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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
State Regent in Charge of
Session, Reports Enjoyed

Lovely baskets and low bowls OF
bright autumn flowers artistically
arranged. graced the formal lounge
OF Charles McKenny Hall for the
regional meeting Of the Daughters
of American Revolution. Thursday.
One hundred thirty-two women
were registered in the morning, rep
-resenting chapters in Dearborn.
Highland Park, Crosse Pointe, De-
troit. Monroe, Ann Arbor, Plym-
outh-Northville and Ypsilanti.
Mrs. Osmond ID. Heavenrich,
Jackson. state regent and member
OF Fort Pontchartrain Chapter,
Highland Park. conducted the busi-
ness meeting watch was opened with
the reading OF a prayer by John
Cabin. read by Mrs. Harry d.
Boar6man, Jackson. state chap
lain. The group was led in their
pledge of%allegiance to the flag by
Mrs. Charles, Sylvester Lewis. for
mer state caaiSman of the flag com
mittee and a member Of Louisa ST.
Clair Chapter. NThen all joined
IN singing "The Staf~Spangled Ban
ner" with Mrs. benjamin. Boyce ac.
companying at the pianos
A cordial welcome was extended
TO the visitors by Mrs. II z. Wilber,
regent of Ypsilanu the hostess
Chapter The state regent also
greeted the visitors and gave a
brief report OF tie regional meet
ing. which was the largest OF the
year. Wednesday. in Adri n.
Each OF the chapter regents was
called upon TO briefly outline the
aims. work. and special projects Of
their chapters. all OF which were
very worthwhile. Among the items
OF work mentioned were. organiza-
tion Of junior groups, marking OF
old toll gates. new membership,
Red Cross and human conservation
work. and by means OF meetings.
helping the foreign born TO become
acquainted and helping the Pliers.
Reports were given by several
state chairmen Mrs. Philip Dilling-
ham. Dearborn. state chairman Of
Americanization. gave brief his
tory OF immigration which reached
its peak between 1903 and 1914,
she said
Mrs Charles A. Thomas, Ann Ar
Dor. state chairman OF approved
schools. gave her impressions OF two
approved schools she had visited at
Tamassee, 5. Car, and Northiaud
College in Ashland, Wis.
Miss Harriet Simons, Marshall.
Children Of the American Revolu-
tion chairman, told of her duties and
of the transfer Of children from
TIE CAR. to the OAR. and S.A.R.
for the sum of 81
Mrs. John c. Smith, Jackson. vice
chairman in charge of Red Cross,
was present but owing to i'll health,
did not read her report Miss Roy
ena Hornbeck. Kalamazoo, vice
chairman in charge Of nature con-
servation told Of the memorial for
est and the penny pine project.
After considerable discussion re
garding a change in the position OF
the arm in saluting the flag, as
suggested by Superintendent Cody,
OF the Detroit public schools. a mo-
ton was made that a member be
authorized TO go to Superintendent
Cody and ask him to investigate
this new request
Permission was given Mrs. Archie
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
TACKMAN CIRCLE
TO GIVE SUPPER

A chicken supper for next Tues
day night was planned at the bust
ness meeting OF the Tackman Circle
of the Dorcas Society OF the Luther
an Church. Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Henry Helzerman.
Mrs. Fred Lau was assisting host
ess. Thirty members and two WISH
tors were present. Mrs. Title Tack
man conducted the business meet
ing, after which the members sewed
carpet rags.
Refreshments were served the 80
members and two visitors by the
hostesses.
The next meeting will be Oct. II
with Mrs. Walter Campbell.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
Mrs. Kenneth Frost
Honored by Shower

A shower was given Thursday
evening by Mrs. Aileen Lindbert
and Mrs. W. A. Biddle honoring
Mrs Kenneth Frost at the Biddle
home. The evening was spent So
cially and all prizes were given
Mrs. Frost. Mrs. Benson Van De
Mark won the special prize.
Mrs. Frost received many useful
and lovely gifts. Dainty refresh.
ments were served at the close OF
the evening by the hostesses.
Guests were present from Adrian,
Macon. Tecumseh, Ann Arbor and
Clinton.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
Chalrmen Chosen

Three committee chairmen were
chosen at the Teachers Club board
OF directors meeting Thursday al
ternoon at Ypsilanu High School
They are Miss Gertrude Campbell
education; Mrs. Amy Wilcox. well
fare. and Miss Nora O'Connor. so.
cial. The next meeting OF the board
TO complete committee appoint
ments and draw up plans for the
year will be Oct. IA.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
Dinner Enioyed

