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A M. E. General
Conference
CLOSING SESSION
REPORTS OF THE VARIOUS
IRETITUTIONS ALL IN-
AFCROPRIATIONS TO
THE VARIOUS EDUOCA
TIONAL INSTITUTIONS
MADEZCHILDRENS DAY
MONEY DIVIDED—CLOS
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|By pnr Special Staff Correspondent. |
ViLMINGTON, N. C., May 22, 6.
he twentieth session of the Gen
ralgbonference of the A.M.E. Church
is ended. It has passed into history.
Y tare generations will determine
:Wfiqfther its work was well and wisely
donle or not. There is a wide differ-
LE’e\‘ncéof opinion among the many dele
gates as to whether the work done
eqdals that of past general confer
encgs, Some say it has, some say it
;A:limnot. One thing is certain; all
_agree that none excelled it in noise.
flfiof the characteristics of the con
ference was its large number of young
_menh. One of the bishops remarked
that he had never seen such a small
‘npuinber of old men as there were pres
ent at this conference. Some of them
lonked almost like youths.
“"Rhe latter part of last week was
copsumad in electing general officers.
Tihe lasi week was devoted to TRYING
! legislate. Ketrenchment was the
‘fiép},&hnt it ssemed that the confer
ence could not get down to the real
~ faets in the case, and, as a result,
_ nothing along that line was done.
_ However, the people have been given
_an opportunity to get the chureh or
. gan, the Christian Recorder, for $1
_ per year. and the A. M. E. Review at
T A resolution was
~ passed to compel preachers—local and
" “yaveling—to take the paper and the
- Review.
# The various educational ipstitutions
Q{t the church made their reports
__either through their seeretaries or
%r presiden s. All of them stowed
__ that marked progress had béen made
g-;i};:’f;%»’;fing the quadrennium.
'Phe several committees reported on
_ the general officers’ leports, and sev-
L el’g recominendations were made.
‘ile committee on revision cof the
~ Diseipline made a partial leport, and
+ oneof the most important of thew,
~ reeemmendat.ons to extend the tiwe
. limit to five years at any one church,
. and o abolish the time limit as to pas
eaining in one city more than
| B RNRARS, Wero adopted. In conse
| gueice, if a church desires its pastor
- to ramain five years, he can do so, and
fim expiration of that time he
i ,“Ed;tfl.‘ppmqted to any other :hurch
_ 'in fHe same city.
L Phe Presidiug Elders are appointed
. each| year, the same as the pastors,
__ and they eab remain the same num
| eof 'years if desirable, but must
~/“retumn to the pastorate after that time
_ has expired.|
| Agptrong g¥ort was made on the
L ; ‘decresary Smith to have the
| Wmoy amoupt. of Cbildren's Day
%‘ ey _sent to the Union, but this
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with.
The Secretary of the Educational
Department witl also be called upon
to raise some several hundred dollars
to meet pressing demands. It is
thought he will be able to meet the
requirements. | i .
Among the bills passed at the elos
ing session was one to make the an
nual conference reports uniform, and
to that end the business manager of
the Book Concern wiil be required to
print and farnish the necessary
blanks, with pastor's report blanks to
¢romform therewith, and several other
important items in the Discipline
were made.
The delegates were on hand early
Friday morning, and bu-iness com
menced with a rush. bishop J. A. |,
Haudy was in the chair. After read |
ing the minutes of the previoas ression |
;\fig&g‘)g{czmgtthz’bsame, he turned ||
the gavegl over tg the senior Bishop, |,
“Ih's is the Tist (fiy fi‘ir‘kfi&sfim,m.i}il |
conference will adjourn at 12 o’clock,
and you have done nothing scarcely
since you have been here, and there
are many important measures to be
passed. 1 don’t want any pointsjot
order or anything else but business.’
And with that hus gavel and business
commenced with a rush. Sevecal im
portant committees reported, and
business was being done at a rapid
rate, when Bishop T'arner turned the
gavel over to Bishop Derrick, who
made a short speech, and then cow
menced a rush of members, each try
ing to get his resolution passed. ‘llhe
crowd around the chancel rail was
three or four deep, and hands were
extended, and cries of ‘‘Bishop!
