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scholar and gentleman. His lei.
sure time was spent amidst literary
and cultural environment among
work of thought and taste.
He spent the last thirty-fve years
of his life in the home of his
brother, where father, brother and
daughter formed a beautiful house
hold united by common tie, not
merely of blood, but of devotion
to righteousness and high ideals.
During his long residence in
Washington he devoted his active
life to agitation for the political
and civil rights of the colored race.
He not only served without money
and without price, but contributed
literally out of his moderate means
to promote the cause to which he
devoted his best endeavors. As To-
cal chairman of the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement of the
Colored People, he made that cause
not only his duty, but his business.
He was a radical among the radi-
Gals, but his radicalism was always
tempered with a fine sense of val
ues and a discriminating intelli-
gence. 1t is only the gentleman and
the scholar who can be radical
and an agitator without being a
nuisance.
Archibald Grimke was born in
1849, and died in Washington at
the ripe age of eighty years. Dur
ing his last few years, he fingered
in the frightening shadow of death,
but he bore it all with the resig-
nation and calm as becomes man
of his culture. He died as he lived,
devoted to the cause of human
rights. The loyal members of the
N. A. A. C. P. bore his remains to
their last resting place.
Archibald H. Grimke was radi-
cal, even revolutionary in thought
and opinion, but utterly conserva-
tive in ethics and morals. He de-
parted radically from the intellec-
tual narrowness of the early years
of Lincoln, but remained true to
her moral teaching to the end. His
life was characterized by feminine
purity and sterling integrity.
He leaves behind him most valu-
able lessons for the young college
men of this day and generation.
The present day intelligentia finds
itself distraught between conflict
ing influences and tendencies. The
sanctions of religion are breaking
down. Obedience to authority, of
God or man, no longer furnishes a
light to the feet nor lamp to the
pathway. Liberality of thought is
prone to lead to laxity of conduct.
Devotion to human rights and moral
values is giving way to material
allurements. But none of these
things moved Archibald Grimke.
Behold the gentleman, the schol-
al, the upright college man, devoted
and loyal to the cause of his fell
low men.
KELLY MILLER.
March 6, 1880.
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(By T. B. Evans)
Chatter

With the ushering in of the
Lenten season the social calendar
has been somewhat checked. The
Lenten season commentaries the
time of Christ's trial, leading up
to His resurrection. During this
time it is the custom of the
churches throughout the world to
hold church fstivals and fast daily.
Soon the inhabitants Of the Chris
tian world will be looking forward
to the coming of Easter, after
which the Lenten season closes.
Let us wait patiently for the ar
rival of Easter, the great spring
holiday, when fashion parades and
social affairs shall be revived.
Hampton Quartet
The Hampton Quartet spent two
days in the city last week.
Society
One of the most picturesque
evens of the pre-Lenten season was
the pageant, Courts of Nations"
presented at Allen Chapel last
Thursday evening. The pageant
was heralded by two pages, Mas
tiers George and William Cooke.
They announced the arrival of the
various chamberlains and queens.
The hostess to the nations entered
first; she was Miss Columbia, play
ed by Mrs. Theresa Evans, followed
by Uncle Sam, played by Larry
Douglass. The chamberlains re-
spending were as follows: Haiti,
Mrs. Letititia Jackson and Stuart
Carter; Queen of Spain, Mrs. Sadie
Cooke; Miss America, Mrs. Will
liam Knox, and Queen of Japan,
Mrs. William Jones. A beautiful
solo was rendered by Mrs. Walter
Brown and remarks by Revs. Mar
tin and Whitfield closed the pro-
gram.
What is looked forward to be
great social event among the young
err set will be the st. Patrick's tea
which will be sponsored by Matthew
Lewis on the evening of March II
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DEMOCRATS SCORE AGAIN

