The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-04-12

owe. They have all their claims paid
up, and it is said that they have over
half million dollars assets-cash and
property, and it does not yet appear
where they may yet land.
Now here are men together who be-
lieve in, preach and practice manhood.
They believe in the protection of
womanhood They believe in provid-
ing for the widows and orphans, and
even providing for their own men at
the time when their feet begin to GO
slow, and their knees shaking. When
they are not able to provide for
themselves, then the Masons take hold
OF them and tell them to spend the
rest of their days resting from their
labor.
The Masons Of Florida, have not
only purchased land and erected the
temple, but they have purchased a
whole town, and they own it from
stem to stem and from kiver to kiver,
and they are not making much fuss
about it. 1t was called Cisco, and by
unanimous vote they changed the
name to David City, which is the first
part Of Grand Master Powel1's name,
and they took my cash and subscrip-
ton, a big hunk Of money, to make
Improvements. You may put it down
that / told you that my people are
getting some pride these days, and
they have decided that this is not an
age for grumblers, but the age for
the doingsomethings.
The report Of A. L. Lewis, grand
treasurer Of the M. B. a., was a gem.
1t was something worth listening to,
for he had handled the money, and
reported on it. He is the custodian
of nearly half a million dollars, and
still they are meeting their expenses
and providing some for the rain, sleet
and snow. They believe in looking after
self while it is day, for the night may
come and catch you unprepared.
Catch your lamps empty.
On the fourth floor is to be found
the Eastern Star, and the Office of the
Venerable H. Y. Tookes, of the Hero
ines of Jericho. The Grand Chapter OF
the Eastern Star was in session, and
it was presided over by Mrs. Inez T.
Aston, one Of the grand women Of
this race. She is a teacher in the pub
lie schools Of Tampa, and a real
worker. We have so much progress
in this world we do not know what
we have got. / think it is time for
the race to stop and check up. Take
an inventory and see where we are
AT today. So see what great things
we have wrought, and we are still
going on up the scale. We have de-
cided to shake on to the top. D.
Powell leading the men and Mrs. Inez
Aston leading the women, things are
going to be accomplished. l saw next
Bishop R. A. Grant, and his friends.
and then | saw some other big men.
pr. w. Fl. Jernagin, president Of the
National Race Congress, which will
meet April 2o, in Mt. Carmel Baptist
church, Washington, d. c., was on
hand, and he did make one more
speech. He is doing something for
this people, and is indeed a wonderful
man. We should all 60 to Washing
ton and back him up in his efforts to
do something for Us. He Is just doing
things, and I am real proud Of him.
| also had the pleasure if it is a
pleasure, of hearing Chas. Stewart,
from Chicago. l do not know just
what he said. but he was with them
Masons. They made him welcome.
and was made welcome also after
! had gotten over the fright. met
Mrs. Z. ]. Colyer, who is at the head
Of the Calanthe Courts Of this state.
and wonderful woman. Then there
was also Mrs. Johnson, who is at the
head of the Household of Ruth, and
there were still others, but l will not
be able to mention them this week.
! was the guest. Of President and Mrs.
]. e. Wright, Of Edward Waters col
lege, and | hope you viii just imagine
me stopping with them educators, and
| was SO educated that / could not
eat because / was bashful.
OF course, Rev. T. w. Carter. toted
me some in his automobile car car
rage and President Wright toted me
around some. just had to shout and
shout.
Get ready for the National Race
Congress, Washington, ID. C.. April
2o lasting three days. The General
Conference of the African Methodist
Episcopal church which will last about
3 weeks, commencing in Louisville.
Ky, the first Monday in May. Then
there viii be other great meetings and
! will tell you about them from time
to time, including the National Bap-
fist Sunday School and B.Y.P.Y. Con
gess, in Cleveland, Ohio, June Is.
VIII you be there7 If so meet me.
and if you get broke just speak to
me. for / am going IN fote MIL, ~.