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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

Lone Star Chapter No. 2, o. E. S.,
initiated twelve candidates into the
degrees of the order last Saturday
afternoon in the presence of as bril-
liant an assemblage of members OF
the Eastern Star as has ever as
sembled in the temple. The royal
matron of Lone Star is Mrs. Effie j.
Watkins, wife of the wekk-known un-
dertaker, j. T. Watkins, and is her
self one of the most accomplished
and lovable matrons the fraternity
has ever had. Lone Star has the
honor of having in its ranks the past
royal matron, Mary F. Herriford; Past
Grand Master r. T. Coles, present
Grand Master N G. Crews, and many
OF the prominent ladies and gentle
men of the city, with Prof. G. A. Page
as royal patron. The musical pro
gram was in the hands Of Mrs. j. d
Brown, who presided with skill anC
grace at the piano, and the Officers
of the chapter demonstrated a pro
ficiency in the comforting of the de
grees that brought forth much ap
pIause. After the initiation the charm
ing royal matron rendered the mem
bers of the chapter, grand officers
and visitors a delightful reception,
during which delicious refreshments
were served and brief but enjoyable
remarks were made by Past Grand
Matron A. b. Robinson, Grand Secre-
tary G. w. X. Love, Past Grand Mas.
ter R. t, Coles and Grand Master N
C. Crews, all of whom expressed the
opinion that this was one of the most
enjoyable initiation ceremonies they
had ever attended. Lone Star has
quite a number of candidates to be
initiated in the near future.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH.

his Church, located at 18th and
Highland avenue, is presided over by
Rev. B. Hillman, one of the brainiest
and most experienced men in the min
istry. He has been gospel preacher
for nearly forty years and the editor
is honored to count him among his
boyhood friends. He reports splen'
did services both morning and even
ing. The attendance was 250 at each
service.
There are many churches from
which our reports were unable to get
returns, but sufficient returns have
been obtained to show that out Of the
81, 900 Negroes in the two Kansas
Cities, more than $4,000 attended ser
vices somewhere last Sunday, nearly
500 additions to the Church, and the
collections of more than $4,000
Il was glad when they said unto
me, let us go unto the House of the
Lord"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
Splendid Young Missourian WHO'S Winning Laurels
in His Profession a Minister of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church in
the State of Oklahoma.
Soldier---Singer---Gospel Preacher
All Missourians proud of Rev T. H. Wiseman a
native of this Grand Old State.

teers in 1898 to go to Cuba and wrest
the iron heel of oppression from the
necks of that struggling people,
though but a mere boy, Wiseman was
one of the first to enlist, and served
heroically throughout the war On re-
turning he went to California, where.
under the ministry of DR.. VIM. II.
Peck, presiding elder, he became con-
nected with the church, was ordained
local preacher, and his rise since
then has been swift and sure in the
ranks Of his church.
He was for a year chaplain of Kit
trell College, in North Carolina, and
studied for year in the University
OF California. On last year he was
transferred to the Oklahoma Confer
ence, and stationed at his present
charge, Okmulgee, where he is win
ming fresh laurels, both for himself
and for his church. He was very
prominent figure at the state teach
ers' meeting recently at Boley, and
his singing, as usual, was one of the
most brilliant features of an excel
lent program. And he was highly
complimented by President Inman E.
Page, his old instructor, at Lincoln
Institute. Rev. Wiseman was invited
by President Healing, of Western Uni
versity, to preach the Baccalaureate
sermon to the religious societies. And
all Kansas City will acknowledge that
nobody in the world has sung with
more pathos and power and sweet
ness the song, 81 am Here on Busi-
ness for My King" as does Rev Wise
man.
Cards have been sent out announc-
ing the approaching marriage of Rev.
Wiseman and Miss Claudia E. Jen-
kins, one of Kansas City's fairest and
most intellectual daughters, and a
member of one of the most repre-
sentative families in the West And
The Sun hastens to congratulate both
of the parties to this mutual contract
upon their wisdom, good Judgment
and good fortune in securing each
other, and predicts for them bril-
liant future and a happy life. The
race wherever he is known is proud
of Rev. Wiseman, and they are equal
ly proud of his brilliant and accom-
plished fiance, and that he will win
higher honors in the ranks of his
church is a foregone conclusion.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

Perhaps there is no young man in
the ministry of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church who has made such
an enviable reputation and such rapid
progress as the Rev. r. II. Wiseman,
the brilliant young pastor of the
church at Okmulgee, Okla, who is
well and favorably known to all Kan
sas Cityans, having been assistant
pastor of Alltn Chapel during the year
preceding the general conference. Rev.
Wiseman is not only a pleasing and
intellectual preacher of the Gospel,
but is ont of the most accomplished
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
EnENEzER A. NJ. E. CHURCH.

