The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-01
GUEST
OF BISHOP CLINTON AT ELM
i. I, HURST WAS DIR. WASH -. =. I
Noted lPreIate Entertuins the WASH
ington Party at His Home Which
: Is Described AS Being One OF the
: Most Beautiful In Charlotte. :.

: Charlotte, N. c., March 25.--Dr.
Booker It. Washington, known as
the Wizard Of Tuskegee," and rec
ognized by all as the foremost Me-
gro: IN: America, and for this matter,
RI the world, stopped over here on
his way tosBouth Carolina, where he.
was to- make q tour OF that 'pBtate to
stud y the Industrial, and ed uea tianal.
sas 1esro peobl esh.sFt fe was
tend Tered a grand reception Saturday
might at Elmhurst Manse the beaiti-
full episcopal residence Of Bishop
and Mrs. George Wylie: Clinton. :"
~ The House was handsomely deco
rated far the occasion and many Of
the leading citizens of the thriving
place came to pay their respects to
the distinguished guest: A dainty.
luncheon was served by Mrs. Clinton
+ the accomplished hostess, and DR..
Washington made brief, but highly
eelicitious address, in which he ex-
pressed qualification on meeting the
colored people of the city, this being
his first time in Charlotte although
he had passed through a number Of
times and had been most favorably
impressed with its evidences Of the
growth and development. He could
see signs Of progress made by the
Negroes in all parts Of the city, and
was much pleased with their modern
churches, comfortable homes and
weli-equipped schools. He told his
hearers not to be discouraged, that
the Negro had more friends among
the white people Of the South and
that we should pay more attention
to the things they were trying to do
for us than to the things our enc
mics are trying to do against us. He
urged. them to secure property, mas
ter trades, go into business and en-
deavor to excel In the professions.
He thought friction was good at
sometimes, as opposition brought
Fotft the sturdy, determined character
of people and made them eager to
achieve big results. - -
Rev. s. 'P. Lewis, pastor; Of the
First Baptist Church responded to
the address and gave some interest
Ing statistics touching the material
condition Of the colored citizens Of
Charlotte. Remarks were made by
Mrs. Marie l.. Clinton, wife of the
Bishop, extending. welcome to DR..
Washington and those of his party
who were present. Mr.. Emmett J.
Scott, private secretary to the emil
nent Tuskeegan delivered q happy
address, expressing thanks of the
visitors for the lavish hospitality,
dispensed by Bishop and Mrs. Clin-
ton, and Mr.. J. H. Washington also
made remarks Of an appropriate
nature. In the early morning Sun
day the party left for Rock Hill, The
first stopping place In the South
Carolina intinerary. -.
On the return from the weeks
stay In the Palmetto State, Bishop
Clinton, who accompanied the party
had for his guests Mr.. r. w: Thomp-
son, Of Washington, D. c., manager
OF "ThompsoRs National News Blu
reau," and Mr.. Charles Stewart, the
only c0lored representative of the
Associated Press, both Of whom
took care Of the publicity depart
ment Of the memorable tour.
Bishop Clinton's home is the fin-
est owned by coIored< man In the
city OF, Charlotte and is easily one
of the finest residences In the en-
/ tire city; regardless Of race. 1t is
two stories IN height and has large
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