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RECEPTION, under the direction of
Mrs. Sophia Lemus, Chairman of the
Committee. ="
SISTER CARROLL: ooh, do tell
us something about that musical pro-
gram"
AMPLIFIER: "Mrs. Eloise Shell
ton, Junior Choir leader of the Sixth
Mount Zion Baptist Church, was
Mistress of Ceremonies. Mrs. Shell
ton was a little late arriving; but
when she did appear, she made an
apology for her lateness."
MRS. CARROLL: "Ampie, did
they wait until she arrived before
they began the program?"
AMPLIFIER: "Nope, they did not
| wait, Mrs. M. E. Cousins presided
until Mrs. Shelton came in"
SISTER CARROLL: "Now go on
and tell us about the Program"
AMPLIFIER: "The Mosby- Memo
rial Sunday School Orchestra rem
dered several excellent selections on
this program. Mrs. Martha Pryor,
Richmond's great Elocutionist, gave
an excellent reading; she really dis
played dramatic skill in rendering
this reading. Miss Florence Fields,
one of our Virtuosos, held the audi
ence spell bound as she played that
beautiful Organ Solo,"
AMPLIFIER: "The Famous Sab
bath Glee Club, under the direction
of Mr.. Joseph Matthews, rendered
two excellent selections. Miss Eloise
Boiling sang: Open the Gates of the
Temple Her tones were sweet and
melodious, and as they rang thru
the building, l am sure that the audi
ence thought they were listening to
NIGHTINGALE"
BRO. CARROLL: 81 love good
singing, and am sorry that / did not
witness this Musical Program"
AMPLIFIER: "The Southern Har-
mony Quartette was greatly ap-
plauded by the audience. l thought
by the applause given these singers
that they were the TOP-OF THE
CREAM, but when MOSBY MEMO
RIAL Female Quartette rendered
their selections, the Southern Har-
mony Quartette had to sit back and
take notice These young women
really know how to sing; in fact, the
whole program was excellent"
SISTER CARROLL: "We know
you are tired, Amplifer; just tell Us
little about the RECEPTION"
AMPLIFIER: "The main audito-
rum down Stairs was beautifully
decorated. The tables were set very
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DIR. W. 7. JOHNSON
but Sent An Able Man And
His Comforter Along

On Wednesday night, July 70,
1890, at 500 PM, Rev. w, T. john
son, DID,, pastor First Baptist
Church, and his able choir were pro-
grained. DR.. w. T. Johnson was i'll,
but he did not forget to send an able
representative to serve in his place. 1t
was the Rev. DR.. A. S. Thomas,
former pastor of Sharon Baptist
Church. AS the Lord sent Aaron with
Moses, to carry the great message to
King Pharaoh, because Moses could
not talk plain; so did DR.. W. T. john
son of First Baptist Church, send his
choir along to assist his appointee,
Rev. A. S. Thomas, to tell Doctor
Parham, that he better lead Gods
Children Onward" (Laughter). Rev.
Thomas preacht an awakening SER
mon. The services were splendid. Bro.
A. w. cambridge, the church clerk,
made the address of welcome on be-
half of the Sunday School. Mrs. Ell
nora Hicks, presided with dignity.
The Church extends thanks to both,
Drs. Johnson and Thomas.
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Musical Program One Of
The High Points of
The Occasion
Big Reception Marks
The Close

