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rics eix THE DALLAS EXPRESS, DALLASTKXAS, APRIL 17, 1920. FORT TE3( A 9 PHIL. R REGISTER, REPORTER, IIS4 CALHOOH STREET OUR NEW HOME 3 3 o s li nJ re 3 CC Git Sid thl set wij ..-.r . .' .1 ' . ' ' ,.m. ,i . '. ; N v . ' i -' t ! j : i-J ..Tonne; Men's Chrlxtlan Axttoeliillon Port Worth, Texas, April 15, 1920. Because of limited facilities niak ' lag it impossible for tbe Association to perform Its mission most elfct i?ely new quarters have been secure! At 912 Jonca street, at which place the Association Headquarters will be located on or about April 15th. Every effort is being made to so equip and beautify the new quarters m to make it attractive and induclve to the young men of Fort Worth. Among the many conveniences which will be found at the new location 1 the ' following should i surely meet the approval of the young men of the community: 1. A gvmn. 60 ft by 20 ft will be equipped with all necessary appara tu for physical development Boxing, .wrestling, games and every descrip tion will be featured daily in the eymn. i. Shower baths. Come to the Y. M. C. A. and take your bath during the hot summer months. 3. Music. A piano, victrola and singing classes are to be found in the new quarters whore every man ' and boy may come and enjoy real octal pleasures. Bring your instru ment to the Y. Let us develop an up-to-date orchestra, 4. Moving pictures. A costly ma chine is to be installed very soon. The Y. M. C. A. is planning to pre sent the young men and boys the best plays and dramas on the market If you want to see a good picture coiuo to the Y. M. C. A 5. Class rooms. Two large class rooms aro provided where Vocational courses are taught Courses in type writing, Shoe-making , Stenography, Auto-mechanics, Electrical wiring, Carpentry and Public Speaking are given absolutely: FREE to Ex-Bervlce men. If you were not in the army you can receive these courses at a very nominal sum. Inquire of the Secretary for particulars. 6. Club room. We have prepared a room which can be made strictly private. Thla room we have set aside for the use of any club, lodge or association. .Come to the Y. M. C. A. and hold your meetings. Men and boys of Fort Worth thess re but a few plans of the Y. M. C. A. Is making for you. We want you to use every opportunity. On the 21st of April at 1 p. m. the First Annual A A Field and , Track Moot ever attempted in the state f TexaB, will begin. This Meet. la to b held at the "Y" Park, Railroad and Jennings Ave. Over 100 boys and men entered the events and are testing their physical ablli ti tles. Athletes from Houston, Dallas, Marshall and Prairie View Colleges re expected to bo on hand. School boys are gettiug In the pink of con dition in order to worthily represent their respective school. The school whose contestant win the greatest number of points will be accredited rhTT.h,r rh".'r ,v7 v. " " Gold, silver and bronze prizes are presented to respective winners. The citizens of Fort Worth can not afford to miss this great athletic and edu cational affair. Come out and see how a real Meet is conducted. Don't forget the date, time and place. April 21t, beginning at 1 p. m. at the "Y." Athletics A League is formed between the Y. M. C. A. boys of the various schools. The teams now ropresonteJ ra the league1 are the High School, Rosen Heights, James E. Gulnn, and West Side School. On Wednesday April 7, the boys of the High School and the James E. Gulnn traveled to fiorost Park and played the first same of their series. High School defeated their opponents by a score of 18 to 9. On Friday April 9th. High school defeated the boys of Boson Heights by a score of 9 to 7. The winners of the most games will play the Employed Boys on April 21st Below is printed another of the poems of the Y. M. C. A. Poet Rob- rtson is 12 years old and in the 1 lh grade of the Colored High School. Jt is the plan of the Boys' Work Sec. to show to the people of Fort .Worth the talents their boys possess. Robertson has a glorious future if proper influences are kept around liim. It Is the duty of the people of Fort Worth to cncoura.ee him and help hint develop Into another great poet for the Race. A Prayer . Oh give thanks unto God the only God, -One who has always been. And will always be. Just think how kind he is to thee. .When looking back you see how bad you've been , -You know then he has been your best friend. He guides and holds you safe, He keeps you from many a danger ous place. 