Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-07-28

mountain soda until tho hour named.
Then they all marched In and
took II seat. it would have done you
good to see the Hogs grunt and eat
Proper Tate, the president at one
end OF the table and Little Willie
at the other, with tho other Hogs
all around the sides.
Those present were as follows: T..
G. Tate, president; DR.. H.. J. Nose
Icy, secretary: w. f. Hughes. treas
urcr: Nj. ID. Barlow, Fl. \. Turner.
G. w. PoindcXter. w. NJ. Preston
James McCay, T.. s. Brown, DR.. J.
II. Roberts. r. II. Holland. p. S.
Sutton, James II. Wray. George w.
Simpson and Little Willie.
c. w. Poindexter. the Prelatc. in
vokcd the blessing and the Hogs went
after the following menu: Mountain
dew, la old darling, olives. pickles,
German carp with dressing. potato
salad, celery. "Bevo," American
cheese, rye bread. There was plcn-
ty for all the Hogs and plenty to give
away when all had been filled. The
president. Proper Tate. called for or
der and introduced Little Willie. who
responded to the toast, "Our Sweet
hearts, DR.. Roberts responded to
''The Coming Groom" Stranger
Moseley followed, saying he had made
Hog OF himself In Roanoke. weigh
ing 1876 pounds when he came and
now rushing Little Willie, at 1877 1-2|
pounds. He thinks Roanoke a fino
place TO raise Hogs.
che prcSidcn! then presented the
Gatldv of tho LOGS "Ding-it" Hughes
who spoke on Our Business Hogs )"
The Lover Hog, BARLOW was next
"Our Wives" Probate pondcXter
was next but said he ha" nothing to
say save that he like other Hogs hail
eaten too much. Salty Sutton Nail
drawing Brown. Sodapici: Preston.
Fishy Mccoy and Lord Holland, all
had word to say. Solo Simpson
was called out on business, then
"Gouty" Turner was called and said
he couldn't talk and couldn't sing,
but when it comes to being a Hog he
was on the job and after the noun
Is quite a baritone) sang to the dc
light of all. "The Old Sexton" and
"Asleep in the Deep Limpy< Wray.
who claims he is only big, on ac
count of size, had to make a train
then the Hogs all sang. "What Il
Hampton of time we've had.
The closing remarks were made bv
President Proper Tate and at the
last moment the president sprang a
surprise by taking from his pocket a
fresh unbroken package of mountain
dew Gold darling) Then Little Willie
led in singing "Where he leads, I
will follow" SO ended another happy
night and the Hogs in the wee sma
hours struck out for home wishing
the carly return of another Hog
convention. The mcnu was prepared
by Solo Simpson. the popular cafe
man. The windows Of the PEN
were decorated with corn. tomato and
potato pcelings. cabbage leaves and
Shucks. Long live the Hogs Many
returns Of such night.
Colored people don't forget tho y.
G. Mutual and Provident Association
the largest and strongest Negro In
surance company in the world.
Iessrs. T.. l.. Mccoy, w. A. Reid,
and w. b. T.. Crowell represent the
company in Roanoke. Take policies
with your own people. Help make
'""'oyment for ,srosrr own boys and
.,>e-e. with this company. They can
be more than ordinary laborcrs. They
can become clerks, agents and district
managers. Helm your own people.
we all must die some day, let us
prepare for death. The best way Is
to get your heart right with God
Thcn get policy with the N. G.
Mutual and Providert Association,
ana you are safe. Plav safety first.
see Mccoy lteid or CroMell. Get in
bofort 1t is too late.
Visit the Hampton Theatre, the
finest theatre owned and controlled
by Negroes in the South You are
welcome. No stairs to climb, no back
way. Let us all sing, Help lis to
help each other. Lord "
/ Yours truly. -.
IITrHI WIT