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CHRISTMAS!
SPIRITUAL MEANING
OF CHRISTMAS
RETRIBUTION
Hy Rev. W K Lovall. Psator
A Mrrry Christmas!
Klrat A. M K. Zion Church
l hriatmaa! What a mai|(r word!
By Krv J. L. CaMon. D.D. of Mt
( hier nuire we wi»h our many
The harbinger ol pracr and good
Oliva« Haptiat Church
Trailers—every
one— the hapisest
will! At tint iilad tune, turn forged
*T'or I hr a r j c r of („ill liaa ap- all the harriera that aland between |( ‘hristmas that life’* circumstances
prarrd lo l a i r all mrn. ami H thrill l.ikr a refreshing shower that make possible,
ii limili u* in ranounrr irrrligion amt tools the heated air,
allays the germ
Christmas is a Christmas festi-
worldly pataiona ami lo livr a life laderf
.lust and punlir., relea.ea the val. and should be observed in the
of tr|f ina.trry, of mtrgrily, ami of nutrinirnia of earth the apiril »f i < hristiar* tsfnrit.
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luaty. in lina prravnt world." Titua a n r ii l m i * cools ihr hrated passions
of men engendered hy prejudice.
T,,C r<‘a * ° n ‘ ’* CIVmS P f ‘ * >«
2 I I I » I Mudati I
T h e a<r ia full of Xmaa Good- settles the dust of mischief making 1 'hristmas-time is in recognition of
i'herr |iota arr (toiling, tirila arr now strife, purifies the atmosphere oi < kid's greatest gift to man—the
tingling, Itglu arr aparkluig. atara arr hmiiaii relations and contact, and Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—
•Inning, rrowda arr •tamprding thr sink,
into thr soil of our hearts, whose c o m j nif brought a
fuller
clerks at many counters, money i* 'here to dissolve and release the mil- i _
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changing hands and ausicly fills the rnnenls ol soul which alone can feed
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world
had
ever
known
before.
the growth of rral manhood.
days and nights of little children
( hristmas is at once thr climax o f !
Like many other sacred things,
llundlrs' llundlrs' lliindlrt1 Thr
postman is lailrnrd down with his failure and the o|ien door to un -, t hristmas, the great festival of
hurdriis
(Juecr enough though — limited suctrss
As thr ancients cel- j love, is liecoming so rommercial-
these burdens are lighter than they rh r.le d the return of .un. bringing lzc<1 , ha, j „ (rue „pint may lie
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would ordinarily he
They carry llir growing day. so (.hristmas u thr , .
M a " y K,ft# arC », r o m P,<‘d b>
cheer to millions of hotura, brighten . . . . . . I for bringing thr dr.d futile ' ° M
friendships, transfigure childrrn with past, garnishing the hrart and home r' valry, display of wealth, selfish-
Itravenly joy and stir the aged to for a new welcome guest—the New tifss, llo|*e of material advantage
youth again
Year of hope and succeta.
j o r by mere formality.
T his is thr dullest season of the
Christmas is not something that
To give out of thankfulness-
natural year, hut it. short days. it. * » " ' « »"<«
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o f |ovf an(, a
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rough
weather, and its blighting | * ,,ew , o u ’ comes to earth upon e a c h : ( |]))se |css fo r t u n a ,
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to give ex
storms arc forgotten Why ? A new recurring year
W'e should, then, swing wide the pecting no return; to give un
life stir* thr world and happy hearts
doors
of hrart and home and nation selfishly, realizing it is more blrss’d
join in parus ol joy and carols of
to hid welcome this new soul. Our I to give than to receive,
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l hristmas should always witness the
That is true Christmas giving.
rnd of all that disturbs or molests
Esjiecially
if we would meet the
the peace of nund.
If this is not
approval
of
the Christ, whose ad
trur. then, ours is not a true Christ
vent we celebrate.
mas
Our fathers raided Mack men’s homes
And made of black men slaves,
Their seed paid well the Mil with bombs
Whereby were digged their graves;
And still their children’s children pay
In a belated good,
By the crude gods to whom they pray,
And learning’s timid mood.
The groans of Africa’s dying sons,
Thrown to the fish at sea—
Throbbed through the roar of Sumpter’s guns,
And out-live Grant and I>ee;
For still the whip-lash, long decayed.
Sendeth its hiss abroad.
And on the yet unborn is laid
The unforgotten goad.
The balances of judgment still
Uncertain seek their rest,
Weighing what Mood we yet shall spill,
What yet may be our test;
Nor yet our nation's course is free
The grave’s up-reaching hand
That makes a buried wrong to be
A living God's demand.
Aeons we yet shall pay the price.
For which our fathers signed;
If blood indeed for Mood suffice
So mind shall Meed for mind—
And » u l debased shall soul debase,
Arid heaven itself shall tell
How slower, heavier is the pace
O f all that tov with hell.
