The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN MERIGAN LEDGER. VOL. XIX NO.17 W. H. LEWIS FAILS TO LAND THE IMPORANT POST OF ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES. The Assurance Is Said To Have Been Given Out At The Famous Beverly Conference And Later Ratified At Washington That Lewis Would Land The Position—But At The Last Moment Mr. Lewis Is "Thrown Down"—Negroes Not Satisfied With The Appointment Of Associate Justice White. Bureau of the Afro American Ledger, 1018 11th St. N. W. Washington, Dec. 22.—The primary "disappointment" over which the colored residents of Washington are freeting is the administration's change of mind with reference to the naming of William Henry Lewis, of Boston, as Assistant Attorney General of the United States. The assurance is said to have been given at that famous Beverly Conference, and later ratified at Washington, that the place would be reserved for Mr. Lewis. Although no vacancy existed at that time in any of the offices of Assistant, it was understood that Mr. John G. Thompson, of Illinois, in charge of Indian depration claims, would either resign or be transferred, and that Mr. Lewis would be his successor. At first the matter was to remain strictly confidential, but upon the urgency of the men who had engineered the Beverly conference, and to secure whatever benefit that might accrue to the party through this splendid recognition, it is said. the administration yielded to the wishes of the conferences and authorized the publication of the proposed appointment of the Mr. Lewis, and added to it the promise of the nomination of Mr. Cottrill for the Honolulu post. Of course, the announcement was received with great glee by the press and by the masses of the Negro race everywhere, although it was claimed by many, and perhaps with some verity, that the good news came too late to be effective in turning the flood of resentment that the colored voters seem to have treasured up against a number of Republican managers. As this is a city of federal office-holders, there is not much loud talk indulged in, but behind closed doors, that which is being said about those responsible for the alleged "throw-down" of Mr. Lewis can best be described by the slang phrase—"a plenty." The next "disappointment" came in the elevation of Associate Edward D. White to the exalted post of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The competency of Justice White as a lawyer is not questioned; and all are willing to give him the benefit of the ability to pass up issues without prejudice in his role; but many confess that it makes cold chills run down their spines to see scores of high-grade jurists of the republican party overlooked and a member of the opposition party selected for an honor that even the President of the United States would be glad to enjoy. There would have been joy in the camp had that grand old man. Justice Harlan, been named for Chief Justice, and t designation of Justice Hughes would have given satisfaction. As it is the colored citizens hereabouts are keeping their mouths shut, as far as they are able, and praying to be delivered from any wrath that may be embosed in the unfatnmacle feature. There is no small degree of disappointment in the publicists over the designation by a Republican President of three Justices who might reasonably be expected to agree with their section in fixing the 'political and civic status' of the Negro, and who fought with arms against the adoption of the "War Amendments." WILLIAM H. LEWIS COTTRELL NAMED AS COLLECTOR IN HAWAII President Taft Sends Name of Prominent Ohioan to The Senate For Con- Washington, Dec. 22 — President Taft sent to the Senate last Saturday the nomination of Charles A. Cottrill, of Toledo, Ohio, to be collector of customs at Honiokou, Hawaii. The position pays about $4,000, according to the amount of business done. The appointee will hold office at the pleasure of the President, but the usual length of time has been eight years for the incumbent. Mr. Cottrell is one of the best known men in the state of Ohio. He wields considerable influence in Lucas county, in which Toledo is located. He is known to all of the leading politicians of his State, and at one time was strongly urged for the position of recorder of deeds. He is prominent in fraternal circles, and is a past grand chancellor of Ohio Grand College of Dentistry of Pythias. For six years Mr. Cottrell served in the internal revenue office in Ohio for five years he was appointed in the office of the Secretary of State at Columbus, and for 17 years he was in the office of the Lucas county recorder. He is about 50 years of age, married and has an eight year old son. MINISTER AND BRIDE ROYALLY WELCOMED. Rev. and Mrs. Joseph G. Bryant Entered On His Return From Wedding Trip. Denton, Md., Dec. 20-Rev. J. G. Bryant, pastor of the Union Bethel A. M. E. church, who was married last Thursday in Baltimore to Mrs. Martha Wilson, of that city, was with his bride, tendered a royal and loyal friend of his church when he arrived here. Mrs. Bryant was attired in a handsome traveling suit of tan broadcloth, with hat and gloves to match. A supper was tendered the couple and a number of fine presents were received. Rev. and Mrs. Bryant both made happy speeches, thanking the friends for their kindness. The cold wave, which has held this town in its rip for sometime, has abashed and both schools and churches are being better attented. The young ladies of Bethel A. M.E. Church are preparing a fine program to be rendered during the holidays. A series of entertainments have commenced at John. Wesley. M. E. Church. CHURCHES ARE DOING WELL. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Crisfield, Mt. Doc-30—At the Stewards' rally, which was held at the Shiloh M. E. Church last Sunday a collection of $60.00 was raised. Mrs. Martena Whiting and Mrs. Matilda Scribner were the captains. At St Paul's M. E. Church on Sunday, December 11th, $277 was realised and a successful doll baby rally at St Paul. YULETIDE IS NOW THE QUESTION OF GREAT MOMENT YULETIDE IS NOW THE QUESTION OF GREAT MOMENT THIS SEASON HAS ALWAYS BEEN UTILIZED BY PEOPLE TO GIVE PRESENTS TO FRIENDS To All The Little Boys And Girls Who Read These Letters "The Colonel" Wishes Them a Merry Christmas—Lectures In A Number Of Churches And The People In Some Instances Were Very Generous — Trying To Tear Down The Work Of The Great Dr. Washington. Col. J. O. Midnight. Jefferson, City, No.—Sunday will be Christmas, and I am going to hang up my stockings, although there are holes in them. It may be that some kind hand will have Santa Claus to bring me a new pair and then I will be thankful. Ever since I could remember the world, this time has been used by civilized people to make presents to their friends and relatives. I do not know where the custom started or what gave rise to it, but I am going to ask my private secretary and I am sure she will give me the information and I will be all the brighter. Some will go to visit their relatives, some will go to their former homes. Many sad hearts will be made glad by the coming of son or daughter, or sister or mother or father. To the little boys and girls who read my letters, I here desire to wish you a Merry Christmas, and a long life. Merry, because He has spared you, and I am told by one that it was about this time in the year that, the Saviour was born, and that I should spend your time, in drinking strong drinks, but in serving the Lord, who did live and die for you. I feel like shooting myself. Why should I not be happy? Think of what I have passed through, and see I am still here. I could have been in eternity today, but I crawled out of the wreck, and with only a little shaking up, I am still here. I desire to thank Him for His kindness, and I shall ever strive to serve Him. "Well I have spent a whole week around St. Louis, and was the guest of Rev. J. H. Bennett, D. D., while there. Reaching there Saturday afternoon, I went to the home of Dr. Bennett, and found that he was expecting me. Well I read them, and letters there for me, and I read them and answered them as best I could and then went out to market with Dr. Bennett. His wife made us welcome, and told us not to stay long and we did not. Then back and to bed I went. Sunday morning I went to the Fifth Baptist church where Rev. Bennett is pastor and where a rally was held. I was booked to do the preaching and I did speak for them in the morning and in the afternoon I spoke at the Tabernacle Baptist church of which Rev. J. L. Cochrane was the pastor. Dr. Bennett was at St. Paul A. M. E. church, which Rev. J. W. Sexton is pastor. Dr. Sexton is one of the best pastors and is doing a great work for his people. Monday morning I went to the meeting of the preachers, and found that they had me the whole show for the meeting. I spoke for them and they gave me a collection. It was a nice little collection and I enjoyed it. Then I took dinner with Mrs. Stevens, the mother of a young woman who is teaching in Waco, Texas. Monday night I went to Tabernacle Baptist church where I found a number of women waiting for me to deliver a special lecture to them. I made the lecture, then they turned over, to me a nice little purse for speaking to them and many of them thanked me for the lecture. I went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tonsall where I spent the night and early Tuesday morning went to St. Charles, Mo., where I spoke to the people there. Wednesday night I spoke at Central Baptist church, which has the biggest membership, but where I got the smallest consideration, but the biggest praise. I do not understand why the BISHOP ALEX. WALTERS white people of this country do not accept the praise that I got from some of the people and carry me across the country. What I got from Fifth church, Tabernacle, and St. Charles, I could use but what I got at Central, there was nothing doing. Thursday night I spoke for Rev. G. C. Mason, speaking in the afternoon to the women of Alton, and at night to men. They invited me to come again and gave me some money with which to come back again. I am now in Jefferson City. I spoke Friday morning at Lincoln Institute, and Friday night at the Baptist church. I am writing this letter Saturday morning. I am booked to speak in the city four times Sunday, and think I will be able to do so. Now let me say a few things to you. I have never been called upon by Dr. Washington to take up any of his fights and I have always felt that he was able to take care of himself. He has taken care of himself. I have been perfectly free, and if there was anything that I thought was wrong I have not hesitated to speak about it. I am nearing my grave, and cannot hope to remain all the time on earth, but to my mind the greatest living man of our race today is Dr. Booker T. Washington. So many of our men have desired to make great names for themselves, and they have found it easy to get their names in the paper by saying something against Dr. Washington, but I find that there is plenty, of room for every man, and I am sure that Dr. Washington will not know that he is in the world, so far as taking from his glory is concerned. When it comes to education, or book WILMINGTON MASONS IN ANNUAL SESSION Wilmington, Del., Dec. 20—The annual session of the Most Worship-Hiram Grand Lodge, F. & A. Masous was held in their hall W. 12th street last Wednesday, and after transacting a considerable amount of business, the following officers were elected and installed. Most Worshipful William H. Caldwell, grand master; J. Harry Weeks, deputy grand master, M. J. Pettijohn, senior grand warden; Walter A. Richardson, junior grand warden; Amos F. Johnson, grand secretary; B. L. Thomlinson, grand treasurer; I. J. Henry, grand tyler; George Elsey, grand chaplain; Rev. Albert Price, grand orate; Asbury Sterling and J. H. Futter, district grand masters. After the installation ceremonies a banquet was served in the reception room of the Temple, at which toasts were responded to by a number of prominent members of the fraternity. Adah Chapter, No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star, held very elaborate entertainment last week which was very successful, a large number of members of the Order and their friends being present. Mr. S. T. Johnson, of Philadelphia is visiting his brother, Mr. A. F. PRICE THREE CENTS ENCE WITH DEMO THE POLITICAL LEAGUE LOOKS TO DEMOCRATS COLORED CITIZENS MUST DIVIDE HIS VOTE IF CON- CESSIONS ARE MADE BY DEMOCRATS. Bishop Alex. Walters, Rev. J. Milton Waldron and Revs. S. L. Corrothers, Representing The National Independent Negro Political League, Confer With Democratic Congressmen - They Are Tired of Lilywhiteism In and Discrimination In Republican Party. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Dec. 23—Bishop Alex Walters, of New York, Rev. J. Milton Waldron and Rev. S. L. Corrothers, both of this city, had a conference with Champ Clark and a number of other Democratic congressmen a few days ago, regarding the probable attitude of that party toward the Negro. The three men are leading spirits in the National-Independent Negro Political League, and directed the campaign of the League in certain States against Republican candidates for various offices last November. Indeed, part of the victory achieved by the Democrats in the recent election has been regarded as a result of the work of the League. The league is a force directed against the lily-white tendencies of the Republican party, and many of its members have long since urged that the Negro should divide his vote where it could be done honorably. These men made the proposition to the Democrats that the Negro would divide his vote if the following was agreed to. That a pledge be made that the clauses in the constitutions of the Southern States which relate to the right to vote be honestly and faithfully observed and that the colored men who have the right to vote thereunder be accorded that privilege. 2. That the Negroes be allowed to vote in the primaries of the South, the same as they are in other sections of the country. 3. That federal positions hitherto held by colored men under Republican administrations be filled by appointees from the race. 4. That all hostile teisolation which has for its object the degradation of the race shall be repealed and that no such legislation shall be hereafter enacted. The Congressmen listened intently to all that was said, and took the proposals of the three divines under consideration. REV. J. MILTON WALDRON (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) THE FILM MAKER McKINLAY APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED BY SENATE Opposition to the Confirmation of the Gergetown Collector of Port Fails to Materialize. Washington, Dec. 22—On last Thursday, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Whitefield McKinlay of this city, as collector of the Port of Georgetown, D.C., without rejoining a committee. The name of Mr. McKinley came up in the executive session, and when a motion was made in the open body that he be confirmed, the motion was agreed to without division. The much mooted opposition to the confirmation failed to materialize. Mr. McKinlay has been in office for several months and is admissing its affairs in a most satisfactory manner. NOTES FROM THE NATION'S CAPITOL Society Will be Gay During Next Week—Vernon To Deliver Emancipa- (Special to the Afro-American Leader, Washington, Dec. 23 - Society is agog over the third annual holiday reception to be given by the Council of Upper Classmen of Hoard University, which will be held at Odd Fellows' Hall next Tuesday evening. The Lyric Orchestra will furnish music. These receptions invariably draw a large number of the society folk of this city, and delegations come from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Richmond. The indications are that the out-of-town visitors will be more numerous than ever. At the vavis colored theatres special holiday novelties will be featured next this week. W. Clarence Hueston, a prominent member of the bar of Kansas City, Mo., is spending a few days in this city on business. Register W. T. Vernon has been invited to deliver an emancipation day address at Atlanta, January 1. Mrs. Mary Chruch Terrell is prosecuting a vigorous campaign for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe set for the 14th of June next. Dr. J. Shepard, President of the National Trial School at Durham N. C, was in the city this week completing arrangements for the tour of Judge J. C. Prichard and former Governor R. B. Glenn, of North Carolina, who are to deliver a series of address-se in behalf of this school. Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Munic pal Court of the District of Columbia, has accepted an invitation to delivie the commencement address at Tuskegee Institute in may. Winchester, Va., Dec. 22. -The funeral of Geneva Brooks took place at the Free-Will Baptist church on Thursday afternoon. She leaves one sister, two brothers and other relatives to mourn their loss. Interment was made at Orick Cemetery. Rev. Fisher of ficiated. HOLIDAY PERIOD IN WASHINGTON Muletide's Approach Causes Flutter Among the Elite Organizations In the Capital City, and Many Brilliant Social Functions Are Being Planned. Homecoming of College Folks. BY OLIVER RANDOLPH. Washington—Notable throughout the nation for its brilliant social sensions, Washington is at its best during the holiday period. Receptions, card parties, dances and masquerades, banquets and other social functions of A. H. note are occupying the attention of the society folks this holiday season more than ever. The whist clubs, under the auspices of the Prudence Crandall society, have a bid a whist tournament; the Monacan club gave a brilliant assembly; the Chrysallis octette will receive on New Year's day; the Fortnightly club, one of the smart social clubs, gave a dance; two popular sewing circles will entertain, and many other affairs of note are on the calendar for Uuletle. Many out of town visitors come on to take a part in the social season. Prominent among those are the young folks from the big colleges. From Harvard, Yale, Cornell, the University of Michigan, Dartmouth, Williams and other educational institutions come many Washington boys and girls to enjoy the Christmastide with their parents and friends. Snapshots of Some Society Folks. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the wife of Judge R. H. Terrell, is prominent in social circles here. She takes a leading part in one of the fashionable whist clubs. Mrs. Terrell, as is well known, is a lecturer of national fame and indeed is a typical clubwoman. Her husband is judge of one of the municipal courts of this city. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, the wife of Hon. W. H. Clifford, has made her Sunday evening "at homes" quite a feature among Washingtonians. Mrs. Hunt, the wife of the American consul at St. Etienne, France, recently talked at one of Mrs. Clifford's "at homes" on the experiences of a consul's wife. W. H. Mr. Just, an instructor at Howard, talked another evening on Robert Louis Stevenson. People prominent in educational, official, religious and other circles in Washington attend these "at homes." Mrs. Clifford is a leading W. C. T. U. woman and is also the secretary of the Bethel Literary and Historical society. Her husband, Hon. W. H. Clifford, holds a good clerkship in the treasury department. He was formerly a member of the Ohio state legislature, representing one of the Cleveland districts. Mrs. W. H. Hunt's Visit to Washington Visiting Washington at this time is Mrs. W. H. Hunt, the wife of the American consul at St. Ettienne, France. Mrs. Hunt is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall, who is the wife of Attorney Napoleon B. Marshall. Mrs. Hunt has been abroad for several years. She speaks French fluently and also speaks the Madagascar language. Mrs. Hunt was with her father, Judge M. W. Gibbs, when he was consul to Madagascar. Her husband, Hon. W. H. Hunt, was at that time Judge Gibbs' private secretary and succeeded Judge Gibbs as consul at Madagascar. Later Mr. Hunt was transferred to St. Ettienne, France, where he now is. Mrs. Hunt talks most interestingly of life in France. Her husband is one of the stellar consuls of the United States consular service. Chrysalis Octette Club Organized. The Chrysalis octette is the name of one of the smart Washington clubs. It was recently organized by eight young ladies who are practically the dobutantes of this season. Miss Lillian Evans, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. Bruce Evans, is a prominent member of this unique club. The other members are Misses Imogene Clarkson, Miriam Wormley, Evelyn Mellill, Willard Hall, Louise Wormley, Mabel Tunnell, Pearl Lewis and Adele Parks. The New Year's reception to be given by this club is looked forward to with much interest by the younger set. Decision In the Wall Case. Isabel Wall, the eight-year-old child of Stephen Wall, who has between one-eighth and one-sixteenth Negro blood in her veins, was declared a Negro by the court of appeals of the District of Columbia recently. The opinion was handed down by Justice Shepard, the chief justice of that court. Chief Justice Shepard said: "Congress having failed to define the meaning of the word 'colored', the duty has necessarily devolved, in the first instance at least, upon the board of education to determine those children that are white and those that are colored whenever that question arises in a particular case. "In the absence of a definition in our own statute we are compelled to ascertain the popular meaning of the word 'colored.' As early as 1820 Mr. Justice. Story declared that the word had acquired definite meaning as mulatto, Negro, etc., though it was not necessary in the case before him to express more definitely what the meaning was." The attorneys for the girl contended that the word "colored" must be given its common or popular significance. Negro physical characteristic and Negro blood must combine in one to render her colored," the petition read. Regarding this contention Chief Justice Shenandoa says: "It must be remembered that the learned trial justice had found that M. there were to be observed of the child physical characteristics which afforded ocular evidence suggestive of aught save the Cancasian. He declined, however, to accept this delusive test of race and based his conclusion that the petitioner is 'colored' upon the fact that she has a proportion of Negro blood, not more than one-eighth and not less than one-sixteenth." Isabel Wall is the child of Stephen Wall, a colored man who is married to a white woman. The child attended for awhile a white school at Brookland, D. C., but was afterward denied admission by the principal of that school, whose action was supported by the superintendent of the Washington schools. The matter was then taken to the board of education, the result being that the board by a vote of 8 to 5 upheld the action of the superintendent. An application was then made by Stephen Wall, the father of the child, who is an employee of the government printing office, for a writ of mandamus to compel the school board to admit his daughter to the Brookland school. Justice Wright of the District supreme court dismissed the bill, and an appeal was taken to the court of appeals, the highest court of the District of Columbia, with the result affordsed. It is understood that the case will be further appealed to the supreme court of the United States. Success of John W. Thomas as Farmer One of the most thrifty farmers of Kansas is John W. Thomas, who recently sold one of his plantations near Hutchinson, Kan., for $15,000. Mr. Thomas has since bought a new tract of land south of Hutchinson for $10,000, for which he paid cash. He is easily worth from $50,000 to $75,000 in cash, besides his two farms and a splendid touring car, which he uses to good advantage in his work as well as for pleasure. THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. PRINTERS THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Removal Has leased the large 3 Story Warehouse 628 N. EUTAW STREET, For a term of years and will occupy the same when improvements are completed on or about 307 ST. PAUL STREET. Bunday School Lesson for December 25, 1910. (Specially Arranged for This Paper.) LESSON TEXT. — Luke 2:6-20. Memory verses 13, 14. GOLDEN TEXT. REVIEW. "Wherefore God also highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name." — Phil 2:9. GOLDEN TEXT. CHRISTMAS— "For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." — Luke 2:11. Jesus Christ brought into the world for every person two ideals or goals of life, but these two are so intertwined together that no one can realize either ideal or reach one goal without the other. One is personal, the other social. The personal ideal is perfection of character and of the whole being in heavenly beauty and power; and this going on forever in an unending development. It is to bring into our lives the highest and best, in order that we may use them for the service of man or God. Peter wished to abide on the mountain of Transiguration, but Jesus sent him down into the sinful and suffering world, carrying his vision with him, in order to do his common duties with the highest motives. The second blessing of Christmas is the social transformation of this world into the kingdom of heaven, where all the inhabitants live according to the laws that make heaven what it is; where all social arrangements are for the best good and happiness of every citizen, where all business is done according to the golden rule of love; where all have the comforts, the wealth, the education, the enjoyments, the power of service, which he can use. In a word, it is the answer to our daily prayer, "The kingdom come, Thy will be done." The "noble ten" is the well-earned title which ten Chinese men gained for themselves by passing an examination which made very evident their knowledge of the Bible. This Bible knowledge examination was held in Hunan, China, some time ago. The syllabus of the examination, which is given herewith, was long and comprehensive and it meant the hardest kind of work for the competing Chinese. it is suggested that our readers test their knowledge of the-word by these questions. Old Testament: Repeat names of Old Testament books. Repeat Genesis I. Repeat origin of Sabbath (Gen. 2:1-2). Name the 12 Patrilarchs (Genesis 49). Repeat the Ten Commandments (Ex. 20:3-17). Repeat Solomon's Prayer (1 Kings 8:22-61). Repeat Psalms 1, 8, 23, 32, 51, 95, 103. Repeat key verse from each chapter in Proverbs. Repeat Isaiah 53. Give summary of the Book of Jonah. Repeat Mal. 3:10-18. New Testament; Repeat names of New Testament books. Repeat the Beatitudes (Matt. 5:3-11). Repeat the Lord's Prayer (Matt. 6:9-13). Name the 12 Apostles (Matt. 10:24). Repeat "The Great Commission and Institution of Baptism" (Matt. 28:18-20). Give summary of Mark's Gospel. Repeat the Magnificent (Luke 1:6-55). Repeat the Golden Rule (Luke 6:31). Repeat the institution of Lord's Supper (Luke 22:15-20). Repeat John 1:1-1. Gain an account of the trial, death, resurrection and ascension of our Lord, from the four Gospels. Pentecost. Repeat Acts 2:1-7. Choosing of the Deacons (Acts 6:5). Repeat Paul's discourse on Mars' Hill (Acts 17:22-21). Repeat key verse from each chapter in Romans. Repeat 1 Corinthians 13. Give summary of Paul's second letter to Timothy. Repeat Hebrews 1. Repeat 1 John 1. Name the seven churches in Revelation. Repeat Rev. 7:9-17. Repeat Revelation 21. PROHIBITION BRIEFLETS The work of catching up with the "blind tiger" element is progressing finely in Georgia. The mayor of Celina, Ohio, after personal inspection, caused the arrest of a saloon keeper for selling liquor on Sunday and fined him $50. Alcohol has a stronger affinity for the human brain than for any other part of the body. This makes the effect of alcohol the most dangerous, as the brain is the most vital and sensitive part of the human body. 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A handsome illustrated weekly. Largest citations in the world. NUHN & Co. 361 Brunswick Way, New York MUNN & Co. 361 Brunswick Way, New York UPLIFT AMONG RURAL CLERGY WORK OF DR. GEORGE L. WHITE The Need of Intelligent Leadership In Religious Affairs Is Engaging the Attention of a Number of Afro-American Clergymen In the South. Influence of Bishop Walters. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. It is encouraging to note the propaganda being disseminated by a number of Afro-American clergymen in the south for a better educated ministry, especially for a better ministry in the rural districts of the southland. Prominent in advocating for this timely advance is Rev. George L. White, D. D., pastor of St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion church, Wilmington, N. C. Whenever there is a commercial movement organized to enhance racial interest to relieve certain sluggish conditions which impede the progress of our people Dr. White is foremost in REV. DR. GEORGE L. WHITE. giving impetus to such efforts that will make race work a desirable element in the world of industry. In teaching his congregation the value of observing civil laws he is doing a commendable work. A prominent feature of his activities is his manly and uncompromising stand for the rights of all men. He accepts every opportunity to proclaim the gospel that does not prescribe one man for the selfish motives of another. In this he is an ardent disciple of Bishop Alexander Walters. Because of his ability to content for the high ideals that make a people a power for the developing of a Christian civilization he has achieved success in the various fields in which he has labored. He is one of the foremost ministers of the race and a prominent character in the lawmaking body of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion denomination. A prominent feature of the recent North Carolina annual conference, Bishop Alexander Walters, D. D., presiding, was the unusual large reports made by the ministers. Dr. White closed a successful year's work at his church, which is among the leading churches of the connection. During the year he raised $7, $17.58 and cancelled an indebtedness of $1,500. Every department of his church is thoroughly organized, and his recent report for the year was unprecedented in the annals of St. Luke's church, to which he was returned. As a preacher he possesses a unique style of modern oratory and a personality that effectively wields an influence for the greatest good. His response to the mayor of Tarboro, N. C., who welcomed the recent annual conference, elicited favorable comments from citizens and the press. Dr. White has pastored with innate ability in churches in the following cities: Asheville, N. C.; Rogersville, Tenn.; Tampa, Flg.; Elmira, N. Y.; Petersburg, Va.; Edenton, N. C.; and Boston. He has also acceptably served as presiding elder of the southern Mississippi conference. Atecting his popularity and fitness to represent his denomination at a representative body of churchmen, he represents the Third Episcopal district of his denomination at the ecumenical conference of all Methodist churches in the world, which convenes in Ontario, Canada, October, 1911. Miss Wade to Be Principal Speaker. Miss Blanche Wade, one of the most promising young public school teachers of Brooklyn, will be the principal speaker at the next meeting of the Concord Literary circle. This will be the first meeting for the new year; and the date is Thursday evening, Jan. 12. The program will consist of vocal and instrumental music and dramatic readings. Why Real Estates Values Decline. Those who think that the presence of thrifty, intelligent colored people in a community is the cause of a declination in real estate values are sadly mistaken. The real cause is not color, but deep sented prejudice on the part of those who are wedded to color discrimination. Housework is drudgery for the weak woman. She brushes, dusts and scrubs, or is on her feet all day attending to the many details of the household, her back aching, her temples throbbing, nerves quivering, under the stress of pain, possibly dizzy feelings. Sometimes rest in bed is not refreshing, because the poor tired nerves do not permit of refreshing sleep. The real need of weak, nervous women is satisfied by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription: This "Prescription" removes the cause of women's weaknesses, heals inflammation and ulceration, and cures those weaknesses so peculiar women it tranquilizes the nerves, encourages the appetite and induces restful sleep. Pierce is perfectly willing to let every one know what Favorite Prescription "contains, a complete list of clients on the bottle-wrapper. Do not let any unsuper-drugger persuade you that his substitute of unknown position is "just as good" in order that he may make her profit. Just smile and shake your head! Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure liver illa. BIBLE ACCURACY Dr. Pierce is perfectly willing to let every one know what his "Favorite Prescription" contains, a complete list of ingredients on the bottle-wrapper. Do not let any unserpuncted druggist persuade you that his substitute of unknown compound will work better than you make a bigger profit. Just smile and shake your head! Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellents cures liver lysis. After a Vist: to the Holy Land Even a Skeptic Must Be Con- One thing cannot fail to impress every visitor to Bethlehem, and, indeed, to the Holy Land generally, who is imbued with true Christian faith and a proper sense of the sanctity of the location and of the events that have transpired there, and that is the more than remarkable correspondence between the things and places shown us today as having been associated with the life and work of the Saviour and other events that enter into the structure of our religious faith and the descriptions and accounts of them, as furnished us in the pages of the Holy Scriptures. They agree with them in every respect and it is impossible, after carefully considering and comparing them, to doubt their identity, so exactly are they in accord with the Bible narrative. The work in the fields, the arrangement of the buildings, the very articles of dier and clothing of ancient days are plainly recognizable in the doings and surroundings of today. Indeed, where modern methods have not become obtrusive the manners and customs of the people remain much the same as in the days of the presence on earth of the Saviour. Between the descriptions given in the Bible of localities, climatic and geographical conditions, distancos, etc., of these times and those of today there is hardly any discrepancy. even a skeptic, considering this remarkable accord of circumstances with the Biblical narrative, cannot but be convinced of its veracity; to the believer it comes as a wonderful conviction, a satisfactory corroboration or encouragement to see things as those who described them so graphically saw them so long ago—Columbian Magazine. "What have you done?" exclaimed Mrs. Cumrox, as she flourished a letter at him. "Has that anything to do with the correspondence I tried to help you with?" "It has. It's an indignant protest. I told you to address that distinguished planist as 'Herr Professor.'" "And I did so." "Yes. But you wrote it 'Hair Professor!'" Little Robert, 3 years of age, went with his grandmother to the chicken park to see her feed the chickens. When the little ones jumped upon the water dish and dipped their bills into the water, he cried: "Oh, grandmother, they are putting their feet on the table." "But he gets good prices for his stuff." "Yes. He's a great salesman." Some men are always looking for a chance to earn money, and some are satisfied if they merely get it. Found the Answer Was "Coffee." Constipation Vanishes Forever Prompt Relief--Permanent Cure Many pule, sickly persons wonder for years why they have to suffer so, and eventually discover that the drug—cafine—in coffee is the main cause of the trouble. "I was always very fond of coffee and drank it every day. I never had much flesh and often wondered why I was always so pale, thin and weak. "About five years ago my health completely broke down and I was confined to my bed. My stomach was in such condition that I could hardly take sufficient nourishment to sustain life. "During this time I was drinking coffee, didn't think I could do without it. "After awhile I came to the conclusion that coffee was hurting me, and decided to give it up and try Postum. I didn't like the taste of it at first, but when it was made right—boiled until dark and rich—soon became fond of it. "In one week I began to feel better. I could eat more and sleep better. My sick headaches were less frequent, and within five months I looked and felt like a new being; headache spells entirely gone. "My health continued to improve and today I am well and strong, weigh 148 pounds. I attribute my present health to the life-giving qualities of Postum." Read "The Road to Wellville." in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new惊喜 from time to time, are goodies, tints, and full of human interests. CLEANER Without Malice. WONDERED WHY. "Yes, Henry, I've traveled into every corner of the globe." "The globe is a spherical body uncle. Therefore it has no corners—Chips." "I want to get two pounds of tripe, sald the lady, entering the shop. "Sorry, ma'am," replied the keeper, "but we haven't any tripe today." "No tripe? Why, it's in season." "No, ma'am, there's no tripe being shot just now." "No tripe being shot! Why, what are you talking about?" "I—I should say, ma'am, that the fisheries commission won't allow tripe to be caught now." "Are you crazy, man? I don't want fish! I want tripe." "Well, what in thunder is tripe, me'am?" "Why—why, I don't know just what it is, but if you haven't got any I'll try some other place." Kept Umbrella Thirty Years. A faithful old umbrella which has shielded the family of Dr. James A. Mullican of Greenwood avenue from the storms of 30 years, was stolen on Sunday. During the rain on that day the physician lent the umbrella to B. A. Seck, and while the latter was in a store some one stole it. The umbrella belonged to my father and has been in the family for more than thirty years," said Doctor Mullican the other night. "It has been covered several times. "To persons who are unable to keep the same umbrella for more than thirty days this may seem incredible, but it is true." concluded Doctor Mullican with a smile.-Chicago Tribune Mrs. Tarr—Sistah Lobstack has jeat got a divo fum her husband. Mrs. Wombat—Don' say? How much ammonia did de cou' dont done grant her?—Puck. TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA AND BUILD THE SYSTEM Take the OILMOLYBOL TANELLE GILL TONIC. You know what you are taking, the formula is platinum purified on every body part. Quinine and lourin in a less-low form. The Quinine drives out the malaria and the iron builds up the system, sold by all daughters for 20 years. Griege de corn. There's an irony in nature that is almost sure to bring those who prescribe for the race around to taking their own medicine. For COLDS and GRIP Hicka' CAPENE is the best remedy—re- lieves the aching and corporeal conditions. It's liquids—effects immediately. 10c, Ec., and 50c. At drug store. Some women wear big hats because they have small heads. CARTERS' LITTLE LIVER PILLS nerve fail. Punily veget- able—act surely but gently on the liver. Stop after dinner distress—cure indi. Genuine must bar Signature Great Good NOTICE TO YOUNG MEN It is reported that HAILRADRE and "WREELERS" TELEGRAPH COMPANIES are Very Short of Operators. Positions pay £60 to £100 per month. It is also reported that the EASTERN SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPH COMPANIES are the shortest road Officials, in the best place to seek a telegram throughly and quickly and is first-class in every particular. They place all their students into good positions just as soon as qualified. It will pay you to write to the above school for further particulars, not references. Best results. PATENTS Warren E. Coleman, Wash. Engineer, booked for patent references. 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Konig, Mabool, Crothers for instance. The. Poe's are true to their tradi- tions, ‘The Sire desired disfranchise- ment and the son segregation. Some people never learn that the war is over and that siavery is abolished. The live in the past with their tradi- tions. Sleep on, the awakening will be awful. Will it be possible for the Suffrage League to wake up and stay wake Jong enough to take hold of this segregation business and look it overand see what’ can be done. Perhaps a few thousand dollars might be raised and the whole bus- ness upset. We need a good strong orgauization in this city. It need not necessarily bea large one, but a good one is needed. None of the organizations which brought about the segregation business had but a ‘handful of mexihers but the kept up an awful clatter until they got what they wanted. Let us make a uoise Tike business: . Strange isn't it that just at this Season of the year, when in every civilized country on the gloke, pre parationsare being made to cele: brate the greatest event that has ever happened in this world, the birth of Jesus Christ, the Man who came into the world and who came tomake peace, and to establish righteousness, that. a people which prides itself npon being of the highest typeof civilization,and whose houses of worship are found on almost every-corner, should be found. pass- Jaws to restrict the rights of other Christians, simply because of. the color of their aces. ‘Phese hypocrity, like. the’ one spoken ofin the Bible, will go to their churches on Sunday and_will stand and pray and thank the Lord ‘that they are stot like: other men, especially this poor-black man. “We give large sums to. hospitals, to found universities, we endow howes for friendless. children, and we do a thousand other things this poor black man cannot do. Lord this is tis, the great Anglo-Saxon race. Our faces'are white'and we are a super: ior race, look not upon this poor black man with the same eyes you look uponus. You have made us tocontrol aud made him to’ bow his head to the yoke, take him Lord and cast himfar from us. Do not Jet him. touch the: hem of our gar- ments, for we are spotless and pure ‘and bis black might rub off. sAud, Lord, if you should take hint into ‘heaven, send:him downto the: kit- chen, or give him a separate portion “of,heaven to live ip, avd” let us have that part of heaven where: he taonot come, or where we cannot see him. ‘Aud this weiask because we bave ‘white faces and baye much) money in‘ otir banks and for all” the ‘chari- tahle things we do. .Amen. THE GREAT CHRISTIAN. FESTI- VAL.= While’ thes dare of Christ's pirth, like’ tbe burial place of Moses, has aot been “gatislactorily. located, the great festival of Christmas, cele- brating the nativity “of. the Son of God, has gaiued the “right of, way among Christians, the world over, and may be said: to the greatest Christian’ festival, as- it touches every phase of the family, social-aud religious life of the people. ‘Whe story of the birth.of Jesus is so interwoven with beautiful and thrilling events that’ the better the story is known the more entran- cingly beautiful and interesting. it becomes. ‘The star which hung in the sky, unaccounte/ for by the astrologers oxastronomical charts of that or ‘any time, throws-at once a beauti- fal mystification sbout tle coming ‘of bim who is the’ Saviour of men. ‘Whe star was such a strange and notable event that it caugh= the eye of the Wise Meu, who according to the beautiful imagery of Lew Wal- lace, took up their journey. to find the new king whose star tney had seen. Upon their arrival at Jerusa- Jenv they aroused Sanhedrim, King Herod and the city, as they pro- pounded the starliug question, “Winere is He thac is bora King ol the Jews? For said they, we have seen His stax, in the Bast, and have come to worship him. The question of these travelers from alar, tell like an electric shock. ‘in Jerusalem. King Herod sat. in wonderment, while the seribes'and_ teachers took up the dusty books of prophecy in their search for an answer, Out on the fields of Judea were the shepherds, whose flocks dotted the ills, as they rested beneath the stars, weaving theic glittering: web across the midnight sky, wrapt in the silence of night. But lo! The heaveas brighten, as above them hunga multitude of the heavenly host on quivering wing; and bark! ‘Where breathes a song in the air falling upon the ears of the frighten ed shepherds, who at once are com: forted inthe: “Fear not, for I bring you glad tidings of great joy which Shall be to all people, for unto you is born this day-iu the city of David a-Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Since the sixth century there has has been almost uaiversal celebra. tion of Christmas among. the Christian’ cliurebes.. ‘Che families in Christian lands have made it an occasion of happiness and good cheer, when choice gifts and tokeus of loverand friendship are made to each other. Like the Wise Men who came from afar aud laid their gifts of gold, frankinéense’ and: myrrh, at the feet of the new born king, so the world has been pouring Jout of its treasrue to Jesus, until today, more temple are dedicated to him aod more wealth lies at bis command than ever before has honored king ‘and potentate in the cycle. of the years. 2 We ate by the providences of Him who rules the destinies of men, brought again to theChristmas sea- son the happiest time of the year. Carry a smile on your face, it’ may help somebody, and .no one is too poor to'give his neighbor a smile. Carry a gift in your hand if you are able, some tokea, not costly, bue full of luve, and lay in the hand of those youlove. Play Santa Claus tor the children if you will, that they’ may, be happy: i any have a quarrel, let there be ‘peace, for this is the period of good will, In every heart, in every home, in every church let peace and yqvod will reiga, for the angels sang: “Peace ou earth youd will toward men.” ‘| EMANCIPATION ANNIVERSARY. CELEBRATED. A big celebration of the filty-see ond anniversary: of the signing o} the Emaueipation Proclamation by ‘Abraham Lincoln, will be the oc casiou for special exercises at Jolin Wesley M,Z. Chureb, Sharp anc Montgomery'streets, Monday, Jan. Sud. ‘The principal speaker will be Judge Robert H. ‘Terrell, of the Mu: nicipal Court of the District of Col- umbia. Music will be furnished by a chorus of 100 voices. , The celebration will be in charge ofa general committee, ef which Rey. Ernest Lyon. is chairman, and Councilman Harry S. Cummings, secretary. : ee gei PURCHASED. CEMETERY. _ Addeal has been: about closed by ‘which the-local African, Methodist earchet it secure At. Zion Cem- etery, at Landsdowne, for $13,000: ‘The property is said to be worth $35,000, and will be the third of its ‘kind to be in the controll of ‘the race'in this city. The other two are Mouut Aubura and Lvergreen Cemeteries. : Misses Helen. and Esther Popel of Harrisburg, Pa., are’ the: guests of ‘Mrs. James Hunter of George St. MUST FIGHT WEST SEGREGATION LAV) So:Says Ww. “Ashbie Hawkins aT ccuaeta isnow-alegalfact. ‘The Hon. Ed- gar’ Allen:!’oe, City Solicitor, has prononneed it constitutional, and te Hon, J, Barry “Mahool, Mayor, has affixed his signature thereto, and the infamous measure takes it place among the local statutes of Baltimore City. A auaber of our’ leading people took a-prominent staud against it during its passage through the City. Council, and though disagreeing with their mech ods, { commend- their purpoves and believe in this that there was a gen- nine unanimity among all our peo- fle. Segregation is no looger « threat, itis a fact; and unless it is nullified by a judicial interpretation by the courts, it will remain a lact, and. both white and colored proper- ty owners will lose money, and our people will suffer a new “form of humiliation conjured np by the Ne- gro haters of Baltimore City. Lo their blind zeal at.our mortification they will "injure the. good. name of our city, and add. to the financial burdens of a great many of their own race, all'o which is to be re- grected by every conscientious, well thinking, progressive citizen of Bal- fimore, white or black, natiye or foreign born. No languaye can be too severe to characterize the infamy: or its authors, but that is no part‘of my purpose here, History will take care of them, and iv due time will consign theur either to a well de served obscurity or to contempt uous prominence, Wliat I wish to ask-is this simple question: What are wegoing to,do about.it? It is true that the author, Mr. Milton Deshields, and. its sponsor, Mr. George W. West, believe’ in its le- gality; that Mr, Poe, and the emi- nent Mr, Marbury have provounced it constitutional, and the city. gov- ernment and the political party be- hind it are pledged to its enforce- ment, but it ig not the first time aud it won't be the-last when our ene mies’ idea oflegality and constition- ality, haye not. favorably impressed ‘courts of justice, and when the lat- ter have blocked the enforcement of upfair and uajust measures aimed at us. : Both Mr- Poe and his eminent father, now dead, thonght the Poe Amendment a just and constitution- ‘al measure, but the people of the State thought otherwise. Mr. Mar- bury has taken great, pains to “dis: cover” tne unconstitutionality of the Fifteenth Amendment to the ‘United States Constitution, and its consequent inapplicability to. the suffrage regulations of Maryland, ‘but the people of the Stare have: re- fused to take him seriously on this smateer, and in. the recent Anaapolis case tried in’ the United States Court here-before Judge Morris, ‘that distinguished jurist in ao ‘opinion of great force and learning Jad bare the pretension of Mr. Marbury, and to the minds of both Jawyers and laymen put a precepti- ble dent ia Me. Marbury's reputa- tion as a constitutional lawyer. ‘The point L wish’ to make is this: ‘What because emiuent counsel. have ‘been consulted’ ind prouounced a measure legal or otherwise, is no reason why any. sane man should not seek the judicial determination of the matter by the regularly eon- stituted tribunals of the Commou- wealth. But recently, Governor. Crothers, Himself a lawyer and an ex;judge, backed in his efforts by the legal sec- viees and opivions of Attorney Gen- eval Straus, Randolph Barton ‘and Senator Keyner, undertook tojre- move the Police, Board of Baltimore City, and t>-appoint-another