The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XX NO. 40. WHO WILL BE NEW PRESIDENT OF HOWARD? Names of Number of Prominent Colored Educators Have Been Mentioned BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL MEET TODAY Drs. Thomas Jesse Jones and E. L. Parks Among The White (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, May 30.—The election of a successor to Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, who has been elected a bishop in the M. E. Church, may take place this Saturday at a meeting of the board of trustees of the university. The course that has been pursued hitherto in the selection of a head for the university is for a nominating committee to be appointed, who will look over the field and bring in names available for the presidency. The election of a president this Saturday will mean a departure from the usual course. According to those who are conversant with the affairs of the University, there are a number of reasons why it would be expedient to elect a president right away. A prolongen consideration of the availability of the various candidates would probably result in such a campaign by the aspirants on the faculty that it may take years to allay the resulting bitterness, which would work a hardship to the university. THE VARIOUS CANDIDATES The first question to be decided at the meeting of the trustees is whether or not a colored man should be elevated to the presidency. Should they so decide Prof. George William Cook, who has been connected with the university for 40 years is regarded as the most available man. He is now secretary and business manager of the university, and has an intimate acquaintance with its needs. Dr. William V. Tunnell professor of history, is mentioned. He is a man of collegiate training, was trained for the Episcopal ministry and sa member of the School Board of the District of Columbia: Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the college department, is also mentioned. He is a native of South Carolina, and was educated at Howard and Johns Hopkins Universities. Before coming to Howard as professor of Mathematics, he taught in the Washington High School. Dr. Lewis B. Moore, dean of the Teachers' College, is also spoken of in connection with the presidency. He's a doctor of philosophy of the University fo Pennsylvania and for a number of years was pastor of a local Congregational Church. The white men mentioned in connection with the presidency include: Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, sociological expert, who was formerly connected with Hampton Institute. He is now connected with the Bureau of Education land is a lecturer on sociology at Howard University. He has given considerable study to various aspects of the race question. Dr. Edward L. Park, treasurer of tne University and professor of sociology, is regarded as a strong candidate. Howard University was founded by the late General O. O. Howard in 1867, and from its doors have gone some of the best known men and women of the race. It is largely supported by funds given by the general government. Among those who have served as president of the university are General Gordon, the late J. E. Rankin, and Rev. John Gordon. Resent Mayor's Action St Louis, May 30.—The appointment by Mayor Kriesman of George B. Jones as assistant clerk of the Second Precinct Police Court is being resented by the colored Republicans. They claim that the Mayor ignored the regular organization in making the appointment, and further more declare that Mr. Jones has not resided in the State for the eleven months prior to his appointment. Mr. Jones has long been regarded as one of the most influential colored Democrats in the city. STUDENTS OF ST. PAUL SCHOOL GRADUATE STUDENTS OF ST. PAUL SCHOOL GRADUATE Lawrenceville, Va., May 29. The annual commencement exercises of St. Paul's Normal and Industrial School came to an end last Friday night with the annual banquet of the Alumni Association. The exercises opened with the baccalaureate sermon by the Rev. Arthur P. Gray, rector of the local Episcopal Church. The commencement exercises were held Wednesday night, Bishop Randolph, president of the board of trustees of the school, persiding. The address to the graduates was delivered by the Rev. Floyd W. Tomkins, of Philadelphia. Jasper Davis won the first prize, a $10 gold piece, for the best essay or oration upon an academic or trade subject. The second prize was awarded to Miss Edmonia Watson. The competitive battalion drill was won by Company B. Captain O. O. Morris. The prize was a handsome sword. The graduates were: Normal — Elmira Pirchett, Warfield; Mary J. Boyd, Portsmouth; J. Bessie Brown, Surry; James D. Cypress, Surry; Lestus P. Logan, Lexington; William Snead, Onancock; William A. Street, Victoria Shirley M. West, Danville; Edward L. Standford, Richmond, all of Virginia; James Hudley, Darien, Ga.; Charlotte P. Kennedy, Newbern, N. C.; and Arthur Spurlock, St. Albans, W. Va. Trade certificates were awarded Alexander Allen, Hampton, Va.; William Taylor, McKenney, Va.; and Arnold Spurlock, St. Albans, W. Va. New York Nationals Quit With The Score A Tie Paterson, N. J., May 30. — Ball fans here are still talking about the action of the New York National League Baseball team in refusing to play the Smart Sets last Sunday, when the score was tied in the tenth inning. The National Leaguers thought they were going to play a white team, and were at first disposed to pack their grips and return home but the sight of 8,000 spectators made them change their minds. Drucke, of Texas, a first refused to play, but later conserted. There was music wrangling during the game, and when the topnochers in the National League suddenly quit the score Mas 3 to 3. COURTS DECIDE Colored Elks in New York Are Restrained From Using The Name MAY TAKE THE CASE TO SUPREME COURT Decision Does Not Effect Anything Else But The One New York, May 31.— The decision handed by the appellate division of the Supreme Court last Friday upholding the contention of the lower court that the colored Elks have no legal authority to use that name has aroused the members of Manhattan, Monarch, and Imperial Lodges, of this city. The decision does not prevent their using the same designations for officials as are now used or the regular colors of the order, purple and white. The colored Elks have been opposed by the whites for years, and several years ago the Grand Lodge took the matter with a view to aiding the local-brethren in their fight against white Elks. At the coming session of the Grand Lodge at Dayton in August it is probable that plans for combatting efforts to extinquish the order will be agreed upon. It may happen that another appeal will be taken to the United States Supreme Court, as has been done in attempts to out law colored Knights of Pythias in the South. D. Macon Webster and Anderson Price represented the colored Elks in their case before the appellate division. The appellate division in its decision points out that the use of misleading names by rival corporations is prohibited by legislative enactment, which makes it a misdemeanor for violating the same. The court further says that the adoption of the word "improved" by the colored lodges does not make a sufficient distinction to entitle them to the name, but it is pointed out that if they were seceders from the first order of Elks that they would have a right to the name of Improved Elks. The court continues: The chief practical effect of the present judgment is to compel the defendant to adopt another name which contains no reference to the Elks. Its organization is not interfered with and it may continue to exercise all of its functions just as before. If its members desire the name of an animal there is along list of birds, beasts, and fishes which have not yet been appropriated for such a purpose. It is only the virtual misrepresentation that they are Elks that is complained of here." The white Elks were organized in 1871 and their constitution only permits white men to become members. Mass Meeting In Interest of Home For Female Delinquents New York, May 30. — A massmeeting in the interest of a detention house for colored girl delinquents was held at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. The speakers included Hon. William H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney General of the United States, and Ernest Coulter. The Clef Club, an organization of topnotchers among musicians, has protested against the use of the club's name and trade mark on a brand of whiskey sold by a liquor dealer on Lenox avenue, between 133rd and 134th streets. J. B. To Improve Farming Atlanta, May 30. — A movement that is destined to help in the uplift of the rural population of Georgia, with a special view to improving farming methods, has been inaugurated under the auspices of the six colleges maintained for the race in this city. Atlanta University, Atlanta Baptist College, Spelman Seminary, Gammon Theological Seminary, Morris Brown College, and Clark University are the educational institutions interested in the work. The plans of the federated effort, briefly stated are: To stimulate and encourage self help and to cooperate with the people of Georgia and the South in improving farm life. The federation has already started out to organize corn clubs among the boys and young men of the counties. The work proposed is regarded as important because four-fifths of students in the higher institutons of learning here are from rural districts. Washington, May 29. — Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, who has resigned as superintendent of the dental infirmary of Howard University, has been presented a silver loving cup by the members of the senior class in denistry. The presentation was made by William H. Whitted, president of the class. Dr. Wormley made a suitable response. The graduating class in desintry this year will be the largest in the history of the institution. Rev. Rountree Appointed. Trenton, N. J., May 30. — Rev. I. W. Roundtree, of this city, has been appointed presiding elder of the Trenton district of the New Jersey A. M. E. Conference by Bishop Tyree. He will succeed Rev. J. T. Hammond, who was taken fatally ill while attending the A. M. E. General Conference. Dr. Roundtree is well known in church circles. He was educated at Lincoln University, graduating in 1886. Annual Commencement of Princess Anne, Md., May 30. The annual commencement exercises of Princess Anne Academy were held here a few days ago. The graduates were: James Henry Kelly, George Alfred Tilghman, Isaac Henry Young, Henry Thomas McBride, Hayward Thomas Webb, Preston Leonidas Johns, William Edward Spence, William Thomas Purbell, Mary Elizabeth Simms, Frank Lusters Cornish, Charles Thomas Covington, and Martha Ellen Morris. The last three were from the normal course. PRICE THREE CENTS WILL NOW COME TO A FINAL TEST As To Whether There Will Be A Colored Bishop in Methodist Episcopal Church ANNUAL CONFERENCES MUST DECIDE Should Union of Methodists Occur the Colored Brother Would Be Left Out Minneapolis, Minn. May 30. With the final ending of the twenty-sixth quadrennial session of the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday begins a struggle that will determine whether or not the denomination will provide bishops for the Negro and other races. The question of a bishop for races has figured prominently in the last three General Conferences, but the action taken this time in adopting a proposed change in the organic law of the church is the first time that definite action has been taken. The proposed amendment will have to be ratified by two-thirds of the annual conferences, and that means a general debate at each in which the 300,000 colored members of the church will figure largely. Colored men have been candidates for the bishopric at the last five General Conferences, but they have only gotten what is regarded as a complimentary vote on the first few ballots. The prejudices of the whites, who claimed that a colored bishop with co-equal authority would mean that a colored prelate may preside over white conferences. The proposition advanced here to confine the bishops to certainain territories is regarded as a way of avoiding such a contingency. The discussion of the question of a colored bishop, at the session just ended, has not been without some bitterness, though it must be said that some few of the white delegates were strongly in favor of the election of a man of the race, and the great majority of the 90-old colored delegates were also in favor of the same. Over against this was the cynical attitude of many of the whites toward giving the race representation on the board of bshops. Few whites were heard to say, "We want you to stay into the church," but any number were heard to remark to the colored delegates, "It is not time to leave the church yet." The possibility of a union with the M. E. Church South and the Methodist Protestant Church seemed to be uppermost in the minds of many of the white delegates, and as the latter two denominations have no colored members, any union between them and the M. E. Church would probably be with the colored brother left out. The election of Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield, whose intimate knowledge of conditions among the colored people and whose friendship for the race cannot be gainsaid, was opposed by some of the colored delegates. They argued that they favored the selection of a man of the race, and that a substitute, even though he be a man like Dr. Thirkield is not what was asked. His election is regarded as a compromise between the advocates of a colored bishop and those who were willing to make some concession as long as it was not a colored man. One white delegate was overheard to say, "Dr. Thirkield will visit THE WHITE ATTITUDE your homes and mingle with you socially. We will give him to you (meaning the colored people.) In other words, the dominating opinion was that Dr. Thirkield was elected solely for the colored people, and his episcopal residence has been placed at New Orleans, where all white Methodists belong to the Southern branch of the church. One of the most conservative colored men in the church was heard to say, "It seems as if we have come to the parting of the ways." It is apparent that it will either ultimately be autonomy, segregation or that the M. E. Church will provide bishops of African descent for the 20 colored conferences in the United States. While Dr. Thirkield