The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-07

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Prof. e.. Clippinger. They have a
branch Of the Cossitt library that serves
the colored people in the southern Sec
ton of the city.
The Etude conservatory, founded by
the wife of DR.. A. NJ. Townsend, is one
of the latest institutions for our col
and Expression" and is near Missis-
sippi and Walker.
Howe institute is having a large In
crease of students from the rural dis
tricts. Colored farmers are sending
their children as fast as they can spare
them from the crops. V. A. Jenkins,
a domestic science demonstration under
the government, in connection with
Bessie w, Simon, handles the indus
tries at Howe. Howe boys are in great
demand in the families.
The Kortrecht high school is largely
attended. Prof. G. p. Hamilton is prin-
cipal. The course of instruction is ar
ranged to be of the best possible ad-
vantage to the students.
The University of West Tennessee
Medical college was well represented in
the war work n in the medical re-
serve corps. DR.. M. V. Lynx Is presi-
dent.
The Woodstock Training school, at
Woodstock, is receiving deserved recog-
hilton from the government. Shelby
county school authorities are develop
uplift of our negro population in the
rural districts. Prof. II. j. Johnson,
an energetic principal, is in charge of
the work.
Hospitals.
Our colored people have several hospi-
tails of their w for the care of their
forded them at the General hospital.
They have the Jane Terrell Baptist
hospital, the Wilson hospital and Nurse
Training school, the st. Anthony hos
pital, the Collins Chapel home and hos.
pital. and the Mercy hospital, all Of
which are literally p%atronized.
Social Service.
The Plymouth Community house Is
the principal institution of its kind
among the colored people here. 1t was
founded for the comfort and relief of
the draftees and enlisted soldiers, 1t
is well equipped and has done excellent
work during the war. Rev. Russell y.
Brown is in charge and Is supported by
an organization of public spirited citi-
zens. White friends have contributed
to the work also.
Prof. VIM. N. Jones is the director of
Fairgrounds, recreation and social up
lift among the colored people, under
the commission government, Activities
are organized in the school. among
houseboys and chauffeurs. Social sur
vey work Is done at industrial plants
and where there are groups OF colored
people.
The Industrial Settlement home on
South Driver street. under the direc-
ton of Bessie w. Simon, is organized
for community betterment, and social
uplift of the younger element of col.
social center, with recreation features
for those who work in families. Boys
clubs meet under supervision and help
full advice Is given. Each Sunday aft
ernoon a mission Sunday school is
taught.
The Settlement home in the eastern
limits of the city is doing a good work
in caring for the children whose par
ents are in domestic service. Laura An
derson has charge Of the work, and
white and colored friends assist her.
The Old Folks and Orphans home,
on the fernando road. has Is acres Of
good land, a Broom home and a chap
ell, given by a wealthy colored citizen.
A number of old women are cared for.
The Colored Federated Charities is
an organisation that works in coop
Grafton with the Associated Charities
in the relief Of colored people in need.
The churches and lodges give monthly
collections to help foster this work.
Plans are being laid for collecting
things that will gladden. the hearts Of
the needy during the Christmas season.
The oolored branch of the juvenile
court and detention home serves to
look after delinquent children, who
would otherwise go to ruin or find
their way into prison. The city gov
eminent fosters this work.
Out at Bartlett there is a colored de-
partment of the Industrial school for
hayward boys. They have a good
building and a splendid farm.
Clubs.
The women's clubs are doing much
to systematic the social activities Of
colored women. The Child Welfare
club, the Coterie Migratory assembly,
the Ruth Circle, the North Memphis
Improvement club and the Alpha Read
ing circle are among the most impor-
tant of the women's clubs. Fancy