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Africc* American “AND YE SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH. AND THE TRUTH SHALL » _ ’ t 3L' T-U VOL. LIIL CHARLOTTE. N. C- THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1932. COMMENCEMENT DAY AT SWIFT MEMORIAL COLLEGE ROGERS VILU£, TEMN., MAY 29-JUNE 3, 1932 By Rev. J. M. Ewing, D. D. From the beginning to the ending of the exercises at Swift we were delightf uily entertained. The entire program was of an unusually high order. The weath er was ideal. The attendance was all that could be wished for. Many visitors came from out of town and the people of the town manifested tneir in tense interest by their steady attendance. Sunday, May 29, at 3 F. M., Bishop ceo. C. Clement, of the A. M. Zion Church, preached the baccalaureate sermon in the Bussell Chapel A. M. Hi. Zion church. He used as his text Jno. 6:27, “Labour not for the meat which perishetn, but for that meat which endureth un to everlasting life, which the Son of Man shall give unto you: for him hath Cod the Father sealed.” This wps a most impressive message. The speaker Held the large audience in his grip irom the first to the last sentence by his clear and cogent reason ing and by his eloquent and per suasive appeals. It was a most inspiring sermon and marked the auspicious beginning of the events which were to follow. Sunday evening at 7:30 the Music Department gave a sa cred concert in the College Chapel The participants ac quitted themselves very credi tably and gave evidence of the care with which they had been trained. From this program we received an evening of helpful ^^Monday, May 30, H :3(5 P. MT., the college Sophomore class en tertained with a drama, entitled “The Fruit of Folly.” Again we were pleased to note the thor oughness with which each actor had been prepared as each part of the play was presented. The audience seemed to be appreci ative of the evening’s perform ance. Tuesday, May 31, z:<su r. m., Hftye College Sophomore clhss gave their Class Day Exercise As is usual with such exercis es, we had a treat to the flow of wit humor as we listened to the class poem, class histo ry, and class prophecy. They gave us an excellent program. Then, Tuesday evening at 7:30 came the Sophomore Ban quet given by the Senior High School class. This was a tune of social enjoyment. The deli cate and appropriate decora tions, the wholesome, well-pre pared menu, the music, the toasts and the speeches were highly conducive to make the affair a most pleasing one for the students themselves and for visitors. . „ _ OA ^ Wednesday, June 1,* 7 :d0 f. M., the Senior High School class presented their Class Day Program. This, too, was quite worthy of that class. Here, again, were the unmis takable signs of thorough work having been done as each mem ber performed well the task aSJhne<2 (Thursday morning) at 5 o’clock, under the efficient management of the Home Ec onomics Department, we were given a unique breakfast. Those of us who were unaccus tomed to,having breakfast so early had no difficulty now, for our appetites ' were keenly whetted by the varied courses cf food so deftly served to us. On Thursday, June 2, 3:30 P. M., we witnessed with much curiosity the Annual Fashion Show. Here was displayed the beautiful art of dress. This was depicted admirably in the form of drama. We were instructed how to select our garments with the idea of durability, plain ness and neatness predommat After the show visitors were shown through the sewing and cooking departments. It is use less to say that these showed the excellent manner in which th* work is here carried on. Wherever one turns in this in stitution there is positive man ifestation of prudent manage ment, strict discipline, and careful instruction. Perhaps the event that arous es the greatest interest except ing the graduating exercises, ;s the Junior Contest which took place, Thursday, 7:30 P. M. There were four contestants. All did credit to themselves and reflected honor to the college. Three prominent white citi zens of Rogersville were the judges. So well did the orators acquit themselves the judges expressed their difficulty in rendering the decision. They postponed the awarding of the prizes until commencement night, Friday, June 3. At that time the first prize was given to Donald Campbell, of New York, whose subject was, “The Greatest Victory Ever Won.” The second prize was given to Cassius Plair, of Florida, whose (subject was “Some Achievements of the American Negro.” The large audience seemed to enjoy to the fullest extent the splendid exercise of the eve ning. Finally, Friday, June 3, —Commencement Day— came. This was the time to which all eagerly looked with anxious lonj^inyg. It.was an ideahday for eommencemdhC'm'ffte^ Ctmegfe* Chapel at 9 A. M., the Sopho more class conducted devotion al service for their