Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 December 1908 — Page 2

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worm know what has been going on among scientific toilers of late. But for the patient investigation of evidence by competent authorities few outside of technical circles would ever learn who has been doing the greatest work for humanity during the year or what branch of activity has achieved the most valuable result.

Something to cure that “misery in the back” caused by lifting the $8,000,000,000 crop from the ground to the granary would be more welcome to most farmers than a dose of moral uplift.

Haiti can muster a good sized army at any time by simply drafting the “generals” in the ranks of presides tial aspirants. .

Strange how many explanations of things said or written do not explain!

More Vacant Chairs. Among the scores of Americans distinguished for their public, activities who passed away in 1908 it may be said without bias that none will be more often missed the next few years than Grover Cleveland. With the single exception of Grant, whose distinction anyway was gained in the field Instead of the W’hlte House, no expresident of the republic since the days of the founders having a personality as marked as that of Cleveland remained so long on the stage to enact the role of foremost citizen and elder statesman. The world of literature lost in Edmund Clarence St man a writer with his task completed, yet bearing worthily among his fellows and in the eyes of the cultured public the title, “dean of American letters.” Closer yet to the popular heart than Stedman, with a pen still active, Joel Chandler Harris had made for himself a place not to be easily filled. From among the elder statesmen were also taken Senator William Boyd Allison and Senator Redfleld Proctor. Journalism lost a past master in Murat Halstead. The chairs of Dr. Charles Eliot Norton and Dr. Moses Colt Gilman will remain long draped out of respect to scholars who have placed our national culture in their lasting debt. Harriet? Hosmer, the sculptor; Louise Chandler Moulton, the author; Bronson Howard, the pioneer native dramatist; Joseph Wheelock, the actor, and Donald G. Mitchell (Ik Marvel)—revered as a sage by the literary guild—all of the old school, yielded honors rather than powers at the summons of the great leveler. annual Nobel prize award Is an idea% method for Jetting the whole

A chorus of “let us alone” extending from congress all around to Cuba was the echo to the annual message, notwithstanding that some critics insist that the document was only another sermon. Even Japan’s geisha girls and our chorus girls are asking whether that Washington-Tokyo “mutual interest” confab counts them out or counts them in or counts them not at all. Notables Banquet at Washington Washington, D. C., ; Dec. 14.—The dinner given by the Negro members of the Board of Trustees for the Jeanes Fund at Gray’s cafe last Wednesday evening, while not large in point of numbers, was possibly one of the most representative assemblages of Negroes ever gotten together. Every man there was one with an enviable nation al reputation and good for something far beyond the ordinary. Easily foremost in that bright galaxy was Dr. Booker T. Washington. It has been said that tenderness is always a sign of greatness. This is quite true in Dr. Washington’s case, for it told that while Major Moton of Hampton Institute, in the course of his remarks was paying a glowing tribute to the educator, praising his simplicity and his oneness of purpose and earnestness, when he recited how Dr. Washington refused $150,000gift for himself from the world's great ironmaster.saying in his refusal of this princely sum that he did not want money for himself, he only wanted to work and to help his race, tear drops, rushing up from a heart as tendering as a womans dimmed the eyes of Dr. Washington, and intense silence, only broken by the speaker’s voice, prevailed about the banquet table as each guest cast furtive glances from the speaker to the great strong-minded but tenderheated, man at the head of the table who is today leading his race onward and upward. And than in that assemblage was Bishop Abram Grant, whose dowerful physique makes him the cynosure of all eyes, a big man physically and men tally, a man who is as sound as the Biblical truthes, an ecclesiastical and civic leader whose influence for good is so very, very helpful. The medical profession was represented by Dr. John R. P’rancis, Dr. A. M. Curtis and Dr. E. 1). Williston. The country furnishes no greater phy sicians than this trio. The legal profession had representation in the person of Judge JRobert H. Terrill and James A. Cobb, the former acknowled to be one of the best equipped judges that ever sat on the municipal bench, and the latter regarded as one of the best trial lawers that ever appeared in a court. And then there was Emmett J. Scott, whom Carnegie has pronounced one of the greatest private secretaries the country has produced. Quiet and unobstru sive, modest almost to a fault, an authority on all questions, a man whose loyalty is spelled with all capital letters. And Major R. R. Moten, known wherever Hampton Institute is known clear visioned, able and earnest, one of ths highest types of Negro nobility. The name of the old war horse, ex. Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, must be announced or the mention of those present would not be complete. But we cannot enumerate the virtues of all those who composed that assemblage, and sufficient it is to say that it was the brightest and brainiest galaxy of Negroes ever assembled about a banquet board at the Nation’s Capitol. It was quality not quantity there. Others present were Ralph W. Tyler, Bishop W. B. Derrick, J. C. Napier, R. L. Smith, Rev. John H. Hurst, Rev. B. F. Watson, Sidney Wittman, W. T. Vernon, John C. Danby, C. F. Adams, Wyatt Archer and W. McKinley.

