davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Rev. W. Il. johnson, Pastor OF tho
FIRST Baptist Church, lIonorcd
by Ills DcacOnS.

On Friday night March 22nd, 1918,
Church gave Il surprise reception to
their pastor in the lecture room OF
the First Baptist Church..
Pr.or 10 the night mentioned above
special committee from the Deacon
Board had requested the pastor TO
cancel all engagements for Friday
night March 22nd, so as to meet them.
At the time mentioned the pastor and
his wife appeared on the scene and
they were received most cordially by
the deacons and made to feel at home.
After the pastor and his WIFE had
been escorted to the lecture room the
following program was carried out:
The presiding officer deacon John
s. Powell made f0rceful speech set
ting forth the object Of Their presence
that night. He also commended the
pastor for his faithful and success
full work accomplished in the First
Baptist Church AMI his patriotic work
in the community at large.
Deacon A. w. Holmes delivered a
great and forciful address IN which
he took up the work of the paste
from the beginning OF his labor's in
INC Shuicl. aiiu community 10 inc
present time.
Short addresses were made by
deacons. X. p. Cousins; w. r. Min
or; ]. II. Harper; r. J. Christian !;
J. II. Morton. Ii. l.. Harris nd Hon
orable j. G.. Robertson.
The pastor responded to these gra.
cious words with great feeling, being
taken entirely by surprise. He heart
lily thanked them for their kind words
and assured them that the feeling
that existed was mutual and that It
is his desire and chief delight to rcnd
er the best service to his church in
order to make it second to none.
In the lecture room OF the church
a table was beautifully arranged
where a splendid reception was tend
cred the pastor and his wife. The
mern consisted of Smithficld ham.
salad, Chocolate, ice cream. cake and
other dclicacics Of the season.
While seated at the table the hon
ored chairman Of the deacon board an
senior deacon. Thornton Wyatt pre-
scented the pastor and his wife with
beautiful silver service. Mrs. John
son was also presented beautiful
set Of cups and Saucers, the gift OF
deacon X. p. Cousins. The pastor
accepted with words of thanks for
these beautiful tokens Of love.
Mrs. Johnson also came in for her
share Of commentator for the faith
fulness and assistance in the great
and good work that is being done by
the pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
THE MINISTER'S CONFERENCES,

The Richmond Minister'S Confcr-
cncc held an interesting meeting last
Monday although president Pane was
absent on the account of having been
on the sick list for about month.
lie is convalesccnt. Rev. William
stevenson was also reported on tho
sick list. After reports we're in, the
conference got down to business, and
settled the question on tho discipline
of members. One member was rcstor
cd who knocked at the old door of en-
trance, while one slipped in another
way.
a paper on what part should Dca
cons take in the Ordination of Deac
ons,' was to be read by Rev. ,R. j.
Bass. He being absent the paper was
deferred until the LIST Monday in
April.
Rev. e. ID. Caffce's paper; subject,
"Should Roman Catholic SIN be ell
couragcd by Colorcd Baptist" will also
be read. This is an interesting sub
jcct for our denomination at this pres
ent time. Members and trends arc
urged to attend and hear these disting
uishcd divines. Rev. VIM. Thomas
Sec, of tho Conference scored a great
victory on prcscntng facts in his pa
per. Subject: els Council necessary
to the proper Ordination of Minis
ter" The brethren tried in vain to
shake this giant writer.
Our meetings are open to the pub
lc. You are welcome at the End Dap
list Church every Monday at 1f:3Q
o'clock.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

From March 20----25 a Conference
of workers in the South Atlantic Field
was held at the Central Association.
Miss Ruffin and Miss Jackson and Miss
Penn were present ut this conference
Because OF thoir recent attendance at
the conference in New York our 9th
or workers Of this field were excused.
Miss Josephine V. Pinyon Of tho Mt
ional Board who has been making n
tour OF the environments came from
Atlanta to Richmond. We regret to
announce her say in Richmond was
cut short by a telegram calling her
to New York.
Our South Atlantic Field Secretary
Miss A. T.. Ruffin spent Sunday after
noon at Cocker College, HartsviIle, S.
G. From March 1926 the State Cabi
net Council of the Y. W. G. A. Stu
dent Movement has been in confer
cncc. Miss Ruffin spoke to this body
on work among colorcd girls.
: ~ "'v,--. .,.@kt
The State Cabinet Council of Stu
dent workers in this State will be
held at Westhampton College April S
IS. Miss Eva d. Bowlcs our national
IL
to address this conference. She will
speak Oh work among colored girls.
NJ SIS Williams class of High School
Girls in Home Nursing will meet Tues
day April End at 5 o'clock.
Special program at Vesper services
Sunday. hour $50 p. NJ.
The instructive talks on Social
Standards by DR.. Noble who repre-
SCENTS the National War Work Coun-
CT Y. w. G. A.. ended with the talk
to girls Thursday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. in Fifth Street Church
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
THE NEGRO AND REAL
AMER|CAN|S|M