Never was the necessity for larger
and more commodious building dem
onstrated to the members of Ebenezer
Church than on last Sunday when
thousands attempted to get into a
building built only to accommodate
hundreds. Rev. w. C. Williams re;
ports that hundreds were turned away
at both morning and evening servicts.
The attendance at the morning service
was 400 and in the evening 700 people
wedged themselves into this building.
DR.. Williams preached two never to
be forgotten sermons, which resulted
in 26 people joining the Church, while
the collections we're $4,000. Ebenezer
is entering upon revival that will
stir Kansas City from center to cir
cumference.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH.

Centennial NJ. E. Church, located at
18th and Woodland avenue, Rev. r..
Davis pastor, had the greatest day in
it's history and was utterlyincapable
of accommodating the hundreds who
sought to worship there during the
day. The morning attendance was
470, evening attendance $50. During
the day there were 43 additions to the
Church and DR.. Davis preached two
sermons that will long live in the
minds of his hearers. Many were
turned away from this Church and
the collections were $1,000.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
sennnd Rantlst

Last Sunday was indeed great day
at this church. Crowded to its ca
pacity, many of the old members be-
ing brought to church in carriages
sent out by the pastor and officers.
here were fifty additions to the
church, and $50 went forward and
manifested a desire to live a Christian
life. Morning attendance, 1900;
evening, 1900; collection. $4,000.
Next Sunday baptism will be admins
tered to sixty-one candidates, and in
the evening the Lords Supper will be
observed. The next issue of The Sun
will contain a full list of those bap-
tized.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
The Tango Day a Great Success

Society turned out in great force
to show their appreciation for DR..
Smiths new creation, the Tango Sun
dae on blazer. 1t was a decided
hit, and is destined to be more popu-
lar than the famous clipper Sundae, !"
which was the leading seller during
the last soda season. The following
ladies' and gentlemen visited Sunday
February 1, 1914, between the hours
of and ~ o'clock p. m.
Miss Ruth Bradley Mrs. D. n. Crosth-
waite, Professor Work, Miss Victoria
Prof. T. b. Stewart, Professor White,
Professor Holder Miss Grace White, Mr.
N. G. Walker. Dr. Kane, DIR. Lowe, Mrs
Silas Chainey, Mrs Annis Garrett, Mrs
Daisy Mcknight, Miss Viola Robinson
Miss Ethyline Wilson, the Misses Mar
tin, Miss Ambia Keene, Mr.; T. Laws, Mr.
Eugene Vaughan, Mr. Johnnie Banks,
Il. Baldwin, Mr.. Hugh Jones, Miss Joseph
inc Yates Mr.. Phillip Johnson, Miss
Susie Hutchings, Miss Mary Jones, Mr.
Phil Tilford, Mr.. Tim Cooper, Miss over
ton, Mr. Arthur Harris Mrs. Sally c
Rodgers, Dr. Holly, Miss Bell, Miss Annie
| Bell Montgomery, Dr. Hopkins, Mr.
Thurman, Miss Sadie Rodgers DR.. ,ant
Jarrett, Mrs. Washington, Mr.. Blue, Miss
| Bessie Jacobs
The names of visitors will continue
to be published until our formal open
ing Of the Soda Season, Easter Sun
day Yourself and friends are cor
daily invited to come and try the de
licious Tango.
Meet me at Smiths after the show
after church or after the dance, where
we can sit and talk the matter oVel
and enjoy eating one of those Thrill
ing Tangos. Eighteenth and Tracy il
the place.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
St stephen's Baptist church.

