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PJIOF. J. WASHINGTON.
Treasurer of the Buiiai Department brings to the Order much stength. He
l one of the foremost citizens of Tex as, Ex-Prealdent of Seguin College,
Candidate for State Superintendent of Texas, a strong church leader .and
one of the wealthiest men In hl city.Tho Mosaic Templars are fortunate to
elect such a man. -
Personal
Mrs. E -J Beal of Rockdale prl-
mary teacher in Rockdale Public
School was a vinltor to Dallas laxt.
week and was guests of Mrs. J. H.
Curtis. 8100 State. I
Mrs. Mtbel Wlltz, 2111 Clark.' left
Sunday for Kansas City and Denver. '
She will vlHlt her mother in Kansas!
City and othe' relatives at Denver,
Mrs. K. A. Davis of Houston, is
hwe vlxiting her sister, , Mrs. A. J- spent three days In the city, visiting
Tardy, Ml Allen street. I friends.
Mrs M.A Wilson and Mrs. Ruby , v Williams and Mrs. Edti.
Mae Mawhall of Hinsboro; Miss Ha-jMcBoralJ M Coralcanttf wer0 the
eel Baker of J; ort Worth. ar in the , ,lonor ei)t at a awmmln(r party last
city guests of Mr. ar.d Mrs. Tuesday morning, while visiting Mrs.
Watson. 2310 Trinidad. -Mrs. Wltson j u Carpenter of 717 Leonard St.
1h the mother of Mrs. Watson and: "
Mrs llakir is her sister.' Mrs. Grace Buchanan. Mrs. J. A.
M11: J!'.er " !. i . t ..j'H.rdm and Mrs. Liirale Jones, the
Mrs. Raciiel ' Foxall of Hnarne were :
meats of Mrs. 1'. A. Auams. JSOUO
Juiifftt. here last week.
Honesty is the best policy; pay your
dJ.UH. Garrison of Fort Worth was
guests of Mrs. Sallie Else, 2623 Trin
idad street, last week. She was a
member of Mt. Gllead choir.
Mrs. Ella Mae Mayes. 2805 Juliette
street attended Dallas District Sun
day school Convention at Sherman,
last week and was re-elected as dis
trict secretary.
Mrs, Effle Knott, 2427 Cl-r. re.
turned Sunday night from Fort Worth,
where she went to attend fi nersl of
Mrs. Laura Nlckerson, who was burn
ed to death at her home ii. White
street, last Tjiesdey night. August 21.
Mrs. M. E. Kpanli. 1021 Hawkins
left Thursday for Mineola and Tyler,
Texas to visit hif mother and other
relatives. Mrs. E. W. Williams. 1204
Boll street, who han been visiting
friends in Kansas City. Greenville
end Denison. is back home after a
delightful time !n towns mentioned.
Mr. Arms'ead Jackson of 8031 Ju
llett street was taken very ill Wed.
nesday, August 23. He was carried
to a local Sanitarium for an operation.
Mrs. Sutton E. Griggs of Denison
was "In the city last week attending
the convention. W'hile here she was
domiciled -t the home of Mrs. Addle
Malone. 1721 Ha.l street.
Yes mum your subscription Is due,
Watch for the collector.
Daite tWSS
trip through Arizona New Mexico, and
V' f.X UIVKS MAN 1 NO!.D
." r THRASHISifJ. '
Ptnsacola. Fla., Aug. 81.- Thiro has ;
bei,n an old say that the sanctity and '
purity of any lace Is in tfc hand of
women. The morals and those things
"re set and standardized by the wom
en. As an indication that Negro
w:,men have taken the cudgel in
tl dtr iiif" hands Is being evlde&ced
nearly every day in different parts of
t:ie country. There Is a general opin
ion among a large nuniber at women
ihat some men Just can't be In their
prf-senca i single minute without
Hvtting froah. , !
Alexander Lloyd, anted 45 years, has
always considered himself i favorite
wilt the ladles. Last Monday evening
he 'cold soma other men th. t he was
Senna; over where that bunch of sweet
looking strange ladies were t.nd make
:r men thi-t he was
a hit witn them.