Ypsilanti Commandery. number
81. knights Templar. enjoyed a
sauer kraut dinner prepared by
Charles Bohn, Fred Cain and Jack
Willoughby. committee, preceding
their stated conclave, Thursday
evening in the Masonic Temple
lodge room. The officers practiced
on their full form opening.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
St. Luke Guild
Planning Events

Three coming events for st. Luke
Auxiliary Guild. an anniversary
dinner, the Christmas bazaar and
a rummage sale were arranged for
at the Guild October business meet
ing Thursday afternoon in the
church house. Mrs. Maude Hurdley
presided.
A report from the thank offering
chairman, Miss Esther Diamond,
was given. It was decided 10 have
the Christmas bazaar, Dec. IL and
10. The rummage sale. Oct. 25 and
rs. will be in charge OF Miss Sarah
Mavity. For ST. Luke's anniversary
dinner, Oct. IS. Mrs. II. B. Lewis
will be in charge of tickets. The
meeting was adjourned and a social
time enjoyed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
Costume Party Feature of
Last Meeting For Golfers

Prizes for the best costumes went
to Mrs. Mac Begole. Mrs. Lloyd
Olds. Mrs. A. J. Whitmire and Mrs.
w. F. Waidner. Special prizes were
given to all of the members pres
ent.
After a delicious luncheon. sever
al tables OF bridge were in play with
prizes going to Mrs. Steimle. Mrs.
Whitmire and Mrs. V. NJ. Kelly.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
complimented by Shower

Miss Marie Spencer, who will be
the bride of William Orr Oct. rs,
was given a bridal shower Thurs
day evening at her home. There
were IS guests. Euchre was play.
ed and prizes were won by Mrs.
Walter Weaver. Mrs. George Allen
and Mrs. John Ely. Light refresh
ments were served. The bridal
gifts were very attractive.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
To Attend MeetIrl

Queen City Tent Hive OF Macca.
bees made plans to attend the
Washtenaw County Association
meeting TO be in Ann Arbor. Oct.
Is. Manchester Tent Hive will be
the hostess chapter. About 10 Off
GERS and members expect to attend.
The name of Mrs. Eileen Ely was
accepted for membership. The next
meeting Oct. II will be followed by
a card party.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
MIS-. Wla.lnu Hnnnred

Miss Dorothy Hatch and Miss
Margaret Wall gave a miscellan-
eous shower Wednesday night at
the Hatch home honoring Miss
Ellen Wiseley Games were play
ed and prizes awarded the bride
elect. whose marriage TO Delmar
Bruder will take place at o'clock
in the Methodist Church. Cherry
Hill. oct. -. There were IL guests
from Cherry Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. LaVergne Bailey
and family Summit ST. have
moved to Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
To Snonsor Concert

American Legion Auxiliary will
sponsor a concert for the benefit
Of the veterans and other patients
at the state hospital. Sunday az
ternoon at 2:15. The concert vii.
be given by -tha Mashtenaw- County
, Drum and Bugle Corps.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
No Action

At the meeting Wednesday after
noon In Charles McKenny Hall OF
the Board of Directors OF the Ypsi-
lanti Teachers Credit Union, en-
largement of membership to In
clude the whole OF Washtenaw
County except Ann Arbor City. was
discussed but no action taken.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
Dauohter ArrIvea

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Harner
announce the birth of a daughter
this morning at $50 in Boyer Mem
orial Hospital. The baby weighed
eight pounds, six and one half
ounces.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
Lutheran Brotherhood
Authorizes Lettering

Lutheran Brotherhood OF the
Lutheran Church at the regular
business meeting at the church,
Thursday evening, author ized new
lettering for the bulletin board out
side the church. Harvey Earl pre-
sided at the business meeting.
The next Brotherhood meeting
will be Nov. and will be preceded
by supper at the church.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
Mrs. B. c. Raymond spent We'd

Mrs. B. c. Raymond spent We'd
nesday in Adrian on business.
Miss Margaret Murphy was De-
troit visitor, Wednesday.
J. +. Burnett, steward at the
Ypsilanti State Hospital. left We'd
nesday for two weeks vacation
trip in northern Michigan. He Will
resume official duties Oct. IA.
Mrs. C.. +. Gum has returned
from a visit with Mrs. Frank Ran
deif- and Mrs.T- JJ-MeCermiek-
Detroit.
Boyd Wollam. Jonesville. is visit.
ing his sister, Mrs. Robert Thumm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kluck. Sr..
have closed their root beer stand,
+. Michigan Ave, for the season
and with their son Albert. Jr. left
Thursday for Indiana on business.
They expect to spend the winter
In Texas.
DR.. and Mrs. james A. Weber
and Miss Katherine Weber, who
have spent the summer in their
cottage at Lake Charlevoix are
spending the week end with Mrs.
Weber's sister and brother.in-law.
Prof. and Mrs. ]. n. McCulloch. on
the way to their home in Olney,
Ill, and will attend the football
game in Ann Arbor Saturday.
Mrs. r. y. Linsley. Three Rivers,
state treasurer, d. a. r., and Mrs
J. d. Jeffrey. Crosse Pie, state
chairman Of museum. were over
night guests at the Huron Hotel
Wednesday and attended the OAR.
regional meeting In Charles Nc
Kenny Hall, Thursday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
HAMBURG Fry Enjoyed

