The northwestern bulletin., 1923-07-28

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favorite. at least led Rev. Harris a
merry chase for the honor. The con-
vention showed its appreciation Of his
manly personality. Christian-like
fairness and great legal ability, which
was bestowed upon numerous occa-
sions gratuously. by eIecting him to
the executive board as attorney fer
the convention, with all the emolu-
ments of the office. Mrs. Francis was
added to the Women's executive
board and made chairman of the new
department of Child Welfare, sue
ceeding Mrs. S. S. Mosely. Chicago.
Ill.
These Contributed Too.
Rev. Brown, neld agent for Illi-
nois, also president of the only Bap-
tist Correspondence School of Law,
was another of the intellectual giants,
who. together with Rev. Brennan and
NJ. H. Wilkinson of Nebraska, Rev.
G. w. Robinson. Rev. S. Bates, Iowa.
made up the remarkable personnel
Tof the Western Baptist convention at
its twentieth anniversary meeting.
Outstanding events were the won
derful pageant, THE Awaking." a
pageant Of missions, given by MEM
bers of Pilgrim Missionary circle,
which was arranged and presented by
w. T. Francis, president, was truly
a beautiful service. The wonderful
ability, beauty of the participants and
the artistic arrangement of the dec
orations and setting together with the
beautiful music of the pipe organ at
the hands. afflicted though they were
of Mrs. B. G. Archer. organist. all
will be long remembered by the audi
ence. The Negro is truly an expo
nent of art when properly trained.
The meals of the convention, the
wonderful cooking under the direc-
ton of Chef Jas. Wilson and his
kitchen cabinet of about 20, came in
for big share of the conventions
praise. Home has nothing on this"
was the slogan of the visitors. Per-
haps feeding the brute" was some
what responsible for the wonderful
sessions.
Said it With Autos.
Then the auto ride, underAthe lead
ership of Attorney Francis. About
25 GOOD LOOKING autos were do
mated to drive the visitors around
well selected trip through the Twin
Cities. Never before, said the dele
gates. Say it with automobiles
when we come again, Bro. Frencis."
DR.. v. ID. Turner, trustee and chair
man of the local committee, was al
ways on hand to see that plans were
moving as arranged, and deserves
much credit for his executive ability.
Mother Minta Hickman, wife of the
founder of Pilgrim church, was pres
ent at most Of the sessions. a saint
still spared Pilgrims Progress" May
she be long spared to encourage them.
The Children's Hour, conducted by
Mrs. G. w. James, Oliver and w. T.
Francis. showed the little Baptists to
fine advantage and rendered truly
inspiring program.
Mr.. Owen Howell, president of the
Negro Business league. also on the
program, contributed the sum of SIS
on behalf of the Northwestern Bulle-
tin to assist in the financing of the
convention. This generosity was
heartily appreciated and applauded.
The following officers were elected:
President, S. S. Mosely, st. Louis,
Mo-; vice-president, Rev. s. Bates.
Des Moines, Ioka; recording secre-
tary, Rev. F. w. Penick, Chicago, H.;
corresponding secretary, Rev. j. C.
Patton, Missouri; treasurer. Rev.
Geo. McNeal. Kansas City, Kan; at
torney for convention. w. T. Francis,
st. Paul.