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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
THE BUSINESS LEAGUE.

Last year the National Business
League held their convention in Phil
adelphia, Pa, under the happiest aus
pices. The reports were nation wide
and reflected accurately as possible
the conditions Of our citizens in each
state. Records show that each COM
munity spoke in "'terms of prosper
ity' to a very large degree. What is
mmost important at this time is that
this great organization is to hold it's
next meeting in the Southwest, the
real land of milk and honey. This
could not be improved upon at all and
we dare say that Muscogee, Okla, will
in no wise fall below the standard of
that set by the hospitable Quaker
City. This movement is giving the
Southwest an excellent opportunity to
show what metal she is made Of. It is
hard to say at this time just how much
tone and dignity the affair will bring.
However, Kansas Citians mean to play
a fine role when the curtain raises.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

To the Editor of the sfSansas City Sun.
As the Star 4h5s "a column called
Speaking the Pubic Mind" through
which all individuals, whatever their
station in life, may give expression to
their thoughts, we feit that we would
be permitted through the columns of
our own representative paper, the
Kansas City Sun, to give expression to
those things that affect our race and
Church life. Some years ago the
minister of one of our leading Baptist
churches became incensed because an
old Sister testified in Covenant in her
own peculiar way and she was turned
out of the church and even after she
acknowledged her wrong she was re-
fused admission to come back. Since
that time many members have become
dissatisfied and refuse to attend that
church-the church of their heart--and
last week at a business meeting with
only about twenty-five persons present,
the Church Discipline was virtually
thrown away and the pastor virtually
made himself king. Since then every
where you go, you see little groups
earnestly discussing conditions and
sarcasticaIly asking the question,
when are they going to annoint the
king?"
Hoping you will kindly publish this,
We remain,
Yours in the Baptist Faith,
9 ~
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

Editor Kansas City SUM-
AS there has been but one "Tango
Tea" given here by colored, and that
an afternoon affair, we the members
of Clio Art Club who sent out cards
in the form of same, deem it nee
essary and fitting to openly de-
clare ourselves against the unjust
and cruel criticism made in the col
umns of your paper by one of our
distinguished (?) guests. If there
was vulgar exhibition upon the part
OF any of the dancers, we were not
responsible and any criticism that
might be made against the Tango"
as danced on that day is infamous and
low Any person who would attend
an affair given to friends and then
turn to be Judas (as has been dis
played by the writer), is an migrate
not worthy of the smallest persons
attention. The one-step, which our
eloquent and distinguished CD doctor
says is but a revival of what the
tougher element call the Dog Walk"
We in our sphere of life know moth
ing about, as we do not mix freely
enough with the element aforesaid
mentioned and are truly surprised to
know that this, His Royal Highness,
would understand and know about a
Dog Walk" However, it wasn't
danced on this particular afternoon.
AS for our mothers, wives and sis
ters so beautifully spoken of by our
dear doctor, none were urged to at
tend and the invitation could have
been rejected as well as accepted. The
Tango, as led and danced by Prof.
Hobbs and Mrs. Stewart on that af-
ternoon is the most simplified one in
use for dance hall purposes. 1t was
brought to us by Prof. Hobbs direct
ly from Prof DeHoney, dancing mas
ter at the new 100000 dance hall at
18th and Paseo If these dances shock
us so very much an excellent thing
for our would-be-pious young doctor,
wife, sisters and mother would be to
stay away from such functions for
then his pride and modesty would
not be so mortally wounded.
Yours for publication,
CLIO ART CLUB.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
Y. M. C. A. Building completeY

Here in our city we have an array
of achievements which will keep us
busy in meeting the demands. Chief
among these is the completion of the
Y. NJ. G. A. building, which means SO
much to the colored citizens of this
city. In this effort there is possibility
for tremendous good, out of which we
expect to raise the economic as well
as moral tone of our younger citizen.
The Sun has played no small part in
these local affairs and since the out
look is fair it is hopeful that it will be
able in the future to not only lead in
movements about the city but take a
fairly conspicuous place in events of
national importance.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

