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1 .1 i A.I ,1 I 1 Last Rites Held for Former Principal of Prairie View State College Was Noted Educator. By KELLEY K. BOLD EN i AUSTIN, Jan. 20 More than 2,000 friends ad xnirers and former co workers, of both races and in every walk of life, gathered in Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, Monday, January 10th to pay their last respects to A Prof. C.

Anderson. 85 year old UNDER KNIFE 1 MIm Erma' Jewell Hughes, president of the Hughes Business College, Houston, will be operated on by Dr. II. E. Lee at the Houston Nesro Hospital.

Monday, (or a serious throat ailment. During her conPncmcnt her dailies will be conducted by Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Goodall, assistant instructor. Mis Hughes, a product of Tennessee State College of Nashville and the Williams Business College of At lanta, la one of the wide awake young business women of Texas, his success. One son, L.

C. Anderson, one daughter, Mrs. L. 6. Craffon and three nieces Fannie, Earnest Mao and Margrle Crafton.

all of Austin, Texas. Tho following comments were released concerning the death of the distinguished educator: Greenville, Miss, Among the many" persons leaving for their various vocations after spending the holidays hero are the Misses Florence Thomas to Chicago, Erma Wise to Arksnnsas; M. V. Manning to Gulfport. and Ophelia Moore back to Mr.

Mack Keith of Cleveland. spent tho past week In the city clth his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Jackson Daisey Myles spent tho holidays with her sister in law, Josephine Mvles, of Grace, Miss. The 'Little Harlem Theatre." which was completed last month, vas parked last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to, see "Bargain With Bullets." starring Ralph Cooper James I.

Light foot left for Chlcsgo, this week after spending the holidays with mother, Mrs. Essa Lena Gardner Mrs. Semofo rtorlnon murh Improved On Friday evening. December 2i, death claimed tfieNvev. A.

M. Snowden, pastor of Chaplo A. M. E. Chijeh.

Ureen vllle. within a week's illness. 1 Hev, Snowden was a widely known leader throughout the btate of Mississippi. Funeral seremonies were held from the Peter JTtork church, Cleveland, last Wednesday morning. The Presiding Elder Dur bo of the Greenville district officiated.

Survivors His' widow, Mrs. M. A. Snowden and an adopted son. Mrs.

Chrlntlnc Crockett of H0 Ohea street, mourns the loss of her husband. Richard W. Crockett, who departed this life December 24, 1937. at a. m.

He was a citizen of Greenville, Miss" for 23 years. ALo an employee of the Y. Sc M. V. R.

R. Co. for 14 years, from there Into the transfer company. Mrs. Crocket I'd sister, Mrs.

B. 3. Cypress, of Chicago, 111., Is spending a few days with her sister in her hours of sorrow. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Mrs. C.

E. Crorkett; a son, Leo; a daughter. Opal; two brothers. Harry and David, and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs.

Crockett wishes to thank her many friends for their courtesy and hospitality. Philadelphia, Miss. Mrs. Robert Smith of Peemcr was a visitor at the home of Mrs. J.

E. Calloway Mis Sezzle I.e Backstrom and Jesse Major Back strom returned from Battlefield last Sunday Mr. and Mr. W. F.

Colbert teachers In Hopewell High school, visited in Jackson and New Orleans Misi Audrey M. Richmond of Dixon returned to school last E. D. Luckett, a member of the Hopewell High school faculty, visited in Jackson, Miss. C.

Backstroni and H. H. Backstrom, frehmen at Alcorn College, visited their parents here Mrs. Het tie M. Moore of Forest visited her mother.

Mrs. Angle Tisdal, recently Mrs. Christine Seals is very 111 Mr. and Mrs. Film Smith have moved from his Mm.

Earleane Green of Union visit zed her parents recently Rev. JV W. James was welcomed as the new pastor of the Hopewell M. E. church Misa Id ell Jones Is la.

a r77 Taa rv xf7 Trill i HE EMU I Texas educator, third principal of Prairie View State College and retired principal of Anderson High School of Austin. The passing of that eminent gentleman marked the passing one of the most colourful figures in the history of the education of the Texas Negro. The Sci J. C. Lott, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist officiated at the funeral services.

Born Slave Prof. Anderson was born of slave parents in Fayette County, Tennessee in 1853. He received his early education In the public schools of Memphis of his native atate, later attending i and completing his college work at Fisk University. In his early youth he entered into professional life as a teacher In a cur al school In San Francis County in Arkansas in 1872. After completing his educational course in Fisk in 1880 Prof.

