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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-11-09
Presidents Proclamation Sets Nov.
q For Observance OF THANKSGIVING

asked that thanks be offered "for the
hope that lives within us" of the
coming of eventual world peace.
Coincident with release of the
proclamation, it was announced that
the President has been invited to
celebrate Thanksgiving in its birth
place, Plymouth, Mass, on Nov. 80.
No change will be made in the
date of the holiday so far as the
historic settlement where Thanks
giving originated is concerned.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-11-09

News Want-Ads Bring Results.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Social Notes

Rev. and Mrs. Fred A. Hughes,
of Seattle, called for Rev. and
Mrs. Browning c. Allen and to-
gether they attended a big fell
lowship meeting at Epworth
Heights, Monday. The high point
of interest discussion of the re-
cent Uniting Conference of Meth
odists at Kansas City, Mo. A pic
mic luncheon was enjoyed by the
large crowd present.
The Big Broadcast, Amateur
Hour was a brilliant success, last
Friday. A very large audience
greeted the Joy Makers who pre-
sented the broadcast, which con-
sisted of songs, a skit, monologue.
etc. The Hill Billies, the Kitchen
Band and orchestra and the drum
mer came in for large share of
merited applause. Refreshments
were served, after which the Joy
Makers presented Mrs. B. E. AL
len before the mike and gave her
a beautiful pocketbook. This group
will reproduce the Big Broadcast
in the near future at one of our
city churches.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
SEATTLE
Y. w. C. A. NEWS

The Senior Girl Reserves are
making plans for their Silver Tea
to be given Sunday, June 4, at
the Branch. The hours will be from
4 to 6. Marjorie McFarline, Clara
McCurdy and Charlena Cephas will
have charge of refreshments. The
invitational committee is composed
of Marian Valley, Iris Tullis, and
Mary Powell. Jean McIver and
Joyce Cooper will have charge of
the program, while Amor Jackson
will be in charge of publicity.
The Business and Industrial
Girls, with some of their friends,
held Beach party at Madrona
Beach, Thursday evening, May rs.
The Women's Study Club met at
the Branch, Wednesday afternoon,
May "a.
The scholarship committee held
a business meeting Friday, May 10,
at the Branch.
The knitting classes held under
the direction of Mrs. Jessie Walker,
will continue throughout the sum-
mer months. The classes meet
every Monday night at 6 p. m. and
continue until $50, and Wednes-
day morning from 8 a. m. until II.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Local Musician Wins
Acclaim in Los Angeles

Phil Moore and his "Bronzed Re-
cording Orchestra" eased into the
hearts of Central Avenue" music
lovers and jitterbugs with their
music when they played a dance
engagement recently at the Club
Alabam under the banners of John
H. Levy.
Phil Moore is well-known as an
arranger and pianist. He his writ
ten the musical score for several
all colored cast motion pictures and
stage shows.
Phil Moore has in his orchestra
three of the Pacific Coasts out
standing musicians. They are Mar
shall Royal, clarinet and sax play
err. Mr.. Royal is tops in his field.
Then there is Sonny Craven on the
trombone. And in all PROBABILITY
Lee Young doesn't take a back
seat from anyone as a drummer
this side of the Rockies. He is also
exceptional as a vocalist.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Brutal Attack On
Portland Youth

Eddie Smith, thirteen years old.
who makes his home with the w.
Bowie family, farmers at Boring,
Oregon, was criminally assaulted
and beaten last Wednesday by a
man and his hig six-foot son, who
waylaid him in the woods, attack
ing Eddie on his way home from
school. Eddie and a young son of
the attacker had words earlier in
the week with Eddie as victor. The
son reported his scrap with Eddie
and the father and grown brother
resulting in the brutal attack. The
assassilants were jailed pending
trial. Mr.. Irwin Flowers is legal
guardian for Eddie.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
CHURCH NEWS

