' • IgM?* Ml,-A ..... ‘AND YE SHALL KN( »W THE TRUTH, AND THE TR1 CHARLOTTE, N. C., VOL. XLIX. CALVARY PRESB1 WILSO “There is nothing in the world so important as children, nothing so interesting.. If ever you wish to be of real service in the World, do something for children. If ever you yearn to be wise, study children. If ever we work out our race salvation; it will be because a little child has led.” $ It is a hopeful sign when a church is willing to devote: an entire week to the interests of its children. This is what Cal vary church has done. Of course, children have always: oc cupied a prominent place in the activities of this church. In Calvary age approves of yopth, and there is a happy blending of the two. It is beautiful to see strong men and maidens tender and meek lifting high their voic es in Gold’s wondrous. praises. During the first week in Novem ber, however, special emphasis was placed on the children. Un der the leadership of Miss The odora Percival, special worker among children and young peo ple in Cape Fear Presbytery, the following projects were entered into: Monday: Story Hour for Pri mary children: 20 children ores ent. Tuesday: Story Hour for Junior children; 45 juniors pres ent. Wednesday twenty-six cradle roll children were visited. Thursday: Organization f of Mothers Club, and Cradle Roll party; 20 mothers were pres ent; including helpers there - - were 36 presents .•«*. * Friday: Visiting Day: - , The Sunday school teachers visited nearly a hundred homes. Sunday at eleven o’clock a special sermon was preached from the topic, “Meeting Youth Halfway.” The music for this service was furnished by the children and young people. A feature of it was the Procession al. The children marched from one of the rooms of the church to their seats, singing as they marched, “The Whole, Wide World for Jesus.” It was won derful to see nearly seventy-five children lifting their voices in song. Another feature of the week was the Poster Contest. All of the organizations of the church entered the contest. More than twenty-five posters were made. The first prize was won by the Light Bearers; the second prize was won jointly by the Tuxis Girls and Pioneer Boys; and third by the Cradle Roll. The judges were exultant in praise of the posters. Miss Percival deserves much commendation and praise for the untiring efforts put forth to make the project a success* Those who saw the activities are convinced that she has: a workable program for all of our schools. All of the teachers and officers worked beautifully to the end that the program might succeed. They, too, deserve our praise. Busy men and women stopped their tasks to visit their scholars. Each was benefitted by the contact. The Young People’s Forum is conducted twice a month under the auspices of two young peo ple’s clubs in the church. It is an effort to provide a plate where youth and age may meet and discuss the problems so vital and necessary to our daily life. The meetings thus far have proved a decided success. The opening address was by Dean Wm. H. Holloway, of Brick Jun ior College. Principal Howard, of the local High School, was the next speaker. Second Calvary, of Bailey, N. C., an outer post of Calvary fTERIAN CHURCH, N,N. C. — church, Wilson, is progressing nicely. Recently nine infants were baptized there, and jter young people made a confession It is the aim to conduct service there once a month or as oilter as possible.- ~ j . * “THE SCRIBE.” ! -k-- 1 ' EIGHTH ANNUAL STATE MEETING IN KENTUCKY. Interracial Forces Review Pro gress and Set Future Goals}— Leadershp of Both Races Present. Louisville, Ky., November 14, —The Kentucky Intern Commission scored anotl iei highly successful meeting in (its iys past eighth annual interracial c ference, held here a few d ago. The progress of the year was reviewed by Dr. Jarhes Bond, colored, ^jgpreetor of movement in the State, and program of future\a$tivities and Pr, objectives recommended by Bond *was adopted unanimously and with enthusiasm. The theme of the conference was “Continued Progress ; in Race Relations in Kentucky,” and the ihajor subjects discussed were equality of opportunity, education; health, playgrounds, and other,recrea/vHial facilities, law and order and woman’s work. Amoiy the principal speakers were nr. J. E. Wopd, President National