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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
MRS. DIXON HOSTESS

On Monday afternoon Mrs. D. F
Dixon was hostess to the Womanss
Missionary Society of the Central
Christian Church at her charming
country home north east of town.
After the business session of the
Society program absorbing interest
was given led by Mrs o. L. Brad
shaw. The Bible sSidy for the month
The church Missionary Institution.
Acts l:l-9, emphasized the significance
of the Great Commission, and that
1.-THE Church of right is and ought
to be. a great missionary society"
Mrs. U. J. Bennett talked interest
eddy of the need of social service and
how the church is meeting the need
among the migrants.
Mrs. ]. A. Parrot told of the life
needs of the workers in the Gland of
Coal and Coke"
Mrs. J. M. Mosher gave a report
from among our Neighbors in Mex
ico.'
Mrs. Dixon talked of condition.
among our people near home and of
their needs.
Following the program a happy
social hour was spent, the hostess
Serving refreshments assisted by her
granddaughter, Miss Ethel Dixon
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. B. E. Archer
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
Penn. Railway Shop
Employees Will Take
A Secret Ballot
Railroad Labor Board Orders Ballot
ing For Selection OF Committee

CHICAGO, Ill, Aug. 9.OA secret
ballot by the employees of shops of
the Pennsylvania Railroad to select
a committee for negotiation of work
ing agreements with the roads Off
Gals was directed by the United
States Railroad Labor Board today in
a preliminary ruling on the recent
shop crafts decision.
The decision which ordered a new
election of an empoyes' committee
previously directed that the name of
employee should appear on the ballot.
The ruing today ordered that con-
ference directed by the original deci-
sion be held or before August 10th.
should arrange a plan of election to
insure the absolute secrecy of the
ballot,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

Whereas: God in his wise Judge
ment, has seen best to take the be-
loved mother from the home of
our Noble Grand, E. P. Keefer,
Therefore be it resolved:
That the members of the Fitzger-
aid Lodge No. IS, I o o F, extend
their heartfelt sympathy to our be-
reaved brother and his family in this
time of sorrow.
Be it further resolved:
That these resolutions be spread up
on the minutes of our lodge a copy
sent to the bereaved family and one
to each of the local papers for publ
cation.
Signed,
F. w. Hitch.
]. H Burke.
S BertBullard, Committee.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
Stewart County Is
Going After Settlers
Intelligent Campaigns Staged By The
Richland Board of Trade

RICHLAND, Ga, Aug, 11-Rich-
land is going to pull big barbecue
and advertising campaign for the next
few weeks. The barbecue will be
held on August 18th when many Wis
tiers from North Georgia ard South
Carolina will be present and partici-
pate in the hospitality of this thrifty
little city. These visitors are invited
10 Stewart County to be the guests
o! the Board of Trade and will be
shown the many advantages of owning
hcmcs and living in this section. The
Richiahd News has contracted for one
thousand subscribers for three months.
besides other live advertising matter
which is to be distributed abroad.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
FIRST METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Corner S. Lee and w. Magnolia SITS.
Preaching at Ills and $50 p. m
by the pastor.
Sunday school will meet at 1000
a. m.
The morning service will be Junior
Church Day and the Junior Choir will
sing and the sermon will be to the
boys and the girls.
The evening service will be cvangel-
site, the regular choir will sing ar
anthem and Mr.. Stokoe and Miss Ow-
en- will sing a duet.
Epworth eLague Services at 7:30 p
nj. Young peovle especially invited
Mid week service Wednesday SOC
P. M.
The public is cordially invited to all
o these services.
James H. Elder, Pastor.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
Harding's Father
Gets Married

MONROE, Mich, Aug. 11th.-Dr.
George T. Harding, 76 years old, the
father of President Harding, was mar
ried here today to Miss Alice Severns
81, by the pastor of the Monroe Pres
byterian Church, Rev. Frank T.
Knowles. Miss Severns has been a
nurse in the office of DIR. Harding at
Marion for many years. The couple
drove here in an automobile, obtained
marriage license and went to the
home of Rev. Knowles, where the
ceremony was performed.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

.GEORGIA-Ben Hill County:
Notice is hereby given that the
firm of Wilson and Company, same
being partnership composed of J
c. Wilson and w. r. Dykes, is by
mutual consent, this day dissolved
w. R. Dykes will continue the grocery
business under his individual name OF
w. R. Dykes. All accounts due the
firm are payable and collectable by
said Dykes, as we'll as all bills due by
he firm. This August 10th, 1921.
]. c. WILSON,
Fri-Sep. 5. w. r DYKES.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
Old Grocery Firm
Dissolves Partnership

