The Africo - American —'—Preabytc i?’n Established in l 79. ~ " (CONSOUDATM* WITH THE SOUTHERN EVANGELIST Bct. H. L. McCROREY, D. U. !.(*, D., Editor. W. E. HILL, Associate Editor. f ' Rev. C. P. PITCHFORD, Buxines* Manager. Devoted to the Educational, Mate rial, Moral and Religious interests of our people in the South, and pub lished at Charlotte, N. C., every Thursday. AH questions arising under the va rious subjects above indicated are discussed from a Christian point of view. Each number contains the freshest and best news from the Southern field and from the Church at large. There is carefully selected reading matter suited to all classes of our people—the farmer, the me chanic, the artisan and the profes sional man. TERMfc, OF SUBSCRIPTION: Single copy one year -:— $1.60 Six months - Three months ..-.60 Send all money by P. 0. Money Oder, Registered Letter or Bank Check, otherwise it might get lost and the sender alone will be respon sible. _ Entered at the Postoffice at Char lotte. N. C.. as second class matter. "THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 1930. DEATH OF WIDOW OF FIRST PRESIDENT OF BIDDLE UNIVERSITY News reached us a few days ago of the passing of Mrs- Nan nie Alexander at her home in Millerstown, Penn. Mrs. Alex ander, widow of the Rev. S. C Alexander, the first President of Biddle (now Johnson C. Smith) University, was a native of Mecklenburg County, the same county in ,which Johnson C. Smith University is located. The death of Mrs- Alexander reminds us of that host of saint u |y men and women who came ">ifiouth directly after the Civil missionary preachers land teachers among the colored people. The great achievements of the Negro race in this country during the past half century have been due largely to the re ligious and educational founda tion laid by the sacrificing ser vices of those consecrated mis sionaries from the North who labored earnestly in the South for the emancipation of the Ne gro race from the bondage of sin and ignorance. God forbid that Afro-Americans will ever forget their debt of gratitude to these servants of God, who, wit of their love for God and humanity, contributed so much to the higher emancipation of Hie lace BETTER BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOLS In response to many requests which have come for informa tion about the activities on law observance, Secretary J. W. Crabtree, of the National Edu cation Association, today issued the following statement: “At the request of President Hodtver’s Commission Jon (Law Observance and Enforcement tike National Education Associ ation arranged to co-operate with its plan to get facts which would show behavior conditions in the high schools of the coun try comparing 1930 with 1920. It will be some time before this work is completed but enough reports have come to show that conditions in the high schools are much better than in 1920, with respect to drinking and to general behavior. This is doubly significant in view of the fact that high school enrollment has grown since 1920 from two mil lion to more than five million students—an achievement un paralleled in any country or in all history. Many of the three million additional students who have sought a high school edu cation within the decade have come from poorer homes where in former times drinking was a heavy burden on the family in come. Unquestionably the Eigh teenth Amendment has benefit ed the schools beyond measure. e The President's Commission on Law Observance and Enforce ment is composed of citizens of outstanding ability and of the highest ideals- It has the confi dence of the people of this country and is to be congratu lated upon its efforts to get the facts. A CALL TO THE MINISTERS AND ELDER3 AND MEM BERS OF CATAWBA PRES BYTERY To the ministers, elders, dea cons, and all chifrcjh ^workers and members of Catawba Pres bytery, Greetings: Dear brother ministers and elders: May I call your atten tion to the benevolence of your church budget? Our ecclesias tical year is almost gone, and we are far behind in our pledg es. The General Agencies of the Church are badly embarrassed for the want of funds to carry out the Church's program. They are depending upon every church and every member in the church to pay up his or her pledges with fidelity We have appointed the first and second Sundays in March as the “Pledge Up and Pay Up Weeks” for Catawba Presbyte ry. Make these Sundays “The Red Letter Days” for pthe Boards of the Church. I am de pending upon every minister and every elder in the Presby tery to put forth every effort to raise his