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The Africo - American Presbyterian REV. H. L. McCROREY, D.D., LL.D., Editor W. E. HILL, Associate Editor WILLIAM S. ANDERSON, 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. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION Single copy, one year .$1.50 Six months .75 Three months .50 Entered at the Post Office at Char lotte, N. C., as second-class matter. THURSDAY, OCT. 28, 1937 THE COMMUNITY CHEST CAMPAIGN The drive to raise funds for the Charlotte Community Chest will begin November 1st. Or ganization of workers has been perfected and the last meetings preliminary to the campaign will be held Sunday. The Negro division of workers, of which Dr. J. W. Heritage is chairman, will have a rally at the Second Ward High School Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. | Several participating organiza tions will march through the city in a body. The quota al lotted to the colored people of Charlotte is $3,000. All of our schools and churches are ex pected to cooperate in this cam paign. TO REPLACE CARS WITH BUSES According to an announce ment made a few days ago by the Duke Power Company which operates the street car system of Charlotte, all the cars now in use are to be replaced by buses. Buses have been serv ing some sections of the city for some time. By substitut ing them altogether the com pany says it will be possible to extend the service beyond the present car lines. The new sys tem is expected to be in full operation within 90 days. The United States Supreme Court has sustained the Alaba ma Court in the conviction of Heywood Patterson, a victim in the famous Scottsboro cases. Patterson has been sentenced to imprisonment for 75 years, or for life. Defense counsel say they will continue to fight. Just what can be done remains to be seen. The simple, untutored mind cannot understand the intrica cies of diplomacy. What would be wrong between two individ uals, it seems, should be wrong between two nations. Yet Ja pan justifies its invasion of China, because the Chinese will not take orders from Tokyo. The race at large will join with educational circles in la menting the demise of Dean Lucy D. Slowe, of Howard Uni versity. Miss Slowe was a woman of much personal charm and rare culture. A POINT OF LAW Dear Mr. Editor:—I have your paper of the 21st Octo ber, and have read with some disappointment Rev. Robin son’s letter on “The Stated Supply and the Pastor.” My friend assures you that he is “through with the subject.” Let me ask: Who started this anyway? To explode a wrong interpretation of the Constitu tion of our Church was the ob ject of my attack. Every rul ing elder of our Church must know that the Stated Supply is not Pastor and as such he can quit whenever he wants to do so; as well as the church can “fire” him and no Presbytery can prevent it. This is what the Stated Supply relationship means and Rev. Robinson can not change it. Let the South ern Virginia Presbytery be warned against any high-hand ed dealings with the churches having Stated Supplies occupy ing the pulpits. As the Stated Supply of Miz pah church, South Boston, this congregation has the inclusive and exclusive right to say who shall and who shall not pastor them. Any Sunday they have the right to say to me the words which I mean I need not come back; and I have the same right. This, after all, keeps all parties PAGEANT Publication of a new type of religious journal, a monthly il lustrated newsmagazine, has been announced by the Board of Christian Education of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, which has national headquar ters in Philadelphia, Pa. The first issue of the maga zine, “Pageant,” will be pub lished in January, 1938. Writ ten for the entire membership of the Presbyterian Church, the publication will cover news of the world which has religious significance and news of the church which has news value. From 25 to 50 per cent of “Pageant” will be devoted to photographs. However, ac ^uiuing iu ±si. vjnaiico o . ± ui ^xv, editor of the new publication, the magazine will not be mere ly a picture journal. The use of pictures, Dr. Turck believes, will make possible a more ef fective presentation of articles and news items than can be made by type alone. Dr. Turck, who is general director of the Department of Social Educa tion and Action of the Presby terian Board of Christian Edu cation, is now editor of “Social Progress,” a monthly magazine for pastors. Publication of “Social Progress” will be dis continued after the December issue. “ ‘Pageant’ is primarily con cerned with the pageant of Christian life, in and out of churches,” said Dr. Turck. “Through type and pictures the magazine will try to show that Christianity is significant to the modern world,” he contin ued, “and that hundreds of events in the world today have meaning for the march of Christianity.” According to Dr. Turck, a preview of “Pageant” is now being