Bishop! Bishop!” were numerous.
Resolutions were quickly offered and
as quickly passed. The perspiration
rallied down Bisbop Derrick’s face,
but the gavel fell and resolutions went
through thick and last. Some one
pushed back the hands of the clock
nearly an hour. One of the delegates
noticed it, and as he wanted to take
the train, he made a noise about it.
Bishop Derri k said he had a watceh,
and would go by it. At last the hour
of 12 M. was reached, the gavel fell,
and Bishop Derrick announced the
conference adjourned sine die,
The delegares immediately made a
rush for their homnes, and soon the
streets were thick with flying car
riages and walking delegates making
their way to the various outgoing
traine. 'Lhe trains g oing South car
ried the largest number, and the
Northern trains took another large
bateh. The 7 p.m. train carried nearty
all that was left, and Wilmington
looked deserted. ‘lhus ended the
90th session of the A: M. E. General
Conference.
Bishop Grant will preside over the
First District. Blshop Haundy will
preside over the Second Distriet,which
includes Baltimore and Hayti.
Africa is placed under the Mission
ary Departwent direct, with Bishop
'l‘lll'll9l‘ at its head. ‘beé
Bishop Armstrong prssides over the
Texns conferences, while Bishop Em
bry goes to the Fifth District, and
Bishop Derrick goes to the Seventh.
The citizens of Wilmington deserve
much credit for the splendid manner
in which they cared for the confer
ence.
The Wilmington Messenger gave
full accounts each day’s proceedings.
1t deserved the vote of thanks which
it got from the conference.
The railroad officials did all they
could to get the delegates off on time,
and were very courteous and polite to
all.
Rev. Gregg, pastor of St, Stephen’s
A. M. E. Chureh, no doubt, slept well
Friday night.
The Cape Fear Steam Fire Engine |
Company treated the delegates to an |
exhibition of their efliciency by
“squirting” in front of the church.\
They are all colored men. Four of |
themn are paid.officials, and the bal
ance, making about 28, are volun
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ROTES,
PUBLISHED WEEKLY »d THE
BALTIMORE SATURDAY, MAY, 30, 1896,
THE WEEK:S DOINGS!
In Town, City and
Country,
Gleaned by Our Staff of Speeial
- (orrespondents.
CATONSVILLE,
[Special to the Afro-American ]
CATONSVILLE, Md, May 26, '96.
[t has been quite a whole sinee we have
written to your very valuable paper,
therefore we hope you will give us a
short space for afew items.
The people are flocking ro our beau
tiful little village and fitting vp their
cottages for the summer months.
Un Sunday, 24th inst., the grand
officers of the Order of Esdras, fifty in
number, made a very pleasant visit to
israce A. M. E. Chureh and listened to
an ab'e sermen dAlivered by Rev.
John I*. Wagoner, the pastor. H. B.
Aills and C. . Fitzgerald, one of Bal
timore’s brightest lawyers, also spoke,
and when the grand oflicers of that
order left for home the trustees had
smiles on their faces and money in
their hands.
Rev. Wagoner. our new pastor, is
making arrangements for his big
grand rally on the 21st instant,
We have one of the finest Sunday
Scheols here that you will find any
where in the State, and the teachers
want to know why Mr.J. H. Murphy,
the District Superintendent of Ha
gerstown P. K. Distriet, Sunday
School Union Convention, will not
call the convention to meet in its next
session at Catonsville. Rev. Wagoner
is a live Sunday School man, and can
wake all arrangements for the said
convention. Let us hear from Bro.
Murphy.
CHESTERTOWN.
[Special to the Afro-American.]
CHESTERTOWN, Md, May 20, '96.
The Wayman Christian Literary held
its closing session im Bethel A. M. E.
Fh;lrch kon lWeduesda.y evening of
ast week, subj CRigy i
Trial.” ASl;:;{]B(\:‘E}A’D‘?‘%%?'{:}}l uulz
heing able to support one. My, A O
Roberson, chief judge, and Mr. James
A. Blake. associate; Daniel Miller,
State's attorney, P. C. Frisby. coun
selor at bar.