church quota. Let every one rally to the cause-and standards of our Grand Old Church. Keep your eyes on the first and second Sundays^ in March. The whole Church is depending on you. For your in formation please find below the name of your church and the amount pledged. Remember our Church year closes March 31st and all pledges should be paid before that time. Send all money to the Board immedi ately after collections. Most cordially yours, L. J. MELTON, v Chairman of Committee on Pro* gram and Field Activities. . "" BENEVOLENCE QUOTAS FOR 1929*1930 v : 1 Henderson Grove — ~$ 78.65 Love’s Chapel - — — 11011 Biddleville — — — -r 211.64 Brandon — — — — 211-64 Brooklyn —- - -- 183.04 Church Street-- -- 1535.01 Seventh Street —-511-94 Ben Salem-- —-- 104.59 Emanuel-‘ 48.62 Lloyd-- - -- -- 78.65 McClintock — — — -- 273-13 Miranda ~ — — - — 80.08 Murkland — — — 117-26 Mt. Olive- 268.84 Siloam-- -- 75-79 St. Paul _ -.. 111.54 Woodland..-. 197.34 New Hope — -.— 42.90 Westminster.— — 151.58 Cedar Grove. 185-90 Bethesda — - -.— 34.32 Bellefonte..271-70 Dulatown -- — ---- .. 75.79 Third Street — .-. 102.96 St. James -. 21-45 Huntersville- 144.43 Caldwell. -.164-45 Bethpage - -- 207.35 Fairview— -- -.- 28.60 Good Hope--— 57-20 Lincolnton.. ..- 57.20 Rankin--- 21.45 Lisbon Springs . — 22-88 Trinity _ -- — 27.17 Matthews Chapel — -- 67.21 Black’s Memorial -- — 95-81 Green Street- 17.16 Bethlehem --1 107.25 Ebenezer —-— 67-21 New Hampton.- 247.39 Lawrence Chapel— — — 54.34 Wilson Street- 41-47 Friendship--- 21.45 Lowry Memorial — — 57.20 Bethel... 85-80 Shiloh-- - -7- 82.94 Mt. Pisgah.— 44-33 Jackson Grove-- 72.93 Total--$5,622.76 SPEAKERS AT UNIVERSITY CHURCH The speakers at Johnson C. Smith University church, Sun day; February 16, were the Rev. G. G. M- James at 11 o’clock, and Mr. O’Neil, Y. M. C. A. Secretary of Davidson Col lege, at the vesper service at 4 P. M. RESOLUTIONS OF ANNUAL WORKERS’ CONFERENCE . ■ v\: ' V • ' ' . .. V ; Rev. J. M. Gaston and Mem bers of the Workers’ Confer ence : We, your committee on reso lutions, wish to submit the fol lowing: Year after year, our confer ence is becoming more and more a potent factor in our church and school work. It is a clearing house for all our problems. It is a recognized source of informa tion and inspiration. Here, we bring and discuss our individ ual problems as well as the nroblems of the Church gener ally. We shall return, this year, to our respective fields with new zeal and a rededicattoh of ^our selves to our Master’s cause. Our attention has been called to the approaching celebratipn of the birth of the Church—^Pen tecost We are asked to ap proach the day, June 7, on our knees, praying for an outpour ing of the Holy Spirit. Pente cost is the source, the only source of individual power, as well as power of the Church without which the Church .can not go forth. • Be it resolved, first: That, with humble gratitude, we thank God for Johnson C. Smith University, and honor and adore the sacred memory cf the late Mrs. Johnson C. Smith, who made it possible for us to have this outstanding plant, with physical equipment unsurpassed by any school in the South for our group. Be it resolved, secondly: That this conference, because of its Pentecostal direction, has made a marked impression upon us which we pledge shall not be in vain. Be it resolved, third, That we accept the challenge this university has presented us The challenge is to direct the youth of our group to this place to enjoy these excellent and unsurpassed advantages. Especially do we pledge /our selves to use our influence to -send here young men inelji^d to the ministry. That we .view, Mth alarm, the decrease Id thp number of young men entering this holy calling. Be it resolved, fourth: That we reaffirm our heart-felt thanks and deep appreciation of +he work that Dr. Gaston and his co-workers are doing for the uplift of our people, and pledge them our full and unstinted support in their efforts. Be it resolved, Fifth: That we thank Dr. and Mrs- McCro rey, the faculty of Johnson C. Smith University, our Baptist and Methodist friends, the Ladies Missionary Society for I LiJcir cuurujsies; ivirs. omveiy for leaving a sick bed to be with us and to give us the inspira tion that always comes from her; the young men of JohPson C. Smith University choir;!Dr. Long and Prof. Peyton for their splendid musiq; (the quartette of Coulter Memorial and the stu dents of Dr Docikery's school for their renditions; friends for the use of their cars to show us around the city, and all others who have aided in giving us the splendid entertainment