Grand Master N. G. Crews, accom-
panied by Grand Secretary G. w. K
Love, paid visit to Wilkerson Lodge
No. 26, A. F. and A. M, st. Joseph,
Mo-, last Tuesday evening and were
highly pleased by the large attendance
on the part of the Masons of st, Jo-
seph and the gratifying report made
by the officers of the lodge. Past
Grand Master M. o. Ricketts, is Wor-
shipful Master of this lodge and with
peace and harmony prevailing it is
destined to be one of the greatest
lodges in the jurisdiction. The Grand
Officers were royalty entertained at
luncheon by District Deputy T. J. Cole
man at his residence, 1713 Angelique,
and were shown over the city and ex-
tended many courtesies by that distin-
guished citizen and Prince of good fell
lows, DR.. J. r. A. Grassland. They
weer also entertained at the home of
Grand Treasurer H. H. Walker and
wife,.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
Rev. ]. W. Nurse Handsomely Remembered by His COnSrega
ton at the Close Of Service Last Sunday Evening by
Being Presented New Suit OVerCOat, Hat, Shoes
Scarf, Boyof Underwear, all Finest Quality
THE LEADING BAPTIST CHURCHoF CITY
After the Presentation Brief Address Made by
Grand Master of Masons NJ c. Crews, Eloquent
S@aaasss @ ly Responded to by the Beloved Pastor

St. Stephens Baptist Church gave
a splendid exhibition of it's apprecia-
tion of its aggressive and tireless pas
tor, Rev. j. w. Hurse, by presenting
him with an elegant suit of clothes, a
fine chinchilla overcoat and other
wearing apparel at a total cost of
$110 at the close of services Sunday
evening, January 4th, A representa-
tive of the Sun was present and was
highly pleased both at the spirited
singing of the excellent choir and the
gospel preaching of the pastor who
has the power to sway a multitude
by his force and magnetism, and who
delivered splendid discourse from
the story of Joseph and his brethren
in Egypt. After the collection had
been taken and the announcements
had been made Deacon Lyons called
the pastors attention to the fact that
the congregation be requested to re-
main until small present could be
presented to the pastor. And in few
moments the house was in an uproar
as present after present was present
ed by the different organizations of
the church to their splendid leader.
First came the choir which through
Sister Mary Clark presented a fine
five dollar Stetson hat and an elegant
two dollar neck scarf with the com
pliments and best wishes of the choir.
Then came Sister Murphy, who on be-
,7hsif~of the ladies of the church, pre-
sented the pastor an elegant black doe
skin suit made by a Negro tailor,
Richard Lowe-at a cost of forty-five
dollars-and as the applause grew
louder Deacon Walker started glori.
GUS hymn which was caught up by
the large audience until the very raft
ers rang with melody Then the Dea-
con Board came upon the rostrum
and with Brother Lyons as their
spokesman presented the pastor an
elegant pair of 81 black shoes and a
beautiful blue chinchilla overcoat
costing s45. The applause at this
period was deafening and at its con
clusion Sister Dora Williams made
her way to the platfor mand on be-
half of the Williams & Walker Con
cert Club of the church presented the
pastor a neatly tied box containing
two elegant So suits Of underwear.
BY this time the pastor was in tears
and SO was half the congregation, and
in a broken voice he called on his old
<friend and associate, Nelson C. Crews
to come forward and make few re-
marks in his behalf. and in few brief
but forceful remarks Mr.. Crews spoke
OF the beautiful example of loyalty
and harmony exhibited by the congre
cation and said ne only regretted that
he was not the pastor of st. Stephens
Baptist Church, at least Sunday night
because he needed equally as much as
the pastor man yof the beautiful things
presented. Mr., Crews remarks were
wen received by the vast audience and
he was given round of applause al
the close, after which the pastor told
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

Mr.. William B. Bruce is native
virginian. born in Danville. Va. Dec.
25, 1886, entered Shaw University, Ra-
leigh, N. c., early in his life in 1899,
He remained there until 1907, when he
received his A. 3, degree. During the
same year he entered Brown Univer-
sity, Providence, R. l., upon the quest
for more knowledge. Mr.. Bruce grad
uated from Brown University in 1910
and in September of that year he en-
tered the Howard University Law
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
A DELIGHTFUL DINNER

