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PERSONS AND THINGS. i. By William H. Ely, A. M-, D. D. i --— At this time of the year one sees In print a great many Jokes made at the expense of Ney Year’s reso lutions. The resolutions which are made and often ridiculed by the gain sayer are apt to have their origin iu the' imagination of some writers. The resolutions rarely made in good faith may be worthy of better treat ment. At a prayer meeting held on New Year’s morning the leader sug gested that those present write out and hand to him their resolves for the coming year. Of course, no names were signed to the papers so that the writers were left free for frank state ments. The following is a list of the resolutions: * “I want to make my life for Christ and the Church a better and more faithful one.” "In remembrance of past bleesings I intend to try to bring gladness "to the hearts of those with whom I come in contact.” <‘To spend and be spent in the service of God and my fellowmen.” *‘To be kind and patient to all those around me. To put my own feelings aside and help them that are less fortunate than myself.” “To be more loving in my judg ment of others.” “To do more for the poor people through the coming year; and more for the Master.” “With Cod’s help to set a good example for those around me; and grasp the opportunity to do them good; and to strive faithfully to live a life of helpfulness to others.” “Trusting in Jesus Christ for strength, I will try and he faithful to Christ and his Church and do what I can to help others.” “To live each moment as if it was my last.” ■ * ‘A happy New Year for everybody. Everybody work for each others’s prosperity.” These resolutions embody the un derlying spirit of ordinary Christian life. The dominant note in practically all of them is consideration for the welfare of others. When resolu tions of this type become the ac cepted standard of the world at ^ large and when they are actually put into practice, then we shall see the triumph of righteousness in all the world. Wrong cannot reign on the throne always; nor shall truth always per ish though it ascends the scaffold blindfolded and bound. Behind that scaffold stands the all-wise God, and He will bring it to pass; “For the Judge of all the earth will do right. ' Our church here 4s prospering from every viewpoint. Seventy-eight members have joined within the past four months. Asbury Park. N. J. rev. e. s.u caldwell's W6M;. By Rev. (H. !>. Hubert. The attention of your many read ers is called to Rev. E. S. Caldwell, a very good minister and a wide awake pastor. I had an opportunity -to visit his work at Harlow. He has been there only eight months. This church has been dormant for about ten years; but since the good broth er, Rev. Caldwell, has been there, it has made its way up to the top, and his members say they are going over. On my visit to his church, I was met with a warm reception and a red hot revival and many a soul wa\ saved and several dollars for General claims were raised. Rev. Caldwell ia preparing to remodel the church. Both Christians and sinners speak well of him. He is a real business man and the white citizens of the . town say <hat he is the man for this place; for he is trustworthy and has done more than any other ministei that has been here.in flfteen years He said he was working to make it to the top, yet it was a long ways off, but if prayers and work and liv Ing right will make it, he will get there by and by. Your prayers will be a help and I will ask all of the good gospel ministers to help Mm, because he will take good advice from any minister. When he took this charge it was in the grip of the flu epidemic and a deal of deaths were numbered His members, as well as himself anc others felt real discouraged, ibut by endurance and my encouragement, h< pressed on day by day. He Is now a happy soul. This church was .a thrown away place. (Preachers did not want to go there, hut toeing^ a strong character .he clung to the hush. All the members want him back another year and say they must have him; yet he has hut ^little to say about his going. He is contem plating going near some good school district for the benefit of his girl, yet he says, “I will be submissive to my Bishop.” Harlow, N. C. ----— • i WILLIAMS CHAPEL. By G. P. Washington. At Williams chapel A. M. B. Zion church, Montgomery Ala-, we hac' the pleasure