and several others elected to the bishopric are regarded as friendly and conversant with the needs of the colored constitutency of the church, several of the others are regarded as indifferent. DR. JONES REELECTED Dr.Robert E. Jones was reelected editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; Dr. M. C. B. Mason, one of the secretaries of the Freedimen's Bureau; I. Garland Penn, assistant secretary of the Epworth League; Dr. I.L. Thomas, of Baltimore, field agent of the Board of Home Mission and Church Extension; C. C. Jacobs, agent of the Sunday School Board, and W. W. Lucas, field secretary for foreign missions. M. S. Davage, business manager of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, was elected a member of the Book Committee. This committee will have charge of the arrangements for the next General Conference, as well as the selection of the place for the holding of the same. Colored Waiters May New York, Mav 31. — Colored waiters may replace the many attaches of leading hotels and restaurants who are now out on strike. Fred Sterry, managing directors of the Plaza, brought a number of colored waiters from the South to take the places of the strikeors and other hotel managers are thinking about following his lead. At nearly all of the hotels in the South colored men are employed as waiters, and they are no strangers to the guests of leading hotels here, as during the winter many Norterners go to Palm Beach, Aiken, S. C., and other places which employ colored help almost exclusively. If the strike should become more serious, the colored waiter may secure permanent employment in many hotels, thus regaining an employment here in which they have been losing for years. Virginia Theological Seminary Commencement Lynchburg, Va.; May 29. — The annual commencement exercises of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College came to an end Monday night, when diplomas were awarded a number of graduates. The final exercises were held in the Court Street Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. W. A. Credit, of Philadelphia, president of the New England Baptist Convention, delivered the address to the graduates. The degrees were presented by Rev. Dr. W. T. Hall. The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Rev. R. C. Woods, former president of the Clayton Williams University, Baltimore, who is the present executive head of the college. Boy Scouts In Camp Washington, May 30. — Troop No. 7, Boy Scouts of America, in charge of Scout Master J. H. N. Waring, is in camp near Fairmont Heights, Md. This troop is fully uniformed and is the only colored troop in the organization. About forty boys will be in the camp. ```markdown ``` WOMEN SEEK TO RESCUE YOUTHS Brooklyn Mothers' Club Lines Up For Effective Work. LEGAL QUESTION IS RAISED. First Anniversary of Organization For Promotion of Home Life and Civic Betterment Arouses Much Public Interest—Justice I. F. Russell and County Judge Fawcett Speak. Brooklyn. - The Mothers' club of Brooklyn has begun an investigation of the disposition made of juvenile offenders by the children's court in this city. A committee including Mrs. N. B. Dodson, president of the club, visited the court and held a conference with the matron. Upon inquiry as to the number of colored boys and girls brought into the court within the past six months, the nature of the charge against them and if held what steps were taken to correct them in order to prevent a recurrence of the same offense and encourage them to lead a better life the matron stated that the number in comparison to other races was very small. Only about seven colored youths had been in the court within this period of time. As to the disposition made of them, some were sent to the juvenile home, and others were either taken in charge by parents or guardians or served short sentences and then released. The committee asked why such youths were not committed to the State Institution For Juvenile Offenders and was told that there was no room for them. The committee is of the opinion that it is the duty of the state to provide room for all offenders, whether white or colored. The investigation will be continued until the club receives satisfactory information from the higher authorities in the matter. To show that the entitle means business the committee invited Chief Justice Isaac F. Russell of the county court of special sessions to deliver the principal address at the first anniversary exercises of the club, which were held in the Concord Baptist church on Wednesday evening. May 29. Justice Russell's subject was "The Welfare of the Child." There was a large audience present, and the justice gave a convincing and logical discussion of the subject with fairness and manifest interest in the welfare of the youths of all races and nationalities. Starting with the child as a babe in the cradle, the speaker gave his opinion as to the proper training of children and the best methods to use at every period of child life on through the adolescent period until a youth reaches the age of twenty-one. He said if the child or youth could be got through the adolescent period safely without serious missteps no fear need be exercised as to his future welfare. The foundation must be laid in the home and the course of the child's life carefully watched and guided until he comes to the age of accountability. It is a good omen for all the people when busy men like Justice Russell lay aside heavy official duties and come out in the open with the people to assist in working out the many difficult problems relating to the well being of the community. The information received at this meeting will go far toward solving the problem to which the Mothers' club has directed its attention. County Judge Lewis Fawcett on Crime. The May public meeting in the interest of the Lincoln Settlement association was held in Friends' meeting house on Schermerhorn street. The association has under its supervision, the free kindergarten work and the mothers' day nursery. Mr. George E. Wildecan, Jr., one of the board of managers, presided. The speaker was County Judge Lewis Fawcett, whose subject was "Crime- Its Cause and Cure." Judge Fawcett was introduced by Internal Revenue Collector Charles W. Anderson. Judge Fawcett gave an interesting discourse on the causes of crime and suggested many methods by which the multiplicity of crime might be reduced. He said that prior to the eighteenth century criminals were extremely tortured. In the nineteenth century the treatment became more human. Criminals may be classified as follows: insane, born, habitual, occasional, passion. The insane criminal belongs to that class of mental infirmities whose minds are not sufficiently strong to resist temptations. The born criminal is brutal, cruel, crafty and lazy. His crimes are those of the highwayman burglar, Black Hand, etc. The occasional criminal is the man who is morally weak, who is governed by force of circumstance or environment. The criminal of passion is he who allows his temper in a moment to get the mastery of him to the extent that he may kill a man before he regains himself. The occasional criminal is one who does not commit crime from nature: is the one who, when temptations are removed, does not fall again. Defendants and embezzlers come under this head. Poverty and idleness are largely responsible for many of the crimes. The world is full of men and boys who live without working. They are really the dregs in the cup of life. Eighty-five per cent of the criminal classes are victims of alcoholic stimulants. Prominently Spoken of in Connection With The Presidency of Howord University M. What the Empire State Federation Has Done For Mrs. Tubman. The executive committee of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs has secured St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church, New York, in which to hold the fourth annual meeting of that organization for two days, beginning on Tuesday, July 2. The clubs represented in the federation have an aggregate membership of 5,548 women. Their work is educational, civic, social and philanthropic. A special feature of the work this year has been the raising of funds for the care and support of Mrs. Harriet Tubman of underground railroad faule, who resides at the Tubman home in Auburn, N. Y. The officers of the federation are Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president; Mrs. S. E. Wilkerson, vice president; Mrs. Marie Jackson, secretary; Miss Elizabeth Mickens, financial secretary; Miss Adema C. E. Minot, A. M., treasurer; Mrs. Charlotte A. Bell, chairman of the executive committee, and Mrs. M. C. Lawton, organizer. PANAMA CANAL ZONE NOTES. Eyewitness Writes About Atmospheric Pressure and Volcanic Disturbances. A correspondent at the canal zone in a recent letter to "Bruce Grit" of Yankers, N. Y., writes: "I am at least 150 miles from the city of Panama and its volcanic disturbances. An eyewitness has told me that if paper or even a straw hat falls into the Culebra cut the article is sure to become ashes." This would seem to confirm the statement recently published that there are evidences of volcanic disturbances in the canal region. Another correspondent writes: "Timbers found at the bottom of the cut are charred, as though burned in a kiln." Perhaps scientists can explain the significance of this. Just why paper and straw hats should turn to ashes and timber be converted into charcoal in the Culebra cut are interesting questions. Is the canal really located over a volcano, and is there danger of an eruption some day? Informer Advises Female Voters. We hope the colored women in the several states where suffrage is conferred will show a spirit of independence in the casting of their votes, says the Detroit (Micha. Informer. The mistake the colored men have made in their political affiliation in many instances has been a detriment. Remember, there are good men and women in all parties. Gazette Gives Race Timely Advice. It is now the duty of the colored citizens of Ohio to make votes, particularly among the white friends of the race, in order to make the Cunningham "proposal" to have the word "white" stricken from the state constitution effective, says the Cleveland (O.) Gazette. The measure comes up for adoption at the general elections next fall. Shocked Him Anyhow. Shocked him Anyhow. "What's old Titwad looking so grouchy about?" "Got short changed out of $15 last night, and he's sore." "Titweed short changed out of $15 —hirrah! It doesn't seem possible. Where'd it happen?" "The only place it could happen—is a dream"—Houston Post. Husband (dimpatiently)—if the foot killer would strike this town he would find plenty of work to do. Wife is there such a person, dear? Husband—Of course there is. Wife (with anxiety)—Well, I do hope, John, that you will be very careful. "I am going to marry a shoemaker" "Why a shoemaker?" "Because he is the sort of man who is generally whole soiled and well beed."—Baltimore American. Peace Hath Her Victories. She—No, I can never marry you, but we can always be friends. He—Well, that is one of the advantages of not getting married. Iuck. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER JOHN H. HARRIS GOOD SHOWING BY COLORED STUDENTS Have Won Many Laurels In Schools and Colleges Throughout The Country Afro-Americans have shown brilliant records as students in the various high schools, academies and colleges during the past year, as may be seen from the following report: legs during the past year, as may seen from the following report: Miss Edith Tatum of Philadelphia won the free scholarship prize to Cornell university. Edward Whitthrop Robinson was awarded a scholarship at Antheus college. Bessie Ganner was valedictorian of her class in the Hilburn (N. Y.) High school. She finished a four year course in three years. Marion Reed of the brighton High school was the best student to be graduated from a secondary school in Boston. She was valedictorian of her class and received a $100 scholarship to Simmons college. The fly fighting committee of the American Civic Association of New York City offered a prize of $10 for the best essay on the housely as a carrier of disease. Willie Henderson, a thirteen-year-old col Ethel Davis of Boston in a competitive examination against 1,460 other pupils won a scholarship of $500 per year in Wellesley college. George W. A. Scott won the second prize in the Curtis medal contest at Columbia university in 1910 and first prize in 1911. James B. Clark, a junior Negro student at Cornell university, was awarded the prix Chonour in the annual competition in French essay writing and translation, held under the auspices of the Society of French Professors in America. Charles Henry Crippen of New York in a competitive examination won the state scholarship in Cornell university. Dorothy C. Guinn of New Redford, Mass., won a $200 scholarship at Radcliffe college. Thomas S. Lowry, a graduate of the medical department of Howard university, stood highest in the Florida state medical examination. P. E. Robinson of Durham, N. C. graduated with the highest honors from the Northwestern University Dental School of Chicago. He was appointed demonstrator in clinics, the first time a colored man has ever held such a position. L. Aldridge Lewis of Nashville out of fifteen competitors received the highest grade, 925%, for internship at the City hospital and the City dispensary in Indianapolis, Ind. James B. Murphy in a recent test at the St. Paul (Minn.) postoffice made an average of 90.75 per cent, the highest general average ever established by a government employee in the northwest. Baptist Sunday School Congress. The next session of the national Baptist Sunday school congress will be held at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute for five days, beginning Wednesday, June 5. Secretary Henry Allen Boyd deserves much credit for the part which he has taken in this great movement for the imparting of religious truth and the splendid methods used for those engaged in Sunday school work by which to obtain better results. Would Attend to That- Mother—I really think you'd be happier if you married a man who has less money. Daughter—Don't worry, mother; he will have less in a very short time. Boston Transcript. "What an amateur gardener he is?" "What's the matter?" "He actually buys the tools that he can just as well borrow."