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INSTALLATION OF REV. J. B. BARBER By L. P. Berry When the Rev. G. E. Tucker, D. D„ resigned the pastorate of the Leonard St. Presbyterian Ci.ureh to become the Resident of Swift Memorial College, Rog ersville, Tenn., the church was left without a pastor. The offic ers calleu a congregational meet ing, and m this meeting it was decided to invite the Rev. J. B. Barber to supply the pulpit up til the meeting of Presbytery. Tig. people soon saw that the Rev. Barber was a good man, so they called him to the pastorate. Since we were satisfied, why wait until the regular meeting of Presbytery ? By request there was a called meeting of Presby tery at Synod at Johnson City, Tenn., to place the call in the hands of the Rev. Barber. He accepted, and a committee, con sisting of the Rev. E. B. Clark son, D. D., and the Rev. W. C. Hargrave, D. D., was appointed to go to Chattanoogo and install the Rev. Barber on the second Sunday in November. nev. Dr. Clarkson, Mod Ox Presbytery, presided, The erator _ _ „, . and asked the constitutional questions. Rev. Dr. Hargrave delivered the sermon, which was helpful and interesting, after which ne charged the Pastor. Following this, the Rev. Dr. Clarkson delivered a solemn charge to the people, advising them to follow the fundamental torching of the Church. At the close of the service, the right hand of iellowship was extended to the new pastor and his wife. The Rev. and Mrs. Barber are now settled in the manse, which has been overhauled by the co sionary Society. Chattanooga offers a great field of opportunity to the right man, and the church feels con fident that it has found this man in the Rev. Mr. tfarber. He is young, ambitious, active, and a good mixer. Already, many of the organizations of the city, such as Circles, Clubs, mission ary Societies, and Public School Teachers’ Associations have called upon him for talks or The Ministers’ Jnion of the city held their Installation ser vices in the Leonard St. church Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3 P. M., clos ing with an old time hand-shak ing and all going away feeling the glow of co-operation in Heavenly things, as well as in things of earth. We would not have you think for a moment that Brother Bar ber is puning alone, for he is not. By his side in all activities is his amiable and accomplished wife, inese two servants of God, finding the temporal side pro vided for, have free hands to press forward along spiritual lines. As Dr. Trusty and his faithful wife led in the erection of a beautiful church and manse, Dr. Tucker and his loyal wife gave to us the Newton Normal building, for which we thank them and pray that success may continue with them in their sev eral fields of labor. Changes, as a rule, bring re organization. Some new officers have been added, young men with new ideas and strength, and all are working side by side with the older men as guides. The congregation is growing. Several have been added by let ter and others by profession of faith. The contributions are growing also. The members of the choir have purchased new robes, and desiring to come from downstairs in a procession al, the Session granted the re quest, and had steps put on the East side of the church in side. which adds much to the services. . The Session feels that it made no mistaKe when it gave its en dorsement for , a young woman to be Superintendent of the Sabbath school in the person of Mrs. E. Davidson Hayden, who has been very successful, and whose work has far surpassed the most hopeful expectations. The Cnattanooga notes would be incomplete without a word about JNewton Normal Institute. The Session wishes to thank the Board o. National Missions for the appointment of Mrs. J. B. Barber to the school. She is an experienced and consecrated' worker, and, with the aid of her teachers, is doing a very good work. COLONEL MATT. N. LEWIS— AN APPRECIATION. By Rev. Chas. A. Ward, D. D. He was such a healthy, robust individual, and such a vigorous personality, that one did not as sociate death with Matt. N. Lewis. jiNow he is numbered with those who have taken their places in the “silent halls of death.” ne is not, for God took him. I suppose I shall never be able to describe my feelings or the shock I received when a tele gram was read over my tele phone imorming me of Mr. Lew is’ death in Newport News. We had oeen associated in so many ways—in church, in fraternal circles, in recreations, in clubs and associations, and in many campaigns for community good. We nad attended Presbyteries and Synods together and had been associated on commissions and committees. It was my pleasure to have had some part in making him the Moderator of Southern » irginia Presbytery and in sedinng him as a commis VwwMr whicn convened ih St. Louis. He was passionately devoted to his church