of the presence of our Bishop, Rt. Rer. J. W. Wood, D. D-, of Indianapolis, Ind., who preached a powerful, practical, comprehensive sermon from Romans 8th chapter, 13-14 verses, which was highly ap preciated by the large audiencr which greeted him. Quite a large col lection was raised. to help the pas tor, Rev. O. P- O’Neal, on his confer ence assessments. Monday night the Bishop and Mrs. Wood were tendered a grand recep tion by the church and friends, un der the auspices of the Stewardess es, Mrs. Mattie Washington, chair Thomas, Nancy Bibb, Matilda Hamil man, assisted (by Madames Virginia ton, Georgia Boyd, Bettie Long, Ma ry Williams, and Artie Lou Williams, who gracefully acted as chief waitress. The evening’s entertainment was begun with devotonal exercises. ‘‘All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name,’* was most inspiringly sung ‘‘The Loid is my Shepherd.” etc., was read for a scripture lesson; a most fervent prayer was offered by Dr. L. D. Workman. Bro. G. F. Wash ington, chairman of the trustees, made a very appropriate address of welcome, which was ' most convinc ing. Dr. W. H. Finley, Presiding El der of the Wetumpka District, Dr. J. Hr Larrimore, Presiding Elder of the Greenville District, Dr. L. D Workman, Presiding Elder of the Montgomery District, Dr. W. M. Bas comb, pastor of Mt. Zion A\ M. E. Zion church, made brief remarks, touching upon their delight at being present at a place where they knew they were welcome at all times, but especially delighted to join with this great gathering of people to do horn or to our Bishop whom we love so well. Rev- O. P. O’Neal introduced the Bishop in a few well chosen re marks. The Bishop made a brief talk touching upon various matters! so im portant to be accomplished to make our Zion greater and grander for the uplift of mankind to a higher plane He spoke of the importance of ^pas tors making full reports. ’‘Because the Connection,” said he, “needs the money to carry forward the great plans contemplated.” The Bishop looked about the church and said • “I want to tell you this is my church and I love it. You have a splendid church, but I see some needed improvements (naming them) and I want you to make them .by the time I come again, for if the Lord is willing, I am coming back again.” This open and frank request of the Bishop caught, the members who gave evidence of complying with his request. The Bishop took occasion to thank the people for their cordial welcome and the grand reception tendered him and Mrs. Wood; and invited all who could come to Wetumpka to dc so, and see him in action as Bishop for the first time. Although he was a Bishop he had never held a con ference. They will also see Mrs Wood in action among the mission ary workers. The stewardesses uncovered th« Bishop’s table, which seemed tc groan under the weight of the many good things. Those who sat with him were Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Bascomb jMrs. O’Neal, Ore. Finley, Larrimore: Workman, Bascomb, Mr. King and Mr. J. J. Johnson. Prominent among the guests wer« Mrs. G. Rutledge, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jordan, Mrs. G. May Hamilton, Mrs S. Corbett, Mr. Jas. Ivory, Mr. John Harris and Mr. E. Ezell. A high compliment was paid the officers and members of the church for such a magnificent entertainment so much enjoyed by all The stewardesses presented the. pastor, Rev. O ’Neal With a fine suit of clothes. . } ') Montgomery, Alabama. THE WORK AT KANSAS COT Rev. h. R. Jackson was sent from the New Orleans District to pastor St. Jamg? church, Kansas City, Mo., last July. He arrived in the city on the third Sunday in August Already the members can see the church mov ing forward by leaps and (bounds. We are proud of Rev. Jackson, and in two years we will have one tof the first churches in Kansas City. Bish op Wallace made one of the wisest choices of his life'when he sent him to this city. Thomas Fleming, Reporter. —---—-- ’ %. NEWBERNE DISTRICT. The Newtoern District, presided over by the able and enterprising Dr. William Sutton, is in fine condi tion. We had a round report at the Annual Conference at Washington, N. c. Too much can not toe said in| I toehal fof the loyal, hard Working ! pastors who are standing toy the Presiding Elder and are doing their full duty , along all lines. Bishop Caldwell and the Editor of The Star of Zion paid us a visit in