—Detroit Free Press. Optimistic. Cheerful Undertaker - Beautiful day for-the funeral, sir; just enough breeze to stir the plumes. Now jump in. please - London Tatler. [Picture of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit and tie. The background is plain white. The man's face is centered in the image.] Babies In Arabia. Life for a baby in Arabia is no joke, that of an infant of the upper classes being especially difficult. A royal baby's first toilet consists in winding a bandage around its body after it has been carefully bathed and perfumed. If the child be a girl on the seventh day after her birth holes, usually six in number, are pricked in her ears, and when she is two months old heavy gold rings are attached to them to be worn throughout her lifetime except during periods of mourning for relatives. On the fortieth day the baby's head is shaved; and the disposal of the hair is regarded as a weighy matter. It must not be burned or carelessly thrown away, but buried, thrown into the sea or hidden away. The fortieth day marks a turning point in the child's life. Herefore it has only been seen by a few, but now it may be seen by anybody and is regarded as fairly launched on the tide of existence. Several charms are attached to its body for protection against the "woll egg." Everything the child uses is perfumed and covered at night with jessamine and before it is used fumigated with amber and mask and sprinkled with attar of roses.—Exchange Songs of Day Before Yesterday. We made up a catalogue recently of popular songs of the last two decades. Hardly was it set in type before those omitted began to swarm to memory "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me," might have been added to the numerous old timers, "Put Me Off at Buffalo," "And Her Golden Hair Was Hanging Down Her Back," "On the Banks of the Waltshar Far Away," "Rosie O'Grady," "Take Me Back, Back, Back to Baltimore" and "I'd Leave My Happy Home For You-00-00-00." "Goodby Dolly Gray," "She Was Happy Til She Met You," "Bedelia," "Sanny" and "Tensing," had their intense and fleeting existence. Too popular to be overlooked were "Mister Doody," "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree," "Everybody Works but Father" and "Waiting at the Church," Of the whorecip it seems as if all were transitory except "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight."—Collier's Weekly The Track of the Earth. The Track of the Earth. If the sun and earth and the earth's orbit could be seen, then the track of the earth would be a spiral around that of the sun. Go take a broomstick, wind wire around it like thread on a spool, take out the stick and stretch the coll unit the space between each turn is, say, one-third of an inch and make a hundred turms of the wire. Then this spiral or coll would represent the track of the earth through space during a hundred years. The sun moves toward the star Vega at a speed of twelve miles per second and carries the earth, all the planets and their moons along. But they all move around the sun at the same time and therefore traverse spirals, represent fairly by extended coils of wire—Ettar Gar Lucien Larkin in New York American. The Canny Justice "That's a durmed fine lookin' car o' yourn, mister," said the old man with the chin whisker as he inspected Dubbleigh's motor standing in front of the Engle House at Togus. "You bet a is," said Dubbleigh. "I came over here from Watkins Corners this morning in just fifty-five minutes. Going some, old." "Yaas," said the old gentleman, stroking his whisker thoughtfully "Kin ye prove it?" "I have five witnesses in my guests," said Dubbleigh. "Waah, I take yer word for it," said the stranger. "Jest fork over twenty-five, and we'll call it square. I'm justice of the peace around here, and it'll save time to settle this here vflation right now."—Harper's Weekly The Sign. 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Mail Orders promptly filled to any Part of the Country. Free Price List. 486 Eighth Ave., New York city Between 34th and 35th street. Sung to the tune of "CASEY JONES" We have the finest line of groceries CHORUS Also coffees, and sugars and teas Mr. Harry's meat, got the We'll tell you a story that can't be beat Our goods are of world re- its the story all about our good and Mr. Harry's meat, got the tender meat Of being the best meat in t HARRY G. BOLANDER S. E. Cor. Caroline and Jefferson Sts. TO THE LADIES I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Colored Human Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 3rd Floor POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. If you call once, you will call again. Where? To Madam L. E. Morris. Hair Dresser I make braids and puffs out of your own combings. I also have a very fine hair preparation, which will sure make the hair grow. Save your Combings Mrs. Mamie E. Jonos HAIR DRESSER Will-make up your combings in any Style, Combings bought. 1506 Presstman St. Balto., Md. South 422 or South 396-X. Mount Vernon 5133 "Hairdresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE W, Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I am still doing business T. Thanking the public for all past of the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders SLEY. Vernon 2578 Main Office. LAND, Manager. C. & P. Phone: 585 Y-Madison. E. ELLIOTT Handing Undertaker ERS AV. Attendants, Shipping Funerals ages for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. PYE, Sr., Near Calvert DIRECTOR Union 3603 Md. Courtland 1920. with any other firm. No Agent. Detects any person doing business under R. B. Pya. Sr. E— EINSURANCE CO. Age, President Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. 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Hill Street n 826 Druid Hill. lessing & Manicuring School also making Switches, Puffs By our method everybody can learn trade in short time; expenses small; and you can work at school. Send for informa- tion of special invitation is extended to prospective colored students. NOSSOKOFF. 1405 Pensacola, Fl. Pittsburgh Pa. --- BISHOP THIRKIELD'S WORK AT HOWARD Did Much to Bring The University Up To Its Present State Of Efficiency Washington, May 30.—The election of Rev. Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, as a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church is gratifying to his many friends of both races here. He attended the M. E. General Conference as a delegate from the Ohio Conference. Dr. Thirkieldis a native of Ohio, and was graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1876. For seventeen years he served as president of Gammon Theological Seminar, Atlanta, and under his guidance many of the most prominent ministers of the race in the South were trained. He gave up that position to become one of the secretaries of the Freedmens Aid Society of the M. E. Church, serving there until 1906, when he was elected president of Howard University. During his regime the college has been raised to a higher grade. [Picture of a woman with light-colored hair, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. She is looking directly at the camera.] BISHOP W. P. THIRKIELD the courses in nearly all of the departments being strengthened. The enrollment has risen from 800 students in 1906 to 1,400 this year. A new science hall and a library are among the buildings erected, and now the alumni are arranging to erect a gymnasium. On coming to this city, Dr. Thirkield began to take an active interest in the civic affairs of the District, and has spoken on the same platform with President Taft, Colonel Roosevelt, Ambasador Bryce, and other notables. He has also taken a deep interest in the welfare of the race in the District of Columbia, and is highly regarded by the colored people here. When the World's Sunday School Congress met here several years ago, Dr. Thirkield was out spoken against race discrimination in the parade. While the race did not get a bishop at the M. E. Conference,!Dr. Thirkield has given thirty years of active work among the colored people, and his long service has given him an intimate acquaintance with the religious, educational, and civic needs of the race. The Washington Star editorially praises Dr. Thirkield's services here: "He will carry with him," says the Star, "to his new work, the best wishes of the people of the District, who have found him in all relationships a most welcome and useful member of the community. It is to be hoped for the sake of Howard University, and the important educational cause in which it is a factor, that his successor as the head of the institution will be a man of equal ability." To Hold Annual Session The annual session of the Colored Baptist State Convention will be held at Wayland Baptist Church, Lexington street, east of Aisquith, next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Rev. W. W. Allen has been elected chairman of the executive board of the Cooperative Baptist Convention to succeed Rev. Junius Gray, who has resigned. The seventy-sixth anniversary of the First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry streets, has just passed. A special anniversary sermon was preached by Rev. P. Carter Neal, pastor of the church, last Sunday. THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY'S ST. BARNABAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Biddle Street and Argyle Avenue, which has had a remarkable growth during the past three years. It has now over 1500 members. Cardinal Gibbons preached there last Sunday afternoon COMPANY A WINS COMPETITIVE DRILL M. Street High School Is Again Victorious Over Armstrong Training School. Washington, May 29. — Twenty thousand people saw Company A. of the First Separate Battalion of High School Cadets win first honors in the annual competitive drill Friday afternoon at Amercian League Park. The crowd was the largest that has been, up to this time, assembled in the concrete colliseum at 7th street and Florida avenue. Seven companies were entered for the flag—three from M Street High School, and four from the Armstrong Manual Training School, the latter also including the company from the Business High School. Company A has won first place three times in succession and has fallen into second place only once in the past seven years. The annual drill was the eighteenth, and it was accounted the best of the series. The judges were Lieut. John E. Green, of the United States Army, military instructor at Wilberforce University, and two officers of the District National Guard. Major Arthur Brooks, military instructor of the cadets, was on hand to see how well his boys had grasped the fine points which he had instructed them. Each company was allowed thirty minutes in which to complete forty-eight difficult maneuvers. None of the companies used more than the allotted time, and the judges stated, in awarding the honors, that the organizations wee so very close on marks that it had been difficult to pick the winner. A sham battle and a dress parade of the seven companies followed the competition. Superintendent W. M. Davidson, of the public school; Capt. James F. Oyster, president of the Board of Education, and other members of the Board and officers of the schools, including Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Principals E. C. Williams and W. Bruce Evans, witnessed the exercises. Lawyer R. R. Horner, of the Board of Education, presented the medals, pinning a gold one on Arthur Logan, the youthful captain of the winning company, a silver one on Lieutenant Herbert Harris, and Kawford Logan, and white badges on each of the forty-four private Company A. having won the flag, three consecutive times, retains it permanently now. The captains of Companies A, B, C, D. E, F, and G, respectively, are Arthur G. Logan, Joseph P. Dancy, Arthur A. Dyer, George A. Brown, James A. Jackson, Charles A. Newton, and Charles H. Lewis. Celebrated Children's Day. Children's Day services were held at the Leadenhall Street Baptist Church last Sunday. A special program was presented. Miss Alethea R. Tomlin and Elizabeth Brown had charge of the program. Mr. Edward L. Wilson was director of music. A five night festival and bazar came to an end last night. Rev. Dr. A. Brown pastor of the church. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER CLAYTON-WILLIAMS STUDENTS GRADUATE W. F. McMechen Delivers Annual Address and Dr. Neal Preaches Baccalaureate Sermon The annual commencement exercises of Clayton Williams University, an educational institution conducted by the Baptists of Maryland, were held at Union Baptist Church Thursday evening of last week. Orations were delivered by Messrs. James H. Dodson, James A. Dudley, Arthur J. Green, and Samuel E. Elison. Solos were sung by Lula S. Richardson, Mrs. Arthur Evans, and Miss Maggie Conway. Prof R. N. Moore played an instrumental solo. The address to the graduating class was delivered by Attorney George W. F. McMechen, and was an eloquent effort teeming with good advice for the students. Revs. W. I. Johnson, A. H. Mayo, and W. W. Allen were awarded the honorary degree of doctor of divinity. The graduation exercises began Sunday with the preaching of the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. P. Carter Neal at the First Baptist Church. The annual class day exercises were held Tuesday, an attractive program being presented. The Alumni Association elected the following officers Tuesday afternoon: William I. Johnson, president; J. A. Dudley, secretary; and W. W. Allen, treasurer. The annual banquet was held at Shiloh Baptist Church the same night. The Clayton Williams University offers courses in academic and theological branches, and its students have embraced a large number of the younger Baptist ministers of the State. Rev Dr. W. J. Winston, pastor of Wayland Baptist Church, is the president, and he with five teachers conduct the various courses. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor of Union Baptist Church, has been foremost in pushing the school, his congregation being one of the heaviest contributors and he, himself, giving much time and thought to the study of the educational needs of the school and race. Circle Doing Good Work Brown's Circle is an organization that bars mere man from its activities.. It is engaged in benevolent work and has a large number of members of the fair sex. In a fraternal, or rather sisterly way, its members are aided when they are sick or are in distress. The officers of the Circle are: Mrs. Annie Banks, president; Mrs. Rosa Quarles, vice president; Mrs. Medota Buckingham, Mrs. Ella Warfield, secretaries; and Mrs. Mary P. Brown, treasurer. Will Attend Commencement Mrs. S. B. Holmes, of 1106 Druid Hill avenue, will attend the commencement of Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., next Thursday. She and her husband, Rev. J. A. Holmes, were graduated from the college in 1872. Her Choice By F. A. MITCHEL Patience Goodman was a young Quaker widow of Philadelphia some 200 years ago and but twenty-three years of age. Patience's coussie and heart were so tender that when she found herself obliged to disappoint or pain any one she stood stock still. When she married Enoch Goodman it was as a dutiful maid in obedience to her father's mandate. She had preferred Pardon Fairweather, but parental authority was all powerful in those days, and she did not even encourage him. When her husband died, as soon as it was proper for a man to ask her to be his wife Benediction Turner did so. Then came Fairweather, just one week later, and gave her the same invitation. There was no parental authority now, for her father was dead and she had become her own mistress. She found herself obliged to give pain to one of her suitors. Each urged his suit and gave her to understand that if she refused him he would seek death. Pardon vowed he would seek it in battle with the Indians, who were lurking near the settlements with hostile intent, and Benediction declared that he would turn pirate. Patience was horror stricken at these threats and almost felt it her duty to marry Benediction because by turning pirate he would certainly lose his soul, which was far more precious than a man's life, but she was unable to decide upon any course, so she kept putting her lovers off with one excuse after another till they were worn out with delay, while she was worn out with their importunities. Finally they both agreed that if she would tell which of them in her heart she preferred the one whom she did not prefer would abandon the field to the other without laying: any blame upon her. But it was not a matter of blame from them, but a disinclination to give either of them pain. She declined to consent to this proposition, but said she would pray to be shown her duty. She prayed, but no sign came to guide her. One day when she was making canes her two lovers came to her together, and Benediction said: "Mistress Goodman, by thy indirection thee are giving both of us pain, whereas if thee would choose one of us that one would be happy. We pray thee therefore to choose between us, naming that one thee would wed." The widow heaved a deep sigh, but did not reply for some time, evidently trying to say something and failing. Finally, taking up a candle in each hand, she made the following proposition: "Take each of you one of these candles, light them at the same moment and the one that burns the longest him will I wed." Thankful at the prospect of ending the suspense under which they lived, each took a candle. They had been cast in the same mold and were consequently of equal length. Each would burn from two to three hours. The widow brought her steel and flint and lighting a blaze, touched it to each candle at the same moment. Then she told her suitors that when they had burned to the socket of their candlesticks she would send for them that they might see with their own eyes which would go out first and that one she would wed. "We need not fear. Patience," said Benediction. "that thee will temper with the candles, because thee have only to choose between us without their deciding for you. Therefore we may safely leave them in your care." "But," said Pardon, "we will come in at the end, that he who is favored and he who is not shall see with his own eyes." Benediction went to the wood and walked back and forth with his hands clasped behind his back, sorely disturbed by anxiety. During the long period of his uncertainty there was no suspense like this. Pardon went into his library—there were but two books in it, the Bible and a copy of Shakespeare's plays—and, taking up the latter, read a few scenes from "Othello." In this way each passed the time till he should be summoned to learn his fate. At last a messenger came from the widow that the candles were burning low, and each suitor repaired to the neat kitchen of Dame Goodman, where they were burning. Benediction turned white at seeing that his candle was but half an inch long, while that of his rival was an inch. Pardon's countenance did not change, but he cast a glance aside at the widow. "It is not meet," groned Benediction, "that I should remain longer here, since it is certain that I have lost." He went out, the widow still keeping her eyes fixed on the floor and her hands clasped on her bosom. Then Pardon went to the table, looked first at one candle, then at the other, and, seeing a few tiny white grains that had been spilled on the dark polished wood, bent low to see what they were. Wetting a finger, he put it on the grains and touched it to his tongue. He started, his face lighting up with a look of great happiness. 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With Roosevelt winning decisive victories wherever the people have had a chance to express their convictions, there should be no doubt as to who is wanted as standard bearer for the Republican party. Maryland is gaining something of a record for lawlessness. First a lynching, then tar and feathers. And no one punished for either crime. Those who are trying to advertise the city and State should remember that these are not the kind of things to bring large manufacturing concerns and business enterprises to a community. One such crime will contract the efforts of all the "ad" men in Baltimore. The citizens of East Baltimore have perfected an association to fight for new school buildings in East Baltimore. This is as it should be. Our people have been too long satisfied to let other people fight their battles. The time has come for them to do some fighting themselves. The colored citizens of East Baltimore have been sadly neglected in the apportionment of the appropriation for school buildings. It is shameful that children in a city the size of Baltimore should be compelled to spend five hours a day in such unsanitary and unhealthy surroundings as attain in these schools. The Citizens' Equitable Improvement Association of East Baltimore, in their efforts to secure, sanitary, fireproof buildings, with large airy and cheerful rooms, should have the hearty support of all the fair-minded people of this city. THE REPUDIATED PRESIDENT The political history of the past few weeks has transformed William Howard Taft from an object of our strongest indignation and opposition to one of our sincerest pity. In the campaign just ended, we urged colored men everywhere to oppose the renomination of President Taft with all their power; and, wherever they had a chance to express their opposition by their votes right royally have the colored voters exhibited and vindicated a most commendable race pride. Not only have the colored voters everywhere repudiated Taft with an eagerness that has caused the bosses in all close States "to sit up and take notice" but his has been a most complete and absolute repudiation. His plea for a square deal brought the ax from the farmers. His appeal to the business elements to make Roosevelt let him alone has solidified their votes against him. The humiliating spectacle he has presented upon the stump, raging and fuming against Roosevelt and calling him all sorts of names, while pleading for votes of confidence and support, has degraded the high office he holds and crystallized the people's judgment that Taft is unfit by reason of his weakness and pliability to longer occupy the presidency. And so from Maine to California, wherever they have had the opportunity, the voters of the Republican party have repudiated Taft and that too in spite of his personal campaign. Even in States which gave him a few delegates the vast majority of Republican voters have been against him. The States that have repudiated Taft are the States from which he must, if renominated, get Republican electors, if he hopes to be elected. The States that will send Taft delegations to Chicago are all, almost without exception. States in which there is no real Republican party and from which no Republican electors may be expected. In the face of this repudiation by the real Republican party of the country, this universal expression from the voting Republicans that he is unfit for further service, that he has been unfaithful to the trust reposed in him by his party, Taft presents the amazing and humiliating spectacle of a president of the United States chasing up and down the country pleading for votes beseeching support, scolding those who differ from him, calling his opponents names, abusing and vilifying the ex-president, and yet, receiving with remarkable and monotonous regularity this repudiation from each State into which he made and from those States into which he did not make this disgraceful stump speaking invasion. What an answer Pennsylvania that rock-ribbed Republican State, gave to Taft's pleading! and Illinois! and his own Ohio! and now New Jersey! and yet bear him! So completely is Taft bamboozled by the bosses who are making their last desperate fight to maintain their power that he calmly and with pathetic assurance repeats the fiction, which these bosses have invented and led him to believe, that he has already pledged to him more than 540 votes needed to secure his nomination. The bosses have told him to say so, and he tells the people that he has the nomination "cinched," double-rivetted," and then rushes on to the next stump to play his part as the tool in the tradedy of saving to the bosses their control of the machinery of the Republican party. It is inconceivable how, with practically all of the Taft delegates to the Chicago convention selected from the office holding class or chosen by them and from States in which these delegates represent a Republican party for offices only; and with an almost universal and a most emphatic repudiation by the States which must furnish the Republican electors in November, President Taft, though admittedly weak and pliable in the hands of the bosses, is still thought to possess a fine mind and an amiable disposition, continues to make of himself the pathetic as well as humiliating exhibition he has made during the recent campaign of pulling the bosses' chestnuts out of the fire, when it is perfectly plain to all but Taft that the bosses are fighting, not for. Taft whom they will drop like a hot cake at the psychological moment but to retain their own control of the Republican party machine. OUR DEMOCRATIC FELLOW CITIZENS Baltimore is soon to witness the assembling of the great National Convention of the democratic party. We join with all patriotic citizens in extending a most cordial welcome in our midst of the visiting brethren from all over the country. The body soon to convene in this city will not only be a large one, and representative of one of our great National parties, but it will comprehend in its membership all sorts and conditions of men, of all races, and all stations in [life. Of course, very few will be the colored delegates, or outside visiting colored adherents of that party. The day, is not far distant in the future when there will be a greater and larger representation of colored men in such a National convention. The great Southern wing of the Democracy, by the inevitable force of progressive events, will be forced to change its attitude or part company with democracy. It would seem a strange contradiction that the recognized democratic organization in the South should be graciously received as witnessing on behalf of the great fundamental principles which give to their party its name. Whatever may be the short THE AFRO=AMERICAN LEDGER comings of the Southern white men who compose the Democratic party, in the South, yet they are certainly men of intellectual parts. And, because this is true they can not continue indefinitely to practically deny the very principles for which Democracy stands. As it is at present, there are no "Democrats" in any true sense of that word. When any half of a community despotically assumes the reins of government, disfranchising the other half, and proclaiming themselves the people, the very fact itself is evidence of a terrible inconsistency. Democracy means one thing in the North, and it means quite another thing in the South. There is no good reason in the world why colored men should not be "Democrats," so far as adhering to the principles championed by that party. And, it is a fact that in those parts of the country where Democracy is of the true stamp there are any number of Negro Democrats who have no apology to make because of their political faith. But Southern Democracy is quite another different thing. It does not mean, or even profess to mean, a rule of the people. Its fundamehtal-tenet is an arbitrary suppression of the rights and privileges of a large section of the community in the interest of a "class," and that particular idea is set forth in the familiar expression "white supremacy." Instead, therefore, of the supremacy of the people, we have in its place the worn out bourbon notion, a relic of the feudalic spirit, supremacy of "white" men. Unless the entire frame work of the American Republic is changed, there is but little danger that the body of the American people, made up of peoples of such a cosmopolitan character, will intrust the affairs of government to a party while using the word "Democratic" as a decoy, really seeks to change the entire character of our free institutions, thereby committing grand political largeness of the rights of the people. The Democratic party will either become Democratic, or else it will go to pieces, there being no mission in this country for an institution with the spirit of the middle ages. Lincoln University Lincoln University, Pa., May 31. The annual commencement exercises of Lincoln University began here today with the annual oratorical contest of the sophomore class, given under the auspices of the Philosophian Literary Society. Tomorrow (Saturday) the Garnet Literary Society will hold a contest for the same class. Dr. John B. Rendall, president of the university, will preach the baccalaureate sermon this Sunday morning. The senior class day exercises will be held Monday night. On Tuesday, when a large number of the alumni are expected to be present the Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting the decennial reunion of the