Llovd hadn't been with tham mnra
than five minutes until his friends I
could Ve'e what, bit he was mak?n! 1 1X11 y.ha.l
The v omen evidently enratred at we"? reatld whe I return ind
something lie had said pounced upon . AZ tl, ? T i
hi and administered such a Boundlltiy i'.J'Ll
th ashing- that Lloyd had a be at.
tended by physicians at tl.e couniv
Jau afte- he had been loused their
on serious charges.
le vers of MUSIC are to be favored
wit1! a rars treat In the appearance
of the noted Souths astern Premier
Potnlst VMcako Musical College- who
will spjxnr at HI. James M. K.
Temple Tuesday nlht, September
Ct Ii ur. ! o'clock. Come prepared for
The m refuse.. imiMfeai entertainment of
the, s ason. General almisslon. 35c;
1., I '. ' i -a M Cfcr.ts; Children 25
min. 'I'd lii ts on salo at th fjitowinjr
pim-es: I 'aim Cafe, Jac.k. Utile
iein Pi-'ie: Sto', I rvaii and Central;
I'toplex -i.rnir St,j-, Holl ami Central;
y i . ie Ui ufr fitoce, lioll ami Oentral;
O. K. 11'..- i-xiiop. Central Ave.; itlch
0 r 'i.-oi'.'i 'ai'e, .li'k,-!on strrt-t.
Renteion
other Western States as pilot of a
party of Dallas business men and
their families who are motoring
through the country.
Mrs. 8. A. Rice last week received
the news of the death of her neice,
Mr. Willie Horton in Athens, Ga.
Mr. A. B. Clayton of Fort Worth
was In the city Tuesday,
Mr. I.aunon perry of Omaha. Neb.,
pleasant guests of their sisters and
daughters, have returned to their
homes in Corslcana, after three weeks
visit during that time many social
affairs -were Riven in their honor,
among them there was given a theatre
party by Mesdames McGriff and An
derson in which eight couples enjoy
ed a very pleasant evening. After the
theatre the party was led by the hos.
test to a water melon garden where
every body had a lolly time.
Mrs Lizzie Hayes and Mrs. Bes
slo Allen, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Jessie
Ainsworth, Mrs. C. A. Strong and Mr.
Jno. Koberson of Gainesville, Texas
were In the city for a ' few hours
Monday evening en route to, Gaines
ville. Reports Dallas a growing city.
Were escorted over the city by D. R.
Dyer.
Miss Ruth Nunn of Ft. Worth is
visiting Chas. E. Jones, ?il i9 Thomas
Avenue.
Mrs. Grace Weem Jenkins of Chi
cago, 111., has returned to the city
to spend several weeks with her mo
ther, Mrs. J. A. Weems. 913 Carroll
Avenue.
Mrs. J. R. Jordan has returned
after spending a week in Austin with
relatives. Miss Lula Rhanbo accom
pained her home.
Miss Marie Montgomery, 2909 Tho
mas Avenue, returned to the city
f pleasant visit to Kansas city,
(Kansas. , , . .
GRAND CHAWCRlXOa WILLIS TO
ItKTAUHK SKIT. 15.
Reports of a vocation pleasurably
and ' ii-ofltahis- spent are contained
in letter received by t.Ve Express
froi'i Grand Chancellor W. S. Willis,
who at the time of its w iting was
visiting In Vancouver, urn en (joium-
hi a
The " Grand Chancellor - who was
sranted a vacation by tho last Grand
Loriee has bien absent from th.
state for two months, but that his
thoughts are still on the progress t
Pythlans Is shown by his letter
which Is t fo 'lIw:.
Van Couver, B. C.
Aug. 1, 1922.
Dear Mr. Starks:
Today finds me out in this section
thJ world. We reached here Sunday
i morning a; .1 are leaving toniKht lor
Seattle and points In Callforn a. We
t-uly are nav.ng a delightful trip.
