A citizen is one owing allegiance to, and entitled to protetion from a government. Allegiance under a democratic form of government means a loyalty to the Republic that acknowledges the duty of obedience to all rightful authority.

Fathers of this nation created a governemnt of the pople, for the pople, and by the people - and by the language of that Guide that they left us, which is the Constitution, they demanded us to keep it so.

Obedience to rightful authority does not mean just joining thearmy when a draft is made; it means full obedience to all rightful authority. NOw our government, due to its type, makes an implied demand that is as urgent as a call to arms or a requ est for all old gold.

It guarantees that the "will of the people" shal always be paramount, which clearly points out to every would be citizen the necessity and significance of participatin on all government activity. To this end, ballots were devised and the system of votin g introduced.

Allegiance is a requisite for citizenship in most lands, but the term means different duties in those different lands. It means subjectin to nobility in some lands; in other cuntries it means homage to a crown. In America allegiance means obedience to Rightful Authority. The demand may be a call to arms, a request for old gold or a call to the election polls.

Men who fail to obey the call to arms are branded cowards and their cititzenship is figuratively taken from them. Men who do not turn inold gold when it is requested by Rightful Authority are classified as hoarders, without certain rights belonging to c itizens, and men who disregard that implied urge to help govern themselves through the method of voting, are termed "Slackers" and are rightfully denied certain privileges and benefits promised by a governemnt of the people, for the people and by the peop le. Let the man who wishes to be a representative American citizen respect duly the laws, written and unwritten, laid down by America.

The Council of Southern Women for the prevention of Lynching circulated literature several years ago designed to educate the masses above a brutal custom that has taken 4,751 lives since 1882 in Southern states alone. Interested women with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga., have sent speakers out to mountains, churches and delegation, and to county schools in the swamp lands throughout the South ina sincere attempt to prevent lynching. Pamphlets tell of the mistakes mobs have made and the "framed up" lies t hat have caed the death of some innocent men. Others give history of some of the actual cases, showing a very different "charge" from teh usual "rape" charge that some newspapers use to increase circulation.

Recent happenings in the 73rd Congress that adjourned several weeks ago, give us reason to believe that the Council of Women for the prevention of lynchngs should lose no time in sending some literature and fw delegates to some of our Federal law makers. Despite the thousands and thousands of signed petitions sent in by Negro and white citizens of America requesting that the anti-lynching bill be brought to the floor of the Senate for a vote, Congress adjourned without considering the Costigan-Wagner Bi ll. Senator McKellar of Tennessee and Senator Smith of South Carolina resorted to parliamentary tricks that killed the bill.

It has been the opinion of the public for years that the illiterate whites of the Suth are the blood-thirsty mobsters hat repeatedly disgrace this Republic with this savage method of punishment. But attention should be directed now to Washington and to that other type of mobster who filibusters and uses all sorts of tricks to give his "voters unmolested" privilege of burning, shooting and killing at will.

My dear Sir:

If you think Communism is action designed to abolish segregation, lynchings and forced Negro labor, then I must inform you that you automatically place yourself among the groups of misinformed Negroes. Our present form of government stands for equality before the law, it does not advocate the lynch law and it expressly guarantees "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" to the masses. If these are "shackles" that we are wearing now, Communism, at its best, seems to offer a newer, less safe pair of "shackles" if a Soviet America should be like a Soviet Russia.

Being true to a distinctly radical characteristic, you outlined very carefully the Communist platform. What is this program, may I ask? How shall the government become overpowered? How shall private property be seized? How shall the proposed new regieme handle production and distribution? How may employment be guaranteed to every man? Russia has answered the above questions, but it required a dictator, who took God from the people and substituted smalll statues of himself. It required a government that abolished the exploitation of labor by capital and took up the job of exploiting for its own benefit.

American Negroes will adopt themselves to, and become an efficient part of the present form of government where at least a pretense is made at giving freedom to men and endowing them with certain rights that cannot be made secondary to the whims of power drunk Dictators.

You give me credit for being versed in the "technique of journalism." Thank you! I want to add that I am also familiar with the lighter chapters of Karl Marx and the political history of Russia under the Soviet regime, which may account for my "overlooking" ethical duty to the people I serve.

I rather liked the humor in your last paragraph. It reminds me of a merchant who would say "I have candy, I have apples, I have cakes. If you don't buy something your head will ache. [sic] You may interpret the principles of Communism as meaning political and social advancent for the Negro, but I shall still wonder why these same principles failed, when they were actually put to test, to advance socially and politically, the masses of Russia. Labor is still exploited, as it was under the Czar, only this is done by the government rather than the capitalists and the masses still move at the crack of the whip, only it is the whip of Stalin rather than that of the numerous lords and noblemen.

Registrations at the library at Jefferson School convince one that the first step towards creating a permanent public libarry for Charlottesville Negroes is bring seriously considered by those interested in the success of the movement. The files show well over one hundred names since the library was opened to the public on June 2nd, and this fact is especially noteworthy when it is known that children under fourteen are unable to borrow books, which means that the majority of the names are those of adult readers, a rarity in any library. Those of the City Council, responsible for the new project are pleased with the "first step" towards making the library permanent, very well, but there are still other steps, equally as important, to be taken.

Registration shows a desire for such a place and those in charge know the type of library desired, however, there is another spet that is perhaps improtant. No public library, whether it is patronized by the Negro, the white, or a mixed public is complete without Negro literature. The Negro race comprises one-twelfth of the total population of the United States. The Negro race has made noteworthy contributions to civilization and these contributions and a general background of the racemust be studied and remembered if proper interracial understanding is to exist. Those contributions and the background,two vitally essential paths to better interracial understanding, are to be found in Negro history, Negro biographies, Negro poetry and fiction written by Negroes. Consequently local Negroes would do well to take "step number two", by sponsoring a drive for the establishment of a "Shelf of Negro Literature" at the new library. Private donations, church collections and social and secret organizations' assistance would soon net the necessary sum for a "Shelf of Negro Literature" and Negro or white readers would have a place at which they mahy ascertain facts concerning the Negro's three hundred years in America, his contributions to the world and his present day problems as well as achievements. Such a movement among local members of our race would materially assist in establishing a permanent and well-equipped library for Charlottesville Negroes.

Those interested in the circulation of this journal and others, frequently report interesting characters found among their clientele. Some tell of mothers with large families, struggling for existence, too proud to accept charity. Others report of Grouchlia that assails its victims in violent spells when the latter has bills a month or two in arrears. Interesting and varied are the stories centered around characters known and studied by circulation men, but the most interesting, yet pathetic characters of them all are the adults unable to read or write.

It sounds incredible at a time like this, that there are so many right in our midst who can neither read nor write, to whom the printed page means nothing. Lack of the simplest knowledge for them forms a curtain, too dark to penetrate, that shuts them off completely from the light of intellect. This is indeed a deplorable condition and one that slowly perhaps, but surely may be eradicated.

No Utopian ideas will be advanced towards this eradication. The problem is too simple for that - the complexity centers around those who are in a position to aid the less fortunate to learn at least two of the threes Rs "reading and 'riting".

The most pathetic report this week was made concerning a woman who was around fifty years of age. She was standing at a window in the bank waiting her turn to have a check cashed. The reporter was standing behind her when the clerk showed her where to sign her name. She looked blank, for a moment, and then reluctantly made an "X" on the check, saying she couldn't write.

Pope was off key when he said in one of his precepts that, "A little learning is a dangerous thing." A little learning on the contrary is very helpful, if for no other reason, one is able to read the label on bottles so that he may not confuse carbolic acid with vanilla. A night school for adults is really a necessity, not only in Charlottesville, but in all cities. This problem could be easily solved for it does not require much time or money. If the professional men and women of our city would organize themselves into a sort of "Help the Intellectually Meager" club and devote a couple of hours a week a to training adults in night school, think of the great amount of oil that may be produced to help make the well of progress move more smoothly. Such a service as this may not grace the pages of history but it will become indelibly written in a place more enduring, more everlasting; it will be written in the hearts of men.

From a shop window on any busy thoroughfare one can study to advantage the faces of the promiscuous throng. The ebb and flood tide of humanity as it surges in and out, hither and yon, here and there.

There is an incessant murmur as they push and shove and talk, but each is so intent upon his goal that there is no disorder or confusion.

There goes an elderly man of dignified mein, a bag in each hand. He seems to be a well-to-do business man going home for the week end. His face is strained and his eye has a weary look as if the world is too much with him. He walks rapidly and leans h is whole body forward in happy anticipation of those moments of peace and quiet that await him at home. Two women pass; one young, dressed in the height of fashion, roughed to the roots of her hair - the other elderly, apparently the mother, with a patie nt woe-begone look on her kind face, had on the simplest of garments. She is trying to keep pace with her flapper daughter who every now and then casts her a bored sophisticated look. A nurse maid drags a refractory child who insists on more candy from the bag and its mother.

A day laborer with dinner pail, pick and shovel sings a merry tune as he plods on to his humble home. A group of boys, some with bathing suits under their arms, others with bats and balls reflect the carefree spirit of youth in their happy smiling faces.

Three men pass together. They are engaged in close conversation, and from their dress one recognizes a minister, a merchant and a lawyer. Some move so nervously and hurriedly that one cannot catch the expression in its swift changes to commingled thoughts.

Now a vendor stops right in the middle of the walk to peddle his wares, but is almost swept from his feet. A group of children come tripping along innocent of why the throng is rushing so, but gleeful of their haste.

So they pass all day long is streams with but little let up: strained, tense, eager, alert, sad, gay, old, young, rich and poor; all caught up in the swift currents of the tide. None look backward, all are bent upon a forward course - where are they going? Why are they rushing? What is it for? What is the end?

Have they asked themselves? No. To-day, to-morrow, on and on: weeks, months, years - it will be the same. Where? You ask again. To their goal - but does it lead anywhere after all. Where - is - the goal?

My Dear Mr. Sellers:

I have been a constant reader of "The Reflector" since the Aug. 5th issue. I read your Journal along with six or seven other Negro publications every week. May I state here that I find your features and your editorials written in a scholarly and brilliant style that I feel will place you in a short time, along with the foremost Journalists in our present school of newspaper men.

Mr. Sellers, I find it difficult to understand your attitute towards what ou delight in defining as "Our Radical School of Thought". In your first issue you branded Communsim as a type of political disease, to be dreaded by all Negroes. You have followed this thought up with front page editorails from time to time, and in June 9th issue, there were traces of your distaste for the movement in the concluding paragraph of the article "Dr. Lewis K. McMillan the Scholarly Iconoclast". The June 16th issue of your paper featured "Pipe Dreams of our Radical Intelligensia", which contained more veiws [sic] against what you called "our Radical School".

In this age of wholesale lynchings, forced Negro labor and brazen segregation, it is amazing to find a Negro who would oppose action designed to abolish these intolerable conditions and inconceivable to imagine a person taking such a stand under the guise of "helping the Race". Communism, which is the language of what you define as "our Radical School", stands for racial equality in place of segregation; it advoates brotherly love rather than the lynch law, and liberation for the laboring mases in teh place of forced labor.

Mr. Sellers, your writings in the veiw that has been discussed tends to show, that maybe you are more versed in teh technique of Journalism than you are in the ethical duties towards the Race you serve.

Because facing squarely the principle of Communism, or if you would rather have me say, the platform of the "Radical School" forces one to accept the interpretations as a plan for the Negro's betterment socially, politically and economically - to approve such a movement is to deny the need of a change. Mr. Sellers, where is the sane man that could do this?

A Negro robbed another Negro at the point of a gun not so long ago and the local judge passed a life sentence upon the offender with no recommendation for a pardon. Charlottesville Negroes heartily endorse the decision handed down and well-thinking Negroes throughout the South would welcome any "tightening down" on the Negro criminal in cases where all concerned are Negroes.

As "The Reflector" has previously pointed out, the police record of ten large Southern cities showed an alarming increase in Negro crime, crime committed by Negroes against other Negroes, for the years 1932-33. The records in those Southern cities are easily explained. Negro law-breakers are dealt with too lightly when there are all Negroes involved. Actual cases in some of the cities having the large percentage of crime amoung Negroes are interesting.

"A Negro fortune-teller swindled a small church out of $700, which was considered grand larceny. After doing several card tricks for the judge, and a tap dance, this fortune teller was dismissed and admonished to be more careful."

"One Negro seriously wounded another; his motive and evidence presented amounted to murder in the first degree. His sentence was six months imprisonment and a fine."

Rape cases carried a five or ten dollar fine although in some states the statutes called for life imprisonment or death. Of course this includes cases where the crime involves only Negroes.

No one needs to wonder then, why crime, among Negroes, is on the increase in those ten cities, after reading a few police reports and criminal court cases. Indifferent judges must learn that crime, no matter against whom it is committed, is punishable as the law prescribes, and that the color of those involved should, not by any means, be a determining factor. Crime challenges the efficiency of our established code of morals.

Readers of this issue of "The Reflector" will notice an announcement concerning the John Stratton Benefit Dance, to be held next Thursday, June 14th.

This entertainment, to be staged at the Odd Fellows Hall, will represent an effort, on the part of Sampson's Happy Pals, to assist a former member of their orchestra in the securing of medical attention that has been advised for him.

Stratton as Charlottesville knows, was the little man "behind the drums", in Sampson's Happy Pals. Several months ago, he became ill and has been confined to his bed ever since. In these economically topsy-turvy times, when even well men find the going tough, it is not difficult to understand why it is a worthwhile movement, on the part of the orchestra to provide their former orchestra member with financial assistance.

The intentions of the band are commendable, but unless the public catches the spirit and supports this movement, these intentions will amount to very little in a material way. Negro citizens of Charlottesville should keep this fact in mind and make arrangements to help make his movement a succesful one because such a splendid display of brotherhood on the part of these ten musicians should be encouraged.

Class Night excercies were held in the assembly room of Jefferson High School, last Thursday evening at eight o'clock. The program, which was very intersting and entertaining, began promptly on schedule time. Many prozes were presented to the graduates who had maintained high averages. They were as follows: The Omega Fraternity donated a prize for the ranking student in English. This was won by Miss Elizabeth Harris, who was valedictorian of her class. She also won the mathematics prize offered by the local Insurance organization; the prize for having maintained the highest average during her four years in high school, offered by the Progressive Club and a one hundred and sixty dollar scholarship to Hampton Institute. Miss Helen Lightfoot was presented a prize for having maintained the hightest average in deportment. There were many eligible as far as deportment was concerned, but Miss Lightfoot maintained the highhest in deportment and scholarship combined. This prize was offered by the Thalian Art and Literary Club. Miss Fannie Johnson, who has been self-supporting, during her high school career, was awarded the prize, by the Alpha Kappa Alpah Sorority, for being the most deserving student.

Commencement exercises were held at Mount Zion Bapist Church last Friday night. The Class and the Glee Chorus furnished the music. Speakers of the evening were Miss Helen Lightfoot, the salutatorian of the class, who gave the Welcome Address; Miss Estelle Seay, who spoke a poem, "Thanatopsis", Nature's teachings about death; Mr. John A. Jackson, Jr., who delivered an address on "Education for Life" and Miss Elizabeth Harris, the valedictorian, who delivered an address on the motto, "We Have Crossed the River; the Ocean Lies Beyond." A large crowd attended the exercises.

On Wednesday, promptly at 3:30, the graduation exercises of the Grammar School were held. This program was also very interesting and enjoyed by all. A promising group, comprising six young people, was awarded diplomas by Dr. James G. Johnson, the Superintendent.

Honor Roll for May

SENIOR CLASS: Elizabeth Harris, Gracie Burley, Horace Porter, Helen Lightfoot, Adell Martin, Edna Newman and Estelle Seay.

JUNIOR CLASS: Anguila Paige, Ester Tucker.

SOPHOMORE CLASS: Edward McCreary, James Gault, Mary Taylor, Charlie Henry, Ella Washington.

FRESHMAN CLASS: Fannie Mae Barbour, Herman Johnson, Evelyn Lightfoot, Laura Lockett, Lillian Watson, Edna Terrell, Charles McCreary, Eva Powell, Janet Watson, Lucille Watson and Viola Price.

SEVENTH GRADE: Mr. J.M. Edgar, Instructor: Marjorie Tyree, Thelma Henderson, Gerald Sampson, Geraldine Gofney and Rosamond Bell.

Dear Editor:

This morning I read an account in a Washington paper about a man who brutally assaulted two elderly women, sisters I believe. Scanning the paper further, I noticed that police were looking for a father who brutally beat his little nine months old daughter and even attempted to murder her. It seems that on every page of the newspaper there is an account of ruthless murder, kidnapping, rape, lynching, stealing, bribing and many other types of crime. Whither are we headed?

I haven't been here for these many years, but I have learned from reading compiled facts and by word of mouth, handed down, that once upon a time, there was at least a plausible motive for crime even if it were an evil motive. There was a time when criminals or even petty offenders were in a class by themselves, but now one may expect a "Jesse James" or "Gerald Chapman" to spring up from anywhere.

Once upon a time a child always looked to his parents for protection and guidance. No one dared insult daughter by word or deed; the son secretly desired to become a strong, brave man like "dad". Now, often "dad" is sister's seducer, and mothers and fathers have been known to ruthlessly murder, torture, and mistreat children. Not only those who are able to protect themselves to a certain extent, but also those little innocent chaps, who are not even old enough to comprehend the reason for such. Often, there is no reason except that the devil is the tormentor.

I am not unmindful of the fact that times have changed and the modern inventions have created many idle hands to do mischief. Nor am I unmindful of the fact that vice started almost with the advent of man. The shocking thing about the whole business is that once upon a time, one read about it and now when one goes to the corner store, he has no assurance that he will return. Indeed, whither are we headed? The only assurance one has is God, the only safe place in his heaven.

Henry Lowring

Richmond, Va.

You are the fellow that has to decide
Whether you'll do it, or toss it aside.
You are the fellow who makes up your mind,
Whether you'll try for the goal that's afar
Or be contented to stay where you are.
Take it or leave it. Here's somethi ng to do!
Just think in [sic] over. It's all up to you.

What do you wish? To be known as a shirk,
Known as a good man who's willing to work,
Scorned for a loafer or praised by your Chief,
Rich man or poor man or begger or thief.
Eager or earnest, or dull through the day,
Honest or crooked? It' s you who must say.
You must decide in the face of the test
Whether you'll shirk, or give it your best.

Nobody here will compel you to rise;
No one will force you to open your eyes,
No one will answer for you, yes or no,
Whether to stay there or whether to go.
Life is a game, but its You who must say,
Whether as cheat or as sportsman you'll p lay.
Faith may betray you, but you settle first
Whether to live to your best or your worst.

So whatever it is you are wanted to be,
Remember, to fashion the choice, you are free.
Kindly or selfish, or gentle or strong,
Keeping the right way or taking the wrong,
Careless of honor or guarding your pride,
All these are questions whic h you must decide.
Yours the selection, whichever you do;
The thing men call Character's all up to You.

The culmination of the Spring's buds, fairy breezes, lengthening days, warmer nights, direct sun rays and God's goodness to man we call summer.

In it the fruits and flowers reach the acme of perfection, the sun with its glorious warmth radiates joy and animation, all animal life in the superb variety of its form and habits seem ot praise the Maker. Man, the most wonderful creation of all is resplendent in summer garments, and sallies forth with a zest and exuberance of spirits that are infectious. As one looks about and meditates, the thoughts reach beyond the ken of human vision, beyond the stars into the vast unknown and one tries to picture the everlasting summer of the city foursquare.

Mrs. Rebecca J. Hailstalk

Every democratic institution is founded on one fundamental principle. That of the majority of the people involved to direct their policy with just consideration for, but not with disproportionate interference from the minority. Now this principle of the rule of the majority is responsible for many of the inherent defects of democracy. One of these defects is the dependence of good government on the education and intelligence of the majority. That is why we have schools.

But education-that is higher Negro education, has for the most part failed to take into its program a consideration of this social aspect and responsibility of education. The school authorities, as well as the great mass of people, feel that college is a place where a few young men and women come into contact with some theories, hypotheses, and techniques, for no well considered purpose-not as a place where intelligent planning for citizenship is to be undertaken. Consequently there has been no great pressure brought to bear on the colleges to make school life realistic. With a few exceptions, students have no voice in their own government, small cliques of officials direct and manage the school, ruthlessly repressing all free expression of thought and creative efforts on the part of other teachers and students.

The students of Virginia State College began this year to feel that conditions were unbearable. Hampton, Howard, Fisk, Lincoln, and other schools have all had major disturbances this year and in previous years. Virginia State College has never had a strike. The other schools had learned their lessons and changed their policies accordingly. Virginia State College had come to feel officially that the students there were spiritless and weak and had made no major change in its philosophy since the World War era, that is, so far as social responsibility and planning for citizenship is involved.

The strike at Virginia State was caused by a situation expressed in a list of twenty grievances drawn up by the student body. A platform of twelve demands was presented co-incidentally.

The strike was conducted orderly and violence was in each case begun by the administration. The administration becoming alarmed at the situation which it had carelessly precipitated, began a newspaper campaign to impress the public that the social aspect of the dissatisfaction was uppermost in the minds of the students. They seem to have succeeded in Charlottesville. Here a large group of people have performed the typically Negroid act of forming opinions without investigating. One man said, "Negroes have a capacity amounting to genius, for misunderstanding events." In Richmond, and other more enlightened sections of Virginia, the issues are more clearly arranged in the public mind.

The platform and grievances as well as the procedures are too long and involved to be presented. We must, however, say that to form opinions without first being in possession of the facts, is a crime against intelligence and a confirmation of the insistent impression that Charlottesville people are not capable of thinking intelligently.

The national conference on fundamental problems in the education of Negroes met in Washington several weeks ago. In the opening session, Mr. Ickes and Mr. Zook, members of the "new deal" administration, made lengthy speeches, in which they praised the Negro race for its "Sixty Years of Progress".

A day or two was given for the airing of certain collected facts and figures and amoung other facts, it was stated that the fourteen Southern States spend $40,000,000 and more, annually on education for the whites, than they spend on education for the Negro. So, before adjourning the delegates to the convention adopted a program that will mean more employment for Negro teachers and better wages, if the plan is successfully put in operation. A few of the objectives listed in the approved document are, (1) one hundred and eleven schools and colleges should be made available for the Negro youth. (2) The training, compensation and working conditions of the Negro educator should meet the highest standards of professional growth and leadership. (3) A single standard of adequacy should be established for the financial support of schools and that all moneys appropriated for this purpose should be equitably distributed and properly administered.

Of course, just what will be done about the abovementioned suggestions, remains to be seen, but the conference and its conclusion give evidence that certain groups in America are aware of the burden that the present system of education for Negroes places on the entire country.

Since it is a fact that the progress of America has depended, almost wholly, upon its educational system, since it is true that our government is a democracy and our nation is controlled by the will of the people, then, the success of our country depends upon the ability of the masses, in turn, depends upon the training received in full term public schools, accredited high schools and standard institutions of higher education.

If our Nation is to remain the great Republic that it is now, if democracy is to be our heritage, then America should lose no time in providing all her citizens, regardless of color, with equal educational advantages, for, as one of our early writers said, "On the diffusion of education among the people, rests the preservation and perpetuation of our free institutions."

A High School pupil, fourteen years of age and residing in a nearby city wants to know if any colored men fought in the World War? He adds that he has completed several courses in history, required by his state and offered by his school but he cannot recall a single paragraph in his text stating that Negroes fought in the last war.

A little boy of ten summers glanced up from a Hearst paper, several Sundays ago and wanted to know whether or not he would have to go to war when he became a man? He asked this because he had been looking at Floyd Gibbons war pictures for months without seeing the face of a Negro soldier or reading of the deeds of a Negro regiment.

It is the logical query of Negro and white school children today, when the late war is being discussed the classrooms-"Did Negroes fight too? We don't see account of it in our history text." Yes! To be sure they fought 400,000 patriotic American Negroes, brave and loyal, were in active military service during the last war. To be specific, Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts, members of the 369th Infantry were attacked, on May 15, 1918, by a raiding party of thirty Germans and deported themselves so heroically that they were the FIRST American soldiers in France to receive medals for bravery. The soldiers of the 370th Infantry were the first American troops to enter the French Fortress of Laon when it was wrested from the Germans. After four years of warfare, these same troops FOUGHT THE LAST BATTLE of the war and advanced as far as thirty-five kilometers in one day.

Yes! Negro soldiers fought in the World War but some historians and war photographers become forgetful after a crisis has passed and remember and honor the deeds of a chosen few.

Each week, "The Reflector" is offering a prize of $1.00 to the person writing the best letter on the above mentioned subject. Out of the sixty letters submitted, the judges decided upon that of Janet Brown. The letter is as follows:

The "ad" that appealed to me most is that of the Victory Shoe Store. It has something about shoes for graduation. Naturally that attracts attention and since graduation means some kind of a victory, the name Victory was very appropriate at just this time. So because of the coincidental occurance of victory and graduation, I select this ad as the most appealing "ad" to me.

Yours truly,

Janet Brown

The Carrie. V. Dyer Alumi Chapter, composed of the graduates and former students of Virginia Union University, will present a rare musical treat to the music lovers of Charlottesville, Monday night, June 4th, 1934, 8:30 o'clock, at the MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. The occasion will be a recital by Mr. Frank Roane, of Richmond, Va.

Mr. Roane is a baritone soloist of unusual merit. He is physically equipped with the type of phyisque that denotes health and strength so necessary to a singer; vocally, with a voice of lovely quality, unusual range and great power; mentally, with a brain that is keen and active; and spiritually with a love for and knowledge of the real values of life, that enable him to lay hold of the divine as reflected in art.

Music critics who have heard this singer agree as to his vocal ability and artistry, and predict for him a foremost place amoung the vocalists of modern times.

A large audience is anticipated.

Life is a field of education,
Death ends the term without vacation,
When comes the final examination
Will you pass?

Lazy Maple trees are swaying in this balmy breeze, and out of doors is filled with a delightful fragrance from Nature's huge sachet bag of budding roses. What a day! And I shall not spoil such beauty with the penning of my gathered "dust", it must wait; scandal is second now, rumors are out of order, cross town low down must be filed for the present, while my soul takes a rendezvous with Spring.

Ah, Main St. has even caught the Spirit and the Hill is vacant; number salesman have vanished; yes, the Avenue is clear and pure and fresh. Spring has struck it too.

And there is old Ridge Street, its stately trees and old Colonial dwellings lending an air of charming quietness. Happy children romp and play, carefree, hastily as though evening may come before enough play is done. Those anxious, eager faces, beaming with joy, and innocence that seem to fairly shout "It is Spring, It is Spring".

Now here I am at last-the end of my little journey,-The Commons,-away from noisy crowds and rattling vehicles, away from meddlesome Babbles, away from all save large oaks, the sloaping green meadows, refreshing silence, the clear blue sky, and-Spring.

Richard B. Moore, nationally known orator and lecturer, and representative of the International Labor Defense of New York City, did not speak in Madison Hall at the University of Virginia, on last Sunday night as had been previously planned.

Professor Ivey Lewis (transciption note: The name "Anderson" appeared in the original text. However, someone apparently scratched through the name "Anderson" and scribbled in "Lewis". However, "Anderson" appears twice later in the article.) not only cancelled the Madison Hall engagement but also issued orders thatclosed all the buildings of the University to the speaker.

Mr. Moore is paid by the International Labor Defense to make speeches and present fiery arguments on Jim Crowism, on the evils of capitalism and the deficiencies of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people. Richard Moore is a devout Communist, but the learned Professor Anderson did not bar him from spacious Madison Hall because he was planning to discuss his views concerning segregation; he did not order the closing of all public buildings to the speaker because of what he may have said against Senator Carter Class or in favor of Karl Marx. No, because Communist speakers have been there before and have, in true Communist fashion, freely discussed all of the "untouchables", from the existing dual wage scale in Virginia to jury pondering in Alabama, and they were made welcome.

Richard Moore is a Negro and consequently, he was barred for that reason.

The preposterous part is that, it all happened at the University, the school founded by Thomas Jefferson, liberal delegate to the Virginia Assembly, author of the Declaration of Independence and president of the United States. Jefferson, the man who encored the bill that prevented further exportation of Negro slaves to America.

All of this was done at the will of a college professor, a man duty bound to instill the principle of Americanism in future citizens of our country; a man apparently qualified to guide our youth; a scholar, whom culture has failed to teach tolerance; an educator honored by a great institution of learning and intrusted to aid largely in the moulding of the lives of thousands of future American leaders, yet, unable to shake off a spirit which fairly wrecked several countries in Northern Europe and which is very prevalent in Germany today; the spirit of Race Prejudice.

Consider the founder of the University of Virginia. Consider the thousands of trained men and women in attendance there; consider Prof. Anderson's background. Suppose the illustrious "Liberal" from Monticello knew all of the facts; what would he think?

The corner-stone of Dillard University will be laid tomorrow and work will begin at once on five buildings to be erected at an approximate cost of one half million dollars.

The new University will be located on a special seventy acre tract of land located in the historical city of New Orleans, La.

Down at Dillard University young men and women will be trained to take their places in most of the branches of higher education as they are now trained at Howard, Fisk and Atlanta Universities. This new university for Negroes represents the merging of New Orleans University, Straight College and the Flint Gooridge Hospital, and will open its doors to students during the fall of 1935, with Dr. W.W. Alexander, Director of the Commission on Internal Cooperation, as first president.

Dillard University will accomplish a long felt need in making higher education possible at a university for Negroes and will join with Howard, Atlanta and Fisk in sending forth more doctors, lawyers, and journalists and other professionals to administer to the 12,000,000 Negroes in this country.

The movement is a stride forward and is worthy of much praise.

Less than twenty-three years ago the Negro in New Orleans was just a "beast of burden" and so regarded. Today interested white citizens of the South have placed at his disposal one of the largest and finest institutions of its kind in America.

Negroes of the nation are grateful to the American Missionary Association, the Board of Education of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Rosenwald Fund which jointly made the project possible.

And Negroes of Charlottesville are happy and proud that this new center of higher education for Negroes will carry the name of one who has done so much in interest of Negro Education and one who may be called a fellow citizen-Dr. James Hardy Dillard.

There are forty or more branch boards operating under President Roosevelt's Recovery Administration which promise the people of the United States in so many words, "a New Deal". One branch devotes its time to the unemployed ice men, collecting statistics and opening factories so that the veterans of that industry may have work.

Another group encourages painters and writers by purchasing their "masterpieces" for use in governmental projects, that is, museums and libraries erected under the type of branch to aid unemployed American workmen.

In this age of "boards" it would mean a great deal to the 12,000,000 Negroes in this country, if the president saw fit to create a board designed to investigate and report on certain economic conditions that so greatly handicap one twelfth of American workmen.

The "board" upon investigation would hear of many relief cases in which Negroes are called only after all of the whites are employed, by these various government relief agencies. The "board" would ascertain the fact that hundreds of Negroes, who were employed before the advent of the "eagle" are now out of work, because they were told, after the appearance of this much heralded "blue bird" that $12.50 per week was too much money for a Negro when white men are out of work. This board would discover to its horror that in every industry, the white man's pay envelope equals just about three times that of the Negro workman, despite the fact that both of them put in the same number of hours and produce the same amount of labor.

This "board" would be even more surprised to learn that sugar, flour, milk and eggs, in fact all of the necessities of the life are sold to Negroes for the identical price that they are sold to other races, despite the fact that his income in 300 per cent less that the white workman.

This so-called "board", after careful investigation and a review of the collected facts would conclude that the present "deal" given to the American Negro is not so new after all, but is one that was shuffled and dealt around 1620 and has been played since that time with little revision in the rules.

Each week, "The Reflector" is offering a prize of $1.00 to the person writing the best letter on the above named subject. Out of the sixty letters submitted, the judges decided upon that of J.W. Bowden. The letter is as follows:

Dear Editor:

The "ad" that strikes me as the most appealing is that of the Community Cafe. I notice that Special Dinners are offered and meals are cheaper than can eat at home. This should be of special interest to people who live in surrounding counties like me because often when we come to town, we have to buy our dinner and naturally we would want something good but reasonable to eat.

Respectfully yours,

J.W. Bowden,

Keswick, Va.

Heavenly Father in this day of cults, cisms, fads and Godless religions, have mercy upon me and my group.

Lead us not into the way of the maddening crowd; lead us not into paths of endless pleasures, sleepness nights, and weary days; lead us not into morbid idleness and polluted thoughts. Help us Father, to find a moment for silent communion with Thee and meditation upon Thy goodness and love. Help us to succor the poor, ameliorate the sufferings of the sick and be perturbed over the broken hearted. Help us not to be carried off in the maelstrom fo selfishness, greed, and gain.

Make us see that all in this wonderful, beautiful world in Thine, and that we are stewards entrusted to guard that portion loaned to us for a season. Make us introspective and retrospective and let each day and each hour be an examination hour.

Impress upon my group to emulate the worthy things of other groups and not the decadent things that bespeak debauchery, lust, pomp, and pride.

If we are riding for a fall, let us not fall into torment but into restful regions that breathe for love, work, and praise.

Lastly, Master help us to serve, but serve with an eye single to Thy glory so that when rest comes it shall be earned and needed. Amen.

Mrs. Rebecca J. Hailstalk

The Senior Class of Jefferson High School presented a play entitled "No Account David", in the Auditorium last Monday at eight thirty. A large crowd attended and the play was a great success. The role of David, the hero, was depicted by Mr. Carl Johnson; Ned Golden, John A. Jackson, Jr., cowardly grandson of Grandma Golden, played by Miss Adele Martin. Chum, Mattie and Zetta, three vaudevillians came to the little town just in time to save Grandma Golden's house from the clutches of the mortgager. Chum, the father was represented by Ellard N. Jackson, whose every appearance caused the audience to almost burst with laughter. Mattie, Chum's wife, played by Miss Grace Burley, aided in the hilarity caused by him. Zetta, the beautiful vampish daughter of Mattie and Chum, wrought by havoc in the household by stealing Ned's love from Jean, the demure little village teacher who learns to love David, the hero, who made a great sacrifice. Jean Matthew's role was depicted by Miss Elizabeth Harris, and Zetta, the vamp, Miss Virginia Lewis. Other roles were played by Mr. Lorenzo Price, the sheriff, Mr. Horace Porter, the cruel mortgager and Mr. James Gault, a little village boy who caused the arrest of Ned.

Between the first and second act Miss Thelma Watson sang "Dusk and the Shadows Falling". She was accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Annie Coles Johnson, local music teacher. Mrs. Alberta Hall Loving was directress.

The Boy Scouts were in charge of the morning Sunday services at the First Baptist church on May 13th. Their program was in honor of Mothers' Day. It was as follows: Scripture Reading, Scout James Gault; Paper, "Why we celebrate Mothers' Day", Scout Wm. Jackson; Poem, Franklin Jackson; Yell, led by Franklin Jackson, by Troop; Remarks, Scout Master W.R. Meekins; Poems, Group of Scouts; First Aid, led by Jack Jackson; Paper, Monroe Upshaw; Address, Dr. J.A. Jackson; Scout Prayer, Bernard dabney; Poem, Loyd Quarterman; Remarks, Rev. Logan Solo, Scout Master W.R. Meekins; Benediction, Phillip Porter.

The Master of Ceremonies was Assistant Scout Master, Charles Thomas.

The funeral services of Reverend C. D. Allen, who died at the University Hospital last week, were held at Shiloh Baptist Church, of which he was the pastor for four years, last Monday at one o'clock. Interment at Howardsville, Va., his former home.

The funeral services of little Austin Breckenridge were held at Ebenezer Baptist Church last Tuesday at 2:30.

Mrs. Grace Anderson of Ridge Street returned to this city after visiting friends in Washington and Baltimore.

Miss Bertha Winston is indisposed at her residence on Rosser Avenue.

Mr. James Baylor was the guest last Monday of his wife, Mrs. Ella B. Baylor.

Mrs. Thelma McCreary, wife of Reverend McCreary, underwent an operation at the University Hospital.

Mrs. Sophalia Massie is ill at the University Hospital.

Mr Floyd Banks of Chicago spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Sophia Banks of Preston Ave.

Mr. and Mrs. Tobert C. Drakeford spent last week end in Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Eliza Hicks of Chestnut Grove spent last Friday and Saturday with her son, Mr. Loyd Banks of 10 1/2 St.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gilmer, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Henderson of Tenth St., and Miss Georgia Harris of 10 1/2 St. motored to Howardsville to witness the interment of Reverend C.D. Allen, last Monday. On their return, they stopped in Esmont, Va., to visit their cousin, Miss Elva Powell.

Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Lee entertained a group of friends at their residence on 10th St., Sunday night. They were: Mr. Beecher Coles and Miss Margaret Davis of Atlantic City; Mr. William Cogbill of New York and Mr. John Coles of 10th St.

Sunday afternoon at 3:30 the Odd fellows held their Annual Thankgiving Serive at Mr. Zion Baptist Church. The principal speaker was Dr. George F. Johnson, local physican. His address was on Fellowship. the program was as follows: Prayer, Mr. Marshall Howard; Opening Ode, Choir; Responsive Reading, Lodge; Song, "Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow"; Address, Dr. Johnson; Solo, Mrs. M.F. Strassner; Selection, Union Quartette; Song, Choir; Sermon, Rev. A.L Upshaw. Mr. Douglas Edwards was Master of Ceremonies. Members of Program Committee, Mr. M.J. Howard, Chairman and Mrs. Ida. L. Farrar, Secretary.

Last Sunday, Miss Genora Newman, Group Leader No. 1, Ebenzer B.Y.P.U., sponsored a program the regular B.Y.P.U. hour, in commemoration of Mothers' Day. The program was as follows: "Mother's Thoughts", Miss Cora Powell; Solo, Miss Louise Riddick, "Mother Machree"; Recitation, "Mother of Mine", Miss Anguila paige; Duet, Mrs. Mary Battles and Miss Genora Newman; Recitaion, Mrss Virginia Thompson; Solo, "Mother Dear", Mrs. E.D. McCreary; Recitation, Miss Christine Monroe; Duet, Misses Evelyn and Helen Lightfoot.

Misses Nannie and Mary Harris visited relatives in Scottsville Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Burley and daughter, Miss Grace Burley, visited their son, Mr. Fredrick Burley, at St. Emma Institute, in Rock Castle, Va., last Sunday.

Miss Alease Witherall, who has been teaching school in Wista, Va., is in the city. She is residing with her parents, Mr. George Witherall of Sixth St.

Mrs. Bettye Shaw of Tenth St., was the dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones of Grove St.

Mrs. Matilda watson remains ill at her residence on Sixth St.

The funeral services of Mr. White who died at his residence on Fifth St. last Sunday afternoon, were held at First Baptist Church Tuesday evening at 3:30.

A delightful birthday party was given little Dolly and Betty Gross, children of Mr. and Mrs. Van Gross, Jr., at the residence of their grandparents, on Grady Avenue, Thursday, May 28th at four P.M.

Everything was beautifully decorated in pink and yellow. Those present to help the little girls enjoy the occasion were: Little Misses Alberta Alexander, Catherine Barbour, Elaine Henry, Tilly Jackson, Hallie Lawrence, Louise Jones, Ruth and Elizabeth Fleming, Juanita Williamson, Sylvia and Rita Inge, Viola Robinson, Constance Gofney, Thelma Watson, Fannie Washington, Katherine Moon and Rosemary Monroe: Masters Alden Jackson, Elwood Jackson, Wilfred Wilson, Alvin Williams, Aston Barbour, Frank Henry, Jr., Billy Jackson, Earl Gordon, Jasper Jones, and Miss Genova Knox.

Miss Rosalie Wars entertained a group of friends at a birthday party on last Wednesday evening at her residence on Page St. Those present were: Misses Helen Bryant, Margaret Wars, Mildred Wars, Marble Jones, Ruth Fortune, Evelyn Lightfoot, Inez Jackson, Emma Browne, Minnie Harris, Christine Abrahams, Adele Martin, Evelyn Goines, Mrs. Lou Blakley. Messers. Arthur Wars, George Harris, Thomas, Martin, William Jones, Joe Mason, Charles Blakey, Charles Fagans, and Leonard Barbour and Lorenzo Price.

Mrs. Georgie Albony is the houseguest of Reverend and Mrs. E.D. McCreary. Mrs. Albany is the mother of Mrs. McCreary.

The Deluxe Glee Club presented a program, dedicated to their mothers at First Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. A very representative crowd attended.

Reverend W.J. Lucas of Philadelphia preached at Ebenezer Baptist Church last Sunday morning. He left afterwards for Lexington to deliver an address to the Odd Fellows.

Miss Wonza Williamson of Booker St. left the city Tuesday morning for Washington, D.C. at which place she will remain for two days then she went by motor to her home in Connecticut where she will remain indefinitely.

Among those that motored back to Washington Tuesday evening with Mrs. John Westly Johnson, formerly of this city to attend the Howard Theatre, featuring Cab Calloway and Orchestra were Misses Lottie Terry, Susie and Louise Alston. Messers. John Becks, Charlie Lee and Mr. Floyd Byrd. Mr. Byrd is now residing in Washington for an indefinite length of time.

Mr. James Brown and his mother, Mrs. Nannie Brown of Oak Union recented motored to Englewood, N.J. where they are visiting relatives and friends.

Typitown is a city of 4000 or more Negro citizens. They have churches, lodges, and social clubs, but the men and women were slow to take part in their local government. Most of them knew that America was the land of the free; they knew that it was known as the only place in the world where government of the people, by the people and for the people existed, because they learned that in history and had heard fourth of July orators say so, but that idea slipped their minds and voting, for the most part, was left to other citizens despite the fact that many of them were property owners, which forced them to pay the required capitation tax.

Not long ago, the newly organized Civic League in Typitown hit upon a plan to create interest in the administration of the local government, and it has increased the number of qualified Negro voters in Typitown almost forty-five per cent. Not only are the older men and women showing a remarkable interest in the new project, but also scores of young men and women have been attracted by the plan, and are manifesting more concern about civic affairs than they have ever done before.

The Typitown Civic League realized it was just human nature to like play, so they worked in a great deal of play in their new system. But first the League sponsored a drive for new members. Those new members were divided into a large club that holds four elections every year. Regular candidates for all of the available officers are named and balloted for, the successful men and women are placed on a regular printed ticket similar to the real tickets used in elections and after much mock campaigning the Big Election is staged.

By this method new members are taught the value of voting in the mock campaign, and are also taught the just how to mark a ballot properly, a task that many vetern voters find a little difficult. Every voter is watched by a "coach" stationed at the polls and his errors, if any, are pointed out as soon as they are made.

Typitown once had the problem that we have now, it seems logical that we might solve ours by using the method so successfully used there.

I got on ship
To take a joy ride.
The waves were rough,
And strong was the tide.
I got on a train
To take a trip.
My brother came along,
And gave me the slip.
I got in a buggy,
Which was very black.
I started on a journey,
But I never got back.

Members of Pride of Virginia Lodge, No. 122, gathered at the residence of Messrs. George Morrison and James Martin on Grady Avenue, last Thursday night after the regular meeting at Odd Fellows Hall, and greeted in a most fraternal fashion Messrs. Randolph White, Marshall Hawkins and William Clark, newly made members of the lodge.

Mr. D.F. Childress, Worshipful Master, was Toastmaster for the occasion, and after a volley of eloquent toasts, Mr. Childress presented Mr. George L. Minor, who gave a short, but impressive farewell address. Mr. Minor will be in Atlantic City, N.J., until Christmas.

Another feature of the banquet was the Toast Contest between Messrs. Robert Cooper and John Wesley. Other members present included Messrs. George Winfrey, Bernand Shaw, Fred Hearns, and T.J. Sellers.

Mrs. Julia Peterkin, mother of Black April, Scarlet Sister Mary and a few more novels based on Negro life and defects, recently completed the much heralded "Roll Jordon, Roll," and I had the pleasure of reading the story and picture book last week in Hampton, Va. Mrs. Ullman, an amateur photographer has supplied this record with seventy snap shots, most of which are too dim for recognition. The studies deal with chain-gangs, water boys and wrinkled old women in white head rags. The pictures by Mrs. Ullman and "reports" or sketches by Mrs. Peterkin are hailed by some literary critics as a new venture, but seasoned readers of Negro literature will remember that the famous Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar illustrated over two-thirds of his poetry and prose with actual photographs taken in the deep South.

"Roll Jordon, Roll" will appear stale to the host of Dunbar readers and admirers, but should be of vast interest to the thousands of readers who have no idea as to what primitive South Carolina is like and Mrs. Peterkin has made the work enjoyable by using less dialect than is found in most of her novels.

If you are interested in deep South voodooism and violent ladies who kept their men by slicing them with razors, then read, by all means, "Roll Jordon, Roll," for Mrs. Peterkin has incurred much expense in bringing to the reading world, "first hand" material with pictures, to spice the reading, portraying the primitive South Carolina Negro as a ghost fearing, sincere people who cling to the old while enjoying what they wish from the new.

Mr. Pompey is employed on a job which pays him eight dollars per week. He begins work at 8 a. m., is allowed an hour for lunch and at seven ten in the evening he doffs his apron, hangs it on a peg behind the door, brushes f lour from his trousers, dons his coat and cap, changes his shoes and goes home. He repeats this program seven days in the week. Mr. Pompey has a nice little boy, just six years of age and a cute little girl of four. They were his pals three years ago, but now they think "daddy is the meanest thing" because he never romps and plays with them. Poor fellow, he is too tired when night comes and a movie and ice cream cones are unheard of things, because there is no change to spare.

Mr. Pompey lost the little bungalow because he just couldn't keep up monthly payments. He moved to the cheapest residential section in his town. Rent amounts to twelve dollars per month. his light bill is one dollar per m onth and his water rent each month is one dollar. Of course the house is small, but fire is kept all day for the sake of the kids which means a ton of coal, which sells for seven dollars and a half, is used in the Pompey household. He had to drop all of his life insurance, whice he realized was a foolish thing to do, but thoughts of a sick day brought pictures of a family starvation to him so he took out a fifty cent per week accident policy that would pay him ten dollars each week in case of sickness, and he is just hoping that he isn't going to die before he can afford a life insurance, the cost of the other policy being two dollars a month.

Now, Mr. Pompey does not have to buy food for himself; he eats on the job, but two growing children and a healthy wife must be fed, but are they? Expenses listed before amount to twenty three dollars and fifty cents; his sa lary per month is thirty-two dollars, which leaves a balance of eight dollars and a half per month to clothe two adults and two small children, to feed one adult and two small children, to pay church dues and other smaller items.

Yes, Mr. Pompey is a changed man who seldom, if ever, smiles when his nice little son and his cute little daughter are playing about his feet.

To live as gently as I can; To be, no matter where, a man; To take what comes of good or ill And cling to faith and honor still; To do my best and let that stand, The record of my brain and hand; And then should failure come to me, Still hope and work for victory.

To have no secret place wherein I stoop, unseen, to shame and sin; To be the same when I'm alone, And when my every deed is known; To live undaunted, unafraid Of any step that I have made To be without pretense or sham; Exactly what men think I am.

Edgar A. Guest.

Dear Editor:

I want to congratulate you and the other members of The Reflector staff on the wonderful efforts that are being put forth.

When I arrived home for the Christmas holidays I was surprised to see the paper. I was attracted at once by your front page editorials and think that it is a very good place to put them. I am interested in our school organ and hope to make Journalism my field in the future. You are doing a much needed work. Keep up the fight and good luck until I am in a position to come back and help you.

A Student.

1. What is the Monroe Doctrine?
2. Name five of the eight planets in our solar system.
3. Name the first five books of the Old Testament.
4. Name at least three major religions.
5. Who first sailed around the world?
6. Who was the "Bard of Avon"?
7. Define Jazz.
8. What books, claimed to be divinely inspired, represent the sacred writings of (a) Christianity, (b) Judaism, (c) Mohammedanism.
9. What famous poison did Socrates drink?
10. What are the three classic orders of Greek architecture?

Editor's Note: These questions will appear each week as part of this paper's "Adult Education" program. Keep the questions and anwers on file.

Answers
1. The foreign policy established by President Monroe that the U. S. would regard as unfriendly any endeavor to extend European power in the Western Hemisphere.
2. The eight are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
3. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
4. The major religions are as follows: Confucianism, Mohammedanism, Hinduism, Buddism, Taoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity.
5. Magellan
6. William Shakespeare.
7. A modern form of music in which syncopation is played against a regular rhythm.
8. (a) Bible, (b) Talmud, (c) Koran.
9. Socrates drank hemlock.
10. (Thanks to captain Robert Johnson) Doric, Ionic, Corinthian.

On Christmas Day, Reverand and Mrs. S. C. Abrams of Anderson Street entertained their mother, Mrs. E. J. Seay; brother, Mr. J. E. Seay and sister, Mrs. Stevens and nephew, Bennie Seay Smith, all of Fluvana County.

Mrs. Grace Whiting White of Grady Avenue received a call recently from the Medical College of Virginia, Hospital Division. She was instructed to get a transfer from this county to Richmond and report to the Memorial Hospit al for a civil works job in nursing. She began work Tuesday of last week at St. Phillips Hospital in Richmon, Va.

Reverand J. W. Kerr, pastor of the Union Baptist Church in Fluvanna Co., has been pastoring at Mount Zion Church during the absence of Reverand W. E. Strassner who, together with Mrs. Strassner, is visiting relatives in Tuls a, Oklahoma.

Mr. Robert Bryant, who recently was the houseguest of Miss Polly Coles, has returned to Jacksonville, Fla.

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sellers returned to this city last week after being called to Portsmouth, Virginia, on account of the death of Mrs. Lillian Brown Uzzell, sister of Mrs. Sellers.

Mr. Leroy Flannigan, instructor in Phyllis Wheatley Public School in Baltimore, was the houseguest during the Christmas holiday, of Miss Edwina Sellers of Ridge St.

Mr. and Mrs. Minor F. Jackson were the guests recently of Mrs. Fannie Lias of Fifth St., N. W.

Mrs. Martha Thomas and her two grandchildren, Miss Marie and Master John N. Harris, Jr., spent the Christmas holiday with her son, Mr. John N. Harris, Sr.

Miss Constance Kelly spent the holiday in Yagerstown, Philadelphia, with her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson, formerly of this city.

Miss Emma Lee Washington spent the holiday in Gordonsville, Va., as the houseguest of Miss Beatrice Walls.

On Tuesday of last week, Reverand and Mrs. S. C. Abrams and family were the dinner guests of Reverand and Mrs. S. J. Ellis of Dillwyn, Va. On Wednesday they were dinner guests of Mr. J. E. Seay of Shores, Va., and on Saturday they were the dinner guests of Reverand and Mrs. H. B. Perry of Mechums River, Va.

Miss Angulia Paige of Brown Street spent the Christmas holiday in Madison, Va., with relatives.

Mrs. Ella Baylor has returned to this city after spending the holiday in Durham, N. C., with her husband, Mr. James Baylor.

Miss Edna Terrell spent the holiday in Stony Point with her grandmother.

Reverand E. D. McCreary recently completed his work in Leesburg, Va., and has now taken full charge of the pastorate of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Mrs. Gertrude C. Gault of Richmond, Va., spent the Christmas holiday with relatives on Dice St.

Miss Marguerite Carter has returned to Richmond, Va., to resume her studies at Virginia Union University, after visiting relatives in this city.

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Washington are residing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Moon of Anderson St. Before her marriage recently, Mrs. Washington was Miss Eliza Gross.

Mr. James Benton and Miss Elizabeth Walker were united in marriage at Zion Baptist Church, North Garden, Va., by Reverand O. W. Nowlin. The reception was held at their home after the wedding.

Misses Cora and Eva Powell of Fifth St., spent part of the holiday at Faber, Va., as the guests of relatives. They were accompanied by their aunt, Miss Ethel Jackson.

Mrs. Marie Long is visiting her husband, Dr. E. A. Long and friends in this city.

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Truheart were the recipients of a fifteen pound turkey, shipped from Hugo, Oklahoma, by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Marshall. Mrs. Marshall was formerly Miss Ruby Truheart.

Miss Margaret Pennington entertained a group of her friends Saturday night of last week. On Monday of this week she and her school mate who was visiting her here, returned to Viginia State College to resume their studies.

The Jokers' Social Club of this city entertained their many friends at the Annual Yuletide Ball on the night of December 28th. Music was furnished by Johnson's Happy Pals of Richmond, Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Arnette and sister, Miss Rosa Arnette, spent Sunday evening with friends in Louisa.

Mr. Thomas Farrar of First Street spent the Christmas holidays in Baltimore with relatives.

Mrs. Julia Stratton, who has been the guest of her husband, Dr. Edward Stratton, has returned to Staten Island, New York, to resume her studies as nurse.

Miss Bertie Evans who has been quite indisposed is improving.

Mr. Leonard Barbour who was ill for a period of eighteen days, at his residence on Rose Hill Street, is able to be out again.

Mr. Press Scott, the brother of Mrs. Eliza Childress, is quite ill at the University Hospital.

Mrs. Bertha Henderson and her daughter, Mrs. Mae Young, who have been ill for quite some time at their residence on Fifth Street, have improved considerably.

Miss Geneva Knox, who was confined to her home in Emporia, is able to be out again and has returned to this city and resumed her duties as teacher in the Jefferson School.

Messrs. Edward Ware, Robert Johnson, Winton Coles, William Goins, Charles Michie, Bolling Burrell, John Pleasants, Robert Wicks and Misses Pauline Henderson, Margaret Pennington, Marian Howard, Cornelia Winston, Pocahontas Sellers, Violet Coles and Chris tine Cary are among the co-eds who returned to the various institutions of higher learning, after having spent the past two weeks in this city visiting relatives and friends.

Since Adam erred in the garden of Eden, it has been a custom, carefully carried out, for the more matured generation to tear out hair, rattle false teeth and run the blood pressure three hundred and sixty degress above disdain, condemning "the modern age." Our press is over crowded with desparaging notes written by our wise elders, wondering "what will be the end"; our senior clergy is undergoing a violent case of "Delmens Tremens" because of the so-called revolts against God, and our education, those of the pre-war days have just about "given-up". Hearing sermons, reading various articles and listening to speeches from the aforementioned groups, one is forced to conclude that the preceding generation has lost hope for "this modern age; so lax in morals, so skeptical of religion and so disinterested in advancement.

Are the charges true? Can they be proved? Let us consider. Space in this journal, or no other journal would permit a discussion of the accomplishment, attitudes and aptitudes of every young man and woman living in this age, but we can present a fair idea of what "the modern age" is doing by a few outstanding examples.

The Federation of College man and women started a world-wide movement for equal rights among all men. Of course this was and is today, considered by many as communism. Others view it as a case of extreme radicalism, but ernestly desiring world-brotherhood, and genuinely striving for equal rights and universal understanding is but religion, unheralded, which places our so-called "jazz mad, radical upstarts" in an entirely different light from that which some of our leading theologians would see them.

In our Race, the few outstanding books for the past two years, have been written by young authors. The most important legal problems have been solved by our younger lawyers and all, or certainly most of the places in the "New Deal" are occupoied by Delaneys, Vanns, Kinkles and others who belong to the class of moderns.

In looking for the reasons behind religious, educational and political advancement during the past decad, one is provoked to slight laughter over the state of "nervous anxiety" manifested by some, and is elated over the achievements of This Modern Age.

The unfortunate occurrence in Charlottesville several weeks ago brought a score of out-of-town news reporters to the scene. Every daily paper close by carried the story in detail and the city was given front page publicity without cost.

A negro reporter came to the city also, he "covered" the affair too, and his story gave several things along with the unpleasant publicity that was without cost.

First, his story gave several new angles; for example, citizens living here and other visiting news reporters did not hear talk of "lynching threats" or see "angry mobs gather" for a manhunt. His story also reveals, we are afraid, his papers thirst for "sensational scandal," and his own integrity in manufacturing the same to order, since the morbid elements necessary were missing.

The tradegy was one the saddest ever known in Charlottesville, and the aforementioned yellow journal's scope was one of the most striking reasons ever exhibited to show to what ends an indiscreet "rag" will go for "news".

Publishers must live, which means of course, that the papers must be sold, but there should be some limit to the methods used, and some consideration for the thousand upon thousand of intelligent readers that depend upon their paper for real facts and not filthy, illshaped brain children of ignorant reporters who would stoop to any method to fill space.

The paper that carried the story preaches progress and pride and has lead several fights against white offenders of Negro decency. What a situation it is! To hear that preached on one hand and see on the other, this same sheet giving space to a lying reporter, unmindful of the first rule of journalism.

Honor Roll for March

(Late on account of Easter Holiday)

Senior Class: Grace Burley, Elizabeth Harris, Helen Lightfoot, Edna Newman and Estelle Seay.

Junior Class: Angulia Paige, Louise Whitlock and Esther Tucker.

Sophmore Class: Edward McCreary, Grover Henderson, Charlie Henry, James Arnette.

Freshman Class: Phillys Sellers, Fannie Mae Barbour, Margaret Stewart, Laura Lockett, Lillian Watson, Janet Watson, Viola Price, Edna Terrell and Charles McCreary

Fifth Grade: (Mrs. P.C. Johnson, teacher) Lucille Brown, Christine Cawthorne, Bazil Jones, Albert Jones and Paul Emerson Woodson.

Fifth Grade: (Mrs. E.B. Baylor, teacher) Clarice Walker, Donna Wars, Marie Newman, Elizabeth Williams, Warren Clegg, James Johnson, Ida Goins, and William Wayle.

Fourth Grade: Mrs. R.F. McGinness, teacher) Albert Moore, Eris Farrar, Phillip Anderson, Maxine Burks and Sarah Goines.

Fourth Grade: Mrs. M.B. Wyatt, teacher) Josephine Lightfoot, Ann Toberts, Thelma Terrell, Mary Fortune, George White and Varnell Gofney.