class of 1902 will be held and the class of 1887 will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of its graduation. The annual junior oratorical contest will be held the same morning. The annual dinner of the faculty to the alumni and their friends will take place early in the afternoon followed by the annual meeting of the trustees of the university. The commencement exercises proper will take place in the afternoon. The address to the graduates will be delivered by Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg of Philadelphia. The graduating class will hold a banquet at night. Among the 32 graduates will be Norman Bishop of Baltimore. Commencement Exercises Cheltenham, Md., May 30. Members of the Board of Managers of the Colored House of Reformation, located here, and their friends made an inspection of the institution today. Nearly every one of the several hundred inmates participated in athletic-games and other stunts for the delight of the visitors. Dinner was served on the lawn. Inspect Cheltenham Lynchburg, Va., May 30. — At the annual commencement exercises of the Virginia Collegiate and Industrial Institute diplomas were awarded the following normal graduates: Walter R. Jackson, Pittsburg, Pa.; Bernard G. Whitlock, Lynchburg; Rosa Lelia Bruce, Moorfield, W. Va.; Lula F. Galloway, Nele May Cavell, and Mary E. Thornhill, all of Virgina. Mr. Tacker Archer, of Richmond, Va., is in the city visiting is brother-in-law, Mr. Ernest Purviance Rev. E.D. W. Jones was a speaker at Gettysburg Decoration Day. Comments Concerning the Race By Leading Journals-University Study of the Negro. The great universities of the c e and more coming to recognize their duties in training men for handling the complex social problems of our times. With the new ideal of helping the whole people, they have begun to lay heavy stress upon the practical study of industrial, economic and governmental questions. To abstract learning and culture they are adding instruction in service. An interesting manifestation of this spirit has been the earnest study of the Negro problem by student groups at the University of Virginia during the session just closing. The whole question was divided into parts, and, under leaders, small groups of students investigated individually and carefully the particular aspect entrusted to them. The fields covered had to do with the following phases of Negro life: the economic, the health and housing problem, the Negro and the law, the Negro and politics, the moral and religious life of the race, the education of the Negro. Each student enrolled in the courses prepared reports giving the results and conclusions of his individual investigations. These reports were discussed and standardized and will be incorporated as chapters of a book to be published as a result of the work. In addition, lectures by prominent outside investigators were delivered to the groups. Next year the work will be carried on even more extensively, and a thesis will be written by the student holder of the Pheps Stokes scholarship. The importance and value of this endeavor to assist in solving the race problem cannot be overestimated. It shows a praiseworthy intention on the part of the young generation to lay its hand to the plow and help the South. It should prove a lasting benefit both to the investigators and to the colored race. It is a practical answer to the demand from other sections that we do something to learn the needs and give wise guidance to the Negro race.—Richmond Times Dispatch. Buying Property vs. Prejudice For the past fifty years we, as a race, have heard nothing from our white brother but the one exhoration, "buy property, own something," and following his suggestion the Negro has invested millions in the lands of the United States. In St. Louis, a Negro went forth to buy himself a home in his honest endeavor to elevate himself and his family, thereby measuring up to the requirements placed upon him by his white brother. He purchased a nice residence and took possession. Immediately his white neighbors began a tirade of abuse against him; and some one went so far as to place an infernal bomb in the Negro's front yard, with the evident purpose of totally wrecking the home and its inmates. Another Negro a physician, purchased a comfortable home in a desirable district and took possession. His white neighbors raised an objection to him, and some one proceeded to break into his house by smashing his front windows with stones. The purpose of this outrage is evident on its very face. In the face of the foregoing incidents, we ask what is the Negro expected to do? How is he to be expected to purchase property in accordance with the time worn injunction, when he has no protection in his rights to enjoy property. How can we elevate ourselves, when the avenues to better and higher living are closed against us? — Pittsburgh Courier. The Cuban Question It is a reproach to the Republican party that it has so long submitted to such conditions as exist in the South. The Republican party can ill afford to let the Democrats lead it in the direction of decent policies and yet that is what the Democrats are doing in the South — Georgia Broadax. Reproach to Republicans Now we should like to suggest to the Taft administration that it proceed very cautiously in its attitude toward the race uprising in Cuba. The colored man in Latin America had never known the color line as citizens of the United States know it, and, indeed, until the white citizens of the United States introduced the color line system into the islands. As the colored Cubans say, they form over eighty per cent. of the island's population, and any attempt by America to foist a peace or system upon them not founded on absolute justice and equality will be a costly boomerang to this nation for years to come. It will be the part of wisdom for America to keep her hands off and to see that Americans henceforth keep their hands off—Amsterdam News. Project For New Theatre on Foot An ordiance has been introduced in the City Council asking for a permit to erect a theater on the lot at 1629 Pennsylvania avenue. The proposed theater will cost about $20,000 and will seat 1,000 persons. The property has a frontage of 50 feet and a depth of 160 feet. Messrs. Cornelius H. Jones, Alfred H. Pitts, and Alfred Nixon are the gentlemen interested in the project. Makes A Change Stockholm street one square of which has been known for a generation as the abode of many families of the race is no more. Some time ago the city authorities came to the conclusion that the name was too old fashioned and that part of the street that runs from Scott street to Columbia avenue was changed to Ostend street—to conform with Ostend street on the east of Scott Returned From Kansas City Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. Ruth M. Colett, Mr. Thomas J. Hilliard, Revs. C. H. Murray A. L. Gaines, L. S. Flagg, J. R. Nelson, D. G. Hill, C. H. Stepteau, and P. J. Jordan, and J. G. Martin have returned from Kansas City, where they attended the sessions of the A. M. F. General Conference Mr. John H. Murphy, of the Afro-American Ledger, is expected home next week. To Aid Bethel Church The General Conference of the A. M. E. Church voted to aid Bethel Church during the next four years. The bishops of the church had previously recommended that the church be aided. A check of $3,000 has already been sent the church. Rev. D. G. Hill is pastor. Held Closing Exercises The DuBois Circle held its closing meeting for the summer at the residence of Mrs. Helen Irving, 1935 Drutid Hill avenue, Tuesday afternoon. An attractive program, including a paper by Mrs. Irving, was presented. A letter from Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, for whom the Circle is named, was read. Dr. DuBois lauded the work that the ladies of the circle are doing. M. P. Church Holds Conference The sixty-seventh annual session of the colored Methodist Protestant Conference is in session at Tyson M. P. Church, Falls Road, West Roland Park. During the week reports have been received from churches and auxiliaries. The Woman's Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon, and encouraging reports were received. The president, Rev. Dr. E. W. Scott, will preach this Sunday morning. Rev. W. H. Bradley is treasurer of the conference and [Rev. B. H. Knight secretary. An Old Folks' Concert An old folk's concert and baby doll drill was given at Colette's A. M. E. Church, Ostend street, near Scott last Monday night. Mesdames Eliza Tatum, Mary King, and Virginia Hebron were the committee in charge. PETER B. BURKE Rev. William V. Tunnell, professor of History at Howard University, who is mentioned in connection with the presidency of the institution. He is an honor graduate of both Howard University and the General Theological Seminary. P. CARDINAL CONFIRMS A LARGE CLASS Large Crowd Greet His Eminence at St. Barnabas. Cardinal Gibbons urged the following of the Golden Rule in the course of a sermon at St Barnabas Catholic Church Sunday afternoon. He strongly urged the large congregation present, which included the 150 children and 25 adults confirmed in the morning, that the living of clean lives meant much for their spiritual welfare. His Eminence said that his experience had taught him that there was comparatively little begging among the colored people. The streets around the church were filled with people when the cardinal arrived. He retired for a short time into the parish house at Biddle street and Argyle avenue, where he donned the robes befitting his station in the church. In the procession from the church were His Eminence, Rev. Charles A. Evers, C. R. Uncles, of Epiphany Apostolic College; Joseph Butch, of St. Joseph's Seminary; Stephen Sweeny, Carl Schappert. The Holy Name Society of the parish, acted as an escort. Following the services the Cardinal and the visiting clergymen were entertained at dinner by the Rev. Charles A. Evers, pastor of the church. Winchester: Happenings! Winchester, Va, May 29—The Masonic banquet held at Odd Fellows Hall was quite a success, a large crowd being in attendance. Addresses were delivered by Revs. W. M. Roberts, W. P. Fisher, A. P. Shaw, H. C. Baker, and Henry Bartlett. The Payne Harper and Dunbar Literary Society which was organized at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, is growing in interest. The May Party, held at Mt. Carmel F. B. Church, was quite a success. Graduates Give Concert The graduating class of Lincoln university and the Class of 1909. of the Colored High School, jointly gave a literary and musical concert at Bethel. M. E. Church last Friday night. Messrs. Charles Emanuel, Brooks Saunder, J. B. Isaacs, and J. A. Norris, of the university, delivered orations. The class of 1909 sang Coleridge Taylor's Hiawatha. Miss Violet Hill, of 417. Mosher street, is president of the class. U. A. M. E. Conference At the recent session of the U.A. M.E. Conference, held at St. Luke's U. A. M. E. Church, Spring street, few changes were made by Bishop B. T. Ruley. Rev. R.S. Accoo was appointed pastor of St. Luke's Church, Rev. S. N. Saunders, Mt. Nebo Church and Rev. J. N. Brown was transferred to another conference. The Church Extension Board, of which Mr. Daniel Price is agent; William Price and Rev. F. N. Harris, secretary, played an important part in the convention. Bishop Ruley will preacm at St. Luke's Church this Sunday morning and evening Rev. I. J. Valentine, of Frederick, Md., was in the city this week. Mr. Harris Returns Home Mr. Walter Harris, of 2045 Division street, who has been in Saranac Lake for the past year for his health, has returned home. He was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Leroy Harris. The annual commencement of Morgan College will be held a Sharp Street Memorial Church Tuesday evening. The graduating class follows: college department, Miss Lida L. Brown, Texanna M. Fisher, college preparatory, Robert E. Johnson, Harry E. Brown, Grafton L. Moore, Robert A. Griffin, Samuel P. Jones, John W. Love, S. Jane Lowe, Albert L. Spaulding: Lottie B. Anderson, Charles E. Smallwood; normal Nathaniel Hall, Esther E. Sewell, Mary E. Hill, Ida E. Rogers, Martha I. Boston, Ruth M. Sewell; English normal, Arcer A. Johnson and Mary J. Gould. The annual declamation contest was held last nigt. Today a baseball game will be played at Carroll Park and the annual meeting and banquet of the Alumni Association will take place Monday night. CARD OF THANKS To the women who so kindly honored and cheered by the reception given in my honor at the residence of Mrs. E. J. Cummings Saturday evening, April 1912. I desire to extend the thanks of my grateful heart, and beg to assure them, one and all that the impression made upon me by their loving act, will abide with me all through life's journey, and inspiration for good and a sweet incense ever cheering my heart and brightening my life. May the blessings of God rest upon all. Mrs. M. F. Handy, 517 Nebraska avenue Kansas City Kan. National Association to Meet The eighth biennial meeting of the National Association of colored women, will convene at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va., July 23-27, 1912. Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, of New Bedford, Mass. is president. The women, who will meet in Hampton, Va., will come from the North South East and West and, with hearts aglow, will tell what their clubs have done during the past two years to lift humanity and make the world better. It is expected this will be the largest meeting held. Northern and Western delegates are requested to meet in Washington, D. C., or Baltimore, Md., and go in a body to Old Point Comfort, where they will be met and go by electric cars to Hampton Institute. The Southern delegates will meet in Richmond, Va. Report blanks can be got from Miss Ida R. Cummings, corresponding secretary, 1243 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Annie Brown, the well-known evangelist, is conducting revival services nightly at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church. Mrs. Mary F. Bond, the well known Evangelist of the A. M. E. Conference, who has been confined to her home, 429 N. Central avenue with a nervous breakdown, is able to be out again. GRAND OPENING Germania Park New family picnic resort, situated on the Frederick Road, 5 cent car fare. Enclosed with board fence. Equipped with large concert hall, (stage) dinning hall, a number one pavillion, swings, electric lights throughout, sliding board, grounds for croquett, tennis, and baseball. Will open amid granduer Thursday; June 6th, 1912, 2 to 11.30 p. m. Admission tickets including all privileges free. Tickets can secured from the following: Hilliard's China Store, 1418 Orleans street; Bell's Dying Establishment 153 E. Monument street; Stanley's Barber shop, Caroline and Jefferson streets; Johnson's Barber shop, 535 W. Lanvale street; Reiley's Barber shop McMechen and Pennsylvania avenue; Grand Confectionary, Eutaw and Biddle street. Music by Prof. Harrison M. Dodd's Orchestra. Transfer to York-Frederick Road cars, get off at Longwood street, walk South one block. Refreshments Dates and terms for picnics Address office 1416 Orleans street. Phone C. and P. 5287 Y. Union Camp Meeting begins Sunday, June 16, 1912. TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that Mr. Leon Hall, of 1741 Druid Hill avenue is no longer in the employment of Mr. Robt. A. Eliott, funeral undertaker and embalmer, of 506 Rogers avenue, Baltimore city, Md. By order of Mrs. Robert A. Eliott. IN MEMORIAM. BENNETT—In loving remembrance of my dear husband and our father, George W. Bennett, who died one year ago May 27, 1911. The month of May once more is here To me the saddest of the year, Because it took from me away My dear husband one year ago today. God called him home, it was His will, But in my heart I love him still, His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away. By his wife. Sleep on, dear father, and take your rest, God took you home, He thought it best In silence you suffered, in patience you bore The sweetest peace of God is yours evermore. By his children. RICHARDSON—In sad but loving memory of Mrs. Sarah Richardson who departed this life two years ago today June 2, 1910. Dearest Grandma, how we miss you, By her sister, grandchildren, and nieces. Mrs. Nettie Woods, 809 McDonough street. SPRIGGS—In loving remembrance of my husband John W. Spriggs, who died two years ago, May 29, 1910. Gone but not forgotten. By his wife, Lottie V. Spriggs. NEUMAN—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son and our brother, Rev. E. T. Neuman, who departed this life one year ago May 30, 1911. We miss thee from our home dear, We miss thee from thy place, A shadow o'er our life is cast We miss the sunshine of thy face. We miss thy kind and willing hand Thy fond and earnest care Our home is dark without thee We miss thee everywhere. By his mother and sisters. Mrs. M. Neuman, 537 Oxford street. HOLLAND—In loving remembrance of my dear friend, Ruby C. Holland, who departed this life one year ago, May 29, 1911. Time cannot heal my wounded heart, Or fill the vacant chair I miss my dear friend all the while There will be a glorious dawn We shall meet to part no never, On the resurrection morn. By her devoted friend, Lillian M. Mosely. GILES—In loving remembrance of my dear husband, Darius Giles, who died four years ago June, 4 1908. The month of June once more is here To me the saddest of the year Because it took from me away But in my heart I love him still His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away. Sleep on, dear husband, and take your rest God took you home, He thought it best In silence you suffered in patience you bore The sweetest peace of God is yours evermore. By his wife, Mollie Giles. Mrs. Amanda Pullman departed this life May 44, 1912. in New York city. She died in full triumph of faith and was buried from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Mary P. Irvin, 724 Linden avenue, this city, May 9th. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Wells, of New York city, and Miss Emma Pullman; one brother, Mr. George Pullman; one sister, Mrs. Mary Irvin, and a number of nieces and nephews and friends to mourn their loss. May the flowers grow around her May the flowers grow around her grave What it means for her to be there Because it cures the scalp of all diseases and stops the hair from falling out and starts it at once to growing one-half inch month. Growth Guaranteed. MRS. WM. DUNCAN, Agent. 528 Gold Street. Baltimore, Md. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER DON'T FAIL TO HEAR Wife of Dr. Sheppard, the great African missionary, who will lecture to the women of this city on Sunday' June 2nd, 8 p. m. Sharp St. M. E. Church Under the auspices of Presidents Club. All organizations and womens clubs are cordially invited to be present. Proceeds for Rally THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE CITY OF BOSTON Mrs. Annie E. Brown; the noted Evangelist, is in the city for a few days conducting meetings at the A. M. E. Zion Church, Pennsylvania avenue near Dolphin street. The meetings are growing in interest. Sinners crying for mercy. Several conversions on Sunday. Mrs. Brown will preach a special sermon at 3 P. M., Sunday, June 2nd, subject: "If Christ Should Come to Baltimore." Sunday evening, 8 P. M., "After the Ball is Over." 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Glasses this Week $1 OUR PRICE $100 will stir all Baltimore Including Examination of ACTOR OF OPTICS" private examination This offer of $1 for Bi-focal Glasses also includes Single Vision Glasses on the newest FINGER PIECE mountings on the "Stay-On," and "Stick-Tite," etc. Each in itself sell from $3.50 to $5.00 at most optical concerns. Our offer is the greatest yet, so come while the opportunity if yours. Prescription or Compound Glasses Filled at Moderate prices. Look for Large Signs on front of Building. Optical Co. ST. 308 Avoy Theatre & Benesch Electric Park.. LE....: WILL GIVE THEIR ON JUNE 12th, 1912 as. Harris, Leader. $1 FOR THE BEST EYEGLASS VALUE ON EARTH! CHURCH NOTICES CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Carolina and Bank Sts. Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Topic: "Of no use to Christ." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Wm. L. Gibson, supt. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. B. Snow- den, of Croome, Md. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a.m., special Sermon by the Pastor Communion. 3 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by "That Disciple Jesus Loved." 11 Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Everybody welcome W. C. Tongue, Supt. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH London and East Sts. Lexington and East St. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., The Lord's Supper 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Sermon to Junior Doctors' and Coachman's Association. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. V. N. Hughes 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., St. Paul's Church and Choir. Sermon by Rev. C. D. Hughes, of West Virginia. 6 p. m., Epworth League Bro. John M. Barnes, Pres. Special music will be reudered. S p. m., Sermonette by Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, District Supt. All Cordially invited Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor, subject "But I Follow After." Phil. 3:12. 2. 30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., sermon by the Pastor, subject "Good From Small Things." Every possible attention given to JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor 2:30 p. m. Sunday School 7:30 p. m. Preaching All welcome C. Y. W. C. A. You are cordially invite to attend the services on SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd, at 5 P. M. The young people will render the program under the direction of Miss Nannie Robinson. Miss Mabel Bourne will preside. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary. GLEANING DAY C. Y. W. C. A. All persons still holding $300 rally envelopes will kindly return them this Sunday. SPECIAL NOTICE The Bishop J. Albert Johnson Foreign Mission Penny Club will close their weekly meetings for the summer on Monday night, June 3, 1912, at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Custis, 1514 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Bettie Bell, president; Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, secretary. Second Girls' Day at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday, June 16, 1912. Order of Services 11 a. m., sermon by Rev. Ida Nelson. 3 p. m., sermon by Rev. J. L. Williams. 8 p. m., platform meeting. Addresses and solos. Presentation and colation. Wednesday, June 19, 1912. Admission 5 cents. Mrs. Marie Martin, president; Miss Annie Gentt, secretary; Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor. The Colored Catholic Club will give a grand outing at Greenwood Electric Park, Catonsville, Thursday evening, June 20. $5.00 in prizes will be distributed. Tickets 25 cents. Music by the Huntsmen's Band. Charles E. Gladden, president, John Nichols, chairman of the committee on arrangements. FOR SALE A modern three story house in the 1100 block of Argyle avenue. 8 rooms and bath, every room private. Sewer connection. Cheap to a quick buyer. For further information apply to Arthur Johnson, 1319 Argyle avenue. FOR SALE - Several two and three story houses. Modern improvements. Can be bought reasonably. Easy terms if desired. Apply to.Philip H. Pratt, WANTED-A good home for an attractive three month old baby boy. Can be adopted if so desired. Address K. 628 N. Eutaw street. CHURCH NOTICES WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes. Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m. Communion Service. Installation of the new Trustee Board. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5.45 p. m., Special Service by Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m., sermon by pastor. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor, followed by Holy Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Exercises. 6.20 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m. Services conducted by Rev. A.S. Gabashana and other missionaries from South Africa. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. T. J. Holliday, Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHUROH Rev. I. W. Norris, Pastor Quarterly Meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. Communion. The choir will render special music. Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, Pres. of League Leaders' reports. Quarterly Conference. Mondap, 8 P. M. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calloun Streets Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1342 N. Calhoun Street 11 a. m., Preaching by Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Communion service. All members and friends requested to be on time for the Lord's Table BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lauvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon and Communion 3 P. M., Sunday School 3:30 p. m., Annual Memorial Services of the Knights of Pythias 8 p. m., Special Service HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. 11 a. m., Sermon, 2 30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Holy Communion II. W. Hiner, Supt. Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a. m. Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Miss Bertha Fleming, Act. Supt. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. L. Meeting Joseph Holman, Pres. 8 p. m. Preaching. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. P. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., preaching by members of the M. P. Conference now in session at West Roland Park. 2 p. m., Sunday School 6.30 p. m., C. E. D. J. W. Fowler. Pres. of C. E. D. T. H. McGowan, Supt. NOTICE The Aphian Male Singing Society will render the program at the B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist Church Caroline and McElderry streets. Sunday, June 2, 1912, at 6 o'clock. Positively silver offering at the door. President, Bertha Brownley; vice president, Henrietta Bell; secretary, Walter Alston; director, M. Oscar Johnson. Pastor, Rev. P. Carter Neal. SPECIAL SERMON The Junior Doctors' and Coachmen's Association will have its annual sermon preached at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday at 8 p. m. All the members and their many friends are most cordially invited. Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor. In union there is strength. A grand union revival conducted by the Rev. D. L. Murry beginning Sunday night, June 2. Subject, "He Will Gather Them of Every Kind." All are invited to attend at St. James U. A. M. E. Church, 808 Pratt street above Scott. Rev. G. B. Singleton, pastor. St. John Sunday, June 2nd, 3 p.m., Rev. A. Young will preach his famous Railroad Sermon. Come out and hear this famous preacher. L. S. Flagg, pastor.' The annual sermon to the Grand United Order of Nazarites was preached by Rev. D.. D. Turpeau last Sunday afternoon. The annual passover feast Monday was largely attended. NOTICE Tickets for the big excursion, to Annapolis on the steamer Starlight Wednesday, June 5, 1912, can be had of J. H. Murphy, Jr., 1314 Druid Hill avenue, or at the Afro-American Office, 628 N. Eutaw street. Tickets 50 cents round trip. FAST BALTIMORE = CITIZENS ORGANIZE ‘Association ‘Formed To Make Detetmined Fight For Bet- ter School Facilities. SCHOOLS ARE IN TERRIBLE CONDITION Jefferson Street School Has Been In Use Since. 1855— Others Just As Bad. | NS TO ee ae es nee the movement for a new school building in the vicinity of Monu- ment and Caroline streets have or- ganized themselves into the Colored Citizens’ Equitable Improvement association of East Baltimore, and: are now'working with’ might. and main to secure a new building. ‘Premissien has been: granted by thetSchool. Board. gto use a room. in Schoo! No.. 101 as a-meeting place. ‘At a meeting of the association Tuesday night, a special committee reported that it had held’ a satis- factory interview with Mr. Albert Fankhanel; chairman of the. Com- mittee on Increase Accommodations of the School Board, and that a new building could be abtained | after hard work. ‘The association will meet again at the Jefferson Street Schoo! next Tuesday night. » The officers are: William Gibson, president, and Rev. Joseph Gwynn, secretary and treasurer. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHOOLS ‘That the three. buildings © used for school purpose: are totally un- fit may be seen from the follow- ing description: “School No. 101 Jefferson street. near Caroline. A brick building of two stories and six class. rooms. The lot-is 86 ft. 6 in. by 80 ft. the building #2 ft. by 80 ft. Ground. rent $200. The building was erect- ed.in 1855 at a cost of $5,000, was used for a long time by. white. pu- pils, being. originally known .as Male and- Female Primary School, 13. Was originally of four- rooms but in 1870 twe more rooms were added. Prof. Wm. R. Creery, then Superintendent, described _ these rooms.as ‘‘very large and comfort- able.’”