Words are Inadequate to. even begin
to describe it. Give my best wishes to
the Hrave Hoys In Texas, and sa:
been unable to get In touch with any
of the happenings in Texas; since I
have been away and therefore I a..i
begrlnlnnlng to become concent A as
to wt-.t has happened since I have
been away.
I am planning to return to Texas
by Sept. 16th.
With best wishes, I am
Yours fratern .lly,
- , W. b. WILLIS, O. C.
Mlt. A.X't MRS, PAT McGILTOJf BK
Tl'lt aFIKK TOll Rl NO THW KOH
TtlLH.V AM) i4SIKN STAT1-JS.
Mr. and Mrs. Pat McOilton returned
to this city last Tuesday nignt after
touring r number of the northern
and eastem cities and CanaSo.
Mr. and ?lrs. McOilton left Dallas n
May. Home of the cities they visited
are as folliwa; St. Paul, Mlnn.i Mon.
trcjl, Canadu: Detroit. ChleHfro, Gary,
Jollett, 111., Kansas City, their trip
HON, 8. J.
National Oranu Master of the .Mosaic
ed guest of the Texas O. . M.,' at the
is a trreat fraternal general, a high
was a very pleasant and Interesting
one whicn was maae in oi moaei
v rZLLZ in cmc bv
Mrs. C. Banders who accompanied Baltimore, . Md ; District Conference,
them to this city. ... 1 Oceana, Va. She Is Instructor nnE ng-
K7hel,LmaSmir,i,n.Were to,H8h and Latin at Flipper-Key-Davis
have them home a jain. -
Loves of MUSIC are to be favored
with a rare treat In the appearance
of the noted Southwestern Premier
will annear St St James A M B
will appear at St James A. M.
Bth at o'clock. Come prepared for
the greatest musical entertainment of
the season, ueneiai aamission ooc;
Reserved seats 60 cents; Children 25
cents. Tickets on sale at tho following
places: Falm Cafe, Jacksons', Little
Gem Drug Store, Bryan and Central;
Peoples Drug Store, Hall and Central;
Tryangle Drug Store, Boll and Central;
O. K. Barkershop, Central Ave.; Rlch
ardso'n's Cafe, Jackson street.
DALLAS1TKS
OIIOAN1K
CLUB,
"AQUATIC
Last Tuesday morning a new club
was born. Growing out of a love for
and devotion to swimming which has
received a distinct impetus since the
opening of the municipal swimming
, v. - 7hTr.u Thalia. Parle, aaver&l
HUUi ...w . -' . . !
leading spir ts I?rmea tnemse ve. .mo .
a club called me - Aguaiic, wnicn i
meets every Tuesday morning at S:80.
Its business managers are Messrs.
Jonas Manack and W. E. Ewing, as.
sisted by Mrs. Edith Lee.
AVTOMOIULE ACCIDENT SUNDAY.
Sunday evening about 7 o'clock, Mr.
Joe Patton and Mrs. Allen Green of
Oak Cliff were painfully hurt in an
automobile which turned over with
them on the Hutchins road. Mrt Pat
ton and Mrs. Green are doing nicely
as we go to press.
KO'IED EDUCATOR VISITS DALLAS.
Miss C. A. R. Grantt Ph B., B. S.
of Muskogee, Okla., while enroute
for Galveston, Texas was a pleasant
caller at the Express olilce last Fri
day. Miss Grantt is just from the fol
lowing plaoea: Hampton Institute,
Hampton, Va; National Teachers As
soclatlon; Womena Federation, Rich-
Among The
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday school was largely attend
ed and the lesson was .well taught.
11 o'clock services were conducted
by one of Salem ex-pastors, Rev.
PerrlJKi of East, Texas who delivered
a noble sermon. We were all gad
to see him back on the old stamping
ground. The B. Y P. U. held a lovei
session having a large attendance
present They had the election of
officers after the meeting. Night ser
vices war conducted by pastor Bll
brew and he preached a noble ser
mon Such glorlus meetings are
had from time to time. Rev. Bledsoe
was with us and also Bryant orphan
eentleman was with us and
him 18.25 for the home . Sister and
protner wruuiu win " ""u""w
are sick in bed and numbers or
ethers that we have not space to men
Uon.