We should remember generous-
■ ly the sick, the unfortunate, the La Cresccnta, Cal.
Asaorislt* Fdilnr Cttcs Kant needy. This w ill he real Christ -
mas giving and this we can do
AND HIS NAME
' while extending greetings and
Tha Advocate does not neceaaarily
share in Kite Keid'a views, but wheth-
ir we do or not. her opinions arc
lane, and logical and well worth
reading. It is your privilege as well as
£"25*#
7 “ h K .t . andI the
invites your opinion upon subjects
she discusses from time to time in her
column.
Mrs E I) Cannady, associate e d i- ,
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tor o' T h . Advocate left Wednesday |KOOd
on a business trip east. She will he |
K°'ic f«*c IS days.
With thr wile
gone the boys arc staying with their
lHntir J n ,| having neither dog ..r
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"*•»« ' or ,h<- editor is a mighty
lonrly place this Christmas.
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" ,sh‘“s ,0 evfr>' One.
PO R T L A N D v. S E A T T L E
—R obert H’hitaker.
SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL
B y Rev. Daniel G. Hill, Jr., B ethed A. M. E. Church
Following in the footsteps of the Christian Pilgrims of the centuries,
we journey once again to Bethlehem of Judea and bow in wonder and
admiration around the crib of the Saviour of Men.
Today, all the joy of childhood is ours! Today,
we thank God for the gift supreme! Today, a new
•measure of love; a new basis of hope; a new con
cept of "Peace on Earth to men and good-will’ is
ours. And because of this new joy, new hope and
new concept— millions of the faithful will lift their
voices in praise ! From the far comers of the earth
— from the lips and hearts of red men, black men,
white men. yellow men—the immortal strains of
A deste Fidelis will ascend unto Jehovah!
In our adoration, admiration, respect and happi
ness, we are thanking the great God of the ages
for this little Jewish baby who restated and re
affirmed the eternal truth of life. We are rejoicing
with the heavenly hosts at the birth of Mary’s child, whose purity of
life, humility of spirit, gentleness of heart, sacrifice and service’ has
helped men find the way to God.
Whenever the nations of the world, and the peoples of the earth,
recognize and practice the virtues of life, as revealed in Tesus of
Nazcreth, they shall have cause to rejoice in the words of the Prophet
Isah ;
And his name shall be called ll'onderful. Counsellor. Mighty Godi
Everlasting Father, Prince o f Peace."
May a Merry Christmas ami a Happy New Year he yours!
Here’s good luck and happiness
Folks, last year the colored huskies
to Cornelia Marvin whose genius
.V/u# <>// Christm as S ig h t — Trift»
from Seattle invaded our City of
has given to Oregon first rank in Triangle C lubt
Roses and down there in the Coli
state libraries. If she is to tie mar
seum nosed us out of a close game,
ried to F x -Governor Pierce which
•it to 2# The members of the Port-
one shall l>r congratulated thr most?
| land team have no alibis to offer for
Here's happiness and long life to
last year's defeat— Seattle, w*ith a
l„>III of them.
more experienced and veteran aggre
One of her remarks is so trur it
cation, won fairly. But. friends s r
is painful “ I made up my mind I
I well wishers, this should really be
would never go through another ses-
Portland's year. Our team has dis
aioli of thr legislature.
Good turn
played in their six hard built-up
and women arr pillored before the
games, grit, fight and determination
waya ami means committee.” I hap-
to win; so every Portlander—large
in at one of this committer sessions
or small—young and old alike—Come
with a friend who was in one of the
out on the 29th at Centenary Wilbur
state instituions.
When we left the
gymnasium. E. Ninth and Ash. and
room I asked him why hr endured
give the boys your moral support
such insulting grilling.
One would
The game this year promises to be
have ihought that hr spent the mon
a hectic affair. Seattle has the weight
ey for drink and fast women that
and her players are large, but we
hr was asking for thr support of
cannot vouch for the Seattle super
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iority in basket shooting, ability, etc.,
Portland's hospitality has never been
because the floor work of Captain
Hakrr is remarkable this season, and questioned. Churches, residents and
in fact, the entire team is hopped the public will have an opportunity
to prove to Seattle A. M. E., down
for thr game.
W YATT W. WILLIAMS
Attorney at Law
With Julius Silvestone,
523-524 Lumbermen! Bldg.
Attorney and Counselor
BUY
CHRISTMAS
SEALS
112 Macieay Building
announces
the opening of a class in
PIANO
Private and Class Lessons
Studio
8 7 8 Union Avenue North
Trinity 1870
No need to puzzle over your Christmas List.
G IFTS.
Give ELEC TRIC A L
They're always gratefully received, because they make tasks
easier and home life happier.
