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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-06-16
THE WAY TO DO 1T

Special from Nashville, Tenn.-The
Promotion Board of the National Bap-
fist Convention in an effort to raise
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS to free the convention and
its boards of debt, is located at 400
Gay street in this city. In an appeal
being sent out says:
Let every pastor appoint National
Baptist Convention Committee OF
three or FIVE to canvas their churches
for a N. B. c. Dollar. Organize for
our ALL TOGETHER DAY., fifth
Sunday in July, 10Th. On that day ex-
change pulpit with someone. Ask
every member to pay at least one
third Of his dollar on that day. Have
them send one-third to the M. b. @
in Los Angeles, September 5th by the
pastor and the last third to be paid
in December. Our victory depends
largely on what is done on our AL
TOGETHER DAY.. Success on
that day means success at the Los An.
geles Convention and the December
payment.
Let our 1927 preachers set the pull
pits Of the 24,333 Negro Baptisl
Churches On fire and the 3,426, sos Ne.
gro Baptists will turn out en- masse tc
see them burn and glow with holy
fire. Such union of purpose will en-.
kindle enthusiasm, strengthen fellow.
ships and call down the old time Bap
fist fire which will send Jingle D
new hope and joy to the very fingel
tips Of our racial UNCONVENTIONAL life
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-06-16
col. CHARLES E. STUMP, THE REGU-
LAR TRAVELLING CORRESPOND
ENT FOR THE BROAD AK, HAS
HAD A ROYAL TIME IN VISITING
WITH THE KNIGHTS OF PYTF1IAS
OF TEXAS.