Misses Bernice Casey of St. Louis,
Elizabeth Jones of Topeka, Catharine
Barker of Topeka and Orah Carter of
Lawrence were the guests of Miss
Ruth Bradley during the holidays.
They attended many social affairs dur.
ing the holidays. one affair in par
ticular was the unique dinner given
by Messrs. Teeters, Goodwin and Lowe
at the Delmonico Cafe. The table
was decorated with pink and white
carnations and everything from con-
somme to ice cream and cake was
theirs to be enjoyed. The service and
taste of this affair were grand. The
gentlemen may be assured that the
guests of honor as we'll as their
hostess appreciated the same,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
THE PROPHETS PLAY

The Biblical representation of the
Prophets given by the Mite Mission
ary Society at Allen Chapel last Mon.
day night was quite success under
the management OF Mrs. s. e. Bran
don. The following ladies represented
the various Porphets: Moses, Mrs.
Lee; Joshua, Mrs. Brandon; Elijah.
Mrs. White; ELISHA, Miss Bass; Isiah.
Mrs. Grammar; jeremiah, Mrs. Lynch;
Ezekiel, Mrs. Shelby; Daniel, Mrs. Ev-
ans; Hosea, Mrs. Harrison; Joel, Mrs.
Green; Amos. Mrs. Hoffman; Obediah,
Mrs. Bruce; Jonah. Mrs. Hinkston;
Micah, Mrs. Cole; Nahum, Mrs.
Brown; Hsbaluk. Mrs. Gilmore; Zeph-
inah. Mrs shrader; Haggia, Miss Ber-
tie Taylor; zzackariah. Mrs. Kings
berry; MALACHI. Mrs. Wilson: King
Pharoah, Mrs. Burgett.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

To the Editor-I have just read in
the Sun what Rev. T. H. Ewing had
to say relative to the Negroes of Kan
sas City planning to go to Africa. Why
go SO far when the opportunity is just
as grand in the state of Kansas
There is plan under way to divide
10000 acres of farm land into forty
acre tracts, start a town, give lot
with each forty-acre tract purchased.
This land will be sold on the install
ment plan. If few colored men from
Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma will
interest themselves enough to write to
me, assure them this plan will be
carried out
VIM. ARMSTRONG.
t116 Charlotte street, Kansas City, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

them that it would be necessary for
him to wait until some other time to
be able to express his heartfelt appre-
citation of their generous kindness.
Our representative was unable to
obtain the list of all those who con-
tributed othe purchase of the various
article, but the following persons con-
tributed to the Deacon Board for the
purchase of the articles which they
presented: One dollar each, J. H. Ly-'
ons, Chas. Collins, Chester Sims, Aus
tin Lay, Evanston Alfred, Dr. G. w.
Brown, W. Saunders, Robt Canter-
bury, w. S. Acy, J. w. Jenkins, Geo
Moore, Robt. Hamilton e. L. Tillson,
Chas. Porter and H. B. Moore; seven
ty-hye cents, w. H. Briscoe; fifty cents
each, Lewis Nickens, Dan Herndon,
Helen Wilson and Levie Pearse;
twenty-five cents each, f. Steptoe,
Lulu Smith, Joe Walker, Agnes Walk
er, Fannie Stanley, Tallia Brown, Bet
tie Lewis, Caroline Johnson, Birdie
Martin, Sallie Preston, Lizzie Patter-
son, Lizzie Frakes, Mamie Bunner,
Jessie Reed, Mary King, Josie Walk
er and Winnie Blackburn. 1t was a
great night in st. Stephens BAPTIST
Church, which now claims, and justly
so, 10 be the largest Baptist church in
point Of attendance, nthis city. The
Sun congratulates st. Stephens Bap-
| tist Church upon having such a noted
and fearless pastor as DR., Hurse and
also congratulates DIR. Hurse upon hav-
ing such loyal and appreciative con-
gregation as fill each Sunday St
Stephens auditorium.
Just before the evening service be-
gan great surprise was sprung on
the congregation by the entrance of a
bridal party elegantly attired and as
they marched down the aisle to the
strains of the organ they presented a
very pretty picture. They were Mr..
Levi Pierce, who was married to Mrs.
Emma Brannon. A few hours before
another brilliant ceremony was per
formed in the church in which the
bridal party rode up in a large touring
car, the ladies handsomely attired and
I, the gentlemen in full dress, and the
contracting parties In this marriage
were Thomas ]. Saunders and Mrs
Geneva Turner DR.. Hurse is rapidly
gaining the title of the Marrying Par.
son.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
Possibilities of the Race to
Be Demonstrated in the
Next Twelve Months
A BANNER YEAR HOPED FOR BOTH NATL
ONALLY AND LOCALLY
The Negro Business League and Other Great
Movements are to Expand Their influence
*. M. c. A. BUILDING TO BE COMPLETED

