>1 '-vwmm 3 : [a*UU. hfa ' ,V; jd> “AND YE SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUj H SHALL MAKE YOU FREE.”—-John vil^^ mtY&B&j&ttlg je .**& uyms* tcWf >’ VOL. XLVIII. 5 CHARLOTTE, N. <L, *g pURSDAY, JULY 8, 1926. MJ NO. 27. . KITTRELL COLLEGE 10 RAISE $100,000 FUND Durham, N. C., June 30.—To supplement the recent gift of B. N. Duke, tobacco magnate of Durham, mid the more re cent gifts of Prof. W. G. Pear son, J. M. Avery, John R. Haw kins and other prominent Ne groes, the trustees of Kittrell College, at Kittrell, N. C., have authorized a campaign to raise an additional endowment of $100,000. Prof. W. G. Pearson, of Dur ham, has been designated to direct the campaign, and in announcing its inauguration at campaign headquarters. Dur ham, stated that he expected to raise the fund in three months. The authorities of the school plan to rai&e the scholastic standards to those of a Class “A” College, and the increase in its endowment is an essential step in that direction. In addi tion, six new buildings are now being erected, and the institu tion is otherwise improving the plant and its equipment to meet the requirements of the stand ards with which it aims to con form, and to serve the increased student body which is expected next year from North Carolina and adjacent States. . . With $100,000 additional en dowment,"ihe school will be one of the most liberally endowed colleges for Negroes in South eastern United States, and will draw upon and serve North Carolina, Tennessee, South Car olina, Virginia, Maryland, Geor gia and Alabama from which States large contingents of stu same ire expected; while at the ae, students in smaller fro® atherStatep.M*. to enroEu . £ :the campaign just an nounced, the appeal will be di rected to Negroes, who are, in recent years, contributing more liberally to their own education al institutions than in the past. The .alumni of the school will be enlisted for active service and participation in the cam paign. . With six,new buildings in the process or erection, and other permanent improvements going forward under the direction of President G, A, Edwards, the campus at Kittrell is a scene of busy preparation for the coming year. LABOR BULLETINS TO BE ISSUED. Urban League to Make Monthly Report. -o In order to keep the public in formed of the essential changes in industry in various parts of the country, the Industrial Re lations Department of the Na tional Urban League has ap pointed “Industrial Associates" in many important urban cen ters of the country. These are men and women whose associa tions give them access to facts and conditions of Negro life in their respective communities. The , information thus collected may be made available through bul letins issued monthly by the In dustrial Relations Department of the National Urban League ofwhjch T. Arnold Hill is Direc tor. The first bulletin appeared in our last issue. Colored men and women are not entering industry dramati cally as they did during the war but they are making decided gains in factories that are new to their toil and they are ad vancing to skilled workers in many industries that once used them as casual or common la borers only. The significant achievements will be noted and given publicity as a stimulus to further advancement and to off set reports that the race has not proved itself equal tothe tasks assigned it. If we’re willing to Work, and, have^any brains, we can get HAPPENINGS OP TITTLE ROCK, ARK. Since you heard from us last death has visited our spiritual home and summoned Mesdames Frances McMiller and C. M. S. Hollensworth, both members of Allison Presbyterian church, from their labor to their re ward. Mrs. McMiller departed this life on the 10th of May and was buried on the 14th. Before her illness she was active in church work, being organist in the church oi her choice. She was shut in for a long time but did not forget the church. Like David, her soul longed for the courts of the living God. We visited her often while she was sick, and she often expressed her love for the church and Sunday school, and hoped to be able to attend church services again. The last time we visited her we found her so frail that she could not sit up but a very short time. We discerned then that she was nearing the end of her mortality. Seven days later the time of her departure came. Truly, she fought ft good fight and kept the faith, Hence she went to God to receive the crown which the righteous Judge had laid up for her. She lived a life worthy to be exem plified and loved in ours. Some one has truly said: “Blessed are those who die for God, And earn the martyr's crown of light; Yet he who live* for God may be A.