Claude Wilson and Bob DYKES. the
oldest grocery firm in point OF
active years in business here, resolved
to dissolve partnership this week,
much to the surprise of their circle OF
friends and customers. Mr.. Bob
Dykes, the senior member of the firm
will continue the business at their
same stand where they have been for
over twelve years ana will meet his
customers with his Usual courtesy and
glad hand.
Mr.. Wilson has not made any plans
for the future but will take a well
earned rest the rest of this summer
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
SWIMMING PARTY

Mrs. J. H. Burke delightfully."- enter
tanned her Sunday School class on
Friday afternoon with swimming
party.
After the guests enjoyed several
hours of swimming they returned to
Mrs. Burl;e's lovely home on East
Central Avenue where they enjoyed
games throughout the evening.
After the games the guests were
led to the dining room where ice
cream, cake and sandwiches were
served.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
Little Boy Narrowly
Escapes Injuries

Louis Young, the young son of F.
M. Young, an employee of the White
Swan Laundry, narrowly escaped
serious injuries when the large truck
OF the Community Oil Comvany and
the little fellow came in close contact
1t was thought the truck ran over the
little fellow, but this could not be
substantiated. He escaped with a few
slight bruises and considerable fright.
A bicycle under the wheel proba-
bly, saved the boys arms.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
LOYAL BEREANS HAVE
ENJOYABLE MEETING

The members of the Loyal Ber-
cans, Sunday School class of the
Central Christian Church drove out
to the home of Mrs. David Dixon a
few miles from town and spent a
pleasant meeting last evening.
After the usual business meeting
refreshments were served and inter
esting games played. Twelve mem
bers were present.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
CoNGENIAL PICNIC PARTY

A congenial crowd motored out tc
Bowen's Mill on Tuesday evening
and enjoyed fish fry and cooked
their supper out in the open.
Those in the party were Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Grantllam and children
MIR. and Mrs S. L. Smith, Dr. Frank
Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Pryor Jr.,
Mr. and Mrs. Drew w. Paulk. Mr.,
and Mrs J B Wall, Miss Nit Wall
Mr.. and Mrs. c c. Persons, Mr. and
Mrs. Preston Seanor. Mr.. and Mrs
7. b. Watts, Mr.. and Mrs. F H.
Farmer, Miss Lucy Bell Nelson of
Shellfan, and Mr.. Will Mashburn and
Jarrat Pryor.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
OFF FOR NORTH CAROLINA

Hon. Wright T. Paull1, Mrs. PAUL;
and children left Tuesday for Ashe-
vile, N. c., in the interest of the
health of Mr.. Paulk. The rest and
the mountain air and freedom from
business cares is hoped to bring back
his former health and his friends hope
to see him return in a few months
fully recovered
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
MRS. MONCRIEF
ENTERTAINS VISITORS

A pretty party of the week was the
morning porch party given this to-
day by Mrs. nellie Moncrief at the
home of her father DR.. J. L. Frazer
on South Main street, complimentary
to Miss Lucia Rodwell, her house
guest and Miss Lucy Bell Nelson,
and Mrs. Raymond Butler, three
charming young visitors in the city.
Five tables were arranged on the
porch among pretty scene of Glenn
ats vine and ferns.
Miss Julia Prentiss assisted the
hostess and Mrs. J. L.. Frazer in
entertaining and in serving a de-
lcious course of iced tea and va
riety of sandwiches and cookies.
The guests included Misses Lucia
Rodwell, Lucy Bell Nelson, Helen
Patterson, Marian Van Gorder, Julia
Prentiss, Mary Hale of Athens, Ha-
gel Mayes, Hazel Jolley, Martha
Stubs of Macon, Martha. Womble
and Mesdames E. G. Hale, Preston
B. Seanor, F. H. Farmer, c. J.
Knapp of Moultrie, c. C. Persons,
c. S. Isler, Mark Mathis, c. B.
Watts, Raymond Butler and B.
Richards.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
Tobacco Market
Slightly Better

