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CHORUS OP 700 ' THRUXS ' VAST AUDIENCE Waco, Tex. Dec-(By A. N. P.) While 10,000 people packed the Coliseum here to hear a concert by 700 Negro ringers, 5,000 more hammered vainly at the gates and were turned away disappointed. The concert, which was staged by two of the local daily papers as a Christmas present to the peo ple of Waco and Central Texas, was the most notable musical event ever witnessed here. Ac cording to the Houston Inform er, leading colored weekly, it was also an interracial occasion of great significance. Among those present were Gov. Dan Moody, accompanied by a party of twenty-five who occupied a box especially prepared for them* Three choral (groups from Houston, Waco, and Fort Worth comprised part of the chorus of 700 voices, each group being featured in special se lections and all taking part in the ensemble. According to the daily papers the concert was “a remarkable tribute to the abili ty of T. B. Wilson, who trained and directed the enormous vocal orchestra.” The News Tribune says the universal comment of musical critics was, “We never heard so many peo ple sio^ so well together.” The Tribune devoted to the occasion two columns of the most enthu siastic description and com ment. BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA Mt. Hermon Church News r. We have not' sent any news to the Africo for some time, though we are trying to keep busy with our church work* Miss Lucy A. Duff attended the Synodidal in Asheville, N. C., October 18th. Miss Duff is our Recording Secretary for the Synodical. The Mt. Hermon Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs. B. M. Harris on the sec ond Thursday in November with a good attendance. The third Sunday we had our barrel rally. It was a grand success. Little Miss Margaret Wood won the first prize of $5.00 in gold for bringiiig in the most money which was $13.25. Rev. Hood preached on the night of the rally from Mark the 14th chap ter and part of the 8th verse. The sermon was Very fitting for the occasion and we were all benefited by his discourse Mrs. Nelson Netherland and two attractive children, Nelson, Jr., and Margaret, have joined Mr. Netherland in Big Stone Gap. Mr. Nelson has a position at one of the hotels. Mr. and Mrs. Kendall and son Lois, of Johnson City, Tenn., have moved to Big Stone Gap to make their future home. We are glad to have all of the chil dren in Sabbath school and their parents in our church for preaching services. On November 3rd, World’s Temperance Sunday, the Junior class won the banner. The Jun ior class is a wide awake class of boys and girls. Union Thanksgiving servic es were held at Mt. Hermon Presbyterian church. Rev. Da venport, the minister of the A. M. E. Zion church, preached the Thanksgiving sermon from the 116th Psalm and the 12th verse, “What shall I render un to the Lord for all his benefits toward me?” A mixed choir of the different churches sang, with Mr. E- M. Carr, presiding at the piano. At' night a union program was car ried out very successfully. On December 1st, Rev. B. C. Hood preached a special sermon to the young people from Mat thew the 4th chapter and the 19th verse: “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." On December 8th we had a Leper Program,' and raised a neat little sum which was sent away to help make this a mer ry Christmas for the lepers. Every one is busy getting ready for Christmas. I will now say, a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to the Africo and all of its co-workers and friends. MISS JANIE DUFF. REV j* L‘ HOLLOWELL, D. D. I must confess that nothing has been more shocking to me during my ministry of twenty five years than the sudden death of Dr. Hollowelhl had to