U. B. F. and S. M. t. In Annual Grand Lodge Session At Shelbyville
United Brothers in Great Session; Grand Princess Condemns Women Paraders Great financial showing made during year (Special to the Leader) Shelbyville, Ky., Aug. 8 - The Sixty-first annual session of the Grand Lodge of U.B.F. and S.M.T. opened here this morning at St. John's M.E. Church, with a large number of delegates collected from all parts of the state. All indications are that this is to be the greatest in its history. 
At 10 o'clock the Grand Board of Managers met and went over the general business of the order and such other matters necessary to be attended to preparatory to holding a grand session. 
At high noon the first general session was called to order by the Grand Master, G.T. Halliburton, in a few earnest and timely remarks. After the regular devotional exercises conducted by the chaplain.. Grand Secretary H.C. Russell read the Grand Lodge Call. Roll of officers was then read, followed by the appointment by the Grand Master of the following committees: Credentials, Rules, Grand Lodge Officers reports. 
Telegrams of greetings and sympathy were ordered sent to A.G. Gaddie, Assistant Grand Secretary and G.C. Winlock, member of the Board of Managers, both of whom could not be H.C. Russell, Louisville Grand Secretary present on account of illness. 
A joint session of U.B.F. and S.M.T. convened at 2:30 o'clock to listen to the reports of the Grand Officers. At no time in the history of the organization have better or as full reports been made or the financial outlook been better. In fact the business was found to be in a most excellent condition. 
This session is noted for its pleasant deliberation, its harmony, its wonderful reports of great work done by the present Grand Officers. 
Dr. C.M. Bigbee reports a new lodge organized at Browder. This is the only new lodge organized during the year, but the local lodges showed substantial increases in its members. 
K.F. Encampment
A big feature of the week is the fifth Grand Encampment of Knights of Friendship at which more than a hundred valiant knights from all over the state are assembled in their tented city. Prominent among the military officers ore General Eli H. Bowen of Louisville, Gen. E.W. Chenault, Lexington, Colonel Roger. Louisville; Captain Moore of Frankfort; Captain Riley Daugherty, Captain Louis Hutchison, and Captain Sam Bowen of Louisville; Major Sonnie Bowen and Captain John Page and Knight Commander Luther Edwards of Louisville. Exhibition drills daily add much life and entertainment to the occasion. 
The Grand Master's Address
Delivering his annual address before the joint grand bodies of the United Brothers of Friendship and the Grand Temple, Grand Master G.T. Halliburton spoke with eloquence and optimism of the progress and achievements of the order in Kentucky. 
He said in part, "More than sixty years ago our little vessel set sail upon the fraternal seas; the boat was frail, the sea stormy, the crew with little experience. Many said she would never come safely to port, but, guided by firm hands, nerved by courageous hearts, she has passed so many treacherous shoals, weathered by so many stormy gales with her banners still fluttering to the breeze that now all the crew and most of the passengers are beginnig to predict, and some even to boast a safe landing. The captain standing on the bridge today says "we will never strike sail to fear, we will come into port bravely, or forever sail with God the open seas." 
"Beyond question, beyond doubt, our organization has done, is doing much faithful and efficient service among our people. The touch of its gentle hand is felt in thousands of homes, and through our Relief Bureau timely aid has been rendered the beneficiaries of hundreds of deceased brothers." 
He said further, "the great task before us today is to turn our fraternal way, fostering racial enterprises of every kind and thereby opening the door of opportunity to our aspiring young people." 
For the Grand Temple, Mrs. Nellie Haggard, State Grand Princess, gave in detail the account of her official services during the past year. She has visited 47 Temples, attended several official meetings of Grand Temple officers, and handled a large volume of official correspondence. 
E.W. Glass, Hopkinsville, Grand Treasurer Among her recommendations, the Grand Princess urged the establishment orphan's home to be supported by the joint bodies. She condemned the practice of women marching in public street and maintainence of an old folks and parades as representatives of the order. She recommended the discontinuance of this growing custom among women of the race. 
Reports were also read by Dr. E.E. Underwood, State Deputy, Mrs. M.L. Foster, Deputy Princess, H.C. Russell, Grand Secretary, Miss E.B. Brown, Grand Secretary, E.W. Glass and Mrs. L.T. Evans, Grand Treasurers, W.H. Humphrey, Auditor, and Dr. A.C. McIntyre, Medical Examiner. 
The reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer of the United Brothers showed a cash balance of $15,000.00 in the Grand Treasury, over half of which is invested in interest bearing securities. The Grand Temple balance was reported to be $8,000.00. The Grand Auditor commended the efficiency of the present official force and vouched for the correctness of the financial reports. The Grand Medical Examiner made report in detail of applications approved. He appealed to the membership to be more careful in dealing with communicable diseases, in order that the health conditions throughout the state might be improved. 
Many Prominent People
Noted among the crowds at Shelbyville for the grand sessions were Prof. G.T. Halliburton, Grand Master of Hickman, Dr. E.E. Underwood, of Frankfort, E.W. Glass, Hopkinsville, Prof. H.C. Russell, Louisville, Prof. W.H. Humphrey, Maysville, Rev. C.P.M. Bigbee, Russellville, Prof. W.J. Callery and W.T. Williams, Little Rock; Lewis Berry and W.C. Washington Hopkinsville; Mrs. Edmonia Watkins, National Grand Princess, Cairo, Ill., Mrs. Nellis Haggard, Winchester; Miss E.B. Brown, Covington, Mrs. A.G. Phillips and Mrs. Fenimore Hardesty, Springfield; Mrs. W.H. Ballard, Lexington, Mrs. J.L. Poole, Hopkinsville; Mrs. W. Cantrill, Covington; Miss Martha Webster and Mrs. Mary Chatman, Louisville; Jesse Rees, Winchester; Tom Wright, Madisonville; Henry Weisiger, Frankfort; Joseph Bright, and Newton Jones Danville; William Johnson, Lancaster, William L. Weaver, Owensboro; J. R. Johnson, Carlisle; Dr. M.G. Ransom, Morganfield; Mrs. Alice Goodloe, Perryville; Rev. G.F. David, Lexington; Prof. G.W. Saffel and Mrs. Mayme Rowan, Shelbyville; Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Tardiff, Stanford; Mrs. George W. Adams, Lexington; and various other well known fraternal people. 
Much Business Transacted
Many important measures for the future of the order were introduced in the meetings Wednesday and Thursday The order is making great efforts to improve their farm in Bullitt County and to increase the surplus in the Relief Treasury. All indications point to a successful outcome in all of the big undertakings now being put forth by the "Grand Old Order of the Race." to hold a place of leadership among the great Negro fraternal societies of the state and nation. 
W.J. Callery, Official Reporter
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Cartwright for Congress meets popular favor The connecting of the name of Mr. Victor Cartwright as an Independent Republican Candidate for Congress has been much discussed by race voters that count during the week. The idea is meeting with popular favor among many dissatisfied Republicans and especially is it hoped that Mr. Cartwright enter the race, the class of Republican that he is and has been for so many years. Mr. Cartwright was let out of the Post Office a few weeks ago after being assured by Administration leaders that he would either receive the appointment of Postmaster of the local office or assistant. He is popular and strong with the labor unions and is being urged from that source to enter the race for Congress as an independent. 
It is claimed that Mr. Cartwright is a sure enough Republican, a real exponent of the principles upon which the party was built, a believer in fair play and a square deal to the Negro members of the party. 
Just what course a large number of voters of the race will take has not yet been determined by the leaders, and while pondering over what is best in politics for the race and community it would be wise to consider the name of Cartwright, and what it would mean should he decide to enter the race, and should happen to be elected by the Labor and Negro vote.
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Boost Business and Fight Vice and Crime Meeting at Pythian Temple Culminates Into a Program of Good-will and Helpfulness LEADERS TO PUSH ALL NEGRO BUSINESS The meetings held at the Pythian Temple by several members of the race have materialized into something far different than was reported as the outcome of the first meeting. The political aspect of the meeting has gone into oblivion, and the report comes from two or three who had voices in the previous proceedings and at the last meeting ways and means were offered and a program devised, approved by all those present that the community be aroused from center to circumference in interest of race business. A program of general education of the mass to support business owned and operated by Negroes, and arouse the business and professional to their sense of duty in the support an co-operation one with the other is in the plan.
