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The Africo - American Presbyterian CONSOLIDATED WITH THE SOUTHERN EVANGELIST Rev. H. L. McCROREY, I). D„ LL. D.. Editor W. E. HILL, Associate Editor Rev. C. P. PITCHPORD, Business 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. All questions arising under the various 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 raeding matter suited to all classes of our people—the farmer, the me chanic, the artisan and the profes sional man. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Single copy one year .$1.50 Six months _.75 Three months _jjq Send all money by P. O. Money Order, Registered Letter or Bank Check, otherwise it might be lost and the sender alone will be respon sible. Entered at the Postoffice at Char lotte, N. C., as second class matter. THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 19sT SOUTHERN WOMEN OR GANIZE FOR THE PRE VENTION OF LYNCHING Lynching is one of the most serious crimes of which a na tion can he guilty. It is one of the worst forms of barbarism. It is a gross disregard for law. The practice of this crime of crimes in our country is an in sult to the American flag and a curse to our civilization. The organizing of Southern women for the prevention of lynching is a hopeful sign. An association known as “The Association of Southern Women for the Pre vention of Lynching,” which was organized in Atlanta last November, now has branches in 11 States wtih a membership of several hundred representa -tive women. -- - MR. J. M. AVERY In the death on Tuesday, March 3, of Mr. J. M. Avery, of Durham, the State lost an all round citizen, whose talents were devoted to the public wel fare. At the time of his death Mr. Avery was Vice-President and Secretary of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, the race’s premier business enterprise in the State. He was a loyal member of the A. M. E. church and a liberal contributor to its insti tutions. He was also connected with various fraternal organi zations. He was a large and helpful factor in the life of the race in North Carolina, and his is deeply regretted. THE BONUS—A WORD OF WARNING The Newport News, Va., Star issues a timely word of warning to World War veter ans who are beneficiaries under the Bonus law just passed by Congress. While in many stances the money may relieve real need and distress, there is great danger of much of it be ing spent foolishly. “In the first place,” says our Virginia con temporary, “it will be the height of improvident folly for any man to borrow on his cer tificate unless his need is very urgent. If the veteran has health and a good job he should by all means leave his certifi cate intact until he loses one or the other, or both health and his job. Just to borrow the money to throw away is almost criminal if not quite so when the veteran has dependents. Every young man who can find work ought to be happy to do so, and reserve his compensa tion for the inevitable day when old age will lessen his capacity to earn.” The Star quotes from a speech by Senator Reed, of Pennsylvania, in opposition to the bill. Senator Reed said: “When Congress adopted the adjusted compensation plan and gave the veterans an en dowment policy, it was for the purpose of putting it in a form which would be an asset for the man in his later years if he lived long enough, or for- his wife and children if he did not live long. Its wisdom has been proven by experience, for we find that 80 per cent of the veterans who die leave no oth er asset tnan thi sendowment policy. “What are we doing to them in this bill by raising the loan value from 22%. per ct. to 50 per cent? It is a scheme for imme diate payment in eash for the present-day value of the certifi cate because, should a veteran borrow up to 50 per cent under the terms of the bill, and not pay any interest or principal, as about 98 per cent of those who have already borrowed have done, his loan, even at the low interest rate specified* will virtually absorb the certificate by 1945. He is actually cashing his certificate at present-day value.” , . ' ' MURDDEROUS MOBS DE NOUNCED BY1 KENTUCKY , WOMEN Louisville, Ky., Feb. 27.— Sixty-seven prominent Ken tucky women gathered here yes terday on call of the Commis sion on Interracial Co-opera tion, constituted themselves the Kentucky Association for the Prevention of Lynching, is sued a vigorous statement in condemnation of mob violence, and affiliated themselves with the Association of Southern Women. Deploring and condemning mob violence as “an indictment of our civilization and a great er menace than any other fom of crime in the United States,” the group congratulated Ken tucky on its lynchless record in 1930 and called upon officers to protect their prisoners and upon courts to bring the partic ipants to justice in cases of mob violence. A pledge was tak - en to do everything possible to eradicate such crimes by build ing up through all available agencies and organizations a public opinion that will n6 longer tolerate them. ' The" Association of Southern Women for the Prevention of Lynching, of which the Ken tucky group becomes a part, was organized in Atlanta on November 1 and already has strong branches in eleven Southern States, with an ag gregate membership of several