Members OF the senior girls class
OF the Methodist Sunday School
enjoyed a hamburg fry Thursday
evening at the home of Miss Nancy
Houck. There were thirteen present
including Mrs. Ben Vanden Belt.
teacher of the class. Plans were
discussed for the worship service
Oct. ID.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
Entertains Club

Mrs. Glenn Jordan entertained
the Vega-J Club at luncheon. Thurs
day, after which the members spent
the afternoon in visiting and sew
ing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Duane Bastian. 1894
Sweet Rd., are parents OF a son
born Thursday in Boyer Hospital.
The baby weighed nine and one
half pounds.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
ATTENTION
CITY SUBSCRIBERS

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wishes all subscribers to re- .
ceive their papers regularly
and promptly. In case OF poor .
or non-delivery OF the Daily .
Press Phone the Press office .
at 40 before 6 p. N.
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-04
To Attend Rally

The Epworth League has been
invited to a rally meeting in the
First Methodist Church in Wayne
this evening at 1880. Talks will be
given and refreshments served.
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04
NEGRO AUTO WORKERS
CHOOSE CIO

Detroit, Mich, May-(CNA)-Negrc
automobile workers of the General
Motors plants joined their fellow white
unionists this week in selecting the
United Automobile Workers union ol
the C1O as their collective bargaining
agency in dealing with the huge motor
corporation.
In an election of all GIN plants the
ClO union woman overwhelming vic
tory over the A.F. of L. and another
craft union, polling over 10000 votes.
The election gave the industrial or
ganization exclusive bargaining rights
for 48 General Motors plants employ
ing more than 10000 workers.
Armed with such mandate the VA
WA has announced plans to enter into
negotiations with the corporation on
the question of contract amendments.
Increasing wages and improved work
ing conditions are among the issues
the union intends to discuss with the
company.
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04
BETTER HOUSING LEAGUE
MEETING

Low cost housing both in the cit,
and in the country will be discussed
Tuesday evening, May 9TH at So'ciocl
at the Citizens Aid Building auditor.
ium, 9TH avenue south and 9th street.
Minnesota is one of about 6 state.
in the whole country which has moi
recognized the need for low cost hous.
ing by passing enabling legislation
which would allow them to get federal
aid from the United States Housing
4zAuthority.
The League for Better Housing has
been fortunate in getting Mr.. Rudolph
Nedved, Coordinator for Rural Hous-
ing for USHA in Washington, and Mr..
F. Stuart Chaplin from the University
to speak at this meeting, which is open
to the public at no cost
If you are interested in the possibii-
ity of low cost housing come and
bring your friends.
Executive Committee-League for
Better Housing
James Flower, Building Laborors
Union
Miss Margaret Brown, American AS
sociation for Social Workers
Robert Kelley, Miscellaneous Workers
Union
Chas. w. Washington, Minneapolis
Urban League
Sol Ber1ovitz, Minnesota Youth AS.
sembly
Miss Frances Mcnamara, Chiliren's
Protective Society
Henry Murray, Social Work Today
Robert Cerny, Architect, University of
Minnesota
Mark Patterson, Teachers Federation
Mrs. Jean Picard, graduate student,
University of Minnesota
Robbins Gilman, Northeast Neighbor-
hood House.
Al Hanson, Board of Estimates and
Taxation
Mrs. Martha Ulrich, C1O
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04
INDIA DEFIES BRITISH
THREAT OF VIOLENCE

Warha, India, May, (CNA)-An In
dian National Congress resolution thi.
week called on all Congress leaders t.
resign who "are unable to take tn,
prescribed pledge and shoulder tn,
burden of the struggle" against con
tinued British domination.
The resolution was India's answer tc
the British threat voiced in the Com
mons by Undersecretary for India Sir
Hugh O'Neil, that Britain will take
"full measures" against Indian civil
disobedience.
Stripping its leadership for action by
removing vacillating elements, the
National Congress prepared to begin
the great campaign which will include
work stoppages, boycotts and non-co-
operation with the British in every as
pect of their rule.
The efficiency of this weapon in the
hands of 250,000,000 Indians is not
doubted by the British, while neutral
observers expect the civil disobedience
campaign to turn into open revolt a
short time after its inception.
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04
CONGRESS DELEGATES WIN
CAMP RIGHTS IN CAPITAL

