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NOTICE TO READER When you flnlah rend ing this l.'aue of the Nashville Globe place a V. S. 1-ceiu slump on tnla uotlce. nana Nime to any U. S. poMal em. ployee, an. I u will be placed In the hands or our sol lit rs or Bailor t the frwit. No wrap ping, no nldri'sx. A. S. l:mleon. Postmaster lien. "VILLE " GLOBE, NASHVILLE A CITY OF OPPORTUNITY THE LEADING NEGRO JOURNAL IN TENNESSEE. VOMJME XIII NASHVILLE. TENN., FRIDAY. NOVEMItKK 21. 1917. NUMfcER 4 NASH REV. VI. S. ELLING TON AT A. AND I. STATENORMAL ANNUAL SEEVICE AT SCHOOL "A CALL TO SEEVICE," SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION EFFICIENCY THE WATCHWORD OF THE DAT. SE REV. I. J. PASSES AWAY DISTINGUISHED PASTOR IN MEM PHIS MANY VISITORS ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES CHURCH AUDITORIUM CROWDED. Rev. W. S. Ellington, pastor of the First Baptist Church East Nashville. preached the annual sermon to the students and faculty of the A. and I. State Normal. Sunday. November 18th at 3:30 o'clock. One of the largest and e"th"8lastlc audiences that ever chli. ?,wU.tlful and commodious t I 0frthat ,nst'tuon was present to hear Rev. Ellington. "A Call to Service." was the Subject of his dis , course He took his text from Joshua Arise. CO OVPr thfa T.,l i and all this people, into the land which as follows:0 them" He SPOke ln part God has been calling men to ser vice ever since the morning of crea tlon. He is calling some to the field ;L?0W .nd reap; others t0 the factor lea others to the trenches, and o'hers to the pulpits and to leader ship. iTht.MaSter, 18 calling Prepared men into his service. Efficiency Is the burn ng word that quivers on the lips of all. True merit wins. There never was a time when the world hated sham so intensely and universally as ... xuo lane, wno is Busy trying to cover up his imperfections, is despls ed and rejected. The true man digs deep and builds upon a solid rock; his house will surely stand the storm He is respected, loved and obeyed In ou rtext the henvenly Father commands Joshua, to arise and go Service should follow study, as the day follows the sun. Why should we have religious services? This ques t on is answered by the transflgura tinn scene. After Peter. James and John had seen Moses and Elijah, and had heard them talking with Christ trev arose and went rt,n , tain to find a great multitude ii. and discouraged people waiting to be Healed and comforted. In the services of God s house we gain strength and wisdom. Christ says to those who have the light, "Ye are the light of the world." Not a little light shining simply to light up your own narrow path, but a great world light to shine In all the dark places of earth. Arise' carries with ft the giving up of the frivolous earthly cares and duties. Many of us are cumbered and vexed with a thousand trifling cares like Martha of old. We have failed iu cnoose tne good part which will never be taken from us. The trouble with this world today Is, too, many men are robbing their souls to food -their stomachs; impoverishing their brain to enrich their pockets. 0 how foolish it Is to barter awav the nrlcn. less things of eternity for the trash of lime; When Sanballat asked Nehe miah to give up the task which Cod naa assigned Him, he refused, saying, i am aoing a great work, so that I cannot come down." All work for the Master Is great, however humble the world may esteem it. we should ho work of the Master to serve batan, "For the wages of sin Is death. The next thought In our text gives suggestion of the kind of work that God wants done. "Go over this Jor dan." This was very difficult, it was nard work. Yes but It was of the highest importance. It was essen tial to thfl Vflrv AYlatanna nf tk ntw...n j -..'iiiv, i i ,un UUDCII people. They must cross the Jordan. - or .die like so many autumn leaves ln the wilderness. "All things are possible to him that believeth." It .took faith to cross the Jordan; simpie, ohlliUlVo faith Tt7V.n l.lil. . 