Third Grade: (Mrs. M.B. Taylor, teacher) Beverly Cobbs, Pricilla Anthony, Julia Marie Michie, Carrie Barnes.

Third Grade: (Miss G.R. Inge, teacher) Bernadine Coles, Helen Wesley, Minnie Cooper, Teresa Jackson.

Sixth Grade: (Miss J.C. Johnson, teacher) Louise Harris, Lola Washington, Mary Marshall.

Seventh Grade: (Miss M.M. Gamble, teacher) Alexander Brown, Dubois Johnson, Beverly Thomas, Lucian White, Florizelle Johnson, Dorothy Lightfoot, Maude Tyler, Margaret Wesley.

Spring is here; birds have been singing for weeks; the song sparrow joined the chorus a few days ago, and the spry little red bird gave assistance with his low off-key notes. New grass is peeping from last autumns dead leaves and little rosebuds have ventured forth, here and there. Yes, spring is here.

The kiddies and grownups too are almost wild with glee at being out of doors after such a long and bitter winter that kept them pent up indoors.

Soon anxious little feet will stray down to Preston Avenue and across the road to Washington Park; little feet, mischievous little hands and happy little hearts bent on having fun and enjoying health in God's great out-of-doors. But what a disappointing sight will meet their dancing and eager eyes! Bravely, but seemingly, painfully "Old Glory" barely holds its own, high up on a home-made flag pole; its dingy color and battered condition will serve as a grim reminder of the cold and bitter winter. Then the few benches that once graced the shady grove are fewer, a silent but emphatic sign that a cold night caught some one with an empty wood box. Even a few of the steady old oaks, that gave coolness and shade last season, are no more.

Washington Park is not only failing to develop, but also going backwards! Something must be done; action is needed at once!

Six years ago the "spot" was selected and donated to the Negroes of Charlottesville for a park and recreational center. It is still just a "spot". Think of what tired little kids are missing and tired grown-ups too. The tract is beautiful; it could be developed into a lovely place that would do honor to the Negroes of this city.

Definite plans are needed, such as our Present Park Committee seems not to have. When you sell pins next winter for starving Eskimos, or build wooden shoes for orphan Dutch boys, after your task of foreign missions is completed, after you have wrapped your package and sent it for relief, perhaps 100,000 miles away-pause a minute; think of the little kiddies, and of undeveloped Washington Park, and if you are impressed, suggest to your pastor or the president of your club that something sould be done for Domestic Missions.

Bishop Grace, found guilty of violation of the Mann Act and unless the higher court is more favorably impressed with his story than the lower, he may gave to forsake his gold braided soldiers for a year or so and pay the penalty for law breaking.

This Bishop is the leader of his own holy cult and claims to have 200,00 members, from Maine to Florida. Just at the height of his career, a little forgotten "angel" put in her appearance, bringing with her to court, one of "Daddy's" unwelcome heirs. Despite the pomp and ceremony, on the Bishop's part, the court was convinced by the young woman's testimony and he will probably have a rest forced upon him by Commonwealth of New York State.

For years this Portugese immigrant has sold religion to a people not able to buy bread half of the time. He has flashed from coast to coast in expensice automobiles driven by liveried chauffers, and over-dressed footmen, collecting the nickles and dimes of poor salvation-seeking people, who wished to buy their way in the kingdom. Mansions, country homes and an army of unifromed servants were at his command and he "sold" religion and basked in the glory of his great wealth. But "Daddy" was weak; he was not satisfied with the mansions, cars and servants to do his bidding, he wanted a harem too, an institution that violates not only our moral code but also our established law.

Two "mothers" appeared against the Bishop, one colored and one white, both claiming him liable. So, Bishop C.M. Grace may go to prision. It is too bad that his sentence could not have been extended ten or twenty years instead of one. His kind should bedealt with harshly by the law and ostracized by the people.

They are dangerous, scheming, unscrupulous racketters, who would comercialize on Christianity and profit by a group of humble, sincere, people's misconception of salvation. Earnest Negro leaders would do a great service to the race if all such men were hunted down and exposed as parasites in that they are sucking hard-earned pennies from their faithful followers. There are others of this sort, who collect large sums of nickels from one city to give free dinners to those in other cities and make a splendid profit on the "juggle". Intelligent men and women will aid the law in routing them and send them along the way of other confidence men, swindlers, crooks, and robbers.

Have you ever seen the rose blush?
Smelt the fragrance of its bloom?
Have you ever heard the song-thrush
Making sunshine out of gloom?
Have you ever seen the lilac
In the early days of Spring?
Purple colored cloistered lilacs
In the richly perfumed Spring?

1. The city has a Negro population of 4087.
2. 48.2 of the Negro population of Charlottesville are home owners, according to government statistics released October 14, 1933.
3. There are twenty-four establisheds owned and operated by Negroes, on Main Street, the principal thoroughfare in Charlottesville.
4. Eighty-five per cent of the Negro wage-earners are engaged in domestic labor, which means year round employment and very little variation in wages.
5. There are six Negro Baptist Churches, one Episcopal Church and four "Church of God" missions in this city.
6. The City Laundry, one of the largest establishments of its kind in the city, employs nearly all Negro help inside.
7. There are two public schools for Negroes in Charlottesville with a joint enrollment that exceeds one thousand.
8. Jefferson High School is one of the six accredited high schools in Virginia.
9. "The Reflector", Charlottesville's only Negro Weekly, is also the only miniature Negro Journal of Calendar and Comment in the United States of America. 200 whites are regular subscribers.
10. The Paramount Theatre, located here, is one the few Paramount Houses, in the South, that accomodates Negro patrons. The local theatre employs a Negro manager for the aforementioned patrons, and an all Negro corps of ticket agents, ushers and porters.
11. Charlottesville is the present home of Dr. James Dillard, former Chairman of Rosenwald Funds.
12. More than twenty-five per cent of Jefferson High School graduates are attending, at present, institutes of higher learning.

Dear Editor,

I want tell you how much your little paper interests me. Of course the Society Notes do not mean much to me because most of the people I do not even know. But I must say that your editorials, questions on Negro History, and that very foolish but interesting "Man at the Key Hole" are quite enjoyable. I am really wishing for you much success, and I hope that some day "The Reflector" may grow into a larger paper, but if it does, please keep up your present format and don't for God's sake, fill your front pages with rapes, lynching and incests. One grows weary of reading that sort of trash.

I sincerely believe that some day, your paper perhaps will become a daily organ of expression, and I been receiving a copy from Charlottesville, but for the last two weeks I haven't received a copy. Therefore, I wish to subscribe to it by the year. How much are your yearly subscription rates?

In conclusion, there were two poems in a recent edition that interested me considerably and I should like to write to the author of them. I think he signed his name E.B.S. They appeared in your February 3rd issue. Will you send me his address?

I hope for you much success.

Respectfully,

R.V. Mason

Phoebus, Virginia.

The month is March, but casually glancing out of a western window as the sun sinks, one would take it for the last of April or early May. The bright blue sky, flecked here and there with patches of white cloud, gradually loses its identity of color and fades into nothingness.

The ever-present sparrows, a few stray Southern Warblers and other nomads seek their nests. The green of grass and tree, that has been brave enough to put forth its emerald dress earlier than the rest, fades into twilight. Near-by church spires, the out-standing sky-line of a building or two, look like sentinels in the fading light. An occasional cry of a weary child-the bark of a neighbor's dog-an auto's horn-a train whistle-a laborer's footstep-then night closes in-a rural village rests until morning.

Northern Negro pilgrims come often to the Southland picking out and airing the obvious flaws in most everything from the dual wage scale to segregation in public schools.

They suggest methods to prevent lynchings, outline plans to give their Southern brothers more political power and make long speeches on the "Rights of Man".

Where is that hidden virtue of the North that makes those visitors to the South, so sure that they are eligible to give instructions? Is the upstate country a real paradise where racial harmony is ever present and progress is a byword? Is equality really there? Is justice blind or does it require the use of two pairs of eyes? The true answer to the above questions are known, seemingly by everyone else except some of our Negro leaders. For surely, the self-styled benefactors must be unmindful of the fact that skilled Negro laborers are denied membership in high ranking white trade unions in the North, when they express surprise at "Jim Crowism" in public places of amusement in the South.

It wouldn't be logical to think that they knew that a majority of the popular "mixed" schools are taught by white instructors, and still insisted that the Negro in the South "wake up" and get the benefit of his taxes.

They cannot know that a "mixed" church means in most cases a white minister, and that the privilege of being able to call white doctors, dentists and other professional advice means direct competition for Negro professional men in the same field. They cannot realize the significance of the situation and still feel qualified to tell the descendants of "poor old Uncle Tom" how to get "double duty" for his dollar.

It is difficult to retain patience with those self-styled leaders. It is true that the Southern Negro does have his problems, but the Northern Negro does too, and it seems as if all advice is needed to bring about Negro representation in industry in the North, and the creating of more places in higher arts for Northern Negroes. A plan of this nature would lend advice-the procedure suggested for charity.

1. What was the "The Declaration of Sentiments"?
2. Who was William Lloyd Garrison?
3. What woman of Canterbury, Connecticut, was imprisoned because she exerted interest in the education of the Negro?
4. Who was called "The Joan of Arc" of the anti-slavery movement?
5. Who was the first free-born Negro called to service to speak against slavery?
6. What great man of our race helped to convince the slave holder and the abolitionist that if the Negro were freed and allowed a chance, he could do great things?
7. The charter of what college started with the following words: "God hath made of one blood, all nations that dwell upon the face of the earth?"
8. How many free Negroes in Virginia were paying poll taxes in 1814?
9. What famous Southerner secured the enactment of the law providing for the patenting of inventions of slaves?
10. What led to the establishment of Oberlin College?

Answers
1. "The Declaration of Sentiments" was a document which presented the principles upon which the right of man to freedom was based, and issued a call to all men in the middle nineteenth century, to promote emancipation. William Lloyd Garrison wrote them and many abolitionists signed them.
2. He was a great reformer and one of the greatest upholders of the theory that slavery was a moral and social evil, a sin. He was forced to leave Baltimore, by members of his race, because of his fiery utterances. He said, "I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population. I will be as uncompromising as justice on the subject-I am not wrong; I will not equivocate, I will not retreat a single inch and I will be heard"!
3. Prudence Crandall was imprisoned because she admitted Negro girls to her academy.
4. Abby Kelly Foster. She was a great abolitionist and a very energetic anti slavery lecturer.
5. Charles Redmond was the first free-born Negro called to service to speak against slavery. Until the rise of Frederick Douglass, he was reputed to be the ablest representative of the Negro race.
6. Frederick Douglass was the living example of what the slave was and what he might become. He was a fugitive from slavery in Maryland.
7. The Charter of Berea College, in Kentucky, established by John G. Fee, abolitionist.
8. There were 5,547.
9. Jefferson Davis, in the year 1859. The law was: "That in case the original inventor or discoverer of the art, machine or improvement for which a patent is solicited, is a slave, he may receive a patent after complying with the formal requirements and presenting the oath of his master".
10. In Lane Theological Seminary in Cincinnati the ardent discussion of slavery pro and con led to an open dispute resulting in the division of the students. As it was largely attended by Southern students, a separation was necessary. When the trustees tried to prevent further discussion, four-fifths of the students withdrew and under Asa Minor and John Morgan, retired to the Western Reserve where they established Oberlin College.

Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Howard, Mrs. Josephine Edgar and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Edgar and their little son motored to Richmond recently.

Miss Genora Newman is able to be out again after having undergone a minor operation at the Univ. hospital.

Mr. and Mr. Albert Dickerson are ill at their residence on 10 1/2 Street.

Mrs. Maggie Shelton of Preston Ave. is indisposed.

Mr. Wilson Arnette of First Street has returned to this city after having spent several days in South Boston on business.

Miss Florence Miller of Keswick, Va., was the week end guest of Miss Margaret Shelton of Preston Ave.

The Popularity Contest held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, of which Rev. E. D. McCreary is pastor, was quite a success. It was brought to a close Tuesday night of last week. Mr. P. T. Edwards was acclaimed the most popular man, and Mrs. Catherine Brown, the most popular woman. The proceeds were turned over to the church.

Mrs. Georgina Reed was winner in the quilting contest held at Ebenezer Baptist church, Monday of last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Harris of Keswick spent Sunday with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Barnes of 10 1/2 Street.

The Mount Zion Missionary Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Laura Kelly of Tenth Street, last Monday night.

A tea will be given at the residence of Miss Mary Helen Lockett of Diggs St., Sunday, March 25, for the benefit of the Dorcas Class of which Mrs. Betty Slaughter is teacher.

Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson of Third St. recently received news of the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. Sapora Ferguson of Bowling Green, Va.

Mr. Essex Alexander is reported indisposed at his residence on Dice Street.

Mr. Albert Dickerson of 10 1/2 Street is ill.

Mrs. Irene Irving is a patient at the University Hospital.

Mrs. Alberta Johnson who has been indisposed at her residence on South St. has improved considerably.

Mrs. Rosa Arnette of South First St. left this City last Saturday night for Philadelphia to attend the funeral of her son-in-law, Mr. Joseph Smith, who died last Thursday evening. She will return to this city the latter part of this week.

Mrs. Oakley Farrar Wilson of Osceola, Iowa, is here in the Lewis Reaves home on Hartman Road. Mrs. Wilson is here due to the illness and death of her father, Mr. John H. Farrar, who passed away at the hospital Thursday, March 15th. Mrs. Wilson arrived here just a few hours before the passing of her father. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3:00 P. M. at the First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Lucy Carr of Greenwood, Va., left Sunday evening, March 11th, for Boston, Mass. Mrs. Carr is a sister of Mrs. Lottie Reaves.

Misses Julia and Laura Reaves and Brother Lewis Joseph Reaves were entertained in the home of Mrs. Frank White, last Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Poindexter of Orange, Va., Mrs. Mattie Davenport and Miss Frances Jackson were the guests, Sunday, of Mrs. hattie Hearns of Diggs Street.

Little Virginia McGinness remains quite ill at her residence on Brown St.

James M. Edgar, Jr. underwent a minor operation at the University Hospital last Friday. He is improving.

Mr. William Irving, who has been ill at his residence on Pearl Street is improving.

Mrs. Margaret Dade of Warrenton, Va., Miss Virgie Morris of Cobham, Va., and Mrs. Lillian Ashton of Keswick were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Irving of Pearl Street.

Miss Roberta Brown spent the week-end in Advance Mills, Va., visiting relatives and friends.

Mr. Stewart Fuller, Sr., who has been ill at his residence on Booker Street, is able to be out again.

The funeral of Mrs. Louise Jones who died recently, at her residence on Fourth Street, was held at Zion Union, Sunday before last.

Mr. Tinsley Ragland, who has been quite ill for the past three weeks, has improved considerably.

Mrs. Virginia Edwards of Dice Street returned to this city last Friday night after having spent three weeks in New York.

Mr. Horace Porter, who has been ill at his residence on 10 1/2 Street is convalescent.

The Royal Dukes and Duchess were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. T. Haden Monday, March 12, at their residence on 11th St. After the business meeting the hostess served a lovely repast. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.

Miss Ora D. Washington, National Tennis Champion and professional basket ball player, passed through the city last Saturday, enroute to Philadelphia. While here, she was the guest of Mrs. Beulah Coles Hayes of West Main St.

Mr. and Mrs. Addison Brown entertained the "We Moderns" social club at their residence on Page Street last Friday night. The hostess served those present and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and card playing. The highest scores at card s were madeby Mr. and Mrs. James Martin. Miss Hattie Lightfoot and Miss Sarah Actie were guests to the Club.

A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Mrs. Virginia Woodfolk, by her husband, Mr. Edward Woodfolk, at their residence on 10 1/2 Street Wednesday.

The Duchesses were entertained by the Dukes last Monday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Moon of Anderson Street.

Miss Bertie Evans who has been quite ill at Friedman's Hospital in Washington, D. C., returned to this city last Sunday afternoon. She is convalescing.

The Alumni Association of Virginia State College will meet Friday, March 23 at 8 P. M., at the residence of Miss Penelope Barbour.

Mr. James H. Brown and his mother, Mrs. Nannie Brown of Oak Union, motored to Richmond and spent last weekend there.

Mr. and Mrs. John Allen, of Preston Avenue, had as their dinner guests Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. I. A. J. Kennedy and son; Rev. and Mrs. Charlie Hugh of Shipman, Va., Mrs. Gofney, Mr. Henry Allen of Faber, Va., Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barbour and son and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Obie and children, of Staunton, Virginia.

Mrs. Helen Alexander was hostess to the "Elite Social Club" at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Monroe of Page Street last Tuesday evening.

On Thursday evening Mrs. Rosa Fagans entertained the "Felitas Contract Club" at bridge. Contract was played for the first three hours of the evening, after which the hostess served a most refreshing menu.

High scores of the evening were made by and prizes awarded to: Mrs Hattie Henderson, ladies' club prize; Dr. Bernard Coles, men's club prize; Mr. Robert Gafney, men's guest prize; Miss Rosemary M. Jones, ladies' guest prize.

Among the guests to the club were Mrs. Birdie Poindexter, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tonsler, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Inge, Misses Marion Wyatt, Gertrude Inge, Rosemary M. Jones, Pocahontas Tonsler, Dr. and Mrs. James Shields of Fredericksburg, Va., Mr. Robert Gafne y and Mrs. Daisy Harris.

The M. M. S. C.'s sponsored a social at the residence of Miss Leola Bell of Anderson Street, last Thursday.

Along with the "New Deal" and other changes that we are now undergoing, it wouldn't be a bad idea for some ambitious young writer to contribute a volume or two on "What Negro Leaders Should Advise", because recently we have heard conflicting counsel from our various "Big Shots" that convince us, above everything else, that their opinions are divided. Some are telling us to demand more funds from the government relief agencies; others are suggesting that we "stock up" ammunition and prepare for mobsters and still others deplore the so-called pre-war complex and firmly contend that the new Negro must be "different" in order to advance. Each of these self-styled prophets presents his idea for race promotion program, not believing himself in the advocated plan, but simply following a routine that he feels is expected of him.

A Hand-book for Negro Leaders with preface pleading for unity of purpose, would obligate all of the long-winded Pattersons, Finley Wilsons, Marcus Garveys and Kelly Millers to consider first, the immediate needs of the American Negro. Having reached this stage, it would dawn upon the prophets assembled that economic stability is the present need of the Race and each in turn would see the folly of so much time wasted on temporary relief prattle, fantastic revolutionary plans and reasons "why we should not be called Negroes". Then, the first chapter of the book would deal with a general survey of jobs, formerly held by Negroes but are now held by white workers. Later chapters would define cooperation and stress its importance. The concluding chapters of the book would explain, in detail, the importance of the ballot and the dollar and proper and effective use of each.

Of course the "Hand-Book for Negro Leaders" is just a notion, but what problems it would solve! The race would be assured of a somewhat definite program and besides, much of the inadequate advice from tired "Prophets" would cease.

A Journal of Calendar and Comment and Charlottesville's only Negro Weekly, published to reflect the progress of our community and Race

The Seventh Grade, of which Mr. James M. Edgar is instructor, had charge of last week's program at the assembly period. On Monday, Mr. Edgar addressed the student body. The school sang "Our Best" and papers were read by Maurice Upshaw, Jolife Sampson and Celestine Watts on January's great men.

On Wednesday, Rosamond Bell and Pearl Grady read papers, and the school sang "Keep the Faith."

On Friday a very interesting play was presented, entitled "Alphabet Soup".

Members of the High School Chorus are receiving much praise for their splendid program broadcasted over Station W.E.H.C., in honor of National Negro History week, last week. They sang "The Negro National Anthem", " Pickaninny Sandman" and "My Task" beautifully. Then Miss Betty Actie, who has a charming mezzo soprano voice sang "Who Knows". Miss Elizabeth Harris concluded the program with an instrumental solo, entitled "Mighty Lak' a Rose".

On Monday evening the Parents, Principal and Faculty of the Seventh Grade students held a meeting to make plans for the grammar school commencement exercises in May. The program was as follows: Song, "Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen in You", seventh grade pupils; Prayer, Reverend Upshaw; Remarks, Mr. J.M. Edgar; Presentation of class of 1934, Miss M.M. Gamble; Song by class, "We are Climbing Jacob's Ladder"; Playlet, "Making the Flag"; Solo, "The White Stars", Dorothy Lightfoot; Play, "Alphabet Soup"; Remarks by the Principal, Mrs. Cora B. Duke. At the conclusion of the program the class served refreshments to the parents and faculty. Patrons present were Mrs. Chapman, Reverend and Mrs. Upshaw, Mrs. Maude Bell, Mrs. Mamie Watts, Mrs. Anna Perrow, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Woodard, Reverend and Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Emily Lightfoot, Mrs. MacDaniels, Mrs. Steward, Mrs. Henderson, Dr. J.A. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goins, Mr. Randolph and Reverend and Mrs. Carter Wicks.

Mr. P. T. Edwards of Fifth St., who was indisposed at his residence last week, is able to be out again.

Miss Margaret Rogers, formerly of this city but who is now residing in Richmond, Virginia, was the week-end guest of her mother, Mrs. L. Gunnel of 10 1/2 Street. Miss Rogers is a district nurse in Richmond.

Mrs. Mary Buckner of 10 1/2 Street remains quite ill.

Mr. Nelson Churchman of Washington, D. C. is in this city visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Buckner.

Mrs. W. R. Moon of Anderson Street, spent the day last Wednesday in Washington, visiting her sister, Miss Birdie Evans at Freedman's Hospital. She has been a patient there for the past five weeks. She underwent an operation last Tuesday and is improving.

The Royal Dukes and Duchesses Social and Dramatic Club was entertained Monday of last week by Mr. and Mrs. George Bowles at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Holland. The evening was spent in card playing, Messrs. W. R. Moon and Ralph Gofney, having made the highest scores. After this, the hostess served a lovely repast.

Mr. William Lewis, who has been ill at his residence on 10 1/2 Street is convalescent.

Miss Frances Smith, who has been ill at her residence on 11th St. is able to be out again.

Mrs. Jennie Mae Allen, Miss Ethel Boston and Miss Maggie Brooks were hostesses at a valentine party last Wednesday night, in honor of their friends, at the residence of Mrs. Maggie Brooks on Ridge Street. Those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Woodfolk, Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Actie, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Michie, Mrs. Marshall Brown, Mrs. Jennie Mae Allen; Misses Mary Kennedy, Henrietta West, Alberta Dabney, Nannie Beasley, Alice Hill, India Thomas, Cleo Ward, Elsie Brooks of Cobham; Messrs. Lewis Tolliver, Walter Wigginton, Delaney Anderson, James Claton, Sharpey Key, James Brooks, Samuel Randall, Lewis Boston, Frank Dabney, Bledsoe Briggs and Mr. Luther Boston of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Miss Laura Reaves, student of Virginia State College, returned to her home last week on account of illnes. She is expected to resume her college work in a few weeks.

Mrs. Virginia Edwards left this city last Saturday to spend three weeks in New York City.

Miss Helen Battles entertained the Jolly Juniors at her residence on Fifth Street, last Friday evening.

Miss Julia Reaves of Boston, Mass., is visiting relatives and friends in the city.

Mr. Lewis Reaves spent last week-end in Clifton Forge, Va.

Mr. James Churchman, who is a resident of of Washington, D. C., is visiting relatives in this city.

Mrs. Ella Alexander remains ill at her residence on Dyce Street.

Mrs. Annie Scott Venture left this city Saturday of last week for her home in Baltimore.

Mr. Bernard Cary of Hartman's Mill Road died at his residence, last Sunday morning.

Mrs. Beatrice Jones of Page Street is able to be out again after having been ill for the past two weeks.

Mrs. Janie Sampson and Miss Mabel Profit entertained at a Buffet Supper Tuesday of last week, at their residence in Keswick, Va., in honor of Mrs. Maude Fleming and Mrs. Ethel Nicholas, teachers in that vicinity. The guests were as follows: Mesdames Annie Henry, Frances Henry and Mary Henry of Charlottesville, Mrs. Collen Yates and Mrs. Frances Hearns of Boyd's Tavern, Mrs. Maggie Smith, Mrs. Janie Rogers, Mrs. Margaret Barnett and Mrs. Sarah Brooks, all of Keswick, Va.

A surprise party was given in honor of Mrs. Charles Givens by a few of her friends, at her residence on Thirteenth Street, last Wednesday night. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Tanner Slaughter, Mrs. Bettie Slaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Aston Barbour, Mrs. Mabell Angell, Mrs. Robert Gofney, Mrs. Daisy Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Wilson, Mrs. Maude Bell, and Mrs. Beulah Hayes.

Mrs. Brown is confined to her home on Eleventh Street.

The Industrial Club of Mount Zion Baptist Church held its regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. Marie Minor of Sixth Street and was entertained by H. J. Jones.

On last Sunday evening, a very interesting program, in observance of National Negro History Week, was presented at Ebenezer B. Y. P. U., of which Mrs. Irma B. Carter is Pres. Miss Genora Newman, group leader No. 1, sponsor ed the program. It was as follows: First fifteen minutes spent in devotionals; Song-Negro National Anthem; Remarks on Negro History-T. J. Sellers; Solo, Mrs. E. D. McCreary; Paper, The Life of Frederick Douglass, Miss Eva Powell; Solo, "Deep River", Miss Evelyn Lightfoot; "Life of Booker T. Washington", Miss Clarice Kelley; Original recitation, Mr. Henry Porter; Remarks, Rev. McCreary.

Last Sunday Ushers' Day was observed at Ebenezer Baptist Church at three p. m. A very interesting program was presented and many ushers from the various churches were present. The Usher Board presented to the church Sunday night, the sum of $25.39, total collection received. Mr. J. S. Kelly is President of the Usher Board and Miss Genora Newman, Secretary.

All members of the "Silver Leaf Club" are asked to be present at their regular meeting, Friday night, at the parsonage. Miss G. Louise Riddick, President; Miss Christine B. Newman, Secretary.

The deacons of the various churches and members of the Baptist Ministers' Conference met Tuesday night at First Baptist Church to discuss plans relative to the "Union Board". Reverand H. E. Williams is President and Rev. C. D. Allen is Secretary.

"Men's Day" will be observed at Shiloh Baptist Church, Sunday, February 25, at eight o'clock. The public is invited to attend.

Eleven members were added to Ebenezer's roll last Sunday. Ten at the morning service and one at night.

Mr. V. R. Winston will have charge of the B. Y. P. U. program next Sunday at Mount Zion, at 7 P. M. The subject for discussion is "In Union There is Strength". All visitors and friends are invited.

Editor of the "Reflector" Charlottesville, Va.

Dear Sir:

Through the interest of one of your well wishers of the "Reflector" it has been a great pleasure for me to read your paper and watch its growth from two pages to its present six.

I have read with interest all the articles contained in each paper, but my attention was especially attracted last week to "Do You Know This One?" and two poems by E.B.S., which I have found very helpful in teaching.

As long as you print such lively news and helpful information you and your staff need not worry about the success of your paper.

Yours truly, C. W. Watson 1147 Prospect Ave., New York City, N. Y. February 10, 1934.

The various churches of the city appointed committees, by order of the city council, last week, that will meet in the near future with a similar body of white citizens for the express purpose of making definite plans for local recreational work.

The move was welcome news to hundreds of Negro citizens in Charlottesville, and every step shall be watched with great interest, because one of the first issues, naturally will deal with the development of Washington Park.

Over five years ago, as "The Reflector" has previously pointed out, Mr. McIntire gave a large tract of land, located on Preston Avenue, for the building of a Negro Recreational Center. A Negro committee was formed, the ground named, some funds obtained and then activity ceased. In vain the people of Charlottesville have asked for an explanation and have been told by the city that developments would begin as soon as the park committee presented its pledged amount of the needed cash, and upon appealing to the committee the blame has been shifted to the city.

This seemingly indifferent attitude manifested by these men, chosen to represent the Charlottesville Negroes' intererst in the park project, has been a source of humiliation to the thousands of citizens that are quite eager and ready to do their part.

"The Reflector" hopes that this new committee chosen to meet the city council will attend the meeting determined to rectify the five year blunder of the first committee, and agree on a definite plan for the immediate development of Washington Park. It can be done and done easily because hundreds and hundreds of Negro citizens and many white friends are willing, at a moment's notice, to follow a logical procedure that will put into practical use Mr. McIntire's gift of five year's standing.

At the close of 1933, the police records of ten large southern cities showed that the percentage of crime among Negroes was proportionately higher than among the other various nationalities classified as the white race. Certain observers among our race and some ultra liberal writers of the white race, more interested in fuss than in facts, regarded the recors as "prejudicial ballyhoo" and pointed out that, after all, the figures had been compiled, in most cases, by white authorities, not overanxious to do justice to the Negro race. Yet the average reader of newspapers will recall how often he has seen holdups, housebreaking, assault and murder charged to a Negro offender, and will not find it hard to believe the police records released by ten of our largest southern cities.

It is a surprising revelation that ninety percent of the crime, allotted to the Negro, is committed within his own circle, which gives ground for the theory that he is not a born criminal. In fact, leading psychologists agree that his general disposition is any but vicious. Thus, we conclude that there is some other reason for this high per cent of crime other than inborn characteristics.

A study of the decisions handed down in many cases, in these southern cities, with this alarming percentage of crime, throws much light on the subject. For example; a Negro who killed his wife in one case was given two years and pardoned after six months because some of the "citizens" of the town knew him to be a good honest man". A Negro rapist who injured a thirteen year old member of his race, was excused and admonished, by the presiding judge of the court to "never do that again", despite the fact that the state penalty for such an offense was life imprisonment or death. A Negro "Jesse James," was fined twenty dollars and costs, although he was drunk, disorderly and had shot several men and women in a dance hall.

As long as such decisions are handed down in our police courts, we may well expect an ever increasing percentage of crime among Negroes. It has been the stumbling block in our path to progress, has lowered the respect of the public and weakened the morale of the race. Crime among negroes must be checked but this cannot be done until our court officials realize the folly of burlesqueing grave offenses and conclude that strict punitive measures are the only remedies for crime, regardless of the color of the offender.

1. How much truth is there attached to the old saying that explorers showed African's attractive beads and ribbons and coaxed them away from Africa?
2. How has the ancient religion of the African influenced modern art?
3. In what way are we convinced that Africans possessed intelligent ideas about persons and things?
4. Can you recite a proverb, the utterance of a slave?
5. How did the American Revolution aid in creating, to a certain extent, an interest in and respect for the Negro?
6. How do you account for the unusual power and influence of the Negro preacher among his people?
7. How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the Negro in the United States?
8. Who were the "mustees"?
9. What disproved the belief among slaveholders that, because Negroes could not make a living, they should be held as slaves?
10. What gave rise to the first day school for freedmen in the State of Virginia?

Answers
1. None. Africans, like the Phoenicians, the Greeks and the Romans, were bound together as families in clans and tribes under chiefs. Ambitious, warring chiefs waged war on neighboring tribes and the captives were either put to death, or sold as servants. This is the way the Dutchmen obtained from the West coast of Africa, the Negroes whom they brought to Jamestown in 1619.
2. Their religious duty and worship of spirits formed the foundation for African art which the modern world is just beginning to appreciate.
3. Through the reading of their proverbs and folk-tales. One gets a splendid idea of their luxuriant imagination, and it is understood that the most beautiful, the most valuable classics were born of the imagination.
4. "I will be kind to you today. If fortune today is on my side, tomorrow it may be on yours, and what I have won today, that I may lose tomorrow." This proverb was the utterance of Diagullo, a native of Havana. Because of maltreatment by the Governor of Campeche, to whom he was bound, he escaped and swam to one of the Dutch ships in Havana. He offered to serve the Dutch against those who had abused him, he became a favorite. Later he rose to the position of captain of a vessel. Once when a ship up on which a minister was sailing was captured and the personal belongings were taken from those aboard, he (Daiguillo) said to Sir Thomas Gage, the minister, the above mentioned proverb and allowed him to retain some books, pictures and clothes.
5. Over three thousand negroes fought bravely in defense of America. In order to operate against the British, they had to be uniformly clad and equipped. The authorities changed their attitude, at that time and enlisted Negroes in considerable numbers. They stood first as martyrs and died heroically. This made many great political and religious leaders become more interested. This was one of the germs that later fermented into many germs of freedom.
6. This is doubtless, due to his being the first leader among Negroes and his serious mission.
7. It caused slavery to expand and made the lot of the slave harder.
8. As a result of fugitive slaves, prior to the Civil War, seeking shelter among the Indians, there came about a mixed breed, Negro and Indian. These were called "Mustees".
9. The free Negroes, at that time, were walking evidence against this belief. They were quite successful in making a living and some of them gained prominence in fields of intellect and invention.
10. In 1861, Lewis Tappan, the Treasurer of the American Missionary Association, learned from General Butler, in charge at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, that education was the immediate need of freedom in that State. He, therefore, sent C. L. Lockwood to establish at Hampton the first day school for freedom in that State. The first teacher of this school was Mrs. Mary S. Peake, an educated Negro woman.

Mrs. Mollie Catlett of Twelfth St., has returned to her home after visiting relatives in New York City.

Mrs. Ophelia Fields entertained the "Smarter Set" at her residence, on Fourth St., Thursday night of last week. There was no unfinished business to be attended to, so the first fifteen minutes were spent in social chatting. Then, the hostess served a very select menu. After this, contract bridge was played for the next ninety minutes. The highest score was made by Mrs. Marjorie Hargrove, who was guest to the club. She won a beautiful combination bridge pencil and scorer. Miss Rosemary M. Jones made the second highest score and won the first club prize, which was a lovely perfume container. Miss M. Otelia Abbott made the third highest score and won the second club prize, which was a handsome deck of cards within a leather case.

Mr. Frank Williams, who has been ill at his residence on Diggs St., is improving.

Mrs. Edna Brooks was hostess to the "Felicitas Contract Bridge Club" Tuesday night of last week. Bridge was played until twelve o'clock. Mrs. Peachie C. Johnson won the ladies' prize and Dr. B. A. Coles won the men's. While members played cards, Mr. Brooks entertained them by playing, in a most charming manner, such selections as, "I Love You Truly" and "Mighty Like a Rose". The hostess served a lovely menu.

Mr. Roland Poindexter who has been indisposed at his residence on Preston Avenue has improved.

Mrs. Eva Mae Roberts, who has been indisposed at her residence on Booker St., is convalescent.

Mr. George Wood of Page St., who sustained a broken collar bone as the result of an accident which occurred recently on 4th St. is improving.

Mrs. Fannie Lias left this city last Saturday night to visit her daughter, Mrs. Aida Jackson, who resides in Washington, D. C.

Little Rebecca Wigginton of Third Street is quite ill at the University Hospital.

Mrs. Gladys Mayo, who has been ill at the University Hospital, has improved to the extent that she has been permitted to return to her home. She is convalescing.

Mrs. Hattie Hearns of Diggs St. is confined to her bed. She is improving slowly.

Mrs. Ione S. Edgar is ill at her residence on Sixth St.

Mr. Charles Michie and Miss Harriette Marie Robinson were the weekend guests, last week, of Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Michie of Dice St.

Mr. Irving Barbour left this city recently to join his wife, Mrs. Gabriella Smith Barbour in Inglewood, N. J.

A special program will be given at the Mt. Zion B. Y. P. U. Sunday, February 18, at 7 p. m. A pageant entitled, "Africa's Hope" will be presented. Come and enjoy the treat in stoer for you. Mrs. E. Ruth Upshaw is in charg e of this entertainment.

The recently orgainized Young People's Silver Leaf Club of Ebenezer Baptist Church met at the parsonage last Friday. The Club decided to sponsor a valentine social Friday, February 16, at the parsonage. Miss Clarice Kelly is chairman of the entertainment group.

An Ushers' Day will be celebrated at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sunday, February 18, 1934, at three o'clock. The ushers of the various churches of the city are requested to participate in the activities. The public is invite d to attend.

Missionary Day was celebrated at Mount Zion Baptist church last Sunday. A special program was prepared for the occasion. Mrs. Virginia H. Edwards was in charge of the morning service. The following program was presented: A paper was read by Mrs. C. W. Michie, Solos were rendered by Miss Geneva Lightfoot and Miss Ruth Whindleton, and a special sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. W. R. Strassner. Mrs. Emma Morris was in charge of the evening service and the features w ere a paper by Mrs. Henrietta Catlett and special music by the choir.

The Beginners and Primary classes of Mount Zion church were being entertained by their Sunday School teachers Wednesday night. The parents were invited to celebrate Valentine Day with them.

"Cabbage Hill School" was presented at First Baptist church last Tuesday night, under the direction of Miss Penelope Barbour.

"Woman's Day" was observed by the First Baptist church all day Sunday, Feb. 11. The following program was presented: Scripture readign, Mrs. Cora B. Duke Prayer Anthem-Senior Choir Remarks by Pres. of Missionary Circle, Mrs. M. S. Farrar Paper-Mrs. B. F. McGinnis Solo-Mrs. Gertrude Heiskell Paper-Mrs. Kathleen Gamble Solo-Mrs. Nellie Jefferson Reading-Miss Penelope Barbour Recitation-Miss Louise Riddick Several anthems were sung by the senior choir before closing.

SUNDAY EVENING

The following program was presented by the Junior Missionary Circle:

Song, Junior choir; Scripture reading and prayer; song; an interesting paper on "The Value of Woman" was read by Miss Adele Martin; a short sermon was rendered by the pastor, Rev. H. E. Williams. Several anthems were sung by the junior choir.

"Men's Day" will be observed at Shiloh Baptist church, Sunday, February 25, at 8:00 o'clock. The program is as follows: Opening League Quartette Recitation Mr. J. H. Murray Solo Mr. Robert Mosby Recitation Mr. Wm. Byers Remarks Mr. H. L. Lias Solo Mr. Frizzell Jones Select Reading Mr. E. W. Fortune Selection League Quartette Song Mr. Winston Principal address Mr. T. J. Sellers Solo Mr. Isaac Coleman Poetry Mr. Henry Porter

The Principal, Faculty and Senior Class of Jefferson High School sponsored a departmental meeting, last Thursday night, in the Auditorium, for the purpose of discussing plans for the graduation in June. The parents of the prospective graduates were invit ed to participate. The auditorium was beautifully arranged. The seats were made to form a complete circle in the center of the assembly room and the center of the assembly room and in the center of this circle , tables were arranged in banquet style. After about thirty minutes were spent in meeting and greetings among the patrons and teachers, and generally observing the class rings and invitations, which were artistically arranged on two tables, one to the right and one to the left, each one was seated. Then the class marched in, and the following program was presented: Master of Ceremonies-John A. Jackson Jr; Solo, "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life", Horace Porter; Recitation, "If", Edna Newman; Instrumental Solo, Elizabeth Harris. At the beginning of the program, the president of the class, Estelle Seay, gave the welcome address.

Then Mrs. C.B. Duke started the discussion on plans for graduation. Each parent was called upon to express an opinion on the rings, pins and attire for the commencement exercises in May. An amicable understanding was brought about between Principal, teacher, parent, and students. After this was completed, the members of the class passed refreshments to the parents and faculty.

Those patrons present were: Reverend and Mrs. Carter Wicks, Mrs. Peulah Ahart, Mrs. Francis Jackson, Miss Genora Newman, Dr. and Mrs. J.A. Jackson, Mrs. Rosa Fagans, Mrs. Lewis Burns, Miss Maude Gamble, Mrs. Mildred Lightfoot, Miss Nellie Jefferson, Mrs. Blanch Harris, Mrs. Emma Terrell, Mrs. Laura Brooks, Miss Penelope Barbour, Mrs. Fannie Lias, Mrs. Mattie Quarles, Mrs. Marion Kelly and Mr. J.H. Johnson.

Patrotic programs were presented throughout last week. The Seventh Grade Students, Miss M.M. Gamble, instructor, were participants. On Monday, Miss Gamble made a very inspiring speech on "Citizenship". The student body sang "America, the Beautiful". Gertrude Reaves sang a solo; Jack Harris spoke a recitation and closing song was "Building".

On Wednesday, the program was as follows: Leader, Mildred Goins; Opening song, "Building"; Paper, "The Life of Charles Dickens", Margaret Madison; Solo, "Mighty Like a Rose", Evelyn Woodfolk; Paper, "Why America Is a Great Nation", Florizelle Johnson.

Friday, Thelma Harris led. The opening song, "Star Spangled Banner"; Scripture Reading, Rosalee Hearns; "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address", delivered by Joseph McDaniel; Dialogue, "The Flag Speaker", Franklin Jackson and Margaret Wesley; Solo, "Salute Thee Old Glory", by Dorothy Lightfoot; Paper, "Life of Fredrick Douglas", by Gwendolyn Goins.

The class closed this Patriotic week with the song, "The Father of the Land We Love".

There is a story told, by a fantastic writer of fiction, about a weird land of strange people. Now the general conditions of that land, do not differ from those of any other small island. The trees bud in springtime and b lossom forth in the summer. Snow covers the ground in the winter and there are flowers and fruits in due season. Yet, it is a weird place, for all of that.

There are many people on this little island, as the story goes, and many children too-but every single one of them is completely BLIND. The ruler of this miserable little kingdom has only one eye, one leg and one arm-but, he rules. His reign has been a successful one because he has nothing to do, and he does that in a kingly fashion. They couldn't use a playground in that strange place. They wouldn't need a public library because none of them can read. They never give public choice a thought because the one-eyed, one armed, one legged ruler is satisfactory to a kingdom of BLIND SUBJECTS, and the ruler is satisfied also.

In a city like Charlottesville, things should be somewhat different from the way which they are in the Land of the Blind. Over three thousand Negroes live here, together with over twelve thousand interested whites, who stand ready to cooperate in any movement for civic betterment. Our youngsters are in need of a playground. We are in need of a public library. Our taxpayers should be using the ballot.

Are these things being attended to? No. Unfortunately, there is a striking similarity between conditions here and those in the Land of the Blind. Our people are blind to the need for civic betterment. Our so-called lead ers have the one eye of PUBLIC SHOW which becomes as closed when all novelty of a fresh movement dies. The Land of the Blind is a weird place, full of strange people who are blind and ruled by a king who is minus one eye, one arm and one leg.

Our little city is an unusual place, where people look on, unseeingly while disinterested "leaders", speech-anxious, fight sin, fumble five years with Washington Park and scream the evils of segregation.

When the lowering clouds of trouble Make life's path seem dull and gray; And you behold no silver lining In their wake, to light your way; When you've strained your heart and body, And even then you've not made good, It is well to look within you And say, "I've done the best I could."

It is hard to know you've striven, And people smile at you and say, "He is but a drifting failure, No good has ever come his way"; Yet you know that you have struggled, And life to them is "as they" would Wish to have it, easy coming, Tho you've done the best you could.

But the Soul that dwells within you, The Soul no mortal eye can see; Is ever proud to know you've tried it In spite of all necessity. So let the world smile, never sadden; There's no reason why you should, With head held high and eyes straight forward, You have done the best you could.

Mrs. Beatrice Seay.

1. What is meant by "dual personality"?
2. What American Statesman is author of: "For want of a Nail the Shoe was lost; For want of a Shoe the Horse was lost; And for the want of a Horse the Rider was lost".
3. What is meant by E pluribus unum, and of what is it the motto?
4. Name six wars in which U. S. has had part?
5. What is a Calory?
6. What letter occurs most frequently in the English language?
7. Which sentence is grammatically correct in referring to the condition of one's health, "I feel bad, or I feel badly".
8. What are the four chief forms of English Composition?
9. What well-known French Novelist of the nineteenth century was a Negro?
10. What art is supposed to be the first developed?

Answers
1. The manifestations of two different personalities or characters in the same individual.
2. Benjamin Franklin-Poor Richard Almanac
3. "One out of many", and it is the motto of the United States.
4. The American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish American War, the World War.
5. In Physics, a unit of heat, in food, it is the heat valuation unit of nutritive power.
6. The little e.
7. I feel bad. (I feel badly means your sense of touch is impaired.
8. Narration, description, exposition, and argumentation.
9. Alexander Dumas.
10. Dancing.

The funeral of Mrs. Kitty Rea, of Fourth St., was held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Ione Seay Edgar was hostess to "The Smarter Set", at her residence on Sixth St., last Thursday night. After the usual routine of business, those present were served. The first half hour, prior to the beginning of the regular meeting, was devoted to instruction in the technicalities of Contract Bridge, with Mesdames Edgar and Carter acting as teacher. After this, those present played auction bridge. Mrs. Izetta Williams won the first prize and Mrs. Glennie Murray, the second. Mrs. Bentley was guest to the club.

Mrs. Janie Greene died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Viola Porter, on Gasport Hill road.

Mr. and Mrs. William Actie, Miss Sarah Actie, Mr. Wilson Arnette and Mr. Ivan Brown spent the last week end in Washington, D. C.

Mr. Effort Harris, who is an employee of the C. & O. Railway Co. in Ansted, W. Va., is in this city visiting his wife, Mrs. Ola Harris, and relatives on Tenth St.

Mrs. J. F. Bell entertained the "Contract Bridge Club" at her residence on Sixth St. After a brief business meeting, the members and guest played cards. Dr. J. A. Jackson won the club prize for men and Mrs. J. J. Brooks won the club prize for ladies. Mr. J. M. Edgar received the guest prize. At the conclusion of the card game, the hostess served a very palatable supper.

Miss Christine Newman celebrated her eighteenth birthday at the residence of her uncle, Mr. Willie Newman, on Ridge St., Wednesday of last week. Many of her friends and acquaintances were present to help celebrate this fete. The evening was spent in dancing, revelry and feasting. Those present were: Misses Evelyn and Helen Lightfoot, Mary Harris, Jean Preston, Virginia Reed, Emma Brown, Inez Jackson, Edna Newman, Eva Ahart, Eva and Cora Powell, Sadie Meade, Mary Angell, Lottie Terry, Antis Quarles, Constance Kelly, Bertice Carey, Mabel Sampson, Eloise Taylor, Louise Yancey, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mayo, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bowles, Messrs. Earl Sampson, William Carrington, Charles Fagans, Leonard Barbour, Lawrence Perkins, James Woodfolk, Holbert Wicks, Lorenzo Price, Roy Lee, Richard Fields, Arthur Wars, Thomas Martin, George Harris, John Lockett, Isaac Kennedy, Alfred Bynum, Robert Kennedy, Harry Reid, and Herbert Preston. The hostess received many lovely gifts from her friends.

Mrs. Mildred Jones is indisposed at her residence on Grove St., extended.

Mr. Louis Reaves of Ridge St., spent Sunday in Clifton Forge, Va.

Miss Nettie Kennedy, who is instructor in the public schools of Wildwood, Va., was dinner guest Saturday of Miss Geneva P. Knox.

Mrs. Sadie Pennington and Mrs. Florine Anderson were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Wicks, last Sunday evening.

Miss Annie Hughes gave a farewell party last Friday night at her residence on Eighth St. She, accompanied by her sister, Percolia Hughes, left Saturday for Connecticut to join their mother, Mrs. Norma Cooper.

Mr. Isaac Powell, brother of Misses Eva and Cora Powell, visited them last Sunday at their residence on Fifth St. His home is in Faber, Va.

Mrs. Adelaide Burruss, of Staunton, Va., was the houseguest of Reverand and Mrs. E. D. McCreary of Anderson St., last week. While here she visited other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Matilda Watson is quite ill at her residence on 6 1/2 St., S. W.

Mrs. Bessie Cosby and her daughter, Miss Beulah, of Eleventh St., entertained at a buffet supper in honor of Dr. E. W. Stratton, Jr., Sunday evening. The following were present: Mesdames Nannie Luck, Beatrice Fowlkes, Mary Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Howard, Mr. and Mrs. George Goodloe, Mr. Denwood Reeves of Baltimore, Mr. William Lewis of Culpepper, Mr. William Jackson and Mr. Frank Keys.

Mrs. Virginia Monroe, of Page St., is indisposed at her home.

Mrs. Margaret Houston, who has been ill at her residence on Preston Ave., is able to be out again.

"The Elite Social Club" met at the residence of Mrs. W. F. Monroe, Tuesday night of last week and elected officers for the coming year. Those chosen to lead the club for the 1934 season are as follows: Miss Rebecca Carter, President; Mrs. Beatrice Jones, Vice-president; Mrs. Annie Spears, Secretary; Mrs. Virginia Monroe, Treasurer; Mrs. Dorothy Coward, Journalist. After the business meeting the hostess served the guests.

Mrs. Amanda Barbour Butler of Philadelphia was the recent guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barbour, of Ridge St.

Miss Frances Ross and Miss Rosella Perry were the guests of Miss Louise Whitlock last Sunday.

Miss Eva Johnson entertained the "We Moderns" at the residence of Mrs. C. E. Coles on West Main St., Monday evening, Jan. 16th. The evening was a most enjoyable one, spent in card playing, dancing, and partaking of the delightful course served by the hostess. Members present were: Mr. and Mrs. Addison Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. James Martin, Messrs. Franklin Brown, Roy Lee and Robert Mosby. The hostess also entertained as guests, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Woolfolk, Misses Edwina Sellers, Louise Wyatt and Inez Jackson.

Mrs. Lula Bowles Carter died at her home in Bowling Green, Va., Friday, January,12. Those from this vicinity attending her funeral were her sisters, Mrs. Robert Whitlock, and Mrs. Lloyd Howard; her brother, Mr. Major Bowles of Ivy, Va., Messrs. Linwood, Kenneth and John Bowles, also of Ivy; and Mrs. Mary Bowles and Mr. Lloyd Howard of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Conn announce the birth of a daughter, Marion Nannette, born January 7th.

Somewhere on life's highway an opportunity

I stopped and pondered, but all too late; For Fate, alas, had closed her iron gate.

(Mrs.) R. J. Hailstalk.

The principal, faculty and student body of the Jefferson High School observed "Music Appreciation Week" all of last week. During the week Mrs. Hattie K. Henderson and Miss Rosemary M. Jones were in charge of activities. On Monday Miss Jones gave a few brief introductory remarks, explaining their plan of procedure for the ensuing days.

On Wednesday, Mrs. Henderson made a very interesting speech on "Why We Should Appreciate Music". Then the High School Chorus sang "Trees", from the poem by Joyce Kilmer.

On Friday, Miss R.M. Jones closed this week of activities with an inspiring address including the different types of music and the various ways of showing appreciation for such. After this, the High School Chorus sang.

On Monday of this week, Mrs. Alberta H. Loving and Mrs. E.B. Sellers were in charge. This was set aside "Literature Appreciation Week". On Monday, Mrs. Loving made the introductory speech on "Why Students Should Appreciate Good Literature". She closed her address with an appeal to the studetns to develop a taste for good, clean, standard literature. Miss Dorothy Randolph gave a recitation entitled "Names and Faces", by Edgar A. Guest. Miss Bettie Actie sang a solo and Mr. James Gault made a speech on "Literature Appreciation as a Social and Moral Necessity". Mr. Edward McCreary, Jr., led the groups in prayer and the student-body sang "In My Heart There Rings a Melody".

On Wednesday, the American Literature Class supplied the program. Miss Love Jackson recited and the Junior Class sang a group of "Southern Melodies". Miss Helen Sellers read a paper on "The Appreciation of American Literature".

On Friday, Mrs. E.B. Sellers closed this week's program with a brief discussion of the topic, "Literature---What of It"? Instrumental solo, Miss Elizabeth Harris.

The examinations begin Saturday morning at nine o'clock. The English and Mathematics classes will take theirs on this day. On Monday, History, French, and Science classes take theirs.

It has been announced in newspaper circles that a cetain large Negro weekly is going to launch a movement to help Liberia build roads, improve her educational system and increase her trade relations with the world markets. All plans are not complete as yet, but it is understood that the scheme will have the assistance of prominent Negro citizens of the United States, of power and understanding who shall cooperate with the Weekly in securing the necessary financial aid needed to put on this vigorous campaign in the interest of the intellectual development of the youth of Liberia, and for the betterment of that Republic.

It is suggested that there is much that can be done by the fourteen million Negroes of this country and much that will be done in interest of Liberia if we show sincere intentions of creating a stronger Republic. So a conference is scheduled for an early date and all interested persons are invited to attend, and offer suggestions to improve educational and economic conditions in Liberia.

In the United States today there are one million Negro children of school age that are not attending, because of the inaccessibility of schoools, according to a recent report of the Department of Interior. Nine out of every ten Negro teachers now employed in the United States, regardless of qualification, are being paid at the rate of less than $700 per year, although the unskilled factory worker under the minimum of the N. R. A., gets $728.00. The rate of illiteracy of the Negro population in the South is 16.3 per cent as compared with 1.5 per cent for the white population, and some states in this country spend as little as $12.57 per child on Negro education while the standard rate is set at $87.22 per year for each child.

When we consider the many problems confronting Negro education in America today, and note the little effort exercised by the Negro Race to solve them, this recent proposition to help Liberia becomes a little far fetched and despite our profound respect for ambition, we are forced to conclude that the Weekly would be quite in order to launch a drive for better American schools before attempting to solve Liberia's problem.

On the morning of November eleventh, nineteen hundred and eighteen the nations of the world agreed to "cease fighting", so, the Armistice of Rethonde's was signed, which paved the way for the International Treaty of Peace that was done at Versailles, June twenty-eighth, nineteen hundred and nineteen, and civilization heaved a sigh of relief and was thankful that one of the most bloody periods since the history of man had ended.

Today, just fifteen years, and a few months since the signing of Armistice, and there are obvious signs that authorize deep concern for a world that had experienced enough of war. Universal peace is no longer hoped for. That is plainly seen by the attitudes and opinions that have come from some of the most significant points of the globe.

On December twenty-ninth, Foreign Commissioner, Maxim Swinoff of Soviet Russia, made it clear that his government expected and was willing and ready to fight Japan in the East and Germany in the West.

A few days later, Vice Admiral Nobumasa Suetsuga, of the Japanese navy, alarmed the world by stating that the Japanese no longer considered white race a superior one and expected to fight the United States and any other nation of the world that held a contrary view.

While from Washington, D. C., our Capitol comes the reassuring but war-like message of Mr. harry H. Wooding, the assistant Secretary of War that the American Army stands ready for any crisis.

A decade and a half has been long enough to prove that the contracting nations are not willing to sacrifice their national ambitions for international good will and universal peace. All nations, beginning with Germany, have demonstrated that.

Nations have seemingly forgotten those bood-soaked days of the last war, the millions of human lives lost, the millions of dollars spent, the burdens that are still "hanging on" as a grim reminder of What Price War! Yes, nations have forgotten their pledge of international peace and understanding; the various agreements are but insignificant pieces of paper, disregarded in the mad rush for national ambition. So, nations, just fifteen years after the international Treaty of Peace, are asking again for WAR.

Shortly after President Roosevelt had delivered, in person, his annual message to Congress at a joint session in the House, at the opening of the Seventy-third Congress, several days ago, six anti-lynching bills were introduced. The House heard four and two were introduced in the Senate. The Negro Representative, Oscar DePriest of Illinois introduced the first in the House and was followed by Representative U. S. Guyer of Kansas, then J. A. Gavagan of New York and last, H. P. Kapplemann of Connecticut. In the Senate, Edward P. Costigan, Senator from Colorado and Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York introduced a bill that is being supported by the N.A.A. C. P. and the remaining one was introduced by Senator Hamilton F. Kean of New Jersey. All of the anti-lynching bills were referred to the Judiciary Committee and opinion is divided on the outside.

There are leaders of both races who look forward to the passage of one of the bills as a step towards the prevention of lynching in this country, on the other hand, there are Negro and white students of government who are confident that a Federal Anti-Lynching Law is doomed to failure and they consider such Legislature, just another law to break. Those scholars of the latter view hold that lynching is an evil arising from the masses and that they must be corrected by the State and local police powers. They further contend that Federal intervention would probably punish but could not prevent lynching.

We also, are of the opinion that the Crime could be more effectively checked by State powers, but details of the twenty eight lynchings of nineteen hundred and thirty-three have shown us that State Officials are not of a similar opinion.

Lynching in America must be stopped! It must be stopped at once; not for the benefit of any given race or groups, but for the good of America and the principles upon which the country was founded. Every lynching hardens the public heart and lessens its respect for organized government, a most vital necessity of Democracy. Every lynching questions the government's power to function AND every lynching is a step backward, a vivid reminder of the age of Barbarism.

Dear Editor:

I have noticed in several magazines and daily papers that President Roosevelt is taking a stand against lynching. Many of our, here-to-fore, indifferent American citizens have been lying "Supinely of their backs" not caring what comes, whether good or ill as far as lynching is concerned. Now, as far as I can see, this evil isn't anything new. Why it is almost as old as the emancipation proclamation. I wonder why this feeling against lynching is just becoming manifest. I hate to think that it is because of the latest trend of the lyncher's mind, that is, lynching whites as well as Negroes.

Every time I scan a paper, I see Negro lynched by mob. Once upon a time, this passed unnoticed except by a few Negro journals. Now the subject has become popular, and even the Chief Executive has spoken, publicly, against it.

Well, even if the interest of the public is finally aroused, I don't care under what circumstances, I am glad because I have grown weary of the smell of human flesh burning like the side of cattle.

Maury Winfield. Richmond, Va.

Mrs. Lillian Harris of Louisa, Va., was the house-guest of Mrs. Lottie Reaves last weekend. After this she left for Washington to visit friends.

Mrs. Heloise Wicks is ill at the University Hospital.

Mr. Ernest Allen, Sr., is ill at the University Hospital.

Mrs. Mary Woodfork of Tenth St., spent the day last Friday in North Garden, Va., as the guest of her mother, Mrs. Malinda Saylor.

Miss Daisy Spears, who has been ill at her residence on Twelfth St., is convalescent.