Washington, May, (CNA)-Within
the shadow of the historic Washington
Monument and the haunts of offociai-
dam, $50 of the delegates to the Third
National Negro Congress were housed
this week in small tent city provided
by the War Department of Labor
Auditorium.
The camp is on the same site used
for the last Boy Scout Jamboree here
and is adjacent to many points of in
terest to the visitors as we'll as being
within walking distance Of the con-
vention auditorium. 1t is also ada
cent to the famed Lincoln Memorial
where Marian Anderson thrilled a
crowd of $4,000 last year, and is equip
ped with running water and sanitation
facilities.
In addition. 119 delegates, the first
to arrive by automobile, are registered
at the Washington Tourist camp,
which has the same advantage of near
ness to the convention headquarters as
the encampment.
This is the first time the camp has
ever been opened to black Americans
and was secured through the efforts of
the Washington Council of the Con-
gress.
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04
THE EMPLOYMENT PRoBLEM1

The most important thing to any
striving people or persons is to reach
goal some where, some time, so it
is with the Negro citizens of St. Paul.
1t is very true, a small number of us
have jobs that pay a decent enough
salary to live on. This is very good,
but why not enlarge this small num-
Der. We can't enlarge it with just
foolish talk but we must utilize our
civic organizations and find why your
merchant does not employ member
Of your race in their business. You
spend your dollar with them. Know
why you are not Untitled to little re-
fund. We have approximately seven
Negro Civic Clubs in St. Paul. Why
not do something to help a worthy
cause. The Society we are suppose
to maintain is invaribiy diminishing if
we look at our relief roll of 1899 and
40. We are all people of nation try
ing to maintain height in life. We
have milk truck driver, bakery man
and several other jobs that were given
to members of our race. Why? Be-
cause some of our merchants know the
true value of our dollar.
Why not wake up to ourselves Mr..
and Mrs. Citizen?
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04
PILGRIM REST BAPTIST
CHURCH
s1st and James Avenue North

SAet ana JAMES avenue NOEtn
The Quarterly Meeting will be held
at The Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
On Wednesday, May 9th, instead of
Thursday, May 9th, Local, State, and
National business interests of The
State Executive Board claims the at
tention of each and every member. 1t
is therefore extremely urgent for you
to be present.
The progressive committee of the
church have looked forward with hap
py anticipation for an opportunity and
privilege to supply such food and
delicacies that will appease the ap-
petites of this august body, friends and
neighbors are welcome to come and
enjoy the meeting and the hospitality
of the Committees.
Rev. H. w. Bolts, Moderator; Mrs.
A o. Jordon, President of Women's
work; Mrs. u. Bolts, State Director;
Mrs. w. E. K. Wadlington, Vice
President of Women's Auxiliaries OF
the State; Mr.. John r. Lawrence, Jr.,
President of Sunday School B. Y. P.
U. and the B. T. u; Mrs. Helen Law
renee, Chorister. A large number of
the young people are requested to at
tend this meeting.
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04
Agnes Craig, ColoredMaid Of Betty Ryan
Vice Resort Fame, Indicted

Agnes Craig, rotund Negro maid of
Betty Ryan. and surprise" witness for
the defense of Charles Grunewald, was
indicted by the grand jury today on
charges of selling liquor without a
license.
Grunewald is being tried on charges
of neglect of duty for alleged protec-
5 tion of Miss Ryan's vice resort at 242
Hennepin avenue while he was men,
Der of the police morals squad, now
dissolved.
Mrs. Craig's arrest in the courtroom
was but one of series of bizarre de-
velopments in Grunewald's retrial.
The prosecution made no secret of
the fact that it had been taken b. sur
prise when the defense placed ,Irs.
Craig on the witness stand.
Larson brought out that she had
been interviewed no less than five
times by county attorneys investigat-
ors, each time refusing to talk"
County Attorney Golf today myster-
iously hinted at fireworks" to come in
the states rebuttal and charged "per-
jury" and "tampering with witnesses"
in connection with the trial.
In resuning his cross-examination
of Mrs. Craig today, Larson brought
out that she was convicted after raid
on hotel she operated in Rochester,
MINI.
She denied similar activities in Far
go, Superior and Chicago.
She said she had seen Paimersten at
242 Hennepin avenue on only one oc-
casion. He came into the place, she
said, when she was there "all by my
SELF"
Grunewald was with him at the time,
she went on. 'zz17
Larson asked her if she had not
brought girls going by the names of
Flo Harris and Bonnie Young to Miss
Ryan's establishment.
She denied she ever worked for Miss
Ryan in any other capacity than as
maid, keeping the rooms straight and
answering the door,"
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04
Randolph Resigns
AS The President