past. Many events have transpired in
the last seven months to convince us
that we can substantially organize
large businesses and enterprises and
maintain high efficiency in their pro-
motion. We also have learned that we
can enlist the sympathy Of our fairer
brother who is not altogether against
us. With this knowledge in mind and
conscious of new power we believe
we are at the threshold of a banner
year for our people.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
THE CLIPPER GIRLS

The Clippers fully appreciate the
public's assistance in their benefit
dance last December IS. The net
proceeds of the same were $33 Of
which amount $25 went to the Work
ing Girls Home and the remaining IS
was used toward the Clippers Christ
mas charity work. They provided
stockings for twenty-nine of the Negro
children for whom the "Good Eel
lows of Kansas City refused to do
anything. We wish to thank the
ladies who gave us their assistance at
this time.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10


The members of the Odd Fellow
and Ruth Choir gave a surprise last
Monday evening on Mrs. Rebecca
Moore at her residence, 1922 Michigan
avenue, which was very much appre-
ciated by her husband and an honor
to the choir. Visitors present were:
Mrs. Lulu Arnold of Denison, Tex;
Mr.. Geo. Trowser, Mr. Phil Taylor.
The table was profuseiy decorated
with cut flowers furnished by the
Weaver Flo.al Co, and dainty refresh
ments were served by the choir. The
members present we're: Mrs, Ida M
Birch, Mrs. George Trowser. Mrs. Geo
Gooch, Mrs. Phil Tsglor Mrs B. Har
mon, Mrs. A. Holmes, Mr., Baker, Mr.
Dugger. Mr.. Gooch.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

every solid activity which tends to
raise the standard of our living. This
will go on in spite of opposition which
our supposed enemies will make. All
advanced thinkers see in the extreme
measures which have been enacted
against us sort of compulsory ten
dency to solidify the Afro-Americans
This is virtue or accomplishment
which we do not readily acquire. But
we are learning.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. %, 1919
The annual meeting of the Phyllis
Wheatley Hospital Association will be
held Wednesday evening. January IA
1914, at the Vine Street Baptist
Church, 1926 Vine street. Besides the
election of six directors and other Of
ficers several amendments to the con
stitution will be voted upon. All per
sons who have paid membership fee
of two dollars or cash contribution
equal to membership fee will be en-
titled to vote.
t. II. Ewing, Pres.
j.. DALLAS BOWSER, Secy
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR
THE ADVANCEMENT OF
COLORED PEOPLE

We wish to announce that the
members and friends of the Asso-
citation win be addressed by Prof.
j. e. Singarn OF New York City at
Allen Chapel, corner Tenth and
Charlotte, Thursday evening, jan
uary 10, at $3.50 O'Clock.
Prof Spingarn was formerly pro-
fessor of Comparative Literature at
Columbia University. He is a
scholar and an author of rare at
fainments and a afaunch advocate
of just and libeTalt opportunities to
all peoples. He wiitrspeak upon the
subject 1.-THE New &bolitionism."
No admission will Je charged.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
By c. A. starks.

Speaking of the possibilities of the
race in the next twelve months must
bring a natural optimism to bear in
the outlook True enough there has
been things calculated to dishearten
the race in the past year, nevertheless
we have not been without certain
signs of advancement and progress.
These things warrant us in taking an
encouraging view of the present year.
We have every right to hope that de-
velopments will show an increase in
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

One of the most beautiful receptions
given during the holidays was held at
the Overall Studio by the ladies of
the Progressive Study Club The
rooms were beautifully decorated with
the clubs colors and quite number
of visitors were present. The com
mittee deserves much praise for their
delicious serving. Progress Study
Club is composed of some of the most
cultured women of both Kansas Cities.
It's no small wonder that their recep-
tion was perfectly eclat.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

