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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO.17. DEMOGRATS AT LOGGERHEADS Bishop Alexander Walters and Robert N. Wood Fighting For Leadership STAY AWAY FROM WALTERS BANQUET (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) New York, December 20.—That the National Colored Democratic League, headed by Bishop Alexander Walters, and the United Colored Democracy, headed by Robert N. Wood, are opposed to the leadership of each other in matters political seems evident by the turn of recent events. Leaders in the two bodies have not been traveling on the sameside of the street since Woodrow Wilson as nominated at Baltimore last June. Though Bishop Walters headed the Democratic League the friends of Mr. Wood spread the report that he would lead the campaign among colored voters in the interest of Mr. Wilson. Then followed the deposition of Chief Wood from the chairmanship of the executive committee of the National Colored Democratic League. Still later came the announcement that Mr. Wood had been reinstated, and that he and the Bishop had smoked the pipe of peace. The banquet given in honor of the bishop a fortnight ago seems to have made the old sore break out again. The edict was sent down, it is asserted, for members of the United Colored Democracy to boycott the affair. It is said that only twenty members of the latter organization attended the banquet, and this number did not include Chief Wood, James D. Carr and others leading spirits among New York's colored Democrats. In support of the contention that chief Wood and others ordered adherents of the United Colored Democracy to stay away from the dinner, The New York A5e, in its last issue publishes a letter purporting to emanate from chief Wood, urging members of his organization to be anywhere else save Young's Casino on the night of the banquet. The letter in question claims that the latter was not consulted. "This affair," the letter reads, "is managed solely by the so-called chairman, James L. Curtis, and is given without the consent of any political committee or organization. Our organization has not been consulted or asked to take any active part in the management thereof and for this reason and no other, after a careful consideration of all the circumstances by our officials, it has been decided that the members of our organization, as members or as individuals, cannot attend the dinner and maintain the respect and dignity of the organization." Will Erect New Building Richmond, Va., December 20.—The American Beneficial Insurance Company has decided to erect a new building on its present site, 613 N. Second street. The building will probably close about $20,000, and will be three stories in height. Beisdes containing offices for the company, it will contain a number of offices for the use of business and professional men. The company does a large beneficial and industrial insurance business. Wesley F. Graham is its president. Discrimination Charged in Uncle Sam's Navy Branches of the Service In Which Negroes are Barred (Special to Alvo-American.) New York, Dec. 20-Cleveland G. Allen, the newspaper correspondent, has been making an investigation of the discriminations that colored men in the Navy undergo. The fact that there are discriminations against colored men in the naval service was brought to his attention during the recent naval parade here, when he noticed that there were no colored sailors in line. He purposes taking the matter up with the proper authorities to see if the bar against colored men entering various branches of the naval services may be moved. The following letter, which Mr. Allen has received from a colored sailor, tells of the discriminations that colored sailors have to undergo: "Being a petty officer in the navy, I fell it my duty to say that few people outside the naval service are aware of the discrimination that prevails in the United States Navy. The reason that there were no Negro sailors in the United States Naval parade is that the men in line were from the deck force of ships. There are no colored men in the seamen branch of the service as the Navy no longer enlisted colored men such. At present the Negro recruits are allowed to enlist only in certain branch and are used as mess attendants and never get promoted to a higher rank, save as steward which does not rank as a petty officer. MUCH DISCRIMINATION He is discriminated against on account of his color in that he cannot enlist as a real seaman, and when serving aboard ship he is deprived of regular shore leave, like the rest of crew. He is barred from the ship's entertainments, such as smokers, etc., and is denied the privilege of the ship's library and so not allowed to perform the duty of which the uniform he wears really represents. A number of these men desert from time to time after finding out how much they are discriminated against, and that they are sailors in that they wear the uniform. There are, however, still quite a number of colored petty officers and a few seamen remaining in the service, but these are nearly all old men who reenlisted during the Spanish American war or a little later, and are now isolated to obscure places of duty where these men have passed or retired from the service our Navy will be entirely without colored seafighters unless some good Samaritan should expose widely this fact and take action against the same. These startling cases of color discrimination in the navy the department has been able to keep a secret thus far." It is probable that, discrimination in the Army will also be brought to the attention of Congress. Chris Perry Pleads Guilty Of Illegal Voting Philaelphia, December 20.—Chris J. Perry, editor of the Tribune, former common councilman from the seventh ward and at one time inspector of highways, was placed on trial in the General Sessions Court yesterday for alleged illegal voting in the last Mayoralty election. Mr. Perry lived for years in the Seventh Ward but moved to West Philadelphia nearly two years ago. He did not register from his new home but voted again at his old polling place. While the case was going on he changed his plea of not guilty to guilty non vult contender. Owing to his good character sentence was GOD'S MERCY TO PROFESSIONAL LIARS Rev. L. S. DeBrugh Severely Criticises Hypocrisy of White Christians REPUBLIC IN NEED OF A REFORMATION St. Louis, Dec. 20—The hypocrisy of white Christians in their attitude toward the Negro was severely criticised by Rev. L. S. DeBrugh pastor of the Windsor Place M. E. Church, Baden. The Globe-Democat gives the following account of his remarks: "God must be merciful when He hears professional liars. Our republic certainly needs to reform, as the Jews did under Nehemiah. This prophet was the Washington of his age. He told, lived and died the truth. Like Washington, the reformer prophet performed his task and retired with his country's love. The modern patriots never want to retire wether their tasks are finished or not. They insist on taking possession of the task and perform it falsely as well. They culture a pretended truth and they make us believe that deceit is truth Our children are being graduated from the college of professional liars. "The other biggest deceit that confronts our nation is fashion, or popular style, to live and act something queer. We want to live queer, pray queer and to die queer and then go heaven queer. We are looking for an easy religion and many of our silly religionists so queerly sanctimonious that they are wondering why God does not give them a pair of angelic wings to fly over the pearly gates to the new Jerusalem. The fact of the matter is we are becoming a nation of apes, and we ape the fool and live the lie and kill the truth. "But the biggest of all falsehoods is the real truth as to what the whites think of Negroes of this republic. Let us give the subject the consideration of truth and say the majority of the whites of this republic look upon the Negro man as an animated chattel privileged by few concessions of the government of man. We read that all men are created free and equal and although our Supreme Court says so, 'way down in our hearts we think the other way. We white people pray to God for the spiritual uplifting of the Negro, but at the same time we silently in our hearts pray God, 'O Father, don't you think that our colored brethren here on earth will never make lovely white angles in heaven?' And then we add how the darkey will look in heaven, for he is not our social equal on this earth. amen. This is the prayer the white man, Christian, siently cultivates in his heart for the darkey. Where is the truth? Where is the lie? We think we are not, but we are cultivating a manufactured Jehovah of lies. "The issues of God's people in the future of this republic are truth are righteousness for falsehood and vice The Jehovah of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob will not listen to truth and falsehood together. Our nation must determine which shall prevail." You will enjoy your own Christmas a great deal better if you have the knowledge that some on else is enjoying it because of your generosity. Colonel Midnight Sees Many There Making Good—Citizens Charge for Entertainment and Bishop Adjourns Conference Memphis, Tenn.—Next week will bring to many happiness. Christmas trees will be in all parts of our country, and parents will be hanging on them. Friends will remember friends, and little children will be smiling Wednesday morning. They are now getting ready to hang up their stockings and when they get up Wednesday their hearts will be made glad when they see stuffed stockings and will jump from the bed and show the contents to mother and father, telling what Santa Claus has brought. Will you make any one happy? When I think about Christmas in my old days, I am reminded of the greatest gift that man has ever received, and that is Jesus Christ. It is indeed a great gift, and I am asking myself today, am I worthy of it? What have I done this year to merit life here and life eternal. I have been spared here for some purpose and I want to start out next year in trying to find me a place. Already I am informed that I have some presents at 150 North Wood street, and no doubt others will follow, going either to that address or 5922 Aberdeen street, Chicago, where my private secretary lives. When I wrote the other letter I was in Indianola, Miss., and now I am in this place. I went from Indianola to a place called Greenville. I found that Miss E. D. Lampton, was no more, but had changed her name to Mrs. Bachus. She is the wife of one of the promising young men of the race, who is proprietor of a drug store located in the Lampton building. You will recall a long time ago I told you about the building being erected by the Lampton estate. I have told you all about it before, and now the building is competed, but I did not get to go through it. Leaving there I found my way to Mound Bayou, met Charles Banks, the banker, found a new bookkeeper there, and while I had seen her at Tuskegee, I could not call her name. While in Mound Bayou, had the pleasure of meeting many old friends, and now take pleasure in saying to the readers of the Afro-American Ledger that Mrs. Charles Banks is once more in good health and enjoying life. I met Mrs James Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Booze, Mrs. and Mr. J. W. Francis, and many others. Mound Bayou is a busy town and I admire it because it is a town of my people exclusively, and it shows that Negroes can build a town and make it go like other folks. Hon. I. T. Montgomery is an important figure in the town; then D.W. Gary, grand treasurer of the Stringer Grand Lodge of Masons has located in the city, and has a busy office and his clerks are kept busy all the time. He will soon go to Vicksburg and return with a bride. There is also located the Masonic Benefit Association with Charles Banks as secretary, and official head of the department. I am not going to write up Mound Bayou, hence I am not going to discuss all the business there. While in the city of Mound Bayou, I was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Cosey. Dr. Cosey is pastor of the Baptist church, and he had his good people are now building a brick church, which will add much to the town While in Mound Bayou, I got to see something I have never seen be fore, and that was the dedication of a church. Tyere A. M. E. church was dedicated by Bishop J. M. Conner, who was assisted by Dr. D. H. Butler and others. I Continued on page 4. DR. WASHINGTON'S BUSY DAY AT CAPITAL Attends Meeting of Jeannes Fnnd Board and Delivers Address at Howard Theatre Dr. Dillard Makes Plea For The Schools In Back Counties of The Southland (Ssepcial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Dec. 18—Dr. Booker T. Washington was the central figure of a series of helpful activities in this city last Saturday. He came on early in the morning to attend the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Jeannes Fund, administered by the Board for the improvement of the Negro rural schools of the South. A session of the executive committee, of which Dr. Washington is chairman, was held in the forenoon in the District Building, and the general organization met in the afternoon at the White House, with President Taft, who is an active member, in the chair. Much important business was transacted. The Board appropriated $36,735 for the salaries of the 109 supervising teachers in 19 counties of the southern states in which the fund is used. A donation of $2,300 from the Phelps-Stokes Fund was accepted and a resolution was adopted thanking the managers for the generosity. This amount was added to the annual appropriation. Dr. James H. Dillar president of the Jeannes Fund Board, made an earnest plea for the schools in the back counties of the South, declaring that they were in an execrable condition—a condition that no one could thoroughly appreciate unless he had lived in their vicinity. Longer terms were needed and a better grade of teachers must be had, if the schools were to meet the needs of the people of the rural districts. He said the criticisms directed toward the colored schools applied with equal force to white schools, and improvement in both should be made at once. Dr. Washirgton emphasized the need of a more hearty cooperation between the people engaged in Negro education, and the school officials of the South. The Jeannes Fund amounts to $1,000,000, given by the late Miss Anna T. Jeannes, a wealthy Quakeress of Philadelphia for the benefit of Negro schools in the rural sections of the South. The annual income is about $50,000 and is being applied in a highly satisfactory manner in the sections where the needs are most apparent. In the evening, Dr. Washington, with the colored members of the Jeannes Board, addressed a large and representative audience at the Howard Theatre. The meeting was held under the auspices of the local branch of the National Negro Business League, of which Daniel Freeman is president. Dr. Charles H. Marshall, member of the Board of Education presided and delivered a brief address. Dr. Washintgon's exceptionally able speech dwelt largely upon the necessity for organization to accomplish things worth while and urged the colored people of the District of Columbia to get together and stimulate a commercial spirit in the race and give their support to the enterprises carried on by colored men and women. He gave numerous examples of what the race is doing in the South and else where along business lines and pointed out the value of securing the sympathetic cooperation of the biggest white merchants of the capital. Others who spoke were R. L. Smith J. C. Napier Roscoe Conkling Bruce Dr. S. L. Corrothers T. W. Lott of Cairo, and Daniel Freeman. A luncheon at the Y. M. C. A. wound up the proceedings of a very delightful day. Want Whites to Help Philadelphia, Dec. 20—The Philadelphia Courant, edited by Abel P. Caldwell in its last issue, advises that the Legislature and Governor Tenor be appealed to add a number of Afro-Americans to the commission in charge of the projected celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation in order that a creditable showing be made and that free from politics. The editorial reads, in part: Replying to the hundreds of letters referring to the exposure of the Emancipation 'Proclamation Commission and its methods under its present management, "The Courant" desires to inform its readers that we have made further investigations and are thoroughly of the opinion that the whole affair is prostituted by politics. It is our candid opinion that, unless the management and methods are changed the forthcoming or purposed exhibition of the achievements of the Afro American in this State in commemoration of the fiftieth year of the freedom of the slave in this country will prove a flasco. $40,000 Building Dedicated Witchita, Kan., Dec. 20—The Toussaint L'Ovreture building was recently dedicted. The building, which cost $40,000 is to be a part of the recently established separated school system. Professor West, principal of the school, is a graduate of the Arkansas High School and the law department of Kansas State University. Crum's Successor Will Be A Democrat President Taft Will Likely Leave Appointment for Wilson to Fill (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Washington, December 20.