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VOLUME XXXVII, NO. KK'I IMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER I I. 1920 PRICE, FIVE CENTS $;ts,ouo r<m tiii: koki:i<;\ i'iki-d (i'KKAT SESSIONS l.\ I'OltTSMUl Til, VA. (By B. P Vnndorvall) Hot Carry Foreign Missionary Coti volition hold its annual session at the lObonezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth Virginia, 1C**v. C. C. Sommervillo, I) I)., HH. I>. Pastor, August ill to } September llt'20, incluHivo. Under bright skies and balmy weather over one thousand delegates from Virginia North Carolina, Washington, 1> Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Caro lina. Now Jersey, Michigan and other States gathered in the Khene-or Hap tist Church, at the joint session of the Convention and its Woman's Auxiliary] to listen to the words of welcome I extended to ihein by the local friends. | TIIKi WKHCOMK. On behalf of the city, words of wolcoin(. by the Hon. W. B Hates. City Manager. On behalf of the Church, by the Pastor, Row 0 ('. Soinmerville. Oil behalf of the Haptist. of Tidewater, by Kev. O. C Jones. The response by Kev. .1 i>. Prim, 1). 1)., Pastor of the Third Haptist Church, Georgetown, P C.. a member <n :ii?: f.uu.i./ oj ilow,..'; University, was a lnaslerpiece o? oratory and well received by llio convention. l'HICSlDKNT HlfOWN'S A DDK l-?SS. Rev. (' S. Itrown, President of tho Convent ion of Winston, N. C., massive built specimen of humanity, to many ho reminds yon of (he late Speaker Thomas H. Hondo, railed Vice-President, Dr. O. S Simms, of Pittsburgh, Penn. to the chair and delivered his annual address. Among the pems spoken by him, was, thai lite Itapljst should lead ,n the world's redemption, that, (ho teachings of the Gospel would be the only thing to settle the world's great problems. The appointment of the usual com mittees, introduction of visitors eon eluded the morning session of tho convention. I i&f SIM /ICNDII) REPORTS. The afternoon session was taken u I> with reports. The. report, of the Corresponding Secretary, Kov. A A. Graham. 1>. I)., of l'hoebus, Va. was first heard. lie pave the receipts and disbursements s.neo last session, also a review of the work on thi-s side and the various mission tields. for hotter information of the, dele pates assembled, lie had bis report printed in pamphlet and distributed 1,000 of them to tho delegates. His report was referred to th(> Executive Hoard, of which Riev W. T. .lohuson. Pastor of the First Haptist Church, of Richmond, Va. is chairman. SECRETARY ON FUEL TIME. The Hoard considered the report. In executive session and unanimously recommended that on account of the Increase in the work that the Cor responding Secretary be. employed to give all his time to tho work, to visit the various mission fields and get Ilrst-luiml information of the work. He is to be allowed a salary of and traveling expenses Kov. A. A. Graham reported that wo had 12 Missionaries in ESberia, S in South Africa. S in Haiti and 2 in South America THE EOT CAREY HERALD. The report of tho Hot Carey Her ald by the Editor, Rev. \Y. II Stokes D 1). Ph. 1)., slating that although tho cost of newspaper and printing the same had increased three-fold since our last mooting, still lie had been able to keep The Herald alive and pive valuable information of tho work during the year to the Churches societies ami individuals connected with the convention and to many churches and associations