Anderson came to Austin. Texas, where ho later waa called to the prlnclpalshlp of a Texas school in Chapel Hill. During these times Prairie View State College was established with the late Prof. L. W.

Minor serving as princlpnl. At the death of Prof. Minor, Prof. E. H.

Anderson, brother to the deceased, waa called to the prlnclpalshlp pt the growing future State Institution for the education of the Texas Negro youths. At the death of his brother Prof. L. C. Anderson was called to the seat of the prlnclpalshlp of Prairie View by Gov.

O. M. Roberts. Under his able leadership the State Institution made such rapid progress as to attract national attention. It Is sajd that the able educator laid the foundation for a greater Prairie View during his administration.

He resigned his position as principal of Prairie View and was elected principal of tho Negro High School In Austin. Texas, in 1896. Identified With Every Grout Kdu Ctttlon Movement for Texas Negro. Prof. L.

C. Anderson faithfully performed his duties as principal of Anderson High School, an institution bearing the name of its promoter, E. H. Anderson, brother to the deceased, up until the time he was forced to resign because of failing health. Aside from serving ns of Prairie View College and Anderson High school the distinguished educator has been identified with every gieut educational movement In the slate of Texas dedicated to the advancement of the Negro.

He assisted in organizing the first Summer Normal in the state In 1SS1, was named or elected the first president of the Colored Stale Teachers" Association in 1S84 and served until 1888. Prof. Anderson with the assistance of other noted Texas educators drew up the plans and organized this Association now with a membership of more than 1.000 Negro Teachers In the city. He further organized the State School of Methods for Colored in 1893. Anderson Hall,) a towering mass of stupendous masonry rising from the campus of Prairie View College, and dedicated in 1033.

In tho presenco of the deceased, stands as a fitting monument to the memory of such a noted character. Prof. I C. Anderson is survived by his wife, Mrs. 1 C.

Anderson, who faithfully served him as a wife and who inspired 'him on to "To show our gratitude for what our friend hcrc has done I shall carry a resolution to the School Hoard tonight stating that in the future Anderson High School shall be called L. C. Anderson High School." Signed E. A. Murchcrson, (white).

President of the Board of Trustees, Austin Public Schools. In every town, all over the country, In various college and universities some of 1... C. Anderson's teachings are' being carried on today. He was honest, trustworthy, dependable and competent and was a Christian gentleman A.

N. Mc Callum, Superintendent of the Austin Public Schools. He was a steady and outstanding character; a race builder; and was righteous and true to every trust Prof. J. Martin, Superintendent of Texas D.

D. and 11. Institute for Negioes. Education has lost a great leader. F.

J. Sutton, Principal High Eohool, San Antonio, Tex. It took a very genteel man. very Intelligent and very active to do the work that Prof. Anderson did at Prairie View College.

rR. E. Bledsoe, Prairie View College, Prairie" View, Texas. His work as an educator will live throughout the ages. O.

J. Thomas, President of the Colored State Teachers Association. A great believer In Fisk and Its principles has passed. Andrew J. Allison, Fisk Nashville.

Tenn. The race and State are poorer because of the passing of Prof. Anderson. W. L.

Davis, Houston, Tex. Prof. Anderson was a worthy Son of Fisk; stood In the front row of his profession In Texas and contributed much toward the education of the Texas Youth. H. T.

Davis. West District School. Galveston, Texas. We the Texas Educators are Indebted to all great men like Prof. Anderson who laid the foundation In the state.

Walter Johnson Ma BURIED Prof. L. C. Anderson, noted Texas educator, former principal of Prairie View State College and retired principal of Anderson High School in Austin, who waa burled In Austin, recently. Portland, Ore.

Dr. and Mrs. Calhoun, of Seattle, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bal vin Williams, for a few days.

Mrs. Ella Bunch, widow of the late George Bunch, is in the city on business, from San Francisco. Mrs. W. H.

Abcrnathy, who has been ill for art extended period, passed last week, and was buried January 5. Her husband, of Ridge field, survive. Mrs. Mary Duncan has returned from a trip to Oakland, where she enjoyod tho holidays with her son, Terry Duncan. Mrs.

P. C. Stewart Is convalescing. Mrs. Dave Elliott Is greatly Improved.

Atty. E. J. Minor la Improving. Mrs.