hundred representative and in fluential women. Each State Association as organized has formulated and given to the public a statement similar to that of the Kentucky group and has pledged itself to a similar program of education. Plans have been made also for defi nite action in cases where lynchings are threatened or take place, and in States m which special preventive legis lation is found to be needed. The women of. Virginia and Florida remain to be organized) but plans were well advanced for thfeir eajrly enlistment in this movement which promises to wield no small influence throughout the South in the molding of public opinion and policies with relation to mob violence. “THE PRESBYTERIAN WORLD IN PITTSBURGH.” “The Presbyterian World In Pittsburgh” will be dramatized in the great Syria Mosque, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in connection with the Presbyteri an General Assembly when it convenes in Pittsburgh, May 28-June 3. Elaborate plans are under way for a great Exposi tion and Pageant to be put on at the General Assembly depict ing the work of the Presbyte rian denomination in all parts of the world. A special Com mittee of the Boards and Gen eral Council has been selected, with Dr. Franklin Ward, Sec retary of the General Council, as Chairman; and Rev. George G. Dowey, of the Board of Na tional Missions, as General Di rector of the Exposition. The Chairman for the local Pitts burgh Exposition Committee is Dr. Michael M. McDivitt, pastor of the Knoxville Presbyterian church, who has had previous experience with Mr. Dowey in this type of work. The manifold activities of the Presbyterian Boards in all parts of the world, among all peoples, will be colorfully and dramatically displayed. The Ex position and Pageant will re quire a local personnel from the Pittsburgh churches to the number of possibly 1,000 who will impersonate characters of practically every race and creed among whom the Presbyterian messengers have gone with the (fospeL message. The Exposition is not to be only for Commissioners to the General Assembly, but it will be open for practically the whole period of the Gen. Assem bly and invitations will be ex tended to Presbyterian mem bers and constituencies within the 100-mile radius of Pitts burgh. It is calculated that this Exposition and Pageant will be the greatest educational feature ever put on in connec tion with any Presbyterian General Assembly. Definite dates, daily and nightly pro grams, educational and dra matic features, all will be an nounced in due time in order that churches all around the vast Pittsburgh region may plan to send their people by the thousands on pilgrimage to see “The Presbyterian World In Pittsburgh/' A DAILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL INSTITUTE By Rev. F. C. Shirley After ten years of testing,, the Daily Vacation Bible School has proved to be an indispensa ble supplement to the work we are endeavoring to do in our Sunday schools. We no longer look upon the D. V. B. S. as an experiment, but it is now con- , sidered a permanent factor in the Religious Education of childhood and youth. And no church that is concerned about the future welfare of the boys and girls in its community leaves the Daily Vacation Bible School out of its local program. That we might be of greater service to the churches in Ca tawba Presbytery in the promo tion of their D. V. B. S. pro gram for 1931, we have planned^ a Daily Vacation Bible School Institute. This Institute will be held at Seventh Street church, beginning Saturday, March 14, and ending Saturday, April, 11. lasting five Saturdays. The meetings will open at 1 P. M., and close at 4 P. M. each Sat urday. Our aim in the Institute is to give a course that will en able the workers in the local churches to become sufficiently acquainted with the materials, methods, and program of the D. V. B. S., that they will be able to conduct their own schools without calling for out side aid except in rare cases. We have been able to seeure for the Institute a group of Capable instructors — persons who not only know the funda mental principles of the D. V. B. S., but who have had wide prac tical experience in conducting1 schools over a period of years. Out of their knowledge and ex perience the instructors will en deavor to give to each one en rolled a practical, workable outline. Miss Janye B. Wallace will present the work of the Beginners’ Department; Miss Myrtle Brodie will have charge of the Primary Department; Mrs. Susan B. Prince, the Jun iors; Mr. Thomas Jenkins the Intermediates; Miss Ionia Shute the Music Period in the D. V. B. S., and Frank C. Shir ley, Vacation Bible School Ad ministration. Teachers or helpers with Be ginners will enroll with Miss Wallace. Primary teachers and helpers will enroll with Mrs. Prince. Intermediate teachers will enroll with Mr. Jenkins. Those who plan to serve as principals or supervisors will enroll with Rev. Shirley. Miss Shute’s period will be an assem bly period and will be open to the entire Institute. A second assembly period will be used for stressing other phases of the program as the opening worship, closing period and the period of supervised recrea tion. That those attending the In stitute might share in its ex pense we are asking a small registration fee of 