Mr.. AND MRS. CARROLL:
"Ting, Ting, Ting"
AMPLIFIER: "That door bell, that
door bell. / had just decided to go
up-satirs and take little rest"
MRS. AMPLIFIER: "I'll answer
the door; it may be just the news
boy"
MRS. AMPLIFIER: "Ampie, OH
Ample, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Car
roll are here to see you"
AMPLIFIER: alright, III be
right there in few minutes"
MRS. AMPLIFIER: est near the
window, where it is little COOLER
Make yourselves at home, my nus
band will be IN shortly"
MR.. AND MRS. CARROLL:
"Thank you very much, but we are
very comfortable right here, thanks"
AMPLIFIER: 81 see, we are
somewhat strangers to each other;
nevertheless, | am delighted to meet
you both. | was just fixing to go
upstairs for little rest; but since
l am meeting new acquaintance, l
am glad that l did not retire.
BRO. CARROLL: "We are de-
lighted to meet you also, Mr.. Am
plifier; and feel sure that our meet
ing will be beneficial"
AMPLIFIER: "Hope so anyway.
Why you both look tired and sleepy"
SISTER CARROLL: eyes. we are
bit tired from Driving We mo-
tored here this mrning, from North
Carolina"
AMPLIFIER' "o-Y-E-s, &c! I
guess you are tired and sleepy-hun-
cry, too. I'll have Mrs. Ampliher
to prepare dinner for you."
SISTER CARROLL: ooh, no,
that's all right, we have, had dinner
we ate at SLAUGHTER'S RESTAU-
RANT, on Second Street"
AMPLIFIER: 81 see, but you are
perfectly welcome. My wife will
gladly prepare it for you. What part
of North Carolina are you FROM"
BRO. CARROLL: "From Battles
boro, N. C. l have sister here in
Richmond. We met her at Mosby
Memorial Baptist Church this morn
ing. We did not get here in time
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DR.. Moore, of North Carolina, Delivers
Powerful Installation Sermon
to attend service. We want you to
tell us about it."
q. HENRY JAMES,

to attend service. We want you to
tell us about it."
"AMPLIFIER: CAL right, will
do my best in giving you 'gist' OF
the GREAT SERVICES held at
MOSBY MEMORIAL. BAPTIST
CHURCH, Sunday, August 3, 1891"
BRO. CARROLL: eve will appre-
ciate it so much. Proceed"
AMPLIFIER: "At 1870 A. M,
mean right on the dot the SERV-
ICES were opened in its usual order,
with the choir singing the opening
song. Rev. Scott C. Burrell prayed
an ardent prayer. Following, was a
hymn: There is Funtain filled with
Blood This hymn was sung by choir
and congregation"
SISTER CARROLL: "Now tell US
who read the Scripture lessons"
AMPLIFIER: "Rev. Bro. Hill read
the Scripture lesson, and Licentlate
Bro. Motley, of Sixth Mount Zion
Baptist Church, offered prayer. In
fact, they spent about thirty minutes
in inspirational song and prayer
services, which all seemed to have
enjoyed"
BRO. CARROLL: swish we had
been there to enjoy those praise serV-
ices. Talk on, we hear you"
AMPLIFIER: go, yes, am sure
that you would have enjoyed them.
AS l was fixing to say, Brother A.
w. cambridge, the church clerk, came
to the front, walking thrifty, and read
the regular church announcements.
After which, the active Ushers gath
cred the missionary offering. At the
same time, the ushers of the Junior
Church gathered their offering for
missions. The Senior choir furnished
excellent music while these coliec-
tions were being lifted"
SISTER CARROLL: "That's very
good. | see that DR.. Parham has
been successful in getting his JUN
TOR CHURCH organiedw
AMPL1F1ER: "Oh, yes; and they
are very proud to do their bit in help
ing to put over the Masters program.
These young people, who were re-
Gently organized at Mosby Memorial,
are working zealously. YEA they
ought to give the young people a
CHANCE to WORK in the Church
as we'll as the older members of the
Church"
AMPLIFIER: "Now, as was say
ing, after the missionazy Offering was
raised, the vast audience listened in
tensely to a THRILLING song, rem
dered by the JUNIOR CHURCH
Choir. Miss Louise e'arham ably
presided at the Piano"
BRO. CARROLL: "Ampie, who
presided at this service?"
AMPLIFIER: "Rev. C. L. Wash
ington was Master of Ceremonies.
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The Four Knocking Birds" of Mosby Memorial

