The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-19
SAY PUBLIC DUTY
TO SOLDIER MUST
Be CARRIED OUT
Speakers at Negro Ministers
Institute at Avery Chapel
United in Belief That Work
Is But Well Started.
BY REV. T. o. FULLER.

Among the important subjects dis
cussed at the ministers institute, held
in this city this week. was The Work
for the Returned Soldier 1t was the
opinion that too little consideration is
given this subject by the churches and
by the social and civic leaders. when
these men were drafted" said one
speaker, meetings were held for them
in which helpful lectures and advice
were given. Many of the churches had
special meetings for the soldiers, and
pastors preached strong sermons on
patriotism and good conduct. 1t is
just as urgent that this should be done
now with a slight change of program.
Under army regulations the returned
soldier is still wearing the uniform and
is given the task of appearing as a
soldier and a civilian at the same time.
AS a discharged soldier he is not unde
discipline and is, therefore, without
the restraints and supervision that
formerly directed his movements and
activities. Therefore, in combining the
privileges of a soldier with those Of the
civilian, the proper attitude of the
former soldier toward society is liable
TO be misinterpreted and misunder-
stood. There is, therefore, al urgent
need for larger sympathy on the part
of the public and practical common
sense on the part of the discharged
soldier, until the latter can get his
bearings and assume the proper mental
attitude"
Dean L. B. Moore, who conducted
such an important and interesting in
stitute among the colored ministers
here, went to Louisville, KY, last night
to engage in a similar meeting there.
The Memphis Urban league will hold
an important meeting at Henderson
Business college, Monday afternoon,
Dec. %, at $3.50 o'clock. All members
are urged to be present, /
Howe institute will close Friday after
noon, Dec. 20, for the holidays, and will
reopen Monday, Dec. 30.
The Henderson Business college en-
tertained the visiting ministers at
tending the institute at luncheon and
assisted also in furnishing music at the
closing session.
The address of Gen. Azgapetian was
a rare treat for the negro people of
Memphis. They got valuable first-hand
information as to the suffering of the
Armenians which stimulated a desire
to help them.
Matte Green has been selected as fl
nancial agent and authorized to rep
resent the Colored Orphans and Old
Folks home on fernando road,
Rev. 7. o. Fuller leaves for Louis
vile, KY, today to deliver an ADDRESS
on 1.-THE Conservation Of Religious and
Ethical Ideals to the negro ministers
of Kentucky.
A marked improvement Is noted in
the conduct of porters, chauffeurs and
houseboys. These helpers touch the life
: of the community at important points,
. and they should be ever alert to make
good.
The public schools begin their Christ
mas holidays Dec. 20, and resume work
on Dec. 80, so states Principal Hamilton,
Of Kortrecht high school.
On account of loss of time during the
epidemic, LeMoyne institute will OBJ
day, and that will be Wednesday, Dec.
25, Otherwise the work will continue
as usual.
The Child Welfare club will give a
Christmas tree for poor children at
Church's park Thursday afternoon, Dec.
rs, at 2 o'clock. All persons having
names, and ages, of needy children are
asked to send them to Bessie w.
Graves, ga St. Paul avenue, at once.
Ministers are asked to make this an
nouncement to their congregations.
We would like to nave the names Of
negro men and women who have
worked at one place for many years.
Continuity of service gives some evil
which should be recognized.
The faculty and students Of Howe in
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