read the postal of his charm ing wife three or four times for satisfaction of its truth. Dr. Hollowell was a most pleasing personality—friendly, humble, intelligent, sympathet ic and willing to do what his hands found to do for good and the uplift of others- I first met him in 1907 in Ins own birth town, Goldsboro. He consented to preach for me on the Sab bath while there visiting his mother and he thrilled us on the subject, “The Abundant Life.” His mother was delight ed on that occasion with her son. Rev. Hollo wells lot was cast in the west of this ■ grand old State, where men of our great Church are congenial and help ful and Dr. Hollowiell continued upward. In his last climb every body was apparently pleased and Harbison College seeming ly had a most pleasing outlook, but before our subject could get acquainted with his new du ties, the last enemy overtook him and severed the relation. No, we can not understand his sudden departure, but we shall ever cherish his memory. We are in dire need of men of his type and spirit,—not bom basts and crushers, but real men of integrity and spiritual cower- We commend the de voted wife to Him who always provides. _ J. BURTON HARPER. Rocky Mount, N. C. EXHIBITION OF NEGRO ART HELD Los Angeles, Cal., Dec.—(By The Associated Negro Press). The first annual exhibit of con temporary Negro Art was held at the Southern California Art Chib, Bamsdalh Park, here, sponsored by Los Angeles Art Lovers. Work of nationally known ar tists was assembled and sent to the Coast by William Edourd Scott of Chicago. A number of specimens of his work were sent. Among the artists whose work was on exhibition and drew much comment from the throngs of art lovers who at attended daily were Arthur Diggs, William Farrow, King Ganaway, and Chas. Dawsoin, of Chicago, Albert' Smith, of New York, and Henry Tanner, of Etaples, France. A student of the Polytechnic High School. Miss Constance Phillips, already locally famous for her wonderful paintings and etchings, is chiefly responsible for the collection and assem bling of the California Artists work, she having first done so a year ago at a similar exhibit Her contributions included “A Negro Girl” with Mary Turner as a model, and 'Youth,” represented by two boys, Archie Herbert and Fred Lewis- A large painting from life of Neil Clisby, famous coast prize fighter, in action, is considered one of the best ever done here for its coloring and life-like appearance. A nude, by Miss Phillips, was not entered because of objection by one of the committee of sponsors. Oth er California artists represent ed were Mrs- S. M. Taylor, Mrs. Jack White, F. Paynes, Paul Williams, Sargent Johnson, Mrs. Eva Jessie Smith, Mrs. Mary Dobbs, and Miss Octavia Young. Dr. Elzora Gibson was the moving1 spirit behind the exhi bition in Los Angeles, and the collection is to be sent to other California cities. Organizations and prominent persons sponsoring it were the California Branch of National Music Association, The Califor nia Art Club, N. A. A. C- P., the Colored Women’s Federated Clubs .Fellowship of Reconcilia tion, the Japan American Socie ty, The Interracial Society. Ma bel Wing-Castle, Beulah St'orrs, Lewis, Mrs. W. A. Whitmore, I Mrs A ntomette! Cable, Mrs. C. A- Bass, Mrs. A. H3H, Mrs. H IC. Hudson, Mr. L. G. Robinson, Mrs M. S- Nelson, Mrs. Helen •Warner. BARBER MEMORIAL COLLEGE j ANNISTON, ALABAMA j " ‘ . < A College for Negro women under the direction of j the Colored Division of the Presbyterian Beard of Na- j timmi Missions. Enmhaids had on ail-round development in a Christian environment. Special attention to individ ual needs. A. B. and B. S- degrees. Liberal Arts, Education, So cial Service, Religious Education, Physical Education. Music: Piano, Voice, Theory