- "greater, conqueror*' in- His ' sigwtr Mrs. McMiller left to mourn her loss a devoted husband, Mr. Fletcher McMiller, deacon of Allison Presbyterian church; a son, Mr. Fletcher McMiller, Jr., a member of said church, ft sis ter living in St. Louis, Mo., and a host of friends. Mrs. Hollensworth Mrs. Hollensworth was a char ter member of our church here, and had an indefatigable zeal for its progress. She never failed to use her influence in this direction. In June, 1925, she Left here to spend her vacation with her aunt living in Oswego, Kan., with the intention to re turn home in September and re sume her school work; but was forced to return the first of Au gust and take her bed. From that time until the 20th of last June she was confined to her bed, and although she was able to secure the best medical atten tion, she could not live. Her life's career ended, and she fell asleep to wake no more until the first trumpet sounds. As active as she was in church work she was equally so in school work. She was the or ganiser oi the East End Public school ot which she was princi pal for fifteen years. She was identified with the State Teach ers’ Association, the Round Ta ble of Principals, the Phyllis Wheatlly Club, the Eastern Star and the Royal Circle Associa tion. Tnese show the busy and useful life she lived.. Mrs. Hollensworth was fear less in whatever cause she championed; her courage was masculine. She is gone to that mysterious realm whence trav elers have never returned; but her deeds have left an indelible impression on those with whom she associated, religiously, so cially, and civically. Mrs. Ma rinda Jackson, of Oswego, Kan., is the only relative she left to mourn her loss; but her friends are many, far and near. “Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to wither at the North wild’s breath, And stars to set; but all— Thou hast all seasons for thine, own, O Death!” While the characters men tioned above have ceased from 1 ' ;‘Tj > m sat work. They it wishes as they ei untrodden path. ‘Ye have not passed their labor, another has been called to labor and in this life. This character Rev. E. C. Hames, D. D. known by many. He was < and has accepted the pi of Arkadelphia Act Arkadelphia, Ark. We think the mantle-has «« on the right man. His u in-whatever he ms bands to and his moral religious and intellectual cations fit him for the task which is awaiting him. , Mrs. Hames, an alumna Atlanta University, will t asset to her # husband Thej ley enter this May vn«y rwineinoer t words spoken by Joshua to tribes of Israel as they eame the brink of the Jordan. It wa» very necessary for them to careful, for the crossing of the. Jordan was the only great dif ficulty between them and the* Canaan, and they had not passed that way before. The one thing he would have them keep m view was the ark of the cove nant, indicative of God’s pres* ence with His people. God’s presence with His people, or any individual, will secure suc cess in any new experience Hence, as Pr; and Mrs. Haines face the difficult duty befoi© them, may they put the ark of God in the river before them and keep it in view, and though it be overflowing all its banks, they shall go over dryshod. G. E. CAESAR, Little Rock, Ark. CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ASHEVILLE, ... : Throughout tfif June, we have been favored with inspiring sermons deliv ered by our minister, Rev. W. G. Hamilton, B. D., A. M. A summary of the sermons during month of June is: “The Church for Today,” Matt. 16: 18; “Serving God With What We Have,” Ex, 4;2; “Perils of the Summer,” Acts 28:3} “The Grace of Forbearance,” Phil. 4: 5. On Children’s Day morning a special sermon was preached to the children on “Giving Ac count to God,” Romans 14:12. These sermons have been de livered to very large and appre ciative audiences. We feel that every on© has been in some re^ spect benefitted by all of these wondenul sermons. During the construction of our new church we are wor shipping in the Y. M. I. audito rium. A very beautiful church is now under construction. The fourth Sunday in June was observed as “Children's uay, un mis particular occa sion the children of the Sunday school rendered the best pro gram that they have ever had in the history ol this organiza tion. The little ones were trained by two of the Sunday school teachers, Mrs. W. G. Hamilton, wife of our minister, and Mrs. M. Meredith. The young girls who assisted Mrs. Hamilton in training the chil dren were: Misses Elizabeth Murray, Irene McCorkle, Ovel la Brown, Milly Mary Hunter and Norma Michael. Little Miss Mary Lipscomb played the Chil dren’s Day music. We raised the sum of $11.01 for offering. The ones having the highest amounts were to receive a prize, a beautiful Bi ble. Little Dorothy Taylor re ceived the Bible, and Little Ruth Gibson a Testament. We are proud of these little girls. We were delighted to have with us on last Sunday morning Miss Jones, of Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Jones is in the city to give vocal recitals. The sudden deaths of Mrs. Davis anu Miss