Services at Wayman Chapel Sunday with preaching at 10:45 and 7;45 by pastor, Rev. A. Jackson. David Adam class leader and Mr. Comer, Supt. of the Sundayschool at i2;30. Tuesday night Official board and Class with W B. Clemons leader. Thursday night Prayer meeting and Trustee Board. Thanksgiving Report Alpha Home The ladies of the Alpha Home Association wish to thank the principals and their assistance at the various schools for the great effort they made in collecting Thanksgiving offerings for the Home. Great credit is due No. 40, as she took the lead in sending the largest donations this year: Five bars soap, 41bs of coffee, 41bs rice, 1 roll of mush, 11b dried peaches, 2 lbs of flour, 1 lb of hominy, 2 pecks of dried beans, 4 lbs of sugar, 1 gallon maple syrup, 94 jars ot fruit, 2 cans baked beans, lib baking bowder, 32 glasses of jellie, 12* bus Irish Ipotatoes. 35 -pumpkins, 2/2 bus apples, 1 bus. turnips, V/t bus. sweet potatoes, 2 bus onions, 1 peck mixed fruit, 1 barrel cabbage. We thank the white ladies of Needle Guild, for 125 articles of wearing appeals, also thank the E. C, Morris Missionary Society of the Second Baptist church, the Mary ChambellMite Missionary society of Bethel church, for basket of can fruit and other good things, and MrsTL. S. Ayers fdr turkey Thanksgiving. Money collected, $165.55. J Alice Frazier.

Washington, Dec. 13—Senator Dick of Ohio, has introduced concurrent resolutions setting apart Friday, February 12, 1909, the centennial anniveranniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, as a day of national observance. He proposes that joint exercises be held* by the Senate and the House of Represenatives “to listen to an appropriate address on the life, character, genius, patriotism and public services” of Lincoln. Sergt. Carney Passes Away. Boston—Sergent William H. Carney known far and wide for the expression made in the midst of battle at Fort Wagner, “The old flag never touched the ground, boys,” was buried lastFri day with imposing ceremonies. At the funeral were many prominent State officials, including Secretary of Slate William M. Olin. Massachusetts paid its respect by displaying flags at half mast on all the State buildings. Thursday his body, wrapped in his country’s flag, lay in state at the chapel of Walden Banks, where hundreds viewed the remains. Work was not resumed in the office of the Secretary of State, with which he was connected, until Monday. There were many floral pieces. From the Governor’s office was sent a basket of flowers and from the Secretary of State’s office a wreath of maiden-hair fern, bedecked with deep, red roses. Sergt. Carney, next to his gallant commander, Robert Gould Shaw, was the most heroic figure of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment. He died from the effects of an accident of which he was a victim at the‘State House two weeks ago. Although many thought he would recover, he died at the City Hospital on Wednesday.

Meetings for Baptsst Alliance The Colored Baptist Ministers’ Alliance, beginning with Jan. 11, and continuing for seven weeks, will meet at the following named churches in the order named, and hold two sessions at each church. The morning sessions will begin at 11 a. m., and will be devoted to business. The evening sessions will be held at 8 o’clock for Bible study and evangelism. The Rev. C. W. McColl will conduct the Bible study: Union Tabernacle Baptist church, Jan. 11th. Olivet Baptist church, Jan. 18th. New Bethel Baptist church, Jan. 25. Second Baptist church, Frenklin, Feb. 1st. Corrinthian Baptist church Feb.Sth Second Baptist church, Irvington, Feb. 15th. Metropolitan Baptist church, Feb.22. All sessions are open to the public, and the Alliance especially invites the public to attend. The First Baptist church in North Indianapolis, will conduct special Xmas exercises in the Sunday school. An entertaining program has been arranged, and the parents and public are expected. JillieM. Montague ismana ger, Virgil Jones, Supt., Blanche Montague. Sec., W. W. Richardson, treas., and Rev. F. F. Young, pastor. -

The first annual banquet held by the members of the Sumner League, at the club on Dec. 30th, promises to be an entertaing affair. It is intended for a holiday feast, and the banquet to be followed by short talks by those present is being arranged by Manager David. All members are expected to take a plate and part in this affair.