leading to B. Mus. degree High School Department. Grades 9-12, Class “A” rating by the Alabama State Department of Education, College Preparatory, General, Home Economics and Business Courses. Mild, healthful climate. Outdoor sports. Home atmos phere. Mountain scenery. Attractive building. For catalogue wddtessK REV. HERMANN M. HOSACK. President. ... INGLESIDE SEMINARY j BURKEVILLE, VIRGINIA j In a most healthful section of the “Old Dominion." < Now giving complete preparation for entering college. < Growing each year in equipment and in quality of work < done. < Living in mauy States in the lives and in ti e work of its < Alumnae. < Every expense most moderate; every consideration given < worthy need. v \ Supervised study periods give unhampered opportunity to achieve results. Individual attention for every student in every depart ment. Developing a sense of responsibility—the fundamental in character building'. \ Endeavoring to develop a devoted love for “Christ and the Church.” Stressing Daily devoted love for “Others." Engrossed in developing winsome, womanly “home-mak ers—woman’s highest vocation. Molding leaders for school, church and home, and helpers for the leaders. Instilling the law of love and the love of law. No other school with an atmosphere so “like home.” Aims always for a clean Sited in a dean body. Reaching out for girls whonovet the Master’s words: “She hath done what die could.” Yes: two grammar gradqs; four high school ones; piano and vocal lesson ; s&wteg; Bible. | i For catalogue or ether information, write: l \ REV. ROBERT L* AL/TER, Ph. D., Pres. •i OPPORTUNITY FOR JANU ARY Opportunity, Journal of Ne gro Life, auspiciously begins the New Year with a brilliant article on “The American Occu pation of Haiti,” by Dantes Bellegarde- It is a devastating and sweeping indictment of American rule from the pen of the scholarly Haitian who is a Commander in the Legion of Honor and was formerly minis ter from Haiti to France. “A Crusader,” a vivid story, by Emile G. Thomas, is based on America’s entrance into the Virgin Islands. J. H Dillard, director of the Slater Fund, writes in a happy vein of the County Training Schools in the South from their beginning until the present time. “Father Fields” is the sub ject of a sympathetic biogra phical sketch, by Mary Simkho vitch. The Book Reviews include Gordon’s “Born To Be,” by Eu gene Gordon; Gides’ Travels In The Congo,” by Blair Niles and Pushkin’s “Captain’s Daugh ter,” by Alice Dunbar Nelson CHURCH STREET CHURCH, SALISBURY By Mrs. Julia Hipp Sunday morning, December 29th, a number of people as sembled at the place of worship to have their spiritual strength renewed. A very striking ser mon was delivered by Rev. J. M. Morton, our pastor. His theme was “Fruit Bearing,” based upon Matthew 7:19, “Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn doyra and cast into the fire.” His dis course centered around the tree that beareth not good fruit. We were delighted to have worship with us Elder Good man from Mt. Tabor, and his daughter, Mrs. Clingmaij, from Massachusetts, and her daugh ter, Will»e Mae, from State Col lege. of Durham, Mrs. Feaster and daughter and others. We hope they will come again. •The Woman’s Home and For eign Missionary ISociety will meet with Mrs Sam Black on W: Horah Street, Friday after noon at 3 o'clock. MRS. HATTIE KNOTTS Mrs- Hattie Knotts departed this life, November ,18, 1929. She was a genuine Christian, first in her home. She was a cheerful and devoted wife. She did not regard her domestic af fairs as a burden and always welcomed visitors with much cheerfulness. Second, in her church she was indeed loyal and always willijig to do whatever was as signed her. She was a great missionary worker, having been