not repre sented in the work, but "who are with us this year for the first time. THE ANNUAL SERMON. At the evening session, after the praise service the I'ros dent announced the. next number was the annual Hormon by Rov. R. F. MoWilliams, 1> 1) , of Toledo. Ohio. Surrounded by many old schoolmates from Union and many students that he had instructed ut Union University and the Academy in Tidewater of this Slate, many asked the question, would ho mak,. good, as !ie :arI??.! off in old Kbenezor Bap tist. which was thronged to (11 (? doors tn.'roy outs,ill! us Inside, and preached I ho (? ospel of i hi; Kingdom i)f our Lord and Master, Willi such implicjty, and with such case. When he came lo tlii' ci max in his scrnion, !u> (|UoU'd tin' Apostle l'anl, saying ' Wo,, unto mi; if I preach not this 11ospel. A missionary offering of over .f'Jcn followed . 1'KNNS Y IiVAN 1 A'S UK! KKI-OUT On Thursday morning a brief sur vey of our convention and its work was given by Dr. O. S. Sinims, of he Kodman Street Baptist Church, I'itt burgh. I'enn Through (lie ef ; ori of Dr. Sinims the delegation 1 rom Western Pennsylvania has been increased and the contribution brought up to this convention was three t nies as large as last year's contribution. lie has been ably assisted in the work by llevs. .1 II. iobinson. .1. II. Boone, 11. D. Kpps, ii. Thompson, W. D. Crawford. ..1, I'. Sinims. A J. Payne, .1. .1 . Boiling, 1.. 'D . Clements. .1. j\I. .?iooiie and I'. I>. Spencer. M IN tSTIvlvS T<) SAt'K I I'iCl-:. One of tin? Churches m Western Pennsylvania was given the banner .or raising more money per capita, i'otlowing Dr. S,mills came that young into.led ual giant from Pittsburgh, lev .1. C. Austin D. D., who urged his fellow m.nisters to lead the people :.ml they would follow, by obeying In- Bible themseives, in giving one tenth of the.r earnings to the Masier's i'mi.i' and success would follow. The Key S?Tvie,. of the convention .vas b\ Kcv. I-'. \\ . Williams, Pastor nl i lie i'irst Calvary Baptist Church, . f Norfolk. \ i . he urged the breth ren m preach Cbr :d, lil{ Mini up and i; > on lite job; stop retiring aound ?e ? ; . \ ? ' ? ?: \ ( 1 SO .in 'tubers and now has |.;'.U?. built i 11?? w church, paid for it. and is now do.ng a great work in the State, also pay, tig tic salary of one .Missionary .<> tie foreign fields. TllK WO.UK.VS AI NI1.I AUV. The night session was held ill the .'.ion Baptist Church, the venerable (Continued On Kourlli Page) o ?-??? >m rm;i:i>s and ??.\i <;uti<:i{k <m\ r.ivrni.i:in:\i uoi.o skssion 11 Kit 14 I ; The Improved Order of (Sood Shop i aords :i 11<i I >;iiik!i iM'S of lioUilolK'tn i . re in ; -,;,>n hero ilns week n i In- l v-; 111 < ? i*:- hip of Urn in I Shepherd .1. rin.in. ? ! i.'wiu, Hsc|., Tho reports I s l.tiWt'd ;i groat siie< i-.'s during tho j ?,i t year. I*?l?lIt* meetings; have. been 1 hold at the. Sixth .Ml. /ion ItapUst church and the delegates made wel I Utile. 1 itKV ,l( HI N l<\ TIlO.l/AS I'ASS MS A WAY. Uev. John R Thomas, veteran ints :or i.r 10bene:<er Baptist church, 3f?th ; iiti Dearborn streets. widely known ;s sin advocate of tho Mapti^t doctrine : ml llace IliOciproeily, a highly re ;|.folrd citizen, has fallen by the way ?idi> and was buried from tho Kheiioz c i" Baptist Church Monday. August : Oth. As ,?juiy as 7 o'clock A. bun (?rids i>r men, women and children } ad found their way from tho coun try districts as well as the city prop < ;\ New York, Tciiiic.hmh', California. Arkansas. 