Gertrude Blair were shocks not only to the members of the church, but to the community. Mrs. Gussie Wright has re 1' • turned to the city after a visit in Florida. Miss Irene McCorkle will re present the Christian Endeavor Society at the School of Meth ods whicn will be held in Annis W&Ala., during the earlier part of August. Last week we had in our midst Dr. Franklin, of Swift lexnoriai College, Rogersville, 'enn., Rev. Eddington, also of Rogersville, and Rev. Ewing, of Utose Hill, Va. These men are all outstanding members of the Presbytery. • Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wil ana family have returned after an extended motor p to Northern States. They ^tended the Exposition in hiladelphia. Misses B. M. Wright and E. Murray motored with Rev. Hamilton and Mr, C. Jackson Spartanburg. Wile there they were the guests of Mrs. M. H, Wright, 400 Liberty St. L. M. S. IALVARY CHURCH, WINNS BORO, S. C. jf We were delighted to have in pur midst Sunday, June 20th, Jbr. C. J. Baker, of Atlanta, Ga., who preached a powerful ser mon from II Cor. 6:11; “0 ye (Corinthians, our mouth i§ open unto you, our hart is en 1 o** 17a Ito/) naf ymiaoaIia/1 long before we were well aware that a messenger of God was in pur midst, The message was Very forceful and inspiring and the minister carried away with him the best wishes of all the people who vowed anew to do their best to meet the needs of the Board which he forcefully our midst was like a rain after a drouth. He has put new life into every branch of the church and things are moving forward as never before, The church, the Sunday school, and the Chris tian Endeavor Society have drawn their disinterested mem bers and added new members to each branch and the outlook is exceedingly bright for a pros perous future. We are proud of Rev. Ulmer, who, we must ad mit, is a God-inspired man and a minister of the first type. His patient observance and care, even of minor affairs, his kind and sympathetic nature has found a loving spot in the hearts of all who have had the exqui site pleasure to hear him. Sunday morning, June 27, Rev. Ulmer preached a very forceful sermon, subject, “Things Left Undone.” His text was Zeph. 3-2, *1She re ceived not correction; she trust ed not in the Lord, she drew not near to her God.” The message was very inspiring and instruc tive and the Holy Spirit was in our midst. Prof. Boulware, of Irmo, prayed a most fervent prayer at the close of the ser mon. Prof. A. A. Adair, of Chester, opened the Daily Vacation Bi ble School here Monday, June 28, with 50 pupils. He is ably as sisted in his work by the follow ing teachers: Rev. and Mrs. Ul mer, Miss Mary Coleman and Miss Ruby McRae. We hope for them much success. The school is being conducted at Richard son graded school house. rapid progress. His coming into T. T. McRAE. LITERAL. Deacon White had been pac ing the station platform for twenty minutes. Rather hot un der the collar, he went back to the ticket window. “I thought you said the noon local was on time today,” he roared at the station master’s youthful assistant. “Wal, she were,” replied the latter. “Went through here right on the dot, ’bout three minutes afore you you come in an’ ast me.”—From Everybo dy’s Magazine for July. KNOX SUNDAY CONVENTION. J June 30—July 1 fl. The Sabbath School Conven tion of Knox Presbytery con vened witn Laura Street Pres bytreian church, Jacksonville, Fla., June 30. Wednesday Night At 8:00 o’clock a song service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Stevens, of Palatka, Fla. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. A. S. Clark, D. D., of Cordele, Ga. His text was Isaiah 6:8, “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.” Dr. Clark delivered to us a powers and soul-stirring ser mon anw we nil went away feel ing that God was surely in that place. Thursday Morning The convention opened Thurs day morning with a song ser vice. Then came the election of of ficers. The officers are: Mrs. H. M. Scott, President ; Mrs. S. Q. Mitchell, Vice-President; Mrs. A. S. Clark, Secretary; Sirs. C. A. Lloyd, Treasurer; Rev. E. J. Gregg, chaplain; Rev. Mr. Stevens, Correspond ing Secretary. Next came the enrollment of delegates. There were delegates from seven of the Sunday schools. Next in order was the appointment of committees: A general discussion, led by Dr. Clark, of Cordele, Ga., on “The Vital Importance of Early Religious training,” proved to be very interesting and helpful. Following this discussion a paper was read by Miss Julia Robinson, who was the repre sentative of the Laura Street fehurcn. ...so a from tne Intermediate depart ment ox ^aura Street church was react by Miss Elizabeth Richardson. Both of these pa pers were very good and copies of them will appear later. The last number of the morn ing session was a paper by Mr. A. W. Rucker, Sunday School Missionary, on the subject, “Correlating the Young People’s Work of the Church.” The con vention adjourned at 12:30 for recess. Thursday Afternoon. The meeting opened again at 2:30 o’clock with a song service led by tne chaplain, Dr. E. J. Gregg. A paper was read by the re presentative of St. Paul church, Cordele, -a. There was a talk by Rev. H. M. Scott, Sunday School Missionary, on “How to Reacn tne Board’s Requirement for a Standard Sunday School,” followeu .