artistically." i
AMPLIFIER: "The menu was very
comestible and appetizing. They had
so many good things to eat, so
MANY. until it is quite difficult for
me to attempt to name them. They
had plenty to serve everybody pres
ent."
BRO. CARROLL: eve are sorry
we kept you from taking your rest
and grateful to you for your kind
ness and patience. in telling us about
the Installation Services of DR.. S. l..
Parham. We shall carry the good
news back to North Carolina, so that
his good friends there may know
what Richmond is doing for him."
SISTER CARROLL: 1--WE are leav-
ing this city Friday morning, if, we
can find it convenient we will call
by to see you before we go, but for
fear it will be impossible to get back,
we will bid you fond farewell,
wishing you much success and the
Blessings of God, until we meet
again" sh
AMPLIFIER: 81 am glad you all
stopped by to see me, it is very pleas
ing to meet new friends. I am glad
that l could tell you enough about
North Carolina that the good old
State of Virginia will take care Of her
son, DR.. Parham. Call by to SEQ me
before you all leave, if you can, and
if you can't get back, I'll say this as
my parting word, Au revoir, but not
goodbye. -
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DIR. A. w. BROWN
"The Intrepid Pulpiteer"
On Business for the King
SENIOR CHOIR NIGHT

On Thursday night, July "a, 1880,
at 500 PM, right on the dot, the
eminent, Rev. A. w. Brown, ID,
pastor of the renowned Sixth Mount
Zion Baptist Church, his choir and
congregation were on the job. DR..
Brown, in his usual high order con-
Quoted the devotions. After which,
Bro. H. Coy, deliver telling ad-
dress of welcome on behalf of the
Senior Choir. Mrs. Marian Settles,
Mistress of Ceremonies, fttingly pre-
sented to the vast audience the
speaker for the evenng-Dr. A. W.
Brown. Kingdom Types" was his
discourse. Search for Saint Matthew
.25:14. The delivery was impressive;
His mastery spiritual sermon showed
that he is an able, consecrated and
progressive divine Many thanks ex,
tended to DR.. Brown, his choir and
congregation for rendering such ex-
cellent services.
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Rev. w. H. Godsey
A True Leader
SENIOR MISSIONARY CIRCLE y

SENIOR MISSIONARY CIRCLE !.
On Sunday, July 81, 1880, prompt
ly at 11:3O AM, Rev. w. H. Cod,
sey, pastor of Shiloh and Little Rock.
Baptist Churches were really on the
Job. Mrs. Emma VIM, made a.
splendid address of welcome on be-
half of the Senior Missionary Cir
Gle. Mrs. M. E. Cousins, was Mistress
of Ceremonies. Many thanks extend
ed to Rev. Godsey and his good pec-
pie. go on Rev. Godsey, you have
done as much as any, in helping to
make our Installation and Annivcr-
sary Services grand success. a
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DIR. VIM. H. STOKES
1.-THE Scientific Minister"
DEACONS' NIGHT

Monday night, July 81, 1880, 500
P. NJ, the eloquent, Rev. VIM. h,
Stokes, AM, Ph.D., pastor of Ebene-
ger Baptist Church, and his choir
were programmed. To our regret, DR..
Stokes was indisposed, but an able
representative was sent to fill his
place. 1t was Licentiate, Bro. Charles
L. Aikens, one of Sixth Mount
lions brilliant young sons. Brother
Aikens preacht an elevating sermon
from this subject: Goods Choice for
Leadership" Text: Joshua /: 2.
(Search for it,. Deacon T. L Bey-
erly made an impressive address Of
welcome, on part of the Deacon
Board. Bro. S. w. Wilson was Mas
ter of Ceremonies. The pastor, Off
GERS and members of Mosby Memo
rial extend thanks to DR.. Stokes and
Bro. Aikens.
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cal, spiritual and forceful. DR.. John
son is a leader among Leaders.
The address of welcome on behalf of
the Trustee Board, was delivered by
brother Preston Johnson. Bro. Will
liam Stutley, presided. Allof the col
lections were very good. "Long live
DR.. R. H. Johnson, and his good peo-
pie at Sharon Baptist Church.
Thanks for coming to US.
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Thanks Mt. Carmel
DIR. r. W. BLACK, THE CONVINC-
ING MINISTER
THE USHERS' NIGHT