'IV xa . and the Gulf of I\lcxi i had gathered at the church where t'lcy waited the arrival of llio funor . I cortege. At 9 :.'??> jii I MO minutes be fr.re the funeral exercises were to be }?!d, there was nut a seat left, in the i hurch and jho streets for blocks .' round wore crowded with human bo who remained from 9:!>0 to 3 I'. I\ M. to fret a last look at the man -.1.(1 had rendered Mich valuable per* \ fee lo h: rare and to his country. t- v. c 11. (Mark <>f Nashville, Tonn., i'elivert.1 '1m* funeral oration. Other ?late and national officers look and relive part. At the close of (lie oxer* ? ises his body was taken by the min I'ters. Masonic-; and (Jraivl \rmy to i's last rest in*? place in l>incoin Come tery. Thus fhiriino, Illinois and the Countrv in i'<'? n deprived of one of their host citizens. * - ? tj> ? + ?? ? \ .\ A I'l'l? K< 'I ATION 'C|i,. I v,f-| i, Si'mtisl Obiireli and <t>; I I f-?r. tho Hi .- Kvaes I'-iyn". I? I) . j v. i (e .v:i?ii*l to their mmy fr'omls who aceoinpan'" 1 jhem to Hnckroe Ueaeli. Tte-. . \m 'Uf.? 31st, 1 020. their sincere thani-s for the r?nrI play !?<; 1 " fh-m in making the effort a sue cers and '"or IV i" i,,;>nr:'!'on in mniniaiui'ig -neb excellen' order. P.v MVIAN Now with our struggling pari. Toil weak ami wan, Wo need your dreamful hear!,-? Lead, lead us on. Lead through Hio brooding dark That seals our sight; WaUo uii eternal spark ? l.rglit, only light! Moauty wo ne'er have known Teach us thc host; Faith constant as your own I'lans in our breast Songs that wo fool, unheard, N'o'or breathed or sung, Kroo with a lovo-swoet word. Tunc with your tongue. Strength in its way profound. Trut !i in its glow. I'p to life's height renowned Help us to grow. lVa?v in its purity. Slope in its light. Trust in its surely^ Honor and right! WAT KINS. Patience |o hour our cross, Heart for our pains. Smiles for our direst loss, Sense for on1' gains; o Though wo he held in hars Hard and unkind, lliil from ihe beckoning stars, Huild us in mind. When (here are foes to meet Teach us I ho way: When there are friends to greet I la:ten I ho day: Wle r.1 there .iiv hells of sin ltai.se us above: Where there are heavens to win id ft us will; love; All that i great and good. Christ ly lxdow. Manhood and Womanhood, Help us to kuow. Alnko us to si > our goals. View after view, rneonnuorablo souls Striving wflli you m<; mhiitim; at sim.ou Tin* 1V;. Mootihk starts ai Sliiloh Haptist Chureji, Hanover County on l J i?? t It i r<! Sunday in lliis month. Tim I':irlnr. Kov (!. I). lMnkney, assisted 1>v his son will conduct tho meetings. whVli are scheduled for that week. Many Itichmondors will ho there as : ; tin* usual oustoiu. i\ MKMCUIAM. HAKIMS In loving remembrance of my brother, David Herbert Harris, vim departed this life September i ;? 1one yoar ago: However long my life may last, Whatever lands I view. Whatever joys or griefs ho mina, 1 w.ll still remember you. Sister, .MATT IH CltKNSllAW . IM'DD In sad hut loving romom hranro of our dear fathor. Doctor liedd, who died one yoar ago, today, Sopteinhcr2( 1111Du -j /f, "Dearest lather, thou hast loll us, Though it seemed so hard t.o part; ,'osns knows ahout our troubles. Ho will heal our broken hearts" His Sons, s Wild, 110 It HDD. FRANK T. It 101)1). (il'RST AT 11( >TI-:i, l)A 1,10 Cape May City. N. J., September r?, - - -Among tho September guest at Hotel Dale, tho famous resort here, we note: Messrs ,1. W. Jackson I*'. Cliff, Thomas I,. Sawyer, Atlantic City. N. .1.; .Mrs. Kstelle It. Gray, Baltimore, Mil.; Mrs. M. (I. How don, (Sriggrn, (? a . ; Misses Kale 1. Sheppard, Madeline Sheppard, .lanui Sheppard, ICmma Sheppard. Messrs. Mervju Sheppard, Theodore Sheppard, Myersdals, Pa . XV w York Ci / Dr. Charles 11. Mjiri.s. AS is-; .M v?'