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VOLUME XLV, NO. 46 RICHMOND .VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 22, 1928._PRICE. FIVE CENTS.
MRS. ORA B. STOKES
SCORES HEAVILY
A GREAT SESSION OF GRAND FOLD
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Shepherds Stage Scenic Parade**Three Bands a
Drum Gorp-^New Building Dedicated_
(Special by John Mitchell. Jr.) !
Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, Grand Shep
herd of the Improved Order of
Shepherds and Daughters of Bethle
hem, who has brought about a new >
era in the history of this influ- ■
ential Order since she was elevated
to be its chief official, staged one
of the most remarkable demonstra
tions here last week that has ever
been seen in this city. She^ was
powerfully assisted by the Grand
Secretary-Treasurer. A. C. Clark, |
who has occupied his present posi
tion for about fourteen years and
is acquainted with every detail oi (
the work. The peculiar significance (
of the meeting here was the pur-!
chase of the present improved site ,
for the Order at the northwest cor- |
rter of Sixth and Leigh Streets.
A Double Purchase.
; After the purchase of the .original ■
structure, owing to the foresight of |
Mrs. Stokes, the adjoining building-,
was purchased so that now the .
brick buildings, all under one root, ;
contain thirty rooms. The offices
of the Order are now housed there
and the decorations attracted the
public as the Uniform Rank in all
of its glory paraded from this point
to other parts of the city. The
Grand Fold convened Tuesday, Sep
tember 11, 1928, in the
Street Memorial Methodist Church,
Fifth and Leigh Streets, Rev. K.
M. Williams, pastor, at 10 A. M.
Routine business was transacted,
after which the roster of the folds
was called.
Mrs. Stokes Fine Address.
An able address was delivered by
Mr. B. A. Ruffin, president of the
International Body of Lions. The
Committee on Credentials made its
report, which was approved. A re
cess for dinner followed. The body
reconvened at 2:30 P. M. The tea
time of this session was the very
able and exhaustive address of
Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, the Grand
Shepherd. She reviewed the work
of the Older and made important
recommendations, all of which were
approved. She aroused unbounded
enthusiasm as she told of the many
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struggles and signal successes of
herself and associates in then; et
forts to advance the Order of the
Shepherds.
Much Information.
After this address, which was re
plete with important and valuable
information to members of the
Order, the body recessed to go over
to the recently purchased buildings
and hold Consecration Services. The
devotional exercises were conductevl
by the Grand Chaplain. Rev. C. A.
Cobbs, pastor of the Calvary Bap
tist Church, assisted by Rev. A. D.
Palv, pastor of the Fifth Baptist
Church. The consecration prayer
was feelinglv delivered by Rev. S.
J. Ellis, Dillwyn. Va. A feature of
this affair was the impressive pre
sentation of the keys to the build- (
ing by Secretary-Treasurer A. C. '
Clark, to Grand Shepherd, Mrs. Ora I
Brown Stokes.
The Keys Delivered.
She lent additional color to these
impressive services by her well de
livered and oratorial address of ac
ceptance of these keys. The large
gathering of members of the Order
and the public were visibly affected
by the scene. During all of this
time, the adjacent streets in the
neighborhood were packed with a
mass of humanity, while the mem
MRS. ORA BROWN STOKES, Grand Presiding Shepherd.
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bers of the Uniform Rank, wearing
their showy costumes and adorn
ments added a wealth of color to
the scene. Couple with this the
mellifluent notes of sweet music
floating out upon the air from the
band, which was impatiently waiting
to head the parade, in which three
bands and a drum corp subsequently
participated, and you have a faint
idea of the beginning of one of
the most colorful and impressive
parades ever staged by a fraternal
order here.
Rev. Dias Concludes Exercises.
I Rev. R. A. Dias, the popular di
vine from Norge. Va., delivered the
impressive benediction, which deeply
affected all, after which the order
to move was given by Commissioner
R. C. Mitchell. It was indeed a
strange sight. The line of march
had been previously announced and
published. Crowds had lined this
route for nearly and hour, but the
start was delayed. It served though
to add to the beauty of the parade,
as night came on and this marching
■ phalanx of male and female wear
ing their gorgeous but beautiful
uniforms were outlined to the thou
sands of observers by colored lights,
which were burned until the march
ing crowd returned to the point of
beginning.
The Fine Parade.