„/ round table discus sion. Next in order came the re ports of Sunday Schools, after which we turned to all unfin ished business, and that being finished, we turned to new busi ness. Mrs. E. J. Gregg was chosen as delegate from Knox convention to the School of Methods at Augusta. Miss Julia Robinson was chos en as the alternate. An invitation was extended to the convention to meet the last Wednesday in June, 1927, with the St Paul church, Cordele, Ga. Thus ended the business of the convention. Thursday Night At 8:00 o’clock a popular meeting was held. The pro gram was rendered by local tal ent, in charge of Mr. F. M. Mor ton, chorister of Laura Street church. . One of the interesting features of the meeting was an inspirational address by Prof. S. Q. Mitchell, of Brunswick, Ga. His subject was: "The Psy chology of Teaching.” He dealt with his subject tactfully and it was indeed an eye-opener to all Sunday school teachers. After the meeting was over the ladies of the church served the members ofthe convention and friends to ice cream and cake. All expressed themselves as sas haying enjoyed thei The members of the ce proclaimed Dr. Off** congregation capital entertain ers and the convention also hopes that they may be per mitted to enjoy such hospital ity ftga.ip. CHAIRMAN OF PUBLICITY COMMITTEE. ’-u equal rights league DELEGATION SEES TBS , f « PRESIDENT. Washington, D. C., July 5.— rhe National Equal Rights League and the United Colored American Committee audience at the White Friday noon at which time presented the race's sesqui-cen tennial ot the Declaration of In dependence petition, against Federal employe segregation, at the middle of American Inde pendence Week. Twenty persons composed the delegation. The audience was conducted by Mau rice W. Spencer, Treasurer of the League, who introduced the delegatee, explicitly stating their purpose. After introducing the delegates he presented Wm. Monroe Trotter, of Boston, Sec retary of the N. E. R. L., who presented the petition to the President. He placed on the table a big pile of petitions with 25, WO signatures from 40 states, specifying one from Maine, and four from California, saying they proved ih#MI geographical opposition to fed eral segregation. He also pre sented one from the “372nd” Battallion, Massachusetts Na tional Guards, which Mr. Coot idge authorized when governor. Mr. Trotter read the petition and declared segregation to be inequality of rights and asking the&UJfr which shed the first blood for independence. He then asked the President to lead the day in having the United States make the ISOih anniversary of American Independence the be ginning of a new American epftch for the abolishment of color caste, proscription, segre gation and public ostracism, by himself removing segregation of the colored clerks in Wash ington. He sad this example by the government had given great impetus to every form of segre gation and unless the President would abolish it now disaster was inevitable. Finally he urged abolition was a fair return for over 150 years of fighting, dy ing and sacrificing and in just appreciation of a perfect rec ord of loyalty with never a trai tor. Rev. Thomas S. Harten, na tional organizer, urged the President to live up to the tra ditions of Massachusetts, which he believed he would. The President replied to the spokesmen in a calm, friendly manner, that some segregation had been removed and he would continue to remove more grad ually untu it was all removed. The delegation was as fol lows: James L. Neill, Henry P. Slaughter, Rev. W. H. Jernigan, President National Raee Con gress; Rev. J. U. King, Bishop I. N. Ross, Rev. Chas. Stewart, Thos. A. Johnson, N. A. Murray for Alpha Phi Alpha, Professor Kelly Miller, Thos. Walker, A. S. Pinkett, Secretary Washing ton Branch N. A. A. C. P., Rev. W. D. Isaacs, Prof. J? T. Brown, Geo. A. Parker, Secretary Na tional Race Congress, Rev. W. H. Rozier, CaL,JLA. Jackson, J. E. Scott, for Kappa Alpha Psi, Ralph D. Matthews ami Emory B. Smith. The N. A. A. C. P., Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Psi, Na tional Baptist S. S. Association, National American Colored Wo men's Clubs, National B. Y. P. Y., and the Race Congress coop erated in this effort. Mrs. W. H. Wright, of Spar* tanburg, S. C., is the guest of her children, Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Hamilton, Magnolia Avenue, Ashevuie.

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