The Africa - American Presbyterian. Established in 1879. CONSOLIDATED with THE SOUTHERN EVANGELIST. Rev. H. L. McCROREY, D D.7LL DT. Editor. W. E. HILL, Associate Editor. Rev. C. P. PITCHFORD, Business Manager. “"Devoted to the Educational, Mate rial, Moral and Religions interests ofburbeople in the Sooth, and puo iished at' 'Charlotte, N. tk, every Thursday. All questions arising under the va rious subjects above Indicated are discussed from a Christian point of view- Each number contains the freshest aid best news from the Southern field and from the Church at large. There is carefully sefc: ed reading matter suited to ail 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 l&xvno ur OUDOOivir a ivn. Single copy one year.. $1-80 Six months -——,- .76 Three months----— M RATES OF ADVERTISING , Given on Application We earnestly ask the sympathy and prayer* of our brethren and friends at large in order that our efforts in this enterprise may be crowned with success. AGENTS WANTED—t' whom a liberal commission will Ik *»*id. Send all money by ’ . O. Money Order, Registered Letter or Bank Check, otherwise it might get loit and the sender alon. will be respon sible. Entereu at the Postofftce at Char lotte, N, C., as second class matter. -THURSDAY, DEC. is7l327 SUNDAY COURT AT GOLDS BORO. The people of Goldsboro wit' ll essed an unusual spectacle last Sunday when criminal court was held to try Larry New-! some, a young Negro charged with the murder of a Wayne County white girl. Although soldiers were present to prevent an outbreak, an effort was made to take the prisoner from the court rooim. This was frus trated by the heroic action of the officers u of ^the law who held the mob at Ibay with guns. After this flurry the trial proceeded without fur ther attempt to molest the pris oner. Determined to maintain order, the Judge himself had a gun at hand. The trial lasted three hours and Newsome was convicted and sentenced to death. Such crimes as the prisoner is charged with (bring shame to all self-respecting Negroes, and are as revolting to them as to the white people. It is hard for us to understand how one can allow himself to sink so low as to commit such an atrocity. LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE GIVEN “A” RATING. President W. J. Trent an nounces under date of December 14th that Livingstone College has been given “A" rating. This news will cause rejoicing not only in A. M. E. Zion Church circles, but among friends of Negro education in all denom inations. Livingstone already has splendid educational work to its credit, and in the new day into which it is entering it is des tined to do still bigger things. We rejoice with President Trent on having reached a coveted goal, and congratulate him on the brilliant prospect that beckons him on. DR. CAPEHART HEADS r NEGRO MASONS. Raleigh, Dec. 15.—(AP) Electing Dr. L. B. Capehart of Raleigh, Grand Master, to succeed Dr. Jas. E. Shepard, and selecting Winston-Salem for the 1928 convention city, the Ner gro Grand Lodge of Masons, of North Carolina wound up a two-day annual convention here today.. Other officers elected includ ed W. B. Windsor. Greensboro, Grand Secretary; Alfred Robin son, Winston-Salem, Grand Treasurer, and Fletcher Smith, Winston-Salem, Grand Senior Warden. * Reip D., F. E, fr. S., one of the most noted missionaries .of the Southern Presbyterian Church, whor gave twenty years of his life to pioneer work in the Bel gian - Conga... Africa,, died at his home, in Louisville, Ky., No vember is,' after a year* s'. ill ness following a stroke of para lysis. CD*. Shehjfcrd accompa nied Rev. Samuel N. Lapsley to Africa as a 'missionary and ttife stdry of thd* experi ences ranks' among ’Dtd'lnoSt thrilling narrd&ves of missiona ry wdtfk in any land. CIFor the past twelve -yewPr Dr. Shepard had devoted himself ^with untir ing energy tp: missionary work among, Negro jmcfii iotthe Rity race in tbe homeland andlnlnistferfed to them witli a sympathy" and love rarely found in any mail. • -r A vM1 throng * that taxed ;to the "utihost the large" auditori um of'the SecoridPredoyterian church in LbiHsville, made up of 6oi.li ‘Whitfes ’ and rNegtoes, testis fifed to the estfeeriT in which this man of God was held .through out tfie feity.1 It was estimated that ip(w4 ^thafi- one thousand persons sought •. to enter the building. After every seat was occupied and all standing room L.aken, hundreds were turned away from-’‘the doors. Dr. C, R. Hemphill, in paying tribute to this noble servant .of God, said: ‘‘His modesty, sincerity and devotion., to., Jesus Christ stirred:,/. us.i- Braying strange lands,. cannibal japd all forms >f hardships*, he and his white comrades began their mission in Africa.