G. W. Smith is 111. Mrs. Lloyd Flowers is better.

Mrs. Joe Crane, seriously 111. The Rev. Lee Owen Stone, priest of St. Phillips Episcopal Church, was tendered a houscwarmlng upon taking up his residence In the Williams Apartments.

The Williams Avenue Y.W.C.A.'s annual meeting was a gala affair. It vas held on January 7, with Mrs. Bessie P. Johnson, chairman of the committee of management, presiding, who gave a brilliant address, which teemed with pertinent facts of the worthwhileness of this character building organization. Miss Elizabeth Summers is the secretary.

Mrs. B. Hardin was hostess Wednesday, for the meeting of the Rosebud Study Club. Mrs. Calhoun, ja guest from Seattle, told of her Nhobby of short story writing, and that Liberty Magazine had published some of her stotkes.

Mrs. Mary Duncan, corresponding secretary, was chosen an foreman of a jury while serving In the circuit court. Mrs. Bessie C. Johnnon will be club hostess for the next meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morrell were hosts at a jolly holiday party. Forty guests enjoyed the Morrell'a hospitality. Prof.

William Duncan Allen was honored guest at dinner at the Sign of the Rose, at which his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. p. Allen, were hosts.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Bogle and Mr. and Mrs.

Faitho were guests. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Edwards entertained at dinner New Year's Day. William Duncan Allen, concert artists, and professor of music at Fisk University, waa presented in conceit by the N.

A. A. C. and the Commonwealth Federation. He was given most praiseworthy reviews by the local papers, and was heartily received.

Mr. Allen Is the son of W. D. Allen, hotel pioprlc tor, of Portland. Desoto, Mo.

"Rev. A. T. Carter was In charge of the pew rally at St. John M.

E. Church Sunday Robert Long is ill Mr. and Mrs. JohnI'rico hnd as their dinner guests, Mrs. Matilda Johnxon, Miss Iaui Franks and Mildred Blanks Sunday Edward Alexander and Fred McGec were the dinner guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Howard TowiMvnd Sunday and Mrs. Clinton Matthews are preparing to go to California where they will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ormes Mr.

and Mrs. Isom Steward left Ia.t week for Vandalia taking Eugene Bent ley, with them for. an Indefinite stay Mrs. Maggie Bruce left Sunday for Bonno Tcrre wheri she is employed Mrs. Gertrude Carter, Mrs.

sWa ROzier and Mrs. Sara Abbington accompanied by Henry Carter were visitors in Bonne Terre Sunday Duetro Carter left Sunday for Rolla where he is employed Little Sammy Blake is ill Joe Simpson is ill. Plattsbarg, Mo. Mr. and Mrs.

Noah Goff. Mrs. Hattle Grayson and Jeff Morris were Sunday visitors In Liberty and Kansas City Miss Ixnilsc Miller is here from K. C. visiting her parent Mr.

and Mrs. Amos Miller Mrs. Betty Taylor of Kansas Is here visiting her grandson, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Morris Mr.

and Mrs. Sammle Hendricks were Sunday night visitors. His life has been an Inspiration to the young manhood of Texas for more than a half century. Principals of the Dallas Public Schools, Dallas, Texas. Prof.

Anderson was an unusual character and rendered a great public service. We of Austin regret the loss of this emminent gentleman. W. H. Fuller.

Prof. Anderson waa a great character. He is worthy to bear the title Professor and waa ft true representative of that group known to all as "Educators." John R. son. Retired Principal Central Hi School.

Galveston, Texas. The Fuller Funeral Home took charge of the body of Prof. L. C. Anderson and Interment was in Oakwood cemetery under the auspices of ML Bonnell Lodge No.

2, V. ic A. i if SATURDAY, JANUARY PAGE TWENTY TWO itftfcnrjA Co mmn jvJlg UlibJ uuuu lmj Romance Blasted As Four Month Marriage Of Texas Socialites Terminates In Divorce Court HOUSTON, Jan. 20 The secre marriage of L. V.

Williams, principal of the Booker T. Washington High School, and Miss Henrietta Bell, socially prominent young woman of Houston, which occurred at Galveston four months ago, was on tho rocks this week with the filing of crviU pro ceedings for a divorce at Houston by the' MISSISSIPPI bride who haj never lived withv her husband since the marital ceremonies. Texas society was agog over the divorce action, the second involving youthful Dallas educator, who was recently listed in. the All Dallas team of useful citizens for 1937 and who is known throughout the State as one of Texas' most promising voting, men. The first grade pupils of Smith Robertson school are launching a unit of work on "How to Travel on Trains." Interest is very high because of the new experiences they are enjoying.

