Rev. Dr. Beckett was born in Edisto Island in 1856, and was educated at Clarke University and Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. From 1908 he served as missionary secretary of the A. M. E. Missionary Board. How well his services to his Church were appreciated was shown in his elevation. Rev. Dr. Ross comes from a grand old Tennessee family. Four of his brothers, now deceased, were A. M. E. ministers. He served the Church since 1880 as pastor. His fame as an orator and his faithful and tender leadership over the flocks that he was appointed to lead were two chief factors that stood out in his success. The National Republican Convention This issue of the Half-Century was delayed so as to include a review of the proceedings of the National Republican Convention which assembled in this city on June 7th. From a Racial standpoint the convention was somewhat a disappointment, as it furnished conclusive proof that the Negro is gradually, but surely, being eliminated from National Politics. For notwithstanding practically all of the “old guards” of the race were here—they were principally “hangers-on”—members of the “third house,” or contestants, as but few of them were regular delegates or even alternates. Considering, the unfriendly attitude of the Democratic administration toward our people, it was hoped that the Convention would go on record by making an expression by resolution, or through its party platform, of its recognition of the equal rights of all men without regard to race or color, but in that there was also a disappointment. A resolution of similar purport was offered, but failed to carry. Concerning Mr. Hughes, the Presidential Nominee, but little is known as to his attitude toward the race, for he has held but few official positions in which he has come into contact with our people. As Governor of the state of New York he was fair. However, anything to beat the present Democratic Administration. Let us hope! The fifteen Bishops were assigned to the following districts: First District—Bishop Evans Tyree, D. D. Conferences, Philadelphia, New York, New England and New Jersey. Second District—Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D. D. Conferences, Baltimore, Virginia, North Carolina and Western North Carolina. Third District—Bishop C. T, Shaffer. D. D., M. D. Conferences, Ohio, North Ohio, Pittsburgh and West Virginia. Fourth District—Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D. Conferences, Indiana, Illinois, Chicago, Kentucky and West Kentucky. Fifth District—Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D. Conferences, Missouri, North Missouri, Southwest Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Puget Sound, California and Arizona. Sixth District—Bishop J. S. Flipper, D. D. Conferences, Georgia, Macon, Georgia; Southwest Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, and Augusta, Georgia. Seventh District—Bishop W. D. Chappelle, D. D. Conferences, South Carolina, Columbia, Northeast South Carolina, Palmetto and Piedmont, South Carolina.