The missionary circle of Mt. Zion Baptist Church met at the residence of Mrs. Martha Hearns, last Monday evening. After a very interesting meeting the hostess served ice cream and cake.

A group of Richmonders, including Miss Naomi Davis, Messrs. William McLarty, George Bell, Russell Williams and Patrick Fells, visited Misses Helen, Evelyn and Hattie Mae Lightfoot on Sunday, last.

Among those who visited relatives at St. Emma Institute in Rockcastle, Va., last Sunday are: Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Fuller, Mr. Joseph Kelly, Sr., Mrs. Eva Mae Roberts, Misses Rosezellia and Fannie Fuller, Evelyn Robinson, Ella Washington, Arvella Houston, Pearl Douglas, Virginia Reed, Fannie Carter, and Clarice Kelly; Messrs. Alonzo Barbour and Floyd Wesley.

Miss Leola Belle was hostess to a group of young people on Tuesday night of last week, at her residence on Alphonso St. Those who enjoyed the evening were: Misses Christine Newman, Elizabeth Harris, Virginia Reed, Mary Angell, Constance Kelly, Virginia Brown, Helen, Evelyn and Hattie Lightfoot, Emma Brown, Thelma Washington, Sadie and Sarah Meade, Annie Hughes, Eva and Cora Powell, Alice Jackson, Mary Cawthorne, Clrice Kelly, Oliver Jones, Inez Jackson, Adele Martin, Marion and Otelia Arnette, Sallie Ca rter, Isabelle Ragland, Lucille and Gladys Richardson, Cornelia Jefferson, Ellen Anderson, Zelma Burks and Messrs. Arthur Wars, George Harris, John A. Jackson, Jr., Lawrence Perkins, Roy Lee, Denver Jones, Augustus Howard, Lorenzo Price, James Woodfolk, William Dabney, Claud Burgin, William Jackson, Grover Henderson, Charles Brooks, Lawrence and William Irving, Charles Fagans, Carter Winfrey, Cecil Watts, Thomas Martin, Isaac Kennedy, Edward Sellers, Edward Perry, Robert Reaves, Rudolph Taylor and William Lewis.

On Friday night, January 19, the Hi-Y-Club of Jefferson High School is sponsoring a musicale, presenting some of the most talented musicians of the city, in the High School auditorium at eight o'clock. Admission 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for chil dren. You are urged to come out and help the boys.

Monday, January 22, Mrs. Elsie C. Heiskell and Mrs. Berta Poindexter are presenting a group of men, young and otherwise, in an entirely masculine Fashion Revue for the benefit of First Baptist and the Trinity Episcopal Church. The admission is 15 cents. There will be presented also several features as added attractions.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green and their son, Thomas, Jr., spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Key of Eleventh St.

Miss Lucy Redd and Mrs. Frances Smith of Eveventh St., motored to Cismont Tuesday of last week to attend the funeral of Margaret Payne.

Mrs. Irma B. Carter who has been ill at her residence on Sixth St., N. W., has improved considerably.

Mrs. Carrie Byers, who has been indisposed at her residence on Seventh St., is convalescing.

Mrs. Alice Watson Carter was hostess to "The Smarter Set", at her residence on Grove St., extended, Thursday night of last week. At the conclusion of a very interesting business meeting, those present relished a sumptuous menu, served by the hostess. P rogressive bridge was then played for the next two hours. The highest score was made by Mrs. Izetta Williams, who won a beautiful box of linen writing paper, encased in a silver and gold trimmed duofold box. Mrs. Ione Seay Edgar won the second prize, wh ich was a lovely linen guest towel. After exchanging bits of conversation, those present expressed their enjoyment of the meeting and left for home.

Mrs. Rosa Scott of Washington, D. C., was the weekend guest of her mother, Mrs. Sallie Chishom, and other relatives in this city.

The Sunday School Department of the Church of God in Christ presented a Christmas Program entitled "Birth of Christ", from the second chapter of Matthew. Mrs. Mary E. Wilson was in charge of the entertainment.

Mr. J. A. Barbour of Rose Hill St., is out now, after an illness of three weeks.

Mr. William Hollins of Fourth St., N. W., is confined to his bed after having undergone a minor operation.

Mrs. Marjorie Hargrove of Fourth St., and a famous air artist known to many radio fans as "Whistling Bob" presented jointly, an enjoyable program over station W. E. H. C., in Charlottesville, last week.

Mrs. Peachie C. Johnson entertained the Thalian Art and Literary Club at her residence on Fourth St., last Thursday evening.

On Monday evening of last week, a group of "Smarter Set" Club members engaged themselves in an informal game of Contract bridge at the residence of Mrs. Eleanora B. Sellers of Anderson St. Those present were: Mesdames Glennie L. Murray, Lucile G. Sampso n, Elsie C. heiskell, Ione S. Edgar, Izetta S. Williams, Miss Rosemary M. Jones, Miss Geneva P. Knox and Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Carter.

Mr. Daniel F. Childress of Booker St. wsa reelected Worshipful Master of Yorkright Masons. Other officers will be announced in a later edition.

Mrs. Josephine Jackson recently returned to this city after visiting relatives in Scotland Neck, N. C., and various points in Virginia.

Mrs. Mills of Earlysville is living with her sister, Mrs. Robert Kelly of Tenth St. She is doing nicely.

Mrs. Sarah Robinson, who is ill at the University Hospital, is improving.

Miss Penelope Barbour visited Luray, Va., Wednesday of last week to attend the funeral of Mr. John Slater.

Reverand and Mrs. W. R. Strassner returned to this city last week. They spent the Christmas holiday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, visiting relatives.

As another link in the cooperative chain of development in the public schools, Mrs. Cora B. Duke, Principal, and her teaching staff are working out and presenting very interesting and educational assembly programs during the assembly period. For the month of January, the high school staff is in charge of activities. This has been selected as a month of appreciation programs. The first week in January was devoted to "Home and School Appreciation Week". Mrs. E. C. Heiskell was teacher in charge. On Wednesday, she made a very inspiring address on home and school appreciation for the betterment of the child. On Friday, Fannie Mae Barbour read a theme entitled, "How Can I Make My Home Happy?" Then, Elizabeth Harris played an instrumental solo, entitled "Home, Sweet Home". The last number on the program was a recitation, "If" for girls.

The second week in January was devoted to "Self Appreciation". Mrs. C. W. Michie and Mrs. Cora B. Duke were in charge of activities. On Monday Mrs. Michie delivered the introductory address; on Wednesday, she made a very strong appeal to the students to place a greater par on themselves. On Friday, Mrs. Cora B. Duke read a story whose general theme was cooperation and how it helps one attain any desired end.

Don't forget the musicale presenting Charlottesville's leading talented musicians in the Jefferson School auditorium, Friday, January 19th at 8:30 P. M.

The Reflector has called attention before to the fundamental points of the old hide-behind-skirt-game. It has been a favorite pastime for a certain class of unscrupulous citizens in this country for years upon years. A Negro, in some way, incurs the disfavor of his more influential white brother by "back talk", or maybe a fist fight and the unfortunate fellow is charged with rape. Indiscreet rags scream the manufactured details, making sure not to mention the name of the "lady" who is supposed to be involved, and the rest of the trick is familiar to the reading public of America. All paraphernalia is collected, the victim taken from jail and the bloodthirsty mobsters avenge a personal misunderstanding in the name of "protection for the white womanhood". Consequently, a disinterested world is led to believe that all Negro men are fiendish rapists who must be held in check with the rope and oil.

There are just a few groups of sincere American citizens anxious for the truth; for example, the Southern Commission on Lynching and the Women's Anti-Lynching Federation (both Southern organizations of men and women of the white race) who have learned by actual investigation that ninety percent of the rape charges, over a period of fifteen years, have been false.

Cordie Cheek, a seventeen year old youth, was murdered in Maury County, Tenn., on December, fifteenth, by a group of citizens reputed to have been led by several county officials. However Governor McAllister has facts which prove that Cheek was lynched not because he was disrespectful to white womanhood, but because he forgot to "mister" a white youth who was the same age as he, which led to a fist fight. That night, Cheek was kidnapped and hanged which, according to a w eekly thereabouts, was "an act to protect the purity of white womanhood".

It is the same old trick that has been pulled for years by a group, which may be classified as the lowest type of humanity. These base murderers have enough of the brute's inclinations to destroy human life and are cowardl y enough to hide behind the skirts of women by naming their dastardly acts as measures of protection. God pity anything judged by the standards that such feeble and degraded minds set up.

Professor Franklin Frazier, of Fisk University in Nashville, Tenn., was guest speaker at the City Wide Young People's Forum held in Baltimore, Md., last week. In the course of his address, Professor Frazier contended that p ractically all of the Negro leaders in the past had tried to make the race a group of imitators, which, in his opinion, was the incorrect psychology of leadership. He offers that bleaching the skin and straightening the hair should be discarded and more attention paid to the maintenance of the original identity of the Negro. Dr. Clark Foreman, advisor to the Negro in this present administration, was deemed unfit for his position.

One reads the Professor's address and wonders about certain critical statements made; for example, the questioning of the leadership of Booker T. Washington, the founder of one of the greatest Negro educational institutions in the world, and the expressed doubt of the wisdom of W. E. B. Dubois, editor of "The Crisis" and active officer of the N. A. A. C. P. One is still surprised as the Professor continues his discourse of dissatisfaction with every eminent Negro, from Douglas down to present day leaders, and sincerely wonders what next?

Finally, Professor Frazier praised Marcus Garvey for his work and expressed his belief that the most important step in Negro leadership was made by this scheming West Indian who attempted to operate his Black Star Line year s ago for the purpose of taking all Negroes who could pay the passage fee, to Africa in his secondhanded boat. All things considered, we are forced to one of the two facts concerning Professor Frazier; namely, either he was previously preoccupied, so tha t he did not have time to prepare a speech, or loyalty to and pride in one's race are too inconsequent to pierce his cerebral skin.

1. How many Negroes are there in the United States, according to the last census?
2. Who is the President of Siberia?
3. Who is Dr. Robert R. Moton?
4. What famous poem deals chiefly with an aged sailor and an Albatross?
5. What is Malthusianism?
6. What are where is Wall Street?
7. Who wrote Thanatopsis, and what is the meaning of the word?
8. Give the line following: "Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord".
9. Who was Goethe?
10. What is a scenario?

The questions presented this week take in a wide range of subjects, but should be familiar in their above simple form to the average reader. Most of the questions were submitted this week by some of our readers. (Editor's Note.)

Answers
1. There are 14,000,000 Negroes in the United States.
2. President Barclay.
3. President of Tuskegee college for Negroes and famous Negro author.
4. Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
5. The contention of Malthus that population increases faster than subsistence, therefore can be made to do, and that poverty is, for that reason, inevitable.
6. The street in New York City on which so many financial transactions in stocks and bonds take place.
7. William Cullen Bryant: The name means from the Greek, "a meditation on death."
8. "He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored". From the "Battle Hymn of the Republic".
9. One of the most famous of German poets and writers (1749-1832)
10. The form in which a movie is written for the guidance of directors and actors.

NOTE: The answers are not offered as strict text book material and may vary a little from authority on minor detail. The answers are given in the most simple and condensed form for the benefit of busy readers that may not have the time to pore over long and tedious volumes.

These Poems were submitted by Professor Winson M. Tyler, instructor in Science and Athletic director at Halifax County Training School. He is a graduate of Lincoln University in Lincoln, Penn.

Blind I gazed at Passion.... Nude-nude as the moon. So lovely.... So sublime.... Then I gazed at love, But naught could I see; Passion had Left me blind.
The End When my task is done, And the hour is nigh That I must seek rest She comes in all her Still radiance....takes Me to her cool breast.
To some nook we hie Where soothing breezes Play about the air; Sweet roses kiss me Free of pain and care.
Comes dusk; the robin Sings his slumber song As sun and earth meet My brow she doth kiss Till--at last I sleep.
To a Little Bird Ah, little bird, you have a song And we poor souls but a sigh; High up in your stately home You laugh at this motely crowd. So wide is your airy realm and Your small humble nest rivals By far earth's strongest palace, For yours is safe, being nearer God.
Little Red Leaves Little red leaves sighing in the wind, You don't know lynching is a sin. What you saw last night you shame to tell Tell me red leaves, I know 'twas Hell.
Little red leaves stop your crying You want folks to come and hear you crying? White folks had a spree, didn't they Bud, Cause you're all dressed up and painted in Blood.

Tender is the Night; Countless Stars Come and Go
Tender is the Night; The moon is full; Soft breezes blow
Tender is the Night, Cool, pure, refreshing; darkness Giving birth to dew.
Tender is the Night, The moon, the stars, the darkness and You.

T. J. Sellers

Several years ago a famous columnist of our race startled America when he released for publication in a journal of international repute an article entitled, "Black America Begins to Doubt". The author showed by facts and figures that church attendence was on the decrease, that intelligence had won over superstitution and, in short, that the new Negro was no longer willing to abide by the philosophy of his forebears, which was, "Take the world but give me Jesus."

Our church circles were shocked and immediately took exception to most of the charges made, while members of other races could hardly believe that a people who had done so much to keep Christianity in tact, was really its lack on this one obvious characteristic. Hundreds of pages flowed into press rooms all over the world, some lamenting this seemingly deplorable outlook of the Negro on a very essential issue and others attempted to justify the conditions by citing the disregard of "The brotherhood of man theory" which gives racial prejudice the prominence that should be allotted to The Golden Rule. Still another group offered entirely different version from the above-mentioned and blamed the skeptical attitude on a restless, jazz-crazed, insane society, fresh from the smell of blood on the battlefield of Europe, that had forgotten God temporarily.

Is Negro faith really on the decline? Has church attendence decreased? Is science replacing religion in the Negro's life? Does Cab Calloway or Duke Ellington occupy a greater space in the heart of the Negro than Gabriel and his illustrious trumpet? Has the Negro's hardships really shaken his faith in God and His salvation?

The answer to the first question seems to offer an answer to those that follow.

There is a pet illusion, overworked by the people; it is those who are not in the church are somewhere else serving the devil, or to put it another way, every Sunday activity is an evil one except that of attending church. Church attendence is most assuredly decreasing, if we are to believe reputedly, reliable statements. Churches began failing twenty years before our last panic and have continued to do so at a ratio of about twenty-five for every one bank in our country. This is easily understood by the fact that there are many more churches than banks, but this truth proves at least that economic conditions did not interfere unnaturally.

Negro church attendence has decreased becasue the Negro's faith has declined not in God, but in a weak, insincere clergy, incapable of defending the vitally essential program, and lacking in the first requisite which the wise St. Paul so boldly declared that he possessed when he said "I know whom I have believed".

An Open Letter to the Washington Park Committee.

Honored Sirs:

It has been well over six years since Mr. McIntire gave the Negroes of this city tract of land on Preston Ave., known now as Washington Park.

Just a few moments after the grant was made the City Council called you gentlemen together and informed you of the gift; it was slight contention at that meeting, we understand, over just what man would be best suited to head the committee or a matter to that effect. We weren't there so cannot discuss that phase of it at any length.

Shortly after satisfactory agreement was reached in your body, you proceeded to give benefit dances, accept club and private donations and let the grounds out for barbeques and other purposes in attempts to create a fund.

After the small show left the park grounds during the early fall of 1932, your interest apparently ceased and the most that we have been able to hear was a very indefinite statement made by one of your members in a mass meeting last last year concerning the promise of the City Council to help erect a building on the grounds.

Gentlemen, the City Council of Charlottesville selected you because of your merits and the Negroes of the city were well pleased with its choice because we felt you more than capable of doing the task entrusted to you.

Your six year reign however has been very unsatisfactory, and individuals are wondering about small donations given; clubs are anxious for an explanation and the citizens in general would like to know what you intend to do. Right here may we add, even if they weren't wondering and even if they didn't want an explanation, your position, one of public trust, would most certainly call for some sort of reckoning after a lapse of six years.

If you find it inconvenient to release a signed published statement in regards to the present financial standing of the fund, your past activities and your present plans, then why not call a mass meeting, rid yourselves of the obvious burden and give the people of Charlottesville a chance to show their appreciation for the generous gift of Mr. McIntire by appointing an active and capable park committee.

In conclusion may we add, this is not an attempt, gentlemen, to do but one thing, and that is, to start action that may lead to the development of Washington Park, a much needed project in our city that has apparently escaped your notice.

Century of Progress, Theme Patron's Day Exhibit.

Many and varied were the types of units worked out in the two Jefferson Schools. It was interesting to note the interest that various classes showed in this work.

Early in the fall, the Principal, Mrs. C.B. Duke, named the unit, and expressed the desire that each teacher work her unit on some phase of a Century of Progress. Then, those who were taking the course in Curriculum Revision, under Mrs. Rose Butler Brown, Directress of the Department of Extension, began an intensive study of unit work.

There were various types of units, for example: The Senior Class concentrated on "A Century of Progress in Negro Education in Charlottesville". The pupils collected pictures and data from venerable residents of the city. They wrote themes and made posters to that effect.

The Junior Class worked out a unit entitled, "A Century of Progress in Democracy." Their activities included a visit to the City Hall for statistics dealing with population and the evolution of the voter's interest.

The Sophomore Class had a unit in History and one in English. In History the pupils showed a Century of Progress in War. Their scope covered the Civil War and the World War. To this end they built a sand table upon which they reconstructed a scene of both Wars. They also made posters. For their English class, their unit was "A Century of Progress in Newspaper making". The members of the class collected news papers dating from 1834 to 1934. Then they formed two editorial staffs, and edited two newspapers, one called the Jefferson Chronicle and the other, The Jefferson Gazette.

The First Year Classes have been studying investiments, so their unit centered around "Miss Freshman's Boudoir", emphasizing the fact that one should not buy beyond his means.

The Science Class concentrated on "A Century of Progress in the Conservation of life". The students made posters and wrote themes to this effect.

In the Seventh Grade, they worked out a very interesting unit on Communication and the Sixth Grade on Transportation. They used sand tables, themes, and posters to emphasize this.

In the Fifth Grade, the "Heart of Virginia, the Historical center of the Nation" was worked out.

In the Fourth Grade, the unit centered around "How the Indians Lived", and in the third "Holland and the Dutch People". The second year worked on a health house and took for their theme the Preservation of Health.

Mrs. Dorcia B. Johnson's unit was centered around sewing and industrial arts.

The Deluxe Glee Club, a male chorus of twenty voices, under the direction of Mr. J. Franklin Brown, will make its first public appearance on Monday evening, April 30th at 8:30 in the auditorium of Jefferson High School.

This organization came into being during the earlier part of the year and has for its major purpose the presentation of Negro Spirituals and Melodies in the original manner.

The various popular arrangements have been discarded by this club and at the debut in the Jefferson High Auditorium next Friday night we shall hear a group of our best known and most beautiful songs rendered with the same rhythum and deep feeling that placed them on a pinnacle in the world of music and caused them to be condeidered as one of the outstanding contributions of our race.

No other work of art has undergone the humiliating changes imposed upon Negro Folk music. Various modern conceptions of jazz, wild tempos and soulless renditions by artists, incapable of portraying the intended sincerity of the Spirituals and melodies, tend to destroy the real purpose and mar the beauty and charm that so clearly bespeaks of a Race, its faith in God, and its love for nature.

These songs are expressive of the slave in the field, the patient christian who had and still has faith in deliverance, on the jolly, carefree stevedore, strumming his cares away.

The DeLuxe Glee Club is striving to preserve all of the original sincerity of purpose depicted in the Negro's most valuable contribution to the world.

(With apologies to Dr. J.A. Jackson for personal remarks)

Week before last, our city was host to the Old Dominion Dental Society. What an asset this convention was, to our city. If nothing else were enumerated, the inspiration allotted to our young people is really worthy of note. Without any attempt at exagg eration I have heard about ten young men and women express their desrie to become dentists. Dr. J.A. Jackson and Dr. B.A. Coles deserve great credit for their unselfishness in planning the public meeting which gave the citizens a chance to listen and learn from those experienced Doctors of Denistry, whose advice was really worth listening to.

A more intelligent and creditable looking group could not be found elsewhere. They deported themselves with a decorum, born of culture and dignity. This in itself, made our young people square their shoulders, and emulate that which was displayed by these visitors.

It is no secret to anyone within the city, about Dr. J.A. Jackson interest in young people. For the past four years, he and Dr. Coles, both members of the Omega Fraternity, have presented to the graduate of Jefferson High, who has maintained the highest average in English, a prize consisting of a five dollar gold piece. At present, through these two gentlemen, the members of the Old Dominion Dental Society, is offering a five dollar prize, apart from the annual award to the graduating class, to the pupi l in any grade who writes the best paper by Dr. Fred Moton, State Clinician, at the public meeting on Thursday night. Word has been received that many are preparing essays for this contest.

I only wish that more people were visibly interested in the advancement of the younger generation. It is easy enough to say "I love young people and am interested in them", but when it is a question of what have you done?, you must remain silent, unless you remember your criticisms of youths running wild, without offering any substitute.

Now let us enumerate some of the visible signs of Dr. Jackson's interest. (1) I have been told by students that his outer office is always available for groups who wish to study. (2) We know of his hard struggle to organize and gain recognition for the local Boy Scouts, who use his farm in Union Ridge for a regular meeting place. (3) We have discussed the prize offered jointly by our two dentists. (4) In the midst of his plans for the Old Dominion Dental Society, he made a place for the yound people. If you want to know the man he is, talk with his children, and you'll find they are filled with him.

Jefferson

Home of the BIG Pictures

TODAY AND SATURDAY

KATHERINE

HEPBURN

He had no right to love her........but he couldn't resist! Neither can you, when she casts her spell!.......the witch girl of the Blue Ridge, whose savage flames of love set fire to the mountains!

"SPITFIRE"

with

ROBERT YOUNG

RALPH BELLAMY

MARTH SLEEPER

The following program was rendered by the local Boy Scouts of America, Sunday, April 15, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church:

Boy Scout Prayer....Franklin Jackson

Poem-"A School Boy's Troubles"....James Wesley

Topic Discussion-"Follow Me"....Maurice Upshaw

Paper-"Helping Others"....James Gault

Selection..........Boy Scout Quintet

Poem..........Lloyd Quarterman

Boy Scout Oath........Roscoe Taylor

Paper-"Service of Boy Scouts"..Charles Taylor

Selection..........Boy Scout Quintet

Poem..........C.D. Allen

Poem..........Mr. Porter (Bard of Charlottesville)

Solo..........Mr. T.W. Edwards

A large audience enjoyed the program put on by the youngsters.

The Crawford case has ended. Late Saturday evening the jury found the defendant guilty of first degree murder and after much balloting, fixed his punishment at life imprisonment. He was taken to Richmond to await transfer to the State penitentiary, where he will spend the remainder of his life. The Crawford case has ended, but long after that wretched man has gone to pay his final penalty, there are certain things that the case brought forth, which will be long remembered.

The public will never forget that able and well-learned group of Negro defense attorneys headed by Dean Charles Houston of Howard University. Their demeanor throughout the trial will lend prestige to Negro lawyers-to-be. Nor will the impartial Judge McLemore and members of the prosecution be forgotten. What a contrast to the Scottsboro case! When Attorney General Knight, several weeks ago admitted that he was "pleading to passion and prejudice"; how different this was f rom the Crawford case. Mr. Virginus Dabney and "The Richmond Times Dispatch" will be thanked, even years later, for the attitude that they helped to create and maintain throughout the stages of one of the most critical cases ever held in America. The Na tional Association for the Advancement of Colored People; will live in the memory of people who respect sane action and who detest racial ballyhoo.

Yes, the Crawford case has ended, but the manner in which it was handled and those who handled it, shall never die in the hearts of true Virginians. The rest of the states regard Virginia with profound respect and are happy to call her mother of states, mother of presidents, mother of culture and mother of democracy, where justice operates through the the organized channels of government of the people, for the people and by the people.

Last Sunday, which was as beautiful as a day in Spring, I spent part of the afternoon basking in the sunshine which carpeted my back yard. While listlessly looking at first one thing and then another I noticed a solitary li ttle leaf being tremblingly swayed by the gentle wind, until finally it slowly and gracefully fluttered to the waiting arems of the ground, at whith place it joined the ranks of its comrades. At first, I thought of Oliver Wendell Holmes' poem, "The Last Leaf", and became somewhat saddened, but perhaps it was the loftiness that surrounded me or perhaps it was the beauty of the day; something that most assuredly changed my mood of sadness to one of exultation because it occurred to me that the leaf really wasn't dead. True, it had completed its brief span of existence on the bough of the tree but now, it was expanding into a broader field for its very decay meant it would help to enrich the soil and become a part of toher leaves and plants and trees. My deduction from this was, that nothing is ever destroyed.

Just as the leaf lives on and on and on, so does the Soul. It cannot die. I cannot make bold as to what it looks like; I will not attempt to exaggerate as to what it feels like, but I know, and you know that it is there; that a small voice within us that ever tends towards the good and beautiful, is a thing that is untouchable. That voice is God's; in fact, it is He, or a part of Him within us. How do I know it is Immortal? In the first place, whether sleeping or wakin g, it is omnipresent. It is always with us. In the second place, even the hardest criminal can be touched somewhere, sometime, at some place. We say it may be remembrance of his mother, or his childhood days, or the tender caress of a little child. Bu t what makes him hearken unto these remembrances? Let me tell you, it is the Immortality of his Soul. Nothing can kill it-it is ever exalted, imperishable, and even while the body is aiding vegetation the Soul returns to Him and lives on and on.

1. What was Aaron's Rod?
2. Who was Ananias?
3. To what does Babel allude?
4. What is meant by the Canticles?
5. Who was Cush?
6. Who was Dorcas?
7. What was the origin of the name Ebenezer?
8. Who was Enoch?
9. What was the duty of the Levite?
10. What modern use do we make of the word Pharisee?

Answers
1. The rod cast before Pharoh by Aaron, it became a serpent and later blossomed.
2. A follower of the Apostles, husband of Sapphira, who fell dead when he was rebuked by Peter for lying.
3. The city and lofty tower in the land of Shinor where the confusion of languages is supposed to have taken place. We refer to it today figuratively as a confusion of voices or a structure of impossible height.
4. The song of Solomon, a book of the Old Testament.
5. He is supposed to have been the eldest son of Ham. The "Land of Cush" called later "Ethiopia", was named for him.
6. A female Christian disciple at Joppa, who made many garments for the poor. She is the symbol of generosity and goodness.
7. Samuel gave the name to the stone set up by him to commemorate the victory of the Israelites. The Hebrew definition of it is "stone of help."
8. The father of Methuselah. It is said that he "Walked with God."
9. The Levite was supposed to aid the priests, of the tribe of Levi, in the care of the tabernacle, the sacred vessels and the Temple.
10. We use it to characterize any extremely formal, sanctimonious or hypocritical person. The Pharisee was originally a member of an ancient and exclusive Jewish sect who held a strong conviction of their superior sanctity.

Dear Editor,

I picked up a Race weekly a short while ago and read an interesting article. The sum total of it was: "A closed season is provided for most birds and animals, in which no killing is allowed. There should be a closed season for lynching Negroes in order to insure posterity. Since lynching has become a National Sport, the government will have to do for Negroes what it has done for other game such as buffaloes. All Negroes should at least be put under the jurisdiction of state game wardens who will decide for their states just at what time during the year lynch-parties may be held. This will give prolific Negro women and stalwart Negro males time to replenish the stock which may then, after being nurtured and ripened, may be turned loose as prey for blood-thirsty lynchers."

This article though a bit exaggerated is truly representative. A man is no longer safe. The "Land of the free and the home of the brave" has become a sporting ground for marauders, who seemingly have chosen human beings as their prey. And the sad part of it is that we can do nothing about it. Governor Ritchie, in his attempt at upholding law and order will probably lose his position at the next election. I am weary of picking up papers and reading about mob violence.

Word was received here about three weeks ago that a white man was arrested charged with attempted rape on a young woman of our race, somewhere near your city or Albemarle county, and the case was dismissed. Oh well-we aren't supposed to be human anyway. If a car kills a Negro, it is "the poor devil, pity he didn't watch his step." If it kills a white man it is, "Oh the poor man, I know he suffered." Why am I angry? I don't know. I only feel terribly bad about the degeneration of American civilization, I guess, and I must make some one else feel bad.

Just now, I wish I could shout my horrors from the top of the world's highest building and let my voice be heard around the world! No, I don't want to talk over the radio as the mobsters, the majority of them, aren't intelligent enough to have such an animal as a radio in their homes-and they couldn't hear me anyway.

Brotherhood of man! Ugh! I'd rather exemplify the herd on the plains.

Mrs. Agnes Lawrence, Richmond, Va.

Mrs. Alice Brookins of Twelfth Street is ill at her residence.

Miss Isabelle Ragland entertained the "Lottie Reid Club" at her residence on Pearl Street last Tuesday night. Miss Thelma Watson was guest.

Little Christine Gofney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gofney of Twelfth St., is quite ill.

Mrs. Willie Arnette left this city last Friday for Washington, D. C. to visit relatives.

Mr. Joseph Kelly, Jr., student of St. Emma Institute in Rockcastle is in the city. He will remain here for a few days for minor medical treatment.

Mrs. Rosa Dickerson, who has been quite ill at her residence on 10 1/2 St., is convalescent.

Mrs. Julia Stratton, wife of Dr. E.W. Stratton, local physician is in this city. She will remain here during the holidays after which she will resume her position as nurse in the Sea View Hospital in Staten Island, New York.

Miss Pauline Scott, who is a student of Dunbar High School, in Washington, has returned home for the Christmas holidays.

Mrs. Mary Fields Ragland left this city Tuesday for Florida, where she will remain all winter.

Miss Viola Price, who has been residing with Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Burley of Henry Avenue, left for Culpepper, Va., to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives.

Miss M. Otelia Abbott, who has been indiposed at her residence on Dyce Street has improved considerably.

Miss Lucy Redd and Mrs. Frances Smith motored to Boyd Tavern, Va., and spent the day Sunday.

Mrs. C. D. Jefferson of Madison, Va., spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Virginia Monroe.

Among those Collegians who are spending the Christmas holidays with parents and other relatives are: Virginia State College: Misses Margaret Pennington, Anna Pauline Henderson, Pocahontas Sellers, Lula Howard, Rozellia Henry, Virginia Keys, Emma Straton, Julia Harris and Messrs. Charles Michie, Robert Wicks, and Robert Johnson. West Virginia State College: Miss Cornelia B. Winston and Mr. John H. Pleasants.

Howard University: Miss Violet Coles. Hampton Institute: Miss Marion Howard.

Mrs. Ophelia Fields, who has been visiting her mother for quite some time, is expected to return to this city sometime this week.

Williamson-Jones Nuptials

Mr. Richard Williamson and Miss Florence Jones were united in marriage December 14, at 7:30 P.M. by Reverand H. E. Williams of Anderson St. Mr. Williamson formerly resided in Petersburg, Va., and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Major Jones of Ivy, Va. Mr. Williamson is the brother of Mrs. Mary Henry of this city.

Miss Elizabeth Spencer of Staunton, Va., was married to Mr. John Deering, of this city, Saturday night of last week. The reception in honor of the bride and groom was held at the Rosenwald School Monday evening.

Little Delores Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry, was hostess to a group of her little friends last week. They helped her to celebrate her third birthday.

Mrs. Izetta Williams has returned to this city after visiting her husband in Washington, D. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lassiter have returned to their home in Sunburn, N. C., after having visited this city on business. While here they were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins of Ridge Street.

Reverend and Mrs. W. R. Strassner are spending the Christmas holidays in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the guests of the mother of Reverand Strassner.

Mrs. Otelia Jackson, accompanied by Mrs. Ella Kinney and Mr. Charlie Thomas, motored to Richmond, Va., Sunday. Mrs. Kinney spent the day with Reverand and Mrs. G. E. Reid, formerly of this city.

Scene: A cozy room in a rich man's house with luxurious furniture and ornaments. A spoiled little girl may be seen cuddling a little kitty and a beautiful doll.

Time: The week before Christmas.

Characters: Dolly Mae, Mrs. Lovett and Miss Fairy.

Mrs. Lovett: Dolly dear, tell mother how many presents you are going to give this year.

Dolly Mae: How much money may I have mother?

Mrs. Lovett: Why, I don't know. You want to give presents with your own money, don't you?

Dolly Mae: Oh, mother, it will take nearly all of my money. I won't have any for myself.

Mrs. Lovett: (Taking Dolly in her lap) Dolly, I have noticed that you have a great tendency to be selfish and self contained. You will think me mean now but if I do not teach you better you will always be selfish, and it will be my fault. You will eith er give presents with your own money or I won't allow Santa Claus to come to see you. (With this she leaves the room).

Dolly Mae to herself: Oh, well, I can spend my money and get my own Christmas presents. (She sat pouting and looking in the fireplace. She was very tired. All of a sudden from out the fireplace jumped a beautiful fairy waiving her wand.)

Miss Fairy: Dear Dolly Mae, I heard what you said to your mother and I will tell you a story if you will listen.

Dolly Mae: Please tell me a story.

Miss Fairy: Once there was a little girl that was very selfish. She had everything money could buy, but on Christmas she was not happy because she did not have the Christmas spirit.

Dolly Mae: What is the Christmas spirit?

Miss Fairy: The Christmas spirit is a spirit that makes us feel we should make somebody else happy. It is a spirit of self-forgetfulness. You should never give to receive. (Here Dolly's mouth flew open, but the fairy continued) Each Christmas she woul d give only to those who had given to her the year previous and she would not spend more than she thought they had spent on her. So one Christmas her kind old grandmother told her that she would have to make a sacrifice if she wanted to be happy.

Dolly Mae: Whay, what are they?

Miss Fairy: A sacrifice is the giving of something you really want or need to make someone else happy. Her grandmother promised her that if she would make a sacrifice she would be the happiest girl in the world. This little girl craved happiness so she decided she would give her little pepinese dog that she adored to a servant's daughter that was sick. The little sick girl was so delighted her eyes danced and her face was wreathed in smiles; it made the other child feel so happy to know she could chee r someone like that. So that Christmas she gave a great many presents of her personal belongings and spent a great deal of money. Christmas night she called her mother and said, "Mother, dear, I am the happiest girl in the world."

Dolly: Oh! Miss Fairy, could I be the happiest girl in the world? (her doll fell to the floor, she looked where the fairy had been standing) Why, I have been asleep! (pause) Just the same I could try it. (Dolly leaves stage)

Dolly: Mother, Liza loves my kitty and so do I, but she shall have it.

Mother: Why Dolly Mae, I believe you have the Christmas spirit.

(Dolly may be seen scrawling in her own childish handwriting and spelling in her own original way the names of her friends.)

Christmas night mother is about to send her to bed.

Dolly Mae: Mother, dear, I am the happiest girl in the world and I have found the real Christmas spirit.

An open letter to the ministers, officials of every club and lodge and other business and professional men and women of Charlottesville.

Honored Citizens:

The history of mankind is very interesting, viewed from the point of leadership. By this I mean that the history of the world takes on a different aspect when one studies the various periods, avoiding many of the dates and other unimportant data, and considering the men of the period instead, together with their rank among men. We find four distinct changes in leadership. In the beginning of history proper, leaders were chosen from prophets and priests because a belief existed that nothing material could be accomplished without divine guidance. So tribal Chieftains and Clan rulers were in every instance, men of God.

This period was replaced by militarism. Mankind chose his leader according to his might, the physical skill displayed, and for a while, rulers were fighters, warriors.

Then, the Universality of education brought to light the fact that "the pen is mightier than the sword" and almost over night the politician with his long coat and high hat replaced the rugged soldier and for a long, long time this type was prevalent.

Not long ago, we fell victim to over-production, the panic followed, and the technician was called to straighten out matters.

I outlined these various types of leaders to establish the theory that your particular profession fits you for a duty that is sacred. In our city, the four types are well represented but, no one is taking an active lead. You know, the conditions here; facts and figures have been brought to you weekly, still you are supinely resisting that which may be improved by your guidance.

Without your consent, Fate has so arranged that it is necessary for you to lead, and Charlottesville expects it of you. Following your prescribed course is insufficient. How do you feel about the prevalent illiteracy, that could be stamped out with two hours of right training per week? What do you think about numerous adults who have never cast the ballot? Inevitably you have pledged your service to mankind and Honored citizens you may be true to the pledge by attempting to better some of the existing conditions in your community. Organization is the first step. When are you going to begin?

This question was asked me by one who sincerely wanted to know our reaction to our appellation. We are truly American citizens, but for the purpose of distinction a more specific classification is necessary. What we are to be called cannot be decided by printer's ink alone. Similar to all races in every land we have our classes, and I believed the well-informed student of negro history, and the careful observer of present negro life will admit of distinct classes. What we are to be called is not a problem settled by written desire, neither is the answer brought about by verbal showmanship. According to classification we are either negro or colored and a thesis that contends the contrary would be no more effective than a June bug buzzing around the head of an Arkansas plow mule.

So far, we understand that we are to be called precisely what we are. Students of both races, who have concerned themselves with the study of the negro, agree that one possessed of sincere race pride and inwardly anxious for race settlement wants to be called a negro. Blood percentage and physical characteristics cannot be considered, wholly. Such methods would cause complications too dense for even a dream of apprehension. So when the urge is most prevalent to ask for a name, we may safely ignore pen and paper and the cute quotations that such inspire; for what we are to be called is a question to be answered by self, and determined by an entire life.

No, Sir Hugh is not of the nobility. Unfortunately, the blood in his veins is blue, his family name is three hundred years old, he is of the rank and file; yet, despite the fact he is untruthful, that he is a parasite on his friends, he must be termed a nobleman.

Yes, John Doe is a commoner. He toils daily for his sustenance. He pays his debts honorably; he is straightforward, but unfortunately his father was a glass blower, his mother was a laundress, therefore he is scum.

I wonder which of the two is true nobility.

Let me tell you--true nobility lies within the man. Great is my desire to laud him who can be true to himself, who can look upon the things he has done with shrinking. May I present to you, nobility, from four points of view, namely, nobility born of faith, loyalty, perseverance and generosity.

Not long ago the world was "Coue" mad. Everyone was saying to himself, "every day, in every way I'm growing beautiful and more beautiful", and "every day in every way I'm growing better and better." It took a world of faith for some of us to say that. How noble is the man who would possess such faith in his fellowman! How despicable is the inconoclast who would destroy one's faith in one's self, in one's fellowman.

I want none of your loyalty that says "yes, he is my relative, what about it?" Loyalty befitting the nobleman makes him not hate a man because he possesses qualities that he can never hope to attain. Loyalty to himself and to others inspires him to make the most of that which he has.

I've heard too much of perseverance that wins for a man his coveted goal. The nobility possesses perseverance that makes one stick to a principle and when envy tempts you to look narrowly at another, persevere, ignore the small voice and harken unto the broader principle.

Generosity doesn't end with giving a beggar a fifty cent piece or the orphans an outing. What about giving a man that which is due him? If he is a good jockey be generous and forget that you cannot be one because you are too stout but give him credit for being one.

The nobility is he who has faith in his fellowman, who is loyal to the smaller voice within, whose perseverance makes him adhere to a principle and whose generosity makes him give that which is due.

Are you for the nobility?

Professor Raymond Moley has quit at last. It has been rumored for weeks that he would. Newspapers called it a split with Secretary of State, Hull, but the Professor denied this and claimed that his love for journalism had forced him to accept editorship of a weekly for Mr. Astor. Whatever the reasons the administration has lost a good man.

Missouri rejected the 18th Amendment and became the twenty-second state to pull that act. Only fourteen more are needed to complete the repealing three-fourths. Fifteen are scheduled to vote before Nov. 8. Looks like we may have a "liquid" Thanksgiving.

The first attempt of United Federal and city officials to check kidnapping had the appearance of a flunk last week in Chicago. While the police and federal men were waiting for the kidnappers of John Foster to "slip up" in their trap, the kidnappers hired a farmer boy and paid him ten dollars to take them over another route.

Word was received to the effect that the University Commons would not accept the code. Negro help and the "no profit operation" was given as the reason for failure to cooperate with the N. R. A.

According to a recent order handed down, London police are no longer allowed to be married within the first four years of service. The commissioner wishes to keep as many constables as possible living in station homes so that they may be available for emergency calls. Not a bad idea, but pretty tough for the love-sick nurse.

Y young--yearning--yielding.
O outspoken--out late--outrageous.
U ungovernable--unbalanced--uncertain.
N naughty--nude--natty.
G garrulous--gay--gadding.
O youth--so indifferent, so unreliable, so care-free, so pleasure-loving; blatant, brazen--yet, what would the world be without thee?

If there comes a time in the Autumn of life
When old ghosts hold a rendezvous,
My mind will wing back to tonight,
And to the charming things you do.
I'll remember love words you've said--
And tenderness will have its sway,
I'll shed a tear for a day that's dead;
And the ghosts shall vanish away.
I know that you, my dear, won't quite forget:
Those other days will haunt you too,
Your pensive hours shall breed regret,
And you will wish them back anew:
(Into every thought will creep, "That Tired Lad",
Who shattered his dreams--to keep you glad.)

Mrs. Rutherford Brice, of Orange, Mr. McIntouch, of New York City and Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Los Angeles were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Monroe of Page Street.

Miss Margaret Rogers, who is district nurse in Richmond, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. F. C. Gunnel of Ten and One Half Street. Miss Rogers received her early training at the Jefferson School in this city, and last June, she graduated from Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing.

Mr. A. G. Macklin of Roanoke, is the guest of Miss Hortense H. Tonsler of Sixth St.

Mr. Oscar Conn, son of Mrs. Nancy Conn of Dice Street was married to Miss Mary Lawson, of Covesville, Sunday night.

Mrs. Marion Kelly left today for Yeadon, Penn., to visit her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Johnson.

Little Ruth and Mary Fortune and Master Emmet Fortune, children of Mrs. E. W. Fortune, Page Street, recently returned from a vist at the home of their grandfather, Mr. Jesse Fortune of Hickory Hill, Va.

Miss Geraldine J. Sampson was hostess to the "Jolly Junior" Club at her residence on Sixth St. last Friday evening.

Miss Rosa Fagans of Preston Avenue was hostess to the "Thalian Art and Literary Club" last night at home.

Dr. George F. Johnson in company with Mrs. Mary Greer motored to Va. State College at Petersburg, to witness the Commencement exercises. Mrs. Peachie C. Johnson was a member of the graduating class.

Mrs. Jennie Washington of Covington is visiting her father, Mr. Warner Brown of Page Street.

Mrs. Zelda Scott of Jersey City has been called to this city on account of the illness of her mother.

"The Taylor Art and Literary Club" entertained Mrs. Lockett, and ex member, at the home of Mrs. Ella Kinney on Preston Avenue.

Mrs. Coles and Mrs. Smith of New York are visiting their mother, Mrs. Brown on Sixth Street.

Mrs. James Lightfoot and daughters, Misses Louise and Geneva spent the day Sunday in Washington as the guests of Mrs. Parker, the daughter of Mrs. Lightfoot.

Messrs. Edward Sellers, Ernest Allen and Robert Harris motored to Greenwood Tuesday. They were the guests of the Misses Wood.

Mrs. Selena Burns entertained her friends at bridge Tuesday evening at four o'clock. After the game was completed, a palatable repast was served. The first prize was won by Mrs. Grace White, Second, Mrs. E. C. Heiskell, and Miss M. M. Gamble received the consolation prize.

Those present were: Mesdames Ione Edgar, Alice Howard, Mary Conn, Dorothy Tarry, Pearl Brown, Marion Kelly, Susie Lewis, Sadie Carey, Mary Bowles, Martha Coles, Daisy Thorogood, Irma Carter, and Eleanora B. Sellers; and Misses Louise Riddick, M. M. Gamble and Clara Brown

Miss Marion Wyatt has been quite indisposed for some time at her residence on Sixth Street.

Mrs. Annie Slaughter of Richmond, Va., who was the guest of Mrs. Alice Howard of Fifth Street, has returned to her home.

Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Armstead of Ridgewood, N. J., are still in this city. They are the guests of Mr. L. P. Jackson of Ridge Street.

Mrs. Mattie Underwood of Orange, N. J., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Susie Henderson, on Fourth St., S. W.

Miss Nettie Kennie of Philadelphia is visiting relatives and friends here.

On the morning of Sept. 4th the Morning Star, No. 40, are having their field day exercises.

Little Elsie Harris of Seventh Street who spent several weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Elsie Davis of Hilltop, Maryland, has returned to this city.

Miss Elizabeth Brooks of Fifth Street has returned to this city, after having visited her grandmother in Elicia, Va.

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Moon of Anderson St. entertained the Jolly Twenty Four Social Club at their residence Monday.

Miss Dorothy Burns of Alexandria, who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jesse Carey, on Anderson St. is indisposed.

The sidewalks between Model Laundry and Pollard's were congested last Tuesday morning, now, no fights or holdups, Heiskell's Hampton Shop was closed and about twenty corner sheiks who had been accustomed to "hangin aroun" were hunting parking spaces.

A certain gentleman from uptown way went out to Press Inn Monday night. It was a trifle warm, so in middle of a dance a gentleman reached in his pocket for his handkerchief; instead of pulling out the bandanna out jumped a hook, a line and some bait. The crowd laughed, but old Fred just stepped back and said "I always come prepared for suckers."

And speaking about Press Inn reminds me, the "Secret 12" can certainly entertain. I enjoyed it all and everybody else did until Sampson tapped his boys off on "42nd St." Whew! Samp, sa-ay, avoid those Sunday night exploits and rehearse your boys a little. You have stuff--use it kid.

Saw old Charlie (Nit) Brooks down by the bank Wednesday A. M. looking some prosperous. Say "Nit" what system are you using these days?

Don't tell that I told, but at a certain little party several nights ago, a Mrs.--got gay with gin and it kind of made her "diz'y". Her gigolo and her hubby were present. At about 11:30 Mrs.--skipped out for some air, that is, hot air from her gigolo. Hubby appeared on the scene prior to the gigolo--being still a little dizzy Mrs.--mistook hubby for her giggy, "c'mon let's go," she said, "the old man's inside dancing".

The slickest bit of slick stuff had to do with a well known Playboy. He met his Plaything over on Ridge St. and was just going off to frolic when ----my dog gone tire went flat in front of Midway School and I couldn't follow them.

'Tis whispered that the "Creole Boswell sisters" are planning a surprise radio debut over W. E. H. C. Much luck girls--and --so long????

(All letters should be addressed to the Editor and submitted by Wednesday noon. Limit letters to 150 words.)

An open letter to the readers of The Reflector

Dear Readers:

A few weeks ago The Daily Progress threw a surprise on quite a few of our citizens by printing two papers, one with white society news and one with colored. In some sections of the city, a protest has been made by some who declare that they will not subscribe to a segregated paper. Co-incidentally, The Reflector, Charlottesville's only negro weekly, made its debut at the same time. Now is the time for the people of my race to cease their protestations and help to put over the programs of The Reflector and help it to grow into a periodical that is second to none. So, unless those protestors cooperate with this, their own weekly paper, I shall be forced to believe that they are only jokers.

By the way, I chanced to be in a meeting sponsored by the "Scottsboro Defense League" and heard one of Charlottesville's leading business men make a strong protest against The Daily Progress, as a segregated paper, yet I failed to see his advertisement in The Reflector. His protest must have been a joke, since he made no move towards aiding a paper representative of him and his race.

I want to compliment Mr. J. F. Bell, as I noticed that in The Reflector the week of August 5th, he was the only negro business enterprise that aided in giving the paper its start.

I wish to say to the negro business enterprises of Charlottesville that The Reflector deserves your support; it is your paper, but no one would have thought so, who read the advertisement sheet on August 5th.

Daniel F. Childress

We have advocated since the first issue of this paper, three weeks ago, an active civic league for negroes of Charlottesville. We feel that a civic league in this community would do much to inculcate unity and power at the polls and in everyday life. We are urging citizens to give the plan consideration in their homes, in their clubs and in their various places of business. We have talked long enough. Now is the time for action. Bear in mind the program of an active civic league and tonight discuss its possibility in your home; let it displace gossip concerning trifles, and feel free to write this paper on that subject.

The primary step is to make necessary adjustments. Perhaps we have the inactive remnants of what was purported to be some from of league; reorganize it, revive it, make it life-like and movable. Let each citizen determine within himself that he is willing and ready, and leave the rest to step number two.

The secondary step, with pardons for the use of the common vernacular, is stick to your guns. Having reorganized, let nothing adverse discourage you, "heaven is not reached at a single bound." It is not always to the strongest that the victory is given, but to the one who perseveres.

Thirdly, in this project, forget personal feeling. Forget that the person who was selected as leader does not attend your church, or is not a member of your club or does not live on your street. Consider him as a man, as the chosen leader and support him. It is a wonderful thing, this personal interested in one's friend and loyal also to the cause of advancement and development.

Fourthly, lastly, but in no wise the least; if you do not see fit to actively aid in the program of the proposed civic league, keep quiet, and give the other fellow a chance. In this way you can at least help inactively. Many a worthwhile undertaking has met with failure because of the propagandist who did not understand, and who wanted no one else.

Wanted at Once!! Action. Let us act!

Several days ago, the management of the Lafayette Theatre resorted to antebellum phraseology in advertising a watermelon-eating contest. This act offended many negro patrons who interpreted this ad as a gesture of disrespect and an admitted lack of appreciation for negro patronage. Perhaps those hundred or more negro citizens who protested to The Reflector are correct in their contentions. Perhaps the management of the Lafayette Theatre does not appreciate negro business, nevertheless, as a group, we took it as an insult and resented it.

Regardless of the intentions of the management, we think it timely to define the term used as accepted by negroes. In the first place, it is as remote as cotton's being one of the chief industries of the South, or serfdom in England. Then, the word "darkey" is a misnomer. It is equivolent to the word "Wop" as applied to the Italian, "Mick" as applied to the Irish, or "Cracker" as applied to the white race, and we resent it used as a representative term describing our race. Call us negroes or colored, but "darkies" and "pickanninies" are misnomers that are quite out of place in a time like this.

Having shown this angle, let us turn to another. A noted philosopher said "one may be regarded as that which he represents himself to be". Great was his wisdom. If we are poets, priests, ourselves as such. Maybe the management of the theatre did hurl an insult at our pride by the advertisement inserted in the paper last week, maybe it does not care for negro patronage, but after considering all that is true in the case, we wonder, just how eight little boys, who, with hands tied behind them, would consent to be made a laughing stock of, could be classified.

Two negroes were mob victims last week in Alabama. A sheriff and several deputies were ordered to hand them over to a groweling crowd of savage farmers between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, near the Jefferson county line.

Daniel Pippen was eighteen years of age and the other victim, Albert Harden, was just sixteen. They had been charged with first degree murder. Whispered threats caused Tuscaloosa officials to become uneasy. So Sheriff Shamblin decided to shift the prisoners to Birmingham for safe keeping. Mr. Shamblin and his "force" of two deputies were met by the mob and the riddled bodies of the two negro youths were found on a distant hillside two hours later.

Once upon a time such news would have been shocking, but Black America is no longer alarmed at whatever occurs in Alabama. Afro-Americans and the civilized world may be more or less surprised at any act that is not disgraceful or unjust.

We are powerless to suggest a remedy for this primitive method that Alabama citizens resort to, to correct her social wrongs. So we find consolation in concluding that maybe the high percentage of illiteracy that prevails in that state, and the obvious lack of clean thinking existing there, have much to do with the general backwardness. Perhaps they are to be pitied for, after having centuries upon centuries to advance and achieve, it strikes us as being unusually pathetic, that Alabama remains inferior in all other lines of endeavor save the jungle code, that her citizens uphold, and splashes America's history with details of cowardly lynchings and is seemingly proud that she contributes annually two-thirds of all the lynchings that occur in this country.

All China was wet this week by the most dreaded occurrence in Asia, the overflow of the Yellow River. More than 60,000 Chinese lost their homes in the Honan and Hopel provinces, 100,000 met a similar fate in the Shantung district, making the total number of homeless more than 160,000.

In New York City one day this week, a sub committee headed by United States Senator Royal S. Copeland, heard a variety of opinions concerning crime control. Every method of checking crime was suggested ranging from martial law to the use of the Lash and an "American Devil's Island". Such famous law-enforcers as Edward P. Mulrooney, former police official of New York City, Warden Lowes of Sing Sing and Professor Moley, Asst. Sec. of State (who was recently appointed by the President to make a special study of organized crime) were present, but it turned out to be "just another meeting"; no definite plans were made.

Attorney-General Thomas E. Knight, Jr. of Alabama was summoned to Tuscaloosa to personally "look for" the murderers of Daniel Pippin and Albert Harden, two negro youths who wer lynched Monday, while awaiting trial. Professional ethics is expected to give Mr. Knight the same interest and vigor in this case that he displayed so untiringly in the quite recent Scottsboro affair.

Gugliemo Marconi, noted Italian Wireless inventor made front page news last week by disproving the generally accepted theory that ultra-short waves are limited to the range of vision. Engineers had believed that these waves would travel only as far as the eye could see from the top of a high building, at the most, sixty miles. They also believed that solid objects had the same effect on ultra-short waves as would be in the case of a searchlight or other forms of light beams.

However, in a series of tests conducted between the inventor's yacht and Inland Italy, Signor Marconi said, messages had been exchanged despite two intervening mountain promontories, indicating that short waves were not hindered by such opaque objects. This discovery is hailed as a forerunner of more important advancements in radio communication.

The Scottsboro Defense League sponsored a meeting Wednesday night, which brought Mr. William L. Patterson, Vice-President of "The National Scottsboro Action", Mrs. Ada Wright, mother of two boys and Mr. Ben Davis of Atlantic City, to this City. The future of the case was outlined from the social as well as financial aspect.

Local democrats decided that Ernest L. Pugh was the man best fitted for handling the City funds, so they named him successor to the late Mr. Irvine for City treasurer, last Monday night.

Now that we have reached the end of glamour's sway,
And outlived all our Star-swept nights;
It's time to return to the toilworn way
Of a path that was once so bright.
Yet, all winters pass--and Spring, fresh blown,
The building of a gay and golden thrown
In our dream castle planned for two.
Why dwell on the future, or on things gone past?
Enough that your lips against mine are pressed
With sweet, stolen kisses--doomed to be our last
Till a kinder Fate shall soothe our heart's unrest.
(Ah! though your kisses are sweeter than honey to me--
It will be darn nice Kid; to know that I am free.)

We are glad to welcome home, Mrs. Lucille Sampson, who recently returned from Chicago, at which place she was visiting relatives and friends.

Miss Sarah Jackson has deserted the calm and quiet of Charlottesville for the bright lights of the Great White Way.

The members of First Baptist Church, of which Reverend H. E. Williams is the pastor are worthy of commendation for the splendid cooperation during the life of "A to Z" rally. It has been reported that they succeeded in raising ninety-eight dollars.

Mrs. Nannie Chapman of Commerce Street will be greatly missed by relatives and friends. Her funeral was held last Sunday at the First Baptist Church.

Mr. William H. Booker and his famous band are rapidly growing in popularity. Four engagements took them out of the city last week to White Sulphur Springs, Hot Springs, Covington, Va. and other points in West Virginia.

Mrs. L. E. Williams and son, Raymond, of Jersey City, N. J. are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lightfoot on Booker Street.

Miss Lillie Mae Brown of Commerce Street sponsored a play entitled "The Queen of Sheba," at Mount Zion Church last Monday night. It was quite good and a success.

The lawn party sponsored by Mrs. Irma Carter and Miss Genova Newman, met with real cooperation from the members of Ebenezer Baptist Church. It "went over" in a large way.

Reverend Smith of Oak Street conducted services at Ebenezer Baptist Church last Sunday. His text for the evening service was "Greater Love hath no man, etc." The sermon was quite interesting and inspiring.

Messrs. Buck Thurston, William Harland, and Sam Carter have returned to this city, after having vacationed in Baltimore and Washington.

Mrs. Virginia Nelson of Hinton, W.Va., spent a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Pleasants.

Professor and Mrs. George Dredden of Delaware who were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Childress have returned to their home.

Miss Clara Johnson has returned to Washington after a brief stay with her relatives on South Street.

Miss Mary Angell of Eighth Street has returned to this city from Norfolk, Va.

A group of young women of Ebenezer Baptist Church are sponsoring a musical on Monday, August 28, at eight o'clock, at Ebenezer Church for the benefit of the Sunday School. You are urged to come out and spend an evening of pleasure. Admission for adults 15 cents, children, ten. The Sponsors are Miss Louise Riddick, Miss Florence Carey, Miss Hortense Tonsler, and Mesdames Irma B. Carter and Eleanora B. Sellers.

Mr. and Mrs. Benard Shaw and Mrs. Roberta Woolfolk left this city for New York recently. They are planning a two weeks vacation there.

Mrs. Lottie Spears of King Street died Tuesday morning at two o'clock. Her family have our sympathy.

Mrs. Daisy Thorogoode has recently returned to this city, after having concluded her visit with her sister in Philadelphia.

Mr. Joseph Fields left this city Wednesday for Cincinatti to visit his wife, Mrs. Ophelia Fields.

Reverend Williams, pastor of First Baptist Church, has been in Profitt, Va., this week, conducting revival services.

Mrs. Paul Lawrence Dunbar (Alice Ruth Moore) was born in New Orleans, La., July 19, 1875. She attended public school there and later studied at Straight University and was graduated from there in 1892. She taught in the public schools of New Orleans until 1896, when she went to Boston and New York to study. She was appointed teacher in the public schools of Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1897 and taught there until her marriage to Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar in March, 1898.

