Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-08-11
FROM THE METROPOLIS.

wilmington, though Tor quite a
long time apparently silent, springs
out of her dormant recesses and again
sends greetings to the earnest daunt-
less and much sought for MESSENGER.
Our city has never before been as
progressive. The community that
has seemingly been asleep for the last
two decades or more was simply laying
aside her forces of intellect, power and
energy preparatory to the fight, when
all arms were ready to unite and move
out. And so, one visiting Whining
ton spending only day is made to
see the many advantages of trade,
commerce, enterprises, manufacture
and education. Many new and very
attractive buildings in the latest style
have been erected, and we can with
honor and credit state that with but
few exceptions, these were super
vised and built by the colored mech
anics, most of whom own very pretty
and comfortable homes. We take
pleasure in mentioning the colored
Odd Fellows Hall on the corner of
Seventh and Nun Sts., large COM
modious, brick structure, three
stories high. This building not only
reflects credit upon the race but will
stand as living monument after this
generation will have passed into the
regions of eternal bliss. Its cost will
not be less than five thousand dollars
(S5, 000.) What powerful efforts
could be accomplished if our people
would unite hand to hand, heart to
heart and brain to brain in one grand
organization for one another's interest
and good. What grand achievements
would be accomplished if we paid less
heed to Madam Rumor and make
strong endeavors to beat back preju-
dice, jealousy and envy, which, SO
prominently characterize the human
family Let us teach the children
self respect and race pride. Inculcate
in them principles of true womanhood
and manhood. 1t is needless to men
ton our favorite summer resort
Carolina Beach, where many tired of
the hum and noise of the busy city
seek there for retirement and pleasure.
St. Stephens A. NJ. E. Church is
still making strenuous efforts to lift
the debt which stands gazing like a
hideous monster in the faces of its
membership. Congratulations should
be given to the faithful and
earnest Willing Workers" composed
exclusively of the Christian hearted
women of the church who presented
to it on the third Sabbath in last
month one hundred and eleven dollars
SID Rev. Epps, pastor. is an
energetic and Jealous worker in this
capacity We have been blessed
with visit from one of Livingstones
brightest sons, Rev W. B. Fender
son, guest of Rev j b. Small, d.
D., and Mrs Hannah Butt of Wash
ington, n G. guest of the above
name gentleman. Rev. Small pastor
of St. Luke's A. NJ. Il. Zion Church
is man of no little intellect and
ability and labors successfully among
his people.
We see the little boys and girls
out with some very pretty envelopes
asking aid to help build or remodel
Chestnut St. Presbyterian Church.
We wish them and the pastor success.
Many hearts have thanked God for
the return of our skillful Doctor
Shober who has been spending some
time visiting our Northern cities. We
hope his health is better. Mr. G.
Il. Davis one Of the tutors of Biddle
is spending some time at home with
friends and relatives. We welcome
Misses Hester Cutler, Theodosia and
Fannie Hargraves, Lizzie Holloway,
Ranzic Mcneil. Maggie Edens,
Addic Willis and Sarah Hill of
Scotia Seminary, Misses Minnie Howe,
Este Amey. Ellen Williams. Mary
Howe. Masters Avant, Hill and james,
and Miss Minnie Evans of Raleigh,