The Twin City star., 1912-06-01
THE SUNDAY FORUM.

Delegates express their apprecia-
tlon Or. Jones condemns amalgama-
tion. A good musical program.
The Forum meeting last Sunday at
Bethesda Church was very en-
thusiastic one. The church was
packed. There was farewell recep-
tion to the Methodist Conference
Delegates and many were present.
The special feature was the musical
program by Director w. c. Jeffrey, Of
st. Thomas Episcopal Choir which
rendered several choice selections.
The program began with Prayer and
scriptural Reading by Chaplain Jenk-
ins. Introductory Remarks by Pres.
Bullock. Mrs. Kate M. Smith sang
Solo, accompanied by Miss Essie
Mason-and received prolonged ap-
plause. Mrs. John Sellers, one Of our
best dialect readers, gave the two
readings, "The Preacher on vaca-
ton and, by request "The Antebellum
Sermon" Mrs Sellars did justice in
both numbers, and received an ova-
ton. Mr.. J. H. Allison sang The
Holy City, accompanied by Miss Mil
dred Shull. Mr.. Allison and Mrs.
Smith are among the old school Of
local singers, who still make good.
DR.. ]. P. Morris addressed the For
um on, "A living and life." He por-
trayed the difference between just a
living and a worthy life. His optimis-
tic view of conditions and his sound
advice met the approval of his hear
ers. Prof. Morris Is a fluent speaker
and a man of high intellect. Among
the other speakers were Prof. ]. A.
McRae, Ashboro, N. c., DR.. Williams,
Wash. d. c., DR.. DR.. e. M. Jones, Atty
A. ]. Oliver, Roanoke, Va, Prof
Jones, Baltimore, Nd, DR.. w. G
Thompson, Wash. d. c., DR.. F. r
Bridges, Savannah, Ga. Each express
ing their hearty appreciation for the
courtesies extended them by our peo
pie.
DIR. r. Il. Jones, Editor of the South
western Christian Advocate was the
speaker of the day. He gave his en-
tire time to the race problem. His
"Mislike me not for my complexion
was an apology for this Caucasian
prototype, and he proudly stated thai
his parents were legally married
Negroes. His remarks were adorned
with humor, and his witty sayings
drew great applause. He outlined tn.
various so-called solutions Of the
Negro problem, segregation, coloniza
ton, expectation, and amalgamation
Condemning them all and never pro
ducing a thesis for the solution o.
the problem Of the races. DR.. Jone,
said that the Negroes of the Soutl
were far in advance Of those in Min
nesota, that we should accept oul
golden opportunities, that no mar
was fit to begin the battle of life whit
was ashamed of himself.
DR.. Jones condemned amalgama
ton as a solution of the Negro prob
lem. His TRADE against intermar
riage was untimely, as there were
present many Of the children Of mixed
parentage, and parents themselves
who were entitled to common
courtesy, and he proved that his per
sonal opinion was but the result o.
prejudice and imagination and not o.
serious anylisis. He ended his alb
stract remarks on amalgamation b,
referring to Hon. Fredrick Douglas!
as the greatest Negro of America
which is true, conceding the fact tha
Mrs. Douglass was a Caucasian. I
DIR. Jones hopes to realize his ambi
ton, the Bishopric, he must recog
nize the Brotherhood Of Man, and tn,
Star is glad to inform him that ther,
are In Minnesota nearly 500 intermar
ried families, who do not seek socia
equality among either race. but who's
posterity represent the moral and In
tellectual progress of the Negro race
There Is a vast difference between
conditions in the South and North al
to races and laws. DR.. Jones Is
very brilliant man and a gentleman
We live in an age Of chivalry, and h,
would not insult the members of tn,
feminine sex Of any race, but he wa
ignorant Of conditions, and for thi
he Is exonerated.