and was one of the leading spirits in putting over a program for a new church building lor our people in New port News. In this purpose to buiiu i*ir. Lewis was united with me in its prosecution before the Presbytery, Synod, and finally before the r>oard. His personal ity, his enthusiasm, and his sin cerity aid much to bring into being the splendid church build ing now occupied by our people in the Ship-building City. He was an active elder, a member of the i rustee Board, a teacher of the Intermediate Boys' class in the. Sunday school, and an ag gressive worker in all the activ ities of tx.e cnurch. I had worked under his direc tion in Y. M. C. A. campaigns for men and money; later in a community chest movement. I had appeared with him before city council in behalf of move ments for the good of our peo ple. We had stood side by side and fought for the good and glory of our fraternity. We were members of the same civic club whose sworn purpose is to work for the common weal, i was a member of the Sanhedrim of which he was the presiding gen ius. We had played volley ball together upon the floor of the “Y,” where business men, gov ernment employees and men from all the walks of life met in happy, if sometimes noisy, contact. Often we had sat in his office or his home in the twi light and had indulged in long, intimate talks. With me there is something sacred in the memory that Mr. Lewis was my friend. Those in timacies, those confidences, and those contacts are past. My friend has gone out upon the Great Adventure. Some day I shall join him. I hate to be a kicker, I always long for peace. But the wheel that does the squeaking is the one that gets the grease. —Sanford Herald. It is better to be silent and thought dumb than to speak and remove all doubt.—Portage La Prairie Graphic. EMANCIPATION DAY AT HICKORY AN INTEREST ING OCCASION. The Emancipation Day pro gram rendered by the colored people 01 Hickory was success ful beyond the most sanguine expectation of those in charge. The committee deemed it inad visable to attempt holding the program on Saturday and voted to celebrate Friday, December 31st, instead, As the result of judicious ad vertising the Negro populace awaited tne coming of that day with assurance that a treat was in store. The morning dawned auspiciously clear and by ten o’clock groups of expectant cit izens could be seen approaching St. Paul A. M. E. Zion church, the place of assembly. Very soon an inspiring array of cars had lined up on the East side of 12th Street, and, at the appointed hour, led by a group of horsemen, the parade starts ed. The local band lent harmony to the occasion by a spirited ren dition of patriotic airs, and this, together with the decorated cars and the general holiday tone, formed a most inspiring spectacle. The procession moved slowly along the principal streets of the city, then back to St. Paul’s, the starting point, where a large crowd awaited their return. All were quickly assembled in the church and the program began. The master of ceremonies, Rev. C. S. Stroud, opened with a few genial remarks of welcome, after which “America” was sung. Rev. J. M. Henderson de livered a fervent invocation, fol lowed by the Battle Hymn of efforts o make the occasion a success, and Miss Forney Ray Johnson, a Senior of our Ridgeview High School, recited a dialect poem with de lightful grace and expression. At this point Prof. J. H. Al ston, Dean of the College De partment of Johnson C. Smith University, was introduced and captivated the assembly with a few well chosen words of humor and appreciation. Miss Minnie B. Lancaster, im pressively read the Emancipa tion Proclamation, after which Mrs. E. T. Moore favored us with a solo that was a revelation of melody and power and formed a fitting atmosphere for what was to follow. The Secretary, L. L. Ramseur, in a few words introduced Prof. Geo. W. Brown, Director of Dra matics and Public Speaking at Johnson C. Smith University, as the orator of the day. the Republic. nipe, next spoke of the that had been put forth 1 The wisdom of selecting Prof. Brown was quickly demonstrat ed. Ere many moments had elapsed, under the winning magnetism of his persuasive elo quence the audience sat as men hypnotized, and save where here and there a silent tear stole down a furrowed cheek, or a half-stifled ejaculation punctu ated a rhetorical period* there was no movement. It was, in deed, a masterpiece of eloquence and inspiration to young and old alike, and at the conclusion the entire audience gave vent to ap plause sincere and spontaneous to a convincing degree. So unanimous were the expressions of pleasure that the committee, at the solicitation of the hear ers, immediately secured Prof. Brown’s services for another year. Not the least- striking feature of the occasion were the animat ed remarks made by three of our oldest