, the little form is all bruised end
bleeding.
Strong arms carry the little baseidi
over to the near-by hospital. Tt was
Miss Ora Dilday of the|a tong time te ahs consciousness. re- were these wee
Ltontente toate,
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love hath no man te this, that a man,
lay down his life—” 5
All night long in the ‘surgical’ ward
of the \ great hospital Dansie lies
moaning and tossing with pain. The
faithful doctor sits by her sidé, the kind]
nurses move noiselessly about the long
ward. The little sufferer grows more|.
restless’ as the hours drag slowly by.
Her kind friend, with his’ heart almost
breaking with sorrow for the suffering
of the dear ‘little lamb, sits by her side
hoping against hope that she may be
able tosrecognize him, and that he may
be able to say some word of comfort to
her. As day dawns Dansie’s eyes open
wide. It seems to Mr. Ellsworth as if
she must know him at last. “Dansie,”
he calls softly. She looks at him earn-
estly for a long time, and again the little
hands begin to toss and the lips to mur-
mur, “Peradventure, peradventure,” as
if she were trying to make certain of its
meaning. “Peradventure for a good * THE “REV: A.C. CLARK
man some would even dare’to die.” : :
Then the sweet voice ceased, and the]~ Formal” dedication, of ae cel a
child lay in a soft slumber. Bae = ue Ss sihrch ee this
Before the evening came again it was yee Berges ees 00 March i
all over, and the sweet child was in the was hailed throughout the First Ep
arms of the Greatest Friend known to . ak =e roe “a be 5
ailsthe Hickraieetty standing achievements in the c
‘ tion during this present quadrenn
It was Sabbath again, bright, beau-|- a ;
‘ : Turning away from the ashes of the
tiful and sunshiny, as it was the week disastrous tire of New Year's Day morn.
before, but Dansie was not in her little ing of 1933 which had completely de-
seat wondering how she would be treat-_ stroyed their church with tear-dir
ed, but still and beautiful she lay with eyes and souls leaden with despair
the charm that comes to some faces congregation of this 104 year-old
even in death. Not a trace of pain is] o¢ African Methodism on the site w
left, the same sweet smile of life. Down Richard Allen preached the first
in her little coffined bed she lies, sur- mon ever to be heard from a )
rounded by the sweet flowers she loved lips, faced a desolate, hopeless
so well, with a beautiful white dove ‘Sustained, however, by a devou
with its wings outstretched, hovering] and spurred to super efforts and :
over her, the grand tones of the organ fices by the inspiration of the unt
swelling and falling, the voices of theljabour and relentless determinatio
little ones singing, “Yes, Jesus Loves] their pastor and officers, this s
Me,” and then Mr. Ellsworth came and congregation observed New Year’
stood by the side of the fittle sleeper. | 1939 by worshipping for the first tine
His text was “And a little child shall] in the completed, rebuilt New Bethe!—
lead them.” His theme, “Little Dan-|the beautiful, three-story, stone, bri:
sie’s One Day at Sabbath School.” Hel and steel edifice, erected at a cost ¢x-
showed to his hearers how this dear ceeding $75,000.00, modern in every
little girl had improved this one great tail and equipment which will be for-
opportunity to hear of God’s love, how| mally rededicated on the first Sunday is
truly she had learned the lesson of self] March.
sacrifice; how she had learned the les-| The completion and the dedication of
son of giving all for others, even her| the New and Greater Bethel A. M. ©.
own beautiful life. He dwelt upon the] Church with formal ceremonics of
Patient, loving spirit, the bright re-|March 5, was the culmination of @
ceptive mind, and talked of the glorious] promise Rev. A. Chester Clark, pasio’
resurrection morn of the beautiful,
of Bethel during these six years, ™°
glorified spirit that they all knew so|to the Annual Conference of Delaw2'
surely had gone forever its God.
tr ‘and the Bishop of the First seem :
And then he appealed to ‘his hearers
District. In bidding for and acccp'’”
to take the lesson into their own hearts,| the honor of entertaining the 1939 \"
give all for Christ, who lived and died] nual Delaware Conference at Wilmin
for them. There was not a Heart in| ton, Rev. Clark promised that the 0"
the hotse that did not respond to his) est and finest church in the state wo"!
words, and when, after a space of silent| open its doors for the annual confere'*
prayer, he asked the un-Christian ones| which will convene at Bethel in Api.
present to come forward and test the| pry. A. CHESTER CLARK, Past"
love of this Friend, who had laid down| pt. REV. DAVID H. SIMS, Bish’?
His life for them, the response was ce ase se
overwhelming, and such a revival as|neath it: a
was a then and there was never] “Greater love hath no man a
heard of before in that community. | this that a man lay down h
Out in the prettiest corner of “Géd’s life for his friends.”
Acre,” in that: little hamlet, they laid
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ETHEL A. Mm. 3 CHURCH
WILMINGTON, DEL.
named
nmed
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"ENDEAVOR LEAGUE
~ TOPIC FOR MARCH 12
EVERY JUNIOR A CHRISTIAN
hat It Means to Decide for Christ
Acts 16:25-34
sting at the Topic _
here are many people in the world
like to think of the Christian re-
ion as a very complex, difficult sys-
m. It cannot easily be understood by
the ignorant, they say; the Bible has
o many doctrines that are impossible
‘explain, to say nothing about living
them; there are so many rules to fol-
ow that the more one tries the worse
off one is. ?
Then there are others who think!
hat the Christian way is very simple,—
so simple, in fact, that when a mission-|
ry talks to uneducated black people
in Africa about Jesus Christ they can
grasp the meaning at once. Nobody
eds to know all about our religion be-
fore he accepts any of it. There is
enough to it to keep us busy all of our
lives, but to start is a very easy matter.
For the next several weeks until
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
BANK PRESIDENT
Church, which is to take place in’ the
city of Detroit next year.
The Victory Savings Bank is one of
the few Columbia banks to keep open
its doors throughout a period of finan-
cial stress. As a consequence, the col.
ored citizens and numerous white peo-
ple who do business with this concern
haye displayed confidence, not only in
Negro leadership, but also in a type
of organization that is constantly en-
deavoring to teach people thrift.
The esteem in which the directors
and employes are held by the public is
evidenced by the continuous support
given by the citizens of Columbia. This
much needed bank, which over a period
of time has shown an increase in busi-
ness, is a credit not only to members of.
the race, but also to leaders in the
business world of the “Palmetto State.”
Dr. Adams, his associates, and other
supporters are highly commended for
their stability in a field which requires
the utmost confidence of the public,
THE REV. F. A. ADAMS
Columbia, S. C.
Victory Savings Bank of South Carolina
Headed By Progressive Minister
COL ot
SOL UMBIA, Si C. (By cE, wis CAPETOWN SAYS FAREWELL TO
Herculos, Calvin Service)—The colored MRS. LUCY M. HUGHES
citizens of this industrial capital vity of BISHOP WRIGHT FETES MIS-|
the “Iodine State” have excellent reason SIONARY WORKERS
Easter, we want to use our meetings to
the Christian life is, and, if it be Possible, |
to start out to live it.
The New Testament tells of the com-|
ing of Jesus Christ as the Messiah and
Saviour. His sinless life as a man was
to be an example for all persons.
all thinking and action. When Jesus
was put to death on the cross by His
enemies, He, having done no sin, made!
it possible for others who had sinned to
be forgiven and not be punished.
Now when anyone decides for Christ,
he must give his consent to the follow-
ing things: he must admit that Christ
is his Saviour by providing a way of
‘escape from sin; he must look to Christ] °
as his example in the way of living; he
must put into pragtice in his own life
the teachings of Jesus; he must openly| '
call himself a Christian and connect
himself with Christian people.