Dallas came down and made a great
speech He had many good things to
say to the Knights. He spoke as a
man speaking to men and not as a
man speaking to lot OF children. You
see he is a director of bank, and the
Pythians have over one hundred
thousand dollars in his bank. You see
when a fellow is handling great f.
nance, that makes a difference in his
standing and treatment. The Police
Commissioner was along with the
Mayor and he made some remarks.
Prof. L. B. Kincheon, the wizard Of
Texas, responded to the address. He
spoke to the point, and he was
thanked by the people for his manly
speech. No insult, nor was there
any cringing. He spoke from the
shoulder. Well l admire this in any
man. Do not insult nor do not say
the compromising things.
There were other addresses, but
want to say just thing or two about
the wonderful address delivered by
Supreme Chancellor Green. I am sure
you know this wonderful character.
He il to preside over the Supreme
Lodge in New York in August. He
commended the Mayor for coming
himself and not sending a substitute
he said that Dallas had real Mayor,
a representative citizen, and had ex-
tended to the Pythians a real welcome.
Speaking to the mayor, he said, you
have welcomed one of the greatest
organizations in this country. We have
80 grand lodges in the supreme juris-
diction and Texas is the largest. 1t
has the largest amount of assets, prop
erty, cash and bonds. This is our
home and we are here to stay. 1t may
get too hot for some Of US and they
go up north. We are building sub
stantial homes for our order. This
temple cost about $4,000, paid for,
New Orleans cost $350,OO0; Jackson
vile, Florida, $275,O0O. The supreme
lodge has over 100000 assets, and
about $3,0000OO right here in the
south. We have 10000 Calanthes;
10000 juveniles. The Court Of CAL
anths in Texas had last year $780,
600 in cash, which brings the order up
to over 100000 in Texas. We have
our property and money invested here
and we are going to stay here with it..
We know that conditions are going to
get better. We have IA Pythian tenn
Piles costing from $4,000 to $500, 600. I"
This is not all he said, but l am Civ
ing you this much Of it. 1t was a
great big speech. w. w. Andrews,
Of Florida made short talk. He told
OF the wonderful things being done in
Florida by the Knights of Pythias,
and what they were doing to hold up
the whole race. He spoke of the great
meeting held in Gainesville; Florida,
and what was really doing down there.
He is a leader Of men, and a wonder
full general. 1t was his first visit to
Texas and was very much impressed.
Up to this time he was perhaps the
highest salaried presiding officer and
manager of any organization in the
race.
J. r. E. Lee. made one more great
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Beaumont, Texas.-TIave you ever
attended real grand lodge Of Knights
OF Pythias? | had the pleasure Of be-
ing at one last week and they just put
things on the map. 1t was right here
in Texas, and w. 5. Willis. of Waco,
is the Grand Chancellor, but hereaf-
ter he will be in Dallas, for there is
where the Grand Lodge requested
him to make his headquarters, and
since they are paying him 5000 per
annum, think they have the right to
decide just where he should hang up
his shoes, hat and pants.
So proud is Grand Chancellor Willis
Of his Grand Lodge, and the Pythians
in Texas, until they have visitors from
far and near to come and witness
what great things they are doing. In
this session held in the Pythian Tenn
pie, Dallas, Texas, / had the pleasure
OF meeting that leader of men, SUI
preme chancellor S. w. Green, of
New Orleans, La; Grand Chancellor
w. w. Andrews, of Jacksonville,
Florida, who Is the head OF the Flori-
da Pythians; Prof ]. r. E. Lee, OF
New York, who is. in charge Of Urban
League work, and ! was just there to
be with the others. Roscoe G, Sim
mons, who is known as Colonel Sim
mons" delivered "a special address Of
field day, He delivered his character
istic address, and was inspiring to
thousands who heard him. 1t is the
same old old story, but will bear re-
peating. Colonel Simmons, can just
walk about Zion and deliver his adj
dress. ! wonder just how many miles
he walks when he is speaking. He is
the most walkingest speaker it has
been my lot to hear.
You win recall that under DIR. a. N.
Prince, the Grand Lodge erected a
temple in Dallas, which cost about
$250,0OO 1t is wonderful building,
and il is now all paid for. On the
second floor are the Offices Of the
grand lodge and grand court officers,
This is one reason why they requested
the Grand Chancellor to take up quar-
tiers, for there is no use Of having
such fine quarters and not occupied.
They will know just where to reach
the Grand Chancellor night and day-
/ think it is the wise thing to do.
/ will not go into all details, but viii
say that the Grand Lodge had the
opening Monday morning. Commit
tees were appointed, and the proclama-
ton read, and hesame was true about
the Grand Court In the afternoon,
both bodies came together in me
mortal service, and tell you Prof A.
S. Jackson, Commissioner Of Educa-
ton of the A. NJ. F. Church, and a
great scholar and speaker delivered a
fine address. Dr. Jackson is one of
the best trained men in Texas. His
opinion on public affairs, stands in the
AlOht Idllh, anu II IL WctG HOT AOI Lndt
prejudice, he would fill high position.
He would make fine head Of the ed
vocational system of the state. Preju-
dice would not permit him to hold
forth just now.
In the evening there werr addresses
OF welcome Believe me the Mayor of
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Vol. XVIII No. SO
Chicago, Ill, june 10, 1923
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~ Under Act Of March 8. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
Miss Drennen FaUored
 With Buffet Supper

The home of MT. and Mrs. Merrill Pratt Northington on Nia7uma avenue was the scene of one of the loveliest of the pre-nuptial parties for a charming bride, Miss Drennen, We'd nesday evening when Miss Mary Al len Northington, the attractive daughter gave buffet supper to which she invited the members of the bridal party and out-of-town guests.
 The decorations in the dining room were in keeping with the occasion, having an artistic arrangement of valley lilies and other small flowers for the table. The affair was given after the rehearsal at the Church of the Advent and was one of the most enjoyable affairs given for the pop ular bride and her attendants.
 The guests on this occasion were; Miss brennan and MT. Webb, Miss Mamie Morrow, Miss Mary Alexander, Miss Virginia Jemison, Miss Marga- rete Builder, Miss Eugene Woodward, Miss Virginia Kaul, Messrs, Rowden Oden, William Moore, John Terry Badham, Robert Woodall, Alan Dren- nen, Mason billiard. Leon Wyman, Marcus Mcclellan and Key Foster. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. John B. Oates and Miss Vera Oats of Charlotte, N. C., Miss Millicant Blanton and MT. Charles Blanron of Shelby, N. C.; Judge and Mrs. James Webb of Shelby, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs J. R. Webb of Baskerville, York, Mrs. Kenneth Osburn and Miss Dorothy Osburn of Cleveland. Ohio. MT. and Mrs. Felix Drennen and MT. and Mrs. George Webb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
RANDOM NOTES

Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hammond Cobb and children have returned from Tuscaloosa, where they were the guests of Mrs. Mims Jemison.
 MT. and Mrs. J. L. Fletcher are the guests of their daughters, Mrs. Err nest Spence and Mrs. Chiffon Thor ington, in Montgomery.
 Mrs. L. J. Haley, who has just been the guest of Mrs. S. A. Moore in Tuscaloosa, has returned home.
 Mrs. Walton B. Johnson of Mont gomery Is the guest of her father MT. Joseph Cooley.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. r. Lewis and their daughter motored from Tuscaloosa to attend the sixtieth wedding anni- versary of MT. Lewis parents.
 Mrs. Harry Stringfellow is in Mont. gomery, having been called there or account of the illness of her nephew Robert Farriss Blanton.
 Mrs. J. w. Wallace and Miss Doro. thy Wallace are the guests of Mrs Elizabeth School of Tuscaloosa ave- nue.
 Mrs. S. W. McEwen has returned to her home in Sylacauga after c viist to friends in the city.
 Miss Edith Stollenwerck of Greens. boro will arrive today to be the | guest of MT. and Mrs. John B. Dan- forth, 1707 Thirteenth avenue. south
 Miss Elizabeth Jordan of Memphis is the guest of Mrs Webb Crawford
 Mrs. Hubert Scruggs is leaving to. day for New York, where she will spend a week at the Waldorf before returning to Washington to attend the national convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
 Mrs. H. J. Upton and Mrs. G. II Ostrander of Portland, Ore. are the guests of Mrs. c. B. Glenn at 'heI hone on Milnef Crescent
 Miss Ruth Hewitt Is i'll at the home of her parents with the measles. Mrs. James Hicks is leaving today for weeks stay in New York city at the Waldorf. She will later at tend the United Daughters of the Confederacy national convention in Washington.
 Mrs. Levert Coleman and Mrs Charles Fletcher of Huntsville ar | rived yesterday to be the guests o1 Mrs. J. F. Frazier. They made the trip by motor.
 The many friends of MT. and Mrs A. R. Clark, Ensley, are glad tc know that Mrs. Clark is doing nicely | following an operation at the Bir. mingham General hospital. l
 The many. friends of MT. s. T. Jones will regret to know that he is i'll al his home 1921 Hillman avenue. Mir. and Mrs. Fl. II. Bates arrived | last night iron, their home, Beemer 1 Miss, to be the guests of MT. anC Mrs. T. A. Gastin, at 153o South Six | teenth avenue.
 Mrs. W c. McCombs left wednes 1 day for Savannah, Ga, to attend the funeral of her brother, MT. E. R Fuller.
 The many friends of Mrs. Giles Nc. Queen will regret to know that she i; i'll at local hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
Miss Gay Becomes Bride Of MT. Hem
 Of Kansas City

A wedding of interest to wide circle of friends was solemndzed on Tuesday morning at o'clock at the First Methodist church at Ensley, when Miss Rebecca Vaughn Gay be- came the bride of Mir. John T Hem of Kansas City. The Rev. w. II. Mansfield, pastor of the church per- forming the ceremony.
 The church was decorated for. the occasion with palms, ferns and chry- eanthemums, which formed a back ground for the wedding. party
 The first to enter the echurch were Mir J. W. Gay and Mrs. J. w. Naughn, who acted as ushers.
 } The bridesmaids Misses Mary Non Gay and Alice Harris Gay wore al inactive gowns of black velvet ana carried long stemmed yellow chry- santhemums. Mrs. Henry Bally, the Tuatron ofs honor was atttred in blue canton crepe and carried plnk roses $ The. ring bearer, Henry Bally, Jr., who wore a black velvet suit preceded the bNide who was given away by her brother, Mir Neil B. Gay. Dorothy Naughn, the flower girl, was loVely in a frock of pink accordtan pleated Reorgette trimmed with rose buds. She carried basket of assorted flowers. MT. Madison Gay of Atlanta acted as MT. Hem's best man. For inc occasion of her wedding the bride wore going-away gown or piue auYetyne with gray accessor1es, her Flowers being corsage of pink roses and valley lilies.
 After the marriage MT. and Mrs Hem left immediately for their nome 4n Kansas City, where they will De at home to their friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15