Twelve million colored people of
the United States us they have been
so we'll represented in tho recent Tus
kegec and Hampton "War-Time Con
fercnces," possess simon-pure Ameri
caniSm.
The Americanism of the Negro
means doing intelligently, chcermlly
and periodically the essential work
of the world in war times-growing
bumper crops Of food stulfs, and
some crops for ready cash; canning
preserving. and drying FRUITS and
vegetables in home and school kitch
chs; earning, saving, and investing
money in U. S. Govcrnp,.pt bonds
and w2c savings iamps;' building
1ctter schools; and making GTean,
comfortable homes for the training
of useful, happy citizens.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
ATTACK ON FRENCH FRONT.

Washington, March "a The follow
ing cablegram was received ut the
French embassy today directly from
General Vignal:
1.-THE German Offensive against
Croisillcs and Tergnier Con the right
Of the attacking front northwest OF
'CampraD continues, Very violent
fighting is under way.
The Germans arc employing nine
tysevcn divisions approximately /.
261 900 men. The British resistance
is very energetic and the enemy loss
cs are very heavy.
"Thc battle line is reported to have
been withdrawn from six to seven xii
omctcrs (betwcen three and one-half
ana four and one-half milcs.)
"Confldcncc rests with the entente"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
UARIsIS-JOHNSON.

Miss Florence b. Johnson. ward OF
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John S.. Powell Of
7G6 N. 9th Street was married to Mr..
Newton r.. Harris last Saturday,
March %, 1918 in New York City.
Mr.. Harris IS acting Sergeant in
the 267th Infantry Machine gun corps
stationed at Camp Upton T.. I. New
York. Mr.. Harris is expected to leave
for France in few days. Mrs. IIar
ris will return to her former home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Powell. No. 766
N. 9th after Easter where she will
be glad to see her many friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
DR.. RANSOM'S GREAT
ADDRESS HERE
CHARMS RICHMOND AUDIENCE.

For nearly an hour and forty Min
utcs, Rev. Rcvcrdy G.. Ransom, ID D.,
scholar and orator as we'll rs the cX-
FOUNDER o. the religion Of Jesus
Christ held an enthusiastic audience
at the True Reformers' Hall last Mon
day night spell bound. while he de-
livcrcd an address that seemed to
have stirred those assembled to re
pea'ed outbursts of applause. The
address was delivered under the aus
pices of the Third ST. Bethel A. NJ.
e. Church, Rev. NJ. T.. Davis d. d.,
pastor. ....... 49,.
Mr.. NJ. AlphonZo NOrrcil was Mas.
ter of Ceremonies and right well did
he discharge his duties.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Grateful Acknowledgement.

1t is with the prOfoundest graft
tude that we express our satisfaction
to Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., to the vari
Gus organ cations. beneficial organi
cations; Insurance Companies and
the various Public Schools Of the city
and individuals ~Eencrally who SCI.
willingly and actively needed our call
to take an active part in tho city
wide War Savings Stamps Parade Oh
Saturday March 23rd 1918.
We commend tho various organiZa-
tons, as we'll as individuals for the
splendid showing that they made to
n Richmond public in the line of
march; and We feel quite sure tina.
the demonstration made on the above
occasion will add much to the inter
est Of the sale Of War Savings Stamps
among our people in this city.
While considerable interest has;
been manifested heretofore, we are
reasonably assured OF double interest
for tho future.
The Chairman and the Executive
Committee Of the Colored War Saw
ingS Stamps Committee extend their
thanks to one and all. We also wish
to thank tho following for the follow
ing contributions to the DRAFTED Sol
diers' Emergency Fund:
| First BAPTIST Church, $S25; Mt.
Tabor Bapt st church, $2.25; Third
St. A. M. e. Church. $1,000; First
Presbyterian Church, $4.35; Pilgrim
Journey Baptist Church, $3.50; Shar
on Baptist Church $6.05; Mrs. Mary
p. Woodward, 500; Mr.. w. A. Jor
, dan 81 So.
! w. r. Johnson, Asst. Director. Nat
ional W. S. S. Committee; J. II.
Hewin. Chairman Executive Commit
, tee; W. A. Jordan, Secretary EXecu
tive Committee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Tn N1cnOriain.