In 1895, Mrs. Dunbar's first book, entitled "Violets and Other Tales", was published by a Boston publishing company. The next book, "The Goodness of St. Rocque", published by Dodd, Mead & Co., New York, in 1899, was favorably received by the best critics. Mrs. Dunbar has written a number of short stories for some of the leading magazines and newspapers in the country, among them, The Ladies' Home Journal, The Southern Workman, Leslie's Weekly, The New York Sun, and The Boston Transcript.

While teaching in New York, Mrs. Dunbar was actively interested in mission work on the east side of New York, conducting classes in manual training and kindergarten after the regular hours of public school work were over. Her entire life was devoted to service and sacrifice for the betterment of society.

In outlining the program of The Reflector, we made loud the boast that we could not bring you all of the news, but that we could present to you that which was closest to you. We are proud of that boast and it sums up, in a few words, our aim. It was a statement, meant for real citizens and honest- to goodness race lovers who enjoy community pride and a keen sense of loyalty to worthwhile negro endeavors. It has been proven, beyond doubt, that such folks as those just described did receive the message and sincerely believed in the same. Our circulation shows plainly that we are giving that which the readers want. It was our boast and your co-operation that enable us to say proudly, "This is your paper."

We attempt to create civic pride; each week we present comments on your problems, on current problems; the "Open Forum" is your medium of protest, of expression of opinion; the society column is a log of your social activities; each part in the paper is yours; no single column, no certain page, the entire paper is yours.

No, space does not allow us the advantage of giving you the latest stock reports; we cannot afford a music and book critic at present, nor do we feature latest scandals or sporting news, but we have made this your organ of expression, your newspaper because it makes itself interested in your local problems; it enjoys your social activities with you, in a word, it is a service that truly "reflects the spirit of the community."

Much has been said about the Scottsboro case, even more has been written about this ignominious affair. Every child who is old enough to read the newspaper or strong enough to sit beside his parents at church, has either read the details or heard them discussed over and over again. To outline the case here would be an unpardonable repitition.

There is another case however that has not reached the courts; the newspapers do not feature it; it is not outlined before groups in mass meetings. The case is known as the "Charlottesville Case"; no quite as spectacular as the first-mentioned case but most assuredly as serious and far more pathetic.

We have in our midst, hundreds of young men and women, growing into manhood and womanhood, without the slightest idea of their civil rights. We have also, hundreds and hundreds of matured citizens, who have lived these many years without putting forth the least show of effort to demand certain rights as American Citizens. For instance, there are a certain group of unfortunates who receive baskets at Christmas time and get by as best they can the other three hundred and sixty four days. Our streets are mudholes, occasionally graced by a load of cinders and fine rock. The newly acquired park is a wilderness with not a single attraction save the beautiful trees and the untiring efforts of Mrs. Cora B. Duke. Yet, we remain content with our conditions and dare become indignant over the Scottsboro affair. Several meetings have been held in interest of that case, now, when shall we meet to adopt a program that will better local conditions?

The Scottsboro boys should have our sympathy, and also such financial assistance as we are able to donate, but organization and financial aid in interest of that case before this Charlottesville case is even considered, strikes us as an example of poor judgement, and compel us to believe that maybe the desire for "personal glory" is playing a hand, for the "Charlottesville case" is just as serious and far more pathetic than the Scottsboro case, but we admit, not as spectacular, therefore not promising as much interest and the same degree of publicity.

There is an old saying, "The gentle touch of a friendly hand, the light of a knowing smile, the call of a heart that can understand, are the things thatmake life worthwhile." This little quotation embodies the sum total of my present thoughts. What makes life worthwhile? The world today is figuratively sick with strife, disappointment, poverty, hatred and misunderstanding. Material help is good, cooperation for betterment even surpasses good, but spirituality is the most efficient cure. It is a medicine without a patient and one may minister and receive it without money. A leper spurned gold that was scornfully tossed to him by Sir Launfal, a legendary knight, but later accepted sympathy offered through brotherhood and understanding.

Every man may be rich in spirituality. A trace of it is found in every human being, but the development of it is all important. This isn't a country to country, or house to house proposition, but a man to man. This is not far reaching, for if it is nourished within, the results of it may be seen in our every-day activities.

A professional football player who knew that great stakes were up on him played hard, but something was lacking. Feeling "down and out", he knew the game was lost. The crowd started cheering, the echo filled his heart with new determination, and as they cheered he rushed to victory. The story is old, but it illustrates my point, that an understand nod, a friendly hand shake, or a kind word, may mean everything to an individual when material things are of no avail.

Then, how may one aid in making life worthwhile? Place your hand in the heaped up heart of the weary wanderer, and smooth out the rough places. In the mad rush for ascendency or power, forget the law of "the survival of the fittest" and as you climb, lend a hand to the fellow who is struggling just below you. No one can scale the heights of success a better way than by lifting as he climbs. In traveling the roadway of life, look for the roses and trample the gravel, it is better to crush it and make it compact, a part of the earth, than to lift it and thrust it heedlessly into the eye of a chance passerby.

I am not advertising a heaven on earth. Christ did not have that when he was here. I am only expounding a theory that may influence someone in making life worthwhile for at least one person a day.

Miss Marie Howard, formerly of Charlottesville recently completed a business course at New York City.

Miss Elsie Armstead of Oak Union, was the guest of Mrs. Willie Key of Ten and one-half St. Mrs. Key accompanied Miss Armstead to Oak Union last Sunday Night.

Mr. Joseph Bowles is reported ill at his residence, on Fifth Street S.W.

Little Sister Stewart, daughter of Mr. Charles Stewart of Page Street was struck by a car Sunday. She was carried to the University hospital and is reported improving.

Mr. and Mrs. Lankston Ward, Master Henrie Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Green and Mrs. Mabel Hawkins were among those who attended the rally that was held in White Hall Sunday.

Little Julian Roberts is ill at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roberts on Fourth St.

Little Artelia Malinda Boyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Boyd, of Washington, D. C. is doing nicely since her birth last month. Mrs. Boyd will spend the rest of the summer with her father, Mr. Farrar on Page Street before joining her husband in Washington, D. C.

The "Felicitas Contract Bridge Club" held their annual picnic at the beautiful home of Mrs. Samuel Brooks, of Keswick, Va.

Dr. W. B. Dabney of Preston Avenue is indisposed at his residence. He is suffering from a broken leg.

Mr. Oscar Conn, and her sister, Miss Otelia Abott visited their parents in Lynchburg Sunday.

Mr. Isadore Staples, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again

Mrs. Virginia Monroe has returned to this city, after concluding a visit with relatives in Madison, Va.

Mrs. Beatrice Jones, Mrs. Ida Waley, Mrs. Virginia Allen and Miss Gracie Farrar, motored to Madison, Va., and spent the day there Friday.

"Booker's Rhythm Boys" are now featuring Mr. Robert Kenna, a sensational entertainer.

Little Henry Bell sustained a broken arm while at play last week. He was treated at the University Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Coles Howard of Detroit, Mich., are visiting Mrs. Susie Givens, mother of Mrs. Howard.

Mrs. Marie Southall is home from New York, visiting relatives and friends.

Miss Alice G. Woodfolk is the weekend guest of Mrs. Southall.

Mr. and Mrs. George Meade, Mrs. Charles Woodfolk, Mrs. E. A. Franklin and Mrs. A. G. Woodfolk motored to Louisa last Sunday to attend the revival services.

A canning and drying demonstration held in different communities proved to be a great success. It was first held at Albemarle training school, second in the home of Mrs. Overton, Oak Union; third at the home of Mrs. Cordelia Goggins, fourth, Mrs. Mabel Woodfolk. Another meeting was held Aug. 18th at the residence of Mrs. Horace Miller, Advance Mills, Va. These meetings were held under the auspices of Mrs. M. C. Greer.

Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Greer and daughter Evangeline, spent a week in N. C. visiting Mr. Greer's mother.

Mrs. Effie Thomas of Ruckersville is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Kennedy.

Mr. Elmer Estes left for Va. State College to attend the annual 4H Club meeting.

Reverend I. A. J. Kennedy will conduct revival services to be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, beginning Aug. 27.

Recalling the accomplishments of the 73rd Congress which adjourned several weeks ago does not thrill the average American newspaper reader and citizen.

Those that followed its daily "deeds" are familiar with certain backward and forward steps taken for the "good of the people".

They know that Congress failed to pass a single bill that would tend to raise the standards of our wobbling army from the place it now holds as 17th among armies world. They know that a congressional mandate classifies the people of Puerto Rico as alien s rather than American citizens and that hereafter they shall be so treated in teh regulations of sugar production.

Interested readers and citizens know too, that a bill was passed which places a heavy embargo on imports of oils from the Islands to the mainland, which may destroy one of the chief products of the Pilippine Islands and bring starvatoins to millions located there.

They shall never forget either how legislation, that caused the cancellation of all domestic air mail contracts and took the lives of a dozen or more army flers [sic], was legalized. They know also how The House Committee on Army Affairs blocked the mea sure to create a G. H. Q. Air Force that would have strenthened our forces in the air.

The blunders of the recently adjourned 73rd Congress were many. Most Negroes however, are more deeply concerned with the most brutal of blunders, the failure of that body to consider the Costigan Wagner Anti-Lynching Bill, because 4,000 Negroes have been lynched in America since 1882 and because three men have lost their lives by lawless mobs in Southern states since the adjourment of the Congress of Errors a month ago.

"The Government Home Owners Loan Corporation has lent more than one thousand million dollars of government money to protect citizens from loss of their homes by mortgage foreclosure". This statement was released to newspapers early last week and is very important because it means that hundreds of families throughout this country can breathe freely without fear of the auctioneer's red flag.

From Washington comes more encouraging news; Mr. James A. Moffet was recently appointed to the new housing program in this country. His job is going to be assist people in obtaining homes of their own on easy and convenient financial terms and to enable others to secure the cash necessary for repairs needed around the home.

This latest new deal accomplishment not only promises to put a home within the reach of any thrifty and ambitious citizen, but it also promises employment to thousands of builders, manufacturers and workers that make up what is now the almost stagnant bui lding trade.

Local brick layers, carpenters and electrical workers that have not worked for years will soon be drawing regular pay checks again. Mills and factories will take on more labor and unemployed men and unemployed money will both be put profitably to work ag ain.

This latest program devised by President Roosevelt, whereby ready cash may be obtained for the buying and improving of American homes provides for the necessary stability that only a nation of home owners can offer and at the same time it guarantees work and plenty of it for idle men and idle dollars.

A Brief History of Our People and Our Town for Your Scrapbook: Part III

Five Negro Insurance Companies do business in Charlottesville in sharp competition with a dozen or more white companies. Years ago a local concern attempted a Negro Insurance Company here but it went the way of the Y.M.C.A. the Building and Loan Association and the branch of the N.A.A.C.P. - Charlottesville negroes tire easily, whether that fault is in the promoters or the local public is a question that cannot be solved by a mere newspaperman but it seems to be a bit of truth in the statement. Great efforts flare up, remain alive for awhile, then sink gently into nothingness. No attempt shall be made here to solve the local problem but one thing is outstanding - each group delights in blaming the other group for conditions as they exist. This does at least one thing, it points out the need in this city for a sincere race leader, a man or woman who could connect those links and bring the various groups together under some form of mutual understanding for the common good of it all.

That job is going to be a difficult one. Charlottesville negroes, unlike negroes living near large industrial or agricultural centers enjoy a somewhat permanent order of existence that is not necessarily governed by so-called Conditions of the times. The logic in organization cannot be seen because there is apparently nothing to be done, which of course is the natural trend of the mass mind when in a state of satisfaction.

Dear Editor:

How do you feel about the part that Charlottesville is playing in making America "safe for Democracy?" I do not know whether you have heard the various rumors among the laboring classes or not, but since I rank that way, I should like to offer my opinio n.

Up to this time, I have not verified many of the rumors that have come to me, but since reliable people have been talking, I am forced to believe them. It seems that there is an undercurrent feeling of dissatisfaction with Negro laborers, among some whi te establishments, not because of inefficiency but because many wish to create employment for poor whites. Although it doesn't seem at all fair, I am not commenting on this attitude of white employers who cater to only whites, I am directing my criticism s to those who have Negro and white Patrons.

I have heard that a certain large grocery firm, that serves numerous Negroes, recently fired a clerk who had been working there for almost fifteen years on a pretext that was too thin not to be seen through and hired a white man in his place. Now I rais e no objection to the fellow's getting the job, for doubtlessly, the man needed it, but what about the principle involved. Why take meat from one hungry man and give it to another? Of course you realize that almost one-third of Charlottesville's populat ion is composed of Negroes. I happen to know that many of them patronize this store. if you doubt me, step down town of a Friday or Saturday even ing and you'll see a perfect rainbow of faces and a regular "Santa Claus looking" armful of parcels coming out of this store. Personally, I believe we as a race should stop buying at this store. We should refuse to spend our money at an establishment that fires a Negro and hires a white man.

I have also heard of other instances of laundries and dry goods stores doing the same thing. It is time for us to wake up because, after all, the black dollar contains as many pennies as the white dollar and the Negro pays the same price for sugar and t he laundering of a sheet as any other man.

You have been talking about a Civic League for quite sometime. One should really begin functioning now because these are truly the times that try men's souls.

I don't want to arouse any feeling of bitterness, but it seems so unfair to discharge efficient men because of the color of their skin. It lowers the par placed on our democracy and besmirches the pride that Charlottesvillians, white and colored, have b oasted of in connection with the compatibility of the two races.

Sincerely,

A true citizen.

Life is a very peculiar thing; you roll into Zuni, Winsdor and Waverly on an early July morning and you see the first faint rays of the rising sun playing on miles and miles of healthy potato vines and you are glad for the Tidewater Virginia truck farmer. You rattle along farther down the road wondering just how all of those acres of corn that greet your eyes are going to be worked and gain you are glad for the farmer and so you pull on into Norfolk in the afternoon and find them giving potatoes away by the carloads and retailing corn for 6 cents a dozen ears and you wonder how they do it and you feel sad for the poor farmers in Zuni, Winsdor and Waverly.

Any mountain man will get an indside [sic] story of the San Francisco Long Shoremen's Strike after seeing the hundreds of idle Stevedore's along Green Street in Portsmouth and down Chapel Street in Norfolk. Each one is anxious to tell the story urged on by a modes dose of "Whiskey Blend" or "Frontier" from the near by "A B C."

Placards in Employment Agency Windows tell of the huge crews now at work in the navy yards and how such a job might be obtained. A visit to the yard throws you in contact with lean looking, restless young men making 40 hours to the month.

Mr. John Edwards, Woodridge, Va - Men have to be taught that the punishment for those who disobey God is everlasting torment or torture in a hell burning with unquenchable fire and brimstone. Many have been frightened to the extent that they do not study the Bible while some have refuse d to believe in the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This doctrine came from satan, which is used to blind the people. Eternal torment can not be true for at least four separate and distinct reasons. First, because it is unreasonable; second, because it is repugnant to justice; third, because it is contrary to the principle of love; and fourth, it is entirely unscriptural.

It seems strange that men with reasoning faculties should ever reach the conclusion that the All-wise Creator would eternally torment any of His creatures. What could be the purpose of such torment? Could it accomplish any good? Would it result to the glory of God? Such doctrine is unreasonable because no one could be eternally tormented unless he was eternally conscious and the scriptures prove that the dead is not conscious. Furthermore there could be no eternal torment of the soul unless that sou l was immortal, indestructible. None are granted immortality except those who receive it as a reward for doing right and made joint heirs with Christ Jesus in His glorious kingdom.

Then it will be easy to see that this is a doctrine of satan, and the two doctrines or teaching of inheriting immortality and eternal torture must stand or fall together, and since they are both false they must fall. The justice that man possesses is a God given quality. The more Godlike a man is the more just he is.

Miss Juanita Elizabeth Jackson, of Baltimore, Maryland, will join the national office staff of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People, September 15. Her duties will include field work, especially among the youth division and junior branches and with church groups, both young people and adults.

Miss Jackson, despite her youth, has been active in national movements among young people for the past five years. She was born in Hot Springs, Ark., but grew up and was educated in the public schools of Baltimore. She was graduated from the Frederick Douglass high school there in 1927. She attended Morgan college, but received her B.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1931. She taught in the Baltimore schools and returned to the University of Pennsylvania last year and secured her M.A. degree in sociology in June, 1935.

For three summers she travelled [sic] extensively through the South, Middle West and Far West for the Methodist Episcopal church. She is vice president of the National Council of Youth of the M.E. church, an organization composed of 18,000 Methodist yout h groups. Perhaps Miss Jackson is best known as the founder and president of the City-Wide Young People's Forum of Baltimore, which holds meetings throughout the winter, regularly attracting audiences of 1,500 to 2,000 persons. Miss Jackson is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, of the American Sociological society, the women's auxiliary of the Baltimore Urban League, and the executive committee of the Baltimore N.A.A.C.P. She was secretary of the interracial commission at the University of Pennsylvania and a member there of the Y.W.C.A. cabinet. In July of this year she was a scholarship student at the Institute of Race Relations at Swarthmore college. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keiffer A. Jackson, 1216 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore.

Thru the wisdom and initiative of President Roosevelt this nation is experiencing a phenomenal change in its affairs.

The New Deal has, and is, working wonders in certain sections of the country, however, in this particular section, few of our group have been favorably affected by it. Nevertheless, it goes to show what a people can do when they have confidence in themselves and their leader. Confidence begets unity; unity begets strength. Combine confidence, unity and perseverance and we will eventually attain success.

If ever a race did need a New Deal the Negro does. In order to reach our goal, in order to get some semblance of our share of this much heralded New Deal, our first step should be to shuffle our "Deck of Affairs," deal our "Uncle Tom" type of leaders to the discard and select a few real men; men who will not fight for personal aggrandisement but who will have the welfare of the race at heart. With such leaders it would be our duty to unite to a man behind them in this battle for rights; to use our most formidable weapon--the ballot; to aid those in office who aid us and to severely rebuke those who fail us. In business the employer whose work is against the success of the business, so should it be in politics. Remember the saying, "God helps those who help themselves". Therefore, since God has made man in His own image, it is probable that some of them will be God-like enough to help us--but, first, let's help ourselves.

Editor's Note: We received six articles discussing the values of community cooperation through organization. Space does not allow us to use all of the work we received this week but we highly appreciate the spirit of the readers that submitted manuscripts. It is gratifying for any newspaper to learn that its public attitude is akin to its policy. With the chasm between press and public bridged by mutual understanding a fundamental aim of journalism is realized.

We have heard much talk about Race Problems. It would take most of the space in any standard size Journal to outline the various so called race problems as classified by white and negro theories; so any attempt at such a lengthy procedure would certainly be an unwise step for us to make, and furthermore we think it unnecessary.

We believe that the one and only problem confronting the American Negro is to find effective methods of proving to the world that he is a different being from what he was years ago. When he has proven himself to be different then the universal attitude towards him will be different.

Having analyzed our problem, let us look at our PRESS and note the "important" part it plays in helping to solve the problem. An upstate Weekly prints the details of a free love affair that involves a prominent minister--This is headline news for a month but affords a "black-eye" to the entire ministerial profession. A Western paper hears false rumors of disturbed financial conditions of a large Negro insurance firm; long winded stories are featured, circulation for the paper increases, confidence in the company decreases, the company is forced into bankruptcy--AND faith is shaken in Negro business men. A large Southern Weekly ventured to prove through its editorial pages that the late Booker Washington was all wrong when he said that educated Negroes did not commit crimes. So College Negroes that had gone to the electric chair and College Negroes serving prison terms were all named and their pictures adorned the front page. Such a show of Journalistic ignorance did its bit to give Negro Education a "push" downward.

Of course all Negro papers are not guilty of this style of Journalism but of the 176 Negro papers published in America, those refraining from the style are sadly in the minority. Printing all of that as news is a little unwise when one considers our problem. For the morbid view of Negro activity not only gives our white well wishers the wrong impression but it leaves the Negro reader in pessimistic frame of mind. Absolute proof that we are different will be difficult until we are blessed with more trained Negro newsmen, who can see the folly of printing vivid accounts of lynchings or startling lies about other incidents that will kindle racial hatred and disrepect. Negro Journalism needs men who will put the cause ahead of circulation. Until such men are found the Negro press will ACCOMPLISH very little in solving THE NEGRO PROBLEM.

This present administration promises to wage a uniform war on national crime. Mr. Cummings, Attorney General, told the American Bar Association that Convened in Grand Rapids, last week, that one of the major movements of this administration would be crime prevention.

Now one cannot well mention crime without mentioning the Negro because records of ten states prove that the higher percentage of crime is committed by Negroes. Of course as scholars have pointed out, there are reasons for these facts. The Negroe's present environment, his past history and the high percentage of illiteracy that prevails are all logical reasons for the alarming increase of crimes committed by Negroes. An interesting point to note, however, is that the majority of the crimes committed by Negroes occur within the race. This leads us to conclude that there is another reason for this high percentage of crime--Justice seems asleep when the crime involves all Negroes and of course the Negro criminal is tempted to increase his activity, knowing that the sentence will be light or his case shall be dismissed after the trial has amused the court officials.

This is a loose screw that the average community may do well to tighten up before even thinking of a "national police" or "International Scotland Yard". Our officials must be men able to see the importance of crime prevention among Negroes. As it is, if a Negro murders another Negro, the sentence is usually 3 to 7 years, rape cases 5 to 9 months, while assault and battery charges are usually dismissed with light fines. So the Negro that is criminally inclined goes on his savage way, killing and raping his fellowman, disgracing his race and handicapping its progress, all because Justice has not yet realized that severe punishment is the only PREVENTIVE OF ANY CRIME.

About five years ago I worked as road man for a large negro insurance company. My job kept me on the go most of the time. One evening I had engine trouble, thirty miles from town, and since it was getting dark I decided to walk to the nearest farm house to get food and shelter for the night. It must have been 7 P.M., but it was in November and of course it was fully dark. I took out my brief case and hand bag, then locked the car and started up the road. I was a little hungry and stiff too after so many hours of driving, but the moon and that freshness of the night gave me new life and I found myself trudging up a strange North Carolina road, brief in one hand and hand bag in the other, just as happy and carefree as a school boy on his way to see his girl. I walked about three miles before I saw a house. Then just as I turned around a short bend in the road I could see the faint gleam of light stealing from beneath a window shade that was partly drawn at a side window. The house looked to be a very small and humble one from a distance, but as I came close, I noticed that it was quite a large building. Knowing by this time that white people lived in the home I, of course started towards the back, intending to ask for some kind of shelter and food or directions that would carry me to same. When I opened the side gate that led to the back yard I heard a mighty bark and could see by the moonlight that a heavy chain was the only thing that had saved me from the well developed jaws and perfectly sound teeth of a large white bull dog.

Shortly after the bark I heard the front porch light button click and thinking that may be an angry planter was coming with his gun I yelled out my name, my color, my business, my home town, and my desires for food and shelter. A soft voice answered me. "Come to the front porch so that I may see you." Still nervous I walked around to the porch and nearly lost my balance at what I saw. The most beautiful copper colored woman stood on the porch. She had very large eyes and her long black hair hung loosely about her head, making her look very much like an Indian maiden standing there in the moonlight.

She questioned me several minutes, then told me to come inside and make myself at home. I went directly to my room and she brought food there. I was so tired I did not even bother to write the customary letter to the home office. I undressed and in a few seconds was ready for sleep. Then suddenly sleep left me; I began to think about the lady, just how beautiful she was; wondered who she was and a thousand thoughts about her made me wide awake in a little time. I was just trying to forget this strange lady when I heard a faint tap, then a pause, then a louder rap. My God, I nearly jumped out of bed. I stammered, I cursed, I, I er--finally said "come in". And there she stood gowned in a gorgeous silk sleeping outfit. She stood for a moment as if waiting to see what I was going to say; then she said, "Do you have room in your bed for another?" I turned hot, I turned cold, I turned all of the colors, then I could feel large beads of perspiration breaking out on my forehead. I stuttered, I tried to talk but words failed me.

"Oh that is all right," she said, "if you would rather not have company in your room; you see another lodger has just come in and since he is an insurance man too, I thought you two would like to be together."

Why rob him of his Playthings--O Life?
He's but a Child.
Why make him a slave of real things?
Let him live his little while.
Why take away his Pleasures, O World?
He's but a Youth;
Why need you try to shield from him,
All understanding truths?
Why envy his Ambitions, O Fate?
He's just a man.
He makes one step and loses two
Can you not understand?
Why rob him of his Idleness, O Death?
He's just an Aged Soul;
Life took his Toys, World stole his Joys
And Fate envied him his Goal.

Mrs. Catherine Saunders of Brooklyn, N. Y. is the house guest of Mrs. Frank Johnson of Eighth St.
Mr. William Lankford left this city several days ago for Cincinnatti, Ohio, where he will attend school the coming session.
Mrs. Lucille Jackson spent the weekend in Staunton, Va. She is now visiting Mrs. Nannie Preston of Fifth St., N. W.
Mrs. J. Dewis is the guest of Mrs. E. C. Whitlock of Fifth Street.
Mrs. Sadie Swift of Washington, D. C. is visiting her mother in Shadwell, Va.
Miss Sadie Meade of Gordon Ave., for the past three weeks visited relatives and friends in Waynesboro and Lexington.
Sampson's Happy Pals entertained their many admirer from station W. E. H. C. last Monday afternoon, with thirty minutes of pleasing dance music. This outfit of all local musicians is rapidly coming into prominence under the management of Teddy Chisolm and the direction of Saxaphonist Earl Sampson.
Miss Mary Washington, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Jennie Washington on Preston Ave., has returned to Hartford, Conn.
Mr. Charlie Scott of Tenth Street is quite ill.
Mrs. Georgia Reed, who has been in Chatham all summer, has returned to this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Michie of Dice St, entertained in honor of Miss Edna Johnson, French teacher in the Roosevelt High School in Gary, Ind. Miss Johnson was recently elected National Secretary of the Delta Sigma Theta Sororiety.
Mrs. Carrie Byers who has been quite ill at her residence on Seventh Street is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Tanner Slaughter recently motored to Philadelphia and Manassas.
Mrs. Caroline Flood of Oak St. returned last week from a visit with relatives in North Carolina.
Mrs. Irma Carter entertained the "Smarter Set", at her residence on Sixth Street last night.
Mrs. Ophelia Fields, who has been visiting her parents all summer has returned to this city.
Mr. John L. Holmes of Philadelphia, Pa. was the recent guest of his sister, Mrs. C. N. Cary of Ridge Street.

The hottest bit of gossip runs like this: A certain Mr. and Mrs. were "high balling" with a young and single Romeo who wisely tried to "high ball" the Mr. into a deep sleep. Well after taking on quite a few, the Mr. did doze off. Then Romeo took Mrs. by the hand and started for the door. Said Mr. in an alcoholic hick, "say, gimme another shot before yo'all go out there".

Honest, Zeke, that "TREES" is just your number. If you don't believe it, ask----? about the other night at the concert.

Mr. Booker we certainly enjoyed your piano solo last Thursday over W. E. H. C. When can we expect another?

To the couple in the coupe that parked for one hour last Friday night down on Preston Ave.--watch your step. I played the figures on the license plate and if I strike, boy, O boy, what publicity, won't you get!!

Awful sorry Mr.-- we received your letter but we cannot mention names unless permission is granted. How did you manage to know about the two youngsters out on Garth road after 2 A.M. last Thursday morning?

Tis whispered that a certain romantic gent, who has a habit of playing his guitar and singing songs in the street late at night--left the "heights" in a gallop one night last week.

Now don't tell that I told, but a certain salesman was interrupted in midst of his "sales" talk by the head of the house. Do you think that boy was unnerved? No, sir--he just calmly said, glad to see you Mr.--did your wife tell you about the policy I want to sell you?

Washington - Suit to recover his share of the proceeds for appearing at a boxing match held at Griffith Stadium during the Elks' convention last month, was filed by Joe Louis, Detroit's Brown Bomber, in the District Supreme Court here Friday.

In his bill the boxer asks an accounting and seeks an injunction, naming the following defendants:

J. Finley Wilson, grand exalted ruler of Elks; the Lincoln Athletic Club, Walter Johnson, Joseph Maxwell, Douglass Smith, operator of the District Athletic Association; the Washington Baseball Club, Inc., and the Washington Ball Park.

Promised 221/2 P.C.

In his bill, Louis states that by oral agreement, through his manager, Julian Black, he arranged for personal appearances during the Elks' convention whereby he was promised 22 1/2 per cent of the net proceeds from the fights at Griffith Stadium on the night of August 27.

Wilson was to get 22 1/2 per cent, the Lincoln Athletic Club, 45 per cent, and Johnson, Maxwell and Smith, 10 per cent.

The Washington Baseball Club, according to the suit, was to sell all tickets, pay expenses, and then distribute the profits. Gross proceedings amounted to $8,849.70 and expenses were $2,140.95, leaving a balance of $6,708.85.

The boxing commission was paid five per cent of $465.50, the Washington Baseball Club, fifteen per cent or $1,327.45 for the use of the park; $182 expenses at a ball park for ticket-takers watchmen, ticket sellers, ushers, and miscellaneous items; $100 to Joe Turner for use of his ring; $31.50 deductions from boxers' purses unpaid for licenses to the boxing commission, and $34.50 deducted for 138 passes given for window card displays at a value of twenty-five cents each.

There were 1,460 fight seats sold at a price of eighty cents. There were 4,919 sold at $1.10, 961 sold at $1.65, and 719 at $2.20. The Federal Government took $896.65 tax.

Through Michael F. Keough, white attorney, Louis asks for an order restraining the Washington Baseball Club from turning over its collections to the District Boxing Commission, as threatened, and requests an auditor to determine his share of the money.

The fighters who have not been paid are Lem Samuels, Knockout Clark, Meyer Rowan and Billy Eley.

Despite threats by white miners to blow up their railroad car homes, twenty-five Negro laborers went to work upon a spur track which the Norfolk and Western railway is laying near Grundy.

Sheriff J.H. Goff, of Buchanan Co., placed a guard around the construction crew after receiving protests against the use of the Negro laborers.

Governor Peery today had recieved no request from the sheriff or any other local official for state aid in handling the situation.

It was explained at the offices of the Norfolk and Western at Roanoke that the Negro track laying crew was used because there were not available in the county sufficient workers who knew how to tamp a tie or drive a spike as well as the regular crew.

A delegation of white miners said last night that they expected to blow up the eleven-car work train, but action was deferred pending further parleys today. Meanwhile, the sheriff placed a guard around the crew.

"I am prepared for any contingency and believe it will not be necessary to ask the governor for aid of the militia," Sheriff Goff said.

Mr. John Edwards, Woodridge, Va. - God fore knew that the ecclesiastical systems, catholic and protestant, in the name of Christ would be over-reached by the devil and used for his purposes as a part of his organization through His prophet Jeremiah. He stated: Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed. How then are thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me, for though you teach in my name your iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord God. I love strangers and after them will I go taking sides with the world. These systems have gone from God. Jeremiah 2:21-25. No man should teach the people any thing that can not be found in the Bible, man having an immortal soul can not be found in the Bible. Jehovah alone has immortality. First Timothy 6:1 6. That thou keep this commandment without spot unrebukeable until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. Why would men teach that we have immortal souls when it is not true? God said the soul that sins shall die. God calls Himself a soul and said He is soul hates sin. Psalms 11:15.

Resurrection of the dead means an awakening out of death and standing up again in perfect life. The resurrection of Jesus was up to that time the greatest demonstration of God's power ever made manifest to man. It was written concerning Jesus, As for me I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied when I awake in thy likeness. Psalms 17:15. For thou will not leave my soul in hell, the grave. What is man that liveth and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul from the grave? Psalms 89:48. For the living know that they shall die, but the dead know not any thing, neither have they anymore a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Ecclesiastes 9:5-10.

Virginia Union University opened Thursday for the enrollment of students in the thirty-seventh annual session. From the number of applications received during the summer and the steady rush of pre-opening requests, it is estimated that the first year class will have 175 students and may possibly reach the 200 mark.

Officials of the University report it is likely that the dormitories will be filled to capacity for the first time in over five years.

NEW YORK - Dispatches from Germany during the last week indicated that Jews are being subjected to discriminations similar to those practiced agains the colored people in the Southern states of the United States.

A decree just issued by Bernhard Rust, Nazi minister of culture, orders that after 1936 "complete racial segregation of German pupils in all schools must be enforced."

But, whereas any person with a drop of colored blood is considered a colored person in the Southern states, Germans who have one quarter of Jewish blood will not be barred from the Nazi schools. The rule will be strictly enforced against whole Jews and half Jews.

Restrictions are also set up against Jewish doctors serving Germans. Posters in Munich warn women not to let Jewish doctors treat them. German lawyers who defend Jews will be barred from practice. Jewish children have been barred from the public schools.

In direct contrast to the German regulations is one from Russia, where all prejudice based on race has been outlawed. Hereafter, in Russia, there is to be no discrimination in the schools whatever. For a time, the children of the enemy classes of the present regime were restricted. The bars have now been lifted. In Moscow alone seventy four new large schools were built last year.

NEW YORK, Russell J. Cowans - The fleeting days of arduous labor in a training camp will soon be just so much water under the bridge, and the two gladiators who are scheduled to mix in the battle at Yankee Stadium on the evening of September 24, will be stalking in for the kill.

Not since the Dempsey-Tunney battle of Long Count has interest been stirred in fistic circles. The rallying of the cauliflower followers on New York for the big doings has already started, and ere the tow men climb through the ropes on Tuesday night, more than seventy thousand wild-eyed fans will be seated in Yankee Stadium.

While the price went to even money in the betting which as been reported, the main point of speculation among the scribes and fans assembled, is just how long the battle will last. AS it is expected to be a brawl with a bar-room aspect attached, those w ise in the ring craft are predicting that it will not go the limit.

The advance sale tickets up to Thursday had passed the $600,000 mark and Promoter Mike Jacobs was predicting a million dollar gate, a record gate for fights since the Dempsey-Tunney fight of 1927.

Richmond, Va. - Miss Alice Carlotta Jackson, daughter of a druggist in this city, has received a notice from Dean J. C. Metcalf of the department of graduate studies at the University of Virginia that her application for admission to the graduate school has been referred to the board of visitors, the governing body of the university, for final decision.

Miss Jackson is a graduate of Virginia Union University and has studied at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. She wishes to pursue advanced studies in French. No provision is made by the State of Virginia for graduate work in any subject for colored students.

Daily papers in Virginia, almost without exception, have called the Jackson case at the University of Virginia a "blow at amicable race relations."

They do not deny that the colored student is entitled legally to have the State provide professional and graduate training, but they claim the colored student ought not to "force" the State by bringing embarrassing legal suits.

The National Recovery Administration, a plan devised to increase the purchasing power of the country, has been somewhat beneficial. One has just to glance at the business notes of any morning paper to find this to be true. The hours of labor have been modified by the codes and minimum laws have been drafted and passed. The first part of the program is over, the introduction has been made and now, evening papers scream to us, "buy now!" High pressured speakers urge us from platform and radio to "do our part", and even the motion picture stars take turns at brief intervals between an evening's program at the theatre, to preach the virtues of N. R. A., and the necessity of keeping the dollar rolling.

Yes, the first step is completed, but the average Negro looks at the proceedings half amazed. He reads the papers advice to buy now, he hears the counsel of distinguished speakers, urging him to "do his part", but he cannot understand step number two of this program. For him, it is a little advanced, perplexing. He finds his chief means of livelihood, domestic labor, agriculture and of course miscellaneous, unaffected by codes that will adjust his working hours or his pay envelope. He is barred from certain jobs displaying the N. R. A. sign because the minimum wage allowed under the code is more money than he needs to live on. His clothes, his foodstuff, and his fuel amount to twice the price that they were twelve months ago, his chances for existence are fewer, his hopes are darkened by the wing of the Eagle, rather than brightened. He sees those of his race dismissed with the coming of the Emblem and substituted by white workers, he desolately notes that winter is approaching and the line of unemployed, among his groups, is becoming longer. Suddenly, it dawns upon him, that he is The Forgotten Man in all of this recovery talk, and he ponders over the second step. He wonders too, how soon it will be when he may be given a chance to convalesce under the recovery Codes.

After relating five recent lynchings, several incidents where Negroes were denied much needed attention at white hospitals and the decisions of certain states professional school that barred a very capable Negroe's admission, a feature writer of our race concludes that the black man is truly a man without a country and frankly asks the world, just why he should be patriotic.

The writer did not exaggarate his charges, for it is true that many Negroes are victims of mob violence in this country every year. There are cases also on record, that have attracted National attention where hospitals actually closed its doors to injured Negroes when an hour's attention may have saved his life. Two cases are now pending Supreme Court hearing to determine whether or not a State may bar a certain group of citizens from professional training without providing such a place where similar training may be obtained.

Had the young writer made a further study, he would have learned that hundreds of men and women of the white race have interested themselves in our cause and have been instrumental in lifting far more Negroes than are lifted every year by the Interracial Committee, the N. A. A. C. P. and other organizations devoted to interracial goodwill work. He might have also studied and ascertained that millions of dollars have been donated by philanthropists of the white race for Negro Schools and hospitals. We feel that the question (Why be Patriotic?) is useless, for the consideration shown the race in the past and present by well-thinking white people has been the compensation of a democracy. Consequently, we should be broadminded enough to ignore the wrongs of a petty, undemocratic group, and let nothing interfere with our being patriotic for no other single element so surely guarantees perpetual democracy as does patriotism.

Typitown, as we have mentioned before, is a little city that reminds one very much of Charlottesville, that is to say, each town has about the same Negro population and about the same type of inhabitants. Typitown boasts of quite a few churches which means, of course, quite a few ministers. The large percent of domestic workers makes Typitown a lucrative field for small business men and also professional men.

Like most small towns, Typitown does not have regular civic leaders, that is; men and women who devote their time and talent chiefly to civic work. The citizens are always willing to boost a plan for community betterment, but their type of work makes it inconvenient for them to actually start a civic program. So, the ministers, the doctors, public school instructors and business men realize the importance of community organization. They also realize that since this type of work and that the responsibility of leadership is too great for the masses the task is theirs to accomplish. The ministers know that by virtue of the sway that they hold over their congregation, that members would follow whithersoever they may lead. Consequently, Typitown ministers boost community organization plans from the pulpit. The instructors in public schools feel it their mission to teach citizenship, loyalty and organization to the child and extend their influence to the home. Thus, they outline the many advantages of such a movement through composition work, essays and in Patrons' meetings. The professional men agree to address in turn, the various organized social groups and bring to their attention the necessity of organization placing before each one a common cause, because they know that nothing will make a person feel a brother's need anymore than a kindred spirit. The business men display placards and slogans encouraging organization.

All told, Typitown today, so much like our littly city has an active civic League, not because the leaders are high-pressured workers, traided for the purpose but because the masses are broad enough to support leaders who realize their capability and the full meaning of unselfish service.

I mean, I began to look at myself, in my own right--and felt, for the first time, the desire to be the admired rather than the admirer. I grew to hate the hellish boxing matches, or free for all in which the other men participated. It made me sick to see them throw their knives at targets. I couldn't box, my twisted hands could not possibly balance a knife enough to get even proper aim. I hated all the wretched mess that they called manly, and one evening Zvoni came to the tent while the men said she disliked the knife-throwing and boxing too, and her eyes nearly closed as if she were trying to shut out some vivid memory. Zvoni talked long in my tent--in my tent and Seebien's, that night and left only when she heard the singing men and women triumphing those who had been victorious in the games.

Shortly afterwards, Seebien came trotting into the tent, a picture of masculine perfection that I had once, actually, allowed myself to admire. But then, as I watched the carefree smile that clung to his lips and noted his easy stride, I almost wished him dead--wished him dead and out of my sight. Why did I not like the rough and carefree life of real men? Why did I hate the sight of a dagger and target? I, with half a body--twisted limbs, and shaking hands. What could I do on the mat or with a knife and target? And there before me stood, the man whom I wanted to be, Seebien the perfect--Seebien admired, Seebien the active--Seebien the victorious. There he stood before me, throwing, carelessly, the victor's boquet to the floor, as if if were a weed.

"Be gay Hunchie", he said to me. "What's on your mind"?

Hunch--how true! Yet I despised the word, that name, the one who had just uttered it, that which gave him cause to call me that. My soul was suddenly filled with hatred for everything--for everybody--everybody except Zvoni--Zvoni I kept telling myself over and over again was different--She understood me--But I was mistaken in Zvoni--

Hi there Gang:

Received a few cards without names or addresses, so I judge that it will meet the okeh of the readers to answer the same in this style. However, before going into that--the latest laugh deals with a certain gent who got the jitters last week over a little info spilled on this page and proceeded to buy up all the papers in sight. Six newsies sold him five each--not a bad break for the newsies but pretty unfortunate that the dub was so self-conscious or maybe--as he explained to his friends, he just wanted to help the boys along.

What really prevented the Grand march Friday night last, at the football dance? Official reasons were, that the crowd was too large--Babble reports that a certain Football Hero had four girl friends on the scene which would have made his partner selecting inconvenient.

Dear Man at the Keyhole:

I noticed in your column, several weeks ago, something about a certain man, and a certain lady going for a walk. Now, frankly, that worried me, because I am wondering whether that was my husband, won't you get me out of suspense?

Mrs. Anxious.

My dear Mrs. Anxious:

Your request is most unusual; while I do pride myself on seeing most things, I can't be personal. Ask your husband. I'm sure he'll tell you.

M-A-K

Dear Man at the Keyhole:

Why must you shroud yourself in such a veil of secrecy? I should like to see you, to know you. This "peep" game is so annoying. It makes you so close yet so far away.

Quite often during the recent months, we have heard much about mass action, mass pressure and the unification of Black and White workers. It is no easy task to disregard all we hear for, regardless of how it is expressed, some of the things we have heard are bedecked with facts. We know, for an example, that mass action brought publicity to the Scottsboro case and revealed this unfortunate occurrence as a shameless frame up. We also know that persistent mass pressure was the chief force that caused Reginald Leftwich, who was wrongly accused of murder, to be placed in States Hospital for Insane, in Petersburg, Va., instead of the "Death Row", after one of the most absured frame-ups that has ever been attempted in this state, was exposed. Despite these obvious facts, we cannot feel secure about any far-fetched plan that calls for the unity of black and white labor. We feel that our fears are well grounded.

Our sufferings have been painted to us before by benevolent artists who, seemingly, had nothing else to do but assist us. The first time it was the hungry, vagabond whites, who stole by night, to the plantations telling our ancestors of the wrongs about which they already knew, in return for food and a dry place in the hay loft. This time it is the unemployed white worker who is so generous and kind.

When the change in the Southland's economic system came it was these same friends who so readily changed their attitude towards the Negro slaves and brought forth the first organized effort to bar the black man from honestly earning a livelihood. Some traces of these characters are still evident today. White skilled Labor Unions bar Negro membership, then, with what white labor are we asked to unite? The unskilled? God forbid! We have seen their demonstrations of their love at Alabama and Princess Anne, Maryland. We know that we are segregated, but this factor has created a confidence within our circle, a reliance upon ourselves.

We are conscious of the various injustices that befall us and because we do know these things, we are not so willing, as our ancestors were, to listen to "our woe". The vivid painters of our oppression would do well to save his pictures as we are aware of circumstances, and the years have taught us that a hungry man like an intoxicated one, is not responsible for his statements. Several years has taught us slowly but surely, and is still teaching Race Reliance and we are beginning to realize that other scheming methods of livelihood do not interest us.

This week has been set aside, November 6th through 11th, as American Education Week. According to Ambrose Caliver, Senior Specialist in the Education of Negroes, the topic for discussion "The Educational Emergency" is particularly appropriate for Negro schools. He adds further that "the conditions prevailing in the education of Negroes at present constitutes a real emergency and it is important that this situation be stressed at this time. During the past there were many deficiencies in the education of Negroes; the facilities prevailed in schools were very meagre; there was considerable lack of financial support and the margins upon which schools were operated were poor. Since this was the situation before the depression, it is obvious that drastic cuts cannot be made without doing irreparable damage. In many localities where reductions are made, the schools for white children still have sufficient facilities left to provide a fairly good minimum program of education; but if proportional cuts are made in the education of Negroes, it frequently will mean the abolishment of schools, or ALL the facilities in some essential fields of activity." These are the exact words of Mr. Caliver in Circular number 123, issued by the United States Department of Interior, office of education.

Together with these facts there are other problems that are quite evident. There are adults who are unable to read and write; unemployed adults who are in need of vocational training; other unemployed adults who are in need of further general educational opportunities to fit them to take their part as self-supporting citizens. On November sixth, Secretary of Interior Harold L. Ickes and United States Commissioner of Education, Dr. George F. Zook, made radio addresses on Negro Education over the National Broadcasting Company's blue net work of stations.

Mr. Coliver's report and Mr. Ickes and Mr. Zook's addresses on Negro Education are timely and worthy of commendation, but since their general theme seems to be centered around the Emergency, a sudden condition calling for immediate action. What link will we forge in the "first aid emergency kit." Think of what a wonderful bandage and adhesive tape a public library and night school would make.

In Typitown, they have an accredited high school and an excellent grade school. The staff is composed of public spirited men and women with a sincere desire for racial advancement. At the various institutions of higher education, the Typitown students are getting their share because of studiousness and general cooperation. The most pleasant relationship exists between teacher and student at the Typitown schools, and the town is quite proud of its educational staff, its school board and its pupils.

The faculty is efficient, the students are certainly conscientious and the citizens quite appreciative. It seems like this is all that is necessary for the development and growth of the child, but Typitown educational leaders and parents feel different, not being a group of people easily contented, and are ever looking for more advanced steps to further their program of civic betterment. So, they were inspired by this idea. While it is true that conditions and results are satisfactory some improvements are possible, so being familiar with the numerous benefits derived from organization of previous experiences, the staff and parents decide to organize, to join hands for the benefit of the child, so they do. Now, every Friday night in Typitown, the parents and instructors meet in the school auditorium for an honest to goodness "get together." This brings the parent in closer contact with the teacher, the teacher in turn in closer contact with the child, and all three factors are made familiar with the problems. Such meetings familiarize the parent with school activity, the teacher with home cooperation and the child with parent-teacher understanding. Each student of Typitown school is a model pupil because he has no choice.

"Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues."

I had the pleasure, a few day ago, of interviewing Mrs. Margaret L. Terry, teacher of the fifth grade in Jefferson school. The interesting and singular part about it all is that the sincere modesty which prompted this article was prevalent throughout our discussion. She tried to turn away,saying she had done nothing worthy of writing about and despite my coaxing, I knew at the offset, than you already knew, yet this made the penning of this tribute all the more interesting.

Her career began in about 1878 in Ivy Depot, Va., in a little one room school with almost no pay. I was not there, yet some how I know that the same encouraging smile, and kindly nature was even prevalent. She is one of whom it can be truly said, to know her is to love her. Builders erect great mansions, they decay; bankers amass great wealth, it rolls away with time; she inspired the child, who is father of the man, and that inspiration has been like bread cast upon the water. Those patterns that she has turned from her loom are numerous as the sands on yon glistening shore. Fifty-five years of service to mankind, of unselfish, sacrificing service would require praise that must needs reach to the sky,could it be placed block upon block.

In 1901, she began as instructess in the Jefferson School, this city, and has been stationed there ever since. It is an inspiration to know her. She is ever gentle and kind. For everyone she has a ready smile, not manufactured or tried, and tested, just a sincere message from a sincere heart. So with this thought in mind, I wish to pay tribute with pride, because she is of our city, and with love and respect because she is all that is gentle, kind and tender, and because she has devoted, unselfishly, her entire life to service.

Dear Editor:

I was talking with a "friend" of mine in the white race a few days ago, and we were discussing the "whys" and "wherefores" of the economic condition of whites and Negroes. He told me frankly that it had been proven by facts and figures, that the standard of living for the white race was higher than that for the Negro. He cited many examples and produced concrete evidence. At first, I did feel that he, like other members of his race, was unfair to us. Then, after talking for a good while with him, I could see his point, when he told me that they had to pay more rent, higher prices for theatre tickets and ball games, and that service was even higher. Well, I couldn't say much more to him, but I still believe that there is something unfair in the general plan of things.

Charles Wiggins; Gordonsville, Va.

My dear Mr. Wiggins:

A man's cost of living is as high as he makes it or as conditions will allow him. Why, I can spend as much money on a mansion as Henry Ford or John D. Rockefeller, or Mr. Rinehart; the only difference is that I don't have the money. Your "friend" lost sight of the fact that I would like to buy a three hundred dollar diamond ring, but I must make the most of a thirty dollar imitation. How in the world can a man with an income of one hundred dollars a month, pay ninety-five dollars a month for house rent? Even now, those of our race who do maintain even a decent standard of living are doing so above their means, and all which they have to depend on is a winning battle against adversity. If your friend wants proof, ask him to place a half million dollars on an experiment and allow any intelligent, no matter how poor, Negro the privilege of using it and note his standard of living.

White patrons pay more for theatre tickets, especially in the South, because they have better accomodations and their financial condition enables them to demand better service. A man's standard of living is high or low as conditions or circumstances permit them to be.

Word received from M. A. K. and Babble, Monday, revealed that those gentlemen will be absent from a duty a week longer, so it is my task to attempt to hold the attention of the readers of this column for another week. My dopes were "not so hot" last week. M. A. K. usually receives from twenty to thirty letters during the week. I only received five. Here goes:

Last week-end, a certain young thing, making her debut in one of the "Elite" circles, found herself in the midst of a discussion that emergency forced her to participate in also. The discussion dealt with Paul Robeson, the artist singer and actor. "O yes", squeeked the poor young thing, "I saw him tap dance up a pair of stairs at the Richmond Fair last month."

A notorious playboy giving the wifey a treat at one of the dances several weeks ago, excused himself for several moments to "join the boys" in a light highball. Wifey of course consented and hubby went smilingly on his way. Towards intermission, hubby was still missing and his little mate about the height of the high-ball he went to consume. The dance ended--hubby was still missing and alas--and also a lady member of the party. Wifey formed conclusions that night which looked out next morning to the effect that, both hubby and "missing lady" were too "tanked" to return to the party. Finis: Next day wifey was rolling dough and the rolling pin slipped and caught hubby "accidentally" on the cheek.

Once certain "high-stepper's" friend reports this incident. Miss "High-Stepper" and her close girl pal rushed home all excited one night with a new frock that a sister had bought and given to her, explaining that sister wanted to remember her thirtieth birthday. All would have been well but said sister, at the moment of speaking, was in a back room with a surprise gift of a birthday cake and had already expressed regrets to hubby that she was only able to give poor "Miss High stepper" a cake that she made. Too bad Miss "High stepper" and "Playboy" didn't take said sister opportunely in their confidence.

This small slice of info deals with a "Flunkie" who has made himself much talked of by him seeming weakness for being a sucker. He breezed into a merry gathering some time ago with his dear "bundle of worry" swinging to his arm. Of course the gang was glad to see the couple enter and male members lost no time in relieving the gentleman of his responsibility. Towards the early morning hour there crept into the fogged mind of friend Flunkie that since he hadn't been able to dance a single number with his "contribution to the party" that it would be Ok. or K. O. if he took her and left. Leaving was suggested, and after much pouting, coats and hats gathered but the gay Romeos stopped this, saying, "Say Pal, you can't go. How about the joke you promised to tell". "Flunkie" weakened and stayed and around 4 A. M. some kindhearted guy brought the Geezer's girl to him and as they left for home, someone heard Sir Flunkie say, "Honey, that's why I don't like parties. All the guys like me and don't want to see me go home".

There were three students in the Senior Class whose names were omitted from the honor roll. They were Misses Helen Lightfoot, Adele Martin, and Fannie Johnson.

Honor Roll for Grade V, Mrs. Ella B. Baylor, teacher. Virginia Thompkin, Donna Wars, Ida Goins, Bernice White, Evelyn Brown and Mary Lockett. Grade IV--Mrs. R. F. McGinness, teacher. Geraldine and Maxine Burks, Sarah Goins, Annie Mae White, Eris Farrar, Helen Jackson, Albert Moore, Andrew Arnold, and Phillip Anderson.

The Senior class was in charge of the assembly program all of this week. The program was as follows: Opening Song--Holy, Holy, Holy; prayer and chant, student body; Scripture Reading, Mr. Lorenzo Price; Recitation, "Ode to Ethiopia", Miss Adele B. Martin; Instumental Solo, "Deep River", Miss Gracie Burley.

The various classes in school are making plans for fund-raising for the benefit of the Red Cross.

Mr. B. Roberts and Mrs. R. J. Hailstalk have been added to the Jefferson Staff temporarily. Mrs. Roberts is substituting for Miss Louise Riddick, who is absent on account of illness and Mrs. Hailstalk is substituting for Mrs. H. K. Henderson, who is out because of the sudden death of her brother, Mr. Robert Kelly.

The Debating Club of Jefferson High School held an interesting meeting Thursday afternoon. The members are making plans for a series of debates to be presented during this school year. They are also discussing plans for an oratorical contest. The members are as follows: Ethel Brown, Frederica Perrow, Esther Tucker, James Gault, Mary Taylor, Carl Johnson, William Jackson, Viola Price, Lillian Watson, Maggie Hughes, Dorothy Randolph, Betty Actie, Edward McCreary, Bernard Dabney, Margaret Stewart, Cornelia Gault, and Janet Watson.

The press informs us that six hundred and sixty-three thousand will be advanced by the United States Public Works Committee to the city of Richmond for Negro relief. This money will be used to erect houses and build parks in the Negro slum area in Richmond. The housing project has a two fold purpose; namely, it will give Negro workers six months work or more and it will also tend to raise the standard of living among the laboring classes of Negroes in Richmond by the gradual elimination of the aforementioned slum area. Like any other movement, this proposition has its defects and, already, Negro leaders of that city have pointed out the fact that the project is likely to mean financial gain for certain white business men in the city and at the same time, it does not offer proper security for the government. The arguments advanced are logical but the advantages of the movement are obvious for, the plan will give six months work to five hundred Negro workers at the same time, will raise the standard of living among the lower and hard-working class by the gradual elimination of this slum area.

In several social centers plans are being made to use public works' money to finance large, self-supporting farming towns like Dr. Kelly Miller suggested to the N. R. A. officials several weeks ago. All around us pleas are being made for Negro Relief, which is encouraging; this fact suggests to us a Negro Relief in Charlottesville.

We are not advocating a "homing project" or an agricultural center but a City Improvement Plan strikes us as an idea. There are sections of our city where the residents have been paying taxes either directly or indirectly yet each rainy day they find themselves knee-deep in mud and cinder paths. A loan could be secured from the public works fund and streets and sidewalks could be constructed. The cost of the work could be paid by the property owners over a certain term of years with a removable interest. Of course the levy would constitute a lien on property that would hold against any other lien except prior taxes and levies. In this way, the government would have security on the money loaned. It would give our many idle men work to do, besides it would make the various Negro rental sections in Charlottesville modern, sanitary places in which to live and in turn produce citizens proud of and helpful to their country.

Every American school child is familiar with the word democracy. He has heard the soap-box orator or the high-hatted candidate for city sewerage service or for some of the more elevated municipal positions fall back on the grand old word when others failed to flow. Later, this Sunday school teacher related the blessings enjoyed by fortunate souls living in this earthly paradise where every man is free and equal. His first grammar class in public school convinced him that the noun was derived from the Greek word demokratia, "demos" meaning people, and "krateo" meaning rule, the combination having the literal meaning of government of the people. Yes, every American school child is quite familiar with the noun and its significance to every American citizen.

Last August, three democratic election judges in Hampton, Va., lost sight of the fact that their party, like every other American political party, guaranteed government, directly, by the people collectively and so those gentlemen refused to allow Mr. L. E. Wilson to cast his vote in the State primaries because this citizen was a Negro. Mr. Wilson, a staunch, old democrat, secretary of the Building and Loan Association, in Hampton, Va., and an active civic worker, resented this treatment and sued the judges for ten thousand dollars. A jury, during the October term of the county circuit court, decided in favor of the election judges, that "only white citizens could vote in the democratic primaries". On Armistice Day, last Saturday, Judge C. Vernon Spratley of the Elizabeth City County Circuit Court over-ruled the jury's decision and held that no party could, in a State conducted primary, make lawful discrimination because of race, color or previous condition of servitude.

Judge Spratley's ruling will be lauded by ALL lovers of true democracy, for it is a fact that cannot be disregarded. Virginia Negroes are citizens of the State and, as such, enjoy the right to share the duties and responsibilities of American citizens. In a land that so religiously guarantees "Government of the people, for the people and by the people" and based on the principle of democracy, differentiation rules that are applied to some and denied others cannot be made.

A committee, upon investigation, reported to the Civic League that Typitown's youth did not have the proper social environment. Another committee was appointed to visit the various socials and public dances, and then work out a definite recreational program. The youth was immediately exonerated from blame, for it was a known fact that although the public dance hall or side streets were not proper places for young people, but the adults had to offer something better if the others were undesirable. So, immediately a public meeting of parents, guardians and friends was called and it was largely attended.

The chairman of the committee gave the principal address in which he outlined the purpose of the meeting. He made a very inspiring address on the vital importance of moral and social training for youth. After this, he explained the possible remedy for the apparent indifference to their social life. It was as follows: In the first place a recreational center was necessary, even before this part was complete, one of the citizens present, who had no children, but who felt the spell of the Typitown spirit, offered an old building that belonged to him to the group. Then, various committees were formed to engineer drives for raising money, for securing chaperones to be present at the center alternately, each day, from four in the afternoon until eight in the evening. Good books were procured for the reading room in this recreational center, gymnastic equipment was bought for encouraging athletic prowess; the building was divided and on one side the boy activities were carried on and on the other the girls. On Friday, there was a general socialization period when both groups met together for socializing either dancing, cards or perhaps conversation under strict supervision.