Tuesday, Jan. 11, a group visited the coal chute to make plans for ronstructlng a small engine In the classroom. Those who visited the coal chute were: Billy Buckley, Sim Moore, Sam Archie Golns, Hazel Ruth Moore, Mary Golns, Daisy Hoard, Laveral Glbbs, Edith Brown, Arthur White, Sam Gene Mason, Sam Eddie Jones. Sonny Whcatlcy, John Lattlmore, Dclores Sampson, Ruth Helen Lerl. Thclma Hayes, Chas.

C. Outley, Robert Thomas and Miss L. M. Hopkins, teacher. Mr.

and Mrs. J. R. Stevenson and their daughter of Chicago were, guests of Mr. and Mrs.

C. H. Washington. Miss Vclma Cousins, East Church street, is grateful for the flowers that her friends sent to the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Hose Hall in St.

Louis, Monday, Jan. 3. Mis Lubcrta Gross, (he efficient secretary of the Relief club, who is a student at Alcorn 'college, Alcorn, spent the holidays at home. Sister Malissa Hayncs died Dec. 18 1937 Mis.

Willie Harris Whitehead of Newton, Mrs. Emma Jefferson, D'Lo and James Harris, Newton, were In the city last week end. They were guests of Mrs. Johnnie H. Richardson, sister of the Whitehead is a teacher.

The W. H. M. S. of Central M.

E. Church met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. L. R. Rosby, 314 East Church street, with a good attendance.

The co hostesses, Mrs. Res by, president; Miss Savannah Myers, secretary and Miss Annie JACKSON, i i CHATTING WITH LUE SWARZ IN ST. LOU I Si MISSOURI A SHOW I'll say It was a SHOW, an ONE WOMANx SHOW In the person the the great Cornelia Otis Skinner who played to a full house all last week at the American Theatre here. Her presentation was quite a bit different this time from the other times she has appeared here: In that she took a full evening (8:30 p. m.

to 10:30 p. dramatizing the novel "Edna Ills Wife," by Margaret Ayer Barnes; instead of giving you a few monologues before one of her solo dramas. To have seen the attractive and pleasing Cornelia Otis Skinner in all her solo dramas "Love Of Charles IV;" "Wives of Henry VIII;" "Mansion On the Hudson:" "Princess Eugene." and the one played last week, "Edna His Wife." You could hardly differentiate the degree of good (better and She was Just as alluring, captivating and entertaining as always. Her dramatization of "Edna His Wife" would make you want to reread or If you haven't read It. READ the novel which presents the life of a prominent lawyer's wife whose heart is not one of the elite's, From srenc 1 where Edna Is quite a "Belle" of Blue Island, a little town where a man's ambition is to reach the helghth In "Railroad ISM." to scene XI.

where she has become the lost love of her prominent lawyer husband, "John Paul Janes," you can relieve the times with her. In presenting the play Miss Skinner plays the following parts: Edna In 1900 in Scene Sreno IT. Mrs. Losser, Edna's mother, 1900 Scene III, Florrie Brophy. 1902; Susan Peebles, Edna's neighbor and closest friend, 1913; Scene IV; Scene V.

Dolly McElroy. a Chicago society woman, 1913: Scene VI, Pearl. Edna's sister, Chicago, July 6. 1915; 1918. Scene VII; Scene VIII, Jessica.

Edna's daughter, 1925; Scene IX. Edna. 1930; Scene Katharine Boyne, a sculptress, .1930, and Scene XI. Edna, 1937. Whatever way your columnist should term itCornelia Otis Skinner's dramatization of Margaret Ayer Barnes His Wife." seems a co incident two years ago Zora Neal Hurston's novel, "Jonah's Gourd Vine, was dramatized by your own Lou Swart.

The novel afforded an opportunity for character changes In the persons of the loves of John Buddy Pearson. John Buddy wai such a powerful preacher that he won for himself the name of "De Battle Ax Preacher" and won the hearts of several women. To meet these women cither on stage or In book, you'd enjoy know ing them and knowing something of heir characteristics. In her divorce Wil liams charged the dashing young Dallas educator, with non support and mental abuse. She asserts he has caused her to be annoyed by other women and that he has constantly nagged and abused her.