Rev. ]. w. Hurse, pastor, reports a
glorious service all day and the
spiritual enthusiasm ran high. Excel.
lent music was rendered by his well.
trained choir. The attendance at the
morning service was 800, and at the
evening service, $50. And hundreds
were turned away. There were 12C
additions to the church, and the col.
lections were $1S5.50. This was one
of the greatest Sundays in the history
of st. Stephens.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

To the Editor of The Sun: I have
been thinking seriously of the exist
ing condition of the Negro of today
The first day of February has been
celebrated by everyone as "Go-to-
Church Sunday" but I wonder if any
thought has been given to the un-
fortunate fellow who has no one to
help him or plead his cause. l have
in mind several persons of whom I
have read, especially those two boys
who were accused of robbing the
groceryman at Seventeenth street and
Michigan avenue, one ~ and the
other II years of age; also the man
who was caught wounded on Wabash
avenue and accused of killing police
man. Has anyone of our race taken
it upon himself to find out if these
reports were true or not, or have all
just passed it up lightly as if none of
them amounted to very much. | know
that some white men are full of dirty
tricks when it comes to making ac.
cusations against the Negro, and
should like to hear of some self-ap-
pointed committee investigating these
charges and giving to the people the
real facts. My heart is with the poor
and unfortunate, and l often ask my
self the question, How long will the
Negro have to put up with existing
conditions?" and "How can he be con-
tented in the face of such prejudice
and discrimination ?" Apparently the
Negro does not realize his condition
or he doesn't care, and / know that
he isn't doing much to better his sur
roundings, which apparently are grow
ing worse all the time I am speak
ing directly to those Negroes who
have influence or are supposed to
have it. Is 1t because he is so glad
tnat he himself is out of prison that
he is afraid to try and help the other
fellow? Why do you continue to vote
and keep white men in office if you
are unable to get some beneficial re-
suits for your race? The reason is
that we accept some petty compensa-
tion for our vote and are not in a
position to demand something real.
We must do something, demand some
thing. acquire something, so that we
can help ourselves and also one on
other.
Yours for the race,
JAS. r. RHODES,
1904 East Twelfth st.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
MASONIC.

What has become of the old time
Mason who used to take such de-
lignt in learning and rehearsing the
secret work of the Order? He
flourished, too. at a time when
learning was less common among
the craftsmen and often made his
progress through hearing the words
read by his more capable brother.
He knew the ceremonies accurately
from opening to closing. He could
confer degrees, deliver lectures and
recite law.
Has much learning overcome him.
or is it possible that the material
side of Masonry, through burial
funds and endowments, has so en-
crossed him as to cause him to neg
lect the higher arts? There are
those that think so, at least, and 1t
might be worth while to give the
matter serious consideration. II may
be possible that Masonry has done
herself more harm than good by tax
ing on the modern ''innovations :,
Could the old-time love and venera-
ton for the rites endure If the frills
were left Off? Let us hear from
somebody upon the subject.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

The Negro Business League held a
very interesting meeting Tuesday
night and were addressed by MI
Arthur A. Anderson, of London, Eng
land, and DIR. G, Murray Kane. De-
lightful music was furnished by the
Anderson family. with splendid
recitation by young Anderson, Jr.
Tais family as musicians and readers
is unexcelled. The league made ar
rangements with them to repeat their
musical program at the next meeting,
Tuesday night, February 10, when an
address will be delivered by ]. A.
Wilson. the jeweler, with a summary
Of NEGRO Business Needs" by Presi-
dent H. T. Healing, OF Western Uni
versity. The public is invited; s
o'clock; 1903 East Eighteenth street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

and sweetest singers of the race. His
singing electrified the throngs that at
tended the general conference here in
1912, and has been the means of
bringing many men to the feet Of the
Master. Of magnificent physical
proportion, pleasing countenance, and
a winsome personality, he makes
friends wherever he goes, and with
out doubt is destined to win high
honors and much fame within the
councils of his church and race. That
he has been loyal to his country, we
may only cite the fact that when
President Mckinley called for volun-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday was Covenant Day ana
many testified to the goodness of our
Lord. There was much rejoicing.
Five Joined the Church, which was
filed to it's capacity. Five hundred
people attended morning services. May
God send us another go to Church"
day. The evening services were
grand. The pastor preached a won
derful sermon, Goods Love For Us"
The Church was crowded beyond its
capacity. Fully two hundred were un-
able to get into the Church. There
were six additions. The choir sang
sweetly "Praise Ye the Lord, on
House of Israel" The collection was
taken and we departed for our homes
feeling as If our joints were filled
with new wine.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
HUNDREDS JOINED THE CHURCH AND A GREAT RELIGIOUS
ENTHUSIASM WAS AROUSED WHICH WILL BEAR
FRUIT IN THE FUTURE.