The Democratic Party has
scored again. And another
time it is the influence of the
much talked of "Tammany
Hall" political organization of
New York City that has caused
Rep. Joseph A. Gavagan to
appoint two Negroes as can
didates for the U. S. Naval
academy, at Annapolis. This
may be called a political "sop"
by the Republicans, but any
how it is history. There has
never been a Negro to gradu-
ate from the Naval Academy,
and but few have been admit
ted. From all reports the prin-
cipal and the alternate are both
well prepared, according to
Rep. Gavagan, and have been
given examinations that are
harder than the examinations
at the Naval academy, so it
seems that real test of De-
mocracy is about to be made.
A statement given out by
Rep. Gavagan's New York of
flee says: "The successful can
didates are all products of the
New York City schools, and in
the opinion of the examining
board, are a distinct credit to
it. The young men selected
are fine, clean cut, outstanding
boys, who will, without doubt,
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Archibald H. Grimke was a Puri-
tan in the strictest meaning of the
term. The Northern philanthro-
pists, in the early years Immediate
ly following Emancipation, planted
schools and colleges for the newly
freed slaves, based on the rigid
cannonS of Cotton Matthew and
Jonathan Edwards. They aimed to
graph Puritan principles upon the
tropical nature of the African. At
first there was some semblance of
success. The very first crop of
Negro graduates manifested the
moral austerity Of the New Englan-
der at his best. But following the
law of electricity, the battery re-
manned charged only so long as it
was kept in close contact and con-
nection with the inducing influence.
The spiritual and moral earnestness
Of the early graduates of Lincoln,
Fisk, Atlanta and Howard, COM
pared with that of the present day
output, seems less like a compari-
son than contrast.
In the Grimke brothers-Archi-
bald and Frank-the strenuous
moral propaganda of the Puritans
found a fertile field Of Huguenot
extraction, they were endowed with
the naive stamina out of which
deep conviction and moral courage
grow. The rigid Presbyterian dis
cipline of the founders of Lincoln
University found in the Grimke
brothers the prepared soil in which
their seed grew to abundant frui-
ton.
After finishing Lincoln, Frank
Grimke went into the ministry, and
his brother Archibald entered upon
the study of law at Harvard Uni
versity. This brought him in close
and intimate touch with the highest
form of New England character
and culture. He became deeply
stepped in the Puritan cult.
After essaying the field of law,
he took up literature as a profess
sion and took high rank in the
craft as author Of the lives of
Charles Sumner and Wendell Phil
lips. The Puritan propensity to
protest against unrighteousness
early manifested itself. He was
among the first colored men to re-
bel against the apostasy of the
Republican party. He stodo out
prominently among the young re-
formers of American politics. He
thus came to the notice of Grover
Cleveland who appointed him consul
to San Domingo, where he served
with credit and honor to both
countries and both races concerned.
By thrift and economy, charac-
teristic of training and tuition, he
laid up a moderate competency
which enabled him to live the cul-
tured life of a gentleman for the
balance of his days.
His tastes were simple and mex
pensive. He practised the philoso-
ply Of plain living and high think
ing. He literally lived the life of
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CHARLOTTESVILLE FLASH.
LIGHTS
By Beulah C. Coles