Mrs. Williams is employment secretary of the Y. W. C. In Houston.

Gossip in social circles claims she has remained on her Job to Patton served a tasty menu. C. L. Robuck, business manager of the Three Eagles' society and baritone of the Big Four Quartet is in Moss Point for several weeks. Ho was here during tho week end with friends, who were glad to see him.

Mrs. Josephine Sayles. efficient, courteous proprietress of an East Jackson lunch stand, la up again, and able to serve her friends, after being ill for several days. Mrs. Lucille Austin, popular socialite of 4102 Calumet avenue, Chicago, spent ten days here visiting her sister, Mrs.

A. M. Mullen, 120 Savage street. Miss Rose Mary Collum, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. J.

M. Collum, East Ash street, who has been attending avler Univeisity, New Orleans, Is now attending Tonga loo college, Tougaloo, Miss. Miss Collum Is a freshman. Funeral serviees for Mrs. Bessie Mallet, who died Jan.

8, were held at Parish Street Baptist Church, Tuesday, Jan. 11. Mrs. resided at Pearl and Clifton streets. She is survived by her husband, Arthur, and other realtives.

Pail bearers were: George Fagan, Theo Johnson, L. Peters, John Lec, John McNcal and H. F. Vaughn. Interment took place in Mt.

Olive cemetery. The funeral arrangements were In charge of People's Funiral Home. Royal Iodg: No. 1 was highly entertained by the American Workmen Insurance society, Jan. 9, nt the home of Miss Gladys 132 East Church street.

Burr Brown and Miss Susie Tail ton were the lucky winners of tivo boxes of candy. H. M. Martin and Miss Moore, sponsors of the entertainment were highly congratulated by tho members. Books have always served as good material to dramatize.

TEACHERS SHOW COMMON SENSE Hm, hm. So the people are saying, "The teachers are waking up." Why? How? Well, last year a group of teachers' organized the Teachers' Credit Union and this year there Is being given on all saving a 6 per cent dividend. Shares sold nt $3.00 each and aro still selling for that. Any person owning one share or more has been eligible for a loan with one per cent Interest on unpaid balance. Now you call that common sense, don't you? This year the officers of the Credit Union are: Board of directors.

Mr. Lucian P. Garrett of Sumner High school; Mr. Thomas CJ. Motion, Vashon High and Miss Eth yln Hoard.

Marshal school. Supervisory Mr. A. J. Gossin, Vashon High; Miss.

Helen Moore, Lincoln school; Miss Lucille Schwartz, Washington Vocational school. Credit committee: Mr. Victor Reef, Vashon High; Mr. J. Arthur Turner, Stowe Teachers College; Miss Rosamond Moore, Marshall school.

The officers In charge of affairs at this time arc J. D. Lenoir, president; Mrs. C. Bodine Thomas of St.

Louis County, vice president; Miss Ruth Hayncs, secretary; Mr. G. Ruffln, treasurer. Any teacher may become a member th.s Credit Union. WAKE UP AND LIVE.

TEACHERS. VAGS ELECT ALEX That very active and well llkcd young man, William Alexander, was elected as Grand Pharoah of the Royal Vagabonds. Other officers arc Nathaniel Sweets. V. Or.

Richard Jackson, Gr. Scribe, and L. P. Woodson. Keeper of Exch.

N. A. A. C. P.

A group met at the home of Mrs. Adelaide Her riot, 4462a Cook last Thursday to make arrangements for a dance for the N. A. A. C.

P. LOUISE (WATTS) SPARKS visited here from Cape Glradeau last week. She was with her son, Robert, who is a senior at Sumner High school. Her husband, Frank J. Sparks, is an undertaker at Cape Girardeau, and Mrs.

Sparks divides her time between St. LouU, with her mother, son and grandmother at 4608 Labadie, and Cape Girardeau with her husband, in the undertaking business. TODD DUNCAN Is to be here Friday evening, January 21st, and a large group Is expected to hear him in a wonderful aong recital. help her husband liquidate some of his obligations. In Houston, where she was seen by newspaper reporters, Mrs'.

Williams declined to comment on tho suit. She Insisted her mother wis not responsible for her seeking tht divorce. Mrs. Williams is a graduate of Wiley Collrgo and a member of Delta Sorority. Minter City, Miss.