board to the "Wacaney” be had thereby created. The Board didn’t take kindly to the: -Goveruor’s notions, and.contested in‘ court his ‘right of removal, with the results that the Court of Appeals decided that there was no vacancy for the “Governor” tovfill, and that his attempted re- moval of the Board was iithout authority and therefore illegal. The'Board is still in office enjoy- ing the honors.and reaping the re- wards thereof, — Suppise it bad ters of public education in many of. the counties of the State goes ‘on. ‘without protest from those closely interested, and: particularly: herein ‘the matter of this new. deviltry, for: either or both the Suffrage League aud. the Progressive League, and I suggest that it be taken up at once. The citadel of our rights is the courts, but courts are not selfact- ing institutions: They are formed and maintained for our protection, but their proectiod in private mat- ters isnot wholly vouchsaled us un- less by-appeal to them. This same sort of legislation has been attempt: ved before, and it is therefore not original. as some think with Mr. Milton’ Desbields. ‘Phe Legislature of Maryland at the session of 1908-passed a similar measure for Crisfield, ‘but Governor Crothers returned it with his veto, Because he said it was unconstitu- ‘tion, San Francisco uadertook several tiaes to restrict tlie Chinese in that city in about the same way that the West ordinance would seg- regate us here, bot ia each instance the courts declared the efforts vod, either for unconstitutionality or in violation ol. treaty rights, Because the Council has passed it aud it is now law, and because a retinue of lawyers have declared it a valid exercise of the ‘city’s police powers is n0 reason, (imposing as this array of power and wisiom may be in its favor) why we should be discouraged, and sit supively by while our enemies laugh at our dis- comfture. "the courts are open and to them we should go. Tama lawyer, and the tone of this argu- ment might impress some of your ? i readerg that 1 am in search of a re: tainer, but. wish to say here now that nothing is further from my inind. If any organized’ ellort is made to test the validity ol this law E shall be oaly too glad to contri- bute iy mite financially, or to as: sist prolessionally and without pay, in this cause. Itishigh time we were letting our enemies understand that we €on't purpose to be driven any fur- ther without vigorous protest, aod in that protest. every man ot us needs to be counted, and I beg to be im at the count. ‘i W. Aspe Hawkins, Dee. 22nd, 1910. Deal Finally Ratified * ‘Trustees of Payne Memorial A M.E. Close Deal' Which Secures Hand- gome Church Property. The deal was finally ratified Tues: day night by. which the trustees of Payne Memorial A. M. 1, Church, Calhoun and Laurens streets, secure the handsome property of the What- coat M. E, Church for $41,700. ‘When the sale of the church was frst announced some of the ment bers of the white cburch stroogly objected, but their opposition was overcome and the sale agreed to. The congregation of Payne Church will not move into their new building until next summer. FUNERAL OF MRS. DAISY ED- MONIA JENKINS. ‘The funeral of. Mrs, Daisy Ed- monia Jenkins, who died last Sat- urday morniog at her home, 1818 Druid Hill avenue, was held Tues: day alerenoon at the Madison St. Presbyterian Church, Rev. W, Ed. ward Williams, officiating. She was the daughter of the inte James E.G. Webb, lor many years av. ac- tive figure in local circles and door- keeper of the First Branch City Council during the administration of the late Mayor Malsrer. She is survived. by her busband, Mr. C, Henry Jenkins; ber mother, a: sister, Mrs, John W. Rich, and four brotbers. Funeral of Mrs, Myers: After A Long Illness. Was Wife x Of Superintendent of Baths Mrs. Galedonia Myers, wile ' of Mr. Joseph’ L, Meyers, superinten of the Walters Public Baths died at her home; 1030 Argyle avenue, last Saturday” afternoon. alter a six- week's illness, aged 43. She was the davghter of the late Robert M. Deaver, for many years a prominent member of the Madison Street Presbyteriaa Charcli. Prior to hér marriage about 14 years ago she was the housekeeper of ber father. Thedeceased was a woman of deep zeligious convictions and for a number of years taught in the Sun- day School of the cburch in which her father Was so long promiueat. Besides ber busband,, she is sur- rived by two danghters, who were the objects of her greatest care and tenderest devotion: sister,” Mrs. -C. L, Jefferson, of Wilmington, Del., anda brother. Mr. Robert™ Deaver. Funeral services were held at her late residence, Tuesday afternoon, Her pastor, Hey. L. Z. Jobnson, wlio officiated; delivered'a touching eulogy. Interment was made in Laurel Cemetery. FORUM FOR THE PEOPLE: Torte Eprrorox 7ueAeKo Aven: tcax Leoger. ‘Itis reasonable to’ assume. that there is a certaia relation existing betyween the churches as-between in- dividuals, for the churches of a con munity form what may be-styled a sisterbood'of churches, .and_ wher ever a sisterhood exist;. certain rela: tions exist also, ‘These relations should be most pleasant. The cause of God being the cause represented by these churches, the relations should be friendly: None should throw an impediment in the way of the other. None should do any thing that might be construed’as va condemnation of the:actions of aw- other. without much forethought and calm, unbias’ consideration. They all represent the same king- dom. . ‘I'he relations should-“there- fore. be most fraternal. . But this re- lation which should not be. disturb: ed is often marred by hasty action on the part’ of one: church’ against another, or-may be so’coostrued. One of the most. common. among these happenings is the. reception o excluded wembers of one church in- to the fellowship of another. The question that. arises is “Is it right thus to do?” Exclusion, it is just to assume, is the result emi nating [rom the righteous judgment of the church which has been offead- ed by the actions, lile or character of che member excluded, which ac- tions, character: or life: sould not goss Gs oe eer CaS, Nee et A he Pagani means REY. JUNIUS GRAY. ~ justify said. church to. isold: fellow ship with the offender. ‘Tnen ex- clusion is one-of the modes. of disci- pline, 1t is fair-to:think that-an in- dividual who has so conducted him- self that bels unfit Yor the fel- lowsfip of one church is also unfit for fellowship in another: / To receive members excluded from another church is a very effic‘eat way of underminiog the discipline of the churches in the community where such is the case, Such action should be regardedas_an_ offense against all of the churches “of that ‘community, because it serves. to make the members feel that is they are ¢iclnded from one church: they can easily find shelter in another. This kind of action encourages the spirit of unruliness and lawlessness among somie church members. If the action would do the member good we might plead some excuse for doing the deed, Rut remember that it is of po benefit to the mem ber; none to the community and of no real benefit co the church taking him io. - ‘Phe chureh acted. in ics soverign capacity when it exeluaed him, and the church which receives. him acts in its soverign cupacity; but is it right? The cburéh which receives him profsges to know more about the case-than the cliurch to which the member did belong, and the.church whieb acted upon the matter. It is a direct thrust ar the church from: which the member was excluded, and stumps it as very igoorant or Bias. ‘Dhis we feel is too much for one church to say of another, direct- ly or indirectly. “Then again churches should hold fellowship with each other, espec* ially those of the same faith and or: der, But how can’ this be done where excluded: members are re- ceived isto tlie fellowship of anoth- er? “To fellowship: tat church is. equivalent to. fellowshippiog that member excluded, for he sa part of the membership: of the church fel lowshipped. So it'can be seen ata glance that one, o! the-best ways by which the fellowship of a church may be cut off, is for one church'to receive into its fellowship. members excluded from a-sister church. An individual's honor and feeling, are greatly to be respected, but. the} houor, respectibility and influence of a.church must. be put. above: any man’s. Let cach member know that the church must be heard: and oheyed. This is one‘of the best les- sonsthat can be taught. A ‘mao, false to ove church and pastor is most likely to be ‘the same to“an- other church and pastor. ao - The: pastors should:get: togetber™ ‘and come to some uaderstanding oa these Subjects, “For if Some “stop: is- not put to this mode’ of proceduce. discipline will count for. nought in: this community. Tlie old::rule. was: that ifa member was excluded from his ‘church, before he could. unite- withanother church, be had. to be reconciled with,’ the. church, from. which be was excluded. “Then .the best of feelings existed between pas-- tors.and:ckurches. There is 00. reason’ why the rule’stiould not. ob> tai now.” We are nut referring: to the:particular actions ot a particu lar church, but speaking: upon: gen- ‘eral-principals. To our mind webave a most pér- tinént passage of Seripture upon this poiac.in the’ 18th chapter of” Matthew, and 15th, 16th and 17th: verses. Here it is. clearly” stated alter the duty of the church ‘is: per- formed towards an- offending ‘mem- ber, without any’ good results, the duty of'the church is to exelude such ollender, for it. says: “Let Him. be: unto Thee'as an beathea man and a publican.” That can mean nothing more or less than ‘excommunicating him: from the fellowship ot that church. ‘Phisis intended for. disci- pline, in order to-bring, him to. re- peatancé'and confession, But you ask what bas that to do with. the question at issue? Much every way. As has been argued, the relations oue church sustains toways another should be friendly, brotherly,” har- monous' and undisturbed. JF a cburch: conscienteously ‘expects to hold fellowship with that church which. has excluded said offender ‘that church must respect such ac- tion, andl not. receive that excom- municated member. Por: if the churches thus referred to continue ‘to hold fellowship with each other they must hold tellowship with each and every member of said churches. ‘Thus we can see.that to receive excluded members,.com- pells, the: iellowshipping of those with whom there is no desire:to’ fel- lowship, yea, even those who have been declared by” the soverign. voice of the church to be unworthy of Christian fellowship: — More another time. } Rev, Justus Gray, Pastor Psalmist Baptist’ Church, and chdirman ‘of the Ex. Board,. Maryiand Baptist State Co-opera- tive Convention. A CHANCE TO HELP We called attention last week’ to: a case for which the Federated Charities is trying to raise the sum. of $200 to take care of during the coming year: This family consists. offather, mother, and three children three, seven, and nine years respec- tively. . , Before: the loss’ of health, they were steady workers; and are’ esti- mable people: The two larger childreu are very “bright aud are going to school. ‘Their church coa- tributes $6.00 {a month: for coal they need in addition, about $17, a nionth, or about $200'a year, at the end'of that time their coudition may be improvedand their needsless Will you not be one to contribute something towards this sum of” $200.00: Contributions left at this office or at the C. Y. W.C. A., will be acknowledged through these columns. Previously acknowiedged....$°9.10- Enterprise Lodge, No. 3, F. & As MASOUS.ccvee cnventonee 2,50 WEA BAGS cthcccdnecnctor 2.00 Mrs. A, Jolinson, thru Mrs. A, Williamts.iccnrnncnenies 1.00 $14 60: For rie -Tupereunosis Easy: OE ew, TT ae CN ee en ee Cae Av Mason$eanscveinnnenrnne 2:50 Mrs, M. R, Letiscmnerineeneneeee 1,00 Mr. BIR. Lee veccercnsionenenreees 1,00 Mr. James Wilsot...rsseaenee 100 Mr. Wai. E. Bowers..itiinen 100 Mr. David Norrellistis sie even 1.00 Mr. We. Wadevncnensitisneee 1,00 Mr, James Cooper-nentnsenene 1.00 Mr: Ge, SimmonSicniseenene 25 Mr W. AL Vanevneensnengenis 25 Mry Alfted Horseyseesenene 25: Caehisartpyccisessirtestoesstonscectesessge® 25 Mrs. Hattie Daniels, 1113 Maryland/avenvesenmee 1400 Miss Maggie Hill cence 1.00 Mrsi A. Williams..ccccenenmene «25 Potal'reported, $12.50 Eight dollars oud twenty-five cents of the above amount. was collected thru Mr. M.. Rs Lee, of the Balti- more Postoffice. a Baldimore, Ma., Déc, 20th, 1910. Mr, Murphy: Find enclosed $2.00 for the: North. Point'~sufferers: 1 don’t like-seeing a visitor from Wash- ington, contributing “the ~ largest amouot toward helping this ucfort- unate family. 3 A people 100,000 strong; a. por- tion of-whom can:purchasea church for $100,000, but all of whom can- not contribvte "$100.00 for suffering humanity #1 would that there were more. charity. in, the hearts. of ‘the people and ‘less ostentation. -. = <Vours.-. WEWeB. = [Continued from page 1] learning. Dr. DuBois can give Dr. Washington cards and spades and beat him out, for Dr. DuBois is a much educated man, and I congratulate him for his much education. He is educated away from his people. That is the mass cannot get close enough to him to hand him a red apple, and he hopes to ride into glory and a big name on us poor people, by telling how ignorant we are, and largely criticizing Booker T. Washington. He is at the head of some big something and will call around him many of the educated grumblers who have not been able to bring anything to pass, but I want to say now that the man who hopes to accomplish anything, he must come down close enough to us to let us hand him a ham sandwich or brush his clothes. Say what you will about Dr. Washington, he is a man of the people, and it matters now how small a man is he can get to shake hands with "Bookerty" Washington. I remember a man who took a snapshot of him while he was shaking hands with an old time man. He calls around him every year the farmer, the man who is earning his bread by the sweat of his brow, or is getting it out of the earth, and he mingles with them, and in this way he has inspired more man to purchase homes, to go into business than any other living man. See what a man is doing for the masses and then you are in position to say a few things about him. The man who is not doing anything, you never hear anything said about him. Have you ever seen any great newspaper talk about Dr. DuBois? Do you hear about him in speeches and sermons? Do you ever hear of any man trying to ride into prominence by attacking him and his work? No. Give me man that is doing something. I have been to Tuskegee time and time again, and when Dr. DuBois was at Atlanta University, I went there also, but I am here to tell you that I did not get a single thing out of my visit to Atlanta University, because I found then all stuff there, and called at the office of Mr. DuBois, and he hardly noticed me but I found it just the opposite when I went to Tuskegee. I am now visiting Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, and at its head is Prof. B. F. Allen. I am going to George K. Smith College, and Western College, and will tell you about all of these schools in my next letter. My Christmas presents are going to 6942 Aberdeen street, Chicago, Ill. I will have a few things to say to you next week, and I am sure that you will get many things out of my letters for next year. MRS. CATHARINE LAKE Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 17—Mrs. Cathereine Lake. a well known resident of this city, died at her residence on Thursday of last week. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church, the pastor, Rev. Moore, officiating. The remains were taken to Williamsburg, Md., at 87 years of age, Mrs. Lake, who was 87 years of age at the time of her death, was born of slave on Burnt House Hill, at Burnt Falling Water, W. Va., but her freedom was purchased by her uncle in 1840 for $400. She was highly respected in this neighborhood. CUMBERLAND NOTES (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., Dec. 20—Mrs. Helen Ross, of Staunton, Va., who has been visiting Mrs. R. B. Davis of Frederick street, has returned home. Mrs. Saml Edmonds, who died on last Sunday, was buried from McKendree M. E. Church. Among the many floral designs was a wreath from the janitors of the Footer Dye Works. Mrs. Joseph Davis left on Friday for Wilmington, Ohio, to spend the holidays. Mr. S. Maynard Burge, has declined the position of Dentry Organizer for the Afro-American Order of the Acadie, because he holds a similar position in the Order of Elks in this district. Queen City Lodge, Order of Odd Fellows, gave a banquet at Ebenzene Baptist Church on last Wednesday, which was a success. OXFORD NOTES. Young Men Hoid Special Services— Public School Pupils Give An En- tertainment. Oxford, Md., Dec. 19.