Business Chances on Main Street
Beginning on the corner OF
Fourth and Main, we find the up-
to-date grocery store, owned and
controlled by Mr.. G. P. Inge, car
rying a full line of eatabIes. in.
Guiding delicious country hams aa4
sea food. Sauntering along. -
run across "Poliard's Barber Saop,"
old in structure, but thorough n
service. A few PAGES we look in
upon the nicely equipped barb y,
shop managed by Fran: Hanw, =
very energetic young man. NIX,
door is the restaurant under the
direction q Air. George Jones.
whose politeness and untirng ser
vice have won for HIM May ca3.
toners. Just span We find NJ.
r. Hailstaik, a reliable and goo |
<hoemaker, and a rev doors Gocn
we glance at sign, "Poindexter's
Cleaning Parlor." Here we get
our hats cleaned, shoes polished and
clothes pressed and cleaned. and
really Mr.. Poindexter is always
ready to serve you. Next door ".
find the Crescent Drug Ssoro.
known for its splendid service. On
the second floor in the game build
ing is located o:fi:es. including DR..
J. A. Jackson. Dr.. II. G. Chis.ell.
the National Benefit Life Insurance
Co., and the Poro Beauty Pa.'o,.:.
conducted by Madamea Mar Rat,
ties and BERTHE Poindex.er. Cor.
tin uing On Main Street. we pause
for brief time in the Barber Shop
Of Mr.. Phillip Barnes, who carries
a large number of patrons. Mr..
P. T. Edwards is seen in his sec
ond-hand clothing store, while Mr..
w. Booker is still doing we'll next
door. The cleaning and pressing
establishment of Mr.. William Coins
is running at full speed. In the
next building Mr.. Charles Coles,
Jr., carries a full line of ladies'
and gents clothing, seconded by
Mr.. George Carr, and last but not
least, we find the Community Drug
Store. Aside from the above, DR..
B. A. Coles, our popular dentist,
is doing well. DR.. G. R. Ferguson,
DR.. G. F. Johnson and Mr.. John
Bell, undertaken, have also estab-
lished their worth. Messrs. William
r. Taylor and McGinnis are still
going forward in their cleaning
and pressing shop located near the
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render distinguished service to
their country in years to come.
Congressman De Priest, tht
only colored man in Congress,
has declared repeatedly that
he will appoint only colored
boys to West Point and An
napolis, and his declaration
seems to have awakened other
Congressman to the fact that
colored boys are entitled to
education at Government insti-
tutions as much as they are
called upon to defend the flag,
to which they have ever been
loyal in times of war.
The selection of a Negro for
Annapolis will, of course, cause
a stir both at Annapolis and in
certain sections of the country
where the Democratic party
adheres to the anti-Negro poll
cy, but the truth is it's expedi-
ency in politics. In Rep. Gava-
gan's district the vote is about
SO per cent Negro-this will
explain the appointment, pos
sibly. The situation narrows
down to the De Priest idea, it
is only votes that count. Such
acts as Rep. Gavagan's more
and more inspires the Negro
voter to vote for the best man
regardless of party affiliations.
This idea is not peculiar to
New York alone, but is grow
ing with rapid impetus all over
the country.
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B. I. WASHINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL NEWS
BV Don Imam


In the assembly last Tuesday
morning the representative was Sc.
lected to represent Miss Booker T
at the Tournament. She was no
other than Miss Fleeta Jones, popu.
lar high school girl, member of
the Sophomore class and athletic
association.
The basketball team left Thurs
day for the State Tournament at
Petersburg.
The Literary Society met We'd
nesday. The following officers were
elected: President, Harry Williams
vice president, Laura Mae Pearson
secretary, Esther Kinney, and treas,
urer, Woodrow Ellis. The society
will meet every Wednesday at &C
tivity period.
Mr.. Trigg, representative of the
National Benefit Insurance Co.. adj
dressed the assembly Wednesday
morning, having for his subject.
School Conditions in the County,
After his address he was escorted
to the various rooms by Paige
Lewis.
The Union University of Rich
mond, Va, extended an invitation
to B. 7. Washington Hi last week
to participate in an Oratorical Con-
test to be held there in April.
The melodious voice of Mary
Ware, the campus firt, thrilled the
assembly Friday morning, when she
sang solo.
The Womanless Wedding, which
was presented at Mt. Zion Baptist
Church Tuesday, was enc of the
mast comical events ever presented
by the school. The boys of the
athletic association presented the
play in order to raise money to 20
to the Tournament.
The Sophomore class honored
their representative, Miss Booker
T., by presenting small contribu-
ton t oaid in defraying her ex-
penses to Petersburg. Those con-
tributing were as follows: Gather
inc Diggs, Edmonia Venable, Mabel
johnson, Mabel Miller, Harrison
Vaughn, Elizabeth Dickinson, Evan
geline Dickinson, Elaine Dawson,
Juanita Miles, Frances Stuart, EN-
erald Hackney, Philip Gaines,
James Carey, Hannibal Ellis, Allen
Vaughn, Ludell Crawford, Matthew
Lewis and the class teacher, Miss
A. B. Clark.
Everyone was glad to see Roy
back at school again Monday, after
a brief period of illness.
The Friday afternoon programs,
which have faded away, will be
greatly welcomed now, since the
Literary Society has been organized.
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The Missionary Circle held its reg
ularly monthly meeting with the presi-
dent, Mrs. A. L. Crawford, the 6, at 8
P. M. After the routine of business,
the people were invited to the dining
room and served a delightful salad
course. Mrs. Crawford proved a
charming hostess, as always. Visitors
were Mrs. Lewis Downey and Miss
Helen Fifer. The next meeting will
meet at Mrs. Annie Jenkins, April
10, at 8 P. NJ.
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Young Ladies' Domestic Art Club
The March meeting was with Mrs
Stella Gaines, on Jersey Street, which
was a pleasant and profitable one
The members of the club turned out in
full, as they realized that the reports
from various committees were to be
made concerning st. Patrick's Day
All reports were received gratefully
and all preparations were completed
for their annual st. Patrick's dance.
When the president asked for cur
rent news the following topics were
discussed: "The Haitian Question,
death of Chief Justice Taft" GAP
pointment of the Negro Youths to the
United States Naval Academy" "the
producing of the new drama, "Greer
Pastures" with an all Negro cast
and the program rendered by the Ju-
milee Songsters, of Lawrenceville In
dustrial School, at hte Trinity Parish
last week.
When the bushes swas completed
the social hour followed, and the hos
tess served menu, keeping in touch
with st. Patrick Day.
The next meeting will be held with
Miss Ella Burkes on Market Street,
quotations will be given from Whitrer,
discuss household hints.
The following Stauntonians saw
Ill II IL r.
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Memoriams and announcements are
charged for at the rate of two cents a
word up to fifty words, and one cent
for each word thereafter. Cash must
accompany the copy, or no attention
vii be paid to it. This rule will be
strictly adhered to. Cash must also
accompany all out-of-town advertise
ments.
The Staunton Tribune.
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University.
Surprise Party