President of the mission ary society for a number of years. Third, in the community she let her light' so shine that we who knew her saw the light of God in her daily life. Will we miss her? Yes; a thousand times, yes! But as we bow in sadness, let us bow in submission to God, the One that never makes a mistake. And it is rejoicing to think and know that some sweet day we will meet Sister Knotts never to part again. A FRIEND. Monroe, N. C. The Commission on Interra cial Co-operation, a Southern organization with headquarters in Atlanta, is offering two awards of $100 each for the best papers on “Justice in Race Relations” submitted by stu dents in Southern Colleges dur ing the present school year. Papers should be between 1.500 and 2.500 words in length and must be delivered or mailed to the Commission not later than May 3, 1930. For further information, sug gestions and reading list, write R. B. ELEAZER, Educational Director, Commission on Inter racial Co-operation, 409 Palmer Building. Atlanta, Ga.. THE STADIUM FUND I The following is a list of the persons who have paid on or subscribed to the Stadium pro ject at Johnson C. Smith Uni versity: CASH Mrs. Johnson C. Smith $500.00 Dr. H. L. MeCrorey _ 100.00 Dr. Gibbs Chisholm — 50.00 Knoxville Smith Scotia Chapter —-60.00 Charleston Chapter, John, son C. Smith University Alumni_ou.w A Friend-26.00 Dr. Chas R. Bomar- 26.00 Dr. B. F- McDowell — 26.00 Prof. E. A. Armstrong 6.00 Dr. F. J. Anderson- 6.00 Mr. F. M. Beavers-1.00 Mr. C. R. Blake, Jr. __ 6.00 Miss Willie Bladkledge 6.00 Mr. John Beatty - 6.00 Prof. W. H. A. Booker _ 5.00 Prof. C. A. Blue-5.00 Mrs. C. C. Berry- 5.00 Col. L. P. Berry- 9.00 Dr. C. J. Baker- 1.00 Mr. J. L. Brewer- 2.00 Mr. C. S. Blue_ 4.50 Rev. P. N. Boykin — 4.50 Mr. I. H. Blue_ 4.60 Mr. J. H. Carson_ 1.00 Rev. James H. Cooper 12.00 Mr. Bishop Dale - 6.00 Dr. G. E. Davis - 9.50 Dr. I. D. Davis _ 6.00 Mrs. I. D. Davis - 5.00 Rev. R. J. Davidson — 1.00 Dr. G. T. Dillard_ 5.00 Dr. Z. A. Dockery - 4.60 Rev. S. L. Fulwood- 5.00 Dr. A. W. Foster _ 1.00 Rev. A. H. George - 5.00 Rev. A. A. Hector - 5.00 Mr. W. M. Hines _ 6.00 Mr. S. B. Harris_ 5.00 Dr. W. S. Hargrave — 5.00 Mrs. Hettic W. Henry.... 1.00 Mr. John E Harris- 1.00 Rev. A. C. Johnson_ 8.00 Prof. T. S. Jackson — 1.00 Rev. J C James _ 5.00 Rev. A. A. Jones- 6.00 Prof. H. D. Johnson — 4.50 Dr. T. A. Long_ 10.00 Dr. Geo. S. Leeper — 10.60 Prof. W. G. Lino-1.50 Dr. Wm. Maim__ 5i00 Dr. G. W. Long_— 10.00 Rev. R. L. Moore*- 6.00 ur. r. u. Mitcneii . o.w Rev. S. Q. Mitchell- 5.00 Rev. H. McFadden .. 12.00 Mrs. J. D Martin- 5.00 Dr. J. D. Martin Rev. W. R. Mayberry Mrs. M. B. Marks __ Prof. I. M. Martin_ Rev. H. T. McFadden.— Mr. W. H. Pearson —_ Dr. W. E. Partee - Mr. Joseph Pace - Rev.' W. S. Plair - Rev. A. H. Prince .... Mr. W. P. Robinson _ Dr. P. W. Russell_ Rev. I. S Russell — Prof. J. W. Sea'brook_ Students ---- Capt. Jno. E. Smith — Rev. S. H. Scott „_ Prof'. A. 0. Steele — Rev. 0. E. Sanders - Dr. C. H. Shute .— Dr. 2. F Tyson -- Mrs. M. L. Trapp - Prof. C. R. Taylor - Rev. Chas. H. White Dr. A. J. Williams — Prof. M. W. Wise - Mrs. R. P. Wyche - Rev. H. Wilson .. Rev. J. F. Westberry_ Rev. A. A Wilson - R. W. Williamson, Esq. Rev. J. H. Ward - Rev. C. A. Washington Dr. R. P. Wyche -- Dr. C. M. Young - Mr.. Z. T. Henderson SUBSCRIPTIONS 5.00 10.00 3.00 4.50 4.50 16.00 10.00 5.00 6.50 4.50 5.00 5.00 2.50 10.00 7.60 10.00 2.00 10.00 5.00 4.50 10.00 1.00 5.00 5.00 1.00 5.00 1.00 9.50 1.00 2.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.00 Student body .. 256.50 Rev. G. G. M. James 5.00 J. E. Bowman .. Dr. Geo. L. Winstead Dr. G. P. Watkins _ Knoxville Biddle-Scotia Chapter_—.