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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-04-10

Promptly at $3.50 p. m, we again
assembled at the house of the Lord
and the Lords supper was admin
istered to a large crowd who had
gathered there on this special and
most important event, one that no
Christian can lightly look upon
without committing spiritual Grim
nal act against the Holy Spirit.
President Butler held short and
interesting session after the Lords
supper had been administered and
spoke to us regarding the great re-
vival that will be waged VS. sin here
beginning Monday following the Sec
ond Sunday in April.
The B. Y. p. u. forces always
fill their hour with much interest
and enthusiasm and with such a
wide awake president and master
of arms, we are making things go
as never before in the history of
our church.
We close the day worship with
another glorious sermon and with
five (5) additions to the kingdom,
Pastor Prince will leave this week
for Ennis to assist DR.. e. l.. Lock-
EFT in driving old Satan out of Ennis
we hope him much success in this
week effort.
There are much sickness reported
among our members and the church
is doing her best 10 come to the
rescue OF all who need our assis-
lance. Total collection for the day
$102.50.
Rev. s. r. Prince, D. D., Pastor.
Bertha Hathman, Reporter
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and took one-half day off and the
finish was that the Blind worked
one week and business was SO good
with them until they could lay off
for a week.
Come to Fort Worth, its the best
place in the world to live, the only
thing we ask of you is to be sure
to bring house along with you.
Mr.. Abe Turner from Ely Nevada.
was through the city en- route to
Ardmore, Okla, to visit his Brother,
Mr.. Elmo Turner.
Mr.. j. T.. Wilson from Pometa,
Okla, the wealthy farmer passed
through the city having visited his
sister, Mrs. Sam Porter, Dallas.
Texas, he is a brother to Mrs. Dor
thy Hicks.
Mrs. Angie Graggs, from Car
thage, Texas, after closing her
school, visited Dallas and was roy
ally entertained by Mr.. and Mrs
Porter, Mrs. Graggs wants to visit
home.
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ACTIVITIES OF THE CoLORED
BRANCH Y. NJ. G. A.

Men and still more men" is the
constant cry of the Y. M. G. A.
A thousand active members Is the
goal we are striving for and must
attain. The General secretary has
been greatly encouraged at the gen
eral interest manifested among the
citizens of Fort Worth. Slowly but
firmly and surely the institution is
being built up and is gradually be-
ing placed in a position when it
can accomplish its greatest good.
The Association is for the men and
boys Of Fort Worth. Great OPP
portunities are offered by the Insti-
tuition. Vocational Courses in Type
writing, Electrical Wiring, Auto
Mechanics, Shoe-Maklng and Car
pentry are taught. These courses
are absolutely free to ex-service
men. II you are not an ex-service
man do not feel discouraged for
the course is open to you at very
nominal sum. Inquire Of the sec
rotary for detailed information.
The Bible class is still meeting
with great success. Every Friday
night Rev. Sparks, chairman OF re-
llgiOuS work, brings new spirit and
fresh courage TO those who assemble
10 learn OF the teachings and char
acter OF Jesus Christ. No young man
can well afford TO miss this great
opportunity OF an intelligent, sclen-
tiGc study OF the Bible. Rev Sparks
n ever looking for an increased
membership In his class. VIII you
be their next meeting7
All eyes are turned on The Mon
ster Athletic Field and Track Meet
scheduled for April 21st at the
."Y" park. This II the first a. A.
u. meet ever attempted in the city
Of Fort Worth. No pains are be
Ing spared 20 make this event a
great success, The entire city n
Invited 20 be present and witness
athletic sports testing the abilities
Of The best qualified athletes Of the
state Of Texas. Athletes from B0us-
Ton, Dallas, Marshall, Prairie View
and from many other cities and
schools are expected 10 be- present
for the express purpose ~ carrying
OF all h0BOFe from Fort Worth,
back ~ their respective homes, ~
Is q challenge 10 the men and boys
~ Fort Worth, oef Your sgtFk N
Nv April ne g0fb, The school
whose contestants win me Greatest
number " points WI be accredited
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WACO

