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SATURDAY* MARCH W, 19C0 i?AfAKi WITH BILLY SMKJtM II IlFtICt b) TOM McMAHJN Religion Editor, TM Stitt. Criumbii, S. C. VICTORIA FALLS, South Rho- desia-—It took David Livingstone fourteen^ days to trek two hundred miles from his advance base to this beauty spot which the great mis¬ sionary explorer called the most wonderful sight he witnessed in all Afi ica. This week Billy Graham made a longer trip in a powerful little monoplane in a little over three hours. The far traveled evangelist said the flight, which featured spectacular views of wild game, was the most exciting he has ever experienced. When he left Salisbury, South Rhodesia, the South African pilpt said that most of the game in the region had been killed off because of the tsetse fly. So the veteran pilot felt safe in promising to eat anything they would see, horna and all, as they went down the river. If the three Graham teamsters and this reporter had held him to his promise, the pilot would have consumed no less than four herds of elephants, (the largest contain- ii\g up to two hundred pachy- «Aous Rirns), three herds of the dang- black buffalo, two herds each of zebra and antelbpe and two hip¬ popotami. Billy Graham and his close as¬ sociate, Cliff Barrows, shouted “Whew”! with boyish exuberance as the skilled pilot took the plane down for a closer look at the herds which thundered off as the strange roaring bird approached. The evangelist is here for a three-day rest to break the pace of this ‘‘Safari for Souls” which has taken him through 3 West Afri¬ can countries and will yet take him to five more nations which are vastly different; up the cen¬ tral and eastern parts of the con¬ tinent across which the winds of change Are blowing so swiftly. The Graham party arrived at the Victoria Falls Hotel, from which the roar of cataracts can be heard, the same afternoon as the Monckton Commission, a fact-find¬ ing body charged with laying the groundwork for an important con¬ stitutional conference for Rho¬ desia’s Myasaland. The Commis¬ sion will be here all week. Here Giahani will rest and seek to absorb some of the spirit of Liv¬ ingstone for whom the nearby city is named, and whose statue over¬ looks the falls which he was the first to describe scientifically. Here, also, the evangelist will review the West African tour which exceeded all expectations, as over three hundred thousand people turned out for the great rallies at race courses and stadiums; fifteen thousand of whom remained quiet¬ ly after the meetings to seek the Lord. The closing meeting of the first half of the tour was at Jos, Nigeria, a mining center on the great plateau of northern Nigeria, where some of the most primitive tribes of ail Africa live within walking distance of the modern commercial city. Nearly ten thou¬ sand heard Graham there, includ¬ ing a large proportion of the Eu¬ ropean population in one of the world’s greatest areas for mining /)\XE5u&-. Get caught in a suddea downpour or blizzard without your overshoes? Take thos* wet shoes off your feet at soon as possible and towel dry your tootsies. To prevent your shoes from curling up, work crumpled Kleenex tissues into the toe of each shoe and set shoes aside to dry thoroughly, awsy from heating unit. The tissues will soak up any moisture,___ tin and columbite Jos is also a great missionary center where one can find many stories of heroic and sacrificial service among the pagans and Moslems. One group of seven hun- dred people crowded into six rail¬ road cars for the seventy mile trip from Kagora to hear Graham. Kagorans used to be feared as “tailed head hunters” who tied tails onto themselves and regarded col¬ lecting the heads of their enemies as the mark of manhood. The Chief of Kagora, a Christian since boyhood, now the lending Nigerian governmental figure, and owner of a new Pontiac, led the evening prayer at Graham’s meeting. Many others, some of them former pagan tribesmen, walked fifteen miles to the Jqs meeting, retracing their steps at night on a path infested with snakes, scorpions and baboons. The nearly three thousand mile trip from Jos to Salisbury was fas¬ cinating and varied. We flew a chartered British Heron to Tico, the border city of the Nigerian re¬ lated Southern Cameroon^. We then transferred to a motor launch for a three-hour river ride to Douala, in French Cameroons. In order to reach the launch, we rode a tiny open railroad car along the docks where men were peeling giant logs. At Douala where rebel activity is current, some of us were almost stranded on the waterfront because the taxis stop running at six o’clock in preparation for the tight nine o’clock curfew. The French hotel was comfortable and we saw no signs of conflict except for bar¬ bed wire barricades and soldiers patrolling with fixed bayonets. From Douala we flew nonstop to Brazzaville in a wonderful super constellation, stopping,overnight in that capital of the Republic of the Congo, formerly French Equatori- al Africa. It wasn’t practical to cross the river t!o beautiful, mod¬ ern Leopoldville where independ,- ence was just promised for the sprawling, sparsely settled Belgian Congo with its tremendous wealth of uranium and other strategic ma¬ terials. Many Leopoidviliians join¬ ed hundreds of Brazzaville people at the meeting addressed by Billy Graham in the old Swedish mission, winch was a refugee point during last year’s rioting that cost scores; of lives. The next morning we flew non¬ stop to Salisbury in a DC 0-B, which Graham regards as perhaps the world’s safest plane. At the airport, the evangelist was greet¬ ed by some five hundred people who crowded the terminal balcony and sang “To God Be the Glory, Great Things He Hath Done.” Two of Graham’s associates are preaching this week in principal European cities of Southern Rho- desia, a tension filled country with fewer than three hundrd thousand whites and over two million Afri¬ cans. He will climax these cam¬ paigns with two addresses at Bul¬ awayo and one at Salisbury, then head for Northern Rhodesia, Kenya, Tanganyika; RUandn- Urundi and Ethiopia. FBB Senior Choir The Senior Choir of FBB church met at the home of Mrs. Mary Washington with the Vice President, Mrs. Elia Manor, p r e s i d i n g. Those assisting Mrs. Washing- ton in serving were Mrs. Anna N. Williams, Mrs. Beulah Allen and Miss Sadie O. Legree. A get-to-gether will be on March 17, St. Patrick’s day, at the home of Mrs. N. M. Gregory, 1319 Richards street, 7.30 p. m. Mrs. Sallie Freeman is presi¬ dent and Mrs. Naomi Gregory, reporter, ., J :j Hy Niigliliors ♦ -^—^1 “Oh, just barely enough to taxes why? ** pay my ... „ I Mrt-**++- CHURCHES * X *\ •’ - i" . *. ' Connor’.? > Temple The services Connor’s I Temple were inspiring anc i J attended on last Sunday- Sun- day School was conduct*. 3 by ! Sunt. Hunter. The offering a. n ! attendance banners were won b>' j the Boyd, Intermediate instructor. class, The Mrs. mes- Bes- sie j sages were delivered by Rev. W. | w. Whitehead, pastor. The sub¬ ject of the communjon message was “A Sick Church, A Heal¬ ing Christ.” One joined the church. The 33rd anniversary of the church is being held this week .March 7-14. The follow- ing churches are participating: ( Jerusalem Baptist church, Good- will Baptist church, Pilgrim Bap- | ti.vt church, First AB church, Bethlehem Baptist church, Fri- j | day night; Tremont Temple Baptist church, Monday night. Youth day will-be observed on next Sunday morning at 11:30 o’clock, Miss Leomia s Pinkney will be the speaker. Friendship Bapt. Church The services at Friendship Baptist church, Rev. D. 15. Hen¬ derson, pastor were well attend¬ ed. Sunday School was conduct¬ ed by the superintendent, Mrs. D. Williams. The subject was “God’s Protecting Providence,” At 5 o’clock the Sisterhood met and made plans for a pew rally on March 20. The Senior choir will meet Tuesday night and rehearsal will he Friday night. A chicken supper will be given at the home of Mrs. L. Benjamin, 1218 Augusta Ave„ Saturday, March 12. 2nd St. John Bapt. Church Second St. John Baptist church, Golden [street, West Sa¬ vannah was well attended on Sunday in its communion ser¬ vice. The pastor, Rev. T. J. Wright spoke from the theme ‘ "The Need For Brotherhood.” On Sunday March 13, Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. with Supt. W. C. Rbss; at 6 p. m., Mission; BTU with Mrs.! Annie L. Ross, president, at I 7 p. m.; at 8 p. m, preaching | by the pastor with the Senior' the music. ' choir rendering Women’s _ St. | Day At Paul Baptist Cluirch st. p au ] Baptist church will J observe annual ; Day on Sunday. March 20. The women of this church antici- npte an eventful day. The program will include a variety 0 f talented participants. The public is cordially invited. 1st K". Bethel Ba?t. The pastor. Rev. R. Scott de¬ livered an inspiring sermon on Sunday at First iMt. Bethel Bap- list church, The,morning ser- vice was largely attended and No. 3 choir and usher s served.. BTU meets every Thursday at 5 p. m. Sunday, March a 2.30 p. m. cdmmunlon sefEces will be held 1st Friendship Bapt. At First Friendship Baptist church, Rev. G. R. Conner, Sr., minister, services were excellent Sunday. The church school was well attended with Mrs. Marie D. Green in charge. Charles Brown brought high¬ lights on the lesson followed by Joe Wyne and Pastor Connor. Two Inspiring messages were delivered by the pastor. The church and pastor’s an¬ niversary will be celebrated be¬ ginning March 14 through the 18th. The rally will terminate at that