that we have received. Respectfully submitted, G. W. Long, Chairman, C. J. Baker, G. C- Shaw. MRS. MINNIE ALEXANDER DIES IN PENNSYLVANIA (From The Charlotte Observer, Friday, February 14.) Relatives in Mecklenburg County have been advised of the death in Millerstown, Penn., of Mrs. Annie Price Alexander. Mrs. Alexander was a native of Mecklenburg County and was the eldest daughter of Thomas B. Price. She was the widow of Rev. S. C Alexander, who was at one time pastor of Steel Creek church- Rev. Mr. Alexan der was later instrumental in the establishment of Biddle University in Charlotte, and for a time served as President of the institution. A --—---O Friends writing Mrs. J. L. Hollowell should address her at Redstone Academy, Lumber ton, N. C-, where she is teach ing. " 1 TESTIMONIAL in honor of president MeCROREY Cards reading as follows have been sent to friends of Johnson C. Smith University: THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS of Johnson C. Smith University request the honor of your presence st A PUBLIC TESTIMONIAL to.be given in honor of their President, Dr. Henry Lawrence McCrorey’s BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Saturday Evening, March first, nineteen hundred thirty Seven thirty Biddle Memorial Hall -R. S. V. P. to T. EL McKinney J. C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. BARBER COLLEGE (NOTES Marion Wharton Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Hosack, Miss Verner and Miss Hoag at tended the Workers’ Conference in Charlotte, N- C. Miss Verner spent the week-end jat IScotia Seminary, and with friends in Concord. The other three re turned Friday night, having visited Scotia Seminary, Spel man College, and Atlanta Uni versity on the way back. During the absence of Presi dent Hosack, chapel services were conducted by different members of the faculty. Inter esting talks and special music by the College Quartette were some of the features enjoyed. Vivid and interesting reports and impressions from the Con ference were brought to us each morning of the following week- Miss Verner also reported her visit to Scotia. Miss Mamie Taylor spent the week beginning February 5th visiting her home in Cordele, Ga., and attending the Mission ary Conference. On Wednesday night follownig her return the prayer circles all met in the chapel to hear her report from the Conference. Miss Taylor has already received her ap pointment for full-time Sabbath School Missionary service as soon as she has completed her college course. . The Lincoln Day Program sent out by the Board of Na tional Missions was used for the opening service of Sabbath school, February 9th. The pro gram this year, including a beautiful pageant, was prepared by Miss Bessie Mayle, a former Barber College student. The of fering was $12.00. On Monday night, the 10th, one of the best programs of the year was given in the form of a W. C. T- U. Silver Medal con test on the general theme, “World Peace.” The classes rep resented ir. the contest were the High School Seniors and Jun iors. The sponsors were Miss Shaw and Miss Moke. The pro gram was as follows: Invocation, President Ho saek. Music, “Russian National Hymn,” Audience. Governments and the Next War, Claudia Hargrave. Shall We End War? Ida Mae Kennedy. Music, College Quartette. The True Grandeur of Na tions, Artis Burney. National Honor and Peace, Hattie Mae Powers. Awarding of medal. Music, “America,” Audience. Benediction, Rev. C. W. Free land. The judges for the contest were Miss Elizabeth Freeland, Rev J. E. Stauffer, and Dr. George H. Leyden. They praised the work of all the contestants, and awarded the medal to Co rene Bell with honorable men tion of Claudia Hargrave. PRESBYTERY OP LEVERE The Presbytery of Le Vere will convene with the Rice Pres Jhyterian ' church, Newport, Tennessee, April 9, 1930, 7:30 F. M. Reports of * all standing committees are expected, and the sessional records are to be presented at this meeting. All persons who plan to at tend the Presbytery will please notify Mrs. J. M. Rice, Newport, Tennessee, so that entertain ment may be arranged. Gratefully yours, W. C. HARGRAVE, S. C. ST. JAMES CHURCH, GREENSBORO By Mrs. T. B- Jones The Woman’s Missionary So ciety met last week at the lome of Mrs. E. B. Meares. At his meeting all the officers vere re-elected with two excep tions: Mrs. G. A. Bridges was ilected Secretary of Missionary Education, and Mrs. T. B. Jones vas elected reporter to succeed Vfrs. E. B. Meares, who re signed. Too much credit cannot be Bfiven our President, Mrs. W. L. McNair, Sr., who this year begins