1. v-.. .i. i- tai.il. nucu laiiu UUUtV JJUS- session of the leader and the people, all else was easy. They simply follow ed inarching orders. The Lord said to them, "when you see the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests and Levltes bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place and go after It." "Go after it," i go after the Ark, follow the manifest presence ,of God. Whether he leads across a swollen sea, or into a den of lions, or into a burning fiery furnace; follow him and all it well, Memphis, Term., Nov 20th. Special to the Nashville Globe: Thousands of friends, sympathizers and citizers of Memphis, augmented by a half hundred out-of-town vlsi tors, paid their last respects over the remains of the late Rev. T. J. Searcy, D. D., today at the Church Auditorium where the funeral services over the distinguished Baptist prelate and min ister of the gosped were held. The oldest residents of this city declared that not in the history of Memphis has a funeral been so largely attended or attracted so many notable persons from various, states in the Union, who journeyed especially to the city to be present and to participate in the ceremony of services. The Rev. Dr. Searcy passed away last Saturday at 7:00 p. ni. News of his death spread throughout the city rapidly. Telegrams and letters flew thick and fast all over the United States, and after a hurried confer ence with members of the family and intimate friends, together with the officers of the church, the funeral hour was set for ten o'clock Tuesday, Nov. of whom paid special tribute to the! life and character of the deceased. At the conclusion Miss Sallie Hill sang "The Sparrow." Resolutions were then read from the Metropolitan Bap-i list Church by Mr. L. C. Moore, the Grand Master of Odd Fellows for the stute of Tennessee. Other resolutions were read by Prof. C. J. Neal, Mrs. Florence Cooper and Mr. Z. L. Bonner. Rev. R. S. Brown then sang a solo, following this Miss L. E. Campbell, an active worker in the Metropoli tan Baptist Church, read the follow ing obituary: "Rev. T. J. Searcy was born in Rutherford Co., Tenn., Nov. 4, 1853, died Saturday Nov. 17 at 7:00 p. m., age 64 years. He graduated from Roger Williams University May 14, 1880. In 1882 he was called to pastor the First Baptist Church of Browns ville, Tenn., which church he served Taithfully for eleven years. He was then called to the Tabernacle Baptist Church Memphis, and after servine seven successful years, he resigned this charge to accept the position of Field Secretary, having been called by the Baptist State Convention and Home Mission Board (white) He served here four years. On Oct 2, 1902 he accepted the - pastorate of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. He served this church 15 years. In all these years he has given untiring ser vice for the spread of the gosnel of Jesus Christ. His word always bore consolation and faith. His last ser vice in the Metropolitan Church was the first Sunday in July. He went home from this service to rest and to come back to his flock. He did not speak of death during his illness, but was patient in the hope to enlarge the church, his greatest ambition." At the close o fthe obituary the choir from the Metropolitan Baptist Church led the singing, while the congregation joined in. At the close of the obituary, the choir master of ceremony for the occasion, introduced the Rev. T. O. Fuller, A. M., D. D., who delivpied the funeral ora tion. Dr. Fuller selected as his text a part of the 38th verse of the 3rd chapter r t 2nd Samuel. "Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?" His was a splendid tribute from a Biblical and logical sitting, built up from argu ment that was both convincing and eloquent. He gave to the deceased the credit due in death, and declared that a real prince of Israel had fallen. For thirty minutes he poured forth with EAST TENNESSEE PYTHIANS ACTIVEX DEPUTY BANKS A HUSTLER PEACE AND HARMONY IN HAM ILTON COUNTY EXCELLENT WORK BEING DONE. During the latter part of last week the Field Deputy Grand Chancellor visited Chattanooga and found the Mountain City in excellent condition. Peace and harmony reign supreme in Chattanooga and Hamilton county. The work of the Grand Deputy, Sir A. S. Banks, is apparent. A unique leaiure of his activity is that of add ing new members of all of the lodges in his district. Sir Luther Duncan, Grand Master-at-Arms, has been very active in Del phia Lodge. Eighteen additions rep resented one week's work. Hill City added live, St. Luke four teen, Royal six, Crystal six, Timothy five and Syracuse three. During last week