MOORE-In sad and loving remem-
brancc Of my dear sister, Mrs. Diana
Moore who left us one year ago on
March &c.
There is soft, downy bed,
Far from these shades of even:
a couch for weary mortals spread
Where they may rest their aching
head,
And find repOse in heaven.
Her sister,
MRS JULIA BLAND.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Closing of Il Successful Revival.

Petersburg. Va, Bapt-
ist Church. Rev. Eli Tarttc. pastor.
We have just closed very successful
revival. conducted by the Rev. w. IT,
Skipwith. B. D.. the celebrated sing
cr and preacher and one Of the hest
evangelists Of our race. We had over
two hundred and thirty five Access
sions. Our brother goes from us to
the Great Baptist Tabernacle. Mar
vine and Bcrks ST.. Philadelphia, Pa
May God bless him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

Theodore Drury Opera Imprcssrio on
Transcontincntal Recital Tour.
ffSSSSfafess5la"
Our city may look forward to an
appearance here in Song Recital of
Theodore Drury formerly Of New
York, but now Of Boston, Mass. Mr..
Drury has produced with all ColOrcd
talent, such operas as aida. Faust"
Carmen "Cavaleria" and "Pagliacci.'
This will be his first trip West since
he returned from Europe. The Re
citals Will be unconventional, az
scenes from operas will be sung in
costume.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Remembrance.

In the remembrance of my dear
Mother. Mary A. Nelson, died March
81, 1916.
Dearest mother how miss you,
Since the Lord has called you home
in heaven,
And I know, you are blessed.
The Lord has kept me
And I linger around your grave.
Mother, love You
But the Angels love you best;
I miss you in my home
What is homo without mother?
by her Daughter and Grand Daughter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Both @0ntendn@ Bodies
Findings OF the Harmony
inati0n sSubian&=Dr Moses Sessions

The great Baptist Conference held
at Memphis. Tenn, March 18th. 1918
and consisting of committee from
the National Baptist Convention, Rev
70. c. Morris, ID. D., President, com
mittcc from the National Baptist Con
vention, unincorporated. REV. e. p.
Jones, ID. D., President and commit
tee from the Southern Baptist Con
vention (whitc) President Gambrel,
being the official head Of the last nam
ed body and all meeting under the
name Of Il Commission reached Il has
is of agreement after Il heated discus
sion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

Mrs. John Graham of 1913 Deca-
tnr ST., South Richmond, who was
very painfully burned about the face
last week at her home is improving.
Her mother. Mrs. Lucy Thomas, who
has been sick for several weeks Is
slowly conyalesciEg.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. George West an
nounce the marriage of their daughter
Mabel TO Mr.. w. Emmett Coleman
Wednesday, March q, 1918. Reception
Wednesday April 10, 1918 from $40
to II p. M. at SIS N. 9Th St., Rich
mond, Va. Friends are invited. No
cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30