Then various clubs were organized among them namely, "Etiquette Clubs", "Culture and Refinement" groups, "Tennis Clubs", "Debating Clubs", "Cooking and Sewing Clubs", "Clubs training for Leadership", "Reading Clubs", "Poetry, Literature and Art Clubs". Those patrons or friends who were most capable were made advisors for these organizations. Because the citizens of Typitown realized that Youth is restless and requires diversion, they made proper adjustments and now Typitown boasts of a city whose records show a very low percent of delinquency among its Youth.

The International Labor Defense League sponsored an anti-lynching conference that met in Baltimore, Maryland a few weeks ago. The executives rented the spacious Albert Auditorium for the occasion, bedecked the interior with sensational placards and bloody drawings and finally, settled down to business. Mr. Patterson was present and we are told that his report on the victoria Price testimony provided excitement for nearly an hour. Charlottesvillians are familiar with Mr. Patterson's style of oratory.

Then, the meeting clothed itself with the aspects of a testimonial dinner, witnesses were called and they reported cases of racial injustice and countrywide hatred which paved the way for the resolution committee and gave the speakers subject matter to dwell upon for the remainder of the evening. Large placards suggesting "unity" and drawings using "Jim Crowism" were frequently referred to by speakers who placed blame for all of these unfortunate occurrences on Jim Crowism.

This journal, in sincere interest of the Negro cause, has contended and will repeat, that the permanent unification of Negro and white labor is a proposition too vague for logical comprehension. Skilled white labor has always barred Negro labor, while in unskilled labor, ther are definite signs of hatred for the Negro. The who is who of the twenty odd lynching groups that have mobilized and committed murder during this year, gives intelligent reasoning very little grounds for believing that unskilled white labor will ever have brotherly inclinations for Negro workers.

At this conference of the International Labor Defense League, Jim Crowism was attacked and eternal hell predicted as long as it existed. No speaker mentioned the obvious benefits that its presence has afforded our race; the loyalty that it has forced on a people, who had been taught for centuries to pull apart, was forgotten.

The Anti-Lynching conference accomplished very little, we fear, and it wil go down in history as just another conference, its resolutions being as significant as last year's New Year's resolutions.

News flashes from New York City inform us that Grover Whalen, N. R. A. Administrator for that city, has begun a war on "tipping" and seeks to have the age old custom abolished in hotels and restaurants as being a contrary policy to N. R. A. idea of making labor independent and self-supporting.

If those are really Mr. Whalen's reasons for desiring this abolition of extra compensation to hotel employees, on the part of the patrons, the Negro restaurant, and hotel worker will anticipate the success of the Recovery Administrations new fight as welcome news. Long before the new Packard was sold, or the country home given up, or even before the social secretary dispensed of, Mr. and Mrs. America became too concerned with whispered reports of stock crashes and bank failures to give much thought to service. So, the extra compensation that was once left to insure service was less frequently seen. In other words, tips have been on the downward trend for quite sometime. However, the hotel and restaurant proprietors have continued to pay extremely low wages, still relying upon the generosity of the patrons in "making up" the employess check at no cost to the establishment, which means, of course, that in most instances, the low wages paid the employee is the only compensation received.

If Mr. Whalen, the National Recovery Administrator of New York, really intends for labor to become independent and self-supporting, then living wages will be demanded by codes from the, conveniently, blind employers who are content to place upon the public, the burden of paying workers' salaries instead of paying the afore-mentioned living wages themselves.

A little fellow stood in the doorway of a cold house and gnawed on a piece of hard bread. He complained to his mother about being hungry and was joined by a mixed chorus of six or seven other hungry voices. The frail mother uttered a low sigh and closed her tired eyes as if to get momentary relief from the morbid life about her. Eight small children, husband dead, rented home and there she was sick abed.

Three blocks away, a little girl around nine years of age, who might have been pretty had it not been for the fact that she was undernourished, walked slowly down the street without even a sign of shoes on her cold, little feet and temperature below zero.

Not five blocks further, in the northern direction, a man stood on the corner, grimly silent, both hands in the pockets of his shabby top coat, disappointment stamped on his countenance. His only plea, the finding of a job. His was gone, but his family had to eat; the rent had to be paid. This sounded logical enough.

The above sketches may sound like "trial leads" for a novel of New York tenement life, or introductory paragraphs to a human interest story, but they were not intended for either. They appear in this week's issue of "The Reflector" as actual reports of true cases of unfortunate citizens right in our community, in our race and in our city. Domestic labor, in Charlottesville and at the University, has been reduced; construction work is at a standstill and many, many Negroes are in need of immediate relief. The few local organizations are doing their best to aid the reported cases but, available data shows that the cases are on the increase. So, the above sketches were taken from the notebook of a local news reporter and printed here to remind you that suffering is going the rounds and that this winter promises to be a hard one.

Consequently, if you have wearing apparel, food or a piece of money that you could spare, or even make a sacrifice, I appeal to you to get in touch at once with the Community Welfare Organization. Don't wait. Your brother is hungry. Look at your supply and see what you can inch off to help a fellow in distress.

The community affects greatly the standards of human conduct. In the extreme complexity of human nature, men can never be divided sharply into "sheep" and goats for none attain absolute virture, any more than any descend into unmitigated villainy. For the sake of discourse, I shall group my influences under three main heads; namely, public disapproval, the refusal of the community to accept a "jailbird" or offender back in its midst, the influence of the community by provision of recreation.

Public disapproval of crime can be fostered by the press, but instead, the average daily or weekly paper tends to incite a sentimental interest in crime which is very unhealthy and in some cases positively crime-breeding. Our newspapers should reveal the social crimes with a view to securing their outlawry.

The community fosters crime in another indirect but powerful way. By its refusal to accept an offender back into its midst, with forgetfulness for his past and encouragement for his future. society may make a confirmed wrong doer out of a man who, through momentary weakness made a misstep. There have been many who find themselves socially disgraced and unable to keep a job because of the past error. It is human nature to want to be and do what people expect you to do and be. If the public expects a man to reform, it must help him.

Through recreation, the community may aid in the checking of crime. "Satan finds mischief for idle hands to do". That which is talked and thought about in leisure hours becomes the basis for future action. Every community that is seeking to reduce crime should furnish its young people with playgrounds, public libraries and musical and literary entertainments. There should be also careful supervision of private amusements to insure wholesomeness and high idealism. It is good to note in our community how the various organizations like the Welfare Organization and Mother's Club are doing their part.

I picked up a newspaper yesterday and, while scanning the pages, I noted advertisements stretched from one end to the other of several pages displaying "Xmas" specials. Just who is "X" and what does Xmas mean? Once upon a time, Christmas was observed in celebration of the nativity of Christ. The wisemen brought precious gifts and laid them reverently, at the feet of the little child who was distined to bring light and understanding to a world that was darkened by doubt, misgivings, misunderstanding and cruelty. He came with no thought for personal glory or self-aggrandisement, he asked for no material compensation or recognition, he loved man and in the light of that love, he wanted to make good the plan of salvation.

Lest we forget: We call this important day, Christmas, because we are mindful of Christ's birth. We moderns, in the mad swirl of reducing everything to its simplest form, to receive the most with the least expenditure of e nergy, I fear, are losing sight of the significance of the word and heedlessly call it Xmas. "X" may mean anything but the beauty and reverance in the sacred name of Christmas which reminds us that He was born for our redemption. We may substitute "X" for an unknown quantity in Algebra, or "X" for an unnamed "village" but let us, in faith, give the day celebrating the advent of our Saviour, full, unmitigated respect and, as far as possible remembrance and call it Christmas.

Lest we forget: Sir Launfal beheld in the grimy beggar "an image of Him who died on the tree". It would probably seem too ideal to remember the blessed day of the year, but in memory of His birth and His divine goodness, le t us forget gift for gift, let us close our eyes to materialism and take the "X" out of Christmas and put a dime into the hand of the needy, in the name of Christ.

Dr. Foreman was formerly associate director of the Julius Rosenwald Fund. He resigned that position after being of great service to the Negro race, and at present he is employed in the department of Secretary of the Interio r, Harold L. Iches, as Adviser on the Economic Status of the Negro. This enables him to render an even greater service to our race.

Last week, he made a speech in Greensboro, North Carolina, that coincides in many respects with that which "The Reflector" has been preaching since September. In part it was as follows: "Of the three billion dollars set aside for relief through its various channels, the government has already distributed two hundred million dollars. None has been asked for by Negroes". This means, of course, that we are allowing opportunities to pass that may never come again. Some Negro communities will realize this and take the proper steps to secure the funds for libraries, welfare club houses, sidewalks, new streets and to pay off mortgages of long standing and back taxes.

That kind of help is well needed in our city. We could use better streets, real sidewalks that would aid in the brightening of our residential sections and make them better places in which to live and at the same time, provide employment for hundreds of men who are now idle. But there is a primary step that must be taken in Charlottesville. Men and women must think together and act together in order to realize the advantages of community organization. The sure way is through an AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE.

1. Who is Kelly Miller?
2. What Negro composer recently wrote a symphony?
3. Who is Claud McCay?
4. Who is Nathaniel Dett?
5. Who was the first American to shed blood in the American Revolution?
6. Which one of the Romantic Poets wrote an ode in honor of a Negro General?
7. How many grade A colleges, for Negroes, are there in Virginia?
8. How many Negro men and women are engaged in journalism, in America, as a means of livelihood?
9. How many lynchings have occurred in the United States since 1927?
10. Does Virginia have an anti-lynch law on her statute book?

Answers
1. Dean of men at Howard University also an author.
2. Professor Dawson of Tuske and submitted the same to the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra.
3. Negro short story writer of note.
4. Former head of department of music at Hampton Institute famous composer and arranger of Negro Spirituals.
5. Crispus Attuchs, runaway slave and volunteer soldier who was struck by a British soldier for making an insulting remark to the group of farmer-soldiers who had gathered to oppose the king's troops. He was shot down after doing this. There is a monum ent erecteed in his honor on the British Commons.
6. William Wordsworth. In 1803, he wrote a short ode commemorating the famous Negro General, Toussaint L'overture.
7. Three. Virginia State College, Union University and Hampton Institute. There were four until last year when Virginia Seminary was dropped from the list of accredited colleges.
8. There are three thousand, four hundred and fifty-two Negro men and women in journalism as editors, feature writers reporters and instructors.
9. The known lynchings since 1927 are one hundred and nineteen. One hundred and four were Negroes, and the remaining fifteen, whites.
10. Yes. The bill was passed and became effective in 1928.

Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Jackson, Mrs. Roland Poindexter, Messrs. Charles Thomas and Jack Jackson and Miss Love Jackson motored to Lynchburg Sunday. Mrs. Jackson addressed the Elks at the celebration of their "Day of Sorrow."

Miss Ione Seay Edgar has returned to this city after having visited relatives in Richmond, Va.

Mrs. Maude Bell, who has been indisposed at her residence on Sixth St. is convalescent.

Mrs. Roberta Woolfolk, who has been ill for some time, is improving.

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Moon left this city Tuesday for Florida where they will remain during the winter.

Mr. Robert Sellers, who has been quite ill at his residence on Tenth Street is able to be out again.

The "Smarter Set" had a call meeting at the residence of Mrs. E C. Heiskell last Monday afternoon for the purpose of making final arrangements for the holiday dance.

In the "Cake-walk Contest" held last Friday night in Cabell Hall at the University of Virginia, Mr. Aston Barbour and Miss Rosa Fagans were winners.

Mrs. Nellie Jefferson entertained the Dorcas Club Friday evening of last week at her residence on 101/2 St.

The funeral of Mr. Thomas Carey was held Saturday at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Fields visited friends in Washington Sunday, December 10th.

Those who visited relatives at Saint Emma Institute in Rockcstle, Va., Thanksgiving day were: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scott, Mr. William Scott, Mr. Albert Ahart, Mrs. Sophie Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Fuller and Misses Rosezellia Fuller, Pearl Douglas, Ara bella Houston, and Fannie Fuller.

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and Miss Martha Price are the houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gilmore at their residence on Tenth Street.

Miss M. Otelia Abbott is ill at her residence on Dice Street.

Messrs. Thomas Martin and J. O. Banks spent Sunday in Bolling Green, Va.

Mr. and Mrs. William Myers and their son, Wm. Jr. were the guests of Mrs. M. B. Taylor, at her residence on Sixth St. They returned to their home in Petersburg, Va., Sunday night.

Miss Wana Williams of Connecticut, is the houseguest of Miss Fannie Whindleton of Booker St.

Those who formed the party which motored to Gordonsville Sunday are: Misses Constance Kelly, Evelyn Jones, Virginia Brown and Mr. Ivan Brown. They were the guests of Mrs. Dora Walls, formerly of this city.

Mrs. Bertha M. Sloan, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Linda Kelly and sister, Mrs. H. K. Henderson of Page Street, has returned to her home in Baltimore, Md.

Miss Audrey Abrams is indisposed at the home of her parents on Anderson St.

The M. M. S. C.'s met at the residence of Mr. Charles Fagans last night.

Mr. George L. Johnson, music specialist from New York City, has been training a choir of approximately two hundred voices. These rehearsals will culminate into a music Festival which will be staged in Cabell Hall, University of Virginia, December 20.

Mr. Charlie Roberts of Booker Street met his death suddenly last Monday.

"The Jolly Twenty-Four Social Club" met at the residence of Mrs. Cora H. Brown last Monday night. After the business meeting the guests partook of refreshments served by the hostess.

Messrs. James Henderson, Ashur conn, and Hunter Jasper, spent Thanksgiving with relatives in this city.

Mr. Charlie Becks of Washington, D. C., spent Thanksgiving with his mother, Mrs. Geo. Meade on Gordon Ave.

Nancy Hendred stood gazing into the toy shop, wide-eyed with admiration. How she should like to have a dress and a book or two for Christmas. Sister Alice would surely like a dolly and mittens and Baby Pug, as John was cal led because he had a little pug nose, needed a cap and would be perfectly satisfied with a toy car or a "choo-choo" train. But most of all, Nancy wished to give her mother the extra-small set of shelves with half dozen cups, saucers and plates. How deli ghted and suprised her mother would be. It was priced at two dollars and fifty cents.

Little Nancy's face fell as she remembered father away working in a camp and mother struggling at home to make ends meet. The little desolate figure presented a very pathetic picture as she stood in front of the bright toy shop. She unconsciously attracted much attention as any little girl of ten looking wistfully in a toy shop window would attract attention. Nancy was startled out of a reverie when a kind looking lady put her hand on her shoulder and asked her to take c are of the dearest little baby in a very pretty carriage while she, the mother, was shopping in the toy shop. She promised to give her a quarter for her trouble. Nancy's eyes fairly shone with anticipation. She would do that every day, only she wouldn' t wait for the people to ask her. She would go up to them and timidly say, "the store is so crowded today, mam, will you have me watch your baby while you are inside shopping".

Each day she would, as she told her mother, take Pug out for a little walk. Her real purpose for carrying Pug along was to appeal to the sympathy of her "customers". And it worked, for Nancy made as much as seventy-five ce nts one afternoon. So, by Christmas eve, she had almost a fortune. She counted her money and found out that she had eight dollars and thirty-five cents! Just think! Two weeks' work and $8.35. And how many babies had she cared for while their mothers were shopping? As far as she could count, it amounted to about thirty or forty babies.

On Christmas Eve, daddy came home and took Nancy and Alice with him to do the shopping. When Nancy confided to him what she had done, he was overjoyed. She had enough to buy nice gifts for all and on Christmas day, she ha d the pleasure of seeing all of her family visited by Santa Claus.

In a certain little town of around three thousand Negro inhabitants, an empty handed but ambitious lad of nineteen or so, started a peanut and shinestand business. All odds, to begin with, were against this youthful merchan t. His peanuts had to be purchased in small lots and they were often stale when he finally had sale for them. This did not encourage the unfortunate buyer to stop that way again. His second-handed shine-stand was wobbly and made threatening sounds when ever any one sat on it. His little shop was just a hole, but because of its location, the rent was very dear and the landlord was deaf to excuses. Yes, he started with the odds against him. However, this chap was a spunky kind of fellow who took all of the rotten breaks for jokes and kept saying to himself that things would surely brighten up, and they did.

The peanut eaters of the town began to realize that even though stale, the peanuts bought at that little shop tasted better than those purchased elsewhere. Maybe it was the lad's cheery smile; or maybe it was his apparent indifference to hard times and bum breaks or perhaps "the brotherhood of man" spirit was creeping into the hearts of the passersby. Anyway, his peanut business began to pick up. Fastidious men and women noticed, at the same time, that his shine on their shoes were more brilliant and that the gloss lasted longer. So, despite protests from the wobbly old shine-chair, that groaned and creaked when one sat upon it, his shoe-shine business increased also.

Mr. X, reader of all Negro journals, Sunday School teacher and as he colossally described himself "a one hundred percent race man", noticed the long line of church goers waiting for shoe shines early one Sunday morning, as h e was on his way to teach his Bible class, he decided that he would stop in, on his way back. So, as he was getting his usual Sunday shine, he asked the lad about the general conditions of his business. Bubbling over boyish gless at his success, the lad answered, naming a small sum as his weekly profit.

Mr. X left the shop that morning, but on the following Monday, he did not stop in for his weekly bag of peanuts, nor did he get his Wednesday night shoe shine, in fact, he never came to the shop again. It was a mystery to the lad until a friend solved the problem of Mr. X's conduct by repeating a statement made by the "one hundred percent race man". "That boy is doing fine in business. Why he makes nearly as much as I do. Well, no more of my nickels will help to make hi m rich." And Mr. X was true to his vow.

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The Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Company is making such rapid progress that some of the shareholders who were beginning to feel sad, have begun to rejoice and be glad, knowing that they are not throwing their money away. They all come up to the front as men should do, and pay up their dues every pay-day. Even the Company's greatest enemies, the kickers, including many whites, acknowledge the Company's progressive merits, and now they cease to kick. It also proves that colored men can do something if they try. So do not throw away one of the best chances of your life, but apply at once to the president for general information; R. Kelser, president, B. C. Tonsler, secretary.

Rev. Scott, pastor of the First Baptist Church is in Danville, soliciting aid for his Church. He, Mrs. Scott, Misses Georgie Burton, Josie Thompson, and Master Tommie Brent constitute the "Sunny South Singers." They will take a tour through southwestern Virginia displaying their musical talent before they return home again. We wish them great success.

Mrs. Lizzie Williams of Danville is in the city, where she expects to spend the rest of the summer with her mother, Mrs. Bouser.

Messrs. George Rives, Edward Rives and Elijah [Gil?]more left last night for Healing Springs. We wish them a happy time during their trip.

We are glad to see Mr. Junius Michie out again after his severe illness.

Mr. Robert Scott [and his?] wife have returned home from their trip to Florida, where has [illegible] for the improvement of his [illegible].

C. W. Bailey, a white ma left here to-day for the penitentiary where he is sentenced to serve a four years' term for forgery.

Dry weather is the cry here now. We have not had rain here for nearly a month, and the prospects are that "hard times" will be the cry next winter, as the farmers' crops are drying up.

Why do Alexander & Bullock want everybody to take the PLANET? Because it is a first-class paper, edited by one of their race. And it is a good paper, that every right-thinking person should read. So don't fail to ask for it when you come to get your groceries [illegible] store 411 W. Main St.

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Rev. Alonzo Scott, the pastor of the First Baptist Church deserves indescribable praise for his Christian deportment and as a preacher he ranks with the Revs. Binga, Barksdale, Brooks and many others whom I might mention. He has preached from many curious subjects, thus attracting crowds of earnest listeners, both white and colored.

The baptizing passed off well both in the morning and in the evening, though every place was crowded Sunday evening by both races.

After baptizing, communion was held and the sinners were separated from the Christians. Every Christian seemed deeply impressed. During the time the candidates were preparing for baptism one sister joined the church by experience and another by letter, thus the membership is increasing rapidly. The young people now have their meetings every Thursday evening. They have had it two evenings, and each time they enjoyed it more. Bros. Angel and Jno. Maury are to lead the meeting Thursday. Bro. Lester Brown was first appointed to assist Aangel [sic] but he said in church that he would not be in the city. But after getting out of doors he remembered that he would go away Friday morning.

A committee being appointed to select a name for the young people's literary will report the following name: The John Mitchell Literary and Social Society," named in honor of the editor of the PLANET.

Miss Belle F. Gibbohs gave her farewell concert last Monday, March 3rd. many persons being present to show their appreciation. They were expecting a good time and they were not disappointed.

She is another Minnie Hauk, and I think she will equal Madame Foster. She was assisted by Misses Minnie Brown, Josephine Jackson, and R.F Brown. She (Miss. Bell) is now in Washington expecting soon to sail for Europe with the Virginia Opera Company.

Mr. J.J. Christian, the champion colored roller-skater of America, has made his first appearance in our city on last Wednesday night he gave his exhibition and everyone was highly pleased. He has defeated the Pittsburgh champion and also the Portsmouth, Ohio champion. Should he make his appearance in Richmond of any other place, he deserves the patronage of every person.

Mr. Miles E. Smith, barber at Mr. Ferguson's, was joined in wedlock to Miss Elizabeth Jackson at the bride's residence, Thursday evening March 6th.

Mr. Robert Buckner, Jr., son of Mr. Robert Buckner and brother of A.F. Buckner, the grocer on University St., died at Charleston, W. Va. He leaves a large concourse of friends and relatives to mourn their loss.

Musco, the prisoner for whom Mrs. Hayes plead, was visited by Revs. Alonzo Scott and Tinseley Woodfolk. Musco says that he prayed for a new hearing and got it, and now he is still praying for another new trial. He seems a little deranged.

May every Christian pray that justice be done and prejudice be driven from the hearts of the people.

The 3 V Club was out in full to the skating on Monday night, having postponed their meeting for that purpose. They were there in couples, two of a different kind. Christian did well. The race should be proud of him.

A fine speech was delivered by Mr. Addison D. L. Angel.

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Destroyed by fire--Cut His Hands--Passed Away

The Monticello Knitting Factory was totally destroyed by fire last Friday night. Mr. George Whiting has been very sick the last week, also Mr. Philip Johnson is ill. Mr. Charles Brown has returned after a week and a half's stay in Washington. Miss Lillie Truatt, who is teaching near Free Union was in the city two days, also, Mr. Silas B. Jackson.

A certain gentleman near here, last Sunday, was in such a hurry to go out in the country to see his girl that he let a razor fall on his hand and cut it very badly. The doctor sewed it and he went on to see his fair one, and was very successful, for her parents gave her to him that day.

RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE.

WHEREAS, for another time in the history of this Tabernacle, we have been called upon to lament the death of our beloved sister J. E. Saunders, who has been summoned by the grim monster Death, therefore, be it

Resolved, 1st That by the dispensation of Providence, our beneficial and charitable Institution has lost a faithful member, the husband an affectionate wife, the children a loving and indulgent mother, and the community a good and peaceful citizen.

Resolved, 2nd, That while we bow in humble submission to the all wise decree of the great I am, we can but deplore the loss of her with whom we have spent so many hours in fraternal capacity, been associated with so long. We desire to extend the bereaved family of our departed sister the heartfelt sympathy of the Victoria Tabernacle of the A. O. Band of S. of H. and C. in this hour of trial.

Resolved, 3rd, That in honor of the memory of our deceased sister and as a tribute to of affectionate regard for her virtuous and many womanly qualities a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the family of the deceased, together with a certificate of her membership.

Resolved, 4th, That our departed sister having been a member of our Tabernacle ten years, and held the office of treasurer faithfully seven years an in 1886, the 2nd Wednesday in May was elected D. G. V. of the district No. 42, Grand Tabernacle, No. 2 of the G. G. A. O. of B. and S. of H. and C.

Resolved, 5th, that the usual lodge of mourning be worn by each member for the period of thirty days and the furniture of the Tabernacle be draped with the same.

SISTER ETTA BOLDEN

" MINERVA SMITH Committee.

" EMMA PARKET

The C. G. U. S. Club gave a grand entertainment at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday evening last. They were assisted by the well-known elocutionist of Boston, Mrs. Annie E. Robinson formerly of Charlottesville, now residing in Washington.

Programme: Opening by singing The Little Brown Church in the Vale. Recitation by Miss Minnie Watson. Select Reading by Miss Malinda Stables. Recitation by Miss Janie Brock. Recitation by Miss Minnie Watson. Diologue [sic] by Benjamin Deane, Misses Janie Brock, Mary Watson and Edmonia Wallace, Subject: Charlie's Two Wives. Recitation by Miss Janie Brock. Duet by Misses Rachel Wood and Malinda Staples. Recitation by Mrs. Annie E. Robinson, Subject: Jemima's Courtship. Solo by Miss Malinda Staples. Closed.

Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have not been forgotten by their many friends of Charlottesville. This club showed their friendship towards them by giving her the entire proceeds of this entertainment. Mrs. Robinson after spending a week of enjoyment with her friends left for Washington on the third inst. She left feeling that they had many friends in Charlottesville.

P. G. Gibson, Pres.

S. M. Benson, Sect.

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Rev. J. Francis Robinson, the pastor of Zion Baptist Church, having seen but a little of his congregation, decided to have what may be called a Love Feast, so on Wednesday the 12th inst, he asked all members and friends to come out so that he could have the privilege of seeing each person as he would pass up to the tables to partake of what they had brought bread, fish, ham, cake, coffee and other dainties. Many persons were present and all seemed to have enjoyed the hand-shake with their pastor. They held their communion Sunday, the second they have had since his installation.

Thursday evening the basement of the First Baptist church was again crowded with young people to engage in a prayer meeting. Every person seemed much revived. A young preacher Rev. Brown by name lost his valise between N.C. and Danville also his money which he had in it. Rev. Scott asked for him a collection and the congregation responded giving him his fare to Washington.

Sunday Rev. D.C. Dean of Ebenezer Baptist church, Staunton is expected to preach at the First Baptist church, at 11 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Subject Fire! Fire!! Fire!!! in the morning and "The Valley of dry bones" in the evening.

Mr. Gilbert Scott the man who seems to be overcome by his religious enthusiasm was seen beating his wife while he was in an insane condition. Mr. Nelson Churchman seeing him about to strike her with a hatchet went or started into her assistance when Scott started for him and was about to strike him with the blade of the hatchet, Churchman managed to knock the lick off with his arm. Mr. Scott is now working and seems to be all right.

In reply to a letter written to the Attorney General urging the prompt disposal of the Muscoe case, Mr. Gilmore received the following letter:

Richmond, Va., March 4, 1890.

Dear Sir;---Your letter of the 1st inst. has been received. If the Muscoe case is again appealed. I will do all in my power to have it disposed of at the present term of court, but I must confess I see a very little hope for this. It would take some time to print this record, until the record is printed nothing can be done. Be assured I will speed the case all in my power.

Yours Respectfully,

R. Tyler Scott.

P.F. Brown agent for the Black Phalanx. Buy it and see what the negro did to save himself and abolish slavery.

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William Musco, alias Wm. Thomas Jordan who has been twice convicted for the murder of Policeman Seal, (white) at Charlottesville, Va. has been removed to Lynchburg for safe keeping. James H. Hayes, Esq., the young colored lawyer secured a respite of 30 days from Governor McKinney in order to allow him time to prepare papers to be presented to the Supreme Court of Appeals. He expects to secure a writ of error.

He will then argue for a new trial.

It will be remembered that the Supreme Court reversed the decision of the lower court last December, since which time Musco has been again convicted. The case will hardly be argued before next December.

When the news of the respite reached Charlottesville a mob organized to attack the jail and lynch the prisoner, Wednesday night, 19th inst. The greatest excitement prevailed. Fire-bells and the bell at the University of Va. rung, and the Monticello Guards, Fire and Police Department ordered out to protect the jail. Thousands of spectators gathered in a few minutes. Later, quiet was restored, and the Governor was telegraphed. He ordered the troops to remain on duty as long as was necessary to protect the prisoner.

Mayor S. B. Woods, by his promptness prevented the infamy of lynch law from resting upon the fair name of the home of Jefferson.

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Charlottesville, Va., March 25, '90

An interesting meeting was held Sunday, Rev. D. C. Dean officiating. The subject, "Fire" was ably preached at 11 a.m. Text Job 1:16 which reads thus: "The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep and the servants and I only am escaped to tell thee." The subject "Dry Bones" was also fine. The Sunday School was also well attended. The Thursday night meeting was led by Misses Nannie Goodloe and Lucy Kennie. Messrs. Thornton Coles and William Yancey are appointed to lead Thursday night 27th inst.

The attempt to lynch Muscoe caused much excitement here. Musco was taken away Friday evening where we hope him safe till his final trial has been given.

Mr. James H. Hayes, Esq., was in our city Friday looking bright and intelligent.

A very destructive fire destroyed a building near Keswick owned by Mr. William Hearnes (who married Miss S. E. Brackett) on Sunday, March 17th. Mr. Hearnes was away at the time and being a short distance he thought he heard his wife scream. He got home only in time to save a few things. Nothing of their residence is left but two chimneys. Mrs. Hearnes is at her mothers, Mrs. Mary Brackett. Mrs. Bennett who lived in a part of the house saved nothing. The Piedmont land improvement Company met at the Zion Baptist Church, Thursday 20th inst. It is nearly a year old and so far very successful. It is officered by intelligent and witty men and is now on the road to success. The Negro race is climbing the ladder though we meet with opposition.

The John Mitchell Literary and Social Society met at Miss S.J. Seliers, Friday 21st. The meeting was interesting and many persons were present. They adjourned to meet next Friday at Miss Lucy Buckner's.

The 3 V. Club met Monday 24th at C. H. Brown's on Ridge Ave. After the Club business was over the Court was opened and the case of William Irving presented, charged with slandering the club and two of its members. He will be dealt with as the Court sees fit. R. F. Brown for Commonwealth and W. H. Smith and J.A. Bullock and John Maury, Defendants, B. L. Bullock, Judge.

When you decide to subscribe for the PLANET or to buy the Black Phalanx remember that R.F. Brown is agent.

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Both churches are preparing Sunday and anticipate raising a good sum of money on that day. Regular practices of Easter songs have been had. Madame Scott of the 1st Baptist church will perform on the cornet. Madame Robinson, organist for the Zion Baptist church.

On Wednesday 20th Charles Henderson was arrested and taken to Lynchburg for forgery. Major Lincoln accused of taking a student's over coat was arrested.

The 3 V. Club held their meeting March 24th, at C. H. Brown's residence on Ridge Ave. After club business was over the court assembled and Wm. Irving was charged with slander. Having found him guilty the court announced his sentence. C. W. Atty., Wm. Smith, J. A. Bullock and John Maury, Defendants.

Mr. Chas. Goodloe was quietly united in wedlock at the residence of Rev. Alexander Truatt, to Miss Lucy Reeves on the 25th inst. Many persons were surprised, but he was not.

Mrs. Clara Edwards has returned from California, Mrs. Patsy Parago from Boston, and Madame Scott, from Georgia.

Miss Lizzie Barcus, and Mrs. Luvinia Thomas are among the sick. Mrs. Harriet Brown is convalescent.

On Wednesday March 25th the funeral of Miss Carolie Baker took place at Zion Baptist Church. Her home was in Lynchburg, but she died in Baltimore having gone there in order that the doctors might try to cure her disease. She was prepared to exchange homes. A lecture was given by Rev. A. Scott, from Zach, 4th Chapter 10th verse. Meetings were conducted by Bros. Wm. Yancey and Thornton Coles. Sunday services, S. S. good at 9 A.M. 11 A.M. preaching by Licentiate Chapman Michie. Subject or text; Gen. 18:24, 25. 7 P.M. the pastor Rev. A. Scott, preached. Text, 2d Timothy 2:4. Subject, Christian warfare.

Mr. W. B. Davenport, of Staunton, was in our city Saturday making arrangements to give a concert here some time in the future.

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Sunday being Easter both churches were beautifully decorated. The floral offerings were grand. The services were held at Zion Church at 3 P.M. Many addresses were delivered interspersed with Easter songs and other selections. The orators of the evening were Messrs. Philip Hooker, Benj. E. Tonsler, Rev. Robinson and an essay by Miss Mary E. Cary. Madame Robinson and Mrs. Amanda Cary performed at the organ. $12.51 was collected. The services were held at the First Baptist Church at 7:30. A great many persons were present. Both races were represented. Master Tommie Brent sang a solo and Miss Georgia Burton and Tommie Brent a duet and also a solo by Mrs. Lizzie Brown, Madame Scott also played well on her cornet. Every person present left the church smiling and talking about the grand Easter service. Later on came in the cream in the shape of money which amounted to $336.80. This is only a partial report for there are several envelopes out yet which will swell the amount greatly. Rev. Scott had collected $51.65 mostly from white friends. This money is raised for a new roofing to be put on the church. Friday being a day of fasting and praying several persons went to Coresville where we feasted upon the Country pies, cakes, and chickens, and preyed much food.

We went to the closing of Mr. R.C. Lewis' school . The following persons formed the party, viz; Misses Nannie and Harriet Brown, Mrs. Emma Reeves, and Messrs. Coles and Brown.

Major Lincoln is not arrested simply accused of taking the coat. He has fled to parts unknown. Many persons are spending their holiday fishing. The Rio school boys have gone up to play the North Gardeners. The Black Pompadours are to play here at Chere at 3 p.m.

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[From Our Regular Correspondent.]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, April 29, -30.

When the report was circulated around town that Rev. Scott had resigned the pastoral charge of the First Baptist Church it caused many persons to weep and others to rejoice, but the rejoicing ones have changed their joy into sorrow because he has not resigned. After having carefully considered the matter and giving his congregation the privilege to vote the Reverend decided to stay with us. Despite his efforts to do right he has enemies, but the majority are his friends. We would remind Rev. Scott that Christ (while on earth) had enemies and bid him to press forward.

The young people had quite an interesting meeting Thursday evening. Mr. Dunwiddle spoke. His lecture was both interesting and instructive. Mr. A. Brechin is expected to lecture next Thursday at the First Baptist church. Subject "The Seven Secrets."

The concert for the benefit of the Cottage Hospital was repeated by the Sunny South Singers Friday at the First Baptist church. The concert was a grand success.

Friday evening Rev. A. Truatt (former pastor of the First Baptist Chuch) was pounded by some of his friends who gave him many nice things which seemed to fill his heart with joy to know that members still think of him.

The Tabernacle society was expecting an anniversary sermon Sunday at the Zion Baptist church, but for some cause were disappointed.

It was rumored on Wednesday that a mob was organized to panish [sic] Rev. J. F. Robinson. It was investigated and no proof secured. The Reverend remains unhurt. Many good citizens were branded as being connected with this affair. Things are now quiet.

Mr. Jefferson Walker arrived home from Washington at 3:30 a.m. Sunday. He looks well.

The body of Mr. Charles Nightengake was brought from Pittsburgh, Pa. Saturday and his burial took place near Keswick, Va. Sunday the 27th. The opening base ball game was played Thursday 25th. The Phalanx vs. Blk. Pompadours. The latter being defeated by two scores, score 15th to 17th.

A society is now formed of yuong [sic] people and is called the Chas Summer literary or White ribbon Society, composed of females.

The 3 V Club held their meeting at C. H. Brown's residence, Monday 25th. They considered their financial condition, also the marriage of our member Lewis, which will take place [at] 1st Baptist Church, at P.M. Thursday.

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On the 3rd of May, the Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Co. purchased 10 city lots and 15 or 20 bordering on the new city, thus you see Charlottesville is blooming and with it blooms the only land Improving Co. organized by colored men, chartered by the law and in successful operation in Piedmont, Va. This company is a blessing to us and will produce rich results with such untiring, honest and earnest officers as follows: Pres. Robert Kelser, Vice Pres. D. D. Alexander, Treas. Chas Cole, Sect. B. E. Tonsler, Directors: J. H. Ferguson, John Cole, W. L. Brown, W. C. Gibbons, Goodlow Sr., Stephen Logan, Rev. A. Truatt. We are coming.

Quite a large collection was taken Sunday at the First Colored Baptist church to send delegates to the convention. Rev. R. Alonza Scott, Mr. Jno. Brown and Mr. Robt. Kelser, delegates.

Rev. Alexander Truatt preached a fine sermon at Mt. Zion church after which a collection of nearly four hundred dollars was raised to help settle the church debt.

Rev. Robinson of Fredericksburg gave a good lecture to the people Monday night after which a May Festival was had for the enjoyment of all. Rev. Jefferson also made some very striking remarks.

Mr. Lewis Wayland and Miss Nannie Goodloe were joyfully married April 30, to the sorrow of some who got left.

Miss S. J. Sellars has gone to Washington to spend a short time with her sister Mrs. Mary Reed. She is very much missed by the Literary Society which hopes she will soon return.

Mr. Flemming Green, an aged member of the First Baptist Church, (colored), was found dead in his room Wednesday at 5 P.M. Heart disease is thought to have been the cause of his death. His funeral was preached at the above named church.

Mrs. Sarah Poindexter beloved daughter of James and Julia Farrar, and wife of Thos. Poindexter, died May 12th. She left an infant about a month old, also a host of friends to mourn their loss.

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The delegates to the Convention have returned, Mr. S. Saunders went instead of Mr. Kelser as his business would not allow him to go.

Rev. Barksdale, of Danville, Va., preached at the First Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. His text for the evening was 11th chapter of the Acts, 26 verse. His discourse was listened to with much interest.

We are glad to note that the two churches are moving on prosperously. Through some misunderstanding they are not in union, but still they are not at war with each other we are glad to say.

Rev. A. Truatt has been confined to his room for several days, but we are glad to see him out again.

Miss Polly Cary and Mr. Philip Pass, were joyfully married and passed to Lynchburg, Thursday night May 15th.

Miss Alice Gatewood and Mr. Wm. Minor, will be married Thursday May 22d at 3 p.m. We wish them a long life and much happiness.

Miss Cornelia Martin, daughter of Henry and Patsy Martin, died Monday in the 13th year of her age. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Robinson at Mt. Zion Church. Many tears were shed when her dying words were told the congregation. She is now at rest.

Tell everybody to call at Alexander and Bullock's every Saturday and get the PLANET. It will pay them to call and buy their groceries, as they sell cheaper than any other house in the city for cash. Goods delivered. Don't forget, Alexander and Bullock's University Ave. near Harris' foundry.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. May 2[9?], [30?]

The officers of the Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Co. are hustlers of the... [illegible]...grow weary of disinterest in their efforts to push the [illegible] process. Nearly thirty hundred dollars worth of real estate... [illegible]...to the Co. last week by the Circuit Court. As ... [illegible]...are rejoicing... [illegible]...the Co. by paying one hundred dollars cash ... [illegible]...and still they [illegible].

Persons desiring to purchase [illegible] can call on President R. Kelser, Vice-president D. D. Alexander or the following Board of Directors:

J. H. Ferguson, [illegible], S. Saunders, S. Logan, [illegible], W. L. Brown, [illegible], John Coles, Sr.

Holiday broke... [illegible]...much rain but not ... [illegible]...the laboring man of... [illegible]...taking his holiday drink.

Charlottesville is growing so rapidly that the P. O. Department has decided to build a large Post Office [illegible] have a general delivery system. Streets are to be named and numbered, houses numbered and the city is to be furnished four letter carriers, which we hope will be colored, as the colored people constitute nineteen-twentieths of the Republican voters of this place and there are enough of them who are worthy and capable of filling the positions. Give the Black Man a show.

Miss Julia Wyatt of Scottsville, Va., is visiting her sister Miss Alexander.

The May Festival at the First Baptist Church was a treat long to be remembered by all who witnessed it. The Broom Drill Cornet band and Platting the May Pole were something worth seeing. And as for the queens. Miss N. Powell, May Queen; Miss Jennie Bullock, Queen of Roses; Mrs. Herndon, Queen of Night, Miss Sadie Allan, Queen of Day; and Miss L. B. Jackson, Fairy Queen, the beauty and the manner in which each acted her part, cannot be surpassed. The May-pole plat was sold at auction, B. Bullock, Jr., being the highest bidder.

Thursday, May 22 was election day here, and the Democratic candidates were re-elected to their respective positions: Mayor, Commonwealth's Attorney, Commissioner of Revenue and City Sergeant. No Republican candidates were in the field.

The PLANET can be had every Saturday at Alexander & Bullock's. Call and get your provisions, groceries, etc. at Alexander & Bullock's.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. June 12, '90.

The Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Co. is still on the road to prosperity. Over $380.00 were taken in on court day and all the members did not pay in their dues. Lots for sale, houses to rent, money on hand, etc. is proof enough that this company is no humbug. Any person desiring lots, shares, or general information, address President R. Kelser, vice-president, D. D. Alexander or any of the following Board of Directors;

S. Saunders, Charles Goodloe, Burkley Bullock, B. E. Tonsler, Stephen Logan, Rev. A. Truatt, John Coles, W. L. Brown, W. C. Gibbons, J. H. Ferguson.

Now is your chance to buy homes or invest your money in a safe and sure company, chartered by law, organized by colored men in Piedmont, Va. Do not stop to consider so long, but send for charter and by-laws, and see for yourself what this company is.

Rev. Robinson preached an excellent sermon on intemperance at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Sunday. We hope that all will beware who heard it.

Prof. Smith, a friend of Rev. Scott, gave a grand exhibition at the First Baptist Church Monday night and at Mt. Zion Church Tuesday night.

The literary met at Miss Rosa Coles' Friday night and had as nice a time as usual.

The 3 V. Club had their regular meeting Monday night, and as it does not keep stragglers in the club, I am sorry to say that it had to erase the names of some of its members.

Miss S. Alexander's school being closed, she has decided to spend her vacation at home, greatly to the house of her many friends.

Phalanx base-ball club of University, Va. played two lively games June 4th; one at Harrisonburg, Va., the other at Staunton. Phalanx is destined at some future day to stand equal to any nine in America.

Mrs. J. Dabney, who has been paralyzed for some time, died suddenly Friday. Her funeral was preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday, by Rev. Scott.

Mrs. Susan Gillmore, after a long illness died Saturday. Her funeral was preached at Mt. Zion Church Sunday by Rev. Robinson.

All who want the PLANET and the best groceries at the cheapest prices cash, call at Alexander and Bullock's every Saturday. Come early to avoid the rush.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., June 18, '90.

Mr. Robert Kelser, State Grand Chancellor of I. O. of G. S. of G. S. and D. of S. returned from Danville last week, where he attended the meeting of the State Grand Lodge. Besides being elected to the highest office in that Lodge, he is president of the Piedmont industrial and Land Improvement Co. All persons desiring information or shares, write to R. Kelser, who will give you prompt attention. Shares sold in any part of the United States.

The 3 V. Club had their meeting Monday night and all of its members were present, which robes their appreciation for the club.

Mr. and Mrs. Davenport, of Staunton, having closed their schools, are spending their vacation in our city. Mr. Davenport greatly surprised us last September by taking from us his bride, Miss Mary Gilliam, without letting us know anything about the engagement before hand. We had concluded not to forgive him but as they returned looking so happy, we [illegible] rejoicing, wishing them a long and happy life.

Rev. Scott, pastor of the First Baptist Church is still laboring untiringly to raise money to settle the church debt. He has won for himself a host of friends, both white and colored. So great is the confidence that the church has in him, that some have already said, "you lead and I will follow."

Friends and patrons, don't forget to call at Alexander & Bullock's and get the PLANET. Some failed to call for the PLANET last week. Come and get your groceries. You can get them cheap on cash, or leave your orders and have them delivered at about the same.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, JUNE 24, 1890.

The Albemarle Sunday School Association had a call meeting with the Union Ridge Baptist Sunday School on the 21st and 22nd inst. This Association is destined to be a great power in organizing and assisting feeble Sunday Schools, and in disseminating Baptist literature and doctrine. There was quite a large delegation present, and a handsome contribution realized, thus evincing the appreciation of the schools composing the organization. Rev. Scott of First Baptist Sunday School was appointed to preach a special Sermon [sic] in the morning, but failed to be there on account of urgent matters but made up for it in the afternoon. He preached an eloquent sermon, and all who heard it were pleased with it. After an old fashion hand-shaking the Association adjourned to meet with the First Baptist Sunday School Saturday July 26, 1890.

Monday after next, besides being court day, is pay day of the Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Company. Every share holder come to the front and rally as you did before. Bring your friend and let them see what you are doing.
R. Kelser, President, B. E. Tonsler, Secretary.

Rev. Robinson has returned from his trip to New England, where he has been soliciting aid for his church. He is honored and much loved by his congregation. He has done much good for his (Mt. Zion) Church since he had been here, and his congregation is always ready to stand by him such is the confidence in him.

Mr. Peter Twyne and wife of Philadelphia are in the city visiting their relatives.

Miss Julia Wyatt, of Scottsville, expects to leave for her home Friday. She will be sadly missed by her many friends whom she has won here, and especially the 3 V. Club, who hope she will return again soon.

Mr. Edward Banks, an aged and respected citizen, died Sunday. His funeral was preached at Mt. Zion Monday.

Good Templar's organization are pressing forward. Three new members were added to their number Friday night. Rev. R. A. Scott sent in his application some time ago.

The 3 V. Club had their regular meeting Monday night, and as some of their members are going away to the mountains soon, their departure will be honored with the presence of their lady friends at a soiree at the residence of Mrs. West Thursday evening. After general arrangements were made for the Soiree, Mr. Philip Wyatt was promoted from Secretary to Vice President, J. Maury, Secretary, B. Bullock, assistant Secretary, W. Irving, Sergeant at arms. A. F. Angel is still our honored Chaplain.

Every body who is interested in the Negro Race, should read the PLANET. Stop at Alexander & Bullock's every Saturday and supply yourself with one. Remember you you [sic] can get your groceries there cheap, give hem a call and be convinced for yourself.

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The Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Company has been in existence since April, 1880, and its achievements have far exceeded the expectations of the Company, for it has made large purchases and secured them, and we see an exceedingly brilliant future for the Company, if each stock-holder will on the first Monday in each month, do his whole duty in the way of settling for his stock. The company has made several sales with handsome profit. Rally to the books on the pay day, that nothing may be left undone to insure perfect success.

Mr. R. Kelser, President of the Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Co. spent several days in Norfolk last week, one in Portsmouth, and two days in Newport News, where he has been lecturing in behalf of the Grand Lodge I.O. of G. S. He will speak again in Norfolk Monday night, and Portsmouth, Tuesday night. Thence to Suffolk, Petersburg, Richmond, and back to Newport News. We wish him a happy time while away, and will be glad to see him return home again.

The general delivery system went into effect to-day. Houses and streets have been numbered, and the five mail carriers are going their rounds with mail. There are two general and one special deliveries a day. The letter carriers are to receive six hundred dollars the first year, and eight hundred and fifty dollars the next, if they give general satisfaction. We fail to see any colored men in the service. Is it too much money for the Negro, or did any apply?

The 3 V. Club had their Soiree, at the residence of Mrs. West, Thursday evening, and all had a joyful time.

The Literary met at Miss Lizzie Howard's Friday night, and the following officers were elected: C. Bullock, President; Miss Lou Kersey, Secretary; Miss Susie Alexander, Critic; Miss Maggie Brown, Chaplain. J. Muary and W. Irving, Editors of the paper. We are glad to say the literary is progressing rapidly, and each member seems to take great pride and interest in it.

Rev. Robinson of Fredericksburg, preached at First Baptist Church, Sunday. He is soliciting aid for the building of his Church. He received a handsome collection from this Church, and a handsome collection from Mt. Zion, Sunday before last.

At Alexander & Bullock's is where you can get the PLANET. They are also prepared to sell you first class goods at the lowest cash prices.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
July 15, '90.

The Piedmont Industrial and Loan Improvement Company was organized April 1882 instead of 1880. The Colored people who are interested in this company found out to their satisfaction that this a good, reliable company, and they do not hesitate to do what any sensible people would do and that is to purchase a share. It is very plain indeed for the most ignorant man to see that he is only laying up a dollar for a rainy day, and when that day comes he not only finds the dollar he laid up, but that dollar has multiplied and brought forth more dollars. So you cannot commence to soon to save some money. If you take one share in the company at the end of fifty months you will have fifty dollars and all that fifty dollars have accumulated. One share is fifty dollars paid in monthly installments of one dollar. Two shares is one hundred dollars, paid in monthly installments of two dollars, and so on. Address Messrs. Robert Kelser, D. D. Alexander or B. E. Tonsler for general information.

Laborers are very scarce here, work is plentiful and wages moderately good considering what they have been, but good enough to induce the majority of the colored laborers to stay at home at work. Some of the whites are speaking of getting white laborers to work their farms for them. They think, or say they think, white labor is more profitable than colored. We have no objection how soon they hire white laborers, we want to see wages go up for it for it makes no difference what they say they will have white men to pay.

The First Baptist Church Sunday-school had a grand pin-nic [sic] Friday in the country. Men, women, and children were there with plenty of refreshments. All enjoyed themselves. Rev. Presley gave a lecture at the First Baptist Church Monday night which was not only facts but decidedly amusing to both old and young. His subject was "Africa and Africans." He gave a vivid illustration of the general habits of the African, why his nose is flat, face and lips thick. He was listened to with much eagerness throughout his whole discourse. He then sang to them in the tongue. After which a large number of the congregation went to a lawn party given for the benefit of Mt. Zion Church.

The Good Templars are still working faithfully, adding new members to their order. From the progress they have already made, they are destined to do much good. Rev. Scott lectured Monday night.

Mr. Charles Brown, president of the 3 V. Club is spending his summer at Capon.

Mr. A. F. Angel is at Mountain Top.

Where did you get those groceries? At Alexander & Bullock's. That is right, stop and get the PLANET too. 411 W. Main Street.

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Quite a successful revival has been going on at the 1st Baptist Church. The spirit seems to have revived many Christians, converted many sinners and converted many mourners.

It was a union revival composed of members of both Baptist Churches and great numbers of whites were there; some came to make game, while others came to show their appreciations. Some showed their intelligence while others their ignorance. Among the able divines who visited us was Rev. J. Christian, formerly pastor of a Baptist Church in Cincinnati, but now called to the pastorate of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Philadelphia. Others with us were: Revs. Tinsley Woodfork, Lee Jones, Robt, Hughes, Henry Overton, Cary, Daniel Cave and Wm. Troy.

Rev. Christian gave some very encouraging remarks to the mourners. [Illegible] burg, Va. preached quite an instructive sermon Sunday evening. His subject was "Strengthen the weak hands and confirm the feeble knees." Rev. J. Francis Robinson, pastor of Zion Baptist Church has returned to his flock. They are carrying on a revival which began Monday Feb. 17, before the closing of the revival at the sister church.

There were 115 converts at the 1st Baptist Church after the revival. Of that number about 58 have talked at the [illegible] church. About 83 have connected with the church in the last twenty days some by letter and some back-sliders have also returned. Among the converts are Mr. Kiah Goings, age about 68; Mr. Remus Brackett, age 65 and Mr. Bradley about 66 years of age. We have an angel also who seemed to be quite happy---Edward Angel. Wm. Yancey of Richmond also joined the number.

The 3 V. Club organized in Dec. met Monday at C. [?]. Brown's house on Ridge Ave. The secretary being absent, B.L. Bullock held his position. We had 2 mock trials and the jury having disagreed; the trial was postponed till Monday March 23rd, 1890. The name of Mr. [James?] H. Hayes will never die and his face will ne'er be forgotten [illegible] he has made his mark in Charlottesville though the air was pregnant with prejudice. The shyster as he was called can compete with any who plead at the bar. The males will be baptized at the First Bapt. Church, Charlottesville, on the 9th, inst. at 11 A.M. and the females at 7 P.M. Wednesday.

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The Baptist Sunday School association met at First Baptist Church, July 26. A large number of delegates from different Sunday Schools throughout the country were present. And noble speeches were made on subjects of vast importance, concerning Sunday Schools and Teachers. Two elegant essays were rendered by Misses Flannagan and Alexander.

The PLANET was adopted as their leading organ in the state. After all business had been attended to, the Association adjourned to meet with Mt. Sinai Sunday School Saturday before the third Sunday in September. J. S. Sammens is their distinguished President of whom the Association may well feel proud to have such a distinguished leader. He with the other officers have pledged to do all in their power to make this Association what it should be. T.E. Wheeler is Secretary, and W.A. Kenny, Corresponding Secretary.

Mr. R. Kelser, President of the Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Company, has returned from his trip through Tide Water Va., where he has been lecturing for the Good Samaritan Lodges of which he is Grand Chief.

The Literary met at Miss Lizzie Howard's Friday night and a joyful time was the result. The paper read by Mr. Maury and criticized by Miss Alexander was full of interesting facts. A stump speech was by made by B. Bullock.

Mr. Lewis Wayland made a flying visit home to his wife, from Weyers CoveMonday, where he has been spending the summer. He went back yesterday.

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White Lilly Tabernacle No. 111, gave one of the grandest celebrations ever given in this section of the country Saturday, August 9, 1890, at Atton Depot. Tabernacles present were Hillsboro, No. 123; Victoria, No. 42; Charlottesville Union, No. 80; Bright Hope, No. 118; Charlottesville Rising Sun, Porters Precinct; Chestnut Grove, Howardsville; Lone Star, of Staunton. Annual Addresses were delivered by S. Saunders of Charlottesville, Va.,Dr. B. Mason of Hillsboro, Rev. Milton Howard of Staunton, Va. Rev. D. W. Spears of Afton, Master of Ceremonies, A. Southall. Refreshments were hand in abundance. John L. Hayes, general manager. Committee of arrangements: H. J. Brown, Corneila Rhoads, Rev. D. W. Spears, Rev. A. M. Banks, Henrietta Jett, Lucinda Watson, Matilda A. Brown, Eliza J. Brown.

Mrs. Lawyer Hayes is in the city the guest of Mrs. Robert Kelser.

Mrs. Susan Manning and Miss Mary Bullock, daughters of Mr. B. Bullock left here yesterday for Washington, D. C.

Messrs. Alexander and Bullock are looking for a business site in Basic city, they wish to extend their business.

A festival was given at the First Church, Monday and Tuesday nights for the benefit of the Parsonage Society. A joyful time was had and also the refreshments of the season.

Mr. Elijah Thomas, member of the First Baptist Church, died Monday morning. His funeral was preached Tuesday at 3 P.M. by Rev. Lee Jones. He had been sick for several months, and his devoted wife deserves praise for attending so faithfully and untiringly his sick bed. He is sadly missed.

The Piedmont Industrial Land Improvement Company have [sic] purchased that large Brick-house and lot belonging to Brockman's on Main street in a popular part of the city. It was knocked off to them for two thousand one hundred dollars, they being the highest bidders. Hurrah! For that Negro Company. Who says that it is a humbug now?

Alexander and Bullock are not going to leave Charlottesville, they are only looking for a business site, to enlarge their business so their friends need not be discouraged but go there as usual for their groceries, and the PLANET. 411 W. Main St.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 3, 90.

The congregations of the First Baptist Church has been divided into three companies, A. B. C. to collect money to help pay the church debt. Madame Estelle Scott, is captain of company A. Mrs. J. A. Brown, Co. C., Mrs. A. B. Parker, Co. B. Miss Henrietta V. Davis, of Washington, the Celebrated [sic] Tragedienne and Elocutionist displayed remarkable talent in representing different characters, and some fine melodious music (vocal) was rendered by Miss S. Alice Kemp, of Richmond. Miss Annie Brackett, Mrs. J. A. Brown of Charlottesville; Miss S. H. Reed, Master Tommie Brent and Miss Georgie Burton. Madame Scott, played a solo on the Violin [sic], which captured the hearts of all. After the performances all were invited to the fete.

The Board of Directors of the P. I. and L. I. Company held their monthly meeting last night to transact business for the company. Fifty shares are offered for sale.

Miss Kemp, of Richmond, one of the ladies who sang so sweetly at the entertainment is the guest of Miss A. Brackett.

We gladly welcome Messrs. James, Bullock, Harris, Bland, Gillmore and some other young men, back home again from the summer resorts.

Some of the policemen have been turned off of the force, for what cause we know not. Policemen Saunders ought to be turned off for brutally beating a Colored woman over the head with his billet. He acted the part of a cowardly cur. It is said that her husband looked on, but did nothing to protect her. Where is his manhood. [sic]

Dear sir, in reply to an article in the Danville letter, I am sorry to say that many of our girls are guilty. But I am glad to say no ladies are guilty.

Alexander and Bullock are still preparing for the public so don't pass them by but stop in and see for yourself what they are doing. Look! they sells the PLANET, too. [sic]. 411 W. Main St.

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The festival Monday and Tuesday nights at the First Baptist Church by "Company B.," Mrs. J. A. Brown, "captain," was a great success, as was also the one given by Co. A. Madame Estelle Scott, Captain.

We hope Co. C. will meet with like success. Mrs. A. B. Parker, Capt.

Lawyer Hayes passed through here last week on his way home. He will again take up Muscoe's case.

Full particulars will be in our next issue.

Mr. R. F. Brown returned home on a visit from Charleston yesterday. He is gladly welcomed by his many friends.

Mr. Wm. Harris will leave us soon for California.

Charlottesville is getting lively again, as so many of our young men are returning home from the different summer resorts.

We are sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Wm. Lewis. He died last night at his residence near University St.

We are very sorry that some of our young people do not know how to respect the House of God. We hope that in the future they will not be guilty of laughing and talking during services and using profane and boisterous language at entertainments. It is not self respect, even, to be guilty of the above.

The PLANET can be had every Saturday at the following barber shops: Messrs. Ned Flemmings, George Rives and Preston Green's, all colored men, who are doing thriving business. Don't forget you can get it at Alexander & Bullock's, also, where you purchase your groceries.

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The Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Company has made another large purchase, the property belonging to Mr. Paul Lewis, above V. M. junction on Main Street, running back to the C. & O. R. R. There are a few more shares left, so hurry up and buy or you will get left. Apply at once to R. Kelser for information.