For Juniors to Think and Say
(As the Juniors discuss the topic they
will answer the questions that follow,
ell of differences in the lives of Chris-
tians as compared with those who are
lot, and quote suitable passages and
erses of poetry.)
THE FIRST PRESENT
Ail by myself I never can
_ Do anything that’s fine.
But You will help me, God, if T
_ Give You all that is mine.
nd so I give You everything
T have, and myself too,
And You can do with me, dear God.
Just as 2G want to do!
—Mary Dixon Thayer
Q sates to Be Answered
~ How much must we believe about
ist before we can decide for Him?
iz en a Junior decides for ea
, will his friends see
4
cides for Christ?
in God.
Mark 11 :22-24.
Repentance.
Mark 1:14-15.
Beli in Jesus.
"John 3:16.
help all the Juniors to understand what) ness leaders of the race in this area: for
| banks in this country, owned and oper-
The|2ble to maintain its efficient business,
truth which He taught is the basis for| (ve largely to. the vision and foresight
other steps follow when one] T,, March 9. Self-denial.
for being proud of the outstanding busi- |
|here in Columbia is one of the few
ated exclusively by Negroes.
The Victory Savings Bank, which was
founded almost 20 years ago, has been
of its distinguished president, the well
known Dr. E. A. Adams.
Dr. Adams. who has headed this
\banking institution with remarkable
| success for many vears, is a presiding
|elder in the A. M. E. Church, a po-
sition he has creditably held for nine
fe
eight
has been in
years in one dis
ears, and
the ministry for twenty
as a trustee of Allen Uni
sity, has
been able. at all times. to render assis-
tance to Allen, and the denomination
he serves, and numerous people worthy
HUGHES
Wright, Jr
E. Church in South
the minister of Capetown,
ave a grand farewell to Mrs. Lucy M
MRS.
Bishop R. R
over the A. M.
Africa, and
LUCY M
of cooperation.
Associated with Dr. Adams in the
banking enterprise is the Rey. J. P.
Reeder, pastor of Zion Baptist Church.
, presiding
Rev. Reeder, who is Secretary of ste Hughes who has been visiting in South
Board of Directors, has contributed in Africa. The largest hall in this part
no smal! way to the successftl oper of South Africa was engaged—The
i i y Savines Bank 4 j
hight 4 Ke Ph gta Be pone Capetown City Hall The Mayor of
Ns ate ah feaied tn business| CaPetown made the principal address,
mene the Yaa ~ lin which he paid a high compliment to
Sigua a the A. M. E. Church, and the work of
; ted| the A. M. E. i
The bank has been so ably conduc Pare <. coatt A fiicas, Many
ton that| Bishop Wright in a AL
during the bags j anata beautiful presents were given < vi
pn Sn . fg a beautiful os-
rs yaluable real estate throughout Hughes; among them
it owns trich feather cape from Bishop and
the city. h ecel-| Mrs. Wright. Lion skins, leopard
The Rev. Dr; Adams, whose ex skins, tiger skins, and hundreds of
lent spirit of cooperation has made pos-
sible this otttstanding business for
members of his race, is a member of
the Financial Board of the AM. E.
Church, and is also a member of the
curios were given her,
Bishop Wright in introducing Mrs
Hughes said, “This is a great event in
the life of our American and our Afri-
can people. So far as I know, Mrs.
In South Africa she has traveled over
another 13,000 miles.
over 2,500 miles*by train, and in auto-
mobile.
She traveled —
BISHOP R. R. WRIGHT, JR
She has gone exactly 11,257 miles up
ito this afternoon. She has been with
us 117 days, and every day has been
She has visited over 100 differ-
and eight
busy
ent churches,
annual conferences and mi
and_ schools,
jonary con-
vention She has had over seventy-
five different receptions, had three may-
ors speak at different functions, and
numerous government officials She
has been received by the King of
Swaziland, and by ma powerful
chiefs. She has tr ed from the Cape
to the Belgian Congo. She has laid
corner sto: elp dedicate churches,
addressed
}
She has s
the ve
sect Had asked
Thomas Cook 1 iy to have
planed Sach a he could
not have gotten for $3,000 what Mrs.
Hughes got at NO PERSONAL EX-
PENSE WHATEVER TO HER. Her
tour was planned by Bishop Wright to
the most minute detail and executed by
his a On all the trip except
ad trip, two to eight pe
the
interpreters were always
sons, inc
at her side. “This,” said the Bishop,
“Shows the org tion of the A.M.E
Church And this shows how we treat
our high officials.”
Mrs. Hughes sailed today for Eng-
land on the Windsor Castle, one of the
most luxurious of the Union Castle
Line, a first class passenger. More than
180 persons came to the boat to see her
off, and did not leave until her ship was
far out into the ocean. Mrs. Hughes
said in parting. “I love Africa. TI
really love these wonderful people. Alt
they need is their chance. And if God
gives me strength I will do all I can for
I especially want to help the
womanhood of South Africa. And I
them
merged. Good Samaritan-
Waverly Hospital; and is a candidate
for Episcopal honors at the forth-
Conference of the A. M. E
Luke 9:23.
Hughes is the first Negro woman, per-
haps the first Negro who has come to
South Africa on business. She repre-
sents a group of 25,000 women who
have an investment of tens of thou-
sands of dollars in this country, and
recently
coming
person spiritually
am coming back to South Africa, if God
spares me. You have been so kind to
Bishop and Mrs. Wright have
Dr. and Mrs
me.
been wonderful
Dr. and Mrs. Tantsi, Dr. and Mrs.
White, Mrs. Mexeke, Rev. and Mrs.
Fortune, Mrs. Lawrence,
many others, too many to mention, have
done all they could to make me happy
And above all, God has blessed me with
good health. TI am going back to
Gow,
and many,
Lo 8 daa a 2 Cor. 5:17.| they have sent her to look thi invest-
isi X vis farther
I's decision, ment over and to advise as to arthe
Saeptarch t+ EAS. Acts 9:3-6.| investment. Her investment is in
i he most neces-
Topic—1. What It] schools and churches, t s ;
bem age tee Christ. Acts| sary thing after :food and raiment in
Means to developing civilization. She has come
16128-S4. over 13,000 miles from her Texas home.
—Christian Endeavor World
re os RBM Media atin!
America charged with a new love and
a new commission for Africa.”
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radio addresses of Rev. Charles E.|that seems to be working successfully.
News At A Glance Coughlin. He has placed about 75 cows with
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Mrs. Chas. Hughes, Mrs. L. V. Ar- !
t
a The pickets, known as the Philadel-| renters,charging from 75 cents to $1.50 tion, however elaborate, but the] nold, Mrs. G. Gray, Mi Cora Cali and read by Rey. F. H. Shipes, pastor! He spent several years as an evange-
; SUGGESTIONS FOR SELF-DENIAL| phia Committee for the Defense of|per week. The renter furnishes feed se : Fas added a touch befitting the oc-| Mr. and fae pak ora Gilliam,| St. John A. M. E. Church, Louisville,| list, his labors carrying him into the
; DURING LENT American Constitutional Rights, urge] and shelter and when bossy goes dry| Im Memory of Rev. W. H. p,. i Mero Leah Peake, Prof. creme Mre.|Ky. Five minutes addresses were de-| states of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia,
: a public boycott of the station. The]the dealer replaces her with a good| Who Passed Four Years A, Bus, ‘tasty, delicious menu was served. | Gilliam, Mr. and Mrs D Hah I. T.|tivered by Rey. W. E. Spillman, pastor| the Carolinas, Illinois Michigan, Ohio
The following suggestions as to dif-| station has declined to carry the ad-| milker. s ¥ Hy 25, 1935. oa 8, Feb, “Elston is dean of the College,|Helen Ivey, Hon. Ay : R Boblees Mis- Asbury A.-M. E, Charch, Louisville,| and Indiana.