Waco, Texas, April s.-Chief Grand
Mentor Adair of the Tabor Lodge
was in the city last Tuesday con-
fering with local Taborites. The lit
tie four year old son of Rev. Mitch
ell had a very painful accident last
Sunday evening while swinging in
the porch swing, ii broke and threw
him out; knocking him unconscious
for few minutes. Prof. Farmer one
of the veteran instructors at Tus-
kegee Institute spent several days in
the city visiting the ex-students of
the institute.
Miss Fulton, sister of Mrs. w. e.
Drake is making an extended visit
in the city The prize egg hunt given
by the South Waco school was a
grand success. This is to be an
annual feature for that school. A
branch of the Carnegie Library has
been established at the Moore High
School The public can draw books
from the library from to A p. m.
each evening. The Colored show is
still drawing large crowds. They
change programs twice each week.
Mrs. w. l.. Dennis and daughter,
Miss Nichols arrived last Wednesday;
both appear to have been benefited
by he trip. The remains of Mrs.
Montgomery, mother of Mrs. Hattie
Smith of Marlin, were brought to
Waco and buried last Monday even
ing. Mrs. Montgomery was an old
residence of Mcclellan county. AS
we go to press the following attract
ions are scheduled; Tuesday night
the Forum is to hold an enthusiastic
meeting to urge Cleanup Day in
connection with the Negro Health
Week Drive. Lawyer VIM. Harrison
is to fill return engagement at st.
Paul Thursday night. Friday all day
the county schools is to hold its
first field day with Dean Reynolds
Of Prairie View, as the evening speak
err st. James A. NJ. r. church and
st. Paul A. NJ. r. church have launch
ed a union revival The big fight
on against sin. A woman evange-
list of wide reputation conducting.
The Paul Quinn Choral Club gave
two concerts last week, one at Bolton
and one at Temple. They came home
to rest Sunday, but are out again.
We wish them success. Easter hats
and dresses were not very much in
evidence last Sunday as the weather
man dealt us a freezing norther.
ST. Paul A. M. +. Church Notes.
Sunday was high day in Zion,
despite the chilly atmosphere. The
pastor. D. Williams delivered beau
tiful Easter message in which he
pictured the transition of the soul.
In the evening the Sunday school
a brief Easter program fol-
lowed by a beautiful rendition by the
choir.
Prof. Palmer of Tuskegee was pres
ent and made a very interesting
talk, telling Of the work of the In
stitute. Waco has IL students at Tus-
kegee and all are doing fine, he said.
Collection for the day $125.00. The
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GAINESVILLE

Gainesville, Texas, April Ser
vices were well attended by all the
churches Sunday, and Rev. B. ].
Browns 10Th Anniversary was cele-
brated Sunday and was very pleas
antly spent C. NJ Il. church rendered
splendid program Sunday night
Every body seem to have spent a
pleasant Easter. Rev. J. e. Dennis
is in the city and preached Rev.
Browns anniversary sermon ad de-
livered a splendid sermon that night.
Miss Vera l.. Phillips one of the city
teacher, Miss C. M. Seay. highly
parents. The Gainesville ColOred
High, School is awakening to their
social duty. Room No. 3, under the
auspices of the Domestic Science
teacher, Miss M. C. M. Seay, highly
entertained the faculty and visiting
students from other rooms Friday
evening April End. with an Easter
Faculty. and an excellent program
was rendered, also an elaborate
menu was served.
Mrs. Annie Williams and husband
are here visiting her mother, Mrs
Johnson. Mrs. Lee Boswell left Lag
Saturday morning for Pilot Point
and her sister returned with her,
Mr.. Jeff Johnson died last ThursdsF
night and was buried Fridac @TsH-
ing; funeral service was held al NJ
Olive Baptist church. Mr. Otto MlyeS
was in Pilot Point Sunday. Mr..
Herbert Jackson and Mr.. Ainsworth
left Suday for Bonham and Sherman,
arrived Sunday evening. Miss Geor-
gia B. Jarrett and Mrs. Sarah Smith
are i'll; they are reported better.
The Junior choir is doing nicely and
hope to add new members every
week,
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KEMP

Kemp, Texas, April 8.-rEaster pro-
grams were rendered at the Baptist
church collection $6.40. and at the
C. M. T.. church, collection $4,000.
Sunrise meeting was held at the A.
M. f. church. Each person came
with a lighted candle and placed it
on the altar, signifying the light OF
Christ burning on the altar of their
hearts. 1t was a spiritual meeting
and the pastor, Rev. A. H. Holloway
preached a sermon that made us re-
joice. Miss Tex Blackman is Wis
iting in Frankston. Mrs. C. Willow
Moore of Kemp and Mr.. Mack Young
of Athens were quietly married at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Free Jones
Saturday night April 3rd Rev. Jim
Cummins of Athens ofiiciated. They
will make their home in Athens.
Mrs. Bette Burley and Miss Jennie
" Royal are on the sick list Mr..
lack Brown of Kaufman, Route 5,
subscribed for the Express while in
Kemp Sunday.
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MOUNT PIsGAH NEWS.

