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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
FLORIDA MASONS BURN MORT
GAGE ON TEMPLE.

'l'\ W. |. .'WlS.l
Jacksonville. Eta. Scptombcr.-
th" Masonic T"mpl". valued at Il
hait milli"" dollars. va" freed from
"'hl OH tn" 10Th of August. when
th" last dollar VA paid and the
iH"ri&Hgn& can""!luI and bHrnrG
WItd t,r"u' CEREMONY.
Ihis hAilding. ON the corner OF
Broad and Duval Streets. built of
:tun", Steel pressed brick aud rein
forced concrete. is one Of tn" most
conspicuous in the city. Grand Mas
ter David II. Powell ,3&d drcrrup
and seventh grand mister TO pruNidu
over tn" Most WorShiptul Union
Grand Lo,igc. entered unou his din
ties as grand master iccs lhan ro,r
years ago. inding Accumulated dch,s
at more than $2Un. 600. and coun-
drncc nearly DESTROYED among Tho
brethren. The mortrar,S drawn
then TO save the tcmplr propcry TO
the race aud to the Jurisdiction were
on Il limit of five years. Ills one
great aim all along has hccn to nav
oft these mortxagcs and FREQ thn
temple. This has hccn done moro
than a year ahead of time.
\ special session Of the Grand
Lodge. the Grand Chaptrr O, Royal
Aftn MaSOnS. the Grand Com manI =
err ul KNIGHTS Tcmplar. Couei$to.
ri"& Of Scottish Rite Masons of the
thirty-H"cond degree, trmplc.: OF the
Mystic Shriner*. and the Grand
Court OF the Ilcroincs OF .Irricho and
Grand Chapter of the Order of rho
Eastern star was held four davs,
making the largest number of Ma
sons and their auxiliarics ever Wit
messed in this city.
The celebration OF the mortcarc
burning was "A mammoth affair. This
included Il huge torchIirht paradr
and banquet, one OF the largest and
most spectacular ever Witnessed
here.
The ceremony Of burning tn,
mortgage was witnessed in the audi
torium of the temple bv over two
thousand people. Grand Master
Powell presided. lllustrious A. L.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24


''' 49, ''HH "''P ~ E"u'H' "''" ii'"hH
"',' J." 'h'' Grass "hirh 'iaN no Ne~
,''l"'n "@ from 'l'''H /" hl'E. some
"''' '''l' H'"S"$ uth'iF dF""h
'""ut th'HF 'H''". "hll' o'h"FS al
'"W'' 'H'?h I" fiaH WIN ~" "r""ZG.
'lahlhE no "ppaF'ht 'hol' To conceal
ul"lr i"at nr"$. some. perhaps the
tI"'" aged n""h"rs o. Ii, iIan, rode
!" H"1""'o'h'"' one 81 'h'hi. apphr-
emu! III ~" h''Hhh"fh"o" oi seventy.
"'iU@ "llhoN' mash.
NJ kl'1~"l H't"T"U Il ", rd during
'i" '"'lf" Naf@1c. No orders WCr"
'>s,h'". MI had evidently hccn set
R'I 'nlof'haN0. In" NnHSuai spec
i"'io ocra"l"h"d no '\clt"mrnt
'hhoh. IN" spectators. All paused
10 IooN "nd IN" majority OF tho%r
VINO paused r"lualn"d untII ih" ~h0l"
procession had passed. The ami
iormS consisted OF long white robes,
m;t'" III wrapper style. and head
gear o' tunir effect, from which the
lace masks suspended, little red
laS$ir hanElnS from the cone.
Tho fact that Broad Street WAS
brilliantly hEhtcd during the parade,
and tAat all the other streets
through which it passed were Sulli-
ci"nttN we'll lighted To read b.. de
tra't"d somewhat from the weird
ness which is supposed TO accompany
parade OF the hu kluN Khan. Tod
ding chllNrrn, accompanied by their
parents, refused to h" impressed.
Ih"H saw no suggestion OF the
"bnE"N-mau in 'hc Silcntly-movinT,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
E,NGIISIi LABOR PARTY COMMIT
TEE PROMISES AID TO CAUSE
OF NEGRO.