Mrs. Ethel Bell Oliver visited her sister in Atlanta, Ga. Will Hollins is expecting his daughter and granddaughter from Grenada Mrs. Elnora Robinson has returned from Greenville Mrs. Rozlne Vaughn of Itta Bena was recently married to Robert Gilmorc.

She Is a teacher in this community Mrs. Rosa Icc Glass and husband of Sunnysido were guests of her parents Wednesday night Rev. Henry has moved to Greenwood, Mrs. Fred Mikeal and son, Benja mlno Maurice, of Wichita, are guests of Mr. and Mrs.

J. H. Bradley, parent. of Mrs. Mikeal.

They will spend the winter heie. Miss Elizabeth Wright returned last week from' Los Angeles, where she spoilt several weeks visiting relatives nd friends. Her sister, Mrs. Minnie Page, left the first of the month for California, where she will remain with relatives until spring. The Del Oia Bridge Club held their first meeting of the yenr with Mrs.

I teinita Buckner. Mrs. Bea Grey was gust of honor. Prizes were awarded Mc.damc Irene Mc Wllliams, first, and Ruth Hawkins, second. Miss Virginia J.

Stewart, of Dallas, returned home recently after a pleasant vl.it with Mrs. Blanche Blake, 1610 E. 25th avenue. While in the city Miss Stewart was the sight seeing guest of Mr. and Mrs.

Young, and Mr. and Mrs. Steward. The dinner guest of her hostess, assisted by Mr. and Mrs.

James Brownlee, In whn homn Blnko lives. Messrs. and Mes dames Steward and their mother, Young, Burks and mother of Dallas, and Mrs. Hon we II were guests of the hostess at waffle dinner In honor of the visiting guent. Mrs.

Boswell and her daughter were hostesses to Mrs. Stewart at a very lovely dinner, and upon the guest's departure for her home, Mrs. Blake accompanied her as far as Colorado Spring, where the latter opened a three weeks' union revival service as guest of Rev. Knight, of Payno A. M.

E. Chnpel, In conjunction with Rev. W. I Lee of the Peoples M. E.

Church. Clayton Ijtndrra and son, Clayton, left the city for loulsvlllc, January 14, In response to a summons stating that Mrs. Landers, wife and mother, who Is with her mother, must Immediately undergo a serious brain operation, Mis. lenders had been 111 fur more than Indianola, Miss. Mrs.

Lillian P. Rogers entertained a few of her friends in her home recently, honoring Mrs. Lela W. Epps oh her birthday. Among thoe present were Dr.

and Mrs. A. R. Walker, Prof, and Mrs, Crawford, Mr. and Mrs.

S. J. Epps, Prof, and Mrs. R. E.

Williams, Mesdamcs Mattie Pierce, Mattie Johnson, Ersa Baccus, In, Turner, Miss Lcstine Rogers, Mis Elots Bell, Mr. S. M. Rogers, Mm. Rogers, a student of Rust College, and Rev.

L. L. Mob ley. Mr. Rogers sang.

Miss Lcstine Rogers visited at home. Amen's Bible class was organ led at Rabcrry Church Sunday under the supervislrn of Mrs. Lillian P. Rogers, who called the meeting. He Is being presented by the People's Fine Arts' League.

Tho following arc among those assisting the league: Benno Parks Easter, Grant Edwards. Mrs. John Procope, Mrs. D. L.

Ashby, Herman Dreer, Zaid Lenoir, Ethel Huffman, Clarence Hayden Wilson, Mrs. Wiley Thompson, J. Roy Terry, Mrs. George L. Vaughn, Mad en Penn White.

Daisy We.itbrooks, Ruth Cornelius, Mrs. John W. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. John H.

Purnell, Naomi Oldham, Margaret Newell, Paul Koenlg, Charlotte Quinton, Dr. Terry M. Hart, Elmer Hubbard, Way man Bradshaw, James Sheeran, Charles Anderson, Patty Cox Hall, Empress Davidson, Juanlta Wallace, Hortcnsc Curry, Durlous Johnson. Mrs. A.

V. Watklns, Thelma Dickerson, Iva Mae Smith, Laura Howard, Samuel P. Bille. Nannie Nettles, Thelma Lewis, Roscoe C. Haskell, Bertha C.

Andrews, C. E. Stovall, Ellsworth J. Evans, O. O.

Morris. U. S. Donaldson, Wirt Walton, Mrs. T.