Sunday was duly observed at Mt.
Pisgah with the usual religious SER
vice and our regular Easter pro-
grams by each auxiliary Of the
church.
Although the chilly winds blew
severe, but the old regular was on
the scene at the proper hour and
started the ball rolling, In the In
terest OF the kingdom. each DEPART
ment OF the Sunday school rendered
excellent program at the morning
service and al the close OF the pro-
gram pastor Prince In his usual way
filled our hungry souls with whole
some thought OF the Faster lesson
and the climax was reached when
the enrolling secretary made the
count and found that over ESQ
were In attendance and with 600
dozen Easter eggs 10 give 10 our
little folks and they all enjoyed an
excellent Easter Sunday, collection
for the day s21.7b,
AZ eleven O'Clock the Senior cholF
brought sunshine and 10Y 10 our
hearts with those beautiful an
Them Of the risen Lord, that made
us an remember the occasion as u
II were but yesterday and who were
present rejoice 10 be able 10 as
semble AZ the house ~ the LORD
on another Easter Sunday.
Pastor Prince spoke 10 ~ from
the subject, 1.-THE Risen Lord" n
was 4 master piece and be was ~
ms best and proved blmself more
Than equal 10 the occasion II was
4 deep logical and soul searching
sermon
How our hearts did burn ~ be
talked 70 W ~ the way
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v. W. O. A. NOTES.

Fort Worth beasts of having the
most loyal, energetic, progressive
and proud set of women in the state.
Fort Worth, also boasts OF having
Colored citizenship that believes
in civic betterment and the develop
ment of the girls from moral, mem
tai, social and spiritual standpoint.
Fort Worth believes that the number
of girls who come to Fort Worth,
to work, need wholesome
place in which to live, Fort Worth
believes also that in order to elm
mate many of the evils and vices
to which many Of our girls fall prey;
substitution must be made where
the girls will find an outlet for their
surplus energy in wholesome envi-
ronments and surrounded with prop
err influence. Fort Worth unanimous
ly decided that the Y. w c. A. was
the only solution to this problem.
A few weeks ago, Mrs. Cordelia
VIM, National Field Worker of the
Y. w. G. A. New York City, came to
Fort Worth and found the Y. w. G.
A. Recreation Center ready for or
ganization into a Branch OF the
Local Association. The Branch was
organized The Colored Branch was
given an offer of $12000.00 II it
could succeed in raising S12,000.00 for
it's budget and a building fund.
Mrs. l.. B. Jones was appointed Cam
paign Chairman. She in turn APP
pointed Mesdames A. N. Stovall, A.
B. Standifer, j. Nelson Young, W. s..
Crosby, James Pratt, Jno Reed, Ma
tilda Smith, Geo. Benton. Lee Brooks,
Roberta Curry Lindsay and Misses
Ida johnson and Marie Hutchinson,
who in turn selected 10 sub workers
each.
With Y. w. c. A. arm-bands and
Manila shopping bags bearing the
"Blue-triangle" these 1876 noble work.
ers went into every nook and
corner of Fort Sorth, giving every
man, woman and child q chance 10
contribute toathe Y. W. G. A. Build
ing fund. Every church. club, lodge
and individual contributed Loyalty. !
The receipts at noon Tuesday March |
30, were $13,597.50. Other reports
have come in since that time. The
Buffet Luncheon given for the Cam
paign workers and guests OF honor |
the evening of March 23rd was one
Of the greatest affairs of the season.
Much Of the credit is due Mrs. Alex
ander Jordan for the arrangement
Of the affair On the following Thurs
day, a large and attractive parade
was had featuring the various de-
partments of the Association. All
off to the Y. M. G. Al All hats off |
to its secretaries. Misses Ellie NJ
Roquemore and Doris d. Wooten, to
Mrs. l.. B Jones and her splendid
and sub workers. All
hats Of to the people Of Fort Worth!
They went lover the top" in Build
ing Campaign for $12,0OO.0OO in one
week. Fort Worth did II. What
other city next?
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him, 1880 p. m. Divine service
were conducted by Deacons @. Walk
er and Sanders. At $40 the pastor
mounted the rostrom with a burn
ing message, using as his subject
zone of You Shall Betray Me-"
Matt. 1921, after which the Lords
supper was taken. If you desire
to have your spiritual soul renewed
visit Mt. Calvary, 301 West Percy
street, strangers and visitors are
always welcome.
Rev. N. Prince, Pastor.
Miss Carrie Porter, Reporter.
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Mt. GmEAD JUNIOR CHOIR.