Fifteen thousand pounds of tobac-
co, the largest offering of the sea-
son, was sold today on the local mar
ket bringing an average of ten
cents per pound, which seemed sat-
isfactory.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
Fire Destroys The
Luke Residence

w. A. Luke prominent farmer in
the Crisp District. lost his house and
effects bp fire Wednesday,, The house
was total loss and only a few of the
personal belongings of the family
were saved from destruction. Mr..
Luke carried $1,000 Insurance which
partially covers the oss =,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to extend our sincere
thanks to the many people who were
so thoughtful of us and were so kind
during our recent bereavement. We
also wish to express our appreciation
and thanks for the beautiful flora
offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Evans,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. U. Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Robitzsch.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
New Meat Market
Opens For Business

Mr.. w. T. Watson has opened a
new meat market in the Goodman
block. with Mr.. S. L. Pickford of
Della as general manager. Mr.. Wat
son who is one of our successful truck
growers will keep this market well
SUPPLIED with full supply of season.
able vegetables,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12

Mr.. Earnest Bigham and son who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. F
M. Bigham for few days left Tues
day for their home in Fort Dade
Florida. Mr.. Bigham has been trans
ferred to Key West and will move
his family during this month.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
FISHING PARTY RETURNS
FROM FLORIDA THURSDAY

Messrs. ]. c. Glover, Turner
Brown and C. A. Newcomer and his
two sons returned Thursday after
noon from brief fishing trip into
Florida. From all reports they had
the usual fsherman's luck, although
Charlie says he is ready for another
trial.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12

Mrs. C. L. Burrows and two daugh-
tiers Ora Belle and Ola Team have re-
turned home after pleasant visit of
several days with Mrs. Stephen Jones
in Poulan. Ga.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12

Mr.. Otto Griner of Della. who
was operated on for appendicitis in
the local hospital is reported improv-
ing daily.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12

Mrs. Otis Willingham has returned
from visit in Macon.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12

Mr.. w. A. Leonard of Blounts-
town, Florida is business visitor in
the city.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-08-12
FITZGERALD COTTON

Good Middling ---------1of7-8c
No Sales No Receipts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-28
PLAN PERFECT PACKAGE ;
MOVEMENT IN NOVEMBER
Shippers Are Asked to Co
Operate With Railroads in
Nation-Widc Contest

During November the railroads.
steamship lines and the express car
riers OF the United States and Canada
VIII conduct n nationwide .pcrf,c,
fackage" movement. The shippers
OF Richmond will be asked hv tho
trahic department OF the Chamber
OF Commerce to Cooperate in tho
campaign.
Yesterday Il joint committees com
posed of w. Il. Freeman. agent of
the Atlantic Coast Line: G.. \. Wor
than. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway:
George NJ. Wyatt. agent Richmond
New York Steamship Company and
the Buxton Line: l.. Il. Gou!ler.
agent Seaboard Air Line Railway; u.
J.. thompson. agent Southern Rail-
way; y. II. Ronnc. district manager
southern Weighing and Inspection
bureau: IL. X. Vanpcnhcrgh gen
crnl agent American Railway Ex-
press Company, and j. -. Holding.
Held. general agent southeastern EN-
press Company. trok the matter up
with the Chamber OF Commerce Off
Gals and arrangements were COM
plctcd To enable the shippers Of
Richmond To make 4 good showing
in the movement
AT the conclusion OF the movement
the record OF each city during Per
feet Package Month";" Will bc tabu-
lated and published broadcast The
leading city will be exploited, he
cause of its perfection in shipping
methods
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-28
DAVIS MURDER TRIAL IS
POSTPONED TO MONDAY
Judge Wells Delays Case Be-
cause of Absence of Ac-
cuscd Mans LAWYER.

Hccausc of the absence OF l.. O..
WcndcEburg, chief counsel for the de-
irnsc. the case OF Elijah Davis.
charged with wife murder in South
Richmond several years ago. which
was To have come up in Hastings
Court. Tart H., yesterday morning.
was postponed until next Monday.
inc commemorative Attorney. w. G..
l'uiiiam. ind Attorney Richard Eve
lyn Byrd. who is assisting. objected
10 the postponcmcnt. declaring that
the state was ready To go ahead
with the trial of the case They
pointed out that witnesses were on
hand. Judge T. II. Wells. however.
said that the case would he given
preference over all others now on
the docket.
Harry NJ. Smith. OF counsel for the
defense, asked that the case he post
p"ned until next Tuesday. but Judge
Wells reminded him that the present
term of court expired on November
.. that there WAS considerable other
work 10 bc dsNc, and that II was not
possible To grant any further delay
III the Davis case. Mr. Wcndcnburg
it is believed, will return 10 the city
in time To be present for the opening
-! the trial next Monday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-28
TO TAKE PROMPT ACTION
ON F|RE-ALARM STATION
City Council. at Next Meeting,
May Definitely Decide
Upon the Site.