<lrs .i. Cuervo, .Mt<sd;ihm's. <'-i:?i I I!. Stewart. Pearl i: \\ iii. Mi- :i 1<i Mrs. Tiiuherlake. Mr. aiiu AI r .1 ? ? e I'm keman XowarU, .1 . M ss Maude I' Fl li:-. Alas:. r Mals .In: I V.?vlis. Phjl ; hi plii'i. Pa. M'ssos ??.. 15. Mil lor. C. \' Hroadus, '? ary ltd'. .Mis. \n? nil Miller, Mrs. ?? . S. Holland Or. S. I.ennon. Meal's. Poyion Price, l'Iuj*? i?<? ! 11ii!a11(', Cecilio Suarz. I,. .1 . htiwit;, Mr. and .Mrs. Fdward II. Harris. Mr. .??ad Mrs. Mil ward Y ? !a "I 1?!. St . Louis, Mo.. Mr. and Mrs. Alalone. Mrs. Ida M. .lolinson, Mesrs. Karl Moody. 10. I>. (loodwio Washington. I). Misses Kdilh Chandler Sadiv 1 Summers, Mrs. Flsio 1 lender on, Miuenla Kirk land. Messrs. Albert Cilberl, .1 . II . Maxwell, Mr. Fleming. Yonkers, X. \., Miss Harriott C. I'onwa.v, W i:i)|>l\(i AM) IWKTIIMA Y kf.ckptions. Mr. and Mrs. ('. M. Kemp, Sr., and Air. and Mrs. C. M. K? inn, Jr., wlli liavi a joint reception on Thurslay, September H'.tb, l!HM at Xo. II West ("lav si root I rum S to 10:"0 P. M . This being the thirty-fourth marriac.e anniversary of Mr. and Airs. C. ,A1 Kemp, Sr.. and also tile birthday of Airs. IbMtie M. Kemp. Friends of the two families aru invited. Xo cards. I'OK UK,NT. Olliets for rent in the new and modern building' now ,,caring eomple lion al f>L!9 Xot'lh Second Street, be tween Heigh and Clay Streets. Prospective tenants should make early application to I'.. A ('.FPUAS. Agent, fil'Ti I-'J X. Second Street. Can't Sell Her Again ' ?"No, I riont wlnh It. Anothot; sgont aoid met on that companion otft, 'H? Kopl U? Out oj I 'l I.T< >N NOTHH. Kverylmdy seemed in enjoy tiio pit sue j-,v?'n IIV ilie .Ml. Calvary Hapt is l Sunday School laliol* day. .Mr. A D. Daniel, tlio Chairnian lo.it no luuo in tiiaixiiig filings iiiiim: .sinootlily. Wo extend our sympathy j.o .Mr. lJeano in-catl.iu of ilic accident lo lii.s aillo n ue. 3:30 1'. M. Hev. Yirgiu Meads of Ali? tugaii, one ol Calvary's own nieii preached a stirring sermon last Sun truck. Mr. C. It. Jefferson the correspond in:;' secretary of (In* Kiciiinoml Hani M Sunday School Fnion was the ^tii'st <ii" Kev. A. Ilohhs oi' Norfolk, last. Saturday and Sunday. .Mr. Jell ci still .spoke to iln; Sunday School and It. Y I'. ??i" the Jerusalem I'.aptst church ol which Kev. Ilohhs is paster and also lakeu an active part in tho morning services, liev. Ilohhs is doing gloat work in Tide water district. Special set vice to morrow at Cal vary and h i us attend our night ser Vict v I aiti afraid we do not value our House of Worship as we ought to. lid us n un mher the sick of our community, wliether saint or sinner. .Mi.-m's Uoslry Harris, Hdna Clark* ami Otis Xel.son have returned from their northern vacation. C.\ I?1 > OF Tll.WKS. 1 take this method of extending lo my many friends, my sincere (hanks and appreciation lor [heir kindness to I it t , our.nj; my recent illness, anil i pti-ialiy to the following members j of I wilight Clnh, No. 1, National Ideal Benefit Society, Mrs. Kleanoia Harris, Air. John Harris, Airs. tJusa | ili.ij.i Fiumer -Mrs. ( j. . lia Carlo., I Aits, llarrtei. i aldwell, Air. Peyton Cox and Air. Oscar Shcltoii. .May tiiidrichest blessings reisl upon each one of them. FLKAIIXl! WOO I) FOLK, 100V Chatlin Street. ~ ."