—Seasoned politicians he say that it is not likely that President Taft will name a successor to the late Dr. William D. Crum as United States minister to Liberia. They say that a man, should the Senate confirm anyone named by the President could hardly get ready and be at Monrovia before the induction of Governor Wilson into the Presidency and that few men could be induced to accept such a faraway position, especially when the tenure may be so brief. The secretary of the legation R. C. Bundy, is now in charge of American affairs at Monrovia. From present indications the position will be left for Wilson to fill with some Negro Democrat. During the first Cleveland administration it was filled by J. Milton Turner. During the second term of Cleveland, Bishop W. H. Heard, who now has charge of the work of the A. M. E. Church in Liberia, was the American minister to Liberia. J. P. Strickland, the newly appointed assistant register of the treasurer is filling the duties of the position even though the Senate has not seen fit to confirm him. Cyrus Field Adams, his immediate predecessor, is still in the city. Rumor has it that he will connect himself with some large business enterprise. Hampton Institute defeated M. Street High School in a game of basket ball last Friday night. Club of Progressive Young Man From the Bear State Made the Welkin Ring When They Entertained the New Assistant Register of the United States Treasury at the Y. M. C. A. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington.-Professor J. P. Strickland, the newly appointed assistant register of the United States treasury, was the guest of honor at an elaborate banquet recently tendered to him by the Arkansasans, a club made up of progressive young men from Arkansas residing at the nation's capital largely as students or as officials under the federal government. The affair took place in the parlor and state dining room of the Twelfth street branch of the Young Men's Christian association, and the friends of the Arkansas statesman made the welkin-ring with their plaudits of the good things said and done in the race's largest and best equipped temple of militant Christianity in the world. Covers were laid for forty, and the menu was toothsome and abundant. The program embraced the introductory remarks by the vice president, W. F. Turner, who acted as toastmaster in the unavoidable absence of the president, M. F. Harris; address of welcome in behalf of the club, W. E. King; violin solo, E. O. Cox; address, "How May Religious and Social Organizations Co-operate?" Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the F. M. C. A. address, "The Universality of the Press," R. W. Thompson, president of the National Negro Press association; piano selection, J. N. Donoho, and remarks by M. S. Caver, "How the Arkansans Are Making Good Everywhere." High Tribute to His Countrymen. Mr. Strickland, who delivered the closing address, spoke in an exceedingly happy vein of the honor conferred upon him by his fellow citizens of Arkansas, a state which he was proud to M. HON. J. F. STRICKLAND. call his home, and pledged himself to do all within his power to show them that the commission placed in his hands has been worthily bestowed. He will try to live up to the high standard of honesty and efficiency expected of him by his supporters. He believed firmly in the ability of the Negro race to rise to the highest mark of human endeavor and referred to pluck, thrift, industry and fidelity to duty as the rounds in the ladder upon which we must climb. Mr. Strickland spoke in laudatory terms of President Taft and with grateful appreciation of the practical evidences of friendship for the race indicated by the nation's chief executive. Roster of the Arkansans. The Arkansans was organized sometime ago with the view of bringing into closer union the young men from their home state and of promoting interests which they might have in common. It is a source of much pride with them that they helped to shape the policies that led to the "lining up" of the colored voters in Arkansas with certain potent factors, resulting in the signal defeat of the infamous "grandfather clause." designed to disfranchise the Negro citizens. The officers and members of the club are as follows: M. F. Harris, president; W. F. Turner, vice president; E. W. Harrison secretary; H. H. Riheheart, assistant secretary; J. J. Porter, treasurer; E. H. Dryver, sergeant-at-arms; R. A. Webt, assistant sergeant-at-arms. Mr. James P. Strickland is a native of De Soto county, Miss., where he was born in 1866. He graduated from Rust university at Holly Springs in 1887. Taught school in several counties in Texas and in Mississippi and Tennessee, finally locating at Argenta Ark, where he became principal of the Colored high school in 1901, where he served with distinction until called to Washington by President Taft to succeed Mr. Cyrus Field Adams as assistant register of the treasury. Financial Headquarters of the Methodist Church at Birmingham, Ala. dist Church at Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. - The formal opening of the new financial headquarters of the A.M. E. Zion church took place in this city recently at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church, of which the Rev. J. F. Morehack is pastor. An immense crowd witnessed the impressive and inspiring ceremonies. Dr. J. S. Jackson, the energetic financial secretary, to whose constructive genius and commercial courage the church is due this forward movement in its business management, was in general charge. The North Alabama conference, of which he is a member, was in session at Bessener, eleven miles away, with Bishop J. W. Alstork presiding. At the invitation of Dr. Jackson the conference adjourned on Sunday and came to Birmingham in a body to participate in the exercises and to give additional significance to the history making occasion. Bishop Alstork acted as master of ceremonies. Hon. John C. Dailey, secretary of the church extension board, representing the general officers of the connection, delivered an eloquent address, reciting the struggles of the church toward financial independence and paying a high tribute to the demonstrated skill of Dr. Jackson as a financier. Dr. J. W. Wood, Professor T. W. Wallace, editor of the Western Star of Zion, and Dr. Moreland also spoke in praise of the work. Representatives of the Alabama conferences, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina conferences came on to show their confidence in and appreciation of Dr. Jackson, who they assert, has brought so much prestige to Zion's great army everywhere and especially in Alabama and the southwest. They declare he must be elevated to the Episcopal bench in 1916. The headquarters here will compare favorably with any of the business institutions carried on by the whites, and it is a credit to the city and rice. Dr. Jackson is looking extremely well despite the hard work he is doing. He now tips the scales at 183 pounds, a jump in four years from 140. His beautiful home is approaching completion. It is one of the handsomest and best appointed residences in the city, and with electric fixtures, outbuildings, fences, etc., will cost not less than $6,000. WELL QUALIFIED PASTOR. Career of Rev. J. W. MacDonald as Minister and Educator. One of the best known ministers in the A. M. E. Zion church is the Rev. J. W. MacDonald, pastor of the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion church in Baltimore. He is a native of Plymouth, N. C., where he was born about forty-seven years ago. Rev. Mr. MacDonald has had several years' experience in the ministry. He was educated at Livingstone college, Salisbury, N. C., and has received both the degrees of master of arts and doctor of divinity from his alma mater. Dr. MacDonald began life as a schoolteacher and only gave up the active work of that profession when he was J. H. REV. J. W. MACDONALD. called to his present pastorate in the spring of 1911. His first job as a school-teacher was at the normal school of his home city. He rose step by step there until he became principal. He has also taught in high schools and academies. Eleven years ago he entered the ministry and has served charges in North Carolina, Virginia, Paterson, N. J., and Somerville, N. J. During his brief stay in Baltimore he has succeeded in winning his way into the hearts of the populace and the congregation, and collections at his church have been doubled. He is a frequent contributor to the Star of Zion, the official organ of the A. M. E. Zion church, and is frequently mentioned as suitable timber for the editorship of that paper. His friends say that his une grasp of questions of state and church, combined with a thorough grasp of history, English and topics of the day, admirably fit him for the editorial chair. He is a strong temperance advocate and has rendered valiant service for the cause. As a speaker he is constantly in demand to deliver special sermons and addresses before social fraternal and political gatherings. He has acted as private secretary to Bishop Alexander Walters at a number of annual conferences. Influence of the Tuskegee Institute. The number of students enrolled at the Tuskegee (Ala.) Institute for the school year of 1912-13 has reached the high water mark of 1,650. Forty separate trades and industries are taught, and the influence which the school exerts upon the community is of the most helpful kind. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGE CHILD WELFARE HEALTH EXHIBIT Successful New York Organization Co-operates With the Public In Giving Instructive Exhibition Illustrating Best Methods to Prevent Destruction of Child Life. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.-Under the auspices of the people of the neighborhood of San Juan hill, in this city, with the cooperation of the New York child-welfare committee, an exhibit on health was given in the rooms of the Henrietta school, in West Sixty-third street, from Thursday, Dec. 12, to Wednesday, Dec. 18, inclusive. The exhibit presented in a clear and vivid manner how parents may more intelligently feed, clothe and care for their children. Admission to the exhibit, which was held every afternoon and evening, was free to all. Health talks were given at each session by prominent physicians. Doctors and nurses were in constant attendance to give information and advice to parents and others who have the care of children. Pamphlets of instruction on health were furnished free and in abundance. The program was arranged so as to allow twenty minutes for entertainment, twenty minutes for health talks and one hour for visiting the various exhibits each day and evening. The problem as how best to banish ignorance and prevent that carelessness which blights so many young lives is one which has long called for serious attention. The plan of action for the exhibit had the co-operation of physicians, clergymen, teachers, settlement workers and business men and women, through whose efforts the exhibit was prepared. Two generations ago the neighborhood of West Sixtieth street and Amsterdam avenue was known as Mount Eagle, with gardens and cultivated fields throughout the district. This same territory has undergone a complete transformation within recent years and is now inhabited by at least 1,500 colored people, not to mention the thousands of white persons of different nationalities. The new name, San Juan hill, was given to this neighborhood shortly after the gallant charge of the colored soldiers up San Juan hill, during the Spanish-American war in 1898. It is a most encouraging sign of real construction work to note the interest which the people generally manifested in the exhibit which, besides being highly educational, afforded an opportunity for personal contract of those for whom it was especially given. Two of the largest and most influential organizations at work for the amelioration of the problems of discrimination on account of color and for proper housing and sanitary conditions among Afro-Americans gave hearty co-operation in making the affair a success-namely, the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People and the National League on Urban Conditions. Something of the public interest manifested in the Child Welfare organization on the part of persons of large responsibility may be gleaned by a look at the names of those who were at the head of the various committees. For instance, Dr. W. E. Burgardt Du Bois was chairman of the executive committee. Miss H. T. Emerson chairman of the neighborhood needs committee. E. K. Jones chairman of the exhibit committee. Dr. A. S. Reed chairman of the committee on health talks. Miss E. G. Burleigh chairman of the committee on music and entertainments. Mrs. E. E. Greene chairman of the committee on explanations. Miss Kate Kaufman chairman of the literature committee. C. C. Allison. Jr. chairman of the committee on publicity, and the Rev. Victor G. Flinn was chairman of the finance committee. The committee of arrangements was composed of Miss L. A. Morgan, Gilchrist Stewart, Miss H. T. Emerson, Engene K. Jones, Dr. A. S. Reed, Miss Eva G. Burleigh, Mrs. E. E. Greene, Miss Kate Kaufman, Charles C. Allison, Jr. Rev. Victor G. Flimm, Matthew P. Adams, Dr. Addison W. Baird, Rev. William H. Brooks, Miss L. Bussell, Thomas J. Bell, Mrs. M. S. Collins, Miss H. Conklin, Nathaniel B. Dodson, Miss B. Gannett, Rev. W. P. Hayes, Jr. Rev. J. Wesley Johnson, Dr. P. A. Johnson, Rev. Thomas M. O. Keefe, Rev. George H. Sims, Miss M. L. Stewart, Miss Kate Walsh, Mrs. A. Dwight, Charles F. Powlison and Frank C. Myers. 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Calhoun & Winchester Sts. STORE no better asset you can possess than ance. requisite to a well-dressed person or the Ladies. 300 styles to select we will call. Doring Company. NT, Manager. 1908 DIVISION STREET HEMSLEY and Embalmer Funerals from $75.00 Up ICE: 942 DRUID HILL AVE. Cannon 1791-Y TOADVIN.... STREET, UNDERTAKER 0 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Weddings, Parties, Receptions, at reasonable rates. You need not m, just call Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I am still doing business. Thanking the public for all past the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders BLEY, Cernon 2578 Main Office. LAND, Manager. THE 142 W. Hill Street and 926 Druid Hill Ave. NOTED EDUCATORS AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY Take Part in Inauguration Exercises of Howard's New (Ssepcial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, December 19.—In the presence of a distinguished assemblage, Rev. Dr. Stephen Morrell Newman was inaugurated as president of Howard University last Friday afternoon. He succeeds the Rev. Wilbur P. Thirkiel, who was elected a bishop of the M. E. Church last May. The exercises were held in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel of the university. The inauguration procession was formed at the library and led by the university choir to the chapel. Following an invocation by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Ninetenth, Street Baptist Church, who as president of the board of trustees of the University, presided, delivered in to the hands of Dr. Newman the seal, keys and charter of the University. President Newman in his inaugural address said that the Negro could succeed in any calling. He said that the farce of imagination must be strongly present in the being of every person of achievement. The colored people are rich in this element of creative imagination, he declared, and are therefore called upon to bear their full share of the burdens in the general uplift and achievements of the races. He concluded, by counselling peace and brotherhood and urged that the time for cooperation among the peoples of the earth is at hand. Senator Charles F. Johnson of Maine brought greetings of his alma mater, Bowdoin College, of which both Dr. Newman and the late Oliver Otis Howard, founder and first head of the university are graduates. Philander P. Claxton, United States Commissioner of Education, said that Howard University was the center of Negro education on this continent. Dr. Henry C. King, president of Oberlin College, and Dr. W. S. Scarborough, head of Wilberforce University also made addresses. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, December 20.—The Alley Improvement Association will give a Christmas treat to children at Shiloh Baptist Church. Donations are now being received. The Robert T. Freeman Dental Association has elected the following officers or the ensuing year: C. C. Fry, president; A. S. Gaskins, vice president; George H. Butcher, secretary: A. J. Gwathney, treasurer; Dr. W. E. Hamilton, librarian, and John E. Washington, historian. The basement of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Georgetown, is being remodeled. The improvements include a concrete floor, board room, toilet and refrescoed walls, and will cost $1,000. Rev. U. G. Leeper is pastor of the church. Mrs. Lillie May Harris will conduct the pharmacy of her late Dr. Leroy Harris. The monthly meeting of the Mu So Lit Cub was held at the Conservatory of Music last Friday night. "Race Pioneers", was the subject discussed. Dr. C. Sumner Wormely sang a solo. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of public schools, delivered an address before the weekly meeting of the Bethel Literary and Historical Society Tuesday night on "The School of Today." R. W. Thompson, the newspaper correspondent will spend next week visiting friends in Baltimore and other places. Baltimore County News Rose of Sharon Court of Calanthe. Knights of Pythias, gave a leap year entertainment at Ebenezer Hail, Sparrows Point, Monday night. Mrs. Kate Brown was chairman of the committee of arrangements. Mrs. Mary Lawson, of 812 I street, Sparrows Point, who recently underwent, an operation, is rapidly gaining her strength. The eleventh annual missionary meeting of the Colored M. P. Church came to an end Sunday. The funeral of Miss Annie Castey was held at the Mt Washington M. P. Church, Sunday. The ladies of Tyson M. P. Church, West Roland Park gave a star concert a few evenings ago. MANY LITTLE ONES WRITE TO SANTA CLAUSE Dear Santa Claus:—I have been a good boy this year so I write to ask you not to forget me. Please bring me a pair of shoes, a pair of boots, and a gum coat, a rifle, a rain coat, a pair of roller skates, a big wagon, a lot of things, some candy, and some nuts. Yours truly, George Howard, Brooklyn, Md. Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl and my name is Alice. I am nine years old and go to school. I am now in the fourth grade and my teacher's name is Miss Moore so I try to studv very hard. So please bring me a punch bowl set a milk wagon a set of dishes a doll baby carriage a story book. Call the night before Christmas and bring some paints and paint books. Please do not forget to fill my stocking with nuts and oranges and other good things. I am going to close my letter saying I wish you and Mrs. Santa Claus a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Please don't forget mother and father. From your friend Alice Dennis 706 N. Caroline street, Dear Santa Claus:—I am little boy 9 years old. I am writing to you to let you know what I want for Christmas. Please bring me a velocipede, tool chest and a game. This is all I want for Christmas this time. Don't forget to trim my tree. Your little friend Hørmett Wortham, 1334 N. Stricker street. Dear Santa Claus:—Send me and Eugene something Eugene wants a pair of gum boots a pair of black shoes a pair of gloves and a new umbrella and a new hat. I want a polo coat, light brown and trimmed with blue, a pair of kid gloves and mother wants a cup and saucer; father a purple necktie. Howard wants a pair of kid gloves and my sister something. Give my love to Mrs. Santa Claus. Love to you, from Florence and Eugene Bell, 617 N. Caroline street. Dear Santa Claus:—Bring me a colored doll. A big table and a muff. My mother wants some nuts and my father and bring me some candy and nuts. Please dear Santa Claus, from Cynthia Burke, 1148 Carey street. Dear Santa Claus:—I am a little girl seven years old. Will you PROGRESS OF THE RACE PROGRESS OF THE RACE Encouraging Signs of the Times From Various Sections of A new printing plant has been opened in Toledo, Ohio by Messrs. B. Harry Lasher, W. H. Harrison and Howard Kirk. The Philadelphia Tribune celebrated its 28th anniversary by purchasing an $8,000 building into which it is shortly to move. The colored people of Brooklyn, New York, are to have an up to date restaurant. Edgar M. Miller and Isaiah Walker are the proprietors. Fred M. Johnson, one of the San Juan Hill heroes has invented a belt feed rifle that will fire 300 shots in succession, at the rate of 20 shots a second. Allensworth, California, a Negro colony, is completing a new grammar school, "One of the best colony schools in the state," the neighboring papers say. The National Reflector, Wichita, Kansas, has an interesting article on George M. Fox's steam laundry. Mr. Fox runs five delivery wagons and one automobile. During the past year he has installed four thousand dollars worth of improved laundry equipment. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, of Durham, North Carolina, has decided to invest its surplus earnings in securities that will yield the saftest returns. Following this plan the company invested $20,000 in Georgia State bonds, on Saturday, November 23rd. The Negroes of Guthrie; Oklahoma, support a wide awake library. It was established by Negro club women in 1908. In a city of fewer that 25,000 Negroes, this library has had, 2,200 visits in one month; has loaned 750 books in the same length of time and has please bring me a baby doll, a beaver and a stocking full of candy and nuts, a coat and a tea set, a telephone and a little hat for my doll and my mother wants two long dresses with long waist and a pair of shoes, and a doll house. From your little friend, Evelyn N. Ford, 131 W. Hoffman street. Daer Santa Claus:—I am a little girl nine years of age and I want a big doll, a black board a rain cape, a story book of Robinson Crusee, a pair of kid gloves, ball bearing skates, boots doll trunk, and bed, and a game. A merry Xmas to Mrs. Santa. From your friend Thelma Bell 1357 N. Stricker street. Please don't forget my sister and brothers and mama for my father is dead. Dear Santa Claus:—I have been a good girl this year so I write to ask for a sleigh a pair of boots a rain cape a baby doll carriage and a pair of roller, skates. Vernetta Holmes,504 Potomac street,Brooklyn Md. Dear Santa:—Please bring me a ring, a rain cape, ball bearing skates, gloves. I have two brothers please bring them something. Your truly Madeline Craig 1608 Milliman street. Dear Santa Claus:—I am a little girl and I want you to bring me a little doll baby and a new dress, a number book and 5 books for school and a story book. Don't forget my brother, he wants a horse and wagon and some candy and some nuts. Edna Tolson. Dear Santa Claus:—Please bring me a nice necktie and a scarf pin. and I thank you very much Good bye dear Santa, and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. yours truly, John H. Watkins, 103 Carroll street, Brooklyn, Md. Dear Santa Claus: -I want a necklace, and a book with Simple Simon and a box of candy a little sweater and a night cap for my doll also a trunk with a doll and doll clothes a gold ring. I want my stocking full of nuts and good things I have no more time to say no more. From your friend Beatrice Scriener. added to its shelves 765 volu e. The report of the third quarter is as follows: Registered visits, 2000; books loaned, 1000; books added, 265; members to date, 800. Since the opening in 1908: Reigstered visits, 27,056; books loaned, 10,-810; books donated, more than 2,000. The library maintains a Young Men's Christian Association, a children's story hour club and a lecture course on domestic science and home making for our women. There is no such institution in the State doing so much for race uplift. Mrs. J. C. Horton is the librarian. An investigation in Kansas City, Kansas reveals some interesting facts about the Negroes of that city. It has been found that out of a Negro population of 23,566 eight hundred were property owners. The Negro property was assessed at $1,4000,000. Fifty Negroes owned property valued at $10,000; one hundred Negr.es between $5,000 and $10,000; two hundred between $1,000 and $5,000 and four hundred and fifty between $500 and $1,000. The figures go to show that the Negro of Kansas City is worth $28.01 more than the average Negro of the United States. A canvas among 8,000 employed Negroes in Kansas City between the ages of 14 and 60 give this result: barbers 240, dentists 4, doctors 23, janitors 350, laborers, 5,000, lawyers, police: service 8 postal service 20, barber shop porters 375, hotel porters, 140, saloon porters 200, independent proprietors 90, pool hall owners 75, preachers 25, pullman service 140, teachers 30, teamsters 510, waiters 510. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES FUSSIL, HENRY OR CHRIST HEAD GLOSSY, SOFTEN AND MOIST PLEASE. EASY TO COME AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT UNBREAKED FOR PREVENTING HAIR FROM FALLING OUT, CURTAIN AND TREADING OF SOME BEAWARE OF IMITATIONS. SET THE GENERIC, PUT UP IN 25+ 40+ 50 BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S MAKE OUR EVERY SACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION. MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMEDATELY UPON APPLICATION, WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN, UNEXCEELED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOID BY DRUGGISTS; IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECTLY AT THE UNFURNISHED, SHALL SEET BOTTLES & LARGE SIZE BOTTLES. THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 323 LAKE ST. DEPT. 272 CHICAGO, IL Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combings made up. MADAME M. A. HUNTER, 737 George Street. FRIENDS ALL WANT IT. Mrs. D. B. Simmons of Silex, Ark., writes: "I tried one bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade and found it to be the best preparation I have ever used. It stopped my hair from falling out and breaking off and my hair is now as soft as it can be and is longer than it has been for a long time. My friends all want it. Ford's Hair Pomade, the old, reliable dressing for stubborn, curly hair makes harah hair more pliable, glossy and easy to comb. Try it and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion, for the complexion. For sale by druggists, accept no other, see that it is Ford's and manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company. Chicago, Ill. "Hairdresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. HAIRDRESSING Having completed the course in Mme. C.J. Walkers, Wonderul Hair Grower, I am prepared to teach the course and also treat the hair. Call or phone for full information. Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison 1345 or 1509 Drudt Hill avenue. Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT W. H. Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Pure Human Hair. Trained in the best schools. Many years' experience. Honest dealing with the public. For Growing Hair on Bald Heads and Bare Temples, use Parrish's Never Fall Hair Food, per jar 25c. and 50c For Stimulating the Growth of the Hair, use Parrish's Wonderful Hair Tonic, per bottle 25c. and 50c. For Cleaning the Hair and Scalp, use Parrish's Head Wash, per jar 25c For Cleansing and Softening the Skin, use Parrish's Velvet Liquid Powder, per bottle 25c. and 50c. For Developing and Beautifying the Skin, use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food, per jar 25c. We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles—Han Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Braids, Puffs, etc. Free Catalogue. Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food is absolutely one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from Splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Attests wanted. Write for terms. Mme. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 889 R. Tremont. Mention this paper when writing. OVER 65 YEARS EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGN COPYRIGHTS Anyone sending a skerh and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable, communication is probably sympathetic, WASHINGTON or Patentourt sont free. Observed agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Ternus, $3 a four-month, $1. Bold by all newadverters. MUNN & Co. 361Broadway, New York. Branch Office, 9 F. St. Washington, D. C. One View of it. "I won't marry him, mother, even if he is a count. All he wants me for is my money, and he's a big fool!" "Nush, my dear. Had be a bigger fool to want you without a cent!"—Washington Herald. THE ORIGINAL OF SILVER SCREEN HAIR DRESSING FOR USE ON ALL HAIR TYPES WASH & DRY ONLY London, England DIRECTION— the hair and com- Prices of Superi- known or Large boxes, 25c. by Medium red tin b. by trees should keep this Super- the next store for it or w for wholesale ent on apo- T. TREGOR & SON PRINCESS Comb, $1.00. be used will be mailed w TREGOR & SON facturers of Perfumeries street, Aroka Comb with Lamp Cap For Hea- d electrifying influences St t convenient and Satisfac Druggist and Notion Stores should know Please ask in the next store Price for wholesale M. TREGO Price of Princess Comb, Directions to be used will M. TREGO Wholesale Manufacturers of 1131 E. Baltimore Street, 1229 E. Street, N. W. Use The Euroha With Lamp O A combination of metal electrifying Most convenient BEWARE OF MAKES H Mrs. Mitchell's Im Price 35 Cent Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy, places on your temples. Scalp Treatment. Mail Orders Pr Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—C 2121 Druid Hair Dressing Facial Massage Scalp Mrs. M. W Graduate of Elizabeth King I Will Call by Appointment 225 W. Biddle Street BEAUTY MRS HELEN Hair Culture, Mass Manicurin Druggist and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask in the next store for it or write direct to us. Price for wholesale ent on application. M. TREGOR & SONS PRINCESS Price of Princess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c extra Directions to be used will be mailed with every order. M. TREGOR & SONS Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 1131 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore. 1229 E Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair: Most convenient and Satisfactory. WARE OF IMITATING MAKES HAIR GREASE Mitchell's Improved Hair Price 35 Cents Large Jack and Glossy. Stops falling. Our temples. Not g reasy- ment. Hair St Orders Promptly Attend Mitchell—Office for T 121 Druid Hill Avenue Message Scalp Treatment & S M. V. Tra Elizabeth King School, N pointment T Street E UTY PART HELEN ASH-JO Fire, Massaging, Str anicuring, Dyeing MAKES HAIR GROW Mrs. Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for the places on your temples. Not g reasy—will not gum. Scalp Treatment. Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—Office for The Eureka Comb 2121 Druid Hill Avenue Graduate of Elizabeth King School, New York city I Will Call by Appointment 225 W. Biddle Street Terms Reasonable Baltimoye, Md. BEAUTY PARLOR MRS HELEN ASH-JOHNSON Hair Culture, Massaging, Straightening Manicuring, Dyeing I beg to inform my custo mers and the publie that I have secured a stock of the best Texas White Oak Leather. The best on the market, at a figure that enables me to quote reduced prices. Having many years of experience, I assure you that I can do better work than any shoemaker in my locality. Ladies' and Men's Sewed. 60c. up Nailed. 30c. up Heels. 15c. up Rubber heels. 25c. up Work done while you wait. Established 1898. C. & P. Phone. The Maryland Electric Shoe Repairing Factory, 705 Druid Hill Ave. Bet. Orchard and St. Mary Sts. SAMUEL WAGENHEIM. Proprietor. wait. & P. Phone. E Repairing All Ave. Mary Sts. Proprietor. C. F. LAD T CLEANING. 17 CAREY STREET. b Unequalled for,softening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxurant growth. guarra teedto be free from all injurious chemicals and should be used as the most proper hair Dressing for Ladies and children. DIRECTION—Rub thoroughly into the hair and comb hair to suit style. Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red bozes: Large boxes, 25c. Single box, 15c., ordered by mail, 25c. Medium red tin box, single 25c. ordered by mail, 40c. should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock next store for it or write direct to us. wholesale ent on application. REGOR & SONS umb, $1.00. Heater 50c extra and will be mailed with every order. REGOR & SONS Letters of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles Baltimore. Washington, D. C. Extra Comb Price $1.50 Bump Cap For Heating. Refining influences Straightening crimpy hair; convenient and Satisfactory. OF IMITATIONS. RES HAIR GROW Improved Hair Cream Cents Large Jars Stops falling Hair. Try it for the ples. Not g reasy—will not gum. Hair Straightening. Promptly Attended. Office for The Eureka Com- Druid Hill Avenue Scalp Treatment & Straightening. Manicurin V. Travers Sh King School, New York ity Treatment Terms Reasonable et Baltimoye, Md. TY PARLOR N ASH-JOHNSON Massaging, Straightening uring, Dyeing Office Hours: 8 a. m. to 7 p. m 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., 8rd floor. NOTICE—DO YOU WANT LONGAND BEAUTIFUL HAIR? If so, Madam M. Thompson will treat your hair with Mme. C. J. Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make hair grow. 2143 DIVISION STREET. C. F. PATTERSON LADIES AND GENTS TAILOR s. CLEANING, PRESSING, REMODEL iator. Call at the Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2823. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. O & P. Phone, Madison 342. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable In Advance One Year..... One Dollar Six Months..... Fifty Cents Three Months..... Forty Cents Single Copy..... Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the same in signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others have news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in rne office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEADER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN Co. BALTIMORE, DEC. 21, 1912. PEACE AND GOOD WILL We are accustomed to churches, societies, and very many brotherhoods of various kinds. The main purpose of all such institutions is realization of "Peace and Good Will to all men." Unfortunately, this intention is not always clear to the members of such organizations, and because of such inarticulate and practical manifestation much of the infelicity which the world experiences is the out come. Christmas, the season of universal love, is designed to clearify and reestablish, as it were, this mighty principle in the hearts of all men. Associated with Christmas are many harmless but helpful pleasures and amusements, but such by no means take the place of the real observance of the feast, which is strictly religious. The word "Christmas" is compounded from "Christ" and "Mass." It is the Christ's Mass. "Mass" is a word which is greatly misunderstood, and partly so, because of the association of that word, in the past, with many abuses. As a matter of fact, it is simply another name from the holy rite in the Christian Church generally known as the Lord's Supper, the Holy Cmmounion, or the Holy Eucharist. For many hundreds of years "Mass" became the popular name by which this particular sacrament was called and known. Inasmuch, then, as the Lord's Supper was the central act in the observance of all the great by the prefix which intimated the special feast celebrated. Hence, religiously, Christmas is simply the "Mass" or Holy Communion celebrated, at that time, in honor of the birth of the founder of the Christian Church. The Church decorations, the music, flowers, and other accompanying things are but accessories to emphasize and render glorious such a celebration. It would seem most natural, indeed, that Christains of every name, should thus employ the holy divine service instituted by the founder of the Christain Church as peculiarly appropriate in connection with the anniversary of His Birth. But, the very meaning of the "Mass" or the Holy Communion, is the true rationable of the day. It is a Feast of Love. It is a sacrament which binds all Christians to their Head. It is a sacrament which proclaims to the world that all who thus partake confess that they are followers of Him who came into the world to bring "Peace and Good will to all men." The mission of followers of Christ is to follow The example of the Master in this respect and become centers of dispensing "peace and good will to all men." Whatever else we may do, however else we may keep Christmas, certainly the first duty is to catch the real Christmas spirit. Having, in a degree, this spirit, it necessarily follows that we will seek to make those happy nearer us. Having the mind of Him whose birthday we celibate, we shall certainly have the same disposition of heart, for His sake, to make ourifts for the benefit of the poor and needy, rather than for selfish delight and enjoyment, and thereby make a distinct contribution towards the peace and happiness of those who need it most. PROGRESSIVE No one should feel ashamed to say "I am a Progressive." It is true that the word "Progressive" is used as a descriptive term signifying a certain political party. But its very use, in that connection, implies that there are those who are imbued with a contrary spirit, and who are minded to either stand still, "Standpatters" as they are sometime called, or, in reality, re-actionaries, for the very meaning of life is continuous and progressive. The Chicago Conference of Progressive, recently held, was indeed a great meeting, and from it has gone out a stream of inspiration and enthusiasm which will be felt all over the country. There are many phases to the Progressive movement, but there is one general note which all can readily appreciate. Ours is a great country, with great and increasing problems to be solved. Shall we jut drift along in the same old way, or shall we seek to turn on all the light possible, and bring to bear in the solution of these questions the best and ripest experience possible, with only one central guiding motive, the highest and best welfare of the whole people, north and south, east and west, without regard to any race or such like consideration? There is only one answer to such a question to men who believe in progress. The Progressive movement is not only good for the entire country, but especially good for the race, in particular. In order to realize the force of this we have but to call to mind the large number of Afro-Americans employed in this city in connection with the Unite States Post Office. Those men do not enjoy the industrial opportunity by which they earn their own living to the will and their own political "boss" or because they have distressed themselves as ward "heleers" but rather because of that progressive system, which has made it possible for a man to be placed on account of merit and fitness, and to retain his work so long as he is both capable and worthy. This civil service idea which automatically give the black eye to race prejudice and discrimination gives usome idea of the great benefits which will come to us, as well as to our country, just in proportion as Progressive principles triumph, and gain the ascendancy in the conduct and administration of public affairs. The old Republican party which is passing out of existence served its purpose for a long while, and when it could not be utilized to serve the growing needs of the republic, there was nothing else to be done but permit it to sleep the sleep of the past, while a new organism of power, enthusiasm and strength should take up the work and carry to completion, that the old organization could not perform. The first campaign of the Progressive party was indeed a glorious and successful one, and encouraged and heartened by its accomplishments therein to the inspiring air of "Onward Christian Soldiers" it is marching steadily to victory which is just ahead CHRISTMAS SPIRIT ABROAD. The Christmas spirit is abroad in the land. While we are all glad to know that our friends have remembered us. We will feel one hundred per cent, better from the things we give than from those we receive. There is no better time to exemplify the meaning of the text: "It is better to give than to receive," than now. All around us are hundreds of poor folk. Single out some of them and see to it that they have an unexpected Christmas. A dollar or a couple of dollars will bring happiness and cheer to some one, who now feels that Christmas holds nothing in store for them. Remember that the liberal soul shall be made fat, and the blessing that will come to you because of your generous gift will add much to your own joy and comfort. Just try it once, and see how much brighter the sky will be to you on Christmas day. Trying To Keep Colored Patrons From Insult Cause Of Separate Apartments. The last edition of the Afro-American Ledger contained a mild attack upon a physician who has done much and more for the race you defend that any other man, white or colored, following the same vocation in this city. I have been to the same office and am in position to say the segregation is not half as bad as pictured. There is but little if any difference in the size of the room, as much ventilation and as nicely furnished. The physician has done this segregation at the instigation of his colored patients who would rather be to themselves than be mixed with that element of the white race who get so much enjoyment out of slurs and the word "nigger." The doctor's practice is among the poor white and colored people and the only, way he could prevent his colored patients from being insulted by the poor whites was to separate them, which he did admirably, not giving his race any better accommodations than ours. Then the question arises, why does he have more or such a large colored practice? The answer is simply this, he charges $1.00 for the first visit and 50 cents for all visits thereafter with medicine free. There is not one colored doctor who can be had at the price. Does the author of the attack realize what means to the many low waged members of our race. The physician attacked has never refused to attend a patient because of non payment of doctor's expenses and has as many satisfied patients as any and as many cures beside his name. The author of the attack would have us leave a man of this calibre because of a partition and hire a man who allows us to sit in an elaborately furnished office and charge us double money for services. I trust you don't mistake me for a man with no interest in my race for it is just the opposite. Thomas H. Woolley, 822 Vine street The above communication does not in the slightest justify such separation. In fact the writer without giving the names of those he asserts asked for a separation seeks to throw the burden for such upon the white race. While it may be true that the majority of the colored patients of this white physician are of that class of people who do not take segregation as a dose of gall and wormwood, there have been complaints made to the Afro-American Ledger about this segregation. The doctor in question does not attend colored patients out of motives of charity and neither do they go to him because of their poverty. There are a large number of colored people in this city who would pay treble what this physician charges in order to escape segregation, and this element of people never voluntarily submits to segregation due to race prejudice.—Editor. Should Have Negro Histories. My dear Mr. Editor:—For twelve years I have been contending for the installation of Negro histories in the colored schools of Baltimore City, for the reasons that firstly, It is an established precedent that all race take pride in having their youths taught the valorous deeds of their ancestry; secondly, there is a thirsting and a craving for this kind of literature by the young Negro, and thirdly, A race can never attain full fledged manhood and womanhood that is compelled to go outside of its confines for ideals and standards in literature and art. The petty bickerings and envy of former would-be race leaders have foiled these former attempts and I am now soliciting the cooperation of all public spirited citizens having the present effort materialize. The Caucasian has made "white" stand for all that is nobling, by clinging to Caucasian ideals and standards. The Negro by having the best within the race kept constantly before his eyes can make color stand for equally as much. Then the Caucasian was only 300 years removed from savagery his history wasn't near as replete with magnificent types from which to draw as is the Negro. Enclosed you will find correspondence of recent date twixt the Hon. Board of School. Commissioners and your humble servant: To the Commissioners of Public Instruction and Gentlemen of the Text Book Committee, Dear Sirs:— With unlimited faith in your desire to make the system of Public instruction effectual and at the same time a non-hindrance to the manly development of all classes of Baltimore citizens, I take this opportunity to recommend Prof. Johnson's history of the Negro in America for use in the elementary schools, colored, and Prof. Williams History of the Negro. in the secondary schools. The former has been in use in the schools of South Carolina and the latter's author was elected a member of the London Historical Society, which facts would vouch safe their authenticity. It is an educational precedent that all races to inspire pride, confidence in their ability and capabilities to fire the ambitions of the youths strive to instil into their minds the noble deeds performed by their ancestry and every act of note which they may emulate. None of the books now in use fill this niche which we have come to consider of vital importance. Without further comment or elaboration, I feel that when this neglect is brought to your attention, you'll give it gravest consideration. Very respectfully yours, Jacob C. Nicholson. Department of Education, Office of the Board of School Commissioners. Jacob C. Nicholson Esq., 2226 Druid Hill avenue, Dear Sr.:—I am instructed by the Board of School Commissioners to advise you that your communication regarding the introduction of certain books for use in the colored schools was considered by the Board at its meeting on December 11, 1912 and referred to the Board of Superintendents. Yours very respectfully Jim Crow Laws And Its Sole Purpose "Jim crow laws" are for the purpose of herding Negroes together in any and in every public place and conveyance, and in certain residential localities. But, here is a thing which seems so weak and childish in the Negro in all segregated localities. He is compelled by law to live within certain restricted limits; but when you pass through these "jim crow" sections inhabited by Negroes, in any Southern town or city, you will find upon nearly every corner, a white man or white woman keeping some sort of store, or scattered thickly throughout the entire Negro residential section. Why do we continue to support these white stores in these segregated districts? Since we are forced by law, whether legal or illegal, to live herded together, why do we still enrich the very folks, who pen us up like cattle in a pen? It has been said that ours is a child race; and if any one thing or any one act on our part goes to prove that we are a child race, it is the daily, 'generous support which we give to the white man's corner store in Negro communities. - St. Luke Herald. Dixie Mercantile Co. Having A Hard Struggle For more than a year the Dixie Mercantile Co. has been in business here and has made a specialty of shoes. The business has been under the management of Mr. W. D. Silre. As is the case with any new business, Mr. Siler has had an up-hill struggle to keep afloat. We know however that he has tried to give a square deal, and redeem his promises. The shoes handled by him may in some cases prove unsatisfactory. He invariably promises to redeem such goods. His factories issue this guarantee, and will make good. It has not been our pleasure to talk with a single individual who quietly used the guarantee, but daily we hear them decrying the stock. This is no even fair. Give any man a chance to make good or in other words, we should not condemn before such an opportunity is given. Every time a Negro enterprise falls short of success, the credit, the progress of the race and he possibility of future enterprises are blocked. We are giving our boys and girls a business education. For what? We can readily see that for our own sakes we should keep our business enterprises intact. Should the Dixie Mercantile Co. become a strong concern it will be a recommendation for the race, and source of employment for half dozen Negro clerks. Have we no interest in our own prostery?—Gate City Argus. Secretary of Treasury Make His Report Washington, December 20.—The annual report of the secretary of the Treasury, which was sent to Congress this week, states that during the fiscal year, ended June 30 last, Whitfield McKinlay, collector of the port at Georgetown received a tital compensation of $755.61. Roscoe Conkling Simmons was the principal speaker at the anniversary celebration of the Y. M. C. A. of Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va., last Friday night. A boom for J. Finley Wilson to succeed Harry H. Pace, of Memphis, as grand exalted ruler of the Elks. was launched during Mr. Wilson's visit her a few days ago. He is now grand organizer of the order. J. E. McGirt, the poet, gave a recital at Springfield, Ill., Thursday evening of last week. Julius T. Roberts, of Detroit, has been employed as a marble setter on the new courthouse being erected at Youngstown, O. First Baptist Church Celebrates Tappahannock, Va., December 19. —The celebration of the First Baptist Church as well as the first anniversary of its pastor, Rev. W. Browne, has just come to an end. Rev. Mr. Browne has also just assumed the past rate of the Mt. Zion Church. He is one of the ablest ministers in this section of Virginia. Prosperous Citizens of Mound Bayou, Miss. Continued from page 1. Some years ago in a Wisconsin city, there lived a certain rich man, father of an only and beautiful daughter. During one of the Christmas Seal Campaigns he was approached for a contribution by one of the workers. His refusal was needlessly curt, and cut sharply into the spirit of the pretty young campaigner. For, after all, the work meant nothing to her but an opportunity to show her interest. Within the year, the grim White Destroyer passed this mans's way, and, reaching out, clutched his daughter, just flowering into young womanhood, and seized her to its bosom. The man fought back, as men will fight for the things dear to them, but the fight was an unequal one. Like the flower she typified, the daughter drooped and withered before the searing enemy, and with swift and merciless cruelty the scythe of death swept her to the harvest of eternity. It was then hard upon a new seal campaign, and in the course of events another worker approached this certain rich man. Crushed and humbled by the burden of his sorrow he reached for his check-book and filled out a check for a generous contribution—paying a debt to his conscience—to a conscience that scarce could forgive. Now, this man's check a year before wouldn't, of itself, have wiped out the devastating disease—not if it had been written in the wealth of a Rockefeller. Nor, perhaps, would it have saved his daughter—though who can say as to that? Who can say what lives have been saved be cause a group of two-fisted fighters have gone forth and forced sanatoria onto a complacent people, and visiting nurses at work cleaning up the pools of disease? Purhaps you are one of these, who, going your careless way, have been saved from black despair, because some one, who didn't even know you, was thoughtful of your welfare. And so this man's check would not have cleansed a disease-ridden world, but it would have helped. Just as the offering that you and I give will help.