"Negro enterprises are working aling smoothly, the people here are more than keeping pace with our people in other cities of this size in business and the support of it, but there are yet thousands of dollars that should be put in the Negro banks, placed in the Negro Insurance Companies and [spent?] with [Negro newspapers?], [printers?], grocers, architects, mechanics, druggists, dentists, physicians, florists, general merchants and all other race business. Business is power, and if the Negro is to have power and influence he must build up his business. Our sons and daughters are crying for positions commensurate with their training,and the call of the times, and to make the positions and answer the call we must build up the business we have and organize more of them", said one of those who had much to say in the last meeting held at the Temple.
To Help Clean Up Communities
There was a minister or so at the meeting who heartily doncured to the idea of boosting race business, this minister feels, however, that those who have the interest of the race at heart in his business and political life, may also help build up the moral life of their children by calling the attention of the authorities, and co-operating with them in cleaning up many of the dives and the vice on the streets of the communities that are lined with an element of bad men and women. Dance halls that are within a stones throw of some of our churches and schools, speaking out for race business, and against the vice and crimes that are sapping the very life out of our boys and girls, are the thing which the ministers and all race leaders must turn our attention to, [said?] this well known divine.
Dr. and Mrs. Alexander entertain friends What may be easily regarded as one of the grandest, the most beautiful affair of its kind seen in the Falls Cities in many a day was that of a Lawn Party given by Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Alexander of New Albany. Tuesday evening, as an appreciation of their friends. The Doctor, who is one of the most prominent and a great success, put it as an obligation of his splendid wife to her friends, and they were there; one hundred and fifteen of them, enjoying the hospitality of Dr. and Mrs. Alexander and the happiness of all that was beauty and charm in the magnificient home, and from the front gate to the spacious auto garage. A Lawn Party that carried and displayed all in elaborate preparation and service and elegant and appropriate appointment. 
The most interesting games, including the Donkey Game, Guessing Contest, Peanut Game and Lucky Number. Prizes were won by Miss Ethel Malone, Mrs. Cassius Smith and Mr. William Durham of Louisville and Mrs. Carrie Manuel and Mrs. Alma Mucker of New Albany. Attractive musical selections by Misses Hallie and Ivey Lindsey of New Albany, and the delightful past ended a perfect evening. 
Special out of town guests were Mrs. Lula Crosswaith, of Nashville, Tenn., Registrar of Fisk University; Mrs. Susie McIntosh, of Hot Springs, Ark.; Miss Ion Givens of Evansville, Ind., and Mrs. Lillian Smith of Los Angeles. 
Among the many Louisville guests were Dr. and Mrs. R.L. Oliver and Miss Oliver. Mrs. and Miss Whedbee, Dr. and Mrs. T.C. Brock. Dr. and Mrs. G.C. Brannon, Dr. and Mrs. Maurice Blackburn, Dr. and Mrs. P.M. Flack, Mr. and Mrs. S.O. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. I. Willis Cole, Dr. J.A.C. Lattimore, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ganaway, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Taylor, Mrs. Belle Woodard, Mrs. Wilson Ballard, Mrs. J.O. Blanton, Mrs. D.L. Lawson and Mrs. Troutman. Misses Rebecca Guest, Mary Hicks, Margaret Parks, Ethel Malone, Marinda Buckner, Lucy and Helen Duvalle, Henrietta and Carrie Warren, Salome Worthington, Mattie Lee Anderson, Alma Wheeler and Mr. B.J. Shipley.
One Minute of Prayer is Asked Today at Noon
Independent spirit prevails out in state A leading educator and fraternal man from out in the state spent a few hours in the city last week. And his whole talk was the local, state and national political situation. The thing that interested the writer more than all else was his opinion of the situation in Kentucky. He gave an interesting story of what the Negro was thinking about out in the state, and how much concerned the Negro seemed to be about his present position in politics and how he was getting into his mind to better himself. He said, "the Negro is thinking out in the state. Not in any one part, but in all parts. You don't know how much good it has done him by the Negro newspaper of t his city. His eyes have been opened. He sees things as he has never seen them before. He is being educated, and like Negroes all over the country, he realizes the mistake he has made for so many years, in putting all his votes in one basket. You will be surprised to know how the Negro out in the state feels about the Independent idea. He believes, in fact he has been made to know, that, in politics it is best for him to think, act and vote for himself. You independent thinkers may be discouraged here in Louisville, but you have much to encourage you out in the state."