— Mr. W. H. Pearson_ Prof. S. H. Adams _ Rev. G. W. Long.. Dr. I. H. Blue __ Prof. J. N. Brown_ Mr. Wm. Hines _ Dr. F. L. Lander, Jr. Rev. C. A. Washington Rev. H. C. Miller _ Rev. J. W. Smith _ Dr. C. H. Shute -J_ Dr. J. B. Wright_ Aaron A. Womack_ Dr. W. H. Williams ~~ L. T. Lightner_ Rev. J. H; Sampson- _r 50.00 100.00 25.00 100.00 25.00 5.00 100.00 15.00 25.00 5.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 5.00 10.00 i\ Dr. G. S. Leeper Rev. O. E Sanders Dr. L. J- Melton_ Rev. T. B. Hargrave Dr. H. B. Taylor _ Prof. F. D. Davis _ 10.00 Mr. Z. S. Hargrave — 25.00 Prof. W. H. Stinson _ 22.00 Prof. A. A. Adair-26.00 Mr. G. F. Woodson_ 6.00 Mr. J. T. Jones ... 10.00 Rev. B. L. Moore- 28.00 Rev. A. P. Corley _ 26.00 Rev. J. M. Miller _ 6.00 Dr. R. L. Douglass_26.00 Rev. R. J. Davidson _ 6.00 Rev. J. H. Ward _ 26.00 Rev. J. H. Toatley_26.00 BOONEVILLE CHURCH NOTES By Mrs. J. H. Greenwood December 15th our beloved pastor, Rev. H. O- Walker, broke to us the bread of life from I Samuel 16:11, “But the Lord said unto Samuel Look not on his countenance or on the height of his stature; be cause I have refused him; for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but God looketh or the heart.” He said that where so many of us make mistakes, we so of ten look upon man or woman according to what he or she is worth, or because of their fine appearance, or because of their intellectual ability, and yet their hearts may be as black as the shades of midnight. Riev. Walker is a forceful speaker and a hard hitter to those who are in the wrong. Rev. Walker is also a splendid pastor, and is much loved and respected by the churcjh and community- He tries hard to bring the church and commun ity up to a high standard of intelligence and Christianity. He is unselfish, always thinking of others first- We feel that he is the one we have needed here for years. Our revival meeting began October 20th, with Dr. West, of Charlotte, assisting Rev. Walker.' Dr. West preached splendid sermons aH the week and we had good meetings but no converts. Mr. M- C Greenwood, father in-law of the writer, departed this life November 2nd, after an illness of about three weeks, aged 84 years- Mr. Greenwood was converted in the first re vival meeting held in Boone ville by Rev. H. 0. Walker. Rev. Walker was successful in doing what no other minister had done; that is, in getting Mr. Greenwood to go to the church Rev. Walker would stop every meeting day and bring him to the church until finally he became interested in the church. Mr- Greenwood leaves to mourn their loss a wife. Mrs. Maria Greenwood, three sons, J. W., W. P. and E. P. Green wood; one daughter, Mrs- Lil lie Garrett, and eight grand children, all of Booneville, ex cept a granddaughter who lives in New York. As the deceased was related to Rev- H. 0. Walker the fun eral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Bonner, of Grace church, Winston-Salem. As the deceased was an old citizen of Booneville and was highly re spected by both races, the flo ral tributes were profuse. December 24th our Christ mas tree was carried out very nicely. The program by the children was very good, don ducted by our day school teach er, Miss Grace Harris- Miss Har ris is quite an efficient young woman and a splendid teacher. Elder E. L. Cundiff and fam ily are with us to spend Christ mas- Eldev Cundiff went from us some months ago to the mis sion fields of South Carolina. He reports much success in his work. Some weeks ago the stork visited the home of Elder and Mrs. T. W. Cundiff, bringing a beautiful nine pound baby. Last Friday night the stork again visited our community bringing to Mr. and Mrs. Roose velt Dobson a fine girl. Mother and baby are doing well To grow old gracefully does not mean to persist in being young. ' -
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