See our Christmas Display of all kind* of labor-saving appliances—
at prices to fit every pockrtbook.
The list includes
Res. Phone Ea. 8983
PERCOLA TORS. T O A ST E R S, W A FFL E IRO N S. H EA TER S.
ELE C TR IC CLOCKS, D E SK AND READING LAM PS,
Doctor E. L. BooQer
DENTIST
TH E STORE FOR
EVERYBODY
H O U R S. * . IS,
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502 - 3 PA N A M A
—and dozens of others equally useful and attractive.
Electric Store . . . .
. . . . Electric Building
PORTLAND ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
B U IL D IN G
Alio Stores in Salem, Oregon City, Greiham, St. Helens, Hillsboro,
St. John a, Oregon—and I'aucouver, Washington
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T h * Q uality
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Sun. A Evening by Appointment
(b er.
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Mrs. E . D. Cannady
MILE OF PENNIES
In my work, I am called upon for
WOMEN’S GOAL
all kinds of service, from giving a
telephone number (sometimes called
AT CLEVELAND
out of bed to take “Information’s"
place) to writing an editorial—altho’
my husband is the editor), and
Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 13.—A mile
singing at a funeral. I meet lots of
people and love to do it. I count of pennies is the goal of the Womens
that day lost in which I have not 1 Auxiliary of the Cleveland Branch
met and made some new friends. It of the National Association for the
was my good fortune Monday p e n Advancement of Colored People, to
ning to stop at the home of Mr. and raise funds for the 20th anniversary
Mrs. J. S. Donald at 310 E. Broad conference to be held here next June.
way
While sitting in the kitchen The mile of pennies at 18 to the
chatting with Mrs. Donald and trying foot, will amount to *844.90.
In addition to Mrs. Louise W.
to coax Clarence Ramsey, Jr., to
kiss me, Mrs. Donald's sister, Mrs. Davis, too E. 98th St., Cleveland, is
J. Gross came in. 1 was so glad to making fruit cakes at $1.50 a pound
see her as I had not in a number of —as she does annually—the proceeds
(months. I have known Mrs. Gross of sale of the cakes going to the
[ever since I have been in Portland Association.
Many affairs are being planned by
j and have loved her just as long.
Presently the door-bell rang and in the Cleveland Branch to raise cash
came another lady.
We had not for the Conference, which it is ex
met before, but she was introduced j pected will be a memorable meet
as Mrs. Dancey, from Tennessee. I ing.
Charles W. White, president of the
was so happy to meet this beautiful,
spiritual woman. It wasn’t long be Cleveland Branch, reports that at
fore we were discussing the sick the regular monthly meeting, the
I and someone mentioned something East End political club, of which
about praying. In a little while, we Claybourne George is president, voted
were all on our knees in true Christ unanimously to denate S25 toward
mas spirit thanking the Master for the 20th annual conference expenses.
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Hear . . . .
CASTON AND HUTCHINSON
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MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH
Tomorrow (Sunday), at 1 1 :0 0 A. M.
DR. CASTON Preaches His Christmas Message— Subject:
“Grace Has A ppeared”
MR. PALL HUTCHISON WILL BE O l'R GUEST SOLOIST
Singing
“Beside Still Waters”
and
“The Publican”
Good Seats fo r Those Who Come E arly!
YOUR CHRISTMAS STORE . . .
Here in this fine big store you will find everything
for your Christmas gifts—Books, stationery, toys,
kodaks, fountain pens, engineering and artists’
supplies, gifts, leather goods, golf supplies, and
many other practical and useful gifts—all of them
you’ll find here at right prices. Let us serve you
this year.
Call BRoadway 6021
The J .
K. GILL CO.
N. E . Cor. Third am) Aldar
Last!! Something
C . H. W e s t o n C
Portland , Oregon
o .
Incorporated Under the Lazes o f th*
E LEC TR IC R E FR IG E R A TO R S, RANGES, VACUUM CLEAN ERS,
Store
By
$844.80 MARK
Booksellers—Stationers—Office Outfitters
Fifth and Stark Streets
Take a Tip from Santa Clout and
Give Something Electrical . . . .
Alberta Yvonne Mayo
Tli. N.lW»l. St.t., «tvl Uni TnkwMiMl*
* • « * 1 . 1 1 0 » . ( I k . I'stwa S IM M
Office Phone B t . 8967
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YOU CAN’T GO WRONG ON ELECTRICAL GIFTS
OULD you buy Christmas Seal#
if you knew they had helped
to reduce the tuberculosis death-
rate? In the past twenty years the
death rate has been cut in half—a
saving of more than 125,000 lives in
the year 1928 alone.
"Bu y Christmas Seals,” for they
are fighting tuberculosis every day
of the year.
Christmas Seals give protection
to your friends, to your family —
and to you)
Pori land’s
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