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We found this program giving thent opportunity to “Lift every voice and sing, till earth and Heaven ring Ring with the harmony of liberty” (MARCH-APRIL. The vaices heard by soloists, quartettes and choruses were a cheering and pleasing note.

Williams, Chaplain Lift Every Voice (Johnson)—Audience Opening Remarks (Roll Call)—Mrs. Odile Cage Ward Jeanes Supervisor Greetings—Mr. F. M. Richardson, Principal, Central High School Setting the Stage—Mr. E. A, Lee, Parish Supt.

LIFT EVERY VOICE by Dorothy Sterling and Benjamin Quarles. The lives of Booker T. Washing- ton, W.E.B. Du Bois, Mary Church Terrell and James Weldon John- son. PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS by Lavinia Dobler and Edgar A. Top- pin.

Odom EChant > nal e as e Ainto My Eleant Musictso-iieveni - o Lift Every Voice And Sing Vieditation = Sse s aiae Mrs. Otelia T. Brown Introductory remarks were then given by the chairman, Mrs. I. M. Shaw.

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” was sung by the audience. Mrs. Ida Mae Brogdon of Stone Hill School, Sumter, S. C., read the scripture and sung the “Lord’s Prayer” accompanied by Mrs. Ade- laide P. McDonald of Sumter. Greetings were ex- tended by Mrs.

The lesson was closed by having the class sing the anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”” The tone quality of this group was very good.

The program included: “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, directed by Wirt D. Walton, Teacher of Music, Sumner High School, St. Louis. Invo- cation by the Rev. C. M. Long, Pastor of Central Baptist Church, St. Louis.

The program opened with a song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” by the audience, after which prayer was offered. In the foreword Mrs.

Music:—“Lift Every Voice and Sing”...................... Audience Benediction: BRIGHT'S PHARMACY “JUST WHAT YOUR DOCTOR ORDERS"” 10th and Chesinut Louisville, Ky. JAckson 7841 JAckson 9678 Welcome To K. N. E. A. JOIN THE K. N. E. A.

After singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, the group was led in prayer, | after which there was music by the A. M. & N. College Choir. Reports of various officers were called for: Secretary of Educational Re- search, Miss E. I.

Jennings Chorus—Lift Every Voice and Sing Remarks—District President S. C. Odell. “School Community Relationship” was intel- ligently discussed by the following persons in various fields: Parents View—Prof. Walter Magee Elementary Teacher—Mrs.

All teachers assembled and sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. H. Harvey, followed by a spiritual, “Nobody Knows the Trouble I See.” The purposes of the Workshop were given by the Jeanes Supervisor, Mrs. Estella Harvey.

Hunter WITH THE EDITOR MTA Dues and Journal Interruption Convention Notes Constitution Revision Re: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ASSOCIATIONAL MTA Officers In Atlanta........ . Fourth District MTA Meeting. ...

Burger Mississippi Teachers Association “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Led by Miss Dorothy Jean Lee, Utica Institute, Utica Piano Accompaniment by Mrs, Joyce J. Bol- den, Utica Institute. Invocation — Reverend W. B.

The melody, words and interpre- tation of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” were taught, sung and ap- preciated. A screen flannelboard was started with red and white lettering in the center panel spell- ing out “We, Too, But Who Are We.”

Howard, Pastor, Pratt Memoria] Chy Jackson " Singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” — The audience led by Mrs. Princess Jones, Campbell College . Welcome — Mrs. Frankie Nichols, President, Jackson Teachers Association Jerome E.

Greene Auditorium Campbell College MAGNOLIA STATE VOCATIONAL ASSOCIATION Call to Order: First Vice President, MSVA “Lift Every Voice and Sing” — Audience Invocation The Agenda — Mrs. Helen C.

Gill, Jackson State College “Lift Every Voice and Sing” — Audience led in singing by Ben Bailey, Mississippi Industrial College, Holly Springs Greetings — J. W. Jones, President, Jackson Teachers Association Lucius T.

Lift Every Voice: The lives of Booker T. Washing- ton, W. E. B. DuBois, Mary Church Terrell, and James Weldon Johnson, by Dorothy Sterling and Ben- jamin Quarles.

Coggs, Executive Secretary Emeritus Eresentation: of:(Colorsy St siaie ity i ena il Boy Scout Troop Granite Mountain Elementary School ERONPESINGINIG a5 2. e b i e o A S, piuE. selt | e “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Pledge of Allegiance *N. P.

.: The delegation sang the Negro National hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” The delegates were beated by the Parliamentarian, J. L. Gant. Reports of committees and nom- inating speeches were heard.

Burger, President Mississippi Teachers Association Platform Guests: Committee and Sectional Chairmen Mugic—“Lift Every Voice and Sing” led by Mr. Kermit W. Holly, Jackson Public Schools; Piano Accompaniment by Mrs. M. V.

Bennett, Presiding Opening Song—*Lift Every Voice and Sing” .Audience Prayer.......... Prof. J. W, Waddell, Principal, Elkton High, Elkton Chorus—“Faith Of Our Fathers”—Walton—Jeffersontown, Dorsey, Griffintown Schools. Mrs. Sadie M.

Why, song, of course: “Lift every voice and sing, "Til earth and heaven ring; Ring with the harmonies of Liberty!” Our song, then, has a purpose, and that purpose is complete liberty.

He was finally relieved of the presidency of Florida State Normal and Industrial College in 1901 When Tucker resigned as president of the Association, he was replaced by James Weldon Johnson, the composer of the black na- tional anthem, “Lift Every Voice

“Lift Every Voice and Smg —Aud1ence standing., Invocation—Rev. A. D. Williams, Pastor of Clark Memorial M. E. Church. ~Music—Concert Singers, A. and I. State College. Address of Welcome—Hon. Hill McAlister, Governor of Tennessee.