Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-01-31
MEMS DAY At PORTSMOUTH,.

Last Sunday was observed as
mems day at Emanuel 4. NJ. T..
Church Of which Or. l.. II. Hunter
to pastor who is also being prominent
ly put forward for the Hishopric in
the church, The News and Observer
OF Raleigh, n. c., in its issue or
November L? commenting cditoriallv
on DR.. Hunter said: 1t is compll--
mcnt and Il recognition which all
who know HIM will approve. He real
~ has made awondcrful record and
better than that he has sterling quar-
:ics that command respect and admir-
alter. II" has been highly successful
in several pulpits and he achieved
success hCrauS" of his unusual IA
tive ability. high purpose and un-
ilaG"'nE industry. As leader Of his
rae" Nc has been wise and safe be
cause he has had tho good sense to
Sc" the difficulties under which both
races lahor and has been able to sym
pathi2r with both. Ills church nj
Portsmouth l. an example Of church
efficiency. Il has twelve hundred
mCmhrrg
At HOO A. NJ. the sermon was
roarh"d hy Bishop Levi j. Coppin. u.
{ Ill,
classic author. instructive lecturer
and an able minister. lIc has contri
lutcd articles to the New York indie
pendent \. NJ, T.. Review and has
written several books. pamphlets and
hymns. The thoughts for his sermon
were taken from In" 10th verse Of
9TH Chapter OF ST. John emphasizing
tn" Importance Of taking Thought for
IN - ia.
riches We should not forget God in
the scheme Of the universe and loose
our own souls.
Sunday night at $50 great plat
form meeting was held in The nature
"i Il symposium at which time the
following subjects were Discussed
with view rs TO how best to corrc
late them, 'Thc Church," by DR..
David w. Byrd. Norfolk: "rhc Press
by Editor i. h. Young of the journal
and Guide, Norfolk; "Thr Profns.-
sionS.' by Lawyer William NJ Reid.
Portsmouth: "Bu@incss." by DR.. G..
hamilton Francis, Berkeley: Mr.
Jesse :. Jones. Scc-TrcaS.. Underwater
Bank and Trust Company. was the mas
Ter of ceremonies and the program
vas closed with informal remarks by
Bishop Coppin.
On Tuesday at 100 p. NJ. R.shop
toppin delivered what is considered
Ivy many his greatest lccturcr-"I'n
written History" This was the
browning event Of this distinguished
churchman's visit to this city.
Th"rr was special music by the
mems chorus under the direction OF
Professor James G.. Norcom and Law
yer Frank l.. Wilson, The men OF
III" church made their final reports
through their various team captains.
On IncSday at noon Bishop Cop
pin addressed the y. NJ. T. Preach
crS Meeting in Norfolk. Or. T.. II
Hunter Is president Of this, meeting.
Bishop C"ppin is the type OF high
grade who appeared in Portsmouth
from time to time under the aufpiccs
OF The Mems Progressive League to
lecture or preach to the colorcd pco
PIE on helpful subjects. No Negro be
fore the public today has done moro
than Bishop CoDpin allay racial fric
ton and build up cordial relations
between the white and colorcd people
IN this country. His utteranccs on
public issues from time to time vital
~ affecting the races. is proof of the
fancnc$S Of his able leadership in
these trying times. The bringing of
this type Of lecturer or preacher to
portsmouth at intervals is very large
ly responsible for the peaceful racial
relations existing in this section
which are so different from those in
some other sections. This League IS
being Differed by Mcssrs. Levi G..
Bro"n PRESIDENT; Thomas w. Neville
Secretary and Jesse S. Jones, Treas
urer.