ferent methods of self-denial may be| dresses until the Detroit priest submits : : iit on, Miss,, and the bride is pro-| and Mea ea 4M Gilliam, task Mr.|Ky., and Rey. S. H. Etherly, pastor} In the days of his prime he was a
found help in guiding the people’s| scripts in advance. THE AMERICAN. WAY- “In our hearts your memory |i sor of languages at the same insti-|M. Dorman, Mrs. M. % Witt a Leis eee ee bee ee oe dee
action: ; ay . Sweetly, tender, fond and ae Both are graduates of Wilber_| Little Rock; Dr. L. H. Haniiewae ae ise pee SOG: “Some Sweet Day |1n winning many souls:to the. cause of
Resolve to give one whole day's in-| LIFE EXPECTANCY BOOSTED | From a Little Rock, Ark., dispatch’in| There is not a day, dear father University Washing BG dcr: Rev: TC. Mole eee ee ee Carat ccineaysicageehinng oo
come as a special offering. ONE YEAR the New York Herald Tribune: That we donot think of you.” shop Greene, who is Presiding Bish-| Greene, Pittsburgh, Pa., Rev au | the deceased was sung by Mrs. Blanche| he swayed great.audiences, not only)
Resolve to give a certain percentage a “A frequent complaint was that the Maud Bazie Johnson the’ Eighth Episcopal District em-| Hair and family, Jackson, Mi d Mrs (Hopwood, Deaconess of Quinn Chape | Sermony but in song, for he could sing.
a i S M q So ae ae ae ev.|A. M. E. Church. The Eulogy wa His active itinerate ministry closed )
of the week's income. WASHINGTON, (UP)—The U. S.| W. P. A. had caused many Negroes 3 Hortense Bazie Holman a eee made and Mrs. J. C. Greene, Grenada | delivered by Rey. G. Horace TEA hOmebaG 1928, when he was superannu- e
Resolve sat go without — custo- hetat ia eee are! that] to get the idea that they wets wortiak “ : Daughter fe 5 ee A Sie Miss. pastor Oiifin Chanel A.M. 'E Gil se duicineccihie (A anal aon SEea ete 5
mary expenditure giving the money| babies born in ave a “62-year! much $1.00 a day or even more in do- aes 4 Bi ; ng. SUSGEeeseee i Obi y “Ist RDA: Churchicd pian F
2 . " Eh . : — F itendis . ituary . James A. M. E. Church, Louisville,
wei to - offering. ; lease on eae year more than} mestic labor.” | GREENE-ELSTON WEDDING ay ae < geeiaags i A GREAT MAN HAS FALLEN Rey. Andrew Jackson Dodd, was born| Ky., Bishop J. Albert Johnson, presid-
solve to abandon some normal| those born in 1937. - -<Phi ; _ LITTLE_.R Pres. G. A. . r College, eee Fase eres maid
pleasure involving expense and give the] While still somewhat less than the Ppuedelphiahi ears alia oe North Little Rock; Rev. and Mrs. D.| Rev. Todd in A. M. E. Ministry Over Det ee a ae ae tHe cast his lot with Quinn Chapel
money to the offering. Biblical promise of “three score and » A PhPhPhPhD LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Frieng f ee etic, a i gga 8 Fala 85 years, six months and twenty days | chudcBes Louiavillea iy ; a
. gi ain sum ” = “ i A x . Sof = Fes: J. Pendleton, vi x ie é Se ae hy g : 4 i
apts yaa . Sou 8 es ae a aoe oy ee Bishop and Mrs. ‘S. L. Greene Met a iss.; Miss Alma on) aie Louisville, Ky.—Rev. Andrew Jack Eanes tae enionmamuey land Sarah prauama tenant Fonehe Class meetir
day to the offering to be made at the] twice as great as it was 100 years ago. Long intrigued by the Yogis of India| their home to honor their daught ee ine rapes anmarese back 4 Dade AGRE Nee ular SOIC Sven sUnitast
time of family worship, or daily prayer. er,
, Miss.; Mr. Earnest Covington,|son Dodd, a veteran minister of Christ
rth Little Rock; Mrs. Jaspen Davis,| and one of the fathers of African Meth-
s. J. W. Jordan, Mrs. A, A. Wo-|odism of Kentucky, answered the roll
3 ae ck, Hon. S. A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs.; call of death Saturday evening, Tanuary
gifts and wishing them happiness H. Touchstone, Prof. and Mrs. J.| 2th at 11:25 ;
through life. Lewis, Dr. J. H. Claybo: i :
: Ba : | Lewis, Dr. J. H. Clay “David | Rev. De Se nAned cite
The beautiful home of Bishop Greene, sabi ccs hae SE atc a phe Lan
and the other contemplative sects of the
Far East, we are no less intrigued by
the career of George Bosworth Burch,
36, who is just completing his 18th year
as a student at Harvard University.
Burch likes it at Harvard. -Since he}
He was converted at the age of 18 final illness. The ministers of the
years and joined the A. M. E. Church. | Were kindly disposed to him ar
He married during his nineteenth year,| frequently filled the local
to this union was born one son whose | Was true of all denomi
whereabouts he did not know not hav_| He leaves to mourn
ing heard from him for thirty year | brother, Thomas Dod
ayborne, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Gravel-| bed in his final illness for more than a] Rev
Lillian, who was recently married to
Mr. W. T. Elston of this city. Early
Tuesday they were coming, bringing
—Jessie Halsey] NAZIS MAY DECIDE TO RE-MAKE
WORLD
SUNDAY DANCING LOSES
WUERZBURG, Germany, (UP)—
BOSTON, (AP)—A measure to per-| Franz Ritter Von Epp, Reich Governor
mit Sunday dancing under the auspices] of Bavaria, indicated in an address to
aatefn: | ris Dodd, of L v
; aes <1 Pe" started studying there he has married| located at 1900 Ringo St. was go ePeerele ‘Roc EN ; ; Dodd entered the ministry be- ee : re
of civic, charitable; religious, fraternal ae: party leaders and the Reich Col-| ang now has two children, but he in-|ly decorated. Many friends Ree Mrs, 2 L. Jones, North | RM all iaihl mh Fe re aa pie we ae Man be A si
groups, was disapproved , today by a]onial Bund here today that Germany tends to keep right on. An advanced family. who are business and r tle Rock; Mrs. “Leah Dashes Prof During his long and Gntintne ministry bse she eee Gee ee Mrs. Charity Kiler
committee of the tate Legislature. re ge with return student in philosophy, he says he has leaders came to honor the young couple id Mrs. I. T. Gillman, Sr., Mr. and!he gave Wcisele hae tiaeiniety to ie fo the ministry of Teel. Efe and a host of friends
4 1 =o ech ates “no particular goal in view.” and to assure them of the same help s. I. T Gilliam, Jr., Miss Ruth In_| cause of Christ and in his arias was.all veats of which were giv: é ae e
MANCHUKUO SIGNS PACT ‘The German people, as one of the) And as the United Press dispatch| and encouragements they gave to their am, Miss Viola B. Danley, Mrs. Al-| creat power for good and the cause of as abt oe uM els as Ri it aS 7
Pies leading culture nations of the world, de-| .44.- 4 parents. tha E. Ingram, Miss Myrtle Powell | Christ. Wayman. 5 F
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pn. and Mrs. W. A. Singfield, Mr He was buried from Quinn Chapel] His fitst pastorate was the A. M. E
id Mrs. D. G. James, Mr. J. U.|A. M. E. Church, Louisville. Ky..| Church at Burgan, Ky. He wz
ton, Mrs. A. H. Brown, Miss Alice| Tuesday, Januarv 3lst, at 2:00 P. M.J founder and organizer of Quinn C
= icile Brown, Mr. S. MM. Ballard, all] in the Louisville Cemetery. The follow-|A. M. E., Church. Lexington a
POLITICS AND RELIGION mans and Shinto Japanese. Little Rock. ine Order of Service was carried out:| Among other churches of Ky., that
: The voting, as has been the case i
The assertion is sometimes made that] the past, is most likely to result *:
(AP).—Manchukuo signed an anticom-| planning of the world, in such a fash-
intern protocol today, thereby joining] ion as is necessary for the future of a
the anti-Communist front created by|highly developed people of 80,000,000,”
Germany, Italy and Japan. he said.