September which has been beneficial all over the district. Come again. Rev. J. L. Borden, District Correspondent. Kinston, N. Car. the big ball room. Mrs. Feickert pro sided, and at the speakers’ table were Former Governor Stokes, State Chairman; Mm Arthur Idvermow* of the National Committee; Mrs Lewis S. Thompson, of Red Bank; Rev. Florence Randolph, of this city; Mr, W. D- Brown, of Camden 'Court; Former Governor Runyon, and As semblyman-elect Mrs". Van Ness of orange; all spoke hut Mrs. Thomp eon. Each sounded the same keynote, some adding -to the number; others contenting themselves with saying that for Republican women/‘Oppor tunity has knocked at the door, and they must answer the summons." Gov. Stokes wae the first speaker He said among other things that “1 am always ready to confess a mis take when I can profit iby it," which of course, was his way of apologiz ing to tha ladies for being so long among “those opposed" to the rat ideation'of the Anthony amendment. The women took it good-naturedly, for now they are in, they are eager to know how far they are to ibe taki en in and the State leader was in I sistent about this. Hie stated it is \he duty of the women as well the men to show their interest iby voting ! adding he would like to make voting “compulsory" for both men and women. _ '■ /. | $-,[ l jf|£jf Mrs. Feickert read a telegram from Vice-President-elect Calvin Coolidge, expressing his interest in the gathering, also letters from Rev, Mrs. Florence Randolph* Elder In A. M. E. Zion Church and Leader in New Jersey Women ’a Clubs and Political Circle®. REV, MRS. FLORENCE RAN DOLPH LEADS NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN WOMB N.— MAKES NOTABLE SPEECH. 600 Republican Women Attend Big ; > r Jubilee. Six hundted and fifty women and fully half a hundred men attended the Republican Women’s Jubilee Luncheon at the Robert iTreat in Newark yesterday; and to 'quote former Governor Runyon, one of the speakers, ‘‘Everybody felt it was good'to be there,” The Republican women know no differences, all women are welcome to its ranks, as Mrs. E- F. Feickert the State leader, expressed it, ‘ ‘the organization is for all women, rich or poor, black or white, ’ ’ and there they were, all kinds, from every, county in the whole State:- Hudson had seventy-five, a few men in the number; Jersey City, fifty of these; Bayonne and other sections, the re mainder. Hudson also has its share of officers in the new Republican Woman’s Club, formed previous tc the luncheon. Mrs. W. W. Wauters. of Baypnne. and Rey. Florence Ran dolph, of this city, were named among ,the twenty .^icewpresidents, while Mrs, C. P. Eaton, as county chairman, is one of the Board of Governors, so that this county has three representatives on the exec utive board The luncheon was the very first attempt ever made to bring the wom en of the State under a political banner, and . the result was pleasing.. For the luncheon the tables were crowded close together in the big ball room of the hotel, and there were more placed in the galleries and in about every available place in the hotel dining floors. For the post-prandial feast nil crowded In both Senators Frelinghuy&en and Edge, -giving Ihdir! congratulation's for the work of the women. < ‘That with victory comes respon sibility. ’’ was the warning of Mrs. Livermore, national committee mem ber. Her plea was for a Woman’s Republican Education League, that every woman in the country should have opportunity to learn what the Republican party stands for, has ac complished and hopes to do for America, thus showing why wofhen should be in the Republican party. Mrs. Van Ness, who will be in Trenton this winter with the other members of the Legislature, remind ed her audience that she will toe their / representative and that she wants to know what the women want her to do. In the same way Mrs. Randolph spoke for the women of her race, urging that they (be giv en opportunity to know more about the party and its work, for, she add ed,” my people feel kindly toward the party of Lincoln.” The last of the speakers was ex Gofernor Runyon, who hast a big vision of the work possible with the women organized and ready. Before the'day qnded Mrs, Feick ert gave data to show how the wom en had worked in this, their first; voting year. Nearly one thousand metings were held for women; no attempt was made to' count the meetings where the women attended with the men. Several field workers were out for six weks; over 980 automobiles were used toy woman on Election Day “to get out the vote.” In all one million pieces of campaign literature were emit out from Headquarters, eo if the New Jersey women were not ‘‘educated” it was not the leaders’ fault. And all of this! with a quantity of county work all over the State* for less than $10,000, including all the lit- i erature. It was some job end although? they are not boastful, yet the Be* publican women of New Jersey yea* terday, for just one day, did "flew themselves with pride.