The trial was very interesting. Sev
éral witnesses were examined. Mr.
Miller represented the State and Mr.
Fiisby defended the prisoner. ‘These
young men are well matched in ora
tory, and both did well. I he prisoner
was found guilty and sentenced.
The Literary has shut down for the
summer. Mr. Miller made the closing
address.
A sacred concert was held at Bethel
last Sunday night.
The Epworth League closed its ses
sion last Sunday afieinoon at Janes
M. E. Church. A good programime
was rendered. Mr. P. C. Frisby de
livered the closing address. Rev. Geo.
J. Jackson of Virgivia preached at
night to an interested audience.
Memorial services in honor of the |
late U. S. soldiers were held in Bethel }
A M E.Church last Sunday afternoon. | !
Charles Sumner Post, No. 23, turned |
out in full regalia, accompanied by the |
Women's Relief Corps of C. 8. Post
Fo. 1, and the Juvenile Auxiliary.
The church was tastefully decorated
with flowers, evergrecns and the Na
tiopal colors. The auditorium was
filled to overflowing with the vast
concourse of people assembled to wor
ship God and do honor to our illus
trious dead.
The funeral march was performed
by Mr. A.D. Williamson, Mr. J. H.
Biadshaw, musical director, and Mr.
G. >. Carmichael cornetist.
The occasion was truly grand. Af
ter the music of the old patriotic song
had floated out on the air, and *‘Old
Glory,” the Nation’s banner, dis
played, the audience bowing n wor
shipful reverence, honored by the
boys in blue and graced by the ladies
of the Relief and Juvenile Auxiliaries,
Rev. E. E. Hughes was introduced.
He selected his text from Rev. xix., 14,
Amid the solempity and grandeur of
the occasion, the speaker captured
his audience and held them for fifry
minutes, giving war records and rem
iniscences of the past, and eulogizing
the bravery and patriotisin of those
who died for their country.
Decoration Day will be observed
here next Saturday by the Post.
Rev. C. Wheatly of Butlerstown
will preach at RBethel Sundey night,
31st linst.
VINELAND, N.J.
[Special to the Afro-American. ]
ViINELAND, N.J., May 26th.—Rev.
Lisbey of Union A. M. E. Church has
been retained for another year.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gray left for
Atlantic City last week.
Mr. Asbury Brown, Sr., Deacon of
the Union Churech, bas been sent to
Springtown by the conference as their
pastor. Success fo him,
Miss Florence Hoffman (white) of
the W. C. T. U. of Vineland, is ar-|
ranging for a meeting with t‘m
'W.C.T. U., which will berpug ¥
Temperance Hall on June 3.
~ Miss Estelle Bowman is ‘becoming |
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Virgicia. are here for the sunimer with
their aunt, Mrs. Geo. Crawford.
Miss Addie Flowers of Claremont,
Va., is visiting relatives hers.
Miss Gussie Hall of Fraaklinville
spent Sunday with friends in this
town. 7
A certain gentlewan is pryparing a
safe for treasures which he would like
to get. !
The tub festival which wis held at
Mrs. George Crawford’s la't Ihurs
day night was a su. cess. th: weather
was fine !
Mr. Romeo Little, who has been o 1
the s'ck list, is improving.
ATLANTIC OITY WAFT'NGS.
[Bpecial to the Afro-Ametiean |
ArnanTtic Ciry, Ni J., May 26.
If this city has any drawbscks it is
the cirenitous route which is neces
sary to reach here I his, however, is
now being obviated vy he new
bridge over the Delaware, which wiki
avoid the dilay and annoyaice caused
by the transter in ’hiladelphia.
Th: advanced position which the
Afro-American race is assmglg is
we:l illus rated by one of ouribroth
ers, (feo. H. Walls, who maintains a
luxurious bath house on Ihe beach
near Texas ave. It contains ali the
modern convenieuces, and is exclu
sively for our rave. IKFor tne accom
modation of guests tuereils a cosv and
comfortable reading room, with the
leading daily anda weekly papers,
among which is to be found the
AFRO-AMERICAN, the conspicuous
merits of which the proprictor real
izes, and is glad to place it for the use
of his customers. \riting paper and
necessary writing conveniences are
also provided.