Pev. M. B. Bllbrew, Pf.stor.
LEESE CUATLE A. M. E. CHURCH,
We have had 7, high time. We had
Rev. R. T. Thooi-s here in a live
nights meeting and all dav he preach
ed the same soul stirring sermons
and is dog a great work for God.
Down here our Sunday school is
grand and our Allen league. Also on
. ... . anr , p
Sunday niBht we raisea o.io iu
purpose of -trying to buy a church.
a a. xV. animav Vnn H
Dont fo''get the place, corner Pearl
and Runell street. Remember our
missionary alliance at St. James Tem
ple, Septembar 3 19?2,
Rev. J. H. Bush, PaBtor.
MX OLIYE BAPTIST CHi RCH.
(text. Matt. 18-20, and he preached
Sunday school was sublime, Sup't a wonderful sermon. Collection ?15.00
and teachers were at their post of j Rev. F. C. Stanes was with us Sun
duties. At 11:30 o'clock the pastor, .day night and made good talks and
Rev. Wm. Sauls waived the gospel
banner, every houl present was made
to feel that he was speakingr for Je
sus. The spirit ran high, we then
closed with baptism at which time
the pastor spoke again strongly re
presentlcg the doctrine of baptism.
B. Y. P. U. with president and mem
bers together with visitors was uneet.
Now comes the night service at which
Mme the pastor spare 1 no pains In
pouring out his soul in the third ser
mon. Text "Learn of Me," subpect,
"Goinii to School to Jesus,1 Matt 11
28. . Every soul was made glad. One
accession. Total receipts o.' the day,
$63. 39. The ntcrtainnient Saturday
wag ' jl success. Entertainment every
Saturday night In the Curch yard,
Wembers and visitors; are cordSf.l'y
invited to atttend.
Corner Lawrence and Oiiocns Sis.
. Rev. Wm. Sauls, Pastor.
ELIJOTT.
Templar of America, was the honor,
last annual session at Beaumont. He
church man and shrewd financier, ,
mond, Va., Dedication of Frederick
Douglass Home, Washington, D. C;
Mme. Walker NaUonal ; Convention,
University, Tullahassee. Okla.
i.nvcoi.rr MANOR.
MUs Bertha Mae Peters of Texan,
Texas Is vlsltlna- her cousin.
Mrs. V .A ."rmin on Bt"k.ret';
Tht, Misses Laura Mae and Alnetta
Wllhouse of Terrell. Texas, have been
visiting Miss Frankte Joiner on Hoop
er street.. Jtev. J. A. Hardiman spent
a few days In Waco visiting his sis
ter, who is 111.
Moseley Chapel,
Tha Hnnrtnv School was largely at.
tended with visitors from Garth Chap
el A. M. E. church. The lesson was
well taught. Collection gooa.
At eleven o'clock, tho Reverend,
J. S. M. Alexander delivered a great
sermon. . , .
The revival that Is being conducted
bv Garth Chapel A. M. E. church and
Moseley Chapel is well attended. The
Reverends J. S. M. Alexander, J, H.
Hardlmm and W M. McGrew are the
conductors. They are arousing the
people to the sense or their vnnsiian
A.,tr
the-Rev. Jenkins
presiding elder of the Dallas district
of the A. M. E. church delivered a
wonderful sermon on "The Music of
Life'
Mt. Horcb Baptist Church,
Sunday School met on time with the
Supt. and teachers at their post. At
eleven o'clock. Rev. Richardson
spoke Monday evening the Missionary
Society met on time with president,
M. Wills at her post Lesson was
fnunri K Intra SS. The sisters of Morn
ing Star Baptist church were present
and loined In tne aiscussion. to. .u.
Trinity Missionary Baptist Sunday
School met on time. The attendance
rnnd Cnllnctlon 11.87. At eleven
o'clock, the pastor. Rev. M. Wills d
livered an excellent sermon. voi;
tion M2-60. Missionary meeting was
held at five o'clock. President B.