J. Nevis, M. M. Mc Gaughey, Mrs. Freeman L.

Martin and Mr. W. C. Bridges. Sond all news tow 3654 Wladsor I J'lace.

i i DIES SUDDENLY P. A. Hill, Grand Master of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Texas, who died suddenly of cerebral hemorrhages Jan. 13 nesr Glddings, while en route to his home and grand lodge office In Austin, Tex. Funeral services were held Sunday from Wesley Chapel M.E.

Church In Austin. a year. One of the. most outstanding social events of tho Yuletide season was the dancings party December in me transformed uym or the Glenarm with Mcsdames John Hardy, George W. Holder, Lawrence H.

Lightncr and Autry C. Mc Kissack as hostesses. An expert interior decorator was engaged to completely make over tho dance room, and the finished job left one looking upward into blue sky with thousands of twinkling stars, and billowy clouds banking an inviting moon. Blue flood lights quieted the scene and Hi Talton and his musicians blended their swing music with the mood of the formally dressed gueHts. Souvcnler noise makers were distributed' Just before midnight and the Old Year shuffled out the back door with muffled ears, whilo the New Year was being welcomed at the front entrance.

The Ushrr Board of Shorter A. M. E. Church, held their first meeting of the year as guests of Mrs. Albert Floyd.

2832 Humboldt street. Miss Marhara Burrls. student at Fisk University, arrived home the 14th, to attend the funeral of E. V. Cammcl, her stepfather.

Funeral services for Elijah Jackson were held from the Cammel Mortuary, January 13. Mr. Jackson passed away the 11th, after a prolonged Illness. He is survived by his wife and many friends. Mrs.

Emma. Dudley attended the regular services at the Central Baptist Church, of which she was a member, Sunday, January 9, apparently in good health, Monday morning she died of a heart attack. She is survived by her husband, Spencer Dudley, two daughters, Mrs. Lena Robertson and Mrs. Mary Hill, of Okmulgee, four sons.

William Shed ley, P. Shealey, of Okmulgee; Eddie of California and John Shealey of this city. Mrs. Ida Flndlcy, a sister, lives In Camphill, Cranberry waa In charge of the services. Mr.

S. J. Epps wss elected president; Dr. A. R.

Walker, secretary; Mr. J. J. Jones, treasurer. Dr.

H. I Raccus, Dr. A. R. Walker and Prof.

Kennedy, teachers. The or ganlation has as one of Its objectives, the improvement of the social life of the colored citizens. Among the city pastors present were Rev. E. G.

Mason, pastor, Bell Grove; Rev. G. W. Thomas, pastor Bryant Chapel, and Rev. L.

I Mos ley, pastor Rasberry Memorial The class will meet on the second and fourth Sundays In each month at i p. m. and will be in session one hour. The class will rotate from church to church. This effort is looked upon as a forward step in the social life of the town and we all feel deeply grateful to Mrs.

Rogers for leading forth in this effort. The first meeting will be held at tho Rasberry Church Sunday, January 23rd, at 4 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to all the men. Rpv.

L. L. Mosley visited Rule vliln and Holly Springs recently on business. The Holllness Church has taken out a permit to build a church on Roosevelt street. Miss Lovle Montgomery Is building a bungalow house on Church street.

Mr. S. H. Balnea of Natohcx was In the city on business. It Is reported that he will work with residents in Clarksdale.

I Mrs. Lillian P. Rogers will be the principal speaker during "Woman's Day" at the St. Stephens Methodist Episcopal Church, Yazoo City, Sunday, January 16. Hattiesbarg, Miss.

The following report were made at Morning Star Baptist Church by the various club recently S. M. Moore, president of Club No. 1, reported Mrs. E.

J. Moody, president of Club No. 2, reported 13.35, and Mrs. C. E.

Williams, president of Club No. 3, reported 13.85. Rtv. J. W.

Hand 1 the ehuroh 'J A EflH OF 'P. A. HILL SHOCKS STATE umuuiiuiiu i ttrJ nfin a "a Driiuuiii rruicriiiii uiuf. Dies Smlrinil.v. lly KKI.I.KY I IUM nt.

