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_ - ' V -■ The Afrloo - American Presbyterian. Established in 1879. CONSOLIDATED WITH TIB SOUTHERN EVANGELI8T. Rev. H. L. McCROREY, D. D. LL. D., Editor. W. E. HILL, Associate Editor. Bov. C. P. PITCHFORD, Easiness Manager. Devoted to the Educational, Mate rial, Moral and Religious interests of our people in the South, and pub lished at Charlotte, N. C., every Thursday. All questions arising under the various subjects above indicated are discussed from a Christian point of view. Each number contains the freshest and best news from the Southern field and from the Church at large. There is carefully select ed reading matter suited to all class es of our people—the farmer, the mechanic, the artisan and the pro fessional man. The Sabbath School and Mission ary causes will receive special at tention. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Single copy one year-$1.60 Six months_.75 Three months-AO RATES OF ADVERTISING. Oiven on Application. We earnestly ask the sympathy and prayers of our brethren and friends at large in order that our efforts in this enterprise may be crowned with success. AGENTS WANTED—to whom a liberal commission will be paid. Send all money by P. 0. Money Order, Registered Letter or Bank Check, otherwise it might get lost and the sender alone will be respon sible. Entered at the Poetoffice at Char lotte, N. C., as second class matter. THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 1926 THE WORKERS’ CONFER ENCE. A notice of the Annual Con ference of Workers under the auspices of Division of Missions for Colored People, of the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A., is published in this issue. These Conferences have ac complished much in the past for the colored Presbyterian work in the South, and it is hoped that there will be a large at tendance at the approaching Conference at Brainerd Insti tute, Chester, S. C. Those who attend these Conferences are mutually benefitted by learning qach from the other the suc cesses and failures on the* field and the various methods em ployed in securing results. The reading and discussion of papers prepared on various lines of church and school work furnish valuable information which workers may use to great advantage on their vari ous fields of labor. The workers on these occa sions are also greatly inspired and otherwise helped by the presence and messages of Dr. Gaston and others from head quarters, who, because of their positions, are able to give a broader outlook of the work on the field as a whole than others. THE CHURCH AND SOCIETY (Dr. S. M. Cavert in Federal Council Bulletin.) We are living today in a world in which industry is often a scene of strife, in which capital and labor, instead of conscious ly cooperating to serve the common good, line up against each other in a struggle to grab as much as each can for itself. It is a world torn also by racial prejudices and ill-will, so that in cur own land in the last thir ty-five y$ars there have been ove/.* 4,000 men, mostly black men, who have met violent death by lynching mobs. And it is a world all blit shattered by universal war and yet with nation still arming against' na tion and organizing our interna tional life, in the main, on a basis from which war will arise inevitably as fever from an un drained swamp. With such un christian elements in our civil ization the Church must grapple and set itself to refashioning our social life according to the mind of Christ. The Church has in our day been passing through an expan sion of its thinking, which the historian of the future may look back upon as having been al most as creative and epochal as the period of the Protestant Reformation. We have been discovering—or, rather, recoy I ering—the ^social meaning of Christianity. We have come to think of the Kingdom of God as something that is to be es tablished on the earth, not in some far-off realm beyond the sky. How the contrast is set before us in the lives of two English men of the last century who were almost exact contempora ries—Cardinal Newman and John Bright. Newman, pass ing through his long period of doubt, writes in his “Apologia”: “The one question that haunts me day and night is this—if I should die tonight, would I be safe?” And John Bright at the same time was saying that