Perhaps the most remarkable ex.
hibition Of church going ever wit
messed in Kansas City on the part OF
Colored people was on last Sunday
known as "Go-to-Church Sunday
Nearly every church in the city made
extra prepare tons for the occasion,
and extra seating capacity was pro
vided wherever possible, and special
musical programs was the order OF
the day throughout the two cities. The
Sun, has made diligent efforts to get
reports from every church in the two
cities, and the compiled statistics
from the different churches are given
as follows:
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
Allen Chanel.

Never in the history of Allen
Chapel, not even during the general
conference, was there such throng
gathered within it's walls as last Sun
day. Every available inch of space
was taken, and the ushers certify that
more than five hundred were turned
away from the morning service. An
excellent musical program was rem
dered by the surpllced choir of forty
voices, and DR.. Thomas preached an
effective sermon from st. John, XIII,
"a. Theme, Am l My Brothers
Keeper" Attendance: morning, q
24O evening, 1,400. Additions to the
aehnrch, seventy six; total collection
S13S.40.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

The account of services at Vine
Street Baptist Church, Rev. DR.. T. w.
Ewing pastor, will be found under the
heading of Vine Street Church News.
This is one of the churches that sends
in its reports weekly to the Kansas
City Sun, for which we are duly CRATE
full.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

Arch Gleaves. son of Mrs. Laura
Perry OF Quindaro, Kas.. and a
brother of Miss Lizzie Gleaves and
Mrs. Melissa q. French OF this city.
was killed by a Union Pacific train
at Laramie. Wyo., and the body was
buried there, as the family was not
apprised of his death until after the
interment Another brother is
silas Gleaves. formerly of this city,
but now of Chicago
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
St. John A. M. E. church.

Rev. T. A. Wilson, the pastor,
preached two wonderful sermons dur
ing the day. The attendance at the
morning service was rSO; evening,
200; no additions; collection, $4,000.
The pastor will begin series of SER
mons Sunday, February 8, to which
the public is invited.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

The Xxx History and Art Club met
with Mrs. VIM. Smell, 1909 e. Gath
street, January 29th. The Club was
highly entertained with lecture by
Rev. E. S. Willett. Subject, "Oppor.
tunity for being helpful" which was
very beneficial to the Club and very
much appreciated. We were favored
with two readings frof Dunbar by
Madame Ida NJ. Becks, which were
very interesting. After a delightful
repast the Club adjourned.
MRS. WIN. SMELL,
Society Editress.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST
CHURCH,

Rev. ]. NJ. Booker of Pleasant
Green Baptist Church, reports a rec
ord breaking attendance, 500 being in
atttndance in the morning and $50 at
night. There was one baptism, eight
came forward as candidates for bap-
tism, and the collections for the day
were $500. Rev. BoBoker is prepar-
ing to install one of the finest pipe
organs in the city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
RosEnAIE KANSAS.

ST. PAUL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH.
The Rev. John Harvey preached a
wonderful sermon at the morning ser
vice at which there were present about
100 persons. There were no additions
to the Church. The collections were
$500.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
PLEASANT VALLEY BAPTIST
CHURCH.

This Church under the pastorate OF
Rev. C. A. Ralston, is doing splendid
work and had an attendance of 175
at each service. There were no ad-
ditions reported. Collections amount
ed to $1S.55.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

amounted to s15.76. This is one of the
most rapidly growing Churches in the
city and has one of the most eloquent
gospel preachers that has ever pas
tored Church in Kansas City. The
editor believes that Bethel is destined
to be within the next five years, the
largest A. NJ. E. Church in Kansas
City.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
PLEASAN GREEN BAPTIST
CHURCH,

Rev. Geo. McNeal, pastor of this
Church and Grand Master of the U. B.
F.'S of the state of Kansas, reports
great services with more than 500 in
attendance at each service during the
day. There was one addition and a
collection of $4,000.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
c. M. z. CHURCH.