^Fitst Rev-Samuel N. tahatey* and then Rev. Wil liam M.’ Morrison laid dpwn Jheir lives. The< story, of ntheir joint service in ^ Africa , .reveals the highest tM pf Southern ^chiv xlry. The history of thfe Church In Africa could never be written without -the names of .those three men*’ • m restjfying ..to .his P°wer a? iacher, and pastor, Rev. John tie said : *“Hfe loved the Word God And Spoke with power, fed upon- the Book and ired out to ns its great truths, thrilled us and made us love it Word/’ ... ;; . ‘Perhaps .the death of no ier person ’ in the Southern jabyteWan Church would ich more* hearts throughout s length and breadth of our semination^ than , the death of s man,” .said Dr, HemphiU. ithful to his. God, toying his towirten,; efficient in every ity that engaged hif powers, lived and ?ealed for better care along lealth lines for many of the neg ected women of our race. The response was encourag ng. - Between $600 and $700 in ash and pledges was raised. The Seventh Street Presby eriah church choir, with Dr. T. t. Long presiding at the organ, tnd the Johnson C. Smith Uni versity Quintette, rendered the music for the occasion. The Rev. L. B. West was master of ceremonies. In his closing remarks he thanked the audience for their presence and the enthusiasm that was mani fested. He also thanked all thoae who had contributed to the success of the program, es pecially Dr. H. M. Moore and his congregation for placing the Church at their disposal. LEFVNON PRESBYTERIAN] CHURCH, RIDGEWAY, S. C. | Funeral services were held Thursday, December 1, at Leb anon church for Mr. Charlie Martin, who died at his home here on Monday, December 28, after a protracted illness. The .services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. R. Dungee, who preached from Psa. 147: 2, For so he giveth his beloved sleep.” The pastor was assisted by Dr. W. D. V. King, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist church, and by Rev. Henry Harrison, interment, with Masonic rites, was in Lebanon Cemetery. Because of exceedingly incle ment weather, services were not largely attended on Sunday morning, December 4. Those who attended, however, received a treat in the beautiful sermon delivered by the Rev. Henry Harrison, from 1:27, “Pure re ligion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit he fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep him self unspotted from the world.” Rev. Harrison has preached for us on several previous occasions, and each time his messages h«ve been rememlbered long afterwards. Mrs. Clara Marshall passed away Sunday, December 4, at g P. M., at a ripe old age. She had been in failing health for a long time, yet her going was marked by a wholesome degree of sadness. She followed within a year, her sister, Miss Lizzie James, who also died full of years. Mrs. Marshall is sur vived bv three daughters: Mrs. J rouis Benson. Mrs. Millard Williams and Mrs. Harriet Mil lar. all of Ridgeway; two sons, Mr. Jack Marshall, of Lennox, Mass.: and Mr. Robert Marshall, nf Golumbia. S. C.; three sisters, Mrs. Flora Love, of Ridgeway; Mrs. Nellie Arnold, of Columbia, rangements at this writing are incomplete. Rev. J. R. Dungee entered Waverly Hospital, Columbia, Tuesday December 6, for a min or operation. Mr. Lois Benson, who is a pa tient at the Waverly Hospital, is still making steady improve ment. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE. THE SEVENTH COMMAND MENT. ( Ex. 20: 14. Duty of Man Regarding Moral Purity. (This is an abstract from a itrmon just preached by the Rev. E. W. Carpenter, of South ampton, Long Island, N. Y. ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery.” 4 l were called upon to speak or preach on tne suoject of di vorce, i would select the sev enth commandment, and then turn to Matthew o to call at tention to what Christ taught with what cod commanded, inis commandment is the wall mound tne family, the city of true love, with its homes, its children, its heavenly life of love, the earthly Bethel whence oacoo s ladder rises to heaven, the type of the city of God. This wall defends this home against the demons of selfishness, the dragons of sensual love and di vorce, the storms of vile litera ture, the armies of evil thoughts and Dad companions. This commandment is also a wail not lor defence, but to acep men from entering anoth er city, the city of False Pleas ure. in its center is the city of Destruction, from which Chris tian in Bunyan s Pilgrim’s Pro gress fled. It is a burning whirlwind of flame, filled with diseases, remorse and death, This vortex of fiery evil is hid den from the sight of those without by being surrounded with palaces of sensual delight, magnificent temples of lupt, oriUiant saloons of intoxicating drinks, conversation halls id lewd stories, libraries of pb scene literature, ^debasing the aters, obscene pictures, ajiu the flame within so light Up these pleasure palaces that they seem often like the heav enly towers and golden spires of true joy, and many are attract ed by them to their ruin. It is against these avenues and en ticements, which lead to the awful hell unseen, within, that teachers need most to warn their scholars by this command ment. And they should note special ly that most sinful and danger ous pleasures have two sides,— one for argument, the other for practice. The argument for lancing is usually, what is the harm in moving the feet to mu flc? Of course, there is none. But the usual practice of danc ing makes it an open door to ruin. The argument for billiards is, what more harm in them than in croquet? None. But the usual practice is with gambling and drinking; and so through the list of evils. We are forbidden, then by this commandment, all the things which tend to evil. All evil, sensual thoughts, theaters, which arouse sensual feeling, and bring into low company; dancing, except un der this simple rule, that no liberties with the per son should be allowed in danc ing which are. not perfect ly prbper in general company in the presence of parents. No one is safe that allows for a mo ment anything more. Looking at obscene pictures, which are exposed for sale at most news stands. bad, low reading, vulgar conversation, and many other things are forbidden in this commandment. We are printing again this week the appeal of Dr. Clar ence Dillard to the churches of Catawba Synod. Gur churches and Presbyteries should do their utmost to raise their full benevolence quota before the end of the church year. When Christ was born in Judah There sought Him from afar Three loyal-hearted wise men Who followed long His stnr. They came to seek the Saviour, Their King and Lord to be. The star it led the Wise Men And I know it leadeth me. I sing because I’ve found Him, My King and Lord to be. For the Star that led the Wise Men Is the Star that leadeth me. Although my heart is troubled, Though sorrow is my lot, Why should I feel discouraged, For God has not forgot? My path leads to the manger Where Christ my Lord IT1 see; The Star it led the Wise Men And I know it leadeth me. I sing because He loves me, His love has set me free. For the Star that led the Wise Men Is the Star that leadeth me. Whenever I am lonely, Or tempted to despair, I'll turn my eyes to Heaven Ynd know that Christ is there. I'll journey like the Wise Men Until His face I see. The Star it led the Wise Men And I know it leadeth me. I sing because I’ve found Him My rod and staff to be. For the Star that led the Wise Men Is the Star that leadeth me. Then let us all be happy, For Christ the Lord has come. And if we will receive Him, Some day He’ll take us home. And through life’s toilsome journey Our' constant Friend He’ll be. The Star it led the Wise Men, And I know it leadeth me. I sing because I’m happy That such a Friend is He, And the Star that led the Wise Men Is the Star that leadeth me. Mocksville, N. C. A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT Mrs. Hattie A. Russell. We are filled with joy and gratitude when we think of the gift of the Saviour, Jesus. We are especially thankful that He is not a Saviour afar off, but linked to our nature in the man ner of His birth, in childhood, in humility, in love and sympa thy. In Him we are glad. With all the angels who celebrate His birth, we add our voice of joy. With the humble who inquired, what