The women were the objects of
many compliments. They marched j
with the regularity of veterans. ,
They wore green capes, lined with;
resplendent gold, green caps j
trimmed with gold, and snow white !
dresses. They were officered, too,
by women, and their military car
riage and bearing caused astonish
ment by all beholders. Many of
our white citizens were outspoken
in complimenting them and the.
Order. Throughout all of this, Mrs. •
Ora Brown Stokes, who had ap
parently with a mystifying wand of
organizing ability brought all of
this about rode in her new auto
mobile, the gift of her husband,
surrounded by her cabinet.
Mrs. Stokes Happy.
She was evidently sublimely
happy and pleased at the showing
made by her well-trained followers.
A noticeable feature too was a
broadcaster in one of the cars, who
told the people along the route
what would take place and the
nature of further attractions. Rev.
Dr. W. L. Ransom, delivered the
annual sermon Tuesday night at the
Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mrs. Ora
Brown Stokes presided with becom
ing grace and dignity. Music was
furnished by a quartet from Nor
folk. Prof. J. H. Blackwell de
livered the welcome address, which
was responded to by Miss F. E.
Kemp, of Philadelphia.
A Great Sermon.
Rev. Dr. Ransom’s sermon was
one of the ablest he has ever de
livered in this city and it made a
profound impression.
Wednesday morning the Grand
Fold reconvened in the Leigh Street
Memorial Methodist Church, with
Grand Shepherd, Mrs. C,a Brown
Stokes, presiding, A. v‘. Clark,
secretary. The Deputies' Confei’
ence was held and Memorial Exer
cises took place.
Grand Secretary, A. C. Clark,
made a detailed report. The body
recessed for dinner. In the aftei*
noon, at 3 P. M., Grand Officers
and Board Members were elected,
or rather re-elected, as no changes
were made in the personnel. An
excellent report was made by Grand
Legal Advisor, C. A. McKenzie.
The Biennial Session.
A x'esolution was adopted provid
ing for biennial sessions, that is the
Grand Fold will meet once every
two years instead of every year.
The next session will be held in
Baltimoi’e, Md., in 1930.
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VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY
CAMPAIGN
The Viiginia Union University
Campaign will start September 24,
1928.
Miss Amy Wright, of Marion, S.
C.. is visiting her sister. Mrs. E. L.
Goeback, 217 E. Clay Sti'eet.
AMOS C. CLARK,
Grand Secretary Treasurer,
Manager Shepherds’ Band,
I. 0. S. and D. of Bethlehem.
' KING—In sad but loving remem
brance of our dear son and brother,
Langston L. King, who left us six
years ago. September 13, 1922:
“Softly at night the stars are shining
On a sad and lonely grave,
Where lies our dear son and brother,
Whom wo loved but could not save.
“It is only a step that divides us,
From glory no mortal has seen,
We will find when Death’s grim
finger
Have lifted the veil between.”
Loving Parents,
MR. and MRS. L. G. KING,
Sisters, <
FRENCHIE and BERTHEL.
^ Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Morris,
Miss Esther Morris, accompanied by
Miss Lillian M. Nichols have re
turned from New York City, on a
motor tour. They spent an enjoyable
vacation with many friends.
M«Z Wyndham M. Carter of New
York City with his daughter, Made
Ion. i3 visiting his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. E. R. Carter, 700 N. 5th St.
ypmapveeiflo* »•*&*.****• * ***
Mr. Daniel Adams, one of Montclair’s
leading young men, left for Boston, to
be gone two years. He is a member of
Union Baptist Cburch choir, and will be
missed by his New Jersey friends.
REV. DR. JOS. T HILL
COMES HERE_
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Delivers Powerful-Sermon.
Second Bapt. Qhurch Thronged***Mod*
erator E. F. Johnson Presents Divine
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY IM
PERIAL ORDER OF KING
DAVID
The Imperial Order of King
David will hoid its twentieth anni
versary at the Sixth Street Baptist
Church, Sixth and Clay Streets,
Sunday, September 23, 1928, at
3:30 o’clock P. M. A splendid pro
gram has been arranged. Rev.
Joseph Arrington will preach the
anniversary sermon. All members
are requested to meet at Johnson’s
Hall at 2:30 o’clock P. M.
Mrs. A. G. Thompson-Taylor, G.
W. Ruler.
Miss Mary M. Scott, G. W. Scribe.
MEMORIAL EXERCISES
Memorial exercises will be held
under the auspices of the Virginia
Officers Association, and Wm. A.