Friday night, July, rs, 1880, at
500 P. NJ, promptly, was MOUNT
CARMEL'S Night. The pastor, Rev.
F. w. Black, and his choir were there
in glowing colors. He, his choir, and
congregation did their part to assist
Mosby Memorial Baptist Church and
its newly elected pastor, DR.. 5. l..
Parham, in these Installation Serv-
ices. Rev. DR.. Black. preacht most
POWERFUL sermon for this sub
iect: "The Four Faces" Text found
in 1:1-3-1O. Address on behalf of the
Usher Board was delivered by Bro.
Edward Thompson. Bro. Spencer
Key, was Master of Ceremonies
Thanks extended to DR.. Black and
his good people at Mount Carmel
Church.
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astounded by his logical way, IN
which he INSTALLED DR.. Parham."
BRO. CARROLL: "U-Hush-Am-
pie; don't you know wish l could
have seen that marriage. | wonder
how did Rev. Parham feel? | am
sure he felt GOOD, to be MARRIED
to such a LOVELY BRIDE as Mos
by Memorial, corner Randolph Street
and lakewood Avenue, Richmnd, Va
AMPLIFIER: 81 don't know how
he felt, but | saw DR.. Parham using
his handkerchief to catch his silent
tears, while DR.. Moore was otflclat-
ing. After the Installation, the Sen
ior Choir sang the closing number;
the congregation was dismist to re-
turn at $3.50 P. NJ, to COMMUNION
SERVICES"
BRO. CARROLL: "Why, Ample,
you forgot to mention the Collection.
What was the sum-
AMPLIFIER: 81 will tell you
about the financial ends, as well as
/ can later on"
MRS. CARROLL: "Did you attend
the COMMUNION Services"
AMPLIFIER: "No, l did not at
tend the Communion Services. But 1t
is reported that they had an enjoy
able time. Many people were pres
ent. l was back on the job at night >
SISTER CARROLL: 81 know you
are going tell us about the night
services. Continue"
AMPLIFIER: eyes, yes, yes, Sis
ter Carroll I'll tell you little about
the night services. Devotions were
conducted by the pastor. He led
HYMN No. 161; he also read the
Scripture lesson. Bro. Drew offered
fervent prayer. And the Choir rem
dered a thrilling Anthem"
SISTER CARROLL: "What was
Rev. DR.. Moore's Subject at night"
AMPLIFIER: Ellis Subject was
CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
Text, Luke 16: g."
SISTER CARROLL: GLOW was
this sermon on Stewardship"
AMPLIFIER: "Don't say a SER
mon; it was a SERM0NIC master
piece of ministerial lore. 1t was a
POWER. DR.. Moore made it SO
plain, that even the smallest child
could understand it, and see his re-
sponsibility of being Gods Steward.
If all who heard this sermon would
take it in, the churches would not
have any trouble about their finances
whatever"
SISTER CARROLML: "That's
right, Amplifer, but such few OF
us take in the things that are most
benefit to US. 1t just seems to be
our weakness"
SISTER CARROLL: "Were many
present at night?'
AMPLIFIER: eyes, the Church
was filled to it's capacity Sunday
night. People were there from many
Churches in the city"
BRO. CARROLL: "Did they an
nunce how much was raised during
these Installation Services. If so, tell
us?"
AMPLIFIER: 81 rather not say,
but suppose they raised nearly Five
Hundred Dollars"
BRO. CARROLL: "When did the
Services close?"
AMPLIFIER: "These Services
Closed on Monday night, August A.,
$780,"
BRO. CARROLL: "Did they have
Preaching Monday night?"
AMPLIFIER: "No, they had an
excellent MUSICAL Program Mon
day night, under the direction of Mrs.
Maggie Johnson. They also had their
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DIR. GORDON B. HANCOCK
"The Economist"
JUNIOR CHOIR NIGHT