ilfty-seven new members were added to the order in Chattanooga alone. Sir Fred Douglass is also dolus good work in his district, lie is or ganizing a new lode in Sweetwater. While in Chattanooga Sir Kite vis ited Syracuse LoilKe No. 5 to which such live wires as J. Milton Easter ling, Morris, House, Tyree, Miles, Wickliffe and Allen belong. These men make things go. The Field Deputy was .greatly im pressed with Sy.acuse Lodge, its of ficers and the manner in which the business was conducted. Punctuality in opening and closing the lodge and their attention to detail made the meeting even more impressive. This good lodge subscribed $200 to the Liberty Loan Fund. Rev. J. W. Tate, the eloquent Grand Prelate, and Sir John Singleton have already organized a lodge at Alco and are extending their efforts to Lenoir City, Louden and Marysville. It seems that the Great Booster Campaign Is now on in earnest, both ends of the state are working hard to roll up the greatest number of new members. Middle Tennessee is waking up l-uiinie Claiborne, .irs. .Vui'Luiet lluyion, Aiiss Kuirlu.t liuller, .iits Lillian Harrison, .Was iMii.ua Glui sleud, .Miss Sera ioiti, .u.ss Miriam Liuiioit, .Miss Juuuu.i .uc.vuunis, .Us herusa Uroyles, -W.ss t.laei.u lius- ey, .irs. Mane Jonnson, juss .Mary Davis. superintendent J. J. Keyes of the city public schools, gave permission for speaking on the necessity tor the. conservation of load. Mrs. beore Haynes spoke at Pearl liib and Dr. Matiie Coleman addressed the stu dents at Wahlen. Courage, patriotism and a desire to fully co-operate with the food admin istration in its attempt to supervise the food supply of our nation was shown by the faculty and student body of Fisk University, which turn aside from academic duties and lis tened to an address on this subject by Dean C. W. Morrow, after which they enthusiastically signed the pledge card as required. IMeharry and Wahlen also mani fested a keen interest in the city campaign. Mrs. Jones suggests that neighbor hood clubs be formed for the ex change of Ideas and practical experi ences in home economy. This will keep the saving of food before the people, will be of great mutual bene fit and will show an Interest and ap preciation of our personal responsi bility to our government at this time. WAR FUND IN NE GRO COLLEGES $10,000 FOR Y. M. C. A. AND Y. W. C. A. MANY THOUSANDS ALREADY SUBSCRIBED HAMP TON AND VIRGINIA LEAD. C. NI. E. CON ENCE AT CLARKS VILLE. NOV. 19TH LEWIS M. HOYLE LEAVES FOR CAMP. Nashville has furnished another re el uit for the national army in the per son of Lewis M. Hoyle of Hi N. Hill street. Mr. Hoyle is a member of the senior class of the college prepara tory department of Wahlen Univer sity. Il left for Camp .Meade, Md., on Friday morning, November ltith, where he will receive training in mil itary tactics. A number of friends were at he station to see him off a,nd wish him Godspeed, including many class mates, who gave the school "yells" and sent off their comrade with all sorts of cheers. His many friends will follow him with their in terest and good wishes and hope for him much success and advancement and a safe return to those who hold him most dear. As a result of campaigns during the past month for war work of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. in 40 Ne gro colleges and secondary schools nearly $10,000 has been subscribed. Mr. Channing H. Tobias and Miss Mary G. Evans are executives of the colored division of the North Ameri can Council of Student Movements which has set before It the task of raising $1,000,000 for army work at home and abroad. When the colored leaders set before them an object of $10,000 to be raised from colored col leges and secondary schools it was thought by many to be an impossible undertaking, but when the appeal was made to the schools that this effort furnished an opportunity to those left behind to enter into fellowship with the sacrifices of their own men who were going forth to give life itself, hey responded in truly heroic fashion. The following is a partial list of sub scriptions made: Hampton Institute ...$1 000 W. Va. Collegiate Institute 711 Howard University 420 Fisk University 387 Benedict College 350 BISHOP C. H. PHILLIPS PRESIDED MUCH WORK ACCOMPLISHED EXCELLENT PROGRAMS REN DERED BY DELEGATES. The Late REV. T. J. SEARCY. D. D. Pastor Metropolitan Baptist Church of Memphis, Tenn. plnminnno an nrnllnn flint ....... ..tl 'L the occasion, and, notwithstanding the ! f s,0- ?e '?res, "L Nfu8"Vl i.