time. A musical program will be sponsored on Friday night. Charles Robinson, the Bolton St. Gospel Chorus, the Rose Buds, Stars of Harmony, the Conner Singers and others will parti¬ cipate on the program. Shiloh Bapt. Church Rev, G. W. Carter, pastor of Shiloh B^ntist church announ¬ ces that ReV, George Dingle and the members fit Second Arnold Baptist church worship at Shiloh Monday nigbv, March 14, On Tuesday night, gospel at 8 o’clock the Triumph Singers will render a progT&J 11 The church is located on the corner of Broughton and Ran- dolph street?. Communjpn services are held each 4th Sun- day. We Build New and Remodel Old Bathrooms ADD-A-BATH “Elegance Without Extravagance” ALL TYPES OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS MOCK FENCE AND AWNING CO. AD 4-6683 p- vVe maintain an active sales force for eelling bowses, bon- J |!! ralcws, business property, lots and Investment property. X [ ‘ | We are ready to serve 5®** w ** e *^ er 5°'* w * f * h "7 or ** ! Insurance written at a 15% saving to yon. ;; We collect renta -Over U years experience. A.B. SjNS % SQJJj RfcA klfiSS) |,, ttuying-Selling [ [ Loans Insurance Savannah, Georgia .. 9 York St., East Phones ADams 2-6292 — Adams 3-5025 [ BEST PAINT BUY i ; INSIDE FLAT $4).89 Rubber base type White and 8 beautiful Colors. SOUTHPORT OUTSIDE WHITE FUME AND MILDEW ; RESISTANT SOUTHPORT This is not a second line, but absolutely a TOP GRADE ■ OUTSIDE WHITE PAINT This Paint Is Manufactured and Backed By THE SOUTHPORT PAINT CO. A Savannah Paint Manu¬ facturer For Over 52 Years and ..a Division of Wesson Oil Snowdrift H BUILDING N ARMO MATERIALS 337 W. BROAD ST. SAVANNAH, GA. Telephone AD 4-8883 THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA ....... ... .......... ^ THE WINNERS go the spoils jn ^ st , v<?nth iuinual North . South Golf Tournament, just com- here. to right are Joe Roach of Los Anglcles, amateur champion for the fourth straight St. Mary’s A. M. E. A.t. Mary's AME church will have* a "circular program,” and a weight rally combined for the benefit the church building fund on Sunday, March 20 at 4 o'clock at First African Bap¬ tist church .In East Savannah. Rev. Charlie Fogle is pastor. Tremont t emple At Tremont Ten: pie BaptLst church, Rev. J. M. Benton, pas¬ tor, Sunday services were in¬ spiring including cormnunion. Sunday Sfchool was conducted by Clifford Riles. The pastor’s morning message subject was "Making Personal Contact With Jesus.” 4 p. m. his subject was "Measuring Up To The Bless¬ ings of God.” 61st Annual Statement «t* in presenting our Sixty-FIrrt Annual Statement to V®u 6vr policyholders, or» behalf of who the directors, contributed officers, and other employees of the company, I do so with a deep sense of gratitude to everyone has In any way to the organization, growth and development of the company down through the years. Today, the company has acknltted assets of $64,574,792.33 and Insurance In force of $264,440,033.00, and paid to policyholders during the past year $5,816,438.63 and has paid since organization $74,581,949,13. During 1959, mortgage loans in excess of $2,900,000.00 were made to assist policyholders In the purchase of homes, financing of businesses, building of churches, and acqulrrtg and/or financing other properties. The company Is giving dignified employment to nearly 1200 high calibre, well trained, loyal and dedicated easployees In more than 50 different )ob categories. Its affairs ore In good condition; Its asset* are sound; Its finan'ftigl con¬ dition is strong; Its management is capable, and Its corporate Image Is good. t ■ -v ~ We enter the “soaring sixties' 1 with high expectations and utmost confidence. ' , 'ASA FAITHFULLY T. SPAULDINIJ YOURS, 1 PRESIDENT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1959 ' NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ASSETS LIABILITIES, CONTINGENCY RESERVE Real Estate: t»tin /AND SURPLUS Home Branch Office Offices . . .Tfk * Y~' ■ ■ $520,013.90 519.760 11 , ftatutory Policy Reserves ....... $50,096,711 It Other Properties I ....Vorllite, 75,648.27 f 1,115,420 68 policy Claims Not Reported > V and Incomplete................ 476,452 37 , Mortgages: ^ Dividends to Policyholders 1,217,125.80 City-Insured by FHA and Other Policy and Contract ) VA Guaranteed ......... 8,680,340.56 , ...............!..^r v Other City Mortgages ......8,065,284.32 t Liabilities 909,437.81 Farm Mortgages .....,.hi»»G |0Q.f)18 4O 16,846,243.29 Interest, Rent and Premiums Policy Loans ........ 1572,246.61 [ Paid In Advance............. 171,719 88 Bonds: Taxes and Accrued Expenses United States Government ... 2,957,738.40 Payable In I960 ................’ 695,629 48 Foreign Governments ........ 125,530.92 Croup Annuity—Employee Past State and Municipal, U. S. Service Reserve 261,126.66 and Canada ............ 