her 12th year as our leader. Through these years »he has' guided us and by her untiring efforts and manifest interest has won the hearty co operation of all the members of the Society. The lovely home of Mrs. Car rie R. Holt was the scene of much merriment on February 1.4th. The Missionary Society sponsored a Valentine Party in their efforts to secure funds for the treasury. Various games were introduced by Mrs G. A. Bridges, after which a de licious salad course was served. One Year class; “The Negro in Literature and Art” was given Wednesday by the Third Year class; “The Negro in Defense of the Coun try” was given by the Fourth Year class Thursday morning; and Friday, the Grammar grades rendered a program which exemplified an apprecia tion of Abraham Lincoln, and for some outstanding accom plishments of our own race At eight o’clock Friday eve ning, a community program, a continuation of the observance of Negro History Week, was given in chapel. Aside from the members of the faculty, the fol lowing persons made excellent addresses: Mrs. S. L. Finley, of this city, spoke on the subject, “Some Achievements of Negro Women.” Mr. S- E. Spann, a successful business man of this ity, spoke on “Some of the Ne rro Achievements In Business.” >rof. A. A. Adair spoke on ■Some of the Negro’s Rdirfous advancements-” Mrs. J. D. Mar in and Prof- H. B. Walker dis eased “The Negro In Home ilaking,” and “The Relative Im portance of Athletics to Negro development.” It is hoped this series of pro rrams will be the means of trousing enthusiasm and race consciousness in each one of our itudents. Such information may mcourSge one to strive for leights not attained by our an cestors- Each literary class made a contribution which will be sent to the Board of National Missions. Sunday evening at 8 o’clock, the celebration of Negro Histo ry Week was concluded with a program given in chapel by a number of girls and boys from oub* Sabbath school. The pag eant, “The Awakening,” by Miss Bessie Mayle, was well rendered and interpreted by the Brainerd students. At 8 o’clock, Monday evening, Carmel Presbyterian church presented Mr. William Charles Harris in a dramatic recital in the Martha Tweed Chapel. Mr. Harris, an artist in dramatics, gave an appreciative audience wit, humor and pathos, which held the interest of everybody and brought many eclats also The program given by Mr. Har ris was as follows: J Music, Y. M. C.^l^uartette. The Young Man Waited. The Cremation of Sam Mc Ghee. The Soul of the Violin. Johnnie Reads the News. Music, Instrumental Trio. Little Orphan Annie. The Maniac. The Hen- , Gunga Din. ,i The Face on the Floor. Music. Dunhar Selection. (a) In the Morning. (b) Case of Caline Turning or tne i^miaren in the Bed. Little Brown Baby. Music. We are always glad to have talented persons in our midst, and Brainerd’s chapel is open to Mr. Harris any time he desires to give a program. CALVARY AND SHILOH PRESBYTERIAN CHURiCH ES, WINNSBORO, S- C. The Winnsboro field is mov ing on nicely. All the members are kept busy in church and daily pursuits- The most cour teous and beloved undertaker, Elder A. Russell, has been kept busy this, week- He has had ten funerals this week which he conducted with order and digni ty Mr. J. P. Glenn is busy in the rock quarry shipping stone to all parts of the country. The funeral service of Miss Carrie P. Henry were conduct ed at the Calvary Presbyterian church. Winnsboro, February 4, at 3 o’clock- The Rev. G- M- Ul mer, the pastor, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. J. R. Dun gee, of Ridgeway, and Revs- T W. Dixon and F- Gunter, of Winnsboro. Rev. Ulmer used • for his text, “Her sun is gone down while it is yet day.” Jer. 15:9, subject, “Life in the midst of death. Miss Henry was a member of Calvary Presbyteri an church. At the time of her death she was a teacher in the Richardson school She was a faihtful member. She left to mourn their loss one sister, three brothers and many rela tives and friends. Friday afternoon the funeral of Rev A C- Johnson was con ducted at Calvary Presbyterian church. The officiating minister was Rev. L. B. West, D. D-, of Charlotte, N. C- He was assist ed by Rev. G- M. Ulmer, pastor of Calvary church; Dr. M. J. Jacikson, of Ebenezer church, Dalzell, S- C-; Dr. W- J. Nelson, pastor of Goodwill church, . Mayesville, S. C.; Rev. W. T Bruton, pastor Melina church Sardinia, S. C.; Rev. J. R. Dun gee, pastor of Lebanon Presby terian church, Ridgeway, and Rev. F. Gunter. Rev. Johnson lived to the ripe old age of 75 years | February 9th was our regular (Continued on page 3)