The Mt. Gilead Junior choir met
in regular practice Tuesday night.
AS usual, the practise was sue
cess. There Easter songs were
completed and other work was start
ed. Sunday morning with nerther
all left feeling that the Lord had
wonderfully blessed them by keep
ing them from last Easter up to the
present day.
Mr.. Sing and his singing school
is making a great Roadway in their
practice. Don't forget the date,
April 19.-Admission Is cents.\
Mr.. ]. w. Watson of San An
tonic, was shaking hands with old
friends at Mt. Gilead. Sunday.
Mr.. J. w. Watson visited his
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. H. Collins, 1908 e. 18th
street. His arrival was quite an
agreeable surprise for Easter.
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NEUTRAL ART CLUB.

Mrs. e. Washington, entertained
the Neutral Art Club Wednesday at
$3.50 p. M, at her home with a
nice buffet luncheon, table was beau
tifully decorated with Easter lilies
all club members were present.
Mrs. L. o. Glover, Pres.
Mrs. G. G. Odon, Sec'y.
Mrs. A. L. Began, Reporter
Mrs. A. L. Began, 1916 Helen
street, gave her niece little Bonnie
Lou a birthday party Saturday,
quite number Of her little friends
were present and number OF nice
presents were received.
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sEVs. WRIGHT AND LESTER
CLOSE DOWN SUCCESSFUL RE
VIVAL.
snnday. March 2a. lao.

Rev W. -. Lester Of WaxahachIe,
Texas, and ileY, j. n. Wright OF
Oklahoma clfy has Just closed down
q meeting ~ The Church Of God,
his city, REV, W. Is. Lester IL a
wonder on church history and Dlbll-
eel doctrine ana be- has opened the
eyes " many people on history and
Bible facts ana VIII Do with ~
again on ne an sunday,
Respectfully,
w, J, BAKER, =
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Sunday School opened at usual
hour with supt w. s. Sanders,
president. The Sunday school is
coming 10 the top. Pupils present,
40. The lesson was well discussed,
After which the egg hunt was pull
ed by the school pupils, > were
found.
Al 1890, divine service was CON
Quoted BY Rev, Ford, after our
dear beloved pastor, Rev. n Prince,
broke the bread OF life 10 us he
uecd as bis subject 1.-THE Risen
Lord" text Cor. 1920, 1880 p.
M, the Easter program was rem
derod by the pupil of the Sunday
school, under the Leadership Of Mrs.
y. jackson and g. drawer which
we're splendid, Tuesday night,
March Both. DR., II, IA, Palmer o.
Dallas pFeaehed noble sermon, 10
W which admired Nv ~ who heard
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS NEWS y
NIL R. REPORTERS MM

the Athletic Champions of Texas
Gold, Silver and Bronze prizes are
presented to the winners. Citizens
of Fort Worth, let us make this
affair a great success. The meet
starts at / p. M, on April 21st.
The boys of the Y. M. c. A.,
are still congregating every even
ing at Douglass park. Every boy
is practicing hard in order to be in
good shape on the 21st.
Not only in Athletics are the
boys doing good and deserve to be
praised but every phase of the four
fold program is being emphasized
and impressed daily. Citizens Of
Fort Worth should feel proud Of
their boys. In talking to the boys
the Boys Work Secretary often
finds talented youths. A boy has
the gift of song with great pos
sibilities If properly developed
Another boy is found to possess the
power of oratory, another shows
mechanical talents. 1t is the bust
ness of the Y. NJ. G. A. to encourage
these boys and help them to devel-
ope the powers given by God. Be
low is printed two poems of G. B.
Robertson, age 10, attending the
Colored High school and in the
9Th grade. 1t is extremely rare
that a youth of his age is found
capable of compiling verses. The
quality of thought is exceptionally
rare. AS you read the poems are
you not persuaded that boys OF
Fort Worth, possess genuine ability
and need the comforting, helping,
encouraging hand of a virile Y.
M. G. A.
LIFE.
OF all the fowls of the air,
OF all the beasts of the field,
OF all insects as spider and flea,
Mortal man has trouble most.
He cometh forth like flower
And is cut down,
He fleeth like a shadow
And continueth not,
JOY is always mixed with sorrow,
Happy today, sad tomorrow.
He lives in peace today
And war tomorrow,
His life is full of trouble and
sorrow
Living today, dead tomorrow.
TO THE MINISTER.
Our church is a glorious sect,
Before all the world it stands erect;
God bless OPr church and native
All of our ministers and band,
All of its laws and rules,
May our ministers teach the right,
May they preach and preach with
might.
&C. B. Robertson.
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ST. JAMES NOTES.