the question which stayed with him incessantly was this: “What can I do to secure the repeal of the Com Laws, which are causing so much injustice and suffering to the poor of England?” In his day, such a question was not thought of as having anything to do with salvation. In our day, we are beginning to see that every such question is a concern of the Church, because no man can be wholly saved, in the full Christian sense, apart from the salvation of the society in which he lives. It is still true, of course, that when the Church seriously, comes to grips with throbbing social issues, many y will say, “Let the Church stick to preaching the gospel.” But to day more and more thoughtful Christians would reply: “Right! By all means let the Church stick to preaching the Gospel, but let it be the whole Gospel.” Which preaches the Gospel most—a Church which is con tent to declare what Christian ity means in terms of personal piety alone or a Church that searches the conscience as to what Christianity means for every, phase of our social life? ANNUAL WORKERS’ .CON FERENCE. The Annual Workers’ Con ference is to be held at Brain erd Institute, Chester, South Carolina, February 2, 3, 4, and 5, beginning Tuesday noon. J. M. GASTON, Secretary and Assistant Treas urer. Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 8. IMPORTANT NOTICE In order that accommoda tions for entertainment may be made, all workers under the National Board of Missions who expect to attend the Workers’ Conference which meets in Brainerd Institute, Chester, S. C., February 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, will please promptly notify, JOHN S. MARQUIS, Principal. N. A. A. C. P. HOLDS AN NUAL BUSINESS MEETING. New York,—The National As sociation for the Advancement of Colored People held its an nual meeting on Monday, Jan uary 4th, reelecting its same board of directors, to which was added the name of John E. Naill, prominent real estate operator of Harlem. The directors reelected were: Jane Addams and Dr. Charles E. Bentley, of Chicago; Senator Arthur Capper, of Kansas; Robert R. Church, of Memphis; Charles E. Russell, of Washing ton ; Maggie L. Walker, of Richmond; and from New York City the following: Rev. Hutch ens C. Bishop, Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, editor of the Crisis; Flor ence Kelly, Secretary of the Na tional Consumers’ League; Mary White Ovington and Her bert K Stockton. REV. J. M. ROLLINS GOES TO NEWPORT NEWS. Rev. J. M. Rollins has ac cepted a call to Carver Memo rial church, Newport News, Va. Just about one and a half years ago, Rev. J. Metz Rollis came to take charge of Central Presbyterian church of this city. At that time he had only recently completed his Theolog ical studies at Lincoln Universi ty. His services to the church were earnest and, faithful—he seemingly tried to put himself wholly and fully into his work. Several members were added to the church during his pastor ate, and his idea of a junior choir brought together a num ber of sweet young voices. Rev. Rollins was popular with the entire membership, the youngest of whom is Deacon Barksdale’s son who bears a part ofthe pastor’s name, and it was with no small degree of sorrow that we learned that we were to lose our popular young minister even though we feel that our loss is Carver Memori al’s gain. Although only recently come to us, Mrs. Rollins has been a substantial asset to the church 'by her loving services, and the public school of the city is at a loss to find some one to serve in the place she has so creditably filled for so long a time. While we loathe to give her and her husband up, our prayers go with them to their new field of labor and we pray for them 1 Gk>d’s richest blessings and their immediate success. A MEMBER. RATTLEY-LINDSAY NUP TIALS. Washington, D. C.