Washington, May 3-(ANP)-A
Philip Randolph and the National Ne
gro Congress came to the parting oi
the ways here Sunday night, when in
the final meeting of the body Mr.. Ran
dolph clearly and concisely stated his
difference of opinion with the trends in
dicated in the meeting and dispassion-
ately refused to run for reelection to
the post he had held continuously for
the past three years.
Mr.. Randolph's speech was, as usual
classic in its logic and delivery.
1T was reluctantly that | consented
to serve as president of this organiza-
ton when it was first organized in
Chicago, but / sent a wire notifying
the organization that l was not in a
position to serve. However, | ac-
cepted the presidency when elected.
"At the second congress in Philadel-
phia, / declared it was impossible for
me to Continue as president of the con-
gress, as | was not in the best OF
health and could not accept the re-
sponsibility for the policies of such a
national organization. However,
agreed to serve again.
II have come to the point, so far
as / can see, when a departure has
been made from the original program.
Policies have been adopted to which
l agree, and some have been adopted
to which l am opposed. / would not
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04
N. ]. COMMUNISTS NAME FORD
FOR vIcE-PRESIDENr

Newark, N. J., May-(CNA)-Earl
Browder and James w. Ford were
unanimously nominated amid enthusi-
astic acclaim this week for President
and Vice-President of the United
States, respectively, by the State Con-
vention of the Communist Party of
New Jersey.
Ford, an outstanding Negro leader
OF the party and member of its Ma
tional Executive Committee, was Com
nnunist candidate for Vice-President in
1882 and again in 1886.
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04

This column Is set aside for the low
down on things as we actually find them,
and is not used for any propaganda, or the
Of events in their relations to Negro life
in Minneapolis.
Any criticism of anthing appearing in
this column, should be directed to Ben.
Peery, 3729 4th Avenue South, Lo. 223l,
a. the Editor and Owner do not assume
any responsibility for articles appearing un-
der this head.
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04

be true to myself and because / am
opposed to certain of the olicies, it is
impossible for me to continue as presi
dent of the congress.
"Rumors Untrue"
"Rumors of personal differences be
tween John P. Davis and myself which
have been circulated are absolutely un.
true. l am very fond of John P. Da.
Wis and consider him capable and an
able person. Now we disagree on GER
tain policies. 1t is necessary that ]
disagree or an alliance with the labor
non-partisan league
Il am not in agreement with tieing
the National Negro Congress toe
closely with the CIO and / am not in
agreement with tieing the National
Negro Congress with the A. F. of L.
"The reason is plain: When an or
ganization is tied up, it loses in the ma
ture of things its mass character. And
it is utterly impossible to rally the
mass of people in such manner.
Warns Delegates
II am sorry the situation developed
/ am compelled to warn the delegates
OF the congress against delivering a
tie-up with any political organization
and there has been some trend to this.
we have received large donations
from the CIO organization and the
Communist party. This is not a heal
thy condition. The National Negro
Congress must depend upon resources
supplied by Negro people alone. The
ground for my belief is that where YOU
get your money, you get your ideas
and control.
"We disagree on the question of the
Soviet Union. / oppose the National
Negro congress indicating in any way
any sympathy for the Soviet Union.
There have been some sentiments that
in the event there is a war between
Russia and the United States the Ne
groes will not fight in a war against
Russia.
Disagree on Policy
I'VE disagree on the question of
policy. have come to the conclusion
reluctantly, / can no longer serve in
the capacity as president of the con-
gress.. but l have no personal differ
ences whatsoever with John P. Davis.
On occasions, ! have stated my posi-
ton on questions whether you accept
them or not
Silence filled the vast auditorium as
he stopped speaking. Then, there were
abs and abs and few scattering bits
Twin-City herald., 1940-05-04

of applause form those VINO had ad-
mired the courageous statement from
the man who had headed the organi-
zation through troublous formative
years.
Quietly Mr.. Randolph then turned
and asked for the report of the nomi-
mating committee. The name of Max
Yergan, former Y. M. c. A. secretary
for the work in South Africa, was pre-
sented, and the body elected him by
acclamation.