Brown is putting forth a great ef.
fort to make this society first-class.
The evening services we very good.
The aermon was preached ly the
pastor. One member Wa taken - In.
Total collection $31.12. -
M. WILLS. Pastor.
G. ROGERS, Clerk.
Churches.
EL BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday school opened prompt
with each official at their post of
duty. The official class is holding the
Banner honors. Mrs. Eliza Doss Ben
nett of Bonham, was present and
spoke interestingly. The Male Quar
tette of Bethel Baptist church, Hous
ton rendered several selections which
were excellent, and received oncors
and a special invitation to make a
return date. The pastor delivered a
morning message on, "The Christain's
journey," which was logical and
worth-while.
The B. Y. P. U. will render an
interesting programme next Sunday
At 7:30 p. m., the pastor preached
from Matt 8-25, subject, "The Cry
PerpJl, . Qreat W8g re
I i.i a in , ba
sage with hearty hand shaking by
the congregation. The reward was
the tilting of one more to the fold
Next Sunday is to be a great day
with an echo meeting. Building Com-
mitte report and National Conven
tion day.
The announcement of the Wedding
of MIsb Lucile Myers to Mr. Reeves
Brown on 30th this month at the
chuich, fi p. m.
Rev. B. Moore, Pastor.
MT. KlBKOX BAPTIST CHIKCH
Sundav 8chooi met Bt 9:30 ft, m. Tne
, ,esg(m u t w h the teft.
"
cherg and reviewed by the pastor. At
11:20 a. m. sermon by Rev. T. B.
Milis. At 3 p. tn., prayer meeting con
ducted yy brother Matthews. At 3:
30, preaching by Rev. T. Davis and
Rev. Freeman. At 8 p. m prayer
meeting conducted by brother Mat
thews. At 8:30 sermon by the pastor,
also Rev. Collins of Harshall, Texas
Waft w.th us. Deacon Baker and wife
were called to Ft. Worth on account
of the death of their niece. The pas
tor has returned home from his va
cation and will be at his post every
Sunday. , --.
Re QJh. Hcod, Pastor.
SiflLLOH BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Sup't, brother H. McKinnes
alwsys seeg that there Is room for
Improvement, so he has on a great
membership campaign In the Punday
school. The present enrollment of
the school Is 105 with nine dutiful
teachers bringing a burning message
to their students every Sunday. Class
Nc. 1 , the old reliable, brother R.
CrudtijA teacher iH holding the ban
ner. Brother Goo. Steward, a 14 year
old blind boy from Austin, Texas, was
introduced to the school. He is doing
great things lor the race. At 11:00
the pastor preached to a very anxioug
body of listeners, subject, "The Saints
Remedy in the times of Trouble. '
At 3 : 00 p. m. recreation meeting, 6 : 00
p. m. the president of the B. Y P.
U., brother T. C Co held an instal
lation of his new elected officers. A
15 minute bible quiz was held by the
pastor. Uroup Cap't No. 1 rendered
a short spicy programme. At 8:15
the assistant pastor filled the rostum.
He certainly fed us as he spoke from
God's holy word. Subject "Vet not
your heat be troubled." Text John
14-1-2. Two were united with the
saints of Shilloh.
Rev. 8. G. Guster, Pastor.
KK.THSA1D A BAPTIST CUIKCH
Sunday school met at 9:45 a. in.
with all officers present. Collection
2.00. Banner class No. 8. S. McKinney
Sup t At 11 a. m. sermon was preach
ed by Rev S. MlUer, Text Matt 2-22.
Subject, "Building on a High Rick.
All enjoyed the services. At 6 p m
B Y. P. U. was in session,found our
able president at his post Brother
C. H. Wyatt, who put on a great drive
for membership, all are welcome.
Come thou with us and we will do
Thee Good. 8 p. m. found drilled up
for tho final sermon by Rev. A. T.