Allen Chapel, A.M.E. Church,
browning E. Allen, pastor.-Sun-
day School was well attended Sum
day, with Mrs. Helen Stafford,
Supt., and her corps of teachers
al their posts, except Miss Vir-
ginia Dixon who was unable to be
present.
Sunday School Teachers meet
ing Tuesday at the home of Supt.
Stafford. Morning service and
class meeting were heartily en-
joyed. The pastor used as his
theme, Cleansing Waters" A..
L. Hayes and Mrs. c. c. Mathews
were absent, being out of the city
on lodge business.
A group of our young people
joined with the Leaguers of the
Tacoma District in a big fellow
ship meeting at the First Metho-
dist church, Tacoma, Sunday, $50
p. m. At 7:30 an echo meeting
of the recent District meeting was
held and our delegates gave in
teresting reports of the sessions
and social activities at Yakima.
Virginia Bradford reported for
c. E.; Wardell Canado for the
Missionary. The pastor gave a
brief resume and all enjoyed the
meeting. A large number of the
young people were present.
Sunday is Quarterly meeting at
Allen Chapel. At IL a. m. SER
mon by P. E., Dr. Geo. S. Allen;
at 3 p. M, sermon by Rev. H. c.
Patterson of Bremerton; 8 p. M,
Song Fest by the choir; at p. M,
Allen c. E. League.
The Missionary society willsmeet
with Mrs. D. A. Gibson, Friday at
p. m. Choir rehearsal, Wednes-
day. Plans are being made for a
visit to one of our city churches
in June.
H. j. Asbury is at Tacoma Cen
eral Hospital. Mrs. Nettie Asbury
is much improved.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Y.W.C.A. Notes
Williams Ave. Y. w. G. A.

Williams Ave. Y. w. 4. A.
Elizabeth II. Summers, Secretary
A very interesting program has
been arranged by the FREELY Club
for the last Vesper service of the
season. The program will start at
5 p. m. on Sunday afternoon. Mrs.
Norma Williams will be the guest
speaker Musical selections will be
rendered by club members. A sill
yer offering and tea for the benefit
of the summer camp Scholarship
fund will be the feature of the So
cial hour. Fourteen young women
enjoyed the week end retreat at
Rock Creek camp on Sunday after
noon. Games, hiking and relaxa-
ton were diversions. Rehearsals
are being held weekly in prepara-
ton for the Swing Encore" which
will be presented by the FREELY
Club and Girl Reserves on Friday
evening, June 2. Proceeds will go
to the Camp Scholarship fund.
Delegates have been chosen to at
tend the summer camp at Wes-
wind but the complete list will be
published later. High school and
grade school girls will attend camp
this summer instead of conference.
Members of the mission club are
planning summer party for the
evening of June 16. Jessie Mott,
program chairman, will direct the
affair. Volley ball is being played
and enjoyed by a large group of
enthusiastic and energetic women
on Wednesday evenings. The mem
bers of Mr.. B. Turner's music
school assisted in furnishing pole
for net. The swimming class will
close for the season on May 20.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Keep Off Date June 16-Eleanor
Barrow Recital, Bethel Church.
Crown King and Queen

The Ways and Means Committee
of the Oregon Association of col
ored women gave their annual
dance and King and Queen contest
Friday evening, May 10, in the
spacious Italian Federation Hall
with Al Pier Swinging Swingsters
furnishing the syncopated music.
The first feature of the program
was browning of the King and
Queen who were chosen according
to the highest amount of money
turned in by either of eight con-
testants running for the coveted
honor. Contestants were Nick
Banks, Jr., sonny Ferguson,
Charles Williams, Jr., and young
Robert Parker, Rita Wright, Adel-
aide Olden, Dolores Steppe. Bring
ing in the largest amount of money
was Sonny Ferguson. The highest
amount of money by the girls and
crowned Queen was little Miss Rita
Wright. Each were presented with
gold loving cup. His Majesty and
her Highness the Queen ruled in
splendor throughout the evening.
Each of the other contestants were
presented gifts of wearing apparel
Mrs. Tia Fuller chairman of the
committee made the presentations
and was in charge of the general
arrangements, assisted by Mrs.
Chas. Mumford, Robena Martin,
Pearl c. Stewart, Mrs. Edith Green
and Mrs. Leitita Brock. The at
tendance did not measure up to
expectations but the financial re-
turns far exceeded the committees
highest hopes. Everyone had a
grand and glorious time.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Letters To
The Editor
Dear Friend:

Dear Friend:
Following our usual custom of
keeping you advised of our latest
musical releases, we are pleased to
announce A Motel, Lord, 1 Amt
Got Long to Stay" from the SYM
phonic poem, "Etude En- Noir,"
written by A. Jack Thomas, con-
veying the idea of possibilities in
the Negro tonality (the pentatonic
scale) carrying with it certain
spiritualistic idiom. This, carried
out in the vernacular in some por-
tons of the piece and the semi
classical air. In the words of this
Motel, Mr.. Thomas has conveyed
the idea of religion predominating
over sin.
The Introductory Theme is done
in a simplified manner and later
becomes very modern. To this end
the admonition of getting religion
and the soothing of the sinners
against this, portrays wildly this
point in the music. Later on, the
theme imparts the necessity of get
ting the faith, or the sinner will
come to no good in the end. Spir-
itual aid from the angels is sought
for advice on how to pray. Fol-
lowing this in a minor tonality is
the effect of the devil on the sin
ner's conscience.
Finally, a dramatic climax is
reached, when the sinners mind is
fully converted and seeks relief
and religion in fervent prayer.
A. Jack Thomas, a graduate of
the Juilliard School of Music, and
of international reputation, has
conducted choral groups for many
years and made a close study of
this type OF work. He was at one
time teacher of music at Howard
University and Director of Music
at Morgan College; now devoting
his time to symphonic work in
New York City.
Very truly yours,
Chas. Handy
Handy Bros. Music Co., Inc.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26

: Portland Tacoma
Club Notes

The regular meeting for Culture
club was postponed until Wednes-
day, May 81.
Last regular meeti1l., of the Lit
erary Research club for the fiscal
year was held the Bird Friday in
May. First Friday in June will be
social and get-together meeting
prior to vacation.
The Les Jeunes Modists met with
Mrs. Hattie Jordon in Shaver
Tuesday, May %. Next meeting
will be with Mrs. Dorothy Wash
ington in N. E. Roselawn.
The Portland Rose Auxiliary to
local 465 protective order of dining
car walters, Entertained at a Pot
Luck and Social Hour compliment
tary to the men of the order,
Wednesday evening, May "a at the
home of Mrs. Ruth Gaines in N.
Williams
Keep Off June 10th - Eleanor
Barrow Recital, Bethel Church.
Mrs. Pearl Stewart and Mrs.
Sula Mae Williams were joint hos
tesses for the Rose Bud club
Wednesday at the Y, when the club
members extended invitations to
a number of mothers for the clubs
post mother day program. A spec
ial invitation was extended Mrs.
Hattie Redmon as a gesture for the
recent honors and good fortune to
retire on pension after 20 years
for the postal service. Original and
poetic verses to honor mother were
given by visitors and mothers. AT
ter prayer by the club president,
Bessie Johnson, program chairman,
Mrs. Cora Minor, presented short,
interesting program. Mrs. Jessie
Flowers, Topic Chairman, gave a
brief history Of the two greatest
mothers: Ruth and Mary. Mrs.
Myrtle Mitchell sang a spiritual,
go Down Moses" then Mrs. Sula
Mae Williams gave a reading my
Daughters Letter" Thsi reading
was from a book given to Mrs.
Williams by her own mother when
she was nine years old. The clubs
song, "A Rose" in the tune of moth
er was sung by the entire group.
Mrs. Cora Minor gave a reading.
Delicious refreshments were served
as the members and guests visited
and socialized. The next meeting
of the club will be with Mrs. Ruby
Harding.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Bethel A. M. II.
Larabee and McMillen
Rev. Geo. r. Martin, minister