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pickets yesterday marched before Sta-| new under the sun? =
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test the station’s refusal to carry the! developed a “rent-a-cow” system here
To elect a successor to Pope Pius XI,| ization. iley, Miss Juanita Wiley, Mrs. J. C.| ville District, West Kentucky Annu a! pastored the A. M.’E. Church at}
cardinals from all over the world will] The death last week of Clarence Trut Owell, all of Little Rock; Prof. R Conference. Second Hvinn s an-|C e, Tent
be locked in seclusion March 1, lest, Wilson, white, militant anti-sa irner, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio;| nounced by Rev. PB TB
some other than spiritual influence seep{sader, also recalls that at a sess Bn. J. R. Booker, Little Rock: Dr,| Trinity A. M. E. Churct Seri fe
into their important voting. the Methodist Episcopal Confere id Mrs: Routen, Mrs. Fannie Ray |Tesson was ' ad by al ag Ms
Despite these precautions, it is prac-| Kansas City several years ago d, Miss Tillie Ingram, Rev. and Mrs.| Huzhes, Presiding Flder of West Louis
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TIN
In view of the fact that we are build-
ing = visual exhibit of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn-
estly request that you as pastor send
a picture of your church (postal card
size), and also a pleture of yourself.
We also urge Presiding Elders to send
on display, the pictures of one thous-
and or more A. M. E. Churches and
their pastors and Presiding Elders.
GEORGE W. BABER
—Lancaster New Era, Jan. 28, 1939.
Lancaster, Penna.
MYRTLE MILLER SECRETARY
This is to certify that I have ap-
pointed Miss Myrtle Miller, 407 North May
Liberty Street, Alliance, Ohio to com-
plete the unexpired term of the late
Mrs. Sada J. Anderson as Statistical
Secretary of the Woman’s Parent Mite
Missionary Society.
port blanks and literature should be
sent to Miss Miller.
Signed:
CHRISTINE S. SMITH, President
The Central Oklahoma Electoral
College Meets
The Electoral College of the Central
Oklahoma Annual Conference is set
to meet April 12th, 1939, twelve-noon
in Talihina, Okla.
Rev. J. P. Perks, Pastor
Rt. Rev. H. Y. Tookes, Bishop
W. Albert Davis, Secretary
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please see that their reporters’ sub-] solemn commitment service.
scriptions are paid up in order to as-] Remember the Post Sesqui Centennial
sure publication of your news.
EDITOR.| Bethel A. M. E. Church the head-
The above notice was taken from} quarters.
The Good Samaritan Herald, and] Rev. Henry P. Jones, pastor; Rev.
might have been written for the Chris-] W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder; Rt.
tian Recorder, which heartily concars.| Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding Bishop.
—Ed. C. R.
“Preparing With Christ for Every
Crisis”
Join the Grand march of the faithful
progressives to the Mecca of African
Methodism, June 11-15, 1939.
The &th Connectional Young People’s} battle for the Lord.”
Congress, Leadership Training Insti-
tute and Richard Allen Youth Council.
Objectives ;
Fellowship, Worghip Instructions, In. Conferences and have reporters
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‘ PLEASE READ AND ACT | Crowder, Columbus, _ oq n into the Great Beyond tw.
p h D. -H. rowder, — lumbus, Ga., y, So ghaaee WO years
Sar. Pastor. Bishop Bazie Holman, Alton, Tl... \ ao d ten months since. Those whose
i # If you are not recelving your CHRIS-| nelia Gordon, Lithonia, Ga. } od fortune it was to frequent thi
March 15, 16, 17—Sierra Leone Confer Onsen iomia, Ga. |. } voles is
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If you have removed give us your old
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Bishop E. J. Howard.
April 3, 4, S—Liberia Conference—Mon
D. Dempsey, Plant City, Fla.; 7. Ww
Bruno, Ocala, Fla.; F. L. Gitj
ngs,
< 3 . der and reverential spirit. The father
rovia, West Africa. Bishop E. Sanford, Fla.; J.T. Jenkins, Orlando, nly wished the best for his chi
J. Howard. ae ms mee sepa mpm aw a oe d ian to provide it for ae
- a ; GE A. GL! ls : & . Fla. 5 Aa ah
April vg eter ‘onference—Bishop Editac and Masager’ | Pitietoal Palate BES W. c. Fu splayed a spirit of understanding and
April 13, 14, 15, 16—Gold Coast Confer. ney, Madison, Fla.
ence—Accra, West Africa. Bish
op E. J. Howard.
rs
OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFER-
ENCE OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH
dered their growth.
CHRISTIAN RECORDER VisiToxy oo
The Electorial College of the Okla-
homa Conference will convene at King-
fisher on Wednesday, May 3, 1939, at
12:00 o'clock (noon).
Rev. Wm. M. Henry—Pastor .
Rt. Rev. E. J. Howard, D.D.—Bishop
Rey. J. N. B. Wall—Sec. of Conference
Bishop E. J. Howard, Mr. and My.
Arnett Rambeau, Mesdames Lucy yf.
Hughes, D. H. Sims, Gertrude Lee,
Bertha Napper, Eva L. Johnson, Mag.
gie McLaughlin, Revs. J. A. Portlock,
A. A. Amos, A. L. Wilson, D. 3
Barton, D. Ward Nichols, S. Hy
Gumbs, all of New York, Rev. C pz
Wilson, Westbury, L. T., Mr. J. Arthur
mington, Delaware, Bethel A. M.
FE. Church, 6th and Walnut
Streets. Rev. A. Chester Clark,
Pastor, 1315 Tatnall Street.
Bishop D. H. Sims.
26—Baltimore Conference—Bishop
M. H. Davis.
3—New Jersey Conference—At-
lantic City, N. J., St. James A
ven by Bishop B. T. Tanner.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
lowing order:
M. E. Church. Rev. M. M, Harris, Phila., Pa., Revs. R. 0. Nap. 5-7; Ocala, Fla. 1907-10: Mt. Zi
Ward, Pastor, 117 N. Pennsyl- The third Quarterly Conference off per, H. Y. Arnett, J. L. Mims, J. W. ksoriville, Fla., 1910-15. ec
vania Avenue. Bishop D. H.} Union A. M. E. Church was held on} Mason, W. P. Stevenson, E. L. Kin- esiding Elder of the North Jackson.