We are sorry we were deprived of the treat of hearing Miss Gibbons sing at the concert Monday night, as the programme said she would. She did not sing, for reasons best known to herself. But the "Sunny South Singers," under the management of Rev. Scott, did well. After which Co. B. had their festival, and a neat sum of money was realized.

The companies will fight to a finish Wednesday night, then the company which has collected the most money will bear away the banner.

A Grand Rally will be at the First Baptist Church Sunday, and friends to the cause from far and near are invited to attend; also to lend a helping hand in the way of money to help pay off the church debt. This debt has been reduced from $2, 300 to $ 1, 050 since Rev. Scott has been pastor. Preparations to feed friends from a distance will be made by members, who are ever ready to act in that direction.

The rally at Mt. Zion Church last Sunday was a success beyond the expectations of them all. Rev. Robinson is also a faithful worker, and reduced the debt on that (Mt. Zion) church also ($1,600.) God speed them both in their good work.

Ellen Benson, a colored woman, is sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for beating a white woman. The trouble grew out of a fight between the son of the former and the son of the latter. The fact that Ellen Benson is colored etc. was the main cause of this severe sentence.

The examination of the public school teachers was held last Friday. We hope that they will get certificates, although the superintendent did not give them time to answer all the questions. The whites were examined on Thursday and Friday, while the colored had only Friday, and not enough of that to finish. Will the colored people ever get justice, or does the superintendent call that justice?

We are glad that Muscoe's case has been postponed until December, and sincerely hope that he will get justice. Lawyer Hayes deserves all praise for the noble part he took in the case. The colored people of Charlottesville, especially, should stand by him.

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Mr. W. H. Brooks, of Richmond, addressed the First Baptist S.S. of Charlottesville, Va., last Sunday , of which Mr. J. A. Brown is superintendent. His subject was "Sunday School Teacher's earnestness." He made a fine impression. Rev. R. A. Scott, pastor of the church is a Sunday School preacher of the finest order. He was Professor and principal of the Shelbyville Seminary of Tenn. for seven years.

He is a professor of 28 instruments and also teaches vocal music. His wife is the only lady cornet player in the south. [sic] Mr. Brooks was the guest of Mr. J. A. Brown. Since Rev. Scott took charge of the First Baptist Church he has raised $1387.60 to help pay off a debt of $2500 and has added to the church 96 members.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 17.

On last Wednesday night the 12th inst., Miss Ednorah Nahar, the celebrated elocutionist, appeared at the First Baptist church, and notwithstanding the threatening weather she was greeted with a large audience. Miss Nahar is an Elocutionist [sic] of the highest order, she exhibited rare culture and natural ability, and we feel that the audience, (of which a great portion were white) were [sic] highly pleased and satisfied. She was supported by some of the best musical talent of the city, among whom were; Madame Estell Scott, Mrs. J. A. Brown, Miss Florida Taylor and Miss Lizzie Toler. Our accomplished pianist, Mrs. K. V. Inge presided at the piano. Under the skillful management of our proficient pastor, Rev. R. A. Scott musical director for the evening. The entertainment was a grand success. Miss Anna Gatewood was presented with a beautiful watch, having sold the highest number of tickets.

Rev. Scott conducted services at St. John's Sunday for Rev. Cary. Quite a handsome collection was raised. He has done great good among the leading churches of the county, and has worked as arduously for them as he has for his own church.

He is an untiring christian worker. Quite a number of converts were baptized at the First Baptist church on Sunday night.

A grand lecture was given by Rev. W. W. Brown, on Thursday night. Rev. Brown was the guest of Mrs. S. J. Ferguson.

Mrs. Danie West took a flying trip to Richmond and Norfolk last week.

Fire broke out at the University, on Saturday morning, and a white man named O'Hara, [sic] was burned to death.

There will be a musical and literary entertainment at the First Baptist Colored Church by the Good Templars.

Miss Louisa Bullock is in the city owing to the illness of her sister, Miss Mary Bullock.

The PLANET can be had at Brown and Bullock's grocery store, where a full supply of groceries are always on hand.

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Charlottesville, Va., July 8, '91.

Editor of the Richmond PLANET:

Please allow me space in your paper to speak of a Grand Sacred Concert given in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. J. H. Presley, who preached I the absence of our pastor. We had on Monday night, July 6th, the One Hundred Voice Concert.

Recitations were rendered by Misses M.E. Bullock, M. Kennie, Mr. Thomas Jones and Mrs. L. E. Presley. All of these were well delivered and enthusiastically encored. This is Mrs. Presley's first visit t o Charlottesville and she simply carried the audience at will with her touching recitation. She was loudly recalled by the audience who seemed almost charmed by her recitation. The singing was grand indeed , every face seemed to give signs of happy approval, and the singers were loudly encored. Duetts [sic] were sung by Misses E. Gamble, Addie Johnson, Fannie and Jennie Brown, Lula Brown, Lizzie Toland, Sallie and Lula Brown. Solos were sung by Mrs. L. Barber, Miss J. Cary, and Rev. J. H. Presly.

The audience was again enraptured by the solos which seemed to touch the deepest cords of emotion in every heart. Rev. J. H. Presly who is not only gifted in the pulpit but also as a songster responded to an encore after singing a fine bass solo, and again captured the audience by singing the sweet solo "If I were a voice." Mrs. Inge and Miss J. Cary, presided at the organ. The church is highly pleased with the result of the concert and hope to have it repeated soon. Rev. Presly has greatly improved in health.

The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is greatly encourage in her efforts to pay off her debt, which we hope to do by this fall.

Yours truly,

JOHN DICKERSON

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Mr. Editor:

Dear Sir.

In a previous issue of the PLANET we notice the following mention in the letter or notes from this city. "Rev. Vassar preached at the Mt. Zion Church on Sunday night and Rev. Graham lectured on Monday night." The above quotation besides being narrow and imperfect is characteristic of all previous mention of affairs pertaining to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, during the past 12 months which does us great injustice, and has a tendency to mislead the minds of your readers as they would be led to believe the First Colored Church and its very popular pastor is [sic] the [only?] Church and pastor here doing [any?] active and successful work for our people while the contrary is true as will be seen from the following clipping in the N.Y. Age of recent date which in justice to the Mt. Zion Church people and the friends of Revs. D. N. Vassar and Wm. F. Graham, we ask you to publish.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Jan. 5--- Sunday, December 21, was a gala day for the people of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. They gathered together in large and enthusiastic numbers to celebrate with appropriate services the 23d anniversary in their church history, this being the first anniversary celebrated by them since the date of their organization., April, 1867. The order of services was as follows: 11 A.M. Thanksgiving services consisting of prayers, testimonies, and hymns, 2:30 P. M., the celebration of the Eucharist conducted by the pastor, assisted by Rev. Prof. D. N. Vassar of the Richmond Theological Seminary. The latter preached an instructive sermon at 7:30. The people responded liberally to the collection lifted during the day.

Monday night the bazaar was opened by Rev. W.F. Graham of Danville, who read a very interesting paper on "Our Responsibilities." On Tuesday night Rev. Richard Wells of Richmond, the organizer of the church, recounted the history in a graphic and interesting manner. There was a service of songs by the old people as in olden times. Rev. Robert Hughes, the first pastor, was present and assisted in this service.

Christmas evening and Christmas night there was no special program but there was a large attendance both evenings. On Friday night, there were extraordinary attractions, it being the closing entertainment of the bazaar and proved to be the most novel and unique of all.

There was a state dinner by the children who impersonated the President, Vice President, Soeaker Reed and senators and their wives from the various states of the Union. The program consisted of speeches by the President, Vice President and Speaker Reed. The ladies were royally entertained by Mrs. President Harrison. The vestry of the Church was [?] decorated as were also the booth. [sic]. Mrs. Nancy Munroe and Miss Jennie E. Wright had charge of the [china?] booth, Misses Nancy Box and Lizzie Barcus, the war booth; Mrs. Annie E. Robinson and Mr. Noah Twine, the fancy booth and Misses Elizabeth Howard and Rosa Duvall, the confectionary and ice cream booth, with Misses Iretta Jones as cashier. The bazaar was a success financially and otherwise. Too much praise cannot be given Rev. J. Francis Robinson who originated and led in the execution of the scheme. The sum of $434.91 was taken in during the week; cleared to the Church $280. 38, which makes a total of $1800 paid on the main debt of the Church since the second Sunday in last March, a record unprecedented in the history of the Church.

We wish respectfully to hereby request your correspondent to hereafter abstain from making any mention of the doings of our Church if he cannot give a fair and impartial report thereof. This letter has the appropriation of the entire Deacon Board and he members of Mt. Zion Church.

Respectfully yours,

For justice and truth

J. FRANCIS ROBINSON, Pastor.

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The following rail-road companies have granted reduced rates to persons attending the above named conventions. viz. "Chesapeake and Ohio," "Norfolk and Western," and "Atlantic Coal Line." From stations of the James River Division of the C. & O. R.R., reduced rates can be obtained to either Richmond, Lynchburg or Clifton Forge as the rate may figure to the advantage of the delegates, on round trip tickets. Delegates and visitors attending the conventions and traveling by the way of Norfolk and Western R. R., can obtain round trip tickets to Lynchburg at rates usually given for these occasions.

The Atlantic Coast Line (R. F. & P.) will sell delegates attending the conventions referred to round trip tickets over their line at usual convention rates.

Persons attending via James River Division of C. & O. R. R. must purchase at Richmond, Lynchburg, or Clifton Forge as the case may be.

DON'T FORGET.-Tickets to be sold May 11th, 12th and 13th, limited, good to return May 11th-18th inclusive.

Yours for the Work,

John W. Kirby

Cor. Secretary.

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The following rail-road companies have granted reduced rates to persons attending the above named conventions. viz. "Chesapeake and Ohio," "Norfolk and Western," and "Atlantic Coal Line." From stations of the James River Division of the C. & O. R.R., reduced rates can be obtained to either Richmond, Lynchburg or Clifton Forge as the rate may figure to the advantage of the delegates, on round trip tickets. Delegates and visitors attending the conventions and traveling by the way of Norfolk and Western R. R., can obtain round trip tickets to Lynchburg at rates usually given for these occasions.

The Atlantic Coast Line (R. F. & P.) will sell delegates attending the conventions referred to round trip tickets over their line at usual convention rates.

Persons attending via James River Division of C. & O. R. R. must purchase at Richmond, Lynchburg, or Clifton Forge as the case may be.

DON'T FORGET.-Tickets to be sold May 11th, 12th and 13th, limited, good to return May 11th-18th inclusive.

Yours for the Work,

John W. Kirby

Cor. Secretary.

The Virginia Midland R. R. has granted reduced rates to our delegates attending the Virginia Baptist State Convention and Educational Convention.

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James H. Ferguson, Member Board of Directors of Saving Bank, Charlottesville, Va.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., May 13, '91.

The twenty-fourth annual session of the Va. Bapt. Convention was called to order by President H. H. Mitchell who made a few appropriate remarks and appointed Rev. J. H. Holmes and W. R. Brown to conduct the religious exercises. Hymn, Soldiers of Christ arise, was sung. Fifty first chapter of Isaiah, was read and prayer offered.

An address of welcome was delivered by a representative of the First Baptist Church, extending the hospitality of the Church and citizens of Charlottesville, to this convention.

Elder H. W. Williams of Petersburg responded in a feeling manner. The President then delivered his annual address in a masterly manner, praying for unity among the churches.

It was ordered to be printed in the minutes.

The need of a denominational paper, by Rev. Gordon of Lynchburg. His views were brilliant on the subject, to uphold the faith to defend attacks from the enemies of the denomination.

The paper was also supported by Revs. Z. D. Lewis, P. F. Morris, B. D. Johnson, C. W. B. Gordon [,] J. F. Robinson and G. W. Lee. Rev. J. M. G. Scott (white) was introduced to the convention and then gave the Colored brother good cheer by telling him that through the Bible he would sure gain success.

Rev. C. C. Stumm next addresses the convention on the cost of a paper. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. A. Chisholm of Bedford City. Although the weather was very inclement there was a large crowd in attendance.

The convention ordered his sermon to be printed in pamphlet form.

THURSDAY MORNING.

Devotional exercises- Report of the committee on new bodies which showed a healthy increase in membership.

Miss E. A. Garland, the only colored missionary employed by the Women Baptist Home Mission of Chicago was introduced and then address [sic] the convention on women's work. She is a fluent speaker and her mode of organizing and industrial work are something that will speak by the good it will do, if carried out to any extent.

The following resolutions were passed.

Resolved, That this Convention, having heard Miss F. A. Garland heartily endorses her and her work; and pledges her, its co-operation.

Resolved, That Miss Garland be and is hereby invited to visit our churches and that the Cor. Secretary of the convention be instructed to convey to the society our thanks for Miss Garland's appointment.

Election of Officers: President, H. H. Mitchel, 1st Vice-President, T. J. Chick; 2nd Vice-President, H. Jimmerson; 3rd Vice-President, C. A. Robinson; 4th Vice-president, A. Chisholm; Cor. Secretary, Binga; Jr.; Treasurer, Deacon J. E. Farrar; Statistical Secretary, D. C. Deane.

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Friday, at about 5 P. M. the discussion came up on the report of the Committee upon new bodies.

The main fight was upon the admission of the Tabernacle Baptist Church, Rev. C. B. W. Gordon, pastor, many of the members of which organization came out irregularly as it is claimed from the Harrison Street Bapt. Church, of Petersburg, Va.

The following is the report of the Committee on the report of New Bodies.

We, your committee on new bodies, beg leave to submit the following report:

After reading and examining the letters from churches, societies, etc., we recommend to admission in to this body the following:

1.-The Kempsville Baptist Church of Princess Anne County, Va.
2.-The Baptist Church of Luray, Va.
3.-The Missionary Society of Bethesda Baptist Church . Port Walthall, Va.
4.-The Missionary Women's Society of Queen Street Baptist Church, Norfolk, Va.
5.-The Grove Baptist S.S. Society of Churchland, Va.
6.-Bute Steet Baptist Women's Missionary Society of Norfolk, Va.
7.-The Enon Baptist Church of Washington, D.C.
8.-The Berean Vally Baptist Association of Staunton, VA.,
9.-First Baptist Church of North Danville, Va.
10.-Brookville Baptist Church of Campbell Co., Va.
11.-The Women's Missionary Society of Huntsville, Va.
12.-The Ladies' Missionary Society of Huntsville, Va.
13.-The Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, D.C.
14. The S.S. Home and Foreign Mission Society of Kempsville, Va.

THE TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH.

15.-With Regard to the application of the Tabernacle Church of Petersburg, Va., your committee would state that

WHEREAS,-The Harrison Street Baptist Church of Petersburg, Va. hold grievances against the Tabernacle Baptist Church applying here for membership. Therefore be it

RESOLVED, -That we receive the Tabernacle Baptist Church as a member of this body and recommend that the two churches take steps at once and adjust their grievances as soon as possible. Respectfully submitted: Revs. J. L. Barksdale, A. Chisholm, John Jones, A. Wells, G.L.P. Taliaferro, E. L. Everett, W. H. White, J. H. Gibson, W. J. Smith, James D. Allen, Benjamin Shelton.

SHALL THE REPORT BE ADOPTED?

The question arose upon the adoption of the report of the Committee. Rev. W.H. White of Richmond, Va. defended the report of the Committee. Morton Deane spoke against the reception of the report.

Rev. Robert Johnson arose to a privileged question relative to the membership of his Church in the Convention. Thomas Hamlin of the Harrison Street Baptist Church obtained the floor. He claimed that the Committee had refused to properly hear him, and declared that the Tabernacle Baptist Church was not properly organized.

The membership he claimed was made up of disorderly members of the Harrison Street Baptist Church. He declared that anyone who absented himself from the church without the consent of the Moderator was a disorderly member. He was interrupted by points of order. The chair ruled that Mr. Hamlin had the floor and should be allowed to proceed. Rev. W.H. Crawley said that it would destroy church sovereignty to go into the affairs of the church. Rev. J. E. Jones, D.D. asked: "Is it possible to accept this church or any other church without considering or not considering it?"

Rev. Z. D. Lewis desired to know if it would not be better to hear Mr. Hamlin's statement.

The chair ruled. Rev. G.W. Lee of Washington cried out. "Sustain the chair. Sustain the chair."

MUST HEAR THE REASONS.

"Brethren," [responded?] Mr. Hamlin, "You must hear the reasons underlying our opposition to the admission of this church."

Rev. H. Jamerson claimed that the convention had nothing to do with the internal affairs

The Chair. "Brother Hamlin has the floor."

Mr. Hamlin: "You can't railroad this thing through."

The hour having arrived for adjournment the chair refused to entertain any motion for the extension of time and doxology was sung.

8 P.M. Rev. G. W. Lee of Washington preached an excellent sermon replete with solid advice and dealing with the unity of the ministry. His language was grand, his majestic sentences outbursts of eloquence, reinforced by genuine wit, won the favor of the entire body, and he kept it to the end. He is a magnificent orator. The subject on the admission of new bodies was taken up. It was decided to admit each church and organization separately. When the Tabernacle Baptist Church was reached, Mr. Hamlin again claimed the floor. He declared the convention could not afford to admit the Tabernacle Baptist Church. In a brief manner, he explained how the members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church had left Harrison Street Church. He claimed that the Council that met and set aside the Tabernacle Baptist Church did not give them sufficient time in which to meet them. Rev. Spiller suggested that the matter be submitted to a special committee and have them report. Rev. Chisholm declared that the committee on New Bodies had done that very thing.

Rev. Young moved that 20 minutes be allowed on each side. Rev. J. Anderson Taylor declared that the Convention should not go into any matter of that sort. It should not be turned into a court to settle such differences. Rev. A. J. Brown took the same view. To attempt to settle it he declared would be taking away from these local Churches their power. He moved that the whole matter be laid on the table. Cries of "No! No!" It was lost by a vote of 29 to 43. REV. P. F. MORRIS APPEALS.

Rev. P.F. Morris of Lynchburg made the point that a call had been made for the pending question. The chair recognized Rev. Dr. J. E. Jones to make an address. Rev. Morris appealed from the decision of the chair. The appeal was lost by 33 to 36. Rev. Jones then spoke against the admission of the Tabernacle Baptist Church declaring that to admit it would be to reflect upon the Baptist policy and usage and bring about confusion. Open the door to night and you say to the Sharon Bapt. Church that you rejected last year they can be admitted and next year they will be knocking at your door. He claimed that to admit Rev. Jordan's church would be a perfect inconsistency. It is not Rev. Gordon we are trying to crush evil tendencies. Rev. P.F. Morris of Lynchburg said that he desired the question to be heard patiently. He believed that there was some right on both sides and some wrong on both sides.

He claimed that the Harrison Street Church in not responding to the call of the Council, caused the case to go against them by default. Rev. G. W. Lee the spoke. He pleaded for peace.

A THREATENED WITHDRAWAL

It was ascertained that the Second Baptist Church through its missionary society held $100.00 and refused to give it up until the Harrison St. Church trouble had been settled. It would not give up the money if the Tabernacle Baptist Church was admitted so said its delegate. Rev. John W. Kirby spoke in favor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. He charged that big churches were here threatening to withdraw their support and with hold their money. He condemned the practice. Rev. Brawley desired to know if the Harrison St. Baptist Church had been represented as having made any threats? It had made none. Rev. Rev. [sic] R. Spiller declared that the pamphlet sent out by the Harrison Street Baptist Church showed that they erred from A to Z. Rev. Brawley said that if Rev. Gordon's church would send a committee saying: "We acted hastily. We did wrong" all would be settled. Rev. J. Barksdale opposed the admission of Tabernacle Baptist Church. A resolution was offered as follows:

A COMPROMISE EFFECTED.

That the Tabernacle Baptist Church be admitted to membership with the understanding that within 30 days that the said Church seek reconciliation with the Harrison Street Baptist Church and in case she does not then the secretary shall strike her name from the roll. This was agreed to by both parties and was accordingly adopted. It was after 12 o'clock when the meeting adjourned.

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MAY 27, 1891.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Having severed our relation with Rev. R. Alonzo Scott as pastor of our church the public is hereby notified that all solicitations for funds for the above named church on patronage asked in the behalf to concerts or other entertainments given by the Rev. R. Alonzo Scott is without the authority of said church and is positively forbidden as far as this church is concerned.

By order of the First Baptist Church, John Coles, D. D. Alexander, S. Sanders, P. Bolden, H. Kennie, James Kennie, James Coles, George Kennie, J. Sampson, W. P. Brown, J. L. Hayes, George Walker, J. A. Brown, Deacon Board.

--B. T. Tatum, Grand Chief of the Order of St. Luke, called on us this week in company with Mt. Lebanon Council, No. 10 Shaba, No. 18, Eureka, No. 6, Johnson No. 25.

--Mr. Isaac Crump has been confined to his residence on account of sickness but is improving.

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Two talented and accomplished people of the race of Nationalist fame! Rev. J. Francis Robinson soloist, lecturer, and phrenologist. Mrs. Anna E. Norris Robinson, elocutionist and accompanist.

They have given successful entertainment in the following named cities: Boston, New Bedford, Lowell and Charlestown, Mass.; Providence and Newport, R.I.; New York City, Elmira, Oneida, Ithaca and Saratoga Springs, New York; Philadelphia, Carlisle, Chester and Greencastle, Penn; Baltimore and Washington Danville, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Staunton and Winchester, Va.

The following are a few of the many press testimonials:--

"One of the finest elocutionists, white or black, in America."-Boston Herald.

"In some of her recitations, Mrs. Robinson excel all I have ever heard."-Rev. Thompson K. Beecher (brother of the late Henry Ward Beecher), Elmira, N.Y.

"I take pleasure in bearing testimony to the ability and character of Mrs. Anna Norris Robinson, who is a most acceptable elocutionist. She has a wide and varied experience and always give satisfactory amusement and instruction. I heartily commend her to any person or persons who may need her services.-J. C. Price, President Livingstone's College, Salisbury, N.C.

Engagements can be made with the above mentioned Elder and the Madam by addressing,

Rev. J. Francis Robinson,

402 Dice Street,

Charlottesville, Va.

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The entertainment given by the White and Red Rose companies at the First Colored Baptist Church was a grand success. The amount realized was $319.87.

Rev. Scott preached his annual sermon on last Sunday night to an immense audience. He made his annual report to the Church. The amount raised during the year was $1142.37.

Rev. Scott was unanimously called for life time at a salary of $1000, annually.

Rev. Vassar preached at the Mt. Zion Church on Sunday night and [illegible sentence] night.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Dec. 30-

On Thursday night Dec. 25th the scholars of the First Baptist Sunday School were treated to a most unique and modern entertainment, gotten up by their efficient pastor, Rev. R. A> Scott and their energetic superintendent, J. A. Brown.

It was a snow-house very superbly decorated outside and in with [sic] very nice presents and lighted with Chinese lanterns. The spectacle was beautiful to behold. Though the weather was inclement, there was a large crowd out to see the new Christmas snow-house.

The Christmas Cantata was rendered by the entire school. Santa Claus then made his appearance in his snow-house and dispenses presents to the children. The prizes and presents were very valuable, costing the school about one hundred dollars.

A fine suit of clothes was presented to Rev. Scott from his congregation by Mrs. A. B. Parker and a fine wrap from the young ladies to Madam Estella Scott by D. D. Alexander.

Mr. M. Leighton Poindexter , who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. A. Brown during the Christmas [sic] eaves to day for Jersey City.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Oct. 26, '91.

To the Editor PLANET:--

As there were no representatives of your paper here to chronicle the doings of our people in the celebration of their first County Fair, I ask that you publish from the following report which gives me the greatest pleasure to write. I think I may it say it without fear of successful contradiction, that the Afro-American people of this city in the holding of said County Fair have not only excelled the state, but the whole Southland by giving the first Fair having the prefix "County" before it. It is a fact worthy of commendation that we did not attempt to cover more than a modest territory, nor to do more than in our power, this, we did well, and the general verdict is that it was the grandest and most successful race undertaking in this section of the state. This Fair was given under the auspices of the Piedmont Industrial, Land and Improvement Company, of which Mr. Robert Kelser is the honored President, and which has served its purpose in forming the Company and given an immeasurable popularity to the President and Rev. J. Francis Robinson, the promoters of the scheme. Pedestrians by the hundred and a variety of vehicles indescribable were seen early Wednesday morning wending their way to Bremanm's Farm where great improvements were already made in preparation for the Fair.

THE FAIR OPENS.

It was on this morning that the Fair was opened with impressing ceremonies. But all agree that the Second Day, on which day the greatest parade ever seen in the city passed down her streets. The first evening Concert was given in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Lawyer Harrison H. Ferrell, a recent graduate of Howard and our only colored lawyer in the city delivered a very fine industrial address. He was assisted by Mrs. Geo. P. Irge, Pianist, Dr. H. Floyd Gamble Manager. The Misses Jane C. Cary and Malinda Staples, soloists and last, but not least Mrs. Anna Robinson, our only elocutionist. This concert was a grand success. The Fitches Brass Band furnished exhilarating music throughout the Fair.

The grand procession took place nothwithstanding the inclemency of the weather precisely at 12 M. headed by the band; following was the handsome carriage drawn by the finest four- in-hand horses owned and driven by Mr. T. B. Jones, a popular Afro-American liveryman. In this carriage sat Revs. Walter H. Brooks, J. Francis Robinson, Messrs. Lawyers Jas H. Hayes and Harrison H. Ferrell. The procession was over a mile long. President Kelser and his directors appropriately rode horse back while Mr. William L. Brown acted chief marshall. The Waynesboro Brass band was placed about midway the line. Arriving at the grounds, the commonwealth's Attorney on behalf of the county made the address of welcome, which was followed by an able speech from James H. Hayes, Esq. A grand concert in the afternoon on the grounds followed by a very excellent concert at the First Baptist church, where Rev. Walter H. Brooks, D. D. of Washington, delivered the evening address.

THE CLOSING DAY

There was a large attendance. Friday was the closing day. The sun shone in its brilliancy, the people still enthusiastic thronged the grounds and the managers proceeded to award the prize winners for the finest horses, cattle, chickens and other articles of merit on exhibition, all of which were deserving and highly commendable. "The race is marching on." There was no confusion, no disorder, no arrest.

At night, the closing concert took place in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and as usual there was a large crowd to listen to the very excellent musical and literary program. Dr. C. C. Stumm, of Staunton Mt. Zion Baptist church delighted the audience with a very instructive address. We could mention much more but for want of time and space we will be obliged to defer until a subsequent letter. The Fair was a grand success financially and numerically. It was a credit to Charlottesville and a great boom for the Piedmont Industrial, Land and Improvement Company, and a proof positive of the asserted fact that the Afro-American is "HERE TO STAY," and share in the benefits accruing from a land of plenty and abundant prosperity. This was well done and God grant that the race here may continue on her upward and onward march.

Yours for God and the Race,

J. Francis Robinson.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Nov. 23.

Our people are improving on every side. We now have a colored doctor and lawyer. They were born and raised here, and have been several years attending college. The undertaking company recently organized is doing well. The P.I. & L. Co. is progressing.

The Fair of the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, plainly shows that the colored people are making giant strides.

Mr. R. Kelser, the President of the Land Company, labored hard for its success.

Rev. Goodall preached a fine sermon last Sunday 11 A.M. He seems to be very earnest in his work. Mr. Philip Y. Wyatt who has been sick with fever is out again.

Mrs. Conrad who is of unsound mind, has been very violent for several days.

Rev. J. Francis Robinson visited Washington last week, and while there, received a telegram, notifying him of the death of his uncle.

Rachel Emmanuel is very sick, and is unconverted.

Miss Virginia H. Allen of this city who has been traveling in the North about 2 years is now sick with rheumatism in Michigan.

Miss Nannie L. Brown and Mr. R. H. Brown, who are teaching in the country were in the city Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. N. Smith of Greenwood, Va., who has been living in the North six years was in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. Simon. She left Thursday for Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Mary Brown of Greenwood, Va., has purchased a house and lot out on the Ridge and expects to move there soon. I told you that Mrs. L.B. is a Professor of Theology. Why? Because a young man is studying for the ministry under her instructions.

Mr. Wilson Cobbs died on the 6th inst, at 2:30 p.m. His funeral took place Sunday at the 1st Colored Bapt. Church. Rev. L. B. Goodall preached his funeral.

Mr. A.F. Angel visited Gordonsville, Saturday. He spent a delightful time and was the guest of the Misses Johnson, and addressed the Sunday morning.

The PLANET can be purchased at Mr. John Brown's store, every Saturday.

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On last Friday evening, at 9:30 p.m. the S. D. R. of the 1st Colored Baptist church, discussed the lesson for Sunday. At 9 a.m., after the Sunday school meeting adjourned, Miss Lillie Truatt, our worthy president, took the chair. The meeting was called to order, and Rev. Goodall read a few verses of Scripture. Mr. John Brown led in prayer. A very pleasant evening was spent in singing by the Society, and reading Shakespeare, etc. Dr. Granville took an active part in the exercises. He seems to be doing his best for the edification of our people.

Miss Josephine Jackson, who has been traveling two years with Miss Belle Gibbons in Europe and Africa, has been here at her old home two or three weeks. We are very glad to have her in our Literary Society as critic.

Rev. Goodall, who was the principal in getting up this Society, is doing all he can in building up the young people, spiritually, morally, socially, and intellectually, for their own good as well as that of the Society.

This organization has devotional exercises twice a month. We hope our president will soon introduce debates and speeches for our young men.

A drama called "a Breezy Time" passed through here last week, and Monday was in reality a very "breezy time." The wind storm [illegible portion] of several houses were blown off and a good many trees twisted up by the roots.

We had an excellent prayer-meeting last Wednesday night led by Bros. Coles and Hays, and the former almost preached a sermon.

Mr. Albert Wilson, formerly of this place, has been very ill for three weeks.

A number of our young men and ladies who are teaching school in the country spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the city. Among them were Misses Mary Bullock, N. L. Brown, and Mr. Richard Brown.

Mr. and Mrs. John Sellers, formerly of this place, now living at Clifton Forge, are visiting the father of Mr. Sellers in this city.

I am told by a man who heard the groans and prayers of those who were lynched at Clifton Forge, that every time he hears a gun fired he thinks of that night.

Miss Susie Reeves, of Staunton, Va., who spent a month with her friend, Miss L. Howard, in this place, returned home a few days ago.

Stella Burks was burned to death at Simeon P.O., Albemarle Co., Nov. 25th, 1891.

Miss Robertson, who was living with Col. Preston, died the same day.

The exercises of Thanksgiving Day were very good at the 1st Col. Baptist Church. History of the Church was explained by Rev. Alexander. It will appear in the columns of the PLANET next week.

Solo by Mrs. Kelser, address; on Church Societies Jas. Brown; Solo by Mrs. J. E. Brown, solo by Miss N. L. Brown-"Lilies and Violets," select reading by Miss L. Truatt, subject, "Our Country's Greatest Love," solo by Miss Josephine Jackson-"Bring Back My Bonnie to Me."

The exercises were closed by the singing of "Steal Away to Jesus" by Miss Jackson. After which we retired to the basement, where we partook of the bountiful spread of delicacies prepared for the occasion.

Your correspondent has been suffering lately with the grip, but is recovering now.

STELLA

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Dec. 8-Among our many enterprises, the Piedmont, Industrial, Land and Improvement Company stands prominent and not without cause. Its profitable deals in real estate and valuable properties located here and there in our city, tells us that this company is here to stay and destined to do great good for our people. Next Monday night the stock-holders will meet to receive an apportionment of the proceeds of the recent INDUSTRIAL FAIR. This was a grand and inspiring enterprises for this section and will be long and favorably remembered.

Sunday, December 6, at 11 A.M., a splendid sermon was preached by Rev. L. B. Goodall, D. D. Text, 7th Chapter St. Matthew, from the 24th through the 27th verse. The Lord's Supper was celebrated at 8:30 P.M.

Mrs. Ferrell, of the 19th St. Bapt. church, Washington, D. C., joined the First Colored Baptist church by letter.

Miss Susie Buckner was presented a handsome Silver tea pot Thanksgiving eve. Among the eight beehives, she had the largest amount of money. Mrs. Buckner and daughter have been sick with la grippe. They are much better.

Sister Harris is very sick.

Mrs. R. Emanuel who has been sick a long time, has professed a hope in Christ. She is yet very sick.

Mr. Larken Jones and daughter have been suffering with Typhoid fever for about eight weeks. Both are paralyzed on one side, both are members of a church in the country.

Miss Briggs died on the 3rd inst. Her home is out in the country. Her father died last year.

Miss M.V. Allen has arrived from Michigan. She is very sick.

Miss Virginia Martin has returned from Washington, D. C.

Miss Mary Bullock who is teaching at Boyd's Tavern, was in the city three days this week.

Mrs. N. Bullock has returned from Pittsburgh, Pa. She is looking well.

A bird's eye view of the History of the 1st Colored Baptist church as given by Bro. David Alexander on Thanksgiving Eve. She first came out from the white church with Rev. Wm. Gibbons, (their leader) pastor. This property was purchased if Mr. Prentence Wheeler and others. Rev. John W. George was then our pastor. Rev. Barnett was his successor. During his administration, the old Delevan house was paid for. Rev. M. T. Lewis was his successor. During his administration on the old Delevan house was torn down and a new church built. The old name given, which it bears to this day 1st Colored Baptist church.

Rev. Alexander Truatt was his successor. He was pastor seven years. He completed the work of the building. Next comes Rev. Scott, who improved the church inside. Now we have Rev. L. B. Goodall, D. D., who is trying hard to finish paying the church debt.

Yours for Christ's sake,

Dela Fogette.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Dec. 15, 1891.

The S. D. R. of First Colored Baptist Church rendered an excellent programme on the 11th inst. Miss Lilly Truatt, the president[,] happily conducted the meeting. After singing, Rev. W. Nelson of Free Union read a few verses of scripture. On the report of the executive committee Brother R. Kelser, president of the P. I. & L. Co. Mr. John Sheldon. Mrs. S. Wells, Miss Lizzie Howard were elected members of the Society. After a well rendered solo by Mr. J. A. Brown, Superintendent of Sunday School, select reading by Dr. H. F. Gamble, then came the debate which was the leading feature of the evening, and had created much enthusiasm among the ladies and gentlemen of the town. Subject: "Resolved that the women are more beneficial to the world than men. Affirmative: Miss S. Brown, L. B. Goodall, D.D. Negative: Miss L. Coles, Lawyer H. H. Ferrell.

The Debators were well prepared and the argument were well prepared and the argument exceedingly close. At times the audience were divided as to who would win the laurels.

However the judges rendered a verdict in favor of the Affirmative.

Rev. Stumm, D. D. of Staunton, VA., visited our city yesterday and to-day.

The Executive Board of the Albemarle County Sunday school work have arranged to donate books to eight or ten needy schools in the county.

The Ministers of the Piedmont Baptist Association together with all the teachers are called January 1, 1892, t o meet at the First Baptist church, for the consideration of beginning a high school in this District.

By the way, I see that the invitation to Miss Annie E. Kenny and Mr. Thomas B. Buckmor's marriage December 23, 1891, at the First Colored Baptist Church are out.

The M. E. Church had a very pleasing programme last Monday evening, to raise money for Missionary work.

Rev. Brother Valentine, its pastor is congenial and of pleasing address.

Mrs. R. Manning's funeral took place from the First Colored Baptist Church this evening at 2 P.M.

Look Out! the S. D. R. has a cheering programme for Xmas night, December 25, 1891.

My! the Agent didn't have a copy of the PLANET for himself to read Saturday afternoon at six o'clock. Well Brother Mitchell will have to send an extra copy for him.

A to B-What's the difference between a Dr. and Lawyer when they make a mistake? The Dr. puts you 6 feet under the ground, the Lawyer 6 feet above the ground (gallows.)

Truly yours,

A. F. Angel.

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Dec. 29, 1891

March! march! for the grand snow house which was beautifully decorated at the First Baptist church Monday evening. Old Santa Claus came down the chimney and brought presents for all the children and a great many grown people.

Dr. Goodall unexpectedly received a great many handsome and valuable presents.

The church was thronged with a tremendous crowd of people, who enjoyed themselves nicely.

Dr. Woodall conducted services Sunday, 11 A.M.

Text:--Luke, 11-10:11 verses-And the angel said unto them, fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour which is Christ the Lord.

The Dr. remarked that it was one of the greatest events of human history.

Mr. Wm. E. Jackson and Miss Annie Wyatt were happily joined in wedlock Christmas eve.

Mrs. Anthony Buckner spent her holidays in Richmond, Va.

Mr. Alfred Mabrey, Jr., of Richmond, spent his Christmas in this city. He was stopping with Mr. John Coles.

Mrs. Sykes of Danville was in the city, visiting her mother.

Mr. Robert Kelser, State Chief of the Good Samaritans left for Richmond last night on offical business, and other sections below there.

Mrs. Rev. Herndon is in the city.

Miss Bettie Ferguson of the Hartshorn Memorial College, has been here with her parents.

A. DELA FAYETTE ANGEL.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., July 12, '92.

There was a panorama given at the First Baptist Church, colored, Monday night, which proved to be a grand success.

The Union Picnic was given at Mr. Eugene Davis Grove, Friday. Quite a large attendance was solicited . The pastor of the Mount Zion and First Baptist Churches changed pulpits Sunday night. Quite a large crowd was present as both churches. There will be an excursion here from Washington Sunday, 17th, and a grand rally at the First Baptist Church, on the same day.

Misses Lillie Everett, Mary Bullock, Bettie Ferguson and others are attending the summer normal at Lynchburg, Va.

Mr. Silas B. Jackson, Jr., has gone to Staunton, Va., on a vacation. We miss him very much.

Messrs. John Patterson, George Jones left for the springs last week.

Mr. Preston Green, the expert colored barber is out again after a short spell of sickness.

Miss Jennie Martin has returned home from Washington city.

Mr. Addison Angel left for the mountain-top springs last week.

Mr. W. Irving is our expert house and sign painter. Give him a call.

The PLANET is a live and interesting paper, it should be in reach of every colored family. So subscribe and pay for it.

The colored land and improvement company is the company to take shares in.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Feb. 8, '92.

The devil visited our city last week dressed in red boots and cap, and made war with Mount Zion Baptist church.

In the affray, Mr. Phil Hooker was very badly cut. The pastor of that church had to escape for his life. It is regretted that peace could not be restored without calling in the city authorities.

The fire fiend visited our city during the past week and destroyed the street car house and burned five mules, one horse[,] and four street cars. We welcome little stranger Mortimer R. Goodall to this world, born Jan 24th, '92.

The First Baptist members are not leaving any stones unturned to raise five hundred dollars by the 1st of March.

God helps those that help themselves.

The sermon by Dr. Goodall was highly appreciated last Sunday morning, Psalm 122-7.

He said, "The way to obtain peace is too keep one's self in peace; prosperity follows peace; strive to turn everything into good, see what you are bound to do as well as other are, and it is a great grace to live in peace, with hard and perverse persons, while it is easier to live with good people.

The True Reformer's Lodge, No. 135, Silver Brook Fountain is progressing.

Miss Harriet Brown, who has been teaching at Michiums River came home sick last week.

Mr. Thornton Coles returned to Hot Springs Sunday, 7th inst.

Mrs. M. Daniels who has been sick two weeks, is well again.

The funeral of Mr. Daniel Carter took place at Rose Hill, 4th inst.

Miss Alice Jefferson, near Simeon P.O. passed away last week.

Mrs. Harriet Brown, age ninety-two, died last Monday, leaving a glorious testimony behind.

A goodly number of the patrons of the PLANET are still on the sick list. They welcome and enjoy the improvement on the PLANET this week and wish it still larger improvement. "Kindness has many charms."

A. F. Angel.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Feb. 15.

Where are the prophets now, to interpret the strange appearance in the sky last Saturday of, about seven o'clock, lasting about two hours. Along the Streets [sic] of Charlottesville, people were people were collected in squads, wondering and admiring the blushing sky. Northwest of us, the sky was of a bright red with occasional white streaks streaming across.

There were all manners of conjectures concerning it. Some recalled that they had seem a similar appearance in the sky during the sixties. But the general conviction was that the Aurora Borealis had come further south.

The next thing new and on foot here, is a call meeting of the Republicans and Democrats and all citizens at the City Hall, to petition Congress, for a Government building. Charlottesville is growing now, and we need such a building because of the situation of the city, it can be made a thorough going business place and such a building will go a long way towards benefitting [sic] the city.

Dr. Goodall and the Sunday School have made a great improvement in the basement of the church by cutting off and fitting [illegible] two handsome rooms, one for Bible class and the other for the infant department, also to be used as dressing rooms for candidates, etc.

This was a long felt need, as well as the steps running from the basement up to the auditorium as there was no way of communicating to the upper room, except going up over the choir, or around out of doors to the front, and this was very disagreeable on cold and rainy days. Rev. Goodall's plan of having all the Sunday School teachers and scholars, except those who are compelled to leave before church services to march in order and sit together during services is very helpful and fills up an important part of Sunday School work. It is receiving hearty compliments.

Business in the city is very dull at present. We hope soon for the hard weather to clear away, when our city will bloom, and business start up.

Mr. G. A. F. Johns of Africa delivered his lecture on his native home, and exhibited his exhibition, two nights last week, one night at First Baptist Church, , two at the M. E. church in this city.

The glove contest was very good last week last Zion Hall, between Hopper and Wood. C. H. Hopkins, stage manager. The Phalanx Club will go into training [in] the latter part of this month. They would like for the base ball players of Virginia, to send in the name of their captain at an early date, so as we can get everything straight for the coming season. They would like to hear from Richmond, Norfolk, Petersburg, Danville, Lynchburg, and Roanoke, VA. address letters to Phalanx Base Ball Club, (colored) U. of Va.

"Who never tries can never win."

A. F. Angel

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Feb. 21, '91.

The Literary had an excellent programme last Friday night. The solos and duets were unusually good and inspiring. The recitations from different authors were extremely beneficial.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen were severely pounded by about 150 members of the 1st Baptist and Mt. Zion Baptist Churches.

Mrs. Parker, wife of Mr. Parker who formerly kept a restaurant near the C & O Depot, was pounded by the Odd Fellows Fraternity. She has been afflicted with severe rheumatism ever since his death. She shed tears over the good things with which her table was ladened by the visitors.

It is to be hoped that the churches will hereafter look to the sick and afflicted among their members. Many are waiting for Rev. Goodall to put into action the plan suggested by him a few Sundays ago, to meet this much-needed demand.

Mr. Peter Briggs who has been sick nearly four weeks is better.

Mr. Edward Daniel spent a few weeks in the city. He left our city last Wednesday, bound for Washington, D. C.

Mr. John Sheldon was in the city last week, and addressed the Literary Society Friday evening.

Mr. Henry Seay, brick mason and contractor only needs a trial to give the utmost satisfaction.

Rev. Brown preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday evening, subject: "Honesty is the best policy."

A.

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The First Agricultural Mechanical and Industrial County Fair ever held by the Colored People of Piedmont, Va., was held under the auspices of this Company last October with rich benefits to the company and community.

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This property has been divided into four lots, one of which has on it a 2 1/2 story brick and frame dwelling of six rooms.

Next:-Coles property, situated on North Fourth and Dice streets in full view and less than three minutes walk of the street car line and eight minutes of the V. M. Junction.

This property has been sub-divided into three lots one of which has a Frame dwelling of six rooms.

Next:-Five Building lots within two and a half squares of Main street. Two of which are situated on Preston's Ave., and three on William Street.

Next:- Twenty building lots lying between Preston[illegible suffix], the newly developed portions of the city and the properties of the Charlottesville Land Company, upon which is being erected here and there factories and dwellings.

Next:- Brockman property consisting of a building lot and lot with three story brick dwelling of sic rooms and frame addition of two rooms situated on West Main street, Vinegar Hill.

Next:- Lewis property extending from University avenue to C. & O. R. R., upon which is built two houses, one a brick dwelling with frame addition of ten rooms one of which is a store, situated near the C. & O. R. R.

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The estimated value of the company's purchases amount to ten thousand ($10,000) dollars.

And these purchases are intended, by selling, exchanging and renting to benefit each stock-holder who will pay his or her dues. Some have already been sold at handsome profits.

All of the improved property of the company is paying good interest in rents. While the vacant lots are enhancing in value as the city develops.

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Notice.- The Company has not only made large purchases but has made loans, built houses, assumed debts, and lifted mortgages for its stock-holders amounting to more than $2,000.

The company's business or object is to buy land, build houses, lift mortgages, sell, exchange, rent, lease, and otherwise deal in real estate, to receive money on stock and deposit, to loan money and to assist the financial stock-holders in securing homes.

FUTURE PROSPECTS AND ENDEAVORS.

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Address.

Piedmont Industrial, Land and Improvement Company,
Charlottesville, Va.

OFFICERS:

ROBERT KELSER, President.

D. D. ALEXANDER, Vice-President.

B. E. TONSLER, Secretary.

CHARLES E. COLES, Treasurer.

SHARES $50.00.

Payable $1.00 per month, or twenty-five (25) cents per week.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., M'ch 1, '92.

Rev. M. B. Hardy visited Rev. L. B. Goodall last Wednesday evening in the prayer meeting and delivered his lecture on his labors for the Lynchburg Seminary. We did not have a very large house owing to the fact that the Reverend was expecting him the first Wednesday evening in March. We hope when he comes again, we will have due notice, in order that we may greet him with a large audience.

It is a know fact that the Baptist Churches oppose Theatre going, visiting race tracks and such places. This is done from a moral standpoint of view which should be appreciated and sustained, as it prevents the highest motives for Christians to abstain from such amusements in as-much as it dwarfs spiritual growth and those who attend are aiding to carry on a work which is in opposition to the kingdom of Christ. But just let some of the young people go to a ball, or social, they are reported to the church, while theatre goers are undisturbed. Aside from this, it is high time that our intelligence and race pride should lift us above sitting in the galleries. Should it not be above the dignity of a gentleman to ask a lady to accompany him in such a place of humiliation for amusement; thus bringing her in contact with the dirty street multitude, that follows low theatres, whose mouths are filled with every type of black-guard. Dr. Spurgeon says in his sermons, "If you have been converted, you will find more pleasure in the house of God than in theatres."

Rev. Brother Valentine, Pastor of the M. E. church went out to cut some wood one day last week. His axe glanced and gave him a very serious cut, for which he is unable to attend conference, which meets this inst.

Don't forget the rally next Sunday at the First Baptist church. Come help clear away the debt this year.

Dr. Goodall was severely pounded 1st inst.

February 22nd, two horses ran away, starting in front of People's National Bank. One of the horses was badly hurt near the Presbyterian church.

Willie Brown and George Thomas are getting up a colored minstrel to be given some time in April, Chas. Chapman, Manager.

Miss Mary E. Golden was married to Mr. Robert Brooks last week. L. B. Goodall, D. D. officiated.

Mr. William Calloway's funeral took place from the First Baptist church last Sunday at 3 P. M. He was only 16 years of age.

A. F. Angel.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Mc'h 7, '92.

High day in the First Baptist Church last Sunday. Rev. J. H. Turner preached a glowing sermon at 11 A.M. and Rev. J. B. Houston electrified the people at 8 P. M. with a heart felt and stirring sermon.

Dr. Goodall and his people have been planning for a big rally. They were highly rewarded for this effort by a grand collection. Dr. Goodall's Club led off with $53.50. Mrs. L. G. Brown $103.45; Mrs. H. Seay $34.25; Mrs. F. Parago $48.18; 29.75; Mr. A. Angel $5.82. The choir rendered some choice selections. "Walking in the Light," and "Roll Jordan roll" lifted every heart and brought in the general collection to $28, after which the church unanimously voted their hearty thanks to the captains and givers for their generous response of $300.15. Two members were received into the fellowship of the church and on the second Sabbath Dr. Goodall and his people will pitch battle for the Lord. Let us come up to the battle. Rev. W. Robinson of Fredericksburg, Va., will be with us-God willing.

I wish to correct the report of the pound party published week before last instead of 150 pounding Miss Allen and a number of young ladies composed a party also 150 persons composed of the members of the 1st and Mt. Zion Baptist Churches accompanied the Odd Fellows who pounded Mrs. Sidney Parker, not that the Odd Fellows alone did it.

The Mt. Zion Baptist Church have [sic] selected a new deacon board. The spirit of the determination is greatly manifested in those who are carrying the work. Probably a new year is dawning upon them. Rev. Houston of Indiana has preached for them the past two Sundays.

Mr. John Bullock is in the city from West Va.

Mrs. Bland is very sick with Bronchitis.

The Phalanx Base-ball Club of W. Va., will meet the Howard University Base-ball Club at Washington, D. C. the 17th of May if they can make the arrangements and will play three games. On the 18th Baltimore, 19th Norfolk, and 30th Richmond. All B. B. Captains address letters to Phalanx B. B. C. 1107 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, Va.

Last Wednesday, the 2nd inst., the V. V. V. Club received an invitation to one of the grandest Leap Year Soirees given at Vandeville Hall at 8 P. M. Mr. J. B. Jones; carriages arrived at the Hall at the sound of the bugle. The ladies marched out in couples, leaped in the carriages and went for their gentleman friend. A full account will be given next week. Look out for it.

Angel got caught one time, that is the ladies failed to meet to pound Rev. L. B. Goodall, D. D., as they arranged. As the weather was very bad, Jenne wait till the clouds roll by.

ANGEL.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., March 14.

The program of last meeting consisted of essays on making money at home. Miss Lizzie Coles gave quite an instructive talk on the subject.

One of the most enjoyable Leap Year Parties of the season was given at Vandeville Hall, March 4, 1892. Promptly at 8 p. m. Mr. F. B. Jones' carriages arrived at the hall. At the sound of the bugles the ladies entered the carriages and were driven to the homes of their gentleman friends. At 9: 30 the gentlemen, with their fair escorts returned to the ball. The couples were as follows: Messrs. R. F. Brown, W. Irving, William T. Kenny, William Edmunds, H. H. Ferrall, J. Thomas, P. Stott, C. Just, P. Fleming, T. Poindexter, John Coles, T. G. Wyatt, John Bullock, A. F. Angel, Edward Anderson, C. H. Brown, Misses Rosa Coles, Ellen Taylor, Mary Buckner, Lizzie Martin, Isetta Fleming, Josephine Jackson, Amelia Parker, Maggie Martin, Fannie V. West, H. Wyatt, Mrs. Emma Reeves, Miss A. D. Browne, Jennie Martin. An excellent time was enjoyed by all until the "wee small hours."

Mr. Miller's daughter died very suddenly after two days illness. Her funeral took place from Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Mr. Blakey passed away last week.

Look out for an account of another Leap Year Reception next week.

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The First Agricultural Mechanical and Industrial County Fair ever held by the Colored People of Piedmont, Va., was held under the auspices of this Company last October with rich benefits to the company and community.

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First:-Shackleford property, situated-Dice Streets in full view and less than three minutes walk of the street car on University Avenue and five minutes of the V. M. Junction.

This property has been divided into four lots, one of which has on it a 2 1/2 story brick and frame dwelling of six rooms.

Next:-Coles property, situated on North Fourth and Dice streets in full view and less than three minutes walk of the street car line and eight minutes of the V. M. Junction.

This property has been sub-divided into three lots one of which has a Frame dwelling of six rooms.

Next:-Five Building lots within two and a half squares of Main street. Two of which are situated on Preston's Ave., and three on William Street.

Next:- Twenty building lots lying between Preston[illegible suffix], the newly developed portions of the city and the properties of the Charlottesville Land Company, upon which is being erected here and there factories and dwellings.

Next:- Brockman property consisting of a building lot and lot with three story brick dwelling of sic rooms and frame addition of two rooms situated on West Main street, Vinegar Hill.

Next:- Lewis property extending from University avenue to C. & O. R. R., upon which is built two houses, one a brick dwelling with frame addition of ten rooms one of which is a store, situated near the C. & O. R. R.

Next:- Located near the University avenue consisting of a neat new building and building lot.

The estimated value of the company's purchases amount to ten thousand ($10,000) dollars.

And these purchases are intended, by selling, exchanging and renting to benefit each stock-holder who will pay his or her dues. Some have already been sold at handsome profits.

All of the improved property of the company is paying good interest in rents. While the vacant lots are enhancing in value as the city develops.

Financial stock-holders are benefitted by loans, deposits, interests and dividends of the Company.

Notice.- The Company has not only made large purchases but has made loans, built houses, assumed debts, and lifted mortgages for its stock-holders amounting to more than $2,000.

The company's business or object is to buy land, build houses, lift mortgages, sell, exchange, rent, lease, and otherwise deal in real estate, to receive money on stock and deposit, to loan money and to assist the financial stock-holders in securing homes.

FUTURE PROSPECTS AND ENDEAVORS.

Having devoted much time and care in laying a firm foundation by purchasing the properties mentioned. We shall in the future direct special attention to loans and receiving moneys on stock and deposits.

The Board has this to say. The books of the Company have recently under gone a thorough examination. The Statements are bona-fide. The Company is being operated on a safe and profitable basis and all are invited to take stock who would be benefitted at small cost and say to its delinquent stock-holders get square with the books.

Address.

Piedmont Industrial, Land and Improvement Company,
Charlottesville, Va.

OFFICERS

ROBERT KELSER, President.

D. D. ALEXANDER, Vice-President.

B. E. TONSLER, Secretary.

CHARLES E. COLES, Treasurer.

SHARES $50.00.

Payable $1.00 per month, or twenty-five (25) cents per week.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., April 11 '92.

Editor of Richmond PLANET:

Dear Sir;--
You will please allow me space in your valuable paper to speak of our success, when we were in trouble and almost forsaken, the Lord sent us a leader in the person of Rev. R. B. Hardy, B. D. We heard Rev. Hardy preach once. He was then agent for the Virginia Seminary; being impressed with him we sent for him, and when we heard him again we called him, and he was installed last Sunday as the pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Dr. D. N. Vassar of the Richmond Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va., preached the installment on Sermon at 11 a. m. Rev. J. B. Turpin of the First Baptist Church (white) preached in the afternoon and Rev. Vassar preached again at night. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, "and the people have a mind to work." Our church has a debt of nearly $4000: We raised Sunday $205.82.

Our pastor was received in the midst of flowers, the sisters decorated the pulpit with flowers of various kinds: So that the preacher seemed to be in a flower garden; We pray that God's blessing will rest upon our pastor, and may he live long to preach for us:

Thomas Mickey, clerk of Mt: Zion Baptist Church

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., April 17, '92.

A great revival has swept our city, the greatest ever witnessed in the history of the colored churches in charlottesville [sic]. For three weeks the people had to return home unable to get standing room in the First Baptist church. Hour before service begun the streams of people would pour in, in order to get seats. Dr. Goodall was assisted by Rev. T. J. Houston of Evansville, Indiana and Rev. W. Robinson of Fredericksburg, Va., and other who rendered valuable services some hundred some hundred and fifty have been reported as happy converts, 84 of whom Dr. Goodall buried in baptism Easter morning. The church was beautifully decorated in flowers and festoons. A large wreath extended across the pulpit and around the church, graced with white and scarlet roses in front of the pool and back of the pulpit was a large cross of pure white roses, with white ferns flowing out from behind them. In fact, this was grand to look upon. From the chandelier in front of the pulpit hung a beautiful harp of flowers. On the organ hung an anchor made of white tea roses; opposite to this was a cross made of the same. While the pulpit platform was covered with potted flowers and on each side of the platform stood two large strands of flowers, mingled with cala lilies and cactus.

Rev. Goodall and the ladies of his church, deserve much credit for the artistically dressed church.

On next Sunday the 25th inst., there will be a grand reunion of the Mt. Zion and First Baptist Sunday Schools. A grand time is expected. The credit for the above is mainly due to J. A. Brown, Superintendent of First Baptist Sunday school.

Mr. Thomas sellers [sic] and Miss Mary Wood were happily joined in wedlock yesterday at Wake Forest Baptist church, inst.

Mrs. Wm. L. Brown, Miss N. L. Brown of charlottesville [sic] and Mr. A. F. Angel spent a pleasant time at an entertainment saturday [sic] evening, given by Mrs. Lewis.

Dr. D. N. Vassar of Richmond, VA., preached a thanksgiving sermon for the Victoria Tabernacle, 10th inst, at Mt. Zion Baptist church, at 8 p. m. The church was thronged with a tremendous crowd.

Mr. A. B. Parker passed away last week.

I am informed that Mr. P. Diggs only went off in a trance.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., APRIL 25, '92.

A pure christian religion, the religion of the Bible, is the only secure basis for civil freedom. No republics except those founded on the Bible have ever sought to raise the masses from ignorance in truth every nation in the world at all conspicuous taking a prominent part in commerce or enterprise is professedly Christians within Christendom may be found all that is valuable in art or science, or civilization. Christianity is the moral force of the universe.

Union now exists. Yesterday at 3 o'clock p. m. the Mt. Zion and 1st Baptist Church Sunday schools took a bold stand for the right the tomahawks and handles are buried. God grant this union may ever dwell with them.

The Phalanx wins on the 24th inst. The Manhattan Base-Ball club of Richmond, VA. vs. Phalanx B. B. Club of U. of Va., the score stood 2 to 9 first day in favor of the Phalanx. See account of it next week.

Sunday night, April the 17th, Mr. P. Fleming and Miss Fannie V. West eloped to Washington where they were happily joined in wedlock and returned to Charlottesville, Va., Monday at 6:30 o'clock p. m.

Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond PLANET, was in this city on the 24th inst. He visited the Mt. Zion and First Baptist churches also addressed the members of the former church. We are pleased to have have [sic] him.