Rev. Geo. r. Martin, minister
Sunday May 81 was observed as
go to Bethel Sunday" The idea
was quite stimulating and was OBJ
served by the attendance and serv-
ices in general for the day. Rev.
Martins sermon subject 1.-THE Mes
sage Of the Ascension" was well
delivered.
Visitors at the morning worship:
Mrs. Lance Hamkell; Mrs. Chas
Davis, Berkeley, Calf; Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. N. White.
Allen Christian Endeavor League
Z p. m. and at p. m. Rev, Martin
preached from the subject How
to find soul rest"
Next Sunday, May 20, the Span
ish American War Veterans will
hold their memorial day services at
the II o'clock hour. Other dates:
June 1, fried chicken dinner by
Stewardess Board; June 4, p. M,
Enterprise Chapter o. e. S. annual
thanksgiving services. June 16 Miss
Eleanor Barrow in recital, pre-
sented by missionary society.
Queen of Bethel" contest is
arousing much enthusiasm among
the six contestants and their
friends. Support your choice. Beth
ell extends sincerest sympathy to
the bereaved family of Roy Gregg
Jr., whose funeral was held Sat
urday.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
LIST N. e. and Schuyler
Rev L L Glow. Minister

To a large attendance Sunday,
Rev. Glow preached from the sub
ject THE Call of Hozier" his Cos
pei of suffering for giving Love.
At 2:30 p. m. the Pullman's porters
Benefit association of America held
special meeting and program
with Rev. Glow eulogising the as
sociation's work and talking from
the very timely subject "Me Asur-
ing Men" Mr.. Chas. Morgan heads
the local work of this association.
Back in the pulpit again at 8 p. m.
Rev. Glow emphasized the subject
"A Good Desire" In the making is
the Fried Chicken Dinner by the
Searchlight club Friday, June %,
at the church.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Tribute Paid To
Portland Youth
By Eunis Mott

DY huUtS MOtt
Thy Kingdom come, Gods will
be DONE" Sitting in the funeral
chapel Saturday morning, listen
ing to the full-voiced choir in an
them clear, and permitting the
pastors words to cast on my in
nermost self dim, religious light,
1 thought of the Roy Gragg you
had known.
Being a member of one of Port
lands pioneer families had influ-
enced Roy's character. At an ear
ly age of Ia, he had devoted his
life to God. immediately after
high school graduation. he had
found employment, the funds from
which would send hi INTO college.
He had been active in Klub Kred-
yuefawn, Sigma Alpha Theta, and
Christian Endeavor, of which he
was president at the time of his
i'll fate. I had known the same
young man.
All! But your heartfelt SYM
pathy, illustrated with emotional
tears of sorrow, was grevious to
me. And so, I blended tears with
you because thought of the Roy
I would always remember of
that best portion of a good mans
life, Roy's little nameless, unre-
membered acts of kindness and of
love. So, as the pealing notes of
the Lincoln Memorial pipe organ
vibrated through the beautiful,
cold park, playing Anton Rubin
STEMS Kamennoi-O strow-I thot
of my little friend who lay asleep
in body, becoming a living soul;
while with an eye made quiet by
the power of harmony, Roy saw
into the life of things. Listening
in that serene and blessed mood
which is lightened from the heavy
and weary weight of all this UNI
Ineligible world heard Eubin-
STEMS music swelling its way thru
the whispering winds, swelling
high in Gods clouds until it
reached one immortal spot of bow
ed heads. Then like a dying
breeze, sweet music-Roy's music
followed me out of the park,
leaving "Thy Kingdom, Gods will
be done"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
JUST TO
REMIND YOU