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A Worthy Young Woman to Wed. To the Recorder. Invitations has been received announcing the marriage of Miss Cora Martin to Mr. Edward Griffith of Chicago, II., Tuesday evening, Dec. 29, 1908. • Miss Martin is one of our most wor-, thy young women, and is one worthy j of comment. Miss Martin is the best known musician in the State of Indi- | ana, having served ten years as an organist of the State Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. convention. Served several years in same capacity of the woman’s H. T, F. conventions and a num ber of years as organist of the various local unions of t< e county. She is also a talented pipe organist. Too much can not be said of the standing of Miss Martin, as one born and reared in our own city of Indianapolis. Her single life stands out as a monument to the young people of this city that can never be torn down. We feel proud of producing to Illinois a character so noble and pure as that of Miss Cora Martin. Hoping her a long happy life we remain her well wishers

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Rev. W. H Chambers Goes South Presiding Elder W. II. Chambers of the A. M. E. Zion church for the Indianapolis district, has resigned to accept the pastorate of St. Peters A. M. E. Z. church at New Berne, N. C. This is the mother church of this denomination in the South, and has a large and intelligent membership with a church seating capacity of 1500 to 2000 The many friends of Rev. Chambers rejoice to learn of his promotion and wish him great success.

New Presiding Elder in City. Rev. J. H. Manby, I). D., of Little Ro k, Ark,, is Hn the city to succeed Dr. W. II. Chambers as Presiding Elder of the Indianapolis district A. M. E. Z. church. Dr. Manby was pastor of St. Paul chnrch in Little Rock, and is known as the Sankey of the Zion connection. He will conduct communion services as follows: Dec. 27th, at Jones Tabernable. Jan. 3rd. at Walters chapel. Jan. 10th, at Pennick chapel. Jan. 17th, at Caldwell chapel. Jan. 24th, at Campbell chapel. Jan. 26tb, at the Ray Street Mission Dr. and Mrs. Manby will, reside in this city. - /

Rev. L. W. White, D. I)., of Washington Court House, O., pastor of the A. M. E. Church, is in the city, the guest of his brother, Rev. G. H. White and family. He will preach Sunday at both services.

The choir of Bethel A, M. E. church will render special music Sunday morning and evening, Mrs. Maud Beat ty will sing in the morning and Miss McElrath in the evening. Miss Kate Stewart, organist, J. Wesley Jones, chorister. Services at Campbell Chapel by pastor at 11a. m., Sunday school at 2. p. m., preaching at 3 and 8 p. m. by Dr. Marling, our new presiding elder. Rev. Geo. W. Harding, D. D., Pastor. Our Presiding Bishops, Rev Rev G. L. Blackwell was with us Tuesday eve Subject, “The matchless Speaker.” Dr. Callis was present, and made a short address.

Preaching at Allen Chapel Sunday at 10;45a. m., and 8 p. m. Sabbath school at 1;30 p. m., and C. E., at 7 p. m. The first piano rally by the Junior choir at 3 p. m. Rev. Sampson pastor

Freemont Free Baptist church 2121 Martindale ave. Sunday services Sundayschool at 9;30 a. m.; preaching 10;45 a. m., and 7;30 p, m. Prayer meeting Tuesday exening. Communion, fourth Sunday in each month A cordial invitation is extended the pub lie. Rev. Joseph Anderson, pastor: Mrs. Emma Brown clerk.

James N. Shelton, who underwent an operation at Dr. Wards Sanitarium recently, is making, a great improvement. His many friends rejoice to learn of the improvement in his condition. Soloman walker, veteran of t e civil war, who lived with Mrs. Mattie Jackson, in N. Sehate ave., died last Saturday and wasbiried at Marion soldier’s liome. Hew;s r member of Simpson Chapel M. E. church.