..? II. I - ?? ? l llliTlirri] A.VM Al. NlOSKION OK i in: (.k.am) i oi xtaix. I'mL -lOih annual session of Hie lirand Fountain, I . O. 'I'. li. will con vvnc. in Kiehntond, Va., September l-l ill, lhlli and liilh, lit JO. lOach Mibiir diuale Fountain ut the Brotherhoou will be expected to send three delegat es. 'I he night sessions will be open to l he public and it. is hoped that the at tendance will he unusually large. The welcome address will be delivered on the owning t)l" tin- 11th by the Dr. \V. II. Smith ilie H. W. Treas. Tho response will be delivered by Mr. Samuel 10. Hay of Washiugtcn, 13. C. The evening of liie 1 f>tli will be do voted to ilie reading of reports in tho Brotherhood Victory Campaign and lite awarding of prizes. The (irand Master, Mr. W. S. Wood m.ii will preside over I lie sessions. 11. L. STAN AH 1.), O. W. S. X OTIC 10! Notice is hereby given that James Knssi II is |.ot connected with The CI! TSAI) 1011 Magazine. Advertisers and the public in general are warned that The Crusader Magazine will not held Itself responsible, for any con tracts entered into with that Individ u.i! who is not connected in any ca pacity w'.ih this publication. Till-! CHfSADlOH MAGAZINE, By BEHTIIA R HHKKIS, Business Manager. ? ?* ??,*? ??? H10W SKII'WITII ACTIV 10. David Atkins. M. D.. writes that ilie international preacher and sing ing evangel ist, Hev. Win. H. Skip wi'h, 1$. D., had a remarkable Stic. c< ss in his efforts at Hocky Mount Baptist church where lie visited last May and was taken sick, remaining in bed for a month at Jeffress. Va. Ho underwent a slight operation and Yio came miieb improved, lie served St. Sevel ! ? ap* i d church. Hev. S. Williams (.aster at Hed Oak, \"a.. five days. 45 (-otiv? tn'oii ??: Salem Baptist chureb Hed Oak. Va.. five days, Hev. lOwell. :>as'or. 75 eonversions: Mt. Ararat Bapti'l ohnreli, I {r? v. McCargo. |>r? ?? eiarksvl!1<\ Va five days .''0 con versions; Cedar One ?* Baptist churcli Rev. 1 .<e Wilson pastor, f'vcenba". Va.. four days !0 i-on versions; First t'lini.t '?'lurch. Sciit'i Boston, Va., I'ev. .1 M. .1 efl're:>< pastor; five davs ei hi v-*r - i(>ns; Ml. Olivet Baptist (itlvch South Ho'ton. Va., Hev. M. C. Hiin. oasfor four days. 15 conver sion:*; Clover. \'a., Hev. I>. Wilson, pastor. four days. 15 conversions. The people, are delighted with I lie work that he is doing. PIOUSONA l/S ANI) BIU10F8 . Mr. Cornelius T. llatchor, 1917 Deratur Street is vory Bie.k. Mrs. Nannie Pierce has been re moved from the Idiehniond Hospital ir her homo, 7iil N. Third street. SUo i:> much improved. Miss Martlia A. Chiles has returned homo after having completed a course in beauty culture at the K. Burnham School of Beauty Culture, Chicago, Illinois. Mrs Pauline Cr. Taylor, of 1917 Deeatur Street, South Richmond, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Blanche 10. Kileyt in New York. Mr. William R. Cogbill, of Boston Mass. arrived in. the city Wednesday While here he will bo the guest of his mother, Mrs. R. T. Cogbill, of 10 17 Hull Street. On his return he will attend the B M. C. Sessions in New York City, Dr. J. 11. Rlackwoll, Jr. arrived in- the eitv last week after u pleasant stay in Tuskegee, Alu. and Atlanta, tin". ' ?? ? ii ?Rev. J. Andrew Bowler, his Miul anie and their daughters, have return j ed from a trip visiting their daught er and sun-in law in Now York -Cashier Albert V. Norroll, Jr., has returned from ami extensive automo bile trip in the West, lie had a thril ling experience, but enjoyed tbo out ing. His brothers, M. Alphonzo and l'dinboro with Mr. Clarence Smith aieoiupanied him. Miss lnna Ravis Is spending the holiday in Essex county, Va. Mrs Susie II Robinson left the city last Monday for Phlladoleh: , where she will attend tho N. 1. 