ITO East Leigh ST..
Richmond Va, March 10th
Acknowledgement Cronkhite,
Camp Lee. Va.
My dear Sir.-The Richmond Times
Dispatch of March 10th carries wha.
purports to be a quotation com ng from
you with reference to the meaning
of the military salute to a colorcd
officer.
knowing that il is possible TO tie
quoted wrong. l am WI ting to you
to find out if you were correctly quot
cd. AS members of the Negro race, We
are striving to do our part in this
world war Isis through which we
are passing.
Trust ne to have Il reply from you.
| am yours truly,
w. II. JOHNSON, Pastor First
Baptist Church., Richmond, Va.
Chairman Colorcd Branch American
Red Cross, Richmond Chapter; Asst.
Director National War Savings Stamps
Campaign Comm ttce.
War Department, Head
quarters E!ghticth Division. Camp
Lee, Virginia.
Rev. w. II. Johnson,
First Baptist Church. Richmond,
Virginia.
Sir.-I am in receipt of your let
ter OF March 195h Cbncerning an
article in the Richmand Tines Dis
patch of March 10Th.
/ have not seen the article. do not
know where to get il, and will, there
fore give you directly simple mean
ing of the military salute
When two persons who are acquaint
cd meet in civil life at any time, or
in any place. n respectful salutation
is customary. Under all ordinary cir
cumstanccs. tho rules OF politencss re
Cuire that the younger man show re
spcct to the elder by first tcndcrng
the salutation; or. if there DO any
question rs to thor social rank in
life, rs for example that Of employee
or employer, or OF master and scrvi
tor, the salutation would primarily
he given by the ore occupying tho
more lowly pos ton.
This as you we'll know. is the rule
whether tho salutation he rendered
by mon of the same race and color
or the contrary: and whcthcr tho
salntatiOn he rendered in the North
South, East or West.
Likewise in the military service
it is both the custome and 1.-THE require
ment for all Of is members to rond
or salut at:on " passing: between,
officers. regardless Of rank; and he
tween officers and the members OF
tho enlisted personnel.
This salutation must he rendered
with prcc sion AMI in what is accept
cd and recognized as a military man
ner. 1t is silent salute; is rendered
with the hand or with the weapon
borne by those saluting; depending
upon circumstances.
I do not Constrnc the salute as any
express on of inferiority on the
part OF the person saluting to the
person salutcd but simply rs that
mark Of respect which junior should
show to his senior, whether in age
or rank.
In explaining the condition which
might result from tho meeting Of col
ored and white officers, 7 have stated
thnt had tho white officer known the
cOlorcd man before he came info the
service. he would have greeted him
by word in the proper and customary
manner: and that likewise should the
colored man have entered the service
and become commissioned under these
circumstances, their salutation would
be. expressed properly only by the
military salute.
Very truly yours,
A. CRONKHITE.,
Major General, Command ng.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Richmond Chapter, of Hampton.

All Hampton Graduates Hampton
TradcSmen and EX-students of HamD
ton arc requested to be present at
meeting of the Richmond Chapter Of
the Armstrong League on Easter Mon
day, April 1st, 1913 at 7 p. M, at
TIC N. .5th Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
PROOF OF PATRIOTISM

The finest PROOF Of the Negroes pa
triotism Is the enthusiasm with which
leaders and workers alike have taken
their places in the armed forces Of
the United States; have attacked with
more intelligence and greater seal
the big job of feeding the South and
producing vast food supplies for our
Allies; have eliminated common hut
important forms OF waste in the kit
chen and field; and have furnished
the United States Government with
ready cash which could be used to
defeat autocracy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
Tn Fond Memory.

In loving memory of my dear moth
or. Eliza Moore, who departed this
life eight years ego, March 90, 1910.
ITO live in hearts we leave behind is
not to die"
Her loving daughter,
Mrs. GILLIAN MOORE MARTIN,
Chicago.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

of Hampton from 1898 to 1917 who
worked INCREASINGLY for nearly forty
years to give country people Il chance
TO develop and make good.
WIN. ANTHONY AERY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
MEETING NATIONS CRISIS

From all quarters there comes n
common report that the cOlorcG peo
pie nave demonstrated that in the
Nations hour Of crisis they have been
ready and glad to give Of their best
in order that the war for democracy
may hc carried to successful coaclu
sion.
Or. Robert r. Motion. principal OF
Tuskegcc Institute made Gear the
position Of twelve million colorea PEG
pie in this world war for democracy,
when he recently said:
81 know that all the colored people
in the United States will rally to the
defense OF their country in this war
crisis.
"Whetlier in producing food-stuffs
on the farm. in conserving food N the
home, Or in fighting for democracy
in the trenches Of Europe, the color
cd pcoplc-twclve million strong
will do their full share, loyalty and
cheerfully in helping to win this world
war for democracy"
The Americanism of the Negro IS
a rare gift to world at war and to
world which needs the continued
and loyal support OF twelve million
citizens. In this Anicrican:sm there
is being fulfilled the vision Of the
late Dr.. Hollis B. Frissell, principal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
VIRGINIA NEGRO FARMERS.

At Hampton Institute several hun
dred Negro farmers of Virginia re
Gently met in conference to discuss
what they could do to meet more eff
fcctivcly the demands which are made
by the great World War.
The Negro farmers Of Virg' MA who
have been ably led by John b. Pierce
Tuskegee-Hampton graduate now
serving as the state cOiOred agent
in charge OF farm demonstration
work IN seventeen counties showed
clearly that they had made exception
al progress in handling soils. crops
and livestock.
They showed. too, that they had
learned how to use wisely the extra
money that they had received during
the past season from their abundant
crops.
Virginia Negroes. like thousands
throughout the Nation, have recent
Is been paying Off many Of their old
debts. They fave also had enough
ready cash with which to improve
their homes, schools and churches.
They have been learning to pay as
they go. and have been freeing :hem
selves of the burden Of time prices
the penalty OF unsatisfactory and
dearly bought credit.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
URGED UNITED ACTION