The National Association for the
Advancement OF Colorcd People. 20
Fifth Avenue, New York City, an
nounccd today a conference Of DR.
Du l'oiS, editor OF the Crisis, and
secretary Of the pan-African Con-
grcss. and Walter T.. White. assist
ant secretary OF the y. \. 4. E.. P
with the Advisory Committee OF the
English Labor Party at their head
quarters in Ecclcston Square. The
conference was presided over by Sid
ncy Webb. and among those present
were Leonard Woolf, the Rev. Hon
j. IL. Clyncs, the Labor Party leader
in Parliament; Mrs. Philip Snowdcn
whose new book, ~ Political Pill
grim III Europe" is arousing nuch
comment: Sir George Fordham, DR.
Bentham. John II. Harris. Of the
AntiSlavcry and Aborigincs Protcc-
tion Society: Charles r. Buxton. Dr
Norman Legs. who spent sixteen
years in British West Africa: DR.
Norman Angel, John II. Gillics, J.
II. Jowett.
DR.. Du Bois ably presented the
case Of the Negro workman. cmpha-
sizing the imperative necessity Of
labor being united, and stating that
AS long aS organized labor attempted
to solve only the problem of white
workmen, failure was inevitable, and
that until all labor is free, no labor
is free"
a spirited discussion followed
Speaking on behalf of the COM
mittee. Sidney Webb stated that the
Labor Party wishes first to be kept
informed OF all matters affecting col
ored labor which can and should be
brought to Parliament for action;
and, second, that they pledge them
selves to lend any assistance posi-
BILE toward the removal OF the color
zar in labor and elsewhere, whether
In England or other countries.
In view OF the fact that 1t Is
largely believed that the Labor Par
ty within n short time will be the
most dominant factor in England,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
Fear Negro Power.

"Anothcr subject of serious discus
sion was the realization that the
power OF the Negro society, known
aS the Society for the Advancement
of Colorcd People, was becoming Il
great menace in the expansion Of the
ku kluX klan, as it was continually
giving to the press publicity on the
klan's undcrhrndcd methods. This
society was getting active in State
Legislative work. having already sue
ceeded in having introduced by a
Negro legislator from Chicago bill
uenouncing the Khan in the Illinois
Legislature. This bill was passed. 1t
made an appeal to the citizens Of
Illinois to refrain from joining or
associating in any manner with the
Ku KluX Klan.
This activity on the part OF the
Negro, In the judgment of Clarke.
warranted prompt action. and it was
decided to set up rival organiZa-
tion to the Society for the Advance
ment Of Colored People without de-
lay. Clarke began with a Negro in
his own employ, a man Of unusual
Intelligence, who was in charge Of
the servants on his farm on the out
skirts Of Atlanta This servant en-
listed the services OF other Negroes
as spies, and they attended the meet
ings OF the society and reported ev-
orything that was said and done.
Also these spies sought to create
dissatisfaction and discord among
tho members Of the society. This
Negro phase of the Klan's activities
shall deal with in another article"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24

What benefits Havc Received
from Being Girl ,Rescrve?" was
worry roncisely answered by Ms
Ruby Ccphas at tho Vcsper hour 0E
Sunday afternoon. Miss Cephas cx-
planned how tho girl was henefvtel
morally, spiritually and mentally ny
the club work OF the Girl Re.orve
How ii helps the girl to, get the tru.
ireal Of her relationship to othty
girls. The recitation by Miss Barrc:,
and piano selection by Miss Roberto
Randolph were we'll rendered
On Sunday September 2bth. tn"
NcSpcr service will open our tai!
work. Mr.. W. |. Hopkins is the
speaker for this meeting There VII
be musical numbers by Prof. C.. W.
Bland and Miss CorneFia Taylor. The
program viii be under the direction
Of Mrs. Lucy Crawl""
Several inquiries concerning tie
industrial classes for the winte"
have ocen made We are NOW plar-
ming for these classes and will az.
nouncc the date OF tho opening very
soon.
The Just Us" club is busily cueas,
ed this week in canning fruits aud
vegetables
Miss Moselle Thornton cntcrta incd
at Tea Monday evening at the "l"
Misses Saddlcr, Briggs, Walker, AMI
I,.I,, Il u
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24

Mrs. Rubcnn Baugh returned to
the cry last week from visit to
Norfolk, Va
--Rev. George Is. Read ID. d.. pas
tor OF the First Baptist Church at
Coyington, Va, called on us.
Mrs. Roberta Young has returned
80 tho city from Baltimore, Md. after
visiting her son Mr.. Oscar Young and
wife.
MIR Wilbur Hilton haas returned
to the city after spending the surn-
mer in Asbury, N. J.
Mr.. Clearance Perkins Of 400 w.
Clay street who was recontly operat-
cd upon at st. Phillips Hospital is
now at homo doing well.
Sir James Crnwley. ID. ID. G. c.. OF
Bonhtown Va. was In tho city this
week
Mrs. Mamie r. Brown OF PoterS
burg Va. was caller at the office OF
tho G. w. r. Of Deeds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
PRICE, FIVE CENTS