Sims Monday evening, February 6th, with} zer, S. H. Barker, M. M. Ward, $ ile District 1915-20. The faithfulness
May 10@—Philadelphia Conference— Rev. R. O. Napper. presiding. Rev.|T. Boyd; Rev. J. J. Jenkins, Provi- nd success of his ministry are attested
Philadelphia, Penna.. Mother| Nanper gave a splendid exhortation the dence, R. I., Presiding Elder and Mrs the members uniformly received into
Bethel, Sixth and Lombard] Sunday previous. using as his subject: Drake of New England. church and the baptism of many
Streets. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pas-| “Where Art Thou”? Gen. 3:9. bo is a ho shall be eternally saved.
tor, $621 Haverford Avenue.|. The Conference was well attended.}. CHEYNEY, PENNA. Ffonors
and reports from departments showed
good progress.
There were five conyersions and five
accessions during the quarter. Rev.
Y_ C. Tohnson, who joined us recently.
left to become assistant pastor at Zion
A. M. F. Church, this citv. We miss
his brief stav and usefulness.
William Y. Brvant. the efficient secre-
tarv of the Christian Procressive Clb.
anewered the Heavenly Roll Call. He
fought a good fight. he finished his
course, he kent the faith.” Five others
also passed into eternity. Each loss
is felt, but God’s will is done
A rally toward the second mortgage
has netted to date $1820.58. i
Trustees’ receipts
Stewards’ receipts
Auxiliaries’ receipts .
Bishop D. H. Sims.
17—New York Conference—New
York, N. Y., Emanuel A. M. E.
Charch, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev.
D. Ward Nichols, Pastor. 209
Edgecombe Avenue. Bishop D.
H. Sims.
24—New England Conference—
Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M.
E. Church. Rev. E. VL. Blake,
Pastor, 27 Pendleton Avenue.
Bishop D. H. Sims.
On Sunday evening, February 1?, the
one hundred and seventy-ninth Anni-
versary of the Rt. Rev. Richard Allen,
founder and first Bishop of the A. M.
E. Church was celebrated at Thorn-
bury A. M. E. Church, Cheyncy, Pa
The program was opened by singing
by the senior and junior choirs
Norris Bolden gave the invocation,
which Mrs. Martha Washington ©
the 19th Psalm. Mrs. Susie Freer
from. Campbell Church, Media, sang
“Sometime my burden is so hari to
bear.” A five minutes address wes
given by Mrs. Helen Bundick, D
Supt. of South Philadelphia D
on the History of the A. M. E. C
Mrs. Hannah Brown of Media read 2
paper on the life of Richard Allen fal.
lowed by singing by the Senior Choir.
The Allen Day address was given by
Dr. L. P. Hill, President of Ch
State Teachers College, the pros
was closed by Miss Nannie Moon,
ing, “Sometime I feel like a Motherless
Child”. After which the pastor, Rev.
T. J. McKelvey gave the Benediction.
SARAH WOODLAND.
last before his demise
which office he was
ected until and including 1936.
ay
ager in its history.
pted Masons.
Total receipts......
REV. R. O. NAPPER. Presiding Elder
REV. C. H. FOUNTAIN. Pastor
ELVIRA F. BECKETT.
A meaningful and purposeful tiek to
Last Honors
Congress June 11-15, 1939. Mother
NEW SUBSCRIBERS
M. Garrett. Lilly P. Tones. Lizzie
Bobbit, Oscar Gibbons. T. R- Covle all
of Monticello, Ky.. Prof. T. 7. Burn-
ette. Cleburne, Texas. Mrs. M. [en
Burns, Ft. Worth, Texas. Rev. ie
Robinson. Chicago, If., Rev. B. C.
Brock, Bio Snrings. Texas. Mrs.. 0.
G. Love. Dallas, Texas, Rey. P. J-
Chavis,.Chicago, Iil., James R. Aurbrey
and Robert Mallory of Minneapolis,
Minn.. Mrs. T. H. Van Lew, Newark,
N._J., Rev. Durant, Lansdowne, Pa.
Mrs. Fila McFadden. Rev. A. W.
Miller, Miss Mabel Gates all of Darby,
Penna.. Mrs. Mary Howard, ‘Addie
Bond, 1.. Cromer and. George Satchel,
his “last ride.”—It was.
LAID TO REST
(Continued from page |)
rest.”. Iam through.
up everything.
Sponsored by the Department of Re-
ligious Education, H. Y. Tookes, Co-
chairman.
>
Family Life
He was married at an early age ©
Laura Anna Alston of Charleston, S
Phones ee
Granite 2416
Madison 6313
: A “Modern Equipmes'
SARAH E. BROWN
- Funeral Directress and Embalmcr
Successor to the late William
Administrative Staff:
Rev. Samuel S. Morris
Prof E. A. Selby
Dr. C. W. Abington
“We stand at Armageddon and we
Excellent food well served
good quality of food
any varieties
ops, Chicken, Sea Food
y j Reasonable Prices
: Salis No Ss ID
the conference send] Winifrcd ‘
‘ si fe
PONE A Hs tant 2ST
PRESIDING ELDERS:
When you hold your Quarterly
blessed this union—
r., who died in infancy
Rambeau and Irene Carrie
‘ ; daughters being
leged to cheer their father in his
years since the mother preceded
“genuine hospitality, its mutual re-
ect and consideration, and its decent
lerance which neither cramped nor
Dr. D. P. Seaton licensed him to
reach in 1903 at Washington, D. C.
was ordained deacon in 1905 at High
brings, Fla., by Bishop B. T. Tanner
ad became a member of the conference
that time and place. He was or-
fined an elder in 1906 at St. Peters.
rg, Fla., this ordination being also
Appointments were received in the
Brooksville, Fla.,
He was a Mason of the highest de-
ee 33rd. He was a member of every
neral Conference from 1908 to 1936—
Esteemed
orthy by his brethren, he was elected
agerof-the-A. M. F. Book Con-
wn by the General Conference of 1920
repeatedly
In
87/—he retired from management—
ving held this office longer than any
He was a mem-
of the Board of the Allen League
2-1916. Was a connectional trustee.
t served as treasurer both of Edward
aters College, and of Free and Ac-
Was a member of the
mmission to the Union Bishops Coun-
, Washington, D. C., for several
Ss. Probably his crowning achieve-
int was the part he had in the erec-
nof the Allen Building—19th and
Mberton Streets, this city—of which
Was justifiably proud and which per-
is his most imposing monument.
eethaps he sensed the approach of
ith for he remarked to a friend—as
trode to the hospital that this would
© his children on the days of his
th—“I think the church needs to give
lam going
s In acknowledg-
4n introduction to a neighboring
pat in th hospital—“Yes” Rev. D.
Baxter—I built the Book Concern
a Rev. G. E. Curry, manager.
Herbarium
phe ta tiee
i aa ate his son-in-law broudly—
am a minister of the Gospel.”
“And, by and b 5 “at
, y my Savior dea
edad or dear to
When Faith has
a as made her task ea
complete jes
Tl lay my tro)
va phies at the Savior’. f
Within the Jasper walls— i
This crowns my task.”
He leaves to mourn
daughters—Mrs. Mae Baxter Rambeau
Miss Irene C. Baxter—a_ son-in-law
Arnett C, Rambeau ail of Philadelphia,
two cousins—Dr. J. P, Porter and Rey,
Peas Baxter, of Atlanta, Ga \
James Alston of New York
relatives,
their loss—two
+, 4anephew
» and dther
Telegrams, Resolutions, Messages of
Sympathy and Floral Tributes
A. M. E. Bishops’ Council—Bishop
Plipper, President; Connectional Coun-
cil—Drs. V. M. Townsend, C. A.
Wingfield, Hodson Waters, Com.
Bishop and Mrs. D. H. Suns, Bishop
and Mrs. J. A. Gregg, Bishop and
Mrs. H. Y. Tookes, Bishop and Mrs.