these things meant, we still search for the truth of the incarnation. May there be joy this day to all peo ple, we earnestly pray. Bless all children, the babies of the land. Be with the poor and give to us all, and to all others, the spirit of good will and of char ity. Christmas Day comes and goes; we give and we receive the tokens of friendship and love. We cannot repeat these gifts every day, but we earnestly beseech Thee that the Christmas spirit may abide in our hearts and in the hearts of mankind everywhere. May the gifts of love manifest the spirit of •Jesus. THE ST. PAUL PRESBYTE RIAN CHURCH, LOUIS BURG, N. C. By Rev. H. T. McFadden Tt has been some time since vou have heard from us through the Africo-American Presbyte rian, tout we are not asleep by any means. We have had sev eral deaths in our church this oast summer. Some of the main pillars of the church have oassed to the great beyond, We have missed them very much. About a month ago we had steam heat installed in ou? church at a cost of $1086. We have been working very hard to get the debt paid off as early as oossible. Every effort pul forth made very slow progress at bringing in money to cancel the debt. So about the first 01 second week in November we At 3:30 on the same date we had the Rev. Duffle Le*ia, of the South Main Street Baptist church, of Louisburg, to preach for us from the text, John 3 16. He used as his theme, “Say it With a Gift.” He brought a soul-stirring gospel message which was enjoyed by all who heard it. “ The various captains made the following reports from their pews: Mrs. H. T. McFadden __ $76.00' Mrs. E. N. Dent - 48.45 Mrs. Dora Hill _ . 15.32 Mrs. Mcfnerva Parrish 9.15 Miss Athlee White_ 31.25 Mr. Robert Arendall_ 15.00 Mr. Jack Hayes . / __ 10-31 Mr. A. H. Ridley _ 6.40 Mr. Calvin Yarboro — 20.50 Mr. M. Brown -- 6.00 A donation from the Linen Shower club of $10 brought the total collection up to $247.38. We realized from that rally enough money to pay off the entire debt of $1086.00. At the close of the collection we sang “Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow.'* The Men’s Social Service Club and the La dies’ Linen Shower Cluj) are doing a very great work ip con nection with our church. Brethren, pray for the suc cess of our work in Louisburg. GREENSBORO By Mrs. G. A. Bridges Sunday morning, December 12th, Rev. H. C. Miller spoke from Eccl. 3: 19-22: :12;17, \ Does Anything Come . After 1 Death?” By way of introduction f' the speaker related some Of the serious questions and problems facing the world—such as war debt to the United States and race prejudice. Any one of these may set the world aflame again, yet the question more important than these is, “Does anything come after death?” The negative idea was" dis cussed in which the similarity of man and beast was shown. The failure or seeming failure of personality—the mind dying before the body, etc. The speaker took up the af firmative idea—showing the su- “ periority of man to beast; his aspirations, seeking for better things. . As the artist constructs not to smash to pieces, why should it be thought that God would be stow so much upon man,, even the gift of His Son—then splash the labor of his hands to splin ters? There was injected the old ar gument of whether man was the harp or harper; if harper, then the failure of both harp and harmony does not destroy the harper. 11 The speaker concluded by showing faith as the chief ele ment in helping to answer the question—the testimony of Je sus Christ—closing with . ‘‘Cross ing the Bar.” The congregation was profoundly impressed with the subject and many comments were heard. Sunday night the Woman’s Missionary Society rendered a program in connection with a pew rally. Dr. Bluford, Presi dent of A. & T. College made the principal address. The A. & T. Quartette gave three selec tions to the delight of a full house. The offering was $25.80 for the missionary society. Mrs. L. A. Morrow, who has been confined in the Richardson hospital is home again and will soon be able to go to her work. The Ladies’ Aid met with Mrs. Gaston Meares last Thurs day afternoon. The Earnest Workers’ class won the cup and also the finance banner this Sablbath. The at tendance banner went to Up and Doing class. In the Intermediate Senior Department the Sunshine Band won the finance and attendance banners.