11 S. i Convention. She will also visit Baltimore, Washington, Atlantic City ami New York before returning home. Misses Beatrice Smith and Lafon Cogbill returned home Tuesday from a delightful stay in Durham, N. C. ? Rev. A. S. Thomas, L). 1)., pastor o?! the Sharon Baptist Church is much improved and has entered again upon hi? clerical duties. Mr. Charlie Hayes left the city last Friday for New Yovk, Atlantic City, N. J., and Philadelphia, Pa. Ho ; will be absent from the city about trii days. Mr. II. C. Fowkles of Pittsburgh, Pa., has been in the city for two weeks visiting his relatives and friends. He has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Monroe, 704 TJ. I 5th street. ' Mi*, anil Mrs. J. M. Christian, of IL'OS Buchanan street havo rcturncil tr> tho city after visiting their chil dron, formerly of this city, but now c.f Now York. They wore, also accom loanied by their daughter, Miss Su sie Christian who is spending two weeks in tho city. ?Mr. and Mrs. Tienj. Fleming of ." 17 W. Baker St., have returned to (lie city after visiting Washington, I | ? Miss Helena T. Dickens and her brother, John Dickens, John T.aw r<Mite, Charles H. Byrd and Reginald Hatcher were tho guest of a week-end dinner party given in their honor at tho homo of Mrs. Elizabeth Crowson 7It', ('.off st"eel, Norfolk, Va. ?Mrs. Lucy A. Peters, Mrs. Mary Wood. Mrs. Martha Harris, Mrs. Lot tio White and Mrs. Mary J. W. Jack son of Petersburg, Va., woro in the city last week on business. ? l!ov. 1{ R. Jones D. P., of Homo i'-tond. Pa.. hns returned with his Mad f.mo from a vacation extending to ?Buffalo , New York. Niagara Pal's, Toronto: Canada; Atlantic City. Ho 'i:i{ n tine field nod is dolnp a grenf work in tlir>t pnrt of Pennsylvania. ? ?**v * - - Tilt: DEATH OF MR. TdRCORT. Deacon Thornton Locost died at Ins resilience, Wostwood, Va., Sun* ?! tt y night, September f>lh, 1020. I nough sick for a long time he boro I,is suffering with patience and forti j lude. ilo \\;is loved by the entiro com j inanity hilt we liopo that our loss is] hi:> enternal gain. I lie had been a member of Good Hopewell Baptist Church for a nuiii her of years and the funeral services Wrro'held there. Wednesday Septem ber S, 1020 at 2:30 o'clock P. M. Ho is survived by his widow, four daugh ters, three son:* and a host of friends. Wo love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best. Good-niglP, Good-night, Good night. * i'YTHIAN KM)tl\\ i:.\T liKAUl) MI7r II101 IK THIS WKK.lv. The Kndowment Advisory Board of tin; Grand Lodge, Knights of l'ythluil of Virginia and the.- Grand Court met in this city in joint session at tlio I'ythian Castle, .Monday September 0, lL'UD at lu A. M. Grand Chancellor and (Jrand Worthy Counsellor John Alitch jell, Jr., presided, while Sir A. V. Nor j ri ll, Sr., Grand Keeper of KccoiUh and Seal and Miss Al. 1.. Chiles, Grand I Worthy Register of Deeds served aa I secretaries. The purpose of tlio meei jug was to sit a nine and to put in Lit operation tin: new department u( the Order under tlio soirerlendiiiij endowment plan. Aleinhers who become incapacitated in llie Order after a membership of ten years will be placd in this de part inut. and nreive benetits there lroiil, while at i he. same time allliiat 11IK with their lodges, and eourts, hut being of no uM'ense to them. The plans wire unanimously adopted and all business had been transacted l?y 11; o'clock. ThoSo present were Sim I William 11. 