~ In fact,. they are now. the best rooms in the building, though hardly up to the modern standard. ‘The building is entirely inadequate for the present needs of the com- munity. The arrangements of the yards and class rooms is very: un- satisfactory, andthe proximity of surrounding privies and: out houses makes the conditions at times: al- most unbearable... There are no halls,.no office, no retiring rooms, no adequate storage space, and no cellar. Coal and wood are kept. in outhouses. . : In:his report of 1905, the Super- visor of School Buildings said: “This is a- building that | should be vacated. as soon. as practicable. The vice prineipal’s: room, lower floor, is so dark.that gas must be burned on: most days. Side: yards very narrow, rooms small, stairway poor; heated by.stoves, ventilated by windows.” 2 School No. 111, .Ashland avenue and Bond stre st. A two story brick structure erected in 1864: at.a cos! of $7,000. Size of lot, 80° ft. by 80 ft., size of building,-40 ft. by 54- ft. Ground rent $130. Was or iginally used as. Male and Femal Primary School No. 5. “There ar ten class rooms, some of them very very small, the average size being about 12 ft. by 15 ft. The stabl in the rear-is. a source of grea discomfort. Of this building the Superviso said, ‘‘There is nothing good tha can be said of it; if it. meets’ : single requirement of a satisfactor’ school the fact is not discrenabl by. the average observer. - The’ clas ‘¥ooms are small and poorly. lighted the arrangement of rooms: is. ver: disadvantageous; there is ‘but on stairway in the building and tha has.its exit outside; the: heatin; is by stoves: ventilation’ by win dows; the-old:privieshave becom very, foul andare a constant:doure of discomfort;-the yards are'small.’ ~~ §chool:No. 111 (Branch), Madi son and: Bond. streets, isa’ rente building’ witha yearly’ rental’ 0 $420; according: to- the ‘report: 0 1905. The: Supervisor said: thi * puilding’is *‘worse, if that. be {pos sible, than the main building. Th = rooms are-small, stairway Very bad yard notlarger than.a ‘small: cham Sper, and privies'in yard:in-a chron e'statevof nuisance. As an. ex tate of. 1 Be ee ee ante Steamer Starlight to Annapolis |. WEDNESDAY, JUNE. Sth, 191f 3 : Governor Goldsborough and : Hon. James F. Strange, | . . Mayor of Annapolis, WILL ADDRESS THE MASONS » OF THE STATE.... : :..Great Navy Display..: _ _ PYTHIAN BRASS BAND... oe Prof. John Maxfield, Director. -- ROUND FRIP 50 ORNTS CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS 25 CTS. Leaves Miller's Whart at 8 A.M. : Returning leaves Annapolis.at 10 A.M. Snow ‘Hill Notes {Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., May. 29. — The old soldiers of the. McKinley Post No. 78, had their annual sermon preached at the Mt. Zion. Baptist Church Sunday” afternoon’ by the pastor, Rev. E. J. Henry, -assistec by Rey. Charles Briddle. and Rev. J. W. Jewett, of the M. B. Church. Mrs. Ella Rounds, after spending ‘the winter and spring in Baltimore, has returned home to spend the summer. Mr. Willie Spence, who. wa graduated from. -Princess Anne Academy, -is*home- More than one hundred and fifts persons left, here within’ the pas week to pick strawberries-in. Dela ware. : Rev. Charles Briddle spent a. fey days'in Baltimore last’ week. ‘Mr. Thomas Purnell, of Mt. Wes ley, is still-quite ill... ~ ‘Hagerstown Happenings (Special to The Afro-American Ledge.) Hagerstown, Md., May 30.—Per- severance Lodge-No. 3,. I. 0.. of Good Samaritans, had:their annyal sermon ‘preached by Rev. David Johnson at. Ebenezer A. M. E. Chureh, last Sunday night. ‘Asbury -M. E. {Church gave its pastor, Rev. Edward Moore, a re: ception last’ Friday night.” ‘A musical and organ recital wa: given by:the choir of. Ebenezer ‘A. M.-E. Church-last Tuesday. night. The tiew. pipe organ, was played . Rev. S. H. Smith, pastor of the Second Christian Church, was call. ed to Baltimore last week: John ‘Williams, of Patriarehie No. 167, of Odd Fellows, Chambers: bug,Pa., repesented his partriachi« in the field day exereises of - the third regiment in’Brooklyn, N. Y., yesterday: % Mrs: Cordela Love, .of Nortk THE AEROcAMERICAN-LEDGER Dakota, who has been-visiting her father, Mr. Jacob: Wheaton, has gone to New York. Home Missionary Society Meeting (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., May 29. = The Home. Missionary Society of the Delaware. Conference held its annual session at Janes M.E. Church last week, Mrs $Susie D. Wright, president, being absent on account of sickness, Mrs. Hargis, the vice president, presided. Welcome ad- dresses weré delivered by Mrs. Nettie Robinson and ‘Rev. J. R. Holland. After some excellent reports, the officers for the ensuing ‘year were elected. ‘The election resulted in virtually the same offi- cers: Mrs. Susie Wright, president Mrs. Hargis, first ‘vice president; and Mrs.: Julia Johnson, second vice. president. : A very-attractve part of the pro- gram wasa. demontration by the little girl of the local Queen Esther Cirele, under Mrs. Mary E. Holland. ‘The annual memorial. servics. of Sumner Post G. A. R.were held Sun- day afternoon at the G. A. R. Hall. ‘The Memorial sermon was preached by Rev. J. A. Young.” After . pay- ing a glowing tribute to the soldiers he assured:them that the day would come when their children would not fight with’sword and gun but “that there would. be universal peace. : Easton Happenings: - (Special to’ The Afro-American Ledger.) + Easton’Md. May 30.—The funer- al of Miss Agnes Blake was held.at Bethe] A. M.. E. Church Monday afternoon. She was. a teacher. in Bethel Sunday School for a number of years. °° : Rev. Charles Bailey, of Preston Md., isthe. guest of. Mrs. Annie Miller? = a Mrs.. Agnes Sprouse is’ still on the sick list. ‘The funeral of Miss Grace Morse took place at Asbury M. E. Church Tuesday. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows turned- out Sunday at 3 o'clock at Asbury M. E,. Chureh. Mrs, L. J. Boston is. home from the’ hospital after a slight. opeca- tion. Miss Gertrude Parson is out of town this: week. Miss Franisner Gates is visiting her brother and friends. Miss Ninnie Holiday, of Cam- bridge, is the guest of Miss. Nettie Jenkins, -of 209 Talbot: Lane. ee oe 3 Po ee 2 ae ee de a es ins | eae ee Coes: a een, se REED Pe Geen PE etd ase tees Pastor of Grace Presbyteriah Church, who delivered the bacca- laureate sermon at Biddle Univer- sity; Charlotte, N. C., last Sunday. morning: PARENTS PLEASE READ!! What is your child doing. after school hours? “What are YOU doing to start that - child'on the way toward a . Sucecssful Future? Why not let us start him in business? 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Well, the general Methodist church bodies have been in session most of this month, and now they will soon turn attention to the direct church work. We have all watched with interest the work of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, because it is the best known Methodist church among our people in the country, and then too, it has so many able men who take some place in the race until we all want to know just what is what. I have noted that some people are saying some hard things about the church, because it was necessary to call in an officer of the law in order to get order. That is not hard, for you will always find confusion and struggle where there is getting being done, and when things are still then there you will not find much progress, and much real work done. Men contending for the mastery, looking at things from various angles will cause confusion. Each one is anxious that the ideas in his little head shall be the ideas of all, hence you will find all that you have read in the press about the General Conference in Kansas City. Is this the only time in the history of a religious body that an officer or officers had to be called in? No, take the reports from the General Conference of the Mehodist Church held in Chicago, and you will find the very same thing happened. There are people who claim to be superior, who have had hundreds of years of start, yet they had the same kind of confusion. Then, too, look how long it has taken them to elect a bishop. In these offices, the man who gets there is fixed for life. He does not have to look for an appointment to some church, and then not know how the people will take him, but he has his place as long as he is in the world. I feel that the people will be pleased with the selection of bishops. Of course some who wanted to be elected and their friends and those close to them worked and prayed for their election, but then only four could be elected, and I think the Lord directed the ballots, and you have the result. We now are able to say Bishop John Hurst, Bishop William D. Chappelle, Bishop James M. Conner, and Bishop Joshua A. Jones. These men will be felt in their church and as they are all young men, will make good. I have confidence in all of them. Now, that the church has elected Prof. John R. Hawkins to the position of financial secretary, I feel that it will be willing to keep him there, making efficiency the standard. He will make a good officer, and I think will be willing to spend the rest of his life looking after the work, counting the money, paying it out and looking after his church in every particular. Prof. Hawkins is one of the best trained men in the A. M. E. Church, and while many of his friends desired to see him in charge of the educational department, yet they will be pleased with the man elected already, Prof. A. S. Jackson, of Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas. As was suggested. Rev. B. F. Watson, was retained in his position, and he is just the man to fill it. I have contended that he should be retained because he has the work at heart, and knows it like he knows the letters which make up the alphabet. He will take hold and perform wonderful work during the next four years. I congratulate him. I hope he will spend the rest of his life looking after the Church Extension. Rev. R. C. Ransom will give the church good service as editor of the A. M. E. Church Review. As a minister of the Gospel, he will be able to render great service for his church and people. He will be able to know the church and see it in all parts of the country. Now I have said enough about general con erences, yet I have not said any thing about the election of the other general officers, for you will make your own comment on them, and I will speak of them from time to time as I shall come in contact with them. I have not even mentioned my old shipmate and friend, Dr. J. W. Rankin, of Waxahachie, Texas. He took good care of me while abroad, and even kept me from falling into the ocean or coming in contact with an iceberg. God bless him. Well, I have been moving just a little bit since I wrote to you the last time, and you will see from this letter that I am in Mobile writing, but it is hard to tell where I will be when I start away. I have been moving just a little bit. I think I was in Louisville, when I wrote my last letter to you, and from there I went to Lexington, Ky., where I spent a few hours thence to Knoxville, Tenn., and from Knoxville to another part of the world, and I have enjoyed very much going to the other part of the world. You see the people are doing some getting around and I must get around a little myself. In Knoxville, Tenn. I met some old friends and talked with them, then next I went to Chattanooga, and if you will remember I had been to Normal when I wrote the last letter, and then to Tuscumbia, Ala., and at this place I had the pleasure of seeing a few things. I went there to deliver an address or sermon for the school under Prof. G. W Trenholm, and enjoyed the trip. I spoke also in Florence, and from Florence on to this place, to meet the Rising Sons and Daughters of Protection. This is a strong society and is doing good work in this part of the moral vineyard. I wish you had time to come here to see them also, or you would enjoy seeping these able men and women. Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle is at the head of the order. Now from there I went to see Dr. H. Roger Williams, who is an active member of the order. Dr. Williams is one of the best physicians of our race, and he is a man of thought and ability. To come in contact with him you come in contact with a whole man. I find so much pleasure in seeing him, in being with him and noting what he is doing for God and his family and his race. He is without a doubt a great man. I have mentioned from time to time a few things about Dr. C. First Johnson, secretary and general manager of the Union Mutual Aid Association one of the strongest companies in the country. He is doing something. I had the pleasure of going to his home and seeing him there and meeting his wife. His boys are now away at school, but will not be long before they will be home again. They are students in Howard University, Washington, D. C. Roosevelt and Taft are still fighting and in this we are getting some good information. I have learned more about Brownsville, since this has been going on than I have ever learned before. You see these two white men have kept this concealed. After all this is the only way we are going to get what belongs to us, and put it down that I told you that either man who is elected will treat us with fairness. I don't care whether it is Taft or Roosevelt. Such is life. I hope you are in good shape, and let me hear from you soon. Send all mail for me to Tuskegee Institute, Ala. I leave here today for Missouri, but will return to Auburn, next week. Sacrificed to Reform. "You have abandoned the picturesque custom of crowning a queen of the May?" "Yes," replied the merry villager "we had to give it up. There got to be so many candidates and so much campaigning that politics left us no time for business."—Washington Star. "I admit without hesitation," said the man who tries to convent his self esteem. "that whatever I am today is due to the influence of my wife." "That's right," replied Mr. Grower. "Always blame the woman."—Washington Star. Justified. "The hour of 12 has struck!" blissed the ghost. "I don't blame it," replied the materialist. "It was worked to death four ago."