Mrs. Lucy Oliver left Saturday enroute for Newark, N. J. She spent three weeks here with her mother (Mrs. Walker), who is sick but is improving now.

Mr. Pain is in the city from Bloomfield, N. J.

The Ebenezer Congregation has purchased a lot at ($700) for the purpose of erecting a church.

A. to N. --["]What took you to church this morning?"

N. to A.--"My feet."

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., May 16, '92.

Sixteen candidates were baptised the 15th inst. at the First Baptist church by Doctor Hardy, also be preached a splendid sermon at 11 A. M. The church was crowded to the utmost.

A number of young people of this city visited Eastham, VA., 14th inst. accompanied by our correspondent to attend the commencement exercises of Mr. R. F. Brown's school, which was a complete success. The school house was crowded. After the programme of the pupils was carried our, Miss N. L. Brown sang a solo, "Flee as a Bird to your Mountain," after which we had a few remarks from our correspondent, after which tables were arranged and we enjoyed a delicious supper.

Quite many of the county school teachers have closed their schools, namely: Miss Susie Alexander, Miss Wyatt and Miss Mary Bullock.

Drs. Hardy and Goodall returned from the convention in time to fill their pulpits last Sunday.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, May 24, 1892.

We had a grand time at the First Baptist Church World's fair. The weather was excellent, the audience very good; everything was sold out each night, no quarrels; other behavior of the young people showed progress. Noticeable among the young men with their coat collars turned down and hats in hand while passing to and fro in the basement among the ladies. The gun drill, wax figures, hat contest, calico train party and old maid's auction were grand and gave perfect satisfaction.

The gross receipts amounted to nearly two hundred dollars. Dr. Goodall with his excellent committee was tendered a unanimous vote of the church for their success.

The Sunday School met with Mt. Zion Bapt. Church last Sunday. The programme was inspiring and well rendered.

Drs. Hardy and Goodall are the Siamese twins of this locality; They are through the hand of God moving this city. These two brethren are matched and they are leading in this direction that Charlottesville has long needed. Thank God for these days. They however are very popular with dancers, no harm game players, and worldly christian. Can't you see what kind of gospel they have been preaching.

It was rumored last week that Dr. Hardy had gone to Richmond to get married. He has returned but did not get his wife. Mr. George Simms came home last week from the Richmond Theological Seminary.

Mr. R. F. Brown left this A. M. for Healing Springs. God helps those who help themselves.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., June 3, '92.

Hon. John Mitchell, Jr.,

Dear Sir:
Please receive my compliments and congratulations for your victory in suppressing bossism and Ring Rule, also for your success as choice of the people.

John E. Suesbery.

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Charlottesville, Va., June 27, '92.

The closing exercises of the Jefferson graded school were conducted on an excellent order. The program was as follows:

Opened with singing; Invocation --Rev. A. Truatt; Salutatory--Mr. Thos. B. Jones; Singing; primary recitation--"No work the hardest work,"--Sallie B. Brown; oration--Brutus on the death of Ceasar--Chas. Bullock; Anthony on the death of Ceasar--Silas B. Jackson, Jr.; Roman Citizens--J. Lawrence West, Eugene Tompkins and Thos. B. Jones; Singing, recitation--the Gambler's Wife--Lula B. Jackson; essay, "Reminiscences of the class of '92--Lizzie Coles; singing; select reading--I wouldn't, would you?--Emma E. Parker; essay Illiteracy a disturbing element--Mary Kenney; Address--Mr. M. Kaufman, chairman of school board, Graduates received diplomas as follows: Misses Lizzie Coles, Lillie Truatt, Sallie Brown, Mary Kennie, Lula Jackson, Emma Parker, Messrs Silas Jackson, Jr., Chas. Bullock. Eugene Tompkins, Thos. Jones, Jr. Lawrence West, Valedictory--"Our Possibilities"--Lillie Truatt. Prof. Benj. E. Tonsler was presented a very handsome picture and easel by Prof. Robt. Kelser, instructor of the school, from the following graduates: Miss Lottie Lewis, Mary Brown, Mary Hayes, and Martha Dalton. Rev. A. Truatt presented Miss Lillie Truatt, (his daughter) with a very handsome gold ring, and Mrs. Martha Brown presented Eugene Tompkins (her nephew) with a handsome gold watch. The valedictory was on the most touching to which it has been our pleasure to listen. Miss Truatt the valedictorian was one of the most touching to which it has been our pleasure to listen. Miss Truatt the valedictorian, acquitted her self nobly. The teachers and graduates were invited to attend the commencement exercises of the white school the next evening.

Sunday was grand rally day at Chestnut Grove Church, Rev. Lee Jones, pastor.

At the morning service Rev. T. W. Wolfolk preached, after which a collection of one hundred and fifty dollars and fifty-five cents were taken up. The evening service was conducted by Rev. Geo. Cary. We failed to ascertain the amount realized at this service. A bountiful feast was spread and all heartily enjoyed themselves. Rev. Truatt with a number of friends, was present.

Mr. W. Irving and Miss Ellen Taylor were married Thursday evening at the residence of the bride on the 23rd inst.

Little Miss Carrie Brown died Saturday, 25th inst., with typhon fever, aged fourteen years. Her illness was of less than a week's duration. Her funeral took place from the 1st Bapt. Church. A multitude of mourners and sympathizers were in attendance.

Mr. Editor, the letter I wrote some few weeks ago concerning the unchristian acts was not intended to apply to all the members of the church but to the guilty only I was met by a deacon, Dave Alexander, Friday night, who almost cursed me, and would have attempted to brain me with a box had I not acted as though I had a revolver and frightened him off. I have published nothing but the truth. Some of the deacons are mad because they did not succeed in having me excommunicated from the church. I will ever stand by the truth and will not retract a word stated.

A DELA FAYETTE ANGEL.

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The committee appointed by the Virginia Baptist State Convention to endeavor to effect a reconciliation between the Ebenezer and Mt. Zion Baptist Churches presented the following which was accepted by the churches as satisfactory:

1. WHEREAS,--The members of the Ebenezer Baptist Church have no doubt given offense to Mt. Zion Baptist Church by having taken some steps hastily and that they thereby acknowledge the same.

2. WHEREAS,--the Ebenezer members have been publicly slandered by the accusation of having misappropriated funds belonging to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, we, the committee say unhesitatingly, that they (the members of the Ebenezer) are entitled to a full and fair investigation of the books of the church before they surrender them.

The committee of investigation of the books was Rev. R. B. Hardy, Rev. A. Truatt, Isaiah Cash, B. E. Tonsler, and made the following report: We your committee, find that the receipts of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, were from the books, only $1, 904.78 for the year ending January 15, 1892. Instead of 3, 026. 89 1/2 as stated per circular, a difference of $1,132.11 1/2. We, the committee endorse the figures of the books because we have discovered the circular to be wrong.

The disbursements have been per vouchers, $1,811.75 balance in hand $33.68.

R. B. Harry, pastor Mt. Zion.

A. Truatt, pastor Ebenezer.

B. Tonsler, clerk Ebenezer.

L. Cash, acting clerk Mt. Zion Committee

Committee sent from Convention.

Rev. R Spiller.
P. F. Morriss.
R. H. Porter

A great many of our city people left in the early morning to attend a Lawn Party, given at Ivy Depot. However, their places were filled by country people, as this was county court day. A large number left for the different watering places in the mountains consisting of your correspondent, Mr. A. F. Angel.

Mr. John E. Seusbury is authorized to collect all subscriptions due Mr. Angel for this paper and subscribers will receive their papers as usual.

Mrs. Mary Yager is visiting her sister; Mrs. Laura Coles on 5th St.

Rev. A. Truatt and daughter left on the 4th for the north to spend the summer.

Misses Lizzie and Jennie Martin left Saturday morning for Washington to spend the holiday.

Yours,

John H. Seusbury.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Jan 25, '92.

The S.D.R. Literary Society had one of its lawyers sick in the Mock Trail.

Mr. B. N. Cobb of Newark, N. J. and Miss Roxanna F. Wynbush were married at the home of the bride's parents, January 21, 1892. It was a brilliant affair as will be seen in the special report from this place.

Mr. H. H. Ferrell who has been sick a few days is out again.

Mr. R. F. Brown, after a week's sickness with the "grip" has returned to his school at Eastham. Mr. Sheldon spent a few days in the city, also Miss Mattie Thomas.

Mr. E. A. Towns was in the city last week. Rev. Alexander Truatt, who is pastor of a church at Steelton, Pa., is here visiting his family. Mrs. Thornton Coles has been very sick.

The funeral of Mr. Francis Lewis took place on the 25th inst.

A. F. A.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., July 20, '92.

Prof. Hypsher's AcademicShow was exhibited at the First Baptist Church on Monday night. It was quite a success, and was witnessed by quite an appreciative audience.

About $174. 50 were collected at the grand rally at the Ebenezer Baptist Church recently.

An old-time camp meeting will be held under the auspices of the John Wesley M. E. Church, on Preston avenue., in the Land Company's grove, three-quarters of a mile east of this city, from the 22d inst. to Aug. 2d. Rev. C. L. Thomas will be in charge of the services.

An excursion consisting of nine coaches arrived here last Sunday morning. A large number of them were in attendance at the services of the First Baptist Church and (it being a grand rally day) contributed liberally. A good many spent the day with friends and relatives while others created in the mountains.

About $182.55 was the result of the grand rally at the First Baptist Saturday and will assist much in alleviating the church debt. Rev. L. H. Jackson, of Washington, preached morning and evening and Rev. Goodall, pastor, delivered a special sermon at night. Every one seemed to have greatly enjoyed the occasion. The choir deserves special mention for their excellent musical renditions.

The progyditious cripple, James Malone, formerly of Staunton, but now of Washington, was in company with the excursionists here selling his pamphlets, which were quite interesting.

Mr. Alexander has opened a branch store in the east end which is progressing nicely.

The C.G.U.L. club of this city is "out of sight." They are meeting with great success.

Mr. R. A. Barber, formerly of this city, but now of Boston, who has been visiting friends and relations here, returned home Monday.

Mr. A. W. Bullock is here visiting friends and relations here, and enjoying himself hugely.

Mrs. Charles Cary has returned home from Chicago, looking well.

Mrs. Henry Seay, of Commerce St. has recovered from a spell of sickness.

Mrs. Charles Goodloe, Jr., is very sick.

Prof. Robert Kelser has returned from a trip to Richmond.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., July 28, '92.

There will be a grand military parade, bayonet exercises, sham battle, etc. at the Fair Grounds of the Piedmont, Industrial & Land Improvement Company, August 8th.

We learned that Miss Lizzie Martin and Mr. John L. Harriss, both of this city, were married in Atlantic City, N. J. recently. May success attend their efforts.

A grand old-time camp meeting is in progress, conducted by the A. M. E. Church.

Mr. Albert W. Bullock, after spending a pleasant time with friends and relatives left for Jersey City Thursday at 5 p. m. His many friends were sorry for him to depart.

Mr. J. H. Ferguson, teacher of the 2nd Bible Class of the First Baptist Sunday School, was taken sick, and was unable to teach his class.

Mr. A. Patterson has completed a handsome dwelling on South Fourth St.

Miss Rosa Coles is visiting in Staunton.

Mr. Thomas Buckner and wife are in the city.

Mr. Henry Martin made a flying trip to Washington, D. C.

Mrs. Isaac Taylor and daughter, after spending several weeks here, left for their home, Staunton, Va.

Miss Mary Bullock has returned from Lynchburg, where she has been attending the Summer Normal.

Mr. Jon A. Brown has a full stock of groceries.

Mrs. Fannie Summons has returned from her trip to Jersey City. Long Branch, Asbury Park and New York.

Your correspondent and manager here is showing the PLANET to the front. Pay up friends, pay up.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Aug. 3, '92.

Mr. Edward Angel and Miss Susie Taylor, both of this city, were married at the First Baptist church Wednesday, July 27th, at 9 o'clock.

It was one of the grandest weddings that has occurred for some time. The editiee was well attended with interested friends and relatives.

Promptly at 9 o'clock, the organ played by Mrs. John Brown, pealed forth the stately notes of the wedding march. The bridal part went slowly to the altar, the bride accompanied by her father. Mr. Fairfax Taylor, the best man. The ceremony was performed impressively by Rev. Dr. L. B. Goodall, pastor of the above named church.

The bride was beautifully attired in a white china silk and draped in diamonds and flowers and the veil falling gracefully over the head.

She received many graceful and valuable presents. The maids of honor were Misses Annie Col's and Julie Gilmer; the grooms men were: Messrs. Troy McKirney and John Coles, Jr., the ushers were Messrs. James Gamble and William Irving.

May success attend their pathway.

Mr. Arthur Yugens and Miss Helen Brown were married Thursday night at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. L. B. Goodall performed the ceremony.

Prof. Drapers' Club gave a musical entertainment at the First Baptist Church last week. It was a grand success. Prof. John Brooks, a recent graduate of the Lincoln Institute was a member of the Club. He remained over until Friday morning. Mr. Brooks is a fine young man.

A grand organization has been formed by Rev. Dr. L. B. Goodall, for the benefit of the young men.

The officers of this organization are: Messrs. William Noble, President; F. Howard, Vice-President; Edward Brown, Treasurer; W. H. Parago, Jr., Clerk and Secretary. All of these young men are worthy of the offices that they hold, and are going to make it a success.

Mr. A. W. Holmes of Richmond, Va., was in the city last week in the interest of the True Reformers. He left for various parts of the state.

Mr. Silas B. Jackson, Jr. has returned home from Staunton, Va.

Miss Ellie Truatt has returned from attending the Summer Normal at Lynchburg, Va.

Mrs. S. E. Manson and Miss C. I. Coghill of N. Y., are visiting in the city.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., 11, '92.

The camp meeting that has been in progress for the last two weeks, closed Sunday night. Crowds flocked to the camp each night.

The excursion from Richmond arrived early Monday morning, with the Richmond Military Company and a large number of others. The exercises by the Company at the Fair grounds were very grand, the most noted of the exercises being the Sham Battle. The basement of both churches were open to the excursionists. The crowd cleaned up the ice cream and chicken that was for sale by Mr. Bullock.

Mr. R. F. Brown is in the city, from Healing Springs, on business of importance.

Mr. William H. Parago, the regular correspondent of the PLANET has been very ill and unable to write for the above named paper.

Watermelons are coming in from the country very rapidly. The farmers say, to watch the watermelons patches is much harder than keeping crows out their of corn.

Baptizing was conducted by Rev. Truatt of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Sunday morning at Hartmans Mill.

The club lately organized by the young men is getting on fine.

Don't forget to pay up for the PLANET every week as it is the only paper.

CEPHAS.

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The V. L. S. C. Club gave a grand garden social at the residence of Mrs. J. A. Brown, 212 N. 6th S., Friday evening promptly at 8:30 the guest began to arrive. The garden was beautifully decorated with lanterns.

Among the guest present were Misses Nannie Brown, Annie Brackett and Gertrude Farrar, Susie Alexander and Bettie Ferguson, Gertrude Wilson and Rosa Coles, Lizzie Coles and Jennie Martin, Isetta Flemmings and Lucy Buckner, Mary Buckner and Emma Gatewood, Mary Bullock and Josephine Jackson, Lula B. Jackson, Sallie Brown and Annie Alexander, Mary E. Cary, Nannie Cary and Louisa Taylor, Mrs. Nannie Wayland, Mrs. Emma L. Goodall, Mrs. Sallie Ray, Mrs. Alice Minor, Mrs. Susie Angel, Mrs. Louisa Wyatt, Mrs. Jones of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Alice Lucas of Washington, D. C., Miss Mary Alerce of New York, Misses Bettie Cross and Jenkens Indiana, Miss Watkins of Richmond, Va, Messrs. Frank Johnson, Richard F. Brown and Eliza Gilmer Barrett of Danville, Va., Scott, Thomas Faircett, Walter L. Henderson of Salisbury, N. C., Troy, Kenney, E. Watson of Salisbury, N. C. Troy, Kenney, E. Watson, B. Eazelle and W. Pollard, Robert Coles, W. Minor, P. Wyatt and J. Sellers, I. Wayland, J. A. Brown, and E. Angel and Rev. L. B. Goodall.

At 11 o'clock, supper was served in the garden. Quite a pleasant evening was spent. The [mock?] battle and military parade was a grand success last Monday, 8th.

Mrs. Eliza Brown, the mother of Mr. James Brown, departed this life Sunday afternoon at 6:30 o'clock. She was eighty five years age. It is reported that Mr. Lawrence West is very sick.

Mr. George Tarago, after spending a week in this city visiting friends and relatives left for Washington, D. C. Monday morning on the 11:30 train. Miss Laura Tersell of Washington is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jas Allen.

Miss Maggie Price left the city Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs. Mary Woodson of Richard, Va.

Mr. Wm. H. Parago is out again after a recent spell of sickness.

Miss Lucy Price of Iowa is visiting in the city. Rev. Vaughn and Miss Marriah Henderson of Gordonville, Va., were in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. Henry Seay.

Mr. Charles Guston of Fourth St. is out again after a spell of sickness.

Mr. Editor all I can say if the people will take choice is it won't be long before the PLANET will take a boom.

W. H. P.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.

September 1, 1892.

Miss J. Madeline Jackson, who has been traveling in Europe, Africa, and Australia with the Virginia Opera Company, gave two grand concerts at the First and Mt. Zion Baptist Churches Monday and Tuesday nights, assisted by Misses Annie Brackett, Sallie Brown and Madam Lizzie G. Brown. Miss Jackson has a voice of rare sweetness. She is a native of Charlottesville.

A very grand reception was given at Mrs. Nobles recently. The company enjoyed the strains of music until the "wee small" hours of the morning.

A company of ladies, viz. Misses Gertrude Farrar, Mary Alice Cross, Bettie Cross, Rosa Coles and others gave a grand moon-light picnic to Keswick Saturday night. Quite an enjoyable evening was spent.

Mr. Lawrence J., eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. John West, was buried Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock after a brief illness of four weeks. The funeral took place from the First Bapt. Church, Dr. L. B. Goodall officiating. A large crowd, including a number of white friends, were present. He has passed from labor to reward. The choir sang, "Asleep in Jesus," and "We shall meet beyond the river."

Mr. Mowson, who has been the guest of Prof. Robt. Kelser for the past two weeks, has returned to Washington, D. C.

Miss Mary Buckner, of 11th St., left for Petersburg last week.

Mr. Thomas Sammons is in the city.

Mrs. Adline Sipperal has returned home from Danville to the delight of her many friends.

We were blessed with beautiful showers last week.

We wonder why some of our young men would rather to borrow the paper than to subscribe and pay for it.

Mr. Burnett Watkins formerly of this city, but now of Baltimore, Md., is expected in the city soon.

Willie F. Harris, agent of this paper, was indisposed last week.

There are a great many strangers in the city at this writing.

Call at Mr. J. A. Brown's grocery store and purchase the PLANET.

Miss Mary Bullock has gone to Frederick Hall to visit her uncle and relatives. We wish her a happy trip.

Mr. Carter of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Smith, of this city, visited Greenswood last week. Upon their return to the city, they spent several hours riding around the town. Mrs. Smith is an expert rider. They were delighted with their trip.

Mr. Carter and Mrs. Manning left for Washington last week, and is [sic] the guest of Mrs. Fannie Sammons.

There will be a grand excursion from this city to Washington on September 17th, given by Mt. Zion and First Baptist Sunday Schools.

Your correspondent was invited to Mr. Saddler's to inspect his fine stock of fowls, brought from Cincinnati, O. A very valuable stock we are told.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Sept. 6, '92.

The C. G. U. L. Club gave a grand Lawn Party and Concert at the Odd Fellow's Hall, Monday and Tuesday nights, August 29th and 30th. The yard was beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns, which made everything lively and gay. There were several solos, and quartettes by different ones. Great credit is due to this club as it hasn't been organized long. The correspondent of this paper was present on Tuesday night, and when he was found to be a news gatherer he was ushered to a reserve seat. Quite a pleasant time was spent.

Circus was in town, Saturday 4th, great many attended, many who were not able. The fever is said to be raging here at present. The 17th will soon be here, are you ready for the Excursion? Mrs. Adline Siperal received a dispatch Wednesday from her husband to come to Danville, Va., on the next train.

Mr. Edward Pleasant and Mr. Henderson, made a flying visit to this city and returned to Philadelphia, Penn, Friday morning on the 11:20 train.

Mrs. Annie Fetts, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin, left for Washington, D. C. last Thursday morning.

Mr. Charles Cary left the city last Wednesday for Chicago, Ill.

Messrs. George Jones and William Nelson have returned from the Healing Springs looking well.

Mr. John Coles of Fourth St., is recovering from a short spell of sickness.

Three or four local trains in this section have benefited matters some.

We are glad to see the police officers visiting South 11th St. so regularly.

Every lady and gentleman old and young should attend Prayer meetings on Wednesday nights.

News for this paper should be left at Mr. J. A. Brown's grocery store no later than Monday morning at 9 o'clock of each week. The correspondent has been catching on to a great many things recently.

Mr. W. Irving has a large contract of painting on hand.

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Prayer meeting that has been in progress for two weeks at the First Baptist church, closed on Friday night, the 16th instant.

The excursion to Washington left the V. M. Junction about 11:20 o'clock Saturday night, carrying seven counties filled to overflowing and returned Monday morning about 6:30. Quite an enjoyable time was spent.

Mr. Chas. Coles and Mrs. Rosa Coles are expected to go to Washington to spend the fall.

Mr. Jas. F. Allen, who has been visiting his parents in the city, left for Washington on the 17th instant.

Mr. Burnett Watkins left the city for Baltimore, Wednesday afternoon on the 5:10 train.

Miss Laura Terrel who has been visiting her aunt, left for Washington Saturday.

Miss Sallie Sampson of South 12th Street, left for Baltimore Saturday.

Mr. Rolls Pleasant has returned from the Warm Springs.

An evening [illegible portion] Mrs. Henry Martin [illegible portion] guests were Miss Laura Terrill, Virginia Allen, Bettie Flanagan and Mrs. Alice Lucas, and Messrs Clarence Lewis, R. F. Brown and Wm. H. Parago.

Mr. Abram Superal is very sick at his residence.

Don't forget the Grand Fair and Exposition to be held here on the 12th, 13th and 14th of October.

Mr. Wm. H. Parago, the former correspondent of this paper has purchased a fine lot of sheet music. He is also agent for all kinds of sheet music. He is a musician of extraordinary skill.

We are sorry to know and see so many boys concealed in some barn or private place shooting crap, and loafing on Sunday, instead of going to the House of God. Look out , boys, the Planet corespondent will show you up.

Mr. Eugen Dickerson has returned to the V. N. and C. I. of Petersburg.

Mr. Robert Clayton died last Friday, the 9th inst.

Mr. Samuel Howard passed through the city last week en route to V. N. and C. I.

Mr. Silas R. Jackson, a recent graduate of the Jefferson graded school of this city, will teach at Free Union this session. We hope him success.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Nov. 22, '92.

Do you ask why there was no room in Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Charlottesville last Sunday for visitors? It was because we had just put in a baptistry and for the first time in the history of the church, we had the pleasure of baptizing nude our own "vine and fig tree." 15 soldiers of the cross put on Christ by baptism last Sunday morning.

Why is it that Rev. Hardy walks so proudly? Because Mrs. Bettie Ragland put a three dollar hat on his head last week.

Have you called on the pastor of the Mt. Zion Church since his congregation gave him that fine tea set? Yes, and I saw those fine slippers those ladies gave him too.

What is that Mrs. Harriett Scott is talking about? She is getting ready for that lost rib of brother Hardy's. Well, let us all help, for he is a hard worker and deserves all we do.

"A Nobody."

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Mrs. A. B. Parker who has been sick for some time, was pounded Friday night by friends of this city. Mrs. James Ferguson and Mrs. William Brown were the principal persons in getting up the party. After they arrived at the house they sang "Blest be the tie that binds," etc., led by Mr. William Brown, prayer by Mr. James Ferguson. The party presented her $5.23 in money and a number of other things, such as groceries, etc.

Our correspondent visited Stony Point Friday a. m. His hand was burned which prevented him from working ten days. He visited some of his old friends in the country. He cam back yesterday, p. m., in company with Miss N. L. Brown, who is teaching at Stony Point. A pool was put in Zion Baptist Church last week. Dr. Hardy baptized fifteen candidates on 20th inst., at 11 a. m. Communion was celebrated at 3 p. m.

Thanksgiving day was celebrated at the First Baptist Church. Rev. L. B. Goodall invited all of the churches in this vicinity to participate with them.

Rev. Goodall was pounded Friday night by his members.

Miss Florinda Taylor of this city and Mr. Jones of Delaware were married on the 10th inst., in Portsmouth, N. H.

At 6: 30 p. m. at Mrs. Grant's pretty home, the bridal march "Lohengrin," which was played by Miss Josie Kelly, was heard, and the bride and groom attended by Miss Rawles and Mr. Jones the groom's brother, came in to the parlor where the ceremony was performed by Rev. S. H. Thayer. After the marriage a reception was held. At 7:30 p. m., Mr. and Mrs. Jones left amid a shower of rice and old shoes to the depot where they took the train for a bridal tour, including Boston, New York and Washington.

A large number of the bride's intimate friends were at the depot to see her off. The couple were the recipients of many presents, showing the esteem in which they were held by the people of Portsmouth. They arrived in this city on the 15th inst., 3 a. m. Mr. Ellis left Sunday a. m. for Bloomfield, N. J.

Mr. John Watson left for Washington last week, where he expects to spend the winter.

Mrs. Lousia Walker is sick on Gospel hill. Dr. Dabney is attending her.

Mr. and Mrs. Gibson are very sick, near the University of Virginia.

Mr. P. H. Ferrell's store is being repaired. He has a large stock of groceries.

Messrs. Carr and Fleming have opened a barber shop on Vinegar Hill.

Mr. John Whipp's new house is completed on Grady Avenue.

Mr. Johnson is having a house built near Preston Heights.

Mrs. West of Richmond, Va., was in the city Sunday, visiting Mrs. Walker.

Mr. J. Whipps left last week for Washington and from there he will go to Old Point. Mrs. Whipps left Thursday for Richmond, Va., where she expects to remain a few days, and then return to Old Point.

Rev. Truatt visited Hickory Hill Church on the 20th inst. Four candidates were baptized. Ebenezer Baptist church celebrated the Lord's Supper, Sunday at 8 p. m.

Rev. Davis seemed to be filled with the Holy Ghost Sunday evening at the A. M. E. Church. Sister Daniel Clay is sick.

Miss L. Walker was in the city Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives.

"Who by repentance is not satisfied is not of heaven nor earth."

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Letter of Inquiry

I had a sister by the name of Doll Irving in Orange, Co., Va. belonging to a man by the name of Elijah Goodwin, was sold to a Negro Traitor by the name of Brady. She was a bright mulatto girl, straight black hair between 10 and 12 years old when sold. Her mother was named Ann, her sisters Maud and Amy, and a brother named George.

Any information known please address

Mrs. Amy West

610 Parrot Street.
Charlottesville, Va.

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The Young ladies and gentlemen residents of University of Virginia have organized a society to be known as the University Young People's Aid Society. The object is to aid the sick and afflicted. The following are officers, James Bullock, President, Mrs. Ellen White, Vice-President, Jno. E. Suesbery, Secretary, A. F. Angel, Treasurer, Mrs. Julia Morton and White, Mrs. Garland and Harris. The gentlemen were Messrs. W. F. Walker, H. Carter, Ragland, Richard Desper. This society began its good work last Tuesday night, 22 inst. by visiting Mrs. Willie Thomas in Canada, many ponds and some money were carried her, she being helpless. Thanksgiving evening at the First Baptist Church opened with singing by the club, scripture reading by Rev. Woolfork, prayer by Rev. H. Overton, Duet, "the begger girl," by Katie Southall and Susan Kennie, remarks of welcome by Mr. Robert Kelser, Solo, "Alice where are thou?" by Miss Etta Sorrell, Thanksgiving proclamation by Mrs. J. A. Brown, Address of congratulation of the church being out of debt, by Captain McCajab Woods, Solo by Mrs. Ida Sea, scenes that are brightest, quartette, Misses Brown, Jones, Brown and Sorrell, quartette, "A lone grave," Messrs. Ragland, Pleasant, and Jones, Solo, by Mrs. F. Jones "Birds in dream-land," Solo, "Cottage by the sea" by miss Annie Alexandria, remarks by Rev. L. B. Goodall, "Home sweet home," by the club.

Mr. Robert Kelser left Saturday A. M. for Richmond to attend to official business for the Good Samaritans.

Mr. Burkley Bullock, Jr, of Pittsburgh, Pa., is in the city visiting relations.

Rev. Harden Lewis of Middle Oak, near Blenheim, Va., preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday 11 A. M.

Mr. Thomas Clay lost two of children last week with the Diphtheria. One died Monday and the other Friday, and Mrs. Clay is sick.

Mr. Robert Cogbill is confined to his bed.

Sallie Brown is often with a pain.

Miss Nannie L. Brown, Gertrude Farrar and Wilson were in the city four days, including Thanksgiving.

Mr. J. L. Edmond of No. 467 6th street gave an entertainment at home thanks-giving day. Among the friends that dined with them were Messrs. E. and W. Gilmore Henderson and Miss H. Brown.

In God I trust.

ANGEL.

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Miss Rosa Walker, who was burned week before last near Fry Springs died last week from the effects of the burns. Her home is near Profit, Va. on the V. M. R. R. She was engaged to be married, Xmas. Her friends have our sympathy.

Four horses ran away on Main St. this morning on Main St. They ran into a buggy and tore it to pieces. The horse hitched to the buggy was unharmed. The latter was owned by Dr. Dabney. No one was in the buggy. Mrs. Eliza Parago, of South 12th St., left Friday morning for Philadelphia on account of the illness of her son Edward.

Miss Jennie Reynolds left Saturday evening to spend the Holidays.

Mr. William H. Parago, Jr., the young colored musician, is a pianist of great skill. Give him a call for concert services or church organist.

Mr. Jones left last week for Washington, D. C.

Miss Sophie Henderson is sick.

Mr. Jackson Bryant and Mrs. Henrietta Davis were married last Thursday night at Rev. Goodall's residence.

Mrs. Antony Buckner, on Main St., is quite sick.

A reception was given at the residence of Mr. Noah Jackson, New C. and O. depot, to their niece last week who has lately gotten married.

Rev. Kelly lectured at Mount Zion Church last Thursday evening. A good congregation turned out to hear him. All who heard him seemed well pleased.

Mrs. William L. Brown, who has been suffering about three months with a joint felon, is yet unable to use her left hand.

Our city seems to be making merry for Xmas.

ANGEL.

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A Woman Convicted--Interesting Items.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., DEC. 12.

Mrs. Eliza Burndant was tried in the County court Monday, for burning Oak Grove Church, about two years ago. She was convicted and given three years in the penitentiary. Miss Alice Harris of Bar Harbor M. E., who arrived in the city on last Sunday morning is visiting her sister, Mrs. John E. Suesbery.

Rev. Kelly lectured last Thursday night at the First Baptist Church, subject morality. Rev. Kelly freely owns that several years ago he was a prodigal son and ran from his father, now deceased. He has reformed and is making it his work traveling through this state, Maryland and South Carolina lecturing on morality and other subjects concerning the way that the young should conduct themselves.

Mr. A. Brooks of Bloomfield, N. J. is in the city visiting relatives.

Mr. R. F. Brown is yet unable to leave his room. He had to resign his school at Eastham, Va.

Rev. Truatt, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, who was sick, is out again. Ebenezer is getting on nicely.

A grand Union Concert Thursday evening December 22, 1892, First Baptist Church an evening with Prof. J. E. Draper, the traveling choirster and the successful manager of over a hundred entertainments. The ex-teacher of sixteen choirs. One of the greatest musical trainers of his race and natural born actor, supported by talented artists of this city. Curtains will rise at 8 P. M. sharp.

Admission 15 cents.

Rev. Hardy preached last night at his church, a collection of seven odd dollars were [sic] taken up. "There is nothing that can separate me from the love of GOD." Principalities nor powers, kingdoms nor angels, this present nor things to come.

ANGEL.

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The people of the Valley will be favored with news and notes in our paper under the above head hereafter.

Persons who wish to keep posted on the movements of our people in this part of the State should subscribe to the Planet at once.

An excursion from Richmond arrived in our city last Sunday at 7 A.M., and remained all day. It consisted of six coaches, two for white and four for Afro-Americans.

Augusta county elected delegates last Monday for the Roan Oak Conference of Afro-Americans, which has been called to meet Sept. 11th. The following are the names: Willis M. Carter, city at large; Rev. James Scott and C.H. Hall, alternates, county at large; R.H. Gains, S.C. Carter, James A. Carter, Merideth Meads and James A. Johnson.

Churches were all well attended last Sabbath and the pastors were all at home, except Rev. M.W. Clair of the M.E. Church, in a good mood for preaching, if what the people say of their sermons be true.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church has just built a new edifice which they will soon be ready to dedicate. Their rally on the 20th ult., realized $13.24. Our City Schools will open next September 4thm and all parents should have their children ready for the first day, then keep them in school until the close.

The "Staunton Tribune," devoted a column and a half of its editorial last week to the faithful pastors who read that paper. The "Watchman" is glad to find so many of these gentlemen in Augusta county reading papers published by the race.

the Berean Valley Baptist Association will convene with the Covington Baptist Church, Covington, Va., Thursday September 7th. The C. and O. road will sell round trip tickets at reduced rates to persons attending the Convention between Charlottesville and Covington.

Hotel and Personal Notes

Mrs. John Dabney of Richmond and her daughter, Miss Hattie are spending the summer here. The Virginia Seminary Star Concert Company consisting of Madame Fannie Payne Walker, Richmond, Va., Miss Olivia C. Oliver, Richmond; Prof. D.W. Davis, Richmond and Prof. U.S.G. Patterson were at the Goffeny last week. This company gave two grand entertainments at the Ebenezer Baptist Church last week. The "Watchman" tried to make it pleasant for the company, while in Staunton.

Hotel Brooks had the following registered last Sabbath: J.W. Woods, Afton, Va.; P.H. Duvall, Charlottesville, Va.; Troy Kenney, Charlottesville, Va.; Robert Thomas, Charlottesville, Va.; Frank Thompson, Waynesboro, VA.; Sallie Brown, Charlottesville, Va.; Frank Brown, Charlottesville, Va.; Thomas Truett, Lexington, Va.; Morris Johnson, Charlottesville, Va.; Edmonia Taylor, Will Thompson.

Miss Irene Burros returned last week from a missionary journey of nine months in North Carolina. She has since her return been selected to teach in our city school.

The Planet can be had at G.H. White's grocery, 10 East Frederick St., Staunton, Va. Mr. White has had only nine months in the business, but is making it a success.

Mr. John Brock has the oldest grocery stand on Augusta St.

Miss Mary F. Reynolds and Miss Bessie Hatcher returned Monday from Folly Mills, where they had a pleasant time. Prof. S.C. Carter, Rev. D.C. Dean, A.B. and Rev. C.C. Stumm, D.D., attended the Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention at Charlottesville, Va.

Rev. Willy Simpson of Williamsport, Pa. is in Staunton, visiting friends.

Mrs. C.C. Stumm's sister, Mrs. John England of Birmingham, Ala., who has been ill since her visit here is convalescent.

Richmond District Conference of the A.M.E. church was held last week in Berryville, Clark Co., Va., Rev. E. Scarboro presiding. Rev. A.J. Dixon of Staunton was in attendance.

Shiloh Baptist Church, Waynesboro, Va., has extended a call to Rev. Samuel L. Moore of Illinois.

We expect to have the Planet on sale every Saturday in Staunton at G.H. White's grocery, Jack Allen's barber shop, Chesapeake House, 119 S. Augusta St., and 501 N. Augusta St. Please tell your friends and all get the leading papers published by the race in the State. Read the "Staunton Tribune" for home new and the Planet for State news.

Let the home, school room, press and pulpit be brought closer together by the newspaper, the common place for all intelligent to meet and view the progress of the world.

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The Va. Bapt. State Convention held its annual session here on the 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th of August at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. R.B. Hardy, pastor. A large delegation from all over the state was present.

Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., made a glowing address. He recited the condition of Isaac Jenkins in a straight forward earnest manner. We hope our people- especially of this section-will contribute as liberally as possible to aid in the defence of this unfortunate man who is now confined in the Suffolk jail, awaiting trial.

Mr. Aaron Payne arrived in the city from Capron Springs last week.

Mr. Samuel N. Benson, who has been in New York for some time has returned home.

Mr. Spott Lee who came home sick from Washington recently, is able to be out again.

Miss Eliza Gilmer who has been quite ill for the past three or four weeks is improving slowly.

The regular city Sunday-school Union was held at the First Baptist Church yesterday. The exercises were heartily enjoyed by those present.

Mr. W.G. Carter, secretary and manager of the Southern Aid and Insurance Company of Richmond was in the city attending the convention. He succeeded in securing two good agents up here.

It has been raining very hard here today, much to the satisfaction of the water committee who has been planning as to how water could be gotten into the reservoir.

The chickens that escaped with their heads while convention was in session have not as yet recovered from their scare.

The camp-meeting which has been in progress here closed last Sunday.

The new Ebenezer Baptist Church which is under construction is nearing completion. It is an attractive edifice.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Jan. 9,.--The C. G. U. L. Club met in their room, Dec. 25th. They had a special programme arranged for Christmas. Singing led by Mr. J. T. Trueheart, "Rejoice and be glad." Mr. E. L. Howard read 9th chapter of Romans. Prayer by J. T. Scott, address, by S. J. Meadow in regards to the club. A religious programme was carried out. P. G. Gipson, Pres., S. N. Benson, Sec'y.

One of the grandest entertainments was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelser, 205 North 6th street, by the following ladies. Misses N. L. C. Brown, V. H. Allen, Rosa Coles, Bettie Ferguson, Susie Alexander, Jennie Morton, L. Buckner, Gertrude Farrar, G. Wilson, Maggie Brown of Pittsburgh, Pa., Sallie Brown, Mrs. Phil Y. Wyatt and Mrs. F. Flemming. The invited guests were Messrs. A. F. Angel, W. Va., C. H. Brown, Alfred Mabrey of Richmond, Va., James T. Coles, of Washington, D. C., John Coles, John Sheldon, W. H. Edmonds, Dr. Ferguson, Washington, D. C., Troy Kenny, Payne O. Flemming.

Fine music. It would take too much space to mention the Menu.

The concert given the 22nd [illegible] at the 1st Baptist Church was very creditable, Prof. Droper, Manager, also Prof. J. L. Peters of Staunton, Va., were present. He acted his part well. The Davis sisters failed to come.

Miss Maggie Brown, formerly of this city, now residing in Pittsburgh, Pa., is in the city visiting friends.

The University of Virginia, Young Peoples Aid Society visited three places Christmas Eve loaded with good things.

Miss Mollie Walker died Tuesday at 7 p. m. Her funeral took place from Mt. Zion Church. Rev. Alexander officiated. She was a member of the St. Luke's Society. They accompanied the remains in full dress last Friday, the 6th inst.

The Thermometer was down to ten (10) degrees.

Mr. C. H. Brown is well again. He had the La grippe last week.

Mr. Robert Bullock fell down and hurt his head last week.

Our correspondent was indisposed last week which prevented his going to Gordonsville as he intended.

Miss Mary R. Jones has returned from Pittsburgh and spent her Christmas in Gordonsville. Why were a number of subscribers without the PLANET Dec. 31st? Angel says: "he was off in a dream-land among the fairies and forgot to send his order."

"Thank gawd she didn't git me dat time!" was the exclamation of Mrs. Jane Wood, an old colored lady, who was knocked from the track by the F. F. V. train, at Croget, on Tuesday last. Her clothing caught in the pilot and she was violently hurled into the ditch on the side of the track. It was a wonder she was not killed.

Mrs. A. Parker is very sick.

"But screw you courage to the sticking place,
And we'll not fall."

A. F. A.

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January 21, 1893

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FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE.

RELIGIOUS EXERCISES--BIG FIRE--FINGERS CUT OFF.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Jan. 16, '93.

For the last week the weather has been terribly severe. The thermometer has been down below zero.

Rev. Davis, pastor of the M. E. Church preached at the Ebenezer Bapt. Church Sunday 11 A. M. Text: "He that drinketh of this water shall never thirst."

In the evening Rev. A Truatt took up a collection for Mr. George Simms, who is attending the Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va.

A dwelling house on Green street was entirely consumed by fire Sunday, between six and seven o'clock.

Mr. Bailey Scott who is employed at Mr. H. C. Micher, had four of his fingers cut off, 9th inst., in a feed cutter.

He is noted for his honesty and integrity, and has been working for Mr. Micher a number of years. He was immediately treated.

Miss Maggie Brown, who has been in the city about three weeks, returned to Pittsburgh, Pa., on 14th inst.

On the 13th inst, the air brakes on the F. F. V. broke as it passed the junction in full speed. Three men jumped off. One colored man from Alexandria got his leg broke.

Mrs. Willie Thomas near the U. of Va., died on the 10th inst.

Mr. Harrison Robertson died last Tuesday in Kellytown.

Mr. Harry Coles and Miss M. E. Logan were married last Wednesday eve. 11th inst., at the John Wesley's Chapel, Rev. Davis officiated.

Mr. J. Gaines and Miss L. Sheperd will be married on the 26th inst.

Miss (P) who was talking very loud and rapid, Miss (M) where have you been to-day? (P) Why? You must have been out and got full wind the way you are blowing off ([illegible]).

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THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD SAMARITANS.

Office of R. W. Grand Chief, Charlottesville, Va.--It['s] Humble Origin and Noble Object.

Before calling attention to the growth and operation of the several departments of State Grand Lodge No. 6 I. O. of G. S. and D. of S. of Va., we deem it proper to furnish you with a general statement of the origin and object of this now Grand Institution, which is demonstrating that often small beginnings produce great results.

The Independent order of Good Samaritans cannot boast of a great antiquity, nor claim any great men as its founders. It commenced with a few plain men who had given way to strong drink, but resolved to give it up and induce others to do so.

The first Lodge of the Order was organized in the city of New York, in a hall corner of Lispenard street and Broadway, on the 9th of March, 1847, by Isaac Covert, M. D., C. B. Hulsart, R. D. Heartt and a few others. Six months after the Grand Lodge was organized, on September 14th, 1847, at the corner of Hudson and Canal streets composed of representatives from Lodges Nos.; 1, 2, and 3, of New York city, No. 1, of Bridgeport, Conn, and No. 1, of Newark, N. J. J. C. Hulsart was elected Grand Chief, and R. D. Heartt Grand Secretary. On December 9th, 1847, the first Lodge of Daughters of Samaria, and at the next session of the Grand Lodge they admitted their delegates, March 14th, 1848. At the first meeting of the Grand Lodge a charter was granted to I. W. B. Smith and others, to institute a Lodge of colored members, thus including all classes male and female, of every race of the human family.

The name chosen was singular appropriate. The parable of the Good Samaritan was given to overturn the idea that one man was better than another on account of his birth or nation. It teaches that man is the constituent of one great family, that all are subject to the same trials, sufferings and temptations, and all need the same sympathy and aid, and none are in need of this more than the poor drunkard, not only robbed of his money and goods, not only life wrecked and wounded, but the loss of character also. So all his disown him, and the good and pious cast him out as one forsaken of God and man, pass him by on the other side, and leave him to suffer and die. It is then our Order, as good Samaritans, comes to his assistance, relieves him in his distress and points out to him that better way by which his future happiness will be best assured.

In the choice of the emblem and motto of our Order the founders were equally fortunate. The triangle, with the dove and the olive branch in the centre, and Love, Purity and Truth on its three sides. The triangle is look on as an emblem of perfection, its three sides denoting equality, and is used as an emblem of the Trinity. The base of the triangle is marked Truth--a sure foundation. Truth never dies, for truth is as eternal as the throne of God, and must prevail. On the left side of the triangle is inscribed Love--the sweetest word to be found in our language--the happiness of earth and joy of heaven. Purity is marked on the right side of the triangle. Purity requires us to shun all vice and uncleanliness, and with us particularly the vice of drunkenness. Such is in part the teachings of our triangle. In the centre is the dove, which has always been considered an emblem of sincerity and simplicity. Harmless as doves is the teaching of the Redeemer. The dove brought the proof to Noah of the retiring of the waters of the flood. It was offered as a sacrifice under the Jewish dispensation. It descended on our Saviour as he came out of the waters of Jordan, and descended on the disciples on the day of Pentecost. The olive branch is a token of peace and good will. Such is a part and only a part, of the teaching of the emblem and motto of our Order. Our object is; to secure sympathy and relief for the unfortunate and distressed; provide for the widow and orphan in their afflictions; bury the dead and elevate the living; and spread the principles of Charity among mankind.

In this you have you find [sic] the foundation upon which our Order is built. Hoping that Samaritans in every locality are demonstrating these principles by their lives and thus reflecting credit upon the Order.

I am your for the progress of the same.

R. Kelser, G. C.

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THE CHARITY ENTERTAINMENT--SPECIAL ITEMS.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Feb. 7th, '93.

The I. O. of Good Samaritans gave at entertainment at the First Baptist Church for the poor. They are extending a helping hand to needy ones outside of the order. The programme opened with singing by the Choir. Prayer, address by Rev. L. B. Goodall, after which the debate took place. Subject: Resolved that whiskey has caused more grief than--Messrs. Inge and Ferrel, affirmative; Messrs Kelser and Brown, negative. The judges were Messrs. J. Mickles, Ben Tonsler, Wm. Brown, Chas. Coles, A. F. Angel. The discussion lasted one and a half hours. Mr. Ferrel made a mistake in the subject instead of dismissing the grief he [illegible] in the injuries. Mr. Kelser was very flowery indeed. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative.

Ten dollars were realized at the door. This order will give entertainments every week for [illegible portion].

[illegible portion] grocery store to 318 South 12th St. he is yet confined to his room.

Mr. Wm. H. Parago, Jr., who has been very ill with the La grippe is able to be out again.

Miss Jennie E. Reynolds of Covington, W. Va., has returned to the city.

The Olive Leaf Club ladies, gave a parlor social at the residence of Mr. B. Watson Friday evening. The guests were Misses M. Watson, M. Daulton, Rachel Wood, Ida Scott, Bettie James, H. Johnson, L. Schanks, R. Brown, S. Banister, N. Ragland, B. Waller, J. Cosby, R. Ross. The gentleman were Messrs, G. Dickerson, Wm. Shepard, R. Carr, J. Scott, J. Farrar, Wm. McCulla, J. Martin, Joseph Sellers, B. Nelson, R. Barcus, E. Johnson, Robert Coles, B. Taylor. They had all that heart could wish served in courses. Rev. H. B. Hardy failed to be present, but was surprised the next morning when Miss Wood waited on him with a large basket of refreshments.

Mrs. Simons is sick with La grippe on Gospel Hill.

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FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE.

Interesting Entertainment,--Found Dead.--Killed on the Railroad.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Feb. 21, '93.

J. E. Draper gave a concert Monday evening 13th inst. at the Mount Zion Baptist Church. A large crowd attended. Programme consisted of Solos, duets, Trios, Quartettes and Choruses, Charade, A Decisive Failure, A Midnight Call, Juvenile Sextette: Katie Southall, Gertrude Kennie, Mamie Coles, Lottie Coles, Johnny Coles, Willie Lee and Willie Harris. Grand Finale Charade, Flour of the Family. It was highly enjoyed.

Rev. I. L. Thomas, presiding elder of Alexandria District Conference, spoke at the M. E. Church, 14th inst. Subject, "The duty of the colored man towards himself." All were well pleased who heard him.

Peter Lintum, on Monday evening 13th inst. went to bed at his usual hour. In about a half hour after he retired his wife went to the bed and found him dead. He had worked all day at his business of section hand on the C. & O. R. R. He complained of feeling unwell a few minutes before his death.

Last Friday evening the C.G.U.L. Club met in their room on Dice St. Many visitors were present to listen to the address of Mr. J. T. Scott, Vice-President of the Club: Subject, "Race Progress." All visitors are at liberty to visit the C.G.U.L. Club room on Sundays. Peter Gypson, President; S. N. Benson, Sec't.

Reeves Carrell, a boy about sixteen years old, was killed by the cars on the Virginia Midland railroad, on the 11th inst. near Profit Station. He was the sole support of his mother, who is sickly.

Mrs. Schuyler Sanders died on the 8th inst. Her funeral took place Thursday 3:30 P. M.; from the Baptist Church. She leaves a husband and four little children, one of them is very young. She was a member of the I. O. of Good Samaritans.

Miss Van Metter and Rosa P. Angel, have recovered from a severe attack of La grippe. Miss Nannie L. Brown who has been confined to her room nearly three weeks is out again. Miss Lucy Walker who was teaching near Meebunis River has closed her school because she couldn't make her average.

Miss Georgia Smith left for Washington, D. C., last Saturday to attend school. The debate between Messr. Ben Tonsler, Chas. Bullock, Jr. and Robt. Kelsor, A. F. Angel, was postponed last Friday evening on account of bad weather.

Mr. Robt. Kelser left Friday afternoon for Richmond.

A small building on West Main Street near Wright's Hotel was burned down last Friday night.

Mr. Wood, a venerable old man, died last week. He had given his last two years service to the Lord; he joined the Church during Rev. Scott's administration. I am informed he died happy.

A lady and gentleman whispered so loud last week an angel heard them making arrangements to elope on the 8th of March. I will tell you who they are when they are gone.

Rev. Presley arrived Thursday 16th inst. He is conducting a revival here and expects to stay ten days.

The snow has disappeared. But the roads are muddy and almost past traveling.

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FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE

Trouble about a Policy--Bad Roads --Newsy Items.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Feb., 27.--Mr. Reuben Lewis, a venerable and highly respected old gentleman among both white and colored, died last Friday night in Canada with pneumonia. Dr. Dabney treated him. His life was insured, but the old man made a mistake by nineteen (19) years on the insurance books, that his age is 41 years but he is supposed to be about sixty. There is some doubt about his family getting the money.

Mrs. George Coles is sick.

Mr. William Washington, who is now living at Miller's School, was in the city last week visiting friends.

There is no place like home. Although the roads are in a terrible condition, they don't prevent a number of public school teachers from coming home on Sundays. Among the visiting elders last week were Rev. Lee Jones, Rev. Hawkins and Rev. Overton.

Mrs. Louisa Walker is ill on Gospel Hill.

Mrs. J. Francis Robinson is in the city and will give an entertainment tonight (25th) at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. J. Francis Robinson is [sick? back?] in Washington.

Miss Lucy Walker received two large beautiful pictures from Charleston, W. Va, not long since.

Mrs. Booker (a widow lady) and Mr. Edward Shiman were married last Wednesday night at the home of the bride. Rev. R. B. Hardy officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Angel seem to be very happy over the arrival of a new angel in their home.

Mrs. A. B. Parer who has been very sick is much improved.

Our correspondent wishes the gentlemen well who complimented the PLANET so highly Saturday night in front of Mr. Ferrell's store. They said, "God bless the PLANET!" and may it ever live. Please subscribe and help it to live.

As soon as the road is in good travelling condition, our correspondent will deliver several addresses which he has prepared. He will speak at several churches in the country.

Mr. Lewis' funeral took place Sunday afternoon from Mt. Zion Church.

Mr. White of Staunton, Va., was in the city last Sunday.

Mr. John Sheldon was in the city two days. Miss Suale Alexandria spent two days in the city.

"Let my lamps at midnight hour,
Be seen in some high lonely tower
Strong as a tower in hope I cry."

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CHARLOTTESVILLE LETTER

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., March 6.--Mrs. Mary Ann Coles, funeral took place from the First Colored Baptist Church, Thursday evening. Quite a large crowd was in attended, including a number of white persons, who gladly bear tribute to her worth. She was known as "Mammy" by quite a number and was a very faithful and highly respected lady. The contract for the new edifice (the Ebenezer Baptist) has been awarded to R. C. Vandergrift & Son and when complete will cost about $4,500. The building will be quite attractive in point of architecture as well as a credit to the congregation. Rev. Alexander Truatt is a hard worker and to his energetic efforts is largely due the success of the undertaking. He is liked by all classes and his conduct here has won for him the confidence and assistance of the best people in this community for several years. He was pastor of the First Baptist Church in this city when he was called to Steelton, Penn. He remained there two years when he accepted a call to the Ebenezer Church. When the PLANET first came her he encourage[d] his congregation from the pulpit to take it and a great many responded. Mr. Cecil Miller (a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown) who was born and raised in Virginia but has been away for about twenty-eight years, now living in New York, is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Brown.

Mr. Townsend is in the city. Our correspondent and Mr. Eugen Bland visited Mr. John Williams at the Woolen Mills who is sick nearly ever since he was married (about two years and a half). A number of people went from here to the inauguration.

Our correspondent is deaf from cold on head, yet he heard a lady persuading a christian not to visit Fool rooms.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, March 20, '93.

Mrs. Betsy Toler, a venerable old lady, departed this life Saturday night, 18th inst. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church for years, almost every time the church was open she was there. She was also a scholar in the Sabbath school. She also was a member of two societies, viz: the Daughters of Zion and Samaritans. Her funeral took place this afternoon. Mr. John Page, a young man about fifteen years, and Miss Bettie Thomas left for Washington not long since on a visit, as they pretended, last week. His mother happened to be looking over some papers in his over-coat pocket, and found a marriage certificate. She ran to her husband and fainted for a while. Mrs. Bettie Page is now in Baltimore and her young husband is here. Little Albert Williams has improved.

Mrs. Lucy Oliver of New York is in the city, visiting her mother, Mrs. Louisa Walker, on Gospel Hill.

Mrs. Reeves left for Washington, D. C., to see some of her relatives, who are sick. Miss Virginia Allen has gone to Washington to see her uncle's wife, who is very ill. Miss Susie Alexander has closed her school.

Mr. Philip Young is in the city.

The revival is yet going on at the First Baptist Church. There are 30 converts, among who are two of our noted young men--Mr. P. Y. Wyatt and Homer Ragland.

Rev. T. Woodfolk will conduct the services this week.

Mrs. Toler died happy. Hundreds of people went in to see her yesterday . She has gone on to glory, there no more the powers of hell can prevail to mar her peace. Christ the Lord shall guard her well. He, who died for our release. Peace be within thy walls.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.,
April 3, 1893

On the 26th of March the Sunday School Union in regular session at Mount Zion Baptist church opened at 3:30 P. M., by singing from gospel hymn No. 114. Prayer by Bro. R. Wood. Scripture reading by Rev. R. B. Hardy, 145th Psalm.

The report of the committee appointed to distribute the funds of the Union among the poor of the School was received and adopted, Mrs. Melinda Mason, chairman of the committee. On motion, the following new officers were elected: Mrs. Ida Seay, Second Vice President; Miss Rachel Wood, Secretary, Miss Ida Scott, Assistant Secretary, J. A. Kenney, Corresponding Secretary; Miss Minnie Cerill, Assistant Organist. The remaining officers were retained. The other business transacted. The recitations by the scholars, songs by the schools; select reading by Miss Minne Ferrill, essay by J. A. Kenney, subject; "The benefit derived from being united."

Collection was taken up, the Union then adjourned to meet again on the fourth Sunday in April.

J. A. KENNEY, Cor. Sec'y.

J. A. Brown, President,

Mr. George Whiting has recovered from a severe attack of typhoid fever. He returned to Greenwood yesterday on the 12:30 train.

Mrs. Louisa Walker died last Tuesday morning. Her funeral took place from the Mt. Zion church, of which she was a member. She died very happy.

Mr. Philip Johnson is out again.

Rev. Bosley Boyce is now pastor of the John Wesley M. E. Church.

Rev. Walker, who has travelled [sic] over a great portion of the Eastern Continent, lectured at Mount Zion last Friday night. He exhibited relics from different parts. Rev. Turner, the Sabbath School Missionary, lectured at the First Bapt. church last Wednesday night.

A colored man was killed near the C. & O. Depot last week.

The Phalanx Baseball Club is arranging to have several Baseball games to visit this city this season and must have enclosed grounds to make it interesting and profitable. They have arranged to enclose good grounds near Preston Heights and most respectfully ask the aid of the public. Any amount will be thankfully received by their agents at 409 W. Main St., Charlottesville, Va. R. N. Michie, Manager.

Nine candidates were baptized today at the First Colored Baptist church.

Quite a number of the Public school teachers are spending Easter in the city.

Truth is the light.

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The Baccalaureate address will be delivered by President Corey at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sunday morning, April 23 at 11 o'clock a.m. The oration before the Alumni Association will be delivered by Rev. W.M. Moss, B.D. at the Fifth St. Baptist Church, Wednesday evening, April 26, at 8:30 o'clock p.m. The Commencement Exercises will take place at the Second Baptist Church, Thursday evening, April 27, at 8:15 o'clock, p.m. The examinations will begin Friday, April 21st at the Seminary.

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The Richmond morning dailies cannot be in favor of fostering emigration to the South, or they would not have attempted to palm off those villainous mugs that appeared in yesterday's edition as Governors of the Sunny Southern States. Governor Carr is made to appear like a member of Jesse James' gang; Governor Tilman like a Baltimore plug-ugly, and Governor Jones like a frontier desperado. In the Dispatch, under the likeness of a jack-rabbit is printed the name of Mayor Ellyson, whom Virginians know to be handsome man.

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WHEREAS, In the last two issues of the Planet, have appeared two sets of resolutions reflecting upon us, as officials of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, we have only this to say:

We have been entirely exonorated [sic] by Council and Committee, about a year ago, as the following resolutions show.