'I lioiiifAood and Throman Ciark oi Norfolk; U. S. O. Kroe nod I'. \Y. White ot l'ocahontas,; U. S. Keene of Newport News; James 11. Martin of Houston, 1\ K. Hanks, Drak eo Hraiii-h, I,. J. Morris, W. IS. Brown, J. W. 1'ryor, John K. Chiles; Alosea Carter and also 1). W. 1'aimer, Capo Charles. The members of the Court Depart nient were represented by Airs. Isabel 1;? Hells, Suihctyliu; Airs. IS. 15. Brown Covington; Airs. I.. D. Byrd, Newport News; Mrs. Alary N. Gay, Norfolk; Airs. Ada I . Gary, I'ranUlin; Mrs. Alii (ind Johnson, Airs. Lucy C. Scott, Airs. It. IS. Wesley; Mr. J. W. Robin son of Kciipiond, Alii.. Haehael Webb 1 'ort siiUMit b; Airs Kate S. Thuma.i, tji;ia<i Worthy U'-ietiver of Doposit* w;ts also present. CITY TRH.ASl REK TO UK CIIOSMN IN NOYEMBElt ELECTION The City 1 >emoeratic Committee after a long, stormy session decldod to rescind ils action in calling a lJoiu ocrallc. Primary, September 11, 11)20 to select a candidate lor City Trena il i or. As a result, only three candi dates will present. themselves and white and colored nidi will have an opportunity ot' selecting any one of the three gentlemen tor this ollice. Treasurer James B. 1'ace, Jr., had previously announced his intention ot running as a candidate in the genof al election regardless of what action the City Democratic Commit tec saw lit to take. His attitude is said to have been taken upon the advice of Messrs. W., S. Forbes, Kit hard II. Taylor, Edgar 11. Ferguson, L. X. Morris, T. C. Wll' ?lianis, Jr., Richard 11. Smith, 11. \V. Jackson J. 1). I'at.ton; Chas. V. Al bright; l'\ Sitlerduig; Jo l.ane Stern; L. C. Younger and \V. J. Parrish all of whom are hacking him for the posl tion. O * 4-0 ?> ? FIRST .\1T Old YE NOTES. Newtown, Va,. September 7.?First Mt. Oivo Baptist Church was well represented at. the lieulah Baptist, church last Sunday a splendid liter nry program was the feature of the morning. Miss Mamie Braxton prestd ed at. the organ; in the. afternoon the ci mon for ilie occasion was deliver ed by Rev. It. .\. Lawson. ...rs. Cathy Berry was taken to the hospi.al last Sunday. fdrs. J. Anderson Taylor the wifo of the lato Rev. J. A. Taylor, her daughter, Mrs. Annie Hawkins and four little children, Raymond, Regi nald, Ceo and Pauline Hawkins who have been spending some time in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tay lor renamed home today. Deacon Newton Holmes a few days ago while working at a saw mill fell and bruised his leg very painfully. Many from this section attended the corner stone laying al the lielhie hem Baptist church hot Mw.day. Don't forget the Baptizing at Mt. Olivo Saturday. MRS. MADELINE MOSS IMPROVES. Much improvement is noted in t ho condition of Mrs. M. M. Moss, who has boon ill for the past mouth. Sho is on tin; road to convalescence and will be about in a few days. Sho hi the oflicleiit cashier of the American Beneficial Insurance Company. . Mr. Henry Harris, formerly of this city, but now a resident of Chicago, being a clerk in the postollice there, is visiting his father. Dr II. 1<. Har ris, "08 \V. Leigh Street.