Robinson. Text St. John 8-21, Sub
ject, Jesus turned on the light of
life while breaking the bread of life
to us" We were all filled to the ut
most Total collection, $21.10.
Rev. W. C. Barnes, Pastor..
MT KOSE BAPTIST CHlRlll
Mt. Rose is still on the scene ma
king a rapid progress. Our Sunday
schooll with Sup't J. A. Jackson
wide awake and full of inspiration
is putting things over the top.
Sunday school opened at !):30 with
all teachers and departmental Sup't
at their post. The lesson was well
taught We are discharging the old
methods of opening and making class
reports, substituting the front line
methods. Visit our school, see what
we are doing. Attendance 108. Col
lection 8.83. At 11:20 pastor Banks
preached an able sermon from the t
subject "Fountain Faith".
The choir rendered excellent music
with Miss Valore Hampton at the
piano. B. Y. P. U. held an interet
ing session at 5:30 p. m. President
Cornelius made commendable report
from the state B Y. P. U. and Sun
day school congress held at Galves
ton last week. Rev,. Wru. Sauls, pas
tor of Mt. Olive church baptized a
candidate at Mt. Rose Sunday evening
Pastor Banks preached another soul
stirring sermon at 8:30 p. m. Five
additions to the church. Collection
$65.00 Pastor Banks and Rev. W H,
Cornelius attended the Sunday school
and B. Y. P U state congress held
at. Galveston last week. little Miss
Mae Bell Bookman returned from
Beaumont where she visited relatives
and took a vacation. A number of
Mt. Rosenites visited Zion Rest Asso
ciation at Corslcana last week. Rev.
S. J. R. Motley is vistlng in Ft. Worth
this week attending he grand lodge.
Mt. Rose Is preparing to remodel the
church house We are preparing to
pull off a big rally on the 4th Sun
day in September.
Rev. A. A. Banks, Pastor.
TRUE LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school met on time with
Sup't at her post and teachers were
at their places. Lesson was well re
viewed by the pastor. Collection $2.29.
At 11 o'clock the pastor reading the
scripture lesson. He preached a po
werful sermon. The B. T. P. U. met
on time with a great many visitors
The brotherhood Is progressing very
rapidly. The Jubilee singers from
Hoution were with tis. Collection
$118.70.
Rev. G. H. Washington. Pastor.
STARLIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH.
Everybody welcome at Starlight
Baptist church. Sunday school opened
at 9:30, good attendance. At 11.00
Rev. P. T. Thompson preached for
us. Sunday night our pastor preached
Wednesday night, prayer meeting.
Rev." R. D. Davis, Pastor.
WEST DALLAS.
Mrs. Tom King had an open house
last Thursday night, August 17th to
the dolight of her friendj from North
Dallas. The table was spread and a
warm invitation welcomed the hungry
party of Joy riders. After kodaking
over the hay stalks and. around the
field, Mrs. Kin rang the. Bell and
the race begun. A delightful chicken
supper with all its aocesories was
carefully prepared and served in cor
ses. After a few selections from the
piano by Mrs. King, the guartett was
served Ice cold water melon, ice
cream, with nut cake. Among those
present were: Mr. Lewis King and
Miss H. E. Anderson; Mr. Cecil Hicks;
Mrs. H. L. Llndsey. At this hour the
beppy party bid the King family good
night, much to their regret and mo
tored back to the city.
ATLA5TA TO HAVE HEW HIGH
SCHOOL,
(Preston News Service)
Atlanta, Oa.. Aug. 31. W. W. Gai
nes, chalrm.'iD. of the Boardof Educa
tion, announced last' Wednesday that
the plans, drawings and specifica
tions for the new negro Junior and
Senior Hign School will be ready
for the bidders on or about October
4. The site for the new school build
ing has already been pjirehased by
the Booard of Education. We are do
ing everything possible to develop
and Improve the educate facilities
of Atlanta. We are also building se
venteen other schools here and the
work on some of them is about com
pleted," he said.