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[Copyright, 1908, by American Press Association.] m 1 rilY is Santa Clans sometimes \\J called St. Nicholas? For V\l the most excellent reason * that Nicholas is the real name of the saint. Until comparatively recent years there was no Santa Claus at Christmas time. When the old saint comes down the chimney Dec. 24, Christmas eve, and deposits gifts for the children in the suspended stockings he is just nineteen days behind time, for his true and proper time Is Dec. 5, that being the eve of St. Nicholas day. Just how Nicholas got to be the Christmas eve saint is not altogether clear, but those iconoclasts who dig into ancient matters are probing this secret. They have discovered, or claim to have discovered, that the Christmas eve Santa Glaus really originated in America, being transported to England from New York. In the saints’ calendar Doc. 6 Is St. Nicholas day. Nicholas was bishop of Myra, in Lycia. He is believed to have lived under the Emperors Diocletian and Constantine and is the patron saint of poor maidens, sailors, travelers, merchants and children. Rich , maidens, of course, are also quite willing to acknowledge him when be comes along with diamond dog collars, necklaces and tiaras. Before the great religious reformation the custom of giving presents on St Nicholas eve was general throughout Christian Europe. When the worship of the saints was abolished the practice died out in England, where for about three centuries St. Nicholas failed to visit households on the evening of Dec. 5 to leave presents for good children. By the way, it should be pointed out that Nicholas was noted even in infancy as a particularly good and pious child. Therefore his visits are not made to bad children—only to those whose parents can vouch for their good behavior during the previous year. In Austria, Holland and Poland St Nicholas eve is still observed. Good children get presents, secretly left In their shoes placed upon the hearthstone for the purpose or in their stockings hung from the mantel. When New York was settled by Hollanders the devout Dutchmen brought over to America their religious customs, not forgetting that of St. Nicholas eve. In old New Amsterdam the saint made his visits the night of Dec. 5, St. Nicholas day being celebrated by the settlers as a holiday. In time the Dutch were supplanted by the English, New Amsterdam became New York, and the old St. Nicholas eve gift giving custom was reintroduced into England from New York. But in England the custom of giftmaking on Ghristmas eve had grown up. There was, however, no Santa Claus ceremony. Gifts were made outright and without secrecy. When St. Nicholas sailed back to England there was consternation among fond papas and mammas In the tight little isle. “What! Shall we have two days of gift giving and less than three weeks 1 apart?” they cried. Thrifty English parents, it is supposed, determined that one day of giving was enough, and so they simply transferred St. Nicholas to Christ* mas eve. Have You Voted?

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Polite sendee Allens Chapel A. M. E Church^ Prompt attention s P e cial services in the morning with a .. . short sermon at 10:45 Song services r lowers ana umairs ^ Senior Choir at 8:00 p m. Sim1 • I-. .... day school at 1;30 p. m , Christian EnPrices below Competition I deavor at 7:00 p. m All are welcome Calls answered day and night i Rev. Geo C. Sampson, pastor

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Emancipation day will be appropri ately observed by the colored people of the city Jan. 1, 1909. Three meetings will be held. All of them will be at Bethel A. M. E. church. At 11 o’clock Dr. Booker T. Washington will speak to tlie colored teachers and the public in general in connection with the days observance. The afternoon meeting wiil he addressed by Dr. I). W. Isaacs of Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Isaacs is conceded to be one of the mos brilliant speakers in the country. There will he no admission fee for either the morning or afternoon meeetings. In tlie evening, under.the auspices of the Interdenominational Ministers’ meeting “Ye Olden Time Literarie Socie tie” will be given for the benefit of the City Charity Organization Society A small admission fee will be charged for this entertainment. There will be special musical features at each assem bly All of the churches, the various clubs—literary, social, charitable and political—the fraternal organizations, indeed, the entire colored population is expected to join in celebrating this day. For the evening’sentertainment G. W Beasley has been chosen president. Dinner will be served at the church by the Mary Campbell Mite Missionary Society and the stewardess board of Bethel church. These organizations will be at home to their friends in the church parlors

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The Parents’ Association of the Douglass school held one of the most interestsng meetings of the term last Friday afternoon. There were present about forty parents, a splendid representation of the school community. The principal feature of the program was an excellent address by Rev Callarof Jones Tabernacle, whose subject was, “ The Parents’ Responsibility sor the deportment of their children.” After the program light refreshments were served by the teachers of the building.

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