AUSTIN, Jan. P. A. Hill, Grand Master rf The Most Worshipful Lodge Ancient Free and At. Chapter oraer or Colored, of Texas, nivl Grand Master of the Grtr.i lal Council of Ancient AtaW Sni les of the Mystic Shrine, i ju nuary 13th at 6 a.

m. In un, near Giddlngsy while to his home and to t( c.raai Lodge office Bn Master Hill and S. L. Milter en route to Austin frotn ilildisa where they had been ntn n.lir.r lodge business when he miff.T, cerebral hemraorrhage nturk few hours resulting In di'mh. Whn Mr.

Hill complained of In ilnra to Mr. Miller he wss rushed to a farm hou in rurals while an attempt wm rmfc to get a doctor. His letnulni shipped to Austin where Tmrt neral home took charge of funri arrangements. From Slave Parentage to firms' Master P. A.

HIU. who, at his ilrn'h 75 years of age, was horn of ilit parents In Lavacea County, Tenr, later attending Howard l'niveritj In Washington, D. C. In 1003. wij his wife.

Mrs. Rebecca Hill, Uh former Miss Rebecca fiiildn (laughter of Mr. and Mrs. FA don, progressive Lavacea Cnup.i; farmers, and his small family, le HIU moved to Austin, Te.x., when he received employment In th Court of Civil Appeals, a job beld for 25 years. Making hit horn In Austin Mr.

Hill Joined the Mfc odlst church and later was Identified with the A. F. A A. M. lodfi as worshipful master of the Auitii Lodge.

HW held this pollnn It the Masonic lodge up until 191 when he was elevated to.lhn tlon of Grand Master, a po'llla ho has held ever since. Htm of his efficiency as an rxrrutln and his profound Interest In thir ganlzatlon an ordinance was pan while the Grand Lodge was in i sion in San Antonia, In 1JT making him Grand Master of tin lodge for life. At the time of death there were 11,000 merr.bwiif. the A. A A.

M. and other ordei of Masonry under his JutMlctloi embracing Texas, New Mulct Louisiana, Arkansas and Ok' homa. i Funeral services were held froo Westly Tabernacle Methodln Episcopal Church, where been a member since coming Austin and where he served ui momber of the board, of trui'f for many years, with Rev. I Whlttaker officiating. InUrmot was in Oakwood Cemtery.

unto tho auspices of the Masonic lod Funeral arrangements wer mi by Wm. Tears Funeral Home. Grand Master Hill Is survived his wife, Mrs. Rebecca HM; sons, Dr. J.

B. Hill. Auitu dentist: Prof. Damon Hill cf bock, Wilson HIU. AuitH and Stanford Hill; one dstiihls Mrs.

Ora Lee, Holllns, Trx; brother. Kobert Hill of Toku and' one sister, Mrs. cna K. Robinson of Orange, Tex. S.

C. Marshall, nrlnclnsl of Georgetown Colored High school Georgetown, deputy master of tha A. F. A. A.

M. IdP of Texas, succeeded Mr. Hill will serve as grand master until Grand Lodge meet in June of year. Mrs. Viola Weems and her dauJ ter.

Parlene. entertained a of friends recently at dinner. TJ present were: Mr. and Mi. Williams, Albert Collier, Mr.

Mrs. George Collier, Mr. end rtv ur 'M ler, Mrs. C. Gross, Mr, and Mri.

Walker and Mrs. Bessie Frll Mrs. Mollle Cooper and hr Miss Llllie Boykln, were hate at a party to the following rui Mr. and Mrs. Ted Walker.

Mr. Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Tot Williams.

Mr. and Mrs. Ok Mrs. Sanders, her son and du ter. Stanley and June, Mn.

CU" Oroas, Albert Collier and Mr. Mrs. Albert Collier P'cllfl the same persons were the 1y given recently by Mra. George Collier. Albert Col who visited his parents' dui IH holidays returned to the l'nlvenj of Nevada where he Is the race atudent Jan.

r. 'H Mrs. L. Miller were group of friends at a buffet lu" eon and card party. Thohe Mr.

and Mrs. Prlc. Mr. and l1 O. Collier, Mrs.

B. Gross, Mr. nle Williams. Mrs. Sails, 1i JJS Banders, Stanley Sanders.

Mrs. la Wma Mlu Perlene 1Ve Miss Irene Reed, Mrs. Anns field. Mrs. Mollis Cooner nd Utile Boykin.

Magnolia, Ark. Misa Juanlta Patten wr. enw as school queen for 1938 st Conjf bia County Training popularity contest hold thers Ji Friday. Miss Patten Is a Magnolia defeated Walker Friday avenin. Tl.