Rev. Hardy stated openly in the meeting held by the committee of three, sent by the Convention, that the church had not accused the officials of misappropriation, but eleven months afterwards, it appears in resolution that they were accused of such. Another new discovery: the chairman of committees on New Bodies at the Convention will remember that it was vehemently uttered, three or four times, the officers were excluded one week before they went out. Last week's resolutions say that, "Did not exclude them."

"Truth crushed to earth shall rise again, The eternal years of God are hers."

The delegation from Mt. Zion Church to our recognition Council, testified that Mt. Zion did not give the officials any hearing whatever.- truth. We have written statements- verbatim, to prove this. Why is it that you did not tell the dear readers who published the resolutions you disown brother? Are you afraid?

The following does not look much like misappropriation:

Read carefully: "The Committee appointed by the Virginia Baptist State Convention to endeavor to effect a reconciliation between the Ebenezer and Mt. Zion Baptist Churches presented the following, which was accepted by the Churches as satisfactory:

1. WHEREAS, The members of the Ebenezer Baptist Church have no doubt given offense to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church by their having taken some steps hastily and that they hereby acknowledge the same.

2. WHEREAS, The Ebenezer members have been publicly slandered by the accusation of having misappropriated funds belonging to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, we the committee say unhesitantly, that they (the members of the Ebenezer) are entitled to a full and fair investigation of the books before they surrender them.

The committee of investigation of the books was Rev. R.B. Hardy, Rev. A. Truatt, Isaiah Cash, B.E. Tonsler, and made the following report: We, your committee, find that the receipts of the Mount Zion Church, were from the books, only $1,904.78 for the year ending January 15, 1892, instead of $3,036.895 as stated per circular, a difference of 1,132.115. We, the committee, endorse the figures of the books because we have discovered the circular to be wrong.

The disbursements have been per vouchers, 1,811.85; balance in hand $33.63.

Signed by the committee: R.B. Hardy, pastor of Mt. Zion church; A. Truatt, pastor Ebenezer Church; B.E. Tonsler, clerk Ebenezer Baptist Church, I. Cash, acting clerk Mt. Zion. R.H. Porter, R. Spiller, P.F. Morris, Committee from Convention, May 28th, 1892."

God claims our attention for the perfect peace and prosperity that He has given us, and were it not for properly informing the readers of the PLANET on matters in controversy, last week's publication would receive no notice of this kind at our hands.

John Dickerson, Henry Brown, Henry Thompson, Cornelius Whitlock, Armistead Nelson, William Winn, Albert Hooker, Irving Fields, Jesse H. Cary Tyler Dandridge, Deacons Ebenezer Baptist Church.

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On the 15th inst., Messrs. John Suesbury and A.F. Angel visited Hickory Zion Church with a number of others from Charlottesville and University. The principal thing on the programme was a debate between John Suesbury and Angel, subject, "Resolved that men are more deceitful than women." Affirmative: Jno. Suesbury, negative, A.F. Angel; after an hour and a half discussion the judges retired and returned with a decision in favor of the Negative. A large crowd turned out to hear the discussion. Afterwards baskets full of good things were spread. We all highly enjoyed ourselves.

The Mother Goose Concert at the First Baptist Church last week were very creditable

A grand revival is going on at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Two candidates were baptized yesterday at Mt. Zion Church.

Prof. Simmons is in the city.

Mr. Charles Kier and Soffa Irving were married last week near Rio Station.

Mr. Dabney W. Minor, the father of Prof. Rives C. Minor, died at Web Glenn on the 10th inst. He was 82 years old, was buried in the Minor burying ground on 11th inst. Rev. T.W. Woodfolk officiated. He had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church 50 years and died trusting in Jesus

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Go for "If God be for us who can be against us?"

The following is a report of the work down in and for the church from April 4th, 1892 to April 9th, 1893.

Sermons preached 124. Lectures and addresses delivered 62. Funerals attended 20. Marriages celebrated 7. Visit to the sick 144. Visits to other members 260. Additions to the church 48. Lost by death 7. Excluded 3. Associations visited 3. Conventions 1.

MONEY RAISED

Total receipts for the year $2,485.91. We can only express our thanks to God for the success that he has attended our labors; for it seems that He has "spread a table for me in the presence of my enemies." We do not know how to thank our Heavenly Father as we should. After the Ebenezer church went out from the Mt. Zion Church taking from us 165 members we raised in hard cash $581.32 more than the church is reported to have raised when Mt. Zion and Ebenezer churches were one; or that is if what the deacons say is true.

All we ask is a fair chance in the race of life and we will be in the front ranks. $1,904.78 is what was raised this year, with 165 more members than we have now. $2,487.10 is what we raised this year, with 165 members lest than the church had last year. Let us "praise God from all blessings flow."

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SAMARITANS OF VA:-

In response to the many letters from different sections of Virginia urging me to again accept nomination to the position now held by me, I seek this medium to say, that while I greatly appreciate the honor you have done me for the last five years, that of twice unanimously elected by acclamation as Grand Chief. I must most respectfully decline your preferred favor. I do now serve notice to the Samaritains of Virginia: That at the next Grand Lodge Session, I will not be a candidate and will positively decline re-nomination or election. In the interest of the Order I urge you to carefully and Prayerfully select your man.

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Piedmont Park, at Charlottesville, Va., was opened last week by a great game of Base-Ball between the Virginia Slides of Lynchburg and the Phalanx of Charlottesville. The game was witnessed by a large crowd of white and colored people. The order was good. The playing excellent. The score was 4 to 3 in favor of the Phalanx. Grand concert at night by the Over Hill Glee Club of Lynchburg.

This park has been lately enclosed and graded at great expense. It is located on an elevation overlooking the city and is now ready for games and excursion parties. Several games have been scheduled already.

The Lexingtons will cross bats with the Phalanx here May 15th.

The park is an enterprise of which we feel justly proud.

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The Fourth Baptist Church was packed last Thursday afternoon, the occasion being the marriage of the young divine, Rev. R.B. Hardy, B.D., pastor of the Charlottesville, Va. Mt. Zion Baptist church, to the accomplished Miss Fellisco Payne daughter of Rev. Evans Payne.

On the rostrum were Revs. C.H. Corey, D.D., J.E. Jones, D.D., D.N. Vassar, D.D., James H. Holmes, R. Wells, E. Watts, B.D., W.F. Graham, W.M. Moss, B.D., Dan. James, J. Francis Robinson, S.T.D., S.H. Dismond, M.D.

The ceremony was performed under an arch of flowers made by the Fourth Bapt. Sunday school teachers, a bell was suspended therefrom and was rung during the ceremony by Master Hezekiah Jones.

The bridal party entered in the following order:

Rev. R.O. Johnson and Miss Annie Jackson. He later re-entered with Rev. S.C. Burrell, Rev. H.W. Chiles and J.W. Toles. Rev. L.J. Pollard and Rev. J. Woolfolk, Rev. G.W. Good and groom, Rev. W.T. Johnson and bride.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Z.D. Lewis the brilliant young pastor of the Second Baptist Church.

The bride wore a pearl gray Undala Cotala silk, trimmed with Teu tone velvet of mouse and magenta with hat, veil and gloves to match, the groom, the conventional suit of black.

The happy couple left for an extended trip north. The presents were especially numerous and costly.

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"The last case was the worst of all-that of Susan Mitchell charged with being very drunk and unable to take care of herself."

The last case was the worst of all- that of Susan Mitchell charged with being very drunk and unable to take care of herself. She was found prone upon the floor of the reception room of the Union Depot at six o'clock this morning. She claims Lynchburg as her home and had a ticket to the "Hill City" and fifty cents in her pocket book. It was hard to determine whether she was white or colored; but it was very easy to see that she was a very miserable looking creature. She was fined $2.50 and costs. When our reporter left she was trying to get some one to pawn her ring for the $3.50 necessary to get her out of the station house.

The Police Court has its sad side as well as the humorous one.

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Mr. Tyrrell's home is near Charlottesville, Va.

After the period of his primary schooling, he entered Storer College, where he completed the normal course, and afterwards he engaged in teaching in the public schools of Virginia and West Virginia. Returning to Stover at such times as he could, he pursued the academic course, preparatory to entering some northern college.

Meantime, he had made marked success as a teacher, winning both the favor of the patrons of the schools he taught, and high commendation from the different boards of education.

Like many of our young men, he has had to work his way through school.

After a hard struggle to support himself in college for four years, he earned and was granted the degree of A.B. in Hillsdale College, Michigan.

In the latter part of his course in this college he gained especial attention and favor among the people of several states of the west as a lecturer on subjects embodying discussions of the education and elevation of the oppressed in the south.

After graduating at Hillsdale, he returned to Storer College and taught the ancient and modern languages. He was subsequently employed as lecturer and financial agents for that institution, in which service he in a short period raised about two thousand dollars in the N.E. states.

Much against the wishes of the President and Trustees, he resigned his position and entered Yale Divinity School from which he will receive the degree of B.D. in May next.

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Tuesday evening, April 25th a grand reception was tendered Dr. Walker of Georgia at Rev. Goodall's residence. Dr. Walker has traveled all over the Eastern country. He lectured at the First Baptist Church on Monday evening. Everybody present enjoyed themselves very much and said they will not forget their introduction to the Hudson family. Dr. Walker left next morning (Wed.) for Washington, D.C.

Our correspondent with a number of others from here visited Stony Point last Friday evening.

Miss Nannie L. Brown gave an exhibition at her school house, near Free Union Church gotten up principally among her pupils. All present were well pleased with the programme. Mr. A.F. Angel managed the stage. Miss Brown is a very quiet lady whose reputation has won for her a host of friends. All her pupils are very fond of her. Last year when her school closed they were loft to give her up. They shed tears when they told her good-bye. A handsome sum was realized from the exhibition which Miss Brown will turn over to the Free Union Church next Sunday.

A terrible wind storm occurred Saturday evening at Stony Point. Mr. Angel and Miss Brown were caught cut in it, but were not hurt. The wind blew a stable down very close to them, also many trees. The hail fell very rapidly.

Mr. George Simms is in the city and preached at Mt. Zion Church yesterday for Rev. Hardy.

Mr. R.F. Brown is very sick, unable to sit up.

Revival is still going on at Ebenezer. Sixteen were converted up to yesterday. Ten candidates were baptised yesterday.

Rev. Wilson Carter preached last night.

Two horses ran away with Mr. Payne and Miss Browns, Friday night. No one was hurt. Wake up Aaron, time and tide wait for no man, neither doth a pair of runaway horses.

Mr. William Parago have returned from N.Y.

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Piedmont Park at Charlottesville is now ready for Base Ball, Games, and Excursions. Correspondence solicited from Excursion Parties and first class Base Ball teams.

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Some of our subscribers to the Planet think our correspondent is away from the city because the month of May has passed and not a letter has appeared in the Planet. A great many things have happened since I last wrote which will occupy too much space to mention them.

Our Correspondent disposed of 125 Planets week before last and 115 last week.

The Invincible base-ball team of Lexington crossed bats with the Phalanx base-ball team of this city at Piedmont Park, on June 2nd. The game was of great interest, both being excellent teams and played well, but victory perched upon the banner of the Phalanx, with a score of 11 to 0. The Phalanx have won every game played at the Piedmont Park this season. Let others come.

Mr. Robt. Kelsor, State Grand Chief of the Samaritan Order of Virginia, leaves this week enroute to the Grand Lodge which convenes at Norfolk, June 13th. He will visit Richmond, Petersburg, Portsmouth, Hampton and other places where Samaritans hold forts. Our schools have closed but he (Kelsor) never tires, for the last week he has been arranging matters for the Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Co. of which he is president and last Saturday had sale of stock amounting to $2369.

The young Ladies Social Club gave a grand reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ferguson 278 W. Main Street, Thursday evening June 1st. All were highly entertained; and at 12 were invited in to a table laden with good things. Ladies present were Misses Mary Wilson, Lizzie Washington, Mary E. Carey, Mary Brown, Emma Gatewood, Bettie B. Ferguson, Sallie B. Brown, Jane Carey, Lottie Lewis, Susie Alexandria and Bertha Kelley. The gentlemen were Messrs. Charlie Brown, A.F. Angel, James Barcus, Washington Pollard, Courtney Goodloe, John Coles, Jr., Eli A. Howard, Thomas Faucett, Renold Cox, Jno. A. Kennie.

On May 28th the Sunday School Union met in Mt. Zion Church. Address by Rev. R.B. Hardy music by the school: the Union then adjourned. J.A. Kerney, Cor. Secretary.

Reason thus with reason fetter, Love sought is good, But given unsought, is better

Mr. Eugene Bland had a terrible blow in his eye week before last, but is about well now.

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Mr. Jno. Williams, who lives near Woolen Mills and has been sick about two years, unable to walk, was baptized the 1st Sunday in this month in the Rivanna River. A hack was driven into the water. He was taken out and sat in a chair. Rev. Alexander Truatt baptized him.

Miss Mary Faucett and Mr. Harris of Catersville, Md., were married last Thursday evening, 8th inst., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. R.B. Hardy perform the ceremony. They left Friday for Catersville, Md.

The Martha Washington Tea Party met with much success Thursday evening, under the management of Mrs. Logan.

Mrs. Susan Winn, the wife of Mr. William Winn a very worthy and well known colored gentleman, died suddenly Saturday morning, 10th inst. She went about her work at the usual hour, but was taken ill in a few minutes, and before the doctor arrived she was a corpse. She was a member of the Silver Brook Fountain, United Order of True Reformers. Her funeral took place on the 11th inst., from Ebenezer Church. Rev. A. Truatt officiated. A large crowd turned out.

Mr. J.T. Brown, of Pittsburgh is in the city at this writing visiting Misses Jackson.

Mr. Ezell, of Bloomfield, N.J., is in the city visiting friends and expects to leave for Warm Springs ere long.

Mr. Robert Kelsor left for Norfolk, Va., this A.M.

The concerts given at Ebenezer Church last week were very successful.

Rev. L.B. Goodall expects to go away to spend three months.

Mr. R.F. Brown is very sick. He sits up very little.

Miss Annie Brackett, who has been teaching in Florida, came home last week. She is looking well.

Miss Nannie L. Brown's school closed at Stony Point last week. She narrowly escaped being killed by a train on the V.M.R.R. while crossing a tressel. The very moment Mr. Lewis pulled her in safety on the side of the tressel the train ran by.

Mr. Sam White and wife are in the city stopping at Mr. Kelsor's.

Everybody who owes the for Planet please pay for it at once.

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Mr. Robert Kelsor, of Charlottesville called to see us. He was enroute to Charlottesville from his attendance of the Grand Lodge No. 6, I.O. of G.S. and D. of S. He was elected national delegate to New Haven, Conn., at the National Grand Lodge.

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A public meeting under the auspices of the Norfolk Division of the U.O. of True Reformers was held in Zion A.M.E. Church Tabernacle last Thursday. Rev. W.W. Browne, the president of the Order and the Bank addressed the vast audience on the order, its benefits, privileges and advantages. Vice-President W.L. Taylor presided.

Another one of those raids were made by the police on a policy-shop, capturing the paraphernalia of the game and four persons out of thirty in the police court. They were fined $2 each, as cost of court since no evidence was produced to connect them with the game. The justice was severe on the police for this force.

Miss Jane C. Carey of Charlottesville, Va., who has been in the city visiting as the guest of Miss Nellie E. Collins, left for home Thursday morning after a very pleasant stay. A reception was tendered her on the evening of her departure in which the delicacies of the season were in abundance and enjoyed by the large number of friends present.

Rev. Dr. Wood of Liberia, Africa was in the city this week and spoke in St. Johns A.M.E. Church on Tuesday night, concerning Africa of her resources and the inducements that Africa offers the race, invited co-operation and self-respect among the race in this country and inviting commercial relation with the race in this country and Africa.

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Excursion from Charlottesville to Richmond Saturday morning, July 15, '93. By the Working Sons of Hope. Don't forget that this is the oldest club on the line. Trains leave Charlottesville at 7 o'clock A.M. Returning will leave Richmond at 8 P.M. For further information apply to

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Miss J.C. Cary of Charlottesville was in the city this week.

Rev. A. Truatt of Charlottesville, Va. called on us

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The marriage of Mr. John L. Edmonds and Miss Harriet M. Browne was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Browne, 306 Ridge St., Wednesday, 21st inst. The bride was handsomely attired in a pearl suit and carried a bunch of marcheneil rosebuds. The presents were numerous and costly. After the ceremony was over, all participated in eating the luxuries of the season.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. Baxter Goodall, pastor of the First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Cassandia Jackson died at her home, near the University of Virginia, on the 28th inst., aged 70. She had many friends among the whites.

On Thursday, June 15th, Miss H.A. Miller, teacher of the Hartshorn Memorial College was married to Prof. James Coleman of Washington, D.C., at her home Bowlesville, Va. Only Miss A.E. Brackett and Miss Lizzie Coles, of Charlottesville, and a few neighbors were to witness the marriage because of Miss Miller's ill health.

Rev. Moss, of Danville, and Lawyer Jas. Hayes, of Richmond, were in our city this week on the 24th inst.

Mr. R.F. Browne died at his residence on Gospel Hill. For nearly a year he has been struggling with that terrible destroyer Consumption. He was taken sick at the Healing Springs last Summer. He came home in August. He commenced teaching school last fall at Eastham. His health was so bad, he only taught school nine days. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, also a member of the choir; but his voice will be heard in this earthly choir no more but in heaven. We hope to hear him again around the throne of God. He was liked by all who knew him. He was a member of the 3 V. club. We extend to the family our heart-felt sympathy. He leaves a mother, father and brother to mourn their loss. His funeral took place this afternoon from 1st Baptist Church.

Rev. Wm. Gibbons ran an excursion here from Washington yesterday. He preached at Ebenezer last night. His sister Miss Bella L. Gibbons was here. Everything was very quiet and pleasant.

Our correspondent expects to leave for Mt. Top, July 1st. In God I trust.

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Dear Editor:-

The "W.F. 40 club" gave me one of the grandest surprises of any minister in the state at the close of my sermon last Sunday evening. They presented me with a fine suit of clothes and a purse of forty dollars for a trip to the World's Fair. The speech of presentation was made by Miss Maggie Harris, immediately the church was electrified and a volley of applause went up; following which, Deacon J.A. Brown and Grand chief R. Kelsor made a motion that the Church will join hands with the club and make this amount fifty dollars; and that we thus express our wish for our pastor a happy vacation. This was the signal for another round of amens and applause. Allow me, Mr. Editor to publicly through your noble paper, express my thanks to the club and church. I will leave Saturday.

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Rev. T.H. Johnson was in the city this week, and preached a powerful sermon at the Fourth Baptist Church on Sunday night, from Isaiah 53rd chapter 6th verse.

Miss Laura Tate, one of Loudon county's most popular Public School teachers is in the city, the guest of her uncle, Mr. Craven Tate, 714 N. 30th St.

Miss Anna M. Jackson left the city this week to spend the summer with her mother and friends in Orange, N.J. Miss Rosa B. Jackson has gone to Charlottesville, VA., on a visit to her cousin Mrs. Felisco W. Payne Hardy.

The time honored 4th of July celebrating of which we have learned should stir the tide of patriotic devotion in the heart of every American youth is apparently an inglorious failure with many of our Afro-American brethren. What pleasure could be derived from the pugilistic encounters engaged in, as witnessed by a number of spectators on last Tuesday. We are at a loss to know and feel like sympathizing with the two young men whom Sullivan could hardly have equaled.

Young men, when the apostle Paul, said "I write unto young men because you are strong," he also added "because you have overcome the wicked one." We hardly recognized that well developed young man but shirtless as being the same one who so politely made obeisance to us last Sabbath in silk hat, and a handsome summer suit.

The great Lawgiver Moses found occasion to admonish his Hebrew brethren when they strove against each other, and such an admonition ought also to serve for our brethren.

Rev. Evans Payne will preach a special sermon at his church on Sunday night the 9th inst.

The truthfulness of Editor Mitchell's statement a few days ago, when he said, "that the People's Relief Association of Virginia, Church Hill is reliable, and deserving of all the success it has won" was attested when on last Friday evening this Association promptly paid the death claim on a member who died that morning. All sick benefits are paid weekly, and of the vast membership of the Association there has not been so far as we know one complaint of non-settlement of claims.

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Rev. J.A. Kelly of Charlottesville, preached able sermons July 2nd at the First Baptist Church and the Union Baptist Church of Lexington, Va.

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Mrs. J. Francis Robinson has returned from Charlottesville where she was pleasantly entertained by her many friends who loaded her down with presents both valuable and useful.

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Tuesday, July 4th was a lively day here. The Sunday school Picnic was carried on that day at Craven's Woods. The Sunday School Scholars marched out about eleven that morning to the above named place headed by the Basic City band and in the afternoon about 3 o'clock the Base Ball game was played by the Mother Husbands and the Phalanx both of this city, the Phalanx being victorious.

Mr. A.F. Angel the correspondent and agent of this paper left for the Mountain top Springs, Monday 3rd.

Rev. L. Baxter Goodall left the city Saturday for a trip to the World's Fair.

Mr. Warner Jackson continues very ill.

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The round trip rates to the World's Fair via C. & O. Ry. will be as follows:

From Norfolk $27.60.

" Richmond $25.35.

" Lynchburg $22.70.

" Charlottesville $22.70.

And other coupon ticket stations in Virginia west of Lynchburg and Charlottesville $22.35.

These tickets will be on sale April 28th to October 29th good for return until Nov. 15th, and will be good to stop over at the Springs and Mountain Resorts on its line between Richmond and Lowell West Virginia in both directions.

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Miss Nannie J. Cary of Charlottesville, VA. is in the city, the guest of her cousin Miss Kate C. Watkins No. 910 1/2 N. 7th St.

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The excursion to Washington left the V.M. Junction about 11:20 o'clock on Monday night, carrying six coaches filled to overflowing, and returning on Tuesday night at 2:30. Quite an enjoyable time was spent.

Miss Lula F. Smith left the city last week for Lynchburg, Va.

Any news of importance for the Planet can be left at Mr. Chas. Bullock's ice cream parlor, no later than Saturday of each week.

Mrs. Flora Lindsy is in the city.

Mr. Andrew Jackson left the city last week for Capon Springs.

The Planet is the leading colored paper that comes to this city. Every body should subscribe and pay for it

Mr. Major Gibbons continues very sick.

Several of our young men are speaking of going off to college next Fall.

The C.G.U.L. Club will give another one of their concerts soon.

We learn that the wedding bells will soon be ringing here again.

Mr. John Brown left the city last week for Capon Springs.

Do you subscribe to this paper or borrow it.

Mr. Wm. Patterson is in the city.

The Planet is always welcome in this city.

Mr. Wm. Parago who has been very sick is able to be out again.

Mrs. Johnson and daughter of Gordonsville, who have been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jessey Carry on 4th St., returned home last week.

Misses Lucy and Mary Walker left the city last week to spend the summer at Mountain Top.

Miss N.J. Carry left the city Saturday morning for Richmond to visit Miss Kate E. Watson of 7th St. We wish her a pleasant time.

The Excursions are causing spring chickens to live hard.

What Charlottesville needs is a colored paper both daily and weekly, will you assist and do your part towards starting it?

Friends it require money to run a paper and not so much talk do your part by helping to start it.

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The Richmond, Va., State in its issue of the 17th inst., under the caption of "The Big N" says:

The Negro Press Association of Virginia voted down a resolution providing for the commencement of the word Negro with a big "N." Some previous Afro-American convention has decided in favor of the big "N."

It is universally conceded among us that where the word, Negro is used it should be written with a capital N.

The discussion arises over its use in designating our people, some preferring Colored, others Afro-American and still others simply American citizen.

We are of the opinion that such discussions should occupy no place in our meetings. The State says:

These colored conventions are too frequent for the good of the colored race. Their heated discussion over such a trivial matter proves that. What the Negro, whether he spells his name with a big or small end should do, is to eschew all conventions, stick to the small end of a hoe and the big end of a watermelon and enjoy life.

In the contention to which reference is made, no heated discussion took place. The objectionable clause was stricken out with but little debate.

It seems to be unadulterated gall for this journal to give us advice as to how often we should meet, in view of the fact that the white State Press Association was in Charlottesville at the same time.

White men who were raised on a farm overseeing Negroes, it appears are never able to get rid of the impression that the Negro is only good to handle a hoe and eat a watermelon.

Negroes are editing newspapers, practicing medicine, putting up prescriptions, filling chairs in theological seminaries, colleges, instructing in the higher class of music, managing and controlling banks by being presidents and on the Boards of Directors, writing a high class of poetry and creating a literature which will compare favorably with the productions of famed Anglo-Saxon authors.

They are delivering intellectual and scholarly sermons to appreciative congregations, controlling their own brick yards and business places, putting before the public amateur actors with elocutionists rendering the productions of Negroes' brain.

These things are taking place in our midst and if the State editor will take the trouble, we will have a Negro's brand new $1100 carriage with a $200 pair of horses to call at his residence or office to carry him around his own town in it in order that he may see what the Negroes in his own city are doing.

We will show him a funeral procession which is headed by a $1600 hearse owned by a Negro and drawn by a $300 pair of white horses.

We desire to inform him that the Negro has advanced and that in his own mansion, he eats his watermelon in slices with a silver knife; where in by-gone days he swallowed it in chunks to the infinite satisfaction of himself and the amusement of the lookers-on.

When white folks abandon organization, we may abandon it too.

When they emigrate to Africa, we may emigrate there too.

With our present idea, we were with them in the beginning and, lo, we will be with them to the end.

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Mr. Samuel Meadows of Charlottesville, Va., was in the city this week, the guest of Mr. John L. Mines.

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To The Baptist Sabbath School Unions, Conventions, and Societies of Virginia:

Reduced rates have been granted by the following lines to delegates to the Sabbath School Convention, to meet in Charlottesville, Va., Thursday, Aug. 24, '93: Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac, Richmond and Danville, Atlantic Coast Line for its Va. division, and Potomac, Fredericksburg and Piedmont. For particulars address

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We have come to the conclusion that after all our labors against lynch law have not been in vain. The following from the Charlottesville, Va. Chronicle, a Democratic journal of the deepest dye explains itself:

We hardly ever pick up a newspaper these days that we do not see some such item as this: "Special from Wytheville, Va. The town sergeant, V.S. (last name illegible) while attempting to arrest a Negro burglar this afternoon was shot through the shoulder. The Negro then escaped to the woods and is being pursued with dogs. If caught HE WILL DOUBTLESSLY BE LYNCHED.

It is not stated, and presumably he is not killed or mortally wounded - but suppose the officer was killed by the Negro in his effort to escape, ought it to be taken for granted in a civilized country, with the courts wide open for the trial and punishment of the guilty, that the prisoner "will doubtless be hanged without trial judge or jury." We know there are crimes of portentous frequency in the South in which the presumption of trial and execution by lynch law arises. For such crimes and such criminals, we have no word of mercy. But when it is to be presumed that every Negro who commits a capital felony against a white man or officer of the law is to be strung up without judge or jury the time has certainly come to call a halt.

There is no more reason for taking the ordinary crimes committed by Negroes from the ordinary courts of the land than there is for more prompt justice in the cases of white men.

What harm could have come from awaiting the decent and ordinary processes of law in the case of Wytheville offender. There is nothing in the shooting of an officer of the law by a Negro, any more than a white burglar, to arouse those elementary passions which excuse, if they do not justify the stringing up of the Negro ravisher to the first limb.

If all good citizens do not turn their faces like flints against this barbarism we will soon earn and receive the scorn of all civilized people.

We felt like exclaiming, "Thank God," when we read those lines. The words which we have written from time to time read like prophecy. We knew that lawlessness could not be allowed to exert itself unrebuked upon one class of citizens without demoralizing the people, undermining civilized government and making the lives of all citizens insecure. Lynch law must go!

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Mr. P.T. Coghill of Manchester, Va., has returned from a most delightful visit to Charlottesville.

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The Progress is opposed to lynching as it is opposed to all other forms of lawlessness. It does not believe in punishing crime by committing crime or of avenging law breaking by mob violence. Fewer guilty men escape merited punishment for heinous offenses, at the hands of the jury, than the number of innocent men that are hung every year by masked murderers.

Each lynching lessens the respect for law in the community in which it occurs and encourages a repetition. The whole thing is wrong in principle. The recent displays of cowardice by mobs, in this State, may well cause those who look upon lynch law with indifference to consider the dangerous tendency of such a policy.

The Norfolk, Va. Landmark is equally as emphatic. Here is what it says:

"We trust sincerely that, as the years go by the world may see less of barbarism - less of inhumanity, less of brutishness, which has always disgraced and degraded a portion of the races of men - and a few of all races, but be this as it may, it is the duty of all who feel an interest in social order, who appreciate the necessity for a fixed and stable government, a system of intelligence and virtue, to frown upon and prevent deeds of violence and illegality whether committed under the impulse of an apparently excusable vengeance, or not. Frightful mistakes are often made, and no combination of circumstances can ever justify taking life, without the crucial test of judicial investigation.

"Even with all the safeguards of a court and jury, under the scrutinizing processes of cross-examination, fatal verdicts are often found which afterwards turn out to be wrong. How much more uncertain must be the finding of a mob-an excited bloodthirsty mob, wild with the spirit of revenge, crazy under the sense of outrage, unwilling to wait for the slow processes of law. It is wrong. It must not be encouraged, it should not be tolerated. Let the courts have charge of all this. The very slowness of justice is itself a punishment-a torture to those who are rightly held to await their trial and sentence."

The country is awakening. The South is finding out the true cause of its present demoralization and the indication of its future ruin. Lynch law must go.

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The corner-stone of the Ebenezer Colored Baptist Church will be laid August 15th with imposing ceremonies. The masonic oration will be delivered by Mr. J.H. Hayes, the well-known colored lawyer of Richmond, Va. Rev. John Jasper of the same city will preach. Dr. A.E. Dickerson of the "Religious Herald" also promises to be present and address some words of wisdom to our friends.

Misses Laura Terrell and Virginia Allen are in the city. Miss Terrell is the guest of Mrs. James Allen, we wish her a pleasant time during her stay.

We learn that Mr. Wm. Trueheart left the city last week for New York city.

A great many of our people are speaking of taking the cheap advantage of the coming excursion from this city to Danville August 14th and great many are expected to take a part from Colesville, also Lynchburg.

We were blessed with a splendid rain last Thursday afternoon which benefitted matters some.

Miss Sallie Bailor, who has been in the city visiting friends and relatives left for Baltimore, Maryland last week much pleased with her trip.

The Planet always aims to give its readers the latest news. An unknown colored boy thought to be a tramp, and between 13 and 14 years of age, was run over by a train on the Va. Midland Railroad last week and killed. The scene of the accident was a few hundred yards below the trestle on which the two little colored girls were accidentally killed. It is supposed that the accident happened about two o'clock in the morning, and the boy was asleep on the track just at the end of Cochrans Pond trestle. It was not known that the boy was run over until the train reached the junction, when it is said his hat and pieces of body otherwise horribly mangled were found. What could be gotten together of the unfortunate youth were picked up and brought to this place and buried.

The C.G.U.L. Club had its business meeting on last Friday night. They conducted their literary exercises very Sunday afternoon. All young men are welcome to attend.

The Planet is steadily on the increase here. Miss Jennie Bullock of 4th St., is visiting in the country at this writing.

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Messrs. Jos. Baylor of Palls P.O. Va. and R.J. Carter of Hanover Co., Va. passed through the city Monday enroute to Charlottesville, Va., to attend the grand sitting of the I.O. of St. Luke.

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Virginia Baptist State Sabbath School Convention rates have been granted delegates to attend the convention to meet at Charlottesville, Aug. 24, 1893 as follows:

Four cents (4 cts.) per mile for the C. & O.

One fare and a third by N.W.

One full fare for round trip by Potomac, Fredericksburg and Piedmont.

Reduced rates by Richmond and Danville, Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac, Richmond and Petersburg,

Baltimore and Ohio from Lexington and other points to Staunton, 4 cts. per mile for round trip.

Points on R. & D. R. R.

To Charlottesville and return,

From Alexandria $5.05

" Orange 1.50

" Lynchburg 3.00

" Danville 5.25

For particulars address,

W.P. Epps, Sect'y Exec. Board.

408 1/2 W. Duval Street.

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On Thursday last, two brothers, Eli and Wm. Johnson, became engaged in a quarrel which resulted in the head of Eli being severed from his body from a blow dealt by William with a mowing blade which he had in his hand at the time. The modern Cain fled to the woods and is still at large. The affair happened in Fluvanna Co.

Mr. Charlie Johnson left the city last week for Philadelphia.

Miss Bettie Flanagan has returned home from Baltimore.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Lee returned home last week from Washington, D.C.

We welcome Mr. A.W. Bullock home again from New York City.

Messrs. Andrew Jackson, Jr., and S. Spears are in the city.

The concert given at Mt. Zion Ch. by Miss Jackson was a grand success.

Rev. L.B. Goodall has returned home.

Miss Lillie Rouser, of Washington, D.C., is in the city.

Mrs. Wm. Coles is out again after a brief indisposition.

News for the Planet can be left at Bullock's ice cream parlor.

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Miss Kate Dandrige has left the city to spend a few weeks with relatives in Charlottesville.

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The regular camp meeting of the A.M.E. Church is in progress near Piedmont Park. They have quite a large attendace each day.

Mr. Henry Sellers, after a short illness, died Wednesday the 16th inst. His funeral took place from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. R.B. Hardy officiating.

The excursion which left for Danville on the 14th inst. carried a very large crowd. A picked nine of the city played the "Black Swans" of Danville. The "Swans" were victorious. Score, 28 to 7.

The Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention meets here on the 24th inst. at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Quite a large delegation is expected.

The corner-stone laying of the Ebenezer Baptist church was a grand success. About $130 have been realized.

The St. Luke's Grand Lodge convened here last week. A large delegation was in attendance.

Miss Mary E. Fry of Gordonsville is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Jesse H. Cary of South 4th St.

Mr. Wm. Barcus who has been sick for the last three or four weeks is able to be out again.

On Wednesday, the 17th inst, a gentleman came in from the country to get a coffin for his mother, but on going back he found that she was in a trance. She died however the following Sunday.

The excursion from Richmond arrived in this city Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock, bringing a large number of Richmonders to our beautiful city.

Mrs. Nannie Smith and daughter arrived in this city from Washington, D.C., on the 19th inst.

The examination of the colored teachers was held in the Court House on 17th and 18th inst. A large number of applicants were present.

The question is now: "Who was able to stand?"

Miss Arnold and mother of Washington, D.C., are in the city; the guests of Mr. Thos. B. Jones, of Dice street.

The concert that was given by Miss Louise D. Hamer, the Contralto Singer of Washington, at the First Baptist Church, was a great success.

All news for the Planet should be left at Bullock's Ice Cream Parlor, 409 west Main Street.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., Jan. 2--The Canatata given at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Tuesday and Wednesday night, was a grand success. Several solos were rendered by Misses J. Madaline Jackson, M. Staples, Scott and others. On Wednesday night, the closing piece "Good night" was sung by Miss J. Madeline Jackson, and just before Miss Jackson rendered her last solo. Mr. Wm. H. Parago, Jr., pianist, performed an excellent piano solo which was very fine indeed; this young man received many compliments on his playing and also Miss Jackson.

MEDLER.

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Mr. C.E. Coles of Charlottesville, Va., called on us.

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Concerning People That You Know.-Caught up Here and There.-By The Regular Correspondent Around the Old Dominion City.

Two weeks from this date the Public Schools will begin the fall term. Those who have certificates of promotion will enter a new field of knowledge with happy anticipations of future triumph awaiting them. The less fortunate or more careless student will grimly pack up his old books and take another year's work on his old studies.

Are you among those indebted to the Planet?

Messrs. Andrew Jackson and Jno. Brown have returned home from the springs.

The Virginia Seminary Star Concert Company gave a grand musical concert at the First Baptist Church last Tuesday night. A large representation of people were out, both colored and white. The company was assisted by some of the best local talent of this city; viz. Mrs. Jno. A. Brown and Miss Annie E. Brackett, also Miss Johnson of Salem, Va. It was a grand success.

Mr. Wm. Yager, who came home sick recently from Ohio, departed this life last Monday morning, Aug. 26th. He was buried Tuesday morning at 11:30 from the First Baptist church, Rev. L.B. Goodall officiating.

Miss Mary E. Clayton has returned home from the Springs.

Miss Ida Rowser, who has been visiting in this city left for Washington this week.

Bullock's Ice Cream Parlor is the headquarters for the Planet news.

Mr. Burnet Watkins, of Baltimore, Md., is expected in the city on the 7th, visiting friends and relatives.

Miss Lillie Rowser left the city Monday for Washington, D.C.

Watermelons are plentiful and cheap this year.

Times are hard and money scarce, yet we are living.

When in need of first-class hair cut and shave call on Mr. Preston Green. He will treat you right.

We return many thanks to Mr. Chepus for writing for this paper last week, whilst the correspondent was indisposed from his eyes.

Messrs. Clarence Lewis and Rawles Pleasant have returned home.

Mr. James Roberson arrived in the city Wednesday from Washington, D.C., looking well.

Mr. Jas. Lewis is in the city.

Miss Lucy J. Martin, who has been visiting in the city, left for Washington last week.

Mrs. L. Loudon and family left the city last week for Iowa.

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Mr. Jessie J. Hood who was a well known citizen of Church Hill, died on Sunday, August 27th, 1893, at 10 o'clock p.m.

The deceased was a consistent member of Asbury Chapel, from which edifice the funeral took place. Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Rev. A. Beck of Leigh St. Methodist church officiating, assisted by Rev. Evans Payne, pastor of 4th Baptist Church. The deceased leaves a devoted wife and twelve children to mourn their loss. "He died in full triumph of faith."

Dearest loved one, we have laid thee

In the peaceful grave's embrace;

But thy memory will be cherished,

'Till we see thy Heavenly face.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Lue Scott, who departed this life Monday a.m. the 28th inst., took place from the 4th Baptist church of which she was a devoted member, on Wednesday a.m. at 11 o'clock. Rev. Evans Payne officiated, assisted by Rev. A. Beck.

The deceased was for several years an active member of Union Prospect Council, NO. 93, I.O. of St. Luke which was in attendance. The deceased was held in high esteem by all who knew her and her faithful services to her church will never be forgotten. She was laid to rest in the Evergreen cemetary near Oakwood.

Mrs. Betsie Gardener, nee Robinson, and her sister, Miss Mamie Robinson arrived in the city on Tuesday the 29th inst., from a trip to Long Branch.

Mrs. Charlotte P. Johnson who has been quite sick is very much improved this week.

Miss Mary Wilder, Mrs. Janie L. Smith and Mr. E.A. Washington have returned from Charlottesville where they were recipients of many kindnesses at the hands of their friends.

Rev. Evans Payne of the 4th Baptist Church, left on his vacation trip, last Tuesday, 5th inst.

Mrs. Easter Robinson has returned from a very pleasant trip to West Point. She was accompanied by her niece, Miss Virginia Green.

Miss Maggie L. Patterson has gone to Philadelphia and from there will go to Atlantic City.

Miss Mildred Robinson, daughter of Mrs. Francis Robinson is quite sick at their residence, 720 29th street.

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Miss Lottie Brooks of Charlottesville, Va. is visiting Mrs. J. Francis Robinson of N. 3rd St.

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Many Items of Interest Carefully Culled Pressed and Cut Short in Newsy Spaces of Weekly Doings.

The marriage of Miss Bettie Kilbert to Mr. Armstead Carr was solemnized at the First Baptist Church last Thursday evening at 9 o'clock by Rev. L.B. Goodall.

Mr. John Norris has returned home from the springs.

Miss Ida Brooks, who has been visiting the city, left last week for N.Y. city.

Mr. Burnett Watkins, who has been visiting in this city left for Baltimore, last Tuesday morning.

Read the Planet and learn how the race is progressing.

Miss Lizzie Schanks left the city last week for Washington, D.C.

Mr. Wm. Williams, of south 12th St., is an expert cigar maker.

Our friends from various summer resorts are rapidly returning to the city.

A grand social was given at the residence of Mrs. Jessie Farrar on Water St., in honor of the visitors of the city, viz: Misses M.E. Fry of Gordonsville, H. Trent, M. Calloway, Cora E. Sandwich, Fannie Elliott, K.C. Dandridge, of Richmond; Johnson, of Salem; Laura Terrell, Messrs. F.D. Henry and H. Inge, of Washington, D.C., and quite a number of young ladies and gentlemen of the city were present.

Miss M.E. Fry left for her home in Gordonsville, last week.

Miss Cora E. Sandwich and Fannie Elliott left for their home in Richmond.

Miss Mary Hayes left for Chicago last week.

Lawyer Jas. H. Hayes is in the city.

Mr. Eugene Dickerson has returned home from Chicago, Ill., looking well. He will leave this week for V.N. & C.I. of Peterburg.

Mr. J.H. Marcus made a flying visit to Gordonsville last week.

Mrs. V.H. Alexander and family left for Washington, D.C., where they will make their future home.

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Brother Mitchell:-

-Allow me space please to speak to the public through your well known paper of grand and noble mission work which is going on in this town. The appelation of which is known by the Evergreen Baptist Missionary Society. Mrs. G.W. Lewis, president, a good Christian lady, one who is well suited for the position, also loved by all the members of the above named Society, and friends of the community.

This Society was organized here about six months ago by a missionary lady.

The object of this Society is to do all they can in helping to propagate the doctrine of the gospel among the heathen in Africa.

We had a missionary sermon preached to us on the second Sunday by Rev. L.J. Pollard of the Richmond Theological Seminary, which aroused many who were asleep, and also stirred the luke warm who were indifferent as to the sense of their duty.

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Charlottesville, Sept. 19, 1893. [special]

There was a grand concert given at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Thursday night which was a grand success. Get ready for the coming moonlight excursion to Washington, D.c., on Saturday night 23rd.

The Planet's representative, heard a young man ask an undertaker was he good on wrestling, the latter replied no, but he could do as much boxing as any other undertaker could.

Messrs. Geo. Jones and M. Brown have returned home.

Miss Fannie Gilmore of Charleston, West Va., who has been visiting relatives and friends in New York City stopped in this city one day last week on her return home.

Mr. James Bullock is in the city.

Buy the Planet and thereby you will learn of the progress of your race, intellectually, financially and socially.

Miss Rosa Jackson left the city last week for Richmond, Va.

Mr. B. Eizell has returned home from the springs.

Mr. Wm. H. Parago was indisposed a few days last week.

Mr. George Washington is able to be out again after a long spell of sickness.

Mr. Wm. Brown of Ridge St., has returned home.

Read the planet and learn what the race is doing, every time you borrow a paper you cheat the editor.

Miss Sallie Simpson left the city last Sunday for Baltimore, Md.

Mr. Edward Dickerson has returned home from Capon Springs.

Do you subscribe to the Planet if not send in your subscription at once.

The rain did great damage here last week.

Little Albert, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Williams of SOuth 12th St., was very sick last week.

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Miss Kate Dandridge, who has been spending a part of the summer with relatives in Charlottesville, arrived in the city last week.

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Mr. Edward Johnson has left the city for his home at Charlottesville, after spending several days with his aunt Mrs. John W. Wiggins and other relatives.

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Rev. J. H. Turner was married to Miss Bettie G. Johnson, 2:30 P.M., October 11th at Gordonsville, Rev. Hawkins, pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church officiating, assisted by Rev. L.B. Wood all of Charlottesville, and a number of other ministers were present. A large audience greeted the couple at the church. The aisle of which was literally strewn with flowers for the bride and groom to walk upon. Miss Mary E. Foye and Mr. Edward C. Johnson figuring conspicuously on the occasion. After the marriage the couple resorted to the home of the bride and partook of a beautiful repast, and afterwards at 5 o'clock, accompanied by Miss Ellen Johnson, the sister of the bride and Miss Mary E. Fry, and the couple came to Richmond and took rooms at Councilman Jackson, 902 N. 7th St., where they found quite a choice collection of valuable presents which had been sent by appreciative friends. The following evening from 8 until 11, they gave a reception for their friends at the above named place. Quite a number of Richmond's best people were present and seemed to enjoy the liberal banquet which was spread before them.

The bride and groom highly appreciated the respect accorded them here, and desire to return their grateful thanks to their friends for their excellent presents and congratulate the donors upon the taste and sum employed in selecting such useful as well as lasting gifts.

On Friday evening at 7:15 they left for Bowling Green, Va., their future home, where Rev. Turner is pastor of a good church. We wish them a long and happy life.

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On October 21st and 24th only, the C. & O. Ry. Co., will sell round trip tickets to Chicago and return, limited 10 days, as follow; From Norfolk, Old Point, Newport News and Richmond, at $15.00; From Gordonsville and Charlottesville at $14.00; From Basic City, Staunton, Lynchburg Lexington, Buena Vista, Buchanan and Clifton Forge at $13.

These tickets will be good on all C. & O. trains and will permit the holder to occupy sleeping cars upon payment of Pullman charges.

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Charlottesville, Va., Oct. 23 --[special]--

At the First Colored Baptist Church last Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Miss Nannie L. Brown became the bride of Mr. Adison F. Angel. Quite a large number of the friends of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony, which was very impressively performed by Rev. L. Baxter Goodall, pastor of the church. The ushers were Messrs. Charles Brown (best man), John Coles, Jr., Troy Kenney, Wm. Fasset, John Thomas and Aaron Payne. The bride who is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown of Fridge Street was tastily attired in a handsome Brown traveling suit which was peculiarly becoming to her style of beauty and carried in her hand a bouquet of cream roses. She is very popular among a wide circle of friends in this city. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Angel took the 3:18 o'clock train for Richmond, Va., the groom is a very popular young man of this city and the regular correspondent of the Planet, the popularity of the newly wedded couple was attested by the large number of handsome presents received.

Mr. James Michie has returned home from the Warm Springs.

Miss V.M. Brooks who has been visiting in Richmond returned home recently.

Mr. Major Gibbons continues very sick.

Mr. Joseph Gatewood, Jr., has returned home from the West.

Mr. Jas. H. Barcus has opened an office and undertaking rooms at 266 W. Main Street. He can accommodate you living or dead.

The Planet Representative never tires from giving his friends the latest items.

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Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Angel of Charlottesville, Va., called on us.

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Our boys were very grateful to Mrs. R.D. Bowser for her most helpful talk which she gave them last Sunday, 4 p.m. As usual the boys were out in full.

The Men's Meeting Sunday was good and the men were ready to speak for Christ. How many of us hesitate to say a word for the one who has bought us by his precious blood.

Our fifth anniversary was celebrated at the Second Baptist Church, last Sunday, 7:15 p.m. A short song service was conducted by brother R.J. Bass. Then the programme for the occasion was rendered. Invocation by Rev. J.E. Jones, D.D. Singing by the congregation. Reading of the scriptures by Sec'y W.A. Hunton. Prayer by Rev. W.W. Browne, President of the True Reformer's Bank.

In brief and pointed way our President R.T. Hill spoke of the year's work then followed the report of the General Secretary, S.C. Burrell. There were ten youths transferred from the Junior Department to the Association. This shows that the work is having the desired effect. The president of the Junior Department, Mr. Frank Bolling, read an excellent paper; Mrs. George W. Lewis, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, proved by her remarks that she understands what the Ladies Auxiliary is to the young men. We feel by her remarks that much good will come to the work. Rev. W.W. Browne was very much impressed by the work done among the boys, so much so as to bring him to his feet and cause him to endorse the work by an encouraging speech and his means. Rev. L.B. Goodall, D.D., who delivered the special address, was so crowded for time that it was impossible for him do himself justice, nevertheless our brother showed to us that he came to us with his heart full of good things from the Lord. We hope to have him come again soon. Richmond lives everything that is good. On the account of the lateness of the hour, Secretary W.A. Hunton did not speak. This we regretted very much. We wish to thank the church, choir, the public and friends for their help.

Prof. G.R. Hovey will explain the Sunday school lesson, Saturday, (today) at 5:30 p.m.

Secretary W.A. Hunton will address the boys Sunday at 4 p.m.

Week of Prayer begins Sunday, ending Saturday, November 18th.

The Men's Meeting will be conducted by brother W.A. Hunton, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Subject, "Have I welcomed and entertained the guest?" - Matt. 21:10-11; Rev. 3:20, and John 14:23.

During our week of prayer we ask every home to remember us. When you pray for us you will bring help to yourselves.

Rev. W.W. Landrum, D.D., will lecture November 20 at the First Baptist church for the benefit of the Association. Admission 15 cts.

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Charlottesville, Va. Nov. 3.-Mr. Editor-

As we were sitting before a bright November fire reading as happy as a couple could be, we were startled at hearing strange voices at our front door. Mr. Hardy went to see what it meant, and as he opened the door, in rushed a number of little girls and one boy, and they began to sing so sweetly until I was lost in wonder what this could mean. I heard them ask for me, and in a few minutes they were all around me. Package after package was handed me until my table was full. And as I sat there in amazement at this that had happened I asked myself who could have told these dear children to treat us thus, when one of them of her own accord said, "Mrs. Hardy, we do not want you to think you are among strangers, for we love you."

And indeed they do, for they did not only say so but demonstrated what they said, for my table was groaning under its burden of good things which these dear little ones had brought me.

We sang, read, and amused them until their little hearts were made glad after which they quietly returned to their homes.

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Holiday is fast approaching and our city is putting on its holiday dress as well. The boys are taking to themselves the daughters of men. Mr. W.L. Coleman and Miss S. Vandoren were made one by Rev. Goodall on the first. AS this letter is going to press, I see that Mr. Green is booked for this week.

Rev. Mrs. Goodall whose health runs down now and then when she goes home to mama, returned last Wednesday from her home in Charleston, S.C., and presented Dr. Goodall with a bucksome little daughter of three months. We welcome Miss Lauretter Barns Goodall, the little stranger, to our city.

The Beulah Club of Mt. Zion, celebrated its first anniversary with flags and a special address by Dr. Goodall. He appeared in his happy spirits, and all went away highly pleased. The door receipts were good.

Rev. Truatt will soon lead his flock into their handsome new building which they hope to be ready by the middle of December.

We are glad to note our young men are beginning to hustle and those who have no work are moving off in search for something to do. God bless you, young men. Pity the man who has not push enough to hunt work. We must depend more on the strength God has given us and less on Providence to feed us like birds.

Mrs. Wingfree has our sympathy in the death of little Montgomery, whose funeral took place from the First Baptist church, on Monday.

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Mr. William H. Parago of Charlottesville, Va., is now in Danville teaching music.

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Lynchings have their origin in the delay and miscarriage of justice in courts, and in the same public sentiment which is protesting against lynching may be found equally strong appeals for speedy trials and prompt punishment of criminals.

The latest and best illustration of the extent to which the jury farce sometime goes, is given in the recent trials of the Roanoke rioters. They were found guilty of the crime of murder and yet were released after receiving a punishment far too light for simple assault. Much better, it seems to us, to have failed to convict, then to have declared them guilty and then pronounced a sentence which carried with it the idea that the offense was insignificant. The men either did not merit any punishment, and should have been given medals for brave conduct, or they should have been made to pay the full penalty for unjustifiable murder. As it is, the verdict is a farce and a contradiction. It means nothing and will be a disappointment to the good citizens of Roanoke who expected law and order to receive some vindication at the hands of those who are supposed to protect them from insult.

The Roanoke jury has argued strongly that lynchings are necessary for meting out full justice. It has besmirched instead of protecting its own good name.

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The will of the late Alfred W. Shields, whose estate is estimated at $20,000, was recorded in the Henrico Circuit Court yesterday morning.

Under the provisions of the document the farm and improvements thereon, stock, furniture, etc., in the late home of the deceased, near Glen Allen, is bequeathed to his two colored servants, Overton Harris and Sally A. Harris. The servants legacy is valued at about $2,000. The residue of the estate, consisting of stock, bonds and real estate is bequeathed to the University of Virginia. The will is dated August 19, '93.

The University will receive about $17,000. Harris is reputed to be a very worthy, hard-working colored man, and is highly spoken of by gentlemen who know him.

Mr. Shields was a widower, without children. He was formerly a member of the grocery firm of Shields & Cary, who did business on Broad street between Sixth and Seventh. Before the war, he was United States consul to a French port.

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From Dec. 16th to January 1st, except Sundays. Trains No. 11 and 12 on James River Division leaving Richmond at 4:30 p.m. and arriving 8:45 a.m., will run between Scottsville and Richmond instead of Columbia and Richmond.

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We cannot believe that the editor of this journal wrote the above lines. He must have been indisposed, and a member of the business department penned the article under discussion. Lynching is murder, whether the charge alleged against the victim is rape or taking human life.

Guilt can only be legally established by complying with the forms of law and the meanest criminal, the most inhuman brute is guaranteed a fair and impartial trial.

Centuries of civilization have demonstrated the wisdom of this mode of procedure, and to depart from it is to undermine the fundamental principles of government itself, set a premium upon lawlessness and put in operation a condition of anarchy from the blighting effect of which all intelligent minds will shrink.

The only safe course if a respect for the law.

Our protest then is against the assassination of civilization, rather than the death of a guilty victim.

Our contemporary misrepresents us knowingly when it says we have condemned the whole Caucasian race. We have condemned the lawless portion of it. There are two classes of white people, the liberal and the illiberal, the law-abiding and the lawless.

The black race is susceptible to like designations. The Progress says, "He forgets the crime for which violent death was visited upon the perpetrator or, if he remembers it, he does not realize its enormity and has little to say in condemnation.

Rape should be punished with death. The law decrees it, and we so agree. We insist that the law be left free to mete punishment and that the necessary safeguards be thrown around the accused to the end that the execution of an innocent man and the escape of the guilty brute may not be within the realms of a reasonable possibility.

In our issue Nov. 25th, we said:

A man guilty of rape, be he white or black, should be hanged dead by his neck. We all agree upon that point.
What is needed most is that the better element of both races should combine and legally rid the earth of this kind of material.

Does the above read as though we condoned the crime? The Progress says:

We have condemned lynching, not because we thought the victim was wronged, but because by it discredit is brought upon the law and the State. The ravisher deserves no consideration-and the sooner he is out of the world the better.

The above is in keeping with the views previously expressed by us.

Colored men will condemn members of their race guilty of this heinous crime as readily as white men would. We insist however that the white ravisher should be as summarily punished by the law as the colored one, and whether the victim of the licentiousness of either be white or black. This is the only way to secure equal and exact justice. The Progress says:

Why bewail the violent death of a scoundrel who has committed the worst crime in the calendar? Why not desire it? Why make martyrs of these wretches? There is reason for denouncing lynching, but that reason is not that through lynching a miserable violater of women has been put out of the way and can never again commit his loathsome crime. The objection to lynching must be based on the fact that it is lawless.

The maddened wretches who lynch alleged criminals by processes which civilization has decreed to be barbarous cause the person lynched to be regarded as a martyr.

When you sear the flesh of a human being with hot irons, burn out the vital parts, and reduce to cinder the eyes and tongue of the dying victim, humanity revolts and demands a halt.

The crime of the sufferer is lost sight of by the heinousness of the punishment.

Each lyncher demonstrates conclusively his liability to commit the same or some other crime equally as brutal as the one with which their victim stood charged.

Our contemporary loses sight of the fact that the assassination of female virtue is not the only crime for which a person is lynched.

Charles W. Miller, John Scott, and Robert Burton, who were lynched at Clifton Forge, Va., Oct. 17, 1891, were not charged with rape. They shot two white men who were pursuing them.

Jerry Brown, Sam McDowell, John Johnson, Spencer Brown and Sam Blow, who were lynched at Richlands, Va., Feb. 1 to 3, 1893, were not charged with rape. They were said to have murdered two white men who at the time were badly injured are alive and well today.

Will Lavender, lynched at Roanoke, Va., Feb. 12, 1892, although charged with rape, was afterwards found to be innocent of the crime.

Thomas Smith, who was lynched at Roanoke, Va., Sept. 20, 1893, and his body burned to ashes was not charged with rape. It was alleged that he struck and robbed a white woman.

We cite only cases that have occurred in our own State and are familiar to every reader.

We counsel our people to be law-abiding, God-fearing, polite and obliging. We discountenance lawlessness in any form and by so doing condemn the crime as well as the criminal.

We insist that one atrocity does not justify the perpetration of another and that Virginians, American citizens cannot afford to lower themselves to the level of the brutes in order to mete deserved punishment.

Christianity and the law must be our guides, humanity and civilization the paths along which we must wend our way. Lynch law must go!

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We direct attention to the advertisement of Messrs. Barcus and Kelser, the colored Funeral Directors at Charlottesville, Va.

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There will be a public meeting at the Third St. A.M.E. Church, on Monday night, the 5th of January, under the auspices of the Samaritans of this city.

Addresses are expected from National Grand Sire, David F. Batts of Petersburg; Hon. J.E. Reid, Grand Secretary of the State Grand Lodge, and Past Grand Chief Robert Kelser of Charlottesville also John W. Grinnell. All members of the Order in this city, Manchester and vicinity and their friends are invited to attend as the addresses will be of a high order of excellence, dealing with the origin and purposes of the order, its accomplishments in this state and its plans for the future. Those who attend will be amply repaid.

The arrangements are under the direction of Mr. J.B. Taylor, Deputy for this city.

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The chicken stealing Negro has retired in favor of the bank-stealing white man.

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Oh, how they do like the Negro!

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"Slavery presented a problem of destruction. Freedom presents a problem of construction."

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The work must be done in the heary and not upon the skin.

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The colored people in the meantime are presenting him with a bill for services rendered extending over a period of 250 years, upon the payment of which they will cordially cooperate with him in the passage of his measure.

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His life's light has been blown out but his record will live through endless ages and his fame will continue to circle the globe.

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Oh no, Bishop Turner, damn the hypocrites, but don't denounce the flag!

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