citizens, ex-slaves, Mrs. Denny, Mrs. Tolbert and Mrs. Lingle. With streaming tears they pathetically related antebellum experiences. After the collection of a lib eral offering the congregation ‘dispersed, satisfied in mind and spirit, ^aken as a whole this effort wak the most successful that the otty has . experienced and is well ejaculated to encour in charge to still effort in the future. The edftmittees are to be led for their industry ^devotion, and the President praised for his untiring to keep alive the of patriotism in Negro citizens of Hickory are of Dean Alston and Prof, and they may ever rest of a hearty welcome at time they elect to visit us L. L. RAMSEUR. Reporter. By Joetta Stinson iristmas came to Barber and it away, leaving many pleas memories an d gifts. Santa good ,to all the girls and ^hers. The many nice boxes ispiendia and useful gifts from friends did much to everybody happy. Lovely res came from parents and le folks. ristmas morning shiny ey sd girls appeared in all cor ner's and rooms throughout the bq iding. Resplendent also were the guests who enjoyed it all as mi ch as anybody. Miss Doro th r Kinniburgh and Miss Jean Kjpght, just from their schools, Bell and Mrs. Hawkins, her her, an joined in the activi eacn day. e girls were not happy just emselves, for on Christmas when the White Gift Ser chool contributed to the cause of making those less fortunate happy. After listening to a quartette of blind boys from Birmingham who are planning to build a fac tory in the city for the suste nance of other blind people, part of the offering was used to help these people. Another part went to a sick woman who need ed an operation. The gifts of candy, fruit, etc., were distri buted among the neighboring poor. The Poetry Club is planning to use the funds from the Christ mas play to get new books for the library. The Monday after Christmas. Miss Lillie Mae Wynn, who is a Sopnomore, entertained her classmates with a dinner party. The weatner was lovely and the girls had a very nice time. On New Year’s Eve the dining room witnessed much merri ment and fun as the Old Year made its departure. About 10:30 the first Seniors served dainty sandwiches and hot choc olate as a nnal repast for the year. Then , festivities over, the New Year was brought in on wings of song during a little ser vice in the Chapel. A “Happy New Year” to everybody, then all retired for the night. On January 1st, following the evening meal, the College girls entertained Miss Dorothy Kin niburgh with a little party and impromptu program. Miss Dor othy also in her pleasing and gracious way sang for the group. Quite a number of the faculty were present and made a few scores in the games. The Auld Lang Syne Bulletin Board of greetings from old teachers of Barber and friends, to the students and faculty, was quite interesting. Among them was a greeting to the Y.. W. C, A. from the Y. W. C. A. of Em poria College where Miss Doro thy is attending. The greetings from Misses Smith, Ponsler, Painter, and quite a number oi other former teachers, including the book for the library from Miss Dawson, were very wel come. Misses Mevich and Ardusei (Continued on page 3) LAURA STREET CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE, FLA, By Mrs. B. S. Harris Sunday morning^ December 26, our pastor, Dr. E. J. Gregg, preached a most wonderful ser mon on the Incarnation. His text was John 1:14, “And the word was made flesh and dwelt among us, .....full of grace and truth.” Gal. 4 :19, “Of whom I travail in birth until Christ be formed in you.” Our Sunday school mission ary, Rev. H. M. Scott, was with us and spoke to the Sunday school. We are always glad to have the Rev. Scott in our midst. Sunday morning at 7:30 the choir rendered its third program in the “Better Literature Cam paign.” It was the best ren dered so far. The program fol lows : Prelude -Organ and piano du ett, Mrs. C. A. Lloyd and Mrs. F. M. Morton. Processional, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (Johnson). Invocation—Dr. E. J. Gregg. Hymn by congregation—“Joy to the World.” Anthem—“Sing, O Heaven.” Piano Solo—“June,” Mrs. Ani ta L. Holmes. Reading—“Toussaint L’Over ture,” Mr. E. L. Rogers. Vocal Solo—“Fear Not Ye, O Israel,” (Buck) Mrs. L. Ran dall. Book Review—“Quo Vadis,” (Sienkiewicz) Prof. J. E. Wes son, Edward Waters College. Vocal duett—“He Shall Colme Down Like Rain/’ (From the cantata, “Glory to God.”) Miss A. B. Clemmons and Mrs. F. M. Morton. Quintette, “Sleep, Holy Babe,” Gregg, Miss A. B. Clemmons, Mr. Walter Harper, Mrs. F. M. Morton and Mr. L. E. Rogers. The program was witnessed by a large and appreciative au dience. i he collection was very good. Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock the Sunday school had their Christmas exercises and tree, _-.e cantata, “Christmas Eve in Santa Claus’ Work Shop,’’ was given by the Primary De partment. “Everywhere, Everywhere, Christmas Tonight” was ren dered by the Junior and Inter mediate Departments. Each child performed his part wtell. Much credit is due the teachers for such an excellent program. Watch meeting was held on Friday night, December 31st, in all of the churches of the city. Thus the New Year was ushered in. Time What we call the New Year is not new; it is only marking the period of time that is em braced within 365 days. This that we call the New Year is only the old year, and all pre ceding years over again; all the years that are passed are gone forever, serving, if serving at all, only for guidance in the year immediately ahead and for all the years to come, through knowledge acquired and experi ences gained. Time never changes. Time was, it is and ever will be, world without end. Time is on going : it does not halt, although sometimes it seems to lag, hanging heavy on our hands. But this is so only in seeming and according to how we em-| ploy ourselves. Time never turns back, al-1 though many men and women, i too, wish again and again that! their yesterdays might be their todays. Time, however, serves them not; gives no pause, no in terval ; there is no turning back to the past. Forever and forever time goes on and on. Oh! how swiftly, how very swiftly it passes for all who are ever worthily busy. The New Year is taken by many as the time for making resolutions, for which there will be no occasion when in every day of every year there Is so much of trying, aS is ^ ly possible, to do the this should be done end none things that .should not be done. Only a perfect in^ivi 'ual could so shape hie or her. course as to have no cauefor regrets, no reason for a new task. The trou ble with so many peoola is that, throughout the year, they loosen their hold on themselves and permit themselves to drift with the tide, and, when they ap proach tneir Niagaras, to make strenuous efforts, as on New Year’s Day, to save themselves from going over the falls to cer tain destruction. Too many, alas, find themselves too weak to turn back when the danger point is reached, and over they go, resolutions or no resolutions. New Year’s Day surely is not different from any other: it is not the beginning of time, or the end. The days and the years will come and go as they have for ages, each wi h its dares and sorrows, each with its sun shine and joy. Let us. then, if we would do anything out of the ordinary on this Say Which we call New Year's-—let us endeavor to make it full of goodness , and gladness fOr our selves and for others with whom our lives come in contact, to whom our influence extends, to carry to each succeeding day as much as possible of all that is true and noble and good, and make life “one glad, sweet song,” and every day the begin ning of a New Year or a new period of time. Sunday morning, January 2. we listened to an excellent ser mon from Ex. 12:2; Tsa. 6:1; I Cor. 5:7. How our hearts burned within us while our pas Lord’s Supper was celebrated after the sermon. 1 :v The series of meetings con ducted by our Synodical Evan gelist, Rev. S. D. Thom, D. T)., began Monday night and will last two weeks, Pray for us that God’s Spirit may permeate the entire meeting and Christians be strengthened and sinners brought into the fold. SUCCESSFUL COLORED PLANT AT PALMYRA, N. J. Washington, Jan. 10.—Palmy ra, N. J., is justly proud of an enameling plant operated and owned by Negro experts and unskilled workers. The plant, which Was put into operation about four years ago, by a ccfr poration whose capital stock at that time amounted to $125,000, is progressing in quality and quantity of output. Conveniently situated on its own unencumbered land, the di mensions of which are 150x200 feet, the enameling factory runs parallel to the Pennsylvania Railroad, whose side tracks and spurs carry the outgoing ship ments of enamel signs, designed, alloyed, manufactured, '* and shipped by a complete force of Negro workers. The factory it self contains about 10,000 square feet of floor space, upon which are located such essential de partments as stamping, pick ling, dipping, spraying, drying, burning, stenciling and shipping. Advanced processes hr the man ufacture of enamel products are worked out in a well-equipped laboratory, where chemical and other experiments determine the fitness of the proposed product for manufacture and use. At present the plant is man ufacturing enamel signs, only; but preparations are being made for tljff installation of a new furnace! specially adapted to the manufacture of kitchen utensils and varying types of enamel ware, The pricipal present mar ket gateways for enamel pro ducts of the Palmyra factory are Wilmington, Del., and Philadel phia, Pa., at which latter place a sales force of approximatqy (Continued on page 3)
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