-8re h,r wo i ..,"".. i being strengthened by the additions HENRY ALLEN BOYD AT . ..MEADE. CAMP Camp Meade, Md., 11-17, 17, Special .to the Nashville Globe: In company with another national character, Rev. Henry A. Boyd, the secretary of the Sunday School Cor. , gress, visited Camp Meade. He was in company with Rev. Elbert W. Moore, D. D., of Columbus, Ohio. They came up from Washington and were met by the secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association in the person of Dr. Cabaniss. When they were taken to the Tennessee di vision they were received with a great demonstration. Half of the day was . spent here inspecting the quarters shaking hands with the enlisted men . and giving a word of encouragement here an dthere assuring the brave boys on each and every occasion that ' .though the loved ones at home were praying that they might give a full account of themselves at whatever point they may be moved whether "Somewhere in France" or marching on to Berlin with the conquering conquering American army. Durinx his stay here the Rev. Mr. Boyd as sured the Tennesseana that they . would be the recipients of constant communication from the proud Vol , unteer State." They left for points east and it is understood that they will visit practically every canton. . ment before the winter is over. 20th. The largest and most spacious building in the city was secured for the occasion. Notwithstanding the bereaved family had requested a simple funeral, pressue was brought to bear from within as well as with out the city to allow the friends of the noted dead to have at least a word to say over his remains. Both races were represented on the program, and men from the professional as well as the business walks of life partici paled. Surging crowds and throngs of people not only filled the great auditorium, but for yards away from the building, spreading out in the Church Park where the auditorium Is located, one could hardly reach the building. FUNERAL SERVICES. Slowly, with sorrowing hearts and solemn tread, the family and friends with the honorary pall-bearers of the late Dr. Searcy wended their way from the family residence at 385 S. Cynthia Place at 9:30 this morning to unurcn's Auditorium on Beale Ave nue, where the former pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church had lain in-state in order that the thousands oi irienas mignt view tne last re mains. As the solemn procession turned Into Beale Avenue with its official escorts, a passage was com polled to be made in order that they, might have access to the street, so dense was the throng of people lining notn sides of the streets, with bowed heads even to get but a glimpse of the massive casket containing all that was mortal of this city's most distin guished citizen. When the procession reached the auditorium . a choir con sisting of members of the Metropoli tan and other churches of the city sang sortiy, but when the procession marched up the aisle a funeral dirge was begun as the long line filed in. "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, From which Bone ever wakes to weep, A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes." hour was long past one o'clock when he was introduced, it was evident from his delivery that throughout the long wait careful preparation had been made. At the conclusion of his oration, Rev. S. E. Griggs was in troduced by the master of ceremony, and assisted in the oration. It was brought our during the long exer cises that the Rev. Dr. Searcy was a national character, having lived in Memphis for twenty-five years. His first pastorate was that of a church at Brownsville, where he took charge immediately after his graduation from Roger Williams University; he then came to the Tabernacle Baptist Church where he served them for seven years. Leaving the pastorate he took up the mission work as superinten dent of mission for the state of Ten nessee under the Baptist State Conven tion, which was then in co-operation with the Home Mission Society of New York. It was while engaged in mm wui k mat. ne was caueu to the i Metropolitan Baptist Church, where I he served