surprise rarity
Merriment reigned supreme last
Wednesday night when a surprise
party was rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Coleman in their new and
coy home on Seventh Street. The
participants went heavily laden with
"eats," and Mrs. Coleman was also
presented with a very pretty end
table for her new home. Mr.. Vain
right, one of the Hampton quartet
members, was an honor guest.
Lucky Is Club
Twas cool and stormy night,
but, out of the storm came Mr.. and
Mis-, W. jackson, Dr.. II. G. CHS
sell, Miss Kathleen Chisholm, Mrs.
Daisy Green and Miss Pocahontas
Tonsler, to cast their lots at the
club meeting at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Grafton Payne's on
Landlord Avenue. Whist was the
main feature, and Miss Kathleen
Chisholm and DR.. H. G.. Chissell
were the recipients of appropriate
gifts, having made the highest
scores. A delicious repast of chick
en- salad, sandwiches and tea was
served, and Mrs. Stella Payne made
an unusual pleasing hostess.
Sunday Afternoon Tea
The tea given for the benefit of
"The Widows Mite" was largely
attended last Sunday at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Charles E. Coles on
West Main Street. They came, they
conversed, they contributed, and
they left.
Funeral Services of William Walter
Brown
The funeral of William Walter
Brown was held from the First Bap-
fist Church last Sunday, with Rev.
H. E. Williams officiating. This
young man died in Washington, D.
c., at the Emergency Hospital, af-
ter an illness of several weeks. He
was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Brown, of this city, and was
attending school in Washington
prior to his illness. His quiet, W.
assuming disposition was noticed
by all, and he was cutie favor
ite at home and among friends,
having spent most Of his childhood
days here. lie leaves to mourn
their loss mother, fother, grand
four sisters and five broth
ers. Interment was in lakewood
cemetery.
Mr.. L. Forbes, of Lynchburg,
Va, is in the city for several weeks
on business.
Believe Ii or Not
Fire house on Water Street.
Miss Gamble on Dyce Street.
Pickles on Vinegar Hill.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

The ladies of the Missionary Circle,
will give a one-act play entitled, "Old
King Dollar Bill" at the Free Baptist
Church, the fifth Sunday, at 8 P. M.
Come and help a worthy cause.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15
FROM HARRISONBURG

Mr.. R. L. Strothen, Jr., was the
guest of Miss Mary Ware, on Sunday,
March 9. He was accompanied by
Messrs. George Smith, Greed Frances,
Lawrence Lewis, Wallace Mitchell.
The evening was spent pleasantly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