'And many times when sorrowful and ead, ' 1 Be makes you "lad, . Ck listen to this little poem And turn thanks to God both night uid morn. C. B. ROBERTSON MT. riSGAII NEWS. Another Sabbath having passed and we did w best in the interest of iho kingdom at risj;ah Heights. At tfio iipiml hour Supt Davis was on the scene and started the ball roll- Ing with the Sunday school forces. With eight departmnta in action the local forces moves along with ease until the financial fever broke out in our midst and when the time was announced to hear what the final out-come was the adults were again leading the foe. The enrolling Sec'y. never tire in the performance of her duty, and she reported 196 present with a collection of $26.65. The lesson was beautifully reviewed by the pastor who always fill our hearts with gladness as he climbs to the summit with his masterful explana tion of tbe blessed Book. At the 11 o'clock hour the choir tilled the air with their beautiful anthem of Psalm and the, spirit pre sented Itself, In our midst and to the delleht of all who were present Pas tor Prince ascended the rostrum and preached one of his most powerful sermons on the beginning of the church Subject "Oneness of the Church." He showed the great prin ciples upon which the church was fiirst established and the success won by the Oneness of purpose. The ser mon was a master piece: logical and full of wholesome instruction. At 3:30 a large delegation of our young people went , to St James where they took part in the program of the Galedo and Metoka and a part of the membership went to Little Mt Plsgah where Pastor Prince preached the First anniversary of Pastor Gllmore. At 4:30 the Men's Union met ani held a splendid session. Bio. Albert Wright went the whole route with the Bible instruction and we all enjoyed his explanation of the lesson. We are always glad to see our young elders on the scene to take up the work whenever they are called. The B. Y. P. U. forces rendered an ex cellent program and Master of Arms. O. T. Willis, was as ever, at his place and the drill was at its height; all the young people enjoy taking a part in this beautiful work and much good is being done by the drill and other Bible work. President Newman Is getting things in readiness for State work at Dallas in August He means to put the B. Y. P. U. work on top. He invites the whole of Texas to meet him. We closed the days service with another excellent sermon from the pastor. Text "They All Preach." There was another shout In the camp as he talked to us. Many came forward and asked for prayer, while three was taken as members with us. The re vival will begin on Wednesday night and will ' hold perhaps 15 nights. we have invited two of the best min isters in all Texas to be present and preach during this series of meetings. Dr. E. L. Lockett of Ennis and Dr. P. A. Prince of Italy will conduct the meeting. All the city is invited to take a part in tnis met ing. Total collection for the day, H63.69. DR. S. R. PRINCE. Pastor. BURTHA HATHMAN, Reporter. Mornlna Chapel C. M. E. Church, Corner Third and Crump Streets. Rev. M. H. Spencer, D. D. Pastor. Sunday was high day in Morning Chapel. Supt. J. T. Langston was at his post at 9:30 with the Sunday school, full of pep. The graded sys tem used by the Senior classes is proving a success and adding new faces each Sunday. Rev. D. Amos, one of the pioneers and a strong supporter of the church preached a wholesome sermbn to a full house In the morning. Dr. Amos was once presiding elder of the Fort Worth District years ago. The church and a host of his friends gave him $11.65. Thursday evening at 3:00 o'clock the many friends of sister Mattie Colllngton packed the church to pay her their last respects. She was a faithful member and loved by all. Rev. Spencer assisted by Rev. J. R. Starka, D. D., former pastor of Morn ing Chapel and pastor of Evening Chapel. Dallas officiated. Sunday ,,1onlnir n f A 91 I' t ua ,T.?mnrv r Smith had the Epworth League in full blast The E. R. C. was the special guest in the big cut glass educational contest The club wetnt on record as rendering the greatest Literary program ever heard In Morning Chapel. Chas. Woods, E. It C. orator, and Pres. Jodie