W. ALF ountain, Bishop E. J, Howard,
Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Mrs. R. A
Grant, Drs. George A. Singleton and
Christian Recorder Stafi, John R. Haw-
kins, Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Berry, Dr.
and Mrs. J. G. Robinson, Dept. of| Julia Austin, Miss. Elizabeth White,
Religious Education, E. A. Selby, S. S.
Morris, C. W. Abington, Com. ; Dr. J.
H. Clayborn, Dr. C. S. Long, Jr., Pres.
and Faculty Edward Waters College;
A. M. E. Preachers Meeting, Major
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Jones, Mrs. Eloise Fickland, Mrs. | Effie R. Primas, Mrs. Viola Long Car-
teurietta White, Key. james stoimes, ter, Mr. and Mrs! Clifford Washing- ~
Air, John Loper, U. Halyard, Mr, and ton, Church Members Relief Asso. Si
Ars. James A, vaggins aliss bkssie] K. Ake Pres., Mrs. Edna H. Tewis
Vavis, Mrs, Louisa Augustus, Luzabeth} and mother, M
White Hull and ramiily, mma Bennette,] Mr. and Mrs.
AN. Jackson, Mr. and irs. Henry H.Jand Mrs.
Jetterson, atiss Mable Jenkins, Mr. ana|The Fla.
Mts. Witham Jarvis, Mrs. Alberta} ciety Allen A. M. E. Church, Mrs
Jones Kobiason and iamily, Misses Mary Cole Gray, Pres. Eva Tron
a\lethea Higgenbotham, Netue Young,} son, Secretary, the Carter family, Dr
Diy
ur. and Mrs. joseph Mosby, Mrs. ¥ s. Nelli
Dorothy M, ‘Lyree, Mr. Otero Chase, setae me poniigre ae
Misses Marie 3. Chase, Rachel A. Napanee F A Be Elswer: Coan
Thomas, Mr. and Mrs, George Lyle| of the P. L. B. Mrs. E. J. Roberts,
Mr. Uanny Halyard, airs. \.#. Hur-l pres De. and Mrs. Waa. Co oh
ley, Key. and Mrs. J. 14. Thompson, Rey ana Mrs Ww A RS, Rae x.
Muss Catherine Brown, Mrs. Mable W. a Tinian Mr aad Mrs Wm aS
Buncombe, Mr- aud Mrs. W. McKin-l.on and family, Rev Hodson Waters
ley Menchan and daughter, Mrs. Bebe, and family, Miss Irene M. Turner,
Mr. Koland Whidie, Misses Edna H. Mrs. bert Richardson Soran Sadie
Withams, Louisa M. Johnson, Alice Dickerson, Dr. Charles E. Wilson, Mrs.
Matthews, Walhmena] Marion May, Mrs. Ella F. Cart; Dri
Sheiton, Mr. Charles Craig, Charles and Mrs. C. Pain, Dr. and Me
Spain, James S, Laster, Fred C, King, Kirksey Curd, peg Alice Renda
Miss Mary K. Skerritt, Mr. Arthur A.} Mrs. Thelma White, Mrs. Marie Allen
Windneid, Jr., Misses Merion Steven- Johnson, Mrs. Sadie E. Hoxter, Miss
son, Dorothy C. Webb, Helen Lee} Marian R. Faucett, Mrs. Wrteriad:
Pinckett, White, Elaine] Mr, and Mrs. James H. Hill, Mr. and
Brownlee, Octavia Heimster, Fejenia} Mrs. Frank Clark, Mr. Denman Hill
Smith, Howard Woodson, Rev. and| Mrs. Patti Caldwell, Mr, and Mrs.
Mrs. William P. Stevenson, Rey. Nel-| Elmer Gray, Rev. aad Mrs. C.H Cae
son H. Knowlton, Mr, and Mrs, James ter, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Gans Thomas
Robinson, Mr. Lewis W. W ebb, Mrs.}Miss Helen L. Harris, and ee?
Moses Fergeson and family, Mrs
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Dames, Mrs. Eula Anderson and daugh-
James Flemit
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Nichols, Rey. and Mrs. J. L. Link,|A. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Hil-| Mrs. J. C. Dawkins, Mr i? ie,
Rey. and Mrs. J. Campbell Beckett,| liard, Rey. and Mrs. Samuel T. Boyd,} W. Lalachi Morse, Dr. i I
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Thomas Lemon, Mr.and Mrs. Saltus,| beau and family, Dr. H. A. Poindexter,} Crae Family, Miss Je 3s
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Young, Mr. Dennis, Mr. and Mrs.} Mr. Arthur A. Alvairez, Mrs..R. A.|Mr. W. A
Sidney Roundtree and family, Dr. and
Mrs. Leroy Jenkins, Rev. Grandy,
Benj. Arnett, Mr. Jacob Livingston,
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White, Mr. and } erry Green. Mrs.
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REV. JOSEPH GOMEZ
The following are excerpts of a speech
made by Rey. Joseph Gomez of St.
James A. M. E. Church of Cleveland,
before the Cincinnati Council of
Churches at their regular meeting held
Ninth Street Baptist Church,
Monday, February 13. The meeting
attended by approximately 300 per-
, bo yhite and colored, represent-
at the
son
ing the Council, and civic and social
cies. The meeting was a. feature
Relations Week Obser-
sponsored by the Division of
gro welfare of the Cincinnati Com-
Chest of which J. Harvey Kerns
cutive Secretary.
of the Race
s hour of increased racial con-
the history of the Christian Church
in America has not been too assuring.
She has too often yielded to sinister
forces of the great moral and social
issues. In the days of slavery, the
Church was either open hostile to the
acquiescent in the fact of such grievous
wrongs. For that reason, I welcome
the opportunity to sound the battle cry,
that today at least we may redeem our_
selves
Fundamentally The Negro Problem
in America is not a matter of politics
nor of economics as some would say.
The answer is deeply rooted in the
history of the past. It is psychological.
For centuries there was developed
through slavery the master-slave psv-
chosis. For over seventy years through
industry and initiative, the Negro has
bridged much of that chasm. Yet
while he recognizes the difference he
is painfully aware of the fact that others
either cannot see or refuse to see this
advance. The master-slave psychosis
persists for all practical purposes.
Consequently there is resentment and
conflict. “
There are trends in Negro social,
political, and religious fife which we
must recognize if we are to be helpful.
Negroes are breaking away from old
moorings, not because of any intellec-
tual conversion, but becatse of necessi-
ty. He seeks friends, soon, however,
he will reason that a man’s tenets can-
not be so far wrong when he himself
is so right. Hence is wholesale deser-
tion to the Democratic Party and the
large increase of Negro membership in
the Catholic Church. This, of course,
is not always a wholesome course for
any people, but necessity is a hard
task-master.
Interracial Fellowship by well-meaning
but distinctfully harmful groups: (1)
By the Sophists; the professional de
claimers; the hobby seekers; those who
reason cleverly but not
They lack real heart and spirit. (2) The
Scientists, who though more intelligent-
ly honest, are slaves to facts to the ex
tent that they lack imagination and can
not enter into the real spirit of the Ne-
gro.
labeled and classified and their well-or-
dered minds cannot admit of the other} >py-Glass reveals that every candidate
truth of irregularities in human life.
(3) The
imagination but always inclined to the
easy solution even in moments of cfisis
when direct methods are necessary.
We need more of the crusading type.
They are all too few.
must lead the way in direct methods of
approach, in study and in pronounce-
ments.
the press, and utilize every weapon at
our command to build up real, solid and
practical fellowship, and understanding.