25c from each one who enrolls. Letters have already been sent out to the pastors and su perintendents throughout the Presbytery and we hope that every church that plans to have a . Bible School this summer, will arrange to have those who plan to teach attend the Insti tute. We have appealed especi ally to the pastors and superin tendents to attend, not so much because we might teach them anything, but that they might develop a sympathetic attitude towards the D. V. B. S. and be able to co-operate intelligently with those whom they delegate to be responsible for carrying on the school in the local church. This is our first attempt to render this type of service. We hope the response that comes from the effort will justify us in enlarging the type of service another year. BIDWELL STREET PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH, PITTS BURGH, PA. Rev. B. P. Glasco, D. D., Minis ter Dr. William Johnson, of Elat, Africa, spoke at the morning service last Sunday and re mained for Sabbath school and gave interesting and helpful addresses at both services. The Young People’s Forum, held at 8 P. M., was interesting and was enjoyed by all. The South Hill Choral Club, direct ed by Mrs. L. French, furnished the musical numbers and Mr. Petty, physical director of the Y. M. C. A., made the principal address. All departments of the church are doing splendid work and are closing one of the best year’s of the church’s existence. Free meals to the needy are being continued indefinitely. Last m onth, with the assist ance of many faithful friends, we were able to serve 637 per sons. “Doing the Will of God” will be the topic of the pastor’s ser mon at the mid-week service. Gospel music will be rendered by the senior choir. The pastor and senior choir served at Warren M. E. church last Sun day at 3 :30 P. M. Each week mew members are being re ceived into the church and Sabbath school, and for which we sincerely thank and praise God. B. F. GLASCO. 1100 Liverpool St. SWIFT MEMORIAL COLLEGE NEWS ITEMS Miss E. V. Murphy, of the Religious Education Depart ment, brought us a timely mes sage on “True Greatness” dim ing the prayer meeting period on Thursday night, February 26th. The theme of her mes sage was based on the signifi cant statement made by Christ in answer to His disciples who wished to know who was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven: “Except ye be convert ed and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” “Every Christian a Mission ary” was the topic discussed by the Christian Endeavor Soci ety on Sunday, February 22nd. Members of the college depart ment were sponsors of the pro gram. “Rosenwald Day” will be ob served at Swift on Friday, March 6th. An account of the great contribution made by the noble-hearted philanthropist, Mr. Julius Rosenwald, in enlarg ing and improving facilities for Negro Education in the South will be embodied in the program which is to be presented. The Richardson Dramatic Club will present a play enti tled, “The Attorney for the De fense,” on Friday night, March 6th. Judging from past per formances of this club in the presentation of dramas, a de lightful and thrilling program can be e'.pected on Friday night. The Swift Troupe of Singers will soon make a trip to Chat tanooga, Tenn., in response to an invitation to present a pro gram in that city. This invita tion is evidently in consequence of the very fine impression made by members of the troupe who sang several numbers at the Workers’ Conference in Charlotte two weeks ago. Work as if you were to live 100 years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow.—Franklin. REVIVAL SERVICES AT - The industrial and economic conditions of the country seem to engage the attention of all types of leadership at this time. There are various reasons, why, how long, and to what extent; but for the most part, the rea sons, scientific analyses, psy chological > demonstrations,— all leave God out. While these arguments and speculations are going on men are dying. Bethel church saw no reason for her removing the sign, ‘This Way to God.” Therefore on learning that we had an evangelist for our Syn od in the person of Rev. T. B. Hargrave, of Little Rock, Ark., we hastened to engage him to brighten the sign, ‘This Way to God,” which hangs invisibly over every chruch door. We secure 1 his services for 10 days, beginning Fe*>ruaiv Sth. That we might do i '--dice to Lincoln’s birthday and t >.at we might have one mind for the battle, we deferred Lincoln’s birthday program to the 4th Sunday in February. The weather was bad, but the church was so anxious for th~ meeting that not one service was omitted. On Sunday right, February 8ih, as we turr.e i in to the church we saw a il <s lined in front of the churcn and we found a waiting congrega tion. Rev. T. F Hargrave, a y^ung man, with just a few years of service behind him, is surely telling the Church and the world that he is the servant of, the King. He is powerful and convincing in his presentation of truth. Nine professed Christ and so far three have joined Bethel Presbyterian church. The homes vied with each other in caring for the evange list. He is full of motivating energy, helpful Suggestions and has a sunshiny disposition. His life and work on our field were indeed blessings. The