E. Mason brought home th" bacon. The vast audience cheered every number on the program. The E. R. C boys gave $6.25 for Christian Education. The 24 piece cut glass set will be presented to Mrs. A. B. Standifer in the League Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Junior Choir The Mt. Gilead Junk- Choir held its regular practice Tuesday night with a most excellent attendance. The - practice was very good. Being the first Tuesday night In the month, the monthly report cards were given to each member. Quite a merry ex change comparing each others marks. Sunday morning all was present and sang to the delight of the congre gation. The evening service brought them to the close of another glorious day; all were In their respective places on time. Mr. Sing is trying earnestly to be prepared to please the audience on Monda" night April 19th; see the members for tickets: Suppose you buy your ticket early and avoid the rush on the said night. James E. Gulnn School Note Pupils of the James Guinn school are very busy observing Health Week. They have every room, hall and play ground looking fine. All concerned are looking forward to Humane Day April 16-21. The play ground is well lined up with play things and there is hardly enough room to accomodate the pupils. All are glad to say much organized play is had, and are well prepared for rainy day games. Much earnest work is being done by the pupils of all grades looking forward to promotion time. "E. B. C." The E. It C. was the guest of the Epworth League of Morning Chapel -C. M. E. church Sunday evening. and rendered a program to a full house. The program rendered by the club was said by the pastor ani membership, to have been the best ever heard in Morning Chapel. The club left their . headquarters and marched In line to the church. The main feature of the program was the solo by Mr. Jodlo Mason, and the ogical address by Mr. Chas. L. 'Woods,, secretary of the board of directors. The club and Ms support ers gave seven dollars and twenty five cents for Christ and Education. Th club will spare no pains to make the grand opening in Gilton's Hall April 22, a swell affair. The Sunday school class" of more than 100 in number expressed their gratitude towards the president and others who appeared on the program at the First Christian church (white) last Friday evening. Rev. Upshaw, Mr. Dotson. Drs. Borders and Gilton ar members of the E. R. C. for life, We are for the uplift or all the young men in Fort Worth. ROBERT WAGNER. Reporter Mr. Ben Dennit, Passes. Mr. Ben Dennis of 1912 Moore Ave. died at Booker T. Washington's San itarium March 27, 1920. He was born at Calvert Texas May 6, 1886, age 33 years. We wish to thank the Santa Fe employers for the beautiful floral that they gave in respect of our brother, also thank Mrs. Lula Edmon for the floral that she gave He leav es a host of relatives; Mothor, Mm Charity Dennis, Brothers. Mr. W. R L. Dennis and Mr. Will Dennis, wife and one child. .North Fort Worth News North Fort Worth people have be gun to read the Dallas Express in large numbers, and the subscription list Is constantly increasing. In next weeks issue a complete news column of the churches, societies and lodges Is to be carried. People wishing to keep up with the different churches and societies may do so by reading the Express. Mme. Mad time Carter Hawkins, renowned sing tr and pianoist will be heard In recital at Sbiloh Baptist church Thursday nifcht April 22nd. Samuel Huston College .Choral Clnb. The uub enjoyed Saturday after noon at the home of our president Every member was in a splendid mood for practice, and after a short discussion and comments the monot ony was broken by the strains of our polos, duetts and choruses. The girls were well pleased with their uniform. The club is indeed proud of Miss Montzella Richie, our lead ing saprano and assistant pianoist, tor carrying on nrst honors in a singing contest held at the High school Monday night .Tuesday night was one that will long be remember ed by the club. The club was lnleed at Us best. The Masonic Temple was indeed a splendid place for the occasion; no. other auditorium could have rendered better accomodation. Mr. Kirkpatrick, a comical entertain er of the company, represented a continual roll of laughter during the whole play. The company id now planning for an out of town trip