The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-11-24
FoRr DODGE ITEMS.

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Monday evening was feature Of nm
at Coppin Chapel A. M. Z. church
Having about succeeded in the com.
pletion Of the basement Of our church
u brick structure, 2Sxs5, which consists
room and cafeteria. Inc upper story
when completed, will consist Of an
auditorium, music room, reading room
and PASTORS study.
An informal program was rendered
for the opening, under directions Of
Mrs. Geo. Perkins.
tai solo, Mrs Mollie Madison; trio,
Carolina Lullaby" Mesdames Robert
Smith, Fred Coleman and James Ne
lone; solo, "a Clean Heart, Mrs. r.
Smith; solo, "a Little Bit Of Love-,
by the writer; after which the Rev. N.
B. Jones, pastor, spoke concerning the
object Of the features Of activities be-
ing for the uplift of our people in the
comm unity, which has received the
highest endorsement Of all the citizenry
of Fort Dodge Of his work He then
introduced Mr.. D. A. Dishman, who in
his remarks made some reference Of
what had been accomplished by Rev.
Jones within three years. After
which the Rev. Jones stated that we
had very distinguished visitor in our
presence, Prof. L. c.. Jones, the princi-
pal and founder of Piney Woods Insti
tute of Braxton, Miss, which he
said would be of some interest to have !
him address us at this time. One who !
had SO distinguished himself through |
his accomplishments as a great vital !
IN ha ~
people. The audience cheered and ap-
plauded heartily as Prof. Jones ascend
cd the rostrum. Prof. Jones than stated
that it was with some reductancy that
he attempted to speak to the public on
account of the many things that had |
been said of him. However he seemed
to have well in hand the things that
he could best interest his hearers. His
address was Of rare treat and of
great inspiration. The story of his
vision and his faith, his belief and de-
coed to that of great end was really
electrifying. He said that hard work,
and keeping at thing and
doing something worth while, was an
assurance to success. The bare facts
were laid open by him, that one must
discover their possibilities within them
selves, then have the moral courage to
prosecute along lines that would bring
greatest results. He said there were
more places to be filed then there were
race people to fill them eHold up
in life for you, just as good
as anyone. Conditions are better every
where even in the south. The better
class Of white people are thinking. A
new dav is coming
Prof. Jones spoke in words of highest
praise and commentator of the pastor
and his work and worth here in this
community. The high estimation in
which he is held by the best white cit1.
zens, of his honest dealings and zeal
business.
We hesitated not in believing him in
this statement when we consider his
accomplishments not only for the good
Of our people but for the good OF
humanity
His reference Of time, referred to in
his remarks was exhibited in very
mastery way. Prof. Jones is an Iowan
product, having graduated from the
state college at Iowa City with high
honors in 1908. AS mark Of our appre-
citation for the great inspiration he
brought us Mr.. j. w. Madison arose
and made motion which was seconded
by little girl, Eugenia Brown, that we
give Prof. Jones a standing vote Of
thanks and chautauqua salute.
The pastor thought it would be in
keeping with the eternal fitness Of
things to have lady 81 the church to
speak at this hour, and Mrs. Geo.
Perkins was introduced in her graceful
manner, as women always are, she gave
great polish to all that was said.
The doors Of the cafeteria were
thrown open and refreshments served
Mrs Josephine M. easier, secretary of
publicity.