The C. NJ. e. Church at 18th and
Paseo, with Rev. ], R. McClain pastor,
although small in point of member
ship, reports a glorious day. The pas
tor is regarded as one of the great
preachers of the city and he delivered
two excellent sermons during the day
The attendance at the morning ser
vice was so, in the evening 1876, with
one addition to the Church and col
lection of $500.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
GRAND MUSICAL RECITAL

at Convention Hall, June 19, 1914.
Speakers of Note In and Out of the
City Will Be Present.
Music by the Best Talent Procured.
Tickets will be on sale at the lead.
ing drug stores of the city after
February IS, 1914.
For further information write r. F
Quinn, STA Main street, Kansas City
Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
KANSAS CITY, KAN
FIRsT A. M q cHURcH.

The pastor, Rev. J. r. Ransom, re-
ports that there were more than 1000
persons present at both morning and
evening services and the services
were of a high order. Dr. Ransom
preached a brilliant sermon replete
with the holy ghost and during the
day there were 80 additions to the
Church and collection of s1OS.O9.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

The pastor, w. A. Boren, d. D., re-
ports the morning attendance to have
been 800, evening 450. Additions to
tht Church, z. The collections for
the day $64.70.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
THE EIGHTH STREET BAPTIST
HHIIRCA

DIR. d. B. Jackson, the scholarly and
forceful pastor of this Church, reports
an unprecedented attendance-600 at
the morning service, 500 at the even
ing. Three. additions; collections
$40S0.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
HEALTH NOTE.

A Chicago physician says: "Good
health demands that the mouth be
kept closed while asleep" Cases are
known where mans health would
be in better condition II he'd kept
his mouth closed while awake.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Daniels, pastor of the Morning
Star at 2413 Vine street, reports ex-
cellent services throughout the day.
here were $50 present in the morning,
900 in tht afternoon, and $50 at night
There were two additions to the
Church during the day and the col
lections amounted to $4,000.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
SECOND RAPrlsr CHURCH.

Rev. N S. jenkins is pastor of this
Church, located at oath and Ruby.
He reports morning attendance of
200; evening of 300. One addition to
the Church and collection of $4,000.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

Twelve ladies met at the home of
Mrs. Jno. Lange. 912 Park avenue
and formed Social Club to be known
as the Nightingale and will meet
every Wednesday, evening. in the Club
rooms of ST. Monica's Church. The
President is Mrs. Chizalre; Vice
President is Mrs. Sheppard, and Sec
retary is Mrs. Kahn.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
C. M e. CHuRCH.

Rev. NJ. I. Warheld reports an at
tendance of 800 at each service, nine
additions to the Church; collections
of $2S.70, Much religious enthusiasm
was manifested.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
bethel A. M. z. CHURCH.

Rev. F. D. Wells, the pastor reports
glorious services throughout the day.
The morning attendance was 125 and
in the evening was 200. There were
two additions. The collections
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
Go To Church Sunday
A Great Universal
Movement
Ministers, Men, Women and Christian
Workers Join In Making J; 4...
It A Glorious Affair - -

The Most Remarkable Successful Observance Sunday
Witnessed in Greater Kansas CtyThousands of Coored Peo
Thronged the Streets Their Way to the Churches of
Greater Kansas-Nearly All of Which Were Packed to
Their Capacity While Many Turned Away Hundreds
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

Graeco Art Club holds its first an.
nual exhibit at Lyric Hall Monday
night, February 16. Admission, 25
cents.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

Cheap rent and Hight expenses en-
able me to give you the same shoe you
get downtown at 10, is and 20 per
cent reduction c. A. Page, 1907 East
Eighteenth street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

The Ladies' Cotere Club will hold
it's next meeting with Mrs. A. B. Holt,
942 New Jersey avenue, Kansas City,
Kas.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07
BETHEL a. M. E. CHURCH.

Rev. Miller, pastor of this Church,
which is small, reported an attendance
of 60 and a collection of $500.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-02-07

The st. Pancras Guild Of ST. Au-
gustine's P E. Church will give a
Martha Washington tea party Febru.
AIRY Fl, at Lyric Hall.