that Is to take place soon. W. D. KIRKPATRICK, Pres. PARIS JONES, Reporter. NEUTRAL ART CUB. Neutral Art Club met last Wed nesday evening 3:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. C. Robertson, West 71h street; next Wednesday at Mrs. Kigens. All club members are doing lovely work. Mrs. Robertson served an ice course. Sleeping- Car Porters I'nlon Protective The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Protective Union. Local No. 14 of Fort Worth, Texas. S. J. Johns, president, Lon Hampton, secretary: N. B. Kirkpatrick, treasurer, has made wonderful progress since It camo into our midst They started with 30 pullman porters last October, today they have 80 financial members and still growing. This organization is a necessity to our young men who have to work on a salary basis, as it helps to bring employers and em ployees upon a better understanding. Our aim is to help raise the efflsiency of the service and to help one an- otner more, especially a disabled member. This organization will put in motion on May 1st sick -bnefits to be paid to financial members and a $100. burial. Beginning with April 1st. all members are requested to pay to his local $1.00 per month, Call at Dr. R. E. Gilton's office 915-1-2 Calhoun street and pay all claims to Miss Myrtle Wright, reporter. Notice to Agents and Customers Madam D. A. Williams being ill a few days is the cause of mail and order delay, the same will be cared for in three or four day. I shall make every effort to satisfy my customers. Madam 1. A. Williams. 313 E. 9th St., Fort, Worth, Texas. AMERICAN WOODMEN The ladies uniform rank is one of the greatest in Texas, and the Cap tain, Mrs. Fannie Brashear, says pretty soon It will be the greatest They meet every Monday and Friday evening 6 o'clock. Lieut Wilson, their capable In structor is bringing things to pass. Some of the ladies are getting young er since drilling. So you watch Pride of Txas uniform rank do big stunts. They are learning to do their stuff. When in need of uniform miormation phone L. 220: Cantain Brashears, Secretary. No trouble to answer questions. Mrs. Fannie Brashears, .Captain Miss A. M. Yerwood. Reporter. St. James Baptist Church The two weeks revival at St James has done much good for the cltv. This great meeting is being held for me Dencnt or the poeple. The pas tor has worked hard to save souls during the last week and this meet ing goes on for a week longer. Rev. Petteway and other ministers have put their shoulders to the wheel and done the very best to save the bouIb of the sinner men. Sunday school opened at 3:30 a. m., W. M. Tavlor Supt The rain did not keep the people from attending; the attendance was good with a good lesson well prepared and all was cheerfull and full of glee. After a short talk by the pastor a paper was read bv Mm Sampson, which was very good. 11 o'clock service the pastor, not feel ing gooa, turned the service over to the assistant pastor. Rev. Mont gomery. He preached a splendid ser- Aion. Th doors of the church nnenert four joined. At S:00 o'clock Rev. Lofton of Dallas preached the Me tokas' and Galedai' sermon. The house was crowded. He preachtd a most poweriui sermon. B. Y. P. TJ. at 6:30, Dr. A L. Taylor. -President had a good attendance. j isignt service sermon by tne pas tor; subject "Death as Suffer." He preached as though he would never have another chance. St James Brass Band meets eyery Friday night at the church; the last meeting mem mers were assigned to Instruments; total membership 28. Mrs. J. H. Will was .elected - Chairman of By Laws Committee, which will be ready for the next meeting. P. M Samuels, President, Hughes Talton, Secretary; Prof. "Phil R. Register, Instructor. Total joined the church 12; Total collection $167.70. DR. J. H. WINN, Pastor. PHIL. R. REGISTER, Reporter. One brother said, "Well Fort Worth ought to -play Farm Folks", mighty well, comes sorter natural with them." They Dlay in Dallas April zs, rytman Temple. Mr. Nash Collins of Dallas, brother of Mr. W A. Collins, attended the banquet of the Masons given at tbe Temple laet Friday night Mr. C. Dibbs of Wichita Falls, Tex as, spent Easter Sunday in the city with his sister Mr. R. H. Walters, 402 W. Bluff Stroot. Ho had a very pleasant stay. Mrs. Pansy Smith from Tyler, Tex as is in the city visiting Mrs. A. L. Bogan 1216 Helen street Mrs. Iola