Bathing suits are ah-eadg‘v seen on
the beach, and we are reminded of the
pleasant hours spent in the ocean
when the heat of summer makes life
almost unbearable, ;
The following Afro-Americans are
registered at the Wayland Cottage:
From Baltimore—Mrs. Mamie Swann,
Mrs. Rebecca Reynolds, Mrs.f Résa
Davis, Mrs. Lou Qoleman, Miss Hattie
E. F. Swann, Miss Jennie Reynolds,
Mrs. Nannie Purnelly Miss Mary O.
Dozier, Mrs. Jennic E. Cole. Wash
ington— Mrs. Lizzie Young, Mrs. Liucy
Johuson, Mr. Charles Johnson and
wife. Chicago—Mrs. N. Green. Con
necticut—Miss Phaebe Smit%. )
Rev. Elijah Jenkins, who is pastor
of the Second Baptist Chuavch, has
Potanaaiew chiurepd is so popular
been commenced on at it is v cessar
a seating capacity of 700. 'l*hfi“é'()”fi‘!‘é%‘
stone will be laid the third Sunday in
June, before which tie we hope to
present to our readers a cut of the new
church. Bro Jenkins extends a cor
dial invitation to all who visit our
city to come and worship with thewm,
and make his church your chuarch
while spending your vacation at this
place.
One of Baltimore’s best inown res
taurant proprietors is Mr. lsaac Car—
ter of 1209 Winchester street, who is
here for the suwmer. He says that
the AFRO-AMERICAN is the main me
l dium from home.
Summer is upon us, and all the
large hotels will opea by June 15. adk
the employwment bureaus are doing,]
a good business in getting places in
the numerous cottages and hotels for
those seeking employment.
Your correspondent has interviewed
many of the proprietors of places of '
amusent on the boardwalk, aud he
wishes to state that they do not want
our people to euter their places. At
the end of the season when the excur
sions from Babimore, Wilimington,
philadelpuoia and Chester are here, in
Septewber, these doors, which have
been closed to us, are thiown open on
that special day (which is the first
Thursday in September) to catch
them, 'Lhisis done by hiring a col
ored man on that day to invite the
passing thousands in. We are sorry
those who subinit to such positions in
which they are used as cat’s paws Or
bait to cateh his own people for those
who do not desire their presence but
their money.
~ This week isone of rejoicing for the
Second Baptist Church. For several
years the pastor and deacons have
been much eoncerned as to how to
accommodate their rapidly increasing
congregation. At each meeting, for
some time past, standing room only
pas been the rule, plainly showing the
incapacity of our little house of wor
ship to accommodate its membership.
After failing in all efforts to secure a
better location to build a more com
“modious temple of God, the building
' committee decided to remodel their
‘ present edifice. This decision met
the hearty approval of the pastor,
and on May 26th the improvements
were commenced. The chureh will be
remodeled and enlarged on the Gothic
style of architecture; the inside will
be finished in hardwood and artistic
ally decorated. The improvements
will cost 3,700, and will be completed
about July 4. During improvements
serviess will be held at 10.45 a. m. and
8 p. m., Sabbath School 2.30 p. m., in
Odd Fellows’ Hall, %‘[ichigan avenue,
above Atlantie. }
Mav 27
[Special to the Afro-American.]
Owinags MiLLs, dMay 24.—Mr. Moses
Holmes of this place spent last week
in Philadelphia # the guest of his
brother. .
A surprise partywas tendered Mr.
and Mrs. Oscar Dowey.on the 22d
iost. The evening vas pleasantly
spent by all present. ir, Rob’t Dor
sey rendered some of hiy choice selec-
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Gron -7 Reistertown 'Tarnpike,
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exhibition at Mount Pleasant A. V.E
Chureh Jumne 3.
Mrs. Oscar Dorsey is on the sick
list .