last time as a class. This was a spiritually moving service. As these young people held it in their quiet but earnest way we could not help being deeply touched by it. Then, too, we felt that what ever might be their proficient mental attainments or lack of them, they indeed had in their .spiritual power the assurance of permanent success, since they held in their firm grasp unwavering faith in the Christ. At 7:30 P. M. the College Chapel was filled with another targe audience ardently .wait ing to witness the closing event <\f commencement week. It was truly the fitting climax to all that had gone before. Representatives of the grad uating class delivered their well-prepared and informing addresses to the expectant and attentive listeners. Then followed the annual ad dress by Prof. J. L. Cary, A. Id., of Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn. He was at his best and carried hjs hearer% with him throughout his address. He presented in his own prac tical way, the physical, mental, social and spiritual attitude of the student toward his sur roundings. It was a most logical and convincing discourse and was heartily received by all and enjoyed to the highest. The President, ur. y. Tucker then presented prizes to several students for different accomplishments by them. But, doubtless, the most ten derly stirring happening in the whole series of occurrences were the closing words of Pres ident Tucker as he gave to the High School Seniors and the College Sophomores their diplo mas. It was with sincere and restrained emotion he spoke to them his parting advice. He spoke as a father to children going forth to battle their way through life. He reminded them of the patience, of the care, and of the interest the faculty had manifested with them, for them, and in them; and he also made known the solicitude for their future welfare. He plead ed with them not to stop short of a complete course which the present day demands of those who would be really educated. Thus ended a rare series of events in connection with the closing year of Swift Memorial College. As stated by President Tuck er, one regrettable, jarring note in all the harmonious happen ings was that the President Emeritus, the sage of Rogers ville, the founder of Swift Me mor al College, Dr. W. H. Frank lin, was unable to attend the exercises which he desired so much to do but could not on account of feebleness of health. THE NEGRO AND THE PRES BYTERIAN church, U.S. A. By Rev. F. D. Nance During the closing session of the 144th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church the Rev. Irwin W. Underhill, West African Missionary, arose to protest against Fort Worth, Texas, as the 1933 meeting place. “A Negro can not be a man in Texas,” he said. It is impossible to be prejudiced and Christian at the same time.” A point of order was called. But Underhill said, “I won’t be stopped that way. I am speak ing on the question of the next year’si meeting splafce.” When all of these things are considered Mr. Underhill should be admired for his courage, but I doubt his judgment. Facing the Facts To start with, the Presbyte rian Church in the U. S. A. is not a political organization, but it is one branch of the Church of the Living God. The Presby terian Church did nof make £onditiqna in Texas what are, and the Presbytei Church can not overnight change them. In fact it is not the business of the Church to change Texas, but it is its task to not only preach fhe Gospel but to preach it in all the world. Hence, if the Church is to go into all the world, it must go into Texas. We know how Mr. Underhill feels, and in a measure we feel as he does. We go sojfar as to say there are white people even in Texas who feel the same as Mr Underhill. But to ask the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., not to meet in Texas because “A Negro can’t be a man” is ask ing the Church to take a step backwards. If the Negro is not a man in Texas it seems that s why the General Assembly should go to Texas. For wher ever the Christian Church goes in time it makes all men broth the white man in Texas or other place does not want Negro, let the Negro be py with his own people, en he is not, he admits that other fellow is better than As far as a real Negro is ;emed, he is never so un py as when he is taken from own people. The time may come wncu the Negro should ask the Chuch to take such a stand but not now. Until the Negro has done all in his power to be a man he has no right to ask any one to treat him as a man. The most direct way of be coming a man, it seems to me, jc by voting. If this is done the powers that made Texas what it is will change it. But the Ne p-ro will not vote, because he has to pay $1.50 as in the case of Virginia. This is too much to become a man. But the people who are enjoying manhood not only pay for it but they pay with their lives