distributed throughout the Presbyterian Church. The first regular issue in January will sell for 15 cents a copy. The annual subscription rate to “Pageant” will be $1.25. PSYCHOLOGICALLY SPEAKING The Africo-American Pres byterian, Charlotte, N. C. Dear Editor:—I have been reading some writings recently in our great Church paper which .caused me to wonder whither are some of our minis ters drifting. Reference is made especially to those carrying the following headlines: “The Stated Supply and the Pastor,” from Peters burg, Va., and “An Open Let ter,” from Hugo, Okla. One cannot read these letters with out descovering inharmony and discord on the part of the writers. Now if we can’t agree and work together how can we hope to lead others? How are we to get along in heaven? I know some of these men and have high regard for their leadership and ability. I know they must stoop to endeavor to “show up” a wrong or error in their brother, instead of reveal ing the good, for we all are God’s perfect idea. Still we get a long way from our better selves at times. I am reminded of a conversa tion between a father and son while out walking a clear, moon light night. Said the father: “Boy, do you see that bright star yonder?” “I do,” the boy replied. “Well,” the father said, “it is 50 million times larger than the sun.” (Silence) Finally the father asked, “What do you think of that?” “It has a poor way to show it,” the boy replied. Unkind criticism and showing the other fellow up only tend to hold him to his faults and it hurts the critic, for “as a man thinketh in his heart so is he;” and psychologically speaking, whatever the mind dwells upon must become manifest in the life. Thus the physical fact that what we feed upon becomes a part of us, is just as true mentally and spiritually. Yours for Peace, J. J. SHEPPERSON. Bristol, Tenn. concerned on our good beha viour. A. A. HECTOR. Richmond, Va. A letter from Nicholasville, Ky., tells of the passing of Dr. Jacob F. Miller at an advanced age. In his early years he served on the foreign field. CATAWBA SYNODICAL SOCIETY By Mrs. Hallie Q. Mayberry The Fiftieth Annual session of the Woman’s Synodical So ciety for National and Foreign Missions in the Synod of Ca tawba met in the Johnson C. Smith University church, Octo ber 14-15, 1937. The exercises began with the meeting of the Executive Com mittee October 14, at 9 o’clock A. M., and the regular program of the Synodical opened at 10 o’clock. Mrs. R. E. McNair, our President, called the Synod ical to order and presided with ease and dignity during all the sessi$is. A fine spirit prevailed throughout the meeting. Each year the meetings are growing more interesting, instructive, and inspiring. A large repre sentation of women were pres ent at all the sessions and much enthusiasm was manifested. The general theme of the meeting was: “If I Be His Dis ciple” and the worship service theme was: “I must work the works of Him that sent me.”— John y:4. Mrs. G. C. Shaw conducted this service. The service was very impressive. Mrs. Shaw impressed upon us that the worship theme ex pressed our mission for gath ering at this time. We are co workers with God. Our service for others is for Him. With hearts full of love for the great cause •©f missions we should go forth this year writh a renewed effort to win others to Him. A series of prayers were of fered after which this service was closed by singing, “Draw Me Nearer.” * Greetings Mrs. H. L. McCrorey, Presi dent of the Missionary Society in our hostess church, present ed Mrs. Dorothy Atkins, who brought to us greetings from the Missionary Society of John son C. Smith University church. Mrs. Atkins gave a beautiful address. She spoke of the great need of mission work and of the information from the study books as to the great accom plishments on the mission fields. The spirit of warm welcome was evidenced everywhere. Mrs. N. E. Frazier, of the First Presbyterian church, Richmond, Va., in a very happy mood delightfully expressed the Synodical’s appreciation of this excellent address of welcome. Registration Registration cards were passed and 48 delegates were registered. By way of fellow ship the roll was called and the President of each Presbyterial stood and the members of her Presbyterial stood with her. Presentation of Board Representative Our President, Mrs. R. E. McNair, introduced and pre sented to us at this time Mrs. Reba Graham, Field Secretary of the Board of Foreign Mis sions. Mrs. Graham had been visiting in our four Presbyte rials in the Synodical for two weeks previously, and her pres ence -with us at this meeting was an inspiration and help. She brought to us greetings from the Board and valuable information along all lines. Reports This year, as in former years, the Secretaries had their re ports in poster form, and the charts and posters on the walls were valuable assets in helping the women to see more clearly the importance of these phases of work in