The Western outlook., 1915-12-04
ZION NOTES.

A great educator once described edu.
cation az useful knowledge. Following
his lead. we may be allowed to state
that our conceptions of a sermon
amount to single phrase-Religion
taught go that it will do practical good.
4 Rev, Z. ID. w. Jones's topic. death in
| the pot" taken from H. Kinga. iv.. 40,
was by him explained in all the varia-
tions OF the possibilities of the phrase
as ii involved local and racial circum-
stances. Society, customs, habits. in
clinatiops. all came under the dissecting
influence OF the sermon of Sunday eve
ming, Nov, 8, and in the same way and
by the same process many pet vices and
petty social virtues-so called-iound
ihemselves weighed and found wanting.
Once in while We need to have truth
told us plainly about ourselves, and in
this regard the sermon referred to per-
formed that unpleasant duty most
heroicalIv. Incidentally, it acted like a
tonic. and we who were present should
feel grateful for its application.
On Sunday. Dec. 5. the topic will be
taken from Ezekiel's visionary bones
in the valIey--an interesting subject.
Sunday. December 18th, Forum day.
Literary and musical features of high
order will be presented.
On Tuesday evening, December IA. an
entertainment will be given by Miss l..
| Miller and Miss Mercedes Hill, the
purpose being to raise funds for free
| Christmas tree for our local kiddies. A
nice programme is billed for the eve
ming. We are boosting the thing for its
value both in its programme and for its
good intention. We expect and request
unlimited support.
| II ia of Immense interest to all OF our
people that Mrs. NJ. B. Evans OF our
church voluntarily attended and took
verbatim notes OF Dr. Aked's valedictory
sermon of November %. His scathing
remarks on the influences aroused by
1.-The Clansman are eminently valu-
able to the Negro These remarks will
be commented on on Sunday, Dec. 9th.
We desire to mention our new de-
parture of religious motion pictures
each Thursday at 8 p. NJ, All are
cordially invited to participate freely
Special attention is requested IN favor
of our announcement of Christmas
entertainment on Dec. l4th, to provide
"a Christmas tree for colored children of
Zion church and their friends. Our
advertisement appears in another col
umn. No wor,hier cause may be found
and we request and expect liberal pat
ropage. Miss Mercedes Hill and Miss
l.. Miller, two of our most promising
young ladies, will direct the entertain
ment.
The Sunday evening forum will hold
services on Sunday evening. Dec. 18th.
Literary features of merit and music
appropriate for the occasion will be
rendered.
And harmony be found;
Zion, in all thy palaces,
Prosperity abound.
We repeat our request to our young
men and women to join our singing
class GU Friday evenings, conducted by
Mrs. Viola Kitchen, one of the ablest
musicians of the race, " ho is willing to
teach, practice, aud develop the un-
trained voices of our youths and maid
ems for their own good, and the good of
harmonious melody. No charges-all
are welcome.
| Christmas entertainment on Dec. 20.
given by Misses l.. Miller and Mercedes
Hill, for the benefit OF poor children
who cannot afford q Christmas tree.
There will he a programme by we'll
known local talent, followed by dia-
logue. The cause and aims are verify
and we expect big support.
All classes are expected to meet mere
after on Wednesday evening. at which
time short expositions will be given oi
Scripture lessons by the pastor before
turning the meeting into the hands Of
class leaders