Hankins’ Camp ,United Spanish
Veterans, in honor of the late Cap
tain Wm. A. Hankins, who served
the Siifth Virginia Jtegtment, U. S.
Volunteers, during the war with
Spain, also in the Philippine Insur
rection and China Relief Expedition.
These exercises will be held at
the Fifth Street Baptist Church,
Sunday, September 30th, at 3
o’clock P. M.
A very attractive program has
been prepared. Lieutenant John K.
Rice, of Petersburg, Va., who was
with Captain Hanxins throughout
the war, will speak, and Rev. C. S.
Morris, D. D., will be the orator
of the occasion.
The Spanish War Veterans, the
auxiliary and a number of other
organizations will be in attendance.
Captain Hankins was well and
favorably known in this city.
All who delight to honor the de
fenders of our glorious flag are in
vited to be present and take a part
in this simple tribute.
SKIPWITH AND MT. TABOR
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, North
Twenty-second Street (Woodville) —
Our pastor and church invite the
public to worship with us next Sun
day, September 23, 1928. i
Subject, 11:30 A.- M,—“The
Blessed Hope.”
Communion, 3:30—A Spiritual
Feast. -
6:45 P. M.—B. Y. P. U.—Spicy,
program.
8:15 P. M.—Subject, “Step On'
It.”
Good singing at each service by<
the pastor and choir. j
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REINDEER
With twelve Eastern cities repre
sented and more than 100 delegates
present, the Sixth Annual Conven
tion of the Grand Lodge and Grand
Chapter of the B. P. 0. Reindeer
met in grand session in the city of
Baltimore, Md., September 9th to
12th, inclusively.
Richmond Lodge, No. 12, and
Wellington Chapter, No. 9, were
present with a large delegation,
composed of John Walker, James
Birchett, Willie M. Grant, John
Fulford, Charles Dudley, Nathaniel
Roy, Grand Deputy Richetta Price,
Queen Rebecca Harris, a fleet of
I two dozen cars carrying Traveling
i Club and friends and a Gray Line
• bus carrying the Richmond Lodge
| band. Also in attendance were Mr.
'Albert R. Patterson, Vice-Grand
(Dictator, and Mr. WTirt R. Jones,
(Grand Inner Guard.
The organization is young yet, •
but is giving evidence of a great
future. The local lodge and chap-'
ter will celebrate their fifth anni-l
versary at the Armstrong High J
i School auditorium. Sunday. Septem-.
I her 30, 1928, at 3:30 P. M. Mr.
I James T. Carter will be speaker of!
i the occasion. The Sabbath Glee)
(Club and other noted artists will
ifurnish music for the occasion. |
l Nathaniel Roy, chairman of this ^
:committee, is sparing no pains to"
• make this one of the greatest events'
I of the season.
I Mr. Albert R. Patterson was
'elected Grand Dictator over a
strong opponent from Newark, N.
J., thus bringing the headquarters
of another great organization to
Richmond.
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TUCKAHOE ASSOCIATION AND
ITS AUXILIARY HOLD
ANNUAL MEET
Rev. J. E. Fountain Selected As
Moderator.
The Tuckahoe Baptist Association
of Virginia, with its Woman's
Auxiliary, convened in its Thirty
fourth Annual Session, September
12th-l4th. with First Union Church
of Goochland, Rev. W. A. Brown,
pastor. The meeting was harmon
ious and largely attended. The ser
mons were preached by Rev. W. D.
White, Rev. 0. C. Perkins, Rev.
S. Jones and Rev. I. H. Hines. The
delegates were loud in praise for
the hospitality of pastor and people.
Dr. W. J. Clarke, president Vir
ginia Union University, delivered a
strong address following which the
association voted unanimously to
put on a drive to raise 8500.00 to
furnish two rooms in the new girls’
dormitory. Rev. D. J. Bradford was
selected to direct the drive because
of the success of the drive he di
rected last autumn, which netted
the school $350.73. Mrs. Ollie B.
Courtney, president of the Auiliary.
was selected to assist in this drive,
which will close the first Sunday in
December.
Thui’sday was high day in attend
ance. Dr. W. H. Skipwith delighted
the large crowd with songs. After
the sermon at the evening session,
Dr. W. W. Hill spoke of the State
Sunday School work. Rev. Robin
son told of the Christian work in
Philadelphia, and Rev. Bradford
made report from the Baptist
y> orld Alliance, which he attended
in Toronto, Canada, last June.