—Sunday, 18th inst., was young men's day at Wayman Memorial Church at which time a contest between Mr. James E. Johnson and Mr. Melton Chichaels. Quite a neat sum was raised for the church. Rev. A. J. Ward, the pastor, preached a special sermon to the young people at 7:30 P. M. The public school exhibition that was given on Thursday evening of last week at the Odd Fellows' Hall for the benefit of purchasing an organ for the school was quite a success. Mr. H. J. Butler and, Miss Sadie Bantum as teachers are meeting with much success in their work. Christmas services will be observed in all our churches next Sunday. Tuskegee Institute SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS June 19th to July 14th, 1911 Course: Methods: Primary and Advanced Literary Subjects: Elementary and Advances. Industries, including Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing Baskettry, etc. Agriculture: Preparator for teaching in Public Schools. Community Work for Teachers. Other features by special arrangement. Booker T. Washington, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. By Miss M. Edyh Cooper, Editor. Mrs. E. J. Truxon Asso. Ed. Address all contributions to Editor 1216 Druid Hill ave. or to this office Many folks will interpret Christmas in many ways. It has not the same message to all. Much depends as far as interpretation is concerned upon one's personal relation to the Master, the Lord of Christmas. Those present at the Epworth League of Whatcoat Church on Sunday last, were not only given a social inspiring song service, but a rare musical treat as well. A. K. Gaul's "Holy City" was sung by the Baltimore Choral Study Club under the direction of Miss Constantia B. Brown, and the impression was truly a good one. Miss Brown's reading of the work was thoroughly artistic yet one was made to feel the sacred nature of the oratorio. The ensemble was good at all times, but the result of careful rehearsing stood out preeminently during the singing of the choruses. The unaccompanied trio by Misses Berry, Lee and Smith was excellently done. All in all, this young organization has made remarkable progress in a very short time and that each one has diligently applied himself was amply attested to in the excellent way they performed their task. May those among us who love good music, soon again have the opportunity to hear the Baltimore Choral Study Club. The Allen League of Waters Church is in a flourishing condition Among those who are, willing to assist in this work are Dr. Smith and his energetic wife. The course of stories given by Mr. C. A. Gary is also meeting with great success. Many persons both young and old are manifesting profound interest in this phase of the work. Girl's Day was a very successful innovation. Mrs. Mary Cephas needs to be congratulated. Now Boy's Day is to be observed. Mr. H. B. Smith and Mr. C. A. Carey are the promoters of this effort. The John A. Holmes Chapter of Metropolitan met on Wednesday evening and elected officers for the year. The officers are as follows: Mr. James A. Harris, pres, Mrs. S. B. Holmes, 2nd Vice pres; Mrs. Susie E. Ross, 3rd Vice pres; Mr. Garrett Rawlings, 4th Vice pres; Mr. Harry McClain, secretary; Mrs. Cora B. Murray, treas. The Metropolitan Sunday School held a most interesting service on Sunday. Mrs. Frances E. Preston of Detroit, Mich., a zealous Christian worker addressed the young people and made a very good impression. This Sunday School will hold its annual election of officers this week, The Whatcoat Sunday School held its annual election last Tuesday. The officers are as follows: Supt. W. C. Tongue; assistant superintendent, James Williams; supt. of Junior Department, Mrs. Jennie Stewart; supt. of Primary department, Mrs. Janie Thomas; supt. of Cradle Roll, Mrs. Susie Hosey; secretary, James Hawkins; asst. secretary, James Howard, treasurer, James Tongue; librarian, John Blake; assistant librarian, Inez Whittington; chorister Richard Johnson. Mr. Henry Johnson is the newly elected superintendent of Ames M. E. Sunday School. ORGAN RECITAL.... ORGAN RECITAL.... At Madison Street Presbyterian Church, by Miss Helen Pople, a pupil of the Conservatory of Music in Harrisburg, Pa. Sunday, Dec. 25, 4 P. M. Miss Popel will be supported by the choir of the church. All are welcome. Dr. L. Z. Johnson, Pastor. Mr. J. F. Fessenton, Chorister. Johnson's Juveniles, No. 2, Jobs. Strictly to Parent. You are requested to see to it that your child or childrens' financial standing is in accordance with the laws of your constitution not exceeding 75 cts. Failing to take notice your children will be suspended Jan. 11th, 1911. Parents kindly give us children some fruit for collation on above date. Respectfully Guardians. FOR RENT—Two nicely furnished rooms. Gentleman preferred. 748 W. Franklin street. Will attend the Baltimore Howard Medical Students dance, at Galilean Fishermen's Hall, Messrs L. A. Johnson, E. S. Ballou, F. Mc. Lead, Greene, Phillips, Mitchell Dorsey, Flagg and Jores. They will be in the city, Wednesday, Dec. 28 From 6.30 P. M. until 1.30 A. M. New Year's Monday Night. SOMETHING UNUSUAL THE TRIPLE NEW YEAR'S OFFERING, GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM, WEST BIDDLE ST. Monday, January 2nd, 1911. Under the Personal Supervision of Mr. Ellsworth Tocmey. Children's New Year's Carnival at 6.30 P. M. At 8 P. M., the reappearance of the Monarch of Melody. The Juvenile Trobdours in a mirth making program, concluding with the most popular Arias from the Grand Opera. At 9:15 P. M., the assembly of the Classes. SCALE OF PRICES Adults, 25c. Children under 12 years, 20c. Dec. 17-31. Season Ticket 20 Cents Single Night Ticket 5 Cents Bazar Nflicers—Martha Brown, Pres. Jennie Doughty, Vice. Sadie Barron and E L. Norris, Sees. Mary L. Cornish, Treas. Rev. J.W. Norris, Pastor SACRED CHRISTMAS CANTATA SACRED JEWISH Entitled ¶ "Midnight O'er the Hill of Judah" will be presented by Payne Memorial and Bechel A. B. Sunday Schools, under the direction of Mr. Andrew Jussasse A. Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, corner of Lauren's Calhoun School, on Sunday evening December 25th at 8 P. M. This beautiful cannata portraying the birth of Christ will be presented in magnificent style. Andrew Gassaway, Supt. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor. Entitled "Midnight O'er the Hills of Judas" Memorial and Bechel A. M. E. Sunday Schools Andrew Gassaway, at Payne Memorial A. M. and Calhoun streets, on Sunday evening D beautiful cantata portraying the birth of Christ cant style. Andrew Gassaway, Supt. Rev. I. night O'er the Hills of Judea$^2$ will be pre bethel A. M. E. Sunday Schools, under the treets, on Sunday evening December 26th a portraying the birth of Christ will be pre drew Gassaway, Supt. Rev. P. W. Worth Hills of Judes¹² will be presented by Payne Sunday Schools, under the direction of Mr. Memorial A. M. E. Church, corner of Laurems day evening December 25th at 8 P.M. This birth of Christ will be presented in magnif- Supt. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor. MERRY CHRISTMAS... With hearts full of gratitude support you have given us wish our friends, all and siie Christmas and A Beautiful Very Truly You with hearts full of gratitude for that you have given us through our friends, all and singlely, A Tamas and A Beautiful New Year Very Truly Yours, full of gratitude for the splendid e given us through the year, we all and singlely, A Very Merry Beautiful New Year. Truly Yours, With hearts full of gratitude for the splendid support you have given us through the year, we wish our friends, all and singlely, A Very Merry Christmas and A Beautiful New Year. STOKES AND DERRY, 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Oxford Street ANYTHING IN THE D Professor Dabney ...in Dancing will give a Musical Extravaganza Xmas Monday Afternoon at West Lexington Street near Pine fr MADISON REID AND EUI of the Goldfield will sing between the dances. cess, "Oh! You, Mr. Casey Jones." Hear Miest soprano singer in the city in her latest hit Rag." Music by Symphony Orchestra. No if ADMISSION, ANYTHING IN THE DRUG LINE Professor Dabney's So... ...in Dancing... Have a Musical Extravaganza and Dance Sunday Afternoon at Gooden- Exington Street near Pine from 2 until 6 MADISON REID AND EUBIE BLAKE will sing between the dances. See them Mr. Casey Jones." Hear Miss Frances T er in the city in her latest hit. "That Lov- ley Symphony Orchestra No intermission. MISSION, 20 C IN THE DRUG LINE Dabney's School in Dancing.. Extravaganza and Dance Matinee Earlyoon at Good Hope Hall set near Pine from 2 until 6.30 P. M. HEID AND EUBIE BLAKE en the dances. See them in their latest suc- ses." Hear Miss Frances Thompson, young- her latest hit. "That Loving Crazy. Lazy orchestra. No intermission. Plenty of dancing 20 CENTS will give a Musical Extravaganza and Dance Matinee Xmas Monday Afternoon at Good Hope Hall West Lexington Street near Pine from 2 until 6.30 P.M. MADISON REID AND EUBIE BLAKE of the Goldfield will sing between the dances. See them in their latest success. "Oh! You, Mr. Casey Jones." Hear Miss Frances Thompson, youngest soprano singer in the city in her latest hit. "That Loving Crazy, Lazy Rag." Music by Symphony Orchestra No intermission. Plenty of dancing ADMISSION 20 CENTS BY REQUEST- The Avalon Pleasure Club will repeat their Belvedere Rag" On Thursday evening. Decem lean Fishermen's Temple. Music by Cargill 25 Cents. Percy Kidout, Pres. Nat Emon Pleasure Club will repeat their SOIREE On Thursday evening, December 29th, I's Temple, Music by Cargill's full Orche rey Ridout, Pres. Nat Emory, See. will repeat their SOIREE & DANCE "The evening. December 29th, 1910; at the Gali- usic by Cargill's full Orchestra. Admission, es. Nat Emory, Sec. C. A. JOHNSON'S MUSIC SCHOOL 436 W. BIDDLE ST. The Avalon Pleasure Club will repeat their SOIREE & DANCE "The Belvedere Rag" On Thursday evening. December 29th, 1910, at the Galilean Fishermen's Temple. Music by Gargill's full Orchestra. Admission, 25 Cents. Percy Ridout, Pres. Nat Emory, Sec. IN MEMORIAM WILSON. — In loving remembrance of our dear daughter, Sallie A. D. Wilson, who departed this life on the 21st of Dec. 1908. Rest in peace. Oh the heart aches since thou left us But the hope of meeting again in our Father's Heavenly mansion of a prison while we here remain Sustains us while we there remain. By her Parents, Brothers and Sisters. IN MEMORY OF A FRIEND (Contributed by Richard A. Tucker supervising principal of the Cumberland Street (Colored) School.) In memory of my distinguished friend, Captain James Barron Hope, C. S. A., founder of the Norfolk Landmark, Poet Laureate of Virginia and chief promoter in the erection of the Cumberland Street School, buildingf who died September 1, 1887, this poem is respectfully dedicated. Hymn to Virginia. Oh, thou brave Virginia; the proud Mother State. Mother State. Pride of the Union, peerless and great Cradle of Empire, "Star of the West" Of all the brave warriors, thy sons were the best. Oh, home of the pilgrim, shrine of the free, The foe of the tyrant found refuge in thee; The slave first brought to thy hosp- itable shore, Now trimmps in freedom and trem- bles no more. Oh, blue lofty mountains; oh, dark, murmuring sea. The pearl of creation was centered in thee. Thy cities, like palaces, bedeck thy domain. And showers of blessings thy people sustain. Oh, "Garden of Eden" thy daughters pure grow. As the gold in thy bosom, or white drifted snow The birthright of princes, to be born on thy sod; Thou Canaan of promise, the heri- tage of God. Ob. Father of Mercies, defend our Fair Land From unarchy's terrors, the invader's bold stand And bless Thou Virginia, fore'er may she be The pride of the Union, glad home of the free. Norfolk, Va., Oct. 16, 1910 EASY PAYMENTS EXAMINATION FREE 118 W. LEXINGTON St. See Fennell's Suggestive Xmas Presents FOR RENT Handsome New Auditorium of Galilean Fishermen's Hall 409 W. Biddle Street. Seats 700, is suitable for all classes of entertainments and is convenient to all cars. Columbus Gordon, President of joint Stock Association. Instructor of Vocal Music, also Piano, Organ, Pedal Organ, Violin, Cornet Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and HOUSES FOR SALE The Home Investment Association of fers the following Properties for sale Three story house, 1300 block Division street, price $1600. Three story house, 200 block Dolphin street, price $2000. Three story house Aargle avenue near Pitcher street, price $2500. Three story house 1400 N. Carey St price $80. Two story house, 1100 block N. Carrollton Ave., price $925. Three story house 1100 block Argyle avenue, price $2000. Three story house 1100 block North Carey street, price $1350. Also houses in 1200, 1800, 1700, 1800 and 2100 and 2200 blocks Druid Hill avenue from $1350 to $2500 Collection of Rents a Specialty. Apply at the offices of The Home Investment Association 414 W. Hoffman St. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 3523-Y. Dr. PAYN'S Painless Dentistry Perfect Fitting of Teeth. All Work Guaranteed. Plate Work $5.00 Fillings 50 coats Gold, $1.00 Crown and Bridge Work $8 to $5.00 All work done by Small Payments. Biddle St. at Druid Hill Ave. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor, Sunday Service Dec. 25th. 11 A. M., Preaching by Presiding Elder C. II. Murray. 2:30 P. M. Sunday School S.P. M., Preaching by Pastor—Series of Sermon—Pilgrim clad with the armor of God. Rev. D. G. Hill, D, D., Pastor 11 A. M., Christmas Services. Good Music. Watch Meeting Services, next Saturday night. Final Love Feast New Year's afternoon at 3 o'clock. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Kev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by, Pastor on "The Birth of Christ—His Mission." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Special programme 6 P. M., Allen C. E. League Special programme 7.30 P. M., Special program by the Sunday School. The junior choir of the church will be associated. Classes—Sunday at 6 A. M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Prisby, Supt. John Murray, President. Combination Bazar progressing nice. All are invited. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach subject: The Welcome Tidings from Heaven. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Christmas program. 5.45 P. M., The Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M. The Pastor, subject: The World's Christmas Gift. WAYMAN MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Carroll Street near Carey Rev. David Johnson, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: The Joyous-Proclamation. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.45 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, The Presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple, practically illustrated. Edward Sorrell, Supt. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Penna. Av near Dolphin Street. Rev. J. Harvey Anderson, D.D., Ph.D. Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Christmas Exercises. Xmas Sermon by the Pastor. 4.00 P. M., Class Meeting. 4 P.M., (also) Men's Mass Meeting under auspices of the Y. M. C. A. 6 P. M., Xmas Exercises by Varkish Christian Endeavor, J. B. Alkins President. Special Xmas Literary and Musical Program at 7.30 P. M., in which the choir, Mrs. M. A. Miller, of Paterson, N. J., Mrs. Rev. Hattie R. Newman, of Hagerstown, Md., Miss Majorie Anderson, of Serotonin. Pa., and the brilliant little prima donna, Miss Viola Anderson and cliss Mabel Williams, the pianist and others will participate. All are welcome. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHUKCH. Parrish St. near Mulberry St Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.0 A. M. Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Pastor. Subject: God's Gift to Man. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Rev. T. H, Lewis 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 P. M., Special Services. T. H. McGowan, Supt. J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. GRACE FRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Delphin and Etting Sts. Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Minister. Special Christmas Services. 10 A. M., Praise Service. 10 M. M., Christmas Sermon by the Minister. Special music. 3 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Christmas Cantata by the Choir. Assisted by Madam Anne Hauzel Lton Lee, Madan Helen Cooper, Mrs. S. L. Goldman, Messrs. W. B. Hamer, W. A. Giles. Mrs. Roberta Creditt, Directress, Miss Rosalia Fisher, Organist. Y. M. C. A. Ghost Story Party at the Y. M. C. A., Friday, Dec. 30th, at 8:30 P. M. Old Virginia and Georgia ghost stories told and the person running ahead will receive a prize. Refreshments. Everybody invited. Admission Free. FOR THE Widows' Concert which will take place at Waters A. M. E. Church, in the near future. All the widows of the various churches are invited to take part. Moilie Giles, Pres. Mayme Woolford, Directress. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH, Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.30 A. M., Class Meeting. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.00 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Christmas Service by the $unday School. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Iane Milligan, Pres. E. L. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 11 A. M., Christmas Sermon by the Pastor. Topic: The Message of the Star. Joseph Cooper, Leader. 7.00 P.M., People's Song Service 8 P.M., Dr. I. L. Thomas will preach. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. Sunday, December 25th. The Xmas Sermon by the Pastor at 6 A. M. The public is urged to hear the pastor and to attend a real natial service in honor of Christ The other services will be as usual 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. SHARP ST. MEM. M. E. CHURCH Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor XMAS DAY. 5. 30 A M., Special Service. Sermon by Pastor. 11.00 A. M. Sermon by Pastor. Special Xmas Music. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor. 5 A. M., Prayer and Experience Meeting. 9.30 A. M., Bible Class. 11 A. M., Christmas Sermon by Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D. 2.30 P. M., S. S. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., "God's Christmas Gift." Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street near Barclay Rev. J. C. Love, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Preaching by Rev. S. H. Norwood. His chair ard congregation will be with him, astisted by Rev. Matthi as Williams, his choir and congregation. S P. M., Rev. M. J. Naylor. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH Melcrydry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 9.30 A. M., Class Meetig. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. Joseph Wheeler, Dist. Supt. Annapolis Dist. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 P. M., Christmas Services by the Junior League, C. E. Lilly, Supt 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Joseph Barnes. Monday night. Christmas Services by the Sunday School. Thursday night, the 29th, Grand Lecture and Grapophone Entertainment given by Rev. Joseph Gwynn, pastor of Handy A. M. E. church. Everybody welcome. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. All friends of the C. Y. W. C. A., are cordially invited to attend the Christmas Services at 5 P. M., Sunday, Dec. 25th. Rev. W. E. Williams of Grace Presbyterian Church, will make an address. Special music by Miss Fannie Dorsey. Mrs. M. E. Murphy Pres. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. Xmas Services PERKINS SQ. BAPTIST CHURCH George and Ogston Streets, Rev. F. R. Williams, D. D., Pastor, 1 A. M., Union Prayer Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor subject: Birth of Christ. Special music by choir. Solos, Madam Arthur Evans, Duet, Miss Emma Wells and Mme. M. L. Williams; Solo, M. George Carter;]Solo, Mme. Ida Wili- iams. 8 P. Mr., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "The Heavenly Choir", Solo, Mme. M. L. Williams; Solo and chorus, Miss Emma Wells; Solo, Mr. John Saunders; Solo, Master Willie Harris. Instrumental accompanists Prof. I. Garrison, Organist. Mr. Wm. Douglass, Cornetist. Mr. Eugene Jones, Trombone. Mr. Jos. Moody, Violinist Santa Claus in Santiago: Great Humorous Cantata Given at Sharp St. Memorial M.E. Church, Wednesday, December 28, at 8 p. m., by 40 select voices of the Sunday School. Admission Free. You are invited. 1t How I Won My Husband--A Christmas Story Written expressly for the Afro-American Ledger by Eva S. Purdy _ “Love by no'season bound is free! Not more the birds that sings, _ ‘And soaring from its natal tree, . With srrong unfettered wings; Has liberty the world. to roam, And make wiiere'er he will a home!” Iva little town among the mountains of West- ern Maryland, two young women, who had been friends since childhood taught school. The lit- tle mining town, like most others of its kind, nestled lazily in a valley: surrounded by mouu- tains. 3 ‘The prettiest of the two women was stauding thoughtfully by the window and though the sight outside was of magnificent: beauty she saw it uot. Snow covered mountains and trees, and everything was, far as the eye could see,was one mass of ice and snow. ‘The moon was so bright and cold and cruel looking that Arline shivered. The wind that cried wildly down the streets, and: through ‘the. bright moonlight sky must have had some eerie force in it to make. her start and shiver in. spite of the:blaze that sent such roseate flashes and shadows about the room. Certainly it was the awful suggestion. of they wind, for there was nothing to shiver at in that’ comfortable little room, and. Alice, her pretty little room-mate and friend. Nothing stirred there save the flame and. its shadows; there was no motion iu.the long folds of the. curtains, no rustle in the leaves of the open book on Alice's lap; Now and. then the fire snapped, the log sang, a'bright coal dropped and dulled in ‘the ashes, but that was all the life that seemed to be in the room. At last Arline turned and looked at Alice who was dozing comfortably before the fire, Arline's gaze must have been very” intent, because it made Alice restless, aud looking up she caught her friend's intetit look. She. said: ‘Well Ar- line what's troubling you? You look uncanny enough to give a body the creeps; do sit down and don’t stand: there trying to: look a body through and through: like that,"’ and the speaker a pretty little brown-eyed woman of two and twenty looked really unhappy ‘as she surveyed her friend who scemed from the pucker of her pretty mouth. and the wrinkles in her forehead to. be not over-pleased about something. “Just read. that postal card and you'll see what's the matter,” and with a toss, she threw the card across to Alice. Alice James read the card and ‘then said: “Dear me, I don't see what’s on this to worry one” “You don't.” snapped Arline. ‘Well I. do. I've only read it once, aud T know it by heart. Just listen and see if this isn’t right. ‘Dear Arline, have deferred my visit until Jater as Mary: (that’s my baby sister): has asked me tocome up later, instead-of the time I spoke of, Iguess you are old enough to know what you want to do. Yours respectfully, Wrirorp: H. Wenpon.’"* “Now would you take that to.be from father? No, I. guess not; who would? Here I have been teaching for the past five years, and in all that time he has not deigned to pay ine-a visit. The ouly. time he has been where I am is whem busi- ness calls him; but then Mary is the youngest girl and of more account than I, though T can't see it.” ‘Jealous did you say? Well why shouldn't I D2 Tnever hear from home only when money is needed orsomething wanted of me, and I re- member the last time Ijwas home for-awhile, my mother'told medistivetly if I could get anything A Restroom. i A room. the woman. of the house ‘enlls the “restroom” Is. papered | In isoft. gray’and has green hangings. The furniture {s light oak with green sofa pillows here and there, andthe big ‘sofa is upholstered in yreen. The ‘window shades are .dark enough to subdue the lisht. ‘Thus.the roour Is in the most admirable taste and ‘soothes the nerves. When the womrau ‘of the house Is tired she runs to the pe room for a few minutes aud gets her mental balance. | ee Populac Chinese: Fruit. : A fruit popular in: North China, and which. is. most. excellent for the table, ‘either stewed or as jam, Is In appeai- ‘ance. like a crabapple. ‘The flesh 1s [pinkish in color; and when served at itable. it has the color of cranberry ‘sauce. The taste is pleasant, with a jsubacid: flavor, and. very refreshing. ‘The: Chinese cail it “hung-kuo" (pro- mounced hoongkwa), which means red fruit.” ! ——— Goethe's Voluminous Product. ;. Besides the: books which are best {known: to English readers, “Faust,” ‘Wilhelm Meister,” etc. Goethe is tha ‘author of 44 dramas, melodramas and [frees and. any amount of travel and jeriticism, and even his poetical writ- Hngs constitute a sort of enormous | ‘dumpling, with very few: currants in~ ideed in. proportion to” the dough.— Buchanan. 5 | ‘The Peaceful’ Man. | “First Keep thyself in peace, and <then' thou, wilt ‘be able to bring others to peace, A peaceful man does: moro ‘god tlian one that Is very learned: A “passionate” man perverts even. good “into evil, and éasily believes evil. -A ‘good, peaceable man turns all things “to good.—Thomas a Kempis. ss Celluloid Is Popular. ‘White celluloid coliats, shirt: fronts “and = cuffs sell .well’:In Manchester, “England: = to.do, I had: better do so, because there were so many children at liome, she‘could. not afford to keep me unless I paid’ board.*. Of course my money was pretty near all gone: then, and. that was as good as telling me I was not wanted."" “T sometime. doubt if.I belong to the Weldou family. I dectare..1 feel positively devilish and I've made up my mind that I am ‘going todo things, and I am ‘going, to miake you all take notice. Now listen tome Alice: James, school closes tomorrow for two weeks, the week to fix the furnace and. Xmas’ week, and I am-going to New York to visit my married sister, and.I am‘ going to get married, though I don't know to whom, just yet, and—'”” “But Arline you are such a flirt,’ interrupted Alice, “and how on earth are you goiug to man- age tolove'a.man and marry him in two weeks is more than I can understand’ ‘The very idea of'a husband in two. weeks, when you haven't met any-one yet. You “know the old. saying: Marry in haste to repent at leisure.” You had better not try it.”’ “Don't prophecy. any bad Inck, Alice dear, because I am not going to fail. I want you to help me out.”* “I-Oh indeed, Arline. I really can't doit.” “Oh yesyou can my dear. You.need not be- gin’ with your ‘I can't,’ because I generally manage to get my own way with other people, if Tean't with home folks. . That’mother of mine hasn't written to me for a month. so I'll return the compliment and keep myself to myself."' “‘Arline, don't be-so-irreverent. You really should write to your mother. I'can’t think she means to slight you, and you know: she. has so much to do; please dear, don’t talk so, you make me feel wretched.”" “Really Alice, I can't imagine ‘how you ever got courage to-teach. « Don’t be so mealy mouth- ed. I told: you before, I really feel up to doing something © devilish, . something to shock even. your puritanical self, and I am going to have my way, sodon't say auy more about it, but sit still and listen.’’ “Now,you are going with me; I've told my sister You-are coming, So shut your. little mouth.” But Arline, my dear, I can’t spare the money. I have so many Xmas gifts to give, and. then again I haven’t, but one recéption dress to my name.’" “Alice James; you are the most. provoking woman I know; money and dresses hasu’t any- thing'to do with this trip except to get your ticket.. You know that everybody who knows Arline Weldon, calls her a heartless flirt. I am goin to pick outa fellow when I get to New York, the one I am going to win, and. I want to get some: place near where he can hear me.with- out my seeming to know he is:wear. I aim go- ing to have you with me, and I’ am going to say these words: ‘It isno‘use Alice, I can’t go home without Mr. ———knowing I love him. What will Edo? Everybody says Iam such a heart- less flirt that I know he has heard it ere this; but Tam really in earnest, I love. him with all my heart and soul. I love him ‘so dearly that if T had to die, when I got to heaven, I would worry them with] my ceaseless:cries.and the questions T would’ask about. him, that they would find him and bring him to me.’ If he really cares for me atall, at that point he will appear, and you must disappear and leave us together. In plain words I am, going to propose, but as it is not leap year, 1 can't do.so: openly.” “But Arline ['ll be sure to’ forget and laugh, it-all sounds so superbly ridiculous.'” “Alice James.I solemnly swear if you do such a thing T'll never speak to you again."’ Injunction, Erred. “What,” said the little girl: The father is something of a: fustidian: as to. speech, and he said to the five- year-old: “You should ever: say “What” my dear; always say: ‘I beg your pardon,’ . That the injunction erred on the side of sweepingness. was conveyed to him later, when the lit- tle: girl, pointing to a blossom, said: "“f beg your: pardon’ is, the name of that Dower?" Prosperous Outlook. "Since bein’ in the city,” the. BSI ville man wrote to his home folks, “I have: been hit by three automobiles, and: ef my lawyer tells me true, I'll get enough money in damages’to fetch the whole family for # good long'stay, an’ ef the balance of you kin continue to.git run over we'll be able to: buy’ @ big farm an’ live Happy ever after- ward.""—AUanta Constitution, Dlavasit’e Humor: 3. 2 I was Introduced. by particular’ re- quest to Mrs, Wyndham Lewis, a pret- ty little. woman, a flirt and a rattle; Indeed, gifted with a yolubility I should’ think unequaled and of which lean convey no idea. She told me she liked. “silent, melancholy men." 1 an- swered that I had no doubt of it— Letter of Benjamin Disraeli to his sis- ter. ‘ Thumb Tacks’ In Heels. Thumb tacks. driven. into the: out: side of the heel, where it. is most likely, to. wear down, are’ the inyen- tion. of @ girl,who was’ten.miles from @ shoemaker. This would answer splendidly, for the. country, but there fs danger’ of. sipping on hardwood foors.or the pavements. ’ meen + _ Regulation of |Robberles: Gays the’: Philosopher of. Folly: PThe police will be telling us next ‘that it 1s tmpractical to stop robberies, but’ that they, willbe’ judiciously: ree- ulated.” q “CHR AWRO-AMERIOA N-LEDGERB: Sweet Recolfection. “Young man, ‘you ought to marry. A cozy home, blooming children—there ls nothing:happier in the world! And above all, you have the sweet recol- lection of the time you were a bach- elor.” : Strange, But True. “Tis a strange ting whin-ye come. to think iv it, that th’ less money o man git f'r his wurruk the more nicis- a’ry {t {ato th’ wurruld that be shud go on wurrkin’.”"—"Mr: Dooley Says.” Newspaper Note. We often wonder why some editors publish the-wedding column. and.death column'side by side. We'aiso wonder, {f-they feel-that way, why they don't publish them. in:the same column. ‘Atl Mer Own; “Did the audience weep while I was einging?” asked the temperamental. soprano: “No,” replied the music di- rector, “you were making that. noise all by yourself.” He Saw Wood. ‘The tramp who was’ told to’ say nothing and:saw wood the next morn- ing knocked. at another door but said nothing because lie'saw wood. Mysterious Woman. When a woman declares: she's go- Ing to bring her husband up: with a round:turn can she possibly. have 1o mind the hangman's, noose? + Searching for Radium. ‘So radioactive Is the water supplied the clty of Belgrade that sclentists are searching {ts source for radium. Butter’ -Most Nutritious. Analysts say-that butter ts the most nutritious’ article of. diet, and: that.ba- con comes next.: satis Friday night following this conservation be- tween Arline and Alice, found them both inthe city of New York. ‘ “Alice,” exclaimed:Arline, ‘‘this is Friday isn't it?” “Yes dear, why?” “Because this is the night, of Mrs. Lea's. re- ception, and I hear that Clarence Pearsou, the great’ violinist, has'eturned from a tour through Europe, and is expected to be there. I am go- ing to wear pure white tonight, and not a jewel of any kind, my only ornament will be a bunch of pausies, my favorite. you know, and if I don't -capture the prize tonight you need never claim Arline Weldon as. your dearest friend again.” And-with a gay laugh Arline danced out of the room. ‘Phe ball and reception was the swellest func- tion of the season, and Arline was the belle, of the evening; in that gay throng, she was the gayest of the gay; beautiful, brilliant and witty,. she captured all hearts; but she was not satisfied. "She expected guest had not yet arrived, but at last he comes Arline sees him as he enters and greets his hostess, aud as she passes Alice she whispers hurriedly: ‘'Alice, Oh Alice, the lion of the day is here.”” It did not take Clarence long to discover Ar- line. He heard ber talked of on- every hand, and though no matter how much any one praised her they always ended with the words: “But sucha heartless flirt."’. Nevertheless he was at- tracted to-her, and at last asked a friend to.in- traduce. “Hard ‘hit, old fellow!"’ asked Carl Bradley. “It's no.use, she'll only send you to the right about as she has dozens of others.’ “Never sind,” said Clarence, ‘I'll risk it,”’ “Miss Weldon,” said Carl Bradley, ‘my ftiend desires to mect you.’’ And as he présent- ed Clarence, Arline extended her hand with usual frankuess, and showed that she was:genu- inely pleased to me him. As Clarence acknowledged the introduction, he looked, at’ her sweet face and thought her one of the most beautiful women he {had ever met, and he vowed to himself then and there, that he would, win her for his own if he could. Her white dress, though plain and unadorned, only served to heighten the exquisite purity of her complexion. Her eyes were like black dia- monds. She was a rarely beautiful woman, with Yair like spun gold and eyes as black as: sloes with a coniplexion that rivaled a peach. As to her manners they were perfect; she was frauk, unaffected and with all perfectly refiued, a woman to love and be loved."’ As Alice and Arline were bidding their hostess good eventing, Clarence stood waiting: to accom- pany them to their carriage, as he bade them good night he managed, to whisper quickly to Arline. “May I call tomorrow: afternoon, if you will be at-home." She answered: “Yes, between three and four. Good night.” With a nod and a slight pressure of her hand he closed the door.and was soon lost in the darkness of the night. ‘The days following were the happiest Arline and Clarence had ever known. He was her shadow. He managed to find out where she was going and would always be there also. People shook their'heads and smiled, but all exclaimed: “Only another, flirtation, what « pith."* “"Mlice,"" said Arline about a week afterwards, “you know we must leave here for the moun- tains the last of the week, . 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Lovell; and’ if any: one-cills. to. come: after ws. of course Iam not going. out of the: house; but when Lizzie goes:-across the street for us, welll both be in the rooin adjoining the parlor, and. not supposed to know he ‘has been admitted to the house: Please don't forget the part you are to play, and assure: you unless I am much de- ceived: you, will be bridesmaid. for your harut- scarum old friend two more days roll. over your head."” When Clarence Pearson called, he» was: won- dering to himself if she loved him .or could love him, and if he could trust her. He loved. her dearly, but she was: ternied such a heartless flirt that he was half afraid to ask her, yet he could not bring hiniself to believe she was heart- less; a flirt she might be, but not heartless, ‘As the door bell rang; the girls slipped into the sitting room and commenced to talk, and when Lizzie after inviting Clarence into the parlor, and telling him she would go for the ladies— they: were only-across the street—left the house, Clarence heard voices quite distinctly. He started to cough to let them know of his presence when he heard his name spoken by:Ar- line and her declaration of love for himself. After Arline had finished, Alice said: ‘Mr. Pearson does not love you, and if he. did> he could not marry-you before Friday. ‘Today is ‘Tuesday and you'll have to return. liome with- out your: Prince Charming;”” “No she won't either,” and at that both girls jumped to their feet, and Arline blushing pret- tily exclainied: “Oh Mr: Pearson, what must you: think of us? We did not. know any» one was. in the house.’* Taking herim bis rrms:and kissing. her he told: her he thonght she was the sweetest and best lit- tle woman'in the whole wide world, aud-if she would consent, they would go. quietly over in Jersey City Wednesday morning and be married. Iu the meantime Alice had gone to her room,. aud was wondering: if Arline was: really im love with Clarence:and if she intended to marry him. Slie was uot left long: inedoubt, About one-half hour afterwards Arline: came into the roomfand told her she-was expected to go with, them iu the mornings she was to be married and she must uot tell-a living.soul.. When the marriage was read= in, Saturday's ‘Afro-American Ledger it created a perfect sen- $ation; and Congratulations poured: in on the young. couple. ‘At first Mr. and.Mrs. Weldou refused to own their daughter. But the young couple were too much infatuated with each: other to care about what any one thought. They took a tripWest and spent six weeks among friends aud then return- ed to Baltimore, Arline's home, and'settled down quietly in the dearest -little home imaginable. A happier couple it would: be-hard to find. Mrs: Pierson never tires of telling how she wou her husband. She is perfectly happy in her husband's aud. young son's. love, and every Christmas she has three things to be happy for, Clarence, Jr., who was born on Xmas day, and the reconciliation with her parents, which took plade-the-same day she-gave them a little grand- son, and last but not least the love and husband: she first met on a merry: Xmas night. iz Papa’s postal card is their dearest treasure. It is framed and hangs Gn, the wall’ as a. valuable treasure; because if it had not been for the-card she would not thought:of playing such a trick. Tt caused her to win the very best of husbands. 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Its first aim is that of republishing in pamphlet form such historical publications as are out of print or found only in libraries of reference and private collections which are not accessible to the general student; second, of giving in a form best adapted to permanent preservation such utterances as by their rare merit are worthy of the widest circulation. To be still more specific, alm No. 1 is "The Confession of Nat Turner, the Negro Insurgent." How few persons of the present day know the facts of the Southampton insurrection, which occurred eighty years ago and which thrilled the whole land with the bare recital of the bold deeds done by Nat Turner! At the time more than 50,000 copies of the confessions were sold, but today it is doubtful if 100 original copies are extant. The American Negro Monograph company has republished these confessions in their original form and thus placed it within the province of any one interested in the subject to have the information in his own possession. No. 2. "The Contemporary Evolution of the Negro." is a very comprehensive 1 ROBERT L. PENDLETON and philosophical discussion of the Negro race throughout the world by Rev. Thomas G. Harper, a priest of the Protestant Episcopal church, who is now a harrier in London. Mr. Harper has a most extensive experience by travel, and his intellectual equipment him to deliver a message which will be comforting to all friends of the Negro race wherever distributed. The gentlemen who are conducting this enterprise are not without experience. The editor, Mr. John W. Cromwell, is a veteran newspaper man, having for fourteen consecutive years published the People's Advocate at the national capital. He is also one of the founders of the American Negro academy and its corresponding secretary. The publisher, Mr Robert L. Pendleton, is one of the most successful news and job printers in Washington and is well known in Masonic circles. This interesting and highly instructive series of select reading matter should receive a cordial welcome in every home. The historic information to be found in them will give school children and students generally such knowledge as will be of intrinsic value to them in future life. No. 3 will be the memoirs of Benjamin Bannaker, which were delivered before the Maryland Historical society by the Hon. Benjamin H. B. Latrobe, a distinguished lawyer. Copies of the work may be bad by addressing the American Negro Monographs company, 600 F street, northwest, Washington. Features of the December Crisis. The December number of the Crisis comes out in enlarged size over the first issue. On the front cover is a very suggestive pen and ink drawing of a mother with her habe nestled closely to her breast. There are other timely illustrations by John Henry Adams. Its contents are made up of brief paragraphs which contain special information. The leading article—subject, "The Real Race Problem," is written by Franz Bonz, professor of anthropology in Columbia university. The article is scientific and logical and well written. SONS OF NORTH CAROLINA. Mrs. Benjamin Williams Speaks at Woman's Day Exercises. Ladies' day was recently observed by the Society of the Sons of North Carolina, which has a large membership in Greater New York and vicinity. President Francis F. Giles presided over the opening exercises, and the literary program was in charge of Robert E. Waddell. Mrs. Benjamin Williams was the principal woman speaker. Her subject was "Woman's Sphere." She said in part: "We should stop and think, not on the equal suffrage question, but how to make the world better. There was never a time when good women were more needed than now, women who deceive, honest, God fearing lives. There is too much for us to do to be worrying about voting. After we have taught the husbands and sons how to vote we have done our duty. "Woman by overstepping her bounds has lowered man's wages by working cheaper than he. She has lost the high respect he had for her by doing the same things he does, bringing her into too common contact with him. Woman has been in the great wars, not to fight, but to administer to the wounded." Charles Diggs gave an instructive talk on "How the Negro Should Meet His Present Condition." Dr. J. B. Sampson of Pittsfield, Mass., a North Carolina by birth, briefly spoke of the days of reconstruction, in which he was a prominent leader. The reply to the complimentary things said of him and the reception he received from the society, he said, "is an evidence of the appreciation of the rising generation for the old guards who have braved the jaws of death in their just contention for manhood rights." Assistant District Attorney McDougall of New York county also gave a short talk. 'The musical selections were given by the Misses Waddell and others in a very pleasing manner. EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS. Federal Aid for Colored Schools Advocated by Professor Ellwood, Professor Charles A. Ellwood of the sociological department of the University of Missouri is a firm believer in the doctrine of federal aid for industrial schools for Afro-Americans. In a recent lecture in the public library of the university he is reported as having said: "It is just as much the duty of the federal government to provide for the education of the Negro as it is to provide for that of the Indian. Industrial education is the salvation of the American Negro, and properly equipped schools for giving it to him can come only through federal aid. I don't however, whether southern states would be willing, in their present frame of mind, to accept federal aid for such an enterprise if it should be offered." Professor Ellwood showed by vital statistics that in spite of a high death rate the Negroes of the United States were increasing in number. He said the criminal Negro was being eliminated gradually by a process of natural selection. LADIES' AUXILIARY HOLDS YEARLY CLOSING MEETING. Female Department of Sons of Virginia In Flourishing Condition. The ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia in Brooklyn has had a most successful year. This was clearly shown, at the last meeting for 1010, held the week ending Dec. 17. The membership has been largely increased, the finances put on a firm basis, and the current obligations of the organization have all been met. Besides being the closing meeting for the year, it was also arranged to welcome the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ, as the installing officer for the society. Owing to illness in Dr. Moss' family he could not attend. Mrs. Jennie Stewart, the able and energetic president, presided in her usual tactful and winning manner. Under Mrs. Stewart's administration the auxiliary has had a most successful career. A board of directors consisting of nine members to look after the special work of the society and the organization of a children's department are some of the things besides the regular executive work of the auxiliary which Mrs. Stewart has accomplished during her administration. The social features of the evening were interpersed with brief addresses from members of the main organization. Among those who spoke were Messrs. Alexander Brown, chaplain; Henry H. Green and John Swan. The next meeting of the auxiliary will be held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 1911. Commission of Color To hate a person solely because he is black, white, yellow or brown to the extent of denying to him the usual rights and prevaragatives due to mankind, is a crime. Color prejudice as it exists in the United States is an evil which will eventually bring vengeance down upon the heads of those who harbor it. The Way They Do It In Indiana. William H. Morris has been appointed to the office force of John Rauch, the incoming county clerk, says the Indianapolis (Ind.) Freeman. Mr. Rauch says that Mr. Morris was appointed in recognition of the support the colored people gave him in the last election. That's the way to do it. OPTIMISM OF W. S. BUCHANAN Progress of the Race Inspires Educator to Renewed Action. BIG COTTON CROP MARKETED. Having Studied the Methods and Work of State Schools In the West, President Buchanan Feels Justified In Asking For a More Liberal Sum For His School. Normal, Ala.—President Walter S. Buchanan of the Agricultural and Mechanical College For Colored Youths, located in Normal, recently returned from an extended trip in the west, during which time he visited several of the state schools. The most notable institutions which he visited were Prairie View Normal and Industrial institute, Prairie View, Tex.; Agricultural and Normal university, Langston, Okla.; and Branch Normal college, Fine Bluff, Ark. Primarily to study the conditions surrounding the institutions, their progress and the extent of the work they are doing, President Buchann has gathered such information as will enable him to go before the forthcoming Alabama legislature next year and show by comparative statements what other states are doing for the education of colored children. It is his aim thereby to induce the legislature to give a more suitable appropriation for Normal or at least to make some special appropriation to cover eminent necessities. Professor Buchanan declared in several addresses that he made to representative audiences white west that the colored people in the south and southwest must prepare themselves for the great commercial, professional and industrial opportunities that the section affords for black and white and that they must be prepared to make the greatest use of the natural resources of the southland or their places would be taken by other peoples. In his address he gave some good advice with reference to race relations in the south and declared, among other things: "The need of the race is for educated men and women who are willing to work with their hands. There is no more opportunity in the south than anywhere else for an uneducated man, and that educated individual makes a sad mistake if he feels that by reason of his education he is above working with his hands. "We are called upon to engage in economic competition with the white race for opportunities to live and grow in the struggle for existence. Indeed, we are living in a great and prosperous country, our natural home, but at the same time the natural home of another race, which is thrifty, deserving, industrious and efficient. If we would succeed in the end we must measure up to the standard of our more fortunate brother. "The natural wealth of the south means just as much to us as it does to the white people. We have just marketed a big cotton crop. This crop alone is worth twice as much as the product of all the gold mines in the world for the same time, and the colored people had the largest share in producing it. "If the race is not better off financially for it there is something wrong with us. 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WE NEED YOUR FURS. MAKE US A SHIPMENT. Our PRICE LIST IS OUT, ASK FOR IT. Our PRICES ARE NOT TO YOU. LEOPOLD GASSNER FUR CO. 3d East 12th St. Capital. New York City. Lied at $250,000 Haffled with (1) Thompson's Eye Water W. N. U., BALTIMORE, NO. 52-1910. Empty Stocking Circle To Cheer The Hearts of Many Children With Gifts of Toys, Candies etc. The annual Christmas treat of the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle will be held this morning at Metropolitan M. E. Church, Orchard street near Durham Hill avenue, at which time it is expected that the hearts of more than 500 poor boys and girls will be gladdened by the gift of stockings; handkerchiefs, candies, marbles, Mrs. Ida R. Gunnings and other workers in the circle have been laboring for weeks to provide for the little ones; and tickets have been distributed in all sections of the city. Penny Bank Dissolves Latest Reports Have It. That The Insolvent Bank Will Not Be Able To Open Its Doors. Again From present indications it seems that the Penny Savings Bank will end its existence with the final report of the receiver, Clarence W. Parkins. Perkins. The Bank was declared insolvent three weeks ago after an examinably bank Commissioner Downes The liabilities were said to e xceed $6,500, while the assets are said to be only one-sixth of that amount. Messrs. Alfred I. Nixon, Louis H. Davenport, Charles H. Jones, and Alfred H. Pitts-made a proposition to the depositors to pay them 50 percent for their deposits, giving a certificate of stock in return. This proposition was rejected, and last Saturday the fixtures of the Bank were sold. President Perry G. Gibson told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger that he was hoping that the obligations of the bank would be satisfactorily met and the business continued. Steamboat Company Declares Dividend After A Successful Year Under Piloting Hand of Capt, Brown, Company Declares Dividend. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Baltimore Steamboat Company was held at 313 Sharp street Wednesday, night and a Christmas present in the shape of a six-per cent dividend given each shareholder. Addresses congratulating Capt. George Brown and Mr. Walter Langley for their success in managing the excursion traffic to Brown's Grove, were delivered by a number of those present. Mr. L. H. Davenport made an address in which he declared that racial enterprises should be supported as they offered employment to the young men and women of the race. meet and answer Capt. Brown told the stockholders that the steamer Starlight would be enlarged to meet the demands of the excursion traffic. George Owens Addresses Alliance Urges Better Support For The Night Schools And Shows Wherein They Might Uplift The Race "The public night schools offer advantages to our people that would help our uplift greatly if taken hold of by the masses". The foregoing was an utterance by Mr. George A. Owens, vice principal of School No. 106, in an address before the Ministerial Alliance at its monthly meeting at the Grace Presbyterian Church, last Monday calling attention to the advantages offered in the night schools and urging the ministers to tell their people of what the city offers those who have to work each day. "The School Board, continued Mr. Owens, "is anxious that the six night schools maintained for colored men and women should be liberally patronized, and we as teachers are anxious that our people avail themselves of the opportunity to secure a fair education. I want you preachers to tell our people of the advantages which are theirs and the use of which may enable them to forge ahead." Revs. Harvey Johnson, P. W. Worthham, W. M. Alexander, A. L. Gaines, and D. D. Turpean mude addresses pledging to Mr. Owens their interest and indorsement of the work being done. Sacred Concert by the Y.M.C.A. At Zion A. M. E. Church, Sunday Dec. 25th, 4. P.M. Gotham Quartet headed by R. J. Young. Splendid Program. Ladies and Gentlemen invited. HEAVY MAIL FOR SANTA DEAR SANTA CLAUS: I am a little girl nine years old, and have tried to be a good girl will you please-bring me a pair of rubbers, an umbrella, a sled, a pair of stockins, some candies and nuts. Please Santa don't forget mama and papa. Florence Kelson, 1370 Carey St. DEAR SANTA CLAUS: I thought I would write to you to tell what I want. I want a doll and a sleigh, a pair of boots, a pair of skates, some candy and nuts. Della Washington, 622 Bruce St. Dear Santa Clause—Please bring me a drum, a horn a football, some candy and nuts. Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a wagon, a pair of boots, a rain coat. I am a little boy seven years old in the first grade. I have been a good boy this year. William Pritchett, 1824 Sharp St. Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a drum, a pair of boots, a book and ladder, a wagon, and a rain coat William Spence, Dear Sauta Claus—Please bring me a doll, a doll bed, a doll carriage, a rubber coat, a pair of shoes, and a pair of stockings. Maggie Johnson, 22 Church St. Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a doll, a fur coat, a doll carriage a stove, a set of dishes, a pair of shoes, a pair of boots and doll bed. Sara Perkins, 845 Leadeuhall St. Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a doll, a doll bed, a doll carriage a pair of shoes, a fur coat and a hat Aunie Gardner, 1141 China St. Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a suit of clothes, a pair of shoes, and a cap and fur gloves. Wm. McFleshman, 622 Eutaw St. Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a pair of boots, a sled, a wagon a little engine, some candies and nuts. Daniel Spriggs, Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a doll, a pair of rubber boots, a doll bed, a doll carriage, a hat, a pair of shoes, muff and fur, a play house, raincoat, boots and a dress Ellen Morton, 935 Leadenhall St. Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a doll baby, a carriage, a bed, Bessie Hill, 441 W. Henrietta St. Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a doll, a pair of boots, a pair of mittens, a doll carriage and muff, Victoria Jones, 226 W. Lee St. Dear Santa Claus—Please bring me a wagon full of candy. Joseph Harris, 122 Welcome Al. Dear Santa Claus-I would like to have a pair of shoes, a toy auto, and some candy. James Taylor, 212 Welcome Al. Dear Santa Claus- Please bring me a pair of boots. a doll, a dress, a pair of rubbers and some candy. My dear Santa Claus—I am well and hope you are the same. I want you to bring me a doll carriage, a doll stecking capa a story book. I live at 1037 Sarah Ann street. My name is little girl Dear Santa Claus—I am a good little girl, 3 years old and would like for you to bring me a sled, desk stool, waste-basket, water set, blue hair ribbon, cream set, carpet sweeper, ironing board, sewing box and a stocking full of candies and nuts. Don't forget other little girls. Your little friend, Jeanette Gilles, 1389 Woodwear street. JONES—In loving memory of a dutiful son and brother of Laura and Joshua Jones, who departed this life one year ago this Christmas day at his residence 1607 Orleans street. As the Christmas bells again ring, And the children merrily sing. Our hear's are filled with sorrow The Spring has gone And the Summer followed on— With no hope for the pleasant tomorrow For quite eighteen short years He was our comfort and cheer; But now his voice is stilled. The old church pew And the Sunday School too With his presence will he'er be filled Your brothers will for and sisters three Your sisters will watch or three For whom will you kindly tell? For Ernest Jones, our brother, The son of a grieved father and [mother— As we hear the Christmas bells. By his sister, FLOSSI JONES THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 310 ST. PAUL ST. REAL ESTATE FIRE INSURANCE Rents Collected and Loans Negotiated. C. & P., St. Paul 3563-Y 3m-10-27 MRS. LUCY S. DAY announces the opening of her Hair Dressing Parlors S.E.C. Cor, Carey and PresstmSt (Opposite Gates' Pharmacy) A full line of Human Hair Goods for Sale, also Tonies, Pomades and Shampoos. Hair Work of all kinds made to order. The Ladies are for POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. CONCERT & RECEPTION In Honor Of The Federal Tabernacle No. 6. G. U. Of Galilean Fishermen AT THE Galilean Fishermen's Hall Xmas Monday Eve. Dec. 26 AT S P. M. Under the direction of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey. The following artists will appear; Miss Anna Evans, Soprano. Miss Lillian-Mae Hebron, the popular monologist will render her latest success, "ENGAGED" T. Henderson Kerr, Violin Soloist. Master Theodore Upshur Humorist Cards of Admission 25 Cts. Kerr's Orchestra will play for the Reception The Drexel ..Mid=Winter Yacht Party.. Galilcan Fishermen's Hall... Friday Eve., Dec. 30. '10 KERR'S ORCHESTRA Introducing The "Tantilization Rag." Admission 25 Cents Annual Xmas Treat All members of the John W. Young, Juvenile, No. I, N. P. O. of O. P., are cordially notified to be present at the Christmas treat to be held on Monday, Jap. 2, 1911, 2 P. M., at their hall, Biddle and McCulloh Sts. Bring a friend. SPECIAL NOTICE. Mrs. Belle Grant: a member of the B. Y. P. U., of the First Baptist Church will speak at the A. C. E. League at Waters A. M. E. Church, this Sunday. at 5.45 P. M. Some of Baltimore's best talent will render musical selections. Come. Mayme Woolford, Pres. tf C. A. Carey, Secretary. A Bazar and Rummage Sale Will be given at St. John's A.M. E. church, beginning Monda night, December 26th, 1910, for the benefit of the church. Special attraction each night. Single tickets 5 cents; Season tickets; 15 cents. Mrs. Annie Sorrell, President Mrs. F. E. Chow, Secretary Dr. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. The ladies of the B. M. C. Association, invite the public to the New Year's reception in honor of our pastor, Rev. and Mrs. W. A. C. Hughes, to be held at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, Monday, January 2nd, 1911, from 7 to 9 p. m. Mrs. E. J. Cole, President The Baltimore and Eastern Shore F. B. Quarterly Meeting held its fifth session on Sunday, Dec. 17th anil Monday, Dec. 18th at the Mt. Calvary F. B. Church, Rev. S. N. Johnson and Sister Mary L. Motley were ordained elders. Rev J. Spencer, C. G. Coleman and W. H. Williams, were excluded. Rev. P. R. Janey, Moderator. —DEAMA— "The Deacon's Tribulation's" Perkins Square Baptist Church, Ogston and George Stats, Wednesday night, Dec. 28th, under auspices of Young men's Aid Club of the said church. Admission, 15 Cents. Frank Saunders, President; Luther Rhodes, Vice; Stewart Owens, Sec'y; Daniel Thompson, Treas.; Jos. Saunders, Pianist. F. R. Williams, D. D. It Pastor THE PEERLESS QUARTETTE Is ready to receive engagements for concert work for the season of 1910.11. For terms, rates, etc. address, Miss Mamie V. Woolford. 436 N. Regester street. tf. WHEN WILL YOU SEND IN YOUR ORDER FOR A Negro Doll? Do not wait until ten days before Christmas; send it now; take time by the forelock, for during the holiday season loss of orders are delayed on account of the express companies not being able to handle the enormous lot of goods given to them—order now. Five cents will get you an illustrated book. Undressed Doll As It Appears When Sold. National Negro Doll C. R. H. BOYD, Pres. H. A. BOYD, Mgr. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Negro Doll As It Appears Dressed. At Trinity A. M. E. Church, Linden Ave. and Biddle St., commencing Monday, Dec. 12, and continuing through the holidays. Season Ticket, 25 Cts. Single Ticket, 5 Cts. at the Door Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, President. Miss Sarah Toogood, Secretary. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. There will be a Grand Female Wood-Sawing Contest And German, Given by the Merry Widows No.2 and the Original Jolly Boys No.1 AT THE NEW GOOD HOPE HALL, Lexington St., near Pine Cards of Admission, 25 Cents. Doors open at S 30 o'clock. Dec.17-3t All Are Invited--A Grand Display of Talent. By the Sunday School of Waters A. I. E. Church, Alsuh街 Street, near Orleans SOMETHING SWELL! AN EXTRAORDINARY CLASSY DANCE..... Baltimore's Medical students of Howard University, Washington, D. C., at Galilean Fishermen's New Auditorium 411 W. Biddle Street Wednesday, December 28th, 1910 from 8:30 to 1:30. M. E. Toney, Pres. W. Rohobelt, Vice. E.N. Ballou Treas. W. H. Cargill, Sec. Hear that Univery Rag, by Cargill's Full Orchestra Tickets, 25 Cents Note—Visitors from Lincoln. Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Chaney and other northern universities, and the different departments of Howard will be represented. TRINITY A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL will give A Christmas Cantata, "The King's Birthday," on Christmas, Sunday Night, at eight o'clock. The Shepherd Incident, The Visit of the Magi and the Manger scene will be vividly portrayed by electrical devices, carefully arranged. Tableaux, cultured obection and beautiful music. Silver offering at the door. T. J. Holliday, Supt. J. R. Paul Brock, Chairman. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. Dec. 17-28 Don't Ruin Your Hair with poisonous pomades—hot irons— hot combs and other harmful hair lotions. Use ZOTINA FOR THE HAIR Original and Only Scientific Remedy Guaranteed to Straighten the Hair Make it soft and pliable, easy to comb, glossy and beautiful Used by the Entire Profession Price, $0.00 and $1.00 by mail Manufactured only by the AGENTS WANTED ZOTINA REMEDY COMPANY Tampa, Fla. Dept. 15 By placing your Coal and Wood orders with Smith Bros., you trade directly with the Dealer. We are furnishing at the lowest market prices Clean, High-Grade Coal, 2240 lbs to the ton Guaranteed. SMITH BROTHERS OFFICE AND YARD 542-46 UNION STREET Retailed Orders Delivered. JOHN H. OWENS @ SON A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, cauldabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere. $136.00 Our price. $75.00 Saving you. $61.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $85, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete Christmas Cantata. Grace Pressbyterian Church, Sunday, Dec. 25, at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Percy T. Borron, and their daughter Catherine, of 732 Pierce street, will spend the holidays in Annapolis. Fine entertainments, consisting of plays and cantatas will fill the whole week at Centennial M. E. Church, beginning Monday night, Dec. 26. See program. Mrs. Harriet Driver, of 552 Dolphin street, who has been very sick is convalescing. Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon was in Philadelphia Thursday to see Rev. H. A. Monroe, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Henry Williams, at home 1608 Druid Hill avenue, after passing a pleasant stay at Atlantic City. 1tp Forty-five children, directed by Dr. Shaw, will present "What happened to Santa." Monday night, Dec. 26th, at Centennial M. E. Church, Cor. Bank and Carolins Sts Cargill's Orchestra, at Fishermen's Hall, 26th. Miss Maggie Hill and Mrs. Maggie Hill, of Taneytown, Md.. are visiting Mrs. Gertrude Grinnell, of 893 Boyd street. For fine entertainments, visit Centennial M. E. Church, Cor. Bank and Caroline streets, every night in Christmas week. Mrs. Effe Williams, froll Birch street, has returned in a contracted stay in Philadelphia. Matinee dance by Cargills Orchesta, 26th. Mrs. Edward Jenkins, of 918 Warner street and Mrs. Andrew Brown of Sparrows Point, Md., will leave to-day for a short stay with relatives in Faquire county, Va. Christmas Cantata, Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday, Dec. 25, at S.P. M. Miss Susie Wyatt, of Essex Co. Va., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sara Hawkins, at 1106 Argyle avenue. Mrs. William jefferson, of Argyle avenue, is spending the holidays in Virginia. Rev. Z. Z. Johnson, who wae recently operated od for eye trouble is still confined to tis home on Druid Hill avenue. Rev. Dr. Wm. A. Creditt, pastor of the Cherry Memorial Baptist Church, Philadelphia, was in the city last Sunday to attend the funeral of his niece, Miss Mary Creditt. 24 long dances, 2.30 to 7, Monday. Mr. Wm. C. Laws is spending Christmas week with relatives and friends at his, old home in Middlesex Co., Va., for the first time in seventeen years. He anticipates having the time of his life. His sisters, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Jackson have planned a number of house parties and dinners in his honor, and his brother has, arranged several gunning parties and a fox hunt for him. He will return to the city about Jan. 7th. Brotherhood: Elect Officers. Brotherhood Election Objects The Alton Chapter Methodist Brotherhood of John Wesley M. E. Church held its last monthly meeting, Friday evening, Dec. 16th. The president, Rev. Jno. K. Gross, made his annual report, in which he complimented the young men for their interest manifested in the work; and also exhorted them to continue to sow good seed, and God will give them the increase. Rev. Jos. Henry Norris, teacher of the Friday Evening Bible Class, made a strong plea for the study of the Word, which is able to make us wise unto salvation. The following named brothers were elected for the ensuing year: President, John R. Gross; 1st Vice Pres., Wm. Robinson; 2nd Vice Pres., Herbert Williams; 3rd Vice Pres., Jno. Wicks, Sr.; 4th Vice Pres., Wm. E. Davis, Jr.; Secretary, George W. Williams, Jr.; Assistant Secretary, Cornellius Wick; Treasurer, Boyd H. White; Bible Class Teacher, Rev. Jos. Henry Norris; Chaplain, Jas. L. Anderson; Chorister, T. H. Lee; Organist, Char. Mason. After which the president, Bro. J, R. Gross, presented to each member of the Bible Class, a handsome students' note book. Card of Thanks I desire to thank the many friends of my wife, the late Caledonia Myers, for their many acts of kindness during her last illness and for their expressions of sympathy following her death. For Pure Drugs—go to Fennell's Pharmacy Biddle St. and Druid Hill Ave.