The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
~ REV. T. o, FULLER.

Fear OF detection II punishment
should not be the chief incentives to
though shrewd, will finally be caught,
but people should be honest because a
stainless conscience Is a precious jewel.
The domestic science demonstrations
for the benefit OF the Woman's Fedora
ton, was postponed, Announcement
will be made later,
In the death Of Mr.. II. c. William
son, my people, In the Memphis terri
tory, have lost a valuable friend, SO
many of them enjoy homes and farms
as a result of their dealings with him.
We need more of such frlends-"Peace
to his ashes
The Straight college quartet will sing
at Middle Baptist church Sunday night,
Rev, James A. Mitchell, the pastor, and
his loyal congregation, will make 1t
pleasant for the young ladies who are
making their way through school.
The Rev. W, r., Livingstone will
preach at the First Baptist church, St.
Paul avenue, Sunday morning. The
choir viii render special music.
Don't forget the high class musical
recital at Metropolitan church. Friday
night. TO miss it viii cause regret.
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There will be a special rally at
Trinity C.. NJ. Il. church, Sunday, a
number OF churches have been invited.
Rev. j. II. Coleman, presiding elder.
will preach a special sermon in the
morning, and DR.. +. H. Copeland, Sec
rotary, widows and orphans fund, will
preach In the afternoon, The public is
invited.
The state Sunday school and B. Y. r.
Y. convention will be held at Jackson,
Tenn July l6, They hope to raise
vi 900 for missions and education, Rev.
f., NJ. Seymour, Of Knoxville and l.. G.
Moore, OF Memphis. will have charge OF
the program. Large delegations are ex-
pected.
Ethel c. Smith, of Baltimore,
a specialist in primary methods, Is con
nected with the Howe summer school,
under appointment OF the National Sc
,curity league Of New York. TIL league
feels that the problem of education in
the south Is largely a rural problem,
and that the primary teachers should be
given special training. A model school
OF small children Is used to illustrate
the work and problems of the primary
teacher. This demonstration Is fol-
lowed by a round table discussion that
leaves nothing untouched or without
helpful explanation.
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Some. men are so towering In the
grandeur Of their character that the
flight Of years is necessary to properly
estimate them. Memphis has a number
of such men.
The Howe choral class had a fine
practice Wednesday night, They are
arranging for their annual visits to
charitable institutions. They will sing
at the home for the Aged and lnfirm
on the second Sunday in July, and at
the Old Ladies' home on the fernando
road on the third Sunday. when /
am old and ay-headed O, God, for
sake me not" lays the scriptures.
The St. Paul Baptist church has put
on a drive for $500 to end the second
Sunday in July. Rev. r. b. Roberts
is pastor, He has paid the church out
of debt and will now make needed re-
pairs.
The lectures from the farm develop
ment bureau of the Chamber OF Com
merce will begin their series at the
Howe summer school, Friday. at II 80.
There will be one lecture each day until
the normal closes. Persons not enrolled
ut the school who wish to attend these
lectures can make arrangements by call
ing up the principals office or calling
in person.