Baptist Con vention; Dr. McHenry , Rhodes and L. N. Taylor, of the State Department of Education ;Dr. .George VC1 Dll/J Vi- UVUiOT iiiV f J4-** Underwood, of the State Board of Health; Professors J. Bryant Cooper, E. S. Taylor, and P. Moore ; Dr. Isaac Fisher ; Dr,G. P. Russell, President State In dustrial College; Rev. G. ;G. Walker; R. M. Wheat, Executive Colored Division of Boy Scouts; Dean R. L. McCready; Mrs. Maud Henderson, Commission on Interracial Cooperation; Mrs. W. J. Piggott and Mrs. A. V. Weston. ; A great interracial mass meeting was held at Trinity Methodist church, featuring a jubilee song service by a num ber of choirs and the quartets of Lincoln and Simmons Univer sities. Dr. Isaac Fisher, recent ly returned from Europe, held the audience spellbound with a great address of an hour’s length. Summing up their conclusions at . the closing session, the con ference adopted the following objectives for the ensuing year: continued vigilance in the pre vention of lynchings, improve ment of the colored state teach ers’ colleges and their more generous support of the legisla ture, securing justice in the courts, including the right of jury service, facilities for travel on bus lines, and an intensive year-round health program. The feeling was general that the past year had been marked by distinct progress and that the future prospects were high ly encouraging. -—o INTERRACIAL INTEREST GROWS IN ALABAMA. Conferences of Leaders Held in Principal Cities—Many Impor tant Objectives Sought. Birmingham, Ala., November L4.—J. D. Burton, field secreta ry for the Alabama Commission an Interracial Cooperation, has just held the best series of in terracial conferences ever held in the State.. The attendance was larger, the Readership of both races mere-in evidehce, the interest greater, and more defi nite tasks were undertaken tha» ever before. < " « At Tuscaloosa forty-five per-] sons were present, twenty-five white and twenty colored. . ter frank and full discussion the , group set as its immediate obf i jeetives the promotion of boyi scout work for colored boys and* | cooperation with the effort to] secure a state-supported instate^ tion for delinquent colored chil dren. An adjourned meeting was called for the last Monday in November, at which addition al objectives will be set. | At the conference in old con| servative Montgomery, former capital of the Confederate Govr ernment, thirty persons were present, about equally divided between the races. The mayor had expected to attend, but Was detained and sent a representa tive to speak for, him. The committee decided to hold quar terly meetings. The committee brought out and published the fact that the present provisions for colored tuberculosis patients are v: ;olly inadequate, and asked that additional beds and nurses be provided. The crowded condi tion of the Negro schools waa brought to the attention of the city -board of education, witfi the request that these condi tions be relieved as soon as pos sible. The city commissioners were asked to provide play2’ grounds for colored children. ^ A fine meeting was held at Mobile, with twenty^five present and a program was adopted call ing for a new library, additional recreational privileges and facil ities, and the provision of day nurseries for the children ; of working mothers. The Mobile committee has been ambng- the eral years, but it was felt that this was the best meeting since its organization. The Birmingham meeting was attended by thirty interracial leaders, and adopted A program asking for better stieet car fa cilities, better accommodations at the L. & N. Railroad Station, and sanitation and improved conditions in tenant homes. A special committee of three was appointed to forward the objec tives adopted. The general com mittee will hold regular quarter ly meetings, and will meet also on call. The daily papers gave gener ous and appreciative publicity to all the meetings, and the work of the committees received hearty editorial commendation. _—n- i CHATTAN00C4 (TENN.) NEWS By Miss Mary F. Wilson The Leonard Street Presbyte rian church has been the center of much activity during the past few weeks. Our church was headquarters for the Student Y. M. C. A. Conference held some time ago; we entertained the Missionary quartet several days ago on its way to the