There seems to be quite an attrac
tion at Mount Wilzon for Mr. Moses
Ho'mes, as well as at the residence of
Miss M. A T,
Mr. Walter Jones was the guest of
L\llr. J. J. Robert Blanson last Sun
aavy.
Mrs. John H. Dorman of Garrison
Forest was the guest of her daugh er,
Mr-. I'rank Clark, on Monday.
Mrs. Williams was the guest of Miss
M. A, Tyl-r on Tuesday.
It was Mrs. Max H. Irorsey who vis
ited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Osea
Dorsey, recently, end not Mrs. Mary
H. Dorsey.
A lonig and prosperois career to the
AFRO-AMERICAN, the leading colored
newspaper of Maryland.
ANNAPOLIS NOTES.
[Special to the Afro-American.]
ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 206th.—An
napolis society was thrown inte a
whirl last Tuesday night by the grand
select ball given by the Capitol City
Club. The hall decorations were
something superb, and the costumes
were handsome. ‘the committee
made it pleasant for all who were in
attendance -about 250. Excellent
musie was in attendance. In short, it
was the graundest affair given this
year. A party of U. 8. Naval officers
and wives visited the ball.
Mrs. Rebecca M. Ridgley, through
her attorney, Jamez M, Monroe, was,
on the 15th inst., granted an absolute
divorce from Louis Y. Ridgley.
Attorney T. Arrington Thompson
of this city celebrated his 37th birth
day at his bome on May 13. Among
those present were: Ci'y Counciliman
Wm. H. Butler, James E. Howard,
Daniel Young, A. B. P. Lawes, Frank
Butler, Harry Jon¢s, W. A Stephney,
Geo. W. Wells, Charles Hall. |
Miss Blanche Butler is spending a
while in Baltimore visiting friends.
Mrs. Marshall of Washington and
Mrs. Virginia Ross of Baltimore spent
giv}vhxle in Apnapoiis as the guests of
iss Mary E. Watkins, who will
shortly make a summer tour. :
_ Mr. Charles Bimpson of Washington
is vigiting his mother on Fleet st.
Wit Bunday was celebrated at St.
‘El:llhp’,fi. Chapel by an eloquent dis
ourse in 1e arni - .
Joseph McCOm;i%%%}y Reacop L
address to the Gu?Y the rector, Dr.
SOUTIg e e Cl) urcl decorations
for the day were red hangings, vases
filled with peautiful red roses and
lighted candles. The cross had de
seending from ehe top a white dove.
The processionof the Guilds was led
by the robed male choir.
. A. R. Sherdian Post, No. 12,
last Sunday evening had their annual
sermon preached to them at the First
Baptist Chureb by the pastor, Rev.
G, Horatio Reid.
Election of teaghers and officers of
Mt. Moriah A. M. K. Sunday School
took place last Sunday. Several new
teachers were elected in conjunction
‘with the code of officers and teachers
of last year. Two mwinutes will be
granted next Sunday at the installa
tion#o teachers and officers to ex
press themselves.
T% gounty schools of A A. County
closedon the 27th. All held eclosing
exereises and quite a pnumber of per
sons ~frem Aunapolis attended the
exercises at the different schools. All
reports gave the teachers much eredit
and praise for the excellency of their
exhibitions.
Miss Naomi Johnson, who has been
atteuding school in Philadelphia, Pa.
arrived home last saturday. Thurs
day, May 21, Miss John-on celebrated
her eighteenth anuniversary at the res
idence of Bishop Embry, 1326 S. 10th
street, Phila Sixty persons were
present. Music and games were in
dulged in for the evenings amuse
ment. Miss Johnson was the recip
ient of many beautiful presents.