** Jersey City, N. J. „ • j MOTHER ZION OHUBCHL Dr. Brown waxed eloquent in the delivery of brilliant discourse® at Mother Zlou church la*t Sunday at both services. The auditorium wax crowded to its usual utmost capao* ity. The over-flow meeting also en joyed an unusually large attendance^ where Rev. A. E Piggott preached. Dr. James E Mason, Financial Sec retary of Livingstone College, wor shipped at the evening service and: contributed a very fervent prayer. At the evening service Mrs. Cath erine Mead, President of the Board of stewardesses, representing the auxiliaries, members and friend® ot Dr. and Mrs. Brown, made a pret* ty speech in presenting him the cus* tomary purse amounting to Five Hundred Dollars. Dr. Brown made a suitable reply, renewing bis pledge to give himself as unstintedly as ever to the development of the le terests of Mother Zion church. Dr. Brown commands the same high and exalted place in the hearts and af fections of not only the members of Mother Zion, but of New York. City at large, as was tangibly evi denced in this Christmas purse. Mother Zion recognizes and appro* dates the fact that in Dr. Brown*, she has the premier pastor of tl» Connection. The Sunday School keeps up a> large average attendance; and the collections are a flattering testimony of the interest the classes are man ifesting in securing the banner every Sunday. Dr. A. B. Vincent, recently a teacher in Shaw University, deliv ered a stirring address at the J. C, Price Lyceum at 4 o’clock. His suS* ject was: ‘‘The Challenge—for a> New Interpretation of Democracy.’ * An interesting meeting was hel<£ at the (Christian Endeavor hour. On Wednesday evening, Decem ber 29th, a reception was tendered* the 17 Class Leaders for the very creditably work they havte accom plished during the recent Thirty Seventh Annual Class Leaders* Rally, when $15,000 was raised. Mrs. Lelia Walters made a meet, compnethensive addrees Meft teh view of the work of Dr. Brown an pastor, and paid him many glowing, and deserving compliments- The Dean of the Class Leaders, James E. Nickson, the young recruit, Ed ward W. Stewart, and the veterans and Chairman of the Board of Lead ers, James A. Hopkins, made very interesting speeches on the achieved ments of Leaders and members and. friends in the raising of this sum. The musical numbers were contri buted iby Mme. Georgia Berry and Mr. Walter Williams. Both artists made very pleasing renditions. Mr.. Fred R- Moore, Editor of the New York Age, also contributed a very stirring speech on the work accom plished by Mother Zion church since* her advent into Harlem. Messrs. P~ H. Richardson, iH. H. Thomas, J. A~ Hopkins and James E. Nickson were presented with some tangible appre ciation , of their respective classes. The present week will be observed^ as the Week of'Prayer, and Sunday,. January 9th, will make the beginnings of an intensive campaign against, sin by Mrs. Nora Fields-Taylor, who* has conducted the revivals in Moth er Zion for a number of^ years. Mrs Taylor is one of the foremost evan gelists in the country, and she com mands a large following irrespective* of any denomination. The Clas Leaders will conduct the prayer and' praise service in consecutive order,, commencing with P. H. Richardson. The Bible Class sessions will (bo res timed oh Wednesday evenings at. the Brotherhood House from 8:30* to 9:30 under the tutelage of Rev. Wm. Rives, of the Young Men’s Christian Association. Rev. S. R. Morris, formerly of the* Bethel Church, will preach at the* Communion service next Sunday af ternoon; Twenty-seven persons joined the* church during the day last Sunday. Fifteen hundred calendars witb*. the picture of D. B. Fender-son, the* President of the Board of Trustees,, (Continued to page 7.)
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