On Tuesday night, July 20, 1880, at
500 P. NJ, DR.. Gordon B. Hancock,
pastor of Moore Street Baptist Church,
and his choir were present. The SER
vice was not so we'll attended, owing
to the tempestuous weather. Altho,
the service was enjoyable. Mr.. Samuel
Walker, made the address of welcome
Miss Fannie Meekins, presided. -
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On Friday night, August l, 1880, at
500 P. NJ, Rev. F. W. Williams, pas
tor of Fourth Baptist Church, and his
choir were present. DR.. Williams, pull
ed off Mighty Sermonic. Text; 1 Cor.
$40. His subject was: 'The Master
Builder. Something was really doing
that night. DR.. Williams, in preaching
against sin, feels like he is in a COM
bat with the devil, therefore, he grabs
up anything in reach of his gigantic
hands, and HITS HARD. Rev. c. L.
Washington, delivered telling adj
dress. Rev Bro. John Jones, presided.
Many thanks to all.
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DIR. C. C. SCOTT
"The Busy Divine
JUNIOR CHURCH NIGHT

On Wednesday night, July 80, 1880,
at 500 P NJ, Rev. DR.. C. C. Scott, pas
tor Of Fifth Street Baptist Church, was
programmed, but heard NOTHING at
all from them. No reason why, no
statement. The great waiting congre-
CATION was greatly disappointed. We
wonder why DR.. Scott, failed to tell
the brethren something. Rev. c. L.
Washington, served. Rev. Washington
delivered an awakening sermon from
this subject. Greatness thru Service.
Text: Matt. 2O:21. Welcome, on be-
half of Junior Church, by Miss Rubie
Hill Miss Sophie Johnson, presided.
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B. Y. P. U.

On Monday night, July %, 1880, at
500 P. NJ, Rev. R. S. Anderson, pas
tor of Fifth Baptist Church, his choir,
officers and congregation were present.
Rev. Anderson, preacht from this sub
ject: VISIONS. Text found in Prov.
29:18. This sermon was very impress
sive, spiritual and logical. 1t was in
deed a masterpiece. Welcome on be-
half of the B. Y. P. u, by Mr.. W. H.
Winfree. Bro. Robert Brown, presided.
Many thanks to Fifth Baptist Church.
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TRUSTEES NIGHT

On Tuesday night, July %, at 500
PM, Rev. R. H. Johnson, AM; 3D.,
pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, and
his well-trained choir were present.
They rendered an excellent service.
DR.. r. H. Johnson delivered an up
lifting sermon. Selecting for his text,
I Timothy 4:12. Find it and read it
for yourself). The sermon was logi-
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AND the renowned, hey' LII. D. H.
Moore, pastor of the great Mount
Zion Baptist Church, Rocky Mount,
N. c., was the eloquent speaker for
the day. DR.. Moore is also Record
ing Secretary of the Lott Carey Con-
vention. Cosmopolitan, that is what
DR.. Moore is; as a HUB to a
WHEEL, so is DR.. Moore to the gen
eral interests f the races"
BRO. CARROLL: &c. What
time did DR.. Moore commence
preaching?"
AMPLIFIER: "Te-hee; just have
a little more patience-you are anx.
ious to know about the SERMON,
l am going to tell you about it now"
BRO. CARROLL: eyes, we are
very anxious to hear something aboul
the sermn.. All, please go on and
tell us. Don't be so unreasonable
and stingy with your information. Let
us hear about the message"
AMPLIFIER: Thanks, if you
don't be so avaricious, | won't be so
stingy. l am trying to give you the
services in order. And since you are
so Unsuitable, you shall wait until /
say this:-"
AMPLIFIER: "Rev. Washington,
Master of Ceremonies, turned the m
PRODUCTION of the SPEAKER over to
the pastor (Rev. Parham) to inJro-
duce to the great waiting congrega-
ton, the eminent, Rev. DR.. j. II.
Moore. The pastor introduced DR..
Moore, in high terms, as well as in
words most fitting"
BRO. CARROLL: "What was DR..
Moore's text and subject?"
AMPLIFIER: "This was the IN
stallion SERMON. Before DR..
Moore announced his text, he made
some very pleasing remarks, in the
way of CONGRATULATIONS; after
which, he sang: Am l a Soldier of
the Cross etc. This hymn was sung
with spirit and enthusiasm. His sub
ject was: THE LOVE OF CHRIST
Restraints THEE Text found in
2 Corinthians 5: Ia. (Read it,"
BRO. CARROLL: "How was his
discourse and delivery?"
AMPLIFIER: "It was logical
spiritual, interesting, uplifting, mag
netic, convincing and instructive. His
delivery was mastery, powerful, elo-
ouent, dramatic and well prepared
Dr.. Moore, with his intellectual
brush, painted many desirable pic
lures. The spiritual Waves pene-
trated from heart to heart. 'Amens,
were loud and numerous Those
who did not cry aloud, used their
charitable handkerchiefs to catch the
silent tears flowing from their weep
ing eyes. This sermon will linger
long into the minds of thseo who were
so fortunate as to hear it."
SISTER CARROLL: ooh, l GER
tainly wish l could have heard DR..
Moore"
BRO. CARROLL: "Did DR.. Moore
INSTALL the pastor, CDR. S. L.
Parham) at the morning OF at Che
night services?"
AMPLIFIER: "He installed the
PASTOR Sunday morning, August 8,
1880, just at the close of his sermon"
BRO. CARROLL: "What method
did DR.. Moore use to INSTALL
him."
-AMPLIFIER: "He CDR. Moore)
had Rev. Parham 70 stand las he,
Rev. Parham, was already on the ros-
trum), and the deacons to stand
around the rostrum also. The con-
gregation was full TO solemnity, while
DR.. Moore was MARRYING Dr..
Parham to MOSBY MEMORIAL
BPTIST CHURCH. AS you know,
the DEACONS represented the
CHURCH. 1t was very IMPRESS
SIVE SCENE, and every one was
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Rev. E. D. Lewis
A Friendly Divine
JUNIOR MISSIONARY CIRCLE