Because of the Importance OF
prompt action in locating a site for
the fire alarm station. q movement
Will be made ut the next meeting Of
Council To fix definitely upon q site.
\ subcommittee OF tie Commits. on
Utilities has recommended n site n;
BclNidcro and Canal Streets, Whit.
the National Board Of Fire Under
writer's. through representatives who
surveyed the situation in Richmond.
have Indicated that site in Monroe
Park would prove most acceptable.
The Monroe Park site has been ap-
proved by Mayor ,AinsIic. Director
Of Safety Myers and Director OF
Works Savillc. At the last meeting
oil the Utilities Committee. however.
these recommendations were ignored
ana the report OF the subcommittee
was recommended To Council. Several
Councilmcn. it is said. favor the tr;-
angular site at Belvidcrc ana Canal
streets. for playground for the
small children in that section. and
Tor the children attending Madison
school. ono block away. They con-
tend that rs the site is in the Datb
way OF advancing commerce up the
old railroad ravinc, the fire alarm,
station would, within "A few wears. he
confronted with IRE hazard. aud that
IL would again have to be moved
me station. now in the City Hall.
is antiuuatcd. Council has proyidcd
iunds for the purchase OF new nm.
parains, and all that remains Is IN
u.e''iii'e upon 4 site. If the propo.
si'ioh Is returned to the Utilities
committee, that body may send ou,
us subcommittee in search of another
si'e' Any site. il Is pointed on, hv
me Mayor away from Monroe Park
VIII cost large sum. and as the citv
Is IN no position to make unnec.s-
s"rv lions, he hopes the
committee may act promptly one way
or another
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-28
WILL INCREASE SALE
OF RED CROSS SEALS
Richmond Tuberculosis As.ocintion
VIII lie Sole Agents IIrrc-I'InnS
Tor CnmNniEn I-nIcr MAJ

kichmond tuberculosis Association
Las Just signed a contract with the
virginia association 10 bc the SOLE
agents In this city for the sale or
IN" Red Cross Christmas seals ana
rlans for the annual campairp for
FUNDS with which 10 fight the white
plague are well under way. So en-
CcuraSinS was the response last v.,r
10 the 1000 letters sent out contain
ing seals that IL is proposed To issu.
5000 for 1921. for by this means
$4,000 was contributed. while 81 Ooo
was handled at the booths and s30o
ID! personal solicitation
The work Of the association ia
largely OF an educational nature and
IN addition 10 paying the salary of
WISHING nurse for six months il
also pays half the salary OF DIR.
Dean b. Cole. chief OF the bureau
OF Tuberculosis Dr. Cole has charge
OF the work at Pine Camp where IN.
visiting list is equal TO the CAPACITY
ana for the enlargement of which
the city is being asked to make q
tond issue of $4,000: the dispcnsary
and the tuberculosis clinics. which
are three times as large as when he
came here u little more than Il year
ago IL is this organization. also,
which supplies lectures. motion pic
lures Of educational value in rrc-
vention and cure OF the disease, AMI
literature. more than 1900 pieces of
reading matter having been Gistrib-
Cted this year at the State FAIR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-28
BISHOPS TAKE PART IN
CORNERSTONE LAYING
ht. Rev. Warren Gambler Will ne
h'rr Principal Address This AZ
ttrnOOn nj EAerriacs He.

several bishops OF the M.thod,s,
Episcopal church, now i'm The civ
attending tn" sessions OF tho Hons.
81 hiShops. following the adjourn
ment OF the Methodist Conference
wi! take part in the cxcrc,.;cs =,
'.Hcn'al TO the laying Of the corner
stone o. the Methodist publish,n.
rouse. ~ Fif,h and Grace Streets
ihis afternoon AZ 3:3u o'clock.
flShop William T. McMurrv. who
PRESIDED at the conference. Will have
oi , "i the exercises The main
ahuTtsS VIII he delivered by Eishon
warren y Gambler. Eishop " I,
MHrTah VIII offer prayer. and Rev.
~ Smoot pastor OF Centenary
IhHTch, VIII pronounce tho bc1,c,ir-
u"n. Special music viii ba rendered
"hncr the direction OF Howard Rrv.
"nt' ana - dohn's Lodge Of Mason..
viii have charge uf the N,sn,,,c
ceremonies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-28
DIR. STRATON CORRECTS
CHURCH Split" STORY
Quotes Uonrd Of Drncons in Letter
10 Minister IIcrr-iiiE CongrcEa-
tiOn In Gotham.