8,155,171.78 ............... Railroads, United States...... 8,713,290.22 Mandatory Security Valuation Public Utilities, .................17,188,227.80 U. S. Reserve 1,068,852 01 and Canada ....................... Industrial and Miscellaneous, Reserve for Workmen's Compen- te United States ............... 9,409,464.48 88,549.423.35 satlon and Fluctuation In i Morbidity Preferred and Common Stockt Mortality and ...... 500,000 00 Common—U. S. Insured All Other Liabilities............. 207,470.86 t — 175,000.00 by FSLIC ..............*«••« \ LIABILITIES'.....,,’!, Preferred, United States 89,214.44 TOTAL $55,094,525 98 Common, U. S. Including 4 2,195,310.82 1,429,525.26 State Supervised Corp....... Contingency and Surplus: Reserve Cash and Bank Deposits ..... 9 1,145,230 49 Reserve for Contingencies ....$3,980,266.35 Interest and Other Investment \ Asset Fluctuation Fund 500,000 00 Income Due and Accrued 493,440.78 ...... .. - Premiums in Course of Collection Unassigned Surplus .......... 5,000,000 00 9,480,206 31 and Deferred .................. . 1,187,646.08 TOTAL LIABILITIES, All Other Admitted Asset*....... „ 235,018.78 CONTINGENCY RESERVE l SURPLUS............ $64,574,792 P TOTAL ADMITTED ASSETS 664,574.792.38 AND 33 , « INSURANCE IN FORCE $264,440,033.00 year; Mytrice Mclver of Dayton, Ohio, ladies victor and Pete Brown of Jackson, Miss., who triumphed in the pro division. —Miami Metro News Bureau Photo. Last Rites Held for Mr. Alford (Continued from Page one) and delivered the eulogy. Rev. J. S. Bryan and Rev. E. P. Quarterman assisted. The de¬ ceased was a member of St. Phillip A. M. E. church. Interment was in the Nation¬ al cemetery at Beaufort, S. C„ with the Parris Island Marines conducting the burial services. Steele’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Alford’s employment at the local U. S. Postoffice began on December 22. 1919. He was » +4 -M ' 1 1-1 -1- College Grads. Tax Fight Inspire House of Prayer By ELDER JAMES LONG Secretary, General Council House of Prayer. Third in a aeries of article* on the Holme of Prayer for All Peo¬ ple since the passing of Bishop C, M. timidn (Imre, We have a church within s church and our young people com¬ prise it. They have their own choirs, pastors, hands, orchestras and the usual church organizations. All young House of Prayer min¬ isters train within our churcih. Some of our younger elders are graduates of America’s leading cud- leges and universities, many nre still enrolled. Some colleges rep¬ resented are Howard, Lincoln, Shaw, Morris Brown, Paine, t Sliey- ney State, Minor Teachers. Our young people will lead the church one di\y. We know it and we are grooming them for it. They will assume one of the largest church and property responsibili¬ ties in this country. Then comes the talk about delinquency. Our young people are so busy in the church that they have little time for the type of outside activity which would lead to trouble. Presently America is watching the attempts by the Federal Gov¬ ernment to tax the property of the House of Prayer as dirrjot connec¬ tions with the persons.! holdings of our deceased leader and found¬ the first parcel postman to use a motor vehicle. He was of¬ ficially retired on March 30, 1958. At one time Mr. Alford was an active musician, playing the Trombone. He serv¬ ed as president of the Knights of Columbus band and was a PAGE THREE er, Bishop C. M. Grace. Pointedly, the church’s property belonged to the church, the Bishop’s property belonged to him. We will not con¬ test. tax on the properties inherit¬ ed from Daddy, but we will seek to hold on to the Church's posses¬ sions. It was our founders’ policy never to fight the Government, so we will not fight. As soon as the tax matter is settled, we will begin our building program mentioned earlier in this series. If the delay is too long, then we will build without settle¬ ment. It is unheard of and strange that the United States Government would attach church properties in this manner. If any readers wonder why I am writing this series on Bishop C. M. (Daddy) Grace, it is because I was personally helped by God through Daddy Grace. In my youth a slab of plate glass destroyed my sight. Through faith in God my sight was restored at a House of Prayer service one night. Later I served in the United States Army during World War II without any trouble at all. (Next week: Why the member¬ ship in the House of Prayer dou¬ bled after Daddy’s passing.) member of the Elks band. Survivors Include his wife, Mrs. Mabel Robinson Alford; two slsters-ln-law, Mrs. Albert Johnson of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Maud Roberts of Phil¬ adelphia, and two cousins, Mrs. Sarah Johnson and Mrs. Violet Johnson of Waycross.