st. James Baptist church, corner
End and Harding streets. Sunday
school opened at $3.50 a. M, w. M.
Taylor, Supt. After a short spicy
lesson and being reviewed, the pas
tor made few remarks, then Sun
day school closed, giving space for
Easter program. The little child
rem responded and made creditable
showing. The entire program was
fine. Mrs. Sampson was SO dutiful
in her undertaking for this occa-
sion, which made II success at the
close of the program. Prof. Phil
r. Register played a trombone solo,
THE Soldier OF the Cross" at IL
o'clock sermon by the pastor and
the beginning of the revival. Doors
Of the church opened, three Joined,
night service, subject Faith and
Life Adventures" Three Joined,
total for the day 6. Total
collection $245.36.
DIR. J. H. VIM, Pastor
Phil r. Register, Reporter.
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Excelsior Mutual Benefit
Association
Dallas, Texas

Most people need money whom
there's death In the family Some
times they want to carry the body
out of town or they may want to send
for a relative II you think you need
this kind Of SERVICE take Insurance
with the EXCELSIOR MUTUAL BEN
Eft ASSOCIATION
We pay death claims in ~ hours,
Any person desiring such protection.
call at room 400 Pythian Temple.
2549 ELM street or call NJ 557.
H. STRICKLAND,
President,
COFIELD. Secretary
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Waco District Conference opened at
st Luke church Wednesday morning.
All of the preachers of the district
being present.
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MORNING CHAPEL 9. NJ. =.

Corner Bird and Crump Streets.
Rev. M. H. Spencer, d. D., Pastor.
Morning Chapel was at her best
all day Sunday. The Sunday school
was full of Easter Sunday school
goers. Prof. Langston, Supt., was
full OF smiles.
The pastor preached a powerful
sermon in the morning service to
"a full house The Knights of Tenn
plars in gay Easter attire were the
center of attraction in the afternoon.
The pastor preached a great ami
versary sermon. The program was
the best ever heard in a long time.
Coming Sunday evening under the
auspices of the Epworth League
the famous e. r. G.. Singers, 40
voices. President Emory G. Smith
has spared no pains to make the
day a education success. Sunday
night the little folks under the
leadership of Madam M. d. Frank
lin rendered the greatest Easter
program ever heard in the history
of Morning Chapel. The feature of
the program was the solo by the
Little Miss Willie N. Langston, the
recital by Master e. Il. Budanauro,
Jr. The music rendered by the
Junior choir was the best ever
heard. The same choir will render
music for the big Epworth League
program Sunday evening at 4:15
p. m. Visitors are always welcome
to our service.
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Il. II. @.

The e. r. c., met Tuesday night
in Gllton's hall with President Jodie
r. Mason. presiding. The club
membership campaign is proving a
success. The eyes of the club are
on the grand opening and installa-
ton in Gilton's hall on the 22nd.
The club will be the guest of the
Epworth League of the c. M. e.
church. Sunday evening, April IL
at 4:15 O'Clock. The Dallasites were
in the city mingling with the e. r.
C. boys and making new acquain-
lance with the fair sex of the Pan
Their City.
Emory C. Smith, Sr., honorary
president lectured to the young
men on morality. We hope to
make the social, literary and relig-
ious lines of Fort Worth better. The
e. X. c.. is for the progress of all
the young men.
Robt. Waggoner, Reporter.
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Would Like TO Knoxville
whereabouts OF Mr.. Dinnie Smith,
last heard OF was reporter for the
Dallas Express at Kansas City, Mo-.
please notify the Dallas Express
agent at Fort Worth. Texas.
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Fort Worth. Texas, April 8. 1920.
Prof. Il. L. Gooden of 1929 E.
18th street, after few days OF
illness is able to be back TO his
music store on 9th street. Grand
Chancellor w. S. Willis from Waco,
was in the city. March both on his
annual visit. he conferred the 0. M.
A. degree on several Knights.