—judge. Griggs—Wenith does not necessarily bring happiness. Briggs—No, but if it should prove disappointing one can easily get rid of it—Boston Transcript Do not drink poison relying on the antidote you may possess. Arubie THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER NEW ENGLAND CONVENTION. Thirty-eighth Annual Session Will Be Held In Orange, N. J. Orange, N. J.—Owing to the resignation of the Rev. Alexander Gordon as pastor of the Monumental Baptist church in West Philadelphia, Pa., the New England Baptist missionary convention and the auxiliary bodies has been compiled to change its original intention of holding its thirty-eighth annual meeting in the above named church in June. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson IX.—Second Quarter, For June 2, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Matt. vi, 1-18. Memory Verses, 7, 8—Golden Text, At a recent meeting of the general officers and board of managers held in Jersey City it was agreed to accept the invitation of the Union Baptist church, Orange, N.J., as the place for holding the next annual meeting, the first session of which will be held Thursday afternoon, June 13, at 2 o'clock. The convention will be in session for five days, closing on Monday evening, June 17, with a reception. The Rev. William P. Lawrence, D.D., pastor of the Union Baptist church, in which the convention is to be held, is well known throughout the northern and New England states as a man of splendid attributions. His pastorate at his present charge has been entirely successful. The church edifice has been put in excellent condition, the membership increased and the P. REV. W. A. HARROD, D. D. mortgage debt paid. Rev. Mr. Lawrence is a great Sunday school worker and temperance advocate. Rev. William A. Creditt, LL. D., pastor of the Cherry Memorial Baptist church in Philadelphia, is president of the convention. The other officers are the Rev. A. Clayton Powell, D. D., New York, vice president; Rev. W. A. Harrod of Hartford, Coun. corresponding secretary; Rev. A. Mark Harris, D. D., Jersey City, N. J., recording secretary, and Rev. Robert D. Wyman, D. D., Jersey City, N. J., treasurer. The Sunday school convention will convene on Tuesday morning, June 11 at 10:30. There will be three sessions on Tuesday and one Wednesday morning, which will close at noon. The officers are N. Barnett Podson, president; G. W. Long, vice president; Miss Richelia G. Randolph, recording secretary; Mrs. Nettie A. James, corresponding secretary, and the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, treasurer. The woman's missionary convention will meet on Wednesday, June 12, immediately after the adjournment of the Sunday school convention, closing Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. At 2 o'clock the general convention will convene in its thirty-eighth annual meeting. EXETER ACADEMY VICTOR. Scores Most Points in Interscholastic Meet For Third Time. Exeter academy won the recent Yale interscholastic meet for the third time by a score of twenty-eight points. Three previous records were surpassed. Drew, the brilliant Afro-American spinner of the Springfield high school, made the 100 yard dash in 10 seconds flat. Rice of the Powder Point school run the 220 yard event in the first time of 21 3-5 seconds, breaking the old record of 22 1-2 seconds, and Bingham. Exeter's crack runner, set a new mark in the half mile, going the distance in 1 minute 58 4-5 seconds. A slight wind favored the runners, and other conditions were ideal. The Powder Point school, a new competitor in the Yale meet, showed unexpected strength, finishing fifth. Lawrenceville sprang a surprise by bearing out Worcester academy for second place. Sixteen schools were entered. The points were scored in the following order: Exeter, 28; Lawrenceville, 23 1-5; Worcester academy, 19 1-5; Audover, 15 2-5; Powder Point school, 12; Williston, 10; Legate school, 8; Springfield high, 7 1-5; De Witt Clinton high, 5; St. Paul's, 2; Mackenzie, 2. New Haven, Hollyoke and Hartford high schools did not get a place. Trinity Church Honors Dr. Waller. The twenty-fourth anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Garnett R. Waller as pastor of Trinity Baptist church. Baltimore was the occasion for a big reception in his honor at the church on Thursday evening, May 24. The reception was largely attended, and addresses extolling Dr. Waller's services were delivered by a number of ministers and prominent citizens. Dr. Waller was educated at Lincoln university and Newton Theological seminary. He is interested in a number of movements for racial uplift and heads the Maryland branch of the Association For the Advancement of the Negro. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson IX.—Second Quarter, For June 2, 1912. 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John Hu who has just been elevated to a bishopric and for Bishop L. J. Coppin, who has been reassigned to the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference, is being planned by the ministers of the conference The A. M. E. Ministers' Meeting, at its weekly session Monday, voted to cooperate in every way in making the reception a success. The reception will probably be held at Bethel Church, Monday evening, June 10, or at a time convenient to both prelates. A Good Bill At Daly's Theatre. Lillian Brown, a character artist and comedienne; Robbins and Robbins, a comedy team and Mule, Christian John Myers, the happy three, are on the bill at Daly's Theater, 936 Pennsylvania avenue, this week. A Dinner. A dinner was given by Miss Kate Chesley, of 514 Oxford street, on last Thursday in honor of Mrs. Lizzie West Carpenter. A very pleasant evening was spent by all. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Layprade, Mrs. C. Mackal, Mr. and Mrs. P. Linberry Miss Flossie Chesley, and Mr. Herman Webb. Diocesan Convention Held The annual Maryland Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Church as held in Emanuel Church, Read and Cathedral streets, Wednesday and Thursday, Bishop John Gardner Murray presided. Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, rector of St. James P. E. Church, and Rev. Arnold H. Maloney, rector of St. Phillip's Church Annapolis, were the colored representatives at the session. Dr. Bragg was a speaker at the missionary rally Tuesday night. Prof. Hance, of St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, Lawrenceville, Va., was present and upon the invitation of Bishop Murray, told of the work of the school. A collection of $60 was taken to aid the work. Cemeteries Crowded The various cemeteries were crowded Decoration Day with the friends and relatives of the deceased, who came to lay wreaths on the graves of the departed. The old soldiers were out in force, and many wended their way out to the National Cemetery, at Loudon Park, to place a wreath on the grave of a departed commrade, as well to to once more reflect on the stirring scenes enacted in the Civil War. Mr. Joshua Northern Honored Mr. Joshua Northern was given a reception at his home 5343 N. Eden street on Monday evening May 27th by Sunday School Class No. 7. Waters A. M. E. Church, of which he is teacher. Mr. Northern was presented handsome gold watch by Mrs. Northern and friends. The presentation was made by Mr. John W. Woodhouse. Mr. Northern surprised Mrs. Northern with a very handsome brass costumer, which was presented by Mr. Louis Gwynn. The guests of the evening were as follows: Rev. M. F. Sydes, Miss Ruth Sydes, Miss Helen Cooper Mrs. Lovey Hoskey, Mr. John W. Woodhouse, Mr. Louis Guinn, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilon, Mrs. Cora Watts, Mr. William Watts, Miss Mame Cox, Miss Nettie Titus, Miss Blanch Gilles, Mr. George Proctor, Mr. Wesley Boyd, Mr. Charles Titus, Mr. Irving Cornish, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Griffin, Mr. Hammon Chester, Mr. George Washington, and Mr. John Edward Fisher. Holds Quarterly Conference The first quarterly conference of the Lutherville M. E. Church was held last week by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, presiding elder of the Baltimore district. Rev. William Brown is pastor of the church. Funeral of Mrs. Sophia Williams The funeral of Mrs. Sophia Wilson, wife of William H. Wilson, former sexton of Sharp Street Memorial Church, was held last Friday. LOOK AND WAIT FOR SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 16, 1912, for the great SACRED RECITAL, given by the Bethel A. M. E. Choir, Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St., at 8 P. M. sharp, at which time the choir will be augmented with a number of music lovers of Baltimore, and ably assisted by Prof. Charles Riley's famous orchestra, to give Baltimore's public an evening of sacred music which will long be remembered. We therefore ask that our many good friends visit us and enjoy the same. The public is requested to be in their seats at S.P. M. sharp. POSITIVELY! A Silver Offering is requested. lism is queuese Jane W. Director. Prof. Chas. E. Duguee. Organist. Frank Young. President. Dr. D. G. Hill. Pastor. ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE. of The Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. Sunday, June 2nd, 1912 The oration will be delivered by Rev. A. L. GAINES, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church. The members and friends of the Order are invited to be present. SIR GEORGE A. WATTY, G. C. SIR JOSIAH DIGGS, G. K. of R. S. SIR LEWIS E. WILLIAMS, Brig. Gen. NOTICE—All the members of the Provident Beneficial Association are requested to turn out at Good Samaritan Hall, Corner Eutaw St. and Druid Hill Avenue, over the Afro-American Office, on the First Sunday in June at 2 o'clock, to their Eleventh Annual Sermon. For the benefit of the Christian Church. By order 5 This magnificent hotel replete with every modern improvement, claims distinction for its location; direct Southern exposure. Superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Endorsed by leading representation citizens. presentative citizens. Concerts daily by the Abysinia Orchestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, eld., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Literature and information mailed upon request. E. W. DALE, Owner and Proprietor Greater Brown's Grove Secure Your Dates Early. Steamer open for inspection Saturday. April 20, to May 2nd. The Steamer Starlight will leave Miller's Wharf foot of Caroline Street, every Sunday during the month of May at 11 a. m. and 2.30 p. m: Fully equipped in every way according to law. Inspected by the government, will be allowed to carry one thousand or more passengers. We are fully able to take your excursion wherever you may desire to go: Havre de Grace, Port Deposit, Chestertown, St. Michaels, Easton, Oxford, Cambridge, Annapolis or to the Well-known Greater Brown's Grove. MAY. 30th. Grace Presbyterian Church JUNE. 2nd. Maryland Union Company and Fountain Lodge, No. 27, Good Hope. MAY 3rd. Rag Mesh & Association WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th, Steamer Starlight will take an Excursion to the session of the Grand Lodge of Masons and the Naval Parade which will take place in Annapolis, Md. 6th. Sharon Baptist Church Social and B. Y. P. U, to Port Deposit. 7th. A. R. C. W. Society. 9th. B. & O. Porters. 10th. Syracuse Lodge, No. 23, K. of P. 11th. St Barnabas Children's Day. 12th. Johnson's Juveniles, No. 2, of Jobs. 13th. Coral Symphony Oratoria Society. 16th. Alphian Singing Social. 17th. Progressive Order of N. D. P. O. of K. & D. 18th. Pountain Baptist Church and Sndday School. 19th. St. Matthews M. E. Church and S. S. 20th. Allen A. M. E. S. S. 21st. The Glanick: Laborers Association. 22. Eva Jennifer Neighborhood Club 23rd Seven Star House, No. 7, B. & S., S. & D. of Job. 24th. Metropolitan M. E. Sunday School. 25th. Juvenile Council, No. 4, Star of East, K. of P. 26th. G. U. O. of True Reformers to Havre de Grace. 27th. Willing Workers of N. W. Baltimore. 28th. Enon Bapt. Church and S. S. 30th. Baptizing—Rev. Belt's congregation: JULY. JULY 1st. St. Barnabas Church to Port Deposit. 3rd. Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle. 4th. Furniture Men's Association. 7th. Knights and Daughters David, Mt. Lebanon, No. 1. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER 9th. Asbury M. E. Sunday School. 11. Union Baptist Church 12th. Church Aid of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 14th. The L. S. ane P. S. Social. 15th. St. Paul M. E. Sunday School 16. John Wesley M. E. Sunday School. 17th. Sharon Bapt. S. S. 18. Macedonia Bap. Church & S. S. 19th. Perkins Square Baptist Church and Sunday School. 21st. Furniture Men's Association. 22nd. Friendship Lodge. No. 29. K. of P., from Chestertown to St Michael 23rd. Providence Beneficial Society. 24th. Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. 25th. Mt. Nebo Lodge, No. 1366, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows. 26th. Ebenezer Baptist Church and Sunday School. 28th. Wayman Circle. of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. 31st. Willing Worker's of St. Matthews. M. E. Church. EAUGUST. 1st St. Monica Lodge No. 37, G. U. O. of Good Hope. 2. Grace Presby. Church 4th Dayton Club of Monumental Lodge, No. 3, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World. 11th. Afro-American Order of Oils 14. Bethel A. M. E. Church to Chestertown. 15th. Christian Knights and Mt. Zion S. S. 18th. Christian Church of W. Baltimore. 25th. Dorsey Venus Star House, No. 9. B. & S., S. & D. of Job MOONLIGHTS. MAY. 30th. The I. O. C. Society. JUNE. 3rd. Southern Singing Association. 6th. Stewardesses of Asbury M E. Church. 9. Soilhern Section Plesure Club 10th. Doctors' Coachmen's Jr. Asso. 12th. Riddick Chapter E. L. and Centennial Church. 13th. Afro-American Order of Owls 14th. Enterprise Lodge. K. of P. 17th. Avon 'Pleasure Club. 18th. The Free Will Enterprise Social. 19th. St. John's Commandery, No. 3, K. T. 20th. The Six Brothers' Progressive Association. 24th. The Imperial Association. 25th. The Shriners' Arab Patrol. 27th. Uplifting Association of Md. JULY. 4th. Ivanhoe Auxiliary. 1st. Go-Get-Ems 8th. Nonpariel Beneficial Assembly. 11th. Christian Church, of West Baltimore. 12th. Greenwillow Social. 15th. The Set-two Pleasure Club. 18th. Knights of Pythians Band 23rd. The Peerless Singing Social 25th. Brown's Circle, No. 1, of East Baltimore. 26th. Jolly Six or West Baltimore and Royal Blue Club 29th. Mignonette Social. AUGUST 1st. 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