w
"" "''''' u 't" years Is likely 10
~ 'oti''oi o' thc government. its
"''''"'' i" '"' 'ha'''f Oh NcEro labor
- .'""' Important.
T''oni conlof"nc" was held by
-" h"IS' NtF. mite. t'r. A!"in~
Wv 'n" Hl'' hroadhur%i, president
"'t" a''tr'"rH' respectively, OF tn"
''"n ''"Ef'SS mon OF l.cn"on,
Nl',' w., tue ''pr'S'n,''iNr& "i til" Anti
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
.|A11|,'T'L..T.. !, : {. jjin1TiL.
MI; TORY T I>f}t)WnI.>;
kKo Simmons Writes. ~ "a
Ringing Discussion OF the
|SSueS==.H Cal to Duty.

|cmrhiS, Tenn Sept. IS, 1921
John Mitchell, Jr
tor of The Planet.
Richmond. Virginia
|.r Mr.. MitchcN: Let me speak
considerable number OF the
|. uutHidc OF Virginia will
being instructed 80 to say by
hear and hopes fondly held
". that your acceptance Of the
ard of the people OF Virginia
,ir battle against trcachery and
E inEratitudc. affords the present
its happ!cst contemplation
br reputation. courage adhcv.
to principle. knowledge OF tho
~ of country and race. rcadi.
in debate and swiftncsS in
3r to adversary AL mark You
lmcdialcly the man tp take the
For tlibcrty undor skies that
great Henry when he defined
and urged action when time
g,ught that action called to men
Willingness to dare cntrcnchcd
lry and defy traauccrA OF Lin
name and. Sacrifice Is botn
~ and cr0wn We are engaged
truEElc the conclusion OF which
cave our children either slave
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
Extra Police on Route.

On the side streets few people
were gathered, but Broad Street,
especially, was quite well filed, and
hundreds saw the Main Stree, end.
While Chict Of Police Sherry had an
nounced that he did not deem il
necessary to take an extra prccau-
t1ons because OF the parade, it was
noticed that quite Il few extra police
men were on duty along Broad
Street and number of plain clothes
men mingled with the crowds.
The procession was headed by a
man on horseback. whose uniform
betokcned that he held an Office OF
more Importance than those who fol-
lowed, blue and red sash stretch
ing over his shoulder and around his
waist after the fashion Of Sam
Brown belt. 1t was conjectured that
he waa the "cyclops." or king. Of
the Richmond Khan. Following him
were dozen or more horsemen. and
then, riding alone between footmen
and horscmcn, came Il knight. riding,
in whose hands was clutched the
flashing cross ia luridly illumi-
mated cross standing about three
feet high. Small red incandcScents,
quite evidently supplied by storage
battery. furnished the means of il
Elimination. lntcrSpcrScd among the
iootmcn at rather irregular inter
walls were more horScmcn, generally
two riding together. Footmcn car
ricd banners bearing inscriptions
here and there, some OF them
reading.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
STRIKING BACK.

cleveland GaZcttc.)
inia Republicans have placed
held a full state ticket for this
kubcrnatOrial election In that
At its head is our old friend
|nfrerc, Editor John Mitchell,
Richmond Planet. The State
|tion also issued call for a
El conference at Washington,
Kdatc to be named lator) "to
r and formulate and prose-
national policy for Afro
ans presumably Of the South
"1ily-whiteism" is rampant.
|svillc, Ky, Afro American
leans have been so enraged by
|epubllcaR organization that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
TT I,lO\ NOTES.