Northwest, and be tween these activities, something has been going on at the church almost constantly. Joys and sorrows have come to us since our last notes ap peared. Her many friends scat tered throughout the field will be happily surprised to learn of the marriage of Mrs. Fannie C. Coppage to Mr. A. C. Barbee, of our city; while sorrow came to us in the sudden and totally un expected death of Mrs. Elzvira McDermott, a faithful member of our church, and formerly of Knoxville and New Market. As a result of the loving loy alty of the ladies of our church, the manse and all the outside wood work of the church have been given beautiful, bright, ' ' Pot: church •eaehOd on tl hew colors, And nqw both ehn are wonderfully The funds neces^a^T for this work were raised en by the three missionary of our church and in two weeks. In this Westminster Circle Central Circle, East Side Ci rch at fire cir tess time raised tele . November 6, tthe J. B. Barber, of our beau manse, suoject, “The lintr Brush.” Many beautiful oughts were brought to the ^pregation. The one great >ught. emphasized, was that! as w- of the hairs of the brush fork together to blot out the #ly, rough spots, and to add course was served. The Climax was reached Fri day night by the Central Circle. The Rev. Dr. E. H. Johnson, of the First Congregational church, was the chief speaker and gave an inspiring address. Mr. J. F. Trimble, a prominent business man oi tne city, and tne eiaers and deacons of the church spoke of the progress and the great influence of the church under the leadership of our pastor. A wonderful program was enjoyed. The Circle pre sented Mrs. Barber with a beau tiful bouquet of choice flowers, and the pastor with a more sub stantial remembrance. Delight ful refreshments were served. Anniversary Sunday was a glo rious day. The pastor preached a thrilling sermon at the morn ing service on the subject, “The Challenge of the Future.” The entire service was wonderfully impressive, and a large congre gation was present. A fellow ship service was held in the evening, and a representative I from each organization of the ! church told of the aims of the | organization for another yeair. , Addresses were made by a number of visitors, including I Drs. Thompson and Patton, arid Prof. W. H. Singleton. The full Women’s Chorus sang sweetly at both service^. Col. L. P. Berry presided. The church was beautifully adorned with flow ers and the beauty of the day and of the services made a deep appeal. Rev. Barber seemed filled to the overflowing as lie spoke of the gratitudeand af fection for his loyal flock, and for Kisio?«0(ioitl«s* friends throughout the city, and he pledged himaeif to greater de votion nnd fidelity to his great task. s Our Anniversary News-Bul letin, in speaking of the day, closes: with these words: "We turn our footsteps into the pathway again, and to the fu ture with Faith.” Pastor and people are united in making this the sentiment of our deep est hearts. SWifTMEMmL COLLEGE LIFE ■j. The President, Dr. C. E. Tucker, preached for the pastor of St. Mark’s church Sunday morning. The house was well filled and the Presidentwas at his best. He poured forth one of his most forceful and spirit ual sermons. Rev. H. F. Anderson, the Bi ble professor, was called to Bristol, Va.f over the week-end. Prof. Robert E. Lee’s Bull Dogs downed the mighty Wol verines, of Johnson City, last Thursday. The score was 12-0 in our favor. Rev. Byers god family, Prof. Clay burn and many students were on the side line to, witness the game. It was one of the hardest fought games of the season. Several el the boys received injuries. Harry 'Coleman, of 01$? group, is on the road to recofjfcry. Flemi the Quarterback and one' of the other fellows of the same team. Our baby half back, Walter Williams, of Chat tanooga, was the star of our side. Bake Armstrong, “Cyclone” Ben Alien and Harry Coleman were equally as dangerous. Al bert Thompson, Gillenwater, Glover Rhodes McCormick, the flying parson, Jeans and Bishop Harrell played a man’s part. Lee Brown, the brown panther of Chattanooga, played the whole game with one hand. Swift is coming to the front by sponsoring organizations for the development of the youth. We have a model Christian En deavor with the following per sons in training for leadership: Harry Coleman, of