—Will M. Ross, Stevens Point, Wis. enjoyed seeing this and will not have much to say about it now but will another time tell you all about it. Then to Clarksdale, Miss., and while there I attended conference held by Bishop Conner. They had a time of it, and he adjourned the conference and let the men go to their homes. The people were charging for the entertainment of the preachers and Bishop Conner thought they should not charge because he declared the preacher was the servant of the people. He depended on charity taking as his pay only what the people gave him. There was no power to force them to give to the church or preacher if they did not want to give, and the preacher spent his life trying to keep them out of hell, trying to knock ignorance, and he was the prime factor in the education of the people, hence he should be regarded by them in his effort to build up the world and people, so that when they came among the people for the purpose of attending to the Lord's business they should be entertained by them. When they were on pleasure then it was time to charge. He did not bite his tongue in saying he was opposed to it, and found many people to second the motion. He adjourned the conference and left for his other conference. Bishop Conner is a strong man and is doing good work as a Bishop. I left him at Clarksdale and I came to Memphis, and from here I am going to St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis is a fine place and a good place. I am with Howe Institute and Prof. T O. Fuller. This man is doing something, and his work is standing out for his people. I pause here to reimind you that Bishop E. Cottrell, of the C. M. E. Church has lost his wife. She died a few days ago and has been laid to rest. I am sure you are acquainted with Bishop Cottrell because he has a national reputation. He has recently distinguished himself in the world. He is holding his conferences and will soon be through with them. He erected his monument in the Mississippi Industrial College. I met here Miss Lulu I. Hobson, who is one of the finest short hand writers in the race, and she has been connected with Howe Institute, one of the leading schools in this section of the country, for a number of years. She is just the "writingest" young woman I know or in the country. I talked with her time and time again. She is a writer and she has written for me tihs week. Well I think I will close here. I will have to write to you again. Before this letter reaches you or before I can write another one Christmas will be here. A Merry Christmas to all the readers of the Afro-American Ledger, and to the editor all in the office, including the "Devil." COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Sunday School Congress To Meet in Nashville Nashville, Tenn., Dec., 17 Muskogee, Oklahoma, was unanimously awarded the meeting of the Sunday-School' Congress for 1913. This action, which was taken by the joint Boards in session here was in keeping with the endorsement of Oklahoma by the Special Committee that was canvassing the invitations which came from such cities as Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Ft. Worth, Cincinnati, Memphis, Washington, Atlantic City and Binghamton. The boards in charge of Congress, after reviewing the committee's recommendations, declared Muskogee the winner because of the inducements offered and the geographical location, together with the withdrawing of Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri from the race in favor of Muskogee. The date of the Congress stated the secretary, Henry A. Boyd, will be from the 4th to the 9th of June inclusive. He said the Board had decided that the Congress this year, as for the past several years, would embrace the second Sunday in June, which is generally observed by the National Baptist Convention as Children's Day. The Last session of this national gathering of Sunday-school workers was held at Tuskegee Institute. Alabama, and while they were in session several telegraphic invitations, supported by a special delegation from Oklahoma with invitations, were received inviting the Eighth Annual Session to come west and see the possibilities for future development of religious Sunday-school work. To Hold Monster Celebration New York, Decebmer 20.—Leading residents here are planning for a monster celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation Proclamation. A big display has been planned to take place somtime next year. The affair will be held under the auspices of the New York Semi Centennial Association. Church Receives Donation Atlantic City, December 19.—Asbury M. E. Church has received $1,000 from Samuel Shaw, treasurer of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extensions of the M. E. Church. The money will be devoted to the building of the new church, now in course of erection. Rev. A. L. Martin is pastor of the church. The Baltimore Hotel, at Kansas City, which dispensed with colored waiters last spring, has again installed them. William Yates for many years instructor in blacksmithing at the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Greensboro, N. C. died a few days ago. The Colored Appeal, of Columbus O., is preparing to issue an anniversary edition of $25,000 copies in February. The Friendly Progressive Social will present their FIRST DANCE at the Fishermen's Auditorium, Friday Evening, Dec. 27th, 1912, from 8 to 1.30 o'clock. Two dollars and a half in gold will be awarded to the lady holding the lucky coupon. Continuous music will be rendered by Dr. T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra. Edward L. Slater, Pres. Eva O. Johnson, Fin. Sec'y. In sad but loving I remembrance of our dear mother who died eleven years ago (both) in December, Mrs. Henrietta and Richard Spencer. By their daughter and neice, Mrs. Eliza Johnson and daughter Anna. PALMER—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear father, Jeremiah Palmer, who died one year ago today, December 24, 1911 Dearest one we have laid thee In the peaceful grave's embrace But thy memory will be cherished, 'Till we see thy heavenly face By his children. WILSON—In loving memory of our daughter, Sallie Wilson, who departed this life December 21, 1908. As years roll on since you have left The more your absence hath be- reft us Yet we' consoled by God's own Son Thy will done, Thy will be done. By father and other, Jas. A. D. and Maggie A. Wilson. BATES—Isabella Bates, beloved daughter of Lawrence and Sarah Bates, departed this life four years ago today, December 21, 1908. Gone but not forgotten. Gone but not forgotten. Grieve not dear mother and father, I am at rest and shall forever,be; I cannot come on earth to you But you can come to me. By her devoted mother and father Lawrence W. and Sarah Bates. NOTICE Baptist Women's United Christian Association meets every Sunday at 1210 Park avenue, from 5 to 6, 30 P. M. Special services led by a stranger,December 2. Mrs. Carrie P. Washington, Preisdent; Mrs. Florence Butler, Secretary. All are welcome. THE MARYLAND LUNCHROOM, Riggs avenue and Carlton street. Meals at all hour Boarding by day or week. Mrs. Mary Wilson, Proprietor. NOTICE! Smart young men and women are wanted as Agents to do some special work apply at the office of the Columbia Home Sick Benefit Society, 411 W. Biddle St. Come well recommended from 9 A. M. to 3 P. M. PERT PARAGRAPHS. THE length of time a cook stays in a family sometimes depends upon how interesting the family conversations are. A man can always run a household better than a woman can. Still, he doesn't. We miss a lot of fun by being afraid of appearing ridiculous. Do the best you can and don't worry for fear it will be too good. The worst thing about doing as you please is that you are so apt not to like it when it is done. There are women who can keep busy worrying over what they didn't do yesterday and fretting over what they want to do tomorrow. Funny that a boy will tell his sister all about his love affairs, while a girl always tells another girl. Divorces ought to come along with the titles that American men of money buy for their ambitious daughters. Anybody can tell the truth, but it takes a person of imagination to be a good liar. Charity. The lady was making some remarks about the kind of clothes some other ladies at church had on. "The finest garment a woman can wear," said her husband, "is the mantle of charity." "Yes," she snapped, "and it's about the only one some husbands want their wives to wear." Don't miss ...FRAT XMA At Fishermen's Hall Kerr's O ADMISSION The Friendly Progressive Social at the Fishermen's Auditorium 1912, from 8 to 1.30 o'clock. will be awarded to the lady B tinuous music will be rendered chestra. Edward L. Slater, P SPECIAL NOTICES EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH J. W. Norris, Pastor Sunday, December 22, 1912 Grand Baby Rally, conducted by the stewardesses. Mrs. Jennie Doughty, President. Sunday, December 29, 1912. Wyman Circle Day. Mrs. Mary Galay President. Sunday, Jaunary 1913, The first Sunday. Babies Bible Day. The babies will present a new Bible to the Church with their names recorded. Herbert Fisby, superintendent. John Murray President of League. Special program this Sunday at the A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church. Topic will be opened for discussion by Mr. William Watts. Topic: What the coming of Christ has done and will do for the world.—Luke 1, 67-79. Good Music. Everybody welcome. Miss M. V. Woolford, President. C. A. Cary. Secretary. There will be a sacred concert at Peck's Chapter Epworth League of Asbury M. E. Church, Sunday Dec. 22 1912 At 2 P. M. at which time the Junior Singing Society will render some of its best selections. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. Miss Edna Henry, Cor. Sect. Rey. C. G. Cummings, Pastor. Special day for the old foll. Christmas Dinner served and presents given away. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery streets. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. Special Service lasting all day, arranged for the benefit of the aged and Infirm. A first-class up to date dinner will be served them. Presents will be distributed to them from a Christmas tree, and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered to them in a body. Three carriages will escort them to and from the church, thus making their movements easy. We feel that the arrangements will add to the happiness of our aged and infirm members who have served us well during their active lives. Program for the day: Sunday Dec. 22, 1912 7 a. m., Union Class Meeting, led by Bros. Wilson and Lamson. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, Subject—"Victory." 2 p. m., Dinner served by a committee of Ladies for our guest—the aged and infirm. 3.30 p. m., Testimony Service led by Bro. Steward. 4.30 p.m., Administration of the Lord's Supper to the aged and infirm. 5.30, Distribution of presents to the Aged and Infirm from the Christmas tree 8 p. m., Closing Jubilee. All are invited to make the day a happy one. Good music. A service of song from our new song book will precede the 11 o'clock service. Ruth Beneficial Society of Baltimore presented the Day Nursery Association with the sum of $13,50 to help the most needy cause. Mrs. H. A. Contee, President Mrs. E. J. Truxon, Secretary. SANTA CLAUS MIX-UP At Whatcoat M. E. Church, Franklin and Pine streets, Christmas night at 8 o'clock. Admission for adults, 10 cents. Refreshments free. That's me. I will be there. I take this opportunity to correct the mistake that I made in setting up my type last week of the officers elected: Mr. W. C. Tongue, superintendent; Mrs. Susie Hosey, assistant superintendent; Mrs. Mary West primary superintendent; Mr. James B. Hawkins, secretary; Miss Florence Henry, assistant secretary; Miss Bessie Mack, treasurer; Mr. Melvin Johnson, librarian; 'Miss M. E. Cooper, pianist; Mr. Richard Johnson, chorister.—Advertisement. The Board of Managers of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association take this means of thanking their friends for the support given them during their recent Bazar Dec. 2 to Dec. 9. At this time the sum of $150.11 was cleared towards meeting the expenses of the home during the winter. This was very encouraging to all who were interested in the affair. Committee on Bazaar—Mrs. Edna Reed, Chairman. Mrs. Stepteau, Vice Chairman. Mrs. Laura Turner, Sect. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Mrs. M.E. Murphy, Pres. Mrs E. E.Bright, Sect. For the best Possible Vision Want You to Know Modern Methods Now our Eyesight Specialists with years experience conquer weak eyes, stop head- es, nervousness, etc., where others fail. We Want You Our Modern How our Eyesight Speak experience conquer we aches, nervousness, etc We Want You to Know Our Modern Methods How our Eyesight Specialists with years experience conquer weak eyes, stop headaches, nervousness, etc., where others fail. No Charge for Examination. 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CHURCH, McElderry St. and Patterson Park Ave. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 16th and 17th. 8 P. M. Under the auspices of the Trustees and Stewards of the above named church. Strong Chorus of 50 voices with stage and beautiful costumes. Admission 10 cents a night. 15 cents for two nights. Refreshments on sale. Cast of Characters: - Red Riding Hood. Marguerite Swan; Mamma, Mrs. Josephine Wilson; Woodmam, Bernard Harden; Wolf, John Berry; Robin, Walter. Full Chorus of Buttercups, Roses and Blue Bells. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. Mrs. Josephine Wilson. Ticket Agent. 15c. tickets limited to 100. All persons wishing 15c. tickets will have to secured them by Sunday, December 15th. ...A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT TO ALL... This "Afro-American" AD is worth from $10 to $80 to YOU. "OUT IT OUT" "CUT IT OUT" And will be accepted as payment in FULL for TUITION on one of our CORRESPONDENCE COURSES OF STUDY. I. 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The only expenses are for the books, tablets, pencils, and our postage, etc., which we furnish you as follows: COURSE I. $6.75; II. $4.75; III. $3.75; IV. $5.75; V. $3.80, which amount must be sent with your application by P. O. or Express Money Order. This is the most WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY you have ever had to secure a practical BUSINESS EDUCATION. Send two-cent stamp for reply. No postal cards answered. Address Association Institute College, 718 NORTH CAROLINE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. Or call Phone Wolf 4646 M THIRD ANNUAL BAZAR of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Lexington St., near Pine, is now going on. Special attractions each evening. Come and see the splendid arrangement for your comfort and pleasure. Single tickets 5 cents. Season tickets 25 cents. Mrs. C. J. Flagg, Pres. Mrs. Mattie Smith, Sec'y. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. to patronize our Advertisers. Eye $1 AND UP. Solid Gold Glasses Fitted to Your Eyes, Guaranteed 20 years. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Xmas Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. Xmas exercises & treat 5 p. m., Epworth League. Mrs. Lena Mason will preach; Topic: "Clocks". 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor Special Music. Prayer Meeting Thursday Night The Christmas Cantata. Santa Claus' Xmas Mail, Thursday night, Dec. 26th Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 10 a. m., Experience Meeting. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subject: "Not Preacher, but the pew." 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor, subject "The Fortune Teller." E 23d Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2. 30 p. m., Sunday School 7 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Stranger. Weekly Prayer Meeting Friday nights at 8 o'clock. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCB, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 3 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Devil's Telephone Number. Monday, Dec. 30th, Local Preachers' Concert. Prayer meeting every Wed. night. Everybody welcome Miss E. M. Cooper, Pres. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., I sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Manger Cradle King." 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. | 5 p. m., Epworth League. g p. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "No Room in the Inn." Mrs. Lena Mason, the great evangelist, will preach her farewell sermon in this Church, Monday evening, December 23rd. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. E. L. SPECIAL NOTICES Special Day for the Old Folks. Christmas Dinner Served and Presents given away. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery streets Ernest Lyon, Pastor. Special service lasting all day arranged for the benefit of the Aged and Infrim. A first-class up-to-date dinner will be served them. Presents will be served to them from a Christmas tree, and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered to them in a body. Three carriages will escort them to and from the church, thus making their movements easy. We feel that this arrangement will add to the happiness of our aged and infirm members who have served us well during their active lives. Program for the day. Sunday December 22, 1912. 2 p. m., Dinner served by a committee of Ladies for our guests—the aged and infirm. 3.30 p. m., Testimony service, led by Brother Steward 4.30 p. m., Administration of the Lord's Supper to the aged and infirm. 5.30 p. m., Distribution of presents to the age and infirm from the Christmas tree. 8 p. m., Closing Jubilee. All are invite to help make the day a happy one. Good Music. A service of song from our new song books will preceed the 11 o'clock service. Special sermon to the Leagues of Baltimore by Mrs. Lena Mason, the noted evangelist, at Centennial M. E. Church, on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, under the auspices of Riddick Chapter Epworth League. All Leagues and Young peoples' societies are especially invited. Subject "The Clock." Do not fail to hear this message. Mme. Helen Cooper, President Mrs. Mamie F. White, Chr. of progarm. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw. Pastor. WANTED Agents, male and female, to sell our Hair Dressing and Scalp and Hair Cleaner in the City of Baltimore. Can make big money. We furnish everything and credit-you. Address Johnston & Sons Co., BROAD & 25th STREET RICHMOND, VA. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. All welcome to services WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "Manger to the Throne." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5.45 p. m., Special program by the Allen League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor to the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows and Grand Masters' Council. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 4.00 p. m., Union Prayer Meeting. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League, Mr. S. E. Robinson, President 8 P. M., Special Preaching. Christmas Day 3.00 a. m., Special Service. Come and bring a friend TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by Bishop L. J. Coppi- T. J. Holliday, Supt. Annie Martin, Pres. of League EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Stewardesses' Baby Rally Mrs. Jennie Daughty, President Two special sermons by the pastor. 10 to 11 a. m., Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor On The Birth of Christ and December. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. W.M. Ivy to Babies. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Subject: "Bethlehem's Baby and Gov- ernor." Christmas 4 a. m. Love Feast and the early Christmas song. Mrs. Hattie Custis, President 3 30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. B. F. Watson, D. D., Sec. of Church Extension. John Murray, Pres. of the League. Herbert Frisby, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Bertha Fleming, Supt. 6 p. m., A. C. E. L., Chas. Roberts. President. Sermon by the Pastor. Ensor Street. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. John W. Watkins. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. S. Morris GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. G.W. Fowler 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. 8 p. m., Pastor. Special Subject. G. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. GRACE A. U. M. P. CHURCH Spring St. near Lafayette Ave. J. H. Medley, Pastor Sunday Service, Dec. 22, 1912 10 a. m., Sunday Morning Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Mrs. Lens Mason. Colored Young Women's Chris- You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, DEC. 22nd, at 5 P. M. Helping Hand Day. Rev. Matthew Williams, Pastor of Mt. Zion M. E. Church will make an address. The choir of the church will furnish the music. Miss Emma Mit- chell, presiding. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary. The Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church, Mulliken and Spring Sts. W. B. Marshall, Supt. Special Ser. Mon. at 8 p. m., by Rev. D. D. Turpeau Supt., Anti Saloon League [Colored Dep't.]. Special musical program. A SACRED SONG SERVICE by the Ellwood Singing Circle of East Baltimore at the First Baptist Church, corner Caroline and McElderry streets, at 6 p.m., on Sunday, December 22nd, under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U. of the above named church, Mr. Howard B. Patterson, president. Silver Offering at the Door. Mr. C. Edward Brown, Director. Mrs. Bell Jones-Briscoe, Accompanist. Rev. P. C. Neal, Pastor. STATE OF MARYLAND Cambridge, Md. December 18. The Cambridge High and Industrial School is winding up the first half of the year with great success. The industrial phase is the new feature that has been added this year. Through the untiring efforts of an alumnus of Morgan Colllege, in the person of the Rev. Dr. S. S. Jolley, this department has been thoroughly equipped fcr the improvement of our young people along industrial lines. Too much praise cannot be tendered this man who has such a magnanimous mind that he not only preaches the gospel, but interests himself in anything that tends toward the moral and intellectual development of our race. Prof. Frank B. Butler, the principal of the school, who is also an alumnus of Morgan College, has extended the curriculum to include a Latin Scientific Course, and the zeal of this young man is duly appreciated in the community. The domestic science course is in charge of Miss Helen M. D. Truxon, a graduate of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., than whom a more efficient instructor would hardly have been fond. The manual training is carried on under the capable Professor Alonzo H. Long, a graduate of Oskaloosa College, Iowa, who is also supervisor of the colored schools of Dorchester County. The competence of this man is beyond question. Our young folk are appreciative of this their opportunity, and their average attendance is remarkable. The standard of the graded schools has also been raised, and Professor Butler, with his force of hardworking teachers, is trying to build up a fine system in Dorchester County. Last Friday all of the teachers of the county met to organize a reading circle. The work of the ensuing term was mapped out and a representative appointed to the Maryland State Teacher's Association which meets in Baltimore, December 30, and 31. The faculty consists of Professor F. B. Butler, Principal; H. M. St. Clair, S. E. W. Camper Edward St. Clair, Norcess Camper, Helen M. Truxon, and Professor A. H. Long, supervisor of colored schools. Salisbury Notes. Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., December 17. A great revival of religion has just closed in the John Wesley M. E. Church of which Rev. R. G. Waters, D. D., is pastor. This is the strongest congregation on the Eastern Shore connected with the M. E. Church. It has broken all records under the administration of its present pastor. At all of the services the church is taxed to its greatest capacity. Dr. Waters is said to be one of the most eloquent preachers in the Delaware Conference of the M. E. Church. He is honored and respected by both races. Senator W. P. Jackson has so recognized his worth in this city that sometime, ago he gave him his personal check for $500 on a splendid pipe organ for the church. Mrs. C. E. Waters, mother of the pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church, is here to spend the winter with her son. Mr. Solomon Hoston, who has been very ill, is recovering. Prof. P. E. Gordy, the efficient supervising principal of our schools has surrounded himself with the most efficient corps of teachers that Wicomico has ever had. The Sailsbury District of the Delaware Conference is making the best record in its history under the administration of the Rev. W. J. Hughes, D. D. Mr. George Lathbury, of Philadelphia is here for the holidays. Woman's Day was observed at St. Luke A. M. E. Church on Sunday with special service all day. At 3 p. m. Mrs. Dodson of the Mount Ellen Baptist Church preached a special sermon to the ladies. The church has taken on new life under the present pastor, Rev. J. Stansbury. Mrs. Ella Leonard is confined to her home with an attack of lagrine. grippi Rev. E. D. W. Jones, pastor of the St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church will preach at White M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon, Rev. L. D. Perehun pastor. Beachum pastor. Mr. and Mrs. George Birchard have moved to their new home in second street. Miss Nellie Handy, of Crisfield Md., is visiting Prof. and Mrs. LOIS EBERHEKER "And they presented unto Him gifts of Gold and Frankincense and Myrrh" (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., December 19. There will be an entertainment at the Samaritan Hall next Thursday. The Cambridge Merry Band will render music for the occasion. The Silver Moon orchestra gave a dance at the Samaritan Hall on last Thursday. It was quite a swell affair. Our new steamer Dorchester is having a very hard time making schedule time. There will be a spiritual gathering at the mission in Johnstown, Caroline County, Md. This mission is a branch of Bethel A. M. E. Church, the mother church of the African Methodist Episcopal congregation. There will ne a coal rally this Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Everybody is cordially invited to turn out. The white apron march was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church lead by Mrs. Jennie Bantum and Mrs. Martha Jenkins. Mrs. Julian Key and Mrs. Mary L. Dobson were in Baltimore this week visiting friends and relatives. Mr. George Tilghman, who owns residence on Talbot lane has had new roofing put on his home. While cutting woof few weeks ago Mr. Ezekiel Dillsax came in contact, with a clothes line. The axe rebounded and gave him a terrible blow over the left eye rendering him unconscious. The ladies of Bethel A. M. E. Church will give an antique party at the Samaritan hall for the benefit of the church. The committee in charge will be, Mesdames Lizzie Cooper, Julia Keyes, Linia Floy, Katie Blackwell and Mary Smith. Mr. Lewis Handy who was married last May to Mrs. Mary Tummy, of Atlantic city, will leave Easton his birth place on Wednesday to live with his bride. (Special to The Afre-American Ledger.) Snow Hill December 18—Mrs. Edna West of Mt. Wesley, died Wednesday night and was buried Friday afternoon at the Mt. Wesley Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henry lost their little son Saturday night. He was buried Monday afternoon at the M. E. Cemetery. Mr. Reginald Dennis is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. George Dale have returned from their trip to Baltimore where they were visiting their relatives, Mrs. Mary Ward and Mrs. Effie Small. The rally at Friendship M. E. Church was a success. Mr. Hasty Walters, who has been quite ill, is much improved. The feast in the Wilderness at the M. E. Church, began Tuesday with a full house. It will continue ten days. Cockeysville Jottings. Special to The Atro-American Ledger.) Cockeysville December 20.—A grand bazar was held at Bazil Chapel A. M. E. Church last week. It was a great success and the pastor and members were very much pleased with the success of the young people. Rev. W. H. S. Bailey is pastor The Sunday School scholars are learning recitations for the Christmas exercises to be held Sunday, December 29 at the Church. Reisterstown Items. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger: Reisterstown December 20.—The third quarterly conference of the Reisterstown Circuit convened last Saturday at Piney Grove. The reports from all the departments showed marked development. The pastors report showed that there had been 25 conversions. Rev. W. W. A. C. Hughes, district superintendent preached a very able sermon Women's and Men's day at St. Luke's was a great success Rev. Nelson and congregation paid St. Luke's a visit last Sunday. Mr, Grant Thompson and Miss Edna Smith were married at the M. E. parsonage, Monday. Mock Trial At Cumberland (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Special to The Alto Adriatic Leaguer. Cumberland, December 17—A large audience witnessed the mock trial, "What became of Jennie Brice?" in the lecture room of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Thursday evening. Following are a few facts depicted in the play: Scene, Pittsburg boarding house, 1907; Charge, mysterious disappearance of the actress; Suspicion on her husband; R. Edmonds took the part of Judge William H. Williams, state's attorney; Chas. E. Ashby counsel for the defense; James Burrell, de. fendant; Matthew Lucas, clerk of the court; Miss Ethel Trent, stenographer; J. H. Hicks, physician and John Campbell druggist. The other characters were Mrs. Pittman; Miss Nora Adams; Mollie Maguire, Mrs. Susie Jones; Alice Murray, Mrs. Carrie Lucas Eliza Shaeffer, Miss Pauline Hopewell; Newpaper reported, Rev. G. Lucas; retired merchant, Charles E. Tigney; Temple Hope Miss Jennie Davis; Timothy Senft, E. Hudson; Reynolds, Richard Davis. Jurors: Dr. Jackson, Messrs. Robert Trent, Robert Myers, Beecher Bates, Jackson Davis, Richard Mason, George Ashby, Edward Waters and James Pyne. Judge Edmonds made a clear charge to the jury. Previous to that state's attorney Williams gave a strong argument showing why Philip Sadly should be convicted on circumstantial evidence. Lawyer Ashby argued that no motive had been proven and that no corpse was produced. The jury retired and after a session of twenty-five minutes, brought in a verdict of not guilty. Notes From Catonsville (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville, Md., December 20.—Bishop Levi J. Coppin will fill the pulpit at Grace A. M. E. Church Sunday. The members of the Milk Maid Social of Grace A. M. E. Church was tendered a collation last Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. Arnold Waters. Mr. Johnanna Worthington has joined her husband in Philadelphia Pa., where she will make her home. Viola, the oldest daughter of Mrs. Maria Field is quite ill. The fair at Grace A. M. E. Church will begin next week. Miss Bartl. tt Squirrel and Mr. George Gardiner were quietly married Wednesday night of last week. Miss Dora Marshall, who has been sick for the past three weeks is able to be out again. To Dedicate Y. M. C. A. Building Louisville, December 20.—The Colored Y. M. C. A. will occupy its remodeled building this Sunday. On the last Sunday in the month the building will be formally dedicated; Bishop Evans Tyree will be among the speakers at the opening. When you are looking for the highest expression of taste and art in that next job of yours call at the office of The Afro-American Company ...PRINTERS After twenty years experience in a criminating community, we find ourselves still anxious to measure up to the standard which has characterized our work from the very beginning: — "The Best Always" The Afro-American Company ...PRINTERS... After twenty years experience in a discriminating community, we find ourselves still anxious to measure up to the standard which has characterized our work from the very beginning: - "The Best Always." --- Our Specialties Church & Society Work Wedding Invitations Letter and Bill Heads Placards, Visiting Cards Out-of-Town work solicit 628 N. Eutaw Church & Society Work Wedding Invitations Letter and Bill Heads Placards. Visiting Cards Out-of-Town work solicited. Baltimore, Md. WORK OF WELL KNOWN SCHOLAR influence of Professor W. H. Grogman Upon the Masses. FINE GAREER AS EDUCATOR. Author of "Talks For the Times" Has Served In Many Responsible Positions In Institutions For Higher Learning — Member of University Senate of the M. E. Church. I had the pleasure last summer of spending a few days as the guest of Professor William H. Crogman, the well known professor of Greek and Latin in Clark University, Atlanta, Ga., says Whittier H. Wright of Philadelphia. Dr. Crogman is a great man as an educator, and in Christian character and scholarship it is safe to say he stands on the first four, if not at the very least, of the colored race. Dr. Corman was born on the island of St. Martinis, May 5, 1841. In 1855 he went to sea. He visited many lands and, observant and thoughtful, obtained a wide knowledge of various nationalities and parts of the world. His visits included especially England, var- [Picture of a man with a bald head, wearing a suit and a bow tie.] WILLIAM B. CROGMAN, A. M. Mious points on the continent of Europe, Calcutta and Bombay in Asia and various places in South America. Dr. Crogan is an alumnus of Pierce college and Atlanta university. He served as instructor in English branches: Clifton university, Orangeburg, S. C. for three years. He was called to his present chair in 1880. For several years Professor Crogan served as president of Clark university. Dr. Crogan is the author of several pamphlets and also of the book entitled "Talks For the Times." Several years ago a university of good standing conferred upon Professor Crogan the degree of LL. D., but in his modesty he insists on declining the use of the title, saying that he does not consider himself worthy of the honor it implies. The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church of 1892 provided for a university senate, to be composed of fifteen practical educators chosen by the bishops, to determine the minimum requirements in our church colleges and universities for the baccalaureate degree. Professor Croman has been a member of this senate for many years. The projection of the cotton states and international exposition in Atlanta for 1855 must be regarded as one of the boldest and most enterprising undertakings of our wonderful American history when we consider the size of the city, the financial condition of the south and the nation and the proximity in time and location of the World's fair in Chicago. It was soon seen that to succeed the exposition must have some distinguishing characteristic and that if a large and representative Negro exhibit could be secured it would be a unique feature. Professor Cogman) was sent throughout the lending cities of the south to present the matter to the colored people and secure their cooperation. He spent a considerable time in each of the twenty largest cities. Many of the leaders and educators of the colored people said: "We have been deceived and wrongly treated so many times and in so many ways that we are slow to take part in any enterprise of this kind. But the fact that Professor Croxman, a representative educator of our own race, presents this subject shows that its purpose is for the education and advancement of our people, and we are ready to engage in it." Mrs. Crogman, who is also a graduate of Atlanta university and who is her character and services as his help meet and as queen of one of the most refined and cultured homes and as the mother of seven most promising children, is worthy of no less honor than the professor himself. State Officers to Aid Normal School. The trustees of the state normal and industrial school in Winston-Salem N. C. have been greatly encouraged by the offer of the state to give $12,000 toward the work of the school if the trustee LOYALTY OF HOWARD MEN. Efforts Made to Exect a Gymnasium at Howard University. Washington.