The Sunday School OF the Mount
Calvary Baptist Church was we'll at
tended last Sabbath, though the
teachers and students were Il little
late, but they will bestir themselves
in the future. We are very glad to
have Mrs. Ruth Fields. the president
OF the Il. f.. l.. Bible Class. and Miss
charlotte jackson, the secretary of
the school. back in our midst, after
spending the summer at Ocean View.
Our pastor sure did preach a won-
lderful and inspiring sermon last
Sabbath at 1880 a. Al. Our hearts
burned within as he talked along
the way. Tho devotionals were con-
ducted by Revs. Fuller and Jefrer-
son. At $50 =. NJ. he preached an
other strong sermon, using AZ his
theme The Three Hebrew Chill
dren.' Friends, let us attend the
night service. You are missing IL
rare treat by staying away. Live
singing is had by the choir.
At the services tomorrow morn
ing and night we are expecting some
visiting preachers. and one OF the
strong gospel trumpctcrS shall speak
to US. ! know you are going to be
present at 80 4. NJ.
Al $3.50 =. NJ. the Fulton Bcnc-
ticial Club viii hold their annivcr-
sary service at the above named
church. Tie sermon will be preach
ed by Rev. G. \. CobbS. Every man
Of Fulton should belong to this club.
n iA.in M
Zion Baptist Church were excellent
last Sabbath. The pastor, Rev. ..
l'. Sinms, is preaching the unadul-
tcratcd gospel; the choir. under the
leadership Of Deacon Herbert White
il doing some splendid singing. Al.
ter the morning service the pastor
had to go to West Point to preach
the funeral OF one Of the older mem
hcrS OF the Mount Ncbu Baptist
Church.
The Mems Bible Day exercises Will
he held at the ltbcnczcr Baptist
Church Sunday, October ,, 1921. at
$3.50 +. NJ The Nightingale Glcc
Club of Fulton will render music for
the occasion. Under the auspices of
the Richmond Baptist Sunday school
Association. j. l.. Ballard. prcsi-
dent; e. b. jefferson. corresponding
secretary.
Miss Frances Greene is yet sick at
this writing. also Miss Bessie Stew
ard. MIR. Willie White and Mrs.
Ardclia Tuck, who is living at No.
?2l North Thirty-third Street.
The revival services held for one
week at the First Baptist Church,
Bermuda Hundreds. was real sue
cess. They had twenty-one converts,
four taken in for baptism and seven
others added to the church. Our
brother is doing a great work. try
ing always to bring some soul to
Christ. Rev. w. l.. Tuck is pastor.
The great discussion last Saturday
evening at Daniels headquarters
was concerning Conscience" We
believe that conscience is the moral
sense which determines right and
wrong, a faculty OF tho mind unlike
the perception and memory, based
on the divine authority. and dictates
the right policy at all times, though
we may not be sensible of its judg-
mcnt because Of our evil training.
II you want to enjoy yourselves
Sunday, visit one or the other OF
tho Sunday schools Of Fulton to-
morrow morning. Superintendents:
Herbert White. Rising Mt Zion;
John Foster. Mt Calvary; George
Joice, Union Level. Baptist Sunday
Schools.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
NASONS MEET HERE

The Masonic Grand Lodge OF Viz
ginia, NJ. w. Grand Master w r
Grasty, Of Danvillc. Va. presiding
has h"n in session at johusons Hat
this week and have held a most
harmonious session. The reports q.
the otrcrS were very satisfactory
Dr. Il. E Jones of Philadelphia was
in attendance
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
Age Detected in Walk,

While the knights were draped
from head to foot, the age Of some
OF them could be detected In their
walk. Some strode along with evil
dent marks OF ago, while others had
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
FOR 1000 NEW MEMBERS
LET'S DRIVE HARD TO SUCCESS

There Will he held at the PythiaM
Castle North Third street, Friday.
September 30th at $50 7. ~ 4 great
Mass meeting Of the Lodges nul
Courts to start in their fan drive for
1000 now members. Tkis should inter
est us al 1t can b., done by united
effort OF all. a program has been al
ranged for the OCCASION
G. M. OF EXq, DR.. f. r. Jefferson
will be the principle speaker. G.. r.
Of Deeds, Mrs. lMcy Scott will
give some interesting points to the
Courts
RALLY! RALLY! RALIIYi
q. J.. BRANCH.
MRS. LUCY CROSS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
WHAT THEY SEEK

words are not idle The
Ion by tho Republican robe.
rs Of Republican principles and
attempt to humiliato and
q colored citizens. Is a scandal
arallcl to which no history |
read Affords They ecek TO
III from rho house OF our birth
life We will teach them that
IS in all tho records finally have
tho driven. and that a just
Ia stronger than Republican
pnl Committee drunk on the
10 of Fort Sumter in flames!
on our side not because we are
or weak or oppressed. but
ke We stand in the right. Our
is: stephen A. Douglas gave
by whites n party in which to
L home, but its name is not
|lican,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
'HE LINCOLN LEAGUE

Lincoln League of America,
n season and dedicated 10 the
that tho Republican Party Is
l)nal agency Of political equality
back OF YOU md those at your
Welcome foes without and
Is from within. Expect to hear
(ice Of Slandcr artack your
land the serpent tongue "f lily
hiss your lofty steps. Bnt
3NirginianS, whG'hcr sons Of
and jefferson or sons Of Apo
1, will yield to your contest
lraiSc and honor righteous men
progress OF liberty over slavery
sxcitcd in human breasts.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-09-24
\ TENDER OF HELP.

letter must come to 4 close
+ candidacy for Governor OF
fa seems TO need from my
|, lips the simplest phrase to
QnS your committee may sum.
he at will. There is a God in
to Him commit your cause
Ike your case to the platfoSm
commonwealth that shook the
ft cf tyranny and wrote that
at on by which we now meet
r OF our party. our race. our
Is and the memory "f Lincoln
|blimc heritage Of frcemcn
bless You.
Yours truly and sincerely.
ROSCOE SIMMONS.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-02-24
CITAPTER ".