News reached here last week of the
death of Mr.. James Riley, who died
at his home in South Carolina, where
he was Gale dto the bedside of his
mother.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

When you read this just smile and
say not me
Mr.. A. F., the next time you see
Miss L. B. please don't stop and gaze
at her so hard.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

The Patrons League met Monday
night, in its first business meeting
under the leadership of its new presi-
dent, Mr.. John Black.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

Mr.. Withrow Johnson, of Staunton
was visiting his grandmother, Mrs.
Emily Johnson, the 2.
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Mr.. H. NJ, headache is very com.
mon with you, but the whole time you
are home you are singing, "Love Me OF
Leave Me-"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

The Sunday scholo teachers training
course met at the home of Mrs. Leone
Hickman, Tuesday night, with the as
sistant instructor, Mrs. Ollie Ligons,
in charge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

Miss Belle Lee spent Sunday after
noon with Miss Ursula Morris.
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D. P, he will lsoon be back, that is
if he don't keep going.

Mr.. F. H. B., you don't seem to be
as popular in your taxi driving as you
usually are.
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The little Misses Doris Watkins anc
Winnifred Williams called on Mis-!
Madlyn Jones Sunday.
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HOT SPRINGS NEWS

Our Pastor Rev. VIM. Moore, who
has been indisposed, was able to come
liver from Roanoke and preach fol-
us Sunday.
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Mrs. Robert Wright and little
grandson, William Peck, returned
Thursday from Flint, Michigan.
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MlNTSPRING NEWS

Rev. Newman preached at the Free
Baptist Church the first Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

Rev. E. L. Shifflett, pastor of Mt
Pisgah Baptist Church filled his pull
pit all day Sunday.
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Mr.. F. H. was down last Saturday,
house cleaning for the madam.
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Green be the turf above thee,
Friend of my better days;
None knew thee but to to love
thee,
Nor named thee but to praise.
, -Ha1leck
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Friends are glad to see Miss Allene
Madison, Mesdames Emily johnson
and Ella Lee out again.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

Mrs. A. L. Crawford was in Staun-
ton Monday afternoon on bushes.
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The Harmonizing Four, better
known as the Spurious Songsters, of
Hot Springs, sang again Saturday in
the Homestead for the guest. They
are going to sing in Millboro, Vir-
ginia, Friday night, the 81.
The Pastor and Church Relief Club
were entertained by Mrs. Ollie Lyon
Friday night. There was a colo con-
test between Rev. B. V. Clark, Prof.
j. L. Halliburton, Deacon w. P.
Tweedy and S. H. Turner.
The Pastor and Church Club will
hold it's fifth anniversary a 1.-THE Piney
Creek Baptist Church, Sunday, March
16. Services will be held at 1880 and
$3.50 o'clock. Rev. Eel. Shiplett will
preach.
In memory of my dear daughter and
sister, Elsie Peck, who departed this
life, March 10, 1927.
We sit alone tonight and gaze upon a
vacant chair,
, And memory takes US back when my
dear daughter sat there.
And now three lonely years have
passed since I have seen her face,
l think of her just as when last she
sat in her old place.
Silently the shades of evening gather
round our lonely door
Silently bring before me the dear face
| see no more.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Mother and Sister,
Mrs. Bell Wright,
Stella Harry.
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Noman's Mite Missionary Society
Of allen Chapel a. NJ. e. church, will
have their regular prayer meeting
and literary program, Sunday after
noon, March 16, at $3.50 o'clock. We
are expecting you to be present.
Mrs. Letitia Jackson, President
Mrs. Lucqy Jackson, Secretary.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Goens were the
Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs. San
Brooks.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Wells spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Diggs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

The Girls Reserve Club has pur-
chased a nice wall clock for the school
room.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

Mrs. Eva and Dorothy Williams
spent the weekend at home.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

Mr.. I. H. Pollard was the recent
guest of Miss M. V. Wright.
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Mrs. Mailer Wright entertained
Thursday night in honor of her
daughter, Miss Mae Belle Lee
NJ. S. Morris.