Mr. Isaac Bennet, of King Hall,
Washington, arrived here last Satur
day. He spent several days in the
city. Durivg his stay he was the
| guest of Messrs Louis and Cornelius
| Ridgley
| Mrs. Walter Spriggs, of Baltimore,
| arrived here last Monday. Mrs.
| Spriggs will spend the suminer here.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
W ASHINGTON, May 27.-'The Nation- |
al League of Colored Women will
hold a convention in the city of Wash
ington. July 14th—16. Among the
maggy important questions to be dis ‘
cussed will be that of education, and
home care of children. An effort will
be made looking to & union of all the
colored women’s clubs into the organ
jzation. An invitation has been ex
tended to all orgauized bodies of
eolored women. Information will be
furnished by Mrs. C. F. Grimke, 1526
I street, N. W.
Mrs. Helen A. Cook, Washington,
D.O, I 8 president. Among the vice
presidents, are Mrs. | Jas. A. Handy,
wife of Bishop Handy, and Mrs.. R.
M. Collett. of Balto.
WAYLAND SEMINARY.
Wayland Seminary held a three
days conference of the Alumni and
friends of the school. The exercises
were all very interestirg and thre ad
dresses instraetive and to the point.
The school has beeo at work about 30
years and has a host of graduates sue
essfully at work in. all parts of the
country. The following is the jro
gram vuf the conference.
> Coburn Hall, Miy 25, 1896—at 8
0‘&}00&. éflf;’yfl&f t«?:
officers; Subjeets- The Chureh and
' me,f'mf J: D. Coleman, of
eaTend Seismmucy; The pastors
lations to the Community. Rev. &. K.
W i B e v
BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, Topeka, Kan.
Rev. F. J. Peck, Jr.; Pastor.
The proper conduet of public Wor
ship, Rev. H. H. Warring, Alexandria,
Va. 'The obligations of the Churech
toaid Young Men to prepare for the
Ministry, Rev. W. . Graham, Rich
mond, Va. 38 p. m.—Subjects—The
Relation of the Pastor and Churches
to the aaxiliary Organizations of the
Churchb, Rev. W. J. Howard, D. C.,
The ordaining council, Rev. W. A.
Creditt, D. €. 8 p. m.—Subjects—
Wayland Seminary—its work in the
past, and its plans for the future,
Prof. J. B. Simpson, Wayland Sem
inary. How can the Clergy and
Churches of the Distriet be brought
in closer touch with Wayland Semin
ary? Rev. J. Anderson Taylor. Wed
nesday, 9:30 a. m. Devotional Meetink
led by Rev. W..J. Hackett, Harrison
burg, Va, 10a.m.-Subjects-Business
Church Meetings, Rev. A. B. Callis,
Baltimore, Md. What ought we Do
for Africa? Miss Bessie £, Gardner.
THULIU 17 UK EW Ox ee~
BAPTISTS IN CONVENTIGN.
A GREAT MDETING AT SHARON
CHURCH. PLANS FOR THE FU
TURE. THE NEW OFFICERS.
Prospective Unity of all Forces
Evangilazation and Christian
Education. Prohibition
of the Liquor Traf
fic Urged.
NOTES AND COMMENT.
Last week marked a new era 1n
the history of colored Baptists of
Maryland acd the Discrict of Colum
bia. The occasion was the annual
meeting oi the churches composing
the Maryland State and District of
Columbia Raptist Convention.
The link was elinched between the
Baptists of the District and Maryland
in 1804 Last yeac the appual meet
ing was _held in the Metroolitan
Church, Washiogton, 1 €. hev,
Rober. Johnson, M. D., pastor®
The meeting at Sharon Church last
week is generally conceded to bave
been the best ever held, byidelegates
who have attended the meetings of
the Convention gine= 1882, Besides
the large number of churches repre
sented, visitors were present from
Rhode Island, Virginia, Georgia and
Pennsylvania and all ttbe gessious of
the meetings were well attended by
represeatative members of churches
in this eity. The night sessious were
inspiring and é% large audience
room of Sharon wés filled. The au
nual serwon wggfpreached by Rev.
W. J. Howard, of Washington, D. C.
The sermon was pronounced by his
brother pastors as eloquent, earnest,
and timely. On Friday nighv Rev.
| Mr. Johpson, of Rhode Itland,
\ preached to acrowded house on “the
| Distinctive prineiples of Baptists.”