Do you know that the year 1900
will always remain landmark in
American history? Thomas JEFF
ferson, the greatest lover of liber-
ty, next to Frederick Douglas, was
elected president of the United
States of America; Gabriel Pros
ser led his fellow slaves of Virgin
ia in a mass revolt for freedom
Nat Turner, leader of the great
est of the slave instructions, was
born; that John Brown on May g.
was born at Torrington, Connect
cut.
Mr.. Ralph Jones Is confined in
the Marine hospital, account of
heart ailment. This news, which
spread rapidly, brought many re-
grets for Ralph's confinement, but
none is convinced that his heart
is affected-not Ralph's.
Page Hitler: Standard Brands
Inc. have separate toilets for en-
ployees marked "colored and
white" in their exhibit building
at the New York Worlds Fair
Next time you buy Chase and San
born's Coffee, Tender Leaf Tea
Royal Gelatine, Fleischmann'
Yeast, Blue Ribbon Mayonnaise
and others, think whether or nc
you should contribute one penny
to Mr.. Jim Crow.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
IF a Hottentot tutor taught 8

If a Hottentot tutor taught a
Hottentot tot to talk ere the tot
could totter, ought the Hottentot
tot be taught to say aught or
ought not to be taught her? If to
boot and to toot a Hottentot tot
be caught by a Hottentot tutor,
aught the tutor get hot, if the Hot
tentot tot to boot and toot at the
Hottentot tutor?
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
First A. nj. r. Zion Church
1408 No. Ross
Rev. L. F.. Standifer, pastor

Rev. l.. +. Stand1fer, pastor
Last Sunday Bishop Martin filled
the pulpit at Zion and reported
that plans were under way to re-
enter the church on Williams Ave.
soon Negotiations have been under
way for some time and it is hoped
that next month will find the con-
gregation established in its old edi-
flee again. Plans are under way
for a large membership rally to be
the opening event for the first Sun
day services held there. The MEM
bership is truly obligated to the
public for all their prayerful as
sistance during their adjustment
period and the interest they have
shown in giving aid in any way
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
NAACP To Investigate
Eddie Smith Brutality

The Branch association N. A. A.
c. P. held a spirited meeting SUM-
day, May 81 at williams Ave., Y.
w. c. A.-President Williams pre-
siding. Listed among the several
communications read was a letter
from the society of st. Vincent De
Paul, Catholic, stating that the
seventy men present at their regu-
lar quarterly meeting signed the
petition to congress urging the
adoption of the Federal Anti-lynch-
ing Law. The society also pledged
its hearty cooperation in the fight
for the Civil Rights Bill for Ore
gon. Another communication was
an appeal from the Scholarship
fund of the Oregon Association of
colored women, for a contribution.
The question of colored women stu
dents being denied the privilege to
live in the dormitories of Oregon
University brought many resent
ing comments as well as some in
side information. The Branch Is
probing the matter thoroughly.
Feeling ran high as Mr.. Irwin
Flowers related the most brutal
attack in the History of Oregon.
1t was the premeditated attack on
13-year-old Eddie Smit h last
Wednesday at Boring, Oregon, by
a father and his six foot son for
revenge for a scrap between a
younger son and Eddie. Mr.. Flow
ers legal guardian for Eddie gave
the findings of the attack in de-
tail, as the large number present
listened intensively. Mr.. Flowers
stated that Mr.. Edgar Williams,
Mr.. Ralph Flowers, Mr.. Monore
Sweetland and Senator Donnally
all representing the branch associa-
ton were among the first on the
scene to make Investigations and
offer assistance. There were
numerous expressions signifying
race pride in the abolishing of in
justices meted out to the race.
Following much discussion and
comments this case was turned
over to the association for legal
procedure, which automatically
suggests finance. The idea met
with hardy approval and in few
seconds the many present rushed
to register their financial and
moral support as a defense fund
was laid on the table to help fight
the cause for justice. No date has
been set for the trial. Mr.. l.. r.
Blackburn made a very substantial
report on the membership drive,
which has reached the halfway
mark. The drive is to be continued
with the hope of reaching the goal
set. Mrs. Ingersol presented a
check for one hundred dollars, Mrs.
Roberts membership, which she
has paid successfully for eight
years. Mrs. Roberts is of the Rob-
erts Bros. Store, 3rd and Norris
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
SOCIAL NOTES