—At high noon, December 30th, 1925, Dr. J. E. Rattley, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Nettie B. Lind say, of Charlotte, N. C., were quietly married in the presence of a few friends at the home of Captain and Mrs. John Edgar Smith, 1812, 9th Street, N. W. Mrs. Lindsay arrived in the city at 8 o’clock A. M., Decem ber 30th. For the happy occa sion she was gracefully gowned in a gray back satin crepe with hand embroidered coral trim mings, an artistic gray and coral hat, gloves, etc., to match. She wore a beautiful bouquet of lilies of the valley and maiden hair ferns, the gift of the groom, Dr. Rattley wore the conven tional black. Mrs. Nettie Kel sey-Scott, as matron of honor, was attired in a pretty shade of blue silk crepe, with georgette trimmings. Dr. B. F. Scott was best man. Lohengrin’s Wedding March —(Wagner) was played by Miss Mary A. Morton as the couple descended the stairs to the par lor. Soft strains of music were, played during the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. H. W. Campbell. The ring cere mony was used. The marriage was very pretty and interest ing. Dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Astrea C. Camp bell who acted as hostess for the occasion. In the afternoon Dr. and Mrs. Rattley were entertained at din ner by Mrs. Edna Rattley-Jones and Mr. Joseph Rattley, daugh ter and son of Dr. Rattley. The guests present at the marriage were: Miss Mary A. Morton, Mrs. Lucy A. Turner, Mrs. Lil lian Parker, Mrs. Henry Buck ner, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Scott’, Mrs. Annie Hylton, Mrs. M. J. Harvey, Mrs. Astrea Campbell, Mrs. Annie C. Smith, Mrs. Ed na R. Jones, Miss Edith Chand ler, and Mr. Joseph B. Rattley. HARBISON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE NOTES. By Mrs. A. P. Butler Harbison reopened its doors January 4, after the Christmas holidays, with all the members of the facutly present and all the students, with a few excep tion. All reported a pleasant time. Friday, January i, was Eman cipation Day. Quite a large crowd asasembled in the College Chapel to hear Dean Thompson, of Allen University, who made the address which replete with logic and sense. Dr. J. S. Williams and his family, of Seneca, S. C., spent a few hours on the caiqpus dur ing the holidays. Prof. C. W. Jones and family, of Newberry, S. C., spent Christmas Day with Prof.'and Mrs. Reasoner. Communion was adminis tered at our church Sunday, January 3. Rev. Porter took as his text Exodus 35:26, “Whb is on the Lord’s side?” I The faculty was delightfully entertained by Prof, and Mrs. J. G. Porter Monday even ng, January 4. A pleasant feat ire of the evening was the distus sion of social questions which had been given to each one i by the hostess. After this a dainty repast was served, consisting: of the following: chicken salad and crackers, cream and cake, cocoa, coffee and mints. The “pie" was cut and each re ceived a beautiful present. We were pleased to have with us our evangelist, Rev. J. E. Jack soil. The Week of Prayer began Monday evening. The Y. M. C. A. conducted the prayer service and Rev. Jackson preached a se ries of soul-stirring sermons. Much interest was manifested in these meetings and several young men took a stand for Christ. Mr. Henry Coleman, one of the first members of the Irmo Presbyterian church, was bu ried December 31. The funeral service was conducted by the pastor, assisted by Dr. C. M. Young. Mrs. Butler was hostess to the Ladies’ Missionary Society Fri day afternoon. WOMAN SUFFRAGE Washington,—New Zealand was the first nation which ex tended woman suffrage in 1893. The other nations since that time, with the dates of enfran chisement, are as follows: Aus tralia, 1902 ; Norway and Ice land, 1913; Denmark, 1915; Finland, and Russia, 1917; Can ada, Great Britain and Austria, 1918; Germany, Belgium, Neth erlands and Poland, 1919; United States and Czechoslova kia, 1920; Sweden, 1921; and Turkey, 1923. DEATH OF A FAITHFUL MINISTER. Rev. Chas. Virgil Ramseur, was born in Lincolnton, N. C., in 1870, and died in Gharlotte, January 8, 1926, age 56 years. He was a son of Mr and Mrs. Chas. Virgil Ramseur. He was married at an early age to Miss Fannie Gillespie; of Cleveland County, and they lived happily together for 35 years, Mrs. Ramseur passing away on De cember 22nd, 1924.' Rev. Ramseur was married a .second time to Miss Ledia John son, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, of Belmont, N. C„ who survives him. n Rev. Ramseur became a Ghristiaij in his youth and was $ member and minister of the A. M. EL| £ion Church; He was always full of energy and zeal. He was a living dynamo and carried life and good cheer wherever he went. He was the leading spirit in a large family of 19 brothers and sisters and was looked upon as the |hero and defehder of that family. ne wits a memoer oi xne Western North