BAPTIST STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CON
... VEjNTIONCLOSm .. ;
Dallas Meeting Most Successful fa Conyenlioa's History. '
Dr. Harper and Local Citizens Praised. Houston, Next
Meeting Place. -. :,
Concluding with Sund
vIa. t Rt Tnhn Institutional Church,
the Annual Session of the Baptist
State Sunday School Convention, (one
of the largest Negro religious bodies
in the state) came to a ciose.
The B Y. P. U. convention, an aux.
illary body closed Its session after
hearing reports and electing officers
Thursday morning, August S4.
Rev. D, A. Butier, Greenville, was
elected president. Rev. J. R. Burdette
of Houston, acting president, refused
to commit himself as candidate for
the office and thus the election of
Rev. Butler was affected.
Prof E. D. Plerson, Houston was
re-elected secretary and Rev. T. C.
Bledsoe, Tyler, Supt. of Missions.
The work of the Sunday School
Convention proper commenced Thurs
day afternoon with Rev. J. E. Knox,
president presiding. After the regular
opening ceremony this body proceeded
with officers report following which
was the election of officers. .
Rev. J. E. Knox, D. D., Austin, pres-
ident; Rev. W. F. Bledsoe, a. m..
. .. . . T I TaV IP
Marsnaii, isi vu:. icBiuoiti, -
B. Williams, Navasota, 2nd Vice Pres
ident; Prof. W. L. Davis. Houston,
Secretary; Prof. J. M. Stephenson.
Hempstead, assistant Secretary; Rev.
Felix Jones, Waxahachle. Treasurer;
H. E. Howard, Terrell, Auditor; Mrs. E.
Lemons Librarian; Mrs. J. M. C.
Amos. Dallas. Temperance Secretary;
Rev D. A. Scott, D. D., Dallas, Supt.
and director.
One of the special features of the
nvention was the big musical atag-ed
ivi.iov niirht in which several big
choirs from various points In Texas
contested for a loving cup.
There were several entries: Mar
shall, Austin, Dallas and Fort worth.
On account of the inunenslt: the
AN OVATION IS GIVEN
PROF. AND MRS. A. L HOL
LAND. Palestine, Texas, Aug. 2 L Early
In the evening and . long before the
arrival of' the guest, the ministers
with their congregations, teachers of
the system with their pupns ana
frinds of the city had assembled on
the lovely lawn In front of the
church.
Cnnsnlcuous amonir the peionnel
were Rev. B. J. Jackson, who so gra.
clouslv offered his magnificent church
for the occasion. Dr. W. R. Rob
erts through whose untiring efforts
It was made posstme to put me pro
position over. Banker B. P. White,
whose loyalty to the schools of the
cltv has been tried on many occa
sions and Mrs. F. A. Robinson who !
was perhaps, more than any other
one persons responsible for the sue.
cess of Professor Holland's adminis
tration.
Immediately after the arrival of
Professor and Mistress Holland the
people were called together In the
elee-ant auditorium of the chusch
where a most excellent program was '
had. i
' The Program.' - j
1. Song By the Audience
2. Invocation ....Uev. E. W. Wright
3. Song ..By the Choir
4. I'rof. a. K. Holland as a citizen"
Dr. W. R. Roberts. I
5. Duett ...Misses Jones and Jackson
6. "Prof. A. K. Holland as an Ed
ucator" Prof. J. A. B. Strain
7. Remarks Rev. H. T. Wise. Prin
ciple elect of the Lincoln High
School and teachers of the Palestine
Schools.
8. Presentation of honored guest
Rev. B. J. Jackson.
Profs. I. Q. Hurdle and K. M. Story
of Austin and both at different times
connected with the Lincoln High
School here as Vice Principals, were
our distinguished visitors and both
made Interesting talks
Mrs. F. A. Robinson, the Mistress
of Ceremonies, came forward at this
point and In very befitting words
presented to Professor Hoi Hand an
elegant silver head umbrella as a
souvenir from the Palestine faculty,
Mrs. H. G. Neely then, in a queen-
)v WAV noM a hltfh t r-1 Vi . , a tn
In her presentation of a fine leather
purse to Mrs. Holland as a memento
rrom the racuity,
Prof, and Mr. Holland made feeble
attemnts at resnonaa hut wara nva,.
whelmed by the spirit of the evening
una presented quite a patnetic scene
to see these s'.rong minds succumed
and bowed in submission, and their
hearts tuned in unison with the un
veneered sentln: ant of re. eta of the
people.