CHAPTER ".
Say, Gerry. did you see Madame's
brother sizing us up?" Mary asked
me the next day. Mr.. Locts, the
brother of the proprietor or manager
of the store. often came in 10 talk
things over with his sister. 1t was
his money that ran the business, we
all knew. and in consequence we
were a little In awe Of him. Il
didn't know IL ne was going to ask
one OF us TO marry him, or II he was
looking at us. | guess II was that
red hair OF yours caught him.
Nonsense. Mary. You are far
better looking than | am" | replied
and with truth. Mary Ryan was n
typical Irish beauty ana was also
very striking because of her height,
and the way she carried herself.
The girls in the shop had nick
named her "Queente" because Of her
regal way OF holding herself. | was
| just ordinary size, with nothing to
distinguish me from thousands of
other quiet-looklng girls but my
masses of red hair, which Madame
| had counted an asset because 1t set
of her hats, especially black hats
which were really becoming to me.
"Oh. If being big and awkward
| and thin as a shad. IL being good
looking, Ia take the prize at a coun-
TRY fair along with the other big
animals! But Ia rather look the
real lady like you do, and let the
Iother fellow have the prizes like
quality, and ! am only quantity"
laughed until | almost cried.
| Mary was always amusing. no one
could be blue when she was around.
Haven't you ever heard about
! the girl who was tall and diyincly
| fair, Mary? You are very pretty,
| and | believe you know IL, Then
YOU look so stylish In everything you
put on; while | never look smart. J
| am too short"
! An nice things are done up In
small bundles, doaric, And IN bet a
nickel that Robert OF yours tells
| you So" Then. more soOerly; Hon
est, Gerry, are YOU going 10 stay on
Iat the shop"
| Honest Mary"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-02-24
The Woman Who Loved Earned
By JANE PHELPS
\ MODERN STORY OF HOME AND BUSINESS
Where will you live ?"

Where will you lIve?"
why. wen board of course
What's the use OF getting mar
ried it you amt going to have no
home?"
"Why--why,-- how funny you are.
Mary. You ask such queer ques-
tions," stammered. Really | had
no answer ready, loved Robert
dearly. | had been 80 busy making
a living I had had little time to
either think or TO devote 20 young
men. Robert had rather swept me
Off my feet. My commonplace little
self had in "A way been transforme q
into castle building individual, AL
though usually practical. 1 had in
this case not reasoned out my prob
lens; had simply refused to see
them.
"Well, I hone II will be all right,
Gerry. you know I do. but l feel
sort OF 'frald for you. | ain't been In
/ this big town for five years for moth
! Ing. You get your eye teeth cut
mighty quick here. And IT seems 70
me that a married man what amt
! got no home Is just like any other
/ Johnnie, and will bo running around
I like they do"
"Oh. Mary, do stop II you keeT
on, shall be almost afraid to get
married.
After Mary left me was con-
sciOus Of Curiously mingled emotions
| She was worried, anxious about my
| marriage. while | was 80 happy
| because Rober. loved me, and loved
/ him, that | had scarcely thought OF
/ anything else since | had promised
to marry him. Everything else
seemed 50 inconsequcntial had
/ known him only six months. but
/ was sure that had II been six years
! should have know him no better
/ loved him no more dcvotediy.
/ was proud of Robert, too, lie
was tall, we'll built although slender
| with dark brown hair and grey eyes
honest eyes that made you fec'
ne was to be trusted. So whit a
shruE I dismissed Marys forebod,
. ings and went TO bed. But just as
soon as / closed my eyes they came
/ back and also recalled what
/ mother had said SO long ago. / was
only IS then--seven years ago
/ Among other things this one sen
'tenCe stood out.
MEN need something 10 fight for
20 arouse the fighting instinct IN
them; 10 goad their ambition" .
And ! was ambitious for Robert
/ Would l Nil his ambition IL tool
away his incentive?
(To be Continued)