if need be. If the Negro can get the Presbyterian Church to do for him what he should do for him self, he won’t have it to do. But I am glad for this one thing: the white man has come to the place where he is saying in actions if not in words, “Ne gro, if you want anything done, do it for youfself, for I am tired carrying you on my back.” The Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., gives to the Negro every consideration it gives to any one else. And more will be giv en when he is fully able to re ceive it. 1016 Galt Street, Norfolk, Va. GEORGIA, STATE FEDERA TION OF COLORED WOM EN’S CLUBS J Macon, Ga., July—(By Lottie M. Priee for the Associated Ne gro Press)—The Georgia State Federation of Colored Wom en’s Chibs, Mrs. H. A. Hunt, Ft. Valley N. and I. School, President, closed one of the greatest sessions in its history June s show that the State organized, much work en accomplished and sum of money raised, show also that a deal of interest is being manifested in the' State objective, a home for delinquent girls. The| program provided for a ttumbfr of addresses from out stand pig individuals, namely: Miss Jfearlie E. Reed, Spelman Collej i, Atlanta; Miss Gay B. Shepj erson and Miss Ethel A. Cochjjane, Department of Pub lic W elf are, State Capitol, At lantal Miss Ruth Hartley, R. N. ,-Macon; Dr. Arthur Raper, Mrs. 'E. Marvin Underwood, Miss Elizabeth Head, Commis sion on Interracial Co-opera tion, Atlanta; Miss Mae Hawes, Director of Adult Education, Atlanta; Miss Mattie H. Jones, Macon; Dr. Georgia Dwelle, At lanta; Dr. Jesse 0. Thomas of the Urban League and Prof. G. A. Townes, Ft. Valley Normal an^l^dtsabcml School. Special musical numbers were rendered by Mrs. Carle na Jordan Hale/Mrs. J. H. Kutz, St. Paul Emergency Club and Harmony Four. The Macon Federation, Mrs. R. C. Bailey, President, ten dered the visiting delegates many courtesies. CATAWBA SYNODICAL CON VENTION AND SCHOOL OF METHODS Fellow workers of Catawba: The encampment season creeps on apace. Back to your tents for another period of information, inspiration and recreation. We have been facing terrible times; days which tried the souls of men; yet all is well with the world. God is in heaven. Break through obstacles. Rally to the front. Never in the long, glorious his tory of the Convention have conditions been made so easy. For board and room, $2.50 per week, plus $1.00 registration fee. The railroads have become our allies. Fares have been re duced to unbelievable mini mums. On to Oxford, August 22-26. Dr. Shaw is making ready to extend hos pitalities surpassing those of former days. Housing facilities have been enlarged. All things are being made ready to entertain royally. The faculty, as usual, has been carefully selected and is being groomed. Old officers and comrades are coming back to the old camping grounds. Put on your strength, mem bers of Catawba! Rally once again. Make this the most glo rious session in the history of our Convention and School of Methods. H. C. MILLER, President. Greensboro, N. C. The patient who starts the fight against tuberculosis must want health so much that he is willing *to follow his program no matter how restricted it may be and follow it long enough for healing to become established. —Dr. F. M, Pottenger. _ SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES ON THE CAMERON-PLEAS ANT GROVE FIELD We started the church year with the purpose in mind to do more work on the field than was accomplished in the pre vious year. On the second Sunday in May MotherV Day was observed. At the morning service we were favored with a soul-stirring ser mon by our ex-pastpr, Rev. B. F. Murray, D. D. We had in the puplit with us Rev. Mott, of the Zion church, and Rev. Sumner, of the Baptist church. Both of them took active part in the services. The afternoon service was in the hands of Miss Grace Cham bers and Mrs. Minerva Allison, who put over a good program, consisting of recitations, solos, quartets and spirituals, with talks by many friends and members. The working of the Holy Spirit was visible in the meeting and many were seen to j.4how it by demonstration of their joy. This was a high day in Cameron. We now come to the second Sunday in June which was Children’s Day. After the morn ing service we were called in to enjoy a splendid program. The exercises were in charge of Mrs. Lucille Stevenson and Miss Lucille Phifer. The children from the Meth odist and Baptist churches united with our own children in rendering ia splendid pro gram. Again we had good singing from male and female quartet and spirituals along with the school songs. A neat amount of money was raised for the National Board on th$t; day, which will be sent in soon. On the 14th of June our re vival started with Hie coming of Rev. S. D. Thom And his good wife.Dr. Thom preached with so much power that all were made to feel the