-The central gymnasium committee of the General Alumni Association of Howard university reports that since the "ground breaking" on the proposed site for the new gymnasium building, at commencement June 5 last, activities have been redoubled along all lines. Many of those who attended the commencement, returned to their fields of labor with increased enthusiasm for the extension work of their beloved university. They have been instrumental in securing pledges, and, in many instances, contributions, to help swell the $10,000 gymnasium fund now being raised among the alumni. Plans are on foot locally for a sweeping campaign, with the intention of reaching and enlisting every available source of aid. To this end one of the prominent ministers of this city has rendered an open session of his church service for the purpose of interesting his congregation and those who worship with them in the movement for the gymnasium and acquainting them with the beneficial effects it is likely to have. At this service President S. M. Newman, the new head of Howard university, is to be invited, with the university choir and a representative from the gymnasium committee, who will present the cause. The collection from this service is to be donated to the gymnasium in the name of the church. Several other churches are planning a similar service, and it is believed that the effort will be made general in order to give every element in Washington's religious life an opportunity to extend a helping hand to this very worthy project. To date the pledges amount to about $7,200, with $1,500 in the hands of the treasurer of the university. The student pledges numbering $00, indicating the loyalty of the students to the movement, which matured Oct. 1, have been coming in rapidly during the last two months. Professor Kelly Miller, chairman of the committee: Mr. Robert A. Pelham, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Shelby J. Davidson, financial agent of the gymnasium committee, areanguine of success. They hope to be able to announce in the early part of January a sufficient number of pledges made and paid in as will justify them in claiming the $15,000 promised by the trustees of the university, making $25,000 (the full amount) available for the long covered gymnasium building. With continued interest and increased stimulus it is believed that plans and drawings of the building may be completed before the next commencement, and it is hoped the building will be ready for the cornerstone laying at that time. CANNADY'S TiMELY ADVICE. Editor's Idea In Line With Platform of Press Association. Editor E. D. Cannady of the Portland (Ore.) Advocate very wisely calls the attention of Afro-Americans to the importance of reading the advertising columns of papers published by members of the race. By reading the advertising columns one could save both time and money by going directly to the store which carries the material wanted. Mr. Cannady also avers that discrimination against colored patrons exists in some stores in Portland. Advertisements appearing in papers published by Afro-Americans bear no hint of race prejudice; therefore a hint to the wise along this line is sufficient. Any people can become strong and in financial by exercising good common sense, concentration of thought, effort and friendly co-operation. The National Negro Press association at its last annual meeting in Chicago expressed the desire for closer union between business enterprises and newspapers, pointing to the fact that the life of business depends largely upon the information which the public receives through the advertising columns of newspapers. The association favors a uniform charge for advertisements based on actual circulation, the kind of matter being taken into consideration. It condemns fake advertisements and calls upon its constituency to print the words without fear or favor, giving a true reflex of existing conditions without concealing evil or overlooking the constructive features of race progress. Pickens Lauds Afro-American Women. In his address to the graduating class of nurses of the Provident hospital training school in Chicago recently Professor William Pickens said: "Those who know the colored race know that the virtuous colored woman's name is legion and that her ranks are increasing. It seems almost absurd to feel the necessity of saying so, but the boldness of those who shauder her elicits the defense. She has honored her sex by proving the virtue of womanhood as few groups of women in the history of the world have ever had the privilege of proving it. She has run the gamut of a double fire and delivered the destinies of a race." To Celebrate Anniversary of Freedom The committee which was recently organized through the efforts of the Rev. R. M. Rolden, pastor of Mother Zion A. M. E. church in New York, arrange and plan for a celebration of the fifthth anniversary of the issuance of Lincoln's emancipation proclamation, to be held in New York in 1913, is making satisfactory progress. The committee, which consisted of five as its inception, has been enlisted to 100 persons from different sections of the THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER MOUND BAYOU OIL MILL BIG RACE ACHIEVEMENT. Constructive Work of the Mississippi State Business League. The opening of the oil mill and manufacturing plant at Monal Bayon, Miss., recently, will go down in history as the most stupendous industrial achievement of the colored race during its fifty years of freedom. The concern will give employment to scores of young men and women of the race who are prepared by education and special industrial training to assist the management in the many details connected with the successful operation of this magnificent business concern. The enterprise in its entirety will represent an investment of $150,000 and is the fruit of a decision reached by the Mississippi Negroes acting through their State Negro Business league to build here in the heart of the south a constructive industrial enterprise. Thomas W. Cook, a successful Negro architect, contractor and builder, has been in entire charge of fitting the plant for operation. Mr. Cook has been wholly responsible for every detail involved in the design and construction of the plant. The plant is admittedly one of the best constructed in the state. A Corliss engine, 250 horsepower, will drive the machinery—n five shafts of 200 feet, which in turn operates the transmission; to the seven lainer strands, two double shakers, a five roller crusher stand, one cake former, an automatic cooker (four compartments), two accumulators, two pressers, five settling tanks—the whole cost of this machinery being approximately $25,000. The buildings consist of one brick structure 250 by 60, two story and a half seed shed 350 by 90. The Mound Bayon community easily markets each season $50,000 worth of raw or bulk cotton seed. The mill has a capacity for crushing forty tons of seed in twenty-four hours; but the construction and power are so arranged that the capacity can be doubled by the addition of two oil presses. There were present in addition to Dr. and Mrs. Washington such representative persons as Mr. B. A. Boyd, Tennessee; J. B. Bell, Texas; Scott Bond, Arkansas; Emmert J. Scott, Tuskegee institute; W. D. Neighbors, Chicago T. J. Searey, Memphis; W. E. Robinson, Louisiana; Dr. T. O. Fuller, Memphis; Dr. A. W. Dumas, Natechez; P. W. Howard, Jackson. Nearly all of the fraternal organizations were represented by their grand officers. Congregational Church Convention. The address of the Rev. A. L. De Mond, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, Charleston, S. C., at the recent convention of the Congregational churches held in Savannah Ga.. was a model of historical knowledge concerning the work of the colored churches of that denomination. The Rev. Mr. De Mond has given the subject careful study, and the information gained from his address will far toward encouraging greater effort upon the part of pastors and churches to measure up to the great opportunity afforded for the advancement of the price in education and religious culture Howard's New President Installed. Dr. S. M. Newman was formally installed as president of Howard university in Washington, on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremony attending the distinguished educator's induction into ofice was attended by nored persons in church, state and nation. His Flippant Thought. "Well, George," said witty William as they met in the street, "how is Arthur going on now?" "Oh, much better," replied George "He has been in the country for seven days to regain his strength." "That's funny," I should have thought seven days in the country would have made one week"—London Answers. CALDWELL SMITH The marriage of Miss Anna J. Caldwell to Mr. Howard H. Smith, took place on last Wednesday evening, December 11, at the residence of the bride 1225 Etting street. The bride was handsomely attired in white crepe de chine over silk, trimmed with lace and pearl wearing a veil caught up with a wreath of white hyacinths and carried a hoquet of white chrysanthems. The bridesmad. Miss Edith Caldwell was attired in white mull over a golden shade of silk trimmed in lace to match. The best man Mr. Robert Jackson was in evening dress. The bride entered the parlor on the arm of her father. Mr. Wm. F. Caldwell, by whom she as given away. Mr. Frank Caldwell, a brother of the bride, played the wedding march. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. J. Naylor, pastor of Sharp St. Memorial Church. A reception followed the ceremony. The presents were numerous and handsome. Mrs. James W. Nichols, Mrs. Frank Caldwell, Mrs. Alex. Scott, and Mrs. W. J. Henry were attendants of the bride. The happy couple was at home to thier friends, Sunday December 16, form 6 to 8 p. m. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson XII. Fourth Quarter, For Dec. 22, 1912. Text of the Lesson. Isa. ix. 1-7—Memory Verses. 6 7—Golden Text. Isa ix. 6—Commentary Prepared by Rev D. M. Stearns. "The regular lesson for the day is identified "For and against Him," and in it we see that even James and John did not know Him very well and were inclined to act in judgment instead of grace, and those who talked of following Him did not know what it meant to follow Him, but he, knowing all that lay before Him, standfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem (Linke in 1022). It seems fitting to turn aside for our Christmas lesson to the prophet's portion assigned as an optional lesson, that we may know the mind of the Lord, for He will do nothing that He has not revealed to His servants, the prophets, and He said Himself, "All things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses and in the prophets and in the psalms concerning me" (Amos iii. 7; Lev. xxiv. 44). Isaiah has already told us that "His glory is the fullness of the whole earth;" that all lofty looks and haughtiness of men shall be brought down and the Lord alone exalted in that day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more (Isa. vi. 3 margin; ii. 4, 11, 17). The great sign would be that a virgin should conceive and bear a son and call his name Immunel. Nations would be armyed against Him and even His own people seek familiar spirits instead of Himself, and there would be trouble and darkness, but He would come, and in due time His kingdom (lsa. vii. 14; vill. 9. 10. 19. 20; 29. ix. 1. 2). Both His first coming in humiliation and His second coming in glory are closely associated in prophecy that one is apt to confuse them as one event. The prophets themselves looked into these matters, but were not always able to distinguish (1 Pet. i. 10-12). We know from Mart. iv. 15, 16, that verse 2 of our lesson had a fulfillment in the days of His sojourn in humiliation in Galilee, and we also know from Isa. ix. 1-3, and the rest of that chapter that there will be a greater darkness and a greater light at His second coming in glory. Then there is a present application of that verse day by day everywhere that His redeemed ones are found, for there is more or less darkness in all places, and the lives of His people should be a constant light (11 Cor. iv. 10, 11; Mart. v. 14-16; John i. 4). Less verses 2 to 5 look back to the deliverance by Gideon (Judg. vi and vii when the Spirit of the Lord clothed Himself with Gideon (Judg. vi 34, B. V., margin and the Lord wrought a great deliverance and victory. I believe that in Ps. ex. 7. that wonderful kingdom psalm, there is also a reference to the zeal of Gideon and his 300. The words in verse 6. "Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given," are unmistakably plain concerning His birth and manhood, as are the words concerning the place of His birth in Mic. v. 2. and the words of the angel in Luke ii. 10-12, concerning His actual birth. Why are not the rest of the words in lesson verses 6. 7. just as plain? Also the words in Mic. v. 2. "Out of the shee He come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been from of old, from the days of eternity?" Also the words of Gabriel in Luke i. 32. 33. "The Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David, and He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there shall be no end!" Why are we told that these words must be taken spiritually, that His kingdom is only in people's hearts, that He is on the throne of David now and that the church is Israel! The world of God and the purpose of God will never be understood by those who thus pervert the Scriptures. He did truly and literally appear in great past to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Glideon, Manohod, Solomon and others. He was truly and literally born of a virgin at Bethlehem, rode on an ass' colt into Jerusalem; His hands and His feet were pierced. He died, was buried, rose from the dead, ascended to heaven and is at the right hand of the Majesty on high. He will just as literally come again to rule over a literal Israel from the throne of David, and He will be not only King of the Jews, but King of kings and Lord of lords, speaking peace to all nations and restoring all things of which the prophets have spoken (Zeck. iv. 19; xiv. 9; Aces in 1921). He will then be seen in fullness as Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. He is all that now, but it will be recognized by all when He shall come in glory. Now, since He is and is to be and do all that is written of Him, surely we can with the utmost confidence in the government of all our affairs, personal, home, business, church and all else, lie upon His shoulders, for He is able easily to carry us and all our affairs (Deut. xxviii. 12; Col. iii. 11; Phil. iv. 6, 7). In reading the Bible let us be governed by this principle. If possible, all the way through and. If the pilgrim obeys sense make good sense seek no other sense, thank God that such a simple way came to me through the late John W. kinson, and it has greatly helped me. There are fully twenty thousand people who read the Afro-American Ledger every week. Twenty thousand people who believe in supporting race enterprises whenever they have the opportunity. We know this by experience. What do they know about you or your business? Why not let us tell them? House For Sale Rooms for Rent Old Clothes for sale Furniture for sale Are you a Shoemaker Are you a Tailor Are you a Dressmaker Are you a Grocer Or Call up Mt. Vernon 2833 See me first! I am ready for a Big Business! Wm. H. Dodd 1131 Pennsylvania Avenue Dealer in New and Second-Hand Furniture Stoves, Oilcloths, Mattings Carpets, etc. Packing and Shipping to any part of the city or country. Moving Wagons for Hire Cash prices for your old Antique Furniture C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 4010-M 12m-14-in OLIVER J. CAULK ...House Painter... ...And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1029. House Painting Glazing, Graining Enameling, Floors Stained-Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. Weight: Tuberculosis! Are you losing weight? Do you feel worn out, tired and drooping? If so, have your lungs examined. A stitch in time saves nine. 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Buy from your dealer, or by mail from McCALL'S MAGAZINE 236-246 W. 37th St., New York City Norm. Sample Copy, Premium Catalogue and Pattern Catalogue free on request. Not Needed. While a traveling man was waiting for an opportunity to show his samples to a merchant in a little backwoods town a customer came in and bought a couple of nightshirts. Afterward a long, lank lumberman, with his trousers stuffed in his boots, said to the merchant: "What was them here that teller hot?" "Nightshirts. Can I sell you one or two?" "Naup. I reckon not." said the lum- berman. "I don't set around much o' nights"—Lippincott's. Not Needed. OCAL JOTS TheBoard of Directors of the Y./M. C. A. cordially. invites the ‘members and friends to attend the “‘Open:.House Reception’ (1619 Druid Hill avenue) Jaunary 1st, 1918—New Year Day, from four toten-thirty p. m. z J. A. B. Callis President: - .W. F.