Rev. L. &. Jordan, Foreign Mission
Secretary, of eolored Baptists pre
sentod the claims of Africa Thursday
atternoon, and received a contribu
tion of more than $2O tohelp build a
chapel in Africa. Rev. A. N. Vass,
Distriet Secretary of the Awmerican
Baptist Publication Society sioke
for the society and was g.ven a liGeral
collection. Miss Rebecca Callis read
a paper on the Baptist Orphanage,
Courtland street, this city, and the
Convention gave a collection Friday
night for the institution. Rev. G. M.
P, Kiag, D. D., president of Wayland !.
Beminary, Washingion, D. C., told of |
- the good work fhe sehiool has done
aud is doing and the convention ap
pointed a speeial commwittee 10 €O
operete with the trustees of the iosti
tution. Re:olutions urgiogs the
churches, pastors and Sunday School
workers of the Convention to use
every possible effort to advance pub
liceducatior, Sunday School work,
prohibition of the liquor traffic; ‘to
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source of theevil. The question be
fore the convention which ‘interested
the delegates most, and caused the
most aminated debate, was co-opera
tion between colored and white Bap
tists. The sentiment of the conven
tion as expressed is evidently in favor
of a plan of co-operation such as will
make the convention the organ of col
ored Baptists in this state and Wash
ington, D, »
Officers elected for the ensni
year are as follows: President, Sllj{lenvg,
‘\IVAL.IPK{IO“ vice presidents, Rev.
-M. Alexander, N. J. Howard; re
cording secrectary, Mr. A. J. Reed :
corresponding s ecretary, Rev. W. B
Johnson, D. D. ; treasarer, Mr. Ben-"
jamin Hamilton. Board of Directors:
Rev. A, B. Callis,}Gt. M. Lane, Esq.,
Rev. J. H, Reid. Jas, E. Jo’hnsé}fi:
%;:‘V- Alexander Wilbanks, Dr. Gee.
. Lee, Rev. Reuben Parker, Dr. 1.
V. Bryant, Mr. E R. |Vessels, Revy
: J\ - ¥ -
Jase-Mpsore Rex. Rl A, Braztop::
25th. The audience room y' pas o}%
fully decorated with flow'ers“%\‘!@%}i’:’ 8
er decora'ions. A good congregatior
was present and listenad to addseoncs
by Revs. Wm. Alexauder, J. (). Allen
A. Brown and others. At the close
of the literary exercises refreshments
were served to all present. Enon was
organized by Rev. Mr. Watking iu
1893 and has a growing congregation
and a flourishing Sunday School,
The members and congregation of
St. John's A. M. E. Church are de
lighted with their new pastor, Pr.J
T. Jenifer, and some of the old stand
bys say they look forward to a good
~years wori ander their uew shepherd.
St. Peter Claver Catholie Chureh,
Fremont wnd Penna Aves., Rev. Fr.
P. O. Leßeau, rector, on Sunday last
was the scene of one of the most im
pressive ceremonies of the Roman
chureh. At 7a. m, Mass by_Rev.
Fr. Uncles, 10.30 a. m,, Solex igh
Mass wus celebrated by Fatber Un
cles, the colored priest, with the ree
tor, Rev. P, O. Leßeau, as Deacon,
Mr. Harry Dorsev, Sub-deacon and
Mr. C. J. Boone, Master of ceremon:
ies and a large retinue of aleolytes,
l Excel'ent musie was rendered by a
l special trained choir and orehestra,
' under the direction of Prof. Ambrose
| Briscoe.
HATS GIVEN AWAY.
On account of our large Hair and
Preparation trade we will seil off
our hats for hali price. Call
: and examine quality and
style. Come earls and _
have your pick of
$8 00 hats for
! $3.78 and ,
$3.00 _
hats for
$1.75 and $1.98
We are making a
specialty of treating
the scalp and improving
‘the complexion. Have us give
yolur hair special treatment, also
use our hair growers, Beautifiers, Ox
‘ Marrow. A full line of bangs and
braide side pieces for thin
hair on temples. Qur Beau- |
ty Box is complete. Mo
Every lady shculd have
one on her dressing case. Combings
made up and bought
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