Russell of Harding street, after being ill for a week is up again. An old class and school-mate of Mrs. Kirk has been the weekly guest In her home at 1100 Humbolt street, in person of Mrs. Abraham Kittrell. a seamstress and beauty culturlst of the progressive little city of Tyler. Texas. She Met with many home friends Thursday afternoon taking In the movies, aftter which Dr. E. P. Murchison gave she and Mrs. Kirk a smooth sail to the South side in his limousine. Paris Studio opens He ays if its no beauty he makes it, and if its beauty there he will take it, yoj will find him at 915-1-2 Calhoun St. Mr. George Bates and Mr. Will Callier were fn the city Sunday (Vis aing meir wives. Would like to know the where abouts of Mr. Pley Porter; last heard of was out In the country about 7 miles from Waco, Texas. Send in formation to Dallas Express Agent at Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Colllngton on E. 4th street lost his wife; she died last week. Judge W. H. Griggs is out of the city. He states that he will be gone for 90 days. Mr. W. T. Washington, the little cute mdn, Is working at Mason's Cafeteria. The Y. M. C. A. will move in new quarters soon on Jones street Mrs. L B. Hughes is on the sick list Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Jordan, after spending a few weeks with her daughters, Mr. E. Wallace' and Hold er, and Mrs. Jordan 1711 Stephenson street has returned to' her home in Waco. Rev. J. E. Dixon pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterain church and of Hlllsboro was in the city for a few days, last . week In . interest of church work. His stay while here was with Elder and Mrs.'E. D. Wal lace. Born to Prof, and Mrs. L. M. Johnson a baty girl April 11th. Mother and baby doing fine. The big strike is on we don't know what will come next. Its one old thing sure to come, that's old man hard time. Suppose we will watch for him. Its the funniest thing I ever saw, they have been here all the time, yet we cannot get use to them. Every tim one pass by we just have to stop and look at them; and its the same way about a Brass Band, we can not get use to them either. Herman Park is under new man agement Mr. Ad Brown has it in charge uhone Rosedale 3039. Dr. Frank J. Hawkins of Dallas was in to see us this week. The Doctor was 'closing ' arrangements with Rev. G. W. Upshaw for the recital to be given at Sbiloh Thurs day night April 22; incidentally he is wearing the "Velvet Brown Smile." Mrs. Richard Vann of Stop Six was burned seriously while filling her oil stove without cutting out the fire. Her husband just got there in time to save her life. Mrs. F. C. (Lane) Brown founder of the Brown Institute for little or phan children has succeeded In get ting a home at last God bless her. Miss . Ruby Townsend. pianoist of the High School Orchestra having been ill for a few days is at the piano again. Miss Jaunita Bates of Elm street is up after a few days of illness. The Junior class of Fort Worth Colored High School was invited to a leap year entertainment given by the Junior High School of Dallas Wednesday evening. Many friends and members of the class were pres ent District Agents Wanted to sell and appoint sub-agents for Saxon's Ton ic and liver regulator put in pow dered form. We guarantee satis faction or money refunded. There is nothing better for rheumatism, indigestion, headache, liver and kid ney complaints. Send 35 cents, for sample, address 8AXO.V MFG. COMPANY, P. O., BOX 1191, Hons ton, Texas. 3-20-4t WICHITA FALLS. Wichita, Falls, Texas, April 15. The Paul Quinn Quartets sang to a most appreciative audience at the V M .E. Church, Thursday night. The concert was conducted under the auspices of the New York club of which Mr. W. E.' Grifffn is pres ident. We, the people of Wichita Falls, thank Mr. Griffin for having such a distinguished group of sing ers to entertain us. The club was given a two-course luncheon at the home of Hon. T. S. Jackson by Mr. W. E. Griffin. After the splen did concert the club was entertain ed by Mrs. Rhine. Mrs. A. C. Griffin of Denlson mother of Mr. W. E. Griffin spent the week-end in Wichita Falls. PLANO. Piano, Texas, April 15. Sunday school Is still progressing and we have good attendance. ' The school gave an entertainment last Saturday night and was a success. 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