Democracy in America cannot servive
without a reasonable solution of the
race problem.
ligion cannot be made an articulate and|
effective way of life without a just so-
lution of the race problem. Once again
we are called upon to assume command.
In this sign we conquer.
abdicate our throne; we dare not sur-
render our leadership. ba
At the completion of the address by
Rev.
pressed by his presentation that a mo | Simses usually get what they go after.
x (Se Te
THE CHRISTIA
ton Was unanimously passed in’ which
sme Councu wet “on record as oftering
veth moral ana nnancial support im law-
suits Or any other efforts that seek to
secure tor Negroes im Cincinnati civic
sights as provided by the Ohio Con-
sutution.
Much harm is done to the cause of
ge aa
2
THE SPY-GLASS
THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL
(By ‘Allen R. Cooper) cae
profoundly.
1 went to Dallas, Texas with a large
delegation from many oi the Southern
Dtates to attend the Bishops’ und Con-
nectional Councils: Almost - every
munister on the train was a prophet. I
talked a little but listened much. Thé
They would have everybody
will do well, while going down this
grade, to talk less and to listen more.
“Dr. Prince F. Jackson, the (host
pastor) made it very pleasant for the
visitors and was a prince along that
line. The older an A. M. E. Bishop
becomes, some how, the better he looks.
The entire bench looks like they are
here for many more years to do the
work that has been assigned to their
nands. *
The Spy-Glass sees all of them quite
Compromiser, possessing
The Church
We must secure cooperation of
ing him out of this world because I am
a candidate. Bishops live on! If some
of us-are never elected, the church may
be better off. The Candidates for the
Bishopric were looking their best Some
of them said to me that they would like
to be mentioned in my Spy-Glass Col-
umn. I will mention them in the Spy-
Glass just as: soon as they begin to men-
tion me. Dr. G. T. Sims has an-
nounced himself for the chief secretary-
ship ‘of the General Conference. The
By the same token re-
We dare not
Gomez, the Council was so im-
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states asked
| Georgia’s endorsement?
that Georgia had four outs
|didates for the Bishopric
derstanding candidate.
ed who is the understanding cand
I told them that Allen R. ror
. the, understanding candidate, ka
man receiving the majority of the youd
at the forth coming State p,,
would be Georgia’s endorsed
meddle with us candidates, but qo
fthat he will- help \the
Georgia endorses.
Howard by way of com t
masterful sermon Thursday mo;
the Bishops’ Council, if vite a
Yale, Harvard, Chicago or Be;
versity? The distinguished Prelate
sponded on this wise: “Doctor Cox
I did not go to any of the 1
versities, but I tarried long en
the University of Zion, to
upon any occasion.”
alive and healthy. I do not desire that
any one of them think that I am hurry-].
: MARCH,
_ Several Boe baie fi
TOM og
me who y
Would
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tanding «
and one 3
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‘Last but not least I asked
PR
Bi
BISHOP D. H. SIMS
First Episcopal District
Ninth Episcopal District
to preach to any body, any
The S;
reveals that some of the Bishc
type will always be kept on th:
of Bishops.
On our journey to the Coun
joyed the company of Bi 5
Flipper and W. A. Fount
world leaders whose record has by
embalmed in the eternities
any body mislead you, be
really love each other.
Drs. Pope, Matherson and |
the great educator and metropolis
pastor sumptously fed us din:
mingham. Drs. Hall, P
Witherspoon showed us the (|
their hearts at Memphis wit
Supper. Drs. Clayborn, Towns
Lunon met us at the train
Rock with enough food to last »
we arrived at Dallas.
BISHOP M. H. DAVIS
Second Episcopal District
S LITHONIA, GA.
' The’ first Quarterly Conference
the Lithonia Circuit was held in
Paul A. M. E. Church, Ja
Brother Roger Wood was !
retary; Mrs. Cornelia Gor
elected reporter. The Pr
presided in his ustial kind anc
forward way. The conferer
best first ouart~) lx conferenc
in this Circuit. Our energet'
the Rev. C. F. Maddox, was
the 100 per cent men on the
from a financial point ted the |
A+ our request ovr pastor was
|te us for the fourth year, a
help of the Lord we are plannin¢
a greater work. :
We raised the last quarter,
Paid Presiding Elder assess‘
_ MRS. CORNELIA GOK
tric
BISHOP R. C. RANSOM
Third Episcopal District
and Kentucky
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RECORDER HALL OF FAME
The Rev. Herman F. Tyree,
Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel-
phia, Penna.
The Reverend J. E. Thomas
P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer-
ence, Florence, S. C.
The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement,
Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous-
ton, Texas.
The Rev. Howard A. Garcia,
Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City,
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The Rev. George W., Baber, Pass
tor of Ebenezer Church, De-
troit, Michigan, and host to the
1940 GENERAL CONFER-
ENCE.
Emanuel, New York City.
Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist,
Second A. M. E. Church,
Hartford, Conn.
The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor,
Woodbury, New Jersey
Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tab-
ernacle, Philadelphia, Penna.
The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor
hadierumpoliae teak!
The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor
Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y.
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ROLL
Evangelist N. H. Jeltz,
Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth-
el Church, Newbedford, Mass.
Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M,
E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas-
tor of St. James, St. Louis,
Missouri.
The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft.
Wayne, Ind.
Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne
Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio.
, The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas.
tor St. Matthews, S. C.
The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis-
gah A. M. E. Church, Salem,
N. 3:
The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid-
ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs-
trict, Western North Carolina
Conference, Greensboro, N, C.
The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al-
bany, Ga.
The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola,
Florida.
The Rev. N. H, Leath, Noma,
t Florida. 3
Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James
A. M. E. Church, Cleveland,
Ohbjo.
Mr. Albert Williams, Detroit,
Michigan
The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor,
..Detroit, Michigan.
The Rey. Edward E. Tyler, Pas-
tor, Jamaica, N. Y.
Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin,
West Virginia.
Pastor St. Peter, Houston,
Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi-
dent Conference Branch Mis-
sionary Society, New Jersey.
The Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie,
Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel-
phia, Penna.
The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr.,
Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey.
The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas-
tor Grant A. M. E. Church,
Toronto, Ont., Canada.
The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor
Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna.
Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew,
Philadelphia, Penna.
Prof. O. M. Travis. Merchant,
Monticello, Kentucky.
The Rey, I. N. Patterson, P. E.
West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia,
Penna.
The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E.
4th Episcopal District, Chicago,
Illinois.
Mrs. Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga.
The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar,
Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland.
The Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor
St. John, Springfield, Illinois.
Members of the Hall of Fame
are persons who have sent in ten
or more new cash subscriptions
in the Most Popular Bishop Con-
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names of persons who have sent
in five or more cash subscriptions.
Let your name appear next week
among the LEADERS of the
church. Watch this space.
. THE BISHOP’S COUNCIL
(Continued from page 1)
church had never touched upon before.
Bishop S. L. Greene was appointed to
Preach the Quadrennial Sermon at the
next General Conference. , ‘
On the morning of the day the Coun-
cil adjourned, it received a telegram
from Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes, sent from
New York, notifying us of the fact that
she had just returned that morning
from her extended visit to South Africa:
while there traversing a distance of
more than 10,000 miles. The week fol-
lowing her arrival home, Bishop E. J.
Toward sailed for West Africa, to be
followed a week later by Mrs. C. S.
Smith, President of the Parent-Mite
Missionary Society; each of whom go
to visit the conferences, inspect the
work and prepare for its future develop-
ment and support. Add this to the
fact that in the midst of all these ac-
tivities abroad a commission from Cuba
was reporting that the “Gem of the|
Antilles” be added to the domain of the
A. M. E. Church. Tf the delegates to
the next General Conference will, under
God, elect Bishops of character, with}
‘THE CHRISTIAN E
an ARO.
trained ability and capacity for leader-
}ship, it will mark the dawning of the ; ek.
brig 7a day in the history of African See ero: |
Meth a BOR sey .