until the time of his death. The late Dr. Searcy was elected some years ago as chairman of the Educa tional Board of that part of the Na tional Baptist Convention now known as the incorporated convention. He was secretary of the Trustee Board of Howe Institute, was ex-president of the National Negro Business League. Many of the speakers touched upon his activities and his deep interest in the civic improvement throughout the city. The active pall-bearers were Messrs Wm. Lane, C. J. Neal, H. C. Thomas, L. C. Moore, T. H. Johnson and Dr. G. W. Adklns. The honorary palL bearers were: Revs: W. J. Mc- Michael, W. W. Whitton, A. Parr, W. L. Petty, W. T. Vernon, Wm. Coke, R. S. Brown. Prominent among the visitors who came to attend the funeral were Revs. C. A. Eell and H. C. Moore of Chattanooga, Tenn., J. R. Burnett and others from Jackson, Tenn., Amos Johnson of Vicksburg, Miss., W. L. Craft, Henry A. Boyd, A M. Townsend, Wm. Haynes and E. M Lawrence of Nashville, Tenn., Rev. A. Parr and several deacons from his church, with Rev. Harding Smltji of Brownsville, Tenn. . In fact it was said that there were more than fifty out of town visitors. It is understood that the Ministers' Conference of the city also had resolutions that would be presented to the family, REV SEARCY KNOWN IN NASH VILLE, of new members or re-instatement at a ranid ra'e. Friendship No. 72 added eight to its roster Monday night, ,v On Sunday, November" i6th, a union initiation will be held at the Pythian Temple at 2 o'clock p. m. Sir R. E. Gee and a picked team will take char.ee of the work. From the report of the Grand Medical Register, Dr. W. A. Thompson, many are being add ed daily and that his office is being HOME-COMING AT THE THIRD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday was Home-coming Day at the Third Avenue Baptist Church and the Spirit of, the Lord was abroad in this historic structure all day. I'.e- tinning with the Sabbath school in the morning the whole day was a love feast. At the 11 o'clock hour the congregation adjourned to the river, where several who had previ ously confessed Christ were baptized. The B. Y. P. U. meeting in the eve ning was very interesting and large ly attended At niht the pastor preached from the text, "I Have Fought a Good Fight." The message he 'Conveyed to his congregation was one of hope courage and love. At the 'conclusion of the twmon a su-nmno,! with ..miinoii,.,! Mnniia tt I renort was made or inose wno nati is interesting to observe that the'prin- Contributed during the day. The pas MnlBa nf thn nrler nro lmliiB- nmrfi or had asked that all who were mem and more appreciated throughout the ' hers of the church should celebrate statP he day by brinuin.g a piece of money Ma Waitor t. Tnnoa nv -tintr. for each year of membership the de. man of the Food Pledge Card Cam-1 nomination of the coin to be decided nniii. wthv. tn thank evprv nerson I 'v the member's conscience. The i V - W REV. J. L. HARDING, Pastor of Third Avenue Baptist Church, whose congregation had their lioine-comini; Sunday. in the city who helped to mike the campaign a success, and wishes to call especial attention to the splendid spirit of intelligent helpfulness shown by the colored race. broke forth, carrying with It sorrow that was plainly audible throughout tne great audience. Scripture was read by Rev. W. W. Whitton and pray er was offered by Rev. W. J. Mc Michael; then the Howe Quartett rend ered a selection. Following this telegrams and letters were read from prominent people throughout the United States, then eulogistic remarks and resolution by Rev. W. T. Vernon, D. D.( pastor of the Avery Chapel A. M. E. Church, who told of his asso ciation and of the esteem of the de ceased. Rev. Henry A. Boyd, , sec retary of the Sunday School Congress, waanviiie, Tenn., who said he had made the trip directly from Philadel phia where he was on business for the denomination, to be present at the funeral to represent his father, Rev. H. H. Boyd, declared that the de ceased and his father had been friends for a quarter of a century. Rev. J. S. Loving (white) of Memphis, Rev. Ben Cox (white) of Memphis, Judge J Greer, Dr. A. A. Klnkanon (white) Memphis, Rev. A. D. Hurt, Nashville, Tenn., Dr. A. M. Townsend, Nashville, Tenn., Revs Wm. Haynes, Nashville, Tenn., A. Parr, Brownsville, Tenn. Harding