Rev. John Roach Straton. ~. D..
pastor of Calvary Baptist Church
New York. in correcting reports sent
cut from New York concerning an
alleged split In the church. writes
E,v. !. ". Cammack, OF the City
Mission Board. OF the Baptist Church.
Richmond. that the reports are with
out foundation. He writes that the
following repor; of the dcacons and
trustees should discredit entirely any
erroneous impressions which may
nave been made: .;
There was n jojpt meeting OF the
board of deaCons and trustees OF
'alyary Baptist Church, held Wedncs-
day night, September 81, and the
.ent!men, in support of DIR. Straton
was unanimous. The treasurer re-
ported that the church is in better
financial condition than ii has been
In the last ten years
Or. StrHtou adds Their. is no
mortgage on our superb property
wurth AZ least Sl,5o0.OuO, nor is there
any claim against our endowment
;unG. Wc are now Installing the
Frcatest organ system ia New York
aud am preaching, think, to The
largest sunday night CONGREGATIONS
"a Tho city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-28
COMMITTEE ON RULES
HEARS TRINKLE SPEAK
Chairman Edgar II. English VIII Call
Meeting Next Week to Prcpnrc
RcnOrf for Council

AS patriotic citizens and loyal
Democrats" members Of the Council
Committee on Rules called on "a meet
ing scheduled for last night in order
that they might attend the TrinkIc
rally at John Marshall High school
The initiative was taken by Chair
man Edgar u. English. who stated
that while the matters 10 be consid-
cred were of more or less Importance
affecting parliamentary procedure
and committee activities. rather than
public matters. the meeting might be
continued to some time next week,
so that it's conclusions may be re-
turned At the November meeting of
Council He therefore declared the
meeting OF. and the members pro-
ceedcd TO the mass meeting to hear
the Democratic candidate for Cover
nor speak and To give him cheer.
Members OF the committee are Al
dermen Adams Nunnaily and Fuller:
Councilmcn Powell. Batkins. Moore
and English.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-28
METHODISTS HONOR MEMORY
OF FIRST BISHOP IN AMERICA
Tablet to Francis Asbury Pioneer Leader of Members
OF Faith Here. Unveiled With Impressive Ceremony
at Nineteenth and Franklin Streets

Ia the presence OF distinguished
group of Methodist divincs, includ-
lnE several bishops. and Il large crowd
OF citizens. II beautiful bronze tablet.
designed as memorial to Bishop
Francis ASbnry. was unveiled ycstcr-
Day afternoon Eat $3.50 o'clock. at
; Nineteenth and Franklin Streets. The
tablet is attached to factory build
ing. now occupying the site OF tho
Methodist Church in which. on March
~, lSl6. bishop Ashury delivered his
first sermon bishop Asbury came 20
America 100 years ago from England,
and was the pioneer bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Amer
lea.
The exercises were presided over
by former Governor Henry Carter
stuart. who introduced those takiu.-'
part in the ceremonies. Ecsidcs those
participating in the event. Bishop
James Il. Cannon and Sishop w. T.
McMurry sat upon the platform, to-
se'hcr with numerous pastors and
women Of the denomination. The en-
crciscs were started with singing by
me audience OF Come. Let Us Join
our Friends Above" Bishop James
Atkins then led in prayer: bishop L.
Y. W. Darlington read from the Scrip
lures. and little Collins Denny White
drew the veil from the tablet.
bishop Denny Speaks.
rho presiding officer introduced
Bishop Collins Denny. who graph:-
caliy described bishop Ashury's com
ing To America AMI his cvcntful ca
r"er during the early days Of the new
government. lie told of the meeting
IN England. when "a message for
help came from America"
Who will Eo?" Francis Asburv. a
young man filled with the fcrvor of
enthusiasm. arose: Here am /, will
go. And when he landed in phila-
delphiA he found 600 Mcthodists in
America. This number had grown to
more than 20o,0O0 when Bishop AS
bury, in 1916. went To his reward.
bishop Ashury covered vast territory.
IL" went from city 10 town. from viii