After listening to the above pro
gram we were ushered out on the
beautiful j.vm where an exquisite
banquet of two courses. The first
consisting of a ham sandwich, chick
en salad and fruit punch, the second
of brick cream, cake and fruit waa
i .red by the lad'es of the church
and then the benediction which sent
them home with the happy reflection
that they had done their best to act
as people who love these two teach", s
and who are overflowli.a; with gratl.
tJdc toward them for tl eir many Is
replacable services.
TILLOTSON COLLEGE,
AUSTIlf, TEXAS. '
ultlea.'"" U forty"flrat year September .2Sta with enlarged fac
ITS IATION-naof the finest and moat a.rategle in all the
ITS PURPOSE The elevation of the Colored-people of the great
Southwest through Christian education. rw
ITS SERVICE For more than forty year, teaching aspiring
youth to cherish high ideals, to live true lives, to make
real homes, to be good cltiiens and worthy leaders of their
race. ,
TILLOTSON COLLEGE is a progressive Institution, aiming to
lege offer?" inspiration and efficient training. The Col.
COLLEGIATE COURSES leading to Teacher's Certificate:
8ECNc?atRaM 0, ! -
HUSIC COURSES in pianoforte and voice culture;
INDUSTRIAL COURSES, including carpentry. Joinery, iron work.
minim a.nl farm.ln". Printing, sewing, dressmaking,
v..wm . lnery' cool ing and home nursing.
COMMON SCHOOL SUBJECTS of higher elementary and grammar
BIBLE INSTRUCTION AND MORAL TRAINING.
tiSSrae8l!r open" SePtmber 28. For catalougue and
further information, the President of the College.
u,i.j iiud tn accommodate the big as
sembly. After rendering three num.
bers each thev would proceod to the
Institutional Church where an ocean
of human beings were anxiously ren.
dered three selections each, to the
complete satisfaction of the congre
gation. .
Mt. Gllead choir. Fort Worth, under
the personal supervision of Mrs. Fow.
ler won first prize.
First Baptist choir, 'astin. Texas,
under the direction of Mrs. Grant, re.
celved second prize.
St. John choir under direction of
Mr. Riddle, secured third prise Ma
cedonia choir under direction of Mrs.
E. A. Wilson rendered' some choice
selections as did Marshall choir, nalth
ter of these however did not figure
in the prizes. .,....,.
Sundav evening at St. John church,
the Austin choir held a sacred con
cert In which musical numbers such
as solos, ducts, quartets and other
nunuhora were rendere. This feature
was under direction of Mrs. Grant of
i Austin and was hl-gniy enjoyea Dy ma
I I 1 I . . I. 1 1
music luving puunv,
Knturrtav. various boards of the con
vention met and transacted the finan
cial end of the convention.
Sunday, the visitors visited various
churches of the city.
Houston, will entertain the next
convention. The convention adjourned
and each visitor and delegate waa
loud In their praise or tne nospuaoie
. i u,hlnK rtr r C. Harnar .nit
i hlg ,D . f,ock accorded' them. Rev.
j Har,er als0 thanks the good citlzena
of Dallas for their cooperation In
making; the visitors stay pleasant.
Officers of the convention claim the
Dallas' session is one of the most
successful In the convention's history.
MRS. WEIL KNTERTAIN FRIENDS
AT DINNER PARTY.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Coleman, Mrs. L.
M. Williams, Mrs. M. A. Jackson, Miss
M. D. Jones, Miss Birdie Lee, all of
Austin and Mrs. Walter Jones of Cor
slcana, were entertained last Friday
evening, AiiKust 25, by Mr. and Mrs,
Morris J. Well, 2632 Trinidad street
at a six o'clock dinner party.
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