Carolina Con ference of the A. M. E. Zion Church, and served several churches acceptably in that de nomination. At the time of his death he was pastor of Mowing Glade A. M. E. Zion church. In to the churches that he served and the conferences that he at tended Rev. Ramseur carried the same bundle of energy and good cheer. He always had a smile and a note of encourage ment with him. He loved his Church. He loved his home. He loved his people. He was a man of prayer and great faith in his God. He was a faith ful preacher of the unsearchable riches of Christ. On Saturday, - January 2nd, Rev. Ramseur went to his work at Mowing Glade, returning Sunday evening about 6:30. About 1 o’clock Monday morn ing Mrs. Ramseur was aroused from sleep by hearing him groan and asked if he was ill. He said, “No, I am just' tired, and worry has come down on me.” He was in and out of bed all of Monday, and Tuesday con sented to have the doctor. He grew worse every day and died at 1:26 Friday morning. Rev. Ramseur did not have great educational advantages, but sought always to improve on what he had. He entered the Theological Department of Johnson C. Smith University and after three years of study received a certificate from that institution, having completed the English course. Rev. Ramseur is survived by four sisters and two brothers, one of whom is the Rev. J. A. Ramseur, Presbyterian minis ter of Mooresville. The funeral was conducted at the Gethsemane A. M. E. Zion church on Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the presence of a large audiepce. Rev. J. D. Cau then, pastor of the church, had charge. Several ministers of the Western North Carolina Conference were present, as well as others from other de nominations. Short addresses, telling of the noble life and character of the deceased were delivered by Revs. N. D. King, S. W. Hamilton, H. L. Simmons, presiding elders; Revs. Wo*. Hairston, J. G. Murray, Moores vOle, S. J. Howie and J. Francis Lee. Interment was in Cedar Grove Cemetery. COLORED VETERANS SEEK POST Washington,—.Traffic in far off Liberia, according to the African World, is producing ve hicular and pedestrian problems among the natives, requiring the appointment' of a traffic di rector and native police. The situation has arisen through the recent landing at Monrovia of hundreds of automobiles and trucks for use on the Firestone rubber plantations. Hard sur face roads are being constructed to connect twenty centers of op eration, one from Marshall to Monrovia already being complet ed. From an estimated Liberi an population of 2,000,000, Har vey Firestone, Jr., has antici pated an ample supply of labor. Direction of enlarged constabu lary and police forces is being sought by former colored offi cers of the Ninety-second and Ninety-third divisions of the American expeditionary forces. SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVER SARY CELEBRATED. Many friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cowan, Mt. Ulla, Jan. 12, 1926, on the cel ebration of his 75th birthday. Mr. Cowan at this age has good health, and has had very little sickness in his life. He is one of the successful farmers of Mt. Ulla. He has ten living chil dren. Five were present at his birthday, namely: Mrs. Monroe Cowan, Mrs. Lilly Rankins, Miss Martha Cowan, of Mt. Ulla, Mrs. Naiinie Cameron, of Greens boro, and Mr. R. N. Cowan, of Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. Many gifts were presented to Mr. J. H.‘ Cowan with' expres sions of hope that he will live to see many more years of hap piness and good health. A FRIEND. BROOKLYN CHURCH NOTES By Mrs. F. J. McGill On last Sunday morning our pastor, Rev. F. L. Brodie, preached to us from Hebrews 18:1. Sunday night we were pleased to have in our midst Mr. I. M. Martin, our Sunday School Mis sionary, who gave an impres sive and interesting talk. The elders held a business meeting on last Monday night at the home of Mr. S. R. Harris on E. Boundary Street. At the close of the meeting a delicious repast was served. The Woman’s Missionary So ciety held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 7, at the home of Mrs. Locke Johnson on N. Myers Street. A large number was present and we had a splendid meeting. Our President, Mrs. Brodie, gave a very interesting talk. Mrs. S. R. Harris brought a splendid plan before the