Rev. Joseph Arrington read the
report for the Executive Board,
which showed the home for Super
annuates to be in good condition.
Rev. S. P. Robinson is now pas
toring in the City of Brotherly
Love, and therefore retired as
Moderator, and was voted a gold
medal for faithful service. The
following officers were elected:
Rev. J. E. Fountain. B. Th.,
Moderator.
Rev. J. J. Xickens, Vice-Modera
tor.
Rev. D. J. Bradford. Clei’k.
Rev. W. II. Thomas, Correspond
ing Secretary.
Deacon W. M. Stevenson, Treas
urer.
(Special by John Mitchell, Jr,)
l Luii promised to attend the ser
vices at the Second Baptist Church
last Sunday morning. As I was
walk.ng down Third Street, 1 met a
citizen coming away from there. He
remarked that there was no chance
to set a seat there, .1 smiled and
proceeded on my way after enquiring
if preach.ng had begun. He replied
m the negative. 1 pressed my way
through the crowd, although I had
uneasily scanned the large number
of automobiles on the outside of the
structure. Deacon Armistead Wash
ington was looking serious, out
happy, while Deacon John T. Taylor
had a quiet expression of satisfac
tion, and Moderator E. F. Johnson
rad-ated happiness. The latter had
the job of presenting the pastor and
right well did he perform the
service.
SURPASSING LOVELINESS.
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As for me, they had me there to
write and I performed the task. Let
us see. The rostrum was decorated
with flowers and palms and ever
greens artistically arranged. Back
of the pulpit in the choir gallery, a
stream of melody’ poure^ forth, to
the satisfaction of the audience.
Looking over the church from this
point was a scene of surpassing
loveliness. It was. a sympathetic
congregation, which sympathy served
to give inspiration to the speaker.
I had known this church during
its palmy days and It reminded one
o' that time, when those Christian
melodies drowned even the noise of
the R. F. and P. trains as they
passed through the Byrd Street tun
nel on the tracks just in front of
this famous structure,
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had COME AS PASTOR.
Deacon John T. Taylor announced
the collection for the Sunday pre
ceding as being $127.72. Moderator
E. F. Johnson presented the pastor,
Hymn 531, "In All My Lord’s Ap
pointed Ways. My Journey I’ll Pur
sue" was sung. Rev. Joseph T.
HOI, D. D. said:
"I ccme now as your called and
chosen shepherd. I shall proceed not
vcnr way. bu* God’s way according
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Bishop Gaines
Speaks
Noted Divine at the Third
St. Bethel A. M. E. Ghurch
(Special by John Mitchell, Jr.)
Bishop A. L. Gaines, D. D., one]
of the ablest leaders in this country,
delivered two sermons in the Third
Street, A. M. E. Bethel Church
last Sunday, 11:30 A. M. and 8
P. M. He has been recently as
signed to this district, succeeding
Bishop Johnson. At 8 P. M.. after
routine exercises, Rev. W. E. hprat
i ley, the pastor in charge conducted
I the services. An effective prayer
was offered by Rev. C. C. Boone,
M. D., returned missionary from
I Africa. This was endowment day
* for the 7th Episcopal District and
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Mrs. Florence Cogbill arrived
home last Sunday after spending a
week visiting in New York.
Mr. S. S. Baker is now in Freed
men’s Hospital, Washington, D. C.,
for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Webster Dean and
Mrs. Celeste Cooley are touring
western part of Virginia, having vis
ited Lynchburg, Roanoke, etc.
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I “THE MAPLES” OPENS FOR THE
1 SEASON
One of the latest additions to the
academic life of Richmond Is the
opening of ‘‘The Maples", a tirat
class hostelry for co-eds at Virginia
Union University. The house is lo
cared on Brook Road convenient to
Unions campus and will offer all of
the comforts of home. Miss Bertha
L. Simons, a graduate of Benedict
College is matron. Miss Simons has
had wide experience with girls and
a splendid administration is assured
under her efficient methods. The
operation will be under the super
vision of Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes.
The building is completely furnished
and has received the commendation
of Mrs. Watson. Dean of Women.
i Airs. Minnie L.' Srott has returned
1 to her heme ir. Washington. D. C.,
after a pleasant stav with relatives
and friends. Sh« also spent some
time at Granite. Va.
Mrs. Harriet Blunt, who has been
ouite ill at her residence. 716 N.
Fourth Street, is somewhat im
proved.
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