Asheville, N. C., is President; Ruby Rook er, Dalton, Ga., Vice-Presiderit; Glover Rhodes, of Chattanooga, Tenn., Secretary; Clemmie Cook, of Dalton, Ga., Assistant Secretary; Lillian Hill of Marion, Va., Treasurer; Mary Morris, of Big Stone Gap, Va., Maggie Harris, of Anniston, Alabama, and Booker T. Jackson, of Dal ton, Ga., are the program com mittee. The Endeavor society has the topics, the forward magazine and teachers to help the students to prepare their part on the program. It has shown a great improvement in the attitude and interest of the students. The model Sabbath school is another of the organizations which is doing much to direct the spiritual welfare of the stu dents. It is the purpose of the Sabbath school to prepare all the students for any position in the churches with which they may be connected in the community where they might live. The Dean superintends; Lillian Esaw, of Anniston, Ala., is Sec retary; Lillian Giles ( of Wash ington, D. C., is Treasurer. The teachers are: Miss V. Murphy, of Brazil Ind.; Miss A. Miles, of Bloomington, Ind.; Miss Ha zel Snapp, of Dandridge, Tenn.; and Robert Jeans, of Memphis, Tenn. Great preparations foi ~ (Continued on page 4) BARBER COLLEGE By Jocttft Stinson v Saturday evening Mrs. Bou tros, a missionary from Egypt, gave a lecture illustrated with Panopticon slides in the Barber chapel. The subject was “The Holy Land.” The pictures made many Bible stories seem more real. Dr. and Mrs. Scherer motored to Decatur, Ala., Tuesday to at tend the meeting of the Synod of Alabama (white). Dr. Mar quis, of the Board of Ministerial Relief, New York, was the Principal speaker. Chapel service was conducted Tuesday morning by Rev. Mr Miles, pastor of the Congrega tional church, Anniston. A mass prayer meeting was held in the chapel Wednesday morning instead of the usual separate prayer groups. Miss Foresman conducted the service. The subject was “Preparation for Service.” Misses Burritt, Mammond and Ternent visited Talladega College Thursday evening. They were delighted to hear the Schu bert Singers from Boston, who rendered & very fine program. “Ben Hur” at the Noble The ater was largely attended by the students and faculty, the Junior High School going Tuesday af ternoon and the Senior High and College on Wednesday eve ning. “Ben Hur” was full of wonder and enjoyment for all. the pictures illustrated both historical and Biblical scenes. Misses Hanold and Smock will gb to Taliadega today (Sat uday) to spend the week-end and attend the dedication of the new science building at Tallade ga College. Several of the mem bers of the faculty expect to at tend the science conference at Talladega Monday. Armistice Day was celebrated in Barber with a program at eleven o’clock. All classes par ticipated with appropriate songs and special numbers. The High School Senior class gave a play, “The Spirit of ’76,” which featured appreciation of the soldiers in each of America’s wars, and the work of the Red Cross nurse. The Poppy Drill was given by the College De partment. It represented the poppies of Flanders before the war, playing and dancing all day. With the coming of the soldiers and white crosses the poppies were crushed. After the war peace and the poppies lived and “blowed in Flanders field,” but their gayety was gone. The Y. W. C. A. group and a large number of the Faculty hiked to the woods ^Monday at 4:30 P. M. Ukeleles and song accompanied the merry-makers along the way. A big fire blazed in Happy Hollow. Quickly the coffee was put on to boil and green ticks hunted up for roasting the weineira over the hot flames. Soon a bountiful supper of weiners, buns, mus tard pickle, salad, apples, cook ies and coffee were served. Then a huge circle was formed around the fire for the devotional pe riod. “Friendship” was the spa cial theme for the service. As the President read the beautiful story of the friendship of David and Jonathan, found in the Book of Books, it seemed that every girl’s heart responded and many expressed themselves as hoping that this circle formed around the fire under the beau tiful starry sky would continue to be the. “Widening Circle” un til all ifrignds in the world should belong. It was a beauti ful meeting and at its close the group sang “Follow the Gleam” as they journeyed to the build ing to get ready for study.