-DeBardeleben, Secretary. an address before the monthly ing of the Interdenominational terial Alliance, at Grace Pres- n Church, Monday, Jacob C. son made. a plea: that the d girls attending the color- fools be given instruction in story of the race. ; Nicholson pointed out the that little or no attention is paid to the race by white historians anda great part of that is pervert- ed. He urged the use of suplemen. tary readers giving facts concern- ing leading personages and race events. ‘The ministers appointed a_com- mittee to confer with the School ‘Board regarding the. subject. The African Methodist Minister- jal Meeting has elected the follow- ing officers: Rev. Marion F. Sydes, president; Rev. L. S. Flagg, vice president; Rev. A. L. Gaines, treasurer; Rev. John Offer Custis, secretary; Rev. Joseph Gywnn, as- sistant secretary; Rev. J. A. Bris- coe, historiographer, and Rev. W. ‘H. Trusty, librarian. Suecessful Concert The Mendelssohn Oratoria Society gave a largely attended concert and reception and concert at Gali- Jean Fishermen’s .Hall Monday night. The opera ‘‘Martha’’ was presented. The'soloists were Mrs. Ida Coston, soprano; Mr. Clarence Lowery, tenor, and Mr. William Diggs, baritone. Prof. J. Willis Brown, was the director and Lew- ellyn. Wilson, accompanist. Mr. Frank H. Young, is president of the society. Verdict Set Aside The verdict in the case of Mrs. Harriett Brown who secured a ver- dict in the Superior court a. few weeks ago setting aside the will of her brother, James E. Faten, was set aside by Judge Ambler last Sat- urday morning. --Attorneys Warner T.. McGuinn and William C. McCard, who ap- peared for those defending the val- idity of the will, 'made the argu- ment fora new trial. In granting the’same and ordering the case to be placed on the calendar for the January term, Judge Ambler said that the verdict was unquestionably against the weight of of the evi- dence and that his conscience would not permit it to stand ‘The testator, who was a well known caterer, left, an estate val- ued at $12,000. One of the pro- visions in the will is that an in- dustrial and agricultural school be started.in Charles county. Attor- ney McGuinn was named as execu- ‘tor. . . A.C. E. League Day : Last Sunady was A. C. E, League day at Waters A. M. E. Church. Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter preach- ed very brilliant sermons morning and fevening and at. the session of the League. . Rev. Carpenter held the audience spellbound for forty minutes and they were sorry when he had finished. Rev. Carpenter isa very brilliant speaker. and. a great future awaits him. We bid him god speed. The collection for the-day was $51,00 Miss M. V. Woolford, {President C. A. Cary, Secretary. cect _— at f Sunday. Dinner Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, of 1015.N. Carey street and Mr. J. S. Edwards of 1217 ‘Park avenue, were'the guest. of Mr.and Mrs. Henry Parker at adinner Sunday ‘evening. ‘Ihe guests. were seated at the table at.eight o’clock, and ‘were served in courses until 9.30. Everything-was very inviting. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will leave Balti more for Calvert county, Md., Sat- uirday, December 21st, where. they will remain for the winter. ~ Mre. Lucelle Duckett Mrs.° Lucelle’ Duckett, wife of Truman H. Duckett, died “Monday “night at the home of her: mother, ‘Mrs.’ Charles. Henson,1459 N: Carey street; after. an illness of. one day: Besides, her- husband and. ‘mother ‘she‘js'survived. by two danghters, (Misses Lenora and Mary). two sons David: and .:Walter) ‘four ~ sister: “(MisiWilla Dubblin,, <Mrs.- Sarah 'Robinsoh; Mrs. Annie Babb, “Mrs: “ida Carroll) ’and one. brother « (Mr. EWN iam sHensOhiel ees ee Siew A BRILLIANT MATINEE DANCE... “By the Patrons'6f the Fishermen's : . .. Auditorium... . Xmas ‘Afternoon, ‘Dee, 25,4912, from 2 to 6.30 o'clock "OAT GALILEAN FISHERMIEN'S. AUDITORIUM : fag as a “endernoa ers Orchestra ; /.., “2. CARDS. OF ADMISSION. ~ 20 CENTS. RETURNS FROM. - PROGRESE METING Joseph P. Evans, who attended the Progressive conference at Chi- cago last week, says that the con- ference took advanced grounnd on subjects of interest to all classes of people. «While the colored people in at- tendance were not umerouns, ‘‘he told a representative of the Afro- American Ledger, ‘‘those of us who attended were given thé same con- sideration accorded to other déle- gates. The few colored delegates came from various sections of the country, and we all agreed as to certain’ policies regarding us a race. The speech delivered by James H. Hayes was one of the best received jthere, and as to the talk that a Southern delegate protested aainst his speaking, that report evidently originated inthe mind of some correspondent. Theodore Roosevelt deilvered a great speech, one which breathed consideration for all clases of people. I firmly believe that the way is being pav- ed for the mutual triumph of gov- ernment for, by and of tlie people.”” Meeting of Forum Howard E Young read a most interesting Fuaper on. ‘‘Have we Measured up to Our Opportunities as a Race?’”’at the weekly meeting of The Forum last Sunday after- noon. He-took the ground that the race had not proven equal to its opportunities. A lively dis- eussion followed. Prof.. D. S. S. Goodloe, princi- pal of the Maryland State Normal School will be the principal of the Maryland State Normal Schoolfwill be principal speaker at the meet- ing to be held at Young’s Hall, 1901 Druid Hill avennue, this Sunday afternoon. The Chronicle will be. presented by William And- erson, - Hold Monthly Meeting The congregations of Whatcnat M. E. and the Pennsylvania Avenue A.M. E. Zion Churches held a union service-at the fermer church last Sunday night. A stirring ser- mon was preached by Rev. J. W. MacDonald. Good Work of Night Schools | Very few people have any idez of the good work that the night schools are doing for the youth ‘and elder:folks of the city. These schools are scattered all over the city, and offer splendid advantages to those who would continue their education. At the Colored High School there over hundreds of people of both sexes enrolled. The students pur- sue studies from the primary grades to the high school courses, Short- hand, typewriting, millinery, sew- ing, dressmaking and other branches are.also offered. In the elementary night schools studies are given from the first to the eighth grades. In the one on Hill street cooking ‘is also taught. ‘An example of the good work that:these evening schools are do- ing is seen in School No. 113, Gi- rard avenue. When the school closed for the Christmas holidays last week, there was an average attendance of 101 recorded for the fall, The classes in manuel train- ‘ing are also maintained there, and ‘the class in woodwork hasan en- ‘rollment of 26. Two of the stu- dents of this school passes the re- cent examination for positions in ‘the local postoffiices. | Mr. Joshua Maxwell, principal ‘of this night school, says that many ‘of the pupils are making remark- | able progress. He says, however, that there the school could accom- eee double those now enrolled. The principals of the , carey ‘Street, the Jefferson Street, the Caroline Street and the Hill Street night’ schools also say that many more pupils could be accomodated. The night schools will’ resume sesions on Monday evening, Janu- lary 26. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. a Plenty Spent But Little | jyesfec tor xmas can see meat Goes to Colored Brother Xmas Eve, Afternoon from 4P.¥ Thousands of persons have crowd: ed: the various retail stores this week to get gifts for friends and relatives. _ Thesé gifts embrace every. article that humans find it necessary to.use, along with. many that are more ornamental than use- ful. Of the vast amount of money spent for Christmas presents over $100,000 is spent by the colored people of the city. A big slice of this money goes to stores downtown. In none may the tired colored shopper get a meal or a glass of water, but must simply buy merchandise and skip, ‘The stores that have the largest colored patronage only employ col- ‘ored people as porters, drivers and maids and that at the lowest pos- sible wage. Stores in other sec- tions of the city, especially along Pennsylvania avenue, reveal the same condition of affairs. Even the stores along Pennsyvan- ia avenue have to employ extra clerks to wait on their increased colored trade, None of these, how- ever, are colored. The colored people pay the bills, keep the mer- chants alive and their boys and girls do not get a chance at any- thing higher than a porter, driver or maid, $100,000 is spent among Jew and Gentile merchants, and there are no colored merchants in business to get the trade. ‘There is no better time than now for ambitious colored men and wom- en to consider the great opportun- ities that they have in the marts of traed. The money is in the pock- ets of the colored people, and you the colored merchant who. prepare to accomodate the trade will get a large slice of the business. Years ago a Hebrew started a little furniture store on Pennsyl- vania avenue, when hz died sever- al years ago heand his sons were conducting one of the largest busi- nesses of its kind in the South, Another Hebrew started out to make pantaloons some twenty years ago. When he died he was the so- ealled pants’ king. Julius Groves, of Kansas, started out to raise po- tatoes ona small scale years ago. Today this colored man is called the Potatoe King. The chance is still yours, Mr. Colored Buyer. The opportunity to do good is at your feet and you who can ought to see to it that some one is made happy. It was inadvertently stated in jast week’s issue of this paper that the late Thomas H. Wilson of FE, 24th street was survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Azella Wilson, which should have been his grand daughter, Mrs. Ozella Wilson, and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eliza Wil- son. FOR RENT—Very desirable modern Flat. All conveniences. Heat, light, hot water.gCheap rent to the right party. Now ready for occupancy. Apply 1014 Lin- den Ave. ‘ FOR RENT—Furnished or un- furnished rooms, suitable for a couple. Apply :o 2109 Druid Hlill avenue. ONE WEEK TO CHRISTMAS oe ps. One little Santa Claus, tone as a fast enny! 7 Procrashnation killed him and ‘then there wasn't any. Nor Will There Be Any Santa Claus For You if | You Don't Do That Christmas Shop- ping Today. Positively the Last Call! Shop Now or Never. ———— SPE, entchine ta mir ~. Special Notice to My Customers, Those wishing to. ‘purchase’ presents for Xmas can see me at the Store, Tuesday, Dec. 24th. Xmas Eve, Afternoon from 4 P. M.to 11 P. M., 106.N. Eutaw 36, At the sign of the big clock. aa ARTHUR L. JOHNSON, SALESMAN ) 1415 MYRTLE AVENUE. ee A GRAND CHRISTMAS LITERARY AND MUSICAL program will be rendered at Allen A. M. E. Church, Sunday night, Decem- ber 22nd, at8 o’elock, By the Choir and Sunday: ‘School. * Silver ering. A Miss Annie Russell, Manager. Mr. Howard Brent, Director. | _ Rev. P. J. Jordon, D. D., Pastor. | A TRADITIONAL CAROL FESTIVAL... | By The Students of TRINTY A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL, 50 Trained Voices | Sunday Evening, December 29th, 1912, .at 8P.. M. Under the personal” direction of Mr. Wm. Llewellyn Wilson Conducted by H. Kennard Williams Silver Offering at the Door. Rey. A. L. Gaines, Pastor Mr. Thomas J Holliday. Superintendent Event! Extraordinary! Unique!” | CONCERT AND RECEPTION | In honor of the 41st Anniversary of Federal Tabernacle, No. 6, Galilean Fishermen Xmas Night, December 25th, 1912 FISHERMEN’S AUDITORIUM, 411 West Biddle Street Under the direction of Mr. L. E. Toomey. Dr. T. Henderson Kerr’s Orchestra. Admission 25 Cents. Reception before andafter Concert —_— $< $< DUNBAR! DUNBAR! DUNBARY’ CHRISTMAS MATINEE DANCE At GALILEAN FISHERMEN’S AUDITORIUM Biddle St., betw. Madison Ave. and McCullohSt. | Thursday Afternoon, December 26th, 1912, from 2 to 6.30 P. M ‘TT. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra. CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS. . Next—Dunbar Ieature Dance, Friday, Jan. 3rd, 1913. — CASH OR CREDIT.... JUST. TO REMIND YOU. Don’t buy your Xmas presenfs before ‘You See Me. Arthur L. Johnson, 1415 Myrtle Avenue The only Colored Salesman with J. Castelberg National Jewelry Co. At the sign of the Big Clock, 106 N. Eutaw St. Telephone; St. Paul 1207 HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St., Divi- sion St,, Argyle Ave., [yrtle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Carey St., Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount St., and every cross street from Hoffman to Baker. Don’t buy before seeing my list, Call and see me, or tele- phone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone Gilmor - 2253. Callfrom 7 to9 P. M, PATRONIZE OURADVERTEISERS . Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices 2 JOHN H. OWENS Uaderiaker & Embalmor Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white p lush highly polished oak or walout outside case; beautiful rubber-tired he arse either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heate d car riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave advertise faneral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabr a, eru| cifx when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all ot the latest designs, ‘This funeral cost elsewhere..ssssssnssesssesnsseeseeseereeseis 3136.00 My price$73.00......875.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63 00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. ‘No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. ' Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.06 Complete 1222 Division St..bet. Dolphin and Lanvale, Residence C; & P. Phone, Mad. 4067 Madison 4921 GR EEN’S HAIRPOM ADE..... The Greatest Hair Restorer and Beautifier Known. On Sale at : Green’s Prescription Pharmacy, 7 Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Bring this “‘Ad”” and 5 cents and get a 10e, bottle of this wonderful hair : preparation, Saturdays ouly. : ‘WE GRATEFULLY | acknowledge your generous patronage during the year. We will.try to merit and hope to receive a continuation of the same during the coming year. Accept our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and.a Happy, Healthy and Presperous New Year. -STOKES & DERRY... (1016}Druid Hill Avenue, Cor. Oxford Street. ) ~seeD RUGS... PERSONALS Miss Mamie: V. Woolford has re. turned from New York where she spent'ten days as the guest of her ousin,. Mr. Hugh Woolford, form. rly of this city. - Mr. and Mrs, 1. C. Tyson an- nounce the marriage of their daughter, May Florence to Dr. Richard: Grant Baker, Tuesday, December the seventeenth, nine- teen hundred and twelve. The funeral ‘service of Mr. Ar- thurBlake will take place from the funeral parlor of I..L. Brown, 808 W. Montgomery street on Sun. day, at 2 p. m. All friends are in- vited. Interment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Don’t fail to attend the Matinee Dance at Fishermens Hall, Xmas Afternoon. & Miss C. Edwards, of 1217 Park avenue is very ill. We hope her a speedy recovery.—Adv. Mrs. Julia Day has removed from 551 Lafayette javenue to 1352 N. Carey street. Mrs. Juila Dixon is spending the winter with her sister, Mr. Octavia Washington, gof-1153 N. Carey: street. Mrs. Ida Moten has returned to Atlantic, City after spending a month with her mother, Mrs, Virginia, Mitchell, of 215 St. Paul street. > Miss. Mamie Sharp of New York, is visiting friends in the city. Miss Nannie Ross, of Martins- burg, W. Va., has returned home after visiting Mrs. Minnie Hall, of 345 W. Preston street. Mr. Henry Clarke, of 748 Wae- sche street is convalescent after a brief illness, Mrs. Charles A. Collins of 1016, Durham street is confined to her home by illness. Mrs. Thomas R. Johnson, of 622 George street has returned from a trip to Boston New York and Philadelphia. Mrs, Pearl M. Oly, of 1210 Park avenue, is spending few days in Washington, D.C. 7 Ch osen For Grand Jury Mr. Thaddeus Copeland, super- intendent of the Sunday School of Bethe] A. M. E. Church has been drawn as a member of the Grand Juryjfor the January term. Hold Educationai Meeting | The Parents and Teachers’ Club, of Schoo! No. 106, Hill street, held an educational meeting Thursday of last week. Addresses were deliv- ered by Joseph C. Hands, an assis- tant superintendent of schools, and Mrs. Sarah Fernaandis, director of the Day Nursery. Misses Delia Butler ‘and Regina Wright gave recitations. Mr. John R. Martin is president of the club and Mr. George A. Owens, principal of the school. Rev. Dr. W. Spencer Carpenter, pastor of Allen A..M. E. Church, Philadelphia, preached to the Al- Jen Christian Endeavor League of Waters A.M. E. Church -Jast Sun- day afternoon. He also filled the pulpit at the morning and evening services, Loa ARAB ss Hr coerce oatta el ’Tis Christmas time, ‘tis Christ- mas time! The air is filled with joy sublime, For unto us this day is born, A Saviour who is Christ the Lord. "Tis Christmas time,’tis [Christmas | time, | The’ merry bells ring joyous chimes, And every one should happy he And greet the greatest Majesty. *Tis Christmas time, ‘tis Christmas time! Let peace abide in every clime, “Good will to men’’ the angels say Rejoice the Lord is born today. Composed by Miss Mary Chaney, 612 N. Caroline street. FOR SALE—A two-story house in north-west section of city. Apply at 1811. Division street. FENNELJ’S PHARMACY, DRUID HiLL AVE. & BIDDLE ST. RATTIMARPE wn Try our Prescription Department. if you want’ what you want when’ you want.it; and you.can feel cer- tain that you wiil get it here, and for a great deal less. . Oh.yes; we can.prove it; Let us refill ur fill your next prescriptions: that’s all. 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