JUNIOR MISSIONARY CIRCLE
On Thursday night, July 81, 1880, at
500 P. NJ, Rev. E. D. Lewis, pastor of
River View Baptist Church, and his
choir were present. Rev. Lewis preacht
q Powerful sermon. Mrs. Rosa Price,
made the address of welcome, on part
of the Missionary Circle. Miss Edith
Randolph presided.
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AMPLIFIER: Thanks, if you
don't be so avaricious, | won't be so
stingy l am trying to give you the
services in order. And since you are
so Unsuitable, you shall wait until j
say this So"
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Fourth Baptist Church

DR.. WILLIAMS
ON BUSINESS FOR THE KING
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AMPLIFIER: "Te-hee; just have
a little more patience-you are anx-
ious to know about the SERMON,
/ am going to tell you about it now"
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I AMPLIFIER: "Rev. Washington,
Master of Ceremonies, turned the m
PRODUCTION of the SPEAKER over to
the pastor (Rev. Parham) to inJro-
duce to the great waiting congrega-
ton, the eminent, Rev. DR.. j. il.
Moore. The pastor introduced DR..
Moore, in high terms, as well as in
words most fitting"
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BRO. CARROLL: eyes, we are
very anxious to hear something about
the sermn.. All, please go on and
tell us. Don't be so unreasonable
and stingy with your information. Let
us hear about the message"
Seward daily gateway., 1930-11-19
ELIMINATION oF THE
 GRAVEYARD CROSSING
 FAVORED BY GRINDER

The possible elimination of the graveyard" crossing out of the city over the tracks of the alas ka Railroad by the Seward high way, was one of the most i'm portant discussions brought up at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Seward Grill Tuesday noon.
 Tn the interest of safety it was the concensus that the thing should be done and effort by the chamber will be made to secure cooperation between the Bureau of Public Roads and the railroad.
 The subject was brought up by F. |. Sweek, Seward agent of the Railroad. He said that it had long been recognized as a bad crossing, fact which has been proved by several accidents there. There is steep pitch of the highway at the approach and poor vision along the track either way. The chief danger, he said, was from speeders which are low and coming fast with out much noise. He also pointed out the incontravertible fact that the motoring public will not learn to stop" look and