_What does the Washington Post say of G. W. Bryant, editor of the Race Standard, of Baltimore, Md.?_ "He is one of the most gifted orators of natural compass, white or black, in the United States. He has a voice that reminds men of Henry Grady, and controls an almost inexhaustible vocabulary." _How many building and loan associations are conducted by Negroes?_ At least forty building, loan, and co-operative associations are doing business on a substantial basis, having conformed to the laws of the various states in which they are operated. [Illustration: John Q. Adams, Chicago Ill.] _Who was the first President of the Afro-American Press Association?_ John Quincy Adams, editor of the "Appeal," was the first President of the Afro-American Press Association. _When did the Negro exodus take place?_ In 1879-80, when about 7,000 colored people left the Southern States and settled in Kansas. _When did the last sale of slaves lake place?_ In October, 1859, Pierce Butler, of Philadelphia, sold 988 slaves at the race track, Savannah, Ga., for $303,850. _How many Negro colleges in Mississippi?_ There are ten colleges in Mississippi for the education of Negro youths, and they are all well filled with bright, progressive students, who are fitting themselves for intelligent, worthy leadership of the race. _When was the Freedman's Bank established?_ In March, 1865. It was established in Washington, D. C., and had thirty-four branch banks in different parts of the United States. _How long did this bank live?_ Nine years, during which time it handled no less than $56,000,000. _How many colored Catholics in the United States?_ Colored Catholics have two priests and over 200,000 communicants. _Who are among the leading poetesses of the race?_ Mrs. Francis E. W. Harper, Mrs. Charlotte F. Grimke, Mrs. M. E. Lee, and Mrs. Josie Heard. _Who is the highest colored Mason in the United States?_ John G. Jones, who was recently elected Third Vice President of the Cook County Lawyers' Association, a new but strong organization composed of those admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Illinois. He is a thirty-third degree Mason, the highest in the United States. [Illustration: JOHN G. JONES, CHICAGO, ILL.] _How many colored lawyers in Chicago?_ There are thirty colored lawyers in Chicago, Lloyd G. Wheeler being the first, and was admitted in 1869. Miss Ida Platt is the only colored lady lawyer in Chicago. She was admitted to the bar about two years ago, and sought to make herself a first-class lawyer in every respect. _How many colored councilmen has Philadelphia?_ Six. _Who is the richest negro bootblack in the United States?_ Thomas Gleason, of Baltimore, Md., is said to have accumulated $15,000 polishing boots and shoes. _Who is considered the best colored mathematician?_