Smith, Brownsville, Tenn. Amos JohnBon, Vicksburg, Miss.,, each The Rev. T. J. Searcy, whose funeral services were held at Memphis, Tenn., tins week, was well known in Nash ville. At one time he was called to FIRESIDE SCHOOL. The Training Classes for Christian Workers conducted by the Fireside reading of the envelopes was very interesting. Good music was furnished by the choir with Mr. Wm. R. Roache at the oriran. RECEIVED HON0BAPIE DIS CHARGE FP0TVT NATIONAL . ARMY. After receiving an honorable dis charge from the National Army and being enlisted in the Medical Reserve School at their headquarters continue Co ftse j Carnegie Mayberry. one " in number arid interest. A.;of NashvilIe.s heroe9 has returned to feature of interest and inspiration is . th ,t t0 compiete his education in 'Via nlnolnff nt ilia nlno n nf thn ilnoa . .... -v . V ; ' n 1 Dental surgery at menarry ueniai -n Friday morning, led by Mr. E. W. rnnl,p ftr whi(.h he will return D. Isaac, Jr., Under his able direc-it0 remicr service to his country in tion, the class is doing some fine tnat cap.,City. While in the National chorus singing. Armv he was nnnointcd Non-commis- The course in "First Aid to the In- sioned officer, but upon his return he jured, begins on Thursday evening will be ranked as First Lieutenant, as part of the work of that course. Dr. i He says the boys from Tennessee Hubbard has charge of this work and i especially those from Nashville and under his direction lectures on prac-1 belonging to Co. L. 368 Infantry, of tical subjects regarding health and which he was a member are making what to do in emergencies will be I good and will be known in the future given by competent Instructors. The: as the heroic 368th first lecture Is to be on "Poisoning what to do" by Dr. W. R. Baker. It '"ped a large number will avail themselves of the opportunity present ed in this course. The class meets at 5:30 and closes at 7:30, the doctor's All are ln good spirit and wish to be remembered by their friends also wish to express their gratitude for the generous hospitality and good wishes accorded them upon their de parture by the women's committee of lecture coming at seven o'clock. The i the Council of National Defense, the tuition for the entire course Is fifty jeiits, which covers all expenses. Mrs. F. E. Dawson, President of the Feleration of Women's Cluba, was appointed chairman-at-lar,ge by Mrs. Jones, and with her usual execu tive ability she immediately began n.'.king arrangements looking to a thorough canvass of the city. The ward and block' system was adopted as the most effective method of reaching the people and it was nec essary, to appoint a chairman for each ward in which the resident colored take charge of the First Bapt. Church Population was sufficiently large to in East Nashville, and it was thought JU8tlfy such service. These chair- nt that time that he would accept. 2,e?re: "es,dam.eiL G- a Hayne- Then on another occasion during his W' Crosthwa t, J. T Pierce, p. R. service in the eductional work of the Burrus, J. C. Napier, Mary Bennett, National Baptist Convention, while ,'ou7 ,u"ea' f , ' a o "5" ho into no. a m M,h.n n r n. Joe Reece, C. V. Lane and S. P. Y. M. C. A. and their friends of Nashville. Dr. Mayberry, after leaving camp Meade, visited friends in Baltimore Md., Washington, D. C, Parkersburg, W. Va. and Cincinnati, Ohio. Be fore starting home he went to Phila delphia, Pa., where he purchased a large amount of modern dental in struments used in the dental profes sion for the benefit of the people of Nashville in need of dental service which can be had by him at Meharry Dental College free of cost. He will also be glad to see at any time the parents, relatives, wives, sweethearts and friends of those at Camp Meade wishing to know the general conditions and welfare of those In whom they are interested at Meharry Medical College of Mobile, Ala., was acting as secre- Harrls. These , received their ap- nnln.mnntn lk.n,ik T .1 tary it was thought that the Board .ftey P?,-.?.r,- who" Sade'Vffto door Canvass as president of a Theological Semin ary. He often visited the city, and as an alumnus of Roger Williams Uni versity, he was often here to the Board meetings. The Baptist Minister's Conference of this City over which the Rev C. H. Clark, D. D., presides, is understood to have passed fitting reso lutions of his death. for signatures. These bore the hard est part of the campaign, but ln every instance the work was done with a willing spirit and with a full sense of what our government means when It asks us to conserve food now in order to avoid possible dis comfort later. Early in the campaign it developed that the eighth ward had not been or ganized. Mrs. Jones - asked 'Mrs. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Jm,a wllllama President of r the I Mothera', P.lnh nf Rpthlohom TTniwo The monthly rhetorlcals will be to tnko thn wnrri phnlrmnnnhtn Qhn held at State Normal School Wednes- hns done splendid work not only ln day night, November 2Sth. The pro- the 8th, but in the 24th. which had gram will be of a Thanksgiving na- not been fully organized and her ture and will be quite Interesting. The services have been greatly appreciat. public is cordially invited. Program ed. Her assistants were: Mrs. Sallie will begin promptly at 8 o'clock. Sawyer, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Mrs. DR. HUMBLER OF LOUISIANA PASSES MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE. Dr. Oliver J. Humbler, Jr., of Louis iana and a graduate of Meharry Med ical College who is now residing in Washington, D. C, and in the employ of the Department of Justice in the same city, wrote about two months a.go, stating that he had passed the Maryland State Board of Medicine and Surgery and a few days ago he wrote that he had passed the Wash ington Board of Medicine and Sur gory and that he would practice ln Washington, D. C. He also statea that he was the father of a son which was thirty-two days old. Dr. Hum bler Is of the class of '16 and Meharry feels glad in having a son that ra,n pass such very tedious boards. Dr Humbler Is to be commended. Me harry, the class of '14 and all his friends wish for him a glorious suc cess in the practice of his well chosen profession,. Talladega College 3 32 Knoxville College 300 Shaw University 300 St. Paul School 254 Bluefield Col. Inst. (W. Va) ... 250 Paine College 237 Alcorn College 204 Meharry Medical College 200 Livingston College 200 Jackson College 110 Clark University 100 Bonnet t College 100 Tougaloo College 20 Walker Bapt. Institute 78 Union University 1000 Va. N. & I. Institute 500 Tuskegee Institute 400 Lincoln University 383 Spelman Seminary 337 Morehouse College 320 Fla A. & M. College 300 Claflin University 2C0 S. C. State College 250 Tenn State College 238 Haines Institute 234 Allen University 203 Biddle University 200 Atlanta University 150 Roger Williams University ... 126 1 N. C. State College 100 Ala State Normal 100 Walden College 88 Campbell College 50 Other schools in which campaigns were held, but from whom reports have not yet been received are Georgia State College, Gammon Theo logical Seminary and Morris Brown University. The interesting thing- about it all is that the subscriptions are being col lected promptly. Hampton Institute and Union University have both col lected their subscriptions of $1000 each; Haines Institute, of Augusta, Ga subscribed $144 and collected $234. The collecting campaign Is still going on and from present reports there is every reason for believing that not less than 80 per cent - of all sub scriptions will be collected. A circular appeal is being sent out this week urging all schools in which campaigns were not held to observe Nov. 27th as a special day of prayer and offering for the War Fund. It is hoped that the same spirit of sacri fice may characterize their responcc as was true of those that participat ed in the subscription campaign. Mr. Tobias and Miss Evans have been ably assisted in their campaign work by Dr. J. E. Moorland, Secretary J. H. McGrew of Va., Secretary J. B. Watson of Atlanta, President Joh Hope of Atlanta, Mrs. Mary C. Mc Crory of Charlotte, Prof. W. H. Hoi loway of Talladega, Miss Holmes of Hampton Institute, Rev. Mordecal Johnson of Charleston, West Va., Miss May Belcher of St. Louis, Secretary W. C. Craver of Washington, Miss Adela Ruffin of Richmond, Va., Miss Eva Bowles of New York and Miss Fanny Cobb- Carter of Institute, West Va. Bishop Phillips Reads Appointments. Clarksville, Tenn., Nov. 19. The Tennessee Annual Conference of the C. M. E. Church formally ad journed last night when Bishop