The Oak Leaf Art Club celebrated
its fifth anniversary at the Overall
Studio, PIG Woodland avenue, New
Years Day The studio was artis-
tically decorated with the Clubs col
ors, brown, red, yellow and green Ice
cream was served from the dining
table which was covered with Mex
lean drawn work cloth and cut flow
ers while the house was profusely
decorated with palms. All the guests
left expressing themselves as having
spent delightful evening.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
ADVERTISE YouR SOCIETY,

We would like to see every lodge
and society in Kansas City put their
cards in The Sun. 1t is the most pop
uiar way to let the world know who
you are. when and where you meet
and your object and purpose. For the
next month we will make special an
nouncements to have you put In your
lodge or society list OF Of officers in
this paper.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

School, situated in Washington, d. c..
Bruce graduated from Howard Law
School with the degree of LII. b., June,
1913. Dec. Is. 1913. Mr. Bruce took
and successfully passed the bar ex-
animation of the state of Missouri with
an average of 83 per cent Mr.. VIM.
b. Bruce comes to Kansas City we'll
prepared to practice law. He is the
brother of Prof. N. C. Bruce, principal
of Bartlett Industrial School of Dalton,
Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
BANNER YEAR.

Indications are that 1914 will excel
the past year in achievement just as
it should do. So if we lose in some
things we are bound to win in others
ing to profit by the mistakes of the
What we should guard against is fail
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

The reception given at the Overall
Studio, December 80, 1913, by the
Unique Pleasure Club, consisting of
twelve Of Kansas City's popular young
ladies, was one among the SWEETEST
affairs of the season.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

Mr.. James H. Crews. the veteran
mail carrier and for thirty years one
of the most faithful officers of Allen
Chapel, has been confined to his bed
by illness throughout the week. Jas.
H. Crews is one Of the best men in
the world (and the Editor makes no
apology for this statement, although
he is his brother). and to know him is
to love him The Sun and his myriad
friends wish for him speedy recovery.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
LID Off TIE TANGO.

Prof. J. c. Hobbs announces that on
every Thursday night at the Lyric
Hall, 1871 Lydia avenue, that the fol-
lowing dances will be introduced:
Tango, hesitation waltz, filtration
schottische, hesitation schottische and
variety Of other dances since the
Board OF Public Welfare lifted the lid
on dances. 80
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
Women's Club Notes

The 500 Club will meet with Mrs.
]. L. Ewing, 213 Greeley avenue, Kan
sas City, Kas., Jan. 16. Favors were
won by Mrs. o. B, Johnson and Mrs.
]. J. Lewis.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

Miss Emma Smith wishes to thank
her friends for SO many beautiful and
useful gifts, also for the beautiful
flowers and many Christmas and New
Years cards.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

The Ladies' Coterie met with Mrs.
G. w. Boyd When the lesson hours
were over the visitors, Revs. l.. H,
Mills, ]. w. Harris and G. w. Boyd,
were introduced Each gave very in
teresting and instructive remarks. The
hostess serven the club with dainty
refreshments. Next week the club
will meet with Mrs. Dotson, 1905 East
Twelfth street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

Mr., and Mrs. F. ]. Weaver, 2635 Eu-
clid avenue. entertained at dinner last
Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. ]. II.
Robinson.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

The Phyllis Wheatley Art Club ex-
tended New Years greetings to their
many friends at the residence of Mrs.
G. G. Mason, 3419 East 21st street,
New Years day. The house was beau
tifully decorated and the color scheme
was carried out in pink and white
carnations. About 400 guests called
during the afternoon and evening.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10
BIRTHDAY WATCH PARTY

The birthday reception rendered Mr..
A. w. Harris, the well known printer,
by Mrs. Sallie G. Rogers at the resi-
dence of Prof. and Mrs. j. Silas Har-
ris, 1911 Forest avenue, on New Years
eve was one of the most enjoyable as
we'll as distinguished affairs ever CIV
en- in this city. The menu would have
tempted the palate of an epicurean
and there was everything served that
the heart could wish. Short addresses
of felicitation and appreciation were
delivered by number of the gentle
men in attendance and Mr.. Harris was
the recipient of several handsome
tokens of appreciation as well as num-
erous letters and kilograms from
friends throughout the country. Mrs.
Rogers received many compliments
for the elegance and success of this
most enjoyable affair The invited
guests and those present were as fol
lows:
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-10

Among the other horrors Of war
are some Of the songs written about it,