Editor John Mitchell. Jr., introduced
the speaker to the satisfaction of all
present. Chorister w. d. Jones con-
Quoted the musical part OF the pro-
gramme. Or. Ransom spoke upon ex
listing conditions and upon the colored
mans relation TO existing conditions.
He urged united action and the patri-
otto support of the present administra
ton in the prosecution Of the war. His
humorous references to existing
conditions and the nocd OF
the application of the principles
Of "world democracy" to the color
ed people and in fact all other people
in this country made a profound i'm
preston.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

Mrs. Anna Taylor is quite sick at
her residence, 1870 W. Hell Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
THE PLAN OF REUNION

There were concessions made on
both sides The two colored organiza
ions effected n plan OF reunion. There
will be but one National Baptist Con
vention. Both bodies will change the
announced place Of nsSemhagc to
the same city. where the terms Of the
agreement will be ratified by both
The V" are entire
ly satisfactory and tho 4.nat decision
was unanimously adopted. This will
be joyful news to the colored Bapt,
lists Of the United States
CBy S. a. Moses.)
The war is over. The sword is in
It's sheath; the rumbling cannon will
be heard no more and the white flag
is now unfurlcd to the breeze. The
2 National Baptist Convention which
for the last three years have not
ceased to contend against each other
are now at peace. That the struggle
has been bitter TO the very bone no
. ono will attempt to deny, but now the
bitterness 8 no more.
THE LAST DRIVE
The last i've was made I'm the
chapel of Howe Institute, Memphis
Tenn, March 10th, 1918. 1t was his
tOric. far reaching and powerful. II
can scarcely be doubted that many
If not most, of those attending tht
meeting came with very grave doubts
as to the possibility of affecting 6
peace OF any kind, whatever. But
these doubts did not. and indeed could
not survive in the wholesome atmos
pherc created by the gathering. AS
soon as there was an opportunity fol-
an interchange OF views, each side
saw the other gravitat 'ng towards the
welcome shores of peace and good
VII.
This last drive was put through by &
comm: ssion Of twenty--onc mcn-se,
Oh each from the two national bodies
and seven from the Southern Bapt--
list Convent; on
THE PERSONNEL OF THE CON
VENTION.
The personnel of the convention is
we'll worth the closest observation oil
all who are interested in affairs Bar
tist'c. In many respects it was tho
strongest and most efficient body OF
men of it's kind that has assembled
among us and will mark the begin
ming of new era in the life Of the
Baptist reorganization for its influ
ence for good will be felt in every
Baptist church, association. and cor
vention in the United States for many
year. Hereafter there can not be
found a good reason for Baptists OF
the same faith and order remaining
apart. Not in the history Of the Bal
tist denomination have matters OF
such far reaching import and affect
ing the life Of so large a number OF
Christian men and women been sui
mittcd and solved in so short n time
CONTINUED on the fourth page)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30

GENERAL ClIltONKITE EXPLAINS
Director johnson Wanted to Know.
The following correspondence ex-
plains itself:
ITO East Leigh ST..
Richmond. Va. March 10th
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-03-30
SPOKE IN SOUTH RICHMOND TOO

1t was nearly II o'clock. when he
concluded his remarks and in few
moments all filled out we'll pleased
with tho evenings entertainment. Rev.
DR.. Ransom, while here was the guest
OF Rev. DR.. NJ. e. Davis. He spoke
las. Tuesday night at the Second Bapt
list Church OF South Richmond.
DR.. Ransom spoke last Tuesday
night to large and enthusiastic
gathering at the Second Baptist
Church, OF which DR.. l.. G. Garland
is pastor. The speakers address
was punctuatcd with applause from
beginning to end SO powerful were
his remarks that at times the vast
asscmblage felt like rising cnmassc
and giving three rounds of applause.
The pastor. in few chosen re-
marks welcomed the speaker. Mr..
T.. l.. Williams introduced Prof.
James II. Blackwell. who in an elo-
qucnt, intelligent and forceful man
ner. introduced the Hon. IReverdy
G. Ransom.
Miss Naomi Munford recitcd
Bound for the Promised Land"
The Sons Of Zion Quartettc rendered
excellent music and the Sunday
School Choir was out in full to fill
their number On the program. An
excellent collection was lifted by
Messrs. John e. Hall, Jr. and John
r. Cogbill. A rising vote OF. thanks
was rendered the speaker and all who
took part on the program.