Spirit. We had two conversions the first night. During the entire meeting we had ten converts in Cameron. Five joined our church, two went to the Bap tist church, one to the Zion church, and two more are yet to join us. At our Pleasant Grove church we had nine converts. Six joined our church, one went to the Zion church, and one to the Baptist church. There were many who came forward and renewed their allegiance to Christ. This was indeed a glorious meeting. On Sunday, June 26th, in the Cameron church, Dr. Thom preached in the morning, and at 3 P. M. we had our Father’s Day celebration. The exercise was in the care of Elder Thomas Waddell and Mr. John Steven son. This being the first ser vice of its kind to be held in this church, it created quite an interest and the church was filled to its capacity and many could not get seats. The meet ing was a great success. . The recitations, select readings,, songs and quartets were up to the standard and all that one iWiSh* X * V4. e climax came at night i Dr. Thom preached his well sermon. My people visiting friends feel that vas at his best during the •e thirteen days he was us. On Monday, the 27th, ,nd Mrs. Thom left us for rsburg, Va. He left an im sion for good. J. M. MORTON. NOTICE The Atlantic Presbyteria! Convention and School oi Methods will meet in Orange burg, S. C., July 20-28. Let’s gc over the top with a one hun dred per cent delegation. 11 promises to be the best wc have ever had. WiU all delegate* olease notify Prof. W. C. Lew is, State College, Orangeburg S. C. allene s. harper, 1 President. ALUMNAE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS AT INGLE SIDE By Mrs, M. B. Marks Mr. President, Mrs. Precep tress, Faculty and Student Body of Ingleside Seminary. Burkeville, Va.: Most gladly we greet you. This May, 1932, brings the Alumnae Association to its 6th annual Re-union. Each occasion has been made happy by^your presence, congeniality and co operation—a voluntary service with a willingness that insipres. Sweet memory of some will not only linger with us long but it is hoped that our working to gether will result in untold good for humanity and redown mightily to the glory and honor of Him, who, through His alwise Providence, has brought us thus far. Six years prior marked the beginning or nucleus arming which others have centered. While we can not boast of great things, yet we have reasons to be encouraged, and hope in the near future to make some man ifestation. We thank you very heartily and bid you God speed |in your grand and noble work, and in the end a rich reward. Dear Sister Alumnafc: Once more we meet. Your efforts and presence from time to time be speak true loyalty and grati tude and evidence the fact that we are endeavoring to emulate the example of those heroes and heroines of God to uplift—Dr. G. C. Campbell, who made the supreme sacrifice; Mrs. Camp bell and those dear teachers; who braved dangers, sacrificed the comforts of home, and'un derwent ostracism that they hight give the light to our be nighted people. May we keep alive the coals they once light ed and kindle them to a great flame that will be mighty in dispelling darkless, sin, igno rance and vice, breaking every barrier down. In spite of handicaps and the depresison of the times, we are encouraged along financial lines. It is noteworthy that in an appeal to the Presbytery of Southern Virginia that body voiced us their sympathy and hearty cooperation. Ere long may the blessing be forthcom ing. Class of\ 1932, after efforts and much hard study to the end, in a way you are through, yet just beginning in the future useful ness that awaits you. That same ambition and perseverance to succeed which you have exhib ited thus far, yea, more, are needed that you may finallly perch on the top round of the ladder of life. To our beloved Mma Mater ever be true. We heartily congratulate and thrice welcome you. Napoleon Bonaparte domint ed Europe as none of his pre decessors had. He had arches built over Europe to keep alive his memory and achievements. Robert Bruce took a lesson from the spiders seventh at tempt to fasten its web and returned and saved his country. In London Queen Eliz abeth is spoken of as “Good Queen Bess." Queen Victoria reigned sixty-four years, an excellent example of woman s capacity for business. I thank God for Joan of Arc, who saved her country. She conquered though she perished, and amid the burning flames her last words were “Jesus! Jesus! Behold George Washington and the immortal Lincoln. See, too, Phyllis Wheatley, Frederick Douglass, J. M. 1 Langston, Booker T. Washing ton, Dr. H. L. McCrorey, Rob ; ert R. Moton, Mary McLeod Be thune, Miss Lucy Laney, De Priest, Kelly Miller. Thanks to ■ Dr. Carter Woodson for the study of Negro History and a long list of others whom time (Continued on page 8)
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