church is now in a good work ing way and can see more God now than hard times. Our doors stand open for Bro. Hargrave at 'any' time. We have lost two old saints from our ranks. Sister Dollie Boyce, 79 years old, was a child of the King. She was sunshine wherever she went. Youth and adult profited from her counsel and advice. Bro. James Stout, 86 years old, lived 20 miles from the church, but was a faithful and loyal member. He always shoul dered his part of the burden of the church. Rev. T. B. Har grave went out to see him while he was here and entered feel ingly into a service we had in Bro. Stout’s room. Bro. Stout said if he did not see us any more we would meet in that city whose streets are paved with gold. The church and friends of the church miss these two saints. We live in that blessed assur ance that if we are faithful we will see them again. H. L. PETERSON. BARBER-SCOTIA NEWS ITEMS. The High School basket ball team of Barber-Scotia played Logan High School Friday eve ning, Feruary 27. The score was 7 to 11 in favor of Logan High. Illinois Tucker, a Junior High School student, has been ill f jr the past week, but is back at school again this week. Flora Lee Orr, also a Junior in High School, who has been ill with diphtheria, has recov ered, but is still under quaran tine. A new reading room has been equipped and was opened for student use on Tuesday, March 3rd. A large number of new books have also been added to our library. The Domestic Science kitch en, which was in the basement, has been moved to a classroom on the first floor . PRISCILLA NEEDLE CLUB The Priscilla Literary and Needle Club will meet Tuesday evening, March 10, at the home of Mrs. J. H. Ward, Beat ty’s Ford Road, Washington Heights. Members are asked to be present. \ : ) i Tlie Loomis-Marquis Lyceum, composed wholly of girls, pre sented an interesting program an Saturday evening, February 21, in the dining hall, in keep ing with its purpose and the aims of the school as a whole. The Girls’ basket ball team played the Friendship College team, of Rock Hill, S. C., on Brainerd campus, Friday, Feb. 20th. Brainerd, for the second time this seaspn7 was the win ner of a basket ball contest with this team. These games were all played after the usual reci tation hours. We are glad to report that so far the school has had no cases of “flu” on the campus. The health of the teachers and students has been remarkably good, for which blessing we are exceedingly thankful. The Sewing Department, un der the instruction of Mrs. L. J, Brown, is accomplishing in a commendable way the work for which it is designed, and is thus a great help to the young ladies of the school in learning the handicraft of needle-work. Sunday, March 1st, 1931, students and faculty of Brain erd Institute carried out their usual Sunday’s program: Sab bath school, 8:45 A. M., and at 11 o’clock attended morning services at the Carmel Presby terian church, Rev. J. W, Ma noney, pastor. ( At 'the Christian Endeavor; hour, 5 P. M,, the entire schooi by classes, observed what is commonly known as a “Pew Roi ly,” collecting finances in the interest of missions. A very in teresting program was execut ed by the young men_ of the school, with Mr. Robert Mc Dowell, a member of the Sec ond Year class, as leader. The Male Quartett, under the direc tion of Prof. R. J. Tate, fur nished music for the hour and did it in a very commendable way. The literary and music al program at an end and the Rally declared closed, the Sev enth grade class was declared the “Banner Class/’ .hayijg brought in the highest amcrant of money. As an incentive for this successful competitive fi nancial service, the Seventh Grade class will be served cream and cake by Mrs. J. D. Martin. The classes in Science, under Prof. L. J. Brown, seem to be intensely interested in the work that is being done in the Science Department. Many ex periments are being made and lively and thoughtful discus sions entered regularly by the students. This is observe es pecially in the classes in Phys ics, Chemistry and General Science. Visitors The school had as its guest this week Dr. A. B. McCoy, of Atlanta, Ga., who came in the interest of the great mission ary program of the Church and the Board he represents. He spoke to the student body dur ing chapel services, Tuesday morning, March 3rd, and with each student present left this thought: “Think only on those things that are elevating,” for from such thinking, only, can we secure ‘The Key to Life.” The private conferences on Monday night; held by Dr. Mc Coy, with individual students were greatly appreciated by all concerned. BERENICE A. ALLEN. FRANCES G. ADAMS. DISTRICT NO. 6—CAPE FEAR PRESBYTERIAL A meeting of District No. 6 of Cape Fear Presbyterial was held at Haymount Presbyterian church, Sunday afternoon, Feb. ruary 22. The devotions were led by the President, Mrs. P. P. Johnson, of Maxton. Mrs. Johnson presided over the meeting and made some very encouraging remarks concern ing the work in our district i and outlined plans by which we ' may grow. The reports from the soci eties represented were heard, and all received inspiration from them. Wilson chapel, of Maxton, Freedom East, of Rae ford, and Haymount made re (Continued on page 3)
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