not live up to life as it comes along.
 A person who thinks he has only to work so long and then quit to enjoy himself is. one of the kind that gets old quickly. The woman who sits at home. feeling a bit tired while the others go out and keep them selves active, is the woman who gets old quickly.
 The mother who joins in the play of her children and gets as much fun as the children, remains youth full and grows with them. The girl who is backward and bashful and refuses to join in the sports or young people, becomes the old maid about whom we used to read so much.
 The young man who has all work and no play becomes the old crank. The little child who is given grown up burdens before the shoulders are equal to them becomes a little old woman.
 The father who thinks he must show a superior air and strict manner to all those about him, be- comes the old grouch of the house. hold. And all of these faults for they are such. can be rectifled, and truly one can be as young IS one feels and as old as one wants to be.
 The way to be as young as one likes is to keep abreast of the times and know what is going on and be a part of the seething scheme of things.
 TO keep doing keeps one from decay, and the history of humanity will tell you that it is better to wear out than to rust out. It is within the reach of every individual to re- main young until death itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
WHAT IS GOOD WILL?
Nv SOPHIE IRENE LoEB

man sold out his business and retired. His biggest asset in the whole proposition was his good will" that is, he had built up
 an honest commercial enterprise. He had paid his bills promptly and had made many friends in the trade.
 He had developed a prosperous, going concern, but he was in poor health and gave it up. The people who purchased the place realized that it was just a little new blood" that was needed and they could make a big thing out of it. In truth. they bought the name of the mann ore than anything else. It is what is called good will in business.
 Every individual who builds up good will for himself builds up some thing most valuable indeed. For ex- ample, I know a woman in very mod crate circumstance. She is a dress maker and she has credit everywhere because she has rarely ever con tracted a bill that she could not pay. for.
 She has been very careful to dis count her bills; that is, tofpay them withing a certain time limit, and thus she has made place for herself wherein she can go forward and plan to do things knowing that she will get credit with which to do them.
 She was developing her business and therefore had very little cash on hand all the time. During big slump in the market recently she was left with too much stock on hand, and in fact became bankrupt on account of 1t.
 Yet every one of her creditors came forward to help her, and each took a small loss to straighten out the situa- tion; and she is getting credit just as if she had never been declared insol- vent This is because of the nature of the woman, the habit she has of paying her bills.
 One of the creditors told me they would trust her with any amount of money because of this trait of hers to stint herself rather than not meet her obligations. This is the greatest kind of good will to have-to so act in your everyday dealings with people that they realize that your intentions are honorable.
 The creditor who knows the ten dency Of the person who is down, as a general proposition always will help him to get up.
 It Is the same in social matters. Good will may build up in your so- cial life things of great importance. The person who never breaks an en- gagement but who rearranges It or makes amends, is the person who is always counted upon and counted as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
PROMETHEAN SOCIETY ENTERTAIN

The members of the Promethean Literary society of Phillips High school enjoyed their social of the semester In the music bungalow, Friday afternoon, November 9. This social was given in honor of the new members of the club, Jane Hamel, Dorothy Robinson, Eleanor Bonham Helen Johnson, Helen Ham, ilton. Marie Jones, Marie Foley, Helen McClary, Peggy O'Neil, Alice Holcomb, Alice Webb, Evelyn Knowles, Martha Morrow, Florence Morrow and Elizabeth Preston. The first, number on the program was a contest in which eight of the club girls represented some famous woman in history. The impersona- tions were Celeste Nesbitt as Cor nelia, Lila Stanley as Joan of Arc, Jean Lang Mitchell as Poccahuntas, Lucille Monks as Queen Elizabeth. Alice Weed as Betsy Ross, Mary Ansley as Queen Isabella, Josephine Stephens as Botchkeriva and Rosa mond McArthur as Edith Cavel. Some members of the club gave im- promptu selections, after which they all adjourned to the lunch room, where everyone enjoyed delightful refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
Organization League Of Women Voters
 At Inglenook


 Mrs. E. J. Burns who has charge of the county organization of the League of Women Voters. has called a meeting for Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the school at Inglenook
 There will be an election of off cers and the adoption of the consti- tuition. A number of interesting short talks will be made by Mrs. J. NJ. Hankins, Mrs. Palmer Daugette, Mrs. J. w. Daniel of Fairfield and Mrs. Brenton Fish.
 Mrs. c. B. Jaynes has arranged a delightful musical program, after which refreshments will be served.
 Everyone interested in the work the league is doing is invited to att tend and assist in this new organi- zatiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
HOW OLD ARE YOU?
By SOPHIE IRENE LOEB

