The Denver star., 1918-02-16
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ROCK SPRINGS NEWS.

This will inform you that our city
was in full bloom last night. The
ladies had prepared a big reception
in honor of Rev. R. L. Pope, P. E.
but was disappointed. The people
were informed by the Presiding Ell
der that ne could not come, so, at
the appointed time, our pastor, Rev
r. B. j. Barclay, opened service, af
ter few remarks for the first quar-
terly conference in the city for the
A. M. e. church. The reports were
good in every department. Quite an
interest was manifested, as all our
people were out to hear, to see and
be in this, the first quarterly con-
ference. After the business was fin
ished, Mrs. Dove, the President of
the w. NJ. NJ. Society. received the
gavel. After few remarks the pas
tor was asked to make the welcome
address in behalf of the w. NJ. M. S.
Then paper by Mrs. NJ. L. Bar
clay, a paper by Miss S. Mitchell
S. Dunbar, and a paper by Miss A.
Bratton. select reading by Mrs. J.
Dove; trio, Misses Epps. Bratton, G.
Helm. The ladies proceeded to
spread the tables to accommodate the
vast crowd. Refreshments, much to
Quite a few whites were out and en-
joyed the evening The ladies de-
serve great credit for their work in
helping to bring success to our Zion.
The ladies will meet next Thursday
evening with Mrs. G. Helm, who will
entertain them. In the near future
the ladies' will hold bazaar
Mrs. Doris Franklin is still sick.
1t is hoped that she will soon be up
again to fill her place in the club.
Miss Sallie Mitchell, The Princess,
is always present at all services. No
movies for her, but a model lady in
every respect. The race is proud of
her Wish we had more like her for
God and the race 1t seems strange
some young people who want to be
popular in society will continue to
visit the movies on Sunday nights.
Why not go to chruch? All intelli-
gent people should appreciate the
only colored church in the city, by
their help and presence. The same
help for the movies should be given
to the church. Young folks, you owe
this to God and the race.
Birds of feather will flock togeth-
er. Rough characters to like re-
sorts; good people to S. S. and serv-
ices.
Old Cupid will soon visit our city
to make two hearts happy. Guess
who! Watch out, boys
Some of our people are above the
level. The bird high up in the air
must come down to eat and drink So
lookout.
Some people if they not run the
whole thing will try to break it up,
but Right will win.
To be big man or big woman,
you must do big things. You
must do big things. Your works and
deeds will sneak louder than words.
1t is he that doeth.
that look?
Some big members in the church
have paid ten cents in four months
to help run the church. How does
Say, Mr.. C. r. is making a home
run.
Mrs. A. Rratton is a very energetic
her class. Wish we had more like
her.
Rev. j. Randolph, as leader, Is
striving to help along all lines as a
Christian leader Follow him and
help, as he claims the whole city as
his class.
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God and the race.
Miss c. M. must have won the
prize. She is all smiles
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