Secretary, made a report both to the
Bishops’ Council and to the Conneetion-
al Council which showed that the
church, was in process of financial re-
The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart,|covery. For the first time in nearly
two quadrenniums the Bishops and
Texas and Editor of The Daily} General Officers were assured of the
Altar. payment of their salaries in full. The
The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D.| financial secretary has freely given the
Americus, Georgia. help and influence of his department to
The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas- cooperate with the objectives which the
tor Bethel A. M. E. Church,/responsible heads of the church are
Conway, S. C. pursuing, in the interest of our church
and the Kingdom of God.
-Bishop David H. Sims and the peo-
ple of the First Episcopal District shall
be host to the Summer Session of,
the Bishops’ Council which shall
meet in Mother Bethel Church, Phila-
delphia, Pennsylvania, Thursday, June!
22, 1939. Bishop W. A. Fountain and
the people of the Sixth Episcopal Dis-!
trict shall be host to the Mid-Winter
session of the Bishops’ Council which
‘Shall meet in Atlanta, Georgia Web=iis \ | pepemeyemaaes 8
ruary, 1940.
I trust that the eyes of those who : —
‘will see beyond them a larger and more
glorious future for the service of our
church, in the leadership of the Race
and the building of the Kingdom of
God.
Se
‘turns from the field are encouraging. As we stand in Gethsem"™”
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ALL OBLIGATIONS MET TO DATE.> We now face a crisis, with
funds due the department, no money being received from conferences
and over a thousand delinquent subscribers. We must have help ms
mediately. The Bishops meeting at Dallas voted their ‘moral supp?"
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Church of our fathers with a million members that such a condition
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SHURCH WINS FIRST VICTORY SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION TRIAL
Few days ago the law firm
LOUISIANA’S STINSON representing the Church won |
Har aie re oy Wit ia three-point victory in. Judge
Gore's court . over the Sunday
THE GEM OF THE ANTILLES SOCIETY di Gua Ereaonys
(“Gem of the Antilles” is the poetic name for Cuba.) A A deatriltc ex a
vs the court had no jurisdiction
Prelude: Nearly a year ago a call came to the Bishops of the 5 REC Dr “e ; x aldée
A. M. E. Church to come to Cuba and establish our church, The call of Baltimore had. no tight to ste
continued to be more insistent until finally at the Bishops’ Council in Lepeaetaite |General Comtecente
Kittrell, N. C. in August, 1938, a commission was appointed by the frail rich cankiiariced freed
Bishops’ Council consisting of Bishops R. C. Ransom, D. H. Sims, H ales
Y. Tookes, E. J. Howard, J. A. Gregg and Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretary Beek emi pA Noe
of Missions. This commission was subsequently enlarged by the ad | EPL ies
dition of Bishops W. A. Fountain, Sr., N. W. Williams, M H. Davis bret oharipe the
Dr. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, and Reverends G. W. Baber
all of the three
and W. P. Stevenson 5;
| allowed the Sunday
The Commission was sent to explore conditions and opportunities Meurer Tintgm ands wan be te
a ° presented to the Church. On arrival, they were greeted as Heaven sent pte )
THE REV.-G. T. STINSON
and literally thousands of people thronged them begging POEUN ca ae aa
| proceed to examine the be
from 1908 to the present, a
ed into the membership of our Church
The Commission read into membership a number of people there
and left a pastor in charge, and voted to add this “Gem of the Antilles”
to the spiritual domain of the A. M. E. Church. The cause is so
One of the finest of Allen's sons and
sweet preacher of the powerful
angelical type. “It’s all over me,
d it’s keeping me alive.” Dr. Stin-
n is Louisiana’s leader.
appear in the Fec
1 t
i | gain control of its
urgent we found it necessary to takevimmediate steps to redeem the
| was wired from Nashyi
g a society among the women to he known as q
situation by organizi
‘The Gem of the
for immediate actic
tillés Sécicty.?-- Therefore; because ofthe urgency
to support the work, we are appointing as Pro- |
week God is not deac
RETURNED MISSIONARY
yvissional National Officers
Mrs. Emma S. Ransom
Pare betan eater sig = President
Wilberforce, Ohio
First Vice-Presiden
Sunday School Union trial which
Mrs. Mayme A. Sims sade as
211 N. 53rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa ary ase aware eam ERY
i Corresponding Secretary: |
By) | |) Mfrs. Helen AM aeee ee OR jibumsscgesgentsaleoerape
epee es Te Treasurer Judge Gore who a few days ago |
Bets yest 120th Street, New: York City . hanided down a favorable decision |
J r r ewhere in - this
| ri ganiza shall be Wilber as reported elsewh
The headquarters of the Provisional Organization hall be W
paper. New trial date to be an-
force, Ohio
LOCAL. CHAPTERS nounced later.—Ed val
Local Chapters. of “Gem of the Antilles Society” may be set up in
the bonds of éach’ Annual Conference. The Provisional President of
pointed by the Presiding Bishop. The Chapters shall | In This issue
rs as-are necessary to carry out its objectives
each shall be
elect such offic ; Ae ¥
The membership fee for joining local chapters shall b Naa aye
»< shall be determined by the Chapters themselves A Char The Daily / tar '
Scant ity of shop, Presiding Elder, and oui GativletkeeStewact 7
shall be subject to the authority of the Bishory iz : 2
ce ee ; local. Chapters may. become members of the Sunday School Lesson... 3
> — ee deine ath sat of $1.00. They mayspay this fee | | Great Leaders—R. J. Gardner 3
Be | National:Organization on the payment ¢ : 46 eo i os erie
RS, LUCY MaDORAHE HUGHES |. through their local Chapter, or send a hen ) PORTALS: ‘
resid \ ity] | Treas 7. 120th Street, New York City ey, cer 4
AE ata a acai * MEMBERSHIP The Church. Needs Mer {
‘A a just . x sta ig lie s Unres Menace or
Some even Asset oe | female member of,our Church, or any woman in good standin Religiou Unrest € 4
returned from an extended trip to South} | Any fem: SR eee Sine 7 ea ord 3 |
Africa r fe visi - i > community may ! i ce as
; sy tie cat Hs ce ge (Continued on page 16) e Memo to Ihe f the Week 4
ee xe ben Murphy (Editorial of the A): 4
a shes ht J Be eon . 1 t haynes friend and loyal supporter of the Chris-) pointed, Points. - Ope sta/ ae oy ‘
4 s f a eports a 'Y : :
Pited et ny}; 2 health and repo : i ‘ on
¢ this section of our work has ig in excellent a ant trip. She is a true} tan Recorder. . uersen sfc! we ;
A * representing had a very pleasé sotage : NG
sina ne The Second Episcopal District Giv
oniiectional missionary society. She
“A be busy from now on making prepa- Since 1848 The Christian Herald. Since Gind Testimonial. to. Bis
i Javis—J
Quadrennial meeting of and, Mrs..Mi.H. <Davis—J
F, M. Society which 1852 The Christian Recorder. McKenzie Harrison, Jr
in Jacksonyille, Florida Say What You Will To The Cor
“Mrs. Haghes is Mother of the Negro. Press. A Hamer Reeves pate uu
Wayman in Chicago
“date reliable church Popular Paper With Personality ‘ Its Valiant Veterans—Mrs. W '
: R. Payne,
d the Christian Recorder.
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