The other night a man was at dinners with some friends. He is 75 years young, and while we were discussing physical illnesses this man pounded himself over his body and showed how solid his muscles were and how he kept blood pulsing through them during all the years.
 There was not a doubt in the minds of those present that this man, so active and full of life, would live several years longer.
 The secret of it all is his con- stant activity, .his unwillingness to retire" his desire to do. That sums it all up.
 A day or two later I visited the home of a young man who is very old. He is scarcely 30 but he has gone the pace that kills, constant pleasure seeking. He gives very little time to business because his finan- cial resources are such that he does money. Yet if this young man had taken on some real active work, that would have kept him alive with life, he would not be as worn out as he is today.
 These are only two cases But times without number l come in con tact with people who are old through they are young and who are young though they are old And there must be some reason for 1t.
 According to this 75-year-old man, who is in touch with hundreds of people, people who get old have only themselves to blame. They do not enter into the game of life. They do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
Luncheon For Visitors At Country Club
 Wednesday,

The Country club was the scene of many luncheon parties Wednes- day, the hostesses choosing visitors for near and far for their honorees. Mrs. James Going entertained seven guests, honoring Miss Margaret Me- Daniels of Franklin, Tenn, the house guest of Miss Elizabeth Parker.
 Mrs. B. D. Sibley honored Mrs. H. | Upton and Mrs. c. H. Ostrander Of Portland, Ore, who are the much admired guests of Mrs. c. B. Glenn. She seated her nine guests around a table centered with lovely basket of yellow chrysanthemums.
 Another party was for Miss Eliza beth Jordan of Memphis, the attrac- tive guest of Mrs. Webb Crawford. Others will them were Mrs. Henry Key Milner, Miss Rose Smith and Miss Virginia Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
Why Stay Fat?
 You Can Reduce

The answer of most fat people is that 1t is too hard, too troublesome and too dan gerous to force the weight down. Marmola Prescription Tablets overcome all these difficulties. They are absolutely harm less, entail no dieting or exercise, and have the added advantage of cheapness. A box is sold at one dollar by all druggists the world over. or send the price direct to the Marmola Co. 4612 Woodward Ave, De- froit Mich. Now that you know this, you have no excuse for being fat, but can re- duce steadily and easily without going through long sieges of tiresome exercise and starvation diet for fear of bad effects. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
BEAUTY AND HEALTH
Hx DR. LILLIAN WHITNEY

Mrs. Young.-You are very sen sible. The Riddles require an oc- casional dose of castor oil on gem eral principles and in a large family are continually cropping out, it is wise to keep a preparation on hand Here is what you ask for: Castor oil, 16 ounces; oil of wintergreen 20 minims; oil of cinnamon, 5 minims; saccharin, 5 grains; alcohol, green and cinnamon and saccharin in the alcohol, and add the castor, oil.
 Mrs. F. J. MI am very glad in deed to repeat directions for treat ment of ingrowing toe nail Lift the nail away from the flesh and insert a tiny pledget of medicated cotton saturated with a 10 per cent solu- tion of silver nitrate. Be careful in the use of this liquid, as it stains everything black. It reduces the pain and swelling very quickly, so is highly satisfactory. Repeat the treatment daily. It serves two pur- poses, keeps the nail lifted away from the flesh, and reduces the in- flammation. Trim the nail carefully to conform to the shape of your toe and with daily attention you will require no further treatment.
 Olga, Florence and One of Your Readers.--I regret so much not to be able to answer your letters through this department. I am only 1 too glad to give private replies when self addressed, stamped enve- lopes are inclosed with the inquiry.
 J. K.-You can procure almond meal in the shops. but not the meal mixtures which advise. This must be specially prepared. OF you can 1 make 1t at home as follows: Oat meal 1 pound, almond meal and 1 Florentine orris root, of each, 1-s pound old castle shoap, to 2 i ounces. These ingredients are thoroughly pulverized and ntimatel, mixed. then kept in wide Nmouthed glass jars.