ladies to raise some money. We hope to have success. At the close of the meeting delicious cake and cocoa were served. NOTES FROM PLEASANT RIDGE CHURCH, LANCAS TER, S. C. By Everlena Babridge Sunday, December 27, we en joyed an interesting sermon delivered by our pastor, Rev. J. P. Harrison, from Phil. 3:13 14, subject, “Look Up.” The Ladies’ Missionary Soci ety of Pleasant Ridge church, gave a holiday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Mer rit. Turkey, chicken, ham, salad, cake and hot coffee were served which were enjoyed by all, es pecially the men, who really ate. The society is doing fine with Mrs. D. A. Benson at the wheel. The Christian Endeavor is doing a great work. It meets every ^Sunday afternoon |at 3 o’clock, and is largely attended. Mr. Willie Crawford is Presi dent. ST. JAMES By Mi®. 8. W. Carter Sunday morning Rev. H. C. Miller spoke from Acts 27:31, “Except these abide in the ship ye can not be saved.” From the subject, “God’s De signs Include the Means,” the speaker said: “It is true that God ofttimes reveals to His people coming events, mid though they might be assured of deliverance, yet the means for deliverance must b used._ God promised to save the men in the ship; not in the sea; not in the life boats.” This subject is of widest appli cation. It covers every phase of life. Few are the persons who stop to get the true idea of God’s designs. Many are wont to dis regard the means to accomplish ends. We believe that God has fixed man’s bounds of life, yet' this does not justify a man’s rushing into danger. “Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God,” was Christ’s reply to the half truth and half lie of satan. When you drive an automobile around a curve at 60 miles per hour, ana another fool comes from the other end at the same rate, and these meet they are very near their bounds. They are tempting Fate. God has given us eternal life through Christ Jesus, but in or daining the end, He also predes tinated the means, the ship. “Ex. cept ye abide in the ship ye can not be saved.” Mrs. Alma Baker has been in disposed for the past week. Her presence from the service and Sunday school was greatly missed. Mrs. Marie Florence gave a birthday party in honor of her little daughter, Louise, on last Friday afternoon at three o’clock at her home on Beach St., this being her fourth birthday. A jolly time was had by her lit tle friends who attended. She received many presents. Re freshments of jello with whipped cream and cake were served. The beautiful birthday cake was made by Miss Annie Maud Mur ray, of Mebane.' JOHNSON C. SMITH UNI VERSITY NOTES By A. H. Prince Conference on last Saturday evening was conducted by Prof. Thos. A. Long. “The Home Base” was the topic presented by Prof. Long. On Sunday evening Prof. G. G. M. James lectured before the students and faculty. Mr. W. C. Craver, Secretary of the Young Men’s Christian Association, was a recent visit or to the University and made a stirring lecture before the school on the interpretation of present day problems. Mrs. M. C. J. McCrorey and Mrs. Hattie F. Russell are attending the Public Welfare In stitute which is in session at Winston-Salem. Mrs. McCrorey s a member of the Advisory Committee for the Work Among Negroes. Mrs. Russell, who has been a welfare worker for Charlotte for a number of years, is representing the city. Rev. J. A. Ramseur, of Mooresville, was on the campus Monday, having come to Char lotte to attend the funeral of his brother who died in Biddle ville. The first semester examina tions begin on January 25th md end January 29th. Dr. Carter G. Woodson will appear in lecture in the Univer sity Auditorium Monday eve ning. Prof. R. L. Douglass has re turned from Kittrell, N. C., where he attended a meeting of the North Carolina Intercolle giate Athletic Association of which he is President. Prof. Douglass reports a fine meeting. Mr. F. M. Beaver, a member of the Sophomore class of John son C. Smith University, spent the holidays in Jacksonville, Fla. He was the guest of Miss Maud Harper, who is teaching ;here in the public school. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Ramseur md family, of Mooresville, mo ored to Charlotte on Sunday to ittend the funeral of Rev. C. V. ilamseur, brother of Rev. J. A. Ramseur.
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