4FAao A1bAANA ooShoOlL 10 AAloI VA
the early vacationist, press repor-
ter and popular among the Junior
Matrons who left Tuesday for an
extensive vacation in Vancouver,
B. C. and other Canadian cities.
Mrs. Jockson will be gone several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alverts Curruth,
formerly of Albuquerque, New
Mexico, established their acquaint-
ance in the Rose city about a year
ago; in the meantime they decided
to spend the past winter in Denver,
Colorado. Returning last week to
renew are domiciled at the Kelly
Foster home on Union Ave. AS a
welcome gesture Mr.. and Mrs.
Irwin Flowers complimented Mr..
and Mrs. Curruth at dinner Sun
day.
Keep Off June 10th = Eleanor
Barrow Recital, Bethel Church.
Accompanying the Ia girls attend
ing the week end at Rock Creek,
Y. w. c. A. camp on the Clack-
mas River were Mrs. Mary l..
Carter, Mrs. S. Redmond, Mrs. Ce-
ell Berry and Mrs. Edw. Watson.
Hiking, climbing hills and explor-
ing were out door recreations while
all enjoyed the fire-side in the
spacious lodge.
Mrs. Thelma Flowers and Mrs.
Elsie Nancy were in charge of the
beautifully arranged breakfast
Tuesday at st. Phillips Episcopal
for the Annual Thank offering OBJ
servance. Many friends outside of
the membership were in attend.
ance, noticably Mrs. Blanch Brown,
Mrs. Mary L. Carter, Mrs. Mable
Washington and others.
Keep Off June 10th - Eleanor
Barrow Recital Bethel Church.
Youth Council members of the
branch association N. A. A. c. P.
anticipates gala occasion Sat-
urday evening at the Branch Y,
p. m. when they will observe their
first anniversary with an interest
ing program and social hour. In
stallation of 40 officers will be a
special feature of tn eevening. Mr..
Edgar Williams senior Branch
president will do the installing.
Mrs. Marie Smith attended the
monthly meeting Tuesday of the
city wide cradle roll guild. Election
of officers was the major business.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
The Full Gospel Pentecostal Chapel
So. 25th & Tacoma Ave.
Il. F, Morris, Pastro

The church services continue as
usual and you are invited as the
attendance Is increasing and the
services are becoming more and
more interesting. God is working
in a wonderful way, in that souls
are manifesting more of desire
for the Word of the Lord Won't
you come and attend these old time
gospel services, and hear the Word
of the Lord preached in its fullness
and simplicity.
Evangelist o. B. Morris preached
Saturday night from the 34th
Psalm. Elder Morris preached at
the Sunday morning and evening
service.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26

Mrs. Smith was reelected treasurer
for the sixth year. The guild is
interdonominational and inter-ra-
cial
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
KEEP OFF DATE JUNE 13
Royal Hatters Doing 1t Again

Chemistry teacher: Now, if
anything goes wrong with this ex-
pertinent we will be blown sky
high. Step closer so you can fol-
low me-"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-05-26
Portland
Churches
st. Phillip Episcopal
N. e. Rodney
Rev. l.. o. Stone, Vicar

Rev. l.. d. Stone, Vicar
Outside of the regular weekly
prayers this week, united thank
offering Is being observed with
special services and program.
Tuesday: Corporal communion
was followed by breakfast with
Mrs. Johnson, guest speaker. Mrs.
Johnson spoke very highly of the
fine work being done by Miss
Esther Brown, field missionary.