each local society. The posters always attract a great deal of attention and do a valuable service. Panel Discussions Our Purpose and Aims and] Have we Accomplished Any of1 Them? These panel discussions were very unique and put the purpose, aims and accomplish ments of the Secretaries and Synodical officers over in fine style. Each missionary worker should have gotten a broader view of her opportunity to grapple with some of the prob lems and build up the work when she returns to her field. Mrs. M. L. Kendrick, Secre tary of Stewardship, was as sisted in her panel discussion by Mrs. M. 0. McFadden. Mrs. M. 0. McFadden, Secre tary of Literature, assisted by Mrs. Reba Graham and Mrs. E. L. Hines, gave a fine presen tation of the Mission Study Books in the form of a playlet. Mrs. W. A. Hawkins, Secre tary for National and Oversea Sewing, presented the Work of our Hands. Johnson C. Smith Dormitory Fund will be our National work this year, and the hospital at Elat, Africa, our Foreign work. Mrs. L. M. Onque presented the work of Missionary Educa tion. Her chart on the wall showed an increase in many phases of the work. Panel discussion of the Young People’s Work was introduced by the Secretary, Mrs. E. L. Hines. In the absence of the Secretary of the Children’s Work, Mrs. J. H. Clement, her report was read by the Record ing Secretary, Mrs. Mayberry. The panel discussion of the Spiritual Life Groups was an other very interesting presen tation. Mrs. H. W. McNair, Secretary of Spiritual Life Groups, was assisted by Mrs. Reba Graham and Mrs. G. C. Shaw. This presentation showed that the Spiritual Life Groups are on the march in our Synod The financial report of the Synodical was made by the Treasurer, Mrs. P. W. Russell. The report was received. Thursday Afternoon At 2:30 o’clock the afternoon session opened by singing, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee.” The service of worship was conduct ed by Mrs. A. A. McLean. The theme was: “Ye shall be my witnesses.” This service was full of spiritual refreshing and lifted us to a higher spiritual level. Mrs. McLean emphasized the necessity of making prayer the habitual attitude of our life. Introduction of Visitors Mrs. J. M. Gaston, Mrs. A. A. Jones, Mrs. L. S. Cozart, Miss Charlotte Percival, Mrs. F. P. Sanders, Miss Juanita Gibson, Mrs. W. S. Brinkley, Mrs. E. L. Rann, Miss Annie Chresfield, Mrs. E. J. Grigg and Mrs. S. Q. Mitchell were introduced to the Synodical. Timely remarks were made by Mrs. F. P. San ders, Mrs. A. A. Jones and Mrs. L. S. Cozart representing the group. Presentation of the year’s work and recommendations from the Executive Committee were made by the President, Mrs. R. E. McNair. The Synodical pledged $500 to the Girls’ Dormitory Fund of Johnson C. Smith University. Each local society is asked to increase its apportionment to Foreign Missions $1 because of conditions brought on by the war in China with Japan. It is our conviction that we should press our missionary purpose even more vigorously than be fore. Address Mrs. Reba Graham, Field Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions, brought to us a very illuminating address from the subject, “Some Effects of the War on Our Mission Work.” We were greatly im pressed with this message and felt deeply grateful for the courage and faithfulness of our missionaries under the most trying, and sometimes danger ous, circumstances. Thursday Evening The evening session is always designated as the popular meeting of the Woman’s Syn odical. At this time we ob served the Fiftieth Anniversa ry of the Synodical and the Centennial of the Board of Foreign Missions. A very large audience was present. Mrs. R. E. McNair presided. The worship service was con ducted by Mrs. H. W. McNair, The theme was, “My World Is My Country; Mankind Are My Brothers.” Greetings from the hostess church were extended by Mrs Theodus L. Gunn. The gener osity expressed in this address will ever linger with us. Mrs. M. L. Kendrick gave a very interesting Brief History of Catawba Synodical and call ed the roll of the Pioneer Wom en. As the roll was called Mrs F. P. Sanders, Mrs. W. J. Ran kin, Mrs. P. W. Russell, and Mrs. M. L. Kendrick ascendec the rostrum; the others answer ed the roll call on the other shore. Dr. J. M. Gaston, Secretary of the Unit of Work for Col ored People of the Board oi National Missions, spoke to us on, “The Results of Fifty Years Efforts of Catawba Synodical.’ He spoke of the high standarc (Continued on Page 3) MRS. MAYME L. KENDRICK A BRIEF HISTORY OF CA TAWBA SYNODICAL AND A ROLL CALL OF PIO NEER WOMEN By Mrs. Mayme L. Kendrick (An address made at the Fiftieth anniversary meeting of the the Syn odical in Charlotte, Oct. 14-15) Madam President, Members and Friends of the Catawba Synodical: A very hard task has been placed upon me, but I find it a very pleasant one. In a brief way, I shall give a sketch of the history of the Catawba Synodi cal. I feel very much indebted to some of the pioneer workers for this history of the so ciety. From a recent research, I found that there was no Ca-, tawba Synod until the year 1887. Because of this, the1 Catawba Presbytery was un-( der the Atlantic Synod. But in looa tne oournern Virginia» Presbytery came into existence, I making the fourth Presbytery. It was then that an attempt ( was put forth to organize the ^ Presbyterial women, and give ! them a share in the construe- 1 tion, as well as the religious ^ part of the third court of our 1 Church, the Synod. As the re sult of this attempt, Mrs. D. J. Satterfield, the wife of Dr. 1 D. J. Satterfield, President of : Scotia, became the first Presi dent. But the organization was not long-lived, living only a few years. At Roanoke, Va., another ef fort was made. Dr. D. J. San ders, Dr. L. L. Downing, Rev. W. H. Shepperson, now retired, and a few more energetic min isters encouraged, directed and guided the good women to try again, and from the results of the second trial we find our selves an organized body. We should know the whole story, but time and space will not permit me to give it. I am only giving you a list of the Presi dents, Secretaries and Treas urers of the Synodical: Presidents Mrs. Nellie Satterfield, 1889. Mrs. Ruth Carr. Mrs. G. C. Campbell. Mrs. W. J. Rankin. Mrs. D. J Sanders Mrs S. J. H. Dillard, 1900. Mrs. H. L. McCrorey. Mrs. G. C. Shaw. Mrs. R. E McNair, 1937 Recording Secretaries Mrs. Rebecca Cantey Melton. Mrs. Jessie M. Pride, 1889. Mrs. Carey Hughes McCro rey. Mrs. Z. A. Dockery. Mrs. P. W. Russell. Mrs H. Q. Mayberry, 1937 Corresponding Secretaries Mrs. W. J. Rankin. Mrs. G. E. Davis Mrs. S. J. H Dillard Mrs. A. Kendrick. Mrs. P. W. Russell. Mrs H. L. McCrorey, 1937. Treasurers Mrs. S. J. H. Dillard. Mrs. G. C. Shaw. Mrs. H. L. McCrorey. Mrs. P. W. Russell. As I call the roll of the pio neer workers, will they answer by rising and stepping to the rostrum, and remain standing. 1. Mrs. D. J. Sanders. 2. Mrs. W. J. Rankin. 3. Mrs. S J. H. Dillard. 4. Mrs. G C Shaw 5. Mrs. P. W. Russell. 6. Mrs. A. Kendrick. 7. Mrs. G. E. Davis. May I close by saying that these Godly women have set a pace for hundreds to follow Let us now think of our beau tiful Theme: “If I Be His Dis ciple,” and may we all rise, giv ing honor and showing appre ciation to these Godly women for the service they have ren dered to this great cause of Christian work. REV. JACOB F. MILLER DIES The final rites of Rev. Jacob F. Miller, pastor of Westmin ster Presbyterian church, U. S. A., of Camp Nelson, Ky., were held in Westminster church, Tuesday, September 28, 1937. He died Sunday, September 26, at 3 o’clock P. M. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. William T. Byrd, Di rector of Fee Community Cen ter, Nicholasville, Ky., who was assisted by Rev. Selton W. Parr, of Danville, Ky., and Rev. Richard Taylor, of Camp Nel son, Ky. MISS ELIZABETH H. CARSON DEAD Miss Elizabeth H. Carson, laughter of the late Mr. Charles 3. Carson and Mrs. Cera Car son, died October 18, 1937, at nidnight, at the residence of ler sister, Mrs. Mamie Carson Hatlett, 1024 Lamont Street, ''forth West, Washington, D. C. In early life she professed he Christian religion and con lected herself with the Presby ;erian church of Lincolnton, Si. C., which was then under :he charge of the late Rev. D. S. Baker. While living in California she moved her membership to the First Presbyterian church, of San Francisco. About twelve ^ears ago she came East again and had her membership re turned to the Lincolnton :hurch. She was a loving young wom an, devoted to her family and friends. In other words, she lived for others, always re membering and doing some thing for others. Even in the midst of her fatal illness, when she was too weak to help her self, she would have some mem ber of the family send cards of happy birthday greetings to those so favored; letters of con dolence to those bereaved; get well cards, flowers, and little presents to those who werp ill. She was truly described when the poet wrote: “Loving and kind in all her years, Upright and just to the end of her days, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories she leaves behind.” The funeral was conducted at the Presbyterian church in Lincolnton by the pastor, Rev. A. C. Hill, assisted by Rev. H. E. Wilson, pastor of Little Rock A. M. E. Zion church, Charlotte. A FRIEND. JUDGE MARRIED JUDGE IN PHILLY Philadelphia— (C) — Judge Edward W. Henry officiated at the marriage last week of Judge Armond Scott of Washington and Mrs. Annie L. Dismukes, also of the capital, at Judge Henry’s home. Rev. M. L. Shepard and Rev. John R. Lo gan offered blessings. The cou ple planned a short honeymoon in New York. Mrs. Dismukes is a Howard University gradu ate, and was formerly employed in the Government Printing Of fice. Duty: A pleasure which we try to make ourselves believe is a hardship.
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