C. H. Phillips of Nashville announced ap pointments. The conference from every angle was the most harmonious. business-like and spiritual ever beia in the state. The General Conference will con vene in Chicago, 111., in May, 1918 and the following clerical delegates were elected: Rev. H. J. Johnson, P. J. Coleman, R. B. Polk and J. H. Crooks; lay delegates are Dr. J. T. Phillips, Prof. E. 11. Brown, Dr. J. A. Lester and W. C. Mcltay. Promin ent general officers from distant cities and ministers from Kentucky, Ohio and Arizona visited the conference and delivered very timely addresses. Woman's Night was fittingly ob served last Friday night in the form of an entertaining musical and liter ary program. Dr. Mattie Coleman of Nashville, presided. Among those who served on the program were: Miss Lady Emma Louise Phillips, Mis. Helen Nesbitt, Chicago, Mrs. Minerva Smith, Mrs. Greenlow, Mrs. Mamio Copeland. Hopkinsville, Ky., and others. The citizens of Clarksville took good care of the conference -end it is under stood the visitors had a delightful time. Bishop Phillips has presided over the Tennessee Conference for 16 years and the conference passed reso lutions commending his services. Petitions will be presented the Gen eral Conference urging his return for another 4 years. The list of appointments announc ed by Hishop Phillips follows: Nashville District P. J. Coleman, P. 10. Capers Chapel W. C. Stovall. Lane Tabernacle 11. B. Polk. Phillips Chapel C. A. Naddell. Phillips Temple, Chattanooga C. Robins. Ltt Guurdo St a. D. R. Giles. Pilot Knob and Avondale Sta. J. 1). Fcnnell. Green Lawn and Lebanon Ct. H. E. Flowers. Powell Grove and Watcrtown Ct. J. II. Ilritton. Lavergno Sta. R. A. White. Mt. Lavergno and Pearly Hill Ct. W. R. Potter. Pulaski and Webb Chapel II. B. Oldham. Iron City and West Point Ct N. Davis. Odms Bend Ct. T. A. Stewart. Gallatin Sta. II. J. Rutherford. Sand Hill Sta. II. 1. Wynn. Jefferson Sta. J. W. Da.yis. Starts Knob T. White. IT. F. Ct W. R. Payne. Woodlawn Sta. CLARKSVILLE DISTRICT, H. J. Johnson, P. E. Wesley Chapel J. II. Crooks. Savannah I. A. Thornton. Irin and South Clarksville Sta. M. L. Smith. Cumberland City Mt. Hermon and II. E. Rucker. Lnudcrville and Bathl Sta A. J. Parker. Springfield and Adams Sta. A. H. Jenkins. Second Grove Sta. T. A. Lane. Goodlettsvillu Sta C. H. P. Sarvar. St. Luke Sta. A. J. Norris. Providence Mission supplied by T. W. Johnson. East Nashville Mission J. M. Webb. Guthrie Misslon( Tenn) J . W. Samuels. Ashland City Ct J. Quarters. Rev G. W. Fitchue of Nashville, esldence, 829, South Overton, street, preached at Bryant Grove, Nov. 11-18, 917, and was the guest of Brother Walter Caugs and wife two nights and also the company of Brother St, Drs. E. W. Moore. J. C. Austin, R. H. Boiling, T. H. C. Messer, W. T. Hall, Henry Allen Body and President Jones at the Nations Capitol. The Regular Rational Bautist Conven tion recognized by the Departmenjts. - j The Commission Went. Saw Wuis Heard and Conquered. ; Ovation Tendered President Jones and Secretary Henry Allen Boyd. Cincinnati, Ohio: This is one of ijhe brightest days of the season. The Sun, is shining ligh and we are here at the station waiting to meet the Revs Jones and Boyd. Here they are was heard and soon Dr. W. Augustus Jones, Dr. Locust, and other distinguished di vines of Ohio were accompanying the guest to the Lcin.nisine in waiting. Off to the "Y" Breakfast there sat Chics leaders and now we are at the Anlioch Baptist Church of which tne lamented Dr. Geo. W. Vntt was tho honored pastor Dr. W. Augustus Jones presided by request cf the Rev. White. The choir Is heaven born and sing as do the cherubs. Dr. Locust, the noted orator makes welcome the guest. The Rev. Henry Allen Boyd, selecting as his subject, "Life its aims and pur poses," spoke, and for forty-five minutes he held the audience ln the grasp of his reason. He had not before spoken here in this order and won for himself honors, the audience at no time tired of hia pointed remarks, but urged that he should continue. So interested were they In his every word. President Jones was then introduced. Cincin nati is now safe and secure in the column of righteousness and Liberty. A soft mellow light has gone out. Our beloved Dr. Wyatt Is absent. He sleeps were the opening words ot Dr. (Continued on Page 8.)